text: 29Jun2019 A Message from the President - Summer 2019 Saturday, June 29, 2019 Read more Welcome to summer 2019! The Board has made an effort to make the Community safe, sound and attractive for the summer. Please notice the beautiful flowers and manicured Community lawns. The pool is open and ready for a cool splash in the afternoon. As our population expands, please be aware of the number of children playing; balls are being thrown and children forget what they are doing. Signs have been donated requesting your patience while driving on Swann Keys roads. Our speed limit remains at 20 miles per hour. The pool experienced significant usage on Memorial Day weekend. Owners will be allowed to use the pool for July 4th weekend. Dues were due July 1st. After July 4th weekend, only those owners who are current with their dues will have access to our facilities. Please remember, your electronic passes(FOBs) are yours and have been furnished for you and your house guest, not to be passed on to other owners or non residents. Pool Rules are posted on the pool deck, are on the Website/Documents (swannkeys.org) and copies are available in the office. Please remember no child under 12 may be on the pool deck unless accompanied by an adult. The contracted pool company is not responsible for attending to unescorted children. Additional items have been added to the playground. Through the generously of our neighbors, a swing for disabled children was added last month. We now offer tether ball and other sports activities. Mulch has been added to the swing area and the playground equipment has been power-washed. Replacement parts have been ordered for the shuffleboard and should be installed shortly. Use your pass to gain entrance to the equipment closet next to the Community Center. The Recreation Committee has been reviewing the internet to find a source for replacement for the Mini Golf Course. Reminder no bikes or skateboards should be in the playground area. NO DOGS/PETS ARE PERMITTED IN THE PLAYGROUND; SIGNS ARE POSTED! The Water System is functioning properly at this time. Last month we replaced a salt tank and a check valve on the large pump. Recently, because of the iron smell and taste in the water, all streets were drained and this process will be done on a fixed schedule. Proposals are being prepared to request bids for an outside source to maintain and control our system. Anticipated repairs for the fall include reconditioning #2 Well; purchase of two dehumidifiers; painting the storage tank; booster motors for the storage tank; automatic switching from #3 Well to #2 Well during emergencies and replacement of the bladder tanks installed before the year 2000. In addition we also need a Plumbing Engineering Study to locate and design water usage from the storage tank as this is not the time of year to do any repairs or replacements. At the current time, we are pumping in excess of seventy five thousand gallons of water per day and all measurements are within the required reading for the State. The Sewer System is functioning properly. You may notice the Welding Company working on the lift station hinges and cross bars. Once the weld breaks, the doors can become very loud. The large trucks continue to be the problem. Please remember common courtesies: obey the speed limits, pick up after your dogs, keep trash in cans, grass clippings should not go in canals or your neighbor's property, golf carts may only be driven by licensed drivers, excess parking is in front of the playground. I have received calls on all of these items this month. Approved Rules & Regulations (June, 2017) have been recorded in Georgetown, DE. are on the Website/Documents (swann keys.org.) - copies are available in the office. Thank you for your cooperation. Have a great summer! George Kirkley, President 18Sep2018 A Message from the President Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Read more Last week, an owner felt the need to post a note of concern on Swann Keys Nextdoor. Please let me remind everyone that the Board of Directors does not respond to questions that are posted on that site. We do post "Alerts" because of our responsibility to try and keep you informed as much as possible. The official Website for SwannKeys is swannkeys.org and in addition to this; emails that are sent to the office [email@example.com] are distributed to the Board of Directors. Now let me review last week's problems with our water system: An electrical problem with #3 Pump caused the pump to flip the circuit breaker; we distributed water but it was from the Reservoir Tank which recently has been completely reconditioned. The "Alert To Use Water Sparingly" was to assist you in ensuring the 25,000 gallon tank supported us for more than six (6) hours. We are happy to report the electrical company responded within four (4) hours and all problems were averted. On Wednesday, the iron level in the water spiked-problem was identified as a floatin #2 Brine Tank malfunctioned and brine was not distributed to #2 Softener-thus unacceptable water was distributed but within two (2) hours; this was rectified. The water system has worked well with the changes and updates we have made this summer. As we continue to update our Well System, there will be some problems. Our emphasis is on minimizing the effects on our owners. Last week, we had electrical and mechanical problems. We have delayed the complete renovation of the filter and softener tanks until October to ensure minimal disruptions. Maintenance flushes the streets on three (3) week intervals. If a malfunction occurs, they will be flushed that day. Always remember we are operating a Water Plant and not a home well system. Feel free to call Butch or myself and we would be more than happy to show you the system and explain how it functions. George Kirkley, President 14Jan2018 A Message from the President Sunday, January 14, 2018 Read more Swann Keys has been seriously affected by unprecedented snow and extreme cold. If you anticipate not living in your home for an extended period during the winter months, we strongly recommend that you winterize your home and call the office to request that your water be turned off at the street. To have the water turned back on the day before you plan on returning, call the office during regular hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-2pm | 302-436-5111 The water piping in front of your home has been installed below the freeze line; thus the possibility of a problem with the valve is doubtful. Valves were originally identified by a white pipe which must be visible at all times. If for some reason you do not see the pipe, please place something that would identify the location during snow. In the last week we have located valves buried under 7 inches of dirt and snow; this makes it impossible to assist you in your time of need. All of the call-outs recently have been frozen pipes under the home; we cannot assist with frozen pipes - You will need to call a plumber. Due to extremely unusual water usage (140,000 gallons per day as opposed to the usual 30,000 gallons per day), we rode by each property looking for major leaks and turned off water at the street. If for some reason we have closed your valve due to leaking, you have been notified by the office. As many of you may already know, we experienced a rash of burglaries during November and December. We have had the total support of Delaware State Police. With the information from our camera system they have been able to identify the intruder and issue warrants. With the assistance of Maryland State Police, I am happy to report that the perpetrator is now in custody; many thanks to Chuck Der and Ron Young who assisted the police. On behalf of the Board of Directors I would also like to thank our community volunteers for their exhausting assistance during this crisis. George Kirkley, President 18Sep2017 A Message from the President - End of Summer Update Monday, September 18, 2017 Read more Maintenance - with generous assistance from the Sports Club and Ladies Auxiliary, we mulched the playground area, hung new swings, added two new park benches and replaced some chairs and umbrellas at the pool. We completed the paving of Mallard Drive and Swann West. The parking lines and STOP and SLOW street markings have been repainted. The Boy Scout bus stop now has a new seat for the children. The trees and bushes in our community common areas have been trimmed for the year. Water system - all water filters have been repaired and re-bedded with new media. The softeners have had the internal material replaced and the outside support structures fixed. The Well pumps will be pulled and cleaned in late October (date TBD). As of September 10, 2017 the water system is functioning properly. We are now anticipating the review and recommendations from the contracted Water Engineer. Security - We have received reports of people breaking into houses and physically staying in the house for days. There have been reports of seeing someone riding up the canals in a boat in the middle of the night shining a flashlight on homes. Secure your property - Lock your cars - Please keep an eye on your neighbors property. Rental Properties - Per the Swann Keys Rules and Regulations: Lot owners are responsible for the actions of themselves, renters, children and guests. Requirements for Lot owners who rent properties Post the SK Rules and Regulations, pool rules and the trash/recycle schedule in the rental property. Overflow trash must be placed in heavy duty BLACK trash bags. It is your responsibility to provide your pool pass to the renter if they are going to use the pool/clubhouse. The office cannot issue pool passes to the renters. Secure your pool pass with a deposit from the renters to insure its return. Remember - your renters become part of our community when they are here. Give them a copy of the SK Newsletter for community information. It is required that you report your renter's information to the office in case of an emergency. George Kirkley, President 7Aug2017 A Message from the President - Infrastructure Update Monday, August 7, 2017 Read more Trash Removal - We were on the phone for hours trying to contact someone local who could/would take care of the problem. All local telephone numbers we had went to an out-of-state call center or the sales representative's voicemail. We found out later that, even though his voicemail was still active, he no longer works for the company. Board Director Diana Shade, who negotiated the original contract, also spent hours on the phone trying to reach someone local. She then rifled through her old files and found a name and number of the Regional Manager, which turned out to be a good number, and she was contacted. I understand trash has been picked up today. Beverly is checking on the recyclables. Water - The Chairman of Maintenance and the Water Committee has spent over two weeks attempting to fix the system. It looks as though our contract with Sharp Culligan does not contain a preventive maintenance clause. Thus, minimal if any corrective actions have been taken since the last major repairs in 2012. Currently, the problem was pinpointed to be in the filter tanks, which filter iron from the raw water coming from the well. We have three filter tanks, of which, only one is functioning properly. Sharp Culligan ordered the parts on August 1st for filter #3, which is being repaired today. On Sunday, filter #1 clogged with stones, which is being corrected today. After consultation with our water engineer, I have requested a rebuild on all 3 filter tanks Some of the issues we have been dealing with since June 1st: Stones in the softener tank, failure of small well pump, stones in filter tank #3 followed by #1; test on #3 well shows need for acid wash and cleaning, legs on #3 softener tank collapsed, stone blocking brine intake to #3 softener, elbow on #1 softener needed to be replaced, meter recording number of gallons per day clogged, The Water Committee has had face-to-face meetings with the owner of Sharp Culligan and C. Shultes Wells. C. Shultes Wells feels it would be better to wait until the end of September, when there are fewer people in Swann Keys, to pull the 25 horsepower pump and clean the well. The reasoning for that delay is we will be operating on our 20,000 gallon reserve tank intermittently during their three days of repair. All the meeting discussions and repairs have been shared with our contracted Engineer. He is withholding his review and recommendations until the system is operating properly. Please know your Board of Directors is working hard to correct problems and are dedicated to improving our infrastructure. George Kirkley, President 10Jun2017 NOTICE: Individual Household Water Recovery Saturday, June 10, 2017 Read more We have engaged a professional engineer to analyze our system and offer recommendations for future improvements. He has in his possession the last six months repair activity and a list of questions that have been presented to the Board. We will experience water system problems intermittently, Sharp states our levels are not harmful to your health. To assist owners in recovering from excessive iron in the water system we have established the follow recommended process. You will be notified by email and the front board if we are aware or anticipating a problem. The iron will accumulate in your hot water heater. Turn off the circuit breaker to the hot water heater and let it empty. When water becomes cool turn off and allow to refill. Turn power back to tank.Turn on water and let run for five minutes. This should empty your internal pipes. The Maintenance dept will be emptying the outside lines at the same time. The Board apologies for any in hard ship this may cause. We are on a well system as is everyone else in lower Delaware. The iron enters our system at 11 parts million and exits the system at a range of .10 to .17. Well below the industry standard of .30.When iron is in system it has to drain out. 5Jun2017 NOTICE: D.N.R.E.C, Yard Waste Disposal Monday, June 5, 2017 Read more We had a friendly visit from Sgt.Trimmer D.N.R.E.C. . He was concerned about resident dumping of yard waste in waterways and marshland adjacent to Swann Keys property owners. There is a minimum $500.00 to $1,000.00 fine if you are cited. Yard waste may be disposed of at any Delaware Solid Waste facility.If the amount is small enough to be bagged you could put it in your trashcans for Monday pickup. 1Jun2017 NOTICE: Swann Keys Official Website Thursday, June 1, 2017 Read more NEXTDOOR SWANN KEYS is a valuable site for general information exchange, however; everyone should realize that the ONLY OFFICIAL WEBSITE for Swann Keys is swannkeys.org. This site is not for discussing the BUSINESS of Swann Keys. Please use this site ONLY for: selling items; looking for an item; lost and found items; recommendations for workers, etc. Ronnie Young, President 26Oct2016 A Message from the President - Boat Parking Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Read more Boat Parking: 'Sussex County has an ordinance on the books that states you cannot park a boat, trailer, or camper in front of your house'. There was a complaint registered by one of our homeowners and the County visited the office to meet with our President. After much discussion, the homeowner withdrew his complaint. If no one else complains, the County will leave us alone. If they have to come back; they will send you a letter first, then a fine. George Kirkley, President


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Description: Candora Speed Open Tent Outdoor 4-6 People Fully Automatic Luxury Field Camping Family Tent
Type: Instant Pop-Up Tent
Size: 4-6 People ( 2-3 People For Comfort and Storage)
Customer score: 3/5 Stars
Our Score: 3.65/5 Stars
Where To Buy: Amazon.com
Quick Points
- The items cost is less than $100 Per person space
- Pu Coated Polyester 190T Tent Body
- High Quality PE Tarp Base
- insect mesh
- 4 windows
- fiberglass poles
- tethered reinforced grommets
- double sewn 4 layer reinforced seams
- nylon strong reinforced internal/external zips
- zip flaps for moisture, frost, rust and dirt protection
- 4-6 person space (2-3 comfort)
- Floor Space 114 x 78 inches, Height 51 Inch
- Incredibly easy to transport and carry
- Package size: Outside Diameter: 90cm, Thickness 4.5cm. Weight: 3.7kgs
- Folds up into its own carry package
- 2 Season rating suitable for spring summer
- 44% comfort level ( polyester is a poor insulator)
- very wind stable
- 4 guylines
- flexible inbuilt fiberglass poles
- dome shape design
- plenty of peg points
- Water proof PU floor
- Water resistant polyurethane coating 4000mm Hd
- seams not tapes or sealed
- floor seams not raised
- limited manufacturers warranty via amazon
- set up time less than 5 minuted
- pack down time less than 5 minutes.
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Categories and Score Breakdown
Instant pop up tents are doing very well in the market for casual weekend camping. With the new hype there is an increase in improved design and higher quality products for more affordable prices. The Candora 4-6 person Pop-Up Family tent is a fine example of this. When comparing this tent to other more cheaply made varieties is becomes evident that this tent is great value for money.
When purchasing a brand new tent it is important to know how many people need to stay within it comfortably. Once you have figured that out, double the number and multiply it by $100. In this example a tent for 4-6 should never cost more that $400-$600. If the cost is over there would want to be a very significant reason, such as a tent designed to meet specific challenges like Arctic temperatures and winds. Recreational camping tents should always cost less than what was specified. Any cost exceeding these criteria are penalized and loose points in this section.
This 4-6 person pop up tent scored full marks as the price is well below the required criteria. Secondly the tent is well-designed which gives further credit to the manufacturers
When researching a new tent, check to see what material the tent is made of. Ensure the thread count is above 100 and that there is also an applied water resistant coating. Secondly ensure the tents base tarp is of a higher thicker quality as this will prevent punctures and tears. It is always recommended purchasing a separate ground tarp to further protect your tents floor.
The Candora 4-6 person Pop-Up Family tent main body is made of 190t polyester which also has a polyurethane water resistant coating. Polyester is a natural water resistant fabric and the added PU coating ensures no water can seep through small gapes between the materials thread. A downside to polyester is that it performs poorly for ventilation and insulation purposes. On a plus side polyester tents are easy to repair is there get any holes and if they get a small tear the material is designed in a way to prevent further tearing to allow time for you to make such repairs.
As one would expect the lower the price the less feature. This isn't always the case and this tent is a fine example. For its affordable price the tent comes with a surprising amount of features. Camping with a view is always a pleasure and that is more than realistic with this item as it comes with 4 windows and two doorways. Having two doorways is personally my favorite feature as it allows you to se up the tent in a way that maximizes ventilation. Secondly one of the doors can act as an emergency exit should the need arise. All together having 4 windows and two doorways allows you to customize the flow of air as you please.
All the windows and doors come with fly screen mesh which allows you to keep your ventilation at maximum while also maintaining protection from pesky insects. The doors and windows also come with separate exterior flaps and doors to allow protection wind and rain. Don't worry about being cooped up in an enclosed tent during poor weather as the tent also comes with vents, also thanks to the optimizable windows and doors you should be able to open crack open a window in the direction away from the poor weather.
Unfortunately the tent does not come with a vestibule, however this shouldn't be an issue as the tent has a both a separate luggage areas and storage pockets for your valuables. This is essentially better than a vestibule as it ensure weather protection for everything including your shoes. Just make sure to brush off your footwear as dragging excess dirt or stones is never good for your tents floor.
Durability is a key variable to consider when purchasing a new tent. Everyone wants value for money, and nothing says value for money more than that item lasting a long time and performing consistently. The Candora 4-6 person Pop-Up Family tent Scored very well for durability.
A tents frame work is just as important as the material surrounding it. after all you want it to remain pitched to protect you from the elements. This comes with an internally sewn fiberglass flex pole system. This system allows for the instant pop up assembly of the tents but is also its secret for durability. The poles are designed to be flexible but to also withstand constant stress under tension.
This flexibility under tension is what holds up your tent but also provides enough flexibility and movement to assist with rolling off gusts of wind. The poles are also protected from internal or external chips and damages by being internally sewn. Being protected by the rents material means the tents poles are never separated from their joints. The general wear and tear on tent pegs during erection and pack up can result in chipped ends or even slits down the fiberglass poles, essentially rendering them useless.
Grommets are imperative to allow pegs or guylines to safely pass through the tents material without damage. This tents grommets are a more common but equally clever in design. The grommets are simply a separate tether of material reinforced and sewn into the seam of the tent material. This method allows for extra stress whilst limiting chances of damage to the tents material.
Sewing methods and sewn designs are also important to consider in a tents design. You want to look for double sewn 4 layer seams as they are the strongest and most durable. I am pleased to say that this tent does have these methods of sewn seams but it also has the bonus of the seams being sewn into separate reinforced stripes of material.
There are plenty of zips of these tents with all of its windows and doors. All of those zips need to be reliable and ready to perform. This tent has achieved this my using nylon coil zip lines with metal zippers. Coil zips are know to be reliable. Secondly these zips are also sewn to the tents body with material reinforcement to ensure the zips can handle the stress load once the tent material is erect and under tension. Thirdly all the interior zips have a flap seal covering the zips essentially protecting them from frost, rust, dirt and moisture. It the case of an emergency it is important that zips work fast and efficiently without fail. I believe this tents design has achieved that.
While you are on your adventures enjoying the great outdoors you seldom think of your resting space, but when it comes to finally rest and settle down space and ability to move around all your belongings and sleeping bag is pretty important. The advertised size for the Candora 4-6 person Pop-Up Family tent suggests 4-6 people. Please keep in mind that this usually means 4-6camping bags and nothing more. I would suggest that this tent is more suitable for 2-3 people with room for belongings and a clear walkway towards both exits. The dimensions below suggest a spacious comfortable camping space with room to sit and crawl in central areas. The tent is not tall enough to stand in.
Floor area: 114×78 inch; Peak Height: 51 Inch
When considering the manoevrability of a new tent you must know what terrain and distance you will be traveling to for your camp site. The distance and terrain will determine what weight and package size of camping gear is practice and safe to carry from your method of transport and destined camping zone. If it is too heavy or awkward it can be a risk of injury and overall a loss in enjoyment for your adventures. If you are hiking of foot large distances to or between camp sites, ensure your tents package is both lightweight and easy to carry. If the package is too heavy or impractically shaped, the tent is more appropriate for uses where the walking distance is a short walk from the car.
The Candora 4-6 person Pop-Up Family tent scored perfect marks for maneuverability. Though this tent is incredible light and easy to carry it is the shape that if fold down into that prevents it from being a suitable hiking tent. To be fair it is advertised as a family tent and so it has scored full points within that context.
The total tent package is: 90cm*4.5cm. Weight 3.7gks
Season Rating
Whether you are camping in Australia, America or elsewhere, the seasons and the weather it brings is what you are up against and what your tent need to protect you from. You must know what temperature range you expect to be camping in to remain both safe and comfortable.
As this tent is made of polyester it is unfortunately a poor insulator. It is because of this that the tent is only suitable for warmer finer weather. Though the tent does not come with any extra insulation features installed, the issue of ensuring a safe and comfortable sleep is easily solved. First it is recommended purchasing a sleeping bag suitable for the temperatures expected during the night at your chosen camping site. Secondly it is very wise to pack and wear temperature appropriate clothing. No matter the tent, if you have these two points covered you will always have a wonderful snug sleep in relation to temperature.
Wind Resistance
Unless you are planning on camping in the arctic, one usually doesn't plan to camp in strong winds or storms. With the wind in mind it is rather important to ensure that your tent can withstand a good amount of wind should the weather unexpectedly turn for the worst. There are a number of features that camping tent manufacturers used to provide such protection.
The Candora 4-6 person Pop-Up Family tent Scored very well for wind stability and resistance. This was achieved firstly by its dome like design. Dome designs being or a spherical nature allow wind to roll off and around the tent rather than it take the full brunt of the wind, which places extra stress upon your tents pole frame. Secondly these tents frame is a flexible fiberglass system the is constantly under tension. These poles are tough and can withstand a bit of blowing about by allowing movement of the poles but also maintain the tension that hold up the tents material. It is this movement in combination with the dome shaped design the efficiently allow wind gusts to move around and over the tent. But don't worry, the tent doesn't move around too much as there are a number of guylines to help maintain the tents stability. Finally, to prevent the whole tent flying away are 8 peg points and pegs which keep your tent fixed and secured to the ground. Overall its quite a well-designed system that works very efficiently.
Water Resistance
As you can imagine water resistance is something you want included in a tent. You want to keep yourself and your belongings nice and dry. As mentioned earlier this tent is made out of polyester. Polyester is a natural water resistant material. To further this water resistance the material has had a polyurethane coated added to further provide water proofing. This is achieved by the PU coating completely covering the material and all of it its small holes in between its thread.
Unfortunately verified customer reviews have suggested that this tent is not as water resistant as claimed. This is because the tents seams are not tapes or sealed. So while the tents material is water resistant, water can still seep through the tents seams. This is not a good issue as not only can water enter your tent, but a build up of moisture in your tents seams and stitching can result in mold and rot, weakening the seams and damaging your tent.
But do not worry, this issue can be resolved by simply applying your own tent seam sealant or tape. This is a common practice among camping enthusiast, as they wish to proved themselves further weather protection.
The Tents ground sheet is a heavy-duty waterproof tarp like material. This material will keep water building up on underneath your tent from entering through. Assuming you have good camping practices and have set your tent up on a separate ground sheet, the chances of a rock penetrating this ground sheet are slim. If you do not set t up on a separate ground sheet you risk small sharp objects on the ground piercing your tents base and essentially undoing its ability to keep out water.
Unfortunately these tents floor tart is stitched to the tents main body at ground level rather than higher up the tent body. What this means is that you need to be aware of where you set up your tent. During heavy rain water can run and build up against your tent and possible enter. This issue can again be avoided by ensuring the seams are sealed or taped.
Guarantee Level
This product comes with a product warrant from Amazon.
Though the warranty is rather limited it is worth highlighting that
this tent is rather good quality for its price.
To achieve the maximum life from your tent and avoid failure from
general ware and tear please read our free tent care hints and tips post
Set Up Time
If the weather turns for the worst and you have only just arrived at your camping destination than a quick set up time is going to be appreciated. With the Candora 4-6 person Pop-Up Family tent, set up time doesn't really come much quicker. Thanks o the tents internal frame constantly under tension, it acts as a spring when released and instantly pops the tent up into shape. All that is left is to simply peg down the tent and set up the guylines.
Pack-up is basically the same, simply unto the guylines and remove the tent pegs and fold the tent back into its folded down shape. Both process take less than 5 minutes with practice and is simply a real pleasure and convenience.
My final thoughts is that candora 4-6 person pop up tent is a fantastic buy for the price. The tent scored very high marks for affordability, size, maneuverability and setup/pack up time. A few down sides to the tents is its low scoring insulation and the need to apply an aftermarket seam sealant. Other than those issues which are easy to fix the tent scored far above average for features, wind resistance and durability. Though the tent is lightweight and easy to carry I wouldn't recommend it as a hiking tent. However, I would certainly recommend it for camping in warmer finer weather where you can set up camp a short distance from your vehicle. For its price it really is a rather impressive tent and I am sure you'll agree
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We're in the final countdown. Over at the high school, exams have been taken and graded, gowns have been donned and caps have been thrown in the air. At the middle school, end of year recitals have been recited and the cross-country team has run its last race. Elementary school students have emptied their desks and munched the last cupcake. Soon the final bell will ring and kids will pile out the doors to freedom. At least for a couple of months.
It's tough to be cooped up in a stuffy classroom for eight or nine months of the year, especially when each day starts at the crack of dawn with a long bus ride. I grew up in suburbia with neighborhood schools. While everyone came together for junior high and high school, there were at least a dozen elementary schools. With a possible exception or two, from kindergarten through sixth grade, every kid lived within walking distance of school. And walk we did. Only a downpour would launch our carpool. Of course school was cancelled on snowy days but when the temperature dipped below zero we wore an extra sweater, snow pants and walked anyway. (At least that's how I remember it!)
And we took a break at mid-day and went home for lunch. It was probably a holdover from the days when all moms were stay-at-home and families ate dinner at noon. It must have been a pain, this daily interruption but Mom never complained. She called us the "home for lunch bunch". With a ten year spread from oldest to youngest, it took years for Mom to get an uninterrupted day.
Lunch at home was a nice break in the action. My sister Brenda and I would plop ourselves down at the kitchen table. Mom would ask us about our morning while she bustled around the kitchen. She juggled our baby brother and his bottle while fixing sandwiches or heating up spaghettiOs.
Grilled cheese sandwiches were hands down my favorite lunch. Bright orange cheese and Wonderbread went into a skillet with a little bit of butter. It came out golden brown, crunchy on the outside with warm, gooey cheese inside. I was a purist back then. No extras. No bacon. No tomatoes or onions.
It's been a long time since I had a grilled cheese sandwich, years in fact. Until last Sunday when I didn't want one, I needed one. It had been a long busy week. I'd been up early every morning, late to bed every night and all over the State. Sunday started out grey and drizzly and didn't get much better.
In spite of the dreary weather, I took a walk around the lake in the late afternoon to get some much needed exercise. About a mile from home, I tried to figure out what leftovers were in the refrigerator and how to assemble them into supper. I needed something comfy and cozy. It had to be both delicious and effortless. I thought of pasta but was daunted by the thought of boiling water. (I said I was pooped!) Then that little light bulb went off in my head. Grilled cheese! The perfect solution!
Now I gave up Wonderbread and Kraft singles years ago and had absolutely no intention of revisiting that decision. Instead I assembled the most delicious grilled cheese sandwich in the history of my kitchen, possibly kitchens everywhere. The crispy sourdough bread was oozing with warm, wonderful mozzarella. I added oven roasted tomatoes for a touch of sweetness and spiced it up with a bit pistou and some Greek olives. Just thinking about that lovely little sandwich makes me hungry again.
Give it a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy and bon appétit!
The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich in the History of my Kitchen
I used homemade pistou because it was in my refrigerator, you can use store bought pesto. Roast extra vegetables and serve them with grilled chicken or tossed with pasta on another night. Enjoy!
Grape tomatoes (about 5 per sandwich)
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Red onion, chopped (teaspoon or two per sandwich)
Red bell pepper, chopped (teaspoon or two per sandwich)
Garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Sourdough bread, sliced – 2 slices per sandwich
Fresh mozzarella pearls
Spicy Sundried Tomato-Basil Pistou (recipe follows)
Greek oil cured olives, pitted and chopped
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss the tomatoes in a 50/50 mix of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Use a light touch; don't drown the tomatoes in oil and vinegar. Roast for 5-10 minutes while you chop the onion, pepper and garlic. Add the onion, pepper and garlic and continue roasting until the onion is translucent and the tomatoes are soft and a little bit shriveled, 5-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss the mozzarella pearls in a little pistou.
Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. Set the bread in a skillet, top half the slices with mozzarella pearls. (A slice of good mozzarella will also work – use what you have in the refrigerator.) Top the remaining slices with the tomatoes, onion and pepper.
Cover the skillet and cook on medium low for 8-10 minutes or until the bread is golden brown on the bottom and the cheese is nice and gooey. Sprinkle with chopped olives, put the two sides together and serve.
Spicy Sundried Tomato-Basil Pistou
Traditional pistou is made from herbs, garlic, olive oil and a little salt. I've added a little sweetness and spice with the sundried tomatoes and jalapeño.
Makes about 1 cup
4 halves oil-packed sundried tomatoes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper or to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
About 1 cup fresh basil leaves
About 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
Put the tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, jalapeno, salt, pepper and a little olive oil in the bowl of a small food processor; pulse to chop and combine. Add the herbs and more olive oil as needed. Process everything until you have a thick, creamy sauce.
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Serritella: 2019 NFL Mock Draft v1.0
Ric Serritella
The arrival of bowl games is the start to Draft Season, as NFL decision-makers become more involved with their scouting staff. There is sure to be plenty of moving and shaking over the next five months, but below is a look at how the first round of the 2019 draft could shape up, if the season ended today.
Before we begin, there are a few things to keep in mind. The official date for underclassmen to declare is January 14. Many have already announced a decision, but for the sake of this mock draft, all draft-eligible players were taken into consideration.
Character is sure to be at the forefront of the evaluation process this year. The recent incidents involving Kareem Hunt and Reuben Foster directly impact the draft stock of Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who is a first-round talent but also has a video floating around the internet where he can be seen kicking and punching a female. For that reason, he didn't make the first-round cut.
Here are some other tidbits about the positional strength of this year's class:
After a mini-resurgence at the running back position -- three backs went in the first round a year ago -- none made the cut for this first mock.
There is an abundance of quality tight ends this year and a big run is expected in the second round, if players such as Irv Smith (Alabama), T.J. Hockenson (Iowa), Jared Pinkney (Vanderbilt), Kaden Smith (Stanford), Albert Okwuegbunam (Missouri), Jace Sternberger (Texas A&M) and Caleb Wilson (UCLA) decide to toss their names into the fray.
Nearly every NFL organization can use an upgrade somewhere along its offensive line. There is a lack of supply for the demand around the league, so while there are just three offensive linemen in the first reveal, remember, not everyone on this list is going to declare, which will bump up more linemen into the first-round mix.
This is the most remarkable defensive tackle draft class we've seen since 2010, when five defensive tackles were chosen in the first round, including three in the top 10 (Ndamukong Suh, Gerald McCoy and Tyson Alualu).
Keep it locked right here at NFLDraftScout.com for exclusive coverage of the 2019 NFL Draft with on-location reports from the Senior Bowl, East-West Shrine Game, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine.
Without further ado, here is my first mock for 2019 ...
(* Denotes underclassman)
1. Oakland Raiders -- Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State*: With the selection of Bosa, the Raiders have their new cornerstone to build around on defense.
2. San Francisco 49ers -- Greedy Williams, CB, LSU*: Playing opposite Richard Sherman for a season would help Williams' transition before he assumes CB1 duties.
3. Arizona Cardinals -- Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama*: Additional protection for prized franchise quarterback Josh Rosen will be critical.
4. New York Jets -- Ed Oliver, DT, Houston:* The franchise has lacked an explosive playmaker on the defensive front for quite some time now.
5. Atlanta Falcons -- Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama*: With Vic Beasley and Tak McKinley serving as bookends, QW can wreak havoc in the middle.
6. Buffalo Bills -- A.J. Brown WR, Mississippi*: It's apparent that quarterback Josh Allen needs some weapons to throw to, and the Bills can't afford to wait on the situation.
7. Detroit Lions -- Deandre Baker CB, Georgia*: The Lions' secondary is in need of stability on the edge and Baker is a bona-fide shutdown corner.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Daniel Jones QB, Duke*: Jones is pro-ready, plus the familiarity between Jaguars VP Tom Coughlin and Duke head coach David Cutcliffe makes a lot of sense.
9. New York Giants -- Greg Little OT, Mississippi*: It's been another atrocious season for the Giants' offensive line, as Eli Manning has already been sacked a career-high 41 times.
10. Cleveland Browns -- Devin White ILB, LSU*: With their quarterback position set on offense, the Browns nab their new quarterback of the defense.
11. Green Bay Packers -- Rashan Gary DE, Michigan*: It remains unknown who the head coach will be and what type of scheme the defense will employ, but Gary is too talented to pass up.
12. Cincinnati Bengals -- Trayvon Mullen CB, Clemson*: The Bengals own the second-worst pass defense in the NFL, and Mullen provides the size and skill-set to fill the CB1 role.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama*: Reports have indicated Wilson may opt to return to Alabama, but the Bucs would love to employ him in the middle.
14. Carolina Panthers -- Clelin Ferrell DE, Clemson*: Father time has finally passed by Julius Peppers and the Panthers don't have much of a pass rush, so it's time to inject some youth.
15. Denver Broncos -- Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon*: The Broncos continue to search for stability at the most important position, and nobody knows it more than GM John Elway.
16. Indianapolis Colts -- N'Keal Harry WR, Arizona State*: Aside from star wideout T.Y. Hilton and emerging tight end Eric Ebron, quarterback Andrew Luck is throwing to palookas.
17. Miami Dolphins -- Jachai Polite DE, Florida*: With a nonexistent pass rush and Cameron Wake set to hit free agency, this fit could lead to a natural transition.
18. Philadelphia Eagles -- Deionte Thompson FS, Alabama*: Pairing Thompson with Malcolm Jenkins at the safety spots could give the Eagles a dynamic duo.
19. Tennessee Titans -- Raekwon Davis DE, Alabama*: Plugging in Davis as a bookend to Jurrell Casey in the Titans' 3-4 scheme would free up space for the linebackers.
20. Washington Redskins -- Josh Allen, OLB, Kentucky: With Preston Smith and Pernell McPhee set to hit free agency, Allen would help offset those potential departures.
21. Minnesota Vikings -- Derrick Brown DT, Auburn*: Brown appears suited for the Vikings defense and would be a cheaper alternative than re-signing Sheldon Richardson.
22. Baltimore Ravens -- Kelvin Harmon WR, North Carolina State*: No matter who the signal-caller is for the Ravens next season, a true No. 1 wideout is much needed.
23. Oakland Raiders (via Dallas Cowboys) -- D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi*: Finding a suitable replacement for Amari Cooper should be a priority in Round 1 for the Raiders.
24. Seattle Seahawks -- Christian Wilkins DT, Clemson*: An explosive player who may lack a true position, Wilkins would be the ultimate chess piece to move around the D-line.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College: With pending free agent Ramon Foster turning 33, the Steelers could look to fill his spot with a younger option.
26. Oakland Raiders (via Chicago Bears) -- Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State*: You get the feeling that coach Jon Gruden may seek an insurance policy behind Derek Carr.
27. Houston Texans -- Byron Murphy, CB, Washington*: The Texans pride themselves on defense, and Murphy can help cut down some of the big plays their defense has allowed.
28. Los Angeles Chargers -- Noah Fant, TE, Iowa*: You can only go back to the wishing well so many times, and Antonio Gates' gas tank is running on fumes.
29. New England Patriots -- Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State: The Bulldogs cross-train their defensive players, which makes Sweat a perfect fit for the Patriots' hybrid defense.
30. Kansas City Chiefs -- Brian Burns, OLB, Florida State*: Pending free agent Dee Ford is enjoying a career best season and is line for a big payday on the open market.
31. Green Bay Packers (via New Orleans Saints) -- Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma*: A speedy deep threat who should produce more than Randall Cobb and his $12M+ salary.
32. Los Angeles Rams -- Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson*: It was a nice luxury to acquire Ndamukong Suh this season, but it's unlikely they'll be able to afford to bring him back.
Also:NFLDraftScout.com analyst Rob Rang's initial mock draft (Nov. 11).
Coming Soon: NFL Draft Scout Presents Ric Serritella's 2019 NFL Draft Bible publication!


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Russian news agencies reported that hundreds of white trucks were being packed with supplies and sent to the eastern Ukraine border, but a spokesman for Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Lysenko, said Ukraine would not allow the trucks to cross into the country because the aid was not certified by the Red Cross.
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This grouping includes three articles by Horticultural Editor Nancy Norris. The first article suggests ways to add benchwork to your garden railroad. In the second article, Nancy shares lots of ideas on raising your railroad. Lastly, in "How to get in and out of your railroad" Nancy suggests ways to add access areas to your line, such as reaching inside tunnels and placing stepping stones to reach remote places. (13 pages, 1.9 mg)
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30 pieces mixed shapes approx 3-6 cm and 2 laces.
This pack of lacing products will help develop fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. Fine motor skills are essential for learning how to tie shoelaces and hold a pen. These products will make practising fun and help your child reach these developmental milestones. They are also a great way for kids to become familiar with recognising and naming shapes.
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With time being the ultimate commodity these days, who has time to meet their future partner? To go on ten dates before deciding whether or not the other person is actually worth pursuing a relationship with. This is where I think the rise of online dating has seen such a growth over the last few years, as people become more time savvy. I for one can vouch for this modern form of dating and here's why.
I had been in New Zealand for just over two years and I was contemplating my time in the land I now called home and whether I should move back to where life had began. The successful career I had left behind in the UK had taken somewhat of a nose dive and offers to revive it and start again up in the northern hemisphere were very tempting. At the same time as looking over career options, I thought I'd give dating in New Zealand one last ditch effort, taking the lead from a good friend by signing up to an online dating agency.
Now, even just a few years ago, the online dating trend wasn't as common place as it is today and it felt somewhat of a taboo subject. There were those that deemed the best way to meet someone was in a bar, at work or heaven forbid, a friend of a friend of a friend. Alas, I had tried these options before and after moving to New Zealand, alas none lead to the one (at least they ended up not being the one), so why not try something new.
It didn't take long to compete my profile on FindSomeone and post it for all the single ladies of New Zealand to view. When compiling a profile, my best word of advise is to be yourself, don't pretend to be something you're not, in order to attract attention, as eventually you will have to meet someone in real life and you'll be quickly found out. I filled out my profile with an emphasis on sarcasm and humour, my thinking being, that if someone was to like what they read, we would be off to a good start when we met up.
Within three days of signing up, I was sitting in a pub waiting to meet my first date, which was pretty good going I thought. The lady I was meeting went by the name of Anj. The section of my profile which had attracted Anj to getting in touch with me was the diet section, where I ticked the "Semi-Vegitarian" box. Anj was intrigued as to why I had ticked this box to which I simply replied "I appreciate both meat and veg equally" 🙂
That first date went extremely well, we talked and laughed as if we were life long friends catching up after not seeing each other for a while. It was something of a surprise when last orders were announced, as it seemed we had only been chatting a wee while, not for the five hours it had been. The date finished with a kiss goodbye and a feeling that I had met someone special. The next day a mate text me and asked how the date had been and I told her that if Carlsberg made first dates then it would be this one with Anj.
Later that same day, I text Anj to tell her that I didn't want to freak her out but I really didn't think there was a need to be on the dating website any longer as I had found my someone. Within minutes I had a reply, Anj was cancelling her account as well!
Two years later we were married and a further two years later our son came into the world. I'm not saying everyone will be as lucky as Anj and I, but if you're considering the online dating route to try and find the love of your life, give it a crack.


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Frank D. Cooke, Jr., House District 16
Office sought: State House of Representatives, District 16
Party: Democrat
Age: 60
Candidate statement: I want to build trust, transparency, & integrity as a public servant for the 16th District. I will address the community's concerns in regards to education, employment opportunities, address the drug addiction epidemic, & mass incarceration.
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Maersk Supply Service completes OSV newbuild program with final Starfish AHTS delivery
Maersk Supply Service has completed its OSV fleet renewal program as it has taken delivery of the Maersk Maker AHTS.
The Maersk Maker, handed over to Maersk on Thursday, is the tenth newbuild vessel delivered to Maersk Supply Service's fleet since March 2017 and is the final vessel of the company's Starfish AHTS newbuilding series.
MSS has now added six M-class AHTS vessels of the Starfish series and four I-class SSVs of the Stingray series vessels since March 2017.
While it has been taking deliveries of these ten vessels, the company has divested 23 vessels over the last three years, under the divestment program announced in 2016, to reduce its fleet in response to the global over-supply of offshore support vessels, and the lack of contracting opportunity for some of those ships.
Maersk sold several vessels to Karadeniz Holding from Turkey, making sure they leave the OSV space and don't come back as competition, as the vessels were modified into powerplant ships.
Following the completion of the newbuild and divestment programs, Maersk Supply Service's fleet now consists of 30 AHTS vessels, 12 SSVs and 2 PSVs.
"As some of the newest vessels operating in the offshore support vessel industry, they have proven their highly advanced capabilities from the moment of delivery. These vessels are building impressive track records within a range of services and we've received positive feedback from our customers around the world," says Chief Executive Officer Steen S. Karstensen.
As for the fleet divestment program, Steen S. Karstensen said: "It has been a priority for us to do our part in addressing the over-supply in the industry, as well as strengthening our asset base for project delivery. Here at the end of the renewal programme, we have a more modern and competitive fleet to meet the needs of our customers," says Karstensen.


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Hard Water!
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Trees reflected in the iced over Stanfield Marsh yesterday morning. The Marsh finally froze over, the ice appearing to be at least 3 or 4 inches thick, but the main body of Big Bear Lake is still open water.
I miss the days when the entire lake froze over, 2 or 3 foot thick, in expanding plates that would buckle and lurch over, or under, one another much like the tectonic shifting of earths crust from quakes.
The sound of cracking ice and shifting plates would reverberate from the lake and echo through the valley. It's been many years since that has happened here but I hope to see it again someday.
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ApoE4 is the strongest genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's Disease. Individuals carry one of three variants of the ApoE gene: ApoE2, ApoE3, or ApoE4.
Carriers of the ApoE4 allele have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's at an earlier age-of-onset and increased rate of progression in a gene dose dependent manner. 65–80% of all Alzheimer's Disease patients have at least one ApoE4 allele and 20% of all Alzheimer's Disease patients are homozygotes for ApoE4.
One of our programs aims to treat ApoE4 carriers with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and stems from work of Dr. Robert Mahley and Yadong Huang from the Gladstone Institutes. Their work led to the identification of unique structural features of ApoE4 that drive ApoE4-specific biology. E-Scape is expanding on this fundamental biology to develop small-molecule allosteric modulators that alter ApoE4 protein structure to restore normal ApoE function.


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The election campaign is heating up in Romania, as the parties are eyeing the European parliamentary elections in May, the presidential elections in December, and the general elections in late-2020 or early-2021. Here are some short descriptions of the key players, and their main policy commitments since the last parliamentary elections in 2016.
PSD (Party of Social Democrats): leader Liviu Dragnea, policy bias – centre-left; European affiliation – PSE; current support level – 25.3%, compared to 45% in the 2016 general elections.
PSD was criticised in October 2018, especially by Dacian Ciolos, leader of +PLUS, of giving pro-ROexit speeches. After the EU Commission raised concerns over the ruling party because of their intentions of approving an emergency ordinance that could have legalised abuse of power, PSD stated that Romania is a "sovereign state" that can do whatever it wants, leading to a negative reaction from the opposition. Also, PSD has been the primary proponent of social developments, through higher wages, higher pensions, and extra taxes on energy, gas and telecommunications companies, as well as on banks' assets. Also, the latest proposals criticised by the opposition are the budget cuts for national secret services and greater budgetary contributions to the local authorities. Lately, PSD has come into conflict with Mugur Isarescu, the governor of the central bank of Romania, based on allegations about the central bank artificially raising the ROBOR rates in response to the newly-introduced 'tax greed'.
PNL (National Liberal Party): leader Ludovic Orban; policy bias – centre-right; slogan – "Through ourselves"; European affiliation – PPE; current support level – 22.1%, higher than the 19.2% seen in 2016 at the general elections.
PNL has strongly criticised the "greed tax", as well as all the social and fiscal amendments proposed by PSD, arguing that PSD's intention is to undermine Romania's economy, its international position and its business environment. In the electoral race, PNL's leader, Ludovic Orban, stated that an affiliation with the USR and +PLUS coalition, with the aim of supporting the current president, Klaus Iohannis, for a second mandate, is a possibility. Also, PNL has accused PSD of "faking" the deficit, which was expected to be RON 1.3bn higher.
ALDE (Alliance of Liberal and Democrats for Europe): leader Calin Popescu Tariceanu; policy bias – centre-right; European affiliation – ALDE; current support level – 13.4%, higher than the 6% seen in 2016 at the general elections.
The party was founded in 2015 in collaboration with Calin Popescu Tariceanu, the former prime minister and former PNL president. Currently, ALDE is part of a strong coalition with PSD, but it is very likely that the parties will have different candidates in the upcoming presidential elections, with Liviu Dragnea being supported by his own party, and Calin Popescu Tariceanu proposed by ALDE. The coalition has experienced tougher times as well, when ALDE almost withdrew its support; however, the shared values appear to have brought the two back together, according to Liviu Dragnea.
USR (Save Romania Union): leader Dan Barna; policy bias – syncretism, which combines different beliefs (centre, left and right); current support level – 11%, higher than the 10.1% seen in 2016 at the general elections.
USR's main ideology is to fight against corruption and support the European Union integration. Currently, the party is part of a coalition with +PLUS, and is ready to campaign in favour of Dacian Ciolos, if he decides to consider running in the presidential elections. USR initiated the "No corruptive people in public functions" bill, which has been signed by 850,000 citizens. Also, USR is not in favour of boosting wages and pensions unsustainably, but is championing bringing back the young workforce that is based currently in foreign countries through offering equal opportunities.
UDMR (Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania): leader Hunor Kelemen; policy bias – centre to centre-right; European affiliation – EPP; current support level – 4.4%, lower than the 5.4% seen in 2016 at the general elections.
The party champions Hungarian minority interests, representing approximately 1,300,000 people who identify as Hungarian, as well as liberal conservatism, Christian democracy, regionalism and pro-Europeanism. Recently, UDMR rejected the proposal of cutting budgets for political parties and redirecting the money to children in need, alongside PSD and ALDE. Also, UDMR has shown its political inclination towards PSD over time, but has strongly criticised the fiscal measures adopted in the last days of 2018 without parliamentary debate.
+PLUS (Party of Liberty, Unity and Solidarity): leader Dacian Ciolos (previously the MRI party, which was dissolved recently); slogan – "My project is Romania"; policy bias – centre; current support level – 8.8% for the general elections.
Daniel Ciolos, former European Commissioner and Health Minister, was elected with 99% of the votes as the leader of +PLUS, the newly-founded party (in 2019) that is in coalition with USR currently. The party's main ideology is to fight against the ruling social democrats and to remain in the EU. Also, Mr. Ciolos has shown his support publicly for Dragos Tudorache, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Romania, as the European Parliament candidate. Also, he is a strong proponent of Codruta Laura Kovesi, the former Head of the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA), as the EU prosecutor candidate.
Pro Romania: leader Victor Ponta; policy bias – centre-left; current support level – 8.1%, compared to 3% in May 2018 for the general elections.
Pro Romania was founded in 2017 by Victor Ponta, the former co-president of ALDE, and the party believes strongly in social democracy, economic and social liberalism, it is pro-developments and pro-Europe. Victor Ponta supports the independence and credibility of the Central Bank of Romania, and has harshly criticised the PSD's allegations in regards to sharp deceleration of RON and increase in ROBOR against Mugur Isarescu. Pro Romania is willing to support a candidate for the presidential elections who is centre-left, but who is not necessarily part of Pro Romania, primarily with the intention of minimising the chances of Liviu Dragnea reaching a leading majority.


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After winding our way through downtown's mass of highrises, the human-scale brick buildings and streets of Gastown are a treat.
We start at Inuit Gallery simply because it is the first on our list that we come across in the misty rain.
The last person we actually knew here was Kim, but she has long since left. Still I am a little surprised at how long it takes the staff to realize that we are former customers. Actually, they may not have ever figured it out had I not found a piece that intrigued me.
The piece that catches my eye is ceramic – a traditional hunting image beautifully sculpted in a less traditional medium. I love the feel of the piece, the way the eye is drawn up from the hunter's well-grounded boots, past his hands holding the seal, to his serious face.
It is lovely but, of course, it would be a budgetary stretch for me.
But my questions about the piece give us an entry into the storage area, where we can see pieces that are not on display, including some lovely, lovely masks for a Simon Dick show (elaborately carved and exquisitely painted masks) that begins the day after we return home. We don't often get up here to see the art we love, so it is a real treat to see these beautiful pieces in real life and not just illustrated in an exhibition catalog or on the web.
We linger a long time in the warmth of the gallery as a steady rain falls outside the large windows. After all, this is a very good place to be.
Our next stop is Spirit Wrester Gallery. This is probably our favorite gallery, because they have done so much to encourage and develop artists, because they seem to carry an edgier mix of merchandise, and because we find the owners quite entertaining. The gallery carries the same mix of traditional pieces as the other good galleries here, but they also encourage exchange and collaboration between local artists and Maori artists from New Zealand. The results of that artistic experiment are fascinating.
As we enter the gallery, my eye is immediately drawn to a large Inuit carving of a figure holding an Inuit-style slingshot. It is enchanting.
I don't have long to admire it though, because soon we are in back in the storage/packing, photography room with Derek.
This is why I enjoy coming here so much. As usual, Derek is overflowing with excitement about the artists he represents and their art. He hands us exquisite pieces to examine, while pointing out the special features of each and relating one story after another.
Not being as knowledgeable as Lane, I can't always follow the stories he tells, but I understand enough to be interested. And at the same time, he is handing me a variety of amazing works by artists young and old. It's like being in art heaven!
After looking at a lot of pieces, Lane expresses interest in one of a group of rather abstract Maori dancers carved from jade.
They are beautiful, but I keep thinking about that carved Inuit boy and his sling standing near the gallery entrance. It is such a lovely, wistful image in the most perfect and beautiful stone.
In the end, and after much discussion and a great deal of patience on Derek's part, it is the boy, carved by Mattiusie Iyaituk, that is being shipped home to us.