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Aerostich Roadcrafter Comparison – Standard Roadcrafter vs. Lightweight Roadcrafter Suits
It's no secret that Kim and I have been wearing Aerostich Roadcrafter one piece suits for years. You probably know that we really, really like them, so we wanted to be up front with our "bias" towards this piece of kit. That being said, we've had the opportunity to compare and contrast the differences between the standard Roadcrafter one piece suit and the newer Roadcrafter Light suit. We've literally ridden these suits tens of thousands of miles in extreme heat and cold. We've also ridden them for hours on end in dry, damp, rain and bucketing down rain. As such, we'd thought we'd offer our impressions of the suits.
Both of our original Roadcrafter suits have handled the years very well and we still use them on a daily basis. That being said, we've been riding in hotter and hotter locations and heat has become a more significant issue. Our recent trip along the Trans American Trail in the hottest, muggiest weather we've ever experienced, made checking out a lighter weight option almost mandatory. Ten or twelve hour days in the saddle in significant heat certainly makes the riding more difficult and potentially more dangerous.
So it was with some excitement that I ordered an Aerostich Roadcrafter Light for Kim for our wandering trip across much of Europe in mid July heat. Kim has a pretty off the shelf size frame, so I was able to order one right off the rack for her in grey and hi-viz yellow. It arrived in just a couple of days ready to wear.
The standard Roadcrafter is made with 500 denier cordura Gore-Tex with 1050 denier cordura in the ballistic areas (i.e. high impact areas). Both these deniers are much thicker and heavier than the 200 denier outer layer cordura Gore-Tex of the Roadcrafter Light. Aerostich claims that the Roadcrafter Light is has roughly two thirds the abrasion resistance of the 500 denier cordura. They don't publish the denier of the ballistic areas for the Roadcrafter Light, but it seems to be similar to the ballistic material used in the standard Roadcrafter, meaning it is very sturdy.
There are significant differences between the standard Roadcrafter and the Roadcrafter Light. Think of the Roadcrafter Light as the evolution of the standard Roadcrafter. According to Aerostich, there have been numerous improvements including:
waterproof zippers,
snap down collar,
removable rare-earth magnetic collar clasps,
water-resistant inner wallet/phone/iPod pocket,
adjustable impact pad positions,
inner pocket hook for accessory pocket
and a mini-carabiner helmet holder clip.
There are additional options, including:
Integrated Boot Raincovers,
Chest Impact Pad,
Chest Insulation Pad (Standard and Electric/Heated versions) can also be incorporated.
Having tried it on, Kim commented immediately it felt lighter than the standard Roadcrafter. The difference in weight is indeed very noticeable and it is significant. She also said that it felt ready to wear and exhibited none of that having to "break it in" feel. We note that although the standard Roadcrafter has a brief "break in" period, it eventually becomes like an old pair of jeans; very comfortable. Fit in the Roadcrafter Light appears to be the same and Kim thought it was quite comfortable. Getting in and out was also the same easy procedure as it is for the standard Roadcrafter.
Since the Roadcrafter Light has some claimed improvements, we thought it appropriate to discuss them. So far, the suit has been entirely waterproof. There have been no leaks and none of the previously dreaded Aerocrotch. The zippers do seem to have tighter teeth, but it has not effected the ability to zip or un-zip them easily.
The snap down collar (in the back) is easy to use and makes the collar snugger and easily closed. As you may know, there are now strong rare earth magnets in the base of the collar and in the collar tabs. They keep the collar down while riding so you don't have to ride with the collar closed. They are very effective, however, perhaps a bit too effective. When you are suiting up and you want the collar up, you need to exercise a bit of care zipping up so that the collar doesn't automatically fold down. This is a minor annoyance and if you had to choose between having or not having the magnets, you'll definitely prefer that the suit have magnets unless you are riding in the Antarctic and the collar always has to be up. The water-resistant pocket seems to do it's job, we've not seen any water in the pocket.
There is a very definite difference between the armor mounting in the two suits. The standard Roadcrafter has a sort of inner liner that has sewn in pockets to hold your armor. The Roadcrafter Light comes with separate pockets which you Velcro into the suit in the appropriate places. While the pockets stay in place once you position, Kim has found that she has to use a little more care when putting her booted foot into the suit, especially on the right leg where it does not open all the way. She's never had an issue getting the suit on or off, it's just that she needs to be more careful putting it on so that her boot doesn't get hung up with the pocket. That said, if you don't wear armor, this is a non-issue. If you do wear armor, it shouldn't be considered to be a big enough issue to turn you off from buying the Roadcrafter Light. Lastly, the inner accessory hook and the helmet carabineer are nice to have, but aren't anything spectacular.
We did not order the integrated boot rain covers, chest impact pad or chest insulation pad so we can't comment on them or how well they do or don't work.
Overall, Kim really likes the Roadcrafter Light and now wears it most of the time. If it's going to be cold, she opts for the Roadcrafter standard, but in all other cases, she rides with the Roadcrafter Light. It is lighter, fits the same, watertight and packs smaller than the standard Roadcrafter. There's really nothing not to like about this suit.
So if you are the type that always wants the most protection that you can get in a cordura suit, or you ride in mostly cold temperatures (i.e. 50 or below) you'll probably want to opt for the standard Roadcrafter. But if you are ok with having two thirds the abrasion protection, in a lighter, cooler suit for $200 less, then the Roadcrafter Light may be for you.
You should really check out both suits yourself, but we thought we'd offer you our perspectives. Your perspectives may be different, so take the time to investigate what will work best for you.
Traversing The TAT (Trans-America Trail) Chapter 10
Riding the TAT we'd been in rural areas for quite some time. But the deeper we ventured into Mississippi, we began to notice that we'd entered another level of rural and got the feeling that we had really passed into an era where time may have stopped for a while.
On the gravel, we found remnants of old farms and homesteads. It was a little mesmerizing riding through this part of the country. You could really get the feeling of old-time farming and people scratching a living from farmland carved from the thickly wooded earth. Each farmer cutting down trees by hand and pulling the stumps with horses or oxen.
By the way, if you don't know, click on any one of the pictures in the gallery below and it will open that picture into a full size picture and then you can click your way through the remainder of the pictures in either direction in full size.
Then suddenly, the farms disappeared. Fields gave way to forests once again. Forests partially relented and gave way to water. We were in the true wetlands of Mississippi. When I was a kid, we called these places swamps. We weren't in a swamp, we were in the true definitions of wetlands. The swamps of my childhood were a smelly, litter infested, mud and still water mess. These were different.
Green and brown never mixed in such symmetry. The brown water was tinged with green and rolled lazily past the shores. Trees sprouted from the depths of the water on roots that gave the trees a "standing on tip-toes" look. The roots arched from the water forming a triangular base from which the tree trunk sprouted. Although they provided a platform out of the water for the tree trunk, the moss-covered roots reached away from the base and dove into the water. A clear sign that the tree needed water to survive. These rounded tubular roots were a natural straw, feeding the ever-growing trees life-giving nutrients and fluids. It was a great example of the circle that is life, be it human or otherwise.
We stopped to take a few pictures of this natural wonder and in the 30 minutes that we were taking pictures, not a single soul passed by. We were enjoying our frozen moments, but we had to get moving in order to make it to the Arkansas border for the day.
Before we knew it, we had transitioned into back onto hard surfaced roads and farms once again began made began dotting the landscape. Most were fairly large and crossing from one to the next took some time. We had passed several and as we rounded a corner and headed down a straight stretch of road, we came across a somewhat immovable object. There was a very large animal standing in the middle of the road.
Tracy had already ridden by the large animal but the rest of us were stuck behind. Kim saw it before I did and said into her communicator, "Oh look, there's a cow in the road." I paid more attention than I had been and sure enough, there was a very large animal standing in the middle of the road. I muttered into my comm back to Kim, "Um Kim, that's not a cow, it's a bull." "Oh" was the somewhat unimpressed response. But the bull wasn't going anywhere fast and he was in a somewhat testy mood. He stood his ground and stared directly at us.
Somewhat surreal, in a fenced field beside the road, a group of cows and calves stood at rapt attention watching and waiting to see what might happen. While the cows watched from the side of the road, the bull watched us and we watched the bull. We yelled at him and revved our engines, but still he remained unmoved. Now we were stuck. What could we do to get this bull's attention and make him move? After a lot of shouting and revving of engines, I decided that we had to do something different. What could we do? There was only one thing left to do. I reached over to my handlebar and gave my NH approved street legal horn a blast. Said horn was of the rubber bulb type normally associated with little children's bicycles.
After about the 6th "honk", the bull slowly walked to the side of the road and stared into the brush. MaryLee took off in a flash and was past. Kim and I revved our engines, I engaged the clutch and… stalled my bike. Great! I immediately pushed the starter button and… silence. My battery was now dead, it had given up but we hadn't. I kick started the bike furiously and it caught on the fifth or sixth kick and we were off.
With the bull facing to the right we rushed to the left side of the road and we were quickly past. Not happy with trespass, the bull immediately turned left and started chasing us! He followed for about 50 yards and then stopped. But in the end, I guess he felt had to show his bull chivalry and put on a show for the cows who had been watching.
With the bull dispatched, the next item on the agenda was to try to find a replacement battery for my KTM. I thought to myself, "Oh great, we're out in the wilds of Mississippi. Where are we going to find a motorcycle shop and better still, one that is familiar with KTMs. As we trundled on, I resigned myself to kick starting my little KTM each time we stopped.
We hadn't been back on the road for more than an hour when Kim called through the communicator, "Look on your left!" I didn't see anything and motored on. She said "Turn around, there's a KTM shop on the left!" Amazed, I said, "What? Did you say that there was a KTM shop?" "Yes!" somewhat loudly she responded, "turn around we're going to pull in."
I made a very rapid U-turn and sure enough, it was a combination farm store and motorcycle shop, complete with KTMs! I couldn't believe our luck. I walked to the back of the store to the parts counter and asked them if they had a battery for a KTM 250XCF-w. Sure as heck, they did. They also had oil, filters and other miscellaneous parts that would come in handy. While I waited for the other parts I wanted, little did I know that Tracy had taken the battery, had it installed and I was ready to go. Wow, he had done that in the stifling heat and had never said a word about it. I was so grateful, I didn't know what to say other than thank you. True friends are amazing. With a new battery in place, the bike fired right up and we were back on the road and hightailing it to our rest stop for the evening, a moored riverboat that was also a casino. The best part, only about $40 a night.
As we motored on towards the casino, we decided that the heat was too much and we needed to stop get into some air conditioning and quench our thirsts. We found a small roadside market and went inside. There we met some of the nicest people. One gentleman came over and sat down at our table and asked us where we were from. We told him a little about our trip and he told us about himself, his family and his farm. I was a great little chat, and I think he wanted to invite us over to his house for dinner, but just couldn't get that part out.
It was just as well, as we'd walked into the market, there on the counter were two large gallon jars filled with picked pigs lips and pickled pigs feet. Help yourself. We just couldn't bring ourselves to try that delicacy. But others had enjoyed it because both jars were only partially filled.
Having had a nice chat and cooled of in the air conditioning, we walked outside once again into the thick and muggy air. Kim was just finishing off her Coke when she decided that her "cool vest" had dried out. These vests are made to cool by being immersed in water and then as you move through the air, the water evaporates and cools you. "No worries", I said, and quickly readied my hydration system to cool Kim off. One of the nice things about my hydration system is that it keeps the water fairly cold, especially when it had been filled to the brim with ice cubes that morning.
Before she could say anything, I had the hydration system going and ice cold water was shooting out at her. At first I don't think she knew what to do. Be angry or be happy that she was being sprayed with ice cold water. Luckily for me, she liked it more than the initial shock and ultimately asked me to spray her all over. But I must tell you, when the water first hit her, her expression was priceless. Surprise, dread and relief all at the same. I was a wonderful sight and one that Tracy caught on film. It is one of my keepsakes from the trip that she and I now both enjoy.
A couple of hours later, we were pulling into the parking lot with our dusty and dirty little machines. We parked in front and went inside to the front desk outside of the casino. After about 15 minutes, we had our rooms and headed to the bikes to get our gear. We asked the doorman where we should put our bikes and he said, "Leave them right there, We'll keep an eye on them for you." Wow, we'd never been treated like that and after gathering our gear to go to our rooms, we left the filthy bikes next to the sparkling clean limousines. What a great scene!
Even better was our walk to our rooms. To get there, we had to walk through the casino. With people sitting at tables and at slots, we "moseyed" our way though. Some people were dressed to the nines and we had our own attire. Dusty riding pants and pressure suits were our wardrobe and they created a bit of a surreal picture. I just had to stop to take a picture of Kim. It came out wonderfully with Kim's bright smile and dusty gear providing an amazing contrast to the well dressed people, flashing lights and ringing bells.
We'd had a long day, and it was time to turn in for a good nights rest. For tomorrow, we would make our way into Arkansas and start another hot humid day on the TAT.
Traversing The TAT (Trans-America Trail) Chapter 9
With Tracy's pannier repaired we were once again underway on the TAT. The day had been filled with enchantment and excitement and we wondered what other treats the TAT could drum up on this day. It wasn't long before we would get a taste of some of the twists and turns of the TAT. Literally.
We found ourselves on a gravel road somewhere in Tennessee. The joy of travel sort of overwhelmed us and we just decided to go the way we thought we should be going instead of taking the time to properly assess where we were. What else could happen on this day's journey? As the TAT wandered and snaked its way westward, we found that it still had a few tricks.
As we made our way, I guess we zigged when we should have zagged. Suddenly we seemed to be making a lot of turns when the route sheet said we should have been going straight. We had become wanderers instead of travelers and that was ok with us. Winding roads changed from gravel to asphalt and back to gravel. Soon we were pretty much lost but we were having fun.
We guessed where we were and turned left onto a gravel road. Shortly thereafter, we came upon a wooden bridge without guardrails of any kind and we decided it was worth a try. Boards laterally placed on beams comprised the base with with three rows of boards running along its length for each tire track. It was an easy crossing of a lazy stream and it sort of represented the kind of day we were now having. Easy going. We thought, what the heck let's go and see where it led.
The road snaked through a short section of forest and then into an open field. Soon we found ourselves at a farm house with a gate at the end of the road. Wow, we had not been on a road, but we had been riding someone's long driveway! A woman came out of the house and made it clear that we were on her property and she'd like us to leave.
By the way, if you don't know, click on any one of the pictures in the gallery below and it will open that picture into a full size picture and then you can click your way through the remainder of the pictures in either direction in full size.
We said we were sorry for trespassing on her property and soon she calmed down. We told her we were riding the TAT and told her a little about it. She said that we weren't the only ones to ride down her driveway without permission and asked us to tell all those TAT riders that they should keep off her property. Well I guess we weren't that far off course then. All those TAT riders on her property? We must not be that far off course then. We finalized our apologies and rode back the way from which we had come.
Soon we were back on the trail and going in the right direction. The roads were good to excellent and we were once again having a lot of fun, wicking it up a bit through some pretty rural areas. Tracy and Mary Lee had the need for speed more than Kim and I did and soon we had nothing but their dimming dust trail to follow.
But Kim and I were not worried, we knew they would stop and wait for us at some intersection ahead. We were enjoying ourselves and took our time dawdling along. The road was covered with a thin layer of pea gravel on top of some very hard dirt. Not super challenging, but enough to make the bike move around underneath you a bit. Kim was doing great and she was merrily chugging her way along and I was just as happy to follow in her wake and take in the sights.
About ten minutes after we lost sight of them, we once again found Tracy and Mary Lee. Tracy's bike was facing the wrong way, parked in a shallow ditch at the side of the road. Mary Lee's bike was on the correct side of the road but sat in the middle of her travel lane. The two of them stood standing at the side of the road and they looked like they were in conference. They stood shoulder to shoulder, looking across the road hands gesturing as if explaining some exciting event.
Kim pulled over and stopped beside them both. I on the other hand went past them and pulled off to the side of the road and walked back towards them. Now I could see that Kim was in discussion with Tracy and MaryLee. All were animatedly chatting at a level that did not allow me to hear what was being said. When I arrived at the group, they told me that MaryLee had just crashed but was OK. That's strange, I thought to myself. Mary Lee's bike is parked on the road and Tracy's bike is in the ditch, but MaryLee crashed? Hmm….
They proceeded to tell us the whole story. It was a minor crash and Mary Lee's bike had escaped mostly unscathed. The bike and MaryLee had only picked up a few scratches in the incident. The only remnants of her fall were some shallow gouges in the pea gravel.
I was amazed at Mary Lee's enthusiasm. She had just crashed and was relating the incident more like a war story than something that had just happened. One thing we learned about MaryLee, she did not do anything half way. She either went for it all out, or didn't do it.
It turned out that she too had her own little secret (to me anyway). MaryLee is the first Woman's Downhill Bicycle World Champion and she knows how to ride bikes (obviously)! She was also an Olympic Nordic skier and has retained her competitive spirit and drive throughout her life. Every time Tracy wicked it up a bit, MaryLee was right on his tail, on all sorts of terrain. Her spirit is indeed impressive, but she was fairly new to motorcycling and at the speeds she sometimes traveled at, I feared for her safety during parts of the ride.
But Mary Lee was unfazed from her little get off and she was raring to go. All that was left of her crash was a small spattering of pea gravel and some marks in the road. She was ready to go and so were we. So once again, we hopped aboard our little machines and headed toward new trails.
The TAT was once again going to deliver special sights, sounds and smells. The trail squirmed and twisted its way southward leading us towards Mississippi. With the southerly turn, the temperature started to soar even higher. It was well over 100 degrees F, and the humidity was unbearable. It became apparent that we would soon need to stop to hydrate and rest.
Passing through a small town, we arrived at the Olive Hill Store. Inside it was cool so we purchased some drinks and decided to stay a while. The proprietors for the day were a pair of 16-17 year olds talking about things that kids their age discuss, while apparently running the store. Soon a friend of theirs came in and the two girls talked about their friends while their male acquaintance passed judgment on the girls friends. It seems that small towns are the same the world over, people just being people.
After our brief respite, we returned to the bikes for some more heat, humidity and amazing sights. Riding along, it soon became apparent we were getting to places where not many people go and time slows down. It seemed we were going back in time and we were willing time travelers to this very special part of the TAT.
Traversing The TAT (Trans-America Trail) Chapter 8
A narrow gravel road greeted us shortly after we got back on the TAT. Sunlight beamed through the trees and lit a sparkling path before us. It was like nature was putting on a little light show for us, egging us on to go further and faster along the TAT. The beauty and the excitement got the best of all of us but Tracy and I were the first to succumb to the enticing TAT. It sparkled our eyes and whispered to us sweetly. Enjoy this as much as you can for it may not be here forever.
For a short while, Tracy and I apparently lost our minds and we raced along, dust rising in our trail with the sun flashing through the green canopy like a golden strobe light. It was a mesmerizing environment and somehow time stopped. We had become as one with our surroundings. I knew we were moving at a rapid pace but the sense of speed was gone. The feel from my fishtailing bike in the soft gravel only made me feel more part of the environment. As the bike slowly swayed back and forth beneath me, I imagined being part of a school of fish. I followed the swaying tail of the bike in front of me, and sped forward trying to keep up with my fellow school member on a stream of gravel, not water. I knew something was propelling me. It was not fins, but the fire from within the bike as well as the fire inside me. Ultimately we came to a "T" in the road where we were forced to stop and the magic moments were no more. But we both exchanged knowing smiles, we both knew that we had been enchanted by this particular section of the TAT. The ladies of our group, apparently much smarter than us, caught up to us at the T junction. Tracy and I just smiled but I know the ladies knew we had been enchanted and our little escapade was a joyous event for Tracy and I. We sat at the junction for a brief time and told MaryLee and Kim how much fun we had just had.
By the way, if you don't know, click on any one of the pictures in the gallery below and it will open that picture into a full size picture and then you can click your way through the remainder of the pictures in either direction in full size.
Our little jaunt over, it was time to get going. As we rode the narrow gravel, we started seeing the first signs of water crossings. Small slabs of concrete had been poured over narrow creek beds. Most were less than 100 feet wide with a one inch deep flow of water lazily crossing half the width of the concrete. We straight lined most of them and before long, we got cocky. Once again, we started enjoying ourselves and Tracy and MaryLee quickly vanished into the distance while Kim and I dawdled along enjoying the green canopy that surrounded us.
I had almost forgotten about the our travelling companions when we rounded a corner and started down an incline. There in front of us lay Tracy's bike on its side. A downtrodden looking couple stood and gazed down at the machine which seemed to be taking a nap in the very shallow water. It was a sorry sight. They both stood there for a while, a bit dazed about the whole event.
Tracy, a veteran rider of more than 30 years fell off his bike in less than an inch of water? How could that happen? I quickly got my answer as I stopped and dismounted my bike to assist. As I hurried over to them, I stepped into the tiny stream and almost ended on my backside. This was no ordinary water crossing. This water crossing was over a layer of stone, not concrete. An on that stone was an almost invisible very slippery and slimy algae. No wonder Tracy fell off! I have walked on skating rinks in my shoes before and I can honestly say that this rock was far more slippery.
Now the three of us stared at Tracy's stricken machine while Kim stood at the side of the crossing taking pictures. For posterity! Surely three of us could easily pick up a 650cc motorcycle! But it was not to be. Each time we reached down to pick it up, we started scrambling for footing. This algae was slimy! So in a concerted and coordinated manner we proceeded to pick the bike up. After a couple of tries, we were able to get it back on two wheels. Now all we had to do was push it across the water crossing.
Very carefully, the three of us slowly pushed the bike to the opposite side of the water crossing. We decided that we had better get the other three bikes across as well. So Tracy and I agreed that we would take the ladies' bikes across the water crossing ourselves. It wasn't that the ladies were not good riders, it was the thought of either of them going down on this slippery rock would not be pleasant. But how to do it?
Riding with legs outstretched like outriggers, Tracy slowly rode MaryLee's bike across. Then it was my turn, first Kim's machine and then mine. But it must have been a real sight watching two middle aged men taking the bikes across the crossing. With only an inch of water, we must have looked like we were 4 year old beginners. It was not a difficult task, but it sure was a slow one.
When we had all four bikes across, it was time to inspect Tracy's bike for damage. His right pannier was damaged significantly. It was bent backwards and downwards and its perfect rectangular shape was now a very interesting trapezoid. The lid lay hanging at the side of the pannier but it had retained its shape. Once we flipped the lid over the top of the pannier, two separate gaping isosceles triangles appeared under the lid leaving the contents of the pannier in the elements.
We would have to make a field fix if Tracy was to be able to use his pannier for the remainder of the trip. I got out my toolkit, but there wasn't really anything that would help this mangled pannier. So we'd have to improvise and improvise we did. We roamed the area and found a fist size rock. That ought to do the trick I thought as Tracy prepared to do his best McGyver impersonation.
With a little pounding and tugging, we were able to get the pannier to be rectangular enough to be able to close the lid with the assistance of some good old duct tape. That stuff is great for everything!
After about an hour at and on the side of the trail, Tracy's pannier was sealed and we were once again on the TAT motoring towards the evenings destination. Little did we know it but we were to have another challenge that day and let me say that this challenge was no bull!
Traversing The TAT (Trans-America Trail) Chapter 7
The following morning, the sun rose quickly and immediately heated the muggy air to a grey haze. We finished a quick breakfast and headed out to the TAT once again. We were quickly back on the TAT and were greeted by narrow twisting roads under a lush green canopy from the surrounding trees. The traffic was non-existent leaving us to enjoy the swoopy corners and somewhat cooler air.
Again I was riding at the tail of the group, and clouds of dust rose from the gravel track. But it didn't diminish the pleasure that the TAT was gifting to us. I watched from the back of the pack as Tracy faded into the distance and MaryLee and Kim played a kind of moto tag with each other. MaryLee would lead the way and Kim would sprint up to her until the dust began to get too heavy and faded back. I was enjoying the playful component of the ride immensely.
By the way, if you don't know, click on any one of the pictures in the gallery below and it will open that picture into a full size picture and then you can click your way through the remainder of the pictures in either direction in full size.
But after about an hour, the verdant canopies began to part and we found ourselves in farm country. Green fields contrasted with golden fields of grain. As we rode along, we saw evidence that the locals were working the fields to get the crops of grain in. We were used to seeing the huge plastic rolls of hay that are widely seen in New England. But the stacks we were seeing were vastly different.
Small piles were neatly stacked along side each other. The stacks consisted of what appeared to be individually bound bundles tossed in opposing directions making for a tightly bundled and geometrically shaped pile. We had never seen stacking like this and to us, it didn't seem to be prepared by the large farm equipment that roams some of the fields back home. But something was stacking these small works of art dotting the fields. Who or what could be doing it?
It wasn't long before we got our answer. As we turned from one small road onto another, there in a field directly in front of us was a pair of beautiful harnessed draft horses. As draft animals, they were huge and they dwarfed their owner who stood close by. Clad in jeans and a shirt topped off by a large brimmed black hat, a young Amish man watched as we approached and ducked down seemingly trying to hide. So it was him who had been making these beautiful stacks of grain.
Tracy stopped to take a picture and the farmer insisted that he not to take one, so as requested, Tracy put away his camera, said hello and rode off. As we continued our way through the county, it became clear that we were in fact in an Amish enclave. Good sized farms were all about but suddenly I noticed something a bit odd. At the roadside, there were no telephone poles and no wires running into the farms. They had no electricity!
Kim's uncle is a farmer and we know how hard and thankless a job farming can be. Many, many hours are spent in the fields trying to bring a crop in and/or taking care of the animals. It has to be one of the most difficult and exhausting jobs in the world. And then it dawned on me. As difficult as it was to be a farmer, they often use electricity and power tools to accomplish the day's tasks. Now take away the electricity and all the power tools and you have the life of an Amish farmer. It makes you think about how committed those people are to their beliefs. Forsaking even the most rudimentary of power equipment, they still carry on the difficult day's work without complaint. It truly is an amazing act of faith to maintain such a life.
It also made me think about the little works of art that were the grain piles. No farm equipment making 10 foot rolls of hay were being used. The Amish used their own two hands and made each bundle individually. When you looked at the size of some of the fields, I felt a deep admiration for those people who toil so hard, while the tools to make their lives easier went unused. Their faith was their tool and they used it well to maintain a hard but appreciated life. Witnessing this, I thought to myself that to be Amish, you have to be a very stout person. Very stout indeed.
The enclave was fairly large and it took us about 10 minutes to pass through it. Along the way, we passed one of their well known plain black buggies. Pulled by a single horse, the buggy made its way along the road, with its lantern headlights and tail lights. Two women sat in the buggy, one middle aged and another old. I could just make out their black clothes and bonnets as I rode by.
It made quite a contrasting scene. Immediately in front of me were two women in a single horse drawn wooden carriage. While just ahead, I could see two women riding on small horses of steel and aluminum that far eclipsed the power of the larger single horse buggy. Riding through this little enclave, really helped me put things into perspective and open my eyes to a different way of life. A way of life that could be more physically demanding, but for them, more meaningful.
Soon after passing the buggy, once again the fields started to fade and we found ourselves traveling through very sparsely populated land. The road narrowed and the trees closed in. The road was now barely large enough to fit a single car, but it was nice to be in the shade at times. What structures there were on this road were very old and most abandoned. Wooden planks of siding sagged from the buildings, age having long since taken the remnants of colorful paint away. But in their grey hued glory, they told a story of remote living and of farms that had long since come and gone.
We lazily dawdled along in the oppressive heat under the canopy of green leaves and grey branches. At times, the gravel road gave way small concrete water crossings an inch or two deep. At first they were no more than 50 feet across, but they soon got wider and more treacherous. You might ask how a couple of inches of water might constitute a treacherous hazard. How could water on a hard surface only one or two inches deep cause any problems? We'll talk about that in the next chapter.
Traversing The TAT (Trans-America Trail) Chapter 6
We knew that to find some cool air we'd have to get off the TAT for a while. So we found the nearest paved road and hightailed it towards the nearest town. Along the way we found a small marina perched on the side of a narrow green river. A dirt parking lot greeted us with a single large willow tree drooping in the heat. We parked the bikes under its branches to get out of the sun.
As we walked towards the marina, the river's yellowish green water sluggishly churned under an old rusted metal railroad bridge. The water looked to be moving as slow as we were, both of us slowly making our way towards our final destinations. We walked towards the marina boat house hoping to find somewhere to could cool off. Unfortunately there weren't any apparent public areas. The few people at the marina looked at us but didn't utter a word. We must have been quite a sight in our dusty, sweaty gear with our riding pants open at every vent. We smiled at the people, said hello but other than a short hi, there was no other response. It was clear that this place wasn't going to provide us a respite from the heat so we returned to the bikes and got under way again.
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Luckily for us, about 5 miles down the road, we came to a small gas station with a little restaurant and… air conditioning! We were elated. Kim and I needed fuel, but the cool air beckoned and we just couldn't wait to get inside. We almost immediately ripped our gear off and rushed towards the restaurant. It was one of those 3 Stooges moments, each of us racing to get our gear off and looking at each other. Who was going to make it into the cool air first? If we had all gotten to the door at the same time, I could have seen me pulling Tracy backwards while I clawed at the door while just as I got to the threshold, MaryLee would jump on my shoulders knocking me to the ground and plunge for the entry way… until Kim would have grabbed MaryLee by her ankle and pulled her from the entry. And so it would continue until one of us had established our supremacy and fell through the door with a triumphant yell with the others hot on their heels.
Once inside, it was literally a breath of fresh air. Cold air blew from not one, but two air conditioners. So cold that Kim got goosebumps from being chilled; she was quite happy with that result. As we surveyed the rest of the scene, we found pure country. The gas station part of the store had all the little things that a local small town family owned store might have for its residents. Gum, fishing lures, comic books, pliers, firewood; you name the little market had it.
The restaurant was even better. The walls were covered with farm implements and the tools of farming. Fastened to the wall just above our table was a horse collar that had been converted into a mirror. Next to it was an empty feed bag and next to that were a couple of scythes. It was just a wonderful mix of eclectic farming implements used to make the place feel like all were welcome. It was a terrific place to stop.
Settled at our table, we read from a paper menu filled with down home items like meatloaf with gravy, hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, potato salad, fries and chips and the like. There was no fancy stuff here, just comfort food. Having been cooled off, we were ready to eat. No sooner than we sat down, than almost as by magic a waitress appeared and took our order. Our requested food arrived in what seemed like no time and we got down to the business of eating.
By now we were very hungry and ready to shovel the tasty food down. But in this cool air, none of us was in a rush to finish and get back into the heat and humidity. We even took the time to order and eat dessert! By the time we were done, our 30 minute lunch had turned into an hour and a half meal. Ultimately we could delay no longer, and we ventured back out into the heat.
Once outside, we returned to our bikes and the girls decided that they'd had enough of the heat for the day. A suggestion was made to leave the TAT for the rest of the day and head towards the hotel at all due speed. Normally, we'd want to spend as much time on the gravel as possible, but in these conditions, no-one objected.
As we prepared to mount our bikes, Kim found that she had a visitor and it looked like he wanted to get a drink too. A three inch wide moth walked his way over the top of Kim's gear and nestled himself (or herself) up against Kim's water bottle. It looked like he was settling in for the ride and slaking his thirst before we departed. We tried to give him a little motivation to be on his way but he decided he wasn't going anywhere but with us. Ultimately, we had to remove the little guy by hand and send him on his way so we could get started towards the hotel.
Moth removed, we put on our gear and went to fuel up the bikes. As we pulled up to the pumps, we noticed a small handwritten cardboard sign inside the pump proclaiming NO ETHANOL. Wow, no ethanol! In the US, no ethanol fuel is quite a find and is non-existent where we live in New Hampshire. So with our small tanks, Kim and I proceeded to fill our bikes to the brim with the undiluted high octane fuel. Little did we know that this one decision would have grave consequences on our ability to finish our TAT journey.
During lunch we had decided that we would take the shortest route back to the hotel due to the heat and humidity. Once again it would be all pavement to the hotel at this late time of day. But some fun times would still be had before we arrived at our evening's destination.
Although it was really, really hot, we were having fun on the lonely twisting roads. We were not on powerful bikes, but it was still a joy to be on a lightweight machine swooping back and forth, playing with and on the curves. Speeds and spirits were high until I rounded a corner and saw the unmistakable markings of a police cruiser. I was about to grab the brakes but just beyond the cruiser sat another car parked next to the cruiser. It was an orange Dodge Charger with Confederate stripes on the roof.
Wait a minute, flashed through my head, that's not a real cruiser. As I got closer, it was clear that it was not a real cruiser and the Charger was a replica of the General Lee from the old TV show Dukes of Hazzard. Cool!!! For this, I had to stop and the rest of the gang stopped to let me take pictures. I was never a big fan of the TV show, but both replicas were really well done and I had to get a few pictures. I placed the bike in front of both cars and snapped a couple of pictures as a remembrance of this nice chance encounter.
It was soon time for us to get underway and once again fortune smiled down on us. Our route would take us across the Natchez Trace. A brand new smooth ribbon of asphalt twisting through a forest. It was a two lane road with broad grass shoulders that made the whole road seem like a ride through a carefully manicured park. The road was virtually deserted and once again we had a chance to play on the curves of the road without any traffic. The heat of the day was almost forgotten as we swooped our way through lazy open sweepers, our group snaking lazily through the woods.
Once again I was tail end Charlie, but this time I wasn't eating any dust and I was really enjoying the views as we made our way towards our hotel for the evening. Even though we were on the pavement for another hour and a half, the time literally flew by and before we knew it we had arrived at our hotel for the evening. We'd need to clean up a bit before dinner, but all of us were happy with what we'd done and where we'd been on this day.
Tomorrow would be another hot day, but we were undeterred, we were having a great time and with the next sunrise, we'd be on gravel most of the day. We were psyched and with a little rest, we'd be ready to attack the TAT once again.
Traversing The TAT (Trans-America Trail) Chapter 5
Our brief night's sleep was followed by a morning dawn of bright blue sky. Although the sun had set on our first day's ride, the heat of the previous day had never broken. I stuck my head out the hotel door to sample the temperature and immediately a wall of heat and humidity streamed into the room. It was already sweltering.
I walked back into the room and I guess that my face told the story. Kim just looked at me and said "It's sweltering isn't it?" I gave her the look that said yes and she smiled and just started to get ready to ride for the day. We both stared at our dusty riding gear laying on a chair across from the bed. Neither of us really wanted to put on all that gear in the sweltering heat.
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David and Sue live in a suburb just northeast of Fort Worth, Texas, and just west of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.
Sue is a Director of Industrial Products Marketing for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF), which is one of the two largest railroads in the U.S., and is based here in Fort Worth. She grew up in Crookston, Minnesota, went to Concordia University, then to University of North Dakota (BBA Finance), then moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in 1985. She has been in the Forth Worth area since 1992. She went to grad school at night at the University of Texas at Arlington and got her MPA (Master of Professional Accounting) in 1997.
David is self-employed as a residential real estate developer and loving it. He and his partners buy land, rezone it if needed, have it platted, and do the construction of the streets, utilities, drainage, water, sewer, etc., then sell the lots to custom home builders. For many years David was self-employed as a consultant. He did computer programming, primarily working on large MRP (manufacturing resource planning) and ERP (SAP) systems for various Aerospace and Defense contractors, as well as doing "mainframe application performance enhancement" for those and other companies (see msiNOW.com), and worked from home most of the time. David has continued to do a little part-time consulting when one of his former clients needs some help with a project or problem, and is currently doing a full-time gig on an SAP conversion project for a local defense contractor while waiting for the local real estate market to recover. David grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and went to Texas Tech University (BBA Management Information Systems, BBA Accounting). He has been in the Fort Worth area since 1986.
We were both born in 1963. We met in 1996 and were married in 1997. We have no kids and two dogs (Turner and Hooch, both born September 10, 2000). We love travel, water sports, snow skiing, and spending time with each other, friends, and family. We each have two siblings and we have five nephew's and one niece. Sue's interests also include cooking and piano, while David enjoys Radio Controlled Gliders, camping and fishing.
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The pyrolysis of cellulose to form levoglucosan is investigated in this study. Although the stoichiometric yield of levoglucosan from the pyrolysis of cellulose is expected to be 100%, only about 60 wt.% yields are reported in the literature.[1–3] Several possible reasons for this limitation are investigated through experiments in micropyrolyzers and computational studies on the depolymerization of cellulose. Heat and mass transfer limitations in an experimental apparatus is one possible limitation on the yield of levoglucosan. Repolymerization of condensed phase reaction intermediates could prevent the formation and release of volatile levoglucosan. Thermohydrolysis of pyrolyzing cellulose to form non-volatile and thermally unstable glucose has also been proposed as a mechanism that reduces levoglucosan yields. Secondary reactions in the gas phase were also investigated to explain limitations on levoglucosan yields. Population balance models were developed to test ideas on how cellulose depolymerized to form levoglucosan at less than stoichiometric yields. These models were supported with chemical kinetic data obtained from transient pyrolysis experiments.
Under carefully controlled experimental conditions, no evidence was found for heat and mass transfer effects limiting levoglucosan yields to 60 wt.% nor do secondary reactions in the condensed- or gas-phases appear to offer a satisfactory explanation. Based on modeling results, it appears levoglucosan-forming reaction rates that decrease as oligosaccharide chain length decreases is the most plausible explanation for limitations on levoglucosan yield from cellulose.
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They made a murderer. Then they unmade him. Then made him again. John is on a quest to stop the cycle after the next unmaking. And speaking of murderers, Josh is the opposite. Because he saves lives. He's a transplant surgeon. You get it.
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|Cactuars Love Electric Mangos Accords
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The Cactuars Love Electric Mangos Accords is a Friendship and Aid Pact between the Independent Republic of Orange Nations and the Random Insanity Alliance announced on March 23, 2011.
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Article I - Potatoes and Squashes.Edit
IRON promises to share it's friendship potato if RIA intends on sharing their benevolent squash. As long as the potatoes and squashes are comingling the world will not be upset. The IRONers agree to respect the RIA squashes, and the RIAers agree to respect the IRON potatoes. In return the potatoes and squashes will create a form of "farmers market" for the porpoises of cooperation. The potatoes and squashes do not like spying and threatening each other, and like to grow in peace.
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If one alliance figures out the lawn gnomes (a 3rd party alliance) is a threat to RIA's or IRON's lawn flamingos they are required to inform the other alliance of the conspiratory lawn gnomes.
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There is no electric mango, only leonidas' and more leonidas's.
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In the event that RIA or IRON does not wish to exchange squashes and potatoes because of a violation on the part of the potato bearing or squash bearing alliance, the potatoes and squashes will need to know 48 hours ahead of time in order for them to hide.
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- ~ Rand0m Her0, Minister of Defense, IRON Councilor
- ~ Theophilos, Minister of Internal Affairs, IRON Councilor
- ~ bcndwilson, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, IRON Councilor
- ~ Matt Miller, Minister of the Vault, IRON Councilor
- ~ Queltocz, Deputy Minister of the Vault, IRON Councilor
- ~ Electric Mango, Potato Monger, Non-Councillor
Signed for the Random Insanity Alliance,Edit
- ~ Shadow, Triumvir of Random Insanity, The Ultimate Lifeform, Mystic Dragon Emperor of the Cheeselands, Puppetmaster of Chaos
- ~ Thunder Strike, Triumvir of Stuff and Hater of Cats.
- ~ im317, Head of Foreign Affairs, Former Elder of PotD and Electric Mangos campaign manager
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- ~ Agent Lemon, Head of Recruitment
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If you haven't watched the latest episode, we warn you, do not click this article. The most loved US TV Series worldwide, The Walking Dead, left its fans a shocking and twisted cliff hanger, mid season finale.
The Walking Dead Season 5 Mid Season Finale Highlights
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Aired November 30, 2014, the episode was directed by Ernest Dickenson and written by Angela Kang. The Season 5's eighth and mid season finale episode revolved around Rick and company's attempt on saving Carol and Beth against the hands of Dawn at the Grady Memorial Hospital.
Rick's plan did work but unfortunately, only one woman was "discharged" from the hospital alive. The inevitible death was unforunately faced by Beth,played by Emily Kinney.
Her character was shot to death by the hospital's self-appointed dictator, Dawn, before she made it out of the hospital. Daryl whacked Beth's murderer in retaliation.
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Enteq Upstream PLC (Enteq), a provider of systems and components for Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and directional drilling, has appointed CS Fan as China and South East Asia (SEA) sales manager, announced Martin Perry, Enteq's chief executive officer.
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A Northern Kentucky manufacturing company's representatives joined those of 10 other Kentucky companies on a trip to the United Kingdom this week with Gov. Steve Beshear.
Staffers with Mach III Clutch in Walton arrived in the UK Sunday and, along with the rest of the Kentucky delegation, will meet with business leaders in London and Manchester throughout the week.
Mach III Clutch is a family-owned business that makes parts used in conveyer lines and other machinery in plants for Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, General Electric, Maytag, Kraft Foods, Sara Lee, Anheuser-Busch, Mary Kay and Husqvarna.
The UK is the third-largest destination for Kentucky exports, with trade between the two topping $2.9 billion in 2013, according to the governor's office. Kentucky is the largest supplier of horses in the UK and ranks in the top five for exporting products for aerospace, liquor, printed materials and charcoal.
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I wanted to write this post today for a simple reason: I was looking at my top and bottom ten lists that I have all fancily mapped out (they are on word documents where I have names and dates… its all very technical.) and I thought that 1976 was a particularly interesting year. So I said to my self: "Self: You are the coolest person I know. You are talented and full of awesomeness… now go write a post damn it!" Without further ado, bask in the glory that is my top 10 of 1976.
10. In The Realm of the Senses (dir. Oshima)
Honestly I wanted to do a top ten list of this year purely so that I can talk about this film. Oh man. If you have not experienced In the Realm of the Senses, what are you waiting for? Well you are probably waiting to turn eighteen so that you can deem yourself old enough to watch such sadistic stuff. For those not in the know, this movie revolves around a couple who have a torrid affair. The graphic depictions of sex between the two turn into a sadistic one up man ship before they end up committing suicide together. At the time in Japanese cinema history, this was called a pink film due to its graphic depiction of sex. This was a popular film genre that has since inserted this mentality in the anime and manga that is now mass produced for these perverts. Unfortunately this movie does not go quite to the extreme lengths of tentacle porn but it comes dangerously close. Come for the graphic depictions of sexual doings and stay for the amazing cinematography and gorgeous costumes… when they are wearing any. Boom!
9. The Omen (dir. Donner)
This movie is enough to make me never want to have children. I mean seriously who wants to be raising a child that people die around him and he is considered the Anti-Christ. Good clean horrific fun. Plus Damien is truly scary.
8. Carrie (dir. De Palma)
I first saw this movie when it was playing late one night on USA, the cable channel. I was barely in high school at the time and I absolutely hated any kind of horror film. I would get so freaked out and scared by them. But my best friend convinced me to watch this movie. I identified with Carrie to a certain extent (I too have telepathic abilities) and was getting along just fine until the final scenes. During these scenes I went to hide underneath the table so as to be obscured enough from the television so as not to see all of the terrible images of young boys and girls dying at the prom. I have yet to revisit this movie. It is this high on the list because the movie is lodged so completely in my memory as being the scariest movie I had ever seen up to that point. Now I am more experienced, I know that it won't be the case, but still like to think it is.
7. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (dir. Edwards)
Peter Sellers is one of the best comedians of all time. He is just fantastic. He is a descendant to Buster Keaton. This is a silly movie, like all other Pink Panther movies, but it is one of my favorites purely because Sellers is a genius. End of story.
6. Network (dir. Lumet)
This is one of those iconic films that everyone who wants to know about the history of film should see. Because of this movie, John Stewart was possible. Because of this movie, Peter Finch is remembered as a great actor, even though this was his last role. Because of this movie, everyone is just this much more aware of the corrupting influence that yellow journalism plays on our psyches and everyday lives.
5. The Man Who Fell to Earth (dir. Roeg)
I saw this movie right when I was first started thinking seriously about movies and the impact they have on the viewer. I was naive to think that a movie that starred a music pop icon would be straight forward. It was not and yet I loved every moment of it. David Bowie plays an alien who comes to Earth and gets corrupted by the forces around him. He gets beaten into shape until he resembles a mere earthling and a shell of his former personality. It is breathtaking to watch. What Nicholas Roeg can do with a camera is fascinating. When I think of this movie, I can still recall long shots of otherworldly atmospheres instead of just the plot line. That actually doesn't happen a whole lot to me these days.
4. Harlan County, U.S.A. (dir. Kopple)
Each movie on here is iconic in someway. This movie is no different. Essentially about a mining town who's workers have gone on strike for better wages and a healthier environment, it is also about the class struggle that still exists to this day. The big mining company who refuses to even let them have good running water doesn't see the problem with paying their workers slave wages and giving them shacks to live in. They are poor so let them suffer. However, the workers are not just poor, they are many and have the ability to shut down plants in order to get their way, so they strike. This is one of the first documentaries to explore strikes and to give a voice to the voiceless in a stripped down fashion. Although it clearly shows it's bias towards the miners and away from the mining companies several times, it is still a powerful statement about how little progress we have made from the turn of the century.
3. The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (dir. Cassavetes)
Do you ever watch a movie for a first time and realize that you have just found one of the best actors of all time? Even if they had been discovered before by many other cineastes, directors, actors and film critics, the experience of seeing this actor's performance for the first time was so mind blowing that you thought you discovered him. Ben Gazzara in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie gave me such a thrill at watching him just chew up the scenery as this sleazy night club owner who gets into some really bad trouble for no reason other than he likes to gamble that it felt like nothing I had ever seen before. For a period after that, I had to stop myself from thinking that Ben Gazzara was a new discovery for everyone.
2. All the President's Men (dir. Pakula)
1976 brought us two really great news stories. Network was about the corruption and gotcha journalism that was just starting in the news industry that has since rotted out it's core. But All the President's Men showed a more idealistic and serious side of news. It showed the potential that news had for changing the world. It tells the real life story of two reporters who revealed the Watergate scandal that led to Nixon's resignation. Well acted, well shot and an intriguing story all make this movie that was just Oscar bait into top notch Oscar fodder.
1. Taxi Driver (dir. Scorsese)
Of course Taxi Driver is my favorite movie of 1976. I mean come on. I couldn't call myself a film critic, a cineaste or even a classic movie watcher without this movie being my favorite of this year and potential favorite of all time. It is just sort of a given. I don't have much to say about the film that hasn't already been said millions of times before, so I will spare you all that. All I have to say is that if you are reading this blog post and you haven't seen Taxi Driver, then there is something wrong with you. Seriously. You should probably be checked into the hospital and examined.


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We are all here for a reason. On this planet. Did you find your reason?
Some people wake up to an alarm clock, some rise to a calling.
Some mornings, you may feel that there's something deeper you could be a part of. You feel the pull towards bigger things but you can't exactly pin it down—and that makes you nervous and frustrates you.
"What is my purpose in life?" You may wonder.
The best way to find your purpose in life is through self-mirror, the art of introspection. Digging deep into your being and pulling out to the light all the puzzles that are in you.
Never underestimate the power of curiosity. A craving to know and learn, curiosity ignites your mind, compelling it to wake up.
When you put your heart into what you do, and especially what you do for others , you can unleash your potential to accomplish inconceivable things. You become open to the possibility of your purpose.
According to Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi "when you think that your life has a meaning, when you are deeply focused on what you are doing, you do non exist anymore, only the task to accomplish exists". That is what he calls a state of flow. This state is close to what a musician feels when the music freely flows out of them. It is also close to an active meditation. In a state of flow, we forget ourselves and our surroundings. When we have a strong sense of purpose, we are more likely to experience a state of flow more often.
Curious individuals ask questions, look for answers, wonder how things work and attempt new ways to deal with old issues.
It means analyzing a situation with open-minded perspectives bringing an imaginative and creative solution.
We hope that World Wellness Weekend will help you identify an association in your community, a charity or a social activity where you can serve, close to home on September 21-22 as a first step, opening a door for a big dig, and possibly a regular commitment.
In partnership with the United Nations Global Sustainability Index Institute, World Wellness Weekend is helping implement the 3rd Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): Good Health & Well-being. There are 16 other goals to achieve, where you may find your calling, your purpose in life: no poverty, no hunger, clean oceans …
Also, if you want to Act4SDGs after World Wellness Weekend, click on the button below :
The time that we spend on Earth in this life is non the most important.
What really matters is how we decide to spend each day.
Send us your experience on how to find one's purpose in life
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I'm Sarah Virag; a Confidence & Positive Lifestyle Coach, TV & Radio Presenter, Bestselling Author of 'Wings for Life', and Founder of the Wings for Life coaching programmes and GLOW!
I inspire, motivate, cheerlead and give a voice to those of us – particularly women – who believe that an active, purposeful and happy life does non end in the so-called 'mid-life' years.
Via multi media platforms, including this year's inspirational World Wellness Weekend, I'm encouraging you to take full control of your mental and physical wellbeing in order to feel beautiful inside & out, whatever your age.
Transformational speaker. Tara is championing a
self-love revolution as the key to personal self realisation and collective human evolution. She is an author of I Love You Me and founder of the Live in Light Academy: her mission is to encourage people to Breathe to Receive. Join Tara's Self-love-o-lution.
Ellie Torrez is one of 3 Producers and at Tripod Productions – they have just finished post production on their first short film entitled "Plenty of Dishes" and are starting to do the Film Festival circuit. They will be screening the film at the Cannes Film Festival this year and at Bafta straight after. Ellie plays one of the lead roles – Scarlet.
Ellie Torrez is also a TV presenter & Host . She has also hosted many live events such as SM Global Catwalk 2018, The London Rolling Film Festival & Camelot Film Festival, Flame International and recently presented at Cisco Live in Barcelona. Ellie regularly interviews celebrities on The Red Carpet and at Premieres & Press Junkets for The Fan Carpet.


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Update , Price drpped to move item. This one is the only one available now, don't miss your chance to own one of these rare knives!!! Up for sale is one of two on offer (please check my other listings) Timberline Specwar knife. This knife features a one-side chisel-ground tanto blade almost 1/4 inch thick.Its handle was made from fiberglass-reinforced nylon molded around a near-full tang. Vaughn Neeley of Timberline designed the sheath. The knife was originally a custom piece designed for Naval Special Warfare Group One, and this factory version was soon entered in the trials for the Navy SEALs knife in 1995. Although it was not chosen by the Navy, the Emerson-Neeley SPECWAR knife won Blade Magazine's 1995 American Made Knife of the Year Award at the magazine's Blade Show in Atlanta, Georgia, that same year and was displayed as an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York City from May 24 to August 15, 1995.
SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Length: 6'' Overall Length: 11.75'' Weight: 12 oz. These are the best knife I have ever held or owned for that matter (I have several SOG's, TOPS, ESEE, s and Cold Steel's in my collection so that lets you know the calibre of the Specwar) You can probably tell by the photos the quality of the knife itself. Comes with thigh rig kydex sheath , only imperfection with knife is slight staining on blade (this seems to be common with these as all three I have are effected by this) please inspect all photos as this is the knife you will be receiving. Check out the other one for sale if you want a choice. This is advertised to sell , so please no emails with ridiculous offers or swap deals.All items posted within Australia via express post signature required 3kg post bag. The item "Timberline Specwar knife" is in sale since Saturday, March 17, 2018. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Knives". The seller is "jjlaparcs" and is located in Caloundra , QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Safe Bridges Campaign
Bridges need to be safe and easy to cross for all users
2018 Update
The Wisner Boulevard Bridge has finished construction! This bridge allows bicyclists and pedestrians a passage over I-10, protected by a concrete barrier from motor vehicle traffic. This bridge joins the existing shared use path from the lake and the newest extension which runs along St. John Bayou to Esplanade, where cyclists can join a path to City Park or down Esplanade towards the river!
Campaign Overview
After working on St. Claude Bridge safety, we realized that we needed to expand the campaign to include critical bridges, underpasses and overpasses to truly connect the bicycle network.
Bridges, overpasses, and underpasses are often the only reasonable option for bikers to get to where they need to go. This was reflected by the results of a recent survey given by Bike Easy in which 70% of respondents said they encounter bridges, overpasses, or underpasses that must cross on their common routes and feel unsafe doing so. Worse yet, 77% of respondents said they go out of their way to avoid bridges, overpasses, or underpasses along their usual routes.


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- Asia
- Online Giving
Pablo and Elizabeth have had hearts for missions since they were very young. They met in Costa Rica while Pablo was doing a 10 month discipleship training school with a ministry called VidaNet and Elizabeth came down with her youth group for a 10 day trip with the same ministry. She felt the call to go back for the 10 month program. After graduating and then getting married, they united their missions and goals to work with the people of East Asia. They are working as interns with VidaNet in Costa Rica in preparation to go to East Asia in 2020. There, they will be studying in a university and revealing the gospel to the students on campus as well as working with other couples in their sports and children's ministry on the side.


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Last week I wrote a blog entitled "Dear DSW: Stop sending me emails about pumps." Shortly after I tweeted the blog, DSW tweeted me asking me to email them my rewards #.
Within a few days – they researched why, I, a guy, was receiving emails about pumps. They explained why I was receiving emails like that and . They even extended the points I had saved thus far to use in the near future.
DSW gets a gold star for this one. I was given a non-canned response and my concerns were addressed immediately. As I wrote a blog about my bad experience, now I am writing one to share the good experience from the same company.
Not only has my opinion and attitude towards DSW changed – I also intend to make a new purchase with DSW possibly as early as today.
So is a simple email response and a tweet really driving me to make a purchase with them? Well…I am looking for new running shoes. And I am now confident if I have an issue with my purchase, their customer service team will pay attention to me and strive to keep me satisfied.
So what can you learn from this experience?
- Answer and address all social media posts, emails, and phone calls. There will be typically 1 of 2 responses – those who are willing to discuss it and those who will think you are wrong no matter what you say to them. But the thought counts. Respond to every inquiry with a personalized, non-canned approach. Customers can see when someone is being difficult or if they're justified. Acknowledging counts a lot…
- Make sure you actually listen to what they have to say. No one likes to be ignored. Why should communication via a digital platform be any different? Canned responses and not listening or even being acknowledged are pet peeves of mine. It's highly unlikely you're the only person who delivers what you do. Most consumers don't forget a bad experience or an exceptionally good one.
- Go the extra mile. Ok, you don't have to give them something for free. But offering a little something for their trouble – perhaps even asking their opinion on something new you're working on – will go a long way. You never know when a friend or family may be looking for something you provide.
So, thanks DSW. I appreciate your attention and I will be sure to not only recommend you, but you may also see me later today in one of your stores.


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In December 2011, specialist investment fund Glennmont Partners (formerly BNP Paribas Clean Energy Partners) successfully secured Sleaford REP from renewables developer Eco2, in a landmark £165 million deal.
The renewable energy plant entered commercial operation in 2014. Its generation capacity is 38MW.
Sleaford REP's owners Glennmont Partners sub-contracts the overall management of the plant to Natural Power, with Eco2 managing the fuel supply and BWSC responsible for operations and maintenance.
Glennmont Partners is one of Europe's largest fund managers focusing exclusively on investment in clean energy infrastructure. We raise long-term capital to invest in alternative power generation projects, such as wind farms, biomass power stations, solar parks and small-scale hydro power plants. Our carefully selected, risk managed investments deliver sustained performance and predictable returns over periods of 10 years or more.


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The recent decision of South Head & District Synagogue (Sydney)(Administrators appointed) [2017] NSWSC 823 is a wake up call to Administrators and how they handle employees, particularly employees whose contracts contain particular religious belief systems or individuals who hold an office. In this decision, His Honour Judge Brereton granted injunctive relief to a Rabbi preventing…Read More
At Lewis Holdway Lawyers, we understand that your employees are both your biggest asset and your biggest cost. We know that you might worry about how to: Keep your staff Keep them accountable Manage them Deal with workplace bullying Terminate/dismiss them Protect your business Avoid an unfair dismissal claim Manage an unfair dismissal claim If…Read More
The recent decision of Crowe Horwath (Aust) -v- Loone [2017] VCSA 181, has held that restraint of trade provisions are unenforceable if the employer varies and therefore repudiates the contract. In this decision, the Court found that the employer had lost its ability to restrain its former employee from setting up in competition because it…Read More
1 July 2017 brought a number of changes that directly affect employees and employers. Following the Fair Work Commission's decision on 6 June 2017, both the national minimum wage rate and the modern award minimum wage rates will increase by 3.3% from the first full pay period after 1 July 2017. Whilst the superannuation guarantee…Read More
The Federal Circuit Court recently handed down an important decision that reminds both the not for profit sector, including religious organisations, of the need to pay close attention when engaging individuals as an employee or volunteer to work in their organisations. In the decision of Hindu Society of Victoria v Fair Work Ombudsman [2017] FCCA…Read More
By Adam Foster Wednesday's decision from the High Court of Australia reminds us that employers need to be careful that they are not misleading individuals into believing that they are independent contractors when in fact they are employees. Contracting vs. employment has again entered into the spotlight in the High Court decision on 2 December…Read More


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We incorporate sound design principles that focus on ease of navigation, website usability guidelines, and smart, clean content layout.
- We build quality websites that are easy to update
- Choose from a wide range of design templates
- Control all the information on your website
- We will update your website each month – add new photos, change text etc
- We will showcase you/your company online to a wide audience (Locally and Internationally)
In this online era it is vital that every business has a website. Having an online presence gives your company credibility to your prospective clients. A website can be used to market your products and services to a wider audience. It can also be used to generate more sales.
Yes! No matter how big or small your business is as website is vital. We work with your budget and needs to create a high quality website to showcase your company to the world.
Websites vary in price depending on your requirements. We do not believe in over quoting or charging you for a certain amount of pages. All our websites are built on a CMS. This means adding new pages is easy and convenient. We will sit down with you to discuss your budget and offer you quality and value for money.
Yes you can. We offer training to people wanting to update their websites. As we build on a CMS - it is easy to update your pages. We also offer monthly maintenance packages where we can take care of all updates for you.


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Maggiano's Italian Restaurants Near 75088
Bring Family & Friends Together At Maggiano's Italian Restaurant Near 75088
Reminisce with loved ones, laugh with new friends, and savor every bite of your meal at Maggiano's Little Italy. From generous portions of pasta to wholesome, Chef-prepared salads, we combine the quality of Nonna's traditional Italian recipes with the joy of family and friends. Visit a Maggiano's Italian restaurant near 75088 today! Make a reservation online, over the phone, or simply stop by. We look forward to serving you!
Maggiano's Banquet Halls:
The Perfect Place For Your Event
Visit Maggiano's Little Italy for Italian food near 75088 that's always satisfying. Make a reservation or stop by your nearest location for brunch, lunch, dinner, or a quick appetizer and drink at the bar. No matter the time of day or the size of your dining party, you'll be treated like a special guest at Maggiano's. At our table, everyone is family!
From scrumptious antipasto dishes to made-in-house desserts, we believe that the essence of Italian cooking is simplicity. To really bring out the full-bodied flavors at the heart of our handcrafted recipes, our chefs use only the freshest meats, vegetables, cheeses, and grains. With vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and classic Italian fare, Maggiano's has a plate for every palate. Order a signature flatbread, fresh-made soup, crisp salad, or hearty pasta, and prepare yourself for an Italian treat, with an American twist!
At Maggiano's, we believe eating Italian style is about more than merely eating. It's about catching up with family and friends, appreciating the flavors in every bite of food, and resting after a long day. It's never hurried and it's forever delicious. At our restaurants, you can make your next meal a memorable one, but you can also make your next celebration special too! With magnificently decorated event spaces and private banquet rooms, plus a well-dressed, attentive staff to match, Maggiano's is the ideal event venue near 75088 for any type of occasion. Whether you're planning a bridal brunch, rehearsal dinner, or simply want a larger space for a birthday celebration or business meeting, allow our Private Dining Managers to help you plan a get-together that's beautiful, memorable, and delicious.
Call your local Maggiano's today or make a reservation online to see why we're nothing like other Italian restaurants near 75088. Come experience something special at Maggiano's!


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EC Synkowski
EC Synkowski started at CrossFit Boston in January 2006 after a desperate need to break out of that globo-gym rut. She knew she had stumbled on something great and completed her Level 1 Certificate Course months later at the original headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA. Although an environmental consultant at the time, EC began working on the Level 1 and Weightlifting seminar staffs part-time. This eventually led to a career with CrossFit, Inc.
EC was a Flowmaster for Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate Courses working more than 200 seminars worldwide over 10 years. She also was the Training Program Manager (2011-2017) for CrossFit, Inc., with primary involvement in authoring course materials, managing accreditation, leading translation efforts, among other roles. EC stepped down with her position from CrossFit, Inc. to focus on finishing her second master's degree (Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine, awarded December 2017).
EC earned her CrossFit Level 4 Certification in 2014. She has extensive experience coaching others at various affiliates and through CrossFit seminars.
Coaching Credentials
- Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4)
- Seminar Staff and Flowmaster for the CrossFit, Inc. for the Level 1 and Level 2 Courses (2006-2017)
- Baltimore, MD
- University of Maryland, College Park – B.S.
- University of Maryland, College Park – M.S.
- University of Western States – M.S.
Athletic Background
- Lacrosse
- Field Hockey
- Soccer