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A Great Place For A Nice, Peaceful Vacation Time
My son and I arrived around noon on Oct. 27th. We were both impressed upon entering Fries, even more when we arrived at River Mist Retreat. It's both beautiful and spacious. My daughter and son-in-law arrived soon after with their three girls, ages six, two, and six months. We sat around the campfire Friday night and had a great time. Saturday was gloomy and rainy and we went out and about Galax. Our only regret is that we didn't book more time to stay. Thanks for a great place for a nice, peaceful vacation time.
Glen S. – Lynchburg, OH
Very Clean And Well Appointed
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your riverfront cabin. It was a great home base for exploring the area and searching for property. We visited Independence, Galax, Fries, Floyd & Mouth of Wilson and discovered how beautiful this area is. Thanks for being pet friendly as our dogs enjoyed exploring & nights by the fire pit. We even saw a deer swim by. We've stayed at many cabins and yours is very clean and well appointed. Thanks also for the goodie bag you left for us.
Dana J. – Portsmouth, VA
Had An Amazing Weekend
Thank you. We had an amazing weekend and loved our s'mores!
Orella D. – Elkin, NC
A Wonderful, Peaceful, Place For Our Family To Relax
Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful, peaceful, place for our family to relax! We fished (my son caught 4), laid in the hammocks, cooked foil packs on the fire, and so enjoyed the dessert you supplied! We haven't had s'mores in years! Also having a table to accommodate all of us was a joy! We rarely get to have both kids, their spouses, and my grandson all together for a meal and conversation. We are already hoping to come back soon! Lots more to explore and enjoy! Thanks!
Tommy S. – Elkin, NC
Thank You For Sharing Your Beautiful Home
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. We found everything we needed or wanted and realized we had over packed. This was a perfect location for horseback riding and a visit to Mt. Airy (Mayberry), NC. The weather was not always perfect, but afforded us the exact relaxing type of vacation we needed. Enjoyed fishing in the river — didn't catch anything though. (haha – can you stock the river next time?) Thanks again!
Cheryl D. – Catonsville, MD
River Mist Retreat Is The Perfect Place For Us
Thank you for sharing your home with us. We're two friends who met in graduate school. Our daughters and sons are the same ages and we've been meeting for "Pen Pal Camp" for the past eleven years. River Mist Retreat is the perfect place for us! We had fun searching for the mythical alpaca farm in pea soup fog, combing through antique stores in Galax, having dinner together at your table, and surviving an epic tubing adventure that was supposed to be 2 hours and ended up 6! Sometimes even the New River runs slow!! Many thanks!
Barbara W. – Westminster, MD
The Ultimate Relaxing Retreat
This was our first stay at River Mist Retreat. It was our largest blessing so far this year. The home is equipped with everything we wanted as well as everything we needed both physically and mentally. The great care you put into providing the ultimate relaxing retreat shows in every corner you turn in the home and on the property. While I enjoyed relaxing in the hammock with a book and a glass of wine, my husband was losing count of how many fish he caught. Apparently there are several varieties of fish to be caught, including large and small mouth bass, crappie, and other pan fish. Needless to say, both of us enjoyed our stay!
Maryann K. – Baltimore, MD
Our Group Was Very Pleased
This was our first stay at River Mist Retreat. Our annual trip to Galax for the 82nd Old Fiddler's Convention looked in jeopardy when our usual accommodations were double booked. But it worked out to stay at River Mist and we're thrilled it did…this place is great. We arrived on a Thursday from Hillsborough, Efland, Mebane, & Raleigh, NC. Spent Friday and Saturday on the river fishing and playing poker with the guys in the evening on the great outdoor side porch area. Our group was very pleased with the accommodations and enjoyed the extras like the foosball table and the well supplied kitchen. We really appreciate the reservation of your place and hope this can become our annual stay for future trips. Thanks for everything!
Bruce W. – Raleigh, NC
Had A Great Time At The River Mist!
We had a great time at the River Mist! Everyone enjoyed going out on the river to kayak and fish (while I enjoyed the peace and quiet relaxing by the river!) We got to see river otters, deer, a bear swimming across the river, and so many birds! Thank you for a nice relaxing place to stay! Also thank you so much for the s'mores gift and for contacting me to make sure everything was good!
Diane F. – Lawrenceville, GA
A Special Property
We have really enjoyed our stay at River Mist Retreat. We spent a lot of time kayaking on this amazing river and biked on the trail. My 9 year old was overjoyed to eat s'mores every evening. We really enjoyed the beer and pizza at Creek Bottom Brewery in Galax and got some amazing produce at the Southwest Virginia Farmer's Market in Hillsville. We had a very nice experience at the bike shop in Galax where we went to get a punctured tire repaired. Very friendly local people and quite a special property you have! Thank you!
Paul G. – Baltimore, MD
A Fantastic Week At River Mist Retreat!
We had a fantastic week at River Mist Retreat! The setting is perfect – so peaceful and quiet. Great to spend quality time with family without all the "noise" of normal life! We brought our own kayak and rubber boats, so spent a lot of time on the river. We did the tube float with New River Outdoor Adventures and we went up to ride horses at Appalachian Horseback Riding Adventures–Doug Cregger was great! We also ventured up to the animal park at Fort Chiswell–what a great experience! Overall, couldn't have asked for any better!!
Erika B. – Chinquapin, NC
Our Third Visit
This was our 3rd year at River Mist Retreat and once again we had a great time! We recently bought our own canoe so this year was spent on the river. My husband and son went out on the canoe everyday and I enjoyed the house and hammocks while they were gone. On our last day, my husband went canoeing by himself and came back very excited telling us about the two bears he had seen on the shoreline. Fish were caught everyday, but my husband is still looking for the "BIG" one. So I guess I know what we'll be doing next year. The weather was great–not too hot–sunny with just a couple of quick rain showers. Timmy Dixon at New River Outdoor Adventures was able to take us and our canoe to other boat landings so we could enjoy the other parts of the river. See ya next year!
Jill T. – Casey, IL
A Wonderful Stay At River Mist
We had a wonderful stay at River Mist. It was very clean and had everything we needed. It provided us with a peaceful, joyful place to enjoy family and nature. The grandparents and grandkids enjoyed badminton, exploring the creek, the playhouses, and nightly s'mores by the fire. Memories were made for all. We also saw a black bear while riding on the New River Trail! What a surprise! Our visit to the Blue Ridge Music Center (20 – 30 minutes from River Mist) was well worth it. A nice easy hike, interesting museum, and Appalachian music. Thank you for sharing this place. We look forward to coming back.
Rebekah S. – Winston Salem, NC
Stayed: June 2017
Had a Wonderful Vacation at River Mist Retreat!
We had a wonderful vacation at the The River Mist Retreat! We try to stay at a different mountain cabin every year…this is the only one we want to go back to now! The cabin had everything we needed and much more. It was very clean and well-maintained. We couldn't stop watching the river…and the nature all around. The weather was perfect, and the fishing was great. The kids loved the playhouses and playing badminton, volleyball, and fooseball. They loved watching the fireflies, chipmunks, and deer. Such a perfect place. Hoping to return very soon!
Joanna M. – Summerville, SC
Stayed: June 2017
A Pleasure To Stay At This Wonderful Home!
It was truly a pleasure to stay at this wonderful home! With the river only steps away and the dock to fish off of it was perfect for us. It was very easy to launch and dock our kayak and a pleasure to s'more out in the evenings!
We played badminton till our arms and legs were tired then got in the creek to cool off.
The home itself was very clean and comfortable with everything needed to prepare wonderful meals to eat on the covered deck/ summer kitchen.
Would highly recommended to anyone!!
George B. – Coeburn, VA
Stayed: June 2017
An Enjoyable Time
We have had an enjoyable time. Our grandchildren were so happy to have s'mores by the fire pit (their first experience)! We hiked, biked, and kayaked.
Marilyn B. – Baltimore, MD
Stayed: June 2017
This Place on The River is Serene
Thank you for sharing your home with us. It has been so relaxing. It has taken our troubles away and brought us closer. We really needed this time together. This place on the river is serene. Thank you so much!
Nancy S. – Lexington, NC
Stayed: May 2017
Wonderful Stay!
Thank you for a wonderful stay! Your place is beautiful and relaxing. I enjoyed being back in Virginia! Blessings!
Jim G. – Lexington, SC
Enjoyed The Peacefulness!
Thanks for the great place to stay! We enjoyed the peacefulness of the river and caught about 30 fish. See you in the Fall. Go Hokies!
Mickey C. – Rock Hill, SC
A Beautiful Location!
We took a chance on trying a new place in a new location and it turned out to be the best place we have stayed in the last 12 years. The house is very cozy and and the views were wonderful. We celebrated our daughters 12th birthday here and it was perfect for her. We were able to fish and explore and do thinks she loves. The house was very clean and well prepared for people coming who may have traveled light. Anything we needed was available. I highly recommend this place. If you're looking for a place and you're stuck between trying to decide between this place or another. I would choose this place. We will be coming back as soon as we can! The owners of the place were very kind and genuine : -)
William G. – Bennett, NC
Stayed: October 2016
Great Place to Enjoy The Best of the Region
Shannon really wants you to enjoy your stay at River Mist Retreat, and that is apparent from the welcome phone call, gift of s'more ingredients that encourage you to use the fire pit, and the well-supplied and equipped house. The setting is magnificent and very private, yet very close to the town of Fries. There really was river mist our first morning we were there, providing some dramatic photo opportunities. We especially enjoyed relaxing in the hammocks. Our dog Ruby was in heaven, immediately jumping into the river for a swim upon our arrival and enjoying all kinds of interesting smells on the banks and in the woods.
Elizabeth H. – Charlotte, NC
Stayed: September 2016
Absolutely Wonderful!
My husband & I both loved River Mist! We got exactly what we were looking for…space, quiet, fishing & a place to freely walk our dogs. We will be repeat guests. I highly recommend this location for those who are seeking a clean, safe retreat. When I walked in, the house felt homey, even including a photograph of the owners on the bedroom dresser. I felt like I was in a home, not a box-type rental house. The owner, Shannon, even called to make sure we arrived safely and even left us a welcome gift. And the place was absolutely spotless! I cannot handle bugs, and it seems obvious that the owners take the proper steps to ensure a pest-free environment. Additionally, the kitchen is well stocked, and linens and towels were abundantly available. You will not be disappointed during your stay at River Mist! Thank you, Shannon! Peace & Blessings
Stella V. – Hendersonville, NC
Stayed: September 2016
Perfect Vacation Spot!
This was absolutely the best vacation my family has taken in a long time. The house was very well equipped. We were happy simply spending time by the campfire and fishing – no need to even leave the house. It was so peaceful and quiet and our dogs loved it as well. The owners let us know they were just a phone call away, should we need anything. We did attend the Hillsville Flea Market/Gun Show while we were there and it was quite an experience. The first day, we walked 6.92 miles checking out all the vendors. We would highly recommend River Mist Retreat as a vacation spot for both young and old.
Brenda M. – Wakefield, VA
Stayed: August 2016
Wonderful Retreat!
My family spent a week at River Mist Retreat and we enjoyed it so much! Even though it rained quite a bit while we were there, we still had a great time. We swam, did some fishing and tubing, made s'mores and camp pies at the firepit, and just enjoyed our downtime from our busy lives in the Washington, DC area. We made a couple of trips into Galax to eat and go to the movies. There was a bowling alley we intended to try, but didn't make it. We found the house to be just as advertised. It's a very nice place with everything you'll need in the kitchen. Beds were comfortable. The master is very roomy with a great closet! We had no problems at all during our stay, but I reached out to Shannon once with a question, and she responded very quickly. We're planning to book again next year and will try some other adventures (zip lining, kayaking, etc). I highly recommend River Mist Retreat!
Stayed: July 2016
A Wonderful Place To Visit
My wife, son and I rented the home for 4 days last week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We kayak fish and the home is located right on the New River with easy access to the water. We kayaked from the house and paddled a mile to the first set of rapids with no issues. The fishing was very good with several 15-17″ smallmouth bass, one right off the dock on our last morning. The customer service by the owner was exceptional with great communication. The home offers much for relaxing on the river bank in chairs or a hammock. Also the home is very well equipped with all you need to cook or grill. Many outdoor options are nearby including the New River Trail which is beautiful. We have stayed in several places in the Blue Ridge but this one is a favorite. Will be back during football to see the Hokies!!
Stayed: June 2016
Fabulous Family Reunion
We had a rare opportunity to assemble our four children -two adults with their own partners and two younger kids – in one place for a much needed vacation. This river house was the perfect place for all of us, and a toy poodle, to enjoy kayaking, swimming, bonfires, steaks on the grill, gorgeous balcony views, chill time in the games or TV room, antiquing in nearby Galax, or petting alpacas at a local farm. The house is generously provisioned with the kitchenware, appliances and miscellanea a whole family needs to be comfortable and relax. And there's plenty of room inside and outside for everyone to find privacy if desired. An unexpected bonus was seeing an otter while we explored the area streams in our rented kayaks. We stayed for four nights, all of us had a great time, and plan to visit again next year., VA)
Barbara P. – Springfield, VA
Peaceful, Fun, and Wonderful Vacation
We are a family with 2 parents, a grandma, 2 kids (7&9), and 2 dogs who spent a week at the River Mist Retreat this summer. Shannon, the owner, takes great pride in making sure that her guests are well taken care of. Everything we could have possibly wanted was right here for us. The house was clean and comfortable with a quirky layout that added to the whimsy of our week. The property is tucked back into the trees and has so much to do it seemed like a different vacation spot everyday. We spent hours fishing on the river and hot afternoons playing in the shade of the stream. We were able to let the dogs run free and explore. Is was a peaceful, fun, and wonderful vacation. We had the best time and plan to return again next summer.
Romantic Valentine's Weekend Getaway Spot
My husband and I just spent Valentine's weekend at River Mist Retreat and we couldn't be more pleased. The owners were very helpful and even called after our arrival to make sure we were finding everything ok. We found the home to be extremely clean and well maintained. It is stocked with everything you could possibly want, including wood for the fire pit which was a huge plus. We especially enjoyed the privacy and the beautiful views of the river. We will definitely recommend this property to family and friends.
Heather B. – Charlotte, NC
Stayed: February 2016
Perfect Getaway
My wife and I were looking for a nice, secluded home to celebrate our anniversary and River Mist Retreat fit the bill perfectly. The home is beautiful, clean, well maintained, with a well-stocked kitchen, linens, towels and a lot of nice personal touches. We especially enjoyed having our morning coffee in the rockers on the front porch with the view of the river. It was also great to find such a wonderful home that was pet friendly. Our dog enjoyed exploring the property and joining us for walks on the New River Trail. The owners were very easy to work with, super helpful, and friendly. Thanks for the wonderful experience! We plan to return next summer for a week-long stay.
Larry D. – Bel Air, MD
Stayed: December 2015
Peaceful and Perfect
Awesome get away for my husband and I. We biked local trails, fished, read, and relaxed by the fire pit. Next time we are bringing the kids.
Debbie G. – Chester, VA
Stayed: October 2015
Total Relaxation (and a terrific bike ride)
My wife & I had to leave our home for 5 days while our hardwood floors were refinished. Because we had to take our two dogs with us, a hotel was out of the question. Shannon accepted us with our Border Collie and Miniature Dachsund and we couldn't be more delighted. We enjoyed relaxing hours sitting by the New River just below the house, snoozing in the hammock, while our dogs played on the lawn or soaked up the sun. The house was spacious and very well equipped, and we took advantage of the BBQ on the deck and the horseshoe pit nearby. We also enjoyed lengthy bike rides on the nearby New River bike trail (57 miles, completely level — just our speed). Shannon called twice just to make sure everything was in order (it was!). We definitely plan to return to River Mist Retreat next year!
Bruce D. – Denver, NC
Stayed: September 2015
A Slice of Heaven!
The River Mist Retreat was amazing! My husband and myself, mother, and family friend spent the week in this immaculate home for a much needed vacation and we were not disappointed! From sunrise coffee on the balcony overlooking the river to the lazy afternoons reading in the hammock to the well stocked "double" kitchen to the plush beds we can't say enough about this place! Shannon is an AMAZING host and soooo nice! This is the first vacation we have taken EVER where we were content going absolutely nowhere except grocery shopping and hitting a couple specialty shops in Galax! We spent our week napping, eating, grilling, making s'mores around the firepit, talking, laughing, playing cards and walking down the lane to the creek, where we "swam" and enjoyed wild blackberries. There really is no need to plan outings here. The outings we had planned we scrapped! This was our most relaxing vacation to date! We highly recommend the creek for cooling off (which I NEVER wanted to leave) and The Cafe for the best breakfast in Fries!!! Thanks to Shannon and Scott for their hospitality and entrusting us with their beautiful home💜
Amy B. – Carrollton, VA
Stayed: July 2015
Serenity By The River
My daughter and two children( 3 and 20 months) and myself had a wonderful weekend. It was so beautiful and serene. My grandson and I built a fire and we all roasted marshmallows. We all walked to the playhouses and enjoyed watching the children play while my daughter and I sat in the swing and watched them. Loved the house with all the amenities. The owner Shannon was such a sweetheart. Made sure we had everything we needed. I will definitely be back. Loved our stay!
Rene D. – Roxboro, NC
Stayed: May 2015
We'll Be Back!
Myself and 4 highschool friends made River Mist Retreat our 30 year get-a-away. The drive to the property was beautiful, Christmas tree farms, the winding river/creek beds, farms. We had a wonderful time catching up. The setting is beautiful. The home is spacious and well stocked. We brought all our food, as we didn't anticipate leaving. It snowed on Friday night, but the outside firepit and the indoor gas fireplace kept us toasty. Saturday night I had to open the veranda door in the master suite to feel the cool mountain air. I plan to bring the hubby, dog and 2 teenagers to play in the water this summer. Thank you Paynes, your hospitality was amazing.
Cynthia G. – Kingsport, TN
Stayed: March 2015
Love this place!
My husband, our two dogs and I stayed here for three nights. It's a clean, lovely home tucked away with a beautiful view of the New River. There is plenty of nearby hiking- Mount Rodgers the highest mountain in VA is about an hour away. We hope to go back when the water temperatures will be more welcoming. If you have small kids or dogs just be mindful there is a spiral staircase (we used our cooler to keep our dogs from going down it). The foosball table made for some great entertainment : -)
Colleen F. – Henrico, VA
Stayed: October 2014
Simply Amazing
It is hard to decide whether I am more impressed with the property or the wonderful service from the owner. Everthing was fantastic! The pictures don't do the property justice! From the privacy to the scenery and even the homey touches in the cabin… we were all just swept off our feet by the River Mist Retreat. My group of 5 slept comfortably in the cabin where we had plenty of towels and kitchen items readily available, not to mention an excellent set up for cooking indoors our out with the propane grill (we used it many times with tasty results) There was wood already chopped for fires and a lauch ramp for the rafts we took out in the river every day of our vacation. A nap in the hammock will make you rethink going home at the end of it all. The town was fun to explore and the state park is close by. We even played horseshoes and hiked the creek that runs through the property. I could go on and on about River Mist and the family's incredible hospitality, but I will simply advise that you make this your vacation selection. I could not have been more satisfied with the booking or our decision to stay in the wonderful town of Fries! Thank you Shannon and family for sharing your retreat!
Russell D. – Bushwood, MD
Stayed: August 2014
Relaxing Vacation
My boyfriend, myself and our dog stayed at River Mist Retreat for a week in August. First let me say Shannon the owner was a pleasure talking too. I would highly recommend this house for a very relaxing, fun get away. We loved our mornings on the porch reading and enjoying the river. We fished, (didn't have any luck) but we still tried. Especially loved the huge hammocks. Our dog loved here daily walks on the property and swimming in the river. We saw lots of deer on the other side of the river every evening and had a campfire at night. We did venture out and go to an alpaca farm and a few wineries. There is a winery close by in Galax (Mt. Vale Vineyards) which was very nice and the owners very friendly. It was was just the 3 of us but this lovely home is big enough for the whole gang and has lots of different games. Can't go wrong renting this property.
Trish W. – Norfolk, VA
Stayed: August 2014
Wonderful Getaway
The owner (Shannon) is wonderful. She answered all our questions and was so helpful with a list of things to do and places to eat in the area. The property is amazing. It is truly secluded. We hiked on the New River Trail, spent some time Antiquing in Galax, and exploring the property. The best part of our vacation was just relaxing and enjoying time with friends by the river. The house is really well stocked with things that you may need. We would definitely stay here again.
April M. – Pinebluff, NC
Stayed: June 2014
Relaxing on the New River
First let me say that Shannon (owner) was the perfect host. She answered our questions prior to arrival and provided us with insider info on things to see and visit. The cabin sits right on the river, maybe 50 feet from the rivers edge. We spent a lot of time in the backyard by the fire pit and enjoying the beautiful weather. The rental was exactly as advertised—everything one would need was in the kitchen and more. The master bedroom had a balcony, so you could enjoy the morning sunrise and mist on the river while you had your coffee. We kayaked both above and below the rental which was nice. The river level was a little low and the water was clear. The river otters put on a show for us every day we spent on the river. Our pets loved the property, especially the river activity. We liked the privacy, yet closeness of the towns of Fries and Galax. This was our first trip to the Virginia mountains and we definitely will return. Thanks Shannon
Wayne W. – Lexington, NC
Stayed: May 2014
A Quiet Respite
Imagine looking out over a smooth river with no sounds but birds and insects. You can't hear cars or people…well, okay, a fisherman boats by once a day. My 2 dogs loved the river and exploring the property–it was far away from the road and safe for them, which I appreciated. The hammocks are the best part. Sit back, pick up a magazine, and enjoy the stillness 🙂
Marybeth P. – Durham, NC
Stayed: September 2013
Beautifully Situated Getaway; Wonderful for Kids
My husband and our young child stayed here during the Galax Fiddlers Convention in mid-August. We were excited to find such a lovingly put together home– the kitchen is wonderfully stocked with quality equipment, the gas grill is top-of-the line, and all the furniture is just downright comfortable– down to the quality mattresses and family-style dining table. Our three year-old loved the play houses (which was also, amazingly, well stocked with play furniture). We loved the area as well. The house is just a short 1-2 minute drive from the New River Trail, which has wonderful offroad biking and hiking. We fished from the yard, found great quiet jogging roads a block or two away, and were just a short drive from the Galax Fiddlers Convention festivities. You can't go wrong staying here.
Melanie K. – Silver Spring, MD
Stayed: August 2013
Great Retreat By The River
House was exactly as described and pictured. Property was clean and well-prepared. Great location right on the river, and yet very private. Great access to New River Trail State park, river outfitters, Grayson Highlands Park, and Galax. Loved the kitchen – well stocked and easy for a group to work in as it is long with good prep and clean areas. Owners were very responsive to suggestions for river outfitters and other things to do. Even called to check in on us during our stay. Using the outdoor hammocks and fire pit are a must! Love the fog in the mornings (just like the pictures) and must be beautiful in the fall colors. Configuration is good for a couple's get away, a family, or a larger group retreat. We look forward to using it again!
Jeff T. – Winston Salem, NC
Stayed: August 2013
Nice Vacation Spot
Property was clean, well appointed, and well maintained. The views of the river were beautiful. Location was secluded and quiet. The owner was very accommodating and accessible for any questions or concerns. We had a great vacation. I would highly recommend Misty River Retreat.
Marie M. – Independence, VA
Stayed: June 2013
Recommend the Property Highly!
Our group of two couples and two dogs had a great time at River Mist Retreat. We enjoyed canoeing during the day and sitting around the fire pit at night. The house is secluded and peaceful and Shannon was a pleasure to work with. I recommend the property highly!
Katherine C. – Washington, DC
Stayed: June 2013
Great Getaway
We had a wonderful vacation. The house and the view were perfect. We enjoyed all of the games on the property–badminton, horse shoes, volleyball and the board games. The fire pit at night was perfect for roasting marshmallows. We rented a canoe from Riverside Outfitters for the week. It was perfect floating around here and then we did an 8 ½ mile float from 58 to Riverside–tons of fun and beautiful view. One afternoon, we drove down to NC and visited Shelton Vineyards and Harvest Grill for dinner. Beautiful. Our favorite was sitting on the deck enjoying a drink listening to music and watching the people pass by on boats. Your place is lovely. We hope to come back soon.
Dan N. – Richmond, VA
Stayed: August 2012
Enjoyed Our Stay!
We enjoyed our stay at River Mist Retreat. It is very private,quiet,very clean, and has a nice view of the river. There is penty to do at the house but the Galax/Fries area has many things to see and do. We especially enjoyed biking the New River Trail.
Betsy W. – Goochland, VA
Stayed: May 2012
Solace on the New River
My wife and I stayed here for the Memorial Day Weekend with the hopes of enjoying the area and recharging our batteries. Mission accomplished! The home is comfortable and well stocked with everything you need for your visit. We found the house and grounds clean and the owners available via phone for area info if needed. This house is well sized for a couple or a family and there is something to do for everyone. Games, books and satellite TV are supplied but we were outside most of the time. Unlike some rentals, the property is private and secluded. We enjoyed bicycling on the 39 mile New River Trail, and canoeing on the New River but our best moment was probably reading by the river in the hammocks. Fries (say it Freeze) is a town that time has forgotten and for so many reasons it is worth seeing. Fries is full of railroad, manufacturing/industrial and musical history. The town has a delicious Southwestern restaurant and Galax is close by if you want variety.
David L. – Greensboro, NC
Stayed: May 2012
Our Mini Vacation In Fries, VA
My husband, my 10 yr old and her best friend and I vacationed at River Mist Retreat. It was a wonderful 4 days of relaxation and fun. There are plenty of things to do in the area, or for that matter, at the house! The house sits just a few yards from the New River. The children were enthralled with the two playhouses on the property. Special touches were evident, a small couch in one of the houses, flowers in the flower boxes and both were situated near the lovely creek on the property. Many toys were around both of the playhouses.
The main house was full of extra touches- the master was done tastefully in white,black and lavender. It has a large sliding glass door and screen with a small balcony for early morning coffee. There is also a smaller bedroom on the main floor. The lower floor is especially geared towards children with several couches, a double bed and many books and games. The main level has a large area with a mega table for family meals and times. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything including a dishwasher. The utility room had a washer and dryer.
The best part of the property is the peacefulness and tranquility. The back yard is the perfect place for reading a book in the hammocks,. meals at the picnic table, roasting smores in the fire pit or just casting from the water's edge. The house also has an outdoor room with a gas grill, outdoor furniture and awesome views. We will definitely be back with our college age kids. There is a volleyball court, the New River Trail, fishing in a plethora of places, tubing, kayaking and attending one of Grayson County's blue grass festivals or jams. This property has a little bit of peace that every age needs.
Kelly G. – Midlothian, VA
Stayed: May 2012
Perfect Spot For Our Family Vacation
This was a perfect spot for our family vacation this year. Our ten and eleven year old had a great time fishing from the riverbank, as well as, playing in the creek. Nearby we found tube and kayak rental, as well as, great bike riding on the New River Trail. In the nearby town of Galax we checked out some unique shops and enjoyed The Smokehouse restaurant so much we ate there three times. It was a really nice vacation!
Cheryl M. – Jeffersonton, VA
Stayed: July 2011
Can't Wait To Return
Choosing the perfect location for my very active father's 80th birthday celebration was very important and River Mist Retreat was perfect! Harrison graciously greeted my father and brothers upon their arrival and treated them as if family! The bicycle riders were able to easily access the New River Trail approximately 1 mile away. The fisherman among us was able to fish to his heart's content in the shade on the banks of the New River, stone's throw away from this unique home. Those who didn't bike or fish played horseshoes or relaxed in one of the hammocks beside the river. All my family members kept commenting that it was the perfect house! A very enjoyable experience for my father was cooking and eating breakfast in the outdoor kitchen on the top level of the home, overlooking the early morning river views. This is a fabulous home and we can't wait to return!
Sharon G. – Johnson City, TN
Stayed: June 2011
Highly Recommend This Location
We spent 5 nights here at the Misty River Retreat and found it to be very relaxing. Actually we hardly left the house because most everything we wanted to do was right here! We could fish in the river, play in the creek, play volleyball, lay on the hammocks, read a book, roast marshmallows in the campfire… the list goes on. The kids had fun especially playing in the creek and playhouses or simply just scavenging for worms. The location is perfect because you are far away from the busy world, but close enough so that you can get to the grocery store in 15-20 min. On top of all these things, the owner was very helpful and easy to work with. I highly recommend this location for your next vacation!
Elizabeth W. – Asheville, NC
Stayed: May 2011
A Very Memorial Stay
My family spent Memorial Weekend at River Mist Retreat, and we had a wonderful time. The house, kitchen, hammocks, view, fire pit, etc. were perfect for a memorable vacation.
Chris G. – Raleigh, NC
Stayed: May 2011
Labor Day Weekend Reunion
We had our Labor Day weekend at the River Mist Retreat. This place was by far one of the nicest rental properties I have rented. Our daughter and family live in FL and we live in PA. Fries, Galax area was halfway. When we found out it was available we were so excited to have this be our meeting place. We were greeted by the owners parents who showed us around, and made us feel welcome. The place was very clean and full of amenities that we could use. Even a pizza oven that next time we will take advantage of. We loved cooking on the grill in the summer kitchen, it is a great gathering place after a long day of making memories and fishing. My grandkids had so much fun.. loved the river and all the toys and playhouses. And we celebrated our grandsons birthday on Sunday night after baking his cake that day. Our weekend was outstanding and I think part of it had to do with your beautiful home. Thanks again for all the hospitality and use of your home.
Jan M. – Turbotville, PA
Stayed: September 2010
Had A Great Time
Our family had a great time at River Mist Retreat! The house was very clean and well-stocked with everything you might need. Even though we needed to dodge some raindrops, we had a great time kayaking, biking, swimming, floating, fishing and playing volleyball. Wish we could have stayed longer. It is in a great location for exploring the New River, area, yet very private and relaxing. Shannon and her family were very accommodating.
Denise K. – Farmington, NY
Stayed: August 2010
Beautiful Hideaway
Our family of two adults and two teenagers had a very nice extended weekend at the River Mist Retreat. Everything was exactly as described. Very relaxing and extremely clean. We plan to visit again.
Colleen R. – Annandale, VA
Stayed: July 2010
Great for fishing
My husband, son, daughter-in-law, and I just spent a week at River Mist Retreat and had a wonderful time. The house and property were exactly as described by the owner. Being met on our arrival by Harrison and Linda made us feel very welcomed. They are an extremely nice and helpful couple who went out of their way to be sure we had everything we needed. We caught fish every day we were here and were able to have fresh fish for supper 3 nights of our stay. The suggestions for recreation and dining were extremely helpful. We ate at the Galax Smokehouse and will dine there again if we are in the area. I strongly recommend this rental for any one who loves nature, fishing, floating, and privacy.
Mary C. – Prairie Grove, AR
Stayed: July 2010
Treasured Memory
I had looked at several vacation rentals before deciding on which one would best suit our needs. I wanted to spend a few days with my cousins, my brother, and our families after our family reunion, so we needed plenty of space. Living in different states, CO, VA, & WVA, we rarely see each other. Privacy was another concern because I knew that some of us would want to stay up late to catch up without disturbing anyone. River Mist Retreat offered both and so much more.
When I was ready to make the reservation, I called Shannon and asked several questions. She answered all of them and sent even more information by email. She was so helpful and friendly over the phone I felt that this was the right place for us. We had a bit of a drive from where we were, so I knew it might be late when we got there. The owners said that this wasn't a problem, all we needed to do is call them an hour before we arrive and they would meet us there. When we arrived, Harrison and Linda welcomed us and gave me a short tour around the house to let us know where everything was. They are such a delightful couple and so accommodating.
This unique property is clean and well kept. My favorite part of the house is the front deck. The table was large enough to seat all of us comfortably. There's a nice gas grill, a countertop space with decorative lighting, and a little bell to ring at the top of the stairs leading down to the backyard to let everyone know when it's time to eat. Because we arrived at night, we hadn't yet seen the view of the river. When we woke up the next morning, we were pleasantly surprised. We gravitated toward the deck to enjoy coffee before breakfast. The cool, but gentle mountain breeze blending with the aroma of fresh brewed coffee seemed to enhance its flavor.
Sun rise was like a stage curtain that gradually opened to reveal the first act of the day, a stunning view of nature. The calm of the river reflected its surroundings and echoed the movements of wildlife along its banks. These sights and sounds of nature were awesomely entertaining.
Thank you Payne family for sharing this wonderful property that appears to match who you are. This pleasurable experience with my family has brought us closer and will be a treasured memory from now on.
Angie A. – Spotsylvania, VA
Stayed: June 2010
Unique And Peaceful Place On The River
Such a peaceful, quiet, and beautiful setting! Relaxing and right on the beautiful New River! The Paynes went out of their way to make sure we were welcome. Thank you for your hospitality!
Cheryl D. – Chesapeake, VA
Stayed: April 2010
River Mist Retreat was Peaceful and Immaculate
We spent 2 nights with our teenagers and had a wonderful time. We grilled dinner and then relaxed by the fire outside. We loved watching the many different birds and my son even saw a deer! The house is huge and very comfortable and immaculatly clean. Very good location to experience total privacy and yet very near shops and towns. Thank-you for a wonderful weekend!
Tammy S. – Anchorage, AK
Stayed: October 2009
This Is The Place For You
Some friends and myself ( 8 of us in all), spent two nights and three days in this lovely home. We had an amazing time. The house was well equipped with everything we needed, in fact we cooked all of our meals in house. The view of the river was beautiful and most of our time was spent either swimming (although it was a bit cold), reading by the lake, or just relaxing in the sun. If you want to get away and just be surrounded by the peace and tranquility of nature, this is the place for you.
Avtar V. – Durham, NC
Stayed: October 2009
A Fun Time Was Had by All
We spent a 4-day weekend at River Mist Retreat and found the house extremely clean and the view of the river absolutely calming. We opened the balcony door at night and listened to the sound of silence. It was refreshing. It rained one day while we were there but we found it quite tranquil to just laze in the house and read books (there are plenty downstairs) or chat with each other. What a nice getaway.
Spencer S. – Charlotte, NC
Stayed: September 2009


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EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) approved a new ten year special tonnage tax regime for shipping in Norway 14 December 2017Contact
The Norwegian tonnage tax scheme exempts maritime transport from the usual corporate tax rate. Ship owners will instead pay taxes based on ship weight, resulting in a significant reduced tax rate. The new scheme will be valid from 1 January 2018 until 31 December 2027.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Author: Partner Ulf Sørdal and Senior Lawyer Torgeir Fjeldskaar
The approved scheme has introduced important changes compared to the scheme approved by EEA in the period 2007-2016:
- Bareboat charter was previously accepted without limitations as part of the tonnage tax scheme. Under the revised scheme, the company/group may charter out on bareboat:
- a maximum of 50 percent of total net tonnage of qualifying ships
- a maximum duration of 5 years, with an option of 3 year extension
- only tonnage with its strategic leadership exercised within the EEA (strategic leadership is defined as general management or board of directors level).
- Charter in of qualifying ships on time and voyage charter not registered in an EEA-country is proposed limited to 90 percent of total net tonnage of qualifying ships within the company/group.
- Vessels with no propulsion machinery is not accepted, except if the main activity is traffic on domestic lakes/rivers.
- Windmill farm vessels will be included in the scheme.
The ESA-press release can be found here, and the full letter from ESA to the Royal Ministry of Finance can be found here.

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The question? Which high-profile movie maker would turn to
The answer? This guy.
That's Zach Braff, best known for his TV comedy "Scrubs" and his indie film and soundtrack "Garden State." One of the coolest things about plans for his new movie? He wants to film part of it at
But there's a wrinkle, as some astute Twitter users pointed out. Braff wants to start filming in August. Comic-Con runs from July 18 to July 21 this year.
There is also the logistical issues.
Here is Braff's exact Comic-Com reference:
All shooting locations, including Comic-Con, are subject to change for a variety of reasons, including the amount of money we are able to raise and the particular locations giving us the right to shoot.
Who knows? Maybe it will all work out in San Diego. Either way, the movie itself seems like a lock to get funded. Braff is well on his way to getting the money he wants, if not much more. He had exceeded $800,000 before the work day was half over, and donations were still pouring in.
It was only a matter of time before another film pitch was made on Kickstarter, the popular fundraising website. What's interesting is that Braff's hat-in-hand request, posted Wednesday, comes just 11 days after the 30-day window for the first campaign closed. In that one,
Braff's Kitckstarter pitch is thorough and thoroughly entertaining. He says he and his brother co-wrote the script for "Wish I Was Here" last year. In his words:
"Wish I Was Here" is the story of Aidan Bloom (played by me), a struggling actor, father and husband, who at 35 is still trying to find his identity; a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he'd always dreamed he'd be as a little kid.
When his ailing father can no longer afford to pay for private school for his two kids (ages 5 and 12) and the only available public school is on its last legs, Aidan reluctantly agrees to attempt to home-school them.
The result is some funny chaos, until Aidan decides to scrap the traditional academic curriculum and come up with his own. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn't find.
Some of Braff's famous friends, including filmmaker Kevin Smith, helped spread the word Wednesday on social media, where reactions varied from enthusiastic to critical.


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This is a pediatric attention training program that is modeled after the Attention Process Training (APT) program developed by Sohlberg and Mateer. This new second edition features an expanded manual, updated review of research studies, and additional attention activities.
Designed for children (ages 4-10) with attentional processing problems, activities are designed to systematically increase the childs ability to sustain, select, divide, and alternate attention using a variety of hierarchical tasks designed for this age range and cognitive levels.
The manual includes:
Pay Attention! can be used by cognitive rehabilitation therapists, speech and language pathologists, educators, and other professionals in private practice, pediatric rehabilitation programs and schools. Research studies have demonstrated its effectiveness with children with traumatic brain injury, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and brain tumors. Extra Flashdrives are available separately.
Full Kit
Second edition 2005
The Clinical Attention Model
Studies of Attention Training in Adults
Studies of Attention Training in Children
Development and Efficacy of the Pay Attention! Materials
Utilization of the Pay Attention! Materials with Dyslexic Children
Cognitive Rehabilitation Strategy
The Pay Attention! Materials and Task Summary
Appendix A
Pre-Tests for Younger Children or Children with Suspected Cognitive Impairment
Appendix B
Complete text of CD #1 Stimuli
Appendix C
Alternating Auditory Attention Stimuli
Pay Attention! Card Sort Scoresheet (2 copies)
Pay Attention! Card Sort/Flip Scoresheet (2 copies)
Pay Attention! House Search Scoresheet (2 copies)
Pay Attention! Attention CD Scoresheet (2 copies)
Arithmetic Worksheets #1-#5 (2 copies)
The Pay Attention! childrens attention process training system is modeled after the Attention Process Training program (Sohlberg & Mateer, 1987a & b). It includes activities appropriate to the remediation of childrens (ages 4-10) attention processing problems. The materials are designed to remediate difficulties with sustained, selective, alternating, and divided auditory and visual attention skills, as defined below.
Attention is not a unitary construct. There are several models proposed to outline the major components of attention and their underlying neurological structures (Kerns & Mateer, 1996; Mirsky, Anthony, Duncan, Ahearn, & Kellam, 1991; Posner & Peterson, 1990). Regardless of which model is adopted, most models include separable components of attention such as the ability to sustain attention over time (vigilance), the ability to attend to stimuli selectively, the ability to alternate or switch attention between two things, and the ability to divide attention so as to maintain more than one ongoing process.
Sohlberg and Mateer (1989b) suggested that attentional capacity is hierarchical, such that in order to be able to succeed in tasks that require higher levels of attention (such as alternating or dividing), lower levels of attention such as focusing and sustaining attention are necessary. The higher order aspects of attention were felt to be dependent not only on these underlying skills, but also to involve more executive abilities such as the ability to disengage attention and inhibit. Such aspects of attention are dependent on the frontal regions of the brain and begin to overlap with some of what have been termed executive functions.
The Clinical Attention Model (Sohlberg & Mateer, 1987)
Focused Attention...
Focused attention refers to the ability to direct ones attention to a specific stimulus. This construct generally applies to those with disrupted levels of consciousness; e.g., patients emerging from coma who are only beginning to gain the capacity to acknowledge external stimuli. The Pay Attention! materials are not utilized for the remediation of focused attention.
Sustained Attention...
Sustained attention refers to the ability to maintain attention during continuous and repetitive activity. This construct includes the concepts of vigilance and persistence. At its highest level, sustained attention includes the ability to utilize working memory or mental control, as in ones ability to hold information in mind and manipulate it in order to solve a problem. Sustained attention is necessary for most classroom seatwork, for example completing worksheets or reading silently.
Selective Attention...
Selective attention refers to the ability to attend to target stimuli and to inhibit responses to non-target stimuli. This construct incorporates the notion of freedom from distractibility. Selective attention skills are necessary, for example, for a student who must listen to a teacher while there are children playing outside.
Alternating Attention...
The ability to switch the focus of attention from one stimulus to another is the hallmark of alternating attention. This skill is necessary when one is required to stop one task and begin another, or to switch rapidly between one or more tasks. For example, alternating attention skills are needed for children changing from one task to another within a lesson.
Divided Attention...
Ones ability to utilize divided attention is demonstrated through performance of two or more tasks simultaneously. Thus, divided attention skills are needed for a student note-taker, who must listen and write at the same time.
The premise of direct intervention or process specific approaches, as applied to the treatment of attention impairments, is that the ability to attend can be improved by providing structured opportunities for exercising particular aspects of attention. Treatments have usually involved having subjects engage in a series of repetitive drills or exercises that are designed to provide opportunities for practice on tasks with increasingly greater attention demands. Repeated activation and stimulation of brain systems responsible for attention is hypothesized to facilitate changes in cognitive capacity, which presumably reflect underlying changes in neuronal activity.
Effects of training can be measured at several levels including:
Studies of Attention Training in Children
There are fewer studies which have examined the efficacy of attention training programs in children. Some studies have examined attention training effects in older children and adolescents who demonstrated acquired impairments in attention secondary to traumatic brain injury (Thomson, 1995; Thomson & Kerns, 2000), while others have focused on attention training effects in children with the developmental attention deficits seen in ADHD (Semrud-Clikeman, Harrington, Clinton, Connor, & Sylvester, 1998; Semrud-Clikeman et al., 2000; Kerns, Eso & Thomson, 1999) or following chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer (Butler & Copeland, 2002; Penkman, 2004).
In children with ADHD, Semrud-Clikeman and colleagues (Semrud-Clikeman et al., 1998; Semrud-Clikeman et al., 2000) examined the efficacy of attention training coupled with training in problem solving within a school setting. Attention training materials were all from the Attention Process Training (APT) system developed for adults by Sohlberg and Mateer (1989b). Teachers selected children for treatment who were having problems in attention and completing work.
Using a multi-modal and multi-informant assessment, children were assessed as either having difficulty in this area or not and divided into one of three groups; ADHD children who would receive the intervention, ADHD controls with no intervention, and control children with no attention problems.
Children with poor attention skills identified in this manner had poorer performance on a visual and an auditory attention task, measures of visual-motor ability and cognitive flexibility. Children in the intervention group were administered tasks from the APT materials and also taught problem-solving strategies in small groups (5 to 7 children). Children were seen for one hour, twice weekly for a period of 18 weeks.
Pre and post-testing revealed significant changes on a measure of visual cancellation and a measure of auditory attention. On the visual cancellation task, the ADHD group receiving treatment performed more poorly than controls prior to treatment but did not differ from controls following treatment. On the test of auditory attention there was a significant improvement in the performance of the treated ADHD children following intervention, but no change in the controls.
The authors commented informally that children off medications appeared to make better gains than those on medication during the treatment. Additionally, qualitative interviews with teachers revealed that children who had undergone the treatment seemed more attentive and showed improvement in completing tasks in class.
Butler and Copeland (2002) examined the efficacy of a cognitive remediation program in children who are cancer survivors. The treatments for cancer (chemotherapy and irradiation) can result in significant cognitive impairment, most commonly in the areas of attention and concentration. In this study, the authors used a combination treatment including a direct intervention component (using modified APT materials), educational component (metacognitive strategies), and a clinical component (CBT modeling appropriate dialogue). They compared a sample of 21 treated and 10 control subjects and found that the group receiving the remediation exhibited a statistically significant improvement on all three attention measures used in the study, while the control group had no significant changes. The authors concluded that a program of cognitive remediation has the potential for improving attention and concentration.
For a comprehensive review of the pediatric attention training research, see Penkman (2004). Seven studies/case reports in three pediatric groups were reviewed: cancer survivors with CNS impairment, children who had sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Six of seven studies described improvement on attention measures.


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18 Dec Fresh baked bread is the best potpourri
I have a confession to make: sometimes I like to bake bread merely for the way it makes the house smell. Shameful, I know. Sure, we all eat the bread and it's delicious and worth it. I don't tell anyone I'm making it for the smell alone. It's our secret, don't tell, okay?
I thought I'd share a few pictures of the mega adorable Jen in the Lemon Sorbet Dress that is available in the shop now, plus a bread recipe! It's a double whammy post.
How ADORABLE is she in that dress? Jen was sweet enough to come over and teach me how to bake bread a few weeks ago. She ran the kitchen for many years at one of the most popular baked goods and coffee stops in our area, and you better believe I pounced on the opportunity to learn to bake from her!
She taught me a pretty easy No Knead Beer Bread Recipe that was delicious!! This is not that recipe because I misplaced it. This one isn't bad either, though. I like how easy it was to make.
No Knead Beer Bread Recipe
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup warm water (100 degrees F or 38 degrees C)
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
all-purpose flour for dusting
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1. Stir together yeast, 1/2 cup flour and warm water in a large bowl. Cover and let sit in a warm spot for about 30 minutes.
2. Stir beer, remaining flour and salt into the bowl. Mix until all the flour is incorporated and forms a thick sticky dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 2 hours, until doubled in size.
3. Scrape all the dough from the bowl with a rubber spatula, and place on a well-floured surface. Generously flour the top of the dough and form into a loaf shape.
4. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. Transfer loaf to the baking sheet and sprinkle the top with flour. Cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 30-40 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
6. Place a small loaf pan of warm water on a lower rack to humidify the oven.
7. Slash a long slit in the top of the loaf with a sharp knife or razor. Place the baking sheet on the rack above the pan of warm water in the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, until the loaf is golden brown.
8. Transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.


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David Crosby of Byrds, Crosby, Still, Nash (+ sometimes Young) and solo fame has tweeted his displeasure with the payments he's receiving. In a tweet headlined "real numbers," the outspoken musician published a list of his recent per stream earnings.
Real numbers pic.twitter.com/aO3xMJGqi2— David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby)
Crosby did not name which song he was referring to, how many co-writers it had or what companies the royalties were funneled through and taking a cut. But he did offer this additional info in response to a fan's tweet.
The companies made a deal to sell out the artists by agreeing to a very very low rate in return for which they got ownership share in the streaming companies which the artist don't get piece of ....clever ...shitty https://t.co/Z071Q4s4sS— David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby) August 4, 2018
After a fan tweeted about his interaction with Crosby about streaming royalties, Byrd bandmate Roger McGuinn wrote:
Well Byrds record royalties used to be as low as .0007 cents per album. It's always been tough for artists. The road and merchandise are the only way we ever made any money, Thanks to all who come to our concerts and support us! https://t.co/afHIGz2fwR— Roger McGuinn (@RogerMcGuinn) August 4, 2018


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King of Sartar and the Dragon Pass board game
BroadwayPhil posted a topic in GloranthaI've been looking over King of Sartar with an eye toward creating a new scenario or two for Dragon Pass (the AH version of the board game, originally White Bear & Red Moon). However, some questions arise when it comes to mercenaries from Prax (the Bison and Sable tribes are mentioned in particular). 1. How many counters would be available? I'm guessing that the typical Dragon Pass unit is rather small. The only reference I have found so far is that the typical Sun Dome Templar file is 64 men. Also I doubt that large numbers of Prax nomads would hire out as mercenaries and travel as far as Tarsh. My inclination is for 1D3 counters for each of the two tribes. 2. The mercenaries would be led by a khan, but certainly not the tribe's khan; I am thinking he would be subsumed within the units. 3. Would one or more herds (depending on the numbers involved) be included? I know that herds are not needed for support in Dragon Pass, but getting there and back might be problematical. I know there was a thread last year concerning PDFs for Wyrm's Footnotes. I would certainly be willing to purchase such, especially for the first five issues (which I have been searching for in vain since #6 first came out). These need to include the pieces for WB&RM and/or Nomad Gods from the earliest issues. I am not sure if they would be useful in my Dragon Pass boardgame research, but they would be interesting. I understand issue 4 had errata for Nomad Gods. None of the boardgame material was included in Wyrm's Footprints. Perhaps Chaosium will offer PDFs for sale in the fullness of time, just as issues of Jagdpanther can be purchased from Amarillo Design Bureau or Warehouse 23. Any help would be appreciated. Phil


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Vlookup is one of the most powerful functions in Spread sheets. So many people use Vlookup as a daily function, and is most useful in searching a table, looking for the same names, field or identifier and then spitting out an output based on that search criteria. It may sound difficult, but is quite easy
The VLOOKUP function retrieves an item from a table and returns it to a cell or formula.
The Syntax of the function is
VLOOKUP(search_criterion, array, index, sort_order)
The VLOOKUP:
1) Looks for a value in the leftmost column of a table
2) And then returns a value in the same row from a column you specify
3) By default, the table must be sorted in an ascending order
The VLOOKUP function has four arguments:
1) search_criterion: This is the items that the VLOOKUP looks at before it goes over to the table and looks it up. Once the VLOOKUP goes over to the table, it looks in the leftmost column to try and fine the value
2) array : is the table (database) that you are looking a value up in
3) index : is the number of the column that has the value you want to get and return back to the cell (the leftmost column of the table is considered 1). For this argument you can use the COLUMNS or ROWS functions to increment numbers.
4) sort_order : is a 0 when you are looking up an exact value (like a word) and 1 or omitted when you are looking up an approximate value (like in tax tables where you want to find the row that is equal to the lookup_value or greater than, but less than the next value in the leftmost column.
- If index is less than 1, the VLookup function will return #VALUE!.
- If index is greater than the number of columns in table_array, the VLookup function will return #REF!.
- If you enter FALSE for the not_exact_match parameter and no exact match is found, then the VLookup function will return #N/A.
(1) The search_criterion argument is the "number that we are looking up.".
- NOT case sensitive (TOM=tom=ToM=tOM)
- Cannot be longer than 255 characters.
- Can be a number, text, logical value, or a name or reference that refers to a one of these
(2) The array argument is the lookup table and can contain one or more columns.
- The first column is the lookup column
- The column with the values to return can be in any of the columns(1,2,3, and so on)
- If you are doing an approximate match, the first column must be sorted smallest to biggest.
- If you are doing an exact match, the first column does not need to be sorted.
(3) The Index argument is a number (1,2,3, and so on) that represented the column in the table_array that has the value to return to the cell.
(4) The sort_order argument tells the VLOOKUP function whether you are doing an approximate match or an exact match or an exact match when looking up a value.
If you are doing an approximate match, the first column must be sorted smallest to biggest(ascending)
If there are duplicates in the first column, VLOOKUP will choose the first one listed.
Now let see and understand the working of VLOOKUP function:
The sample data is taken from NSE (National Stock Exchange) of India web site, the first column is name of the company, second column in NSE stock symbol, third column is ISIN number and the fourth column is face value of stock script.
the data used in this example available at the end of the post
suppose we want stock symbol of Gillette India Limited in cell B5 the formula will be
in the above example search_criterion argument is A24 it is name of the stock we want to search in the data base or table.
array argument is table array which is from A2 to D21
index argument is the column index number in the above example it is 2 which stock symbol corresponding to script.
sort_order in the above example sort_order is FALSE because we want to exact match.
If there is no match for the search_criterion, the VLOOKUP spit the data one row above the nearest value.
In the above example the APPLE COMPUTERS INC does not have any value in the table, but since we have put the Sort_order as TRUE which is nothing but approximate match. we have got the AMRUTANJAN.
In case of duplicate values the VLOOKUP function return the value in the first place.
in the data table if you see A21 and A22 has the same value, VLOOKUP function will return first value only. this is big constrain in the VLOOKUP function.
the formula in cell B33 is
If we drag it across we will get the data from Symbol,ISIN, Face. the only logic inside the formula is correct use of relative reference and use of COLUMNS function which is column increment in the above formula
in the above example the formula used in cell B2 is =VLOOKUP($A2,DATA!$A$2:$D$22,COLUMNS($B2:B2)+1,FALSE) drag it down and cross
the above formula will fill the column B, C & D.
the above formula is traditional way of writing. But same can be modified in the google docs array formula as shown in the below example:
this is single most efficient, no dragging is required.
the formula used in cell G2 is =ARRAYFORMULA(IF(ROW(F2:F6)=1;"";VLOOKUP(F2:F6,DATA!A2:D22;{2,3,4}*SIGN(ROW(F2:F6));FALSE)))
most noticeable point is use of {2,3,4} which is array of column numbers which we want to extract. SIGN function is used to convert the true /false to 1 and 0
VLOOKUP is more versatile, most used function, i am only trying to explain with basic futures only.
You can download the workbook at the following link


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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Devotional 107 Wonderful Sovereignty
"All things that come to pass in this world ultimately come about through the sovereign agency of God Himself." R. C. Sproul
Colossians 1:16 (Msg)"For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible,...everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him."
In spite of illness and death in our congregation, inspite of the economy and family troubles, inspite of stress on the job or worries in the home, we are still in God's hands. His sovereign rule covers us even now.
My husband"s parents died one day apart at the age of 94. They died in their own bed with family at their side. They died God's way in His timing. But this summer a relative of mine buried their still born son. He, also, died God's way in God's timing. God is in charge. Nothing escapes Him. Nothing surprises Him. All by His hand, all with a purpose.
The wind is His. It blows where He tells it to. The clouds float by in the exact numbers He directs. The sun gives its light on cloudy days as well as cloudless, by His decree.
When Romans 11:36 states that "of Him and through Him and to Him are all things" it is confirming that there is not one subatomic particle barreling through space but by the design and purpose of God. God created it, caused it, and sustains it. That tiny particle has a purpose. And so do you! This day for you has been planned by the God of love.
As R.C. Sproul put it in his commentary on Romans. "We need to embrace this because the great joy of the Christian is to know that all things are in God's hands and are being used by Him for His purposes, regardless of the causal means He uses to bring about whatsoever He pleases."
"Oh, what a wonderful God we have! How great are His riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand His decisions and His methods!" Romans 11: 33 NLT
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
A Short Film and a New Schedule
Sometimes I feel more like a reporter than a filmmaker. I really enjoy everything involved with The Frugal Filmmaker, but I miss making movies. Going back to grad school was a forceful move to remedy this, to not only get a MFA degree, but to force myself back into the trenches to learn the things I thought I already knew. This short is the first real product from my first semester.
It also marks the end of the first month of a new release schedule that I am attempting. The first Wednesday of the month will be an episode of The Frugal Filmmaker that everyone is used to. These are the more involved episodes that involved DIY builds and technique overviews. They will now only hit once a month (unlike my previous sometimes-reached goal of every three weeks), but that break should prevent the two-month gap that plagued me with The Frugal Floater and other episodes.
The third Wednesday will see a Frugal Filmmaker Tip of the Month. These episodes are more rapidly produced, take less editing and will cover a smaller topic. They should still have lots of good info, but won't be the production behemoth of the regular show.
Finally, if there is a fifth Wednesday (which seems to hit every other month), you'll get a new short film. This is the most exciting addition for me, as a filmmaker should always be making films (not just instructional videos). These will include films made at school, as well as others that I make independently. The above video is the first in what I hope is a long line.
If that isn't enough content for everyone, next year I'll be starting a new show that will be a weekly companion video to the Weekly Recap Link List. I get so many good comments and emails on top of the links featured on the Facebook Group, that there needs to be a place to feature them all. A weekly "quick & dirty" highlight and mailbag show should fit the bill and also include the YouTube audience which has been left out thus far.
With all that blah, blah, blah out of the way--enjoy the movie!
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- Vin said...
The fantasy of retribution to the tyrant...love it.
- November 30, 2011 at 7:23:00 AM PST
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Significance & Meaning Of Angel Number 841
841 has been showing up on you a lot this year. You need to see what the angels want from you. Below is a short version of their statement.
Authority is the big word when it comes to angel number 841. This is the ability to take charge. There is a big issue in the company. Your boss is away and you are next in command. People are getting very disorderly. Work is not getting done and production is being affected greatly. It is your duty to bring the people back together. The company has been left in your hands. You should stop fearing and start acting.
Number 841 shows that it is important for you to put friendship aside and concentrate with the unfinished business. Do your best to take control of what has not been done. Be the leader and show your colleagues what to do. There is a reason why you are the one left in command at this time of crisis.
Angel Number 841 Meaning
841 is an angel number of many signals. Number 8 is a representative of progress. This is movement from one level to another. 4 symbol is a number of a battle field. It means the angels are covering you and you will win. Number 1 is a sign of fresh beginnings. It is a symbol of genesis.
84 is a number of sequential development. It is a continuum in levels. 41 is a number of self-worth. It means that you should stop underestimating your abilities. 81 is a sign of things coming to an end.
Manifestation of God is mentioned by angel number 841. This is the revelation of a higher being. It is a reminder that God is in command. The universe wants to remind you that there is a higher being greater than you can fathom. This physical manifestation will be in terms of blessings. The level of progress that you will be in will let you know the power from above
Integrity is a signal by number meaning 841. This is the need to be ethically correct. You are up in the food chain at your work place. You give the orders and handle the finances. A party is willing to bribe you for a better deal. This deal would affect a different party negatively. It is your duty to protect the integrity of your company. Corruption is a bottomless pit, once you are in you keep falling.


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Rex Mahnensmith, a former nephrology professor at the Yale School of Medicine, has been accused of committing several acts of sexual assault between 2002 and 2013, while he was director of the New Haven Dialysis Clinic, the New York Times reported Monday.
Seven current and former employees at the clinic filed two federal cases against the doctor, Yale and the center, which is run by the Denver-based company DaVita. The plaintiffs claim that the doctor made inappropriate sexual gestures at or near them, but that DaVita administrators ignored complaints in order to maintain the company's favorable contract with Yale.
"This has been going on for years … but staff were just told to try and work around him," Jennifer Zito, a lawyer representing six of the plaintiffs, told the Times. Yale was presented with a preliminary complaint in March 2014 and removed Mahnensmith from the faculty that April. But Mahnensmith still currently works at HealthTap, an online medical practice, the Times reported. Mahnensmith has also been accused of prescribing certain drugs, such as narcotics, to patients in order to encourage them to have procedures done at the center, said Elizabeth Chiapperino, a former DaVita facilities manager, the Times reported. Chiapperino resigned after a DaVita vice president ignored her complaints of being harassed by Mahnensmith.
Shooting at Wayne Community College leaves school employee dead
A former Wayne Community College student shot and killed print shop operator Ron Lane on campus in Goldsboro, North Carolina Monday, NBC News reported. The shooting occurred near the school library after the suspect entered campus at 8:10 a.m., Wayne spokeswoman Tara Humphries told NBC News.
The campus was closed for the rest of the day and police have searched the surrounding area for suspect Kenneth Stancil, a former student who did not graduate from the college, CNN reported. Stancil may have been one of Lane's employees at the campus print shop.
"This is not a random situation. It is an isolated situation," Major Tom Effler of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office told CNN, adding that other faculty members were familiar with Stancil.
Troy University students arrested for Florida beach rape
Police arrested students Delonte' Martistee and Ryan Austin Calhoun of Troy University April 10 for perpetrating an alleged gang rape, the Panama City News Herald reported. A video posted online shows Martistee and Calhoun allegedly raping an incapacitated woman on a crowded beach during a spring break trip to Panama City, Florida, sometime between March 10 and 12, the News Herald reported.
"This is happening in broad daylight with hundreds of people seeing and hearing what is happening, and they are more concerned about spilling their beer than somebody being raped," said Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen. The alleged victim appears to be resisting in the video, and later told the Bay Country Sheriff's office that she did not report the incident because she did not remember enough of the incident, possibly as a result of being drugged, the News Herald reported.
Police discovered the video on the cell phone of a witness in the investigation of a different case involving a shooting at Troy. Officers notified officials in Panama City, making the video one of many leads in similar sexual assault cases in the area in recent weeks. Martistee and Calhoun went back to Panama City Friday to Bay County jail to face the charges, the News Herald reported.


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WASHINGTON: Marc Ross, former US-China Business Council communications director, is teaming up with SafeSource Trading CEO Jeremy Haft to form Caracal Strategies.
The Washington, DC-based firm is designed to "help clients navigate American business at the intersection of globalization, economics, market access, government, and commerce," according to a statement.
Ross said the firm will work with companies already established in and looking to break into the markets in the EU and China. Whether a company is looking to expand in a foreign country or make its presence known for the first time, Caracal Strategies will provide the tools and insight to support its success.
"A vast majority of [foreign companies operating in China] are facing issues that are challenging them from a variety of pressure points," said Haft. "An issue you face in China, as a company, will have many components to it – it may be government, public affairs, or business strategy."
"Companies really need a wide range of skill sets to fix these problems," added Ross. "You need people to understand these overlaps [and the] role government plays as well as public affairs." The founders' expertise runs the gamut – Ross noted his background is in communications and public affairs while Haft has long been steeped in business, particularly in China.
The firm came out of Ross and Haft seeing a "need" for the type of multi-layered services Caracal Strategies will offer, Haft added. One recurring misstep he's noticed among companies moving in to new territory is the inclination to seek out the "similarities in business, as opposed to the differences," which Haft said is "a fundamental mistake that can scuttle your whole business plan."
Caracal Strategies will have partners in Beijing and Brussels, said Haft. Ross added the firm will look to grow over time.
Before his stint at the US-China Business Council – where he will remain in the short-term as a communications consultant, he confirmed – Ross was a political director for the California Republican Party, a VP of business development at Leverage, and a director of grassroots and public affairs at the American Chemistry Council, according to LinkedIn.
Haft was a founder at both the Asia Assurance Group and BChinaB, and a creative director at CKS Group and SiteSpecific, per LinkedIn.


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It's hardly an insight of blinding originality to say that when the Olympics are on, people enthusiastically watch sports they'd normally write letters to the local paper complaining about.
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For instance, Mrs Doc and the sport of weightlifting had totally failed to cross paths until London 2012, when she panic-bought some tickets to it.
"Bloody weightlifting," she said when the adrenaline rush had subsided. "Doped-up Eastern Europeans humping metal around. I can see that at the building site across the road from the office." She went all the same.
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She was so excited by the experience that she took out a subscription to a weightlifting magazine and now squabbles over access to Eurosport so she can watch it. She glories in pointedly pointing out to me that every single athlete, including the 45kg women, can get the lid off a jar of jam without having to use a special little tool from Lakeland to break the vacuum.
This makes me wonder what everyone makes of cycling? Will people end up watching it because the only other option is sailing?
TV failure
Well, some of what we do is excellent. Road cycling always looks fantastic at the Olympics, simply because it takes place in the wild. It's not in yet another anodyne stadium, it ranges over the hills and mountains and, in the case of London 2012's adventures in Surrey, past eight different branches of B&Q.
The track events always have an atmosphere so good you can feel it on TV, which is because there's no way to design a velodrome that doesn't make it intimate and close to the racing. The whole place shakes with energy.
But there are things that worry me. No other Olympic sport is as baffling. Try explaining to a new viewer that the first four hours of the men's road race are only there to make people tired, and see how you get on, or why the rider of the derny in the keirin always seems to have come straight from the set of Last of the Summer Wine.
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Something else that concerns me is that cycling doesn't look difficult. No one watches cycling and says, "Wow, just look at Laura Trott, balancing on two wheels, that's just mental!" The attraction of sports like gymnastics is that they look really skilful. Cycling doesn't.
Think what would happen if athletes swapped sports. A gymnast's cycling would be, well, cycling. A little slow maybe, but otherwise fine. A cyclist's high bar routine would consist of hanging limply for 10 seconds, then falling off. So would a rings routine, same for parallel bars.
The only contribution a cyclist could make in the gym would be to sit astride a pommel horse and complain that the saddle was 4mm too high and it didn't have Di2.
Whitewater canoeing would be worse. We'd drown. Same for the 100m butterfly. The only aquatic sport where we'd be safe from drowning would be diving, because we'd rupture our internal organs with a mighty opening belly-flop, and have to be fished out of the pool with a net.
All of the regulars in these sports could turn up to a club time trial and almost certainly not finish last.
But at least we're under no threat from triathlon. Even Mrs Doc's favourite weightlifters can see that that's just a nice bike ride, spoiled.


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Having mastered the art of walking, which she has now been doing for around a month (toddling along in the way that small children do, with her arms stretched out a la Frankenstein's monster), Emily is now getting the hang of talking – and as such is learning new words on a daily basis.
Much of this is due to her extraordinary ability to repeat whatever has been said to her (meaning we have to really watch our language from now on since she is too young to understand that 'Daddy's special words' uttered in response to bad drivers really shouldn't be repeated in polite company), but every so often she'll come out with something like 'knock' (at the door), 'home', 'lunch', 'milk' or 'top', and really take me by surprise.
Perhaps the strangest bit of repetition however occurred last weekend. Having been a bit under the weather this past week with a throat infection at the same time as cutting a couple of molars, Emily has been taking a bit of medicine recently, and at one point we jokingly asked her if she wanted Calpol or Medised. To which she suddenly replied 'Calpol!'
This took us by surprise to such an extent that we then asked her if she wanted Medised to which she replied 'Medised!' very triumphantly. And then proceeded to walk round the flat shouting it.
Since then we've discovered that if you ask her whether she prefers one thing or another, she will inevitably repeat one of the options – usually the last one. And as such we have discovered she prefers pizza to pasta, TV to radio, cats to dogs, kiwis to pears….the list is endless.
It's the medicine trick which I am most impressed by however – not even 18 months old and she is already recognising brands.


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The reason for my thorn
"To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, you have given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with you to take it away from me. But you said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' (2 Corinthians 12:7-9 NIV)
"LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?
Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless
and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart
and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong
and casts no slur on his fellowman."
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014
An overview of the crewmen on deck, or, I wish I had worked harder in Arabic class
With that preface, I have been meaning to write this for a while, and with some crew changes when we hit Detroit with a load of coal (which should most profitably be used burning the city down, but I digress), I reckon that I ought to introduce you to the structure of a deck department and brief sketches of the men I work with.
At the very bottom of the organizational chain is me. The Apprentice. I get paid substantially less than minimum wage unless I go into overtime, and bosun works very hard to make sure I specifically do not get much overtime (he doesn't do that with anyone else, because overtime is a substantial part of how people make a pile of money out at sea). My duties on the ship's Station Bill and in general are simply "Assist as directed". In practice that means I do the same things as the deckhands, except a bit less of it and more closely supervised.
I only today realized that there were three GUDEs on board. These are guys in phase four of Piney Point, and generally assist as what they used to call deck hands. Mopping, docking, cargo operations, painting, greasing, de-greasing, and other simple maintanance and physical jobs are the main tasks of a GUDE. One of these is my roommate, a Pakistani who has been an American for the last three years. He speaks four languages fluently (Urdu, Pashtu, Arabic, and English) and will pontificate at length in any of them about pretty much anything he forms an opinion on. He is very devout, to the point that he won't even bother to convert me because whether or not I go to hell is in Allah's hands. He works hard, though, and doesn't complain when the more important people are around. As a roommate, he is good at taking his noisy activities out to the stern, keeps his space clean, and washes five times a day for prayer. We are alike in our desire to know as much as we can about the world, though I get the impression that the philosophy and ideas he has been exposed to were carefully curated by an imam somewhere, judging by the gaps in his exposure.
The other GUDE is from Yemen and has the worst English on the ship. He actually leaves tomorrow, so he is the most experienced of the deckhands and frequently asked to show me how to do things. Except that he has a great deal of trouble verbalizing what I need to be doing. He seems like he isn't a bad person, but it is hard to work with someone you can't communicate with. He works quite well with the bosun and other Arabs, because they all would prefer to give direction in Arabic. I am not offended, but it does make my job a bit harder, or it would if any part of my job was knowing what the hell is going on (but it isn't). He does have an excellent sense of when he needs to be working hard and when he can get away with hiding from work.
The third GUDE is all American. I haven't spoken with him much because he was the one who got injured before I came on board and has spent the last three weeks on light duty down in the engine room. He finally came out on deck today and seems like a good guy, certainly a step up from someone with as severe of a language barrier as the departing GUDE.
Above the deckhands are three AB-watchmen. Out on deck most often, at least when I am around, is another Arab, though one with good English and a sharp wit. He is the sort of person who loves people. The other two are best described as crotchety old men, though I mean that in a good way. One doesn't come out on deck much, so I don't see him often, but the other has been quite helpful in showing more efficient ways of doing things. He has an unfortunate tendency to mumble, but aside from that seems like a decent sort of person.
Not really above, but up a level in specialization, are the two gatemen and two conveyormen. The gatemen I only see in the mess hall, because they operate the gates beneath each cargo hold that, when opened, allow the cargo to fall onto the lower conveyor belt, where it is carried up through a tunnel to the discharging boom. Said discharging boom is operated by the conveyormen, who I only see during unloading operations and is the giant crane arm you have seen in pictures. That boom swivels to either side to unload our cargo into a huge pile on the ground. These guys seem ok, though I haven't talked to them much.
At the top of my little world is the bosun, or boatswain in the old spelling, who is the top unlicensed man in the deck department. He also has a few ancillary functions like being union representative on the ship, but mostly what he does is get the plan of the day or few days from the officers and directs us peons to make it happen. Not that he just sits around and watches; I know he works more than I do and suspect he works more than anyone else in deck department. We actually had a different bosun the first week and a half, a man who wasn't very interested in explaining what needed to be done and always a little bit agitated, but the new bosun is much more in line with the captain's philosophy of working calmly, safely, and with a lot of communication. Differences in temperment aside, both were good guys, both Yemeni with good English, both shared a similar outloook on life.
Those are the guys I work with regularly. Above them are the deck officers. I don't see them as much because they eat in a separate mess and live and work mostly on third deck and above, whereas I am on main deck, galley is on the deck above (poop deck or second deck) and most of my work is on one of these two decks or out in the weather.
Third mate stands watch at times when I usually am not working, and when she does come outside it is usually to supervise or work with port agents and contractors, so I can't say much about her except that she exists. Second mate is similar, except he was the one who walked me through the paperwork, processes overtime and reimbursements, and checked me off the company training list. He seems like a good, professional man. Chief mate is a big man in every sense of the word and is the sort of person to remember everything. I don't know how serious he is, but he is engaged in a small campaign to get me to stay in deck department, frequently letting me know that deck has all the fun. I see him the most outside working due to when his shifts happen and his role as safety officer, but I also see him in the crew mess because our side has the best snacks. As for the captain, I have literally seen his face exactly once, during the monthly fire drill / ship's meeting where he gave a talk about safety. That said, he is felt all over the ship every time someone reminds someone else about safety protocols.
I knew in my head but didn't really realize just how much turnover there is on board a ship. I have one of the shortest terms here and have already seen a third of the people I work closest with turnover, just because contract expirations are not coordinated or timed in any way. This ensures a continuity of shipboard culture and knowledge, but it seems weird to me that people leave frequently without fanfare or farewells. I expect that this strangeness will receed in short order, since it is certainly more efficient the way we do it now.
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Alden Schiller here. Hope you remember me.
My wife and I were with JB and Missy at the house in Cashiers and were talking about your new adventure.
JB showed me your blog and I said to him then, "Your son has real writing talent. He's an unusually strong writer."
I said this because my profession was a "writing job" (management consulting). I had to edit/critique the work of hundreds of people over the years, and came to be dismayed by the gradual deterioration of young people's writing skills.
So now, when ever I run into a young man or woman whose writing I admire, I like to tell them so.
I wanted to share this with you and let you know I will be reading your blog, alternating between backward reading from the present and forward reading from times past.
I find it very interesting from a number of perspectives.
With your permission, I'm going to offer gratuitous comments, questions, critiques, suggestions from time to time.
I'll do so by way of commenting on your most recent post, but I may (will probably) be referring back to a some post in the past.
For now, I'd like to pick up on your recent comment that there's a lot of humor onboard ship. I can read it between your lines ... and sometime, IN the lines.
Here's a challenge: Write the humor.
Almost no one can do this well. If you can "get it", you can have a lot of fun and laugh while you make a living at it.
More to come,
I appreciate any feedback. I get little notifications if you leave comments on the posts that interest you, so feel free to do that, or email, or whatever works best for you. ThanksDelete
As for humor, I will certainly think about it and see what comes out, but there isn't 'a lot' of humor, simply because there isn't a whole lot of talking on the ship. The only people I hear going at it are usually talking in Arabic (and wildly gesticulating), and I would say two meals out of every three are eaten in near silence apart from the daily formalities of "Where are we headed", "Thanks for dinner", "This is good" and such. And because the parts of the ship I work on are so loud, communication is limited to functional tasks.
Not meaning this as an excuse, and I had actually already written up the bits on the running joke about getting paid to do what other people pay money for, but just saying what I see. Thanks for the suggestions, and I hope you enjoy the blog.


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