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Anttaj Hawthorne, DT, Wisconsin
Height: 6:02.4 Weight: 310

Overview:  Regarded as one of the premier defensive linemen in the collegiate ranks, Anttaj was called "the best defensive lineman I ever coached," by Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez. After being thrust into action immediately as a true freshman, Hawthorne showed steady progress throughout his college career. He started 41 consecutive games for the Badgers and was the recipient of the team's Jay Seiler Coaches Appreciation Award (given for improvement, attitude and willingness to help the program). Anttaj was considered the nation's premier defensive tackle coming out of Hamden (Conn.). He was a USA Today and ESPN All-American, registering 102 solo tackles with 17 sacks and seven forced fumbles as a senior. The three-time All-State choice finished his career with more than 250 tackles, 30 quarterback sacks, 38 stops behind the line of scrimmage and 14 recovered fumbles. He concluded his prep career by playing in the prestigious National All-Star Game in Dallas after the 2000 season. He was an immediate contributor at Wisconsin, starting the final two games of the 2001 season at nose guard. Hawthorne finished that year with 16 tackles and four stops for losses. He took over left defensive tackle duties in 2002, starting the next 41 games. Anttaj totaled 68 tackles (30 solo) with a pair of sacks, seven stops behind the line of scrimmage and 12 pressures as a sophomore. He earned first-team All-Big Ten Conference honors (media) in 2003 after compiling a career-high 75 tackles (31 solo), including four sacks and five pressures. His 20 stops for losses ranked second in the conference and 18th in the nation that year. In 2004, Anttaj recorded 42 tackles (23 solo) with six sacks, 11.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage, a fumble recovery and one quarterback pressure, as he struggled a bit to stay off the ground vs. double team coverage. For his career, Anttaj registered 201 tackles (9 solo) with 12 sacks for minus-51 yards, 42.5 stops for losses of 115 yards, 20 quarterback pressures, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, an interception and four pass deflections in 49 games. His 42.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage rank sixth on the school's career-record list, topped only by Dave Ahrens (43, 1977-80), Don Davey (49, 1987-90), Tom Burke (54, 1995-98), Mike Thompson (57, 1991-94) and Tarek Saleh (58, 1993-96).

Analysis: Positives Hawthorne has an imposing frame that could add more bulk, but while he has natural strength, he needs to improve his midsection tone. He has an explosive initial step to get advantage coming off the snap. Anttaj is a good program player with quick hand reaction to shock and jolt and outstanding instincts working down the line. He anticipates the potential blockers' moves and reacts with strength and quickness to blocking schemes. He is the type of competitor who plays with good intensity and playing strength, but was a little inconsistent in that effort as a senior. Anttaj also shows good instincts, awareness and ball recognition ability. When working in one-on-one situations, he will consistently penetrate and disrupt the plays. Anttaj plays with very good leverage to anchor and hold ground and defeat blocks at the point of attack. He uses his hands effectively to stack and control. However, he can get isolated vs. the double-team and can struggle to hold the point, as he does not always protect his body. When blockers get their hands into his chest, Hawthorne will get locked up and stall out, but he will flash ability to stack at times. He is much better to neutralize and disrupt when in isolated situations, a he has the strength to work across blocks to the ball. Hawthorne can pull the center, recover and make plays up and down the line. He has good lateral agility and shows fluid moves when changing direction. He is very hard to block, but needs to show better hand usage to prevent guards from attacking his feet (poor knee lift to avoid). Anttaj shows excellent field instincts, as he is quick to locate the ball and pursue the play in the short area. He has a very good feel for pressure and reacts with power-oriented moves rather than finesse the blocker. His outstanding leverage is evident when he stacks and sheds vs. the run. He has good lateral agility and uses his hand jolt effectively to push the blocker back, redirect and shoot the gaps. When he moves down the line, he is quick to pick up schemes and plays with urgency to prevent the ball carrier from turning the corner. He will often face multiple blockers and would be more effective shedding them, if he can improve his hand usage. Against the pass, he shows a sudden burst off the ball, but is more comfortable as a power rusher than the type who will finesse or rely upon speed to make the play. He can move down the line, but lacks the lateral quickness and speed to slip off blocks and get pressure consistently. Hawthorne spends too much time on the ground when attempting to pass rush and isn't consistent in using his hands to generate effective rip, swim or club moves, even though he has the strength. His relies more on his leverage and strength to get penetration and pressure. Character-wise, this player is well liked by his team and seemingly everyone on campus. For all the press he has received, coach Barry Alvarez says that Hawthorne remains focused and acts like a "regular Joe." While some may look at his statistical drop-off in 2004 as cause for concern, the Badgers went to more of a containment posture with the defensive tackles than they did in previous seasons. With the return of defensive end Erasmus James in 2004, Anttaj's job was to basically handle the trash. He is very mature for a young player and shows a desire to improve. If a team uses him as an "under" tackle, much like Tampa Bay (Anthony McFarland) and the New York Jets (Dwayne Robertson) utilize, this athlete will be one that NFL offenses will have to always account for.

Agility tests:  5.17 in the 40-yard dash. ... 400-pound bench press. ... 550-pound squat. ... 335-pound power clean. ... 29-inch vertical jump. ... 32 1/8-inch arm length. ... 9 5/8-inch hands. ... 19/30 Wonderlic score.

High school:  Attended Hamden (Ct.) High, playing football for coach Tony Martone. ... Named to the USA Today and Reebok/ESPN first-team All-American squad. ... Was also a member of Prep Star's "Dream Team" and Super Prep's first-team All-American unit. ... Participated in the National High School All-Star game in Dallas. .. Rated the ninth-best player in the country by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report (second-ranked defensive player). .. All-State choice in each of his last three years. ... Registered 102 solo tackles, 17 sacks and seven forced fumbles as a senior. ... Closed out his career with more than 250 tackles, 38 stops behind the line of scrimmage, 30 quarterback sacks and 14 recovered fumbles.

Personal: African-American Studies major. ... Son of Eileen Hawthorne. ... Born 11/15/81. ... Resides in Hamden, Connecticut.

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Taking a walk on the Dark Side in Phoenix
It was another great weekend for the M&M's Racing Team in our attempt to return to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship. We got great points on Saturday night. A lot of the guys in the top 10 had some problems and our 11th-place finish helped us jump back into the top five in points.

That's where this team has been strong so far this year. Todd and the guys continue making adjustments to our M&M's Ford throughout the race to assure that we get every position possible. Great pit strategy has also played a big part is our success as well. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Todd has done a great job on top of the box calling the race. His knowledge is undeniably a huge factor in our success.

I'd say our car wasn't as good as we'd hoped it would be in Phoenix. We were pretty pleased with it at the end of practice on Thursday but it was really loose during qualifying on Friday. We qualified 33rd and after running the Busch race on Friday night — where it seemed as if there were more caution laps than green flag laps — I knew it would be a challenge to get to the front.

As we have all year, we played our cards correctly and ended up with a decent finish. I was looking over the results this week for the year and it seems that we are on track with where we were last year at this time. Without the DNF in Texas, we'd have the same average finish after eight races as we did last year.

While we are still looking for our first win this season, I think this team is in a great position right now. We are the only team in the top five that is not a Hendrick or Roush team. They've been the two dominant teams this year and we're right in the mix with them in the point standings.

The Force was with us

If you watched the race this weekend hopefully you saw the special paint schemes that DJ (teammate Dale Jarrett) and I ran in support of the Star Wars™ Chocolate M-Pire. We really had a great time running the Dark Chocolate M&M's Ford Taurus at Phoenix. Dale ran the Milk Chocolate M&M's Ford Taurus for the Jedi while I was running for the Dark Side.

It's great anytime you get to run a special paint scheme because it's something different, something exciting to talk about. This weekend it was especially fun because we were joined by so many great guests, including the Star Wars characters and the M&M'S characters dressed in their Star Wars outfits.

Also, we had the opportunity to race for George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars movies. It was such an honor to meet Mr. Lucas and have him at the race as a guest of Masterfoods USA. I grew up watching the Star Wars films so have the opportunity to represent them along with M&M's was a real thrill to me.

Looking ahead

After Phoenix, I returned to Charlotte for a couple of days before heading to Talladega. Our schedule between races will be pretty hectic the next couple of weeks as we will be testing frequently with our Busch car and M&M's Ford. So this week, I spent a little time at the shop with Todd and the guys while they were getting ready for Talladega.

Also, this is a big weekend for me personally. Everyone has been reminding me that I hit the big 3-0 this weekend. Thirty to me is just the next number in line. It's not a big deal. A lot of people get worked up about a big birthday like this one. They get upset or worried about it but it hasn't been a big deal to me so far. Maybe I'll worry when I get to 40, but to me it's more about what you've accomplished or how satisfied you are with life than what age you are.

Right now I am in good health. I am doing something I love so I haven't really thought about it too much. I'm friends with so many different people. Some are in their 20s and some are in their 40s. To me it's not your age but your personality, your state of mind that really matters.

The exciting thing is that my mom and dad are coming in for the race to be with me for my birthday so I'm excited to see them. It's been a couple weeks since I have been home and I love having my family around for any special occasion like this.

Of course, the birthday present I'm hoping to get at Talladega is a win. But I'd settle for a great run and another good day in the points. To me that would be the perfect way to celebrate.

Until next week…

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ABC The Batchelor 2012

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ABC The Batchelor 2012, Kacie Boguskie eliminated from Bachelor 2012 in episode 8 tonight. According to ontheflix, ABC aired the new episode 8 of Bachelor 2012 earlier tonight,and it looks like Kacie B did get the shaft as predicted. The show kicked off with Ben meeting the lovely Lindzi in her hometown of Ocala,Florida.

She ended up,taking him horseback riding. Then they had a deep conversation about how she was hurt in the past. Next,Ben met her folks,and things seemed to go really nice. Ben and Lindzi got in a horse race with her parents. Then Ben talked 1 on 1 with her father,and he liked him,calling him a nice,young man and stuff like that. After all the chit chat,they had a big toast. Then Ben gave Lindzi a kiss goodbye. It was a very positive experience.

Next up,came Kacie B with her pleasant attitude. She greeted Ben with a baton show and everything. Then jumped in his arms. During their 1 on 1 chat, Kacie warned Ben about her skeptical father,and that he’s also a probation officer that doesn’t drink. Ben sells wine for a living,so yeah,not a good start.

Later on, Ben,of course,met Kacie B’s family,and chatted 1 on 1 with both the mother and the father. Pops basically told him,he didn’t want Kacie to get hurt in a cautious sort of way. The mother told Ben,she didn’t want Kacie to live with Ben before they got married.

After all that,Ben thought he pretty much wouldn’t get their blessing,and he was right as the father told Kacie that he wouldn’t approve of their hypothetical marriage at this point. Kacie B got a little upset with her father,and worried that they may have hampered her and Ben’s relationship a bit.

Next, Ben visited Nicki in Fort Worth,TX. They went cowboy boot shopping ,and talked for a bit to start off their date. Afterwards,they met her family,and things appeared to go well on that end as everyone liked Ben a lot.

Last,but definitely not least, Ben met up with Courtney in her hometown of Scottsdale,AZ. They skipped the 1 on 1 chatting,and went straight to dinner with her family. The opening chatter was kind of awkward. Then Courtney talked 1 on 1 with her sister about how overly great Ben is. Meanwhile,Ben made a good impression with her father in a 1 on 1 chat. Courtney also said,she regretted the way she treated the other women on the show. Yeah, I don’t believe it either.

All in all,Courtney’s entire family appeared to really like Ben as well. To cap things off Courtney set up a weird,fake,wedding ceremony,where they acted it out as if they were getting married for real with vows and all. Then they kissed. Courtney also told Ben,she’s in love with him.

Next, Ben talked with host Chris Harrison about how everything went. He said all the hometown dates were great even though Kacie B’s folks weren’t the most delightful people. They weren’t rude or anything,but just very skeptical and old fashioned.

Finally,Ben passed out the roses to Lindzi,Courtney,and Nicki,which meant Kacie B had to pack her things,and hit the road. Ben walked Kacie out,and told her,he was very sorry as she started to tear up. She told him,he shouldn’t be sorry,because she was trying to be sweet,and she is.

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BREAKING: Utah’s Senator Mike Lee Denounces GOP’s AHCA Healthcare plan

Senator Mike Lee from Utah has denounced the Republican plan to replace Obamacare. Photo courtesy CBS News

In a prepared statement issued by his office, Utah Senator Mike Lee has broken ranks with Republican leadership over the long-awaited replacement for the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare.

Congressional leadership had released the details of their version of a national healthcare system on Monday of this week and will need all of the Senate majority to get it passed. Lee represents one of two Republicans who will be needed by opponents to the American Healthcare Act (AHCA) to stall the effort. “This is not the Obamacare repeal bill we’ve been waiting for. It is a missed opportunity and a step in the wrong direction,” Lee said.

“We promised the American people we would drain the swamp and end business as usual in Washington. This bill does not do that. We don’t know how many people would use this new tax credit, we don’t know how much it will cost, and we don’t know if this bill will make health care more affordable for Americans.”

“This is exactly the type of back-room dealing and rushed process that we criticized Democrats for, and it is not what we promised the American people.”

“Let’s fulfill our Obamacare repeal promise immediately and then take our time and do reform right. Let’s pass the 2015 repeal bill that Republicans in both houses of Congress voted for and sent to the White House just 15 months ago. Once Obamacare has been properly sent to the dustbin of history then we can begin a deliberative, open, and honest process to reform our nation’s healthcare system.”

Lee’s critics believe that the Senator is posturing to deal with backlash from his state, one which has exhibited a rush to obtain coverage through the prior plan advanced by the Obama administration.

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  1. Linda Stiltz
    March 20, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Dear Senator Lee …. you used to have my respect … but lost it long ago when you fell into the money game with the lobbyist. Time for you to start paying attention to the people who hired you by voting for you …. VOTE NO ON TRUMPCARE

  2. Dean Cotter
    March 22, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    We can not just repeal Obamacare; it must be replaced. SENT Lee it appears you have become a typical politician…do the easy work and kick the can down the road on the hard stuff. Either repeal and replace or we will repeal and replace you

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Facebook and Twitter seem to be THE  keywords when it comes to marketing plans these days. It never fails in our scope meeting with potential clients that the client or our company discusses Facebook, Twitter, blogging,  or all of the above.  Some would say that is only a passing fad. It could be, but what marketing methods do not change with society and technology?  The other day a phonebook company inticed us with a “latest offer” to put an ad in the phonebook. I had to laugh with the thought of people looking in a phone book for a web designer. Maybe it still happens on occasion but it stands to reason that company looking for a web designer is going to be searching online for an online service.  It is more likely that they are plugged in to social networks and will ask their “followers,” or “friends,” or “bloggers” who they might recommend.

Because of the need for social networking in today’s Internet society it is important that you include this in your online presence.  Before you know it you can be plugged into networks of people around the world whom you can count on for valuable information, leads, and resources.  Give us a call and see how we can increase your exposure on the largest social networks in the world. You can be up and running on the Twitter, Facebook, and/or blog of your choice.


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Beyoncé’s ‘Jealous’ Backs Nike Commercial Starring Simone Biles

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A new Nike commercial features two American sweethearts, Beyoncé and Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. The ad depicts Biles training for competition and a voice-over from her mother Nellie. Beyoncé’s “Jealous” plays in the background.

In addition to showing Biles stretching, tumbling and navigating the uneven bars and balance beam, the video includes footage of her as a little girl doing backflips at home.

“When she was a little girl Simone was very hyperactive, always flipping around in the house and always non-stop energy. That’s just my Simone,” says her mom.

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Following shots of Biles demonstrating incredible acts of athleticism, the ad concludes with Nellie saying, “When I see how dedicated she is, it humbles me. I always tell her, ‘Don’t forget to be the best, Simone. Just be the best.'”

So far, the 19-year-old has won a team gold medal and a gold medal for the individual all-round competition. Widely considered to be the greatest contemporary gymnast in the world, she could win three more gold medals — in beam, vault and floor — before the end of the 2016 Olympics.

“I’m not a celebrity. I’m just Simone Biles, but it’s amazing to be recognized for all of this success for myself and for team USA,” she told CNN. “I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps, I’m the first Simone Biles.”

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

"Nightingale" Challenge at CropStop!

With the upcoming birthday of the famous pioneer of nursing, Florence Nightingale, CropStop's Challenge #17 is a "Nightingale" Challenge! A Nightingale is also a bird, named for singing at night. So here's the challenge...

Create a project that features a bird, bird cage, nest, or all 3! And we want to see texture too!

My "So Tweet" card was created with My Mind's Eye, "Tickled Pink" papers.

Spellbinder's Large Pinking Circles, Small Pinking Circles, and Beaded Oval Dies. The sentiment is stamped with Tsukineko Memento, Bahama Blue Ink.

Tim Holtz, Sizzix Bigz - Bird Cage Die. The birdcage was cut from cork cardstock for texture!

Fly on over to the CropStop Challenge Blog and take part in our "Nightingale" Challenge for an opportunity to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the CropStop Store. And, use a Spellbinder Die on your project too for an opportunity to win a Spellbinder Die from the CropStop Store!

Be sure to grab my CropStop Special Discount Code before placing your order in the CropStop Store! Use code CTC-VR for 10%off your total purchase! No minimum required. Easy to remember because the code never changes.

Carol<>< said...

Very pretty!!!

Katie said...

Vicki, this card is darling! I just love your use of pretty colors & one of my fave Tim dies, the bird cage.

cebelica said...

This card is amazing. I love the layout, the papers, embellishments ... Everything fits together perfectly!

Pinkllilac said...

Gorgeous card Vicki love the design and beautiful embeliahments.
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Fact about me you need to know for this entry: I can't remember nouns. Seriously. (Ask [livejournal.com profile] julian_black if you don't believe me.) I can't remember the proper names of things at least one out of every four times. When it's a verb, it's not so bad, because I can usually redirect through a slightly different verb for a similar effect. (Think "jumping" instead of "leaping," for example.) But for nouns, sometimes there is only one proper name that will do.

I do try to think my sentences through a little more carefully when I'm around new people or at work. But around really good friends and (especially) the husband, I will often stick a placeholder into the sentence where the unremembered word is because I need to get the entire phrase out before I forget it.

At this point, Husband knows what I mean at least four times out of five. There are several nonsense words that end up rolling off my tongue and acting as placeholders. One of them is "Shna Shna Higby," which is entirely burned into my brain because there was once a magazine in the front of my car for seven months with Sha Sha Higby on the cover (she's a performance artist).

Now that you have the [far too detailed] background on yet another of my eccentricities, I can reveal this exchange between Husband and myself just moments ago:

Valis: Can you take this detritus to the Shna Shna Higby for me? [Detritus = an empty root beer bottle and a glass, but I couldn't remember the word for bottle; Shna Shna Higby = kitchen]
Husband: For you, my dear, I would venture into the depths of Shna Shna Higby itself.
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On the drive back I passed a shaggy, grey-haired Charlton-Heston-as-Moses man holding a hand-lettered sign painted on a giant piece of cardboard.

I looked closer, thinking it was some sort of old-school "REPENT" sign.

Wrong. It turned out to be his Myspace account name.

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Have just watched about a minute of a show on EWTN (a religious network). A guy with slick-backed hair and a ponytail, wearing a black suit with a red tie, was pontificating.

The camera panned to show a boy of about eleven, who also had his hair slicked back into a ponytail and was wearing a black suit with a red tie. He pontificated.

Then a title card popped up, explaining that the views of Satan and his Helper were not necessarily the views of EWTN.
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Mild adult content! You have been warned!

We've all wanted that lovely specimen of maleness. You know him. The beautiful one, the shy one, the one whose pectorals shimmer in the noonday sun...the one who really listens and takes out the garbage and buys you that second quart of ice cream unasked...yes, we've all wanted an entirely fictional man at one time or another.

But what happens Ever After? Does the fantabulous prince turns out to be a frog? Well, me hearties, that's what this guide is for! I've listed many of our favorite fantasy men, and revealed the true endings of their fairy tales, whether fabulous or frightening. Enjoy!

The Lord of the Rings series

Gandalf: He tends to run off a lot. Sometimes in the middle of your sentence, in fact. On the plus side, though, he knows how to wield a staff.

Legolas: His hair will always look prettier than yours. I should point out that wood-elves like their wine, so expect to find him face-down in a kegger rather regularly.

Boromir: Really likes polishing his sword. No, it's not a metaphor--he really likes polishing his sword. All. The. Time.

More underneath--HP, X-Men, PotC, etc. You know you want to clicky clicky! )

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I get the satellite feed of Go Fug Yourself, and today's just made me laugh too hard not to share:

Fashion disaster Arden Wahl
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Yeah, I know, everyone's done this, but I couldn't resist. Mine has more italicized words, anyway.

One point for each line that applies to you.

  • You've made a costume.

    • ...and a Quidditch uniform.

    • You have multiple HP costumes to chose from, for any activity, including surfing.

    • You've made a movie!Filch costume.

    • ...and a book!Filch costume.

    • ...and you get regularly irritated when people can't tell the difference between the two.

    • You regularly dress as Sanguini, and carry a supply of Blood Pops in your pockets at all times.

  • You know what a Dark Revel is.

    • You've been to a Dark Revel.

    • You've thrown a Dark Revel.

    For the rest of the quiz, click here )
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    How To Tell If Lord Voldemort Is (Or Is Possessing) Your Co-Worker or Colleague.

  1. Always wears sunglasses. Even indoors. Even at night.

  2. From his job application:

    NAME: Steve Sonotthedarklord

    GOALS: learn C++ programming, network with like-minded persons, take over the world and kill that nasty little Potter boy, become Microsoft certified

  3. Has an Access file on his desktop called "Walpurgis Knights" that no one can get into.

  4. Is often seen with coffee pot in the breakroom, tapping it with an oversized toothpick and mumbling something about creating a Horcrux.

  5. Hisses at computer.

  6. Read more... )

Ah, spam

Dec. 15th, 2006 10:07 pm
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Five of my six email accounts have yielded no amusing spam whatsoever. The sixth? A gold mine this month, for some reason. Without further ado...

God knows all about you and your atoms.

This frightening revelation comes from the tobacconist. Now I'm wondering what my atoms have been doing in their off time.

Unfortunately, during the game, wide receiver Terrell Owens.

He's so unfortunate that the sentence just ends. The game ends. The entire universe comes to a crashing halt.

Read more... )
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I don't like bringing in anything personal to my cubicle at work; it's pretty much undecorated. However, my sister has a LotR rip-a-day calendar, and she leaves all of the cute guy days on my desk. I tack them to the teeny work board next to my computer, along with my schedule and the phone list.

Today I realized that I have waaaay too many Aragorns, Boromirs, Legolai, Faramirs, and Haldirs, and I set about the brutal task of reducing them to a more manageable number. I kept all of the Faramirs (of course!), decimated the Legolai, kept both Haldirs, and took down all of the Aragorns. I rearranged them until I had a pleasing display.

After I was done, I put the last push pin in place, sat back...

...and felt like I needed to click a save button.

Yes. You read that right. I thought I needed to "save" my RL cork board arrangement.

That really made me crack up.
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I have just received this month's Most Bestest Question:

you have a lot of stuf i would like. i dont want to bid on each lot. Is there any other way to do this?

I'm sorry that pushing all of those buttons is so taxing. Perhaps you could hire a butler to do it for you.

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  • Dear Mr. Impatient: I know it's hard to believe, but I do not, in actuality, sit at my computer 24/7 and wait for customers to leave me feedback so that I can respond in kind. I leave feedback once every other week, after the majority of people have paid, so that I can do all 100 to 150 pieces of feedback at the same time. Some customers, in fact, never leave me feedback, so I don't rely on them to decide when to respond. Anyone who pays me receives positive feedback. Period. Makes my life easier.

  • Dear Mr. Trying-to-get-a-deal: No, I will not end the auction early so that you can buy this item for a ridiculously low sum, when you and I both know that it will fetch far more on the last day. Yes, I do, in fact, know how to end an auction early. But I'm not going to.

  • Dear Mr. Threatening: I dislike you, and your wife, and I resent the implication that you have so snidely suggested. I do not, in fact, log onto eBay as four different IDs, and then proceed to drive up the prices of every item I have on auction. Honestly, I don't have the time, nor the poor grasp of ethics, to be engaging in such behaviour. Oh, you've just realized it was someone else entirely? Someone else who disliked you intensely? What a surprise. No, I will not give you a discount on shipping because we happen to inhabit the same state.

  • Dear Ms. Impossible-to-understand: I gave you a terrific deal. And threw in extra merchandise to boot. And then charged you substantially less than it actually cost to ship it to Japan. I will send you replacement goods for the items you claim were "broken," and I will send you the items you purchased this week in the same box, but I will definitely charge you the difference on shipping for the first package. I do not appreciate the incomprehensible emails, the drain on my time, nor the (quite frankly) bizarre notion that you do not own any sort of camera whatsoever. Not even on your phone. I thought you lived in Tokyo! No one you know has a camera? I find that hard to believe. I really, really, really hope that we shall never do business together again.

  • Dear Ms. Exuberant: Your feedback was short and to the point, if a bit hyperbolic. Please keep in mind that while I retain the utmost respect and gratitude for the easy business transaction we shared, I do not, in fact, love you in return. But I appreciate the sentiment very much, as it lifted my spirits, and continues to do so.
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I've always been pretty lucky, and not received a lot of spam, except through a Comcast account.

But now my luck has ended. I've been getting about 10-20 pieces a day in the last couple months. Thankfully I can use spam for amusement instead of evil.

Let's take a voyage down Spammy River, shall we?

Morris Hayden has contacted me about firewall swine, the scourge of the internets.

More in the latest Spam Odyssey )
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Worst Renaissance Festival pickup lines

Such a dainty ankle m'lady hath.

Thou art more hot than Heidi Klum.

Thine boobs outshine the sun.

Allow me to laceth your corset tighter.

Wouldst thou care for some of my food coupons?

Thou lookest like a real buxom wench.

Shall I compare thee to soup in a bread bowl?

Upon staring at your lovely visage I realizeth that my codpiece is feeling rather restrictive.
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Haven't done a spam entry in a while...

I've received an email from Avis Boyle, self-proclaimed Engine Boy, who exhorts me to reverse the effects of aging. I'm not sure why a man who freely admits his attachment to combustion devices would be that concerned with keeping me young.

Read more... )
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I have just received an email from Siegfried Dejesus.

The subject is Manly.
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If you haven't read both of the previous parts, here they are: Part One, and Part Two. They're quick reads, I promise.

[livejournal.com profile] florence_craye, I apologize in advance.

The Cuttlefish Strike Back )
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ETA: Part Two.

[livejournal.com profile] julian_black claims there's not enough squid!fic in the world. (She also suffered through the first draft and helped, so part of the blame may be sent directly to her.) So, may I present to you, part deux.

Part one

Click here for part two: more crack )

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Monday, March 12, 2012

High Strung

Illustration by JD Dixon.

January BJP Finished!

I finished one! Granted, it was two weeks ago, but I did finish. :-) One piece down, eleven to go, and two months behind. *sigh* Have a look!

Please excuse the poor quality photos?

February's project is already planned out. Hopefully it will go faster once I get down to beading it. Here's the pattern....

And the template....

I tried to keep in mind that each side will be a different composition and that the center line will cut design elements off if I don't watch my placement. Wish me luck! I also have the pieces for March and April all drawn out, too!

Things I've learned since last post:

1. I lost some design appeal when folding the focal in half. The onion shaped element doesn't look as cool as it did at first.

2. I want to use brighter colors on the next piece!

3. Waitressing is not so splendid after all. I did get the job. :-)

4. I fear I will never stop procrastinating and/or ever catch up.

5. A tutorial a week is out of the question. I'm hoping for one a month right now.

6. I miss my internet friends because I only have access at coffee shops now. Please comment for support. I do appreciate it. <3


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Category Archives: Vegan Shoes

Sandals Roundup 2017

Olukai Holona

Hey everyone, summer is finally here in earnest in New York.  The weather is getting hot and sticky, which means its time to get out the open toes.  Whether you’re going to the beach or just walking the dog around the block, everyone needs a good pair of flip flops or strappy sandals for the warm weather.  Hell, there are probably a lot of you out there who wear these all year round (#jealous).  So whatever it is you’re getting into, you should be able to find a nice pair of vegan sandals to suite your needs.  Check out our picks below (all available at Zappos)!

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House of Future

Today we got House of Future, a new label putting out some very clean looking sneakers.   They currently have two models, a hi top and low top.  Both combine minimal silhouettes and vegan materials.  The uppers are made of micro-suede and micro-leather, which offer a premium look while being easy to maintain.  According to the Creative Director, they didn’t set out to be a vegan brand, but the materials were chosen for their aesthetic and performance abilities.  All gravy to us!

Available at House of Future.

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Charlie Butler

Hey everyone, today we are excited to announce the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for Charlie Butler, an Australian (re-brand) that makes cruelty-free, hand made, comfortable work shoes.

Charlie Butler is trying to solve a problem that bothers people all over the world – where can I get shoes I can wear to work that are look good in the office and don’t kill your feet?  This question is especially pressing nowadays, when there is such a thin line between what is professional and casual.  There are different ways you can approach this, such as making a sneaker like the Wills Sneaker Boot.   Or you can go with more of a boot look such as Charlie Butler.  While the uppers look and feel like your traditional wingtip or oxford, the shape and sole of it distinctly feel crafted like an actual work boot.  The roomy, boxy toe and the sole is thick rubber with large grooves.  Comfortable and long lasting, but not exactly the low profile that is customary with dress shoes.

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The People’s Movement Cardiff

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Hey everyone, sorry for the very lengthy hiatus.  I know we haven’t been regularly posting for over a month, and we apologize.  Right now there is a lot happening in our personal lives, in a good way, so it hasn’t been easy to keep up.  Unfortunately this will probably continue for the foreseeable future.  We’ll try to update as regularly as possible, so try to be patient!

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Native Shoes Monaco

Native Shoes Monaco Mid Tan
Monaco Mid Rocky Brown
Native Shoes Monaco Low Black
Monaco Low Jiffy Black

A lot of are familiar with Native Shoes, but it looks like they are entering the arena of more traditional sneakers with the Monaco.  Unlike the other crocs like slippers that they started off with, they are slowly evolving from slip on chukkas to full lace ups.  These fully animal friendly shoes feature a perforated textured microfiber upper, no-sew accents on heel and eyelets, and single piece EVA cup outsole.

Four colorways in each model are available at ZapposContinue reading Native Shoes Monaco

Matt & Nat Sneaker Roundup

Bonaventure White
Bonaventure White
Peel White
Peel White

Many of you know Matt & Nat as a maker of excellent vegan bags, but whoa, we didn’t know they were in the shoe game!  These choice kicks dropped earlier this spring, and sorry for being late on this but we had to post about them as soon as we found out.  Currently, they only have two models, and they stick pretty closely to the Matt & Nat aesthetic – minimalist design, high quality PU materials.  They also feature a chunky high 1″ sole.  Unfortunately the low top looks like it’s sold out, but hopefully they’ll be available soon!

The Bonaventure and Peel available at Matt & Natt.  Peel available at Moo Shoes.

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Maians Footwear

With summer officially upon us, it is a great time to take a look at some stylish summer offerings from Maians Footwear. Maians offers shoes in many different silhouettes, all of which are 100% handmade in Spain. Many of their styles feature dominantly cotton uppers with natural vulcanized rubber soles, making them very lightweight and comfortable.  As a bonus, Maians provides 20% off your first purchase if you sign up for their mailing list!

Maians is not a 100% vegan company, as some shoes contain leather, but they just recently started identifying their vegan styles on their website with this symbol:vegan-icon_grande

In addition to their new vegan symbol, you can now shop their entire vegan collection in one place!

Read on to see  photos of some of VK’s favorites!

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You Be You

November 23rd, 2011 · 1 Comment · Books

Playful and colorful, this sequel to Only One You stars Linda Kranz’s bright, vivid “rockfish,” and cleverly incorporates photographs of the ocean into the background. As little rockfish Adri swims home after exploring the ocean, he notices that, “Some fish swim left/some fish swim right/some fish swim in a circle/some fish swim in a line,” and observes colorful fish and playful fish as well as quiet fish and loud fish.

When Adri returns home, he tells his parents what he has learned. They welcome his enthusiasm and confirm his uniqueness in the world with his mother providing the title line, “You be you.”

With its universal theme that life is the greatest journey of all as well as its celebration of the differences between all creatures, You Be You offers a positive message to readers of all ages. In addition, parents can share with their children the homilies featured on the endpapers and children can search for Adri swimming among the other fish. These features, plus Kranz’s whimsical illustrations, ensure that You Be You will be an instant favorite of young and emergent readers or anyone looking for a little encouragement during trying times.

Ages 4 and up.

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2013 Ford F-350 King Ranch Crew 4x4 SRW, LWB, 6.7L Diesel, Nav, Roof, 83k miles

2013 Ford F-350 King Ranch 4X4 LWB, SRW, NAV, ROOF,

Ford F-350 2013 technical specifications

Item location: Katy, Texas, United States
Make: Ford
Model: F-350
Type: Pickup Truck
Trim: King Ranch 4X4 LWB, SRW, NAV, ROOF,
Doors: 4 Doors
Year: 2013
Mileage: 83,259
VIN: 1FT8W3BT7DEA31622
Color: Green
Engine size: 6.7L 8 Cylinder Engine Turbocharged
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Diesel
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: Four Wheel Drive
Interior color: Tan
Vehicle Title: Clear
You are interested? Contact the seller!

6.7L 32-VALVE PWR STROKE V8 TURBO DIESEL ENGINE,Leather Seats,Navigation System,Cooled Front Seat(s),Four Wheel Drive,GREEN GEM METALLIC
This vehicle is Worry-Free. It includes Money-Back Guarantee and passed our inspection process. Best of all the price you see is the price you pay. No haggling. No back and forth. No pressure. And this price is so good it is guaranteed. Now that's Worry-Free. This 2013 Ford Super Duty F-350 SRW King Ranch is proudly offered by AutoNation Ford Katy This vehicle is loaded with great features, plus it comes with the CARFAX BuyBack Guarantee. Put performance, safety, beauty, sophistication and all the right amenities into a car, and here it is! Now you can own luxury without the luxury price tag! When Ford created this vehicle with 4 wheel drive, they immediately enhanced the performance ability. Easily switch between two and four wheel drive to take advantage of the improved steering and superior acceleration. More information about the 2013 Ford Super Duty F-350 SRW: The F-Series Super Duty trucks bear a resemblance to the ubiquitous, best-selling F-150 pickups. These Super Duty models are made to serve an especially pure purpose -- to reliably, safely and confidently haul heavy loads or heavy trailers, day after day. What's surprising is that these workhorses are actually quite comfortable -- and almost luxurious -- inside. Ford boasts that their PowerStroke diesel engine is the most powerful diesel pickup engine on the market and that the Super Duty F-350 DRW (dual rear wheel) model has a best-in-class payload (7,110 pounds) and fifth-wheel tow rating (22,700), as well as a best-in-class conventional tow rating of 17,500 pounds. Interesting features of this model are Flexibility for commercial use, tougher than standard full-size trucks, class-leading tow ratings, Power Stroke diesel's 800 pound-feet of torque, and full roster of safety features Some used vehicles may have unrepaired safety s. You can check status by VIN at https://www.safercar.gov

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Berlin – Rover Green

€399.00 Array

Our new BERLIN series is built with a clear objective: more speed and less fuss. The classic alloy diamond frame and flat porteur handlebar provide a forward-leaning but comfortable position. This bicycle is fun to ride and is made of alloy components. It comes with an internal coaster brake to stop when it’s needed.

Product information

Our Berlin Rover Green bicycles are equipped with these comfortable and quality components

Veloretti grips

Soft foam handlebar grips

Veloretti Saddle

Selle Royal sports saddle

Veloretti double kickstand

Solid double kickstand

*The accessories used for the product photos are separately available in our accessories shop.

    • High quality aluminium frame
    • Akzo Nobel powercoat
    • Total weight: 11 kg
    • Aluminium rims – 20 mm
    • Aluminium porteur handlebar
    • Aluminium front hub
    • Aluminium seatpost
    • Aluminium CNC crankset
    • Aluminium kickstand (double)
    • Rust-free sunrise spokes
    • CST 25c gumwall tires

    • One gear
    • Coaster break
    • Drive train ratio 44 > 16

Veloretti framesize
You are probably wondering what size to get? This chart will help to determinate whats size suits you best. Choosing the correct size is essential to feel comfortable when riding. It will also make your bike more efficient and easier to handle.

If you are not 100% sure about your frame size please visit our workshop for a test ride. This will help you determine what is most comfortable for you. (we have great coffee too 🙂

  • Medium 57 CM (1.73 – 1.87 cm)
  • Large 61 CM (1.83– 1.96 cm)

Shipping & Warranty

Worldwide shipping! We ship our bikes worldwide:) Shipping fees differ per country, you can get an indication of the shipping costs below.

Rest of the world
€ 19,95
€ 19,95
Between € 45 and € 200

Please visit this page for more information about worldwide shipping.

VAT (Outside EU)
The web price is the same for all countries, as we subsidise shipping and the additional admin costs associated with export sales.

Delivery time
The common delivery time on our bikes is approx. 10 working days (if in stock), within the Benelux we will ship all our bikes (if in stock) within 3 working days. The estimated delivery time on sold out models is always mentioned on the product page of the bike, please pay attention to the notes on the product page before ordering your bike.

We are a no-nonsense bicycle brand and we believe that you should be able to enjoy your Veloretti without any fuss – anytime, anywhere. Our bikes are simple, reliable and if anything is wrong you can expect the best warranty in the business! Treat your Veloretti like a puppy and immediately ring your bell when you have an issue with your bike. We are happy to help you:)

Complete your Veloretti with these complimenting accessories! You can find them in our accessory shop.

 Brooks slender grips black

Brooks grips black

 Veloretti front carrier

Front carrier chrome

 Veloretti AXA Defender lock

AXA Defender lock

Child seat

Veloretti Yepp Maxi Seatpost
Veloretti Yepp Maxi Seatpost

The Caféchaser Blue Yonder is daddy proof! You can easily transform the Blue Yonder into the perfect daddy bike with the Yepp child seats. The Yepp Maxi Seatpost child seats can be easily mounted on the seatpost of your Caféracer so you can fly through city space while your little man or lady has your back.

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For Central Europe’s Illiberal Democracies, the Worst is yet to Come

Next week the Polish parliament will most likely pass a bill sponsored by the ruling Law and Justice party, introducing a total overhaul of the country’s judicial system. The tenures of all judges sitting on the Supreme Court, Poland’s highest judicial instance, will be immediately expired, while their successors will be installed by the justice minister. In other words, the members of the last judicial body standing in the way of Law and Justice eradicating tripartite division of powers and court independence will now be appointed by a politically tainted minister.

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VA Launching New Personalized Veterans Health Benefits Handbook
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is piloting new, personalized Veterans Health Benefits Handbooks.  The handbooks are tailored to provide enrolled Veterans with the most relevant health benefits information based on their own specific eligibility.  In essence, each handbook will be written for the individual Veteran.
“These handbooks will give Veterans everything they need to know and leave out everything that doesn’t apply to them,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “Our Veterans will now have a comprehensive, easy to understand roadmap to the medical benefits they earned with their service.”
In addition to highlighting each Veteran’s specific health benefits, the handbook also provides contact information for the Veteran’s preferred local facility, ways to schedule personal appointments, guidelines for communicating treatment needs and an explanation of the Veteran’s responsibilities, such as copayments when applicable.
“Enhancing access isn’t just about expanding the kinds of services VA provides. It also includes making sure we do everything we can to ensure Veterans have a clear understanding of the benefits available to them so they can make full use of the services they have earned,” Shinseki said.
The new handbooks will initially be available only to certain Veterans in Cleveland and Washington, D.C., areas.  Following the pilot phase, full implementation is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2011 for across the county.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

I'm Just Sayin' . . .

So, it was my turn to blog yesterday, but I’ve been fighting off yet another nasty bug that has been going around. Good times/NOT!!! Today is a bit better, so I decided to take laptop in hand and make an attempt at writing a post. We’ll see how it goes; if it doesn’t make sense—we’ll blame it on the cold medicine. ;)

It’s interesting, the thoughts that come to mind when you have time to sit back and ponder life. The first day felt rather muddled with feelings of, “Am I going to survive this one,” plaguing as a nasty cold wreaked havoc. Yesterday was more like, “Well, I’m still here, but I can’t breathe and my cough rather resembles animal life I’ve observed along the California/Oregon coast.” In between all of that, I found myself thinking about the past, the current time, and the future. Little things like that. At one point I remember analyzing the changes my grandparents observed during their respective lifetimes. In their youth, horse and buggy was the acceptable means of transportation. That morphed into trains, automobiles, airplanes, and launching men to the moon. Visiting friends, neighbors, and family members changed from talking over the fence, to using a contraption called a telephone, complete with cord and a person called an operator. There were party lines, private lines, and telephone lines that connected them with loved ones near and far.

They still wrote letters—one of my grandmothers in particular was very good at keeping in touch via the written word. This, I believe, has become a dying art. These days we send text messages and call it good. Or we instant message someone if it’s really important. We chat live via various programs online.

I remember years ago when my father excitedly brought home a new-fangled gadget that allowed us to play a game on our television set called “PONG.” We were amazed at the stunning graphics. ;) Okay, they weren’t stunning, but it seemed really cool. Compare that game with what is now considered cool among video gamers, and it’s not so impressive.

When VCR’s emerged, we thought life couldn’t get any better. We could personally pick out whatever movie we wanted to watch, instead of relying on television stations to do it for us. DVD’s and Blue-Ray devices have pretty much taken over, or “streaming” via impressive bandwidth. I’m sure there’s something new on the horizon that will make all of that seem like pioneer days.

Our phones are now computerized, and some resemble tablets, since they’re growing in size yet again.
Ye olde TV sets are currently replaced with the flat-screened versions.

Planes, trains, and automobiles still exist, but each year sleeker models are revealed. I’m still waiting for those featured on “The Jetsons,” . . . you know, the family cars that fly around the atmosphere instead of enduring snarled traffic jams . . . oh, wait . . . they had traffic jams as well. Sigh . . .

If you’re wondering if all of this has a common link . . . it does. Ponder all of the technological wonders that have emerged during the past decades and consider this: THERE IS STILL NO CURE FOR THE COMMON COLD!!! I’m just sayin’ . . . we can send people into space, but we can’t come up with a way to stifle a malady that has been plaguing us for eons. To me, this is a very sad state of affairs!!!

I know . . . there are items out there that can help, but when one is lying on the couch, trying not to die, the last thing you want to do is drive to town to find something that can alleviate horrific symptoms, like coughing up one’s lungs, or not being able to breathe. I’ve been getting by with cold medicine I already had on hand, but it still doesn’t take away feeling like the last chapter.

So . . . all of you techie-types that are wailing because there’s nothing new to invent, have I got a suggestion for you!!! CURE THE COMMON COLD!!! Come up with a way to erase this vindictive bug from society on a permanent basis. You will be considered among the greatest scientists/inventers of all time.
And now, I’m climbing carefully down off my soapbox (since I’m still a bit dizzy) to lie down before I hurt myself. Au Revoir.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

This month has been crazy.  There have been five family birthdays, a funeral, a wedding, a lesson to teach, and all the usual trivia of life. Plus I serve at the Oquirrh Mountain temple on Wednesdays, write a review column every other week, got my taxes ready, just sent off one book to my publisher, and I'm about a third of the way through a novella.

My husband's sister passed away earlier this month after a series of strokes.  The funeral was in Sandy, but she was buried in Lorenzo, Idaho.  For those who never heard of Lorenzo, it's between Idaho Falls and Rexburg. It was great to see so much family, but sad to bid farewell in this life to a dear sister. Those of us who made the trek from Utah to Idaho for the burial stayed overnight in Idaho Falls where we had a spectacular view of the Snake River and the Idaho Falls temple.

The following weekend we traveled to a different part of Idaho to my niece's wedding in the Twin Falls temple.  It was a beautiful occasion and the bride was gorgeous. Again we enjoyed visiting with family, but it was certainly a happier occasion.  We stayed with my brother and his daughter in the country.  From his windows we saw plenty of cows, a rock-chuck, pheasants, and mules. It was kind of sad to see a lone daffodil blooming beside the rubble that was once my parents' house next door.
On the way to my brother's house we stopped in Twin Falls where two of my high school friends met me for lunch. It was the first time the three of us had been together since high school which was a long time ago.  One other friend had planned to meet us, but had the wrong date and missed our

I discovered it's a real challenge to keep my blood sugar level steady while traveling and eating out. Not only is it hard to count carbs, but eating at irregular times creates problems too.

And the month isn't over.  There are still two birthdays and a play.  Our oldest granddaughter has a part in her school's musical and we don't want to miss it. I wonder if April will be any better.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Words to live by!

I'm cleaning out files and drawers and cubby holes where I have stashed stuff for "later" when I have time to do something with it. It is too good to toss, but what do I do with it until I know what to do with it?  For example, I'm holding a yellowed newspaper clipping with a picture of a bespectacled older man in a jaunty hat with what is probably a colored ribbon band. He has signed the piece in a steady, readable script. This is what it says:

 "I do not choose to be a common man. It is my right to be uncommon if I can. I seek opportunity - not security. I will refuse to be a kept citizen, to be humbled and dulled by having my state and nation look after me. I want to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed - never to be numbered among those weak and timid souls who have known neither victory or defeat. I know that happiness can come only from the inside through hard constructive work and sincere positive thinking. I know that I can get a measure of inner satisfaction from any job if I intelligently plan and courageously execute it. I know that, if I put forth every iota of strength that I possess - physical, mental, spiritual - toward the accomplishment of a worthwhile task ere I fall exhausted by the wayside, the Unseen Hand will reach out and pull me through. Yes, I want to live dangerously, plan by procedures on the basis of calculated risks, to resolve the problems of everyday living into a measure of inner peace. I know if I know how to do all this, I will know how to live and, if I know how to live, I will know how to die."
Signed by H. B. Zachry

I'd like to meet this man but he has probably been dead for many years since I've had the clipping for at least twenty years. I love his message. Still don't know what to do with the clipping! So I'll tuck it back in the file with a beautiful page of Inspirations from Norman Vincent Peale and uplifting quotes by the prophets and others until I need it for a lesson or talk. In the meantime, my files are expanding, not diminishing, but I have been given food for thought. I hope you have.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Life is a lot like scrambled eggs or this winter's weather.  Here in the west we've had a few snow storms, but nothing like the East coast has seen and not enough to ensure next summer's water supply.  Daffodils and crocuses are blooming.  I've seen a few robins, but the weatherman keeps assuring viewers we have more snow coming. My husband has been trimming roses, building tomato cages, and clearing leaves out of the flower beds, but keeping the snow blower easily accessible.
A dear sister-in-law died this week and we have a niece whose wedding we'll attend next week. A nephew was a top scorer on an academic placement exam last week and a niece was the top scorer for her ice hockey team that finished second in state.
Most people's lives are a series of contrasts, surprises, and unexpected jolts.  As writers struggle to make their stories realistic they walk a fine line between creating the unexpected and sticking to the main focus of the story.  Too many of life's intrusions and coincidences turn a story into a chaotic, confusing mess.  Not enough, makes the story incomplete and unbelievable. The perfect blend makes a story both memorable and enjoyable.
A well placed element of the story which leads the reader to a wrong conclusion is called a red herring.  Even a red herring, however, must add to the story in a realistic way and enlarge the general picture the hero/heroine faces, though it doesn't lead to the solution to the mystery.
Life might be a bit boring if it flowed smoothly according to plan at all times. Books are like that too. As a reviewer for Meridian Magazine, I read a lot of books, and have been particularly aware lately of authors who achieve a nice balance in providing contrasts and enough day-to-day interference with their characters' objectives to feel realistic.  I've also read way too many that detail every second of the character's life and wander around in pointless trivia. Someone told me she skips over at least half of what she sees posted on Face Book.  May I suggest that if you'd skip over it on Face Book, don't put it in your novel?

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As a side note, please check out my reviews of four military and war books on Meridian

Monday, March 2, 2015

Stress Release

Once again I am sitting down to the computer, contemplating the blank screen. Yes . . . it's my turn to compose yet another blog post. ;) Usually the ideas just pop inside my empty head and I do my best to translate them into written word. Today I'm staring at a blank screen waiting for inspiration to strike.

That's the way it seems to be for most writers. Some days it seems like you can't type fast enough to keep up with the silent muse that eggs us on. Other days you sit staring at the blank screen and scratch your head. Or read through what you've already written and cut it to shreds, certain it is the worst thing that anyone has ever written. ;)

For me, writing has always been a release . . . a way to work through things that are bothering me. It's how I started, actually. After my father's death, on the nights I couldn't sleep, I wrote out everything I was feeling. Then I shredded every page. I didn't know it, but this was a healthy way to work through a very traumatic loss. Not long after that experience, I began writing a story about a young woman who was trying to come to terms with her father's death. I changed a lot of the details, but it was still my story. When it was finished, I remember feeling tremendous peace inside, and a sense of accomplishment. Then my husband read through it and he challenged me to send it off to a publishing company.

That proved to be a scary time. I'll never forget how I felt after I left my "baby" (the manuscript) at the post office. I wanted to dive back into the mail bin to retrieve it and take it home where it could be safe. Instead, I nervously waited 6 months for my first rejection letter. But by then, I had already started the second manuscript, and after pouting for a week or two, I continued to finish my second tome. I shelved the first one, certain there was something terribly wrong with it, since it had received a rejection letter. It would take me a while to learn that getting published is often a combination of meeting up with the right publishing company with the right idea, at the right time. No big deal. ;D

It would take me 8 years to get my first book published. I have an entire scrapbook filled with rejection letters. I titled it: "Opinions of Silly People." ;) Actually, they were my incentive to work on improving my writing skills.

For me, writing is still something I do from time to time (when I can find the time) and I'm currently working on a new manuscript that is pretty fun to write. We'll see what happens. For now, it's a great way to escape from the daily worries and responsibilities that fall to me. I have discovered that I feel better on the days that I write, so I've learned that this is one of my ways to release stress. That fact, alone, makes writing worthwhile.

I have several stress releases: photography, playing guitar, working in my gardens, going for a walk with a good friend, reading a good book . . . so on and so forth. I think these items are important to do on a regular basis. They help me stay balanced, and improve my mood if I'm having a less than stellar day.

So on those days when you're feeling bogged down, cling to the comfort of a good stress release. Since we're all unique, different things will appeal. For some it will be crafts, dancing, art . . . etc. and so forth. Find what makes you happy, and spend some time as often as you can, doing those things. I can promise that it will not only make you feel better about life, but it will also prove to be very enjoyable.


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Viajar a pie

"Viajar a pie" is Spanish for "Travelling on foot"

Newfoundland IAT Gear Preview

I’ll be hiking in Newfoundland in the summer of 2017. If you’d ever wonder which gear a lightweight, long distance backpacker would take to a place like Newfoundland, you can see my version here.

Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar

TrailStar of the mountains

Conditions may be challenging in the Newfoundland highlands with any kind of weather mix possible adding to the remote location and difficult access. The shelter of choice must be reliable.

The MLD TrailStar puts some responsibility on the user to make it work, it’s not as straightforward as a fixed-geometry, framed tent but I trust its weather resistance when properly pitched to meet the conditions. With the addition of a wide area floor, it should also be a very livable shelter.

I won’t be using an inner tent or mesh nest. My memories of the Newfoundland backcountry are not particularly buggy and I plan to keep hiking until I drop every day so a buggy camp wouldn’t be a show-stopper. I’ll have a headnet to supplement my quilt so in a worst case scenario I can at least sleep well.

HMG 3400 Southwest

Despite a few minor shortcomings (that I listed in the short and mid-term reviews) as well as being a bigger size than I’d need (my own fault), the 3400 Southwest is my current thru-hiking pack. It’s a very solid pack.

Hyperlight Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest

The pack fabric won’t absorb much water in case of rain but the pack is far from being waterproof in my experience. I won’t use a cover with this pack but I’m still considering adding a liner. Otherwise, I’ll rely on the waterproofness / resistance of the stuff sacks inside.

I’ll be adding one hipbelt pocket that’s bigger and better placed than the stock ones. I expect to carry my photo camera in this additional pocket. It wouldn’t fit in the stock pockets.

HMG Stock pocket on the side, much bigger, extra pocket on the front

It’s the very same fabric so no aesthetics issue.

Nunatak Arc-Specialist

I’ve been using this quilt for more than a decade, it needs no further comment, it’s mentioned here for no other than filling the big three. Night temps in Newfoundland shouldn’t be too low.

BRS 3000T

I thought I’d be using my old Coleman F1 UL for ever, I wouldn’t be updating for a handful of grams but this BRS toy is lighter enough to make updating worth it. I’d expect that it just works.

Tiny stove

Water treatment

Water is plentiful and pristine in Newfoundland. I plan to drink most of it without treatment and I’ll have chemicals as a backup for the odd case where quality is dubious. I don’t see the need for a filter and I won’t be taking one along.

Assorted pils

I just updated my smartphone to one as backcountry worthy as possible. I’ll be using a Crosscall Trekker M1 Core together with the AlpineQuest application which offers free, decent quality topo maps for Newfoundland.

It might have been the time for going paperless: paper topo maps for Newfoundland belong to national grid topo series and this means, among other things:

  • They’re printed in rather thick, heavy, non-water resistant paper.
  • They come in a bold grid that may match one’s itinerary poorly.
  • The set needed for a long distance route is heavy and very expensive.

I don’t want to go paperless yet. I don’t know if I ever will. I’ve severed the sections I don’t need to bring mapset weight down to reasonable and I’ll bring along a map case that’ll be hanging from my pack’s hipbelt. I love map reading.

The compass will be the same Recta DS-40 I’ve been using for years. It’s simple and it works. I hardly ever use the mirror for taking bearings but the compass frame turns out into a good case for an item that I’d need anyway. Once deployed, the DS-40 has a long base, which makes it easier to work with the map.

My altimeter will be less key to navigation in Newfoundland than it’d be in a truly mountain environment but it’s a wristwatch I routinely wear when I’m hiking anyway.

Navigation set

I used to favor AA or other over-the-counter batteries for all or as many of my electronics as possible but the technology tsunami washed that approach away. For this trip, both smartphone and photo camera use internal, rechargeable batteries so my power strategy needs an update.

I’ll carry a spare camera battery. I won’t carry a spare smartphone battery because this one is not replaceable. I’ll top everything off with an external battery, namely an Anker Astro E1 that holds 5200 mAh. The Anker is a no frills power pack with a compact shape better suited to backpacking than the slim designs currently in vogue.

Batteries, charger and cables

Recharging is not a trivial issue anymore. I’ll have 4 batteries to recharge (smartphone, external and 2 camera ones) with up to 3 possible concurrently charging devices and I might not be in town for as long as needed to recharge them in series but I don’t want to multiply the recharging means anyway. I’ll carry 1 single north american wall plug with 2 USB output ports and 2 micro-USB cables so I can recharge two devices at a time.

I miss the time when power was a non-issue.

Black Diamond Trail Pro

I mention these because they’re new to long distance hiking for me. I needed to replace a lost pair and these are what I got. They’re beautiful poles, very similar to what I’ve been using for many years except for the locking system which is clamp instead of twist.

Solid metal

I’ll take the baskets off, don’t need them. I’ll keep the wrist straps on, I like using them. It’s worn, not carried weight so it doesn’t impact my figures.

I’ll stick to the Strict Layering paradigm: high number of narrow spectrum layers for a wide spectrum, highly adaptable set.

I’ll also stick to wool for my hiking top, the Newfoundland environment goes well with it. At this stage, I’m not sure whether I use wool because it goes on well with the place or I choose the place because it has wool-friendly hiking weather.

Merrel Allout Terra Trail

There’s nothing in the Newfoundland wilderness that would prevent the use of lightweight hiking shoes. I’ll need to cross marshes, ford streams, climb steep rock and traverse dense vegetation. Lightweight shoes are best for all that.

I’ve used these shoes already for a multi-week trip. The soles are rather worn but the rest is in good condition. The’ll make it through this trip with no problem.

Where I come from

My previous trip of similar commitment was to Iceland. The gear delta from that trip is only partly due to location, partly to the evolution of the human race. These are the main updates:

The TrailStar will save me about a pound and will provide a more comfortable and elegant solution to the sheltering conundrum at the cost of more responsibility on the user. I didn’t take it to Iceland due to the potential for sandstorms and the difficult anchoring. It should be no problem to find good staking ground in Newfoundland. There’ll be storms but no sand.

I shifted from a small smartphone, a spare battery and a tiny camera powered by AAs to a bigger phone, a bigger camera and a battery pack to feed it all. I’ll have a more reliable navigational backup and better quality pics in return.

Compared to the previous trip, this one is longer with more complex topography and more trail-less terrain so it requires more maps and with more detail. Part of them could be considered as consumables and I might actually send some home after use but I think it’s more realistic to keep them as part of the base weight.

No gear summary is complete without a proper list. This one is bound to be the heaviest I’ve packed in years at almost 6.5 kg base weight.

TrailStar floor, the making

A groundsheet is a relatively simple project. Getting the geometry right and sewing good quality seams is not as critical as with a tarp because there’ll be no tension applied and it won’t need to stand to any wind force. Just get the dimensions about right and sew away.

DIY TrailStar floor

I used 2.3 oz/sq yd, 70 denier silnylon. It’s an old batch of fabric I got in the early days of ultralight when 30 denier silnylon was still watched with caution. Back then I’d see a place for this heavier and thicker silnylon, particularly for groundsheets. It’s well known that 30 denier silnylon is not that waterproof when under pressure as it happens when you sit down or kneel with saturated ground on the other side.

I had run out of 30 denier silnylon and didn’t have time to order a new batch so decided to put the 70 denier to use. I had never used it so far, It’s the first item I sew out of it. I’ll see how it performs.

Raw fabric

The 70 denier silnylon feels thicker and sturdier than common 30 denier. It’s just as slick.

Measuring & Cutting

Measuring is always tricky for the DIY at home folk. It takes me some furniture removal to find real state but I found the perfect synergy by using said furniture as impromptu straight edge.

Find a long straight edge

The 70 denier silnylon came in a roll about 1.60 m wide. For this project, I cut two lengths, 190 cm long each that I later cut farther to shape, then joined alongside.

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Silnylon is very slippery, this makes it awkward to sew. My strategy has always been to use lots of pins. It’s tedious but every time I’ve tried using less or no pins, I’ve regretted it.

Lots of pins

This time I made quite a floppy job at sewing. My flat seams turned out a bit bulgy at times. Good seams may be critical for a fly but shouldn’t matter for a groundsheet.

The actual star in this story

The bathtub has no structure, it’s implemented by just folding inwards and sewing a short, vertical seam at every corner. It needs vertical support to stand up. The idea is to add a short line to the provided loop and hang from the matching attachment point in the TrailStar.

Bathtub wall

Specs summary

Fabric2 oz/sq yd, 70 denier Silnylon
Fabric length needed3.80 m
Work Time10 hours
Max Length1.66 m
Max Width2.54 m
Final Weight310 gr

Final weight is for the groundsheet alone, no lines or stakes considered.

TrailStar Floor, background and design

Floor for the TrailStar

I’ve been paring the TrailStar with generic ground cloths that I’d been using with other tarps / floor-less shelter systems over the years. This scheme works well and it’s very adaptable:

  • You can sleep on the back area or on either one of the sides.
  • You can bring along ground clothing worthy of as much ground area as you want to meet the expected conditions.
  • You can use a bivy bag or a net shelter as part of your ground clothing system.

I’ve used such systems for many years while enjoying all the advantages listed. I’ve found this works very well for me when the ground itself is mostly valid as part of the sheltered, living area, where “valid” means that it’s dry and reasonably clean. I say “mostly” so the idea is not ruled out by the occasional wet/odd campsite.

At the same time, I’ve realized over the years how much I like to have a seamless ground cloth area. This is particularly true in consistently wet conditions or ground that’s somehow odd to use as it is: bumpy Scottish moorland grass, Icelandic fine gravel or Mordor swamps. But not only: as much as I appreciate the simplicity, openness and sense of connection with the land that a tarp shelter system provides, I’ve also come to realize that I like my seamless ground cloth area. It probably has a psychological as much as a physical value.

The TrailStar is a bit of a tricky case for seamless ground-clothing because it is a variable geometry shelter where the footprint is one of the variables. You can use an equally variable geometry footprint (too complex for little gain) or one big enough for only the smallest print configuration. In any case, as soon as the ground cloth is wide area and has a fixed fit within the TrailStar, you’re bound to lose part of the flexibility this shelter system allows.

I decided to go with the following design features:

  • Fixed-location floor.
  • Footprint small enough to fit inside the narrowest TrailStar setup plus a drip & splash buffer.
  • A sleep area plus an overflow area where I can move around: sit outside of the sleeping bag, change cloths, leave stuff…

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The splash buffer must be big enough to account for the big door size. This leaves a huge (sort of) vestibule space at the front that’s very useful for all things vestibules are useful for.

Computer Unassisted Design

This design is meant for sleeping at the back of the TrailStar, behind the vertical support, opposite the entrance. There is a floored area on the other, door side of the supporting pole. This floored strip is key to my comfort. Without it I tend to feel constricted by the space in the sleeping area limited to fit the sleeping bag and little else. In the non-sleeping area I can sit down comfortably just where the TrailStar offers more vertical space and I can sit down with my feet off the ground cloth but still under cover, which is very useful if you don’t want to take off your shoes yet. It is also useful as a “dirty” staying area where I can sit down with wet/muddy clothing still on, knowing that my mat and sleeping bag will always sit somewhere else. It really helps operations when changing into dry, clean clothes.

A bathtub is a common feature for shelter floors. I very hardly ever use it and prefer to rely exclusively on campsite location and a splash buffer. I take the bathtub as a non-essential, yet nice to have feature that offers one last resource if everything else fails.

I’ve implemented a bathtub for this TrailStar floor. It is very minimal at just 7 cm high. It needs a set of 5 lengths of cord to hang each corner from the TrailStar provided ridge inner side attachment points.

7 cm, massive wall

Such a short wall height is good for avoiding running water overflowing the floor and little else.

The floor has 5 anchor points, one per corner, each provided with a webbing loop. They can be staked down or provided with cord to reach out to the TrailStar own stakes. Such lines would be reasonably short for the 3 anchor points at the back, rather long for the 2 front ones.

Staked down corner

I took the measures from the similar product by Oookworks. I could have taken measures myself and would have probably got to the same result but saved me this step by taking from the work of others.

I actually tried buying from Oookworks but lead times would not meet an upcoming trip so I decided to go DIY. I still expect to buy from them if I like the result and I see the convenience of a different fabric I don’t have easy access to.

The Outdoor Smartphone

You know the story: smartphones became mini-computers with a wireless connection to several networks, GPS among them and this is when things got interesting for outdoor route finding. Smartphones became a valid alternative to the dedicated GPS devices.

This is evolution

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Newfoundland 2017 Route Plan

My intended route will be based on the International Appalachian Trail / Sentier International des Appalaches (IAT/SIA) as it goes along the western flank of Newfoundland all the way from Port aux Basques in the south to L’Anse aux Meadows at the northern tip of the western Peninsula. I plan to take the high level alternative wherever there is one as well as some other highland traverses that are not part of the IAT/SIA official selection.

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Newfoundland 2017

During the summer of 2017 I’ll be hiking in Newfoundland over the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) starting from the southern end in Port Aux Basques and going as far north as I can.

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2016 in 19 pictures

Chronological highlights of the year while travelling by human power.

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Pack Smart: Sunglasses

This is one of those small things that matter from a packing efficiency perspective. It is actually a very silly, common sense little topic but where market trends may easily lead us to the dark side.

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Emstrur to Skogar

Distance covered: 27 miles

Today there’s two distinct sections: first I need to finish the Laugavegur, a mostly downhill affaire to the coastal valley of Thorsmork. Then, the steepest, longest climb of the trip to go over the Fimmvorduhals pass and down to trip end in Skogar. The potential for trouble lies in this second half with a pass above 1000 metres and a stormy forecast.

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This entry is part 13 of 13 in the series Iceland North to South

Landmannalaugar to Emstrur

Distance covered: 23 miles

You can get up as early as you want in the Iceland summer. I never got a precise account of what time the sun did rise but I think some “nights” I got to feel ambient light around 3 am before turning back to sleep. Most nights I’m on my own and don’t relate to anyone so it’s not obvious whether I got up early or not if I don’t look at the watch. Today I’m in a tent town that’s still quiet and still when I leave. It must be early even though we’re in full daylight. It’s clear and bright and I get ready for a memorable hiking day.

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