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How to Collect Water

Information on how to collect water from a natural water source

Compared to finding a water source, collecting water is usually the easy part. Water collected from swift flowing sources must be taken with care, and different techniques can be used in streams with low flow to get water efficiently.

Collecting from well-flowing water sources Strategies for collecting water from well flowing water sources

A creek, stream or river makes water collection easy. Avoid stagnant water by aiming to collect from flowing sections. Hold the water container in the flowing water and the water bottle should fill.

Sometime near campsites, where water sources risk becoming contaminated by the sheer volume of visitors toileting in the catchment area then go upstream for a few minutes, cross the river on rocks, and get water from a stream that has only dense bush above.

Choose a collection point where the water source is running and is easy to reach with a water bottle. Avoid loose rocks or cliff edges, as these can be difficult to traverse up and down. Aim for flat, stable banks, and for fast flowing water make sure to be stable enough not to fall in. Sometimes, it might be worth traveling 5-10 mins further up or downstream to find a safe collection point.

Still water sources like soak or lakes are also great collection sources, however, if at all possible, avoid using water that’s flowing very slowly or is stagnant. Stagnant water is a collection point for toxic runoff and laden with decaying plant and animal matter and associated microorganisms. Avoid water sources with excessive algal growth and foam on the surface as these are signs of contamination from agricultural or industrial runoff. That said, if the group is out of options, then stagnant water may be better than nothing. It’s important to weigh up the risks of dehydration and illness carefully. In these cases, fill water container deep underneath the surface of the water to avoid the nasties on top and treat the water. In short, there’s no easy way when water sources are scarce; it’s better to have more reliable sources.

Collecting water from swift water sources can be extremely dangerous: there’s a serious risk of falling in and getting swept away. There’s also the risk that the bank may collapse. Try to find a spot that has a gentle slope to the water; leaning over a drop is awkward, even if it’s not high. Better to find a slower flowing side creek to fill from, or a still eddy on the edge of the river. Likewise, care must be taken when collecting water in cold or snowy conditions: ice on river banks can make edges slippery, and bushwalkers are vulnerable.

Lastly, taken into account environmental considerations when collecting water: avoid creating new paths to water sources by encouraging the group to spread out as they reach the water source. Care should be taken not to damage the river bank as soil and vegetation are prone to erosion.

Awkward to reach and low flow sources Strategies for coping with low flow and awkward to reach water sources

In dry regions, or after a period of low rainfall, small water sources may run very slowly making them much harder to find and collect. These sources are hidden gems but can take some time and patience to fill water containers.

There are a few ways to manage water sources with low flows or that are awkward to reach. If the flow is strong but shallow, consider making a hollow or dam and using a mug to scoop out water. Note that some small creeks have a lot of soil and sediment build up due to the low flow. Collecting from sources with high sediment can be challenging as the sediment can get stirred around and end up in the water container. One way to reduce the amount of sediment in the collection process is to put the mug or container into the water source gently with the opening upstream, just enough to let water go in but not the sediment.

Another way to fill a container of water from a natural water source is to get a curled piece of bark and use that as a pipe. Once this is set up, let it flow until sediment stops. It helps to wedge the bark at the top with rocks or sticks to keep it in place.

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Farm ridge water

For subsurface rivers with no clear stream of water, it’s still possible to collect water from the wet sand or earth. Place a flattened wine cask or groundsheet in the sand with slight V-shape towards the middle, and the edge of the ‘V’ poking out. Hopefully, there will be a flow of water from the V, enough for the night.

Accidental sediment collection is typical from water sources with low flow and has the unfortunate side effect of making some forms of water treatment less effective. Course filtering at collection using a piece of clothing or coffee filter paper can help.

Collection devices Useful water collection devices

There are many types of water collection devices, each with their own merits and flaws depending on the water flow, need to treat the water, and collection time.

  • Soft plastic and hard shell water bottles: these include old soft drink bottles and reusable hard plastic water bottles. Wide-mouthed containers are easier to fill from low flow water sources, but can be harder to drink from. Narrow-mouthed bottles take longer to fill up: using a spare mug to assist fill up can significantly speed things up.
  • Collapsible water bottles: these water bottles can be rolled up and stored at low volume in the backpack. They are slower and harder to fill up, are at greater risk from puncture than a hard-shell PET water bottle, and harder to drink from because they lack rigidity. However, they make good backups and enable the user to greater increase their capacity to collect and carry water without much extra weight or volume in their pack. Again, using a spare mug to assist fill up can significantly speed things up.
  • Billies: easy and quick to collect water from due to the large opening but hard to carry far without spilling water, so only used when retrieving water from a source close to camp.
  • Pack tap or old goon bag. Lightweight and effective way to collect and carry large volumes of water, particularly when not camping directly next to a water source. The nozzle is broad enough to fill quickly from reasonably flowing water sources, but for smaller flows using a mug to assist is easier. These bladders are not designed to be directly drunk from but rather to be decanted into a more drinkable water container. Carrying a bladder like this is an excellent backup to increase the carrying capacity of water in the group dramatically.
  • Yabby straw: A yabbie straw, or yabbie tube, is a piece of flexible tube used as a straw to suck water for drinking from anywhere that would be difficult to get water out by other means. Effective in places where water is ok to drink untreated and water sources are regular enough that the drinker can satisfy their water needs without having to collect water.

Back at camp, have a system in place to separate treated from untreated water. Dedicate a 10L tap pack of untreated water for the group to use to wash hands, cooking containers and so on.

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Getting started

Getting ready for your first few walks

I am excited that you are here and keen to learn more about how to bushwalk. Learn 2 bushwalk is not simply a survival guide. We don’t go on bushwalks to merely survive, we head out to have fun, explore and thrive. I trust that you will find this a very practical guide that steps you through all you need to know to thrive in the wild.

Packing What gear do I need?

 What clothing to wear?

Practical and comfortable clothing is key. Go for light, loose clothing: this helps you stay cool and comfortable. Avoid tight fitting clothes and/or jeans. We recommend:

  • Collared shirt (sun protection)
  • Long, loose shorts
  • Sunhat, glasses and sunscreen  (sun protection)

Check the local weather forecast to gauge how hot/cold it’ll be on the walk and tweak your gear to include extra layers if it’s cooler, and more drinking water if it’s going to be hot.

What shoes to wear?

Again, comfort is the key here. Start with a pair of sports shoes that you’re comfortable in and your feet are used to. For your first walk we recommend:

  • a pair of light and comfortable runners
  • ankle length socks

What to pack

Don’t rush off to expensive camping stores to buy fancy gear for your first trip – you’ll probably find that you’ve got everything you need sitting at home. Find a small, light backpack to carry:

  1. Water2 Litres is usually enough, split between a few old soft drink bottles.
  1. Food: Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch. Carry food that doesn’t need preparing and snacks that are easy to eat on the move.  e.g. sandwiches, fruit, nuts, muesli bars & lollies/chocolate to boost energy levels. Pack a few extra snacks in case you get back later than planned.
  1. Personal medication (e.g. asthma inhalers) – your trip leader will have a first aid kit.
  1. Everything else for Grade 1-2 on our complete gear checklist.

Lastly, if you’re worried about gear getting wet, just double wrap it in garbage bags.

Choosing your first walk What makes for a good first walk?

Where to find out about our walks
There are many great sources of walking experainces out there.
NSW: Wildwalks — yeah I know I am biased 🙂
Australia: Bushwalk Australia — A forum of expearinaced bushwalkers.

Think about transport. Loop and return walks start and end at the same point, that can make driving easier. Consider walks where you use public transport, this is especially handy for one-way walks where you can use a bus, train or ferry to get back home again.

The nature of the walk
Everyone walks for different reasons, and everyone leads their own walks a bit differently. Some people prefer fast-paced walks, others like leisurely strolls with plenty of time for lunch breaks and photos. Some like to name every plant, and others like to enjoy broad vistas.
Spend a few minutes thinking about why you want to go bushwalking. Chat with your walking buddies about why they are coming and make sure you all have a reasonable expectation of how the walk is going to go. It can be really frustrating for someone who is expecting a walk to improve fitness to discover the trip is slow paced with lots of coffee stops — a quick conversation can fix this.

Walks are graded from 1 to 6 where 1 is the easiest and 6 is the hardest. If you’re new to bushwalking, it’s a good idea to choose an easy walk (grade 2-3) to start with to help settle in. If you’re relatively fit and have done some walking in the past then you might feel okay tackling a grade 3 on your first trip. More about walk grades.

Day before the trip
On the day before your trip make sure you hydrate well by drink plenty of water and get a good night of sleep.  Double check the weather forecast and for any disruptions to your travel arrangements (e.g. rail track work).

Things changed & you can’t make the walk anymore?
We know that life gets crazy at times. Please just let your leader know if you can’t make the walk anymore.

On the day Get the most out of your walk

On the morning of your walk
On the morning of the trip, here are a few tips to help you feel great and start your walk smoothly:

  • Enjoy a good breakfast, and double check your gear and walk details.
  • Aim to be at the meeting point and ready to start walking 10 minutes before the actual starting time.
  • Go to the toilet before arriving – many meeting points don’t have a toilet.

On your walk
On the walk, have fun and enjoy yourself, but just keep a few things in mind:

  • Stick with the group, and if you’re finding it hard to keep up then chat to your leader.
  • Leave nothing in the bush, no rubbish not even orange peel.
  • Be mindful of other people on the track: give other groups plenty of room to pass

After your walk
At the end of the walk, remember to say thanks to your leader – they are volunteers and put in a stack of effort to organise the logistics of getting NPA members out into the bush. If someone has given you a lift, then it’s nice to offer them some petrol money or shout them a coffee instead.

You may also want to exchange contact details with a few people you met on the trip. Many of our members make life-long friends through the activities program. You may find some NPA members that live close by and can share transport to the start of walks.

Getting into it Enjoying a life long love of walking

What worked for you?
When you get back home from any activity, have a think through what parts of the trip you enjoyed most. Was is the walking pace, views, coffee, people or other things? Then flick through the activities program to find your next adventure!

Frequently asked Questions

  • Are there toilets?
    Walks start from many different meeting places, some with toilets, but many without. So make sure you go, before you go!
  • Do I really need to bring lunch?
    Yes, always carry lunch with you. Even on short day walks it’s a good idea to carry lunch or at least a substantial snack. This gives a buffer in case the trip takes longer than expected, or you end up enjoying yourself so much out there that you stay for a bit longer!
  • I am an experienced bushwalker, can I do a grade 5 for my first walk?
    We always recommend that you start with an easier grade walk on your first walk with the NPA. This gives you a chance to get used to the group and find your feet. For most people, start with a grade 1-2, for those with some previous bushwalking experience and good general fitness a grade 3-4 may be more appropriate.

Other activities Other activities run by the NPA

Our NPA members love bushwalking, but we’re more than just a bushwalking club. Our activities program regularly contains other kinds outdoor activities too. In summer, you’ll typically see more canyoning trips on the program. In winter, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing trips. And all year round there may be trips involving camping, cycling, abseiling, bird watching and so on, too.

There’s a lot of overlap between the outdoor activities that the NPA does, and information on topics like water collection, water treatment and etiquette are all relevant. For more specific details on outdoor activities, follow the links below.

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WIP Wednesday: Take a PEEK at What's Next! Cranberry Pi

I'm at the very beginning of a new project (so no snippets from that one yet!), whilst working through the technical aspects of a few others. I"m not slowing down, mind you- I just have a lot going on. So here's the summary:

Chance in Hell (Chances Are #5) (September)

The Jealous Guy in Story Orgy's And the Prompt Is: Bad Boyfriends (exact release date TBA)

Centurion  A Pulp Friction Heated Exchange title (September 15th)

If I'm a little scattered, that would be why!

Anyway- here's a glimpse of the next one...

The Jealous Guy
copyright @Lee Brazil

The whole world had discovered his favorite little vegetarian café, and while normally Sydney Huber would be pleased for the owner, a lean string bean of a man named Alisdair, today he was irritated beyond measure. It was the final straw on a day that had gone from bad to worse.
"Oh. Yes. Would you like to sit at the counter since it's just you?" Her smile grew, white teeth gleaming, painted lips stretched wide. Her head tilted inquisitively to the side.
"No. I would like to sit in Max's section, as usual." He glanced around the room, as if saying his name would conjure the man.
"I'm afraid Max's section is full. We're very busy today. I'm sorry." She held the menu to her chest and jerked her pointed little chin toward the counter. "There are several single seats at the counter." Several bar chairs were empty there, as she had said, but a good dozen people were packed in at the space, sitting practically elbow to elbow. The older woman who usually worked the counter had been replaced by another young girl, this one dark haired and pale skinned. If he sat there, he wouldn't even be able to catch a glimpse of Max in the background, the entire restaurant would be at his back.
"No, Barbie. I'll wait for a table in Max's section to open up." Fuck. Hopefully that would be soon as he didn't have time for an extended lunch today, not with his superior breathing down his neck for the teller audits.
"My name is not Barbie." A petulant tone replaced the bubbly good will in the blonde's voice. The smile disappeared and the blue eyes narrowed slightly. The thin blond pointed to her name tag. "I’m Kate."
He sneered blackly at her. "I'm not paid to remember your name, but you're paid for customer service. What kind of hostess doesn't remember the preferences of a customer who eats in their restaurant daily?"
A familiar tanned hand reached across Sydney and plucked the plastic coated menu from Kate. "One who just started yesterday?" A frisson of awareness prickled its way across Sydney's skin, weaving a trail of heat and butterflies from the point of contact to his stomach and groin. His mind leapt for the distraction, his body yearned for more contact.

A blush heated his cheeks as he realized Max had overheard him being snotty to the hostess, who was beaming worshipfully at his favorite waiter, hell, his favorite person, again. "Thank you so much Max. I tried to tell him your section was full."

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  1. your a busy Bee but that good for me!! LOl The story looks good I cant wait to read it!

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To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. ~e.e. cummings, 1955


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Musical Must Haves with Our Superheroes #mmromance #malexmale #characterfun

Lee: Hey there everyone! When we were prepping for the Superheroes blog tour, we wound up with a couple of extra interviews. Can't just let that kind of goodness go to waste, can we? So... I’m Lee Brazil, author of A Man of Unusual Talent, and these other people are CC Crane and Mat Giraud, men who inspired that story. Starred in it? Really? Okay. Mat insists on using the word “starred”; he thinks he’s Robert Downey Jr. or something. That other cluster of people over by the coffee pot is Havan Fellows and… I’ll let her introduce those two who are… Yeah. Might not want to interrupt them right now.

Havan: *waves* Hello, Havan here, and these two who are enjoying a heated debate on the pros and cons of best friends and siblings would be Dean Wades and Gavin Trevor, the main characters in my high flying superhero romantic comedy Flyboy’s First Misadventure.

Lee: Anyway, CC and Mat are here today to share a few of their favorite songs with you. *blinks* I’m not sure what Dean and Gavin are here for… putting on a show of a different sort? Anyway, go ahead CC. Tell the people about your favorite songs.

CC: Well, I am a huge music fan, and narrowing this list down to just five songs was nearly an impossible task.
Mat: But we persevered, and came up with a list that we think rocks.
CC: First, no song list is complete without David Bowie’s Lady Stardust. There’s something heroically tragic about the title character, and the narrator.
Mat: CC… you don’t have to rationalize each choice. Just tell them. These are the songs we love.
CC: Okay, also… Tom Petty -Don’t Fade on Me and Steve Miller’s Fly like an Eagle were my must haves.
Mat: And I insisted that any favorites list wasn’t complete without Foreigner’s Hot Blooded or Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’.

Lee: What an awesome playlist! :D Havan? Can you uh…get Dean down from the ceiling so we can hear his favorite songs, too? There’d better be coffee left in that pot!

Havan: Hey, I’m only the author, not the babysitter…jeeze, if these guys did what I wanted them to do the book might be a helluva lot different. *snorts* Now, I’m not the type to listen to music while I write, but this question isn’t for me, is it? Dean? Gav?

Dean: Oh boy, okay, I know I’m not supposed to fess up to this but I’m a Swiftie. Love her new album 1989, so instead of naming songs I’m just throwing the whole darn album out there and saying yes…that.
Gavin: Tia’s in charge of the music when you two are together, isn’t she?
Dean: Yeah *hangs head*…but that doesn’t mean I don’t agree with her on this one. That woman knows her business.
Gavin: I’ll give you that. I’m a little more diverse on my playlist—Love Locked Away by R. City featuring Adam Levine, Adam kills it on that one, Billy Joel’s My Life is personally dedicated to—
Dean: I love those songs too…
Gavin: Censoring me, Dean? Which reminds me, I also like Kansas’s Carry on Wayward Son, and when I’m in a particularly appropriate mood I always tune in to some Three Days Grace, preferably Pain or Animal I Have Become. But on a lighter side Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis’s Thrift Shop…oh my fu—…um…crap it makes me laugh every single time.

Havan: Wow… I wanna say you can learn so much from the music people listen to, but Gavin might’ve stumped me. lmao :)

For more Story Orgy Superhero goodness, our co-writers Hank Edwards and Em Woods will be releasing their books soon. :)

Barnes and Noble   Smashwords    All Romance   Amazon

Collin Crane is a man of unusual talent. Really unusual. Too weird for the Guinness Book unusual. On the fifty-year plan to a doctoral degree in physics, and a quiet quest to understand his own oddities, Collin clings to obscurity.  This superhero has learned the hard way that it's better to be safe than sorry.
Enter Mathias Giraud, football hero, local cop, and CC's secret fantasy since high school. Mat's a simple man with a hero complex fostered by comic books and Marvel movies. Saving the world is his fantasy, but since his roots are firmly planted in Morrisonville and reality, he'll settle for protecting and serving. Until he clashes with CC at the local convenience store and is reminded of his own high school crush.
When marshmallows are involved, the course of true love is bound to get sticky.

Secrets? Oh yeah, Dean Wades has a doozy. When he goes up, he doesn’t necessarily come back down. Okay, that’s not true. Dean’s a master at falling, it’s the landing that could use improvement—a lot of improvement. After thirteen years of attempting to conquer this gravity defying mystery, he can no longer live with not knowing what he is anymore. So he heads cross-country to see the two people who just might be able to give him the answers he seeks…his folks.
Easygoing Gavin Trevor is always willing to help his family, even when they have ulterior motives…like forcing him to make up with his annoying older brother. When a simple task at his parent’s house puts him in a position of danger, he’ll need a lot more than luck to avoid a serious injury—he’ll need his very own superhero.
And the fates collide, well sort of. It may not be love at first sight—Gavin was unconscious in Dean’s arms for their initial introduction…but perhaps these two men can make it a relationship at first flight?
A threat against Gavin’s family throws a wrench in their plans, and while Dean gladly offers his amateur talent to help the mission, Gavin doesn’t want to put his rescuer’s life in jeopardy by risking exposure of the greatest secret ever.
This proves to be a rescue adventure for the books. Or is that a rescue misadventure?

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To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. ~e.e. cummings, 1955


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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Well, that took about 5 minutes

Not long after J sold his house in MD, we started getting notices from random strangers that he was owed money by the government. All of them had the wrong initial for J, so we tended to ingore them. After 4-5 years, however, we were still getting notices. And various people were offering to get the $ back for us, minus a "finder's fee".

We finally decided to call one of them, and explain they were looking for another J, with a different middle initial. Oh no, the paperwork was wrong, and the person started spouting off the property address (correct), settlement date (correct), etc. We again ignored them because we didn't want to pay a finder's fee, and we figured this couldn't be that hard. But stuff always got in the way.

Just last week, after our move to MA, we got yet another notice. So I decided to do some sleuthing.

I googled "find government money" and found his name and MD address on the HUD website. Complete with a "don't let a stranger find your $ for you, just call us!" message. So I called. None of the info I have works with their automated system--homeowners, remember how many forms you signed??? And of course no one is at HUD on a snowy Saturday afternoon.

So Monday my plan is to call and wait on hold as long as it takes to talk to a real person. This isn't enough money to make us millionaires by any stretch of the imagination, but it would allow J to buy a few more SCA toys without breaking the bank. I joked to him that I should get the finder's fee ;)

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Macolm Young

“You Shook Me All Night Long.”

We don’t have records like this anymore, from unheralded acts that end up being ubiquitous, liked by everyone, living forever.

Well, maybe “Despacito” fits this bill, Luis Fonsi has been working in the trenches forever and a lot of people know it and maybe it’s a harbinger of what’s to come, Latin music, then again although AC/DC heralded a resurgence of hard rock, the band was singular, almost no one else sounded like them.

The average bloke didn’t think about Malcolm. He was just another short guy on stage if they knew what the band looked like at all. But they knew the music, everybody knows “You Shook Me All Night Long,” which implored you to buy the album “Back In Black,” whereupon you went through the looking glass into a sound that felt so good you could not lift the needle from the LP, unless it was to start it all over again.

It was the black cover. It was the gong at the beginning. It was the indelible riff that had you nodding your head in hypnotic rhythm, and that’s what Malcolm played, rhythm, and a minute into “Hells Bells” he started to chug, it was like a freight train leaving the station and onboard you could not think about anything else, texting a friend, you were along for the ride and you didn’t want to get off.

And then the track segued into “Shoot To Thrill.” It’s like that train turned into a roller coaster and you’d been going up the hill, slowly, pulled forward by the chain, and now you were set free, going downhill, defying gravity. Back when albums were just that, a compilation of tunes that was rarely cherry-picked.

And the second side began with the title track, “Back In Black,” just as powerful as the opener on the other side, with its sing-songy chorus that kept your head moving with the devil horns thrust in the air. This is where the tribes diverged, before we were all listening to the same sounds, but now new acts got harder and appealed to a more blue collar audience and the new metal was not for everybody, but AC/DC was, a new kind of Beatles, less comprehensive, more one note, but testing limits and pushing their way into our hearts nevertheless.

But by this time there was a different lead singer and a new producer. Mutt Lange worked his magic first with AC/DC, before he moved on to Def Leppard. But AC/DC had success before him, most prominently with “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘N’ Roll), which featured a bagpipe, but was built upon the aforementioned rhythm guitar, chunking along, making you feel so good, and that’s what rock music should do, elate you and make you feel powerful, that the rest of life does not matter.

The building blocks were there before Mutt, he just pushed it over the top.

Let there be rock, that’s what AC/DC declared. And like every Aussie band they were road-tested, so when you went to see them live you were not disappointed, it was an aural assault, overcoming you with pure sound, no trappings were necessary.

And the funny thing is, after the relationship with Mutt went sour, when the band was on the verge of becoming an oldies act, “Who Made Who” emerged from the speakers, and although the twitching lead is indelible, once again it’s the rhythm guitar that sets the pace, that locks you into the groove, the way bass and drums do in most bands, but in AC/DC it was Malcolm who was most essential, who was irreplaceable.

And the formula was ultimately repeated with “Thunderstruck,” proving the band was not a studio concoction, that it could do it all by its lonesome.

And when you went to see the band live it was not nostalgia, not a convention of denizens from the suburbs experiencing a nice night out, rather it was still dangerous, you didn’t see AC/DC in the tabloids, it’s almost like the members didn’t exist outside the band, there were no charity dinners, no jet-setting with models, just the music.

And that’s what we lament, the loss of this ethos. So simple, yet seemingly unattainable today, when every act is looking to the trappings and willing to do anything to achieve them. AC/DC always led with its music, it fought in the trenches, experienced the highway to hell, and then suddenly emerged the biggest band on earth. I’d call it artist development, but it was something different. The sound was always the same, it was just refined, it was like an adolescent turning into an adult. It was always the same person underneath, no matter who the band worked with, it sounded like them.

And now there’s still a band plying the boards with that name, that does boffo at the b.o., testimony to our infection with its sound, but every original member other than Angus is gone.

And you can laugh about this, talk about how the Eagles are still touring without Glenn Frey, but these are musicians, they don’t know what else to do, and the music means just that much to us, we go and are reminded of who we once were, how the tunes greased the skids of our lives, how this wasn’t entertainment, but life itself.

So now Malcolm Young is gone. Not only the player of that rhythm guitar, but the cowriter of the songs. But honestly, this is not a surprise. He had dementia, he had to retire from the road. This is not sudden like Bowie or Prince, we’d already waved goodbye to Malcolm.

But not to rock music. Not to ourselves.

Today’s rock music is not for everybody. It’s niche. To its detriment. It’s hard to get into and hard to convince others to partake of. Whereas one listen to “You Shook Me All Night Long” closed you.

And Malcolm Young was only 64.

Hey, that’s my age!

And I hope I get a couple more decades, maybe not. But now my generation is passing. Not through misadventure, but life itself, the twists and turns, one minute you’re drinking a beer and staying up all night with the music cranked, the next you’re in the doctor’s office with a pain being explained that you’ve got this ailment that could not only waylay you, but kill you.

It’s the nature of life.

But we thought we were gonna live forever. The music too.

And the thing is so much of the music has been forgotten. The younger generation knows the Beatles, but the Stones more by legend, as for their compatriots…most of today’s generation has never even heard the names.

But they know AC/DC.

The records live on in jukeboxes. They’re beloved by hipsters and hicks. Those on the coast and the heartlands. Those rich and poor. They’re so basic, sans trappings, you need to bring nothing to the party, the music provides it all.

And it still does.

Which is why Axl wants to sing with the band. Why we still play the records. We want to get closer to this glorious noise, it makes us feel so good, it makes us feel alive.

But Malcolm Young is dead.

But the sound he helped architect lives on.

You’re out on a lark. You think it’s about now. A momentary diversion. You’re not thinking about legacy, you just want to get paid, you just want to continue doing it, and then the heavens open and you’re anointed and you become a rock god.

Malcolm Young was one of them. He’s anchoring the band in heaven, strumming the strings of that Gretsch as we sit here.

Can you hear it?

Oh, maybe it’s coming from below, shaking the ground we’re standing upon.

Those are hells bells.

Dear Bob,
I have just read your article on Malcolm, and I must admit it moved me deeply.
I stood side by side with Malcolm on stage for 32 years, and I knew he was a genius and a special man, thank you for saying all the things I have wanted the world to know all those years ago.
Your right about Malcolm not wanting the Lime light, he hated it, but he was the spirit of the band, and every time we started a new album I couldn’t wait to hear the new riffs that had been conjured up.
Once again Bob , thank you for a beautiful piece , I was proud to have called him a friend.

Cheers Brian Johnson.

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Sunday, June 21, 2015

Untitled Jibberish

There is a bitter taste in my mouth
My jaw hurts, my teeth ache
My heart thunders
Then it breaks

I am tired of people pissing me off
I am tired of investing with no return
I am tired of trying to keep the peace
Watching wars rage and churn

I sacrifice until it hurts
You take til you've had your fill
Tell me it's not good enough
When I've nothing left to give
You go an break my will

I've had it with the chaos
With the drama, with the stress
I've had it with the fighting
I'm done cleaning up your mess
I am about to snap
No one will like the outcome
I suggest you heed my warning
Go out and get your own

I've had it
I'm tired
My jaw hurts
This bitter taste in my mouth

I hope the vodka washes it all away.

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Monday, July 04, 2005

MARTS website

A fellow ham alerted me that the MARTS website has been revived. Please take a look at Even though most of the links are not working, at least it is now very much presentable. I believe this one is a good start. The previous one was really a disgrace to all Malaysian hams. Kudos to those who had breathed new life to it, and also to those who are still improving it. Thank you very much!

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it seems the process been suspended again...

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"Persahabatan Melalui Udara"
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Thank You Australia – Celebrating 40 Years of Vietnamese Immigrants living in Australia (1975-2015)

Le Nails and Beauty has recently combined with other successful Vietnamese owned businesses to launch a project called “Thank You Australia” at Crown Resorts in Melbourne, on January 12th 2015. The event was to celebrate the 40th anniversary of peaceful settlement of Vietnamese Immigrants in Australia, and to show gratitude to the people of Australia for welcoming us with open arms. Le Nails and Beauty has also initiated and coordinated fundraising activities, pledging to raise $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 for the Royal Children’s Hospital through the Good Friday Appeal.

10402550_395059620665481_4052358714438124749_nFunds are being raised by distributing Good Friday Appeal tins set in Australian Vietnamese communities and business establishments, seeking donations from the Australian Vietnamese communities, and also selling “Thank You Australia” memorabilia. Le Nails and Beauty will also be selling tickets to the 40th Anniversary Gala of Australian Vietnamese, where talented Vietnamese performers and singers from the Asian Entertainment Company in the United States will perform. All the money raised will go directly to the Royal Children’s Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal.

“Thank You Australia” is part of the large-scale, Australia-thanking programs that Le Nails and Beauty actively support. Hence, your continued support and patronage means that you are helping us contribute to this meaningful cause. We sincerely thank you for helping us contribute wholeheartedly to the Australian mainstream community so that all may obtain more success in the future.

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An excerpt from Wind in the Willows

Nice? It's the ONLY thing, said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING - absolute nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing, he went on dreamily: messing - about - in - boats; messing----'
From 'Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame.

Friday, 30 March 2012

Volunteering for the National Trust

Taking down the old fence
One of the things I do to bring order to my week is to volunteer for the National Trust on the River Wey (technically the River Wey and Godalming Navigations).

The peaceful environment in which we work
We do all sorts of things from clearing the invasive Pennywort - the stuff that weighs a ton and grows at the speed of light it seems, clearing undergrowth, filling in dog holes, litter-picking *, painting the locksides (not forgetting the cill markers) and latterly putting up a fence.

The pictures were taken at Walsham Gates (a turf-sided set of double flood gates with telegraph poles for balance beams on the upper gates).

Walsham Gates
Mostly we look after the stretch of the Wey from Pyrford Lock to Thames Lock (junction with the Thames) but occasionally we work on other sections.

I meet lots of new and interesting people, other boaters and get out in the fresh air - very fresh recently.  The photos are of last Wednesday (28-March-2012) when we took down a rather crumbling old fence and put up a new one.

The Wey is a lovely waterway in a lovely county but sadly, this year, experiencing the same water difficulties as elsewhere on the network.

The new fence going up
* My friend Brian (NB Orion's Wey) and I litter-picked between Coxes and New Haw Locks (about a mile) a week or so ago.  We collected five large bags of rubbish.  Most of the rubbish seemed to us to be fishermen related (tins of Sweet Corn and the like) but the one thing that horrified us was the number of bags of dog 'poo' just thrown into the undergrowth.  Why the dog owners take the time to pick up the stuff and then throw it away in a plastic (biodegradable?) bag is quite beyond me.  We spoke to a number of dog walkers who complained that there were no bins to put their dog 'poo' in.  We pointed out that someone would need to pay for the bin and then pay to have the contents removed on a regular basis - why, we asked, could they not take the little plastic bags home and dispose of them themselves - nobody could answer that question.  The reason they throw the bags away is, I believe, just laziness and it appalls me.

A friend who moors close to me sent me a link to this picture - I think it says it all.

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

New Captains for the John Pinkerton

The John Pinkerton
I have spent a bit of time recently helping with the Surrey and Hampshire Canal Society training of new 'captains' (probably really boat managers).  They are examined by the Marine and Coastguard Agency (MCA) who we find a little bit trying especially as their website is continually changing its links.

However we had great success today when five new 'captains' were passed by the MCA; there will be four more to go forward on Thursday and I see no reason why they, too, should not pass with flying colours.

Edit 29-March: The remaining four passed today - well done to all.

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Updated List of QDJ Pageant participating boats

There will of course be changes from those originally invited.  Here is the link to the latest list. I expect the list of participating boats will continue to change for all sorts of reasons.

When I worked for BA we worked out that on average, 12% of people in the queue to check in, didn't go anywhere; the main reasons were, seeing friends off, incorrect day, visa, ticket, fell ill and so on - always used to make me smile.  It did of course mean the queue was always longer than it needed to be.

Saturday, 24 March 2012

Lovely day for all those little things

The new turnbuckles
The scratches were the result of the thefts
I needed new 'turnbuckles' on my new front fenders (good deal from Amazon at £9.99 for two - we'll see how long they remain rust free but they do look the part) so I took the opportunity to fit them today - along with bits of wool round my wrist attached to the loose bits in case I dropped them.  Of course having taken precautions I didn't drop them!

Also took the opportunity to polish the brass after the long and cold winter - it does look so good when it is polished but I don't really look forward to doing the work to make it look good!

Leo No2 is now ready for her trip up the Basingstoke at Easter.

Thursday, 22 March 2012

Confirmation that Basingstoke trip is on

Just had a phone call from Hampshire County Council (HCC) to say we can go to Brookwood Country Park over Easter.  I am so pleased we can start to use the Basingstoke again.  I suppose the boater's part of the charter is to use the canal if the County Councils invest the capital to bring it back into good order again.

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

New Fenders

Front fender by Dick Snell
Some time ago (October 2011) I went down to the boat and found the front and rear fenders had been stolen. I was furious but with the passage of time became quite sanguine about the loss.  I didn't quite understand how I could improve on the security of fenders (they took everything including the chains and turnbuckles) and I just put it down to experience and that perhaps a passing boater thought they had more need than me.  They were very special fenders made by my friend Dick Snell and I am sure they would match the best found elsewhere on the cut.

Tipcat and button by Dick Snell
Standing 'erect' as my friend Mick insists
I purchased some 'off-the-shelf' fenders at the time which did the job but were not a patch on the Dick Snell fenders I had enjoyed previously.  I commissioned Dick to make a new set at the time and last week he delivered them to me.  I fitted them today and they fitted like a glove and look wonderful.

A special 'thank you' to my former Royal Marine friend, Brian, for giving up his day to help me fit them - Brian you are a star.

Friday, 16 March 2012

Basingstoke Trip

Anyone want to try out the lower reaches of the Basingstoke?

Byfleet Boat Club are organising a trip (we have now had conformation we can go) over Easter as follows:

  • Good Friday - Woodham Junction to Bridge Barn (pub) in Woking (walking distance of the centre of Woking) - 6 locks
  • Saturday - Bridge Barn to Brookwood Country Park - 5 locks
  • Sunday - return to Bridge Barn
  • Easter Monday - return to Woodham Junction
If you can come and are based elsewhere than the River Wey or the Basingstoke you can obtain a transit licence from Thames Lock which will take you through Thames, Town, Coxes and New Haw locks to Woodham Junction and return or you can purchase a River Wey licence (max 21 days) and enjoy the Wey as well.

No charge for the Basingstoke Licence but we will be asking for a donation of £10 for the weekend.

If interested please contact Kathryn (dot) Dodington (at) gmail (dot) com

Monday, 12 March 2012

More paperwork for the QDJ Pageant (Project Kraken)

Some more paperwork arrived over the weekend which seemed a lot to start with but on reflection it wasn't too bad and was all about security for the event.  I have known about Project Kraken for some time which is a Police initiative to improve security on waterways.

We had to fill in all sorts of information about the boats and the crew which didn't impinge too much on our privacy.

I assume the Metropolitan Police want to ensure, as early as possible, that the boats and the crews are cleared and they know who is going to be present on the day.  One assumes that if someone goes sick you can replace them.

Saturday, 10 March 2012

Lease on Boathouse turned down

My friend Mick and I tried very hard to lease the boathouse on the Wey (between Parvis and Murray's bridges) but regrettably the owners, Anchor Homes, have decided not to lease it to us but will look at the possibility again in a year's time.

It seems it is something to do with access.  Looking at it from their point-of-view they are new to running a home in Byfleet but I think they could have let us try it.  Anyway we will get to know the local manger over the next 12 months and try again, in 2013, to see if we can lease the boathouse.  In the meantime, of course, the boathouse will deteriorate.

Saturday, 3 March 2012

Trip up the Wey

Had a nice trip up the Wey and back today to introduce three friends to using locks as they are undergoing their Marine and Coastguard Agency (MCA) licence exam to become 'captains' on the John Pinkerton trip boat on the Basingstoke Canal (and there are very few locks on the top section of the Basingstoke but the MCA will examine on the theory of them.)

We used Coxes Mill Lock (nice cross current below the lock), New Haw Lock (awkward lower gate balance beams and fairly agricultural paddles on the top gates which are a bit unforgiving if opened fully too early in the filling of the lock) and Pyrford (nice and benign apart from the gongoozlers who are always there - with beer in hand from the nearby Anchor pub).

Close to the road in New Haw Lock
with Bob in charge
We went on up through Walsham Gates (a turf sided stop lock with the upper gates having old telegraph poles as balance beams) to the Abbey Stream (just below Newark Lock) where we stopped for lunch, turned in the German Stream (never seen the flow so low which just bears out the low water flows in the southeast) and quietly came back down through Pyrford, New Haw and Coxes to be home and finished by 16:00 - a nice 7 hour day.  (In the map below the very small waterway just above the word 'Stream' is what we call the German Stream - it is about 4' deep where it joins the Abbey Stream).

The Abbey Stream
Coxes Mill with the tumblebay

All of us horrified at the antics of a canoe club (Addlestone perhaps - I think when looking at their website it almost certainly was them) who were jumping off the lower wing wall of Coxes Mill Lock (the deepest unmanned lock on the Wey at 8' 6") into the tail of the lock below the lower gates (who knows what's down there) and then later (probably because we were using the lock) coming down the tumblebay (perhaps 2 inches deep) four up in a two man kayak with two in the kayak and two astride the kayak.  Just asking for a fairly serious injury I think but luckily during the period we were there no injuries.

Friday, 2 March 2012

QDJ Practices

It seems that the practices will be a little difficult for those of us based on the River Wey and lower Thames because the practice will be downstream from Hammersmith and anything upstream will be a means of getting to the start of the practice.

I think we'll just stay with the following plan:

  • Thursday 31-May-2012 - depart Teddington at 11:30 on the high tide
  • Familiarise ourselves with the Pageant buoyage system at Chiswick Ait on the way down
  • Arrive Limehouse approximately 15:30
  • Attend briefing at 19:00 and supper in the Cruising Association
  • Friday move to West India Dock
  • Saturday - scrutineering and decoration
  • Sunday - the big event
  • Monday back to Limehouse
  • Tuesday home


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Friday, 31 July 2009

Visit to the Church

Couldn't believe it but this morning it wasn't raining so I decided to go for a walk to the Church next door. My owner wasn't around so I strolled up the road instead of going through the churchyard (He shouts at me if I go up the road, don't know why it's not exactly the M25, whatever that is !!!) and guess what; I had a go at catching a grass snake in the churchyard, not easy to catch at all, I much prefer a juicy mouse.

Monday, 27 July 2009

New Brush

My owner has gone out and bought a new brush from Pets are Us just for me! Every morning after he has cooked breakfast for the guests he gives me a brush. I'm amazed at all the hair that comes out and at one point I thought I might be going bald!

That fat cat came calling again this week but I flexed my muscle and he decided to buzz off. If he rolled on me I be crushed!

Spent the night under the X5 because of the rain, rain and more rain, it's not funny anymore and I really miss having a good kip on the sun lounger, bring back the sun because cats like to nap in the sunshine. I can't remember the last time I chased a moth around the garden after dark. I did see a Silver Y on the kitchen window last night but it was too high to get, and on the same window was a Lobster moth, I like chasing those too!

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

My mate Glynne

My mate Glynne sent me this photo of us at the Girlings Apprentices Dinner held at the pub last year. As you can see we are good mates. Glynne doesn't mind if I dribble on his best shirt cos that's what friends are for!

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Black Rat

When the locals where talking about Black Rat I just had to listening in on the conversation. It wasn't what I expected though, It was some kind of drink they called cider; nothing like the brown long tailed creature I was thinking of that makes a wonderful supper!
I had a visit from a very fat cat the other day, he sat on a grave stone and I thought it might of collasped but it didn't, hell he was big! Thankfully he wasn't looking for a fight but if he had been I was ready; to run up stairs and hide under the bed!


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Hey Lovelies,

I have just demolished by dinner, downed a bottle of water and polished off the fruit bowl, so I have had a lot of brain food! Honestly you must all think all I think about is food and films, and you would be correct aha!

But when I am not thinking about them, I am working on finding out all the latest release news, that are coming out, so ultimately I am thinking about films aha! So let me tell you all about the latest releases coming your way very soon lovelies.

Our cult heroes Arrow Video have announced today that they will be releasing ‘Retaliation’ around the world on the 11th May lovelies, for the first time ever on Blu-ray!

With an incredible creative team and cast, the film created some huge stars out of their cast and this new release shows this process with some amazing special features, including, interviews, trailers, a gallery, a new artwork based reversible sleeve and a collectors booklet.

Have a look out for this very soon lovelies!

The next release I have to share with you isn’t really a release, but it features some huge new TV shows, as Sky Arts have announced that they will be launching a new on demand channel, which will allow everyone to watch all of their shows, new and classic, while on the go.

With over 1000 hours of footage to catch up on lovelies, the service will also have exclusive content that you will not want to miss out on!

For the final piece of release news I have to share with you, it comes from Lionsgate, who have stated that they will be releasing Bruce Willis’ latest film ‘Vice’ on Blu-ray and DVD from the 8th June lovelies.

In a world where anything is possible, designer Julian Michaels has created Vice, a place in which customers are able to see and experience everything they could have ever imagined and desired, with robots who believe that they are real humans.

However when one of them becomes aware of their real status, they escape causing Julian and a cop to have to shut down the world, to prevent further violence.

Catch this very soon lovelies!

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Opulent Cafés, Belgrade

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Like coffee? Of course you do. Ever swam in it?....You're the type who wants something more. A sensory backfist? Then whip your chin and discover these special three spots in Belgrade where you can indulge your sybaritic, vice-ridden side. They're a collective feast for one's eyes, tastes and fingertips.... there for the taking with your modest pile of shabby coins that rub up good with muriatic acid. Absorb all three with double senses, move beyond your coffee cup and plunge into decadence.... descend and become addicted to all and sundry. One by one, go there, and may your morals evaporate. Be corrupted at will, starting here forget the world! These are the dens:

This spot has perhaps the best balance of opulence and atmosphere in Belgrade, which is why it is quickly becoming the place to be in the city's so-called “Manhattan”. Ascend the few steep steps from the cobbled street and head inside – here the unfussy, instantly welcoming feel of Smokvica washes over you with its antique-white doors and windows, intimate soft lighting and candle-adorned piano. From within, a playful soundtrack introduces the seductive sight of light floorboards leading to fireside sofas that feel like yours. If an unadulterated dose of insouciant opulence is your ticket then stride your way here and reach for their wide range of coffee and cocktails; they even have a nice menu for informal dining. In Smokvica you'll find one special place to melt into the shadows as darkness falls, whether inside or outside, complete as it is with a graceful courtyard that's primed for heartfelt discussions over evening drinks. Just be sure to keep your bleary eyes open and avoid those wicked dreams. Or then again....

Find Smokvica at Mlade Bosne 25 (Dorcol)

Fashoff Café

A visit to opulence-riddled Fashoff surrounds you with a gold bar filled with antiquarian books, behind which hangs a glass chandelier. The sumptuous furniture invites the kind of lounging that tempts one to cock a leg after the style of a Duc Jean des Esseintes who's examining his emeralds. Once seated, a rotation of the eyes displays gold mirrors, brushed red-orange curtains and a gilded ceiling. Selecting a Turkish coffee from the black-gold ribbon-bound drinks menu is like flicking through the a manuscript of a short play. And the good news is that the elegant antique easy chairs, in browns, greens and reds, combine beautifully with reasonable prices. Plus, as a final treat, the splendour even continues into the bathroom with its black, gold and glass... and its grand throne-like toilet. It's all very satisfying.

Find Fashoff Cafe at Kosančićev Venac 2 (Stari Grad)

Bašta Martaan

Newly opened this summer, Bašta Martaan is an elegant fusion of languid hammocks, white tables and laid-back jazz. The huge hanging fabric mural that coats one outside wall is a bold piece of minimalism to behold for those who discover this secluded place for a rich coffee or a slender glass of beer. As an open-air garden that oozes quality, this café is packed with romance once the light fades. It's a whitewashed corner of Dorcol that's simply perfect for dreaming through a warm evening, and specifically for reveling in the sensation of bare feet tickling the thick carpet of fresh white pebbles that cover the courtyard. When the weather is right, then, Bašta Martaan is a direct hit for the sky-loving sybarite.

Find Bašta Martaan, on fine days outside winter time, at Dositejeva 26 (Dorcol)

Now be off with you! Where's my paisley dressing gown....

. and bring me my silk apple if you will.

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Tuesday, February 6

It’s Only Language

Being the offspring of English teachers is a mixed blessing. When the film star says to you, on the air, “It was a perfect script for she and I,” inside your head you hear, in the sarcastic voice of your late father, “Perfect for she, eh? And perfect for I, also?”

In these days of just about enough perils facing our nation, there is plenty of evidence around to conclude that our grip on our glorious language may be loosening. And the current administration, as in other matters, is not among the good guys. Let’s get everybody’s favorite example out of the way: the leader of the free world’s goofy inability to pronounce what is arguably the most important word in his vocabulary: “nuclear.” What is so hard? A school kid botching it Bush’s way — “nuke-you-lur” — would have to stand in the corner. Fortunately, an oval office has no corners.

(Does Bush’s atom have a nuke-you-luss? Does it work in reverse? Is Bush’s railway a foo-nick-lee-ur? Let’s bet.)

Andy Rooney tried to nail this matter on “60 Minutes”. Andy wondered as I do why the literate Laura doesn’t do something. Every time the president commits this verbal blunder, she must wince along with the rest of the world. Bush’s “the French have no word for ‘entrepreneur’ ” is guaranteed immortality.

The French make fun of him, of course, and by extension, of us. I say let’s irk them back by continuing with our clanging mispronunciations of their sacred tongue, such as: “Vichy-SWA,” “coo-de-GRAH” or “double enten-DRAY” — and best of all what we did to the French “chaise longue,” dyslexically turning longue (long) into “lounge” and chaise (chair) into “chase.” A fox hunter’s chair, perhaps? (Let Froggy puzzle it out.)

I think we’re just stuck with the president’s individualist English. This is the man who gave us, “I know how hard it is to put food on your family,” and who told Brian Williams, regarding his alleged Camus studies, “I have an ‘eckalectic’ reading list.” Until he was nice enough to repeat it, I was sure he had said “epileptic,” which at least would have been a word. I prefer the three-syllable version “eclectic,” but then he is The Decider.

Donald Rumsfeld and about half of his military pals seem to feel that hidden weapons are found in a “cash-AY” [cache: from Fr., hiding place; pron. kash], provoking further giggles from our busy French detractors. The cashiered secretary of defense is equally hard on his own language, as with, “It wasn’t wrong. It was just miss-CHEEVY-us.” “MISS-chuh-vuss” is of course what he was after. Oh, and with all due respect Mr. Erstwhile Secretary, a medal can be called a memento, but not a MO-mento. Princeton, class of what again?

Getting a little thing like words right, is it so important?

The right answer is: Yes. As when poorly worded road signs cause fatalities. Sloppy language leads to sloppy thought, and sloppy thought to sloppy legislation. And why not a sloppy war? What if someone big, issuing an order of earth-shaking potential, made the (tiny) error of confusing the last letters of Iraq and Iran?

Another whole category of language abuse is the stating of untruths which, when shown to be untrue, are repeated. As in Dick Cheney, the man who recently said to Wolf Blitzer, “We’ve had immense successes in Iraq,” adding “and we will have more immense successes.” Blitzer looked, well, blitzed. Instead of lowering a large butterfly net over his guest, he got his breath and, charitably, did not request examples. And what of Condoleezza Rice? The same Condi who was willing to contribute “a mushroom cloud” to the Scare America campaign now insists that an escalation be called an “augmentation.” What, in her new tea-time vocabulary, would she call the W.M.D. that caused the cloud? An “Instrument of Considerable Inconvenience”? What are the war dead in her sanitized lexicon? “The indisposed”? Or simply “those whose coffins may not be photographed.” Once dead, our brave soldiers are an embarrassment.

Incidentally, are Jews still Semites? Or are they suddenly “Semets”? For years now the boo-boo “anti-se-MET-ic” has gained ground, even among rabbis, as well as TV talking heads, big-name news people and the literati. Where did it come from? Listen for it. Try the Sunday morning shows for a likely catch.

And what about the various distortions of the easy word “heinous.” From lawyers especially you get “hayney-us,” “heeny-us” and even “highness.” Look, guys and gals, it’s easy. It rhymes with a well-known two-syllable word which some might consider not nice, but I guarantee will stick the correct pronunciation in your brain, especially if you compose a silly rhyming couplet. (“His behavior was heinous/ And … etc.” — which, by the way is not pronounced “ECK-cetera.”)

And then there’s the poor little “kudo.” It’s a word Variety has used incorrectly — as in “DeNiro received many kudos for his performance” — for enough decades that it is now forgotten that “kudos” (Greek for praise) was already singular. There never was a kudo. Will Variety eventually take the word “pathos” and extract a “patho”? Stay tuned.

Last week during hearings, at least two of our star-spangled generals spoke of a “dim-you-nition” (diminution, perhaps?) of troops. Does ammunition then become “ama-nyoo-shun”? Let it pass.

It’s gotten so bad for “lie” and “lay” that if a candidate got the votes of only those who don’t know the difference, it would be a landslide. Upon hearing, “He was outside laying on the lawn,” I remember being glad my dad thought I was worldly enough to get it when he asked, “And who was under him on the lawn?” Wouldn’t anybody just know you wouldn’t “lie it on the table”? Try playing it as it lies. It works just as well.

When the flight attendant would say, “We will be landing in Chicago momentarily,” I used to enjoy replying, “Will there be time to get off?” But I see the forces of darkness have prevailed, and this and many wrong uses are now deemed acceptable by the alleged guardians of our language, the too-quickly supine dictionary makers. Are they afraid of being judged “not with it”? What ever happened to, “Everybody does it don’t make it right”?

Certain misquotes are rooted in marble. It would take another act of Creation to restore “gild the lily” to Will Shakespeare’s “paint the lily.” (“To gild refined gold, to paint the lily.”) There are hundreds of these. And there’s, “The senator literally exploded with laughter.” Who cleaned up the mess?

Then there is that common ailment, the tin ear, and its possessor’s knack for rendering sublime quotations drab, often through insensitivity to the music of the words and their proper order. A good example is the great but frequently wounded quote of Mark Twain’s on writing, a quote that causes, when done right, my forearms to horripilate.

Here it is: “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between lightning bug … and the lightning.”

Recently, an after-dinner speaker botched it. He got all the words in, but not in the master’s order, ending with “the lightning and the lightning bug.” I had to go out and walk around a while. Word order is everything. Anyone who doesn’t hear that it’s imperative to end with the majestic word “lightning” would probably argue that nothing’s wrong with “The Sierra Madre’s Treasure,” Milton’s “Lost Paradise,” “The Opera’s Phantom,” “Music’s Sound,” “The Sea and the Old Man” and, who knows, “The Island of Gilligan.” (Have I beaten the point to death yet?)

(Let us note: the hapless speaker was at the DAY-us — dais — not the DYE-us.)

But let’s be charitable. I soon learned it isn’t necessary to correct. I quickly learned to bite my English teachers’ boy’s tongue and let a lady guest refer to an “elicit” affair. But if I ever find myself once again with the senator who spoke of his “incredulous” experiences, I shall pop him one.

I don’t see the future as bright, language-wise. I see it as a glass half empty — and evaporating quickly. Almost daily irritants, like the dumb cluck’s beloved, “between you and I” will never be expunged, it seems. “Loathe” and “loath” will continue to change places, and “phenomena” and “phenomenon” will still be used interchangeably. But, finally, what the hell? It’s only language. It’s only what we live by.


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SpongeBob SquarePants - The Fry Cook Games

SpongeBob SquarePants - The Fry Cook Games

At the beginning, some trumpets are played and Harold holds an Olympic like Torch while running to a ceremonial braiser. When he is about to light it up, the fire on the ceremonial torch suddenly gets blown out. The ”PLEASE STAND BY” screen appears, and the torch is re-lit, at the expense of the torch-bearer, Harold, who is forced to run there again, catches on fire himself.

Mr. Krabs and Plankton had competed in the games for several years, each winning several medals. This year, SpongeBob is representing the Krusty Krab. While he is training, Patrick appears and asks SpongeBob what he’s doing. SpongeBob responds that he’s training for the games. Excited by the idea of a game, Patrick asks if he can play too. SpongeBob tells him that he has to be a fry cook to compete. Patrick says that it must be pretty easy to be a fry cook, which angers SpongeBob because he takes his job seriously. This begins a rivalry between the two.

Plankton then appears and introduces his competitor, who at first appears to be a terrifyingly huge and muscular fish which the audience is even scared of, but he is only carrying the real contestant strapped on his back, who is none other than Patrick Star himself, who got a job at the Chum Bucket in order to compete, only having worked there for 5 minutes.

The competitions include fast food-related versions of actual Olympic sports, such as the ”Deep Fry Pole Vault” (Pole-vaulting over a deep-fryer) and the ”Chocolate High-Dive” (Diving from a springboard to a vat of chocolate, making the diver look like ice cream), among others.

Finally, after a short montage, SpongeBob and Patrick’s scores are tied when they face off against each other in the final event, ”Bun Wrestling,” which is just regular wrestling only on a bun. Mr. Krabs and Plankton instigate by saying: (Mr. Krabs) ”Don’t forget he called ye yellow” and (Plankton) ”Don’t forget, he called you pink!” To intimidate Patrick, SpongeBob bites a chain and grins with the chains wrapped around his teeth looking similar to braces. To intimidate SpongeBob, Patrick rips a lemon in half an pushes the halves into his eyes, then screams. SpongeBob rips his robe off revealing a large muscular body. Patrick follows by ripping his robe off, revealing only a business outfit. He realizes his mistake and tears of the suit revealing a body similar to SpongeBob’s. As the bell sounds for the fight to begin, they jump into the air yelling. They collide and begin fighting.

Patrick decides to throw away his ambition to fight for the Chum Bucket by saying, ”Forget the Chum Bucket. This is personal.” He takes off SpongeBob’s shoe and then he licks his foot which cause SpongeBob to scream out in disgust. In retaliation for this, SpongeBob erases the ”Pat” in ”Patrick” on Patrick’s nametag. Patrick responds by yelling, ”My name’s not Riiiiiiiiiiiiick!” Towards the end of the fight they get into a grapple stating how much they hate each other. Suddenly their pants rip revealing underwear similar to each other’s skin color. Both of them cry, ”You do care!” Afterwards they vow to never fight each other again and leave the stadium. Mr. Krabs and Plankton demand that they ”Get back here and kill each other!” Patrick says, ”You’re my best friend ever SpongeBob.” SpongeBob responds by saying,”You too, Patrick.” As the episode ends with the two walking down the road into the sunset, Patrick says ”You know these were white when I bought them,” referring to his underwear.

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What Can the Church Do To Redeem the Time?

At a Time like This Can the Church Help?

It is no longer news that we are faced with hard times.  A situation where individuals provide for themselves social amenities that is to be constitutionally provided by the Government even at a reduced rate to help its citizens is beyond imagination.

Everyone is responsible for himself, every man on his own and if you are not strong and equipped enough, oh my God…………………!!!  Your name will be sorry.
This is not funny at all and it is not just in Nigeria but around most of the countries of the world, people are struggling to survive.

Some of these challenges are partly due to technology replacing human labor with machines. Some of it is due to social and political breakdowns, warfare, violence, and corruption. Some of it is due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some are due to lack of a good work ethic, motivation, honesty, diligence, responsibility, and so on.

In the face of all these particularly in my country Nigeria, majority of the people seem to find solace in the churches.  Many people like me have the belief that solution to these world problem will definitely come from the church.

While I believe in miracles, there no doubt that faith without work is dead. Churches need to develop and organize entrepreneurship programmes to equip their members and also promote economic growth, development and reduce the social vices in our countries.

The absence of jobs and work is a huge factor in poverty of course. People need work to eat and find shelter and basic necessities. But unemployment or joblessness brings with it a loss of human dignity and a squandering of gifts and abilities God grants to each of us. We need jobs to be able to survive and provide for our families the basic needs.

The various ways in which the church can assist their congregation in entrepreneurship programme includes:
Capacity building programme,
Skill Acquisition Programme,
Giving Soft Loan,

Capacity building programme:
Building capacity involves skills transfer, training, human resource management, organizational development, and the strengthening of communities and social networks. There is a need for the church to organize capacity building programme so that their members can gain more skills, knowledge and values which will help them to be more productive to themselves and the society at large.
Skill Acquisition:
This can be in form of organizing training programmes in soap making, bead making, catering, photography, cosmetics and make-up, tailoring, hairdressing, shoe and bag making e.t.c.
The skills gained through this programme will enable them start their own business and also generate revenue thereby reducing unemployment in the society and also creating employment for other jobless members.
Giving Soft Loans:
Churches by granting soft loans to their members who have financial challenges will motivate their members to start and expand their business rather than killing their ideas due to lack of finance.
There are some training that can be embarked upon which will add value to their members. Most members are willing to participate in the training but they lack the money to pay to acquire this training. Churches can encourage their members by giving them scholarships to acquire this training.
People who have experienced in the business are connected with the young entrepreneur to assist them with the necessary advice they need to succeed.

Churches can organize seminars to equip members with the necessary information they needed to succeed in their business.

These I believe will give a member a sense of belonging, fulfillment and the ability to overcome.

7 Habits That Can Make You Rich

Have you ever wondered why some people work so hard but still remain poor while some others who don’t struggle that much grows richer?  The difference is the Approach and Attitude.  Making wealth is more or less a skill and it is mostly done in the Head, it is also not reserved for the “privileged” but can be learned by everyone.

The following actions can help you achieve much in a little space of time.

Discover Your Challenges and Anticipated Solutions

No one can tell more about you than yourself.  You know your limitations – those things that don’t allow you to move forward.  Write all of them down and search for their possible solutions.

For example, if your problem is ‘procrastination’, ask people who had overcome this challenge how they did it and apply it to your case.

The idea is to move you from thinking and nursing problems to solving problems.

To make headway in life, you must be a problem solver.

Do the Things You Have Not Done Before

Set the ball rolling for yourself because no one is ready to discover you in the crowd if you did not distinguish yourself.  Run ahead of your folks.

There is nothing wrong in approaching those you think will help you achieve your ambition.  Make that bold step of asking for referral from those in authority if you know any.  Ask for a raise from your employer if you know you merited it.  Start doing things in an extra-ordinary way.

Stop settling for ‘what is available’ and start thinking big.  Dream big dreams and act as if it is real.

Change your approach of doing things that did not work and you will see great results.

Read, Listen, Watch and Invest in Motivational Materials

Make out time to read motivational books, watch podcasts and videos of individuals who had made it through thick and thin.   Listen to good motivational speakers and attend business seminars, you will be put on your toes even if you are the dumbest person on earth.

Look out for such books as Rules that help. Educate yourself constantly on how making money works.

Join Elite Clubs

It could be a Church, Business Club, Sports Club or Non Governmental Organizations, the idea is to mingle with rich people.  When you expose yourself to people who are better off and more exposed than you, it is likely going to expand your thinking, give you the connections that will catapult your income.

Read Life Histories of Successful and Rich People

Avail yourself with copies of biographies of those who have worked hard to make their wealth.  Read about Warren Buffett, Steve Job even our own Dangote etc.  When you read how these people made it from nothing to their enviable levels, you will be motivated.

The idea is to identify a role model who you can emulate.

Create More Than One Stream of Income

Look for ways of creating more than one income opportunity. There are different ways of achieving this like: investing in shares or properties, writing books, teaching on part time bases, blogging, internet marketing etc.

Sticking to one stream of income will only help you pay your bills and no one actually gets rich with such income.

Don’t be rigid and stay-put with one income job.  Engage in other side jobs that will enable you earn extra money you will use for investment.

Don’t Jealous or Hate Rich People

This one is the list of them all but very powerful and effective because it got to do with your inner man.

When you see beautiful things that you like even if it is owned by your next door neighbor, appreciate it and congratulate the owner.  Instead of being jealous and resentful, find a way to know how the owner was able to acquire it and apply that same method.

The idea is that if you appreciate good things and bless those who own them, you will attract good things to yourself.

How to Earn Extra Income While Keeping Your Paid Job

Recently, I published a post “Home Business You Can Do”.  In that post, I introduced Team180 a unique type of multi level marketing business Club where you can make extra Income with or without selling any product.  Many People have been calling to ask how they can be a member of this club and to answer this question, I have decided to send this post your way.

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Rayiana Enterprises provides a wide range of services such as:

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See What Smart People Do To Sell Themselves to the World

If you own a small business or have the ambition to be an Entrepreneur one day, you need to position yourself in a manner that will affect your business positively.  This is because as the sole owner of your business, you are responsible for the success or failure of the business and you bear the consequences alone.

Recently, I got in contact with this info graphic designed by a friend Enstine Muki, one of the best and most helpful blogger in the internet today and decided to share it with you and I know it will help you in the quest of your aspirations.

This is what this info graphic is all about:

You Need a Platform

There are different platforms you can use to express yourself and enhance your personality but the most common is to set up a blog where you can express yourself and make your intentions known to the world.

Be Specialized

Be specific in the roles you play or what you offer to the people, be an expert in what you want to present to your readers.  Do not be ‘jack of all trades and master of none’.  This is because you need to convince your audience that you are capable and trustworthy so they can have confidence in your products or services.

Be Positively Active On the Social Media

The social media especially the Face Book and Twitter are one of the largest communities where people interact and share information as well as discuss relevant issues.

Unfortunately, most people do not always take advantage of the real purpose of social media but use it to do things that place their credibility in doubt.

Smart individuals utilize these media platforms to promote their brands and market their goods and services to huge community of the users.

The gains of being positive in the Social Media are:

1.     You will easily create your brand awareness to a very large community.
2.     It will facilitate face to face interaction with your intended customers
3.     It is fast and cheap
4.     It also has a long term benefit as your contacts stays for a very long period.

Be Helpful

For a start, offer free but quality information to your audience. Most of those searching the internet are looking for solution to their problems; make it easy for them by offering those links to get the desired help.

Money should not be your priority at this period but how to build good personal relationship with your readers having it at the back of your mind that you are building up your future customers.  You will notice that when they are convinced of your capability of meeting their demands, they will surely ask for more.

Take Action

Do not be afraid to approach new clients, take up new positions or seek new opportunities.  Whatever you need to help you in your business take action and don’t wait for manner to come from heaven.

I know you have learnt one or two things from this short write up.  Please do not forget to share with others especially those seeking for new opportunities.

Home Business You Can Do

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Project Headshot Clinic One Youth

What: Project Headshot Clinic One Youth
When: July 04, 2009 Saturday
Where : Club Vudu, Crossroads Mall, Banilad, Cebu City

Project Headshot Clinic (HSC) is a brand new concept that merges Profile photos online and Advertising as we see campaigns, advertisements, and advocacies may easily be conveyed through our unique digitized headshots, online profile photos can be potential online billboards. Its major components are: registration, mass shooting, and mass uploading on social network web sites (as profile photo), which make HSC an effective and creative marketing tool. HSC creates curiosity and impact to those who are not yet aware or part of it. It's viral — the HSC phenomenon can attract anyone online — and we hope that you become a part of it.

Be part of the new Project Headshot Series!
The team behind the successful Project Headshot Clinic has a new advocacy. Headed by visionary photographer, Niccolo Cosme, the new series aims to promote unity of the Pinoy Youth. Through each participant's headshot photo, they recognize that they belong to one barkada, sharing the same hopes, dreams and aspirations of oneness.

This timely advocacy will gather different youths across the country -- gathering high school and college students and young professionals from Baguio to Davao.

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Houston, wrap up

I went to several libraries when I was in Houston. Continuing with the visit06 list, here are the libraries I visited:

  • Houston Public Library, Central Branch, closed for two years as of two weeks before TLA. Damn.
  • Houston Public Library, Downtown Express branch, oddly enough in the old library building which is lovely but looks a little sparse and triage-y for a library that is going to be the main downtown branch for two years.
  • Holocaust Museum Library, quiet and clean with a lot of things to look at.
  • MFAH Hirsch Library where I met a really nice woman, a UNT student, who took me on a quickie tour of the stacks and told me all about working in a special art library.

I have nothing but high praise for the smoothly-running machine that is TLA. It’s the second largest library conference in the country — second only to ALA — and I might argue it runs even better. All of my arrangements were made, checked and double-checked well ahead of time. I hear the “speaker handlers” have a thick manual filled with checklists and procedures. There were friendly tech guys in every room making sure the IT/AV was functional. When I had a last minute schedule change and needed to stay an extra day at the hotel, it was handled literally within minutes. Minutes!

Speakers got adorable goodie bags, rides from the airport, and general good treatment. The only way I could even think to improve the experience would be 1) maybe a few fewer emails (we swapped maybe 40-50 in the months before the event) and 2) maybe some smaller gifts for speakers who are travelling distances. I hate to be ungrateful, and the purple coffee mugs really are actually attractive and functional, but they put me over my carry-on limit causing me to have to engage in a bit of subterfuge to bring them on the airplane. You know how we librarians hate subterfuge. My mother would always offer to mail me my Christmas presents, when I came home to Massachusetts from Seattle for the holidays; this was always a great part of the gift. Also big thanks to Karen Coombs and her husband Michael for coming to fetch me and putting me up in their lovely house for my last night in town. I’m always torn when I travel for work between staying at friends’ houses and staying walking distance from the Convention Center and usually wind up splitting time in some awkward way. This time it worked out well and mazel tov to Wandering Eyre on her wedding that happened that same weekend.

Now I’m on the plane and notice there is a network available called Free Public WiFi. What are the chances, do you think? This is a total tangent, but one of the skills that I think is important to being a good librarian in a technologically complex world, is being able to play the probabilities off of the possibilities and say, in this case “What are the chances that there is free public wifi on this plane?” When a patron needs to know if something in their email from CitiBank is legit, or whether downloading a shareware application will give them “a virus” we need to not just say “Well, maybe….” Sometimes the right answer isn’t a yes or a no or an encyclopedia article, but an explanation of a context, an introduction to a culture, a range of likelihoods. This goes against the typical librarian here’s-your-resource grain, but as we go from a post-industrial culture towards a pure information culture, just saying “No that email isn’t really from an eBay user.” doesn’t really solve the problem. We should be solving the problem.

2 comments for “Houston, wrap up

  1. Jenn
    01May06 at 10:17

    Hello Jesse-maybe next time you’ll visit one of the Harris County Public Libraries? http://www.hcpl.net

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Monday, August 5, 2013

Civic Holiday

IThe oldest monkey asks "Mommy what is today's holiday all about?"  Hmmm... I'm not really sure.  It's a holiday just for a break."  My less-than-knowledgable answer works for him and we declare it a lazy day!

We searched for close-to-home and inexpensive activities, but nothing really struck a chord.  We lazed in our pj's until early afternoon and then headed into town.

I absolutely love "downtown" Port Perry.  The shops are quaint, the people are friendly, and it's easy to find Kawartha Dairy!  The kids don't mind walking around as long as our loop finishes at Palmer Park.  They take advantage of the playground, we check out the lake, and when the weather cooperates, they can romp in the splashpad.

Today, as we reached our wandering limit, we opted to eat out in celebration of Kev's birthday.  1 vote pizza, 1 vote Thai food, 1 vote Mexican and one indifferent - mom's vote won today because we managed to convince the pizza vote to switch.

Now we're patiently awaiting our meals with a margarita, Dos Equis and two Sprites for the kids.  I love that my guys are adventurous enough to try something new... even if it's a little spicy for my dutch boy's bland tastes.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Choose Happy

I recently took a little break from Christmas crafting and made a page to document my grandson Cole's 11th birthday last month. I used this awesome sketch from Paper Issues:

I am entering this page in the Clique Kits November Anything Goes Challenge.

Thanks so much for dropping in tonight.....Hey! It's almost Friday!

  1. I love the colors and design of your layout! It is beautiful! Thanks for playing along with the Clique Kits anything goes challenge!

  2. Awww this is so sweet. I love it. Thank you for entering the Clique Kits challenge!! :)

  3. I love the font our comments come out in!!! :) hehe

  4. Wow, this layout is perfect! Thanks for participating to the Clique Kits challenge!

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New Tangle Pattern Fortified/Rhodia Journal Swap

For every round of the Rhodia Journal Swap, 12 journal-ers are sharing their 'Favorite Thing's.  This round I'm sharing my Zentangle®-inspired pattern steps. Because the swap is done in a Rhodia dotWebbie, I'm taking advantage of its grid of light gray dots and sharing patterns that are difficult to draw freehand.  Any of these patterns can be done without grid paper but are much easier to do with some guide for the eye.

You can see my patterns PywakitProwReel , Wormhole and Circle-In in earlier posts. See what others are doing in their Rhodias for the swap on Tumblr.

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Lab 1: Move and Turn with Arrow Keys

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Lego WeDo Unit!

After hundreds of hours of work, extensive testing in elementary classrooms, and several rewrites, we are pleased to offer you the use of our Lego WeDo 2.0 Mission to Mars unit. Following the storyline of a mission to the Red Planet, students are confronted by a series of problems they must solve by building and coding Lego models. Fully NGSS compatible, this is a perfect unit to use in third or fourth grade. Please take a look and try out this free resource!


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Anyone can suffer from bad breath problem and infants are no different. Read more to know about infant bad breath.

Infant Bad Breath

You look down into the crib and baby with his cute face and chubby cheeks looks so adorable that you just can’t help from holding him in your arms. So, you reach down to pick him up from the crib. However, suddenly your nose catches some stinky smell and you are left wondering, when the little one’s diaper was changed last time. It’s only after a little more investigation that you realize that the stink is coming from your little one’s mouth. This is the moment, when you think, ‘Aren’t babies supposed to smell good?’ Infant bad breath problem seems to be impossible but the bad breath is such a problem, which can happen to anyone and little ones are no exception. Bad breath in infants can also be an alarming sign for parents, as it can be a sign of some hidden illness or infection. However, in most cases, bad breath is preventable. All you need is to follow some small tips for your little one. Here in this article, you can know all about bad breath from causes to preventive measures.
Infant Bad Breath Causes And Prevention
Causes Of Infant Bad Breath
  • Your mouth and baby’s mouth is no different, except for that your little one doesn’t have teeth. Normal bacteria live in mouth and feed on leftover food particles on your baby’s mouth, tongue or at the gum line. This causes bad breath especially if the food in mouth remains left for long time.
  • If your baby is breathing through his mouth then this can be the cause behind bad breath. In this case, muscles in mouth will relax and lead to decrease in production of saliva. Eventually, the mouth will dry up. Dry mouth will lead to increase of natural bacteria in baby’s mouth resulting in bad breath.
  • Thumb sucking can also be the cause behind bad breath. When baby sucks his thumb, it causes dryness in the mouth. Dry mouth is an ideal place for bacteria to grow and multiply. This will eventually lead to bad breath.
  • Just like thumb sucking, use of pacifier can also be another cause of bad breath. When a child puts a pacifier in his mouth it’s filled with saliva. The bad breath causing bacteria will multiply when the pacifier has dried up saliva. So, the next time, you give this unclean pacifier to your baby, it will lead to bad breath.
  • Sometimes an illness like tonsillitis, sinus infection, and seasonal allergy can cause bad breath. So, it’s important not to overlook baby’s condition. Bad breath can be a sign of some infection or disease. If even after taking some preventive measure the problem persists, you should consult a doctor.
Preventing Bad Breath
  • In most cases, good oral hygiene is the solution for bad breath problem. Try to brush or wipe your little one’s gums with a soft cloth before bedtime and after every feeding. Don’t use toothpaste at this age for your baby.
  • Frequently, wash your baby’s hands with soap and water, if your baby sucks his thumb.
  • The best thing to do is to prevent your baby from sucking toys, pacifier, or any other object that he can put in his mouth. However, if your baby uses a pacifier then you should sterilize it in boiling water to get rid of harmful bacteria. This will prevent growth of bad breath causing bacteria on the pacifier.
  • When trying to treat infant bad breath, remember that you shouldn’t give any antiseptic mouthwash to your baby. Your little one can’t be trusted with not to swallow mouthwash!
  • If all efforts fail in stopping your baby’s bad breath then you should consult baby’s pediatrician.

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