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This is Turner, Montana. A small town about twelve miles from the Canadian border. When they were naming streets, I wonder why they didn’t just call the streets 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Is it necessary for a town of this size to have a 1st St. East and a 1st St. West?

One town over, though, it’s even worse. In Hogeland, there’s a Main St., an East Main St., and a West Main St. How the hell does a visitor not get lost..?

Anyway, Turner, Montana is the farthest town away from a major league baseball team in the lower 48.

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  1. Thanks for the laugh! We here in the Turner/Hogeland area enjoyed the perspective.

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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Wilton Dedge’s Bike Blast

This weekend, October 10-11, 2009, the Annual Bike Blast will take place in Titusville, FL. This event is very special to us because it is coordinated by Wilton Dedge, who was exonerated in 2004 after DNA testing proved he did not commit the rape for which he was convicted and imprisoned.

Wilton owns a great biker bar in historic Titusville called the Southern Room (345 S Washington Ave) which will be the epicenter of the the event. They expect there to be as many as 5,000 bikes at this 2-day event.

The best part is that they will be having a Poker Run to raise money for the Innocence Project of Florida, which will assist our efforts to find and free the wrongfully convicted. You can view the Poker Run flier and register for the Poker Run. If you would like to be a vendor at the Bike Blast, you can see vendor information and fill out this vendor form.

Come to this great event and support Wilton and the Innocence Project of Florida. For more information, please refer to the Bike Blast flier.

Yo can pre-order a t-shirt that will bear the really cool image above for $15 (which includes shipping) by calling Tina Dedge at 321-208-4768, or by sending your payment to: Bike Blast T-Shirt Order, The Southern Room, 345 S Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796.

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Series Fullmetal Alchemist (anime)
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Title Mother
Japan airdate October 18th, 2003
U.S.A. airdate November 20th, 2004
Language English/Japanese
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Preceded by Body of the Sanctioned
Followed by A Forger's Love

Ed and Al revisit childhood memories, recalling the constant and unconditional love of their mother -- and the horrors that began when she died.

  • When the Elric brothers are sparring at the end of the episode, Al falls in water and gets back out without any damage to his Blood Seal. This is inconsistent as through most of the part of the series he doesn't go in water due to the fear of his Seal being damaged. However, since this was his very first time sparring in that body, it could be that at that point, he was simply unaware of the peril water actually now posed to him.

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Evolution of a Herbarium

by Travis MacClendon

L. peruviana, the FLEPPC Category I plant
that ignited my "need for names" gene.
Photo by Matthew Merritt.
What is it?
In the early '90s I walked out of my apartment in Melbourne, Fl and became transfixed by a display of gorgeous yellow flowers in the nearby shrubbery. My immediate thought was, “what are those things?!”

Let me digress. I believe that some people are born with a “need for names” gene, myself among them. I simply cannot see an unfamiliar star, beetle, or snowfall without feeling compelled to know its name. It never ceases. “What is it?” is practically my mantra. It often takes me twice as long as others to read a book or article because I am constantly accessing my smart phone to look things up using Google and/or Bing. And thank you, thank you STEM for that Droid, which has freed me of the burden of toting paper, pencil, and an unabridged dictionary.

Compulsory tools for the "name needer"
and "botanizer" in each of you.
Back to Melbourne… That afternoon I purchased Walter Kingsley Taylor's little masterpiece of 1992, “The Guide to Florida Wildflowers”.  After some discovery effort within those exciting pages, LO! There it was. I was so pleased. I had found and identified Ludwigia peruviana (Peruvian primrosewillow), a showy tropical alien. The resulting rush of adrenaline is still with me some 21 years later.

Getting Involved
One's knowledge builds. I joined the Conradina Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and eventually rose to a hectic year or two as President. For a while I was Vice President of Finance for the State, a position I held for a record setting seven years as I recall. Basically, nobody else wanted the job. I have a story to tell about all of this, but, in the interest of staying on-topic, I’ll hold back. Just ask me sometime.

Botanizing (going out into the field to find and key out plants) became a passion. I was sooooooo lucky to have the legendary Margaret Hames as my mentor, in addition to the companionship of Bill and Shirley Hills, an incomparable couple. I spent many happy hours in the great outdoors with these true experts and wonderful friends just tramping earth, making lists, and learning how to use that big book without pictures, “Guide to the Vascular Plants of Florida” by Wunderlin and Hansen: first memorize the glossary, then go to page 1.

At some point, Karen (my beautiful wife) and I met the brainy Suzanne Kennedy of the Brevard County Natural Resources Department. She was the speaker at a Conradina meeting. The subject was, you guessed it, herbariums. She was starting one for the County and wanted volunteers to help collect plants. Right after the presentation, I went straight to Suzanne and said, “me, me, pick me,” or words to that effect.

Learning the Ropes
With her patient teaching and that of a talented and experienced botanical drifter named Jim Tear, Karen and I began collecting and mounting specimens for the Brevard County Herbarium. We collected three specimens of each plant, one as a voucher specimen for the University of South Florida, a “gratis” specimen for Fairchild Tropical Gardens, and one for the Brevard County Herbarium.

Proof positive of P. leucarpum in Calhoun
In the year 2005, some 320 specimens behind us, Karen and I precipitously up and moved to Calhoun County in Florida’s panhandle. One of the reasons we picked that very low density population county (more people went to Karen's church than lived in Calhoun County) was that only 800 or so plants had ever been formally vouchered there. Based on serious empirical evidence, that left maybe 400 or more plants to be discovered. And FYI, if a plant has never been formally vouchered at an accredited herbarium, science says it doesn't exist. For example, you and I know that Phoradendron leucarpum (oak mistletoe) exists all over the place, but it had never been collected in Calhoun County.

Early on, our new house hardly furnished, we asked the Director of the University of Florida’s Extension Service in Blountstown what he thought about having  his office sponsor our voluntary efforts to create a herbarium in Calhoun County.. He enthusiastically replied, “Great! Terrific!! How much money do you need? Let's do it!” Then, before I could respond, he said, “What’s a herbarium?” Anyhow, we all happily agreed to work together to make it happen, and have enjoyed a pleasant camaraderie with the folks in that office ever since, including its current Director, Judy Ludlow, and her able assistants (Peggy and Whitney).

A standard metal herbarium cabinet will ensure
that the collection outlasts the collector.
Setting Up Shop
After we’d determined we would start a herbarium, it made sense to acquire an air tight, bug tight (the curator's worst nightmare), humidity-controlled (if possible), rain, fungus, wind, and ungulate proof storage unit for our collections - in short, a herbarium cabinet. At the time, all we had was an old wooden cabinet (not so hot for a plant collection… we keep supplies in it now) so we had to spring for a bona fide herbarium cabinet, all 1000 pounds of it at about $1.50 a pound (includes shipping).

Then there was the issue of supplies. We rounded up what we had access to locally, and purchased the remainder of what we needed from on-line biological supply houses. Once our order arrived, we were in business. Our inventory included:
Plant press with press straps
  • Plant press , 12” x 18”– eventually ended up with 3
  • Plant press straps, 2 per press
  • Plant press ventilators, 12 x 18, maybe 8 dozen
  • Plant press driers, 12 x 18, several dozen
  • Unprinted newsprint, 12 x 17 when folded, several dozen
  • Polyurethane foam, 12 x 18, several for pressing mean plants
  • Rag Mounting Cards, 11.5 x 16.5, several dozen
  • Fragment folders, 2.25 x 3.5 several dozen
  • Printed label paper, 8.5 x 11, 100 or so
  • Botanical glue
  • Gummed cloth tape, 0.5 inch, 200 yards, 1 roll
  • Drione insecticide dust for use against the horrors
  • Moth balls for use against the horrors
  • Desiccant for use against the insidious fungus
  • GPS (my Droid) –  calculate lat longs to WGS 1984 Spheroid for each specimen
  • Clipboard, data form for labels etc for field work
  • Plastic bags, trowels, clippers etc for collecting specimen
  • Binoculars (optional – good for birds)
As you may imagine, we developed different techniques for preparing, mounting, and collecting specimens as we became more experienced. These advanced approaches were ultimately facilitated with the use of a paper cutter and a loupe (hand lens, shown left).

Dr. Loran Anderson, Travis and Karen
MacClendon out collecting specimens.
Modus Operandi
Allow me to briefly itemize the process through which our plant specimens are prepared:
  1. Collect two (sometimes three) representative samples of foliage, preferably with fruit and/or flower. Usually the plant is not harmed. Acceptable specimens are limited to vascular plants (no bryophytes, fungi, or gremlins) found growing free and wild. Items found growing in a nursery pot at the local hardware store do not qualify, regardless of how neglected they are.
  2. Place the specimen between folded newsprint between 2 driers which are between 2 ventilators, and then into the press. For thorny, stout, or unbending plants use foam to assist in taming their “meanness” (plant characteristic as described by Dr. Loran Anderson ). Tighten plant press straps to flatten the specimens with just about all the strength you can muster. I can generally get between 12 and 15 specimens in one press - maybe more, but Karen won’t allow it, and if she catches me I’m in trouble.
  3. Dry specimens until crispy. During the summer, our barn can reach well over 100°F, so one week with the fan is usually enough. During the cooler winter months, this part takes a bit longer. And don't get me started on how to dry cactus.
  4. Mount one dried specimen artfully on a museum grade (acid-free) mounting card, along with appropriate label, accession number, and fragment folder.
  5. Concurrent with the curing and mounting process, create a line item in a database for the specimen. Our database has 15 fields, including items like scientific and common name, citation, latitude and longitude of where the specimen was collected, description of the plant and habitat, whether it is native or alien, et cetera.
  6. From the database, create labels for the specimen(s) recipient(s). We have up to three recipients: our own herbarium (Calhoun County Herbarium), a voucher specimen to the University of South Florida Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants, and the Godfrey Museum of Florida State University.
  7. Mail one unmounted specimen, label included, to USF.
  8. If the specimen has never been collected in Calhoun County, give one unmounted specimen, label included, to Dr. Loran Anderson of FSU.
  9. Take a high resolution photograph of the mounted specimen for loading onto the Calhoun County Herbarium website.
His and Her Chores
There is a certain division of labor that has evolved between Karen and I:
  • Karen collects the specimens and places them in collecting bags.
  • I record data and get the GPS coordinates for each specimen.
  • Both of us sort collected specimens, make appropriate notations, and place them in the dryer (a table in front of a fan).
  • I enter all data into the database, create labels and accession numbers.
  • Karen mounts each specimen when it is dry with its corresponding data and accession number labels.
  • I create a cover letter and list of specimens attached (along with their unique specimen numbers) for mailing to USF.
  • I file the mounted and photographed specimens alphabetically by family, genus, and species in our Herbarium. Karen doesn't like to mess with these because of the herbicide/moth ball business.
  • We both give Dr. Loran Anderson appropriate specimens at meetings of the Magnolia Chapter of the FNPS or on botanizing outings.
Karen MacClendon (left) watching and learning from Dr. George Wilder (center),
and Dr. Loran Anderson (right). All of them have made significant contributions
to to the Calhoun County Herbarium. (Thanks!).
The Calhoun County Herbarium would most certainly be something less than it is without the happy and able assistance of Dr. Loran Anderson of Tallahassee, Bill and Marcia Boothe of Bristol, Fl., and Dr. George Wilder of Naples, Fl. They know plants!!

Travis and Karen
That's about it. I could wax on and on but this gives you an idea. It is truly a labor of love. We get out in the countryside all over Calhoun County. It keeps us active. We've made many new landowner-type friends and perhaps encountered only 1 or 2 edgy types. Then there was that guard at the water plant who thought we were saboteurs…

Does your county have a herbarium? No? Then create one. It has most certainly been a satisfying, fun, and useful hobby for us. Still not sure how? No problem. Come up for a visit, go collecting, take our $2 herbarium tour, then eat cake (byoc).
Edited and posted by Laurie Sheldon

Hobo Botanist said...

Great article! I love herbariums, they are a great way to help one identify (verify) plants. In addition, one can travel back in time and see collections from important botanists such as J.K. Small, if not William Bartram himself. When collecting, don't forget to obtain written permits from the land owner before collecting. For Endangered or Commercially exploited species, one needs a permit from FL. Dept. of Agri. and Consumer Services Div. of Plant Industry. Permit numbers should be on the label. Coincidentally, never collect plants, whether listed or not, if it would endanger their population. My rule of thumb is less than 5% of the plant, or 5% of the plant population.

The Jolly Bloggers said...

Thanks! Travis and I put a good bit of time into it, so I'm glad you enjoyed it. Also, I appreciate your reminder not to run around snipping and pasting indiscriminately. I hope that readers heed your advice. It would be awful if someone was arrested for acting on an inspiration to start a herbarium based on this article.

Hobo Botanist said...

Not to mention the loss of a rare plant!


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Best Dress Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis

When you have plantar fasciitis, choosing a dress pair of shoes will be a problem. This foot problem will cause pain for your feet. If you wear a wrong dress shoe, the condition will become worse. This post will help you look at the best dress shoes for plantar fasciitis on the market. They will help you enjoy the support as well as the comfort no matter when you attend a job interview, go for an evening out, or any other occasion. Sure, you will find the perfect shoes for your outfits.

Best Dress Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis

Naot Women’s Luma Dress Pump

These attractive shoes are ideal for people suffering from plantar fasciitis. They are designed not only for the femininity and form of a standard heeled shoe but also for eliminating pain as much as possible. These models are made of durable leather materials with the rubber sole absorbs. Besides, they also offer a metal shank for support. That’s good for plantar fasciitis sufferers. With the product, you can also avoid the repetitive movement as well as the subsequent pain thanks to a supporting strap.

Vionic by Orthaheel Sophia Flat Shoes

The unit has a very slight heel. They are made from synthetic linings and synthetic leather in the upper of the shoe. Their shoes are creatively designed with a patterned tread in order to help you avoid slipping. Vionic has a strap across the top that helps prevent your feet from slipping off whilst and provide the comfort as well as support for your feet.

Vionic Lydia Women’s Demi-Wedge

These dress shoes work effectively to help relieve the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Especially, you will feel comfortable with the demi wedge design. You will feel a good support because of no separate heel. It also provides you the comfort when you walk. Besides, their soles are designed to be flexible for preventing slipping. This option will be suitable for most wearers.

Vionic Sydney Women’s Leather Loafers

They offer an ergonomic design, but can still make a great accessory for everyday wear. Moreover, you will get an extra comfort from the flat sole of the shoe. You won’t worry about slipping due to the durable rubber outsole. Also, they support the heel to reduce the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. The unit has a variety of colors that a girl needs.

Sanita Women’s Dawn Platform Sandal

This is a good choice if you want a pair of shoes for plantar fasciitis in the summer. They attract wearers by a strappy design as well as leather uppers. With Sanita, you can easily adjust to keep the sandal secured at the front thanks to the sling back heel and the ankle strap. In addition, they come with a slight platform to the sole and a durable rubber outer sole. So, you get more support than regular heeled shoes.

One of the best solutions you can do for your feet to prevent plantar fasciitis is using comfortable and proper pair of dress shoes. Through, this post, we hope you feel satisfied with our reviews of these top dress shoes.

The Benefits Of Shoe Insoles

Nowadays, there are many types of shoe insoles on the market. Insoles bring additional comfort, realignment of the foot, and odor control. Besides, they are also used for reducing foot and heel pain. Using shoe insoles helps you to prevent many other problems such as knee pain, shin pain, and back pain. In this article, we will look at the benefits of shoe insoles. Best Insoles For Running

The Benefits Of Shoe Insoles

Why shoe insoles can help?

You can find many insoles on the market as thermal insoles, barefoot insoles, sport insoles, charcoal insoles, and health insoles. Besides, you can also find others like gel pads, toe protection pads, heel pads, and ball pads. There are many different reasons that you should use shoe insoles. You may promote extra comfort for feet if you use shoe insoles. They provide more support for your feet during physical activity. Also, they are designed to be effective with your sport such as running or basketball. Shoe insoles help not only the feet but also other areas of the body. If you regularly use shoe insoles, you can alleviate knee and back pain as well as the injury risk.

Prevention of foot disorders

Shoe insoles may keep your feet comfortable and prevent foot disorders because of high -quality materials that make them. They have immense ability to reduce foot pressure when running, walking, and standing. So, your feet will not be subjected any form of pain and discomfort. Moreover, if you use shoe insoles, you can also prevent muscle and tissue damage.

Make your feet more flexible

In the market, you can see shoe insoles come in orthotic insoles, so you will find the most insole for the feet. When running, walking, or even standing, you can loose flexibility of your feet and experience excruciating pain because of thin tissues in your heels. However, don’t worry. These problems will be solved if you use shoe insoles that help you not only minimize pressure and shock on the feet but also support to foot tissues and muscles.

Shoe insoles also correct existing foot disorders

They are not simply preventive solutions. Shoe insoles are also used in the treatment of a wide range of foot conditions such as knee pain, toe pain, metatarsal gia, plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuroma, and Achilles heel pain. However, you should ask your doctor for a help before using shoe insoles if you want to correct foot disorders. A good doctor will help you choose insoles that match your needs best.

Enhanced comfort

Shoe insoles are designed with high-quality materials in order to minimize shock on the feet in many physical activities. They are ensured to keep your feet in good shape so that you feel more comfortable when using shoe insoles. The general health of your feet is also enhanced with enhanced comfort and sufficient protection. You just have to find the best insoles for your shoes.

Extend the lifespan of your shoes

With the finest materials, shoe insoles are made for longevity and durability purposes in the market. The reason is simply that they reduce ground impact during different activities. Because shoe insoles help your feet to be in perfect shape, they can extend the lifespan of your shoe. In fact, shoe insoles are designed to protect your feet and help you to enjoy the value of your shoes. Therefore, don’t forget to take your time to find a good pair of shoe insoles.

Who needs shoe insoles?

It is essential for those who have foot pain or discomfort due to walking imbalance to use shoe insoles. You can easily recognize imbalances like heel pain, shin pain, or flat feet. They are the reason causing discomfort and pain.

Does it take time to get used to insoles?

You have to take your time to get used to the walking position. You should start to begin with orthotic insoles. Use them for three to four hours during the first 48 hours of use. After these 48 hours, it is good for you to use orthotic for six to eight hours. Finally, you can use them all day.

We recommend that you should consider the benefits of using shoe insoles if you are looking for more comfy or better smelling footwear. As you see, shoe insoles relieve many minor foot problems as well as help with things like balance and posture. Also, people who are suffering from any types of foot problem certainly need to look at shoe insoles that can help them solve their problem.

Nursing Shoes for Men

Today, there are many types of shoes designed specifically for nurses. They provide you reliable support for long shifts and longer workweeks. However, you needn’t worry about choosing the right one. We will give you an overview of the best nursing shoes for men in this post. We think you will love it. Read on this post and consider the best footwear for you. The best shoes for nurses.

Nursing Shoes for Men

How To Find The Best Nursing Shoe

A good pair of shoes for one individual might not be the best for others. There are many different factors to make the perfect shoes. It’s important to choose the one that is a little too big, but not slip up and down on your feet. Besides, you also need to consider the durability of the shoes because being a nurse you have to run up and down the hospital halls constantly. Then, lightweight and comfortable are two important characteristics.

Merrell Men’s Jungle Moc Pro Work Shoes

The Merrell Men’s Jungle shoes can get you through those tough days and demanding patients when you work the healthcare industry where you have to spend a lot of time on your feet.

This is a great reliable, durable, and comfortable product. They offer three basic colors as black, brown, or white. They are made of water resistant leather material, so it’s easy to clean just with a damp cloth. Besides, you can replace it with any orthotics because their insoles are removable.

Keen Utility Men’s PTC Work Shoes

Nowadays, there are also many types of nursing shoes for men, but Keen Utility is still the best choice.

These shoes are made of soft stain resistant leather material with a memory foam insole, so you can easily clean them. Plus, they offer EVA midsole support.

With these shoes, you won’t slip when you walk through a spill. In fact, they can last you for many years and help to keep your pain free at work.

Crocs Unisex Specialist Nursing Clog

As a nurse, the important thing you need is a comfortable pair of shoes for you focus, overall well-being, and performance. Crocs manufacturers have done exactly.

The shoes have many different stylish colors as black, white, chocolate, khaki, and navy. These products provide the maximum comfort thanks to using the croslite material. This material also can be able to resist odor. Plus, they are equipped with a back strap for added safety to help protect your feet from any mishaps.

You should consider the Crocs Unisex Specialist for shoes offering comfort and arch support and comfort for those long shifts for all day long if you are looking for the best nursing shoes for men.

At the end of our points, the fact is that each person has their own different opinion when they mention to the best nursing shoes. However, these our above products are still undoubtedly near the top of the list in the market today. These brands are considered to be comfortable, reliable as well as affordable. Make sure that you will choose the one that suits your need and preferences the best.


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Thursday, October 26, 2006

Ellen McIlwaine

I went to a sweet live show on Sunday night at the Yardbird Suite (a local jazz/blues club): slide-guitarist Ellen McIlwaine. When I heard she was doing a show, I jumped at the opportunity to see her live because I'm a monster fan of her cover of Higher Ground. Even though I'm obsessed with covers, I have to admit there are just a handful that remotely come close to matching or even topping the original. In my opinion, Ellen McIlwaine's Higher Ground is one of those. Take a listen.

Ellen McIlwaine - Higher Ground [originally by Stevie Wonder]

I first heard the cover from Fatboy Slim's "A Break From the Norm" CD, which featured the original tracks that he's sampled in some of his songs.

Fatboy Slim - Song for Lindy [samples McIlwaine's Higher Ground]

I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to the show. There weren't regular seats set-up since the Yardbird is sort of an old-school jazz club set-up. I ended sitting at a table by the side by myself as I was about 20 years younger than the average patron there. The concert was a treat since it was a CD release show promoting her new collaboration with Cassius Khan, a remarkable Indian tabla player. I had never even heard of a tabla, so it was a real treat to hear him play and talk about the unique instrument. The tabla is sorta like a drum and the various sounds produced are like its own language and he can the sing the vocal equivalent of the tabla sounds while playing simultaneously. Apparently he is one of the few (or only) artists in the world who can play tabla and sing at the same time. When I get the chance, I'll upload a recording I made of his entire tabla lesson. Fascinating stuff. Although she didn't play Higher Ground, I was not disappointed in the least since she put on a wonderful concert. She has a wonderfully expressive voice and she played some sweet blues tracks. Maybe I'll upload her 10-minute R&B medley too sometime.

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Buzz Lightyear for Halloween

Do you notice that days get shorter now so it gets dark earlier than usual? And it gets cooler at some nights too? And when you visit the shopping malls you can see Halloween costumes on display already on top of the school supplies. We haven't began the next school year yet and the mall establishments seem to make us worry about the Halloween already. Well my son has hand-me-down costumes that I hope would still fit him so I wouldn't need to buy anymore. But he loves to be Buzz Lightyear this year and I suspect it might cost a lot since it's very popular. So let's see how this year's Halloween turns out for the little guy.


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Monday, September 20

What Are Fresh Black Currants? Not Dried Currants and Not Raisins.

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Fresh black currants from Pudwill Berry Farms in Nipomo, CA.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "currant"? Raisins? Scones? The Brits? It's a confusing matter. So after purchasing a basket of fresh black currants at the Little Italy Mercato a couple of weeks ago, I did some sleuthing on the internet. Here's what I have learned about the differences between fresh black currants, dried black currants, and raisins.

Fresh black currants are small, round, glossy, black berries that pack a tart punch. They are related to red currants, white currants, and gooseberries; they are NOT grapes.

Dried black currants, also called Zante currants, are dried Corinth grapes, so technically they are raisins. With their black, wrinkly skins and sweet flavor, they look, smell, and taste just like traditional raisins.

Raisins are dried grapes, usually green Thompson grapes whose color darkens when dried. Similar to dried currants, raisins are shriveled, chewy, sweet, and fragrant.

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Fresh black currants and boysenberries from Pudwill Berry Farms in Nipomo, CA.

Where can you buy fresh black currants? In cool, rainy places such as the UK. In the US, the Pacific Northwest and northern California grow fresh currants which can be found at farmers' markets and organic markets. They're also sometimes found in the freezer section of organic and specialty markets.

How do you cook with fresh black currants? Fresh black currants are most often used  to make jams and jellies, ice cream and sorbet, schnapps, and pies. They're also delicious in baked goods such as scones, muffins, and cakes. Fresh black currants have a savory side too: they make a tangy sauce for meats such as chicken, pork, and lamb and can be tossed into salads. If you have a recipe calling for fresh black currants and can't find them, then blackberries and gooseberries make good substitutes.

What are the health benefits of fresh black currants? Fresh black currants are high in vitamin C and potassium. They're also are rich, little nuggets of antioxidants (2X the antioxidants of blueberries!) which help reduce inflammation and may help lower your risk of cancer.

Now it's time to get cooking with fresh black currants, so check out the tempting list of recipes below.

Greek Yogurt, Fig, and Black Currant Parfaits
Greek Yogurt, Fresh Fig, and Black Currant Parfaits from Food Blogga

Read more about fresh black currants:
"A Tart Berry Reintroduces Itself" from the NYT
Fresh Black Currants information page from Specialty Produce in San Diego

Black currant Savory recipes:
Black Currant Chicken recipe from Anne's Food
Lamb Chops with Black Currant BBQ Sauce recipe from Suzi's Blog

Black currant sweet recipes:
Black Currant Sorbet recipe from NYT
Blackcurrant Pie recipe from Bron Marshall
Black Currant Scones recipe from Local Kitchen
Red and Black Currant Parfaits recipe from Country Living
Black Currant Schnapps recipe from Danish Schnapps Recipes
Blackcurrant Swirl Cheesecake recipe from Good Food Channel
Black Currant and Orange Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe from Epicurean
Apricot Almond Tart with Black Currants and Lavender Syrup from Vegalicious Recipes

My Kitchen in the Rockies said...

We had big currant bushes in our garden growing up. Black ones are the best! The jam is unbelievably good.

bellini valli said...

Black currant jam was my moms favourite so it holds a special place in my heart Susan.

The Teacher Cooks said...

I have never had currants before. Thanks for the great information and the recipe.

Rosemary said...

I have never seen these -- but I've never looked hard, either. Very intriguing. (And a great education, too!)

Alanna Kellogg said...

Ooooo ... I've never seen fresh black currants! They are totally my favorite, they're less sweet than raisins and since they're tiny, a smaller volume stretches further, important since dried fruit has such dense calories. Fun, Susan!

Joanne said...

last summer, my roommate took one of her friend's CSA shares over for her while she was on vacation and we got red currants. We had no idea what the were and made jam out of them, after some extensive research. Delicious! I would love to find black currants, these recipes sound awesome. Thanks for all the info!

Meredith said...

Oooooh, fresh black currants. My grandmother had a small hedge of them, so we feasted in the summer. She made black currant jelly and many other delightful treats with those currants.

Anonymous said...

Wow! Those are so pretty. Like smaller, black blueberries. I've never actually seem black currants, so thanks so much for sharing. Now if I could get my hands on some......

RamblingTart said...

Mmm, I love red currant jelly. We use it in Danish cooking and it's divine. :-)

Goody said...

Black currants make the world's best jelly candy. They're pretty high in pectin too, so they gel quickly (also helpful when making jam).

Like everything else, they are non-existent around here.

Kelsey B. said...

I love black currants, so under appreciated!

We Are Not Martha said...

Wow, I seriously wish I could get my hands on some of these. I'm sure I'd just snack on them all day :)

Hettar7 said...

You make me SO jealous. Did i tell you that in your last post that used fresh figs AND black currants. Both things that I've only tried in their non fresh and/or flavored form. I have some black currant bushed i planted outside my grandmothers house. but it might be years till i benefit from them. one day....

My Carolina Kitchen said...

Thanks for the excellent information. I was never too certain what currants were.

Cynthia said...

Thank you! It is an always an education visiting your blog. Much appreciated.

Susan from Food Blogga said...

mkitr-Lucky girl! You must have sweet memories!

val-Oh, I'm so happy to hear that.

teachercook-You're welcome!

rosemary-Maybe you'll look harder now. ;)

alanna-I love their tartness too. As for raisins, red flame are my favorite.

joanne-Everything about red currant jam is just delightful. I hope you find some black currants now too.

meredith-Isn't it wonderful that you have those memories?

ramblingtart-I'd love to try them in some authentic Danish recipes.

anonymous-Thanks! They are pretty like blueberries but are much more tart.

goody-Jelly candy? Oooh, I'd love to try that!

kelsey-Yup. They need some lovin!

sues-They are hard to find. Good luck!

hettar7-Don't hate me because of my CA produce. ;)
Here's wishing your grandma's black currant bush is fruitful! :)

sam-I'm glad I helped clear it up!

cynthia-Thanks. That's kind of you to say.

Cookie baker Lynn said...

Lovely! I'll have to be on the lookout for fresh currants now.

Also, inspired by you and all your lovely posts about figs, I tried my first fresh fig yesterday.

Susan from Food Blogga said...

lynn-Well, what did you think? :)

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Crispy Prawn Wontons

These are very gnawish served with a little sweet and sour sauce. They are very simple to prepare, relying on only three ingredients. Crispy wontons are often very popular with children, as they aren't full of lots of spices like many Chinese dishes.

Portions: 24 Wontons

Preparation: 10 minute

Cooking: 10 minutes

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  • 24 tiger prawns, peeled
  • 24 medium spring roll wrapper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Oil for deep frying

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  • Sweet and Sour Sauce

  1. Prawn Wontons: Remove the spring roll pastry from the freezer 30-60 minutes before using. Cover the pastry with a slightly damp tea towel (to prevent them drying). Place one spring roll sheet out on a work top. Place a prawn in the centre of the pastry, diagonally. Dampen the edges of the pastry with the egg. Fold the pastry in half so as to create a triangle sealing in the prawn. Press the edges together. Fold over the longest length of the triangle with the prawn in the centre over twice, so that you have a small triangle at the top. Brush a little egg 2.5 -3cm along either side of the length of either side of the pastry. Fold 2.5-3cm up towards the triangle, pressing them down to seal (see diagram). Set aside while you repeat this with the rest of the prawns.
  2. To Cook: Heat some oil in a deep fryer or wok to 180°C-190°C. Cook three or four wontons at a time until crispy and golden brown (around 2 minutes) remove them from the oil and drain on kitchen paper. Keep the wontons warm in a warm oven while you cook the rest.
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It has been some time since we’ve done a proper Monday Muster around here so I’m so glad to get back into a regular blogging schedule again. Between the holidays, my knee surgery & the vegan experiment – Let’s just say there’s been a lot going on around here. I’m still being treated and doing physical therapy but I’ve come a long way and I’m so grateful that I’m feeling better. For my newer readers, the Monday Muster feature is a weekly review and short tidbits or ramblings. (You can see my original Monday Muster post for a description and explanation).

Seems I always have so much to share but most of it just doesn’t merit its own blog post. It’s kind of like turning to a friend and sharing your goofs or high five’s. Very quick and to the point. That’s what you get on Monday at Food Stories.

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Kale chips have been all the rage for some time now; however, I had never made any before. Crazy, I know, especially since kale is a nutritional powerhouse and I eat it all the time … Just never tried it like this. Just take a bunch of kale and chop into pieces. Toss kale pieces with olive oil and sea salt. For an entire bunch of kale, I use about a Tbsp of oil and about a half a tsp of sea salt.

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  1. I’m sorry to hear about your knee surgery. I know it’s very painful and that the recovery period is quite long and there’s a lot of re-hab to do. Good luck with it all. I love the look of your kale chips – so tasty and so very good for you xx
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  2. I don’t love kale and usually just use spinach instead. I have tried kale chips, though, and did like them. But Brian didn’t and I guess I didn’t love them enough to make them just for myself. Oh, well… :)
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    • Alyssa – These pictures were from my second batch and the stems were not that bad. The first batch I made, I cut the leaves crossways so it was leaf – stem – leaf and I didn’t like that. The smaller pieces of stems are not bad but the larger pieces seemed bitter and tough. I’ve also made them now de-stemmed and like it the best but the pieces are so small. Guess I’m still trying to figure out the best way for me :-)

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Jake Bidwell (left) and David Button departed Brentford this summer for QPR and Fulham respectively

Brentford head coach Dean Smith says “economic” reasons were behind the sales of Jake Bidwell and David Button to west London and Championship rivals.

Former Bees skipper Bidwell, 23, joined QPR earlier in July while goalkeeper Button, 27, moved to Fulham on Tuesday.

Both players would have been out of contract at Griffin Park in 2017.

“Economics tells you that if players don’t want to commit then you try to get the best deal you can for them,” Smith told BBC Radio London.

“We have done that with Bidwell and Button.”

Left-back Bidwell and Button had been first-team regulars over the past three seasons for the Bees, with both players making more than 130 appearances since August 2013.

Smith says Button was offered a new contract last season but the former Tottenham trainee stalled on negotiations.

“We tried to get David to sign a new contract, and he was offered one before I came to the club,” Smith added.

“I’d spoken to him a number of times about it and he wanted to wait until the end of the season.

“As is the nature of economics in football with someone going into the last season of their contract, however good they are, it means the club could end up with nothing at the end of it.

“David didn’t want to commit himself and the club didn’t want David running his contract down.”

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Three adults stage kidnapping of girl in Walmart parking lot

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The Forest Lake Police Department briefly considered a suspicious and unsettling Sunday night incident to be a possible kidnapping. After hours of investigation and coordination with media and other law enforcement agencies, the department discovered the bizarre scene that had unfolded in the Walmart parking lot was simply an ill-advised joke staged by four thrill-seeking sisters.

FLPD Capt. Greg Weiss on Monday afternoon confirmed the incident was a hoax. Though that determination came less than 24 hours into the investigation, it was not soon enough to prevent the incident from receiving significant coverage from Twin Cities media.

Prank attempt

Police took a call at 8:30 p.m. Sunday from a witness who described an alarming series of events she saw take place just feet from the entrance of the store at 200 SW 12th St. Police would verify the account of the witness after reviewing Walmart surveillance video.

Footage showed a girl hop out of the trunk of a parked car and run south past the hood of the vehicle. As the girl passed the car, an adult female got out of the front passenger seat and gave chase. The adult quickly caught the girl, pulled her back to the trunk and placed her inside. The car then left the scene at a high rate of speed.

Police sought help from the public in identifying the car and its occupants and placed the footage online.

At 2 p.m. Monday, the department took a call from the mother of the juvenile involved in the incident. The mother said the parking lot scene was staged.

“Our office interviewed those involved, found video evidence on their phones, and we have determined the suspicious situation to be nothing more than an attempt at a prank,” Weiss said Monday.

The girl in the trunk is a 13-year-old from Linwood. Her sisters in the car include a 22-year-old from Forest Lake, a 25-year-old from South Carolina and a 27-year-old from Tennessee.

Police were wrapping up the investigation Tuesday and will pass it on to the county attorney’s office for possible charges or referrals. Names were not released to protect the juvenile’s identity.

“We’re going to push for something,” Weiss said Monday. “We have a lot of time and money invested in it.”

Detectives put in overtime hours on Sunday and the department worked with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Washington County.

Speaking to the City Council at its Monday night meeting, Police Chief Rick Peterson said the department’s tip line received calls from all over the country regarding possible abductions callers believed the incident may be related to.

Some clues cast doubt on the incident’s authenticity, but the department had no choice but to treat the situation as a possible kidnapping, Weiss said.

“We’d like to be able to say, ‘Yeah, it’s a prank,’ but we don’t have the ability to do that,” he said. “We’d be faking ourselves out.”

Peterson echoed that sentiment Monday night.

“Of course, the first thing you think is, ‘That can’t be happening,’ but we take everything seriously because you just never know,” he said.


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The STENDEC mystery

A recent blog post from Nick Redfern About That "STENDEC" Puzzle reminded me of this fascinating mystery from 1947, two years after the end of the Second World War. A British Lancastrian airliner—a civilian version of the legendary Lancaster bomber—crashed in the Andes in poor weather shortly after sending a message in Morse code to the air traffic controller at the flight’s destination in Santiago, Chile. The message was routine except for its final word: STENDEC. And that’s the start and the end of the mystery: what on Earth does STENDEC mean?

I find the STENDEC mystery fascinating... but equally fascinating are the different approaches taken by the huge number of armchair mystery solvers who have turned their attention to it. Some people clearly want their unsolved mysteries to remain unsolved forever, so any new piece of evidence is described as “deepening the STENDEC mystery” rather than helping to elucidate it. Other people approach the problem as if it was deliberately contrived by the radio operator to be a puzzle for future generations. In reality, aircraft radio operators don’t suddenly start talking in anagrams or cryptograms as if they were characters in a Mensa brain teaser! It’s not beyond the bounds of possibility, as many people have suggested, that the aircraft came under attack from a hostile UFO. What is beyond the bounds of possibility is that the radio operator would signal this fact to the world using the single, unknown, word STENDEC. Even if he could see the word stencilled on the fuselage of the UFO, it’s difficult to believe he would imagine it was the most effective way to get his last, desperate message across.

Except in very unusual circumstances, a professional radio operator will always be trying to get factual information across to the recipient as clearly and concisely as possible. This was even more true in the days of low bandwidth, low signal-to-noise Morse telegraphy. In the case of “STENDEC”, the operator knew the Santiago controller was having difficulty understanding him, because he was asked to repeat the word—which he did, twice, using exactly the same Morse code. He didn’t repeat the message in a less cryptic form, as might be expected, or more slowly—it’s described as being sent “very fast”. So why might the operator have persisted in sending a message he knew the person at the other end was having difficulty understanding?

One possibility is that the operator was deliberately winding up the air traffic controller with meaningless gibberish, or a Sunday Times style brainteaser. However, it’s highly unlikely the operator would do this with a complete stranger, particularly if he wanted to keep his job. Furthermore, being in a WW2-vintage aircraft over a mountain range in bad weather isn’t the time for fooling around. A second possibility, which has been suggested by some people, is that the crew were in a delirious state due to a fault in their oxygen supply—essentially that the operator thought he was making sense when he wasn’t. But if that was the case, why was the preceding part of the message (confirming the flight’s destination and expected time of arrival) perfectly clear and sober? The only other reason for sending a superficially meaningless message is if it is a codeword—something that would mean nothing to an eavesdropper but would be perfectly understandable to the intended recipient, who would be in possession of the same set of codes as the sender.

This is where the STENDEC story—or rather the story of its armchair puzzle solvers—takes a really bizarre turn. It was “revealed” on the internet about ten years ago that STE–ND–EC was a code signal (or rather the concatenation of three code signals) used by the RAF during WW2 to mean “Severe Turbulence Encountered – Now Descending – Expecting Crash”. The Lancastrian’s radio operator was an ex-RAF man, and WW2 had finished just two years earlier. If STENDEC really was a widely used wartime RAF code, then the operator would have known it. The revelation doesn’t “deepen” the STENDEC mystery or “add a new dimension” to it, as many people would dearly love—it destroys the mystery altogether. The beginning and end of the STENDEC mystery is that the word is meaningless in any known language. If it was a codeword used by the RAF, then it wasn’t meaningless (at least, not to the operator who used it) and so the mystery goes away.

The Chilean air traffic controller didn’t understand the codeword, despite it being repeated three times, for the simple reason that he had never come across it before. Chile wasn’t one of the wartime allies -- it was a neutral country. Presumably the Lancastrian’s operator, in the heat of the moment, forgot that. But it all hinges on whether “Severe Turbulence Encountered – Now Descending – Expecting Crash” was a real RAF code from WW2, or a schoolboy’s internet hoax of the 21st century.

This is a good example of people wanting their mysteries to remain mysteries. It would be easy enough for a serious STENDEC researcher—if there is such a thing—to look through all the old RAF codebooks in the National Archives. Either STENDEC is there or it isn’t. If it is there, the mystery evaporates and nothing else needs to be said about it. If it isn’t there, then the “astonishing internet revelation” was a hoax, and shouldn’t ever be referred to except as a hoax. Personally, I suspect it is a hoax, because a straight acronym of this type strikes me as more in keeping with 21st century texting that wartime Morse code. Also, it defies belief that the operator would send his estimated time of arrival in Santiago seconds before saying he was expecting a crash.

But real mystery lovers don’t want a resolution to the mystery. They want to deepen the mystery and add dimensions to it. They don’t want to know for certain that “Severe Turbulence Encountered – Now Descending – Expecting Crash” was an established WW2 code, or that it was a schoolboy hoax. And I have to say I agree with them!

Viride said...

I came here from the anomalist, expecting a serious article about a case I'd never heard of before.

I'm disappointed, this is just a rant and would be considered flame-bait in most forums. Was it a hoax? Was "stendec" a WW2 code? It seems you didn't bother to research this matter yourself.

Also it's annoying that I had to login to post this comment. It's no wonder most of your articles have 0 comments.

Andrew May said...

I'm sorry you feel that way. You're right that the post doesn't explain the basic mystery or the various theories in the detail that a newcomer to the subject would expect. The Wikipedia article is an excellent place to start for that. I wanted to make a point about the psychology of people who've looked at the mystery over the last ten years or so, which you can call a rant if you like -- a lot of my posts are rants. I treat this blog as a personal forum, not a public one, and I consider anyone such as yourself who posts a comment to be a friend - hence I ask the small commitment that people should log in rather than being able to leave anonymous posts which have often been very rude and unhelpful in the past. But yours I take as a valid and constructive criticism.

Dave Clarke said...

Hi Andrew
There is a Dept of Transport file on the 'accident to Lancastrian Stardust' at the National Archives (BT 220/1) and I checked the contents recently. It contains quite a lot of papers (dating from 1947-55) and discussion of the meaning of the 'Stendec' transmission. The conclusion is 'a solution to the word Stendec has not been found', although there is no evidence in the file that inquiries were made with the Royal Air Force at the time. It remains a possibility, but again some shoe-leather is needed to check it out.
Dave Clarke

Andrew May said...

David - Thanks very much for sharing this. I have to admit that when I mentioned the National Archives, it crossed my mind that you were the very man for the job!

David Perry said...

As an ex military & civilian radio operator I can only make a couple of observations:-

'Stendec' has no meaning in morse code. At all. I doubt it had any meaning in 1947 as by then a wide range of 3 letter 'Q' codes sometimes supplemented by letters or numbers, were widely used throughout the world and many of these were developed for aircraft use. (For example QRE 1200z means I'm arriving at 1200z (Greenwich Mean Time).

Was STENDEC ever a war time code?? No! Since 1947 countless investigations have never identified as a code meaning "severe turbulance Encountered Now Descending Expecting Crash" If it had been a code someone from the investigating team then (and since) would have pointed this out!!.

I haven't a clue what 'STENDEC' was meant to be. Nor did the Chilean operator, nor did any of the investigators at the time know.

Andrew May said...

I agree with you. If a civilian airliner uses a codeword the aim is brevity and clarity, not secrecy and obscurity. If no-one at the time understood what "STENDEC" meant, then it must have been a mis-keying of something else.


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Short Cycling Triangle Tube

I recently completed a major renovation which included removing my forced air furnace and water heater, replacing it with a Triangle Tube PE110 with the internal water tank.  I knew it was oversized but liked the fact that I could clear up a lot of floor space in my basement.  I did inquire about the possibility of short cycling but the contractor told me something like "that is the beauty of a mod-con, it will adjust to the heat load".  Well, the contractor is gone, stopped answering emails and phone calls, and now I am experiencing my first winter with the new system.  He did a nice installation (except for a leaking radiator valve I recently discovered) and I like the boiler with the Trimax controls but obviously not happy with the customer service especially after spending so much money.  No, I don't have a heat loss calculation either.

At the beginning of the heating season a couple months ago I noticed it was short cycling quite a bit.  I started a log to quantify it and began studying the manual.  I realized that the installer just left the default reset curve and left the default "cold day" setting at 0 when my climate is more like -15 so I started playing with that and it seemed to help.  With the settings he left me, I was getting something like 1 to 2 minutes per burn.  After adjusting the reset curve, adding a few minutes to the post pump circulation, and increasing the CH Call Block to 15 minutes, I was able to get more like 5 or 6 minute burns.

Can anyone suggest any other levers to alleviate the short cycling?  I suspect my boiler is probably twice as big as it needs to be.  I have panel radiators and two zones.  I do plan on adding more radiators in the future but would like to avoid add mass to the system at this point (out of money).  Is it possible to cap the high end of the capacity (make it a 60K boiler instead of a 110k boiler) and still modulate down?  Any other ideas?  Thanks in advance!  I am going to try to attach a spreadsheet I made with all the parameters I have adjusted and the resulting "minutes / ignition"

In case the file doesn't work, data is below.

Column Headers are (date, ignition count, hour count, min / ignition, ODR Low Setting, ODR High Setting, Cold Day Design Temp, Warm Day Design Temp, Avg temp that particular day, Target Temp derived from slope of curve, post pump time, CH Call Block Time)

11/14/2012    3520    95    1.50    104    160    0    64    35    129    5    10

11/15/2012    3600    99    3.00    104    150    0    64    36    124    5    10

11/16/2012    3680    102    2.25    98    148    0    64    40    117    5    10

11/17/2012    3720    105    4.50    94    148    0    64    42    113    5    10

11/18/2012    3820    110    3.00    94    148    0    64    42    113    5    10

11/19/2012    3940    114    2.00    90    148    0    64    45    107    5    10

11/21/2012    4060    118    2.00    90    148    0    64    50    103    5    10

11/22/2012    4140    120    1.50    90    148    0    64    60    94    5    10

11/25/2012    4380    138    4.50    94    148    -15    64    35    114    5    10

11/26/2012    4480    146    4.80    94    148    -15    64    32    116    5    10

11/27/2012    4560    153    5.25    94    150    -15    64    30    118    5    10

11/28/2012    4640    160    5.25    92    150    -15    64    30    117    5    10

11/29/2012    4700    164    4.00    92    150    -15    64    40    110    5    10

11/30/2012    4760    167    3.00    92    150    -10    64    45    107    5    15

11/30/2012    4780    169    6.00    92    150    -10    64    45    107    5    20

  • ChrisChris Member Posts: 3,040
    Going to Need

    That heat loss as well as comparing the rads capable btu/hr output at different water temps to find a curve. From there your going to need to add a buffer tank to the system or live with the short cycling.

    Playing with the curve will not stop the short cycling.
    "The bitter taste of a poor installation remains much longer than the sweet taste of the lowest price."
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    Playing with the curve will not stop the short cycling

    it may not stop it but it certainly has a positive effect, right?  Also, blocking the call for central heat and forcing it to wait 20 minutes before coming on again definitely helps and so far I haven't notice any major under or overshooting of room temperature.

    By the way, is there any kind of rule of thumb definition for short cycling?  Or is it like the definition of know it when you see it?

    I will probably try to do a heat loss at some point but the damage seems to already be done...the boiler is too big and now I need to find a way to improve it.  I had a feeling the right thing to do is add a buffer tank but I really don't have the money to spend on that now.  From what I understand, the heat loss is just a theoretical starting point anyway and would have to fine tuned to take solar gain, insulation, windy days, etc.  The fine tuning I am doing now seems to be helping, just wondering if there is anything else specific to the Trimax controls that I could try.
  • cattledogcattledog Member Posts: 60
    edited December 2012
    Achieving Longer Burn Times

    You are correct that you are moving in the right direction with lower target temperatures. Compare the data from 11/16 with that of 11/29 which were both days with 40 average temperatures. Outlet water temperatures were 117 and 110 and run times increased with the lower temperature. Chris is right that heat loss and radiator performance data may get you where you want to go quicker, but it looks like you can explore your way down to lower temperatures. Be prepared to bump things up if you get cold weather and can't achieve set point. Or, if your wife complains ;-)

    There is another approach suggested by the increased run times (at the same water temperatures) with longer blocking times. You said there was no major undershoot or overshoot, so it may be possible to lengthen the run times from the control side. Please describe your thermostats and the control parameters. If they are on/off you may be able to open the set point differential. If they are PWM or proportional you may be able to decrease the cycles/hour (increase cycle length) or modify the regulation band.
  • ZmanZman Member Posts: 3,176
    edited December 2012
    6 per hour

    The number I here tossed around the most is 6 cycles per hour.

    That would be a complete cycle every 10 minutes (on and off time). It looks like you are pretty close.

    There are 3 things effecting your cycle time;

    1. System mass. It takes 1 BTU to heat one pound of water one degree.The more water you have, the more energy your system can absorb and hold between cycles.More mass will absorb more energy and lengthen cycles.You could add a buffer tank, I think this would make the biggest difference.

    2. Boiler on /off differential. Your trimax should be automatically going to low fire and stretching the differential out to 20 degrees. By activating call block you are effectively stetching it further.

    3.The ability for your radiators to emit energy. In a perfect world your radiators would be sized to match the low fire rate of the boiler. If this were true the  boiler would run constantly at low fire until the demand is satisfied. This is not usually practical/possible in a residential system. By lowering your water temps, you are doing a good thing by making the return water colder and increasing the efficiency of the burn. Lowering the temps will have the negative effect of reducing the transfer rate of your radiators thus  decreasing cycle lengths. You will have to find a balance that works for you.

    "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
    Albert Einstein
  • SWEISWEI Member Posts: 7,356
    edited December 2012
    ...the high end of the capacity

    Your issue is with minimum modulation rate (16k on the PTS60 versus 30k on the PTE110.)
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    Your issue is with minimum modulation rate

    SWEI - Yes, at this point the damage seems to be done.  The right thing to do was to get the next size lower and add an indirect water tank.  I actually had that quoted and it was pretty much a wash financially.  I just liked the fact that I could reduce my footprint in the basement with the PE110.  I inquired about short cycling at that time and was assured I would be OK....guess I should have done even more homework.  This warm winter doesn't seem to be helping matters.  Anyone want to swap a PE110 for a PTS60? :)
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    you may be able to decrease the cycles/hour (increase cycle length)

    Don't know much about my thermostats, maybe I can google the model number and figure out what kind they are.  Having said that, by blocking the call for central heat at the boiler, am I not doing the same thing?

    I think I may try to do a heat loss for myself to understand it better and quantify how oversized the boiler is.  I read a few threads here regarding basic homeowner calcs you can do for free.  If anyone has a good website for that please let me know.  With all the variables involved it seems this will get me in the ball park and probably help me understand the system more but I will still end up playing around with the numbers once I am done.

    I appreciate everyone's the advice so far...
  • ZmanZman Member Posts: 3,176
    How many?

    How many zones do you have?

    Lowering the water temps should reduce the radiators output and shorten burn times.The circulator post purge starts after the t stat is satisfied.

    "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
    Albert Einstein
  • cattledogcattledog Member Posts: 60
    Short cycling

    I think that Zman and I are talking about two different conditions of short cycling, and some clarification would help.

    Are the burn times a function of quickly satisfied calls for heat, i.e. the thermostat tells the boiler to stop, or are the burn times controlled by the boiler output water temperature going above the target temperature and the boiler is telling itself to stop regardless of the call for heat.

    I am working under the first scenario where the call for heat is quickly satisfied and the zone thermostat tells the boiler "enough". In this case lower water temperatures and modified control parameters can help. If you are cycling off the boiler differential and are under radiated then then lower temperatures and wider control parameters won't help.

    I see some potential problems with using the boiler blocking parameter rather than the thermostat parameters, and the problems can be different depending on the type of thermostat--on/off or proportioning.

    In the on/off case blocking is potentially equivalent to lowering the bottom differential--i.e. it lets the room drop lower in temperature than it would normally do, but to an unknown degree., before turning back on.There may be a problem with the two thermostats, and the block may apply to both, when you really want it to apply to just the last run zone.

    In the case of proportioning controllers, they usually learn from the system response and adjust themselves. If they think they are calling for heat, and don't see the system respond because it is blocked they will probably call for longer on times but.they also may call for heat with the block off or at random times during the block period, and the learning won't be consistent.

    Please let us know whether the boiler is cycling on quickly satisfied calls for heat or internal over temperature. In the first case, understanding of the thermostats may give you some preferable options to using the blocking parameter.
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    How many zones do you have?

    Karl - I have a  total of 3 zones but one of them is in the below grade basement and so far has not really been used at all.  The second zone is the main living area, kitchen, and a couple small bedrooms.  The third zone is the upstairs which is a converted attic housing the master bedroom and bathroom.  I should mention that due to planned renovations I opted not to put in radiators in the kitchen and downstairs bathroom so I am definitely short some radiator output.  Should I engage the basement zone just for the boiler to have something to chew on even though I am not using it?

    Your comment about lowering the temps gives me food for thought.  I was going the direction that lower is better so I just kept lowering the temperature until the boiler could not keep up.  However, after thinking about it more, that point will probably never come because my boiler is already firing at the lowest possible rate.  If I lower the temperatures it will only take it literally 10 to 15 seconds to bring it up to the low target temp and then shut off...hence the short cycling.  So, lower temps are not always a good thing?  Is my thought process correct?

    Appreciate your other post...I was still trying to gather my thoughts to respond.  I also hope to find an hour of peace today so I can finish the heat loss calculation.
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    two different reasons for short cycling

    Cattledog - I just responded to Zman and then saw that you posted something.  What I just posted is directly related to your question.  I just had the same revelation and I believe what I am dealing with is what you described in your second scenario.  The boiler is shutting off NOT because the thermostat is satisfied but because it reaches its low target temperature very quickly.  I don't know if it is truly that black and white but it certainly seems logical.  And due to planned renovations,  I am intentionally under-radiated...not enough radiator power for the house. More things to think about...thank you!  As I mentioned, I am going to do a rough heat loss today.  Just found a basic online calculator on the "warmly yours" website that seems easy enough.
  • ChrisChris Member Posts: 3,040
    That's Why I Said

    Lowering the water temp will not stop the short cycling. A btu is a btu and if you cannot pull them out of the boiler then it is going to reach target temp rather quickly. Buffer tank is the simple fix.
    "The bitter taste of a poor installation remains much longer than the sweet taste of the lowest price."
  • ZmanZman Member Posts: 3,176

    Absolutely the best fix to short cycling in this case would be a buffer tank.

    I do believe some improvements could be made by fine tuning the curves.

    The data provided is flawed as it does not indicate which zones are calling.

    "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
    Albert Einstein
  • ChrisChris Member Posts: 3,040

    The entire reason everything is flawed is no heat loss, no measurement of heat emitters, no measurement of capable emitter output all before installation. The poison has been delivered and we both agree on the antidote. Without it, this homeowner most likely will end up just chasing his tail like a dog in my opinion.
    "The bitter taste of a poor installation remains much longer than the sweet taste of the lowest price."
  • ZmanZman Member Posts: 3,176
    Fair enough

    It sounds like he is working to that end. I do not disagree.

    "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"
    Albert Einstein
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    It sounds like he is working to that end.

    Carl - Yes, working to that end...hoping I get there without going broke.

    Chris - It took a while but I got there, thanks for the advice.

    So I did the heat loss calc today and as I was doing it, I had a flashback of when the installer originally came out to do the estimate and size the radiators.  He picked them out of a Myson catalog taking some basic measurements of the room.  Pretty much what I just did.  The numbers seem to make sense to me.

    I am going to attach the numbers I got room by room along with the panel rad capacity I have.  Hopefully I did the adjustment correct.  Average Water Temperature (AWT) is Boiler supply temp and Entering Air Temp (EAT) is room temp?

    So, if what I did was correct, the boiler is over twice as large as it needs to be on a design temperatuere cold day (-4) which is fine because it can modulate down.  However, with the mild weather we are having now (40's) it probably cannot get down that low.  Appreciate you following me on my journey...can you check if you can open this file and see the numbers.  Does it make sense?  Looks like I should be running at significantly higher supply temperatures which means my return temps will be high and I wont't gain the condensing efficiency?
  • SWEISWEI Member Posts: 7,356

    Use the Myson data to determine the water temp at which the radiators match the space losses.  This is your system design temp.
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    correct water temp?

    I think that's what I did...the third (heat loss) and fifth (rad capacity with adjustment for EAT) column are about equal at 47,000 Btu.  So does this mean that the upper setting of my ODR curve should be 215 F?

    Not sure how I get the lower setting of the ODR curve based on this?
  • ChrisChris Member Posts: 3,040
    edited December 2012
    Design Day

    -4 is the record for Cape Cod back in 1976. I'd be more inclined to look at this for design temp and winter temps on average. Plug in some of these monthly averages as your design temp to get an understanding how much you really are going to need that buffer tank at some point. I can understanding tweaking the best you can for now but save your pennies for that buffer tank.

    Are these rads like these Integrals?
    "The bitter taste of a poor installation remains much longer than the sweet taste of the lowest price."
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    -4 design temp

    Chris - My name is a bit of a actually refers to the style of my house....but I am in Wisconsin so I have used anything from -4 to -15 to define the coldest day and therefore the highest point on my ODR curve.  The panel rads I have are similar to the ones you showed but probably have less output because they only have one row of plates rather than two.  I was looking to build out the least amount possible from the wall.

    I used an online heat loss calculator where you actually input a city (rather than a design temp).  When you get done with it, it shows that the design temp for my city is -4.  Out of curiosity, I picked a city with the mildest climate possible (San Diego) and put that in to represent the kind of weather we are having the 40's.  That gave me a heat loss of about 19K which is way below lowest modulation of the PE110.
  • SWEISWEI Member Posts: 7,356
    water temp

    Not sure where your 215F AWT came from (Myson uses 176F for their nameplate ratings, assuming a 68F space temp.)

    Whatever the source:

    Dividing the 10,203 BTU/hr heat loss for the LR  zone by the 19,015 nameplate capacity gives a ratio of .537

    Myson says a 65F ∆T results in 0.53 of adjusted nameplate capacity, so a space temp of 68F in that space can be achieved with 133F water in the radiator.

    I'm not implying this is your system temp, but giving you an example of the process used to determine it.
  • ChrisChris Member Posts: 3,040
    edited December 2012

    Made an assumption as to location. But glad to hear you are understanding your situation. Save those pennies for the buffer tank.
    "The bitter taste of a poor installation remains much longer than the sweet taste of the lowest price."
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    Myson says a 65F ∆T results in 0.53 of adjusted nameplate capacity,

    SWEI - Having a difficult time understanding the acronyms.  For the "select" series of Myson radiators I see correction factors in the brochure similar to what you are saying.  I have the "decor" series which have a different set...and the terminology seems to be different as well.

    "select" uses  mean water to air temperature difference (assume this is what you are calling delta t)

    "decor" uses AWT and EAT...Is entering air temperature the temperature of the room you want.

    Attached is where I am getting the 215 F reference point from Myson.  Seems awful high compared to the other radiators.  This is supposed to be a hot water rad after all, not steam.  Does this make sense?
  • SWEISWEI Member Posts: 7,356
    inconsistent acronyms

    but the intent is the same, and it's the ∆T that matters.  Nominally rating them at 215F produced higher output numbers, but you can still correct those.  Your numbers show different ratios of losses to radiation capacity for each room, so you're going to have to pick a compromise point.  Add a column to your spreadsheet and divide the heat loss by the radiator capacity for each room, then decide which room is going to get more and which will get less.  Do you have TRVs on these radiators?
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    Myson selection charts (EAT)

    SWEI – so I am still a little confused as to what EAT

    actually means in plain English for these Myson radiators.  I added a column like you said to get the

    ratio of room heat loss to radiator capacity.

    I then scanned down the EAT = 65 F column on the Myson selection chart

    and looked for the corresponding water temperature based on the ratio.

    I used 2 scenarios – current state and future state.  Current state takes into account the fact

    that I have no radiators in the kitchen and downstairs bathroom.  I took the heat loss associated with these

    rooms and spread it out among the other rooms in that zone that do have

    radiators.  Not pretty but that is what I

    have now.  Future state takes into

    account the radiators I will add next year after I am done remodeling.

    I think my heat losses in general are a tad overstated.  The second zone definitely seems too much

    because if it were really that bad I would be freezing there.

    Having said that, I am looking at using 190 F on the high

    end of my ODR curve based the current state of affairs and 160 F on the high

    end once I get additional radiators installed. I don't have any TRV's installed currently but perhaps that is a good idea to install them on some of the larger radiators so I can throttle them down so they match a bit better with room?

    Hope this makes sense and apologize if I am boring anyone to tears with

    my saga.
  • SWEISWEI Member Posts: 7,356

    are what you want to focus on during the design phase.  Getting them to converge on a value is more important to comfort than the particular value.  Once they are somewhat close, you can look at increasing all the radiation across the board, which will reduce water temps and increase efficiency.  Bathrooms benefit from a somewhat higher ratio, but the best approach is to simply increase the interior design temp for those rooms.  Re-size radiators first, then look at TRVs.  They greatly improve the situation for rooms that have considerable solar gain or are infrequently utilized.
  • CapeCodCapeCod Member Posts: 59
    short cycling resurrection

    Sorry, I have to resurrect this post again.  I have ordered and mounted a few more myson radiators as well as the TRV's.  I am ready to implement the suggestions all of you gave me last year (buffer tank + variable speed pump for continuous circulation).  I had been running this by a contractor last year and now that it is time to implement I can no longer get a hold of him.  I called a normal hvac contractor out to give me a fresh quote on this and after trying to explain what I wanted to do it didn't seem like he wanted to touch it with a ten foot pole.  I had to sell him on the proposal rather than the other way around.  At least he was honest...he didn't believe the changes I was talking about would alleviate my short cycling and didn't want to disappoint.

    So, anyone have any recommendations for a boiler / controls expert in the Milwaukee, Wi area?
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    I have a few questions regarding unit/mock/end-to-end testing with Spring Integration.

    As some background, the context is configured right now with bridges in a "default" profile connecting different units of work within the flow as well as the components that integrate with external systems. For unit testing, a "test" profile is used that just defines queues for the different units of work within the flow, so the messages can be intercepted and interrogated. The "test" profile also contains service activators that act as mock components.

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    For example; In question #1 you are talking about creating special Service Activators to mock the endpoint of some flow. If I understand correctly you may have some different endpoint in production, but for test you use some dummy SA. That's fine and is a good approach, but for what? When we develop Spring Integration we use this approach a lot, but that is because we are testing and ensuring that our Message dispatching strategies work by validating that the Message reaches a particular endpoint. Once that is tested and validated we present it to you (the user) as the contract that we expect you to rely on . Of course you can re-test it, but my point is that you are essentially re-testing what's already been tested by the framework.

    Remember each EIP component has a contract of its own. For example if you implementing a Message Filter the contract is that it MUST return boolean; If you implementing a Message Transformer it MUST return non-NULL value etc. So what you should be testing is that your custom components are in compliance with such contract. Once you've validated that they are you are then at the mercy of the framework since Message dispatching, conversion etc are performed by the framework and therefore testing it would be an overkill unless you found that the framework does NOT do what it promises within the scope of a particular EIP contract and such test proves it and would also constitute a missing scenario in our test suites which we would gladly accept into the framework.

    So in the end I would not be unit testing the entire flows. What I would recommend is this.
    1. Whenever you write any code for a particular endpoint make sure that it returns what is required by the EIP pattern contract thru Unit tests
    2. Have a separate Integration test suite which is hooked up to the real environment to validate that your message flows perform a business function you expect.

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    I have made an integration with Google Mail IMAP, and everything works as a charm until i revoke the access token from Google. I can't seem to find a way to make the application work again after that (except from clearing the token database and restarting the application).

    As I am using IMAP, I have a javax.mail.AuthenticationFailedException propagating up the filter.

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