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London (2012)

Friday, September 19, 2014

I don't even know how to begin with London. I bought my flight ticket about a week before i had to fly, at the spur of the moment. My first solo trip, and i decided to go somewhere that is 6,500 miles away from home. It felt unreal, even after i touchdown at Heathrow airport. All thanks to a very comfortable flight with Qatar (the in-flight entertainment was amazing), i wasn't exhausted nor jetlagged. Bleary-eyed but ecstatic at the same time, i finally made my way out of the airport.

Decided to stop by Buckingham Palace since i'm in time for the changing of the guard ceremony. Being one of the most popular tourist attraction in London, the crowd was way too overwhelming for me and i didn't stay for too long. But that prince charming on that gorgeous black horse is definitely worth the stop.

I love walking around the parks with all the greeneries and fresh air, can't help but be in good spirits with the surroundings. One of my favourite park is Hype Park, where they even have lounge chairs by the lake and i can imagine spending a nice afternoon reading by the lake. Spring is definitely looking so damn fine with all the fresh flowers blossoming, but i clearly underestimated how cold it can be and ended up freezing most of the time.

The artsy fartsy side of me couldn't resist stoping by liverpool street to see some street graffiti art, and i wasn't disappointed. The attention to details was mind blowing. The Shoreditch area of London has been a significant street art location since the early 2000s. The work on the wall is constantly changing, so do drop by and explore around or join a walking tour if you're interested.

Being my first time in London, i just had to see the typical attractions - Big Ben, London Eye, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Monument, National Gallery, Westminster Abbey, etc. With so many iconic attractions, sightseeing in London is boundless. The antiquity and historic splendour was captivating, and its amazing diversity and unparalleled green spaces is a beauty.

I manage to meet up with a friend, and she brought me to Chinatown for the famous duck rice at Four Seasons. It was nice meeting up with friends at new places, having a tour guide to bring me around, and also a shopping companion at PRIMARK! :) You won't want to miss out this place in London, this is the place to be if you love shopping (who doesn't?!). I actually only found out about this place when i noticed almost everyone on the street is carrying paperbags from there. After shopping we stopped by Snog for some delicious yogurt ice-cream.

There’s a lot to love about London, like the art and the culture and the tea and the SCONES! Who can resist having an english afternoon tea in the country where it originated. Besides that, what i love about London is that it is an eclectic mix of everything. I particularly love the history at every turn where it is just oozing out to be absorbed as you go. I was only there for a few days and looking at the pictures now, i can't wait to be reunited with it. Need to start planning a trip back next year! :)

Till then,

Cambodia (2012)

Wednesday, August 27, 2014
If you're wondering what to do in Cambodia, particularly Siem Reap, you have come to the right place!

Cambodia is one of the favourite countries that i've ever visited. Though it has many flaws and most of the time corrupted, aside from that, the people are one of the friendliest and contented ones i've ever met, not to mention the scrumptious food, beautiful temples and lively nightlife.

Throughout the 4D4N trip, it was filled with adventures where we ventured out and did something we've never tried before every waking day. Upon arrival, we checked in to the amazing Borei Angkor Resort & Spa (many thanks to Eve for arranging it). It was a luxurious hotel and we had an amazing stay.

After taking a short break in the hotel, we were being picked up for our first adventure with Siem Reap Quadbike. I'll definitely recommend this company as the guides are friendly and experienced, the equipments are in good condition as well. Once at their office, we were given a short briefing and hands-on session on how to ride the quadbike. It was fairly easy though we are inexperienced quad riders. I absolutely enjoyed every minute of riding on the back roads, across the rice fields and the villages, watching the clear blue sky turns gold during the sunset. The view of the gorgeous sunset in the countryside behind the villages is breathtaking to say the least. Along the ride, you will definitely bump into the local kids who will run after you waving and yelling "hellooooooo!" with a big smile on their faces :) All thanks to the thoughtful Eve, she prepared some gifts consisting of stationaries for us to distribute to them. It was such a joy to see how happy they are to receive something from us.

After a quick shower, we are crying for food already. Having been to Siem Reap before, i recommended the rest to have dinner at Khmer Kitchen Restaurant around the Pub Street area, and we had one of our best meals there. No drinks on our first night as we have to wake up really early the next day, hence we had an early night. The next day we got up by about 5am to witness the glorious sunrise at Angkor Wat. This will be the day we get temple-fied, since we'll be visiting most of the temples.

After Angkor Wat, we walked around the temple and visited other temples as well. Though i've been here before, i'm still pretty mesmerized and stand in awed of the ruins. As mentioned in the previous post, you should not miss Bayon Temple (towers with huge faces of buddha) and Ta Prohm (location for the tomb raider movie). We had lunch at the Father's Restaurant, and it was delicious! Also, dinner at Greenstar was incredible, do drop by this non-profit restaurant, highly recommended!

The next day, we are booked for 2 hour countryside horse riding at The Happy Ranch Horse Farm! This is one of the things that i've always wanted to try, and i have to say, i enjoyed every minute of it. I highly recommend this school because the ranch are very well maintained and the horses seems like they are loved and well cared for. After a quick lesson on navigating the horses, we are all set to go! The ride along the countryside trail took us to the unreachable, through local countryside villages and scenic rice fields. It's a great way to see the rural side of Siem Reap, and again i was mesmerized by the gorgeous sunset. We did distribute stationaries to the kids again as we ride through the villages. Ended the day with an amazing dinner at The Touich Restaurant Bar and drinks at Pub Street.

On our last day, we went to the old market to do some shopping. It's one of the cheapest place to get some souvenirs, well of course it depends on your bargaining skill. We ended up renting bicycles (US$1) and decided to cycle to Tonle Sap, which is probably about 15km each way. Many locals were quite dubious of our idea on cycling to Tonle Sap when we asked for directions, and to be honest, it's kinda far away, but we did had a great time. Ended the day with a much needed massage :)

This pretty much sums up our daily adventures in Siem Reap. Next up, LONDON BABY! :)

Till then,

thailand, part 3 (2011)

Friday, July 25, 2014

After an awesome 2 weeks of travels through Vietnam, i was really looking forward to Thailand. Except for the 24 hour bus ride that i have to endure to cross the border between Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. After the uneventful bus ride,  i met up with my church friends for a week long of mission work in Northern Thailand. It was a great experience, and i was truly very blessed by it.

Following that, i met up with a friend in Bangkok and spend a couple of days just eating, shopping and wandering around. It was during the heat of the ongoing protest, so i didn't stay for too long. Flew to Krabi to met up with Kate soon after and fell in love with the clear blue waters of thailand!

We stayed in Chanchalay Guesthouse in Krabi town for the first night. I love the beautiful decoration, it looks like a little cabin by the seashore, comes with a beautiful open air bathroom as well. Book the private ensuite with air-conditional and you won't regret it. We spent the rest of the day walking around town, eating way too many banana pancakes, getting a massage and manicure at the beach and shopping at the night market.

We took a tour to Phi Phi island the next day, and boy was i impressed. Breathtaking beaches, stunning rock formations and tranquil turquoise waters, pretty much sounds like a paradise to me! Bamboo Island and Maya Bay was absolutely gorgeous, would love to be back again. I know that it can get crowded, but ain't we all tourist ourselves? Try to get an earlier tour to avoid the crowd, and most importantly enjoy the view and live in the moment! I heard Phi Phi island has now turned into a party island with nightly fireworks and fireshows, also it's getting really popular with divers too.

After Phi Phi island, we took a boat to Phuket and spent a few nights there. We rented a motorbike and went around the island. It ended up with many hilarious stories! :) First, our bike was locked at the underground carpark as we parked it at the wrong section. The security guard was nice enough to just let us go, haha! We couldn't stop laughing as he was unlocking it. We decided to ride to Promthep Cape for sunset, and it was hell of a ride to the southern tip of Phuket. To be honest, i wasn't very confident of Kate's driving skill so i was literally screaming half the time to remind her to be careful. Until today, she still can't forget about how noisy i was, and we always end up laughing about it all over again.


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They're Random, Baby!

Fan Fiction

Posted By: black flag and a red star<gibsonsgx9@yahoo.com>
Date: 15 February 2001, 12:50 am

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he ran.

the energy shots rained down around him, the heat searing his naked face. blue fire hummed past him as he ran, heart pounding, through the brush-filled forest. he heard the thick air rush around him as flyers skimmed over the leafy canopy that shrouded him. the smell of ionized air pierced his nostrils. then, faintly, a noise like a man with a freshly slit throat trying to speak grated against his ears. the guttural speech could only mean one thing-

they were close.

one to the left. one behind. the world around him slowed as if in a dream. he dove and slid into the mud and underbrush. in mid-slide he turned, drew his pistols and swung them up directly into the face of one of the hunters. the laser sights reflected off the surface of the creature's biomechanical armor for a minute fraction of a second before his fingers contracted and pulled the triggers. with a sickening crack, the hunter's face exploded in front of him as the two nine-millimeter bullets tore through the alien's skull, sending shards of flesh and nervous tissue flying in a tight cloud directly backward.

reload dammit he thought. useless human weapons. far too much delay between shots.

a faint puff of smoke that smelled of gunpowder issued from the guns' exhaust ports, and the spent casings were ejected with a light 'clink.' he waited what seemed like an eternity as the springs in the clips expanded, sending the next two bullets slid into their chambers. still sliding, he rolled sideways, kicked up onto his feet and ran. the lifeless hunter's body slumped to the ground, crashing through the moss and leaves that covered the forest floor. he pivoted, looked left, and saw the other hunter raising his blaster to fire. he swung the pistols around and smoothly pulled the triggers back. the bullets tore through the air, singing as they embedded themselves in the hunter's chest. the impact sent the upper half of the hunter's body careening backwards, lifting the creature's feet off the ground.

the thought flashed through his head, but it was not his own.

he looked up, in time to see the gleam of a covenant flyer through the trees. there would be more. soon. he lifted his pistols. too light. empty he thought. he threw them down, drew his blade, and ran into the darkness of the forest
"This is wrong, dammit..."

The expeditionary team wandered through what seemed to be an endless hallway, assault rifles angled at the ground. Aside from their own occasional mutterings, they had been greeted with only silence when they had entered the ancient structure. Now, they wandered down the halls, searching for something, anything, that would explain the improbable existence of the sattelite that they now lived on.

The silence was deafening as they wandered the labyrinthian corridors inside the compound.

"It's gonna fall. I can feel it. Pointing at my nec-"

"Shut up! What are you babbling about, Omar?"

"The sword. I can feel it. Damocles. It's hovering over us. Don't you see? This is a setup. We're already dead. The thread. It's weakening, unraveling. Can't h-"

"Dammit, Drake! Oh shit-"

Omar Drake's eyes were rolled back into his head, as his muscles contracted and relaxed in spasms. He collapsed.

"Dammit! Tony, get over here!"

Suddenly there was a crackle, and the hallway came to life. Lights flickered, and ancient cooling systems restarted.

"What the hell-"

*not quite Damocles. but clo~s3*

A canned voice blared from some unknown sound source.

"Who are you?!"

*that is unimportant. i serve Him. that is all that must be said. as for you, you are infidels, and you must be destroyed. you have intruded on Eden. only we stand in the way. they are the archangel, and i am the blade. *

Then, suddenly, came a loud 'crack,' a white flash, and the world around the soldiers dissolved.


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A Winter Evening by the Bay
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Thursday, 1 December 2011

New Blog!

For further info on all things Handmade Winchester, please go to;

This is where you will find the most up to date info!

Thursday, 20 January 2011

Handm@de Winchester 2011

Well hello there!

I'm so sorry that we didn't post any photos of the event in November, but we were so busy there was no time to do anything other than sell, say hello, get people in etc etc!

It was a great day, we had almost 2000 people through the door! And so you know what I'm going to say next, it's 2011 and this year it is happening all over again!

This year we are having our Summer Event on Sunday 10th July and our Christmas event on Saturday 26th November!

If you would like to know more, or would like an application form, please e-mail me on handmade @ raspberry . co . uk

Just remember to remove the spaces!

As soon as we have some confirmed designers and makers I will list them on the blog!

Thursday, 11 November 2010

a fabulous selection

more fantastic sellers!

Grey Duckling

I’m Eddie from Grey Duckling. I’m a designer and creator of bobbin lace pieces, inspired at the moment by flowers and the natural world.
I also make yarn by recycling pre-loved sweaters and I love creating Danish Christmas decorations with a modern twist.

Emma Lowres

I am an artist and illustrator based in Kings Worthy, Hampshire. I create distinctive, contemporary paintings designed to appeal to both children and adults.
My work is available to buy as high quality art prints and I also sell a range of greetings cards.
I can also be commissioned to create unique personalised portraits based on your specific requirements.

Lucy Gilchrist

I design and screenprint a range of interior products, such as cushions, tea towels and placemats.
My designs are inspired by nature and the surroundings of my old hometown, Broadstairs, and my new home in the New Forest.
Combining my unique drawing style and photographic imagery makes my designs truly original.

Charlotte Lowcock

Edge Inspired is the place to find hanging gifts, original art collages, paper garlands, handmade gift tags for all your events and occasions. Beautiful curiosities inspired by the sea.
Our pieces are fashioned from reclaimed materials, treasures collected over time and objects found from our journeys to the water's edge.

So there you go, another fantastic selection! Not long to go now, more sellers tomorrow!

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

and some more

and more fantastic designers/makers!

armcandii combine their signature hand knitted wirework with sparkly vintage & retro pieces & embellish with freshwater & vintage pearls. recycling unloved jewellery with a secret history into new ‘candii’. each piece is unique.

Smashing Chintz

I’m a maker who uses vintage plates and china to mosaic with. Inspired by nature I use the patterned china to create animals – birds, cats, dogs. These creatures are decorative and some can be worn as brooches whilst others are placed on vintage plate backgrounds for hanging on the wall.

Sally Piller

My work is inspired by nature and the seasons, with particular emphasis on colour and texture. I combine techniques such as embroidery, soldering, drilling, collage and graphics to create unique pieces of jewellery, textiles and lovely things. All my work is handmade for that personal touch.

Claire Hurd Design

I'm a freelance designer/maker specialising in embroidered textiles. I produce handmade embroidered and appliquéd artworks, accessories and greetings cards.
All of my products are made with loving care and fine attention to detail. Many of my items can be personalised for a truly unique gift (or a treat for yourself!).

more designers and makers tomorrow, not long to go!

Monday, 8 November 2010

more lovely sellers

Hope I didn't drive you to tears with the radio interview, if you have kept it together, please take a look at another four of our wonderful makers and designers!

Esther Coombs

Up-cycled vintage ceramics and textiles with illustrations drawn by hand directly onto the surfaces, bringing a new layer of stories to each carefully constructed piece. I aim to give lost items a new life, for a customer who doesn’t want throw away and cheap but hand made and unique.

Sophie Marie Smith

I create handmade bespoke jewellery that is affordable, elegant and unique. Working primarily in sterling silver I strive to design beautiful, comfortable and practical rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. I love to design items especially for people, helping them create a perfect, unique piece of jewellery.

I am Magpie

I am Magpie Designs offers pretty paper goods, gifts and decoration for your home and party! I produce bunting, invites, cards, gift wrap and assorted decorative prints to make your walls look amazing! Great as gifts or a special treat everything on the stall is my own illustrations with a vintage quirky touch!

Jude Allman

Jude Allman is a potter who makes hand-thrown pottery for everyday use. Her pots include mugs, jugs and bowls using stoneware clay decorated in simple glazes. She also makes accessories like buttons, pendants and one-off ceramics using a traditional Japanese firing technique called raku, which creates a beautiful crackle glaze.

more tomorrow!

the radio interview

Well if you can call it that, if you want to hear me talking about Handm@de, check it out here, I start at about 1 hr 29 mins in!

More of our sellers later!

Sunday, 7 November 2010

some of our lovely sellers..

Thanks if you listened to me on the radio this morning, I was VERY nervous, sweating palms, urgh, but it went very well, and I'm really pleased with the postive feedback so many people have given me!

But onto more important things, our sellers! Every night this week I will be showing off a few of our sellers, in their own words, here we go!

Artspot - Sarah Green

I am a designer/maker of contemporary jewellery from resin, acrylic and silver.
Influenced by forms and palettes from the 50s and 60s as well as more contemporary
trends, my pieces are eye-catching yet easy to wear. My background in graphic design
is evident in my work.

Fired Creations

I cut and layer compatible plain coloured and dichroic glass, and use a kiln to fuse it together; I use the fused pieces to make unique sparkling jewellery. Dishes and hangings are made using the same process.

My inspiration comes from textiles, nature, and art.

Bee Smith

Bee Smith Accessories offers a bespoke collection of hats, bags, ties and occasionwear.
After graduating from Winchester School of Art with a BA Fashion, Bee has specialised in accessory design. Her interest in sustainable and ethical fashion have encouraged her to make everything by hand, source fabrics within the UK and use vintage. Whether you are looking for English elegance or eccentricity, Bee Smith’s accessories offers a little of both.

Eve Leitch

My soft creatures have very strong personalities as art dolls and folksy as cuddly kids toys.
They all carry a good spirit, love and joy because I make them with love and care and wish a good destiny for each one.
My toys are all about touches, hugs and cuddles. I find it deeply wrong to say "no" to the question "may I take this toy, mummy?" The toy has to be touchable and hugable. That is why my toys are made from nice-to-touch materials. And I always pay a lot of attention to the construction of a toy to make sure it is durable. I want you to hug them as tight as you wish without any fear of breaking them.

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Fading(?) Celtics Refuse To Go Away

HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — Recognizing the end of an era is one thing. Opinions will vary, some eyes will see the end when others won’t or simply don’t see it.

Acknowledging the end, however, is a completely different animal. Few people in the midst of that team dynamic are willing to acknowledge what seems obvious to outside observers.

And that’s what makes this season so intriguing for the Boston Celtics, who by all accounts are living out the final days of a proud, championship-contending era with the remaining members of their vaunted Big 3. And yet, after a three-day stretch that saw them take down two of the teams hanging around the top of the Eastern Conference (the Hawks Saturday night in Atlanta and the Knicks Monday night in New York), the fading(?) Celtics refuse to go away quietly.

Even without Rajon Rondo, whose triple-double in the win over the Hawks was stained by the one-game suspension he had to serve against the Knicks for bumping official Rodney Mott, the Celtics had enough left in the tank to knock off the Knicks. And they did it in trademark fashion, with Kevin Garnett agitating (mainly Carmelo Anthony) and Paul Pierce closing.

Not everyone is convinced that winning, even riding the wave of a three-game win streak, cures all things where the Celtics are concerned. David Aldridge, my trusted colleague from TNT and The Beat on NBA TV, said he needs more than temporary uptick in the Celtics’ performance before buying into their long-term resurrection.

And he’s right. There has to be more than just an occasional good weekend thrown into the mix before we can believe that the Celtics are capable of making one last run at the Eastern Conference finals with this nucleus. Celtics coach Doc Rivers always keeps it real and he’d be the first to talk folks off the bandwagon with his team at 17-17 just days into the third month of the season.

In an Eastern Conference that is in a complete state of flux outside of the top four of Miami, New York, Atlanta and Chicago, Boston has a chance to make up some serious ground in the coming weeks if they can maintain their current level of play … or something close to it.

The Indiana Pacers are just now playing up to their expectations and both the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are in the midst of transition due to coaching changes. That leaves the door ajar for the Celtics to get into the mix for one of those top four spots, or at least into range to make a run at one of those spots during the post-All-Star Game push.

KG’s tough guy routine isn’t exactly necessary, but the Celtics do need to maintain that boulder-sized chip that’s always on their shoulders to keep this run going. Rivers has been heard barking out instructions to his team during games that are hard for a layman to interpret. For folks who understand the dynamics of this team and the unique relationship that exists between Rivers, his staff and his players, it makes perfect sense when Doc yells “Up Your Motor!”

Rivers believes in his team playing with a certain edge, even if that means straddling that proverbial line if need be (as Garnett did against the Knicks).

“The game just got heated. It’s just basketball,” Rivers told reporters afterwards. “There’s nothing wrong with getting heated. It happens. It’s a fun game, it’s competitive, it’s rough at times. That’s good, I think all that’s good. It should never carry over past that. I’ve had my moments as a player as well. It does, but you don’t want it to. And whenever it does, you feel terrible later. This is the way the game should be played, to me; it should be a competitive hard game. I thought overall the officials let us play, both teams. That’s good with us.”

We have no issue with it here, so long as they don’t cross the line.

And it’s clear, the Celtics have to keep that motor up from now on if they want to rejoin the realm of the relevant in the Eastern Conference and the league.

  1. Come on people get over it-it sound’s f!?k!! hilarious like a joke to get in melos head & it did only because Celts won & he lost.If someone said that to me i would bust out laughing! Go get it KG, The Truth, Rondo & rest of Celts-BANNER18

  2. gerald martin says:

    maybe next time melo should sit out. that would give the knicks a better chance at winning

  3. ramir says:

    Melo stood up like a man. Just like the song, “sometimes you have to fight to be a man”. But Melo just wanna talk to KG after the game to know what KG is really up to. It’s a manly gesture and not talk trash at somebody on the net or on the court!!!any other small forward says they have a hard time against Melo….Go Melo!!!!!

  4. Josh says:

    Excuse me Sekou Smith, but KG is not trying to show off or be a tough guy, which is how you labeled it by saying “his tough guy routine”. He plays with heart and emotion, and has all throughout his career. By the way, contrary to your belief that his little “tough guy routine” isn’t necessary, it actually is. It is what makes KG the great player that he is, and it also gives the C’s help in tough spots throughout games. It is completely necessary because his emotion drives the play of the Celtics, especially on defense. Clearly you are not familiar with KG because he is not trying to be a tough guy, he is a player that plays with emotion and heart every game he is in, whether losing or winning.

  5. Noel117-CelticsAllDay- says:

    P.S. joey is a moron. MIAMI NEW YORK AND LAKERS are the most physical/dirty teams.. All handled by Pat Riley hahaha!

  6. luis carlos solis says:

    I realy look a change in the game of celtics, after the last games i was realy scare of that, i dont now what doc rivers and dani ainge are doing, but they ned a change of players or some thing, if this is the plan? to go where? las year one game to the finals!!!!!!! and now what??????? the future of the team? only if they star to play lake last year for long time but???? theres something strange im fron MEXICO and I LOVE THIS GAME GREETINGS FROM THE COUNTRY OF TORTILLA AND CHILE AJJJUUUA.

  7. Robert says:

    Let us remember that Boston actually won more games against Miami, in the playoffs, than OKC did 🙂

  8. John says:

    But what most of you aren’t understanding is where these guys have come from, talking trash on the court and throwing a couple of competitive elbows is one thing. But garnett has done this to many other players and melo’ should know that which he probably does, so unless there was something said in which was very disrespectful to melo i dont blame him for going at garnett. even if it isnt on the court it doesn’t matter how intense the game is, there are certain things not to be said and someone said it. In Ny saying something daunting that’s about the family or a friend is not acceptable you wanna do that you go outside and handle it

  9. Sponz says:

    Good no calls from the officials. You have two options in that situation; Take them both out or let them both play. Neither party is more or less guilty than the other. KG did his usual and Melo fell for it, plain and simple.

    As a knicks fan I was a bit disappointed with Melo’s immaturity and I hope Woodson rightly blasts him. On the other hand however I was very impressed with JR Smith who I thought showed a lot of heart in closing and was getting it done at both ends. I would have liked to have seen the ball in his hands at the end when it came clear Melo was not going to come through.

    But it’s no biggie, we’re still top of the Atlantic and the Cs are still looking up. Until next time, Boston.

  10. bolt says:

    The celtics are still a serious contender ray allens absence is nothing since they picked up jason terry and the bench is really looking like a legitimate team… come on people we are talking about a team that beat the miami heat 5-2 in a 7 game series in the eastern conference finals last year… and yes they did beat the heat 5 games to 2 check footage of games 2 and 6 its ridiculous but stern wanted a 7 game series and thats how it happened

  11. Lakers-R-Us says:

    Garnett would have cleaned up the floor with Carmelo Anthony.

  12. Arjun says:

    OMG! kg talks trash and gets in peoples heads WHATS THE ISSUE!?!?!?!?!?!?! melo couldnt find himself in ny for 2 seasons and kg found himself right away in boston the celtics are a physical dirty team so be it. dont go whining just cuz they play dirty THE CELTICS ARE STILL A POWERHOUSE

  13. chandler says:

    I know this is kinda off topic but i feel the low market teams should actually do something about how all big market teams and players get no calls against then and get all in there favor. Every time im watching a game between the 2 types of teems i am shocked at how poorly the officials call the game in the favor of the big market team. SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING!

    GO JAZZ!

  14. Jimmy84 says:

    Joey your an idiot if you think the nuggets and celtics played off in the playoffs Celtics are in the east nuggets in the west so how could KG trash talk him the whole game during a play off series? I dont recall Celtics vs Nuggets in any NBA finals in recent years what year did this happen please tell?

    Get a clue moron before sprouting your BS on here!

  15. No-eye-deer says:

    I am from Australia.

    I Love NBA basketball. I hate our NBL basketball. It is just horrible to watch.

    But…..you have no idea what you are saying when you are talking about “footy” Slider821. You are thinking of soccer.

    Our footy players hit just as hard as your NFL players. They don’t wear any padding or helmets, and they play both offence and defence. Furthermore, they don’t have breaks after every few seconds of play, they just run darn hard for the entire game, covering more than 10km easily (most players). It is a game of constant movement- sprinting and jogging. So maybe you should know what you are talking about before you disrespect it next time.

  16. KMoney says:

    Melo is the best in the game so don’t hate on him because his team is winning and their over 500…yall need to get ya life…melo did the right by not backing down…so get over yourselfs….knicks to the end

  17. CHUCK NORRIS says:

    CELTICS ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. Joey says:

    Melo is a clown. He should be suspended and fined for acting like one. Celtics sent a strong message to the Knicks that they will beat without their best player and we will humiliate them with him. And anyone who writes off the Celtics are complete fools. The Knicks are already collapsing.

  19. Real_Talk says:

    Dc Rivers is a Master…
    he just use KG to destabilize Carmelo and like a kid he fell in the trap

  20. Richarlson says:

    Being a Celtics fan i’m proud to share in the monstrosity.

  21. Richarlson says:

    KG is a monster!! Go Celtics Basketball.

  22. DMAC says:

    At the end of the day Celtics wopd them up without Rondo in New York, KG knows how to play the mental game, prob one of the best since reggie miller retired

  23. rigo says:

    Am i the only one who see’s this? Am a knick’s fan and i love the way the knick’s started the season. Looking at melo turn into a more complete player rubbing the effect on his teammates, and not just being a scorer…But Melo is till missing something and that’s emotional control, you have to control the game, not the game control you, because is hard as hell to win like that! I’ve notice every time he has lost his cool…the knick’s lose the game because his the main puzzle. J.R nor any other knick can carry most of the weight as of yet. So if melo doesn’t get it like lebron did when people were on his back like monkey’s and he was playing the people’s game instead of his game to prove something i don’t see the knick’s getting far. Melo you still have some growing up to do buddy i hope u can realize it before time.

  24. flamar says:

    how do the knicks win against hard teams but not, the celtics(eight seed)? also boston did not have rondo

  25. Brutus says:

    I recall KG calling a former NBA player (Charlie Villanueva) a “Cancer patient” while he actually has Alopecia. Anybody who likes to root for that kind of trash talking is a total douche bag. KG is an angry, dirty player who needs to be sat down.

    • DJ Da One says:

      KG just likes to trash talk on the court because it makes the game more fun for him and it gets him going. The guy is not like that off the court which is why every teammates that’s played with him or anyone who’s known him off the court has had nothing but love for him.

    • Dan says:

      Angry dirty player? He’s not dirty at all, he just plays with the kind of intensity basketball players SHOULD play with. If you can’t handle that, go play golf.

      He’s been playing in this league for almost two decades for a reason.

    • celticssssss says:

      brutus garnett never called villuneva a cancer patient he told him he was a cancer to his team so do ur reasearch before u make a statment like that champ cause truth be told theres not a team in the nba that wouldnt take KG on there team today so please stop hating on kg he is a hall of famer and melo is just a flash in the pan BANNER 18 COMING SOON

      • Kamote says:

        now the pistons are having a hard time rebuilding because of villanueva’s burdensome contract, and he isn’t working hard to deserve even half of it… so i guess there’s truth to what KG said…

  26. Eric M. says:

    No don’t even start. Less than a week ago EVERY writer here completely wrote the Celtics off as any kind of threat. It’s ridiculous. How could you even begin to write the Celtics off after what they did last season?!

    This team is a sleeping giant.

    • Josh says:

      I completely agree with you. Last year the Celtics were wrote off as well because of their sub par play before the allstar break. Look what they did to Miami last year.. It doesn’t matter how the Celtics play in the regular season, once the playoffs come around they are a very different team. Any team they go up against in the playoffs they give a run for their money.

  27. Pride says:

    he is better than Melo.

    hahaaa… 3 more games to play this season AND well see in this years playoffs…if Boston makes it!

  28. joey says:

  29. joey says:

    why should melo get in trouble kg is the dirtiest player in the league and he has given melo trouble since he was a rookie if anyone gets in trouble its obviously kg who should be

  30. Gameon says:

    Haha KG got into Melo’s head and that is why he got so upset, and does Carmelo know that he will get handled by KG. KG always plays with intensity and talks mad trash you don’t want any of that keep ya mouth shut and focus on your game. I love how other players talk about how mean he is man get that sissy mess outta here he is just better than you and can still make you squirm. KG IS A BOSS!!!

  31. beast of north east says:

    Fine melo and suspend his @as…..

  32. Caleb says:

    Way to be a sore loser MELO!!! I love it! And also, great team basketball at the end of the game, and very nice shot selection as well…

    -you can’t win it all on talent alone, it also depends on what is or isn’t behind the eyeballs…
    Go Celtics!!!

  33. Dommy says:

    Some of you guys are taking the waiting for the bus thing way to seriously, this isnt the ghetto where carmelo was waiting to stab KG lol. Like Melo said he felt KG said some things that were taken too far, I understand the physical stuff they BOTH got into it. But as for the bus waiting he just wanted to talk. I’d rather be a man and sort stuff out when its fresh than let it ponder in my mind. In my mind Melo did the right thing in wanting to sort it out and try make peace with what was said. I’d do the exact same thing.

  34. David says:

    Whatever happens this season, Ainge and Rivers are doing a good job at developing the foundation for the future of the team, there’s a continuity and patience in their work that the Celtics’ fans can recognize and be confident in. Garnett, Allen and Pierce were together for 5 years; now we see the emergence of Rondo and Bradley, whom I think will form one of the most unique and versatile backcourts in the league. With the right talent around them, they can lead the team to a championship this decade. All they really need is inside presence, because Garnett will not last forever. It’s a shame Anthony Davis didn’t become a Celtic…

  35. Scarp says:

    What is wrong with Camelo Anthony for his histrionics last night and what is wrong with Danny Ferry for his the night before ?

    A life long Celtics fan who remembers all 17 championships and more to come if David Stern allows fouls to be called

    on Lebron James as he plows into five opposing players for a layup.

  36. Gabci says:

    and don’t forget Jeff Green. I admire him. Get back Wilcox, avoid the injuries and welcome the banner 🙂
    go C’s!!

  37. Henrik Jensen says:

    Were going back towards the top, Lakers is moving out of Playoff, Everything in the NBA is just so awesome these days. Wizards beat Thunder, Warriors is 5th in West without Bogut, Portland has finally moved on without Oden and Roy, Charlotte Bobcats has 9 Wins, and they are not even last in the league, this is a fun year, i can’t wait for the last of it…

  38. Duhwade fanatic says:

    You know whats dirty, the GROIn kick flung by Wade.. Interesting he acts innocently after it.. Thats what you call Mr. NICE(AS)ty

  39. JJ says:

    The return of Avery Bradley and recent strong play of Sullinger have been big factors in their recent run. He isn’t the savior, but Bradley makes the Celtics a different team.

  40. t tommy says:

    Melo tried a thug move on Garnnet, What a loser.

  41. A bit biased Sekou says:

    The bias in this article is insinuating the Celtics are the ones close to “crossing the line”. It was Melo who escalated the action and honestly should have been ejected. He was having a terrible shooting night. Clearly got frustrated in having to guard the bigger and stronger KG, and started being overly physical and then talked trash the rest of the game.

    The refs bias was clear. If Rondo or even Garnett continued to get in players faces the way Melo did they both would have been tossed. If that was Rasheed Wallace he would have been gone in the 3rd quarter. But Melo was allowed to continue to jaw the rest of the game after his T even slapped at the ball in KG’s hand well after a whistle, right in front of the ref (usually an instant T) .

    With Avery Bradley back the Celtics are playing gritty defense again. It’s clean. It’s legal. And it’s frustrating as hell to soft teams like the Knicks. KG fighting for position isn’t dirty. Melo turning it into a fight is the line that was crossed. It wasn’t a Celtic waiting outside the Knicks locker room and then the team bus. It was Melo. So how about putting it on him for “crossing the line”. In that instance, Melo clearly did.

    • steagle says:

      Well said! Carmelo, currently the league’s other darling after LeBron, is getting away with very unsportsmanlike conduct simply because he is in the MVP discussion and is a huge financial draw in a huge NBA market. Penalizing him means losing ticket sales, the primary means of income for the league. The NBA front office needs to do the right thing and make an example of Carmelo that your stardom will not protect you from stiff penalties and that kind of behavior will never be tolerated in the NBA.

  42. nitroade28 says:

    God. Melo needs to chill…he is dominating the NBA right now. Its gonna screw up him, and his team.

  43. LebronLover says:

    The celtics is a playoffs team. Everybody remembers how dosh were they before the all stars. After that with a very worse team than the current team, they almost defeats lebron in game 7!

  44. me says:

    Celtics are a old team but thet are a great team, every team has ups and downs and they are coping well with the lost of Ray Allen with Jason Terry…I LOVE THE CELTICS!!!!!

  45. xpact says:

    the celts will never go away as long as they play ball they are a legitamte contender.. en bad news to any team come playoff time..

  46. Dela cruz#36 says:

    Melo, melo, Melo.. Cant do that bro! Basketball is a physical game, intense, and emotional.. Keep it on the court..Boston win this one..

    Melo, keep it cool! It will affect your game.. Your teammates need you…

    • celtic533 says:

      Why are all you guys forgetting that Melo wasnt going over there to mug KG.He just wanted to talk to him.Beside if he tried jumping Garnett the Celtics would have have just run him over with their bus LOL!

  47. andrew says:

    Imagine the uproar there would be around the league if it was a Celtics player waiting for melo after a game. But because it was melo he’ll get one game or even a fine.

  48. celticspride says:

    This is probably the best game ive seen this celtics play this year. Made a statement to the rest of the league and did it without Rondo. Im the biggest Rondo fan around and I will justify every move he makes but making contact with an offical for a 2nd time was not smart, but after every suspension he comes back playing harder than anyone else in the league so im expecting another triple double on wednesday against the suns.

  49. B says:

    Australia? Footy? Really dude? If you’re all about Aussie and footy, why are you watching American ball and comparing the two different sports? Go watch your Aussie NBL basketball! I was watching the NBL All-Star game and damn, was it boring as hell!

    • Pete says:

      I’m from Sydney and Australian basketball has been absolute garbage for who knows how long – I’ve not watched an Australian game for a good 6 or 7 yerars now because it’s total garbage.

    • Champ says:

      Mustnt be too bad if Johnny Flynn is playing in it! And especially when each team has a small salary cap its hard to get lots of established players over here… But at the end of the day its our league and i support it, i work for my team and get to watch every home game. And just remember that was the first all star game that had been played for a while so they can only be improved…

  50. Nayyab says:

  51. Chris Proudfoot says:

    Melo won’t get called on anything, because he is Melo, He can do what he wants because the NBA rides him, just like they Ride Lebron, Rondo and the Celtics on the other hand Will get called on everything, Rondo Slightly Brushes against a ref after numerous bad calls, He get suspended randomly. Melo Brushes a Ref after a foul, or Waits for a player after a game, and Will not suffer anything, Thank you NBA for CLEARLY rigging this league, Just like Last year at the ECF. This game has become a Joke, Carmelo should atleast face some penalty.

  52. Dom says:

    Rondo’s suspensions for these bumps are ridiculous

    • G says:

      No it is not rediculous. It has to do with respect against officials. We have a big discussion here in Holland where an official (amateur soccer) has died recently because some (minor aged) idiots kicked and beat him to death. The pro’s should give the proper example in these situations!!!

  53. Chester says:

    Melo should get a heavy suspension for his actions, but being in america he will get ofd lightly. If that haopened in australia in a footy game with rhe bus confrontation a player would miss the rest of the season at least. Or the malice in the palace, probably a life ban

    • Schemer21 says:

      Miss the rest of the season?? For what, trash talking?? Come on man. Why single out Melo anyway, they both got technicals for their actions. Garnett is well known for taking dirty, cheap shots at guys (I’m a Knicks fan but Garnett has been one of my favourite players for a long time, i still wear No. 21). Melo was just showing Garnett that he wasn’t going to back down.
      If you actually look closley at the vid, from 1.11 – 1.15, Garnett throws 3 elbows, 2 at Melo and 1 at Stoudamire. Ok they’re fairly tame elbows, but they’re a typical example of the kinda stuff Garnett pulls all the time. Melo just didn’t back down. The article even says that it was Garnett who straddled the proverbial line with his tough guy routine.

      • Peter says:

        The in-game issues are one thing, but going into the Celtics lockerroom after the game looking for a fight, and waiting for for KG outside the team bus is another entirely. That’s stalking and threatening and not only is it against league rules, it’s criminal.

      • artifex says:

        Question is what reallz was Melos intentions.
        I’m not sure he was really up for a fight. I mean he’d know the consequences and to me he doesn’t seem that stupid. But going after KG to stand by his word and give him some reply – it’s not nice, also striding to the others lockerroom but felt the officials should have called it on Garnett and surely frustrated cause the Celtics got away with the win, so he wanted to get the air out.
        I’m Celtics fan and thus biased but otherwise I think I could hate KG for his chippiness. Sure it’s not beyond the rules but as an opponent it would go under my skin too.
        Still, I can see them going along well again at the All star game….

    • Gman says:

      Chester, you must be the new breed of sissy players.

    • slider821 says:

      Chester, the thing is this game is an american sport, a contact sport. A real sport. A sport where when a player is touched by another player, he doesn’t drop to the ground and cry. A sport where he doesn’t get suspended for a confrontation. And so help me god, a sport not called ‘footy’.

      • J-22 says:

        Slider821, your ignorance amazes me! The two major sports in Australia are AFL and NRL. Both full contact, both without any protective equipment (except for mouthguards). What Chester was explaining is that what is done on the field is left out on the field and a player has no right to seek any sort of confrontation after the match. Do a bit of research before you become a keyboard warrior slandering a person on the other side of the world, at least that way you won’t look like an idiot.

      • Ben says:

        Wow. One of the stupidest comments I have ever read.

        You want contact sport? Come to Australia, and we’ll show you real contact sport.

      • Anonymous says:

        “…when a player is touched by anotther player, he doesn’t drop to the ground…”
        ever heard of flopping?

      • BIGMatta23 says:

        Aussies UNITE!! haha Love me some footy…with no helmets and pads. A real MANS game.

      • weiry13 says:

        slider821, I suggest you google NRL State of Origing highlights and then come back here and tell us which is a ‘real sport’ and a ‘contact sport’.

      • Lauchdogg says:

        AUSSIES UNITE! Slider821 not sure if youve seen a game of Aussie Rules Footy, But its a mans sport, its not soccer its football. Theres more contact than basketball and no padding gloves helmets or anything else to protect them like they wear in your so called football, Come on man, learn the game before you judge the game.

  54. Rog says:

    It sure looked like Mello brushed up against the official last night right after he got his 2nd foul.


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And now, without further ado (wow, I had no idea how to spell ado…adu?..adoooo?…adew?)  Anyway, without further ado…my bag of oats:

I think in this post I called it a 50 pound bag of oats. It is in fact, only a 25 pound bag of oats. (Hopefully, the bag wasn’t offended when I overshot her weight.)  Twenty five pounds of oats is quite large enough for me to handle at once. And…it lasts us well over half the year.

Last week, in my Azure Standard order, I got a 25 pound bag of oats…a 50 pound bag of Sucanat…and a 50 pound bag of wheat. Malachi played “king of the bulk purchases pile” until Matt was home and could move them for me.

I LOVE buying in bulk. It makes me feel all “Ma Ingalls-ish”. The only difference is that my bags are made of thick paper instead of cloth…so I can’t use them to make my new bloomers. Yep, that’s the only difference.

Buying in bulk does save money. But actually, that’s not my favorite part of buying big bags of food. My really favorite part about buying bulk bags is that it just makes life simpler for me. I don’t have to buy a little bag of rice or oats or pasta or whatever every month. I have lots of big bags of everything I need, giving me oh so many cooking options.

Yes, big bags of bulk are my friends.

I’m thankful to have the storage space to make buying in bulk feasible. It saves me money, time, energy and brain power.

More about how I store my bulk purchases here and here.

Do you buy in bulk? How do you store your bulk food purchases?

This post is linked to Frugal Fridays at Life as Mom.

  1. says

    I wish I could buy in bulk! Our house is pretty small, so I can only fit into my kitchen (and tiny pantry) what we can eat in a month. I’m very impressed by your cool pantry. Where do you get your oils from?

    You should be tickled to know that I’m making your whole wheat waffles + yummy blueberry sauce for breakfast tomorrow morning…can’t wait! :)

  2. Jen says

    I buy local organic whole white wheat flour in 25 lb bags, then freeze it in gallon ziplocs (5 lbs each). I buy lots of other grains and beans and things from grocery store bulk bins, but I hadn’t really thought about buying them from another source in 25 lb bags. It would really make sense for me to do that with a lot of things.

    On the other hand, I’ve had issues with grain moths in the past, so I freeze our bulk (bin) purchases and/or keep them in glass or plastic jars. Do you store things in the heavy paper bags or move it all into other containers? Do oats keep well without freezing long term?

  3. says

    I so wish that Azure standard had a drop point near me. We would buy in bulk more if that were the case. However, some friends and I are splitting a 1/2 of a cow order… should be coming soon!

    And where do you buy 5lb. ziploc bags?????

    Sadie Reply:

    Hi. I’m not sure what part of the country you are in, but Azure Standard is expanding the truck routes to deliver in parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. We are hoping these routes will be available this fall.
    Please feel free to send inquiries to:

  4. Julie in Australia says

    I only buy in bulk what I can keep in my house. Mainly rice and cereal.

    I love your reference to the bloomers that Caroline would have made for the girls. My daughter is enjoying the DVDS of LHOP and we enjoy the lessons that it teaches her (especially with regards to playing at school).

  5. says

    Love buying in bulk, just wish it could be Azure standard too, we have no drop points near us. I laughed at the picture of your storage jar, ours is exactly alike! Bloomers from those bags wouldn’t be very comfortable, but more so than making them from the box our bulk oatmeal comes in. Paper bloomers, funny.

  6. soonermomof7 says

    I am a big fan of buying in bulk! I buy in bulk for grains, beans, rice, honey, coconut oil, Sucanat, etc. I store in white, plastic buckets with gamma seal lids (they screw on…nice!). Never had a problem with critters…ever. I love the convenience of having on hand the basic ingredients for several months of cooking. Coop – even if it’s just a couple of friends buying a large bag or case of something and splitting it. Often you can get free or reduced shipping if you buy large quantities. The paper from those bulk bags makes great fire starter material!

  7. Amber says

    I purchase various wheats, rice, oats, etc. from a local mennonite store. I love bulk buying for all the same reasons. we have seven children and need everything in bulk. We buy all our spices, baking powders, powdered sugars, etc. through this amazing little bitty family store. We do have three girls, and I do make them bloomers, but I have not tried paper bag bloomers. People already think we’re crazy. I’m sure if my 8 year old daughter showed up in paper bag underclothes they call the authorities for sure!!!!!!

  8. says

    Buying in bulk is a necessity when feeding a family of 8 whole foods.:-) I buy all of my wheat, rice, rapadura, oils, honey, agave, Baked chips, chocolate chips, etc. in bulk. I soooo miss Azure, they rock when it comes to bulk!! We lived in Oregon for 6 years and ordered from them often. Their raw cheese is awesome!! I keep hoping they will deliver here on the east coast. I store most of my bulk in plastic buckets, 1/2 gallon jars and small buckets left from my bulk oil that I get from Wilderness Family Naturals. Buying in bulk is sooooo much fun, I love all those big bags and buckets.:-)

  9. says

    That’s a great idea. I didn’t know you could do that! (I’m still a little new to this stuff.) I’m wondering, though, do you have problems with pests? I thought grains attracted pests.

    I love containers too! I don’t have a lot of jars, but they are definitely prettier than the plastic containers I have…

  10. Elisa says

    Hi Laura- I just starting ordering from Azure and I love it! It makes me feel good to unload the boxes and see all of that good stuff together. I love buying in bulk. I purchase many of the same things that you do- I should just get your list and order whatever is on it- lol. It would make it so much easier when ordering time comes around!:)Thank you so much for all of your posts and great recipes- I have tried a few and love them!

  11. says

    I buy some things in bulk. ( I have a huge bag of pinto beans (we like bean burritos around here).

    I am still contemplating getting a wheat grinder…so…

    Hey, what costume is Malachi wearing? Because my boys just got interested in transformers and that looks pretty transformerish.

    They are always pretending to change into a car from a robot. They really don’t know much about transformers ( i have had to look for books about them).

  12. says

    I love bulk items! I have yet to buy my first 25lb bag of anything. I have been getting my oats for free or close to it with coupons so for now that is how it is going down. However, we just purchased a 1/2 of a cow and 1/2 of a pig…that’s buying in bulk, right? lol

    Oh, I have seen it spelled “ado” and “adieu”….don’t really know which is correct. I love that word though!

  13. Danielle says

    Julie adieu means farewell.. so if it is being used like the above it’s wrong.

    Ado is the correct spelling.

  14. Sarah says

    I get my wheat berries and rice in 50 lb bags,then store them either in plastic buckets with snap on lids or the tin specialty popcorn containers and so far I haven’t had a problem with them. For my smaller quantity bulk items I have rubbermaid containers or 1/2 gallon glass jars in my cabinet upstairs and the surplus goes in a tote in the basement. What I’m running out of storage space wise is refrigerator space. Some things like whey and walnuts, sprouted grains and syrup (if you dont’ recan it) need to be refrigerated, but that takes up so much space. Any ideas?

  15. Melissa says

    Ok…..where on earth do you find buckets big enough to store 50 lbs of wheat or oats? Can you use the plalstic paint buckets fro walmart?

  16. says

    Melissa, you can get plastic buckets from delis(like the wal mart deli or bakery), online (like emergeny essentials)- BUT make sure they are food grade- I wouldn’t use them if they had paint in them:)

    I use 1/2 gallon Masons and food grade buckets- although I line the buckets with the enormous paper sack that the grains and things come in- I really don’t want my food right next to the plastic- You can also get these nice 3 gallon tupperware containers from Sam’s club- Super Cheap!! I keep many things indoors but I also have a nice shelf in the shed.

    Love buying in bulk- if you live on the east coast look at Dutch Valley’s website and see if they have a seller near you- usually it it a mennonite store- you can then order any of their bulk goods thru your local store- things like wheat montana, sucanat, 1/2 gallon masons, organic beans and raisins.. Eden Organics also sells bulk organic beans and things.

  17. says

    I get free white buckets from grocery stores- I go to the bakery dept. and ask for their frosting buckets. Sometimes they have them, sometimes not. We’ve accumulated so many over the years that I also use them for plants on my balcony.

    I buy oats, wheat berries, rice, beans, honey, spices, and (on rare occasions) molasses in bulk containers.

    There are 9 of us, plus regular houseguests (last year we had over 100 overnight guests, some of them repeat guests). We go through around 50 pounds of oats in about two months. I also have a killer stovetop granola recipe that makes it quick and easy.=)

    When we lived in a smaller house I kept the buckets out in the summer kitchen (others might use a garage, a summer kitchen is a midwestern concrete block storage room with no heat or air conditioning). I kept large jars of the bulk goods inside the kitchen, and refilled them from the buckets as needed. here’s a picture of what my inside kitchen storage looked like back then).

    Melissa, paint buckets are not food grade- I don’t know if that matters or not. but the buckets you get at the deli are. It usually takes two or three of those buckets to hold fifty pounds of grains.

  18. April says

    I started buying in bulk not quite a year ago when I got into organic and whole foods. I am loving every minute of it! I have an extra upright frig/freezer in my basement and I store as much as possible in that. I also have one of those metal shelves beside it that I put extra oils, pasta, jars, or anything that does not need to be in the frig. I have 4 boys and they are only getting bigger bellies!

  19. michelle from wa says

    Hi there,
    Thank you for sharing your mother’s heart with all of us mamas! I have been wondering about wheat berries. Do you just grind up what you need and then it becomes the flour? Perhaps it is a crazy question, and secondly, what is the best kind of wheat, red, white, etc.?
    Blessings to you!

  20. Sarah says

    When I need flour I just take an approximate amount of wheat berries that will convert to the amount of flour I need (sometimes I’m over, sometimes I’m under) and grind it in my nutrimill. That way it’s fresh and doesn’t have a chance to go rancid before I use it. Flour goes rancid really fast! The type of wheat you use is really up to you. Soft is recommended for sprouting, generally, though I have used hard wheat for most of mine and it works just fine. Red wheat will produce a little bit darker loaf and white will produce a lighter loaf when you’re making bread. Other than that, I don’t know of any real differences.

    Anyone else know?

  21. says

    This post made me smile. We buy old fashioned oats and whole wheat flour in 50 lb. bags. Looks like a feed sack and makes me laugh. :) I am always so happy for how much money we save buying that way! (I divide up the flour and put it in the freezer, so it doesn’t get rancid.)

  22. says

    We buy in huge bulk with friends and neighbors and enjoy prices far under retail. Works great if you know how. There are no storage problems and we all benefit from very nice discounts. We also split the cost of many durable items and share them through a kind of checkout system. Lower costs, less clutter and waste… You don’t even need an existing group of friends or neighbors! I just started a blog about it, and I’m feeling a bit like an evangelist. :-)

  23. darialauren says

    what do you do with all those oats? i love oatmeal but would love some other recipe ideas :)

    Laura Reply:

    Well, that big of a bag does last us a long time!! We eat oatmeal each Sunday morning for breakfast, I use them to make Chewy Granola Bars: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-chewy-granola-bars-without-corn-syrup and Breakfast Cookies: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies and several other recipes…but those are the main ones!

    darialauren Reply:

    thanks! and by the way happy birthday Elias!

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

missionary spotlight at gloriously ruined.

I was so very honored when Wynne Elder from Gloriously Ruined asked Joel and I to be this week's...
Head over to her blog today, read the post AND get know this incredible woman of God.  I've been so inspired and encouraged by her and her husband.  They have been so faithful to what God has called them to and I promise you want to know more about her...

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

multiplied meals: whole roasted chicken

This is my most common multiplied meal.  I probably make a variation of it every other week.  A whole chicken is the most affordable meat to purchase and you get way more for what you're spending.  I can get two sometimes three meals from a $7 natural whole chicken.

Round 1: Whole Roasted Chicken (served with pine nut couscous and green beans)
I love The Pioneer Woman's Herb Roasted Whole Chicken recipe.  I vary it depending on the herbs I have and what I will be making with the leftovers.  This week I used a fresh thyme and rosemary rub.  I have found that when cooked at 400 degrees as the recipe recommends the oil gets too hot and smokes, so I usually use 375 degrees and cook the chicken a little longer.  The juice coming from the chicken when cut should be clear when it's fully cooked.

Round 2: Chicken Noodle Soup (served with fresh bread)
With a cold going around our family I chose a simply chicken noodle soup for round 2.  Spiced with fresh thyme this soup brought out the flavor of the roasted chicken.  Yum yum!  If you prefer to go by a recipe I recommend this one here.  Instead of adding the bouillon I would suggest salt and pepper to avoid unnecessary MSG.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

homemade is better...bread

I received a bread maker a year ago Christmas with the grand plan of making my own bread from now on - both saving money and making a healthier option.  Well ever since I've been searching for a good wheat bread recipe.  Most that I've tried ended up dense and flavorless.

About a month ago a friend recommended the Bread Beckers website.  There are different whole food recipes including this Zojiriushi Bread Recipe that I've fallen in love with.  The bread is light, digested easily and tastes absolutely wonderful.

I purchased red wheat berries in bulk from Sprouts [our local health food store] and have figured the 50 lb. bag will make about 25 loaves at $1.25 a piece.  Not bad for a healthy and fresh bread option.  And there's nothing better than the smell of fresh bread filling your house!  It takes me about 5 minutes to get everything in the bread maker and then 2 1/2 hours later voila.

I grind the wheat berries in my VitaMix, 2 cups at a time - 4 cups berries yields about 4 1/2 cups milled flour

I set my own course using the recommendations on Bread Beckers

Enjoy! And thank you Bread Beckers!

Sunday, February 3, 2013

mama style.

I've loved looking at the mama style link up with Casey Leigh and her crew.  Fun to find inspiration and ideas of how to feel put together in this not so put together season of life.  I'm too late to be a part of the actual link up, whoops, but thought I would still share my two cents.

mint blouse // H&M, mustard skinnies // Target (similar here) & I also love these, flats // Gap, earrings // Urban Outfitters

Three things every mama should have:
1. A chiffon button-down blouse // comfy, cute and easy for mama type activities (enough said).
2. Fun color or printed skinnies // they add flavor to any outfit and are perfect for the upcoming Spring season.
3. A banana clip, yes you heard me right // Pinterest has become my new best friend when it comes to cute ways to put my hair out of the reach of my sons sticky little fingers.  This banana clip braid is my current favorite.  I promise its super easy and looks great!

Thursday, January 31, 2013

multiplied meals: balsamic roast beef

I don't know about you but to get two meals out of one is a glorious thing.  On Sunday evenings I do my meal planning for the week and I do my best to include a "multiplied meal."  These save time AND money!

Check back every couple of weeks and I'll be posting one of my multiplied meals.  This week's recipes are a Balsamic Roast & Balsamic Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches, both recipes and pictures from Add a Pinch are below.  Not only did this meat serve as the main for two meals, but it was also cooked in the crockpot...extra brownie points.  The meat was super tender and had a great taste, it has the husband approval in this house.  Bon appetit!

Round 1: Balsamic Roast Beef (served with roasted root vegetables seasoned with balsamic and rosemary)

Round 2: Balsamic Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches (served with steak fries using potatoes from round 1 & a salad)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

this not that: another wunderful option.

Truth be told I swoon over Lululemon Wunder Under Leggings.  Unfortunately, my pocketbook doesn't quite align with my taste...

...happy for me, Old Navy's Compression Leggings are a comparable fit BUT at a much better price.  For a mere $26.94 these beauties will do for me!

Monday, January 21, 2013

eight months.

Time definitely moves faster when you start having kids.
I can't hardly believe that my little man turned eight months on Friday.
What a JOY it has been.

Top 5 with Gunnar this month:
1. He's been trying to "sing" along with me and makes funny noises when I sing to him.
2. Seeing him walk around the living room with his walker [we think it looks like he's pushing a shopping cart because he stops to touch, taste and hit things].
3. Watching him belly laugh with his dad.
4. He started squealing, ok screaming, with delight.
5. He started sleeping through the night.  I am a new woman.


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about NW7US and the hfradio.org website

Welcome to the
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Amateur Radio Station, NW7US.

NW7US' Amateur Radio and Short Wave Listening (SWL)
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Last Updated on May 17, 2010 by Tomas Hood,
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Howdy! I am pleased that you have chosen to visit my website. This website is dedicated to information and resources regarding:
radio communications. Some of the information is also aplicable to very high frequencies (VHF) and above, as well as the longwave radio spectrum. It is also about me. This site is an extension of that which I have learned, gathered, and wish to share with you. It is a personal hobby and effort that I present during my spare time.

High Frequency refers roughly to those radio frequencies between 1800 Kilohertz, and 30 Megahertz. Sometimes, this range of frequencies is referred to as Shortwave. A Shortwave Radio, then, would be a radio receiver capable of tuning frequencies in the HF range. Medium Wave is just below HF, but above longwave (LW), or 520 KHz (roughly).

I do try to cover other information not directly related to the phenomena, activities, modes, etc. of HF radio. My personal passion in the Radio Hobby is that which involves Shortwave!

The Website's Focus

Overall, then, this website is my personal collection of information, links, and other resources related to Amateur (HAM) Radio, HF Communications, and related areas of interest. You are most welcome to explore the site and to participate in the guest book. It is an evolving website, the goal of which is to educate and support you in your journey through the hobby of Ham Radio and / or shortwave listening. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and solicited.

What (or, Who) is NW7US?

Tomas David Hood guitar NW7US is the Amateur Radio call-sign issued by the Federal Communications Commission to my Ham Radio Station, conferring the right to operate this equipment under certain privileges. This call-sign is assigned to me as both an identification of my Amateur Radio station, as well as a reference to those privileges I have been granted after having passed both a series of written examinations which cover rules, procedures, technical theory, and related knowledge, and a series of morse code (cw) proficiency tests.

I'm Tomas Hood. I am an Amateur Radio Operator. I also own a computer service shop and store, called, 'Sapphire Website and Computers Services', in Stevensville, Montana. I have been in the computer industry since 1983. One of my computer 'hats' is 'programmer'. I can program in Perl, PHP, XML, WAP/WML, HTML, C/C++, VBA, SQL, and so forth. I design web sites and applications.

I am also a Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist. I am a member of the Songwriters Guild of America, and am associated as an artist with BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.).

For further information about my musical activities:
Let me know what you think of my song(s) by leaving me a message, ok?

Tomas Hood - NW7US - QSL CardRegarding my Amateur Radio hobby: I'm currently an Amateur Radio Extra Class operator. I've been an Extra Class operator since the 1990's.

The current license structure for Amateur Radio has the entry level of the Technician class, and then the various levels, starting with General and ending with the highest level, Amateur Extra. Each requires a different level of demonstrated technical knowledge. Morse Code is no longer a requirement.

Each provides additional privileges and responsibilities. The Technician license allows United States residents to communicate on Amateur allocations from 6 meters and higher (VHF/UHF/SHF, etc.) with voice and digital modes. On 10 meters, a Technician may operate voice on a sub-band, and digital modes on other parts of 10 meters. On some bands below 10 meters, a 'Tech' operator may only do CW. With higher class licenses, a person may also communicate on HF with morse code, or, voice and data. General and Amateur Extra gain more spectrum privileges on HF.

Check out where I live: Stevensville, Montana.

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Bitterroot, Montana (Stevensville) Map - Tomas Hood's Location

I also enjoy a good Louis L'Amour book (like the Sackett Series, or the Walking Drum, or the Hopalong Cassidy Novels).

You can see some photographs of my Radio Shack, and other things on my Shack and Photo Album page. I will add more photographs over time. I will also start adding other links that take you to content I feel is good, educational, entertaining, and in general stuff that I like. This will help you get to know me more.

I also write for four radio magazines. I write the monthly propagation columns for both Popular Communications as well as for CQ Magazine. Quarterly, I write for CQ VHF. Once and a while I write a propagation article for Monitoring Times (for instance, see April 2007).

I am starting to contribute to the WikiPedia project, in the Amateur Radio section. I'll share more about that, soon.

A Short History of My Shortwave / HAM Interests and Activities

When I was about nine years old, I got a hold of my parent's Sony Multiband Portable radio. I cannot remember which model. But it had four bands, FM, AM, LW, SW. I soon discovered that the SW selection held very strange and somewhat exotic sounds and stations. As you might have guessed from above, SW stands for Shortwave (LW is for Longwave those frequencies below 530 KHz, AM is for the Amplitude Modulation mode, which is what is used in the domestic broadcast band (between 530 KHz and 1750 Khz or so), and FM (frequency modulation), the popular band of radio spectrum that everyone seems to enjoy, with music, talk, and other formats).

Shortwave describes the size of the radio wave used to transmit the signal that the radio can tune and listen in on. NW7US - Tomas, back a few years

As I began to discover not only odd, interesting noises and pops, whistles, and alien-like sounds, but also a great variety of radio stations from all parts of the world, I became deeply interested in the technical aspects of what made this little radio achieve such great magic. It seemed very magical that the BBC (England), RSA (Radio South Africa), CBC (Radio Canada International), Radio Australia, and so many more exotic stations, could be heard by me in the middle of Montana's Rocky Mountains. Hearing these signals lured me into listening and learning more about Shortwave Listening to the point that I was hooked for life.

Tomas David Hood guitar I tried to get books about radio, electronics, and related information. Hard to come by for a nine-year-old. But I did get some support from my parents and friends, school, and library. I studied that until I knew it forward and backward. Tube theory, transistors (which were still a newer concept to the general consumer market, in the early 1970's), resistors, capacitors, and all the other doo-hickies and thing-a-ma-bobs that made all this magic of radio come into being.

In the mid-seventies (around 1976 and 1977), I lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. There, I learned directly about Ham Radio. I started to pro-actively learn my morse code. But, due to my dad's orders to relocate to a new duty station (he was in the US Army), I did not have a chance to complete my study and obtain my Amateur Radio license. But I did continue studying radio theory and my hobby of Shortwave Listening. I even got a hold of the First Class Commercial Class study materials for the First Class Radiotelephone Commercial radiotelephone license.

US Army

Tropo Antenna - US Army - Tomas Hood Tropo Antenna - US Army - Tomas Hood After a number of years and after graduating from High School, I also entered the US Army. I became a 31M, known as the Multichannel Communications Equipment Operator. But I had a chance to do more than just that MOS. I also worked with Satellite, Troposcatter, Microwave, and HF radio modes and equipment (as well as computers).

After being trained as a 31M at Fort Gordon, Georgia, I was stationed in Germany. These pictures are of troposcatter dishes, out in the field. We spent a lot of time out there. Months at a time! And I ended up making rhombics, inverted dipoles, and other great hf wire antenna configurations.

I received two Army Achievement Medals for my efforts at helping my unit accomplish its mission. I was instrumental in engineering a communications network that they had been attempting to secure for many years. In addition, I created an SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) manual including the use of Antenna and HF equipment to aid in engineering the communications network.

Connecticut (1989-1991)

After spending a few years in Germany, I moved to Connecticut. I was hired by The Travelers as a programmer / analyst, and found out that my team leader was an Amateur Radio operator. It was a natural progression for me to end up (finally!) licensed as a Novice-class Amateur! The same year, I upgraded to the Coded Technician (at that time, there was no such thing as a Technician Plus and No-Code Technician. There was just a Technician, which required 5 wpm code, and the Technician written element. My call was KA1VGL. I loved getting on and doing CW as well as 10 meter voice! The Solar cycle was at a peak (this was 1989). I talked to the whole world on 10 meters (28 MHz). I think I worked 67 countries. I was really excited.

Montana (1991-1992)

After a bit of time in Connecticut, I moved to Montana. I drove up to Canada, and then over to the Great Lakes, then made my way back into the States and over to Montana. I had a 10 meter rig (Radio Shack's HTX-100), and talked again, all over the world from the car!

The trip included days when the Aurora was active, and I could see them while being near the Great Lakes. Stations were active on 10 meters all night long, at times, during this trip! It was a very excellent experience. (And the Canadian Hams extended a lot of hospitality.)

After settling down in Forsyth, Montana, I setup my radio shack with a long wire for most bands, and a vertical for 10 meters. I notified the FCC that I had a new address and location, and that I needed a new call sign to reflect my location. My first call, KA1VGL, was issued for the 1 call area. Montana is in the 7 call area. Call areas are geographical areas in the United States, numbered from 0 to 9. The FCC issued me my new call as N7PMS. Since I was in Montana, I became known as "November Seven, Pesky Montana Skunk." Better than other names... PMS.. etc.
Whale jumping in San Juan area of Puget Sound, Washington

Washington (1992-2007)

After about a year in Montana, I decided that I should head out to the state of Washington. More job opportunities. This was at the end of the Gulf War, so the economy was a bit slow. My brother who was stationed in Washington (US Army) told me that I ought to come to Washington as I might have a chance to work at Microsoft, or something along these lines.

So, I relocated to Olympia, the capitol city of Washington state. While in Olympia, on April 23, 1998, I upgraded to Advanced. I also passed my 20 wpm code element for the Amateur Extra. In June of 1998, I passed the written for Amateur Extra. I was very happy to finally make it so that I had access to the entire Ham spectrum! It is great to be able to have use of the radio frequencies assigned to the Ham Radio hobby. On June 2, 1998, the FCC granted me a new Vanity Call. I am now NW7US, reflecting that I am in the Pacific North West of the Seven Call Area, in the United States.

Right after the upgrade to Extra, I took a job with a start-up in Seattle, called, Greatergood.com (formerly YourSchoolShop.com) (They are now extinct). I was the primary Web Master and Programmer / Analyst. (You may see my resume here). I spent a year in downtown Seattle, working HF with my Outbacker and a TS-830S / IC-706MKIIG.

The Outbacker on the porch While I lived in Seattle (1998, 1999), the antenna farm was mostly an Outbacker Marine (two section), without the WARC bands, or one of the five resonated Hustler mobile antennas. They are comparable in performance on 20 meters and higher. But on 80 and 40 Meters, the Hustlers seem to perform just a bit better. However, I tended to use the Outbacker in the apartment setting more often due to its easier operation with my limited ground radial situation. On the car, I tended to favor the Hustlers.

Occasionally, I used (you'll love this) my patio railing, and the trim around my apartment. I was on the fifth floor apartment (top floor) with a great view of the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington. I have talked to Russian stations, over the North Pole, and many other stations around the world. It is amazing what one can do! Of course, I had to use the MFJ-1026 to cancel out the high noise I had there.

Views from the Seattle Patio where the Outbacker was:

One view from the balcony

The other view from the balcony

My Current Station - Stevensville, Montana

NW7US radio shack 2 After spending years in Washington (and doing quite a bit in Amateur Radio and US Army MARS), I finally had a chance to move back to Montana. I will update this part of my About page as time allows.

My antenna is a single dipole antenna with dipole wires for 80, 40, 30, and 20 meters, which also allows me on higher bands like 15 meters. With a tuner, I can work all bands above 80 meters. I do plan on raising a 160-meter antenna sometime in the spring.

My main HF radio is an Icom IC-7000. It allows me a lot of flexibility, in that I can use it portable, mobile, or in my home. Using a laptop with an interface between the computer and radio allows me easy portability and operation on digital modes such as PSK-31 or Olivia. I am very active on Olivia and PSK-31 modes. I am interested in QRP operation, and CW operation, in addition to the digital modes.

Main Radio Shack 2008 - NW7US

Code Key Also, I am using two World War II Navy Straight Key. One is CMI-26003A, meaning, C for Contracted Out, MI for Molded Insulator (the company that was contracted to make the key), 26 for Straight Telegraph Key, and 003A for the model number and revision. The other one is a CJB26003A - made by J.H. Bunnell. Here is a website that shows you how to decode these keys: The Telegraph Office: U. S. Navy Telegraph and Wireless Keys.

I also use a side-to-side paddle. It is a modified Vibroplex key, from about 1920. I use it while mobile, too. See my pictures of this key and installation.

My wife, and the fourth of our four children, now live here in Stevensville, Montana. The other three of our children are now adults and are living out their lives in various places.

Nathon, my youngest son from my previous marriage, but now my second youngest son, passed his Technician License when he was 12 years old. His call is KD7NHF. My daughter, Ashley, is now KD7QKT. She passed her license at 14 years of age - just before her birthday that year!

My wife is now licensed as KD7TZR. She passed her test the same day as my oldest son, Atreju, pass his. Atreju is now KD7TZQ.

copyright, 1998-2009, Tomas Hood (NW7US), all rights reserved.


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