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Your beauty salon has had a makeover.

Once upon a time, not so long ago, a hair salon was a place to go for a cut and color and maybe a polish change. If you wanted anything more elaborate, your choices were limited.

Now, most salons are no longer just salons. You can have a facial, massage or other body treatment in the same place -- bringing the essence of a spa retreat to a location right down the street. I argue that there is no singular beauty standard enforced by a unified male gaze. Instead, we should conceive of fields in which differently located individuals and groups invest in and promote particular ways of seeing beauty, producing both penalties and pleasures in women’s lives.

First Rule of the Beauty Parlor Name: Nobody Talks About the Beauty Parlor

Guys, this column is for you in particular, as I have just had a major revelation.

I have a talent. (No, that's not the revelation.)

I can be invisible.

Not literally of course, but I can almost drop completely off the human radar screens. I am something of a social chameleon, and can blend into almost any group. In fact, if I concentrate, I can actually blend into the background; it almost becomes like I'm not there at all. While this ability is something of a drag when at a party or going clubbing, it's perfect for a chronicler of the human condition. It's a talent that came in handy for Sir Richard Burton on his Pilgramage to Mecca, and came in doubly so for me as I ventured deep into forbidden territory to bring you this column.

Sometimes, I have to fight and strain to bring you the latest news and information on our twisted human existence; other times, like today, these stories just fall into my lap like hair from the barber's shears. Which brings me to the beauty parlor, a realm heretofore unpenetrable by men.

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Oh sure, you can go there and get your hair cut, but as any woman will confirm, the actual haircutting is the smallest part of what goes on inside those hallowed walls. Similar to the afternoon golf game, or the business lunch, male rituals we are all familiar with, going to the beauty parlor is the place where women can let their hair down while they, er, let their hair down. I mean, come on, you guys didn't think that your ladies really need to get their hair professionally washed, cut, dried, combed, and curled once a week, did you? After all, they've been doing it themselves for most of their lives, right?

Nope, the big attraction is that they can get together and talk about us and all of our shortcomings in excruciating detail. It's very similar to the "going to the bathroom in pairs" phenomena that's left countless men staring off into space, waiting for their dates to return. Now this isn't really a well kept secret, having been discovered and reported to us two decades ago by Martin Wilson of Bethchester MA. (May his poor soul rest in peace.) The true secret is the one I inadvertantly discovered last week.

The circumstances were somewhat harrowing, and it is with fear and trepidation that I've decided to relay it to you now. I also note in passing that I have no plans of suicide, taking up any dangerous hobbies, or going on long trips in the near future.

Just in case I disappear, I want the truth to be known.

Now, normally, I get my hair cut by a local lady who cuts hair for our whole extended family, but she was busy last week so I got an appointment at a salon in Sevierville. Yes, a salon; it's too hard to find an honest to goodness barber shop anymore. In fact, the only one I know of is up in Erwin, and I don't plan on making that drive again ever. I made the 3 hour round trip 5 times a week for almost 4 years and brother, I don't care if I never see those roads again.

Anyway, I went to Chez Gertrudina's for a quick haircut so I'd be reasonably presentable for the Christmas pictures later this week. (That's another important tip for you daters, by the way. Most men make the mistake of getting a haircut the day of the date. They think they can impress the girl by showing her that they went to great lengths to look good for the date. But the smarter dater gets his hair cut a week before the date. He impresses his date by showing her that he always looks this good.)

For a man, there's something vaguely intimidating about a salon. When you first walk in, something just tells you that you really don't belong, and that if you aren't on your best behavior, dreadful things may happen to your hair. Most people don't know this, but the mullet was invented as a punishment for Billy Bob Hoedecker who loudly passed gas while in the salon.

Sadly, this was one case where the plan backfired. Who knew that he and his redneck buddies would actually like looking like the north end of a southbound mule?

I don't know what it is that makes the place so forbidding; maybe it's the smell of the chemicals, or the pictures of androgynous models on the walls with impossibly perfect hair. Maybe it's just an instinctive respone, brought on by centuries of evolution; when a man walks into a woman's salon, he's on enemy ground, and he knows it.

When I walked into the place, I was pleased that it was just two stylists and me. Ginni took me back to begin the cutting, and I leaned back in the seat, and just tried to blend in. I succeeded, because after a few minutes, Ginni and Bunni (Ever noticed that stylists names always end in a vowel, and it's usually "i"? A trait they share in common with exotic dancers, I do believe. Hmmm. I just may have found the seed for another column. The things I do for you people...) began talking as if I wasn't even there. Apparently, Ginni was having a hard time dealing with her son, who was getting out of hand. She tallied up his offenses, which were long and mostly minor, but the sheer volume was incredible. Bunni allowed that her youngster was a bit of a rapscallion as well, and that she was having to take harsh actions to reign in her hellion.

They went back and forth for a bit, sharing their sad tales when Bunni suddenly spoke with real venom.

"You know what the worst part of the whole thing was? Frank said I was going too easy on the kid and he was right! I hate that!"

Ginni echoed her, saying that her husband had also said the same thing, and now that they were following his plan, her kid was straightening up. Ginni said she was mad at her husband for three weeks simply because he was right.

"Men are right," she spat, "and that sucks!"

Well folks, truths like this don't come without a heavy price, and I don't mind telling you I was a bit nervous, because it was about that time in the conversation that Ginni, who was trimming my eyebrows with some very sharp scissors, realized that there was a man in the room, and they'd just revealed more than they should've.

An oppressive silence descended over the room, as Ginni continued to move the scissors ever closer to my eye, trimming my eye brows.

"Listen buster, and listen good. What's said in the Beaty Parlor stays in the Beauty Parlor, got it? If I find out you blab any of this to anyone, well, let's just say that your next haircut will be your last. And don't think I can't make it happen, bubba. I have connections in salons and barber shops from here to the California coast. Cross me and there'll be no place for you to hide! Sooner or later, you'll need a haircut, and when you do..."

Her words trailed off in an evil sounding laugh, accompanied by her drawing the business end of a comb across my throat.

I quickly began to assure her that I'd fallen asleep and hadn't heard a thing she had said, and further that if I had heard anything, which I hadn't, then it obviously fell under stylist/client privilege, and even further, that even if it wasn't privileged, which it was, and if I had heard something, which I hadn't, that I was totally taken by her beauty, grace, charm, and capacity for violence, and I wouldn't think of crossing her.

My sincerity and obvious fear must have convinced her, because she let me go with my remaining eyebrow. If she'd have known about this blog, I don't think I would have made it out of there a whole man. I left a big tip on my way out and have spent the last week, deciding whether or not to share this story with my fellow man. At long last, I decided that this knowledge was too important, that no matter what the personal cost, I had to come forward and share what I know.

So fellows, if you come home to your wife, girlfriend, or significant other, and she seems pissed for no discernible reason, rest assured, she's just coping with the agonizing realization that, once again, you were right.

And if you see me coming down the street with a ragged haircut and only one eyebrow, just realize that cutting my own hair for the rest of my life is a small price to pay for your peace of mind.

Making Beautiful Name: Male Workers in Beauty Parlors

Many competing sociological debates intersect in the world of beauty parlors. There is an increasing proliferation of male or "gents" parlors—a space where a new formation of the male self is being produced and established through new cultures of care and work. Because "work" has always been understood as central to the lives of men, a major basis of their identity, it is often seen as being identified with masculinity. "Beauty" and "caring," on the other hand, are often viewed as something intrinsically feminine.

This article weeds out such notions by presenting life histories of men in "beauty work" and argues that just as different work situations produce different models of masculinities, the same work situation also may prove an arena of a variety of masculinities. The article also explores the possibilities and potentials of understanding gender relations in South Asia that will prove helpful in making comparisons with other masculinity studies.

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Having taken a roll of film at the middle-weekend Saturday night UnderExposed gig, I decided to go back to digital for the last couple of gigs. Not sure why, as I had been delighted at the results of using and developing a roll of film for the first time in over three years; possibly because […]

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Patrick Spero is the Librarian and Director of the American Philosophical Society Library in Philadelphia. As a scholar of early American history, Dr. Spero specializes in the era of the American Revolution. He has published over a dozen essays and reviews on the topic. His is the author of Frontier Rebels: The Fight for Independence in the American West, 1765-1776 (Norton, 2018), of Frontier Country: The Politics of War in Early Pennsylvania and The American Revolution Reborn: New Perspectives for the Twenty-First Century, an edited anthology also from Penn Press. For more information on Dr. Spero’s work, please see his CV or visit his Amazon author’s page.

Prior to his appointment at the American Philosophical Society, Dr. Spero taught at Williams College where he served on the faculty of the History and Leadership Studies Department and received recognition for his integration of new technology in the classroom. Dr. Spero has also held the position of Historian at the David Library of the Revolution and served on their Board of Trustees. He currently serves on the board of the Abraham Lincoln Foundation and the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine, the Council of the McNeil Center for Early American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, the Cabinet of George Washington’s Presidential Library at Mount Vernon, and on the Academic Advisory Board of Benjamin Franklin’s House in London.

He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and has held long-term fellowships from the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, the Society of the Cincinnati, the Doris Quinn Foundation, the David Library of the American Revolution, and the American Philosophical Society.

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Hero Images – Our 5 Top Sports Team Posters and Signs

Advertising is all about capturing the attention of the audience long enough to persuade them to take an intended action. There are several ways you can achieve this outcome, from grabbing their attention by using compelling colour contrasts, intriguing images and graphics that call your viewers to action…

However, a technique that is becoming increasingly popular is the use of hero images ( Hero images are the main banners placed on advertising stands, sporting venues or elsewhere, such as on a web page – usually on the home page, landing pages, and category pages. Unlike other images, they are large in size and conspicuous, which helps to grab the attention of the audience. Hero image banners can be comprised of single images, or a series.

Hero images are especially popular with sports teams, where images of the team’s players – mostly in their jerseys – are used on various teams’ websites. In this post, we are going to look at what makes a good hero image, as well as the top 5 use of hero images by various sports teams in the UK.

What Makes a Great Hero Image?

Hero images are the first thing an audience sees when they land on pages. As a result, it must be visually pleasing, compelling, and persuasive enough to grab the audience’s attention and engage them. To achieve these results, the image should thus have the following features:

• Eye-catching visual elements – the image(s) used must be appealing enough to catch the attention of the visitors. A good graphics design company can help you to create a great image that will be attention-grabbing.
• Promotion of the brand/a product/an idea – hero images are promotional in nature. Therefore, the image(s) used should organically promote the brand, products, or an idea.
• Compelling brand message – the image should have a clear, concise, and compelling brand message, and great print quality – as recommended by – that can engage and persuade the audience.

Top 5 Hero Images Use in Sports Team Posters and Signs

Hero images are quite popular with many brands, including the brands of various sports teams. The images used by sports teams are especially compelling as they feature high-quality graphics of players/athletes, who are popular with fans, and thus easily recognizable – especially when wearing team colours. Below is a look at some of the top 5 hero image banners for sports teams:

1. Manchester City Premier Leagues Champion Cartoon Poster

Manchester City is one of the top football sports team in the UK. The team makes great use of hero images on their official website. One of the best examples is the community and fans page:, which features a great image of teams 2017/2018 premier league champions squad, drawn in cartoon style.
Manchester City Champions Squad
The first thing that captures your attention is the cartoon style-drawing of the image. The colour scheme of the image is also quite compelling – a blue colour scheme that is consistent with the website’s blue colour scheme (at the header) as well as Manchester City’s official brand colour. The image is made more conspicuous by the use of contrasting black, white, and yellow colours, and the large size white space on the web page.

Aside from the community page, the team’s website also makes use of a hero banner on the main page The banner features an image of Phil Foden, one of the City’s players in the team’s official jersey featuring a Nike and Eithad Airway logos.

2. Wales National Rugby Union New Jersey Launch Poster

Another great example of a hero banner is the Welsh National Rugby Union poster created for the launch of the union’s new uniform. The poster features various players for both the men’s and women’s national sides. The main thing that captures your attention with the poster is a compelling colour scheme – the red and white jerseys with contrasting white and red background colours. The image clearly communicates the team’s main sponsor – Isuzu – thanks to the company’s brand name that is clearly printed on the jersey’s tops.
Wales National Rugby Union New Uniform poster
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3. Bristol Flyers’ Website Poster

Bristol Flyers is a professional basketball side that plays in the British Basketball league. The team has an official website, which features great use of images and graphics. However, one design feature that stands out is the use of a printed hero image poster on the website’s corporate page

Bristol Flyers basketball team banner
The image used features Bristol Flyers players together with a staff member – in a navy blue kit – taken during a visit of their main sponsor Fly BMI. The image is captured at an airport, with one of the company’s plane in the background – recognizable by the blue and white brand colours of the FLY BMI brand. In the picture is also one of the Fly BMI’s attendant in a navy blue uniform.
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Aside from the corporate page, Bristol Flyers also make use of hero banners in the team’s official store page The images used at the store are carousel product photos of the team’s merchandise.

4. England’s Women Netball Team Banner

England's Women's Netball National Team banner
Another great use of hero images is the poster banner for England’s Women’s national netball side on the team’s official page The banner features a carousel of various players from the team in their official home kit. What makes the banner compelling is the great use of colour – the bright red and white colours of the kit which contrasts greatly with a blue sky-like background. The kit features the names of the team’s sponsor, Vitality and Sky Sports. Another great feature of the banner is the call-to-action, which directs you to the team’s official store page.

5. Arsenal FC Visit Rwanda Promotion

Arsenal FC is another top sports team playing in the English premier league. Just like many sports team, the club features a lot of promotional banners and signs. However, one of the top banners was the promotional poster for the team’s tourism partnership with Rwanda – the “Visit Rwanda Campaign”.
Arsenal's Visit Rwanda Poster
The banner is used as one of the main images on Visit Wanda’s page The team features three of the club’s player in official red and white team’s kit bearing the logo “Visit Rwanda” on the sleeves. The brand logo is also featured in the image background, as well as an additional brand message “Official Tourism Partner of Arsenal Football Club”. An Arsenal FC logo is also featured in the image.

What makes the image compelling is the visually pleasing colours, as well as the short and clear brand message.

With a time frame of only a few seconds, capturing the attention of a target audience can be a hard task. However, with the right visual tools such as hero images, you can be able to grab the attention of users and direct them towards the desired action. The above 5 sports team are a great example of how you can use hero image banners to do so. What are your favourite sporting digital and print images or banners? Let us know.


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Memorable Sporting Event of Usain Bolt

6 Memorable Sporting Events Caught On Video

Sport is a way of life to billions of people all over the world, but as with so many other things in life, the best, and most memorable moments often slip by us in our excitement to see the best sportsmen and women compete for the ultimate prize.

However, the ultimate prize is often much less than the silverware or a huge check; it is often just the desire to get through a match or competition without suffering embarrassment or ridicule (or death by shark bite), and so in this list, we present you with 6 memorable sporting events that caught the world’s attention for various reasons… Continue reading “6 Memorable Sporting Events Caught On Video”

Power Cycling Diet

A good cycling training diet involves balancing the right foodstuffs to gain the maximum health and fitness benefits. Getting your cycling training diet right will increase your general health and give you plenty of energy for those long arduous rides.

Here’s a breakdown of the right power foods to keep your body in top shape.

These provide the mass of the energy you use. Carbohydrates break down into Glycogen, this is stored in your muscles and liver before being converted to glucose which is used to give your muscles the energy they need.

Typically, your body stores about one and a half hours’ worth of glycogen. That’s enough energy to keep you going but if you are going on a long ride you need to make sure you have some replenishments handy or you will suffer from an energy dump.

Make sure you have a supply of high carbohydrate food with you.

There are two types of carbohydrates; simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are easier for the body to absorb and convert to energy. Simple carbohydrates are found in foods like fruit and refined sugar. These are great for instant energy but the downside is they burn out fast.

They’re a bit like rocket fuel; you’ll get an initial rush followed by an energy crash as the fuel is burned up. A good cycling diet needs to include both types of carbohydrates.

Complex carbohydrates release their energy more slowly like a computer controlled racing car. These are found in foods like pasta, potatoes and other such foods. Carbohydrates are essential if you are training hard. These are you main energy sources.

Protein also provides some energy but is also good for repairing muscles and fibres.

Proteins contain amino acids which are used to repair tissues and boost your immune system. You will find proteins in all meat products, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese and nuts etc. Protein is essential for athletes who are involved in endurance training and people who are cycling to get fit.

I would avoid the red meat and eat more chicken and fish products because these give you the protein without the fat associated with red meats.

Fat has being given a bad press over the last decade and there’s no doubt that the wrong fats are bad for you. But you need some fat in your diet to stay healthy. For a cycling diet fat will provide the bulk of your energy, there is also some evidence that it helps to keep your immune system in top shape.

Getting your fats right in your diet is important. There are good and bad fats. Bad fats occur in animal products these are saturated and Trans fats and you should avoid them. The good fats are found in olives and sunflower oil, these are saturated fats.

Vitamins and minerals

These are also essential to a properly functioning body. These are found in fruits and vegetables. If you are engaged in regular exercise then you need to get plenty of vitamins into your body.

The secret of a powerful cycling diet is ensuring that you get a full range of the different food groups while avoiding rubbish foods which will add no health benefits to you like bad fats and sugar. Combine good dietary practice with your training program, whether you are an athlete or are just training for the fitness benefits, and you will soon feel the benefits from it.

Paul is a lifelong cyclists and the author of the blog Defensive Cycling where he discusses all things cycling related from commuting to endurance training. Go to Defensive Cycling now and get your free book “Cycling for life”.

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Cycling in Northumberland

Bike riding is a great activity for health reasons and for enjoyment. However, if you live in one of England’s many cities, chances are you do not get to experience the joys of riding outdoors too often. For you, the gym might be your only option. The stationary bike is a great way to stay physically fit, however it is not that enjoyable when you could be outside. You might need to plan a trip to Northumberland. They have some amazing areas for cycling.
Northumberland is famous for its amazing beaches. People travel to the area to relax on the beach and enjoy the wonderful scenery. And, while they are there, many people love to ride bikes. It makes perfect sense really. The area has miles and miles of coastline and countryside that you can cycle through. The scenery you will ride through is unbelievable and not to be missed.
If you are an avid biker and like more of a challenge, you can always take up the mountain biking challenge. Many people mountain bike in Northumberland and there are several trails. These are obviously the most difficult of the riding that is done in the area, but they can also be the most fun. If you are up for the challenge, look into routes in Haltwhistle, Bellingham, and Wooler.
Obviously one of the greatest parts about cycling in Northumberland is the scenery. Because of this, the area has a specific route designed to lead you through the best of the best the area has to offer. It is called the Coast and Casatles cycle route. On the route you will see hot spots such as the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the Bamburgh Castle. It is definitely a fun way to get some exercise and take in some culture at the same time.
For those who come to Northumberland with their families, cycling is also an option. The bike rides they pursue with their families may be less rigorous and less lengthy, however, they are still a fun activity and a great way to see some of the beautiful areas of Northumberland. Many of the streets are actually deserted, so they are quite safe to ride bikes on. In addition, it is not uncommon to bike past a local shop or café, so you can always make a stop if you get tired!
If exercise, beauty and relaxation is what you need, come to Northumberland for the beach and some cycling!

This article was written by Tom Sangers on behalf of Northumbria Cottages who offer Cottages to rent in Northumberland

Cycling Innovations

Cycle the once a poor man’s mode of transport has now taken shape of a stylised vehicle that is considered to be a possession. The kind of change in the look, design and features of cycles is a perfect example about the demand for stylised cycles. Cycles are quite popular in the children age group. As adults prefer showing their attitude and style in the cars they poses, children prefer showing off their style and attitude in the cycles they drive. The increase in various cycle races has also led to increase in cycle designs in terms additional features. A cycle from a mere mode of transport has changed into a powerful and stylish possession.

The most important aspects of a bicycle are the tyres, the seat and the lights. The seat which was a mere sitting space for the rider has gone a drastic make over matching the current day requirements. The contemporary seats which were mere metal plates covered with leather seat has now replaced with a new concept. These days the so called seats are no more called seats, they are called saddles. The innovations in the saddle are a perfect example of how much manufacturers pay attention to the comfort and ease of its customers.

One such breathtaking innovation is Fizik Curve. These saddles are made to make the riding experience easy and less painful. The Fizik Curve has 2 popular types FizikKurve Chameleon and Fizik Kurve Snake Arione.

FizikKurve Chameleon and Fizik Kurve Snake Arione are perfect examples of taking the best from the past designs and revising them modern needs that makes the perfect choice in the current scenario. Fizik Kurve Snake Arione are curved saddles that making the seating comfortable. These saddles are placed on flexible metal plates that rotate as you want while riding. These Fizik Kurve Snake Arione saddles are broad at the back and little leaner in the front. The spring attached at the base makes allows you adjust the seat as per your comfort. The cushioning is not over not under helping to avoid pressure points while riding the cycle. Though the  Fizik Kurve Chameleon saddles are priced a little high and people find it expensive, but for the comfort and ease they provide they are worth it.

Some of the features of the FizikKurve Chameleon are as follows:

Light weight

Semi-round shaped

Adjustable base flexibility

Perfect cushioning

One more entrant in the saddles field is the ISM Typhoon Saddle. This ISM Typhoon Saddle provides the rider with a wider sitting space for the sit bones which in turn help the riders to have a good support while riding. The reason behind designing such saddle is that most of the riders spent maximum time on the middle of the saddle than the front. Thus with this view more cushioning and wider centre of the saddle ensures almost no pain or numbness.

This article talks about the changes in the saddles. Especially about Fizik Kurve Chameleon and the latest saddle design ISM Typhoon Saddle.

Cycling journey

Health and fitness combine with culture immersion, as adventure travelers embark on the latest trend in tourism: mountain cycling.

The sun is scorching. Forest rain is fast and thick. Mountain air spreads; mist unravels in every direction. No matter what the weather, highland bicycle ride is tortuous. Gliding between high and dangerous cliffs, this adventure promises breathtaking views.

Within the world of modern sports, mountain biking is an increasingly popular pleasure for athletic adventure-seekers. The journey is relatively cheap, but best suits those with free spirits, a love for the outdoors, and (of course) a strong pair of legs.

Starting from Hanoi, a car transports professional o amateur cyclists through villages, fields, and mountains to gather in a staring location in the Northern highlands. With its natural beauty, friendly locals, and established tourist infrastructure, Sapa is one starting point that is quite convenient.

With mountain bikes maintained at Western standards and multi-lingual service suitable to all nationalities, this activity has caught the attention of international travel groups and individuals interested in a close-up view of the rhythms of mountainous life. The quality of the tour depends on the competence of the tourist company – as each is different. But no matter who arranges the trip, all mountain cycling shares common points – the danger, the long roads and the sights.

Riding up inclines through high mountain passes requires patient and exertion. The long way is at times tortuous, but accompanied always with the calming sounds of the forest.

And the views are spectacular. Surrounding villages, full of bright color and sounds, stir up emotions that are buried beneath the harsh pressures of urban life. The sound of water buffalo’s wooden bells resounds at sunset; the roosters crow at sunrise. Gurgling streams reflect the blue sky and the steeped rice paddies are a photographer’s dream.

Sapa, fog-covered Sky Gate, Nghia Lo, Khau Pha mountain pass, Meo Vac crossing, Ma Pi Leng. The road brings cyclist through many towns and sites. Groups take a break at high peaks, overlooking the abyss of valleys bellow; others seek the shade of an ancient tree by the roadside; some are invited into unknown cottages by friendly villagers. Discovering mountainous regions by bicycle is slower than a car or motorbike, but that makes it possible to shop and smell the rice fields. Cyclists can go where bigger vehicles cannot, passing over delicate bamboo bridges across streams or following thin paths into mountain villages.

Meals in the evening are served in stilt houses – a special meeting between foreign travelers and native people. Some meals are devoured along the banks of the Gam River – a spot that only a cyclist could find.

Following the bike tour regulations guides accompany cyclist with a car to transport food, furniture, and medical equipments as well as to ensure security.

This service provides an element of comfort that, after 10 kilometers of cycling through mountain passes comes as a relief. At the end of the day’s journey, cyclists can collapse into the outdoor furniture that was set up alongside a spread of coffee, tea, biscuits, fruit and other snacks.

Revitalized, cyclists continue the trek. The total touted is usually about 100 kilometers – to be completed under the scorching sun, the forest rain, and the perpetual mountain mist.

For original article, please visit:

Vietnam Travel

Vietnam package tour

Vietnam adventure tour

Travel agency in Vietnam

Vietnam Travel News

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Thursdays are for Thrifters Link Party 35

Thursdays are for Thrifters is finally here again! I'm extra excited. Even though I haven't had a chance to do any thrifting lately, I decided to style a shirt (the white one with the faux-stitched aztec-y print) that I found in a Goodwill last year. I didn't know why I was immediately drawn to it at the time but now I know; it's because it's amazing. (Check out the close up of a little better idea of the print). I also bought these sunglasses last week for $1 (not thrifted, but kinda thrifted?). Anyway, I wasn't sure I'd like them but I fished them out of the 99 cents bowl (along with some bright pink nail polish in a heart shaped bottle) and lo and behold...I'm kinda in love with them. You know things are getting serious when you have an entire shoe box filled with sunglasses and you only want to wear one pair.

So, what've you guys got to share? It's been a while since our last thrifting link up and I can't wait to see your finds!

The Rules:

The rules for participating...
1. Be a follower of Brass in Pocket via Google Friend Connect or Bloglovin'. If you were a follower of Spunky Chateau, you're already good to go.
2. Submit your link below (next to that little blue frog-lookin' guy at the bottom of this post).Your links must be less than one week old at the time you post them and must include either photos of one or more thrifted finds OR an outfit post featuring at least one thrifted item. This link party will be open for one week. You may make multiple submissions.
3. Link back to this post for each submission you make (Your link may not be posted unless you include the URL in your blog post.)
4. Check back to see everyone's thrifted finds!

What I wore...This is kind of one of my many takes of incorporating a thrifted piece with some more current pieces:
Vintage White Shirt: Thrifted, $2.50., Sweater: Old Navy, $22., Black Jeans: Vanilla Star Jeans, $12., Pink Socks: Dollar Tree, $1 (obviously), Shoes: Fergie, $30 (seconds)., Sunglasses: Charlotte Russe, $1., Vintage Aigner Bag: Thrifted, $4.

I loved these sunglasses enough to wear them inside!

So let's see what you've found!

  1. I always like big sunglasses!

  2. you look great!! I am sooo jealous of your sunnies - they look like Ray Bans! You remind me of Kate Hudson in Alomst Famous here.

  3. Oooh, NICE outfit!Love the shirt and cardie combo! Nice to see you back again!!!!!

  4. Very nice no doubt, very very beautiful! The sunglasses are sooo beautiful!
    I am trying to link my post here, but after 3 time I couldn't... :( Don't know why!

  5. Those sunglasses are amazing. When you are done with them, please to sell them to me, I will take very good care of them!

    And, as always, thank you for hosting!

  6. I love the stripe shirt and the sunglasses are amazing :)

  7. Love the outfit! Gives off a cool 70s vibe, but not dated. Very fresh! LOVE THOSE SUNNIES. Wish I could steal them for a day. :)

    <3 L

  8. glad youre back posting and hosting [that rhymed..]! great sunnies and i like that the aztec print is subtle instead of the giant screen printed arrows everyone seems to have

  9. those sunglasses are fantastic! i really like them with your blouse. it's fun to mix old with new stuff, don'tcha think meagan?

  10. hey congrats on getting your own domain! i love your shades :)

    pandaphilia style

  11. Your hair is so gorgeous! And I love that sweater!

    See Me Rwar

  12. Aw...i missed the link up. I was so busy this week. Hope to link up next week. You look great...i like the shirt with a cute cardi look


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Pie Crust Cookie Search

Monday, March 25, 2019

Cornish Pasties

I visited Cornwall and ate a pasty there but I also lived (for 4 cold winters and admittedly pleasant summers) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where generations earlier Cornish iron miners imported this dish. It's long been a  regional favorite. I visited the U.P. last summer and with the help of the internet found several of the best pasties available in the area. This recipe tastes just like those.

Cornish Pasties

Makes 6 big hand pies; some diners can eat only half

For the crust:

2/3 c sour cream, chilled
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 c unbleached flour
1 3/4 teas salt
16 T unsalted butter, cut in half-inch pieces and chilled

For the filling:

1 T unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped fine
salt and pepper
1 T minced fresh thyme or 1 teas dried
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 pd skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 1/2-in pieces
10 oz. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in pieces
10 oz. rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-in pieces
1/4 c unbleached flour

For the egg wash:

1 large egg
2 teas water

Cook's Country points out that you can use turnips for rutabagas and if you can't find skirt steak substitute with 1 1/2 pounds blade steak which will require more trimming so it needs an extra quarter pound.

For the crust:

Mix the sour cream and egg, whisking in a small bowl. Place the flour and salt in a food processor and run for about 3 seconds. Add the butter and pulse about 10 times until pea-size pieces remain. Pour in about half the sour cream mixture and pulse about 5 times until combined. Pour in the remaining sour cream and process again until the dough begins to form a mass, about 15 pulses.

Remove from processor to a lightly floured counter and knead until the dough comes together. Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and form it into a disk, about 6 inches in diameter. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes. (The dough can be made ahead and kept in the fridge about 24 hours but allow it to sit out for 15 minutes before attempting to roll out.)

For the filling:

In a 10-inch skillet at medium heat melt the butter and add the onion and 1/4 teas salt. Cook until the onion has softened. Add the thyme and garlic and cook and stir about 30 seconds until fragrant. Let this mixture cool somewhat, around 5 minutes. In a large bowl, stir the beef, potatoes, rutabaga, and onion mixture together. Add 1 1/2  teas salt, 3/4 teas pepper and stir. Then stir in the flour and toss the mixture to coat.

To cook:

Preheat the oven to 375F and place the rack at upper-middle position. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet (18X12). Divide the filling into 6 equal portions on a plate or tray (1 cup or more) and remove the dough from the fridge. Cut it in 6 equal portions (about 5 oz each).

On a pastry cloth or floured counter roll one portion of dough into an oval about 8 by 10 inches approximately 1/8 inch thick. Put a portion of filling on the bottom half of the dough making sure to leave half an inch or more along the edge to seal. Use water to moisten the edges of the dough and fold over the top to form a half-moon shape. Press the dough around the filling to adhere and press down on the edges to seal.

Trim ragged edges away and crimp edges to seal or pinch and twist diagonally between your thumb and forefinger.  Or you can seal with the tines of a fork. Place on baking sheet to rest while you repeat with remaining 5 portions of dough. You may place them on the sheet horizontally with three in each of two rows. (If you want to freeze any or all of the pasties they can be placed in the freezer until solid and then placed in a zippered bag for up to a month. When it comes time to cook, place in 350F oven and cook for 65-70 minutes. You'll want to remember to brush with an egg wash just before baking.)

With a paring knife cut 2 vent holes in the top of each pastie. Whisk the egg with 2 teas water and use a pastry brush to brush this mixture on each pastie (it's best not to use the egg wash if you are freezing them). Place in oven and bake about 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and you can see the filling bubbling up through vent holes. Rotate the pasties half way through cooking. When done place pasties on a wire rack and allow to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Don't try to save time by chopping ingredients in larger chunks, particularly in case of the beef, because it may not cook through. I will try to chop meat in the food processor next time.

When I froze half of these they were no different from those I cooked immediately after preparation. This would be a great make-ahead meal.

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Kenji's Easy Butter Pie Crust

Last week, for Pi day, my department at work held a pie party, celebrating the end of a long, time-intensive project. I've never managed a pie for Pi day, but I decided this would be the year. And I was desperately avoiding a trip to the store, so ended up looking for all butter pie crust recipes. I've wanted a good one for a while, due to flavor and also a desire to avoid partially hydrogenated oils. This recipe lived up to the "easy" in its name, both in mixing and rolling, and it was definitely flaky and butter-flavored. You can see that it was popular, too!

pie crust cookies, of course

Kenji's Easy Butter Pie Crust

Source: Serious Eats
Also, check out the step-by-step pictures here: They helped me figure out when to stop the food processor.

Yields two crusts

2 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 T sugar
1 teas kosher salt
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cold
6 T cold water

Add the sugar, salt, and 1 3/4 c flour to a food processor bowl, and pulse a couple of times to combine.

Cut the butter into 1/4-inch pats and then add to the food processor. Use a number of short pulses until the dough starts to form clumps and the flour has been incorporated entirely. The original recipe said about 25 pulses; I did at least 50 because my dough wasn't clumping yet. Redistribute the dough in the processor, then add the remaining 3/4 c flour. Pulse a few times until the dough is broken up.

Place the dough in a bowl, and sprinkle with water. Fold and press with a rubber spatula, until it all comes together in a ball. Divide the ball in two and form disks from the two pieces. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before rolling.

Grandma Betty's Rhubarb Crunch

Spring is around the corner--I have rhubarb leaves breaking through the soil.

Grandma Betty's Rhubarb Crunch

Adapted from my mom's recipe
Yield: an 8X8 pan

1 1/4 pd rhubarb, cut into half-inch pieces (about 5 1/2-6 cups)
1 c old fashioned oatmeal
1 c flour (I like to use wheat but you can use all-purpose)
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c salted butter
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 teas cinnamon
1 T water
1/4-1/2 c chopped nuts

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Mix oatmeal, flour, and brown sugar in a bowl and cut in butter until crumbly. (I like to grate frozen butter into these ingredients). Pat 1/2 of the mixture into the bottom of the 8X8 pan that has been buttered. Add sliced rhubarb to pan and top it with the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and water. (If you prefer you can mix the sugar and cinnamon together before sprinkling it over the rhubarb.) Mix the chopped nuts into the remaining crumble mixture and spread over the sugared rhubarb.

Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Rotate the pan at about the halfway point and check it at about 35 minutes to ensure the crumble topping isn't scorching (if it is, top it loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil). Use a fork to test that the rhubarb is tender. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Eat as is or serve with ice cream, whipped cream, Greek yogurt, or pour some unsweetened cream over the top.

Note: The original recipe calls for 1/2 c granulated sugar. This is just too sweet for me, but if you find rhubarb overly tart, you may want to use that amount of sugar.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

One-pot Black-eyed Pea and Sausage Soup with Kale

I'm a fan of black-eyed peas and have them in the shell stage in my freezer most of the time. I've not cooked this recipe using the dried legume but I trust the source of this recipe.

Black-eyed peas are delicious with pork and with greens. This soup would be great with any green but spinach (unless you add it at the last minute) so if you don't have kale you can use chard or collard greens. Chard will take less time to cook than kale so add it later.

One-pot Black-eyed Pea and Sausage Soup with Kale

Adapted from:
Serves: 6

1 T oil, olive or vegetable
12 oz andouille sausage, cut into quarter inch slices (or another sausage if this is too hot)
6 oz salt pork or slab bacon (or regular if that's what you have) cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large leek,white and pale green parts only, cleaned and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 c)
1 large onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 c)
2 ribs celery, finely diced (about 1 c)
1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 c)
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional or to taste)
1/2 teas red pepper flakes (optional, depending on spiciness of sausage)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (or minced in a garlic press, if you're in a hurry)
1 pd dried black-eyed peas
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
chopped parsley, as a garnish, (optional)

In a Dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in sausage and salt pork and cook until browned. Add leeks, onion, celery, green pepper, jalapeno (if using), red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook about 10 minutes, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the Dutch oven.

Add the black-eyed peas, chicken broth, and bay leaves and a bit of salt and pepper (you can add more later--remember the sausage, salt pork, and broth are all salted). Cover the black-eyed peas with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat but keep simmering until the black-eyed peas are tender, 45-75 minutes. This will depend on the size of the peas and their age. When the peas are getting close (try one--you should have some resistance but nothing hard) add the kale and cover until it has wilted--you might have to do this in batches. Cook until the kale is tender and the black-eyed peas are done.

Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper if needed. This can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

If you use black-eyed peas in the shell stage, they will only need 35-45 minutes of cooking so you may want to add the kale a little sooner.

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Oranges in Caramel Sauce

Oranges in Caramel Sauce

Serves 8 and can be easily halved

8-9 oranges, navel or cara cara oranges or a combination, blood oranges make a nice visual contrast
1 c granulated sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 T butter

Juice 2 of the oranges to yield 3/4 c of juice. I'd advise straining orange pulp out especially if you use cara cara oranges which tend to leave a lot of pulp behind  If this reduces the amount of juice you have left, squeeze some more and add another orange for slicing.

Cut the ends off the remaining oranges and stand each orange on end and cut off the peels and pith. You may notice from the photo that I only peeled mine because the white edges of the oranges don't bother me and I wanted to preserve as much of each orange as possible. Slice the oranges thinly and lay them overlapping somewhat in a 9X13 pan or casserole dish.

In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, 1/4 c of the orange juice and the cinnamon sticks. Over medium-high heat bring this to a boil and cook, swirling the pan occasionally. The sugar will begin to color around the edges. The bubbling sugar will change from frothy and thin to shiny and thick. At this point reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture is coppery-brown in color, swirling often.

Off heat add the butter and stir constantly until melted. Splash a small amount of the remaining juice in and stir until smooth. The mixture will bubble and steam when the juice joins the caramel. Add the rest of the juice and whisk until completely mixed in. If the caramel sticks to the pan and separates, return it to the heat and simmer until the hard, toffee-like caramel dissolves. When smooth, pour the sauce evenly over the oranges and cover the dish. Place in the fridge for 3 hours.

I like serving this with plain Greek yogurt but you might like it with some ricotta cheese or even vanilla ice cream.

I had some trouble with crystallization when I made this. I'm not sure whether it was caused by altitude or weather, but each can impact candy making (and caramel is candy). I added extra juice earlier than called for and cooked it until it was fully caramel colored. I used a small strainer to pour the sauce through to catch any sugar lumps that hadn't fully dissolved.

Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Smoky Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili

Serves: 8

This is a vegan chili but I cooked up a little chorizo as an add-in for meat eaters. It is yummy either way.

1 T oil
2 c chopped onion, about 2 medium onions
4 c cubed sweet potatoes (3/4-inch), about 1 1/4 pds
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chipotle en adobo, finely chopped, or to taste
1 T ancho chile powder
2 teas ground cumin
1/2 teas smoked paprika
1 (14.5 oz) can tomatoes, diced or whole and crushed before adding
3 1/2 c cooked black beans, rinsed and drained if from cans (about 2 1/4 15.5 oz. cans)
1 1/2 c homemade or purchased vegetable broth
1/2 teas salt
1 avocado, for garnish, optional
1/4 c snipped chives, for garnish optional

Start heating the oil over medium heat and add the onions once it shimmers. Stir frequently and allow onions to cook until translucent and tender. Add the sweet potatoes and the garlic and cook until the sweet potatoes are beginning to get soft, about 10 minutes. Add the chipotle en adobo, ancho chile powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir constantly while the spices become fragrant and mixed in, about a minute.

Add the tomatoes, beans, and broth and raise the heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer slowly uncovered. Stir occasionally until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 30-35 minutes. If you want to change the consistency, add more broth.

Stir in the salt and taste and adjust.

Serve topped with chopped avocados and chives.

You can find chipotle en adobo in many supermarkets these days; otherwise it's available in a Mexican market.

I made this with home cooked beans and since I used aromatics (carrot, onion, celery, garlic) while cooking the beans, I used bean broth instead of vegetable broth.

Canned diced tomatoes usually have calcium chloride added which keeps them in a consistent diced state and they don't break down with cooking. It's a matter of preference whether you use them. If you like your tomatoes to dissipate in a soup or stew, break or crush whole tomatoes but if you like chunks of tomatoes in your dish, use the diced version.

Friday, March 1, 2019

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies (with altitude adjustments)

Betsy and I went through a couple of weeks of concentrated chocolate chip cookie baking last December when she gave a presentation on high altitude baking. This is my current favorite recipe; plus these cookies already have a history.

During the holiday season, Betsy had to do without a refrigerator and freezer for a few weeks. I mailed Betsy a couple dozen cookies without high altitude adjustment so attendees could compare them to modified cookies. To protect their freshness they needed to be stored frozen but with no space at home Betsy used the freezer at the church right next door. This was a mistake because the bulk of the cookies disappeared before Betsy's presentation. Happy holidays for someone! I imagine the cookies tasted so good to the 'testers' that they couldn't stop at just one. These are hard to resist!

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies (with altitude adjustments)

Yield: 16 large cookies

Changes needed for altitudes of 4000-5500 feet above sea level:

add 1 T flour
reduce baking soda to 1/4 teas
reduce granulated sugar by 1 T

1 3/4 c flour
1/2 teas baking soda
14 T unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks)
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c packed dark brown sugar
1 teas table salt
2 teas vanilla
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 c chopped and toasted pecans or walnuts, optional

Preheat the oven to 375F with the rack in the middle position. Place parchment paper on 2 baking sheets (18X12). (You may use smaller sheets but will need to bake in more batches.)

In a medium bowl, mix the flour and soda together and set aside.

In a 10-inch skillet (avoid non-stick since it makes it hard to monitor browning) heat 10 tablespoons of butter until melted. Swirling the pan constantly, continue to cook until the butter has browned to a dark golden brown color with a nutty smell. Remove from the heat and using a heat resistant rubber spatula, place the browned butter into a large bowl. Stir the remaining butter into the melted butter and stir it until it has melted completely.

To the bowl containing the butter, add both sugars, salt, and vanilla. Stir until well mixed. Add the egg and yolk and whisk until there are no sugar lumps visible. Allow this mixture to stand for 3 minutes, then whisk it for 30 seconds. Repeat the process of resting and whisking twice more until the mixture is glossy, smooth, and thick. (Don't skip this step; it will allow more of the sugar to dissolve before mixing other ingredients in which improves flavor and texture.)

Stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon just until combined. Add the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) stirring just enough to ensure they are evenly distributed in the dough. This should also ensure no pockets of flour remain.

Divide the dough using a #24 cookie scoop, if you have one, or into portions of about 3 tablespoons (try a scant quarter cup). Place them on the baking sheets, 8 balls per sheet. Bake one sheet at a time for about 10-14 minutes (it's easy to misjudge cooking times with two in the oven and end up with some overcooked cookies).

You may make these smaller if you wish but modify the cooking time.


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GingerPeach Gets a Grip

Another in the series of ongoing modifications to help the senior Posse dogs stay in the SMART Zone…

GingerPeach has lost a lot of strength in her hind end.   She has experienced ataxia for many years due to epileptic seizures and anti-seizure meds but her hind end was still strong and she moved around quite well.  That’s all changed now due to the addition of hip and joint issues of arthritis & aging (her age is approximately 12-13 years), and weakness & muscle loss due to current medical issues.

As a result, she is now experiencing loss of traction on smooth surfaces – tile, hardwood, smooth cement, etc.  Once GP is in a down position on a smooth floor, either by choice or because she has slipped 🙁 she has a hard time getting back on her feet.  On good days, she is able to get up on her own, though it sometimes takes effort.  Other days she is unable to get up by herself despite great effort and exertion and needs assistance to stand up.  She also sometimes slips while standing, walking, or turning.

As a starting point for addressing traction, I researched non-slip socks & boots for dogs and found Power Paws by Woodrow Wear.  From their website, “Power Paws non-slip dog socks help keep dogs from slipping on floors, give traction to senior dogs and dogs with hip dysplasia or arthritis, protect paws from heat, snow or allergens and help keep paws wounds clean.”  Exactly what we needed.  I decided to try them for GingerPeach.

Power Paws come as a set of 4 socks = 2 pairs.  They are available in two paw styles (Original and Greyhound/Hare foot), with or without reinforced toe, and in many colors and designs.  There are even some with bling.  For our test drive, I picked Power Paws Original without reinforced toe, size Medium, and chose a bright blue color with a large red heart.  Perfect design for retired Therapy Dog GingerPeach! 🙂

Her socks arrived 2 days ago and…so far so good!

When I first saw them in the package, I thought they might be too small.  But, just as the folks at Woodrow Wear state on their Size Guide page, “Power Paws look small but stretch a lot.”  I put them on GingerPeach, Medium is a perfect fit for her sweet little feet!

She is standing up with far less effort (!) and walks around in them beautifully.  She has improved balance, traction and is sure-footed.  She is pretty darn happy wearing her socks – and pretty darn cute, too!   SUCCESS!

In addition to giving GP much needed traction and improved safety, these wonderful socks help her conserve energy!  She now needs less energy for stability while walking and standing on smooth floors, and less energy to get up from a down.  That’s very good because she needs that precious energy for other things in her day.  These wonderful socks also help maintain her independence and confidence.  MORE SUCCESS!

(By the way, that is one of Rocky’s rear paws shown in the two pics above.)

Right now GP wears the socks on her hind paws only – her front half is relatively strong and coordinated.  When we go outside for lengths of time and on walks I have been taking them off since she doesn’t need them on grass or other textured surfaces.  (Yes, the socks are machine washable, details on company’s website.)  I’ve also been removing them on occasion indoors when she’s relaxing, napping, etc., – fine tuning this and a few other variables.

We’re just on Day 3 of life with Power Paws but already GingerPeach & I give them a HUGE PAW UP!  No more slip slidin’ away for GP who is already reaping the benefits of these wonderful socks.  “Thank You!” to the folks at Woodrow Wear!

If your dog is slipping, unstable on his feet, has joint issues, is senior and would benefit from increased traction, or any of the other uses listed at their website, you might try these socks.

You can order Power Paws at Woodrow Wear’s website.  Current prices are $14.99 (clearance), $19.99 Original, and $24.99 (reinforced toe and styles with bling).  I ordered this first pair while shopping at a website called Senior Pet Products and paid $25 total ($19.99 for the socks plus shipping/handling).

*Much is being done to help GingerPeach and the other senior Posse dogs as we journey through this difficult time of health issues and many life changes.  More on that to come in other posts.

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My name is Tammy and I've been blogging for over a decade now. I work full-time in my dream company while juggling love, life, this cute blog and a blogger's community called The Butterfly Project. People often tell me that I'm a wonder woman, but in reality - if it's something you love, you can do wonders.

When I'm not wondering, I'll be on my computer searching for the next fountain of youth or hunting down a fantastic deal. I'm also a shopaholic, wanderluster, spa enthusiast and proud hipster who loves planning special occasions and surprises for her loved ones.
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    Uluwatu, Bali

    On the last day before saying goodbye to Bali, our tour guide brought us to Uluwatu to watch the sunset. There wasn't any sunset (due to wet season in Bali, cloudy & rainy) but for a brief moment, it was sunny and all I can see is the beauty of the people here.

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    Uluwatu on the last day.

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    2. when is your trip! hopefully not during wet season, if it is then the tours will be not very complete without the beautiful pics and weather.

      I didn't get to go bedugul coz my tour guide "Don't Want" to bring me there.

    3. walking here with a smile. take care.. have a nice day ~ =D

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DARLLY Europe are committed to providing first class customer service.

The UK swimming pool and spa sectors celebrated one of its best years in a decade at its annual UK Pool & Spa Awards with an *eight per cent increase in business.

More hostages to fortune with the unpredictable British weather,  rather than the economy; two months of sustained summer temperatures in July and August provided the swimming pool builders and hot tub retailers with a vital business boost.

Sales of outdoor hot tubs are beginnng to return to their peak of eight years ago. Although domestic swimming pool new builds is still low, investment in the refurbishment and upgrade of existing swimming pools is providing a lifeline for many companies.

Sustained investment in the UK holiday park market helped boost commercial swimming pool performance despite budget cuts impacting on local authority owned pools.

“Although new projects are down, renovation and upgrades, especially improving energy efficiency, have provided the best figures for both the residential and commercial swimming pool markets for many years,” commented Christina Connor, editor of the leading trade publication, Pool & Spa Scene.

“The hot tub sector has seen renewed interested as part of the growing home improvement spend, as more householders look to invest in ourdoor living, not just for the summer, but all year round.”

Now in their fifth year, the UK Pool & Spa Awarads are open to an estimated 1500 business involved in the delivery of water leisure.  Nearly 40 winning companies, in 21 categories, were presented with their trophies by Olympic bronze medallist and sports personality Stephen Parry, following votes registered on line and by an internationaljudges jury.

The WINNING entries are listed below.

WINNER: Team Of The Year (International)

Darlly Europe
Formed by Phil Moseley and Gil Gingell, Darlly Europe currently supply to 600 pool and spa retailers across 30 countries within Europe.

RUNNER-UP: Team Of The Year (International) Belhasa Projects LLC
Belhasa Projects are the oldest swimming pool, water features and spa maintenance company in Dubai, handling its major projects for 35 years.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Team Of The Year (International) SCS Expo
In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry, SCS Expo take the strain out of exhibiting overseas for hundreds of companies.

WINNER:Team Of The Year (UK)

North Spas have invested in their team to ensure the customer gets the best possible service.

Portrait Pools
The team from Portrait Pools and Enclosures turns dreams into reality with luxurious swimming pool design and construction in both residential and commercial markets. The team install state of- the-art filtration and chlorine-free water sanitation equipment.CAW Trading Group (Deep End Pools)

RUNNER-UP: Team Of The Year (UK) Deep End Pools have raised their profile by designing and constructing a number of high end tiled indoor and outdoor pools in addition to their busy service and maintenance department.

JC Leisure Engineering have had a successful year – retaining two national contracts for another three years and achieving another nationwide contract.

North Spas business strategy is built around a strong customer care model which starts as soon as a potential customer steps inside the showroom. The sales staff are provided with comprehensive product knowledge.

WINNER:Product Of The Year

Keep your pool clean with Servochem’s Poolsafe Dual Action cleaner.

CAW Trading Group (Deep End Pools)
By simply clicking the Vacvice onto any bull nose coping of a pool, and then clicking the pole to the Vacvice, it leaves hands free to safely plant the vacuuming hose. It won’t leave any marks or scratches as it comes with a bespoke water-proof padding.

RUNNER UP Servochem UK Ltd
Poolsafe Dual Action is a tile and metal descaler and cleaner that removes poolside scale, scum, body fats and calcium without effecting the pH balance.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: STA is STA’s innovative web based software, which has simplified the process of analysing pool water testing and ensures that any problems identified can be resolved quickly and easily.

WINNER :Photograph Of The Year

A luxury spa and sauna project in the Pyrenees by Complete Spas.

Posh Spas
Peterborough-based Posh Spas maximized the potential of a major PR coup after signing up Strictly Come Dancing and gymnastic star, Louis Smith, as its latest customer.

RUNNER UP: CAW Trading Group (Deep End Pools)
Encapsulating the English country garden setting, this photograph was taken of a new swimming pool that Deep End Pools constructed at a Grade 1 listed property.

The photograph is of a spa and sauna located in a luxury chalet in the Pyrenees. The photograph was taken by the client to use on their website to promote the chalet.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Complete Pool Controls/GBswimstars
Complete Pool Controls (CPC), have become the first official sponsor for Great British diver Jack Laugher supporting him as he trains for next year’s Commonwealth Games and the Rio Olympics in 2016.

WINNER:Website Of The Year

The Aqua Platinum Projects website reflects the quality of the recent projects that the company has undertaken.

RUNNER-UP: Deep End Pools

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aqua Platinum Projects

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Guncast Swimming Pools

WINNER:Energy Efficiency Award

Aqua Platinum Projects installed a Polypool system in this pool project in London.

Aqua Platinum Projects Ltd
A project in Camden North London that was recently featured on Grand Designs was designed and installed by Aqua Platinum. They installed a Polypool system, which ensures a lower energy input than other pools systems. Any heat that was lost from the surface water of the pool was actively recovered by an environmental control unit.

RUNNER-UP: Aqua Blue Ltd
Aqua Blue’s philosophy is to work closely with their clients in a professional way and to hold together the diverse trades involved. The company are confident that the running costs will be much lower than normal for this type of energy hungry installation.

Hydropool have used their ‘Thermashield’ since 2000, which has the same efficiency as a 10ft square block of foam and in case of any servicing or repairs the Thermashield offers easy access to the mechanics of the hot tub. It also reuses waste heat of motors, pipes and shell to heat the water and has a polyfilm barrier that supports the plumbing.

WINNER:Best Marketing Advert Or Initiative

Servochem UK Ltd
Servochem UK created an advert to go in the August issue of Pool & Spa Scene to visually illustrate what their products can do. The company received an excellent response to the advert.

Posh Spas achieved a PR coup after signing up Strictly Come Dancing and gymnastic star, Louis Smith, as its latest customer. Pictures of the 24-year-old Olympic silver medallist in his new hot tub have been splashed all over the local and national papers including a special feature in the celebrated Hello! magazine.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: CAW Trading Group (Deep End Pools)
For every one of the selected products purchased, the company will plant a tree down in Devon.

Darlly Europe’s latest Pure- Stream advertising campaign has been enormously successful since it first ran in Pool & Spa Scene; sales of the product have increased by over 40%.

WINNER:Health & Wellness Project Of The Year

The pool and spa area at the Bulgari Hotel in London were designed and installed by F T Leisure.

Guncast Swimming Pools
The brief was to provide a Zen-like wellness suite within the limited confines of a London townhouse basement. Guncast delivered a stunning 6m x 5m pool with counter current swim units as well as a hydro spa zone within the pool, bubble jet seating, hydrotherapy walls jets and two power swan neck massagers.

RUNNER-UP: F T Leisure
F T Leisure Limited designed, supplied, installed and commissioned the swimming pool water treatment and filtration systems for the Spa in the Bulgari Hotel & Residences in Knightsbridge.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: David Lloyd Leisure
The £12m David Lloyd Leisure club in Farnham, features a plethora of state-of-the art facilities including the group’s largest Amida Spa. The 6,000 sq metre club houses a 1,200 sq metre Amida Spa, including six treatment rooms, four relaxation rooms, sauna, steam and experience rooms, and a spa plunge pool.

WINNER:Commercial Refurb Project Of The Year

This 19th century pool was recently refurbished and converted into two pools by Hydrospec.

This project was a 38m pool built in 1891 which was converted to two modern pools. Hydrospec were appointed as contractor for all works associated with the pool and pool hall area. Hydrospec’s John Cheek was especially proud of this project and the team who worked on it, and the clients were equally delighted with the new lease of life brought to this delightful old pool.

RUNNER-UP Cresta Leisure Ltd
There was an existing pool which originated as a concrete and tiled pool which had subsequently been fitted with an on-site liner. The client did not want to replace the liner, but wanted to revitalise the pool and upgrade the circulation and filtration. They also wanted to add some water play features and slide that would require water supplies from the pool.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Florida Pools and Spas
The brief for this project was to refurbish an existing domestic chateau that had been left in trust for 5 years and therefore not used. The chateau had to be transformed into a commercial gym and spa, whilst ensuring the pool and spa running costs were kept to a minimum.

WINNER:Commercial Pool Of The Year

Guncast worked alongside Barr & Wray on this project to create a spa pool within a newly built spa complex.

Guncast Swimming Pools
Guncast were responsible for the design and installation of this pool structure, and the design and installation of the tiling scheme. The brief was to design and build a luxury vitality pool to cater to client’s needs of relaxation and pampering, whilst also providing a pool large enough for exercise.

RUNNER-UP F T Leisure Limited
The main pool at the Bert Williams Leisure Centre is a 25m 8-lane competition pool built to ASA standards. The separate 16.67m x 8m studio pool contains a full moveable floor system, enabling the facility to attract all levels of swimmer. The filtration systems and moveable floor were designed and installed by F T Leisure Limited.

DG Pool & Leisure were called to Christopher’s Children’s Hospice in Surrey last year, where they set about improving filtration and adding correct equipment to the pool. DG Pools spoke to the key suppliers and were offered support on many of the products. This reduced the overall cost of the project, saving the client over £8,000.

WINNER:Water Leisure Venue Of The Year

Splashdown Quaywest is located in Devon and
is the UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark.

Waterworld Stoke is a modern well located, purpose built, all season and all weathers Tropical Aqua Park. It attracts over 400,000 visitors per annum and has an extensive range of water based rides and attractions suitable for all age groups.

RUNNER-UP: Sandcastle Waterpark
In the 84º tropical climate is truly something to entertain the whole family at Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool. Whether it’s the thrill of the slides like Masterblaster – the longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide in the world – or the more relaxing tranquil Shimmering Shallows.

Splashdown Quaywest, the UK’s biggest outdoor waterpark, is a great day out for all. From sun lovers to thrill seekers, brilliantly combining 8 adrenalin pumping flume rides and some of the English Riviera’s most spectacular views.

WINNER:Residential Refurbishment Of The Year

This pool was refurbished by Cheshire Wellness, to create a contemporary pool area with a modern feel.

WINNER: Cheshire Wellness
This project entailed the refurbishment of an existing indoor liner pool; the original structure was replaced with a waterproof shell and transformed with black large format tiles to highlight the overall contemporary feel of the room.

RUNNER-UP: Wensum Pools
The brief for Wensum Pools was to remove and dispose of the existing winter cover, empty the pool water and remove the existing coping stones and liner lock. Also to excavate behind Roman End and dispose of fibreglass end and build a wall where Roman End was forming a rectangle.

The brief for this project was to change from a liner to a ridged tiled interior. The original floor of the pool was just mud, so UK Swimming Pools had to cast a new reinforced concrete floor. The customer was thrilled with the mosaic tile conversion.

WINNER:Residential Indoor Pool Of The Year

Falcon Pools won the Residential Indoor Pool of the Year award for this exquisite pool featuring seneca gold fleck glass tiles with chocolate brown grout.

Falcon Pools – Sena
This project was an indoor pool built for a property developer in an exclusive area of Surrey.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Portrait Pools – Rose Cottage
The roman end of the pool features a bubble pool with booster jets, air blower and stainless steel air pads, and touch pad control.

RUNNER-UP: Guncast Swimming Pools
Innovation was the key in this project and Guncast kept the pool as minimalistic as possible.

WINNER:Residential Outdoor Pool Of The Year

Bell Leisure
Bell Leisure has been established since 1975 as one of the leading swimming pool companies in the heart of Sussex. This 17m x 6m pool was installed by Bell Leisure and features polycarbonate solar heating below ground cover.

RUNNER-UP: Portrait Pools
The project has a spa end at one end of the pool with a dividing wall that is lower than the water level. This was designed so the automatic pool cover is able to cover the whole pool area.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cresta Leisure Ltd
The client allowed Cresta Leisure to incorporate everything they felt necessary to achieve an outdoor pool which everyone is extremely proud of.

WINNER:Pool & Spa Showroom Of The Year

The Home Counties Pools and Hot Tubs showroom is a one-stop shop for the pool, spa and wellness industry.

Home Counties Pools and Hot Tubs
2013 saw Home Counties celebrate its 30th anniversary of successful continuous trading at their show centre in Horsham, West Sussex. From very simple beginnings the show centre has evolved to one which today professionally show cases the many facets of the pool, spa and wellness industry.

Chiswell Pools
The Chiswell Pools showroom is decked out with a selection of pools and swim spas. The team ensure that there is a good mix of products and try to have demonstration units of as many as possible and most importantly, a very welcoming attitude to visitors.

Freedom Leisure
The Freedom Leisure show room site at Summerhill Garden Centre in Essex is a one stop shop offering a portfolio of leisure products including hot tubs, swim spas, log cabins, saunas, swimming and leisure pools, and pool enclosures.

WINNER:Spa Or Hot Tub Project Of The Year

Falcon Pools were commissioned to design this contemporary spa area for a client in Upper Ribsden in Surrey.

Lifestyle Group
The brief for this project was to create a contemporary hydrotherapy spa using high quality materials, for example, natural slate and iridescent mosaic.

RUNNER-UP: Hydropool (1)
The customer wanted to achieve the ultimate relaxation area within his garden. He built a construction that housed shower room/WC, hot tub, bar, pizza oven, BBQ and relaxation area.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Falcon Pools – Upper Ribsden
The spa features blue foil backed glass 25mm glass tiles, one white LED light, water jets and a touchpad UV system.

WINNER:Hot Tub Showroom Of The Year

The Outdoor Living showroom in Hull has an extensive variety of hot tubs and saunas on display.

Outdoor Living (Hull)
The Outdoor Living team in Hull has maximized the potential of a main road location to ensure drivers and passengers in thousands of cars that pass their showroom every day know exactly where to find the hot tub retailers. Once inside, visitors are not disappointed with a display of some 30 hot tubs, saunas and ancillary products.

RUNNER-UP: Hydropool
The Hydropool showroom in Portsmouth boasts a 3,000 square foot floor space with glass bi-folding doors all around, keeping it very well lit. There is a comprehensive selection of 14 hot tubs which are all ready to be used should a customer wish to try one out along with four Swim Spas.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Outdoor Living (Leeds)
Based in a car showroom style building, Outdoor Living’s Leeds showroom displays the most up to date spas on display and is open 7 days a week in a clean, crisp setting. Water treatment products and other accessories are neatly displayed. A changing room allows for wet test opportunities.

*Random survey of 85 companies at recent UK Pool & Spa Expo.

UK Pool & Spa Awards


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Ministry of Economy discusses stronger economic cooperation with Germany during meeting on sidelines of Hannover Messe

Ministry of Economy discusses stronger economic cooperation with Germany during meeting on sidelines of Hannover Messe
  • Al Saleh: ‘Transport, industry & innovation are priority sectors of mutual economic interest’

H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for Foreign Trade and Industry, discussed ways to further develop economic and trade relations with Germany during a meeting with H.E. Frank Horch, Minister of Economy, Transport and Innovation of the Government of Hamburg, Germany, on the sidelines of the 2017 Hannover Messe International Industrial exhibition in Germany.

The meeting was attended by H.E. Abdullah Al Mandoos, the UAE’s Deputy Ambassador in Germany; H.E. Mr. David Arc Lab, Chairman of the Economic Committee of Hamburg; Mr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, Director of the Trade Promotion and Investment Department at the Ministry of Economy; Mr. Ahmed Bin Ghannam, Executive Director of International Relations at the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; Mr. Ahmed Al Blushi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Development Bureau; and members of the Hamburg City Council.

The group reviewed cooperation between the UAE and the city of Hamburg in the areas of trade, business creation and investment exchange, with a focus on available opportunities for enhancing cooperative frameworks in transport, aviation and ports, and industrial activities. The two sides also emphasized their common desire to develop mechanisms for deepening the exchange of experiences in innovation, scientific research and entrepreneurship.

H.E. Al Saleh, said that the UAE and the Republic of Germany enjoy growing bilateral relations at all levels. He noted that the UAE is Germany's top trading partner in the region,

with their total trade volume reaching USD 15.5 billion in 2015 and nearly USD 11 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2016.

The Undersecretary added that as the UAE develops key economic sectors in line with UAE Vision 2021, there will be many opportunities to advance economic and trade relations between the two countries, particularly in terms of cooperation in the fields of transport and renewable energy.

For his part, H.E. Horch affirmed that the UAE is Germany's largest trading partner in the region and represents one of the largest trade allies of Hamburg. He expressed the desire to strengthen cooperation in vital economic fields – including tourism cooperation which he said should be taken mutual advantage of considering how their countries are regarded among the world's best tourist destinations.

H.E. Horch added that Hamburg is one of the largest logistics centers in Europe, boasting a well-developed infrastructure and strategic geographic location. This, he said, opens areas for enhancing trade and economic cooperation with the UAE and attracting more UAE investments into the city which serves as a gateway to other lucrative European markets.


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Nike Air Max 720 Black/Laser Pink

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Nike Air Max 720 Black/Laser Pink

Post autor: z4r2hq28 » wt maja 12, 2020 6:51 am

Nike Shoes Orange is giving the Air Max 720 a “Bleached Coral” makeover as part of their latest women’s lineup. This offering of the Nike Air Max 720 features a Coral Pink breathable mesh upper with a Light Grey hue on the overlays, mini Swoosh logo, and heel tabs. A clear translucent Air Max unit completes the design.

With the recent drop of Nike Shoes On Sale in pastel hues, the Swoosh brand has just released the silhouette in two new monochromatic colorways dubbed “Luminous Green” and “Ocean Cube.” Exclusively for women, its hues have been inspired by nature that blend well with the shoe’s futuristic exterior. Nike’s largest Air unit by far offers 360 degrees of cushioning with clear rubber on the heel. Its molded upper radiates out from the mesh overlays creating a wavelike effect. To top off the design, the outsole is made out of rubber providing durable traction.

The Nike Shoes For Women will take part of this year’s Nike 2019 BETRUE Collection to honor the LGBTQ community in colorful hues as a nod to Gilbert Baker, the designer of the rainbow flag. This offering of the Air Max 720 features a full rainbow gradient upper paired with Black detailing on the plastic overlays, trimming, tongues, and laces. BETRUE is printed in White on the back pull tabs completed with Gilbert Baker’s signature featured on the heel of the Air Max 720 sole unit.

The Nike Air Max 720 Black/Laser Pink is based around a sleek black mesh upper while its wave-like designs at the side and heel are outlined in a vibrant “Hyper Royal” blue. “University Gold” gets added into the mix via the “Air Max” logo on the tongue and the Swoosh by the heel. The more subtle uppers are then contrasted strongly with a “Challenge Red” Air Max 720 sole unit — Nike’s tallest yet — running down the entirety of the shoe’s length, carrying on it a black Swoosh logo on its lateral, and a stamped “720” on the heel counter.

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The effort you put into preparing your property for sale can be the difference between achieving a standard price or a great price, and it doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive.

For most, the sale of a property comes around only a couple of times in their lifetime, so it is important to get the right advice from our experienced professionals to help guide you as to what is needed to present your property to the market in the best possible light.

When you list your property for sale with Q Pro Realty all our sales staff are involved, we will inspect the property and make suggestions on how to achieve the best possible price for you. Below are some guidelines for consideration:

First Impressions
Buyers drive along the streets in the areas that interest them, so we have a perfect opportunity to make a great first impression with a neat & tidy frontage. Many prospective buyers will keep moving if the property doesn’t look well maintained, unless they are looking for a bargain!

On the Inside
When buyers are looking for a home they want to experience the internal spaces and how they will work for their lifestyle. Give some thought to maximising those spaces by minimising clutter and presenting everything clean & tidy of course!

Sometimes we just get used to small matters that need attention and don’t notice them anymore!

Things like:

– Evidence of damp or moisture in the walls and ceilings

– Doors, windows or gates that stick

– Cracked glass

– Stained carpet

Things like these are turn offs for buyers or negative negotiation points.

Take a good look at the overall appearance of your property and touch up what is needed. Many can be remedied over a weekend at little expense.

A current Pest Report may also be an advantage so there are no nasty surprises when we have a buyer at the table and a clear report can be used as a selling feature for buyers.

Think about what you notice when you enter another persons home. Take note of the small things like pet smells, cigarette smoke, strong food odours, noise and light, the things we get used to but may influence a buyer. Consider how to make the most of the positive attributes of your property.

For vacant properties, we may also recommend the use of decorator furniture for the period of the sale.

Method of Sale

When it comes to selling your property, there are three popular methods to choose from:

– Private Treaty (Sale)

– Public Auction

– Public Tender

Each has its own advantages and Q Pro Realty sales agents will explain the benefits of each method and recommend the most appropriate for your property in the current market conditions.

Our company has successfully utilised all three methods. Where a property is likely to attract more than one qualified buyer in the marketplace, auction allows competitive bidding to increase the final sale price.

  1. Get the property thoroughly cleaned inside and out.
  2. Attend to the overall “look” of the property and ask our agents to advise on presentation.
  3. List any items that may be included or excluded in the sale and give the agent a copy for them to be noted in the contract.
  4. Ensure a smoke alarm is fitted. All residential property must have them and it is noted in the contract of sale.
  5. If your property is let, talk to our agent regarding selling with the tenant in place or if a better result could be achieved with the property vacant.
  6. Ensure any changes or additions to the property have documented Council approval and septic systems or swimming pool compliance certificates are available to attach to the contract as required.


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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Gluten-Free Fare at the Fair & Amusement Parks

Ahhhh, summer time. Festivals, state fairs and amusement parks packed full of families enjoying their summer break. Riding roller coasters while screaming and laughing, spinning nauseously on the tea cup ride and playing the ring toss game, over and over, to win that creepy looking stuffed animal. And last but not least, the AWESOME FOOD!

Being prepared is SO IMPORTANT.  How can you be prepared when going to a fair or amusement park? Well, before I get to our "Just in Case" GF Stash bag, check out the list below of some of the gluten-free options that ARE AVAILABLE.  Don't go into the situation negatively. I think you'll be surprised to see that your family can have quite a few options.

(Please use discretion - check out the vendor, be very cautious with cross contamination and ASK QUESTIONS about ingredients before purchasing any items below)

  • Sno Cones
  • Roasted Corn on the Cob
  • Popcorn
  • Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
  • Pulled Pork and Hamburgers w/out Bun
  • BBQ Chicken (ask about BBQ sauce)
  • Strawberries, Watermelon, Blueberries
  • Kettle Corn
  • Cotton Candy
  • Dippin' Dots (chocolate or vanilla)
  • Frozen Lemonade
  • Loaded Baked Potatoes
  • French Fries (ask if fries are fried in their own fryer and have coating)
  • Nachos and Cheese (ask about chips)
  • Strawberry Shortcake w/out Shortcake, just vanilla ice cream

See, there's quite a few options!! Not bad, not bad. NOW, to be on the safe side, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND bringing some gluten-free goodies along "just in case". Having a little stash that you can bring along eases the anxiety/stress of that possibly not being anything your child can have.

GF Stash Bag:
  • Favorite GF cookies/treat
  • Favorite Chips
  • Starbursts, Dum Dum suckers
  • Apples, Pears or Bananas
  • Bottled Water

Pack something that you know your child will love. I throw fruit in the bag because it's easy and somewhat healthy as I know we will be eating junk food most of the day, which is totally fine with me, but Jack loves pears and apples so it works for us.

Just remember:
  • Bring your own "Just in Case" GF stash bag
  • Do some research before going to the Amusement Park, you just might be surprised to see that they offer gluten-free options on their menu.
  • Don't hesitate asking questions about ingredients and/or preparation of fair food

Oh, and one last thing, the most important thing, HAVE FUN! Don't let funnel cakes and elephants ears keep you and your family from going to the State Fair or Amusement Park.

  1. Kelly -- Did you know Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana offers gluten free items along with their regular menu?

  2. Thanks Amy for the info! :) That's great news!

  3. We used to look forward to the Elephant Ears at the fair...that was before we were GF. Now, I make them at home whenever we want!
    Here's my recipe:
    Follow the instructions for using the dough for Flat Bread, and dust with sugar or cinnamon sugar after you're done frying in butter. Yum!

  4. That sounds delish! Thks for the link!

  5. Cotton candy is gf too!