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Khao Sok: Simply the Best

Jungle trekking, elephant safaris, white water rafting, and the [rare] chance to spot a tiger! Khao Sok National Park in Thailand simply has it all!

Khao Sok is in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Its area is 739sq km, and it includes the 165sq km Cheow Lan Lake contained by the Ratchaprapha Dam. The lake is actually the site of the best camping in the entire region, with floating huts for you to spend the night in (and have a cool morning swim in the water, of course). The park is also the largest area of virgin evergreen forest in southern Thailand and is a remnant of rainforest which is older and more diverse than the Amazon. It became a national park in 1990.

I visited Khao Sok from Krabi. It took me just over 3 hours in the air-conditioned bus to reach the park, and the price was around 350 Baht. Be aware that you should always visit Khao Sok as part of a tour group, as the main parts of the park are not available to independent travellers. It’s not worth going on your own if you cannot explore the best areas.

The area enclosing Khao Sok National Park is estimated to be over 160 million years old, built through tectonic movements, climate changes, erosions and sediment accumulations. Approximately 300 million years ago, shallow water and warm temperatures in this region led to the creation of a huge coral reef. Estimated to be 5 times as big as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, it originally stretched from China all the way Borneo. Due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plate 66 million years ago, the Himalayas were formed. What is now Thailand shifted dramatically near the continental divide and the limestone rocks were forced upward creating the dramatic limestone “karsts” for which the region is known today. Finally, melting ice established the river-rich landscape as well as dozens of waterfalls around the national park. As you can imagine, this area is the place of astounding natural beauty, and in my opinion up there with Doi Inthanon and Ao Nang as the best national parks in all of Thailand – and probably the best national park in all of South East Asia, as far as I’m concerned. The beautiful landscape all but assures this lofty recognition (even if the omnipresent leeches are annoying!).

Beautiful sandstone and mudstone rocks rise about 600m above sea level. The park is traversed by a limestone mountain range from north to south with a high point of 950m. This mountain range is hit by monsoon rain coming from both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, which makes it among Thailand’s wettest regions with an annual rain fall of 4cm. Heavy rainfall and falling leaves led to the erosion of the limestone rocks and created the significant karst formations seen today. Luckily, during my visit I was not at all troubled by the elements. It was a hot and humid day, and especially so as we ventured deeper and deeper into the thick rainforests.

The adventures you can have at Khao Sok are varied. Elephant adventures, canoeing, kayaking, safaris, and jungle trekking are all part and parcel of the itinerary for any backpacker here. If watersports are not your thing, why not take up the opportunity to enjoy some bamboo rafting?! I have always loved the bamboo rafts, having first experienced them up in Chiang Mai on what was the Ping River, if I recall correctly. You always get a wet bum, and you will think that you will sink in any minute (and who knows what is lurking in the water?), but the bamboo always keeps you afloat – and it’s a great way to have a up close and personal experience with the Thai jungle. The sound of the jungle itself is enough to keep you coming back for more, and it seems much more serene on the river (no leeches!).

Khao Sok National Park contains wild mammals such as the Malayan tapir, Asian elephant, tiger, sambar deer, sun bear, wild boar, pig-tailed macaque, langur, white handed gibbons, muntjak, and the barking deer. At Elephant Hills, there is a luxury tented camp where I was fortunate enough to stay for one night, and I got the chance to see these magnificent creatures up close to feed them and watch them being scrubbed and washed. I had the chance to do this at Tangkahan in Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra, but passed on the opportunity, so this time I was not going to make the same mistake; it was a great joy to touch these gentle creatures and see them frolic!

I really believe Khao Sok National Park is the best national park in South East Asia. The rainforest here is just so…tropical! It is thick and dense, with a LOT of wildlife, and so many activities for people on every budget and of all ages – it’s no surprise that it is one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations!

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      1. I’ve not been to Ang Thong. I hope to though.
        We went to Khao Sok as part of our honeymoon and I nearly ripped my ring finger off on a rope swing into the lake. I set it myself and spent the rest of the honeymoon (Malaysia, Cambodia) nursing a severely ruined finger. As I say, great memories 🙂

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        1. Oh no, sounds nasty about your finger! 😮 However, those rope swings have gotta be tried at least once on your travels in that part of the world. 😀 Hope the rest of the honeymoon was better for you!

  1. Khao Sok sounds amazing! I’m planning a trip that way in late January and cannot wait. Would you be able to share what tour company you went, or any you might recommend?

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Dan Uggla & Cameron Maybin Collections Up For Grabs!!!

Dan Uggla & Cameron Maybin Collections Up For Grabs!!!

It’s time for me to trim my current collection down a bit as I make room for some new player collections that I am going to start working on.

And while neither of the lots I am offering up are very big, they are definitely very shiny as they both contains some high quality cardboard.

So, while I do plan on keeping tabs on both of these former Florida Marlins players as they suit up for new teams this season, I am ready to part with the cards that I own of them.

First up is Dan Uggla – 15 cards, a nice lot of multi-year issues.

Cameron Maybin – 7 cards, lots of early issues.

There it is – nothing too spectacular, but both lots would be nice additions to anyone’s collection that appreciates these two ball players.

Want the cards?  Just say so.  Leave me a comment and I will randomly select who gets them.  And shipping is on me!!

Braves acquire 2B Uggla from Marlins for 2 players

Braves acquire 2B Uggla from Marlins for 2 players

By RONALD BLUM, AP Sports Writer

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)—Power-hitting second baseman Dan Uggla(notes) was dealt from the Florida Marlins to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday for infielder Omar Infante(notes) and left-hander Mike Dunn(notes) in the first trade of the general managers’ meetings.

A two-time All-Star, Uggla hit .287 with 33 homers and 105 RBIs last season and had been discussing a possible contract extension with Florida. He made $7.8 million this year, is eligible for salary arbitration and can become a free agent after the 2011 World Series.

“We’re satisfied he’s here for one year,” Braves general manager Frank Wren said. “He’s a kind of guy we’d like to make long-term.”

The trade reunites Uggla with former Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez, hired by the Braves to succeed Bobby Cox following the longtime Atlanta manager’s retirement.

Florida is close to replacing some of the lost power with free-agent catcher John Buck(notes), who is nearing agreement on an $18 million, three-year contract.

Martin Prado(notes) split time between second and third this year for the Braves, and the trade could be a sign Atlanta is unsure whether third baseman Chipper Jones(notes) can return next year from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee. Jones turns 39 in April.

Wren said Uggla will play second.

“Martin plays left field as his primary position in winter ball, though he’s not playing this year,” Wren said. “So we have some flexibility depending on how Chipper responds.”

Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said the trade followed the failed contract talks. Uggla was taken from Arizona in the 2005 winter meeting draft when he was left unprotected.

“The deal just didn’t work out. We just made the decision,” Beinfest said. “Dan is a great guy. He understands. He’s a great story in a lot of ways from where he came from five years ago to where he is today.”

Terry Bross, Uggla’s agent, said the player was in Mexico on a Nike tour and not available to discuss the trade.

“He loved Florida and wanted to remain a Marlin. I’m sure he’s saddened by not being a Marlin anymore. But he’ll be exited to be a Brave.”

Florida offered Uggla a $24 million, three-year extension during the summer, a person familiar with the talks said, speaking on condition of anonymity because those details were not announced. The person said Uggla countered with a $71 million, five-year proposal.

In recent weeks, the Marlins increased their offer to $48 million over four years, and Uggla remained with his initial proposal.

Bross declined comment on those figures. He said he would be willing to discuss a multiyear deal with the Braves but called it a step-by-step process and said he will wait to hear from Atlanta.

Infante was a first-time All-Star who hit a career-high .321 with eight homers and 47 RBIs. Dunn was 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA in 25 games in his rookie season.

“There could be a little downturn in the power,” Beinfest said, “but it’s a different look now for the Marlins to get the high average, high on-base guy and then hopefully the guys in the middle, Hanley (Ramirez) and (Mike) Stanton can drive those guys in.”

While the teams had been in discussions for awhile, it came together when the GMs gathered for their annual get-together.

“I think we exchanged some names 10 days ago or 12 days ago,” Wren said. “As we got into our meetings today, I think it was just by happenstance, we happened to be sitting beside each other. We didn’t have assigned seats as we normally do. We started talking and it progressed by late in the morning we were exchanging names and were in basic agreement what the deal would be. It was just going ahead and getting some additional information.”

Buck’s negotiations were disclosed by a second person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet final. The person said the sides were working to wrap it up.

Buck was a first-time All-Star this year, when he hit .281 with 20 homers and 66 RBIs for the Toronto Blue Jays.

AP Sports Writer Charles Odum in Atlanta and AP freelance writer Mark Didtler contributed to this report.

Congratulations To Dan Uggla – 2010 Silver Slugger Award Winner!!!

Congratulations To Dan Uggla – 2010 Silver Slugger Award Winner!!!

Way to go Dan!!!  We are all so proud of the effort that you put into this season.  We hope to see you in a Marlins’ uniform for several more years to come…

Dan Uggla Makes Baseball History With His 30th Home Run Of The Season!!!

Dan Uggla Makes Baseball History With His 30th Home Run Of The Season!!!

Last night during the 8th inning of the game between the Marlins and Phillies, Dan Uggla connected for a home run.  And while the game was seemingly out of reach for the Marlins(who lost 11-4), this round-tripper gave Uggla his 30th of the season.

And what is so special about this home run is that it is the 4th straight year in which he has crushed 30 or more.  In fact, he in the only second baseman in Major League Baseball HISTORY to accomplish that amazing feat.

Not Ryne Sandberg or Joe Morgan or Jeff Kent or Nellie Fox or Rogers Hornsby or Jackie Robinson.  None of those legendary players came close to doing what Uggla has accomplished!

Now we just need to get the Marlins management team to recognize Uggla’s hard work and dedication to the team by rewarding him with a multi-year contract…

Congratulations Dan!!!

Does Dan Uggla Have What It Takes To Be ‘Elite’???

Does Dan Uggla Have What It Takes To Be ‘Elite’???

For me, answer is a resounding ‘Yes’.  But I am biased.  The Florida Marlins are my team, and I get to watch Uggla play in 140+ games a year.  For the average to above average baseball fan, the first thing that they recall when thinking of Dan Uggla is his error filled All-Star game appearance from a few years back.  Sadly that may be all that they know of him…

But let me tell you something – There is nobody, and I mean NOBODY, that plays second base in the National League that can do what Uggla is and has been doing for the last few seasons.  And if it weren’t for the magnificent season that Robinson Cano is having with the Yankees, I would argue the fact that Uggla is having the best season of any second baseman in the league.

Riding a career high batting average this year, Uggla has been steadily around the .280 mark for most of the season.  And even with his usual slow start, he was ripping the ball early and often and is still doing so today more than 120 games through the 2010 season.

To date, Uggla has spent most of his time in the 4 and 5 spot in the Marlins’ lineup.  He currently ranks in the Top 10 in home runs, runs scored, and RBI.  He is on pace for another 30+ home run season(his fourth in a row) and he has already amassed more homers than any other 2B has in the first 5 years of their career.

We all know what is holding back Uggla from gaining more respect and fan admiration league-wide.  He plays for an average team in a terrible baseball market.  He lacks the on-field charisma that most of the game’s superstars have and he is not a physically imposing player.  In fact, he looks more like a MMA athlete than a baseball player.

But the fact remains, he continues to get the job done year in and year out for the Marlins.  By the end of this season, Uggla will have averaged 30 homers and 90 RBI over the first five years of his career.  No other second baseman in the history of the sport can make that claim.

It’s time that the Marlins acknowledge his value to the team.  Get this guy signed to a multi-year deal now, please!!  The only pinstripes I want to see him wearing are Teal & Black!!!

Dan Uggla Will Be Wearing A Marlins Uniform in 2010 – YES!!!!

I am thrilled to learn that my favorite second baseman will play at least one more season for the ‘home’ team this year.

Hearing the news on Monday afternoon that the Marlins re-signed Dan Uggla to a 1-year contract solidifies the Marlins’ offense and ensures that players like Hanley Ramirez, Cody Ross, and Jorge Cantu will continue to get opportunities to shine in 2010.

The best home run hitting second baseman in the game today, Uggla has crushed 121 homers while driving in 360 RBI in his first 4 years in the majors.

I look for 2010 to be another power-full year for the slugger, and I hope to see that he is rewarded with a long-term contract offer after this upcoming season is complete.

Congratulations on the contract Dan.  Now get ready to ‘Go Get ‘Em!!!!’

Go FISH!!!

With His 25th Home Run Of The Season, Dan Uggla Makes Baseball History!!!

That’s right, Dan Uggla now stands alone with a baseball record all of his own.

In last night’s games versus the Atlanta Braves, Uggla belted his 25th home run of the 2009 baseball season.  And in doing so, Uggla became the first second baseman in baseball history to hit 25 or more home runs in his first 4 years in the big leagues.

Congratulations Dan Uggla!!!

Dan Uggla Is Heating Up!!!

To put it bluntly, these are words that Florida Marlins fans have been waiting 12+ months to hear.

Since the 2008 All-star break, Dan Uggla has been in an offensive funk.  And while his numbers are still respectable compared to other second basemen around the league, they have not been close to the offensively dominant numbers we were used to seeing.

Over the course of the last 10 games that feeling has changed considerably!!  With ‘The Fish’ going 7-3 over that period, Uggla has finally been a key cog in the wheel that has led to their winning ways.  In the last 10 games, he has raised his batting average 14 points by going 14-for-36 while collecting at least 1 hit in 9 of the ten 10 contests.  In that span, Uggla has belted 3 home runs while collecting 9 RBI and scoring 5 runs.

It’s times like these that make me remember why Dan Uggla is a fan favorite.  Hopefully his success at the plate continues as we get deeper and deeper into the chase for the National League East pennant!!

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Go Fish!!!

BREAKING NEWS : Dan Uggla Connects For Career Home Run #100!!!!

A quarter into his 4th season as a major league baseball player, and Dan Uggla has already smashed the 100th home run of his career.

In the second inning of tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Dan Uggla ‘went yard’.  He has more home runs than any other Marlins player since the 2006 season and is on pace for another 30+ home run season.

At this pace, and if he remains healthy enough to play in 150 or more games a year, Uggla should find himself with more than 300 career homers by the end of his career.  At age 29, he should have at least 6-7 more productive years ahead of him, and of course I now have to wonder how many more ’round-trippers’ Uggla may have had if he’d been with the team since the age of 21 or 22 with another 3 or 4 seasons under his belt.

Hmmm…  maybe 400+ would have been a strong possibility…

Congratulations Dan!!!!  We are proud of your accomplishment and thrilled to have you on our team!!!

My Florida Marlins Spring Training Report – Part #6 – Dan Uggla Is The Best!!!

The lone member of the media at practice was the MLB Network.  None of their big-name, on-air talent was there but I did chat it up with a few of their workers.  The lady that appeared to be in charge told me that she was conducting 2 interviews – the first was going to be Dan Uggla.

Around 1:00, Uggla made his way out of the clubhouse and headed for the makeshift interview area that they had set up.  But first he made a little detour and signed for about 6 of us that stood waiting for him.

I was the last one to get him, and I put myself into a position to talk to him for a minute.

Our Dialogue:

30-Year Old Cardboard – Hey Dan, on a personal note, I sent you a picture of me and my son that we got taken with you at the FanFest a few weeks ago.  I wanted to let you know that I got the picture last night at home and it looks great.  I cannot ‘Thank You’ enough for doing that for us.  It really means a lot to me, and I appreciate you taking the time to send it back to me so quickly.

Dan Uggla – Oh yeah, I remember that.  I’ m glad it turned out well.

30-YOC – Thanks again Dan.  As a dad I cannot tell you how special that piece is to me.  Best of luck this season!

DU – No problem.  See you at the ballpark.

Right after signing these 2 beauties for me, he was off to his interview for the MLB network.

And then he was gone…


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It's a Celebration, Snitches

Today, after six years of hard work and dedication in the midst of struggle…Tex is OFFICIALLY a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the formidable, rigorous, illustrious, world-renowned Georgia Institute of Technology! *cue applause, strobe lights & confetti*

My man is finally free of his mistress (also known as homework, lab & senior design) and we are one step closer to our happy ending. Or beginning, more like. He is as yet unemployed, but he had some interviews over the past few weeks that went well and hiring cycles are slow, so I remain hopeful. Plus, he now has more time to dedicate to job hunting and engineering is an in-demand field and a growing industry, even in this economy. I’ve been steadily praying over it and I know God has something for him! Tex has worked really hard and he truly has a passion for computer engineering. This is what he’s wanted to do since he was a kid and I’m so excited to see him live out his dreams.

Of course that begs the question, what is my dream? To be happy, I suppose. Honestly, I’m one of those Renaissance folks who was born in the wrong era (or maybe just born too poor, lol). If I were a billionaire I’d spend my days mastering all kinds of different things. Musical instruments, jazz performance, gourmet cooking, writing, traveling, mentoring black youth, lobbying for various causes on Capitol Hill…but since I’m a regular person who has to work for a living, I have to settle on something. I find myself increasingly drawn to the idea of education and education reform. Up until I began studying law, school was my favorite thing in the world. I remember vehemently debating the merits (or lack thereof) of the No Child Left Behind Act when it was first passed–I had to have been in the 8th or 9th grade then, but it was big deal and I combed the newspapers after my parents were through for news of it. I was in the Talented and Gifted program from the fourth grade on, which provided some of my most memorable educational experiences to date. Still, it was an imperfect solution to the limitations of public school. I’d love to teach at a charter or private school (like the Paideia School in Atlanta).

I’ve made up my mind to apply to Teach For America and see where that goes. I also might go ahead and take the GACE anyway and see if I can get hired through the alternative teacher certification process. In most states, if you have a degree in a subject area and had a decent GPA, you can teach without an education degree. My sister teaches music, and I think she has some study materials leftover from when she had to take the test. I’m eligible to get certified for history and political science, and I love those subjects anyway so I know passing the test wouldn’t be a problem. Incidentally, both of those are WAY cheaper than the bar exam. Popular opinion is split on whether people who don’t want to practice should take the bar anyway–some say it’s not worth it, others say it’s an indication of your ability to finish what you started. Aside from the fact that including prep classes, that’s a $4500 investment in something I’ve pretty much established I don’t want to do, it’s a beast of an exam. It’s been such a struggle getting through law school, that I don’t know if I can muster up the motivation a mere week after graduating to 12 hour days of intensive study for eight whole weeks. In law school, at least you have time to do other things you love. In order to pass the bar, you must make it your life. Eat with, sleep with, heck, marry your study materials or else you will be doing it all over again in six months!

My dad offered to front me half the cost. As of today, he’s only given me $150 which I can easily give back–it’s been sitting in my savings account for going on three months now as I’ve been stalling on whether or not to make my official deposit with Kaplan for the prep class. And the clock keeps on ticking…

…but that’s a question I’ll deal with tomorrow. Today, I will bask in the joy of the moment, try not to look stupid in front of my future in-laws & their extended family, and make sure Tex knows I’m incredibly proud of him.

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  1. Jess says:

    It just seems silly to take the bar knowing you don’t want to practice. The receipt of your JD is proof you “finish what you start”. Do not accept other peoples views for their vision may be shortsighted. –

  2. Jess says:

    I got all angry and distracted lol CONGRATULATIONS to the future hubby! Graduations are such a fun celebration. Enjoy it and worry about a job tomorrow.

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Klondike Gold Drills from Surface 0.84 g/t Au over 29.0 meters

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, September 22, 2021, Klondike Gold Corp. (TSX.V: KG; FRA: LBDP; OTC: KDKGF) (“Klondike Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to report results of 2021 Phase 2b diamond drilling at the Lone Star Zone on the Company’s wholly owned 586 square kilometer Klondike District Project near Dawson City, Yukon Territory.

Highlights from Phase 2b Lone Star Drilling:

  • 0.35 g/t Au over 150.0 meters from 7.0 meters to 157.0 meters in LS21-397 including
  • 0.74 g/t Au over 38.0 meters from 93.0 meters to 131.0 meters
  • 0.62 g/t Au over 58.0 meters from 156.0 meters to 214.0 meters in LS21-402
  • 0.84 g/t Au over 29.0 meters from 4.0 meters to 33.0 meters in LS21-399

Peter Tallman, Klondike Gold’s CEO comments, “At ~200 meters vertical depth, these latest Phase 2b drill results from the Lone Star Zone intersected the deepest gold mineralization yet. In addition, the Lone Star Zone gold mineralization has demonstrated continuity along the downhill slope dip length over 350 meters distance. This is a substantial increase from 200 meters previously. All dimensions remain open, and we will soon be reporting the results of drill testing to the east. All these results will be incorporated into the forthcoming independent Technical Report as we work towards a maiden mineral resource.”

Phase 2 drilling at the Lone Star Zone is complete. Results from the Lone Star area (Phase 2b) tested the downslope and potential down-dip extension of the Lone Star Zone with 13 holes totalling 2,661 meters are reported here. Results from the Lone Star ‘East’ area (Phase 2a) tested the potential eastern extension of the Lone Star Zone with 12 holes totalling 1,222 meters, are still pending and due shortly. See Figure 1 for drill targets and Table 1 for assay results on the Phase 2b Drilling on the Lone Star Zone.

See Figure 2 for a simplified cross section across the Lone Star Zone showing continuity of mineralization subparallel to the slope which includes deep hole LS21-397.

Figure 1: Lone Star Zone Target Areas and 2021 Phase 2 Drill Holes.

Figure 2: Cross section with LS21-397 gold intersection from surface to 150 meters vertical depth.

Table 1: Significant Lone Star Zone Drill Phase 2b Mineralization

Hole ID From (m) To (m) Au (g/t) Length (m)
LS21-391 189.00 198.00 0.48 9.00
LS21-391 189.00 218.00 0.27 29.00
LS21-391 232.00 252.00 0.49 20.00
LS21-396 5.00 10.00 0.72 5.00
LS21-397 7.00 157.00 0.35 150.00
LS21-397 7.00 17.00 0.94 10.00
LS21-397 64.00 82.00 0.53 18.00
LS21-397 93.00 131.00 0.74 38.00
LS21-398 93.83 107.00 0.58 13.17
LS21-399 4.00 33.00 0.84 29.00
LS21-400 117.00 130.00 0.52 13.00
LS21-401 14.00 55.00 0.20 31.00
LS21-402 105.00 124.36 0.60 19.36
LS21-402 156.00 214.00 0.62 58.00
LS21-403 1.52 46.00 0.37 44.48
LS21-403 65.00 80.77 0.47 15.77
LS21-404 139.00 146.00 0.82 7.00
LS21-405 235.00 239.27 0.43 4.27
LS21-406 18.00 34.00 0.41 16.00
LS21-407 22.00 42.00 0.51 20.00
LS21-407 134.00 139.00 0.49 5.00
LS21-407 134.00 172.20 0.24 38.20
LS21-407 158.00 172.20 0.43 14.20

All holes are drilled at 200 azimuth and 55 degree dip. Oriented core data shows sheeted gold quartz veining is structurally uniform at 310 azimuth and 35 degree northeast dip. From this data, drill hole intersections are approximately >90% of true width. Offsets of mineralization within section occur as a result of (oblique to section) offset faults with 30m to 100m approximate displacement.

A significant deep crustal fault has been identified by mapping comprised of graphitic melange with large pyroxenite blocks or ‘knockers’ derived from crustal terranes deep beneath the obducted Klondike Schist. The Lone Star Zone mineralization comprised of gold-bearing sheeted vein zones with locally disseminated gold is developed between this deep crustal fault below and a secondary fault (the Rabbit Creek fault in earlier news releases) more than 1,000 meters away uphill.

A Phase 4 addition to the 2021 drilling program consisting of approximately 12 to 15 holes totalling up to 1,500 meters is underway with holes planned to include testing a new target area located by recent prospecting (see News Release August 24, 2021).

Klondike Gold contracted GeoCloud Analytics of Melbourne, Australia to complete a detailed re-interpretation of the 2019 LIDAR survey data. A detailed interpretation of 10% of the Company’s land holdings covering the core Bonanza and Eldorado Creek area has been received. Based upon the identification of abundant new targets, including over 1,200 previously unknown pits or workings as example, the re-interpretation work has been expanded to include the entire district flown with this survey. This work is intended to substantially increase the overall resolution of the original survey and to identify and systematically map key features that will help the Company target additional areas of potential mineralization throughout the Klondike District Project. The work is in progress.

Klondike Gold also contracted LiDAR Services International Inc. to complete a high resolution orthophoto survey over key areas of the Klondike District Project. The survey has been flown with results received and validated. This photo survey is now the base reference datum for ongoing drill work.

SRK Consulting of Toronto have been contracted to prepare a Technical (NI43-101) Report summarizing geology and exploration on the Company’s Klondike District Project. Site visit field review has been completed. The report is in progress and is anticipated to be completed for filing by 4Q2021.

All 2021 drill holes referenced in this release produced NTW (5.71cm dia.) drill core. Assay samples from drill core are cut using a diamond saw. Half the core sample interval is bagged, tagged, and sealed; the other half is returned to the core box with a corresponding tag and retained for reference. Two gold reference standards, two blank samples (a coarse and a fine), and a coarse sample duplicate per 100 samples, are routinely inserted as part of Klondike Gold’s quality assurance / quality control (“QA/QC”) program, independent of and additional to the laboratory QA/QC program.

Sample bags are aggregated into rice bags, sealed, and submitted by Klondike Gold personnel to Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratories (“BV Labs”) preparation facility in Whitehorse, YT with chemical analysis of sample pulps completed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Bureau Veritas Labs is an accredited ISO 9001:2008 full-service commercial laboratory.

At BV Labs each drill core sample is crushed to 70% passing 2 mm size. A 500 g subsample is pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns size (200 mesh)(Code PRP70-500). All samples of 500 g were sieved to 106 microns (140 mesh) for “metallic screen” assaying. The +140 mesh fraction is weighed and assayed for gold by fire assay (“FA”) fusion with a gravimetric finish (Code FS631). A 30 g subsample of the -140 mesh fraction is assayed for gold by fire assay (“FA”) fusion with an atomic absorption (“AA”) finish (Code FA430). All over-limit results in excess of 10 ppm (10 g/t) for both silver and gold are re-assayed using a 30 g subsample and assayed by FA with a gravimetric finish (Code FA530-Au/Ag). Total gold grade is then calculated using a weighted average of the plus and minus fraction assay results.

The technical and scientific information contained within this news release has been reviewed and approved by Ian Perry, P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration of Klondike Gold Corp. and Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 policy. Detailed technical information, specifications, analytical information and procedures can be found on the Company’s website.

Klondike Gold continues to take proactive measures to protect the health and safety of our local host community, our contractors and our employees from COVID 19. Exploration activities in 2021 continue to have additional safety measures in place, following and exceeding all the recommendations made by the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer.

ABOUT KLONDIKE GOLD CORP. Klondike Gold Corp. is a Vancouver based gold exploration company advancing its 100%-owned Klondike District Gold Project located at Dawson City, Yukon Territory, one of the top mining jurisdictions in the world. The Klondike District Gold Project targets gold associated with district scale orogenic faults along the 55-kilometer length of the famous Klondike Goldfields placer district. To date, multi-kilometer gold mineralization has been identified at both the Lone Star Zone and Stander Zone, among other targets. The Company is focused on exploration and development of its 586 square kilometer property accessible by scheduled airline and government-maintained roads located on the outskirts of Dawson City, YT within the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation traditional territory.

“Peter Tallman”

President and CEO
(604) 609-6138
E-mail: info@klondikegoldcorp.com
Website: www.klondikegoldcorp.com


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Luxury French expedition line Ponant has revealed a big increase in its capacity in Australia with voyages in Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland.

The eight new itineraries scheduled for later this year, can be sailed back to back and will include visits to places like Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay and the Abrolhos Islands.

Guests will experience Australia’s ancient cultures stretching back some 40,000 years or more, see the petroglyphs of Murujuga (Dampier archipelago) the largest, densest and most diverse collections of rock art in the world and much more.

“Visits to Port Lincoln, regarded as Australia’s seafood capital, famed for its abalone, tuna, lobsters and oysters, exploring the acclaimed wineries of McLaren Vale, or enjoying the award winning wines and cheeses of Tasmania’s Tamar Valley will complement the fine world class cuisine and inclusive wines that showcase PONANT’s relaxed yet luxurious French ambiance on board,” said Deb Corbett, Ponant’s General Manager Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific

“Sales are now open, however I recommend interested parties contact their travel agents or Ponant as soon as possible to secure space as we have already received an extraordinary response from people earlier registering expressions of interest for ‘at home’ voyages. Acting promptly”, urges Deb, “will secure access to the widest range of available accommodation on each of the eight differing itineraries as well as the highest Ponant Bonus advance purchase incentive – currently as much as 30% savings.”

The line’s expedition leader and marine biologist Mick Fogg will be onboard some of these expeditions and will show guests some of Australia’s wonderful wildlife.

“Most people don’t realise that 45% of our birds, 83% of our mammals and more than 90% of our amphibians, reptiles and fish are only found in Australia, that makes us pretty unique. Add to that the age of the landscape, diversity of habitats and the world’s oldest continuing culture and you have the perfect recipe for creating remarkable immersive experiences as encapsulated in this collection of voyages,” said Mr Fogg.

Overview of the eight new itineraries:

  • Jewels of the West Coast – Broome to Fremantle / 22 September 2021 / 10 nights / Le Soléal / Highlights include Rowley Shoals, Montebello Islands, Ningaloo and Shark Bay. From $8,430 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
  • Highlights of South Western Australia / Fremantle – Fremantle  2 October 2021 / 8 nights / Le Soléal / Highlights include Albany, Esperance, the Recherche Archipelago and Busselton. From $6,630 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
  • Australia’s West Coast / Fremantle – Fremantle / 10 October 2021 / 7 nights / Le Soléal / Highlights include Shark Bay, Dirk Hartog Island, Abrolhos Islands and Jurien Bay. From $5,800 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
  • Along Australia’s South Coast / Fremantle – Hobart / 17 October 2021 / 13 nights / Le Soléal / Highlights include Esperance, Recherche Archipelago, King Island and Port Lincoln. From $10,780 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
  • Tasmania Circumnavigation / Hobart – Hobart / 30 October 2021 AND 8 November 21 / 9 nights / Le Soléal / Highlights include Port Davey, Maria Island, Tamar Valley and Albatross Island. From $7,480 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
  • Queensland’s Islands & Reefs / Cairns – Brisbane / 8 December 2021 / 7 nights / Le Lapérouse / Highlights include Willis Island, Percy islands, Hardy Reef, Lady Musgrave Island. From $4,670 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
  • Highlights of Australia’s East Coast / Brisbane – Hobart / 15 December 2021 / 15 nights / Le Lapérouse / Highlights include Hawkesbury River, Eden, Maria Island, Fortescue Bay. From $5,330 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.
  • Food, Wine & Yacht Race in Tasmania / Hobart – Hobart / 23 December 2021 / 10 nights / Le Lapérouse / Highlights include Maria Island, Ile des Phoques, the Tamar Valley, King Island, Hobart(Sydney to Hobart Race arrival + NYE celebrations). From $8,290 per person in a Deluxe Stateroom.

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Beer Review: Spoetzl Brewery Shiner 106 Birthday Beer Chocolate Stout

Brewery: Spoetzl Brewery
Beer: Shiner 106 Birthday Beer Chocolate Stout
Style: American Stout
ABV: 5%
Character: Brewed with chocolate malt and real cocoa
Ratings at time of Review: BA: 81 | RB: 75
Metal Connection: PUNGENT STENCH – Happy Re-Birthday

ShinerBdayThe Spoetzl Brewery in a small town called Shiner, TX is well known as the oldest and longest running active craft brewery in our state. Their flagship beer, Shiner Bock is available in about 99.999% of bars and restaurants around the great state of Texas and around the country for that matter. It is a tough pill for some to swallow that anything related to Shiner or Spoetzl Brewery is considered craft. Sure there are a million other great choices out there and available at our fingertips, but we got to give credit where credit is due.

Since 1909, the brewery has been around in the town of Shiner, and has always been independently owned, and never sold their soul to the B.M.C. devils (Bud, Miller, Coors). At this time, they are owned by The Gambrinus Company, a family-owned company here in San Antonio. I know a ton of people who completely turn their heads to anything Shiner, but I give them a shot, and in fact, if I am at a bar that doesn’t have a wide variety of craft, and offer the typical BMC beers, I will gladly go for a Shiner, even their Shiner Bock, which the real scientist beer geek will scream is not a “Real Bock.”

Here we have their 106th Anniversary beer. Wow! I wonder how many other breweries would love to say that? No crazy name given to this beer. It is just simply Birthday Beer, with a nice colored label that really grabs attention on the shelves. So, happy birthday to The Spoetzl Brewery and their Shiner beer line!

I had purchased a 22 oz. bomber bottle, and used a short stemmed goblet style glass for this session. Birthday Beer poured a very dark brown, which was damn near black. Nice brown hues shining through on the edges when light shines through the glass. The beer was topped with about a half inch dark tan foamy head. Great head retention, and web-like sticky lacing left down the glass.

The aroma was very pleasing. There were traces of chocolate milk, chocolate icing, heavy cream, powdered cocoa, chocolate cake, and a good sturdy backbone of roasted malts. If blindfolded, you would probably think that someone took a fresh baked chocolate cake with icing into a blender and made some sort of drink with it. I was very impressed with the smell of this beer.

The taste was everything from the nose, but intensified a bit more. Again, all the components to a good chocolate cake were present. Chocolate icing, heavy whipped cream, chocolate milk, and a nice body of roasted malts. There was almost a powdered cocoa taste mixed with marshmallow, and even powdered sugar. This was a complete dessert beer. Probably not a beer you can drink a whole six pack at once of, but definitely over a few days.

The body was a bit thin, which wasn’t a complete disaster, as this beer had a consistency of powdered cocoa, and that worked well with the thin body. There was a slight creaminess as well with this beer. The finish was dry, sweet, and bitter, leaving you thirsty for more after each sip. There was excellent carbonation as well.

Overall, I was really impressed with this beer, and I think Shiner outdid themselves here. Before this beer, their Christmas/winter time seasonal, Holiday Cheer was my favorite beer that they make, but this one, I believe has now taken that top honor. I really, really enjoyed this beer, and would drink it as many times as I could. It is a beer that smells and tastes great, and delivers on it’s promise of being a chocolate stout.  I know that everybody has a different opinion from one another, but I have seen once common thing going on with this beer when reading reviews or Untappd check ins. People are way too afraid of others opinions on their beer choices. All I see are words like this “Don’t judge me for drinking or liking this beer,” or things like “I’m only drinking this cause it was given to me…,” or my personal favorite “I never would have guessed that this was from Shiner.” I think if you like the beer, then you like the beer. Don’t worry what the other Craft Beer geeks will say about your check in. You’re not going to lose street cred, just because you like a beer from Shiner. I rarely ever see someone put these phrases when checking in a beer from, let’s say,  Jester King, Jolly Pumpkin, or even Stone. Can you imagine reading “Please don’t judge me on this beer, it was the only beer I had in the fridge, and it was given to me. I guess I’ll have this Viking Metal by Jester King.” Ha ha!

been-caught-butteringMetal Connection: What better way to celebrate a birthday than with a good ol’ classic tune from Austria’s very own Pungent Stench. Here is the song “Happy Re-Birthday,’ which is a sweet loving song about a son’s dream to kill his parents in a very gruesome manner. Dad first, then to his mother where he basically crawls into her cavity and forces his way out of her again, hence the name Happy Re-Birthday. Pretty clever, if you ask me. The one things I really love about the underground Metal genres are the over the top lyrical content. Some of these bands write their lyrics like short stories, which would make an excellent movie, a good bloody disgusting horror movie. Pungent Stench were early an early favorite of mine, and influence to my own gore filled lyrics that I would pen for my band Putrilage, then later Exulcerate, and finally for Engaged in Mutilating. This song comes to us from the band’s second full length album, Been Caught Buttering from 1991, which has a wicked cover displaying what looks like two severed head’s of men kissing. It is in fact the same head that has been cut in half and positioned this way as art. The creator of the photograph was named Joel-Peter Witkin’s and he titled it The Kiss (Le Baisier). I also always thought that the title of the album was very sick and disturbing. So here you go, a slice (no pun intended) of gore soaked brutality to pair well with a beer that tastes like a slice of chocolate cake. Can’t go wrong here, right?

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    1. Hell yeah! Awesome to hear! Nothing wrong with blasting out some old school Gore filled Death Metal/Grind while enjoying a good Craft Beer, I always say! Cheers!

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Q&A with Vistoria Bassett

Victoria Bassett is a T44 100m and 200m para-sprinter and PhD student based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Victoria was born with Bilateral Talipes, a congenital disability that affects the shape and direction of the foot in such a way that requires correction throughout childhood. She has recently earned a place on the British Athletics Futures Pathway, which sets her on the path of competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. We are delighted to be able to play a small part in supporting her journey – her first major goal is to compete in the 2022 Kobe Para Athletics World Championships!

How did you get involved in para-sprinting?

I got involved in para-sprinting in my last year of undergraduate study. I’d always been into running when I was younger (mainly long distance, rather ironically), but then I reached a certain age – as many do – where I became disinterested in sport and stopped doing it altogether. Throughout my childhood and adolescence I had never seen myself as disabled (despite knowing that I had a physical condition), let alone likely to pursue sport as a career so I didn’t really think about para-sport, let alone para sprinting. It wasn’t until I saw someone else competing at the 2012 Paralympics who had the same disability as me that I was inspired to give it a go. After that, I got classified as a para-athlete and the rest is history!

What has been your greatest para-sport achievement?

Honestly, it’s the emails I get asking for advice or saying how they’ve been inspired to try the sport as a disabled athlete! I’m very proud to have won a number of medals and to have been invited to compete alongside some of the greatest and most decorated athletes in para-sport, but nothing makes me feel better than getting that ‘I just wanted to say’ email.

What motivates you to keep training and compete to the best of your ability?

I really love working hard, it’s in my nature. I love working to prove to the world (and myself) what I know I’m capable of. What are my competitors doing right now? Are they slacking or are they on the grind? And what am I going to do to respond to that?

What are your aspirations in para-sprinting for 2022 and beyond?

Next year is the 2022 World Para Athletics Championships. I just missed out on Europeans this year so I’m determined to get a decent winter of training under my belt and step up the game.

How important is nutrition for para-sprinting?

Like any sport – competitive or not – nutrition is everything! It’s the difference between being able to smash every session and getting the bare minimum out of your training.  I work hard already so why make it any harder?!

Growing up, who was your all-time inspirational sportsperson?

Victoria Pendleton. I love that someone so talented is able to completely throw themselves into the sport. Women are so underrepresented in the sport I was in awe of her ability to compete in the pretty masucline sport of track cycling – and become Olympic champion in the process! – and then the – arguably more male-dominated discipline of – national hunt racing. Two completely different sports. Loads of people expected her to fail and she smashed it out of the park. Now that’s inspiring.

What advice would you give to a young, aspiring para-athlete?

Just GO for it! There are so many things that hold people with disabilities back from participating in sport, public opinion often being one of them, but if you won’t show the world what you can do, who will?

What interests do you have outside of para-sprinting?

I’m a PhD student with an interest in women’s rights, sustainability and politics. I’ve started a podcast called Women with Disabilities. Keep your eyes peeled for some developments…

Describe your perfect weekend.

Fresh coffee, a nice big bowl of porridge and a Beet It shot to start a slow morning before I go to training. After that, I have a long and luxurious shower with lots of essential oils and self-care. In the afternoon I’ll head to Sheffield’s famous Sharrowvale road to get my treat for the week (usually a vegan DoNot from Olive and Joy) on my way to catch up with friends or visit the Peak District with my partner. In the evening I’ll make a lovely pasta dish (I love Italian food) and settle down to watch a film before heading to bed for an early night.

How has Beet It Sport helped your performance?

Beet It Shots are the perfect supplement to get me through those painful hill sessions and speed endurance training. They’re particularly useful during winter – when training is at its hardest – they help my body to get more oxygen to where I need it so I can focus on making sure that the last rep is as good as my first. You never know, that last rep could be the difference between gold and silver…


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A Good Runner: Part Twenty-Five

This is the twenty-fifth part of a fiction serial, in 785 words.

Billy watched the man walk towards the door. He was hobbling, using an elbow crutch on one side, and a walking stick on the other. By the time he stood next to his wife, he seemed to be breathless. Milly turned to her husband. “He is offering to cut the grass, and has his own equipment. I will let you decide”. With that, she walked back into the house, with no acknowledgement to Billy.

After catching his breath, the man spoke. “Mowing the lawn? Yes, it could do with that, front and back”. Billy smiled. “A fair price mister, and I can do other jobs too, anything you need doing I can turn my hand to. Cash only, mind. No cheques”. Edgar looked him up and down. He was about the same age as Adrian had been when he died, but his bright eyes and good physique made him look very different. “Okay, you can cut the grass now, and then we will talk about other jobs when I see how you work”.

Watching from the kitchen window, Edgar saw the man working tidily, and without let up. He stacked the cuttings on the compost pile at the far end of the garden, and produced some shears to trim the borders carefully. He had done a similar job at the front, carrying the cuttings through the side gate, past the dusty tarpaulin covering Adrian’s car. When he was finished, Billy tapped respectfully on the kitchen door, and waited patiently until the man arrived with the money. As he handed over the cash, Edgar looked pleased. “I have some other things that need doing. Can you clear guttering? How about painting fences? As you can see, there are lots of panels on both sides that need painting”.

Although he wanted the work, Billy was hesitant. “I can do all that mister, trouble is I don’t have no ladder for the guttering”. Edgar smiled. “There is a treble extension ladder in the garage, you can use that. Shall we say eight tomorrow morning to get started? What is your name by the way, young man?” Happy to get the work, Billy beamed back at him.

“Ah, just call me Billy”.

Five days later, and Billy had worked four days at the Lexham house. The man had said to call him Edgar, and the lady brought him a mug of tea and a ham sandwich mid-morning. He had done the guttering, and finished the first coat on the fences, using green paint from one of the sheds in the garden. Edgar let him use the downstairs toilet when he needed, and he could wash his hands there when he had finished. The only thing he wasn’t keen on was that the man would spend most of the day watching him work, standing at one of the windows that overlooked whatever he was doing.

But he was paid in cash every day, no argument, and there was talk of painting the sheds, and rearranging the flower beds too, so he didn’t say anything.

On the Wednesday of the second week, a taxi showed up. As Edgar and his wife went out the kitchen door, he turned and called to Billy. “We won’t be long. The kitchen door is open if you want to make a cup of tea or use the toilet”. That was impressive. They trusted him alone in the house.

When they got back, it was almost finishing time, and they had been away longer than he had expected. Edgar came out to watch as he cleared up for the day. Handing over the daily pay, he seemed to be thinking about saying something. Then he said it.

“I am very pleased with your work. I will have more, if you are free to do it. The woodwork around the windows needs rubbing down and repainting, all the sheds need that too. In fact, I could probably employ you exclusively on a short-term basis for a few months, if that suits you”. Billy grinned. “Suits me just fine, Edgar. I like working here. You pay me every day, and treat me right too. Can’t ask for more”. Edgar rested his walking stick against a fence panel, and put his hand on the young man’s shoulder.

“Truth is, I haven’t got that long. Months, not years. Bone cancer, and it’s spreading, so they told me today. I need to get the whole place in good condition to be able to sell it. My wife won’t want to live in this big house alone after I’ve gone. So I’m counting on you, Billy”.

As he drove home in the old Land Rover, Billy felt really sad for the man.

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  1. Clearly, all this work is going somewhere for Billy. Edgar clearly has needs, but to us? It’s the things Edgar doesn’t have need for that are the focus. . . Can’t wait for part Twenty-Six.

    My favorite # btw. . .

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  2. (1) Overheard:
    Billy: “I can do other jobs too, anything you need doing I can turn my hand to.”
    Edgar: “Can you turn straw into gold? There’s a spinning wheel in one of the sheds.”
    (2) Rear Window: Edgar, who was incapacitated, kept watch as Billy rearranged the flower beds. There was something very suspicious going on…
    (3) Green things:
    ..the grass that Billy is cutting
    ..the fences that Billy is painting
    ..the thumb with which Billy rearranges the flower beds
    ..the envy felt by Milly when comparing Billy’s good physique to Edgar’s wasted body
    ..the covered Ford that Billy walks by while carrying grass cuttings through the side gate
    (4) Leonard Nimoy’s highly valued painting of Tribbles had been stolen by space pirates. William Shatner and his away team conducted an investigation, and eventually traced the work to an alien warehouse on Alpha Lexhama. Shatner contacted James Doohan in the Transporter Room, and beamed the painting back to the USS Enterprise. Overheard:
    DeForest Kelley: “Hey, Lenny! I see your painting of the Tribbles is back on the wall. How do you feel about that? Jimmy wants to know if you shed a tear of joy when you recovered it.”
    Leonard Nimoy: “Such emotions are humiliating and illogical, Dee. But you can tell Jimmy that…I’m happy to get the work Billy beamed back at him.”
    NOTE: The whole scene had to be shot again because the actors forgot to use their character names.
    (5) Edgar rested his walking stick against a fence panel. He should have known that the adventurous insect would head straight to the flower beds.

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