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I got together with some friends a while back for a crafting afternoon, seems like an age ago now! While there I stamped the two panels you see here. For a while they were forgotten as I was working on other projects then I fiddled around to create two quite different cards. The basic technique is the same for both panels and involves stamping and restamping without reinking in between impressions. The card above began as a vintage looking panel stamped in antique linen ink. I smooshed some antique linen distress ink on my glass mat, spritzed with water then swiped my panel through it to pick up inky stains. I dabbed some areas with paper towel which makes them dry a more yellowy colour. I partially inked the Penny Black script background stamp in antique linen and stamped on one side.
Once the background was dry I used the PB stamp, ‘exhilaration’ to stamp some coloured flowers. I inked the flowers with a Papertrey Americana ink cube and chipped sapphire distress ink then the stems with a gathered twigs distress marker. I wiped ink off the stamp in some areas so the image would be patchy on purpose, spritzed then stamped on the panel. I did both the left hand side and right top corner then, without cleaning the stamp spritzed it again and stamped paler images which immediately appear to be in the background. I stamped a sentiment on an ‘antiqued’ scrap in versafine vintage sepia ink, added a twine bow and popped it up on some foam tape.
Now that I have described my process for the first card you can probably see that I used the same technique for the blue card but only used one colour, Papertrey ink ‘blueberry sky’. I didn’t start by making a vintage style background, I just jumped right on in with the first stamping. I spritzed the stamp and did another print, then another and one more very pale one and that was it! I added some splatters but nothing more to this pretty blue panel. It was very quick and probably took longer to find a matching cardstock. Once I found a co-ordinating blue I stamped part of a sentiment from the PB ‘sentiment’ set and embossed in alabaster powder. I finished the sentiment by stacking three die cut ‘amazings’ from the PB OMG die set.
I love this technique for adding depth and dimension to flat stamped panels. I have a video coming next week demonstrating a similar process so stay tuned!
Thanks for visiting here today, I hope you are safe and well where you are and thanks again if you are on the front lines taking care of health, food and safety needs. You are nothing short of amazing!
I am so happy to have a video for you today especially as so many of us are staying home to stay healthy. I hope this simple technique and pretty card featuring Penny Black’s ‘lovely lilacs’ set will inspire you in your creating. Check out the video below and then read further for the different colour combinations I came up with. They all require a light and a dark colour in the same ‘family’ for the flowers and a green for the stems. That’s it; so simple and so pretty!
The inks are listed in the video and linked below but just for reference while you are reading, on the card above I used milled lavender distress ink, seedless preserves & peeled paint distress markers and shady lane versafine clair ink for the sentiment. All the cards are stamped on Fabriano hot pressed watercolour paper. The sentiments are from two different PB sets, ‘carefree wishes’ and ‘magical friendship’.
As I have been home a lot more than usual I have been spending quite a bit of time making videos. I’ve said before they take me a long time and that is still true but I am feeling more confident with the editing software since I’ve spent days sitting in front of it! Other than the mammoth grocery runs ( I did one today that I am hoping will feed the four of us for two weeks) and some outdoor exercise, I haven’t been out and about at all. I am sure it is the same for many of you.
The card above is the first one I did with this technique and it was stamped with shaded lilac distress ink, blueprint sketch & forest moss distress markers. I think this might be my favourite colour combo.
This red and pink one ended up with splatter and was stamped with worn lipstick distress ink and aged mahogany & forest moss distress markers.
I’m not sure that lilacs come in all these colours but when has that ever stopped me. The colour pairs are spun sugar + worn lipstick, tumbled glass + salty ocean and milled lavender + dusty concord.
I hope you find this technique appealing; please let me know if you try it and if you come up with new colour combinations.
Today’s card features a large outline stamp from Penny Black called ‘unforgettable’. When I read the stamp name I can’t help but start singing the Nat King Cole song, even if only in my head. I positioned the stamp to cover half the card front but if used on a landscape oriented card it would almost fill the whole front. I used one of my tried and true techniques to watercolour the image with distress inks.
I worked with a panel of hot pressed watercolour paper in the stamp positioner and inked components of the design with distress inks and markers. I ink the outlines as accurately as possible with the ink colour I’m going to paint that section with. I inked some of the flowers with seedless preserves and others with wild honey. The leaves are bundled sage with some forest moss ink. When painting the petals I blended ink from the outline, and when that wasn’t enough picked up some from my glass mat where I smoosh the inkpad.
I enjoy doing no-line watercolour with a pale ink like antique linen distress but I also like this method. It can be fiddly inking each flower and leaf in different colours but if you use a mix of markers and ink cubes you can pretty good coverage. I always have a wipe or sponge on hand to wipe ink off the stamp if it’s gone out of bounds.
The sentiment is from the new ‘million thanks’ set which features two large versions of ‘thank you’ and two of ‘thanks’. The rest of the set is phrases to be paired with ‘thank you’. I have much to be thankful for right now as I am safe at home with most of my family knowing my eldest is safe at home elsewhere. We have what we need and know that isn’t the case for everyone. I hope you are staying healthy, hopeful and home!
I am sharing these tulip cards over on the Foiled Fox blog today. You know I like it over there, I enjoy the inspiration on their blog, the range of products in their store and the interaction with the Foiled Fox staff and their readers. Make sure you pop over there.
To create a vintage background I smooshed antique linen distress ink on a glass mat then spritzed water over the ink before swiping a hot pressed watercolour panel through the it. I dried the panel before repeating the step. Next I inked the ‘script’ background stamp in antique linen ink, spritzed it then stamped it on one side of the panel. I let everything dry before moving onto the tulips. The stamp is a new one from Penny Black called ‘dazzle’; it is large and features two tulips and two buds. Neither of today’s cards show you the whole stamp; I was after the look of patterned paper rather than a complete image. You will see the whole stamp on another card in the future.
I inked the stamp with scattered straw, wild honey and forest moss distress ink, spritzed it lightly then stamped over the edges of the panels. I also wiped ink off the stamp before pressing it down so the tulips would appear to be floating not anchored to the base of the panel. On the second card I blended over the stamped tulips with water to create a transparent look but on the card above I left them looking ‘lacey’. After the ink dried I splattered both panels with wild honey and forest moss inks.
To finish the card above I stamped part of the new ‘vintage postcard’ stamp in vintage photo archival ink. On the card below I added some hemp twine and a popped up sentiment panel also stamped on ‘aged-looking’ paper.
You have already seen this sentiment once this week; it does seem appropriate for the uncertain circumstances we are experiencing right now. I made both cards before the virus situation escalated in North America but I hope having these cards and those words end up on the blog this week is an encouragement to you.
In the close up above you can see clearly the variation of colour achieved by picking up diluted antique linen ink on my watercolour panel; there seems to be a purply tone in there! I love this kind of background and it is so easy to do. Thank you for dropping by today. I appreciate you all and am encouraged to hear that these posts are providing you with some inspiration during a difficult time.
Here is another new stamp from Penny Black and definitely one of my faves from the new release ‘Secret Garden’. I’m not much of a gardener, certainly not in the class of my mother and father but I do plant herbs every spring and use them in my cooking during summer and fall. Before the snow came at the beginning of winter my daughter decided to transplant a few into pots and bring them inside. They really didn’t enjoy the transfer but they struggled on. I don’t think they have enjoyed the neglect either we as fail to water them for weeks at a time. Despite our patchy efforts they seem to be hanging in there. I assume I should prune them hard soon then look after them a bit better leading up to their return to the outside world.
I did not have the same issues keeping these three pots looking healthy. I used distress inks pads and markers to do some watercolouring. I knew I wanted the herbs to all be different greens but I didn’t want them to clash with each other so I picked four green inks and used a different pair on each herb for continuity. The parsley was pine needles and mowed lawn, rosemary was iced spruce and peeled paint and basil was mowed lawn and peeled paint. When inking the stamp I dabbed both inks on the leaves, stamped then used a paintbrush to blend the inks with water to fill the leaves.
All the pots were done with barn door, hickory smoke and vintage photo ink. I inked the stamp with the three distress inks but also picked them up from a glass mat so I could paint each pot adding shadows and depth. I also painted shadows below each pot with hickory smoke ink and a little vintage photo. I thought about adding some background but I just love those little pots sitting there looking healthy all by themselves to I left them alone just adding ‘thinking of you’ from the mini set ‘wildflowers’.
I just took another look at our sad stringy herbs; advice is welcome!
The appearance of sunny skies and warmer temperatures over the weekend have been a pleasant change; maybe spring has sprung. Life seems to have changed a little since I was posting on Friday! Events have been cancelled, churches, schools, libraries and recreation centres have closed for the next three weeks at least and store shelves have some significant gaps. Here in Ottawa the number of people infected with the virus is still low but growing each day.
This simple card is stamped with a new brushstroke stamp from Penny Black called ‘Exhilaration’. It is a spray of flowers which curves in a ‘s’ shape. I stamped it once from the top left corner then just a partial image crossing the bottom left corner.
You probably won’t be surprised by any of the process today as I used the same technique I often for brushstroke stamps. I did the stamping on hot pressed watercolour paper in the stamp positioner using distress markers to ink the stamp. I was pleasantly surprised how well the colours worked and how nice the blends were after minimal inking and spritzing.
The colours I used were festive berries and dusty concord on the flowers and peeled paint, crushed olive and forest moss on the leaves and stems. I did spritz the stamps a little before stamping so the inks would blend. Using three greens worked well giving the simple leaf shapes more interest. The criss-crossing of stems gave me an indent which worked perfectly for a sentiment. I stamped the sentiment from the ‘blooming sentiments’ set in Spanish moss versafine ink.
Take care, I’ll be back with more in a few days.
I started today’s card by creating a colourful watery background with distress stains smooshed on my glass mat. ( I am still using up my distress stain daubers but the spray stains will work just as well). I let the panel dry then added some water droplets which sat for thirty seconds before I dabbed them off with a paper towel to create pale watermarks.
To create the collage like background I inked Darkroom Door stamps with both distress stains and distress inks (salty ocean, mustard seed, crushed olive, broken china and hickory smoke). Some stamps I inked then spritzed with water, others I stamped then spritzed the panel with water and dabbed away colour with a paper towel. To create the collage background I used the new sets ‘global postmarks’ and number medley along with ‘French script’ background stamp. The butterfly stamp is from the ‘wings’ set and was stamped three times. I didn’t re-ink between impressions but I did spritz with water so each butterfly is paler than the previous one.
I swiped some of the same inks onto a scrap of watercolour paper before stamping the sentiment from the ‘warm wishes’ set and popping it up decorated with a bit of mustard cord.
Darkroom Door has some beautiful collage stamps but if you want to make your own collage prints then the recent global postmarks and number medley are perfect. Make sure you check out the rest of the latest release and all the inspiration on the blog.


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Motorists can expect long delays as queues clear following a car fire on the M6 this afternoon.
The motorway was fully closed on the southbound carriageway between J15 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and Stafford Services but all three lanes have now reopened.
There were six and a half mile long queues on the carriageway and motorists are advised to expect considerable delays - with travel time up to 90 minutes.
A Highways England spokesman said: "There are long delays in this area. Road users should allow plenty of extra time for their journey and consider alternate routes where possible."
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have now put out the fire.
“The fire involved one vehicle which is well alight.
“Crews used two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets."
Highways England said all traffic was held at around 3.20pm to assist with a vehicle fire.
Stafford Services is located between J15 and J14.
Statement from Highways England
Highways England say the fire is out but motorists should plan ahead. A spokesman said:
On the M6 southbound in Staffordshire, one lane is closed between junctions 15 and 14 due to a vehicle fire. The fire has been extinguished and a specialist recovery team is removing the remains of the burnt-out vehicle. We’re working hard at the scene and will re-open the closed lane just as it is safe to do so.
There are long delays in this area. Road users should allow plenty of extra time for their journey and consider alternate routes where possible.”
More bad news on the M6
Slow traffic and lane closed on exit slip road due to accident, a lorry and a car involved on M6 Northbound at J15 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent).
Lane two (of two) is closed on the exit slip road from the northbound M6 onto the A500.
Six and a half mile queues
There are now six and half mile queues due to the fire - but another lane has reopened, according to Highways England.
Heavy traffic on the D-road
Heavy traffic on A500 D Road Southbound before M6 J15. Travel time is four minutes. It is unclear if this is related to the fire on the motorway at this stage.
Delays of 25 minutes reported
Delays of 25 minutes are reported. Lane three reopened at around 3.35pm but lanes one and two remain closed.
Two fire engines still on the scene
Firefighters are continuing to tackle the fire - a spokeswoman for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
She said: “We were called at 2.58pm to the M6 southbound between Junction 15 and 14.
“We have got one appliance from Longton and one from Newcastle.
“The fire involves one vehicle which is well alight.
“Crews are using two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets.
“Highways have closed the southbound carriageway.”
Five miles of queuing traffic
One lane has reopened but there are five miles of queuing traffic on the southbound carriageway

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15th February 2012
New Prince’s Trust scheme will help 100,000 young unemployed
HRH The Prince of Wales visited the
headquarters of his youth charity The Prince’s Trust today to
announce 100 new jobs for unemployed young people - who will
then help a further 100,000 young people to find work.
The new scheme will see young people, who have faced
long-term unemployment and transformed their lives with help from
The Prince’s Trust, employed as ‘Job Ambassadors’ to help other
The announcement is a direct response to the recent
record-breaking youth unemployment levels – which hit 1.04 million
Martina Milburn, chief executive of The Prince’s Trust,
"We know that long-term unemployment can be demoralising -
crushing self-esteem and derailing ambition. The young people we
are employing will have lived through this. They will be able to
share their own experiences with today’s unemployed young people
and - crucially - give them the inspiration, advice and guidance
they need to find a job."
This scheme will make sure an unemployed
generation does not become an unemployable one.
West Midlands launch
The Job Ambassador initiative will launch in the West Midlands,
where Wolverhampton has one of the highest youth unemployment
rates. It will then be rolled out across the country, focussing on
other unemployment hotspots – particularly helping the long-term
Kirt Tabberer- Job Ambassador
Kirt, 21, from Droitwich in the West Midlands, is one of
the first to be employed as a Job Ambassador by The Trust.
Kirt had a troubled teenage life after family difficulties left
him unable to complete his education. At the age of 15, Kirt’s
grandfather became seriously ill so his family temporarily moved so
they could be with him. Kirt struggled to keep up with his work
and, before long, had left school.
He spent the next few years unemployed and struggling to find
work. He said: “Without any qualifications I couldn’t get a place
at college and I found it really hard to find work. I felt like
other people could offer employers more than I could.” Kirt’s
self-esteem hit at an all-time low. He then came across The
Prince’s Trust Team programme – a 12-week personal development
course which gives young people skills and confidence for work.
Kirt said: “The Team programme quite simply changed my life. My
confidence began to grow as I realised that there were
opportunities out there for me. The qualification I gained also got
me a place at college. I finally started to believe that I could do
something with my life.
The Prince's Trust was a lifeline for me when I
needed it and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Kirt completed college in the summer of 2011 and has since
volunteered at Worcestershire County Council as a Youth Work Helper
and in the education department at Severn Valley Railway.
I am proud to be a Job Ambassador for The
Prince’s Trust as I’m now in a position to help other unemployed
young people get work-ready. I’m confident that I’m going to be
able to help disadvantaged young people across the West Midlands
move forward with their lives.
Kirt will be one of an army of 100 young people recruited and
trained up by The Trust this year. They will give inspirational
talks based on their own experiences and provide one-to-one support
and guidance, helping others like them prepare for work.
Support the scheme
Martina Milburn adds: “We’re calling on businesses and
individuals to help us grow the scheme. We aim to reach 300,000
young people over the next three years – but with more support we
can reach many more.
This is a chance to invest in the next
generation, buck the trend of rising youth unemployment and,
ultimately, boost our future economy.
Last year, more than three in four young people helped by The
Prince’s Trust moved into work, education or training.
HRH visited The Prince's Trust headquarters to launch the new
Watch HRH The Prince of Wales's full speech
Would you like to be a Job Ambassador?
The Tomorrow campaign
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Our family is so excited to be visiting Universal Studios in just under two weeks! We’re counting down the days as we check out all the fun that awaits us at Loews Royal Pacific Resort for our #FamilyForward Retreat and today we are looking at the FOOD.
Shocked? Ha, this family of travelling foodies knows that food will be a huge factor in our trip. One of the ways we love to connect is over our love of good food, and when we travel, hunting out the best can’t-be-missed foods is one of our favorite things to do. From hole in the wall diners to more upscale dining, food is always a top priority for us.
And yes, yes we do often skimp on everything else so we can enjoy good food on budget. Since we know many of you have already visited Universal Studios Orlando, we thought we would share what stands out to us then ask for your suggestions. Make sure to tell us what else we can’t miss.
10 Must-Have Food Stops at Universal Studios Orlando
- Butterbeer – We aren’t Harry Potter readers but we do hear that butterbeer is the best here. (Ha, see what I did?)
- Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – Shrimp and fried chicken are on the menu, but what will catch our fancy? We shall see. Perhaps we will do the meal and movie if we can still get reservations!
- Churros – We just might need a few ’cause I’m not sure I’ll be sharing mine!
- Trattoria – This Italian restaurant tops my husband’s list. There isn’t an ounce of Italian in him unless you count the spelling of his name, but he’s a sucker for pasta.
- Cowfish – Sushi or burgers? We hear we have a choice. What would you choose?
- Bumblebee Man’s Taco Truck – Just the sight makes me giggle, but the sound of Korean Beef Tacos makes my mouth water! Yes?
- Lard Lad Donuts – The iconic pink sprinkled donut has to make the list whether we watch the Simpsons or not!
- Emeril’s – Shhhh! I’m going to try to surprise the 12 year old with lunch at Emeril’s. Oh my goodness. He will flip if I pull this off!
- Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food – I could eat Mexican food all day everyday and it promises to be authentic. Please don’t let me down!
- Seuss Dining (Circus McGurkus) – Because…it’s Seuss and it looks really cool. Like being in a book. Right?
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What is more amazing than the miracle of life?
A “mainstream” media outlet reporting on doctors who take heroic measures to save the lives of unborn babies.
ABC's World News with Charles Gibson aired a segment during the July 29 broadcast that showcased a successful surgery done on twin boys two months before they were born to correct a complication known as “Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.” This complication arises when blood vessels between twins in utero fuse together and one twin starts to take blood from the other. Untreated, the complication can cause the death of both babies.
Gibson's obvious wonderment of the story and his humanizing description of the unborn babies were almost as amazing as the story itself. He introduced the segment by saying:
We have “Closer Look,” tonight, at some of the most awe-inspiring surgery that modern medicine has to offer. It is not an operation performed on a heart or a brain, as delicate as those procedures might be. This surgery is done on the tiniest, most fragile of patients imaginable. Babies yet to be born. ABC's John McKenzie on a rare procedure done inside the womb. Not just on one fetus, but two.
Kim and Nate Stroh found out that their unborn twin boys were facing “Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome” and decided to try surgery to correct it.
McKenzie explained that doctors used a tiny, telescope-like tool to enter Kim's womb and separate the blood vessels that connected the twins. Using video of the surgery, McKenzie pointed out to viewers the twins' “perfectly formed feet and hands” but seemed astonished in this exchange with Dr. Kenneth Moise, a surgeon who performed the operation at Texas Children's Hospital:
DR. KENNETH MOISE, Texas Children's Hospital: You can see them moving, sometimes they'll reach up and grab the scope.
MCKENZIE: The fetus will grab the scope?
MOISE: We've had it actually pull on the scope.
Kim had the surgery during week 22 of her pregnancy. The video of the surgery leaves no doubt that unborn babies truly are “the tiniest, most fragile of patients imaginable.” ABC deserves kudos for showing it.
CHARLES GIBSON: We have "a Closer Look," tonight, at some of the most awe-inspiring surgery that modern medicine has to offer. It is not an operation performed on a heart or a brain, as delicate as those procedures might be. This surgery is done on the tiniest, most fragile of patients imaginable. Babies yet to be born. ABC's John McKenzie on a rare procedure done inside the womb. Not just on one fetus, but two.
JOHN MCKENZIE: It was New Year's Day when Kim and Nate Stroh got the good news. Kim was pregnant. And with twins.
KIM STROH: Thrilled about having twins. It just felt like it was just something so special.
MCKENZIE: Then, in mid-April,on a routine ultrasound, doctors discovered a deadly complication.
NATE STROH: Going from there's no problems to you might lose them both in about ten minutes, it was like you got hit by a bus.
KIM STROH: We just cried. I mean, we just sat on the couch and cried. And prayed.
MCKENZIE: It's called twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and happens in about 2,000 twin pregnancies every year. One fetus steals blood from the other. In most cases, both will die. The solution? Here at Texas Children's Hospital, doctors working inside the uterus actually separate those tiny blood vessels connecting the twins. With the pregnancy in its 22nd week, and Kim sedated but awake, the surgeons confront their biggest challenge.
DR. KENNETH MOISE, TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: Identifying every vessel that's there. And sorting out the good vessels from the bad vessels.
MCKENZIE: Using a kind of miniature telescope, doctors enter Kim's amniotic sack. And there they are, the boys. Their perfectly formed feet and hands.
MOISE: You can see them moving sometimes they'll reach up and grab the scope.
MCKENZIE: The fetus will grab the scope?
MOISE We've had it actually pull on the scope.
MCKENZIE: But not today. Using a laser, doctors sealed the harmful blood vessels, 14 in all, so blood can no longer pass from twin to twin. The result? Two months later, 32 weeks into the pregnancy. The boys arrive.
NURSE: Look at your other one.
KIM: I was proud because they were my babies. But I was proud because I knew what they had come through and how much they had fought to be there.
MCKENZIE: The boys, that's Blake with mom, and Owen with dad, are tiny. But their prognosis is good. And should be leaving the hospital within a few weeks.
KIM STROH: When I old them, I think -- I almost didn't get to have this moment with you guys. I almost didn't get to hold them. Just know they almost weren't here.
MCKENZIE: Almost. John McKenzie, ABC News,
GIBSON: Simply amazing. And the prognosis for both Blake and Owen, very good.

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Warm, hearty stews make the perfect cozy meal on a chilly fall evening. From umami-packed acorn squash stew to tender lamb tagine, here are nine amazing stews to make this season.
1. Stewed Acorn Squash with Mushrooms and Chinese Sausage
This umami-packed stew is a great way to use fall squash.
2. Pork and Tomatillo Stew
"It's our comfort food at the winery," says winemaker K. Andrew Murray of this spicy Mexican-style stew.


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Just beautiful colors. If you would share the paint colors of the body, trim and the shutters. Thank you!
shutters on upper windows, color contrast of lower windows
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story, no window treatments on 1st floor.
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Painted door, sidelights, and trim all the same.
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Color combo... Warm shingles, white windows, red door... Love it!
Bay window...round turret, white trellis eaves...Brown and red and white
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cool windows (as in, I generally like the idea of having cool windows--possibly quiet costly)
The windows & the fun workspace...white shelves on left in sitting room...the light and window structure/angles...white window trim...diagonal windows
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Love the bright but subtle colour pops in such a white space. The wall print complements the stained glass fantastically!
Stained glass window in bed room
the glass walls and the light feeling white curtains
Large window at back...Brick and Window Panel Color...open windows all day...white window trim...oversized window...picture window...floor-to-ceiling windows
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white kitchen cabinets with black island dark wood floors love the windows in breakfast nook
Chocolate island and white wall cabinets
nice windows - interesting to overlook the lake
Two tone cabinets, lots of windows, tile design above stove
facing vaulted ceilinged rom and large windows
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Again, all one (white) color w/dark finish on the front door.
Window trim detail...Dark door all white surround...trim on arches...Stained door white side lights...Front windows...bottom of windows & shutters
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Love windows that go all the way up to the ceiling
unique chairs, combination of green and white.
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At least Hyundai got something out of its visit to Britain for Wales Rally GB. A Hyundai Accent WRC won the Kingdom Stages at Crail. Ok, so It might not have been a current WRC machine, and it might not have made up for losing out to Citroen and DS in Wales, but it did please John Rintoul and Ross Hynd. Bruce Edwards and Jim Smith were second in the Darrian with a couple of tyre shredding Mk2s fighting over third place.
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Cops are searching for a man who broke into a Flushing residence twice in the same afternoon last month.
On Jan. 22 at around noon, police said, an unidentified individual forced his way through the front door of a home in the vicinity of College Point Boulevard and Pople Avenue. The suspect then removed $200 and fled in an unknown direction.
One hour later, law enforcement sources noted, the suspect entered the same residence through the front door. He then removed jewelry worth approximately $2,000 and fled the location in an unknown direction.
Police described the suspect as a black man with a medium build. He was last seen wearing dark clothing, white sneakers and a black backpack.
The incidents were reported to the 109th Precinct. Surveillance footage of the suspect taken in the vicinity of the break-ins can be seen below.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577. All calls and messages are kept confidential.


New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Chinese Vice Premier Hui Liangyu said on Saturday that the government will improve its management of religious affairs in line with laws and regulations.
Chinese Government officials would be better educated in the laws and regulations regarding religious affairs and carry out their duties legally, said Hui at a function to mark the fifth anniversary of the Regulations on Religious Affairs.
In addition, religious groups and people should be more aware of abiding by the law in their religious activities, through proper education, Xinhua quoted him, as saying.
Hui said the government would update the regulations and improve their application, though he gave no detailed plans.
With the assistance of religious affairs administrations, religious groups should improve their internal management, including internal rules and frameworks, he said, adding that they should keep better clergy records and standardize religious education.
"We hope all religious groups can follow the regulations in their daily operation and also can help improve legal awareness among religious followers so that they can be law-abiding citizens," ui added. (ANI)


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According to the Ghana Health Service(GHS), Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has increased by 264 cases, leaving the confirmed total cases at 25,252 as at Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
The GHS indicated that the number of people who have recovered are now 21,391, however, the number of deaths remain at 139,
The number of active Coronavirus cases is 3,716.
The Ghana Health Service also revealed that the Greater Accra Region recorded the most number of new cases.
The new Coronavirus cases were confirmed in 26 districts in six regions.
The top regions leading the country’s case count are;
Greater Accra – 13,869
Ashanti Region – 5,277
Western region – 2,189
Central reigon – 1,110
According to Dr. Badu Sarkodie, the Director of Public Health for Ghana Health Service, coastal and middle belt continue to be hotspots of COVID-1 in the country.

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The Call of Duty: Military Awards and Decorations of the United States of America
John E. Strandberg and Roger James Bender
- Publisher: R James Bender Pub, 1994
- ISBN 0912138548
- First edition
- Size: 8vo
- 384 pages
This reference book will be of interest to historians and collectors alike. It covers the evolution of Us military awards and decorations from the Badge of military merit in 1782 until the Southwest Asia Service medal in 1991. The photographic illustrations, mainly in colour, are numerous and sharp.
The illustrated boards are clean and in fine condition.
The binding is tight and the interior is unmarked and in very good condition.
A very nice copy.


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New kid on the block, by Victor Ramdin
Who is your favorite New Kid on the Block? No offense to Jordan, Jonathan, Joey, or Danny, but Donnie will always be my favorite. Not because he was the one who always wore the Yankees hat (though I am a New Yorker and I do appreciate it) but because of the incredible charity work he does.
Recently,I was able to attend the Send a Kid to Camp Celebrity Charity Poker tournament, hosted by Donnie Wahlberg, for his brother's Mark Wahlberg Foundation.
The charity is pretty self-explanatory, but basically Donnie and Marky Mark get together to send inner-city kids to sleep away summer camp. The event was a huge success, as many kids will be going to camp this summer.
There were tons of Boston sports figures. For the record, I've never really gotten the whole Boston/New York hate thing, but then again I'm a New Yorker and I've clearly been spoiled by the fact that we reign supreme. Regardless, Boston greats like Cedric Maxwell, Doc Rivers, Kevin Faulk, Ray Bourque, and Paul Pierce were all in attendance.
PokerStars played a role in the event as well. They gave away three prize packages to the North American Poker Tour, and one for the 2010 World Series of Poker. It was easily one of the best charity events I have attended. It was well organized, and a lot of fun. What more can you ask for?
It'sreally amazing the way the entire city comes together for Donnie's event. I don't know if I've got the same kind of clout, but I think I'm going to attempt to do something like this in New York in the next few years.
I attended this event on a Tuesday, and the very next day I was back in New York for another charity tournament in New York, this time for TheChildren's Medical Fund of New York. Another great event for a great cause.
On the poker-for-profit front, I made it to day two of the PokerStars.net NAPT Venetian, but unfortunately I didn't make it any further. I got it all in with two kings on a jack-high board and was called by pocket sevens. A seven came on the turn, and that was it for me.
The good news is that I did satellite in through PokerStars, and I've already won my seat for the North American Poker Tour Mohegan Sun. That makes my two for two for satellites to NAPT events. You can satellite in for as little as a few dollars on PokerStars, so I'm basically free-rolling. I'll take it.
I did want to share one hand that I played online with you guys though. I was playing in the PokerStars Sunday 500 one weekend. I am really starting to enjoy playing online, and it's become even more enjoyable now that I've realized a) how easy it is to tilt people and b) how badly they want to give you their chips.
I was deep in the event when I decided to open ship with two Aces under the gun. The Villain whom I had beaten in a few pots already practically beat me into the pot (for 100k) in the cut-off. I expected to see no worse than Ace-King, so I was shocked whe he turned over [10h]9♥.
This is basically a suicide play, based on steam, and tilt. Villain has to know that he's not ahead of anything with that hand, and he's calling purely to try to get lucky. Best case scenario, he's up against a smaller pair, and then he's flipping a coin at best.
Well, this kamikaze attack did work in this case, and the USS Ramdin was sunk. Even though the play ended up working out for him, this is a prime example of why emotion can be so dangerous.
When it comes to poker, it's ok to take a punch without necessarily having to punch back.
Sunday night I chopped the $100 rebuy on PokerStars, splitting about $80,000 in prize money, so that was a pretty good score. This score has got me oh so fired up for the upcoming SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker) on PokerStars!

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Tea Cozy - Woodlands Quilt
Woodland scenery fabrics pieced in the tradition of American quilting. More than 40 individual coordinating pieces of quilters cotton are sewn together to create the covers of this unique tea cozy. Colors included are: brick red, shades of green, brown and tan. Shown with the Chatsford Brown Teapot, sold separately.
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This six-ingredient wholemeal bread is so easy, delicious and is the perfect mix of a soft and light centre with a thick outer crust!
Not only is it really tasty it’s also extra healthy because it contains absolutely no sugar or salt like most shop bought breads do.
It makes for the perfect accompaniment to a hearty bowl of homemade soup or is absolutely delicious when filled with hummus and made into a sandwich.
It’s also so easy to make gluten-free and tastes amazing when made with spelt flour!
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 6-8 thick slices
- 3 1/2 cups wholemeal flour (or spelt if GF)
- 2 tbsp seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower, flax, sesame
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp agave (you could also use maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp liquid aminos (or tamari/soy sauce)
- 2 cups plant milk
- First pre-heat your oven to 180 degrees celsius.
- Blitz up the majority of the seeds (leave a few whole ones for the top) into a ground powder. This will allow your body to fully break down all of the nutrients and get the proper benefits from the seeds!
- Add the ground seed mix to a bowl along with the rest of the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Next add in the agave, liquid aminos and half of the milk. Mix well.
- Add in the rest of the milk and form into a sticky dough.
- Pour the mixture into a lined baking tin, sprinkle some seeds on top and bake for around one hour and fifteen minutes. Be sure to check after one hour in case your bread is done.
- Use a knife or toothpick to pierce through the middle to ensure that your bread is fully cooked. This will come out clean if it is, if not then just pop it back in for another few minutes.
- Once cooked, transfer onto a wire rack to cool and leave it alone (I know it’s difficult) to firm up and allow cool down properly!
- Cut into thick slices and enjoy toasted with dairy-free butter, dipped into soup or as a sandwich!
That’s it for this recipe, really hope you enjoyed and please let me know if you make it!


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It’s not often that I can’t find the answers I need. After all, growing crops and sharing information about growing crops is the part of this job I love the most (hello, total agronomy geek up in here!). I’m always willing to dig deep to get the answers farmers need.
So it’s difficult for me to write this post…because I’ve failed. I’ve failed to amass the answers farmers need to prepare for the soon-to-be-in-force regulations regarding neonicotinoid use here in Ontario. I’ve failed to sum up what farmers should be scouting for and recording now. I’ve failed to pass on information regarding economic thresholds for specific insect pests, where to look for them, the damage they do, important life cycle details, the economic losses incurred and the possible control measures to take now or for next season.
Would you like to know why I’ve failed? It’s not from a lack of trying, asking questions, waiting patiently, making phone calls, or waiting for answers — because I’ve done all that. And it’s not because insect life cycle information, damage patterns and controls don’t exist — they do — but asking these questions in the context of impending neonic restrictions results in being bounced between two ministries (OMAFRA and MOECC, of course), or just plain silence.
I’ve failed because your ministry of agriculture can’t (or won’t) speak to me freely, and the ministry of environment (those talented agronomists!) don’t have the answers I need because “regulations haven’t been finalized.” Yeah, I know, but time marches on, Minister Murray, and farmers will need information from THIS year in order to make decisions for next.
EBR – Environmental Bill of Rights
MOECC – Ministry of
and Climate Change
OMAFRA – Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs
OPAC – Ontario Pesticide
PMRA – Pest Management Regulatory Agency
And Premier Kathleen Wynne says our prime minister muzzles scientists? Tsk, tsk, Wynne — I’m not sure if that makes you the pot or the kettle, but I’m happy with whichever you choose.
I can’t tell you about economic thresholds, because the established ones based on non-political agendas no longer stand up to the would-be regs. But I can tell you a few interesting things I’ve learned in my recent head-meet-wall interactions with this government.
I can tell you that Ontario’s farmers are already being put at a disadvantage in relation to their Canadian counterparts, even without new neonic regulations. How so? Your Ministry of Environment took a FOUR MONTH break in moving any new active ingredients to the Environmental Bill of Rights public registry (EBR) — a required Ontario rubber stamp added AFTER the PMRA has already approved products.
Four months. As many as 15 new products sat in limbo ahead of this new growing season. Seven new products have since been added (after much internal pressure, I’m told), but these are products that Ontario farmers COULD have used this season. Now they will receive approvals either a month late or 11 months early. You can check out the list for yourself, by searching “pesticide” here.
Why the delay? A source tells me the internal reason given was MOECC was “too busy” with the pollinator regs to move the Ontario Pesticide Advisory Committee’s recommendations to the EBR. Worst case scenario the MOECC is really out to get pesticide use in agriculture; best case scenario they’re incompetent.
I can also tell you that my questions to OMAFRA’s communication department get passed to MOECC. My questions to MOECC get half answers; a publicly-invited request for an interview from Glen Murray himself (via Twitter) resulted in an email communication with his communications staffer who has told me there will be no interview, because OMAFRA answered my questions (no, they didn’t).
MOECC did provide the update on the EBR postings, and have answered questions regarding protocols for appointments to OPAC itself. A solid source has told me that appointments are inconsistent — some are put through rigorous vetting, but not all, but I’ll dig into that more.
I can also tell you that these new regs are really a ban, but not in the way you may have expected. One assessment suggests the regulation will cost roughly $660 million to administer. The cost to farmers directly? $24 million. (Download the CropLife report).
Farmers, I ask you to look over the regs and tally up a per-acre cost for the scouting required (because you’re going to have to hire it out). That number alone — just the scouting — makes these regs a de-facto ban. It’s quite elegant, really. MOECC has written the rules so that farmers themselves will simply elect not to use neonics — ta da! Mischief managed. (Assuming that it means farmers won’t use any alternative pesticide, because that’s totally what’s going to happen, right? Minister Murray has clearly never met an insect pest before, but given that he was once mayor of mosquito-laden Winnipeg, I find that hard to believe).
Here’s where it shakes out for me — this entire neonicotinoid fiasco could have been (and maybe still could be?) completely avoided if — and it’s a big if — the powers that be were actually using farming practices, sound science, regulatory impact assessments and more.
With proper pest assessments and widely-shared information, farmers should be able to reduce use quite effectively where it makes economic sense. But that’s the key here — if farmers actually had the information and support they needed, and if regs took the timing of the growing season, insect life cycles, and the logistics of planting into consideration (under the proposed regs, farmers will have to decide in late April on what seed to order…um, that doesn’t work), this would all go so much differently.
But that makes one huge assumption, and that’s that this is really about reducing neonic use alone. That doesn’t seem to be the case, does it?
I’m sorry I’ve failed you, farmers. Or, put another way, I’m sorry this government has failed to handle this neonicotinoid file with any sort of respect for farming and agriculture. I’m sorry your ag minister has nothing to do with agriculture, it seems, and I’m sorry that minister Glen Murray won’t agree to that promised interview. But I promise to keep at it — we deserve these answers.

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Summary: Development is still underway in this unique park, dedicated to the once vast Southern California citrus industry. The trail takes you through orange groves and irrigation works. Along the way you will see smudge pots (which were used for warming the groves during frosts), rusting farm machinery, original packing boxes, and a varietal garden featuring oranges, lemons, grapefruit, limes, kumquats, tangerines, and bizarre hybrids like the thumbnail sized mandrinquat.
From the top of the knolls you can see Mounts San Antonio, San Bernardino, and San Gorgonio on clear days. (Smog is heaviest in the summertime.) Your walk ends on a flood-style irrigation work next to the historic Gage Canal. Before walking back to your car, take a few moments to check out the Visitor Center where many of the rangers who have worked in the citrus industry can tell you how the orchards were run and how they went broke in the end. Docents sometimes lead tours and give talks, too.
Trailhead: From the 91 Freeway, turn off at Arlington Blvd. Proceed southeast (following the signs) to Dufferin Avenue. (There is a large display on the corner of Dufferin and Arlington. Make the first right into the park and turn left into the first parking lot.
Start at the Gazebo where you can find maps of the park and, sometimes, a trail guide. (Lat:33.89884 Lon:-117.42379)
Trail Guides for California Citrus SHP, Interpretative Trail:
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter,
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: California Citrus State Historic Park, 909-637-8044 or 909-780-6222
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joel Sax, who has posted 51 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
Trail Reviews Submit your own review
Reviewed by Momoftwins on 1/21/2006
January -- beautiful and clear view of surrounding mtns. Our twin 3-year olds had a blast. It is $4 for Day Use Fee to park (take Van Buren exit). Very nice picnic area! Relaxing hike, lots of artists out painting pics of palms along the trails. Gift shop specializes in Sunkist Gems fruit candy.
Reviewed by SD :) on 11/25/2005
Hiked this trail on 11/24/05. Super easy hike for our 3,6,and 7 year olds. I would'nt say the views were breath taking but the kids had fun walking the path. There's a nicely developed picnic area at the entrance. Note: the directions are all wrong. Exit Van Buren and head south, left on Dufferin, turn right into parking lot.
Reviewed by Trevor on 10/23/2005
This was a wonderful and easy family hike. Our two and four year olds had a great time. The visitors center is wonderful as are all the other buildings. This is a great place to preserve an important part of this region's history. The freeway exit is Van Buren, not Arlington.
Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site.
Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Riverside County Hiking, Riverside County Trails, Riverside County Hikes

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Currently it would be hard or impossible to search for a security or timeseries using the external ID specs. It would be cool if we can have a feature like search by scheme and ticker.
That is , if i give CUSIP:12012 in the search pane of securities or historical timeseries , it should actually search against the external ID’s rather than the names of the entities. Also if there is colon (":") in the query , search can be executed against names only.
This way we can easily search a document we need.


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Little Ted's Big Adventure - Paddle Steamer
Little Ted's Big Adventure, Episode 11 - Paddle Steamer
Follow Little Ted and his presenter friends from 'Play School' as they set out to explore Australia using things that move.
Episode 11 - Paddle Steamer
Little Ted and his friend Teo go on another big adventure. This time they are in riding on a paddle steamer. The big wheel turns and thrusts the paddle steamer across the water.
Previous Episode Synopsis
Episode 01 - Sea Plane
Little ted and his friend Teo go on big adventure on a seaplane. Watch them as they skim across the ocean and soar into the sky.
- 10:15am Tuesday, October 02
- 2:05pm Tuesday, October 02
- 10:15am Wednesday, October 03
- 2:05pm Wednesday, October 03
- 10:15am Thursday, October 04
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- 10:15am Friday, October 05
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Dina Falconi’s excellent book Foraging and Feasting is a staple reference at my house. Her condiment recipes are familiar favorites—BBQ sauce, ketchup, chutneys, and more—with suggestions for wild-inspired variations. This is a recipe adapted from her section on ketchup. Yields 2½ pints.
3½ pounds autumn olives
½ cup olive oil
3 large onions (about 1¼ pounds), finely chopped (yielding about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons ginger
2 tablespoons paprika
2–3 tablespoons sea salt, to taste
1½ cups organic apple cider vinegar
1½ cups maple syrup or Sucanat
Purée the Fruit
Place the berries in a large skillet or Dutch oven with ½ cup water. Cook over medium heat until they soften a bit. Work them through a food mill or mesh strainer to separate out the seeds (save the seeds and add them to baked goods for an extra nutritional boost). Set purée aside.
Make the Ketchup
Wash and dry the pan you used to cook down the berries. Heat the oil on medium-low heat and slowly cook the onions until tender and lightly colored.
Add the spices, garlic, and salt, stirring them in well, and continue cooking and stirring for 2 more minutes.
Add the berry purée back to the pot, mix well, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Mix in the vinegar and sweetener and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, frequently stirring, until thickened, about 50–60 minutes. (The ketchup will thicken more quickly if cooked in a wider rather than deeper cooking vessel, which facilitates evaporation.) Taste the ketchup and add more salt, if desired.
Pour hot ketchup into glass jars, cap with tightly fitting lids, and label. For a smoother consistency, purée the ketchup before bottling. To produce the silkiest texture, you can strain the puréed ketchup through a sieve.
Let cool, then store in the refrigerator for several months. The ketchup tastes delicious right away, but ages well in storage.
Note: During the entire cooking process, but especially toward the end, it is important to stir the ketchup frequently with a wooden spoon, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot so the ketchup doesn’t stick or burn.


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Heilongjiang is a large province covering approximately 20,500
square miles and has a distinctive food culture, reflecting Harbins’ history
and special geographic position.
In recent years there are aggressive plans to build more than 2.3 million kilometers of roads and 60 rail lines to stretch from Harbin, to Dalian in Liaoning province. This proposed railway is expected to transport 37million passengers each year.
This region produces bountiful harvests of corn and soybean even though it has a short growing season of only four months. It has long daylight hours and the rich soil. In winter, Heilongjiang is extremely cold and the temperature drops below zero almost every day. The rivers get below freezing in October and snow covers the ground until May. People often wear coats and hats at mealtimes because hot water and heating oil are in short supply. The summers offer cool weather is a plus for people who wish to make travel to a cooler location and so Harbin is a popular summer resort.
Northeast China has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country and many of those employed may still work for inefficient state run enterprises. In recent years, the region has started to attract some foreign investments, but overall it is economically behind its southern counterpart provinces.
In the early 20th century, Harbin was the first stop in C hina for trains coming from Europe. As a result, Paris fashions and European dances were introduced to Harbin before they even reached Shanghai. In the 1920 and 1930’s many Russian aristocrats fleeing the communist regime settled there. It is a crossroads of Chinese, Russian and Western cultures. Harbin has a unique city seascape with the majestic St. Sofia Orthodox Church, a landmark of Russian architecture and the Dragon Tower, which embodies Chinese wisdom.
Harbin is strategically located in the region, serving as a link of cultural, economic, educational life. With the Russians building the end point of the Middle East Railway in Harbin, this link allowed more than 160,000 foreigners from 33 countries to migrate here and it eventually became an international port .
Harbin is now home to 9.1 million people and is located on the
Song Hua River. The key architecture is the Russian St. Sofia Church
with gold crosses and green onion domes.
In recent years Harbin has become the destination of Russian traders who purchase inexpensive Chinese- produced consumer goods and sell them in Russia.
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Any family wishing to combine a heritage trip with a trip to see
the famous ice festival can contact us at email@example.com to
get started for a December 2010 trip to this region. See Harbin
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As is our usual holiday habit some disaster always seems to happen just before we leave home. For this trip it was Sarah losing her mobile phone whilst at a Uni lecture. Whilst we are away, Sarah and Claire will need to be able to communicate with each other in order to coordinate transport. We were unable to find it and were running late to get to the airport although with enough time to spare.
Off to Melbourne with our friends Sue and Chris O'Keefe where we met with Sue and Chris's daughter for dinner at an irish pub in the International Terminal.
Our flight to Kuala Lumpur wasn't leaving at 1.35 AM (well it was cheap) so we spent more time at the pub before heading to the gate.
The flight was pleasant with a full moon illuminating the sea and some of the islands on the way. Had a nice view of Singapore as we descended into Kuala Lumpur.
We were met by our mini bus driver which we had prearranged and he took us to Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands. There was a lot of smog in K.L. and visibility was very restricted. It was about 25 degC when we arrived and 6.30AM with a top temp of 35degC expected. Fortunately we were climbing to 1300 metres so it was much cooler. The traffic was hectic and we probably would've been a bit more relaxed had the driver not tailgated all the way up the narrow winding road. We stopped at a waterfall along the way and a toilet stop. The men's had squat toilets, a challenge I wasn't quite up to with only about 2 hours sleep. Arriving in Tanah Rata eventually we located our 'apartment' which sadly was on the second floor and Sue with a dodgy knee… The reports on TripAdvisor had been a bit scathing but we were quite surprised to find the room reasonable with a nice view. We were also surprised to find that there appeared to be no hot water and when reception was approached on the matter the attendant told us that there was a switch on the wall to turn it on and could we turn it off before we go to bed! We had lunch in a nice restaurant in town and dinner at the hotel across the road.