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If you are looking for a Great Fishing Adventure then you must go to Alaska and fish for Halibut. As you will see it's more than just a fishing trip.

I recently went to Alaska (for the first time) to go Halibut fishing, and got much more than I had expected. After flying across the country in big jumbo jets, when you leave for the lodge from Juneau you go in a Float Plane or Sea Plane, as they are commonly known. I went in a single passenger Plane, just the Pilot and me sitting side by side. The flight to the lodge takes you over and between many Mountains that are always Snow capped. You take off on the water and land on the water, if you have never done this before it's a great experience all by itself.

Chapter 1 – RandymHeart (Game Play)
(Read the following to players)
(A) "My dearest Sarah; you may or may not approve of what I'm about to write to you but we made a point not to withhold secrets from one another, so here it is. I am having random thoughts about a certain other girl…actually she's not really a girl, of course a woman, but I guess she is extremely young…don't get me wrong, I still think about you everyday, but I'll be honest with you…those thoughts are not as numerous as they once were… and of course, I still love you, but I thought true love was forever…why can't those feelings I had when I was still with you…. why can't they be as strong a hundred years later? "
Whoop. Whoop. "Stass. Can you come up to the bridge? There is definitely something you should see." came a familiar voice over the vidcon.
"Be up in a moment, Ran." He turned off the screen and after shoving the journal under his pillow he strolled over to the desk chair where his uniform was draped over the back and put it on. He took his time because he knew from the sound of her voice that is was not an emergency, but neither was it something that could wait long. There was also excitement in her voice, which always puzzled him. In fact, emotion at all in her amazed him and he was very thankful for it. Fully dressed he made a quick glance out the window and noticed they were in shallow orbit around Loksii, the main moon of Wirque. He made it a point to say something positive to Nargal for getting them here so quickly even if knew Nargal wouldn't accept it.
As he walked down the familiar corridor to the bridge Gravtube he acknowledged every "Captain" or "Sir" from each crewmember. He was definitely pleased at how fast the ship's crew had grown the past year; a necessity to take care of the needs of all the Tellumi being transported home almost regularly now. He did not think he needed to add any staff, though…not yet.
"Bridge". The Gravtube began its short downward journey at his command. He felt nothing as it came to a stop and the doors opened revealing the true "engine" of the RandymHeart. Various sized screens filled the room at different heights illuminating the dimly lit room. From here Stassen and his crew could monitor every aspect of operation inside and outside RandymHeart. He felt most comfortable here simply because he spent the most time here. Here he also felt closer to Randym. Only Randym and Gillandi noticed he had arrived on the bridge. The others were staring at the largest viewscreen that extended the length of 3 walls. It was the planet Wirque and directly in the center was a colored icon that had been superimposed to indicate something.
"Dahnga, what is that on the surface?" He asked.
"Captain." Domine said loud enough for all on the bridge to hear. Everyone came to attention except Nargal who continued to observe the object through powerful sensors.
"You may not believe this sir, but our low frequency scans indicate we've located a small concentration of Methon in one of the mines." She exclaimed.
"If I can't believe my second in command who can I?" mused Stassen. "I always wondered if the Mahoo universe was the only place it could be found. Are you sure it's Methon?"
"Nargal is checking through our high frequency scanners now." Said Domine.
"Gillandi?" asked the captain.
"Searching for Isotope Degradation….ah, there it is. This is without question Methon." Declared Gillandi.
"Sir, although it's a small amount there should be enough for 5 or 6 Tears to the Tellum system," added Dhanga.
"Enough to bring nearly 50,000 Tellumi back home." Stassen muttered to himself. Turning to a slender figure seeming to hide behind the others he asked, "What do conditions on the surface look like Avinceta?"
"Uh, yes sir, it looks like conditions are normal on the surface. Winds are pretty calm for Wirque during the dry season."
Stassen posed another question, "What do we know of the Settlement?"
It was Joran's turn to provide the answer, "Its name is Thimium XI. I count 337 Tellumi above ground and 729 below. Also 3 alien life forms. Must've been smuggled onto the planet." Joran had a satisfied smile on his face.
"Friends of yours Joran?" asked Stassen sarcastically.
"Probably" he answered. "Only a couple solar fleet are assigned to the Settlement. Nearest outpost is about 20 Lanpars from there. There's not much in the records regarding this area. The mine itself is only an average producer of various ore. Of course, its main deposit is Thimium."
"Doesn't sound like we would attract much attention down there. Let's set the Heart down on the Loksii moon and prepare a TransShip to take us to the planet's surface." Stassen began to walk toward the Gravtube when Randym interrupted, "A Urillian Gradient Fleetship has just appeared on long range burst scans. It will be about15 minutes before we appear on their scanners."
"Captain, our hull is indistinguishable to most ships but not to a Gradient class ship. They will have record of the RandymHeart." Added Gillandi.
There were times in encounters like this that Stassen wished he could just stand and fight. The Urillian Gradient would be no match for him, but it would have an escort of at least 3 Roland Prowess Fleetships because of the recent increase in pirate attacks, which he secretly supported. Even then he would like his odds, but in the long run it would hurt…no, extinguish all hopes of the dream he and his crew believed strongly in. He had been given an extremely valuable gift, but it wasn't for him but for all Tellumi. He wouldn't jeopardize that. Most of his crew would understand his next decision but, not all of them.
"Randym, take us out of the system into deep space," he sighed. "The usual return. We don't want them to track us."
"Engines already engaged. We'll be at Fortress Autonomy in about 10 hours." Came a voice from everywhere.
"Are you going to keep your promise this time, Captain?" Reminded Dahnga.
"When we arrive at the Fortress, everyone gets 3 days of R&R with minimum rotating watches. Well deserved. Joran, contact one of our Colonies to follow-up with Settlement Thimium XI."

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1. Only the rich can afford one. . .

Not so! Many aircraft owners are earning moderate incomes. How do they do it? Mostly through proper planning and a thorough education prior to making their purchase. You can learn about many aspects of purchasing an airplane at

www.airplanenoise.com

a website that's nothing more than a compilation of helpful resources for those who want to learn!

2. You must fly at least 50 hours a year before an aircraft purchase is justifiable.

When You Sing, Do You Breathe Virtually?
by A K Whitehead

Whatever kind of voice we have, using it to its full potential depends
very much on whether we breathe efficiently. Singing is one of those things
which virtually all of us do. But do we do it virtually or properly?

Well, that's being rather hard. But the point is that, if we want to sing in
some kind of serious way, there are certain principles which can be
ignored only to our own detriment. That's the case whether we prefer to
sing pop or classically. The principles involved used to be mostly
associated with the latter. But now more and more people are realising
that they can be applied with good effect to any kind of singing.

It's part of flying, and there's nothing you can do about it. . . perhaps.

You're trying to get to your destination, or maybe you're trying to get home. You look at the weather and no matter how you plot out your time, direction of flight, and other options, you're staying put!

Blessing or curse?

I guess it depends what you'd like to make of it.

Flying home from OshKosh I met up with a couple stranded at the Mason County Airport (LDM) in Ludington,Michigan. If I were to be stranded anywhere, Ludington would be my dream! Beautiful sandy beaches on Lake Michigan have made this town one of the busiest resort towns in Michigan.

"I'd really like a brand new aircraft, but wouldn't I be better off just finding a good, clean used aircraft?"
Read on to learn the top 10 reasons to purchase new rather than used equipment.

1. You want to own the latest in TECHNOLOGY.

Multi-function displays, GPS, weather uplink. . . These are just a few of the tools available to pilots of the new aircraft. It won't be long before this equipment will be the "norm."
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2. You want to own the latest in SAFETY.

If you're just getting back from OshKosh, I'm sure you'll agree. . . Great Show!
In the seven years that I've made the pilgrimage, I've still not seen it all!

This year, I committed to see parts of the show that I'd still not seen before.
I visited the Fly Market - a collection of vendors selling everything from aircraft parts to T-shirts.
I walked through the Airbus Beluga and was amazed by its capabilities.
This year was the first year I ate from one of the food concessions! In the past, I've left the grounds for a lunch but found that I was losing too much valuable Airventure time.

Equine Cushings disease is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for the production and regulation of hormones. Symptoms include a long, shaggy coat that does not shed, excessive drinking and urination, laminitis, a tendency for recurring infections in the hoof (foot abscesses), and a loss of muscle mass, especially along the topline and rump.
At Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue, we've discovered what appears to be a cure for Cushings disease in horses. We're not licensed nor are we doctors, but we know what has worked for our horses and for lots of others, so we wanted to share our experiences in case it helps cure your own horse of equine Cushings disease.
While looking through a nutritional healing book at Debra's Natural Gourmet in West Concord, Mass., I came across a sentence that said "Chasteberry feeds the pituitary gland." Chasteberry in recent times has been used mainly for "women's complaints." I know it works because it beats the crap out of PMS, you feel better in 20 minutes. "Hmm," I say, "I like chasteberry, let's see what it can do for our two Cushings horses."
Bess, our 26 year old Shetland had obvious symptoms: long hair that didn't shed and she was a sway back. Not as bad as some, but still obvious. I couldn't wait for the vet to take some blood to find out her "numbers." The results were positive for Cushings. I put her on one teaspoon twice a day, three weeks on and one week off. Though she began to shed her coat of "buffalo" hair almost immediately, she never was a very slick pony. But I was determined to keep her on the chasteberry one year before testing her blood again. If I saw results then, I would tell the world.

"Skillfully concocted from an immense variety of colorful spirits and juices, served in unique glassware, and topped with exotic garnishes, a cocktail is meant to be seen as well as consumed." (www.bardrinks.com) We think ALL Christmas drinks should be festic.

Alcohol has been around a long time, providing both joy and misery. Assuming Smart Choices and the Emotionally Intelligent use of spirits, we proceed to list 10 fun drinks for the holiday season.

Pay attention to your serving ware, and GARNISH for that festive look. Any drink with whipped cream, you can put sprinkles atop, candied fruit, Christmas "picks" drizzle with crème de menthe for color, shaved color chocolate, a Candy kiss atop …

Unique Tin Can Candle Holders

Ah yes the good old Tin Can. The tin can has been around for years, providing many different projects to be made from tin cans. They are one of the most versatile mediums for crafts, besides wood and foam. Best part about them, they are cheap. Tin cans can be used to make all kinds of candle holders, providing a unique touch to your home or garden. In this article, we will share some ideas on how to make interesting and unique candle holders out of tin cans.

Embossed Votive Holder Shade
Create the look of a Stained Glass Votive Holder

Supplies Needed:
Most items can be found in the Scrap booking/Stamping section of your local craft store.
Straight-Sided Clear Glass Votive Holder
Vellum
Craft Markers of various colors
Hole Punch
Decorative String
Embossing Powder in your choice of color
Versamark Ink Pad
Embossing Heat Tool
Scissors
Tape Measure or Ruler

1. Measure the height and circumference of your Glass votive holder with a tape measure or ruler. Use these

measurements to cut out a piece of vellum. It is important to make sure that the vellum does not extend past the

February is "Feed the Birds" month in much of North America. And what great timing! If you're going through a cold winter, you can help the wintering birds that are going through it with you. If you live further south, you'll have not only year-round feathered friends to feed, but also an influx of migrating visitors from colder climates.

If you grow native plants in your garden, chances are good you already have quite a few feathered visitors already. If you'd like to supplement that, or if nothing in your garden attracts birds, here are some tips for successful birdfeeder use.