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Pre-Born Infants in Heaven
Written by Perry Stone- Voice of Evangalism, Cleveland, Tn.
FOR CENTURIES THERE has been theological debate about infants in paradise. Most acknowledge, once an infant enters the world through the birth process and breathes on its own, that if the child were to pass away, its soul and spirit would be taken into the heavenly paradise. This is borne out when Bathsheba was pregnant with David's son. The child was born with a terrible affliction, which led David to engage in a seven-day vigil of prayer and fasting. On the seventh day the infant died. Under Divine inspiration, David said, "But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me" (2 Samuel 12:23).
What did David mean, "I will go to him?" The early Biblical patriarchs understood that at death, the soul and spirit leave the body and are taken to a special place to await the resurrection of the dead. In the 1611 King James translation, this process is called "giving up the ghost," or we might say "releasing the spirit from the body."
This death process is alluded to with Abraham (Gen 25:8), Ishmael (Gen. 25:17), Isaac (35:29), and Jacob (Gen. 49:33). Once their spirits departed their bodies, each spirit was "gathered to his people." Some suggest this means they were buried in the same place. However, the phrase refers to the gathering chamber once concealed under the earth, in which righteous souls in covenant with God were gathered together. At the resurrection of Christ, those righteous souls were transported to the third heaven, where today they wait in paradise.
Thus David knew that once the eternal spirit of his infant son
departed to its final resting place, he could not bring him back; but
one day, he would go to where he was—meaning that when David died, he would see his son again.
What about an infant who dies inside the womb? When does the eternal soul and spirit enter the physical body of an infant? After years of researching this, it seems there are three possible theories:
The soul and spirit enter the womb at the moment of conception;
The soul and spirit enter the womb when the infant is six months old;
The soul and spirit enter the infant after the umbilical cord is
Ministers and theologians have varying opinions and either accept or reject each theory. The first point to ponder is the foreknowledge of God in the human conception process. In the eyes of God, the unborn is a living soul and not just a blob of tissue, or even a creature with muscle, skin and bone.
In Genesis 25:21-22, Rebekah, the wife of Isaac, was pregnant with twins. As the two twins were developing inside the womb, we read that "the children struggled within her" (Gen 25:22). Notice the inspired Word of God called them childrenprior to their actual birth. In Luke 1:39-44, Mary informed Elizabeth that she had been visited by an angel and was impregnated to carry the Messiah. Elizabeth called Mary "the mother of my Lord," before Christ was ever born in Bethlehem. Mary is called a mother, a title given to someone who hasa child.
Elizabeth and her husband had prayed for many years to conceive a child. The Lord opened her womb and gave her a son named John. Elizabeth was six months pregnant with John when Mary announced her own pregnancy. In Luke 1:41-44, Elizabeth felt John move in her belly and said to Mary, "The babe leaped in my womb."
The Greek word babe here is brephos and is used four times by Luke, referring to John the Baptist and Christ. The interesting point is that the same word is used by Luke (who was a medical doctor) when the infant is still in the womb and once the infant is outside the womb. The word brephos can refer to an unborn child (Luke 1:41), a newborn child, or an older infant (Luke 2:12; 18:15; Acts 7:19; 2 Tim. 3:15). If it is not a baby in your womb, then you are not pregnant. The fact is that a child is a child and a living being in the womb, as well as outside the womb.
Notice that Elizabeth said that John "leaped for joy" (Luke1:44). The angel Gabriel had informed John's father, Zacharias, that John would be "filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb" (Luke 1:15). The Holy Spirit enters the human spirit and resides there. For John to be filled from his mother's womb would require John to have an eternal spirit within his small body while he was in the womb of his mother. The infilling of John appears to have occurred when he was six months of age, as this was the same time he leaped in his mother's womb, and his mother, Elizabeth, was instantly filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:41). Perhaps when the Spirit filled John, his own mother received her infilling within her innermost being.
WHY ARE CHILDREN CALLED "SEED?"
God Himself identifies children with the word "seed." In the Old Testament, God addressed future fathers, such as Abraham, by calling his unborn children "seed" (NKJ – Gen. 12:7; 22:17). God uses the term seed because children begin in the loins of their fathers, as it requires the seed of a man to create the infant in the mother's womb. Contemporary men call this "seed" sperm, but the Bible called it seed for a good reason.
Just as an apple seed planted in the earth has all the characteristics of a future apple tree—the roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and fruit— concealed in the seed, so the physical features of a child are encoded in the DNA of the father's seed. Eve was the first on record to use the word seed after Seth's birth, as she said, "God hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew" (Gen. 4:25). Eve may have used this word seed, since God Himself had stated that the "seed of the woman" would bruise the head of the serpent (Gen. 3:15).
With Abraham came the "mark of the covenant," which was
circumcision of the foreskin on the Jewish male child eight days after his birth (Gen. 17:12). Each male child shed blood during circumcision. Once he married and consummated with his wife, the seed from his loins passed through the mark of circumcision, thus marking his seed for a future blessing from God.
Paul confirmed this when he wrote about Abraham paying tithe (in Jerusalem) to Melchizedek, the first king and priest:
"Even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, so to speak, for he was still in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him."
CONCEPTION AND BIRTH ARE MARKED
Since God Himself is the giver of life and the creator, He alone should be the voice of inspiration to explain to the medical field when life begins. In Scripture the moment of conception is marked as the moment life begins. Genesis 25:21-22, 2 Kings 19:3 and Ruth 1:11 all speak of children and sons in the womb. Job 3:3 speaks of both birth and conception. In Luke 1:36 we read where Elizabeth conceived a son, and in Luke 1:57 she brought forth (gave birth to) a son. The infant was a son at conception, and nine months later a son at birth.
God alone has the attribute of foreknowledge, meaning that He has detailed information on each person before they are conceived. Nine months before their son was born, Abraham and Sarah were told his name would be called Isaac (Gen. 17:19). Nine months before Samson's birth, his father Menoah was informed he would have a son, and he would be a Nazarite. Before John was conceived in his mother's womb, the angel told his father that he would be a son, he would be called John, he would come in the spirit of Elijah, and be filled with the Spirit from his mother's womb (Luke 1:13). The angel Gabriel brought Mary a message that she would conceive a son whose name would be Jesus, and He would save his people from their sins (Matt. 1:21). Note that in three of the four examples—Isaac, John, and Jesus—the name of the son was given before conception.
Throughout Scripture we find times when God revealed the gender of children before their birth; at times, He revealed their names, destinies, purposes, and plans for their future. God especially marked kings, prophets, and priests, as their ministry would impact the nation of Israel.
Hundreds of years before their births, the Holy Spirit revealed the names of two important leaders, Josiah (1 Kings 13:2) and Cyrus (Isa. 44:28). The destinies of these two men would directly affect Israel and the Jewish people.
THE SPIRIT WITHIN INFANTS
In Ecclesiastes 11:5, Solomon wrote:
"As you know not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so you know not the works of God who makes all."
Notice how the spirit and the bones are growing in the womb. A prime example is with Christ. In the miracle of the incarnation, Christ, who pre-existed with God, left his position in heaven to enter the womb of a virgin. For nine months, His body grew within Mary until the fullness of time, when He arrived in Bethlehem. Hebrews 10:5 reads, "A body thou hast prepared me…."
Paul penned an interesting observation when he said:
"For I was alive without the law once; but when the commandment came, sin revived and I died."
The time Paul was "alive without the law" was when he was a child, innocent with no awareness of sin. We would call
this before the age of accountability. This age varies among children and youth, as each individual has a different level of comprehension and understanding. Moving from childhood into maturity, Paul reached a level of under- standing of the law, and the consequences of breaking the law. The conscience is the inner voice of the soul that rebukes or condemns a person when they knowingly sin or break the law. A child whose mind is simple, whose heart is sincere, and whose spirit is undefiled by the flesh is innocent until their understanding perceives—not just parental rules of right and wrong—but the law itself.
Christ understood this when He ministered and parents brought their children to be blessed by Him. While there are only a few examples in New Testament, Christ did say that the kingdom of heaven is made up of children (Matt. 19:14). Christ informed His adult audience that unless they be converted and become like children, they cannot enter the kingdom" (Matt. 18:3).
WHAT ABOUT A MISCARRIAGE?
While the Scripture does not use the word miscarriage, it does speak of an untimely birth in Job 3:16 (KJV). The correct rendering of this phrase is stillborn. Countless mothers have been devastated when their child was stillborn in the womb. When Job lost his wealth, his ten children and his health, he began to curse the day he was born (Job 3:1). We read in Job 3:16-19 (NKJV):
"Or why was I not hidden like a stillborn child, like infants who never saw light? There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary are at rest. There the prisoners rest together; they do not hear the voice of the oppressor. The small and great are there, and the servant is free from his master."
Job knew that when an infant passes, that child will see no wicked- ness and be at rest. The "rest" refers to the soul and spirit remaining in a compartment (in Job's day it was under the earth) where the person ceases from their labor. The word "prisoners" means the captives, or the souls and spirits in the Old Testament who were captives under the earth.
Jesus ministered to these souls for three days when He was in the heart of the earth; and at His resurrection, He led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men (Eph. 4:8-10). Notice both the "small and great" are there. The word small in Hebrew isqutan, and refers to the least, the little, and figuratively, to small (or young) in age. This is the place where David's infant son went when he died seven days after his birth.
In another verse, Job speaks of what occurs within the womb when an infant dies:
"Why died I not from the womb? Why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?"
JOB 3:11
The same question is posed to the Almighty by Job, as he wishes he had passed before being born:
"Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb? Oh that I had given up the ghost, and no eye had seen me!"
Note in Job 3:11 that the infant has a spirit (KJV-ghost) in their small body in their mother's womb. The spirit can depart the body, either while still in the womb (stillborn), or shortly after the child leaves the womb (Job 10:18). With the eternal spirit dwelling in the infant while still encased in the mother's embryonic fluid, then this means the spirit is within the body while the body is within the womb. The spirit does not wait until the child leaves the womb and breathes on its own before it enters the body and brings life.
OUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Pam and I were married for eight years before she became pregnant with our first child, a beautiful son named Jonathan Gabriel. In the late 1980s, prior to his conception, I experienced two separate dreams in which I saw two little girls. In the dream, one looked about five years old and the other was younger. The one child looked strong and in charge of the situation, but the younger almost seemed to have some type of bodily defect. I asked the older girl her name and she replied, "I am Amanda, the little girl you are going to have."
I immediately asked her about the other little girl and she replied, "This is my sister, Rochelle." I awoke and immediately woke up my wife to tell her what I dreamed. I told her that it appeared we would have two girls in the future. We had a book of baby names and looked up Amanda and Rochelle. Amazingly, Rochelle meant "from a little stone."
The dream was so convincing that I met with our partners in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and told them I believed we would have a little girl. A few months later we discovered Pam was pregnant. We painted the room pink and bought dresses and girly things, but to our astonishment, a beautiful, blond-haired, blue-eyed boy was in her womb! We both were surprised but thrilled, especially since the Scripture taught that a male child that opens the womb (a firstborn son) was considered holy to the Lord.
Because of our intense travel schedule and the fact that we were seldom home, eleven years passed before we considered having more children. After returning from a long trip, I was lying on our bed when suddenly, on my left ankle, I felt the hand of a small child, as though it was trying to balance. I sat up and told Pam what just happened and immediately commented, "I believe this is a sign that we are to have another child!"
Pam became pregnant at age thirty-eight. We informed our family, friends, and ministry partners who knew about the dream eleven years earlier, and all were in agreement that the girls were coming. We wondered if they might be twins, although as I saw them, they appeared to be different ages.
Several weeks into the pregnancy, we were setting up all day Monday at the Grand Hotel Convention Center for our biggest meeting of the year. While eating at a restaurant across the road from the hotel, Pam felt pain and suddenly began to bleed. We headed back to the room, and were saddened to learn she miscarried the tiny baby that was growing in her.
After the miscarriage, Pam felt emotionally and physically as though she would be unable to carry another child. However, she did become pregnant again, and into the seventh month, the doctor placed her on bed rest. I told Pam this would be a girl. I had seen a healthy girl in my dream, and I advised Pam not to be fearful, but to rest and let others help around the house. On August 2, 2001, our precious girl arrived and we named her Amanda, based on the dream from about thirteen years earlier.
At our ages, we will not be having other children, except for spiritual children won to Christ through our ministry. The question we asked was, "What happened to Rochelle?" Should we have attempted to have children earlier, or was Rochelle the child that was miscarried? Several circumstances seem to indicate this is possible. When Pam began to ask the Lord why the infant was taken and never given a chance to live on earth, the Holy Spirit gave Pam a personal Word to comfort her. After hearing this word, I was reminded of the dreams in which Amanda was strong, but Rochelle appeared weak, as though she had some form of birth defect.
Many years later we received a sweet letter from a woman who did not know about Pam's miscarriage. The letter moved me to a river of tears mixed with joy. Leisia from Oak Hill, California penned her story.
Her only son, Levi, passed away and she had been in a season of great grief. She had consistently prayed to see him in heaven. One day she was lying on her bed and had an "out of the body experience" (note 2 Cor. 12:1-4), where she was taken into heaven. She saw her sister-in-law who had passed away seven months before her son. Leisia asked if she knew where Levi was and was told yes. She described being able to appear in one location in heaven and suddenly appear in another. She appeared at the location where her son was sitting in a large chair. He ran to her, grabbed her, and they hugged. She said that you don't have to talk, as you can read the other person's thoughts and feelings. Leisia noticed that Levi was growing a prickly beard, which was unusual because the medicine he took while living kept him from growing facial hair. She then wrote the following in her letter:
"This is not the reason for my letter today. The Lord moved on my heart to write you after another heavenly experience I had yesterday. I was praying before daybreak in the early hours of Friday, September 20, 2013. While I was praying, I either slipped off into a dream, or I had a vision and found myself in the waiting room of a grand Assembly of God's people in heaven. I sat down next to a beautiful little girl. She had a light complexion, beautiful eyes, a dainty nose, and the loveliest thick, black curly hair. She had the wisdom of the ancients, and when I sat next to her I knew she was Perry and Pam Stone's daughter. Nevertheless, she was not Amanda. She smiled very big and as I sat down next to her she said, 'I know who you are. You are a godly woman…'
"The only thing I know is that somehow you both have a gorgeous little girl in heaven who is waiting for you! Please don't be offended at me, but it is true. I can't tell you how, but it is true. I've heard that sometimes women miscarry, but they don't realize it or maybe you are already aware of your little girl waiting in Glory…"
In my two dreams many years ago, Rochelle had dark hair. However, I also recalled she look weak in her eyes and not as strong as Amanda. In the back of my mind I can still remember what she looked like. In the dream, Rochelle was holding a small stuffed animal. The story reached another point in 2014 in Griffin, Georgia. I met a doctor who is also a very talented artist. She brought me a group of various drawings and paintings to view. When I saw one that she drew of a little girl holding a small stuffed animal, I almost went into shock. The drawing looked almost identical to Rochelle as I had seen her in the dream many years ago. I asked if I could purchase the drawing, as I wanted it in my office. I cried when I looked at it and still do occasionally.
ANOTHER AMAZING STORY
John Herston works with world missions. Years ago he experienced a stunning dream or vision in which he was with a young man in heaven, who appeared to be about thirteen years of age. This young man told his name and said, "I am the son of Dr. Cho." John knew that he referred to Paul Cho, who at that time pastored the world's largest church. Later, John was driving Dr. Cho around when he was impressed to bring up the dream / vision he had of Dr. Cho's son in heaven. Dr. Cho was amazed and told those in the car that, many years ago, his wife was pregnant and had a miscarriage. The name the boy had told John in heaven was the name Dr. Cho and his wife had chosen if they had a son!
Another unusual part of the story is that, from the moment John experienced the dream or vision, it would have been about thirteen years prior that Mrs. Cho miscarried. Since the miscarriage happened thirteen years ago and the young man appeared to be about thirteen, this may imply that, in some cases, the spirit of a miscarried child could grow to be a certain age, or grow to a level of maturity that matches the number of years they would have grown on earth.
Barton Green is a screenwriter and author, and a friend of mine and the ministry. Bart's grandfather was a noted minister named G.W. Lane, who passed away many years ago. G.W. never wore a three-piece suit, but was buried in one. Many years later, Bart began to experience heart problems and, on one occasion while in the hospital, he felt that he actually had died and his spirit departed from his body. During what he felt was an "out of the body experience," Bart found his soul (or spirit) walking in a thick fog toward a bright light. Eventually, he came to the silhouette of two men talking to one another.
As the fog lifted, he saw his grandfather, G.W. Lane, standing there in a three-piece suit similar to the one he was buried in. G.W. informed Bart that God was not finished with his work on earth, and he began to reveal several things he would complete. At the time, he was not working on those things, but later they began to manifest. After the conversation, G.W. began to walk away into the light. Barton attempted to follow G.W., but he turned and told Barton, "No. You cannot go with us." G.W., however, did say one more thing that stunned Barton. He said, "I should tell you…your son is proud of you." As Barton sat across my desk at the VOE offices and related this story, he said, "At first that threw me off. This was a very real experience, but I never had a son. Then I remembered that, when I was married, my wife had a miscarriage. It is apparent that it was a son and today he is in heaven."
To me, the most mind-boggling part of this story is that his son was aware of who his father was and what he was doing on earth! How this is possible, remains a mystery.
When relating stories such as these, there are skeptics within the Christian community who use radio, television, and social media to criticize anyone who says they've had such an experience. One minister heard of a fellow minister who was caught up into heaven and saw friends who had passed, and he began to accuse this godly man of consulting the dead. In no story I have ever heard has anyone told me they were attempting to contact the "other side," or make contact with a departed loved one. In each story, it is a dream, vision, or near-death experience the individual is relaying. I also remind some followers of this negative, self-righteous minister that Moses—who had been dead for fifteen hundred years—appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration with Christ, and spoke with Him concerning His death in Jerusalem. We must also remember that a person whom we say is dead has not actually ceased to exist. We see the physical shell of their body in a coffin, but we cannot see the ever-living soul and spirit which has made its journey to either paradise or hell. The fact is, the soul and spirit are more alert outside the body than when it resided within thebody, as the body places the spirit under certain limitations.
When we look closely at the biblical Hebrew and Greek words that describe infants in the womb, it is obvious that a child is considered a living soul, both at conception and while growing inside the mother's womb. The child is just as much a living breathing infant in the womb as outside the womb. The soul and spirit originate with God, and they are implanted in the womb by God Himself.
Solomon wrote that, at death, the spirit returns back to God who gave it (Eccl. 12:7). Since the spirit is eternal and does not return to dust as the body does, the eternal element remains, no matter what age the physical body may be. When does life begin? It begins at the moment of conception. Why? Conception is the moment the spirit enters the womb. The infant could not live and grow without a spirit. Since the eternal spirit is already there, if a premature death occurs in the womb, the spirit returns to paradise—to God who gave it. It seems that the eternal spirit of the child might mature to a certain level, although we cannot be absolutely certain that it will be the same level for each child.
Despite the tragedy of losing a child through miscarriage or still- birth, the good news is this: That mot covenant with Christ—will see her child again.
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Sue Cass
This would be a great consolation to the many women who have suffered miscarriages.
I agree. I hope it is. Thanks.
Freedomborn ... Aussie Christian Focus
What a joy it was to read this message Sue, with my having lost 7 Babies, 3 Still born and the others almost 5 mths gestation, one sadly was aborted, I give Thanks they are all safe in the Arms of The Lord.
Yet not all believe this Truth, I was told by one Church all my Babies were in Hell because I was not a Christian when I conceived them but Children are not punished for the sins of their Parents even the sin of omission. Children are sanctified by their Parents Faith but this does not save them eternally although until they are of an age of understanding they are under grace.
Christian Love Always – Anne
I am so glad this article has given you some peace about where your babies are. That is exactly why I chose to share it. There are many who need this hope and joy for their loved little ones. I'm so sorry you have suffered these losses but as you said, they are safe in the arms of Jesus. God bless you.
Sorry Sue it has taken some time to respond to you but I have had health and Computer problems and I'm now still catching up.
Thank you for your Loving heart to seek to reassure those like myself who have lost their babies. I wrote a Poem about my little ones that I lost ( see link below ) it was not my intention at the time to do so, it was Mother's Day and I wanted to Thank Mothers for their Love and care of their Children but the Poem on the link just flowed, later I also created a Mothers Day Power Point too.
My Babies – https://freedomborn.wordpress.com/2011/09/22/jesus-holds-my-babies/
Thank you again Sue and God bless you greatly for you Faithfulness.
"Christ"ian Love Always -Anne.
secretangel
Absolutely beautiful and powerful message that will help many!
Thank you Secret Angel. I hope so. Many blessings to you.
Freedomborn – Your poem is beautiful. I hear your hearts cry. You will be reunited and what a joyous day that will be. Praise God and blessings to you.
I was very Blessed by Sue sharing this message, written by Perry Stone, it was a Truth that God had shown me through a Poem I wrote about my 7 Babies who had died in Childbirth, it was assuring me that they are all in Heaven.
As an Atheist I grieved after loosing my Babies believing they were lost forever but when I became a believer in our Loving and Merciful God, I was greatly comforted in knowing all my Babies were safe in His arms and that we would be reunited. At that time I still had much to learn as a Christian but this was a reality I held onto with Joy and still do today even though others who put God in a box of their own fleshy understanding claim babies go to Hell unless Baptized, this is an untruth that is not confirmed in Scripture, the opposite is.
Thank you Sue for your Heart of Love and Compassion in seeking to Comfort those who have Miscarried or had Stillbirths or yes even greatly regretted Abortions.
Christian Love Always – Anne.
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Why use the Net Promoter Score (NPS)?
Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a management tool that can be used to measure the loyalty of a firm's customer relationships. It will help you better understand how your services are perceived and if the users are happy about it.
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If you are looking for a great property "to do the lake" from, then SEAS THE DAY is it. This cottage is perfect for a smaller group. One bedroom has a queen size bed. Another bedroom has twin size bunk beds. There is another bedroom downstairs with a full size bed, kitchenette, bathroom, and a deck. There is a total of 3 outside decks, 1 outdoor grill, several outdoor sitting areas, fabulous lake views, and an awesome dock with a covered boat slip and swim platform. It is located down from Indian River Marina. The next marina via water is Whitman Hollow Marina. SEAS THE DAY is in the Big Creek area, across from Mile Marker 8. This side of the lake is a jewel. It offers smooth waters for tubing, skiing, and swimming. There are numerous coves to explore, and tends to be less busy than some of the other parts of the lake. This cottage is tastefully decorated, comes with just about all one needs to be comfortable, and is a great place to come back to after playing on the lake for the day. If you need supplies, Food City, Wal-mart, Walgreen's, CVS, and more, are literally 5 minutes away. Yet, you are in a quiet, peaceful, pretty area, with a 34,000 acre lake right in your back yard! How cool is that?! We, as owners, have worked diligently to make it (and keep it) a place that folks will want to come back to again and again. Should you have a larger group, we also have 2 other cabins in the same area, one being next door and the other a few doors down. You love your family and friends, however, additional lodging provides an opportunity to be together but not 24/7. There is a really nice fire pit between SEAS THE DAY and ONAWIM, (next door) that makes for a favorite gathering place in the evening. Each cabin has their own private boat dock and swim platform. The other lake front properties can be viewed on vrbo.com ad 127695 and vrbo.com ad 726359. All cabins are people and pet friendly! We hope you come and check us out. We are confident that you will not be disappointed. FYI: The number of steps to the lake are from between 50 to 110. +/- (depending on which cabin you choose and the height of the water, as it vacillates) If you have members of your group that find steps difficult, the marina is close by. You can drive down there, load your boat with goodies and any folks that are unable to navigate the steps.
My husband and I both grew up in the Midwest. We met in Minneapolis, MN and married in February, 1984, moving to Kentucky in August of that same year. There we had three sons, but our love for the lakes (Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes) kept our thoughts of heading back that way percolating in the recesses of our minds. However, we discovered Norris Lake back in 2000, and the rest, as the saying goes, is history. We have made many memories here with friends and family over the years. We nurtured a vision of growing our slice of paradise so we could share this area with other lake-lovers and have been fortunate enough to make that dream a reality. We now offer three cottages here in the Big Creek area of Norris Lake and have spent a tremendous amount of time and energy making this a family-friendly place for you to come to year after year! From the awesome swim/boat dock, pontoon boats, kayaks, to the decks and fire pit, SEAS THE DAY is a great place from which to enjoy the lake. We are confidant that you never tire of the beauty in and around Norris Lake. It is a feast for the eyes! Additionally, East TN is a HUGE play ground. Not only does is it home to one of the prettiest lakes, but there acres and acres of land dedicated to hiking, four-wheeling, hunting, biking and horseback riding. The outdoor enthusiast has a cornucopia of options! C'mon and enjoy!
We choose this area not only because of its proximity to I75 and to town, but also for its privacy, its peace and quiet, and feeling of getting away from it all. The fact that the cabin is on a dead end lane lends itself to those qualities. There are two marinas in close proximity to SEAS THE DAY. They are Indian River Marina and Whitman Hollow marina. This end of the lake has a plethora of coves to hang out in, rocks to climb and jump off of,and rope swings. It offers nice and smooth areas to ski or tube, and plenty of places to dangle a fishing line. At night, the star-studded sky is something to behold. It is my humble opinion that it doesn't get much better than this!
As a guest here, you will really enjoy the night sky, the summer night sounds of crickets, owls, cicada bugs, the sun coming over the mountain in the morning, the swim area, the fire pit, the decks, the dock, the peace and quiet....I could go on and on. Additionally, it is conveniently located close to town. Food-city and super Wal-mart are approx 5 minutes away. Lowe's, Wal-Green's, CVS, hospital, Liquor barn, etc., all are nearby. If you have to make a beer run or an ice-cream run, it won't eat up much of your day, where you really need to be out on the lake!
Just down from Indian River Marina. Next marina is Whitman Hollow. Area of lake known as "Big Creek". Great for all kinds of summer fun....skiing, tubing, swimming, sunning.
Approximately 100 steps to the water.
No land line but good cell phone service. Please take note of this and make arrangements for your communication needs.
A combination of central air, a window a/c unit in the family room, and 2 ceiling fans. One is in the bedroom with the queen size bed and the other one is in the family room.
A combination of central heat and propane heat.
Please make provision for your own laundry supplies. Washer and dryer in the cottage for your convenience.
Off street parking for up to 2 cars. Please communicate with owner if more than 2 vehicles will be expected. Additionally, inquire about places to park a boat trailer, if applicable.
A limited number of towels are provided. Please provide your own swim towels.
There is a living room and a family room.
Just your normal drip coffee maker.
Dishware to serve up to six. Plenty of cookware, coffee pot, coffee filters.
Fully equipped kitchen. Refrigerator, stove, oven, toaster oven, microwave, dishes, silverware, utensils, cups, wine goblets, etc.
Inside dining area in the family room, seats six. Kitchen bar sits three. Outdoor dining seats four.
Some dvd's available here at this property. Owner also has several. Inquire if interested. Also, local establishments provide dvd's to rent.
There is a nice sized lot with this cottage, but the majority of it is on a hillside.
There is a pontoon available for you here at this property. Please inquire to its availability and price. Also, kayaks.
2 decks. Each deck has nice views of the lake.
There are three really nice tennis courts in the area.
Several golf courses around, the most popular being the Greens at Deerfield Resort, approx 20-25 minutes away.
It is possible, but not ideal.
Although the lake is the major draw, there are numerous other activities and things to do. There is a zip-line near by, hiking, four-wheeling, the Appalachian Museum, various cultural events here and Knoxville, horseback riding, the Knoxville Zoo, bike trails, to name a few.
Linda was a great host and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cabin!
The area where the home is was very quiet and peaceful. It's tucked away from the main town yet close enough for quick trips to the store if needed or a quick bite to eat. The home was very cozy. It's gives you a warm country feeling in the mountains. The lake was beautiful and the patio gives a nice view of it if you don't want to walk down to the dock. The home was nicely appointed, comfortable, and clean. It was very nice to know that our host was close by if we needed anything (which we didn't because everything was in great working order). We stayed for Thanksgiving to get away from the city life and have some quiet family time. Our stay was perfect. Thanks for everything Joanne!
Awesome to hear you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend at this property. For the most part, the weather was fabulous! Hope you can come again!
A beautiful cottage by the lake! Very peaceful and quiet, just what we were looking for!
The house was in a great location, easy access to the dock, and close to the marina. We had everything we needed such as cooking utensils, dishes and towels. We had a great time.
We loved the house and especially the area on the lake!
This was our first trip to Norris Lake with our family including our 2.5 yr old and dog.
The property is secluded and quiet. The steps down to the lake were more than what we expected. You have to go all the way around the house to get to the steps. One part of the house is blocked off, which would've allowed a much shorter walk to the lake. It was a lot to go down with our toddler - our legs definitely got a workout! The cabin is well furnished and the perfect size for our family. It is a bit dated, but is clean.
We rented the pontoon boat for one day and had a blast. Just swimming, exploring and cruising the lake. The dock was so nice to jump from and just swim in the lake.
The owner lives near by and is really helpful with renting the pontoon, recommendations for the area etc.
Hey Debbie - Unfortunately, steps are unavoidable in East Tennessee! We recently upgraded the cabin but agree that we still need to replace the dated blue carpet in the living room. We always try to make things as comfortable as possible for guests so they feel like they can put their feet up and totally relax! We find that purchasing brand new, trendy furniture does not lend itself to the 'put your feet up' feeling we like to convey. Glad you guys enjoyed your stay!!


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Thomas B. "Toss" Kelly (May 6, 1862 – November 2, 1924) was a professional baseball umpire.

Kelly, born in Massachusetts in 1862, was a long-time umpire in the minor leagues, including twelve years in the Eastern League (which later became the International League).

In 1905, Kelly was signed as an American League umpire by Ban Johnson. Kelly made his major league debut on April 15, and worked a total of 67 games (49 as the home plate umpire) through July 11. He issued 8 ejections during that time, including outfielder Jim Jackson of the Cleveland Naps twice.

In a 1912 newspaper article, Kelly recounted a difficult call he had made in 1895.  With two outs in the ninth inning and the home team down a run and batting, baserunner Jack Glasscock attempted to steal second base. Seeing that he would be an easy out, Glasscock threw some infield dirt at the second baseman, preventing him from catching the ball.  Kelly called Glasscock out for interference, angering spectators who then rushed the field – Kelly was saved from physical harm by Glasscock, who told the crowd that the umpires's call was correct.

Kelly died in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1924 at age 62.

See also
 List of Major League Baseball umpires

References

Further reading

External links
 Retrosheet

1862 births
1924 deaths
Baseball people from Massachusetts
Major League Baseball umpires
People from Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Sportspeople from Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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When you've been walking a lot for consecutive days, sneakers tend to call out to you. These are actually the same pair of sneakers I wore on my "Flying Without Wings" post, except here, I took the wings out. I bought them just a day before these photos were taken at the Adidas store in Shibuya. My feet were already so sore from all the walking so I just had to use them right away. Nothing beats a good pair of sneakers!
So what's the theme of my outfit? Cool and casual–just the perfect get-up for a day of shopping around Tokyo. My mom, sister and I are quite the shopaholics so we've allotted time for shopping everyday. This day though, this day was special. We had nothing else on our itinerary but SHOPPING. Woot! You know what that means, right? I've got my battle gear on! Ready to shop 'til I drop!
The famous places to shop at while in Tokyo are Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza and Omotesando. Here's a photo dump all these places plus a few snapshots of fascinating people I was able to sneakily take photos of during my stay in Tokyo. I'll be injecting a few photos of our food as well just to make you jealous. Har har!
This is the statue of Hachiko, a beloved dog in Japan who got famous for his loyalty to his owner. It's said that everyday, for nine years, Hachiko waited in front of the Shibuya station for his owner to return. Awwww.
This guy on the other hand is waiting for someone else. LOL! Such a cool get-up!
How cute is this! Takeshita Street is located near Harajuku. It's also known as Cat Street.
The stuff here are mostly trendy and funky. Think wild prints, bright colors and interesting textures.
Wolfgang Puck's Wolfgang Express is also located here so if you need a little break from all the Japanese food, you can give this restaurant a try.
Banana nutella crepe for me please!
I told you the stuff here are funky. Now, if this isn't funky enough for you, I don't know what is!
Just a few steps away from Takeshita Dori is Harajuki Street.
Aside from shopping, this is also a great place to go people watching. Look at her! I love her hair color and the contrast it makes with the flower crown she has on!
It's easy to go crazy shopping at these stores! These are definitely much more my cup of tea than the stores over at Takeshita.
Something for the men out there.
Laforet has a great selection of both foreign and local high-street brands. Young fashionistas would love shopping here!
Not too obvious that she loves hot pink, right?
I found this mall so cool!! No need for escalators! Although there are escalators on every other floor. This is Omotesando Hills.
Omotesando and Ginza are the best places to shop at for luxury brands.
Time for a little Ben & Jerry's break!
Shibuya 109–the best place to shop at for Japanese high-street brands.
Look at their hair! So jealous!
Shinjuku has the best department stores like Mitsukoshi, Takashimaya and Matsuya. They have a nice selection of luxury brands as well.
Here's another photo of the Shibuya crossing. I remember when I first visited Japan years ago, I was so amazed to finally stand in front of this famous landmark. I can't wait to visit you again! Tokyo, you will be missed.
Hi Camille! Wow, you've got awesome shots of Shibuya! Now, I'm missing Tokyo.
Akihabara is a great place for people watching too!
Thank you! I haven't been to that area but a lot of people do say that!
Wouldn't you mind if I ask what camera are you using? Did you use flash or another lens?:) I love the quality of your photos!
Yes haha! I love their hair colors! :) Thanks Grace!
Haha! Galit talaga! :) Thanks Maebs!
Ahh Hachi!! You have to watch the film if you haven't yet!
wow. i don't think anyone can be overdressed in Japan!
Black pumps. Girl with power :) Btw, have you watched Hachiko? Its a great film.
Hi! Which place is better in terms of shopping, Tokyo or Hong Kong?
Enjoyed the photos! It's great how your outfit still made you stand out. I love how your shoes are the statement piece of the entire ensemble. I'd also like to give you a high-five for your choice of top! I like the blue streaks- a subtle edge of artsy.
High five! :) Thanks Angelic!
Its not obvious na you enjoy taking pictures of japanese fashionista. I love the style of the girl with purple head band.
Hope someday na mavisit din ang tokyo.
Mabibilang pa naman! :) Haha!
Wow! 2x a year? That must be so much fun!
Thanks for sharing cams,made my weekend, I would love to visit Japan soon.
Thanks Sarah! :) Soon!! Go for it!
hi im here now at tokyo thanks for the info im going there tomorrow! 1st list on my itenirary!
thanks,, and hope to read more blogs from you!
Same short as sporty spice post, right?
for my math project :D haha!
Catch up. catch up! :) Thanks Isabelle!
Ohhh I really think about what I wear in advance. I also make sure to bring lightweight clothes so that my luggage won't get too heavy.
thanks for all photos, Mango girl!…looks fun winding down Tokyo….
Wow!..my eyes were satisfied..jealous :( I love everything in Japan..I hope you could visit S. Korea too for me to feel that I went there din hehe..I love all your pics so kewl!
I really want to visit South Korea! :) Soon!!
Hi Camille :)) I want to go to Japan too :) Btw, are you here in Manila na? i want to ask if you do ternos (filipiñana dress), the shoulder caps only? I want to have one kasi for our event in school. I just have no idea what to wear and where to buy kasi e :D. And if possible, how much would it cost me if i try to buy/design from you?
I heard from my sister who went there that their japanese brand clothes are a bit expensive compared here. Is it true?
Wow what a nice trip you had around Tokyo! I'm Indonesian living in Japan and yeah those places are crazily addictive to visit again and again! <3 I love how you combined your outfit as usual, it looked so stunning and energetic at the same time!
so love the pictures! i hope i can shop there too!
Thanks Vina! You'll love shopping there!
Wow! Those clothes are a feast to the eyes! I'll make it a goal to visit that place soon! Those pixel-like frames are popular in Korea too!
Parang mahihirapan akong pumili ng mga clothes and accessories there kasi ang daming choices! This is one of my favorite outfits from your Japan posts, by the way. :) So chic!
I can't wait to be in Tokyo myself. Thanks for sharing these great pictures!
nice place ::) are you in japan now?
LOL! You should so taht you can shop to your heart's content! :) Haha!
It all looks like a very well planned cultural fashion sight-seeing short trip (^__^).
Was it a one day short trip? – Because this is actually on my to-do-list when i am back in Manila next year.
Is Wolfgang Puck's Wolfgang Express a German restaurant? – pretty much sounds like one. I think it's quite funny to visit German restaurants in Asia (and i wonder if they would understand if you talk German to them ^3^).
taray nung mga pa-Jak and Jil na stolen shots ha! Kaso puro merlat ("babae" in gay lingo)! haha! Mas bongga yang mga photos mo with your Olympus camera! Mas warm yung colors dito. Dun sa Nikon mo kasi medyo pale eh. Have you been to Dubai? Japan and Dubai yung mga Asian Countries na gusto kong mapuntahan! Sooo bongga lang ng skyscrapers sa Dubai eh. Are you planning a trip there any time soon?
BTW saw na your outfit! Can't wait to see it in different angles!
Fashion travels with Camille Co. :) I love it!
Thanks Pobi! :) It does! LOL!
Another gorgeous outfit Ms.Camille! I've noticed that you're not wearing a cap here. Haha, and you're wearing again those cool adidas kicks! Thumbs up! :) I'll hype it.
I so want to go to Japan and experience all of this! The people there are so fascinating! :D I love those funny sunglasses and the grandeur there.
I was moved when I saw Hachiko's statue!! I would always cry whenever I watch the movie!! :( Hehe.
the city and its people is just so vibrant!!


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We chat with J-F Dubeau, author of The Life Engineered about why we should keep calm and build more robots. Also the good news of more Game of Thrones coming to TV thrilled the live audience at Nerdtacular 2015 as did our surprise host-swap! And thanks to Matt Avery of The Tadpool for the album art inspiration, and Greg Skinner for the original photo!
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It could not have been more different. Espanyol were facing Atlético Madrid in the final of the Copa del Rey, and their runs to the final couldn't have been more different. Espanyol had beaten Celta Vigo and Real Madrid; Atlético Madrid had beaten Rayo on away goals in the quarters and Barcelona forfeited the semifinals.
At the end of a crazy league season, where Atlético Madrid were relegated, the notion was that the Copa del Rey would be their consolation.
Goalkeeper Toni Jiménez, who was in his first season at Atlético Madrid after having won the 1998 Zamora with (ironically) Espanyol, served as backup to José Francisco Molina. He was having a treacherous season, and only played cup games. And he was about to have a moment that would haunt him for ever.
The ball was in his hands. He was about to throw it in the air to kick it. And he did.
But Tamudo's head beat him to the ball, and he scored into the open net. Tamudo had made his former teammate look silly, and in just the second minute of the game, Espanyol had quite literally snatched a goal.
And any last hope in Atlético Madrid's season.
Funnily enough, he would also score in the second minute against Zaragoza in the 2006 Copa del Rey final, against César Sánchez, a Champions League winning keeper.
Forget Pep Guardiola, it's Ferdinand Daučík.
I mean, he coached what was arguably the greatest Barcelona side in history. A team consisting of Nicolae Simatoc, Kubala, Velasco, Ramallets and Joan Segarra took Barcelona to win 5 different trophies in 1952 - La Liga, the Copa del Generalísimo, the Copa Latina, the Copa Eva Duarte, and the Copa Martini Rossi. Barcelona would also win consecutive La Liga-Copa del Generalísimo doubles in 1952 and 1953.
Ferdinand left in 1954 after clashes with players, and joined Atlético Bilbao (yes, that's what it was called), where he would go on to win the 1955 Copa del Generalísimo, as well as another La Liga-Copa del Generalísimo double in 1956. They even reached the quarterfinals of the European Cup in 1957 - losing 6-5 on aggregate to Manchester United.
In 1957, Ferdinand would join Atlético Madrid, lead them to second place in La Liga - qualifying for the 1958-59 European Cup - reach the semifinals of the Cup, draw 2-2 on aggregate after two legs and lose a replay 2-1 (they would have gone through if away goals was a thing then). He left in 1959.
Take Real Betis to the semifinals of the Copa in 1961.
Take newly promoted Real Murcia to a 12th place finish in the 1963-64 La Liga.
Keep Sevilla in mid-table the following season.
Win the Copa for a fifth time with Real Zaragoza in 1966 while at the same time come fourth in the league.
Take an Elche side that was bottom of the league after 15 games under Di Stéfano and guide it to a quarterfinal place in the Cup as well as an 11th place finish in 1968.
Take newly relegated Real Betis to a 7th place finish in the 1968-69 Segunda.
Take newly promoted Sant Andreu to a surprise 8th place in the 1969-70 Segunda.
Take newly promoted Espanyol to an 11th place finish in the 1970-71 La Liga.
Take Sant Andreu to another eight place in the 1973-74 Segunda.
Lead newly relegated Levante to the promotion playoffs of the 1974-75 Tercera (losing 2-1 on aggregate to Alavés).
And the only blip in his career will be the time he took charge of Sant Andreu for a third time in 1977, and get relegated from the Segunda. And even that was only because they lost on the final day to Calvo Sotelo 2-1, a match that would directly decide which team went down, which meant Sant Andreu dropped from 16th to 19th.


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Man Ignores Warning Falls Nearly 50 Feet to His Death at Starved Rock
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A man fell from an overhang and died, on Saturday, at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County.
A 30-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released, was in the park with a film crew Saturday morning when the accident occurred.
According to Illinois Conservation Police Sgt. Phil Wire, the man and his film crew had permit to film in the park but they did not have permission to leave the trails. Walking off the trail is what lead to the man's 48 foot plunge off an overhang.
In the last month, much has been said about Starved Rock's deteriorating sandstone and many trails were being closed because he danger of falling was high.
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What's On: Stevenage vs Morecambe
Jim Steele
Dan Branowsky
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Get all the off-the-pitch info you need to know ahead of Stevenage's clash with Morecambe FC at The Lamex Stadium on Saturday 26th October 2019...
Home Tickets...
Tickets for Saturday's match are available online or in-store ahead of kick-off. Please remember, all home supporters are no longer be able to pay by either cash or card direct from the turnstiles. All tickets (Paper or via Phone) must be ready to scan at the Digital Turnstiles upon entry. Click here for further information.
Supporters are to be advised that Turnstiles 13-16 (Central East Terrace) and Turnstile 21 (Old West Stand South Entrance) will both be CLOSED, meaning all Stevenage supporters will need to access the stadium through the new digital turnstiles on the A602, at the North side of the ground.
Away Tickets...
Morecambe supporters that haven't already purchased their tickets can do so on the day, direct from the South Stand turnstiles. Cash and card options are available.
Saturday's match is the Club's Halloween Spooktacular as we creep it real for the visit of Jim Bentley's Shrimps.
Fans are encouraged to arrive in Fancy Dress, with the most fab-boo-lous entries to be awarded free tickets for future fixtures during a half-time competition to find the scariest supporters out there.
There will be loads of skele-fun going on at the Kids Zone, with phantom props, frightening photo frames, devilish decorations and terrifying trick or treat candy all on offer from 1pm.
Also, keep your eyeballs glued around the ground, as a Pumpkin Picture Hunt will get underway from the Kids' Zone at 1:30pm, with signed shirts to be won before the on-the-pitch action gets underway at 3pm.
North Stand Season Ticket Holders...
North Stand Season Ticket Holders are to be advised that the North Stand will not be in operation for Saturday's match.
Due to the ongoing delays and inconvenience caused for North Stand Season Ticket Holders, the Club would like to offer all North Stand Season Ticket Holders a complimentary ticket to Bring a Friend for free for this Saturday's fixture against Morecambe, as well as their own replacement ticket for either the West Stand or East Terrace.
North Stand Season Ticket Holders can obtain both their replacement and complimentary Bring a Friend For Free ticket for the West Stand or East Terrace from the Club Shop or Ticket Office in advance of the match upon presentation of their Season Ticket Card.
Supporters are reminded that Stevenage Football Club has an anonymous Matchday Textline that can be used to report any cases of abuse or discrimination.
Stevenage Football Club prides itself on delivering a family-friendly matchday experience for all supporters, and promotes an equal opportunities environment irrespective of people's faith, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation or disability.
Fans can anonymously message the Matchday Control Room direct on 07565942294 to report any signs of abuse, anti-social behaviour, foul/abusive language or discrimination within the stadium.
This information will then be processed confidentially inline with the Club's data processes and where deemed necessary suitable action will be considered and taken.
There is absolutely no place for abuse or discrimination at The Lamex Stadium and supporters found responsible for such behaviour will face the most severe of sanctions.
Shop...
The Club Shop is open from 12pm-3pm and following the final whistle. Visit us for Season Ticket Collections, as well as all Official Merchandise purchases.
Replica Kit, Training Wear and a whole host of other new items are available for purchase now online or in-store.
First Time Fans...
Please let us know if you are bringing an U12 for the first time so we can arrange for a hand-signed certificate and first time badge to be distributed to your little one! If you have any questions as a First Time Visitor, don't hesitate to get in-touch.
Thanks to our Match Sponsors, Premier Drainage Services and our Match Ball Sponsor, Herts Electrical Wholesale.
Matchday Programme...
The Club's latest FREE Digital Matchday Programme is available for supporters to view/download now.
Click the above image to get your copy delivered direct to your digital device.
The Broadhall Suite...
Open from 12pm and welcoming both home and away fans for this fixture, The Broadhall Suite is your #1 stop for food and drink prior to each home match. Match Tickets, Season Tickets or SA Cards will be needed in-order to gain access on Saturday.
The Broadhall Suite will re-open after the conclusion of the match but please note, it will close at 6pm due to a private function.
Beat Boro Bear Half-Time Challenge...
This season we have a BRAND NEW Half-Time challenge featuring our very own Boro Bear. Lucky participants will be tasked with dribbling to and from the edge of the centre-circle to the edge of the penalty box, scoring as many goals as possible during the process.
A leaderboard will soon be kept and updated in the Kids' Zone, where supporters will be able to apply to take part. At the end of the season, the supporter with the best score will win a FREE 2020/21 Season Ticket!
Kids Zone...
The Kids Zone is open from 1:30pm in the West Stand Car Park and is bigger, better and more fun than ever before!
Play Giant Connect 4, stick your head through the new Face in the Hole board, get your face painted by professinoal artist, Stephanie of WhatsaFace or take part in any of the other fun and games that are available from the Kids' Zone at every home matchday.
The Kids' Zone is also the place to sign up for and collect your Junior Boro Membership packs or get your Junior Boro Passport stamped.
PLUS, a selection of First Team Players visit the Kids' Zone each week between 2pm-2:30pm, so bring your autograph book along and snap a selfie with one of your favourite players!
Boro Busker...
This Saturday's Boro Busker is Blake Baker, a singer/songwriter from Hertford.
We invite a different artist each week to entertain supporters by the Ticket Office from 1:30pm, to help build up the atmosphere prior to kick-off.
Please click here to check out Blake's music and make sure to show your support when walking by!
Parking & Travel...
Free parking is available across the A602 in Fairlands Valley car park. Please do not park in the nearby retail parks, on the grass verges or on residential streets.
For those supporters who have a designated parking space at the Lamex Stadium, please note that there will be a 10 minute traffic delay after the final whistle, to allow pedestrians to safely exit the stadium.
We are located just a minute away from Junction 7 of the A1(M). For more details on how to find us, please click here.
Shuttle Bus...
Once parked in town, get to the game with our Arriva Shuttle Bus service which runs from the Bus and Railway Station to The Lamex Stadium for just £1.50 return.
The bus leaves the stations at 12:54, 13:19, 13:44, 14:09 & 14:34 before the game and then at 16:40, 17:00, 17:20 & 17:45 from the stadium.
Please note not to park in the nearby retail parks. It is likely that any supporters who do so, will face a fine.
Watch/listen wherever you are...
If you can't make the match, follow the action live with an iFollow subscription wherever you are.
Live Match Centre
Visit the Live Match Centre to access form guides, live text commentary and live access to the match on iFollow
Visit the Live Match Centre ahead of kick-off and if you are in the UK, you can listen to LIVE Match Commentary whilst if you are based abroad, you can STREAM the action live.
Queries...
Any questions or queries? Please get in touch and we will do our utmost to respond ASAP.
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Prior to founding Belden Hill Partners in 2012, Jim was a partner at de Visscher & Co. for 21 years. He was also a founder and general partner of the private equity firm Family Capital Growth Partners L.P., which invested long-term, minority position capital in family businesses to foster growth and provide liquidity to shareholders. He was previously affiliated with Goldman Sachs & Co. and Ernst & Whinney's privately owned business group where he served as a CPA. Jim has also been a director of numerous privately held companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Jim graduated from New York University with an MBA in Finance, and from Yale University with a B.A in History, where he was also a four-year letter winner on the hockey team. He is a Registered Investment Banking Representative and holds both the Series 79 and Series 63 licenses. Jim lives in in Wilton, Conn., with his wife, Donna, and their two children.
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Deval Patrick for President?
Deval Patrick declares victory in the MA gubernatorial race, 2006. Crayola on paper by Deniz Dutton, age 5
Note: It was almost one year ago (11/21/18, to be precise) that I wrote this post about Massachusetts ex-governor Deval Patrick considering the Democratic race for President on 2020. Well, it took him another year to hem and haw over it before throwing his black hat into the ring, but what made him wait until now to decide? Methinks he didn't want Michael Bloomberg, another financier with much deeper pockets, to outflank him. But now the gang of twenty or whatever candidates have a long head start with a few debates under their belts. How is Patrick going to snuggle up?
There's a sound bite in this BBC story about his announcement in which he says "I don't think wealth is the problem. Greed is the problem…" All right then. Let's outlaw greed.
Anyway, here's my article. I don't think much has changed.
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Author adminPosted on November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019 Categories Essays, Nonfiction, PoliticsTags Capitalism, CounterPunch, Elections, Governance, PoliticsLeave a comment on Deval Patrick for President?
Guest Post: Bernie and the Jets
This post by Jeffrey St Clair, Editor of CounterPunch and author of books on politics and the environment comes from late 2015, when it looked as though Bernie Sanders might win the Democratic nomination. Jeffrey has a way with words, and does not mince any in this takedown of the socialist candidate from the Green Mountain State.
And now, as the silly season for the 2020 vote ramps up, we have 20 or so Democratic candidates, surely with more to come. Trump, however, has but one, ex-Massachusetts Guv'ner Bill Weld, a Republican who in 2016 ran in the Veep slot with Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. He's gonna be pretty lonely.
Speaking of lost causes, though, Bernie's back and has been the lead contender until… Continue reading "Guest Post: Bernie and the Jets"
Author adminPosted on May 4, 2019 May 4, 2019 Categories Essays, Nonfiction, PoliticsTags Bernie Sanders, CounterPunch, Democrats, Elections, PoliticsLeave a comment on Guest Post: Bernie and the Jets
Guest Post: The Revolution's Here, Please Excuse Me While I Laugh
Today's guest post, again lifted from CounterPunch, is full of astute political analysis by rising rhetorician Nick Pemberton as he recaps the fate of progressives in the midterm elections, which, Nick says,
"…are mostly decided before they get started. We all know this. The issue is not so much that the progressives are losing, for the deck is stacked against them. The more troubling issue is that the sheepdog effect is working. Progressives may get a few (well-deserved!) crumbs from establishment Democrats as a result of Sanders and co., but by no means are progressives being given a shot in 2018."
Find the read embedded below or click here to enjoy it at counterpunch.org.
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Author adminPosted on November 19, 2018 Categories Essays, Guest Post, NonfictionTags CounterPunch, Democrats, Elections, Progressives, ResistanceLeave a comment on Guest Post: The Revolution's Here, Please Excuse Me While I Laugh
"How the hell would I know? My secretary took care of it." Continue reading "Donald Trump Goes to Heaven"
Author adminPosted on November 4, 2018 November 4, 2018 Categories Fiction, Humor+Satire, PoliticsTags Donald Trump, Elections, Humor, Politics, Wish FulfillmentLeave a comment on Donald Trump Goes to Heaven
Deep State 102: The Weaponization of the Democratic Party
In a penetrating essay that could cause you to lose sleep, stage, screen, and cultural critic and radical playwright John Steppling peels away the all-inclusive veneer of the Democratic Party to reveal its rotten core, eaten out by slick financiers and world supremacists. He begins by politically disrobing current Dem darling Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, upset winner of a well-publicized primary battle in the Bronx, likening her to Bernie Sanders but not in a good way. They are both "sheepdogs," he says, political animals whose task is to nudge left-leaning voters back into the fold. We saw how well that worked in 2016, right?
Naming names, he follows up by itemizing disgraceful legislation congressional Dems have promoted and putrid GOP bills they took passes on, such as the obese $700B defense budget they collaborated on that overshot what was requested by a healthy margin. And lest you think that's as bad as it gets, he unmasks a depressingly extensive host of Democratic primary candidates as ex-military, State Department, and CIA operatives, set to infiltrate Congress on a mission to fully weaponize all federal activities. Having long ago swallowed the White House, civil service, and mass media, the Secret Team has decided it's time to ingest Congress.
Below the fold, fellow travelers, I give you John Steppling.
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Author adminPosted on July 12, 2018 July 12, 2018 Categories Essays, Nonfiction, PoliticsTags Deep State, Democracy, Democrats, Elections, Governance, PoliticsLeave a comment on Deep State 102: The Weaponization of the Democratic Party
Franking Privileges: Barney and the Jet Set
Remember good old Barney Frank, the loudmouth former legislator from Massachusetts' 4th District? (Even after 50 years in the Bay State, he still talks Joisey.) He's gay and proud (having first outed himself privately in the late 70s and then publicly in 1987), and still sports a progressive patina that over time has become a tad tarnished.
He first showed up on my radar as a twenty-something grad student at Harvard's Kennedy Institute of Politics who ditched his dissertation to work for the Mayor of Boston. He soon entered politics as a state rep, taking a law degree from Harvard while he served his west-of-Boston suburban constituency. By 1980 he was a Congress-critter, and by the time he bowed out in 2013 he had risen to Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee (demoted by the 2010 mid-terms to Ranking Member). Unless it happened in High School, he never lost an election. Continue reading "Franking Privileges: Barney and the Jet Set"
Author adminPosted on May 31, 2018 May 31, 2018 Categories Economy, Essays, NonfictionTags Banking, Dodd-Frank, Economics, Elections, PoliticsLeave a comment on Franking Privileges: Barney and the Jet Set
Deep State 101: A primer and prescription
Every nation worth its salt has a deep state, a loose network of rich and powerful players who ratify, veto or formulate state social, economic and military policies. Whether monarchy, dictatorship, or constitutional republic, no government worthy of the name lacks for a shadowy unelected élite with hands on the tiller and in the till, influential persons with inherited or recent wealth, upper crust social connections, and old school ties, often found sitting on boards of directors and golf carts in isolated settings.
Like Sand Hill Cranes, they are rare and difficult to spot in their habitats, seamlessly blending as they do with their inaccessible surroundings. Amongst themselves, however, they are highly convivial. Partial to receptions, they bibulate and circulate as they joust over canapés. Not to worry they are but degenerates just killing time, important things get done under the buzz. Small talk can have big consequences and decadent environs make deal-making a sport. Continue reading "Deep State 101: A primer and prescription"
Author adminPosted on April 27, 2018 May 9, 2018 Categories Essays, Nonfiction, PoliticsTags Capitalism, Corporatism, Deep State, Elections, GovernanceLeave a comment on Deep State 101: A primer and prescription
Guest post: How Cambridge Analytica wants to bend your mind
If you are upset that in behalf of Trump's campaign, Cambridge Analytica siphoned personally identifying information on 50 million Americans from Facebook to microtarget voters, chances are that you may be missing the point about what they do and what it signifies. They are involved in psy-op electioneering on at least five continents similar to their efforts for Trump. Their data revelations are consulted in military and intelligence operations around the planet and their gluttony for personal data knows no bounds.
To get a handle on how these machinations play out, take a look at Roberto Gonzales' (chair of the anthropology department at San José State University) recent article in CounterPunch, which shines a light on how CA and its parent company operate; by no means a complete accounting of the technologies or aims involved but enough to make you lose a few hours of sleep.
The Mind-Benders: How to Harvest Facebook Data, Brainwash Voters, and Swing Elections
by Roberto J. González
Read it, and let me know how happy you are now to expose yourself to social media. The task ahead for the citizenry, as I see it, is to immunize ourselves to behavioral manipulations, regardless of source or intent.
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Presidents' Day Gets a Makeover
From IntoxiNation
President Trump has signed an executive order changing the date of President's day, a national holiday established to celebrate President Washington's birthday (February 22, 1732) and observed the third Monday in February. Most states have declared the day a holiday, often including Abraham Lincoln (b. February 12, 1809) and our third president, Thomas Jefferson (b. April 13, 1743).
His unexpected decree moves the holiday to the second Monday of June, a date he said is more favorable for shopping and parades. "No more schlepping to dealerships in a blizzard to get those great Presidents' Day car deals," he said, noting the change is effective immediately. "So this year, we'll celebrate twice, and we'll have the biggest military parade the world has ever seen, all the way down Pennsylvania Avenue. And I'm hoping the Marine Band will play 'Happy Birthday.' Nice if Xi could show up."
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Judge Roy Moore Bumps and Grinds His Way to Washington
This is an update of the Daily Eruption post If These Allegations Are True. Representative clip from Fox News, 11/9/17.
As we sadly know, the GOP candidate to replace Alabama's Jeff Sessions in a December special election, ex-ex-Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, is a piece of work. Discharged from the bench twice for defying federal court orders to remove religious symbolism from his courthouse and permit legalized gay marriage, Moore has now been accused via the Washington Post by four women of juvenile seduction, including that of a 14-year-old (now 53) named Leigh Corfman who says on their second "date" he disrobed and fondled her in his bedroom.
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