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Fans of New Mutant Comic Books A Spin-Off Series of the Popular X-Men Frachise Can Finf Many Key Issues for Sale here at White Dragon Comics.
Marvel Comics coolest spin-off thus far, stars a group of young X-Men, too young to be X-Men, but old enough to start training comes The New Mutants. Starring in their own comic book title the New Mutants ran from 1983 until 1991 and in 2003 a second series was released.
The original cast of New Mutants consisted of an all-new all-different group of X-Men teenagers, due to the difference in ethnic diversity. Ranging in age from a thirteen to nineteen the team consisted of five members Cannonball, Karma, Mirage, Sunspot and Wolfsbane. Originally slated for comic books it had to be reworked so that Marvel Graphic Novel could make its deadline, making the New Mutants first appearance actually not in a comic book.
The second series of New Mutant comic books got its start in 2003 and ran for a total of thirteen issues before being relaunched as new comic book as New X-Men: Academy X in July 2004, with a new a brand-new number one. This series featured dozens of mutant teenagers attending the Xavier Institute along with their instructors which consisted of various X-Men as well as former members of the original New Mutants. After the cataclysmic event M-Day, only a handful of students enrolled at the Xavier Institute were able to retain their powers. The New Mutants and the other training squads were disbanded, and the remaining students were gathered into a single junior team, the New X-Men.
A third series of the comic book was released in 2009 and ran until 2012 for a total of fifty issues. The team is a reunion of sorts for the original cast from the first volume and consists of Cannonball, Karma, Magik, Magma, Dani Moonstar and Sunspot. The reunion is spun from events from the limited series X-Infernus.
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Chayanne (born June 28, 1968) is a Latin Pop singer who was born as Elmer Figueroa de Arce in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
Figueroa began using the artistic name of "Chayanne" when he was a little kid. He auditioned for Menudo, but was told that at the time that he was too young for the group. He didn't give up and he heard that Titi Soto was trying to create a new group that would compete with Menudo, and so he went and tried out. He was chosen for the group and his meteoric rise to the top began.
That group, Los Chicos, made several #1 hits, including Puerto Rico Son Los Chicos, and Terremoto. And while it never achieved the popularity of Menudo, it did give Menudo good competition, becoming famous all over Latin America, participating in a movie (Coneccion Caribe), and producing millions of Los Chicos-related memorabilia like t-shirts, rulers, magazines etc.
After Los Chicos went bankrupt in 1984 and separated, Chayanne, having become famous all over Latin America, retired for a little while, moving to Mexico and staying in the background for a few years, so his fans wouldn't get tired of seeing him. In 1987, he came back like a storm, his first solo album producing the Spanish pop classic Fiesta En America. Chayanne was back. He became an instant pop idol all over Latin America again. He toured all over Latin America, and in 1989 he produced his second solo album, which produced another smash hit in Tu Pirata Soy Yo.
The 1990s brought some changes for Chayanne. He started acting, married Marilisa Maronese, with whom he formed a family, and moved to Miami. He is well known for fiercely protecting the privacy of his wife and children. His acting career has been extremely favorable. Some of his roles include portraying himself in Volver A Empezar, playing a Cuban dancer along with Vanessa L. Williams in Hollywood's Dance With Me, and a few soap operas in Argentina, including Provocame.
He has also kept on touring and producing CDs, and along with Ricky Martin, is considered to be Puerto Rico's biggest pop idol ever. Songs such as Salomé, Torero, Boom Boom, Enamorado, Atado A Tu Amor, No Te Preocupes Por Mi, Caprichosa or Y Tú Te Vas are some of his greatest hits.
In 2006 he had a small role with famous singer and actress Natalia Oreiro in Sos Mi Vida (an Argentinian telenovela). Chayanne, today, having moved beyond teen idol, is a full-fledged Puerto Rican superstar.
2014: En todo estaré
2012: A solas con Chayanne
2010: No hay imposibles
2008: Vivo
2007: Mi tiempo
2005: Cautivo
2005: Desde siempre
2003: Sincero
2002: Grandes éxitos
2000: Simplemente
1998: Atado a Tu Amor
1996: Volver a Nacer
1994: Influencias
1992: Provócame
1990: Tiempo de Vals
1988: Chayanne II
1987: Chayanne
1986: Sangre Latina
1984: Es mi nombre
Sources: Last.fm, Wikipedia
Chayanne in the news
Beatriz Luengo, Kany García, Pedro Capó And Sofia Reyes To Headline "The World Can Also Pop" Panel At Billboard Latin Music Week (16/04/2019) Latin Superstar Wisin To Headline First-Ever Corona Estéreo Beach Tour (27/09/2018)
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day In Las Vegas With Latin Superstars Luis Miguel, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Alejandro Fernandez And More (20/07/2018) Global Superstar Jennifer Lopez To Give A Special Performance At The 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards Live On April 26, 2018 (19/04/2018)
Cardi B, J Balvin, Karol G, Quavo And Ricky Martin Confirmed To Perform At The 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards On April 26 (10/04/2018) Camila Cabello, Chayanne And Wisin Added To Latin AMAs Performer Lineup (11/10/2017)
Miami Big Sound Orchestra Free December 30, 2016 (20/12/2016) Del Records Welcomes Our New Public Relations Manager, Maria Ines Sanchez (12/01/2016)
Las Vegas Announces Lineup For Mexican Independence Day Images (18/08/2015) Celeste Stoney Is A Finalist In The International Songwriting Competition In The Pop/Top 40 Category (30/03/2015)
Legendary Cuban Musician, Tomas Diaz, Premieres "Suky" - A Song Destined To Become An International Success (09/03/2015) Chayanne Announces 2015 Summer Tour (27/01/2015)
Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, Danilo Perez, Jean-Luc Ponty, And More Join Record Label Presidents To Judge The 2014 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) (11/07/2014) Enrique Iglesias, Wisin, Sean Paul, Cristian Castro And Michel Telo Join An Impressive Line-up Of Music Stars Set To Perform At The 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards (23/04/2014)
Acoustic Singer/Songwriter SJ Earns Ranking In The 2013 International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finals (26/02/2014)
Songs by Chayanne
Donde Va Tu Sueno
Marianna Mambo Remixes
Y Ti Te Vas
Quisiera Ser
Un Siglo Sin Ti
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Caprichosa
Cuidarte El Alma
Sentada Aqui En Mi Alma
Contra Vientos Y Mareas
Te Echo De Menos
No Te Preocupes Por Mi
No Se Por Que
Si Nos Quedara Poco Tiempo
Amor Inmortal
Me Enamore De Ti
Tu Boca
Si No Estas
Me Pierdo Contigo
Humanos A Marte
En Todo Estare
Tu Respiracion
Madre Tierra (Oye)
Bailando Dos Corazones
Di Que Sientes Tu
Que Me Has Hecho
Chayanne & Wisin
Choka Choka
Chayanne & Ozuna
Daddy Yankee & Snow
Khalid & Disclosure
Por Eso Vine
Machete, Salmo & Lazza
(Italy Top 20, 04/Jul/2019)
Im Plus
Papito
Mula B
(Denmark Top 20, 02/Jul/2019)
Pesquisa No Google
Turma Do Pagode, Henrique & Diego
Money In The Grave
Drake & Rick Ross
(Australia Top 20, 08/Jul/2019)
Les Planetes
(France Top 20, 05/Jul/2019)
Johnny Run Away
Tones And I
If I Can't Have You
(Canada Top 20, 13/Jul/2019)
Skepta & J Hus
Mr Sheeen
Russ Splash
Post Malone & Young Thug
Ikuinen Vappu
JVG
No Guidance
Chris Brown & Drake
Soltera
Lunay, Daddy Yankee & Bad Bunny
Ehdottomasti Ehka
Jeg Vil Ikke Leve
(Norway Top 20, 07/Jul/2019)
(Sweden Top 20, 01/Jul/2019)
Thotiana
Balance Ton Quoi
(New Zealand Top 20, 01/Jul/2019)
Marylean
Machete, Salmo, Nitro & Marracash
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"CHIKO is the first restaurant from The Fried Rice Collective. Chefs Danny Lee and Scott Drewno pair modern cooking techniques with traditional Chinese and Korean flavors, while Drew Kim provides his passion for hospitality ensuring a unique fine casual dining experience. The After Dark Series is an idea born from years of collaborative efforts by Chefs Drewno and Lee. This series will offer an opportunity for both local and national chefs to have a creative space to experiment.
The CHIKO After Dark Series will offer an array of dishes created by CHIKO and the guest chefs, in addition to the rest of the CHIKO menu being available. Each After Dark popup will have a food theme, with the first featuring Thai cuisine with Chef Alex McCoy. Chef McCoy will be offering three dishes; Pad Mee Korat, Hoi Lai Nam Prik Pao, and Khao Soi.
This inaugural edition of the CHIKO After Dark Series will take place on three evenings, from Thursday, September 7th, through Saturday, September 9th. The menu specials begin at 10:00 pm and will last through midnight each evening. This will not be a ticketed event, doors are open to all on a first come first serve basis. Alcohol specials will include Thailand's favorite Leo Beer from Singha, and Rujero Sinjani from Chufly imports.


Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory today announces that it has received a binding offer from ATC, a private B2B media company in France, to purchase Legal & Regulatory's French trade media assets. Wolters Kluwer's intended divestment is in line with the division's strategy to focus on legal information and software solutions for law firms, corporate counsel, and other compliance professionals.
"We are pleased that we have received a binding offer from ATC. The company is well-positioned in France to support these products and activities and serve the needs of customers," said Stacey Caywood, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory.
The French trade media unit, a part of the division's business in France, includes publishing and events serving the transport, tourism, HR, and social work verticals. The unit had revenues of €22 million in 2015 and approximately 170 full-time employees.
Upon receipt of the offer, Wolters Kluwer in France has granted to ATC an exclusive period of discussions, during which local staff representatives will be consulted following the French legal process.


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Cardiff City 1 Chelsea 2
It was time to be rebellious. Yes, mid-life crisis properly took hold and for the first time since my teens I got on a train that was slightly earlier than the one a ticket had been bought for. And I was prepared for the consequences. But even then there was a stroke of luck. The later train that I was to initially have taken was cancelled anyway so my ticket was actually valid! Due to engineering works, there were no direct trains from London to Cardiff. This resulted in a journey that was split into four parts: bus to Richmond, train to Reading, train to Newport and finally a bus to Cardiff.
There were several reasons for wanting to visit Cardiff. It was a stadium to cross off the list (91 to date where I have seen a live game) and there was still an outside chance we could finish in second place. On the way I visited the stadium where Newport County plays its games at the wonderfully named, "Rodney Parade" stadium. Two rugby clubs also share the same turf and the terraces were littered with empty plastic beer cups.
You wonder how many people base their first impressions of a place on what surrounds their city centre and train station. In Newport there were so many pubs closed. The River Usk was surrounded by muddy embankments with the odd shopping trolley thrown in for fun. The small, scenic, ruined Newport castle was picturesque but off limits to visitors. Wind and rain cut my visit short so off to Cardiff. The bus driver of the train replacement service took a less than scenic route via the city's rubbish works before dumping us by the capital's train station.
Time to do the anoraky thing and see if anything has been left of Ninian Park. It was a shame that there is a housing estate where the old ground was. Fears of a less than pleasant welcome were unfounded with locals friendly and in philosophical mood. The weather was still woeful with strong wind and rain being felt through four layers of clothing.
The game itself pretty much summarised our season. With no exaggeration, Chelsea had four or five clear-cut chances in the first half to score. Not random shots from 35 yards out but chances well inside the area. It was depressing to see the unpleasant Craig Bellamy score against us albeit with a large deflection. Early on Torres beat the 'keeper with the goal at his mercy but could still not bury the ball in the back of the net – although the twenty blue balloons that surrounded him probably did not help. Yet again, our number nine left me scratching my head. "One-nil to the Championship," sang the home fans into half-time while our lot sang songs taking the mick out of the home side's relegation. That was not the only immature singing we had – perhaps many felt safe to be cocky knowing that a large minority of fans were getting a coach escort back to the Bridge after the game.
The second half was much the same as the first with Chelsea dominating. Schurrle finally came on – a player who is more than solid and for me a stronger choice on the field while Salah is developing. We finally equalised, and then came the winner from Torres. That is when my mood has never turned from happy to angry more fast. And not just because some Scot sitting next to me kept hugging me while getting the words wrong to every Chelsea song sung ("Have you ever seen Gerrard win the European Cup?" is not how it goes you moron). No, the most ire was the fact that Torres could not at least have run up and acknowledged supporters after scoring. Supporters who have given him more than the benefit of the doubt despite his woeful attitude that accompanies such undeniably brilliant skill. Instead, he bowed his head to face the ground and then his teammates to play the "too cool for school" game as he did when scoring against Atletico Madrid. There have been many players who have given far more on the field of play and received far less support.
It was a beautiful, sunny journey home and one reflects on what could have been this season for our club. What if the referee at Aston Villa had not sent off Willian? What if we had beaten West Ham at home? What if we had been better at taking our chances in front of goal? But then there are other questions… would we have beaten Liverpool if we had not lost to Sunderland?
Again, if we had been told of a top three finish in the league and a semi-final place in the European Cup at the beginning of the season we would have taken it. We are well positioned for next season with a solid defence and exciting midfield. Now to train, train and train more on converting the ample chances created during each game. And the good news is that some of our more promising players such as Willian and Matic will be available for European competition.
Chelsea 0 Norwich 0
The first song in a rarely attended local church service on Sunday was, "Lord of the Dance". Surely some kind of lucky omen into the Norwich home game taking place the same day? Perhaps me singing the Chelsea version in my head jinxed us. Ah yes, jinxes and superstitions. As football fans we are a superstitious bunch and it is often that I feel if my beloved side fails to win a match then it is down to me. Was there a game I did not attend and we failed to win? Well - that's my fault. My castrato voice could have been the one that aided Chelsea to obtain those three points. And yesterday us earning a draw instead of a win was down to me.
I was lucky enough on Wednesday night to have met Nemanja Matic. Well, when I say met... having dinner in Chelsea Harbour he happened to walk by. Well, when I say walk by... he actually was strolling 20 feet below the balcony where we were having our prawn sandwiches. Like a pubescent teenager I rushed to the edge of the balcony waving frantically, "Nemanja! Nemanja!". That is when it stopped and I was lost for words. The next sentence would be crucial for both mine and his sake. "You have had a fantastic first touch this season!" He smiled and carried on walking. I sat back down ashamed that I could not have come up with something more inspirational. Since he was ineligible to play against Atletico his next game back was the Norwich home match... and what a woeful game he had. For a man who had been so reliable this season, his touch and loss of possession was worse than a schoolboy's. And it was not his fault... it was mine.
The lack of obtaining three points yesterday was not down to one man though. We hit the post and bar and dominated the bulk of the game. But Norwich played fantastically well and I must admit that I sat in my seat wondering how they did not earn a penalty in the first half. Granted, we seemed to deserve one in the second. But the visitor's performance reminded me that of Crystal Palace earlier on in the season. They played solidly in defence and were unlucky not to make more of their handful of counterattacks. In fact, they nearly beat us at our own game against the more attacking sides. We were probably surprised that they took few risks considering they probably needed a win to stay up.
Not for the first time, Ba caused some seething when yet again a couple of his passes were completely wayward causing me to shout out, "AND YOU WONDER WHY YOU DON'T GET PICKED FIRST CHOICE YOU DONKEY!" It was probably down to crowd contagion from my negativity towards this one player that there were some boos at halftime and fulltime. These fans should simply be ejected.
Although it was a bank holiday weekend it was sad to see how few fans stayed behind to applaud the team off for the final home match of the season. We have not won a trophy but had a good year in the grand scheme of things. It has been one where we really have needed the fans support and without again sounding like a spoilt schoolboy - we have really not had the rub of the green no matter what the media argues. Decisions that have gone against us have cost us 3 points. Pointing to one penalty incident against WBA which ultimately only earned us a point is not balanced.
Our final game of the season is at Cardiff and it is a visit I am making to simply cross another stadium off the list. The atmosphere will be a strange one with the home side relegated and us most probably out of the running by then. Overall it is right to be positive for next season. We have real exciting attacking talent in our midfield with a solid defence. Just for a young Didier Drogba back in the attack!
Chelsea 1 Atletico Madrid 3
There was a telling moment in the first half that summed up last night's match. Ivanovic was on the right flank. The Atletico Madrid defence was in parallel unison with its midfield. Chelsea, with six defenders on the field was in their half. Our player looked up and saw there were no options. He passed back. Within a few seconds we lost the ball as we were closed down. For all of Chelsea's effort there was simply no clear way through despite having Hazard and Willian in the side.
Walking to the ground before the game there was that buzz you feel when playing in European competition. Seeing opposition fans in their full colours, singing in the streets and even sunshine. We headed into the ground early having been lucky enough to meet and speak to some of the Chelsea players before the game.
This should have been one of those magical European nights but when the starting line-up was shown on the TV screens around the ground it simply did not make sense. It seemed to permeate onto the stands where the atmosphere was simply woeful. Cole, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta, Luiz AND Ivanovic? Who was going to play where? The conclusion was that the lack of depth in our squad and the suspensions/injuries/cup tied players meant that we had few other options - which is disgraceful for a club of our stature.
Enough about tactics – Jose knows best. But there was something missing on the pitch as well as on the terraces. Chelsea players could not even complete simple passes to each other. It was almost as if our recent performance against Liverpool had taken too much out of our side. Is the reality that we need to properly have had some negative history against our opposition to rile our side into truly being able to focus?
I have to hold my hands up and say that I underestimated Atletico. Last night they were simply the better side. Yes, if Terry had scored to make it 2-1 then we probably would have gone on to win the game. But their equaliser came from utterly disgraceful defending – ironic considering over half our side were defenders - and also a minute before half time. Their goalkeeper was excellent – maybe we should sign him? In the game of Kabaddi that both sides played there was one that could hold their breath for a lot longer than the other. The visitors were well drilled and I wish them luck in the final.
The European journey has come to an end and it has been an eventful one. For me, four new stadia visited on the continent and the opportunity to witness us playing a couple of very good sides in PSG and Atletico. There is still the outside chance of a cup but it feels like we have used all our jokers this season. The positives are the amount of skill we have in our squad and perhaps it will only be next season that we flourish. We need a new striker and one who celebrates his goals instead of feeling some sort of allegiance to a former club having had so much support from his current employers.
Onto Norwich and Cardiff – let's hope we remain positive despite last night's disappointment. Let us focus on the fact that we would have been more than pleased if someone had told us we would reach the semis of the European Cup and finished in the top three of our league with the possibility of winning it too. We still believe in you Jose and Chelsea.


Conte, who won the title in his first year with Chelsea, said, "We're struggling to take a place in the Champions League. But we play in a very tough league where there are six top teams fighting for a place.
Former England and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61 following a cardiac arrest, his former club Chelsea announced on Wednesday.
Former England captain and Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan midfielder Ray Wilkins was fighting for his life following a heart attack with his wife telling British media: "It's very, very bad".
Chelsea's former technical director Michael Emenalo has joined Monaco just three weeks after leaving the Premier League champions, the Ligue 1 side announced on Monday.
Chelsea's technical director Michael Emenalo – a key confidant of owner Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge – is standing down from his role, the reigning Premier League champions said on Monday.


Without exception, every African American Greek-letter fraternity and sorority formed during the 20th century came into being on a college campus. The organizers of these groups acknowledged their desire for social camaraderie, but they also recognized their responsibility to serve the communities from which they came. Most of these groups were civic and social. They joined with other organizations to protest discrimination. They supported the legal challenges to segregation launched by the NAACP. They encouraged self-help and organized summer programs to improve quality of life for the impoverished. They stressed cultural awareness and community involvement.
Local chapters of national African American fraternities and sororities have flourished in Central Virginia. When college students returned home after graduation or relocated to the area, graduate chapters of Greek-letter organizations formed. These groups became cultural ambassadors. They aimed to enrich the lives of their fellow citizens while maintaining the fellowship of the college years. Central Virginia has boasted local chapters of many men and women's fraternal orders. Men's groups have included Omega Psi Phi, Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Phi Beta Sigma. Sororities have included Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Alpha Kappa Alpha.
"Crossing the Desert Sands" is the name for the initiation ceremonies of African American fraternities and sororities.


Bitcoin had a good rally and is starting to retrace. Looking at a 2h chart, I expect it may retrace down to right above .618 fib level where we had a resistance on Apr . 4th (+9 GMT ). This area is also right above the downtrend line, so it would be a good chance to test the trendline . I think this would be a reasonable and healthy correction unless manipulated. Any thoughts and comments welcome.
評論: Aaaah! I marked it, but doubted it. The small second bull flag played out after all. Nevertheless, I do not think this will go too far, yet interesting to see how far Bitcoin can go.


In her forty-year career as a widely respected artist, Anna Boghiguian has frequently depicted Cairo, where she was born and lives. Her 2003 book Anna's Egypt offered a personal tour via text and artwork through the neighborhoods of that city, with briefer forays into Alexandria, home of the Greek poet Constantine Cavafy (a longtime inspiration) and other parts of the country. Boghiguian's recent show once again focused on her homeland, along with another favorite locale, India—more specifically, on the rivers that run through them, the Nile and the Ganges.


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Q: Text mining top keywords for each category I am new to text mining and have trying to solve this problem using R.
My dataset looks like this:
Col 1: Item Description (Text that I need to mine) ||
Col 2: Item category ||
Col 3: Item Sub Category

The output I need to get should be somewhat like this:
Topic || Keyword 1 || Keyword 2 || Keyword 3   ... Keyword 10

Category A || Fitness || Beauty ........

Category B || .....

Sub Category AZ ||

Sub Category AY ||

Basically I need to get the top 10 keywords for each category and sub category.
What would be the best way to do it?
I apologize for my lack of knowledge about R. I would also be open to considering using other open source tools to do this operation.
Thanks in advance.

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Instead of browsing any possible chef knife available out there and compare one to another by your own, I give you a practical solution here: a list of most recommended chef knives you can find in the market today.
I've done the research for you, so you don't need to spend lots of time comparing one knife to another. Without further ado, here are my top picks of the best chef knives in the market.
Although opting for a chef's knife is highly about personal preference, it's safe to say that the Mac MTH-80 is one of the most generally alluring knives out there. It's proven by the impressive 4.6 average rating on Amazon.
It has an intuitive design which makes it perfect for most hand sizes and skill levels. It's also wide enough to maintain your food together.
It comes in a comfortable design, dimpled blade, and balanced weight.
If you want to buy a chef knife that isn't as expensive as the Mac MTH-80, the Tojiro DP chef knife can be a great option. This Japanese knife is absolutely sharp and comes in an affordable price range.
Moreover, this knife comes in a flat belly curve, making it ideal to be used in a push-pull cutting movement. It's also perfect for fine cuts and thin slices of meat or vegetables.
It's made of super-hard steel and comes in quality construction.
Compared to the previous candidate, this knife is thinner and more fragile.
This Victorinox Fibrox is an ideal option for those who want to start cooking on a regular basis but aren't yet ready to invest in much money. As the best chef knife for beginners, you can bring it to your home kitchen for around $45 only.
This knife is designed in European style. It means that the blade is slightly thicker and wider than the common Japanese-style knives.
It's absolutely budget-friendly chef knife.
It comes with a plastic handle.
If you have small hands, you will need a knife which is lightweight and small, yet is still precisely balanced. For this reason, the Global Oriental chef knife is an ideal option that you can count on. It's a great knife with an impressive blade.
This chef knife also gains an excellent average rating on Amazon with 4.6 stars out of 5 with lots of positive reviews.
It owns special handles which are structured for small to medium-sized hands.
It comes with a lifetime warranty for defect and breaking.
You should use it with care since the blades are sharp.
Wusthoff has been a popular global company that offers a high-quality product. This classic 8-inch chef's knife becomes one of the best products that you can rely on. This knife is highly dependable to cut and mincemeat, or any other task.
It can be utilized for multiple purposes.
If you are seeking out the best chef knife that is perfect for experienced chefs, the Shun Classic can be the right choice. This knife is a lightweight Japanese-style knife with a half bolster. It comes with great balance and high-quality steel.
The exceptional D-shaped handle of this knife receives positive responses from professional chefs. It also currently owns a great average rating on Amazon with 4.6 stars.
It's functional and offers a beautiful design.
It's not for beginners and needs a high level of maintenance.
The Dalstrong makes it possible for you to get a great chef knife with only $50 budget. This knife is made from super-strong forged German steel. It comes in stunning design to provide an impressive performance despite its low-range price.
Besides, it is also designed with an ergonomic handle that features non-slip grip as well as temperature resistance.
It's offered with a lifetime warranty.
It comes in multiple lengths to choose from.
The thin bolster may cause accidents if it's used without care.
In conclusion, depending on your cooking style and needs, you can opt for the best chef knife to buy in 2019. I hope the list above can help you find your favorite chef kitchen. So, happy shopping!


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(b) Clean the sensors using a can of compressed air.
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U Suspect bill detected. Remove the last bill from the stacker and press the START button to continue counting. The suspect bill will not be added to the count. Refer to section 4.1 for more details.
n6 Suspect bill detected. Remove the last bill from the stacker and press the START button to continue counting. The suspect bill will not be added to the count. Refer to section 4.2 for more details.
dbL The last counted bill is a double note. Remove the double note from the stacker and recount all other notes in the stacker. Refer to section 4.4 for more details.
ChN Two or more notes have passed through the unit at the same time. Remove all bills from the stacker and recount them. Refer to section 4.5 for more details.
E01 Counting sensors may have collected dust. Clean the sensor with a soft bristle brush and compressed air. Refer to section 5.1.
E03 Code disc sensor issue. Contact Kolibri's technical service center.
E04 Hopper sensor may have collected dust. Clean the sensor with a soft bristle brush and compressed air. Refer to section 5.1.
E05 Stacking sensor may have collected dust. Clean the sensor with a soft bristle brush and compressed air. Refer to section 5.1.
The Kolibri Ace provides UV (ultraviolet) and MG (magnetic) anti-counterfeit feature detections. To learn more about detection techniques, please refer to Section 9: What do MG, UV stand for? What's the difference?
UV – Ultraviolet Feature Detection – Certain features are hidden to the naked eye on all US currency. In order to detect these features, the Ace has special ultraviolet emitters and sensors capable of detecting the exact ultraviolet anti-counterfeit features built into each denomination note. The Ace scans each bill for the presence and accuracy of these features and fails any bills not meeting these criteria as 'U'.
One of the most common reasons for miscounting is improper loading of the currency to be counted. In most cases the Kolibri Ace will display an error, like 'ChN' to reload the currency.
Yes, the Kolibri Ace processes bills in customized amount called Batch Mode. By default, the batch size is preset to 100. To use Batch mode, press the ADD and BATCH button until only the BAT indicator is displayed on the screen. Use NUMBERS buttons to manually select the desired batch size.
Yes, the Kolibri Ace keeps count of bills added called ADD Mode. To use ADD mode, press once the ADD and BATCH button and the ADD indicator will be displayed on the screen. In this mode the unit will count multiple stack of bills while keeping track of the total amount of bills counted.
No, the Kolibri Ace only counts the number of bills. If you need to sum the value or count multiple denominations at one time, you will need a Bill Reader like the Kolibri Domino or Kolibri Signature. Bill readers use advanced sensing to determine the denomination of the notes being scanned.
No, the Kolibri Ace does not sort the bills. If you need to sort bills by denominations, you will need a Bill Reader like the Kolibri Domino or Kolibri Signature. Bill readers use advanced sensing to determine the denomination of the notes being scanned and sort them.
The Kolibri Ace uses a F2AL250V 20mm Length by 5mm Diameter fuse above the AC power inlet (where the power cord inserts to the back of the unit.) Check this fuse if the unit does not power on. If replacing the fuse does not solve power-on issues, please contact Kolibri Customer Service.


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Journeys with Roy
Angelina's story
Last year I met Gerard Hindmarsh at a Christchurch genealogical society. He was speaking about his family history which resulted in his fascinating book Angelina.
Gerard calls his writing ``faction'' or fiction based on extensive research.
Angelina Moleta was Gerard's grandmother, brought up on a remote Italian Island, Stromboli off Sicily. It was known for its frequent volcanic eruptions. Usually inhabitants, anticipating pending activity, escaped to sea. They eventually returned to access the damage to their homes and village.
In 1906, Angelina at 16 years old, left her tiny island home and family to travel to an even remoter D'Urville Island in New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds.
Gerard believes in telling a family story as it is, warts and all. This story has its share of humour, family conflict and tragedy. Amongst the worst happenings was losing a child as a result of illness when stormy weather prevented getting necessary medical help.
Losing their oldest son to untreated appendicitis makes painful reading.
Gerard took up journalism in 1991 having spent years truck driving and as a builder in Golden Bay. But you could say he was born with printer's ink in his veins. He can talk about his upbringing when his father was a journalist on one of the Wellington dailies. He remembers his father's typewriter being a feature of the family home. Gerard recalls helping his father write his stories. But admits his father needing to re-write them.
Angelina is matron of one of two pioneer Italian families breaking in farm land on D'Urville. Interestingly, her closest friend is Wetekia Ruruku Elkington, a high-born Maori woman. Angelina is introduced to Maori legends, crafts and customs. She masters the Maori language before English.
The story is told alternately by Angelina and her husband Vinenzo. Hence the story has alternate points view.
I admit, had I not met Gerard, a story of a pioneer Italian family on D'Urville Island may not have appealed. The giveaway that it might be an interesting read is its publisher Craig Potton, now Potton Burton www.pottonandburton.co.nz
Also confirming this is a worthy story is a media story I came across saying Angelina is earmarked for a movie.
I did not have cash to pay for one of the books Gerard brought along to the genealogical society. No problem. He gave me a signed copy and told me to send him a cheque.
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World seabird capital
Summer having finally kicked in has me thinking back to early October last year when I was walking along the beach at Orewa north of Auckland city. Apart from cheerful clumps of yellow flowers (Bidens Rockstars) spring was struggling to become a reality. A small number of brave people were testing the water temperature. Others were beach-walking or enjoying a coolish picnic.
As always, above an ocean beach were the raucous squawks from seagulls. Some, to the amazement of the children, swooped down for some easy pickings from their picnic lunch.
I was reminded of that brilliant story Jonathan Livingston Seagull written by American author, Richard Bach. Bach had spent hours hiding amongst rocks studding their flying ability. His story is about one special seagull intent on perfecting his flying skills. Bach used his vast experience as an aviator to tell his story.
The seagulls I spotted at Orewa were the red-billed gull also known as the mackered gull, scientific name Choicocephalus scopulinus.
Our entire world claims 9000 bird species. Of those, 360 species are seabirds –birds that obtain much of their food from the sea. 86 of these species breed in New Zealand. 38 species, or 10 per cent, of the world seabird population, breed only in New Zealand. A further nine species are migratory. They breed elsewhere but visit New Zealand annually.
Such statistics confirm New Zealand the ``world seabird capital.''
Amongst our seabirds are penguins, albatrosses, petrels, shags, gannets, turns, skuas and several species of seagull.
New Zealand is blessed with an abundant marine environment stretching from sub-tropical Kermadec Islands to the sub-Antarctic Campbell Plateau. An associated topography of submarine landforms offer an abundance of nutrients for marine life.
Seabirds are observed in many locations.
Gannets are found near Auckland's western beaches. Otago Peninsula is famous for the royal albatrosses and yellow-eyed penguin.
Oamaru in north Otago offers the best penguin viewing points. And don't miss an opportunity for seabird viewing if travelling on Cook Strait ferries.
During a recent trip to Western Australia I spotted notices advising not to feed seagulls. Seems an easy meal discourages them from foraging for their natural food. Also greasy food will be detrimental to their health and breeding. But be warned, seagulls will take every opportunity to grab a free meal.
As it is, seabirds are not immune from threats to their existence.
A recent, disturbing, newspaper report claimed 90 per cent of New Zealand seabirds were at risk of extinction.
The story was prompted by Statistics New Zealand and the Ministry for the Environment releasing the Our Environment 2016 report.
New Zealand has the highest number of threatened seabird species in the world. Marine mammals are also at risk.
The report blamed a degraded habitat resulting from global warming and polluted coastlines.
Rising temperatures contribute to increased acidification of the oceans, effecting shell species and plankton essential to the ongoing food chain.
Dairying expansion along with urban areas close to the coastline were cited as contributors to pollution.
Birds were also compromised by fishing practices. Vulnerable species were being entangled in fishing nets.
Some species of seabirds have been in decline since 2008.
In response to the report, Environment Minister Dr. Nick Smith says new laws introduced to Parliament next year will bring New Zealand marine legislation into the 21st century.
New Zealand' commitment to reducing greenhouse gases will also be vital to preserving our seabirds. Let's hope a troubling trend is being reversed.
Swiss Christchurch Return
This week I met a long-time friend Fabienne Huber, a marketing guru from Stanserhorn, Switzerland.
She had been touring New Zealand for a month with her friend Erika Bircher. Erika had to get a leave pass from her hubby and two grown-up daughters.
Christchurch was their last port of call before returning home.
Having returned their hire car, they rode the Christchurch Tramway and we walked to a variety of sites in the CBD –the Transitional (so-called cardboard) Cathedral, 185 chairs representing those who lost their lives in the 2011 earthquakes, Kate Sheppard memorial, World Peace Bell and Botanic Gardens. We ducked into Ilex for a lunch snack to escape a muscular southerly change.
Fabienne had been in Christchurch seven years previously so was shocked to see the devastation of still crumbling buildings. She was, however, impressed by the rebuild progress along with the opportunities (with Erika) to go shopping, making a start in the Restart: Mall, continuing to Ballantynes, the BNZ Centre, colourful Cashel Square leading to Scorpio Books and ANZ Centre. She was also delighted to catch up with tram driver Ken Henderson on tramcar No. 11. She had met Ken on her previous visit. Ken passed her contact to me and I met Fabienne her at Stanserhorn during my 2010 Swiss cycling trip.
Stanserhorn, a shortish (20-minute) train ride to Stans from Luzern, is an 1898metre-high mountain reached by a three-section old-time funicular railway of the 1890s and cable car. The summit in the Uri Alps offers great views along with a revolving restaurant. Fabienne kindly treated me to a sumptuous lunch. And she showed me a photo album of her Christchurch visit the previous year. The Christchurch Tramway was a highlight.
During my visit the Stanserhorn cable car was soon to be upgraded with the world's first Cabrio able to carry 60 people with many enjoying a Biggles-like rush of air on an open upper deck. The CHF 28.1 million Cabrio opened two years later. The concept and manufacture of Cabrio was proudly almost 100 per cent Swiss.
The two Swiss women thoroughly enjoyed their self-guided New Zealand tour, even venturing to earthquake devastated Kaikoura. They went on a Whale Watch tour and were rewarded with sightings. They ventured up the Christchurch Gondola on their final Christchurch day.
For me, Fabienne and Erika brought back cherished memories of my three trips to Switzerland. The most recent, in 2010, was principally to tackle the Furka Pass a tough cycling ride and part of the Rhone Route One beginning in Andermatt (in heart of Swiss Alps) and concluding 300 km later in Geneva.
I would not say ``no'' to a fourth Switzerland visit. I have probably done the bicycle journeys I am capable of. A couple of rail trips are in the ``remaining business'' basket.
Lady of Lawrence
At the conclusion of a cycling adventure I reward myself with something special.
Having completed Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails, Lady of Lawrence boutique B&B ticks the boxes. Firstly, I am impressed with the attention to detail at the stately Lawrence dwelling. Much of it reflects the proprietor's equestrian passion. Artwork is well chosen as is the chandelier lighting. A bottle of Port awaits a willing guest's nightcap.
And the Lady of Lawrence herself, Verity Wolf, is the perfect host. She speaks with that distinctive, almost musical, Melbourne accent and frequently finds something to laugh at.
She hails from the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne. She loved it there but was unsuccessful in purchasing a B&B. ``I missed out, and missed out and got really frustrated.''
A girlfriend in East Taieri suggested Verity paid her a visit.
``I came for a holiday determined to never end up working in New Zealand. But look what happened,'' she laughs.
She chanced upon the ``Sycamores,'' at 20 Peel Street, Lawrence. ``I really fell in love with it. I was soon thinking about renovating it. The ``Sycamores,'' was built in 1912 for Archibald Mc Kinley who had made a lot of money goldmining at nearby Gabriel's Gully. Later the ``Sycamores'' became a home for Presbyterian ministers.
The property had once been a small scale B&B but was not sold as a going concern. Also, it had been vacant for two years. Verity bought it as a house. Then she had to work through necessary compliances to establish a B&B.
Hours and hours were spent bringing the garden back into shape. And lots of cleaning, and repairing fireplaces.
``It was a bigger job than I anticipated. I refurbished the rooms myself with help from a local handyman. Tradesmen were mostly electricians.
``My partner Duncan helped with the last room. The ceiling needed four coats of paint and I had done two. I then put on the poor girl act saying my shoulders were really hurting. ``Duncan said, ` all right.' I was realty grateful.''
Verity has a degree in Horse Business Management from Melbourne University.
``When I told someone about my degree he misheard and said, `Oh terrific, you have a degree in being awesome.' '' She subsequently worked in equestrian as a professional dressage rider and in the racing industry.
``I worked with people as well as in administration –time management, customer service and all that. Many of those skills tie in with what I am doing now. She bought a Mountain bike to ride sections of the Clutha Gold Trail.
``I came here partly for the lifestyle so need to get out for recreation. But changing to bike-power from horse power presented challenges. A narrow bicycle seat is vastly different from sitting on a horse. ``I changed the seat for one with much more padding.''
Lady of Lawrence has been going for only a few weeks when I call by. The few previous guests have included mid-aged couples completing the Clutha Gold Trail. Others were there for events in Lawrence.
``I can see the trails as a big bonus for Lawrence. There's been a lot of positive feedback. And people are requesting somewhere really special to stay at the end of the trail.''
www.ladyoflawrence.co.nz
Quince cottage overnight
Mine hosts Cally and Wendy are as delightful as is my accommodation with its cottage atmosphere, bed of many pillows and charming décor detail.
Their large rural property, a boutique B&B near Millers Flat, is an ideal stop on the Clutha Gold Trail running almost 80 km from Roxburgh Dam to Lawrence. It is also ideal for those in need of a little pampering following a few hours of pedalling.
Cally says two cottages on the property were upgraded when they knew Clutha Gold Trail was going to be a reality. ``We were delighted when we knew it would go past our gate,''
I ask is Quince Cottage is benefiting from the trail?
``Absolutely,'' says Cally. ``And it is getting better.''
Wendy is a competent DIY guru and Roxburgh school teacher.
Cally, also a teacher, has taken four months off to work full time on the property which includes a well-tendered vegetable and herb garden. ``Mowing the grass takes me up to five hours. It gives me time to think up new schemes.
``With people arriving daily we have got to keep it tidy.''
A previous venture was Dunedin's Glenfield House B&B.
They established the business, hosted private dinner parties, and ran it for 12 years.
Wendy perches on a railing of their Loggia semi-outdoor dining space where she can see across to the cycling trail. She says they inherited established trees when they arrived.
``We've just added to them. The property has sort of evolved.''
A laburnum tree is glorious in the evening light. It displays bright yellow blossom and pods. Their poisonous seeds and have been implicated in murder mysteries.
A Quince Cottage point of difference is the dinner option. Cally is dinner chef. Her sumptuous three-course meal would qualify as fine dining. I suggest she might do well in MasterChef.
She laughs, ``No not for me but I love the programme.
Our first course is prawns and Thai salad.
All greens are from the garden. The variety of herbs, amongst others, include Vietnamese mint. Bok choy leaves, especially white stalk at end. The dish is garnished it with a typical Thai dressing. Mains comprises Lamb back straps. They are accompanied by a Wild rocket and parsley sauce, beetroot chutney and chili and crab-apple jelly.
Dessert is a Ricotta and lemon cake. The indented top is filled with lemon honey.
Cally says she likely got her culinary skills from her mother but has had lots of practice
as well. She worked as a chef in an English pub.
``Cooking is just part of this creative thing I've got.''
Next morning's breakfast is also beautifully presented.
I could have chatted to Cally all day but have to get along the trail.
I enquire where Cally and Wendy could go for a holiday that would eclipse their wonderful Otago home.
``Oh we have a place in Italy,'' says Cally.
Incomparable Clutha/Mata-Au trails
Arriving at Alexandra's AL Park View Motel on a sweltering late summer afternoon, mine host Tony Martin is departing for his Wednesday mountain bike ride. He is typical of those I will meet over the next few days when pedalling 100 km along Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails.
Many locals are bike crazy. No wonder with so many great trails nearby.
Roxburgh Gorge Trail is a continuation of the Otago Central Rail Trail. But Roxburgh Gorge, linking Alexandra with Roxburgh hydro dam, has real hills. Much of it is elevated offering distance views of the trail along with the magic of the swirling turquoise Clutha/ Mata-Au and Lake Roxburgh.
The trail is ridden in two stages –Alexandra to Doctor's Point (10 km) and Shingle Creek to Roxburgh Dam (12 km). Owing to land access issues, a central 12 km section is made by jet boat. The jet boat costs $95 and is a highlight of the trail.
Heading into Roxburgh Gorge I pass signs ``Ride at your own risk.''
I recall Tony Martin's wife, Evelyn, chatting about riding the trail on opening day in October 2013.
``Tony kept yelling, `ride closer to the bluff. If you fall into the Clutha you will be washed down to Roxburgh Dam in no time.' ''
The river is New Zealand's second longest after the Waikato.
But the 338 km Clutha/Mata-Au, draining Lake Wanaka and flowing into the Pacific at Balclutha, has the greater water flow. It discharges 614 cubic metres every second, placing it amongst the world's swiftest.
For all that, the Clutha/Mata-Au is visually magnificent rather than menacing. Its Maori name Mata-Au translates, a current or eddy in an expanse of water.
The European name ``Clutha'' is the Gaelic form of Clyde.
Near the Narrows where the Clutha is its most muscular I pass another cautionary sign.
``Walk Bike 300 m.''
Here the trail is steep, confined and perilously close to the edge.
I wouldn't risk riding this part but later hear of three undeterred Swiss guys. They had been recruits in the Swiss Army Bicycle Regiment.
A moderate nor-wester, occasionally bringing a light shower, is propelling me along. Cloud patterns appear as ``sky art.''
A final challenge is a daunting switch back climbing away from Lake Roxburgh. It eventually levels out and leads to a kiosk at the end/start of Roxburgh Gorge Trail. Had I continued over Roxburgh hydro dam, I would have descended a short distance to start the Clutha Gold Trail, terminating about 80 km further on at Lawrence.
I am met by Rod Peirce, long-time chair of Clutha Gold.
``I've got something for you,'' he says cheerily in greeting. His hand vanishes into a paper bag.
Dreading a can of warm beer, I am delighted to see a large red plum emerge. It is not long from the cool store. ``Juicy buggers, '' says Rod as he loads my bike into his car.
Juicy, cool and wonderfully refreshing, I muse. The plumb is ``Fortune.'' I am introduced to the superb fruit-growing region of Roxburgh Valley.
Roxburgh people are upbeat about their Clutha Gold Trail. In the Goldfields Hotel I ask proprietor John Lane for something cold. He suggests ``water.'' Having caught me out, he pours a Speights. He enthuses about the future of Clutha Gold. ``Something was needed to stem the exiting young people.''
Colin Turner at Roxburgh Motels is also a trail convert. He and his wife Joyce are starting to see benefits to their cosy accommodation which they have upgraded to include a facility for cycling groups.
Campervans loaded with bikes cruise Roxburgh's main street, many heading to the popular 103 The Store café.
Colin gives Rod and myself a lift to Roxburgh Dam and we pedal the first 10 km of Clutha Gold.
Unlike Roxburgh Gorge, Clutha Gold is mostly flat. Rod says, by utilising the Queen's Chain the trail has been able to meander amongst the willows. He tells me how the trail surface pebbles have been mixed with eight per cent clay to give an excellent riding surface.
I imagine Clutha Gold Trail in late April. It would be truly golden. The river is also associated with precious metal. Otago's biggest gold rush began following Gabriel Read's discovery of gold in the Tuapeka River near Lawrence on 20 May 1861.
``At a place where a kind of road crossed on a shallow bar I shovelled away about two and a half feet of gravel, arrived at a beautiful soft slate and saw the gold shining like the stars in Orion on a dark frosty night,'' Read wrote of his discovery.
Hopeful gold seekers arrived from many corners of the world. After year or so the easy gold had been found, prompting miners to move on.
Fearful off economic depression, Dunedin's Chamber of Commerce invited Chinese to come and pick over the old workings. A steady flow arrived following the spring of 1865. These days' remnants of their makeshift dwellings are found along the river.
Some are little more than overhanging rock shelters. A chimney was added. Sometimes a window appeared and even a garden. Their self-sufficient lives were exceedingly tough. Gold mining was necessarily performed during harsh winters owing to the lower river level.
I break my ride, overnighting at Miller's Flat and Beaumont.
A final two hours beyond Beaumont has me riding into Lawrence. I pass signs tempting end of ride spa treatments. But I am running a little late for an appointment at the town's enticing Wild Walnut Café.
Pedalling on – and on
I have been a regular cycling visitor to Tai Tapu Café Store. It is about a 40 km round trip from home and includes two small hills, the Halswell Downs. Half the ride is on the Old Tai Tapu Road, a delightful Canterbury rural road from yesteryear. It is reminiscent of a country lane found in Britain.
This week I made my first ride to Tia Tapu in yonks. I set off in pleasant weather hoping the Met Service had got it wrong about the vicious southerly change. They hadn't. It hit with strong gusts when I was two km from Tia Tapu. On the return ride I was soaked, arriving home like the proverbial drowned rat. The only good part was being blown along with the southerly. Sometimes, arriving home to a hot shower is a glorious experience.
The reason for the ride was a worthy one. The Magpies riders were out in force to help one member, Graham White, celebrate his 90th birthday. Typically Graham arrived in style on his road bike.
Graham was born on the Old Tai Tapu Road 0n January 3, 1927. He was born in a cottage with no running water and no hot water. The midwife in attendance was slightly drunk but as usually happens the birth turned out okay. The cottage still stands. It is close to where Graham lives these days with his wife, Janet.
He recalls the stock driven along the Old Tai Tapu Road enroute to stockyards in Lincoln Road. Riding his bicycle to Halswell, co-inciding with a cattle drive was no fun, particularly when getting the strap for being late through no fault of his own.
Sometimes stock would break through a fence and wreak havoc is a previously glorious flower garden.
Graham's father was a milkman. Despite being told he may never work again owing to injuries inflicted during World War One, Graham does not recall his father having one sick day.
As well as producing the milk, his father distributed to milk cans to outlets quite a distance from home.
Graham was brought up on a diet including full-cream milk and plenty of cream. That was obviously no hindrance to his longevity.
He says he was lucky to have never taken up smoking.
He did take up running and recalls running the Milford Track with Ross Bush and Don Cameron. Knee problems had him take up mountain biking. Then a colleague, Graeme Milner (about to celebrate his 88th birthday) encouraged him to take up road biking and join up with the Magpies.
Thus Graham White, occasionally accompanied by Janet, became a regular at Tia Tapu Café Store. On a pleasant day up to 50 Magpie cyclists, spread amongst the outdoor tables, can be seen enjoying camaraderie. Graham says he and Janet have always enjoyed the company.
``The other cyclists always take an interest in our conversation. We are one of them, not elderly fuddy-duddies.''
More than 30 Magpie cyclists squeezed into Tia Tapu Café Store this week. Graham shouted the coffee.
One of the group, John Brownie had composed a couple of relevant songs. We all joined in.
Always a bit of a philosopher, Graham says in life one starts out on something and sees how it will turn out. Cycling definitely fits into that concept. One sets out with some expectations but for the outcome, one has to wait and see.
A heritage delight to never to tire of
I call regularly at Christchurch's quaint 135-year-old Antigua Boatsheds. I stop for coffee or a lunch break snack. It's an agreeable place to socialise.
It is one of a small number heritage buildings to emerge mostly unscathed from the earthquake of February 22, 2011. That is mostly thanks to heritage restoration work previously undertaken by present owners Mike and Sally Jones. Prior to their efforts the boatsheds were merely sitting, unfastened, on the riverbank.
The predominately green buildings appears to be earthquake damaged but they have had a habitual lean for as long as I have known them.
Antigua Boatsheds are the sole survivors of six or so boatsheds along the Avon. Antigua was built in 1882 by two Lyttelton boat builders, Albert Shaw and J.T. Tidd.
My memories are of hiring a boat when a grumpy old man was owner. He was Bill Dini.
Dini, said to have the air of a Mediterranean boatman, owned Antigua from 1948 to 1978. His grumpiness was likely related to us kids hiring a boat for one hour and turning up back at the boat sheds two hours after our hour had expired. Of course, we did not pay for our additional hours. In not demanding extra payment he might have displayed a streak of kindness that went unnoticed to us ungrateful youngsters?
In another time, with notebook and camera, I would have welcomed his company. He had previously been associated with the de Havilland Aircraft Company and pioneer New Zealand aviation. He also collected old phonogrammes and was associated with Radio Ferrymead.
Dini sold Antigua Boatsheds to Maurice and Diane Phipps.
Then, in 1986, they sold to their daughter Sally and her husband, Mike Jones. The couple recently commemorated 30 years of ownership.
They had converted the milk bar to a classy riverside café, leased part of the building to Punting on the Avon and introduced bicycle hire. (Mike Jones is, himself, a keen cyclist. His ID number 625 from the grueling Le Race event has been proudly displayed in the café.)
Mike and Sally managed to navigate through the cordoned city following the February 22 earthquake. They found their boatsheds looking mostly okay. But what a shambles inside to clean up.
Luckily, Max the boatshed's cat was a survivor.
The Jones's were up and running within weeks. Punting on the Avon resumed over Easter 2011. A sharp downturn in visitor numbers following the earthquakes did not help business. Nor did the old Antigua footbridge being cordoned off and finally rebuilt help matters.
But that is, as they say, water under the bridge. The popularity of the boatsheds over the first days of 2017 is encouraging despite the occasional long queues at the service counter.
Mike and Sally believe they have the right business model for the Heritage-listed building. They have no wish to change it and thoughts of retirement are off the agenda.
And that suites me fine. Few locations in the city give me more pleasure than sitting on the river's south bank on a warm summer afternoon and enjoying all the water action with the boatshed's backdrop. It is, perhaps, a reincarnation of a paragraph from Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows:
Believe me my young friend, there is nothing –absolutely nothing –half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
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