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Boating holidays on the Rideau Canal
Video of Le Boat | Canada is Calling
Horizon on Big Rideau Lake
Canoe on Big Rideau Lake, Canada
Heritage House Museum, Smiths Falls
Parliament Hill & the end of the Rideau Canal, Ottawa
Rideau meeting Ottawa River, Ottawa
Cruising on the Rideau Canal
Parks Canada lock keeper, Canada
Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery, Westport
About Rideau Canal
As seen on Great Canal Journeys - Wild & wonderful, take an unforgettable boating holiday on Canada's canals and wide open lakes
Our Canadian boating holidays are the perfect way to discover the beauty of the Rideau Canal. One of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century, the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously-operated canal system in North America. Travelling this attractive waterway, you'll be able to unwind and take in the spectacular nature, picturesque towns and lively cities of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover more about Canada and the unique charm of each region of our cruising ground.
The lakes and rivers of the Rideau Waterway offer great fishing opportunities including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie and Walleye.
Nature lovers will enjoy their journey through the Rideau, which provides a haven for many species of wildlife.
Bicycle enthusiasts can fully enjoy the Rideau region. Although there are no bicycle trails directly along the Rideau, there are many trails and secondary roads close by that bicyclists can enjoy.
All the cities along the Canal offer shopping opportunities. Check out the local products and crafts shops. Don't leave Canada without a bottle of maple syrup.
As it winds its way 202km (125 miles) from Ottawa to Kingston, the Rideau Canal is bursting with new experiences just waiting to be explored. Whether you like taking in abundant nature, discovering fascinating culture or simply indulging in some of the finer things - the Rideau Canal has something for you!
The Rideau Canal was originally intended as a military supply route between Montreal and Kingston in the event of an American invasion of Canada. Construction of the canal, under the charge of Lt. Colonel John By, began in 1826 through a wilderness of rough bush, swamps and rocky terrain. The 19th century working conditions were grueling and the work was done by hand. An estimated 1,000 men died during the six years of construction. Today, the Rideau Canal is one of North America's most beautiful navigable waterways, with exquisite stone-masonry admired to this day.
Our Canada cruises are perfect for that short escape or epic expedition. Our base is located in Smiths Falls, midway along the canal, and is the perfect starting point for long or short breaks. So whether you have a few days or several weeks, our Canada cruises are the perfect standalone holiday or accompaniment to a wider break.
There are 24 lockstations and 47 locks on the Rideau Canal. Each lock has 3 to 4 staff members to help out in any way they can.
Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday and holidays 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 26 - Sept. 4
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday to Sunday and holidays 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
September 5 - October 9
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Thanksgiving 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There are many options for overnight moorings along the Rideau; private marinas, township marinas and Parks Canada moorings (situated at lock stations) all provide overnight moorings for a fee, with varying facilities and services.
However, a mandatory fee of $70 USD / $75 CAD for short breaks or $110 USD / $120 CAD for 7nts+ will be charged to Le Boat customers and covers overnight moorings at all Parks Canada sites, as well as the township marinas of Portland, Seeley's Bay, Perth and Westport – a significantly reduced rate than the fee charged locally at each of these moorings sites. All overnight moorings are operated on a first-come, first-served basis and exclude services such as shore power.
To find out how to get to our base in this boating region, as well as what facilities and amenities are available there or nearby, click on the relevant base below:
Seeley's Bay
A compulsory moorings fee has been included in the price quoted. See compulsory costs for more details
Interactive map of the Rideau Canal
Canada's capital has at its centre Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums like the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. The park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in the summer. Historic Byward Market and the old town are near the canal and offer a wide choice of restaurants, shopping and outdoor entertainment.
Manotick is a charming town with plenty of restaurants and shops to keep you entertained. A highlight is Watson's Mill, a fascinating working museum that is one of the only remaining grist mills in North America.
Long Island Locks is an idyllic location for picnicking, fishing, exploring and boat watching.
Burritts Rapids
Tie up at Burritts Rapids Lock Station, then take a walking tour of the village and experience early Canada through centuries old heritage buildings or walk the "Tip to Tip Trail", a 2 km nature walk.
Upper Nicholsons
For historians and bird-watchers this is a great place to visit. Upper Nicholsons features one of four remaining Unequal Arm, a centre bearing timber swing bridge, on the Rideau. Then just up the road you'll discover McGuigan's Cemetery (448 County Road 23, aka Burritts Rapids Road), one of the oldest burying grounds on the Rideau. You will be touched by the poignant headstone of Margaret Davidson, the 2-year-old daughter of one of the contractors for Clowes Lock, who died in 1829.
Merrickville is Canada's prettiest village. The village centre consists entirely of picturesque Victorian-era stone houses perched by the waters of the Rideau Canal. Merrickville is home to many local arts and craft shops, museums, restaurants and specialty stores serving some of the best local handmade ice cream or gourmet mustards on the Rideau Canal.
Located in the Heart of Eastern Ontario on the banks of the historic Rideau Canal, Smiths Falls offers a unique mix of leisure and recreational activities set against a backdrop of history and nature. Smiths Falls has a rich heritage, and today offers museums, theatres, art galleries and outdoor adventures including hiking, biking and fishing.
Beveridge's Locks
When the Rideau Canal was built, there was no water connection to Perth, so the residents constructed the Tay Canal. This area is known as "Haggart's Ditch" and features some of the best wildlife viewing on the Rideau on the way to Perth.
Linked to the Rideau Canal via the Tay Canal, Perth is a beautiful 200 year old town renowned for its limestone architecture. The town has something for everyone: festivals and events, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, trail-riding, museums, genealogy, camping, heritage inns, provincial parks, conservation areas, golfing, horse riding, artisans, farmers markets, great harvest foods, docking facilities, shopping and studio tours. Perth has a wide variety of restaurants and unique boutiques.
Straddling a thin strip of water between the Big and Lower Rideau Lakes, Rideau Ferry is the spectacular scenic gateway to the southern Rideau. A hub for live music and festivals throughout the summer, stop here for the biannual Vintage Boat Regatta first held here in 1897.
Portland is a small village located on the Big Rideau Lake. There are many things for a landlubber to see and do in the Portland area. There are several unique stores in town, including antiques and collectables. The Cataraqui all-season trail passes just a bit east of town, golf courses are located nearby, one of the local B&Bs offer horseback riding, and cheese lovers will want to visit local cheesemakers and wineries.
Westport is a charming village. There you will find public docking facilities and a full range of land-based accommodations. The city offers a lot of activities: shops, two golf courses and swimming beaches. Nature lovers will be able to enjoy a hike in the Foley Mountain Conservation Area which has spectacular views of the area.
Newboro
The Village of Newboro is a popular destination spot for anglers wishing to land one of the big Largemouth Bass that populate Newboro Lake. It is also a popular stop for boaters since Newboro is located adjacent to the Newboro Lockstation on the Rideau Canal. It's a good spot to restock supplies or have a quiet lunch or dinner at one of the local restaurants or inns. Be sure not to miss Kilborn's, a unique shopping experience located in the heart of historic Newboro and the adjacent dining room in an original 1832 residence.
Chaffey's Lockstation
Chaffey's Lockstation stands on a beautiful isthmus of land lying between the Indian Lake and Opinicon Lake. The Chaffey's Lock and Area Heritage Society was formed in 1980 to oversee the development of the Lockmaster's House Museum and to preserve the heritage of the village and surrounding area.
Jones Falls
Jones Falls must be one of the prettiest lockstations along the Canal. The city is home of the "Great Stone Arch Dam". Jones Falls has a flight of 3 lower locks. The turning basin separates the locks from the upper lock. This is the highest lift of any lockstation on the canal.
Seeley's Bay is a charming town with a great community park with playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic tables. Here you'll be delighted to discover a little sliver of the region's history at the Tepee in Centennial Park (just up Bay Street from the moorings). This modern day tepee commemorates the original Tepee of 'Granny Seeley', who ran a trading post and conducted business with Aboriginals and European settlers during the 1800s.
This is the site of the first mill built on the Rideau, the King's Mill, built here at Cataraqui Falls in 1784. The site today features a lovely set of three locks, a turning basin, a detached upper lock and the Robert Anglin Visitor's Centre. Kingston Mills Falls is located on the outlet of Colonel By Lake, an artificial lake created by the damming of the Catraqui River. The falls is just below the dam.
Kingston is located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the southern end of the Rideau Canal. It's known as the "Limestone City" for its grand 19th-century buildings, including the lakeside Kingston City Hall. The grand house and gardens of the Bellevue House National Historic Site commemorate Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Fort Henry, built in the 1800s, holds military demonstrations throughout the summer and is the site of a fabulous rooftop restaurant providing a panoramic view of the beautiful historic city and the Saint Lawrence River.
To help you get an idea of how far you can travel in the time you have, here's a selection of routes to and from our bases in this region. You don't have to stop at all the places listed or follow the route exactly. So long as you return your boat to your end base by the date you've booked - you're free to enjoy your cruise however you like. For a comfortable pace, allowing you time to regularly stop and explore, we'd recommend an average of 2 - 4 hours cruising each day.
Smiths Falls RETURN via Beveridges
6 hr(s) of cruising
Along the Rideau you'll discover an abundance of wildlife. With Beavers, Otters, Turtles, Ospreys and the famous Canada Geese just some of the fantastic fauna you be able to spot while you drift gently along the Rideau. So remember your binoculars and camera, because this region is a nature lovers dream.
The Heritage House Museum of Smiths Falls which delves into the lives of a family living in 1860s Canada
Spotting wildlife on the Tay Canal
Smiths Falls: Located in the Heart of Eastern Ontario on the banks of the historic Rideau Canal, Smiths Falls offers a unique mix of leisure and recreational activities set against a backdrop of history and nature. Smiths Falls has a rich heritage, and today offers museums, theaters, art galleries and outdoor adventures including hiking, biking and fishing.
Beveridge's Locks: When the Rideau Canal was built, there was no water connection to Perth, so the residents constructed the Tay Canal. This area is known as "Haggart's Ditch" and features some of the best wildlife viewing on the Rideau on the way to Perth.
Smiths Falls RETURN via Perth
Canada is a paradoxical place, able to combine pristine wilderness with vibrant local culture. Find yourself taking in the natural wonders of Ontario as you make your way gently down the Rideau before unearthing the lively local culture of Perth with its quaint boutiques and lively markets.
The beautiful 200 year-old town of Perth, where there's something for everyone
Perth: Linked to the Rideau Canal via the Tay Canal, Perth is a beautiful 200 year old town renowned for it's limestone architecture. The town has something for everyone: festivals and events, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, trail-riding, museums, genealogy, camping, heritage inns, provincial parks, conservation areas, golfing, horse riding, artisans, farmer's markets, great harvest foods, docking facilities, shopping and studio tours. Perth has a wide variety of restaurants and unique boutiques.
Smiths Falls RETURN via Merrickville
Picturesque Victorian stone houses, local craft shops and a thriving artisan community. It is easy to see why Merrickville was voted Canada's most beautiful village. Let yourself wander around this chocolate-box town and delve deeper into this regions charming local culture.
Merrickville's homemade ice cream and mustards along the Rideau Canal
Merrickville: Merrickville is Canada's prettiest village. The village center consists entirely of picturesque Victorian-era stone houses perched by the waters of the Rideau Canal. Merrickville is home to many local arts and craft shops, museums, restaurants and specialty stores serving some of the best local handmade ice cream or gourmet mustards on the Rideau Canal.
Seeley's Bay RETURN via Kingston
A short cruise to explore the Southern end of the Rideau Canal and the lively city of Kingston. Let yourself enjoy wide lakes and wild scenery as you head down to Kingston, where the Southern Rideau meets the mighty Lake Ontario.
Mesmerising cycle views from Rock Dunder in Seeley's Bay
Learn what Canadian soldiers experienced in 1839 in Kingston Mills
Seeley's Bay: Located in the Heart of Eastern Ontario on the banks of the historic Rideau Canal, Smiths Falls offers a unique mix of leisure and recreational activities set against a backdrop of history and nature. Smiths Falls has a rich heritage, and today offers museums, theaters, art galleries and outdoor adventures including hiking, biking and fishing.
Kingston Mills: This is the site of the first mill built on the Rideau, the King's Mill, built here at Cataraqui Falls in 1784. The site today features a lovely set of three locks, a turning basin, a detached upper lock and the Robert Anglin Visitor's Centre. Kingston Mills Falls is located on the outlet of Colonel By Lake, an artificial lake created by the damming of the Catraqui River. The falls is just below the dam.
Kingston: Kingston is located on Lake Ontario at the mouth of the southern end of the Rideau Canal. It's known as the "Limestone City" for its grand 19th-century buildings, including the lakeside Kingston City Hall. The grand house and gardens of the Bellevue House National Historic Site commemorate Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Fort Henry, built in the 1800s, holds military demonstrations throughout the summer and is the site of a fabulous rooftop restaurant providing a panoramic view of the beautiful historic city and the Saint Lawrence River.
Seeley's Bay to Smiths Falls ONEWAY
A short cruise perfect for those who want to explore the vast open lakes, small-town charm and the breath-taking nature of the central Rideau without re-tracing your steps. There is plenty to see-and-do along this stretch of the waterway, making this the perfect cruise for those who want to pack their days with adventure!
The remarkable operating structure of the Jones Falls lock
Catch fresh Bass in Newboro
Jones Falls: Jones Falls must be one of the prettiest lockstations along the Canal. The lockstation is home of the "Great Stone Arch Dam". Jones Falls has a flight of 3 lower locks. The turning basin separates the locks from the upper lock. This is the highest lift of any lockstation on the canal.
Chaffey's Lockstation: Chaffey's Lockstation stands on beautiful isthmus of land lying between Indian Lake and Opinicon Lake. The Chaffey's Lock and Area Heritage Society was formed in 1980 to oversee the development of the Lockmaster's House Museum and to preserve the heritage of the village and surrounding area.
Newboro: The Village of Newboro is a popular destination spot for anglers wishing to land one of the big Largemouth Bass that populate Newboro Lake. It is also a popular stop for boaters since Newboro is located adjacent to the Newboro Lockstation on the Rideau Canal. It's a good spot to restock supplies or have a quiet lunch or dinner at one of the local restaurants or inns. Be sure not to miss Kilborn's, a unique shopping experience located in the heart of historic Newboro and the adjacent dining room in an original 1832 residence.
Westport: Westport is a charming village. There you will find public docking facilities and a full range of land-based accomodations. The city offers a lot of activities: shops, two golf courses and swimming beaches. Nature lovers will be able to enjoy a hike in Foley Mountain Conservation Area which has spectacular views of the area.
Portland: Portland is a small village located on Big Rideau Lake.There are many things for the landlubber to see and do in the Portland area. There are several unique stores in town, including antiques and collectables. The Cataraqui all-season trail passes just a bit east of town, golf courses are located nearby, one of the local B&Bs offers horseback riding, and cheese lovers will want to visit local cheesemakers and wineries.
Rideau Ferry: Straddling a thin strip of water between the Big and Lower Rideau Lakes, Rideau Ferry is the spectacular scenic gateway to the southern Rideau. A hub for live music and festivals throughout the summer, stop here for the biannual Vintage Boat Regatta first held here in 1897.
Beveridges Locks: When the Rideau Canal was built, there was no water connection to Perth, so the residents constructed the Tay Canal. This area is known as "Haggart's Ditch" and features some of the best wildlife viewing on the Rideau on the way to Perth.
Smiths Falls RETURN via Jones Falls
Gently cruise the vast lakes, mighty forests and hidden islands of the Southern Rideau. The perfect playground for any lover of the outdoors. Find yourself paddling the Big Rideau Lake, going on a hike in Foley Mountain Conservation Area or playing golf on one of Portland's two golf courses.
Golf courses and swimming beaches in Westport
Smiths Falls RETURN via Long Island
Sometimes the best things in life are those little luxuries. Discover them with a cruise on the Northern Rideau. Combine some retail therapy in Canada's prettiest village, Merrickville, with a visit to one of Canada's top gardens, the Rideau Woodland Ramble in Burritt's Rapids. Paradise is real, and you'll find it here!
Birdwatch amongst the beautiful nature of Upper Nicholsons
The "Tip to Tip Trail" in Burrits Rapids
Picnicking in Long Island
Upper Nicholsons: For historians and bird-watchers this is a great place to visit. Upper Nicholsons features one of four remaining Unequal Arm, a center bearing timber swing bridge, on the Rideau. Then just up the road you'll discover McGuigan's Cemetery (448 County Road 23, aka Burritts Rapids Road), one of the oldest burying grounds on the Rideau. You will be touched by the poignant headstone of Margaret Davidson, the 2 year old daughter of one of the contractors for Clowes Lock, who died in 1829.
Burrits Rapid: Tie up at Burritts Rapids Lock Station, then take a walking tour of the village and experience early Canada through centuries old heritage buildings or walk the "Tip to Tip Trail", a 2 km nature walk.
Long Island: Long Island Locks is an idyllic location for picnicking, fishing, exploring and boat watching.
Smiths Falls RETURN via Seeley's Bay
Get in touch with the friendly Canadian culture with a cruise to Seeleys Bay and Newboro. Be sure not to miss Kilborne's, a unique shopping experience located in the heart of historic Newboro - and the adjacent dining room in an original 1832 residence.
Wesport: Westport is a charming village. There you will find public docking facilities and a full range of land-based accomodations. The city offers a lot of activities: shops, two golf courses and swimming beaches. Nature lovers will be able to enjoy a hike in Foley Mountain Conservation Area which has spectacular views of the area.
Seeley's Bay: Seeley's Bay is a charming town with a great community park with playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic tables. Here you'll be delighted to discover a little sliver of the region's history at the Tepee in Centennial Park (just up Bay Street from the moorings). This modern day tepee commemorates the original Tepee of 'Granny Seeley', who ran a trading post and conducted business with Aboriginals and European settlers during the 1800s.
Smiths Falls to Seeley's Bay via Kingston
A week long one-way cruise, which takes you from Smiths Falls on the central Rideau down to Seeley's Bay via the city of Kingston at the Rideau's southernmost tip. Cruising through the Rideau's most beautiful lakes you'll have plenty of time to enjoy adrenaline filled water sports or fishing in tranquil inlets.
Seeley's Bay RETURN via Westport and Kingston
A week long cruise for those looking to discover both the small-town charm of Westport and the big city thrill of Kingston. This cruise is ideal for those looking to enjoy both the Rideau's breath-taking nature, and unique local culture.
Smiths Falls RETURN via Merrickville and Kingston
Stopping off at Newboro and Seeleys Bay this itinerary is perfect for any budding angler looking to catch one of the region's Largemouth Bass. For those less piscis-ly minded, this cruise also takes in the charming artisanal community of Merrickville and pulsating culture of Kingston. The perfect cruise for mixing nature, adventure and culture.
Portland: Portland is a small village located on Big Rideau Lake. There are many things for the landlubber to see and do in the Portland area. There are several unique stores in town, including antiques and collectables. The Cataraqui all-season trail passes just a bit east of town, golf courses are located nearby, one of the local B&Bs offers horseback riding, and cheese lovers will want to visit local cheesemakers and wineries.
Smiths Falls RETURN via Ottawa
This cruise will allow you to enjoy some of the spectacular nature that lines the Rideau Canal, from the Otter to the Osprey, as you make your way to Ottawa. Here, you'll be able to take in all that Canada's capital has to offer before gently making your way back to Smith Falls for a second chance to spot any animal you may have missed on the way up!
Art, culture and history in Canada's stunning capital city - Ottawa (and don't miss the famous Byward Market)
Manotick: Manotick is a charming town with plenty of restaurants and shops to keep you entertained. A highlight is Watson's Mill, a fascinating working museum that is one of the only remaining grist mills in North America.
Ottawa: Canada's capital has at its center Parliament Hill, with grand Victorian architecture and museums like the National Gallery of Canada, with noted collections of indigenous and other Canadian art. The park-lined Rideau Canal is filled with boats in the summer. Historic Byward Market and old town is near the canal and offers a wide choice of restaurants, shopping and outdoor entertainment.
Smiths Falls to Seeley's Bay via Ottawa
An epic one-way long break for those looking to truly immerse themselves in Canada. Travel from our base on the central Rideau in Smiths Falls up to Canada's capital Ottawa in the north, then head south across vast Lakes to Seeley's Bay on the Southern Rideau. The perfect getaway for those who want to explore the Rideau to its fullest.
Burrits Rapids: Tie up at Burritts Rapids Lock Station, then take a walking tour of the village and experience early Canada through centuries old heritage buildings or walk the "Tip to Tip Trail", a 2 km nature walk.
Manotick: Merrickville is Canada's prettiest village. The village center consists entirely of picturesque Victorian-era stone houses perched by the waters of the Rideau Canal. Merrickville is home to many local arts and craft shops, museums, restaurants and specialty stores serving some of the best local handmade ice cream or gourmet mustards on the Rideau Canal.
Key Stage said
Great boat, wonderful staff, nice trip indeed! Very helpful staff and docks
Smiths Falls - Smiths Falls
Timothy Dubois said
The boat was well maintained, very comfortable, and exceptionally well designed for the rental market. It was basically a floating hotel room with all the normal amenities! Check in was quick and professional, boat was clean and ready to go, and they were very helpful when we forgot an essential item on board
Karl Teel said
Absolutely the best vacation for our group of friends. Everyone had their own private quarters on our very comfortable boat. The scenery was fantastic as a boat tokes you to places that you can only see from the water. It was a tremendous bonding experience as we worked together navigating the locks. The main salon and upper deck were great gathering and dining areas. The trainiong made it all so easy to operate. The staff suggested the perfect itinerary for our group. Great explanations, helpful tips, suggestions for dining and fishing . . . They anticipated our needs and had us covered!
Seeley's Bay - Seeley's Bay
Denis Robitaille said
Le bateau était propre et en très bon état, les explication était a la hauteur et nous ont permis de faire un croisière mémorable. Denis La qualité prix en valait la peine
Michael Barrett said
From start to finish, LeBoat did everything correctly. The firm was professional, prompt, responsive and accurate. The vessel we chartered was the one promised and equipped as described, and everything functioned. Check in and out was rapid and painless. Charts and guidebooks were fine. Holding and water tanks were more than adequate for two. Navigation and locking was easy enough. In fact, the locks made excellent places to tie up for the night. We picked up the boat in Smith Falls and went to Kingston and back. We were off season (later September) so we never waited to lock in. We were also on reduced lock time opening (10 to 4) but we had no trouble making Kingston. We dawdled more at towns and locks on the way back, but we ran between 4 and 5 hours daily, sometimes less. Going south has more lake scenery and probably a lot more boat traffic, but we saw little being in off season. Passed a couple of LeBoat hires daily. We had a Horizon 1 model boat, perfect for a couple or one with a small child or two. There are enough batteries on the vessel to power a World War II diesel-electric submarine, so one does not need to worry about power when anchoring out or tying up at a lock or dock.
Jerry Snyder said
Boat was clean and fully operational. The bow and stern thrusters made handling easy. Comfort and convenience was great. The only problem was some boil off of potable water thru the hot water heater. The staff suggested some minor changes that corrected the problem. Beautiful scenery and pleasant people made an enjoyable trip,
Dennis Dube said
Excellent customer service! Addressed issues promptly! So helpful and nice! The only thing we suggest is add simple GPS equipment and depth finder for charting course...makes it so much easier....glad we brought our own and got it going after a minor incident! It would aid your clients to take better care of the beautiful boats and not worry so much about running aground in those tricky areas....
Tony Gural said
This is our second time with Le Boat and it exceeded our expectations. Check-in was easy and efficient and they sped up our check-in time so we could get to Poonamalie before the lock closed - thank you! Sandy the technician was fantastic and very thorough. We experienced no issues whatsoever during the trip. We have recommended Le Boat to all of our friends and familiy. The only negative was we weren't informed on the website when booking that we needed to check in early to have enough time to get through the locks on our first day.
Steve Garman said
friendly, clean and priced reasonable. Eager to please and respond when an issue arose.
Leo Krusack said
We were just generally satisfied. We will almost certainly charter from them again. Excellent boat. Beautiful scenery. Wonderful little towns. Parks Canada and their personnel were excellent.
Seeley's Bay Public Dock, Seeley's Bay, Ontario, K0H 2N0
About Seeley's Bay
Seeley's Bay is located on the beautiful southern part of the Rideau Canal, surrounded by the expansive lakes and charming small towns that make this region unforgettable. If you head south from Seeley's Bay you can visit the lively city of Kingston, Canada's former capital, and where the Rideau Canal meets the majestic Lake Ontario (8.5hrs away). Alternatively, heading north, Jones Falls with its spectacular staircase of locks and impressive dam is a little over an hour away via the idyllic Whitefish Lake. While a one-way week's cruise north will get you as far as our base in Smiths Falls at the heart of the Rideau.
From Seeley's Bay it is:
17hrs (11 locks) to our base in Smiths Falls
127 km Ottawa (YOW)
245 km Montréal (YUL)
300 km Toronto (YYZ)
Seeley's Bay Public Dock, K0H 2N0
Pre-booked parking available
22.5km from Gananoque Station
1 Jasper Ave, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4B5
About Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls is our base on the Rideau Canal. Its central location gives you fantastic choices for your cruising route; either head North to Merrickville, 6hrs from Smiths Falls and voted Canada's prettiest village in 2017, or head south to the Big Lakes this region is so famous for. Lively Perth, with its famous brewery, is 4.5hrs from our base and a week's cruise will get you as far as Seeley's bay and back. You'll need at least 10 to 14 nights to visit Ottawa or Kingston on your boat.
80km Ottawa (YOW)
230km Montreal (YUL)
340km Toronto (YYZ)
Address: 1 Jasper Ave, K7A 4B5
Parking: Pre-booked parking available (500m)
3.2km from Smith Falls Station
AU$1114 - AU$20099

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Different types of balls used in cricket matches
You might ask, what is the use of knowing which kind of leather ball is used? Different types of cricket balls are manufactured by different manufacturers across the world. A ball manufactured by a company will have a different behaviour from a ball manufactured by another company . Let's understand this with some examples.
Comparison of different types of leather balls manufactured:
Let's consider a few main manufacturers of a cricket ball, like Kookaburra, Duke and SG.
SG manufactured cricket balls are used when test matches are played in India. Whereas, duke manufactured cricket balls are used when test matches are played in England, Ireland or West Indies. Kookaburra manufactured cricket balls are used in other countries like Australia etc…
The characteristics of the cricket balls change with each manufacturer.
For instance, bowlers find more swing with a dukes manufactured cricket ball when compared with other manufacturers. It's all about providing home advantage for the local players and making it difficult for the visiting team.
For Test matches and for longer format matches red cricket balls are used. Recently pink ball was introduced into the longer format, but let's cover this topic later in the blog.
We have spoken about different types of cricket balls used in test matches, but what about the limited over format?
White Kookaburra cricket balls are used for the limited overs, irrespective of where the match is being played. Why only Kookaburra manufactured? Any guesses? Before you pick this guess, let's understand why white cricket balls were introduced for One day matches.
Initially when One-Day-Internationals was proposed to be played under floodlights the red ball became unsuitable to use due to its visibility. Hence white leather cricket balls were introduced to provide more visibility for the players during the evening/ night games.
Since white cricket balls were used for limited over matches, the board had to choose the manufacturer of the ball. There were 2 manufacturers who produced different types of cricket balls w.r.t characteristics. The Duke manufactured balls behaved more eccentric than the kookaburra manufactured cricket balls. Thus, kookaburra manufactured balls were used for all limited over cricket matches.
Difference b/w white and red cricket balls:
Apart from the dyeing process of the leather, white and the red balls are manufactured using the same method and also the same materials are used while manufacturing. So why do white cricket balls behave differently from red balls?
It's because of the coating used on the white leather balls. After manufacturing, the paint coating used on the leather of a white ball is smoother than a red ball. Smoothness of the surface causes the white ball to swing more, only for a few overs.
Understand how smoothness of the ball's surface helps in swinging the ball. The concept is the same as attaining "Conventional Swing".
But, why is that white (new) balls only swing for a few overs?
White cricket balls deteriorate quickly compared to red balls, which means the smoothness of them is lost faster. Thus, the swing does not last for more than a few overs. This is also the reason why white cricket balls are not used in longer formats.
Introduction of Pink Balls:
Pink balls were introduced to cricket at the time when the Test match format was losing its fan base. The pink balls were introduced with an idea to start day-night test matches. Although, at the moment, day-night test matches are played occasionally, this might be the future of test cricket.
We know, white balls can't be used for longer formats due to durability issues. Also, the red ball is out of the picture for day/ night matches due to its visibility issues. To address both issues the cricket board arrived at a decision of using the pink ball after testing other colours for the ball.
Pink balls are still considered to be difficult to sight when compared to the white ball. But, as an alternative it's the best fit for day/ night test matches. Leathers of pink balls are dyed heavily when compared to a red ball. The dye helps preserve the balls colour and visibility as the ball wears. The dye also provides a different characteristic to the ball.
Technique behind catching a ball in cricket


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12 Celebrity Chinese Zodiac Signs Explain All
Abby Koenig
Abby Koenig | January 27, 2012 | 8:00am
This week the Chinese community parties hard to celebrate its Lunar New Year. The Chinese New Year is spread out over a 15-day period and the Houston version is jam packed with traditional merriment. Two thousand twelve marks the year of the Dragon, which is said to be one of the most fortunate years. Yahoo! Maybe the Dragon can bring some of that good luck to the country's employment rate.
The Lunar Calendar is based on the cycles of the moon and counts years in phases of a 60-year period. Each year is marked by one of 12 animals or zodiac symbols. There are various stories of how the 12 signs originated, but like other astrological stories, nothing can be 100 percent confirmed. Remember, we are talking about astrology here.
We love astrology and convince ourselves anytime we read our horoscopes that, "Oh my God, this is so totally true! I am like that." The Chinese symbols are a bit different from your standard zodiac fare. Each animal has its own personality traits and if you are born under that sign, you may have some of those characteristics yourself.
How accurate are the Chinese zodiac signs? We've paired each animal up to a corresponding celebrity to see if there is a match. You see for yourself.
The Rat: Ben Affleck
Apparently people born in the year of the Rat are perfectionists. They cross every "t" and dot every "i," which gives them a leg-up on the competition. In Affleck's last flick, The Town, he starred, directed, produced, we wouldn't even be surprised if he also catered the movie. Perfectionist? Yeah, could be.
Rats can also get gossipy at times; they like to chat it up, have a ton of energy and are often the center of social circles. If this scene from Good Will Hunting says anything about Affleck (because he "wrote" it for himself), then this sign is right on.
The Ox: Barack Obama
Apparently people born under the sign of the Ox have a tremendous level of self-confidence. They are leaders who in turn build confidence in others. They are the "yes we can" types of people that are able to lead millions of followers to "yes we can" right back. Sound like any current president you may have heard of? Oxes are also stubborn. They veto most things that they don't agree with. The Tiger: Tom Cruise
Vibrant, imposing and exasperating, Tigers are free spirits but very defensive of their property, especially if that property is Katie Holmes. Tigers are commanding types, but they have internal debates and cannot seem to ever make up their minds. A leading man, a crazy couch-jumper, a quiet family type, an over-the-top "watch me" guy, good sense of humor, fanatic Scientologist; this is Tom Cruise. The Rabbit: 50 Cent
Rabbits have the intuition and ambition to move up the world's ladder. They are the motivated types. A Rabbit may, for example, start out as a young drug dealer and go up hill from there. Then, the Rabbit may become a successful rapper, record producer, "actor," G-Unit Clothing Company owner and Vitamin Water pusher.
Rabbits are known for their good looks and, moreover, surrounding themselves with good-looking things. 50 isn't really our cup of tea, but many a lady would beg to differ, Chelsea Handler being one such woman. Surrounded by pretty, shiny things? Oh yeah, 50 is a fashionable dude. Rabbits are also said to stay calm in any situation, as when they are shot nine times.
The Dragon: Crispin Glover
We see some similarities between the "man who was once George McFly" and the sign of the Dragon. Seemingly born with a lucky charm (ehh, not so much), the dragon is the most powerful of any in the Chinese zodiac, although with a notorious reputation for being hot-tempered. We'd agree with the hotheadedness of Glover. As the story goes, the actor was offered quite a bit less remuneration for his role in Back to the Future 2, so he said, "Hell no." When they used an actor that looked just like him, he sued.
According to chiff.com, "Dragons can sometimes be overbearing to lesser mortals who do not share their natural self-perception as absolute rulers of all they survey." If all that they "survey" are bizarre cinematic trilogies starring people with Down syndrome (if you have not seen/heard of Crispin Glover's, "It" trilogy, do yourself a favor and check it out), then we agree with this statement. Dragons often have the tendency to make poor choices, such as Charlie's Angels. The Snake: Oprah
You would never think of the Queen O as being born under the sign of the Snake, would you? However, unlike its animal co-part, the Snake is not a slimy type of person. People born under the Snake are quiet, serene types who prefer to be alone. They can shine, not due to showmanship or braggery, but because of their hard work. They do not have a lot of friends and are very mistrusting of others. Hmm.. could Oprah, perhaps, be hiding her true self from the world? Is she really a recluse, keeping only those she trusts most in close company, like Gale!? Do we need to see the O lady in a different light? It's not because of bombastic ego that she demands the spotlight, but it has just happened upon her?
Additionally, Snakes love helping those truly in need by giving them all of their own favorite things and trips to Australia, which is certainly a necessity.
The Horse: Kristen Stewart
Horse people are a hodgepodge of inconsistencies. They are happy, then sad, prissy, then tough. They star in one of the most popular teen film series of all time and then bitch and moan about their star status.
In terms of their love lives, Horses desire closeness and belonging. Once they find their partner, they immediately feel the need to settle down and have a family; a family of vampire children. The Sheep: Mel Gibson
Of all the 12 Zodiac signs, none is more fitting than the description of the Sheep and its relation to Hollywood's fair-weathered friend, Mel Gibson. As it is said, Sheep are seemingly good folk, who are marred by their sporadic "foot-in-mouth disease." What was that you said about Jews, Mel? Despite their insufferabilities, Sheep always have a good friend nearby to stand up for them. Just recently, Gibson's buddy, Robert Downey Jr., pleaded with the Hollywood elite to give the guy another chance. We've all made mistakes! Haven't we all allegedly hit our girlfriends and screamed profanities at them?
Maybe we need to forgive Mel, as Sheep are a nervous bunch. To make life more manageable, they often find comfort in "religion, astrology or the occult." Yes.
The Monkey: Elizabeth Taylor
Monkeys are lovely creatures. They are happy, charming, full of life and attract attention wherever they go. The Monkey's faults lie only in their constant need to get their way. Taylor was a dynamic and magnetic woman who liked what she liked when she liked it.
Another Monkey trait is their intense passions. They are romantics at heart, but fall out of love as quickly as they fall in it. They like to abandon "projects." Taylor loved so much that she even loved getting married, and then, just as quickly, she loved getting divorced. She was married seven times. The Rooster: Britney Spears
We see some similarities between the traits of the Rooster and our forever fave pop princess Britney Spears, but more disparities. Roosters are smart, logical, practical thinkers and well-dressed. Err... no.
Roosters have big ambitions and know how to get what they want. When they don't get what they want, they can get very testy. They might get so testy that they shave their head and beat your car with an umbrella.
Roosters are timid and quiet at their cores and can be too concerned about how they look because of a deep-set insecurity. To compensate, they buy overly expensive clothing. Okay, we'll bite. Britney probably is very insecure and does think she is a stylish dresser. Roosters love to entertain and can often be found doing lavish world tours with circus types -- no, we made that last part up. The Dog: Rick Schroeder.
We honestly don't know that much about Rick (nee Ricky) Schroeder, but he seems like a good fit for the Dog sign. Don't ask us why. Dogs are true companions, even under the Chinese zodiac. They are good listeners, have a sense of honor and get along with just about everyone. Doesn't Rick Schroeder just seem like that type of guy?
The Pig: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Pigs are described as "good people." Loyal, caring, honest, supportive and pure of heart; the Pig is an all-around wonderful being. None of this is how we would describe Arnold Schwarzenegger given his highly publicized adulterous affair in which he spawned a secret love child with his housekeeper. We used to really dig the Governator, but after that whole to-do, we just sort of think he's a pig. Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Houston on February 4 and 5 at the Viet Hoa Center. Beltway Plaza at 8300 W. Sam Houston Parkway S. noon - 7 p.m. Admission is free.
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Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Customer service was great and so were our free breakfasts! Only 1 complaint, the shower head was position really low and to duck to rinse our hair. Other then that I would recommend anyone's stay.
The hotel location on I35 is perfect relative to the airport, downtown, and my business that is off I37. The water pressure is strong which is a major plus for me when getting a shower. Breakfast is decent for a chain hotel. Area is secure and not sketchy. Ample parking. 24 hour coffee is nice, but don't drink too much coffee as it make one use the bathroom all night. Bed was very comfortable and room was cleaned daily. I've stayed here before, and I've always got a very good rate on my room.


Oh, lovely, lovely June. Why must you go so soon? (Unintentional rhyme, but I'll go with it!) June is a great month because the weather gets a million times nicer, school ends, and you have the entire summer ahead of you to be excited about. This June in particular was an excellent one, so I have plenty of favorites to share with you all!
"Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine: This song is so relaxing and beautiful- perfect for those nostalgic summer nights!
"Nine in the Afternoon" by Panic! At the Disco: I love singing along to this one on car rides with friends. It's catchy, clever, and has that awesome Panic flair!
"Lost in My Mind" by The Head and the Heart: I first heard this song a few summers ago and ever since then it has become one of my very favorite summer songs. There's something about it that never fails to put a smile on my face and remind me of all the wonderful summer memories I've made over the years. It has such an earthy feel to it, too!
Lost: I've been absolutely hooked on watching lost this past month, and IT'S SO GOOD! I wrote about it earlier in the month in my post titled In Which I Confess My Recent Obsession with Lost. I'm almost done with the first season and I love it so much! If you'd like to be updated on my progress and my reactions to various episodes, be sure to follow the hashtag #hollywatcheslost on Twitter and follow me @peanutfreeisme.
Jurassic World: HOLY COW, PEOPLE. THIS MOVIE IS FANTASTIC. I've never seen the original movies, but I loved Michael Crichton's novel Jurassic Park so I suspected that I would enjoy this movie. I definitely did not think I would love it this much, though! Everything about it was amazing: the special effects, the suspenseful plot, and Chris Pratt, of course! I plan on posting a full review of this movie in the near future, so stay tuned!
Road Tripping: I adore a good road trip. They're awesome because you get to travel to new and exciting places all while making memories with the people you love. In fact, as you read this I am in West Virginia for my brother's soccer tournament. I've never been to West Virginia before and it's about a twelve-hour drive from my house, so it should be interesting! I'm sure I'll have some updates about it when I get back.
Yoga: I've always wanted to make yoga a part of my daily (or more regular) routine, but a) I've never had the time and b) I never really knew how to do it properly. Since the start of the summer, however, I've been making an effort to try to do some yoga each morning. I found an awesome Youtube channel called Yoga with Adriene, and she has so many great videos explaining how to do certain sequences and moves. I love how she walks you through them in detail and then shows you how to do it more fluidly. I'm definitely not flexible, but I'm slowly getting better!
CAKE. As you probably have already guessed from the name of this blog, I'm allergic to nuts. (Shocker, right?) Because of this I usually stay away from anything made in a bakery, since it's bound to be cross-contaminated with something nutty. But there's this wonderful peanut-free bakery near where my grandparents live, and for my graduation party they brought me this huge, amazing cake. IT WAS SO GOOD, LET ME TELL YOU. As lovely as it looks, it tasted even better!
June was a wonderful month for me, and I can't wait to see what good old July has in store!
What are some of your June Favorites? What do you think of mine? Let me know in the comments section below!
Congrats on graduating, that is a fab cake! 🙂 Have been meaning to find a yoga channel on YouTube, so I will be checking that one out for sure. Thanks for the tip!
Looks like June was an exciting month! 😀 Yay for nutfree cake!


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Who has access to nuclear power stations?
ENGIE Electrabel does not determine who may enter a nuclear power station site. To do so, every individual must go through a procedure that starts with an application. This is followed by a screening by the Federal Agency for Nuclear Control (AFCN/FANC) and the National Safety Authority. The nature and depth of the examination depend on the function of the person in question and on the location where he or she is to work. Without a valid screening with favourable results, no access is allowed, regardless of whether the individual in question is a member of staff or an external worker.
What steps are taken to control who goes where?
Nuclear power stations have multiple zones, each of which has its own safety rules and access conditions. To go from one zone to another, a person must pass through multiple barriers and checkpoints. A few examples: metal detection, a biometric hand scan, individual access entrances with personal code, camera surveillance, vehicle inspection, etc.
Access control is organised by an authorised security firm. Only security officers who have completed the appropriate legally required training may conduct security and inspection tasks. Obviously, they are also screened by the government and by their contractor. Since 2016, military intervention teams have also been present 24/7 at all nuclear sites in Belgium.
What if someone manages to get in?
If someone unlawfully tries to enter one of the zones, various resources are available to detect the intrusion immediately and all critical installations can immediately be locked down. If an intruder is detected, the public emergency services are always called. Depending on the situation, they will intervene themselves or will provide backup.
There are also various measures to anticipate what is called an 'insider threat', i.e. an employee who, for whatever reason, deliberately aims to carry out sabotage. Accordingly, access is prohibited to certain zones, there are extra surveillance cameras at certain locations, staff are given training in security culture, etc.
Is it only people who are checked?
It is not just people who want to enter the site who are checked. Bags, vehicles, post and warehouse deliveries are also checked. The same goes for people and vehicles wishing to leave the site. Checks are conducted to look for explosives, weapons and radioactive sources, but also for mobile phones and cameras. Just like at an airport, people pass through a metal detector and personal bags are scanned with an X-ray scanner. Post and parcels are X-rayed and also checked by sniffer dogs. Obviously, we thoroughly check vehicles, although we try to keep vehicles off the site as much as possible. Our general rule is not to let any vehicles in, unless they are actually needed for our activities and no alternative is possible.
Is it still possible to visit the power stations?
Due to the current international situation and the terror threat, the procedures for allowing visitors access to Belgium's nuclear sites are becoming increasingly stringent. No doubt everyone can understand this. This change forced us to stop allowing visits to the power stations.
ENGIE Electrabel is very vigilant when it comes to protecting sensitive data and preventing potential hacks and/or cyber-attacks. As a nuclear operator, we have to comply with a number of stringent legal requirements. The stress tests carried out at all European power stations after the Fukushima incident also checked for readiness in case of cyber-attacks. At that time, the AFCN/FANC concluded that we met all requirements. To curb the potential cyber-attack risk, we apply a number of specific security measures. These are regularly tested and continually improved. And just like with our other security measures, they are regularly subjected to internal and external checks. However, the biggest protection from cyber-attacks is perhaps the following: all operating systems at our nuclear power stations are totally separate from our computer network. They are mainly controlled analogically.


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Montagnes à la Carte
I'm not a number
Riviera Gravel
Les Courses Disparues
Nice Road Rides
Montagnes du Monde
Pionnier
Weekend Prolongé
Coins Cachés. Pays de Galles
This is a relatively short but surprisingly challenging bikepacking route from a small peninsula in the south of Wales to a similar one in the north, a route that roughly follows the ancient trackway of Sarn Helen taking in many highlights on the way.
Wales is a compact and diverse country, and through this route I hope to help you discover some of its riches yourself. With its wealth of beautiful views and history, tranquil mountains and forests, small and thriving communities, and fantastic tracks and trails, the way across this green and pleasant land isn't always smooth and easy, but it's truly rewarding for the effort you put into it.
There's so much more to see and explore here that I've tried to link together various outdoors exploration hotspots through an adventurous route, while hoping to make it rideable in less than a week and giving you a sense of the wonders of this beautiful part of the world.
You'll certainly be pushing your bike at various points due to the rough rugged terrain and trails, but there's plenty of easier and fun riding in-between as payback for your efforts.
Recommended bike is for the more MTB style, although a suitably robust gravel bike would suffice, although strong and wide tyres are a must as there's plenty of rock strewn trails to contend with. Quality waterproofs are a requisite due to the changeable climate, but with luck the weather will be sunny and you'll have tailwinds all the way. Potentially this could be ridden all year round, but it's best from spring to autumn. There's a few bothies in the central section, and plenty of campsites and other accommodation options along the way. Transport links to the start and finish are easy enough, although you'll need to ride to Worms Head from Swansea or Gowerton station.
Worms Head
ALL-ROAD
The Gower was the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK, and rightly so as it's a wonderful place to spend time and explore. Worms Head is a rocky peninsula accessable by a causeway at low tide and well worth a visit if your timing is right.
The route starts at the end of the dirt road at the cliff edge, and travels around the edge of Rhosilli bay and down on a fantastic trail above the seashore. It's then into a series of short and steep climbs and descents across open grassland, and through secluded valleys. Then over Cefn Bryn, across a golf course, and through Pwll Du cove.
Then it's through the Mumbles and the cycle track past Swansea, before following the Tennant and then Neath canal towpaths, before a steep climb up into the forest in the Neath valley.
The surfaces you'll encounter in this section are diverse, from grass, to mud, to rocks and gravel, and also some paved roads, but mostly is traffic free.
Neath Valley
An extended section of forest roads leads through the edge of a quarry then through Walters Arena, an off road test track for car manufacturers, also featured in Top Gear on the BBC.
After a short stretch on minor roads you get to Sarn Helen, a Roman Road that runs off and on all the to the end point in Conwy. There's not that much of it left unpaved, and it's a challenging ride even with big tyres and suspension, but it's truly atmospheric journey on the bits still there.
Often wet and very rocky this extended section takes you into the Brecon Beacons national park on your way to the bustling market town of Brecon. You'll want to stock up with food here as the next place with a sizeable supermarket is Machynlleth, many hills away.
From Brecon is back into the hills in a mixture of quiet lanes and trails before climbing onto the moors on another Roman Road. Then it's into the Halfway and Crychan forests.
Sugar Loaf Halt
Forest roads of all manner are encountered song this section, from smooth and groomed to rough and rocky, but always either climbing or descending. This is the Green Desert of Wales and the Cambrian mountains. A beautiful and empty place, and I've kept the route to the rideable trails through, as there are plenty that you can push your bike for hours on end and never turn a pedal stroke!
A short stint on the Trans Cambrian Way MTB route, several sections of road riding in between nice quiet forestry and great farm tracks, then you go up a long shallow climb up past the Nantymoch reservoir and a beautiful empty valley.
Nantymoch Reservoir
A long descent into the Dyfi valley and Machynlleth, and you're into Snowdonia national park. This is where the mountains get steeper and the country wilder.
You'll definitely be pushing your bike up a few parts of some of the climbs here, but there's not that many options, and the views and solitude make the effort worthwhile.
A final climb through and stunning valley leads to the MTB trail centre of Coed y Brenin. There's loads of different levels of riding here, and on any bike you've ridden this far on you'll be able to tackle the blue trails if you want.
Coed y Brenin
The final section and it's no mean feat to have got this far! The track out of Coed y Brenin turns from forest road to rocky trail, and you're back onto Sarn Helen one again, and as it gets out onto the moors the views are stunning.
A quick trip around a reservoir on a nice series of trails leads to a decommissioned power station, then it's a few kms on the road before a long but paved climb to a slate quarry, before a steep descent through an abandoned quarry and another MTB trail centre, Penmachno.
Through various bits of forest on tracks and trails, with plenty of up and down, and you'll finally drop down to the river Conwy which you'll follow to Llandudno. Then it's a super steep last road climb onto the Great Orme to finish the route at the end of the peninsula.
FOR LES COINS CACHÉS
Coins Cachés. Ariège
Explore more, find hidden corners and lesser known places. The Ariège rests on the border with Spain and Andorra and is a region rich in history which remains one of the most unspoilt areas of France.
Coins Cachés. Skåne
Across gentle hills, through stunning countryside dotted with small medieval towns and with the sea on three sides.
Coins Cachés. Suomi
There's off the beaten track and then there's really off the beaten track. Central Finland has a network of routes and trails that could have been designed with gravel in mind. And in a way they were.
Summit Symphony
What better way to finish the winter season on the Côte d'Azur than by combining hours in the saddle with a day in the snow on two skis. Rendez-vous at 06h30 on the Promenade de Anglais for a mountain top adventure.
The White Ventoux
Climbing the infamous 'Bald Mountian' is tough in the best conditions. Sprinkle some snow and add some cold and the challenge becomes even more extreme. With the confinement continuing, it sounds like the perfect idea.


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Daniel Algrant is an American filmmaker and writer. He co-wrote and directed Naked in New York (1993), a film produced by Martin Scorsese. Algrant was a repeat director for the television series Sex and The City and the director of films People I Know (2002) and Greetings from Tim Buckley (2012). Algrant is an alumnus of Harvard University and the Columbia University Film school.

Career

Algrant's first feature film, Naked in New York (1993) was executive produced by Martin Scorsese and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It won the Critic's Prize at the Deauville American Film Festival and competed at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Algrant directed People I Know (2002), starring Al Pacino.

How To Grow A Band (2011) is a documentary executive produced by Algrant about the early days of American progressive bluegrass band Punch Brothers.

Algrant directed episodes of the sitcom Sex and The City (1999–2000).

He appears in an uncredited role as author Kelvin Kranz in the 2020 Steven Soderbergh film   Let Them All Talk.

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Dogs throwing tantrums is just adorable.
Dogs are basically just giant toddlers, which is why you have to see this video of dogs throwing tantrums.
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Herrn Lublins Laden ist ein 1974 auf Hebräisch und 1993 auf Deutsch erschienener Roman des israelischen Autors Samuel Agnon (1888–1970, Literaturnobelpreis 1966). Er beschreibt die Gedankenwelt eines 1915 in Leipzig angekommenen Ich-Erzählers über das Judentum, seine nicht benannte Heimatstadt in Galizien und seine Aufnahme in Leipzig, während er auf die Rückkehr seines Gastgebers Arno (Aharon) Lublin in dessen Laden im Stadtzentrum, im Böttchergäßchen, wartet.

Gliederung
Das Buch ist in 8 durchnummerierte Kapitel mit ebenfalls durchnummerierten Unterkapiteln gegliedert. Es hat keine Handlung, sondern folgt dem Gedankenstrom des namenlosen Ich-Erzählers, eines jungen Mannes aus Galizien, der zuletzt in Jaffa gelebt hat und mitten im Ersten Weltkrieg nach Deutschland gekommen ist. Er will in Berlin eine Arbeit über Kleidung schreiben. Das gibt er bald auf und folgt der Anziehungskraft eines berühmten  Rabbis sowie der Einladung von Herrn Lublin nach Leipzig.

Im ersten Kapitel lernt man Lublin und seinen Laden durch die Augen des Neuankömmlings kennen. Lublin, der mit 11 von zu Hause weg ist, ist bereits seit den 1870er Jahren in Leipzig.

Im zweiten Kapitel geht es um die Erlangung der Aufenthaltserlaubnis durch Lublins Fürsprache bei dem Beamten Dr. Paul Bötticher im Neuen Rathaus zu Leipzig.

Lublins Laden liegt in einem von Lublin aufgekauften Gebäudekomplex in der Nähe des Marktes, dem Böttcherhof im Böttchergäßchen. Die Häuser sind zu diesem Zeitpunkt über 300 Jahre alt. Ganz entgegen den sonstigen Gepflogenheiten in Leipzig reißt sie der neue Besitzer nicht ab und ersetzt sie nicht durch Neubauten. Er belässt 4 kleine Ladeneigentümer in den von ihren Vätern ererbten Läden, auch wenn sie keine Umsätze haben und keine Miete zahlen.

Im dritten Kapitel werden von diesen kleinen Ladenbesitzern Witzelrode (Antiquitäten) und Götz Weigel (Messerschleifer) und die Geschichte ihrer Familien vorgestellt.

Im vierten Kapitel geht es um den Laden von Jakob Weinwurzel (Lederwaren) und die Geschichte seiner Familie.

Im fünften Kapitel folgt Adam Isbas. Sein Laden ist leer. Vor dem Krieg hat er Spielzeug verkauft. Jetzt verkauft er nichts mehr, da nur noch Kriegsspielzeug gefragt ist, dem sich Adam Isbas verweigert. Zu seinen Kunden zählte Frau Salzmann, eine jüdische Caféhaus-Besitzerin, deren junger Sohn bereits im Krieg gefallen ist.

Im sechsten Kapitel katalogisiert der Ich-Erzähler  hebräische Bücher in der sehr gut sortierten Buchhandlung Haus für Orientalische Sprachen in Leipzig und liest in Lublins Laden aus Langeweile den Warenkatalog und das Telefonbuch.

Im siebten Kapitel werden zwei sehr gegensätzliche junge Frauen vorgestellt sowie der Restaurantbesitzer Glückstock und seine Geschichte.

Im achten (und letzten) Kapitel erscheint, in einem Sprung durch Zeit und Raum, Ja'akow Stern, eine Persönlichkeit aus der Heimatstadt des Ich-Erzählers, in Lublins Laden. Statt der gewohnten Zigarre im Mund hat er Staub im Anzug und wird immer grauer.

Themenkreise
Leipzig wird als große Stadt in Aschkenas bezeichnet. Letzteres ist in der jüdischen Literatur seit dem Mittelalter der Name für Deutschland. Für die ostjüdischen Migranten aus Galizien (manchmal ist von Polen, manchmal von Österreich, manchmal von Russland die Rede) ist Leipzig zu dieser Zeit eine "Arrival City" (Doug Saunders). Wie am Beispiel mehrerer Familien gezeigt wird, geht man dorthin, um dem Elend zu entfliehen und weil schon ein Verwandter da ist, der einen aufnehmen kann.

Sowohl das Leipziger Lokalkolorit als Messe- und Handelsstadt als auch die Zusammensetzung der Leipziger Juden wird beschrieben. Drei Richtungen soll es gegeben haben: die Liberalen, die Orthodoxen und die Leute aus Galizien, Polen, Litauen und Rumänien. Es zieht sich durch das Buch, dass die Juden Deutschland im Krieg bedingungsloser unterstützten als die Nichtjuden. So heißt es über den Sohn der Salzmanns: "Aus Liebe zur Heimat zog er in den Krieg hinaus, obwohl er das für den Dienst im Heer erforderliche Alter noch gar nicht erreicht hatte"Durch die Übertreibungen des Patriotismus wird die kritische Haltung des Autors zum Krieg deutlich. Auch der gute Ruf der "Leipziger Ware" wird zum Anachronismus, denn "jetzt gibt es nur noch Ersatzprodukte". Die alten Männer sind auf Distanz und scheinen bereits in einer anderen Welt zu leben. "Verglichen habe ich die Läden mit Grüften und ihre Besitzer mit dürren Skeletten". Der junge Ich-Erzähler, allein in Lublins Laden, hat am Ende des 7. Kapitels die Vision, dass Mauern wachsen und dass er in seine Heimatstadt entrückt wird.

Stil
Agnon benutzt in diesem handlungsarmen Werk mit dem Gedankenstrom ein Stilmittel der klassischen Moderne. Die Schreibweise ist nicht realistisch, vielmehr gibt es surreale Elemente. Anachronismen werden betont, Raum und Zeit sind nicht linear. Das Buch hat autobiographische Elemente. Mit dem Wissen um die später kommende Judenvernichtung geschrieben, ist es alles in allem eine erstaunlich freundliche Auseinandersetzung mit Deutschland und der Stadt Leipzig. Selbst wenn man die Erwähnung in Betracht zieht, dass sich der Wohltäter Paul Bötticher später in den Übeltäter Paul de Lagarde gewandelt haben soll.

Historischer Bezug
Samuel Agnon hat sich von 1915 bis 1924 in Deutschland aufgehalten. In Leipzig gab es zu dieser Zeit eine starke jüdische Gemeinde:  Das heutige Böttchergäßchen (2001 wiedererstanden) liegt 20 Meter weiter südlich als das historische. Es ist belegt, dass , bevor es nach den Zerstörungen des Zweiten Weltkriegs in den Jahren der DDR dem neu angelegten Sachsenplatz weichen musste, der heute nicht mehr existiert und mit dem Museumsquartier Leipzig bebaut ist.

Weblinks

 Aaron Leibel, Agnon's In Mr. Lublin's Store a mishmash of merchanise, in: Washington Jewish Week, 5. Januar 2017  Rezension des Buches in englischer Sprache
 Masha Itzhaki, Polyphony of Voices and Languages: on the Question of Multicultural Israeli Identity. S. Y. Agnon and Avot Yeshurun © Presses de l'Inalco, Paris 2018. Interpretation von Aspekten des Buches in französischer Sprache

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Literarisches Werk
Roman, Epik
Literatur (20. Jahrhundert)
Literatur (Hebräisch)
Jüdische Literatur
Judentum in Leipzig


MISSION COMIC CON STRIKES BACK!!
ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!!
Diff Eye Wear, The Loyal Subjects, Kotobukiya, Image Comics and MORE!!!
Taking place at The Mission Brewery, only a short walk from the Convention Center.
This year we are donating proceeds to Saint Jude Childrens Hospital.
Buying tix automatically puts you in a drawing to win 3 Big Prizes!
Prize 1: Two Badges to Next Years San Diego Comic Con 2018!!!


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A big day for Brexit
Today is not - as previously planned - the day the UK leaves the EU. But it is a big day which will determine how Brexit...
Brexit: navigating the political crisis
There will be plenty of speculation and comment on Brexit developments today.
I will therefore focus on what we know and what...
Last night's episode of Brexit
Things panned out much as anticipated in my preview of the next week's Brexit season finale (you can read it here: Brexit Season 1 finale...
Brexitra time
As we approach Brexitra time....
What this boils down to is: - the vote on Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement will determine whether U.K. leaves EU on 22 May with a...…
Brexit Season 1 finale - plot summary
A quick recap of what's happening in Brexit Season 1 as we reach the series finale.
Government and MPs are racing against time to find a...
Parliament takes control as Brexit reaches crisis point
Last Thursday EU leaders gave the UK a new deadline and an ultimatum: you have 3 weeks to either approve the Withdrawal Agreement or...
Remind me again, what is the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement?
As the UK Prime Minister contemplates whether or not to bring her Brexit agreement back to Parliament for a third 'meaningful vote'...
Brexit: extra time?
Last night EU leaders sought to referee the indecisive game of Brexit being played out within the UK government and Parliament....
Brexit: what the f**! is going on?
Apologies for the bad language. I am quoting what several business people have said to me today.
The last three days have been...
Understanding the Brexit backstop
With ongoing talk and confusion surrounding the 'Northern Ireland backstop' here is a guide to what it is, how it works, and what would...
Two weeks to go to Brexit: a one-trick pony ride?
[this blog has been updated on 19 March to reflect reduced clarity about next steps and increased confusion in the UK government's Brexit...
No-deal Brexit is not off the table, as we approach the season finale
Tonight, Parliament is a swirl of intrigue and plotting. A simple vote on whether or not MPs wanted to rule out a no-deal...
No-deal tariffs - a quick guide
Today the Government announced the temporary tariffs the UK will impose in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
These are the tariff schedules...
Brexit Update and the economy
Update from Adam Jackson, in advance of tonight's (next) Parliamentary vote
If there is no agreement and we see a delay to Brexit, 'limbo' conditions will continue a while longer. And should political events...…
No-deal now more likely as MPs reject May's Brexit deal
Tonight the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement was rejected by the UK Parliament for a second time.
UK law and the EU Article 50 process...
Meanwhile, what's happening in the economy?
Whilst politics gets all the attention, what is going on in the economy? Tonight all eyes will be on the House of Commons as MPs...
Three Weeks to go: Le Crunch for Brexit?
The coming week is crunch time for Brexit politics. For now, the situation remains the same as I set out in last week's blog.
China's investment in the UK
See the Grant Thornton Tou Ying Report 2018 for more details
"Attractions such as a stable political, legal and social environment endure, while a weak pound and an increasingly difficult...…
China's impact on the UK economy continues to grow
Grant Thornton UK's Tou Ying Tracker 2018 identifies the 30 fastest growing Chinese-owned companies operating in the UK, as well as the...
Brexit: 4 weeks to go, and anything is still possible
The UK will leave the EU in exactly 4 weeks, unless:
the UK unilaterally halts the whole thing and revokes article 50 (note this will not...
Five myths about apprenticeships busted
As we approach the two-year anniversary of the apprenticeship levy, I still meet clients who haven't embraced the opportunity. I hear...


CASA 2 condos by Cresford Developments is HERE!
If you are an agent, please provide your brokerage name and phone number in the text box below.
Units start from the mid $200's. CASA II is a sophisticated new address that blends Yorkville chic with the magic of MissoniHome furnishing.
Take a first glimpse at the Casa 2 condo on the left. The developer proposal is to have a very similar design to the existing Casa 1 condo, but just taller - 58 storey condo tower instead of 46 stories.
The sales event was originally scheduled for the end of March 2011, but has been pushed back several times. In our previous update we anticipated that the first VIP sales event will start in the beginning of September, but because the builder still have not finalized everything, this project is expected to open in Spring 2012.
Floorplans, pricing and more details will become available soon. Go Condo Toronto will be among the very first to have the chance to purchase at this new project before it's opened to other real estate agents and the public. Register below by typing your email address and pressing the Register button in order to get in our preconstruction VIP list, and attend the Casa 2 sales event.
We will keep updating this page as soon as the builder will announce the new opening date and the first VIP Sales event date.
A new condominium project by Cresford at 42 Charles Street East (currently the YMCA building) is coming soon to downtown Toronto. Although the developer has not yet named this project, it's already referred to by the Toronto condo blogger community as Casa 2. Details about this project are still very limited, however it's know that Casa 2 will be a 56-storey condo tower with 570 units and 5 level of underground parking, located across the street from the Chaz on Charles at Yonge condo project.
Casa 2 project is part of the continuing major revisions and changes at Charles Street in downtown Toronto, which I already referred to in some of my previous posts as the "new Bay Street of downtown Toronto".
The location, builder reputation, past success of Casa phase 1 at 33 Charles Street East and the continuing demand of resale and lease at phase 1, already created a demand by many potential buyers and investors before the sales office is officially opened.


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Start in Los Angeles and end in San Francisco! With the adventure tour Western Express Northbound, you have a 4day tour package taking you from Los Angeles to San Francisco and through Los Angeles, USA and 7 other destinations in USA. Western Express Northbound is a small group tour that includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
See the famous icons of LA and visit Calico Ghost Town.
Enjoy a short hike at the breathtaking Grand Canyon.
Soak in the dramatic scenery of the famous Death Valley.
View majestic landscape and spot wildlife in Yosemite.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Additional Notes: We highly recommend booking pre-tour accommodation to fully experience this crazy city.
Pack up the van in the morning and check out the stars on the most famous sidewalk in Hollywood on an orientation tour. Drive through Beverly Hills and be dazzled by one of the world's most exclusive three-block district: Rodeo Drive. In the late morning, take in the iconic trees of Joshua Tree National Park.
Las Vegas/Bakersfield
Travel to one of the country's most rugged landscapes — the legendary Death Valley, California. Soak in the dramatic landscape. In the afternoon, continue on to Bakersfield for the night.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully experience this famous city.
What is the age range?
This tour has an age range of 12-70 years old, this means children under the age of 12 will not be eligible to participate in this tour. However, if you are over 70 years please contact us as you may be eligible to join the tour if you fill out G Adventures self-assessment form.
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The Australian icebreaker sent to rescue a Russian ship stranded in the Antarctic has had to retreat due to heavy snow and blizzards.
Aurora Australis had come as close as 10 nautical miles from MV Akademik Shokalskiy, but had to return to open waters and is now about 18 miles from it, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) told Reuters.
Two icebreakers that had responded to the trapped vessel's distress signal have nearly given up on efforts to plough through the ice and reach the stricken vessel, which is carrying 74 passengers.
The Aurora, however, can make a second rescue attempt if the weather improves.
"Further attempts may be made by the vessel ... once weather conditions improve," said Lisa Martin, AMSA spokeswoman.
The Snow Dragon has a helicopter on board which was earlier sent to conduct a survey around Shokalskiy to assess the ice situation. It reported that the Russian ship was tilting to one side and the thickness of ice was beyond the Snow Dragon's ice-breaking capability.
The authorities are considering employing the helicopter to rescue the passengers, but say that the aircraft cannot be used in bad weather.
"We can't fly a helicopter in these conditions either. There is essentially nothing we can do at this point of time," Martin told Reuters.
Martin feared that the passengers are not likely to be ferried onto land any time soon.
The ship remains trapped in ice sheets since 24 December. It sailed from New Zealand on 28 November on a scientific expedition to the Antarctica to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of an historic voyage by Australian explorer Douglas Mawson.
The team on the stranded vessel is carrying out experiments similar to what Mawson's group conducted during the 1911-1914 expedition, in addition to studying climate change on the icy continent.
The Akademik Shokalskiy is carrying researchers from Australia, New Zealand and Britain along with 22 Russian crew members.
Although the weather conditions remain challenging, on the positive side, cracks are appearing around the ship, raising hopes that it would be freed from the ice floes soon.
"Cracks are developing around the bow. Hope this helps," Christopher Turney, expedition leader, wrote on Twitter, even as the passengers and crew on board waited for Aurora Australis to arrive.


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Anaís Teresa Castro Piñerua (San Antonio de los Altos, Venezuela, 8 de marzo de 1993) es una conductora de televisión, reportera, modelo y locutora de radio venezolana, conocida por haber ganado el concurso Chica HTV 2015.

Forma parte de la de la cadena Turner Broadcasting System y reside en Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Trayectoria
En 2016, 2017 y 2018 fue presentadora del Festival Viña del Mar, en Chile.

En 2019 condujo los Premios Heat Latin Music Awards en la República Dominicana para TNT y HTV.

Fue conductora en 2020-2021 programa de radio "Vuelta Like" en FM Like 97.1 de Buenos Aires.

Fue designada como comentarista de los premios Premios Grammy Latinos.

Estudió Publicidad en Venezuela y actualmente sigue formándose en la carrera de Locución Integral en el ISER.

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Personas vivas
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Emigrantes venezolanos hacia Argentina
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@24AheadDotCom So you haven't watched the show? How can you possibly know what it's about? Perhaps you're afraid to watch it?
@24AheadDotCom But you've seen it right? You must have watched it to have such informed opinions?


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Your wedding day will be one of the most memorable days of your entire life. The bride and groom send off is a perfect tradition that helps seal the ending of the perfect evening. It is the grand finale of your wedding day. I love this moment of each wedding – to edit the footage and see the pure joy on the couples face almost tells the whole story.
The day you've waited for your whole life and likely have been planning for months, if not years has come and you have sealed the deal with the your spouse. The exit is the beginning of the rest of your lives. If there were any hiccups in the day they were likely already forgotten as pure joy shows on your faces. Whether you skip, dance, jog, or walk arm in arm all that matters is you are with your spouse. There is a sense of relief and often joy with knowing you have a relaxing honeymoon awaiting for you. All of your closest friends and family are literally cheering for you as you do as little as leave your reception – it is the perfect escape to happily ever after.
Some say throwing rice is a thing of the past. Couples are now looking for new, fun, and creative ways to create dynamic send offs. The beautiful thing is that it is your day and you can do whatever you want! Grand exits and send offs at weddings are definitely great ways to get your guests to participate and make for fun video. Whichever one of our unique bride and groom exits you choose, remember that it marks the end of your wedding day and the beginning of your new life together. Enjoy the moment and enjoy your happily ever after!
Rice/birdseed – pelting newlyweds with uncooked starchy vegetables is a time-honored tradition meant to shower the new couple with prosperity, fertility, and of course good fortune.
Bubbles – If you use bubbles, make sure to buy large bubble blowers. Also have the guests start blowing bubbles a few minutes before you exit.
Glow Sticks – we suggest buying the long necklaces so that they are flexible and they are much better for photography and videography.
Sparklers – It is best to have several lighters/torches to light the entire line of guests at the same time. Start the lighting a good few minutes before the couple exits. Don't wait too long though!!
Rose petals – Have your guests throw them high in the air so the float down on bride and groom as they exit.
Sky Lanterns – lanterns should be lifted off by teams of two. Someone is lighting the lantern and the other person is holding the lantern away from the flame. Eventually the hot air will take over and it will lift off.
Confetti – make sure to look for biodegradable paper.
to plan and stop half way for a kiss! Many couples love to do a big dip, kiss, or maybe even twirl the bride around before finishing your walk to your exit vehicle.
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Team Toast Time Together
Introductions & Connections
The last six months have seen transformational change at Toast Ale: the global team of five has grown to 22 , we've brought in sizeable investment, achieved B Corp certification, listed in a wealth of new stockists, doubled our revenues, released our beer in keg formats and won more awards for our beer. The upward trajectory is a reflection of the hard work, dedication and unrelenting passion of everyone in Team Toast.
We celebrated all of this in September at our Team Toast Time Together, a 3-day retreat of team building and self-reflection, where the UK and US team came together for the first time. For a grass roots start-up which boot straps every single penny, this team gathering was a purposeful investment because it's our people who matter most. We wanted to share the story of the retreat to give you a little insight into what it's like to be a Toaster.
We had three big ambitions:
Build 'one team one dream': to get to know each other better as part of a bigger community of people trying to change the world – friendships, connections and the team all on the same page.
Strengthen understanding: to be truly heard and share what each of us are experiencing in our respective roles and countries, and apply our collective brainpower to the greatest opportunities and challenges we face.
Live our values: to crystalize our values and what makes us Toasty – from what our brand stands for to what our company values are (transparency, empowerment, wellness / balance).
Underpinning it all was a desire to connect with nature as we are ultimately driven to serve the environment. It's all too easy to lose sense of that when you're pounding the streets of London or New York selling beer, going from supermarket buyer to pub chain buyer to talk retail margins, or designing the next marketing campaign. So the retreat took us into beautiful surroundings of Toast founder, Tristram Stuart's, family home near Ashdown Forest, Sussex which he generously opened up to us all. Immersed in and inspired by nature, we structured our time to bring Team Toast together, create a stronger understanding of ourselves as a collective, and live the values we have built the business on.
We started with a morning of wild mushroom foraging in the woods with one of the UK's leading professional mushroom foragers, before taking a minute on the edge of the forest to reflect on the relationship between us as a company, as people and the magnificent surroundings we found ourselves in.
In the afternoon our Board Member and leading UK entrepreneur Paul Lindley helped us grow down and think like a toddler: Be Confident, Be Creative, Dive Right In, Never Give Up, Get Noticed, Be Honest, Show your Feelings, Have Fun, Involve Others.
Then into a session on understanding personality styles where we realised we're largely a team of extroverts and diplomats.
The evening kicked off with a gourmet zero waste meal of venison pie and foraged mushroom pie made by restauranteur, chef and zero waste pioneer Doug McMaster. Even more delicious with a Toast, or two.
A morning of testing and tasting different hops led by Toast Master Brewer, Derek Orford. Not much alchemy, but a whole heap of fun and growing down.
In the afternoon we took a deep dive into the book 'Reinventing Organisations'. The session included some deep listening exercises and the 'one, two, four, all' principles of group discussion.
To close the day we ran a visioning exercise to picture Toast five years from now. What was most exciting was that even our wildest visions for the future felt attainable now we'd formed such an incredible team bond.
Day two ended with an incredible feast made from surplus food and and singing around the campfire.
We left the countryside and headed back to Toast Breadquarters at Sustainable Bankside, and enjoyed our final lunch together at local Mercado Metropolitano in Borough (a Toast stockist).
We spent the afternoon relaxing on beanbags in the sun, learning more about the elements of our mission. We heard about the expanding B Corp community, which we're so proud to be a part of, from Kate at B Lab. We then delved into the campaigning work of our charity partner Feedback, and shared some beers with the Feedback team as we said goodbye to our US Toasters.
It felt like we'd achieved something so much deeper and more special than we could have hoped for. Tristram best articulated it – we'd achieved true companionship. The origins of the word come from Old French 'compaignon', literally 'one who breaks bread with another', based on Latin com- 'together with' + panis 'bread'.
Reinventing Toast Ale
Much of the purpose and structure of the three days were based on reflections from a book called 'Reinventing Organisations'. The team had all read it and there were mixed feelings – some people loved and embraced the ideas, others were more hesitant. It essentially comes down to three essential elements:
Self-Management: operate effectively, even at a large scale, with a system based on peer relationships, without the need for either hierarchy or consensus.
Wholeness: practices that invite us to reclaim our inner wholeness and bring all of who we are to work, instead of with a narrow "professional" self or "masculine resolve".
Evolutionary Purpose: organisations seen as having a life and a sense of direction of their own. Instead of trying to predict and control the future, members of the organisation are invited to listen in and understand what the organization wants to become, what purpose it wants to serve.
We're now building a manifesto based on our shared views and reflections of the concepts in the book. It's so important to us that we can build an epic business that people want to be part of. Ultimately, the team and a culture will lead a company to greatness, not an award, a certification, or even a great year of sales. This is just the start of our journey.
If you want to ask the team anything, drop us a note on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @ToastAle
#Teamworkmakesthedreamwork


Available in zip codes 98106, 98116, 98126, 98136 and 98146, plus Georgetown and South Park.
Whether your dog likes a lazy stroll-n-sniff, or is "all business," he or she will set the pace and have our full attention. Up to three well-behaved dogs from the same family are welcome to join.
Drop-in visits at your home can be used for potty breaks, meals, water bowl refreshes, medication administration, litter box cleaning, playtime, or backyard exercise. There is no additional charge for mixed or multi-pet households, or medications/fluid administration. For your extended trip away, we can also collect mail, cycle lights and window coverings, water indoor plants, and move waste cans to the curb and back. We do not currently offer overnight stays.
"Boarding" sounds so boring! Your wigglebottoms (or fluffy buns) are invited to our house for a slumber party! We live in a walkable neighborhood with plenty of nearby trails and parks. Everybody is welcome on the couch and to dog pile in bed. Depending on the size, personality and care needs of each dog, we will take up to five well-behaved dogs at the same time—in addition to getting along with other pups, your good dogs shouldn't want to chase, corner, or antagonize cats. We also have a separate room for our feline guests so they can vacation in peace.
All services include text or email updates with plenty of photos of your four-legged family members.
If your pup is looking to make new friends and burn off some energy, but the dog park or day care just really isn't his scene (or yours), scheduling a play date might be exactly what your doggo needs. Dogs and puppies with compatible temperaments are hand-selected to attend supervised play sessions in a private, safe, and fully-enclosed yard. Pick-up and return transportation is complimentary for 45-minute or 1-hour play dates, and travel time does not count against the amount of time booked for play.


A Java Server Runtime (JRE) or SDK version 1.7 or 1.8.
The Oracle JVM and the OpenJDK JVM are supported.
Linux: tested on Redhat Fedora, CentOS, Suse Linux Enterprise, OpenSUSE, Debian, Ubuntu, Mandriva, zLinux. Other recent Linux distributions should also work.
Unix flavors: HP Unix, Solaris, IBM AIX etc.
There is no hard and fast rule for disk storage space. The actual amount you will require depends on the number and size of projects managed with IKAN ALM, and the size of the build results stored in the build archive. The more projects and build results, and the larger they are, the more disk storage you will require.
Just as for the IKAN ALM server, these are just indicative values. For a more mathematical approach, we refer to the article "Capacity Planning For Software Build Management Servers" on the "CM Crossroads" site: http://www.cmcrossroads.com/cm-journal-articles/6671-capacity-planning-for-software-build-management-servers.
To discover what you can do with IKAN ALM read the technical features.


$1,500 for Books, knives, and supplies for Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts and $750 for Hospitality Management.
$1,500 for Books, knives, and supplies for Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts, and $750 for Hospitality Management.
$25,975 for a 90 credit AAS Degree in Hospitality Management.


A new Rose garden has been built at the Richmond Lawn Cemetery for the interment of ashes.
Council at its Ordinary meeting of 30 June 2009 resolved that 'The proposed fees for the new rose garden be placed on public exhibition'.
Please note reference 'Richmond Cemetery Fees and charges' at the top of your document.
For any enquiries regarding the new fees, please contact Mr Sean Perry on 45604507.
The draft Windsor Foreshore Parks, Windsor, Draft Plan of Management is now available for public comment.
This Plan has been commissioned by Hawkesbury City Council to set guidelines for future permitted usage and management of the reserve.
The Draft Plan can be viewed at Council Offices or on Council Website .
Please address all comments to Sean Perry, Manager – Parks and Recreation, PO Box 146 Windsor 2756.
The closing date for comment is 9 September 2009.


Fast, easy and cheapo. Crispy outside and chewy inside. Yummm..
Preheat your oven at 175 degrees Celsius. Oil a brownie square dish.
In a saucepan, boil the cup of water. Reduce to low heat and add ½ cup of the flour. Don't stop stirring and cook the mix until it becomes like glue. (it will look and smell horrible at that point but don't worry 😉 ) Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt and coconut oil. Add your "glue" to the mixture and stir until combined.
Add the remaining flour, as well as the chocolate chips and the nuts. You will obtain a thick mixture. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared dish.
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer comes out quite clean. The edges and top / bottom will cook more than the middle so make sure to not overcook.
As I like very chewy brownies, I find they are even better after an overnight in the fridge, it will soften the crispy edges. I like to warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds.