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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Pregnancy and what I don't want to forget

Not too much longer now, and unlike with Del's pregnancy, we know the plan is to not get pregnant again. (With Del, we didn't have an opinion either way about whether that would be the last pregnancy or not ... until after she was born).
I always tell photography clients who are seeking a maternity shoot that this time is so relatively short in comparison to life. It's hard to remember looking back that you actually had that baby inside of you and your belly grew to accommodate your baby. It feels long in the present, but it's just not. Pregnancy is fast.
So I'm trying even more so to live in the moment, relishing every pregnant detail.
This time I'm waddling. A first. And it started around 20 weeks gestation. I've realized this has nothing to do with how small or big I am, just how loose my pelvis is.
Everyone comments on how tiny I am. And to be fair, I have a hard time gaining weight (this is largely due to a restricted diet that comes with gestational diabetes. At least, that's my theory. I think of oreos, doritoes, tacos, pasta, etc were part of my diet, it wouldn't be so hard to gain and keep weight on.).
I want to wear a shirt that says: "I'm 8mos pregnant. Yes, really."
And even when people are saying: "you're so small!" - I feel like I look huge. I know "huge" is culturally a negative thing, but not in this case. I can't believe how much my stomach has stretched. I keep feeling amazed that my body has done this!
I can't walk as fast. And I'm often out of breath more quickly.
But I also don't realize how much I'm doing until I sit down and realize my body is tired!
It's harder to squat than last time (say for milking - although I wasn't milking last time, I was faithfully squatting to prepare for birth).
When pregnant, it seems the rest of my body gets smaller, my muscles become more defined, and my belly grows.

This baby seems to be the most active of the three pregnancies.
I try to keep this in perspective - I'm experiencing this pregnancy now, and memories fade. So maybe I'm exaggerating? But I don't think so. They say that babies form a routine in utero and take naps.
I don't think this one naps at all.
It's constantly constantly on the move.
You can see it bump, nudge, and rub my belly as my skin moves across my uterus.
And it can be intense. This is a strong person and I'm seeing a lot of heel pushed up against me, I'm guessing.
Even intense movement, I want to remember. How amazing to think there is a person inside of me!

Braxton Hicks are real. This time. And all the books/websites say Braxton Hicks are "mildly noticeable" at worst. That's a lie. They are most definitely noticeable. And if this was a first baby, I'd have been the mom who cried labor multiple times already. The pressure from these contractions wakes me in the night. That's not "mildly noticeable". And if there isn't a bathroom nearby - watch out! The contracting uterus puts intense pressure on my bladder. When we're out and about (say, in the car), this can be awful. I take a deep breath, shocked by the sudden need to empty my bladder, while trying to relax through a Braxton Hicks.
The children find this incredibly funny ... after Ren Man told them the baby finds my bladder and squeezes it and says: "oooh, this is squishy squishy!" So now the children will randomly say to me: "squishy, squishy" in a sing-song voice. As a side note: laughing while trying not to pee is really hard.

This baby has been head down with its back to my right, and feet and hands pushing on my left side. It's not uncommon to get a jab to my bladder, or a head (I presume) rolling across my bladder. Hiccups happen occasionally - maybe once or twice a day. I remember Noah having hiccups and it was painful because it was right under my ribs.

Physically, I feel great overall. Yeah, it's harder to breathe and I'm starving one minute and two bites later feel super full ... only to be starving 20 minutes later. And the gag reflex is still intense at times.

Colostrum happens before the baby comes. I can't believe how full and ready these milk makers look and feel!

The hardest thing about this pregnancy has been diabetes. I'm so so relieved that my numbers have been fine after some weeks where they kept creeping up. I think what made a difference was increasing veggie intake significantly (a large salad a day). I'm sure experience has also helped, I know what works and what doesn't and just hammering that out has been huge. For example, conventional gestational diabetes advice includes a night-time snack - as in, right-before-bed, to decrease the risk of "dawn phenomenon" where your number spikes in the morning. I found that a night time snack doesn't help, and seems to increase my fasting number. So if I'm hungry before bed, I'll eat something small, but my number is lower if I skip the night-time snack.

Diabetes has been so stressful because it limits my diet, making food an obsession. You have to think about every.single.bite and its potential effect. For a few stressful (and tearful) weeks when those numbers kept inching up, it was very frustrating. What more could I do?! If my numbers didn't come back down, insulin talk would begin. If insulin was started, then the homebirth was off the table. And that was very discouraging.
Ren Man started doing (even more) research and found that people on low carb diets will have a sugar numbers without huge swings post-meal. What this means for fasting numbers is that they tend to be higher than the conventional norm. This doesn't mean it's HIGH though, in comparison to the conventionally recommended diabetes diet (that includes carbs).
After seeing this, suddenly my numbers weren't so scary and even started declining into that conventionally expected range (this all refers to fasting numbers as post-meal numbers were always more than okay - they need to be below 140, and were typically below 100). Which speaks highly of the effect stress can have on those numbers!

In light of gestational diabetes, the midwife asked that I see an OB she trusts for a second opinion. I was nervous. An OB!! She ended up being really authentic and as mellow an OB as can be, I'm thinking. She did say she wanted an ultrasound. My feeling is - it shouldn't just be done to be done, there should be a purpose. And the big concern with diabetes is a big baby. I'm measuring over 2 weeks small based on fundal height. But that has wiggle room for inaccuracy - as does everything. Ultrasounds are no different - I've read they can be up to two pounds off. So telling someone they are having a 10lb baby, could really be an 8lb baby ... or a TWELVE lb baby!
The ultrasound happened at 32weeks when the average baby is 3.75lbs. This baby was 3.5lbs. Well, inaccurate or not, it was nice to have an ultrasound show a smaller reading rather than a larger one.

So here are my baby predictions: I think it's a girl, lots of dark hair, hoping for blue eyes, she'll come early (I'm guessing June 13 - the day after our last wedding, or June 21 - the day after our annual solstice party) .... but this baby has been a surprise all along and if it's small then maybe this is the baby that will go past my due date?, she'll be 7.5lbs (smallest baby yet). I'm nervous about how active this baby is! We'll see how that plays out after birth :)

I'm so relieved that we're homebirthing. No matter what, there will be a baby. I know. But the thought of just birthing without having to over think anything (is this it? Or not yet?) or stay on guard to be sure silly things like wearing your own clothes or eating when you're hungry can happen.

Is there anything else I'm going to forget about pregnancy? It's hard (and I had forgotten that) and it also feels so empowering. I'm growing a person. I'm going to birth a person. Our family will grow. And my diabetes sugar numbers are awesome.

Meredith said...

I miss it. It feels like a lifetime ago, but I also remember how exhausting and difficult it is to grow another human. Your baby bump is beautiful! I hope your homebirth is just how you need it to be.

lovermont said...

I'm just nervous that I'm forgetting details that seem normal right now but are part of pregnancy!
I'm glad to have gone through it again because my momnesia had meant that I was SO not sympathetic to pregnant women. I mean, kind of, but mostly: "what' the big deal?!"
Now I know.
And I'm guessing I'm more tired than I was with earlier pregnancies because I'm older? But I do remember being REALLY tired when pregnant with Del too.


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The Discovery Museums in Acton, Ma. ~ Hands on Minds at Play!

On Saturday we were invited to explore the Discovery Museums in Acton, Massachusetts.  My mother has talked about how great this place was when my brother and I were younger, however I never made the trip over to check them out with my kids before Saturday.  After visiting the museums as an adult, I am now regretting not becoming a member when the kids were little!

The Discovery Museums consists of two separate museums that are located next to each other, the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Science Discovery Museum.  For the general cost of admission you receive access to both museums!

The first museum we explored was the Children’s Discovery Museum.  This museum is created for toddlers thru early grade school age.  It is designed within a large Victorian house, and every room has a different theme.  Each time we walked through another doorway we were greeted with an exciting adventure, from a train room, to a bubble and water room, to a full diner set up, and of course Aidan’s favorite the camping themed room.
There was so much hands on fun in every nook and cranny of this house and the kids had so much fun exploring.

I loved how this museum was also very low-key and relaxed.  It is the perfect place to take the little ones and just get on the floor and have fun.
I remember countless days feeling trapped in the house with twin infants and wishing there was a place I could take Anthony and the babies on my own.  The Children’s Discovery Museum would have been absolutely perfect.

Once we finished up the Children’s Discovery Museum it was time to head over to the Science Discovery Museum.

This was what Anthony was excited about, he is obsessed with everything science related right now and this museum was perfect for him.

Everything at the Science Discovery Museum was hands on, from magnet exhibits, a mist tornado exhibit, and an inventors station.  This museum really encourages kids to use their hands and minds while learning and discovering.
I really like how this museum is extremely child friendly,  this is NOT a museum where you walk around and look but don’t touch.  At the Science Discovery Museum the kids got to jump around from exhibit to exhibit, laughing and experiencing all there was to learn.

  This meant Aidan really got to enjoy his experience, and I was able to relax knowing he was less likely to have a meltdown.  This in turn meant I got to really watch my science lover Anthony in his element, which was incredibly heart warming for me.

Anthony’s favorite exhibit at the Science Discovery Museum was the harmonograph drawings.  Lilly’s favorite part of the museum was all the magnet exhibits, while Aidan couldn’t get enough of all the sound studio and musical instruments.

The Discovery Museums also offers an amazing Autism program.  During certain times of the month the museum closes to the public and families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are able to visit the museums for free and enjoy exploring the exhibits with other families that have similar needs.

Museum staff can usually direct visitors to a quiet space in each building for children that may need to take a break from stimulation.
Also food, including gluten-free options, is generously provided by Not Your Average Joe’s of Acton!

The 2016 event calendar is available here along with more information.

Need an unique place to host a birthday party?  The Discovery Museums have you covered with customizable birthday party packages.  Party packages include unlimited time at the museums, invitations, activities, goody bags, and more.

They can host more than just birthday parties too!
Check out their venues for family functions, meetings, and even wedding receptions.

The Discovery Museums offers annual memberships starting at $90 for 2 family members and $140 for 4 family members.  This is a great option for families with young children who are looking for a safe and educational place to explore through out the year.  This option would allow you to escape the house during the cold winter months for a change of scenery and enjoy picnics and outdoor play once the nicer weather arrives.
The Discovery Museums
177 Main Street
Acton, Ma 01720
Child and Adult: $12.50
Seniors: $11.50
Children under 1 years old are Free
Teachers are Free
Disclosure: We received free passes to help facilitate this post.  All opinions are 100% my own.

The LEGO® Americana Roadshow is at Providence Place!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of GGP at Providence Place. All opinions are 100% mine.
Its cold outside and the kids are getting restless, so the LEGO® Americana Roadshow LEGO® Roadshow has come to Providence Place at the perfect time!
We visited this fun and free event on Saturday and had such a great time exploring all the incredible LEGO® constructions.

BeanTown at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading: Featuring the BeanStalk Adventure Rope Course! + Coupon

Disclosure: We received free passes to BeanStalk to help facilitate this post.  All opinions are 100% my own.
I have never seen a store go to such great lengths to make sure their customers have so much more than just a shopping experience.
Jordan’s Furniture is so much more than a furniture store!
For as long as I can remember, my family has made the trip to the Avon store to enjoy the Enchanted Village and MOM ride at Christmas.  So when Jordan’s Furniture came to Reading years ago, I can remember my grandmother’s excitement as the opening neared.  Back then they only had a candy store and the Liquid Fireworks show, but we would still take Anthony as a baby to Jordan’s to watch the water show constantly.

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As I am sure you know, Tax Day is coming up next week, and I don’t care how many miles I may earn from paying what we may owe with a rewards earning credit card, I’d much prefer to skip that expense if that were a possibility. Since I know pretty much everyone else feels the same, you have to give JetBlue some props for creating a fun promotion out of an otherwise yucky part of life by giving away 1,000 free one-way JetBlue flights to those who say they owe the IRS this year!

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You can enter the random drawing once per day until April 25, 2017, for a free one-way flight on any JetBlue round trip flight within the contiguous 48 states and Alaska. They seem to be already giving away the discount codes to winners via email. The free flight does not cover Mint seats, but otherwise seems pretty flexible and is transferrable in case you win and can’t put it to use. You must book and travel between May 1 – June 15, 2017.

Even if you don’t win, remember that The JetBlue Plus Card awards 30,000 JetBlue points after you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days, provides 10% of your redeemed JetBlue points back, gives you a 50% discount on in-flight food and cocktails on JetBlue flights, and covers the first free checked bag for you and up to three travel companions on your JetBlue flight bookings. That could come in handy even if you are flying on an otherwise free JetBlue flight!

Good luck if you enter and best wishes on getting through Tax Day!

Thanks to Angelina Travels for the head’s up on this promo!

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Home » Health & Safety Channel » Skate Through Winter Sports Injury-Free

From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Skate Through Winter Sports Injury-Free

A few tips can keep you safe during these cold, snowy months

For some, wintertime offers an opportunity to stay inside with a blanket and a good book-but for others, the season brings with it a whole new excitement of sports and outdoor activities for children and adults alike.

Hockey, ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and other cold-weather activities are a great way to get some fresh air and exercise during those long chilly months. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has some helpful hints to help prevent injuries while enjoying these pastimes.

"Vigorous activity such as skiing is important, but the cold temperatures and slippery surfaces of winter can produce significant injuries, especially for children," says Allan Mishra, MD, spokesperson for the AAOS and orthopaedic sports medicine specialist. "However, wearing proper clothing, protective gear and avoiding extreme weather conditions can improve their safety so on one misses out on the winter fun."

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

  • Snowboarding was the leading cause of winter sports injuries, sending 149,388 people to hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices, clinics and other medical settings.
  • Skiing came in second with 131,454 injuries.
  • Other sports and activities on the list include ice skating with 58,380 injuries, ice hockey with 47,594, sledding and tobogganing with 107,890 and snowmobiling with 34,699.

The Academy offers the following tips to help prevent these winter sports injuries:

  • Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are more susceptible to injury. To avoid this, do some light exercises for at least 3 to 5 minutes, then slowly and gently stretch the muscles to be exercised, holding each stretch for at least 30 seconds.
  • If you are avidly training in a formal sport, such as professional figure skating, ensure that the activity is led by a trained coach.
  • Take frequent water breaks to prevent dehydration and overheating.
  • Avoid participating in sports when experiencing pain or exhaustion.
  • Never ski, sled, ice skate, snowmobile or snowboard alone.
  • Know and abide by all rules of the sport in which you are participating.
  • Wear appropriate protective gear, including goggles, helmets, gloves and padding, and make sure equipment is in good working order and used properly.
  • For warmth and protection, wear several layers of light, loose and water - and wind-resistant clothing. Layering allows you add and remove clothing to accommodate your body's constantly changing temperature when outside or in a cold environment such as an indoor ice rink.
  • Wear proper footwear that provides warmth and dryness, as well as ample ankle support.
  • When falling, try to fall on your side or buttocks. Roll over naturally, turning your head in the direction of the roll.
  • Pay attention to warnings about upcoming storms and severe drops in temperature to ensure safety.
  • Become familiar with the whereabouts of fences, trees, rocks, open water and patches of ice. Stay on marked trails and avoid potential avalanche areas, such as steep hillsides with little vegetation.
  • Be prepared for emergency situations and have a plan to reach medical personnel to treat injuries.

Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons


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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Lolita Transformation!

Hello hello!
Recently I've been displeased by the lack of lolita content on youtube, partially because I just want to watch so much all the time and I've run out but also because there's just not all that much! So I've resolved to help contribute some (also because I like making content). I've made videos in the past but they were a good long while ago and I really just have not wanted to do any because I didn't have editing capabilities. I do now though and boy do I love it! This is my first new video and it's a classic as far as lolita videos go: A Transformation video.
Enjoy. <3

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Off To The Races!

Here in North Florida the changing of the seasons can be indicated by a few things; 1. bipolar leaps in weather (37 low, 79 hi, I'm looking at you) 2. The sudden explosion of Crimson Clover and those tiny little yellow flowers, you know the ones and 3. The Red Hills Horse Trials.
The trials are a prominent event around the area as it leads to international competitions and some years has been a pre-Olympic event. The official site has this to say on the Friday through Sunday event:
"EVENTING is one of the fastest growing equestrian pursuits in the world. Riders of all ages and abilities can compete. Developed from cavalry competitions during the early 1900s, it is the ultimate challenge for horse and rider. It tests their partnership and athletic prowess in three disciplines: the grace and harmony of dressage; the rigors and thrills of cross-country jumping and the power and pageantry of stadium jumping."
"Tallahassee--Florida's capital city--is the site of the Red Hills Horse Trials, an annual United States Eventing Association Area III event. Named for the sloping terrain and rich red earth known as the "red hills" of north Florida and South Georgia, the Horse Trials features a challenging cross-country course newly updated and designed for 2013 by Scotland's Hugh Lochore."

I've been going every year since I was very young, first out of a sense culturing by my parents, then by a affinity for horses and events, and now by tradition, appreciation of riding, and the significance of the event....and maybe some half asleep Derby-esque dream of high society. I feel no regret!

The day that I visit is the day the horses run cross country and it's my favorite event without a doubt. Everything is very fast and interesting and the jumps are really wonderful as well as it being in natural terrain so it's a scenic piece as well. There are shops and food vendors as well, however. One particular hat shop visits every year and I love them. I wore one of their pieces this year, in fact. My outfits are always pretty elaborate for the event;

 I've been dressing up for it for a few years, since I've really been able to, on principle as well as geez, its an excuse to dress up. Who wouldn't take that? But that aside, it's a big event and maybe not Derby levels or anything, but its very prominent so I take pride in dressing appropriate for the height of the occasion, even if everyone else is sporting shorts and t-shirts.

Last year was a big deal for me, I had my picture taken and ended up in the city's newspaper! The photographer had approached me because of what I was wearing (I'll give you two guesses), interested in the fact I was so fancy looking, haha. It was so strange, all my friends and family and friends of family were calling me about it or messaging me on Facebook. It was really surreal for just a picture!

The same thing happened this year, though the picture didn't end up in the newspaper, which I don't mind. But I actually had more people take pictures of me. X_X Plus someone interviewed me, and boy did I screw that up. I forgot all my words which is so weird because I usually have no issue talking to people. Ah well, it happens. It was flattering either way.

If you ever are passing by the North Florida area around march you should definitely look into the event and try to attend. Its an experience for sure.
Till next time!!

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Bringing back the Sunday Drive

Not a challenge prompt today! I know, shocking. But I have something I experienced that I need to share, and that is the Sunday Drive.
For those of you who don't know, the "Sunday drive" is a concept which was particularly popular in 1950's America in which, on a Sunday, you got into your car in some relatively presentable clothes and just drove through town or the country side. sounds kind of silly doesn't it? But last weekend I got a bad itch to move and see things and that is just what I did. Armed with a cardigan, my keys, and my phone only, I hopped into my car and set out into the roads around my father's house.

Assuming you don't make a point to know all the little details of my life (Even if it is fab) let me explain, my father's house is about 10 minutes out from anything resembling a suburb or town and 30 minutes on the interstate away from a respectably sized one. So, long story short, old houses, dirt roads, and trees abound. Everywhere.
I let my dad know I was going on this drive, to which he offered advice on what roads to take. And I should say, I've lived at this house my whole life, part time after age 6 and I knew the area pretty well but not well enough to be acquainted with all the little roads so I was quite open to his suggestions. After learning his directions, I set off, eager to go somewhere or do something other than surf tumblr.
I gotta say guys, I expected it to be pleasant but it was so much more than that. It was so many things I needed to have the time to do. Let me explain;

It was time to spend alone with my thoughts and with a clear head. Driving occupies your hands and enough of your brain to not be bored but little enough for you to still think naturally.
I turned the radio on scan, stopping it wherever I heard something that I thought interesting. It was a time to do things without any pressure or assurance. You just make decisions based on what you feel like.
I didn't have anywhere to be or anywhere to go. It was cathartic for me to be able to decompress and not rush anywhere or have to hurry around. I could go as slow or fast as I felt like without stressing.
I stopped whenever I saw something I was taken with because it was a back road and had little traffic. A few times I actually pulled over to the side of the road to pick flowers or rabbit's tobacco.
It was really just a time for me to breathe and think and move and not worry about the consequences of any of it. It was freedom for a while.

So what to do with this information?
Go on a Sunday drive yourself. Here are some tips:

  • No distractions. If you can leave your phone at home and just take a camera all the better. This is time for you.
  • Don't let guilt get you. If you want to pull over on the side of the road to pick some flowers, damn sure do it! Don't let the idea that you shouldn't or other drivers will think you're weird doing it stop you. What does that matter anyway, you're not breaking any laws.
  • Don't have a return time. If you set a time to be back home then you'll constantly be concerned with getting back by then, detracting from the experience.
  • Have a map or a GPS. This way, you wont be worried about getting lost or having to stay on main roads. Have a fall back on so when you go adventuring it wont matter, because that's an important part of this-- impulse. Follow whatever you feel like, just mind your blinkers.
  • Have a way to document. A camera is good, or a camera phone. Don't get to caught up in recording everything though!
  • Look for dirt roads and countryside. Driving around town is nice, but it can be a bit restricting. Stop lights, traffic, loud noises. Ditch that and find some back roads with trees and maybe some cows if you're feeling really frisky. No stop signs, little traffic. It's great.
  • Dress for the weather. Yes, you're in a car, but don't think you're going to be the entire time. If you find something amazing, get the hell out of the car and investigate! These things are things you shouldn't be missing just because you're "supposed" to be on a drive. This is all about you uninhibited.
  • If you want to scream, or beat a tree with a baseball bat, or do cartwheels, do it! This is your time, and no one is going to get you in trouble for doing what you want to (so long as it isn't private, watched property. Ie. You can get away with smashing a tree in a huge forest type area or the back of a field. Not so much in a suburb....well, if it's not your tree)
That's it. Go forth. Drive

Monday, March 4, 2013

My heart belongs to... {Lolita 52 Challenge}

Hello Hello! Took longer on this post, so sorry. I'm trying to be a better blogger!
Today's prompt is "Your favorite brand" and probably the easiest so far! I have always had a special place in my heart for one brand in particular, no matter how much I love other brands. I'm siding with Momoko on this one; Baby the Stars Shine Bright has my heart.

So, what makes Baby my top pick?
  • BTSSB's creative leanings: Whether it's the old school style or the rococo and extravagant OPs they just seem to know me so well. They have really wonderful design ideas and tend to leave prints to Angelic Pretty most of the time
  • Serious attention to detail: Every piece Baby puts out, almost without fail, has multiple types of lace, careful construction decisions and things you would just never notice without being up close. They pick great materials to start with and end with great designs to tie everything up!
  • Kamikaze Girls: Seems nebulous? Kamikaze Girls was one of the most formative things for me as a Lolita getting into the fashion and is still one of my favorite movies. Fight Club and Kamikaze Girls...heh. And as anyone who has seen Kamikaze Girls can tell you, Baby The Stars Shine Bright is basically 1/3 of the plot! It's eternally tied and in turn I have attachment to it as well.
  • Older style: Being more ornate and less decorated in comparison to AP I find it appealing. I really do love the more monarchical feeling. It's not all Hyper sweet but instead a more verbose sweet. If that makes any sense!
  • Versatility: Maybe Baby is more demure and less kawaii, but that doesn't mean that's all it can be. The last thing I really love about Baby is that their clothes can be as stated but can also be hyper cute, or classic, and possibly, on a full moon, even gothic! So much opportunity is important for me since I have a very low closet turn over and its really something I pay attention to.
  • Sentimental Value: Baby was where I bought my first JSK from, and my first brand piece. I took a trip to San Fran when I was younger during the beginning of my Lolita life and it left an indelible mark for certain.

So in conclusion, Baby has my heart forever and I don't care for a cure.
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Monday, May 26, 2008

Hitting the Links

We finally enjoyed some nice weather for our final day with Grammy and Buddy! The mountains were beautiful, covered with snow from the past few days of precip, and Grammy just couldn't resist taking a Spring family photo before heading out to the links for a game of mini golf (a true family favorite).

Despite Ben's rather unorthodox putting technique, he actually did surprisingly well in mini golf - it's so fun that the boys are old enough to really play games; rules, technique, and all! Well, I should say that he played well when he was actually attending to the game instead of climbing the rocks and running over bridges, but it's hard to blame the boys for needing to explore the course. And Sam is turning into a regular golf pro, even on a tougher mini golf course like Cascade. That kid is going to beat us all in a couple of years.

As usual, however, Daddy schooled us all with Grammy running a close second and Buddy competing with Ben for the ever-important high score. I spent much of my time hacking my way out of water traps... but at least I had fun doing it :) It was a great end to our visit with Grammy and Buddy!

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Gazprom Neft operates in Russia’s major oil and gas regions: in the Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Districts and in the Tomsk, Omsk and Orenburg regions. The Company’s major refining facilities are in the Omsk, Moscow and Yaroslavl regions, and also in Serbia. Additionally it has production projects outside Russia — in Iraq, Venezuela and other countries.

Gazprom Neft exports to over 50 countries and distributes its products for sale through an extensive network of outlets both in Russia and abroad.

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Take Tips to Settle on an Ideal Mountain Bike

Do you want to take up biking as a sport or a means of exercise? If the answer is yes then you need to choose an ideal mountain bike which will serve you well on both rough trails and roads. There are several types of bikes to choose from. This makes shopping for a bike quite intimidating especially if you are not familiar with some of the technical terms used To make your shopping experience better. Here are some take tips to settle on an ideal mountain bike.

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As a beginner, buying a basic model is a good decision especially if you are planning to use it occasionally like over the weekends. Opt for cross country or XC range since it has great versatility on a wide range of terrains. It is a multipurpose bike and hence highly suitable for beginners.

As you advance in riding, buy a more advanced mountain bike to use on rough trails or even for biking competitions. A good choice would be downhill and trail category of bikes since they have greatly specialized components suitable for expert cyclists.

Mountain bikes are found in wide variety of prices, styles and quality. While you are out looking for a bike, remember to keep your budget in mind. Always remember that quality is a major consideration and it goes together with cost. Buy from shops that offer significant discounts and those that offer follow-up services or custom adjustments in case your bike needs them.

To save some money, you may consider shopping for your mountain bike during summer and spring seasons. This is because bikes are on high demand during this time This fact can be attributed to the nice weather which entices people to buy bikes. It therefore goes without saying that dealers offer promotions, big discounts and even free gadgets to attract more customers.

Mountain bikes are available in different styles. They are designed to suit different riding and terrain styles. Mountain bikes usually have lightweight, strong frames, robust tires and several gears. All of these features make them suitable for mountainous land or rough terrain.

These bikes differ from other recreational bikes such as touring, comfort and cruiser bikes in this aspect. It is therefore important to know why you are buying a mountain bike and which terrain you intend to ride it mostly on The knowledge will help you to buy the best bike that ideally suits your individual needs.

 Full Suspension Vs Hard Tail Mountain Bike

full suspension bike is a bit more expensive but if you can accommodate the extra cost in your budget then it is well worth it. However, if you are working with a limited budget, a hard tail bike which has no rear suspension will be more affordable for you since it is cheaper.

The full suspension bike is heavier but it is more preferred for its ability to offer more shock absorption. On the other hand, hard tail bike is lighter and hence it travels more efficiently. Your decision to choose one of the two types should be informed by the terrain you are intending to ride your bike on.

Doing some research before buying a bike is highly recommended. Browse through online customer reviews to see what others are saying about your preferred product. This will help you to know its pros and cons according to the descriptions.

You will therefore be able to make an informed decision on whether you can live with the negatives and whether the bike is good value for your money. When you have no enough information, your decision can easily be influenced by vendors who are out to make quick cash.

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It is very important to test ride a bike before paying for it During the test, the bike ought to feel comfortable. Ensure that the bike fits your purpose and works with your budget. There are those for downhill riding, pleasure trail riding, trail riding and cross country riding.

You should have a good platform for your testing. This is because if you test a downhill riding bike on a regular trail, you will get different results making your shopping experience a very hard and complicated one.

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

WhirlyGlobe For Android

A few months ago I ported the Maply part of WhirlyGlobe-Maply to Android.  It's in shipping apps!  Now it's WhirlyGlobe's turn.

What my desk looks like right now.  Except no plushy thing.

Let's see who's paying for the port.

Bad weather looks awesome.

Dark Sky

Dark Sky is the most prominent app using WhirlyGlobe-Maply today.  They've been good users and great clients (e.g. they pay on time).  I'm pleased to have them taking the lead on this one.

Their users have been clamoring for an Android version, so this is a necessary step.

WhirlyGlobe Android Port

With the Maply rendering engine already there, WhirlyGlobe shouldn't be too bad.

I've already scoped out the hardware, got my ARM and x86 devices and dealt with versions back to 4.0.  I've also experienced the flow of Android development and made my peace with it... by increasing my engineering estimates.

The client comes first on the port, but we're doing this in the open.  Because open source.  You can always grab the develop_3_0 branch and have at it.  After this launches I'll look into making it easier to install.  And, you know, documentation.

What's Next

I've been very busy on two big client apps, the port, and a bunch of other stuff.  Those will launch in the next few months.  As always, I'd love to hear about your apps too.

The new site has gone over really well, particularly the documentation, so more of that is in the works.

WhirlyGlobe-Maply 2.4 is shambling toward release, perhaps in March.  I suspect that'll be the last version before 3.0 and the great Android/iOS unification.  We'll see.


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Movie Review: Oz the Great and Powerful

Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic, and since the 1939 film version there has been a hand drawn animated sequel, another Disney sequel and even a Michael Jackson musical spinoff. 74 years on, Sam Raimi’s prequel to The Wizard of Oz is a whimsical, funny and mildly scary ride for kids, and that’s about it. One expects huge entertainment from the guy who made the Evil Dead and the Spiderman films, but Oz the Great and Powerful is the all too familiar mixture of visual wonder and storytelling disappointment.

Like in the 1939 film, Oz the Great and Powerful opens in black and white 4:3 format and slowly changes to widescreen in color when the wizard arrives in Oz – it’s a great moment because the Alice in Wonderland style artwork leaves you as awestruck as the protagonist staring at the imagery. It’s difficult to not draw parallels to Tim Burton’s movie because the colors and aesthetics make you feel like this story takes place on the other side of Wonderland. Sam Raimi opens with Kansas in 1905 when a circus magician Oscar (James Franco) gets stuck in a tornado and arrives in Oz, where he is treated as a prophesy fulfilling powerful wizard by three witches (Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz) who all seem to seek the throne of Emerald City. One of them is secretly the ‘bad witch’, and anyone who has seen the original film won’t take long to decipher her identity.

As Oz finds out the real prophesy, he meets a host of characters who join his quest including the monkey bellhop Flynn (Zach Braff) and a little girl made of China (Joey King). The problem is that these characters serve absolutely no purpose in the film. The cowardly lion, the scarecrow and the Tinman were all significant characters in the original film as they actually added to the story, here the only thing the supporting characters add are terrible lines and unconvincing CGI. The ‘bad witch’ makes a great entry with her claw when her face isn’t visible, but when she does show up, she is not only not scary but also looks like a green colored Sonakshi Sinha. It doesn’t help that our hero James Franco is crushingly miscast, veering from haughtiness to befuddlement every other scene. 127 Hours showed us that he is a great actor but even his namesake duck from Ted exuded more nuance and histrionic skill than him here. Weisz and Kunis are pointedly whimsical and hammy, aiming for the younger audience with their forced laughs and Williams is simply a stoner version of her role in My week with Marylyn. You could call them all classic Disney villainesses and witches, but there’s no getting around the unintentional hilarity the gratingly simplistic characterizations.

The biggest misfire of the film is the 3D which actually is fun in the opening credits but gets more and more wearisome as the film progresses. Despite the many ‘showy’ sequences it is clear that Raimi is no Scorsese and Oz is no Hugo. The wonderful glowing artwork here is dimmed and scrubbed with smut by the 3D glasses. How the studios behind films like this one and last week’s Jack the Giant Slayer don’t realize that the 3rd dimension don’t really help the box office remains a mystery.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Benefit concert for Trek for a Cure to take place June 15th

The Trek for a Cure is right around the corner, and to celebrate the effort and raise funds, there will be a benefit concert on June 15th in Woodland, CA featuring violinist Emily Wells. The proceeds will benefit research to find a cure for Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Money raised will go to the MPN Research Foundation. Annette De Bow is living with the disease and has dedicated herself to raising money for this foundation. As part of her fundraising efforts, she will be hiking the Tahoe to Yosemite Trail for 3 weeks this summer! For more information see and

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Little Riders in the house!

Masha's 3 little 'abangs' were being presented with a bicycle each by their paternal grandpa. oh how lucky are they! and masha being the smallest one, are unable to join in the fun with her brothers. the first day the bicycles were delivered to nenek's house, i was there. seeing the kids riding the bike (in the house ok!), i was thinking, mannn this is how it felt like seeing other people getting what they want, but i don't have any. well, not that Masha requested for a bike (yet). she was back sided, riding her own tolocar and at the same time admiring her brothers' new bikes. poor Masha!

so hubby being a great Abi, couldn't bear the fact that Masha is without a bicycle. tho she already has her own tolocar for the record. he search high and low for a good bike that could suit Masha well. of cos the searching is actually done over the internet (puff!! IT guy). one would think that he will search for something like below. you know, the usual girly pinky bicycle.

but no!! he forwarded me a link to Little Rider's website, a distributor of unique, fun and high quality ride-on toys for children and grown-ups that help develop balance and co-ordination skills. he is interested to buy Masha the balance bike, particularly the YBike Balance Bike. it is suitable for 1.5 - 3.5yrs old toddler. it is said to encourage our kids to balance on his own rather than relying on mechanical aids such as stabilizer. the YBike will help to improve a child's balance & coordination. price is RM229 (ouch!). and no we haven't bought one yet. but i think we will go to the shop this weekend to see if it is actually suits Masha well or not. pfftt! talking about spoiling the kid so much.

YBike has received quite a number of good testimonials from parents. you can view the testimonial here. To read more on the balance bike, go to here. there is an article on how to choose the right balance bike for your kid. and not to forget the safety tips that you should apply to your kid whenever they are on the balance bike.

Besides balance bike, Little Rider's also provides other products such as scooter, waveboards, accessories and others. Go check out the website for more.

I can imagine bringing Masha out to the park while she's on her YBike haha. Ok Umi is so excited to buy her this bike. Now, where did i put my money?? =)

Masha will be so cute in this pink YBike hehe =)
kid in action!

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guild quilts

I belong to a small, informal quilt guild. We have a lot of fun sewing together! Every year we try to make a few quilts to donate different places. I thought I'd show you a couple. This crazy hearts quilt is finished.

This "at the seashore" quilt is still in progress. I think the block of the lady in the bathing suit in the top row is very fun. (sorry the picture isn't that great)

I hope to have something of my own finished in the next couple days. Until then - Happy Quilting!


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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

How does Mozambique govern?

When we arrive in Mozambique, we will so be privy to observing their national elections. After observing our own hard fought elections last year, it will be interesting to see the comparisons. As part of our preparation, we have been reading several articles that help us to understand some major differences in the way we govern our nation as opposed to the way that Mozambique governs its own.

One major difference with Mozambique and the United States is the amount of power and control that the president has. Carrie Manning in our reading speaks of Mozambique being described as a country whose leadership is seen as "semi-presidential". The author also states that this country doesn't fit the designation quite so succinctly. The term "semi-presidentialism" as described in Manning's article "has three characteristics: the president is directed by universal suffrage; and the president shares executive powers with a "prime minister and ministers who posses executive and governmental power and can stay in office only if the parliament does not show opposition to them" (Duverger, 1980, 166). In essence, although Mozambique has a prime minister (similar to our vice president, but with essentially more shared power), the president has the ability to remove both the prime minister, and the parliament.

This ability to dismiss key governmental officials differs quite considerably than our government. I can see the current health care debate in our own country going quite differently if our president has similar power. Two major decisions that the U.S president has on his agenda (health care and the Afghan strategic design) are both heated enought to exert the type of power that the Mozambican president could. However, just as it seems to work in Mozambique, the two major political parties (Frelimo and Renamo) are close enough during the elections and works as a deterrent to a major abuse of power of the presidency. As the Mozambican president has a two term option, so does our president. However, given the strong rule that could be used if we had the Mozambican governmental model, may prompt a president to risk a second term in lieu of a highly charged agenda.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

What is democracy?

Although the excitement of traveling to Mozambique is still prevalent, the reality of what we are going to do is starting to sink in. We as a group are looking at democracy in Mozambique. It seemed pretty straightforward, at least for at first. Professor Krause had to go and muddle things by asking us a simple question...what does democracy mean to us (as individuals). Even after reading excellent articles on the topic, as I write now, I'm trying to overcome my "deer in headlights" demeanor. I want to answer his question and sound scholarly, but more than that, I really want to be sincere about my own beliefs about democracy.

I almost regret reading the articles prior to answering this question. As a matter of fact, I will try with great difficulty not to be swayed by the definitions of others. Of course my own reference comes from what I was initially introduced to in grade school and beyond. The philosophical ideas that I have about democracy is in part referenced during Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg address in 1863, where he makes the statement (about the the civil war), "...that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth". That is, in my interpretation means that democracy exist to represent (and abide by)the will of its people to accomplish the greater good for all.

Now of course, as I think about this statement, I am forced to digress to my readings (s0 much for not being influenced) However, Robert Dahl in his article entitled, "On Democracy" (1998) puts this philosophical notion in clear perspective. He states, "democracy" refers to both an ideal and an actuality". In this regard, I think about my philosophical idea verses "how" democracy translates into behavioriol examples. What does it look like in the day and life of individuals. It is very clear these days with the infamous health care debate in our own back yard, that democracy looks and feels very different to different people. The importance of democracy both in practice and in behavior for me, means that as an individual, my voice is can be represented by those with similar beliefs that is truly represents the "greater good". The importance for democracy in Mozambique is quite the same. It should mean that whether a person lives in a rural or urban area, there is a mechanism or structure in place that allows the individual to participate in policies and decisions that reflect the greater good for all as well.

What is democracy then? How can we study this "ideal and actuality" in Mozambique if it is not clear in our own country or amongst scholars. We as a team can refer to our founding fathers ideas, discuss and debate (as we are allowed in a democracy)consense on a common definition and move forward. The problem is as is mentioned the article, "Democracy and Africa -a View from the Village" by Maxwell Owusu (1992)that "the essential problem of African democracy is... the essential problem of democracy everywhere - and it is wise to remember that only a few countries in the world have really made a success of it. Democracy has succeeded in Northwestern Europe and in a few countries outside Europe because it has become entwined in the traditions of the people". It is not easy to overlay our own beliefs on a country that is so very different from our own in terms of culture, traditions, beliefs, religions, etc.

But is our mission! We were fortunate to have a guest speaker last week, Anne Pitcher, author of Transforming Mozambique : The Business of Privatization, 1975-2000 (2002) to help us understand about this country. She spoke of the history of independence and the struggles of post independence that this country as endured. What was somewhat surprising about her presentation was the omission of how the ideas and philosophies of democratization are passed on to the youth (which she stated accounted for a large percentage of the population due to the civil war). It surprised me that this population that is so key to the future of democracy was not more of focus in the book.

We have a lot to digest in the weeks prior to departure!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Where will we begin?

Our team will visit Mozambique during their election process in October of this year. Studying the evolution of democracy is the umbrella on which we will base the documentary. After getting additional perspective on the history and current state of democracy through a class presentation by Anne Pitcher (author of the book, Transforming Mozambique : The Business of Privatization, 1975-2000), I am finding myself wanting to know more of what is was like for individuals from their transition from colonization (by Portugal) to post independence.

This is where my dilemma begins. I want to see how people are affected by the governmental changes in their everyday life. I also want to focus on the current state of education is in their country. From this view, I want to know how children in Mozambique are introduced to its governmental structure. Our own country has national and state standards to ensure we teach our children how our government is structured . In this respect, we as a country try not to influence our students to any one political party. Just look at the recent brouhaha with President Obama's address to our nation's school (The theme was touted to be a typical "stay in school" message). Some people anticipated his to be an attempt at political persuasion, while others did not see what the big deal was, as other presidents have done the same! I wonder was Mozambique watching us as a "model of democracy" during that time?

As I read some of my team member's blogs, I am aware that we come from different disciplines (biology, business, etc). This diversity of perspective will be an interesting journey! By the way, I've added links to our team members blogs so you can follow them as well!

Monday, September 14, 2009

We are beginning to get in our sub-groups according to our interest and I'm all over the board! I want to look at democracy through the eyes of education, culture, and organizational development. We will have the opportunity to interview Joaquim Chissano, the former President of Mozambique, so of course now I also want to know more about the technical aspect of documentaries (which will be the final product of the project).

At this point, the project is close enough that I'm getting a little nervous. The itinerary for the plane ride over is what did it...I'm sure. The good news is our agenda includes one day in Johannesburg, South Africa.


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Businessweek: Debt default will bring economic calamity, new depression

Anyone who remembers the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. little more than five years ago knows what a global financial disaster is. A U.S. government default, just weeks away if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling as it now threatens to do, will be an economic calamity like none the world has ever seen, Bloomberg Businessweek predicts. Failure ...

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January 3, 2010

On New Year’s Eve, John Bear’s little brother brought his girlfriend along from New York City. The two are absolutely smitten with each other and I couldn’t help but take picture after picture of them. Maybe because they’re so damn cute together or maybe because I could picture them just like this walking down a […]

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Dating a Single Mom, Part 1

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Hi guys. So you’ve fallen for a single mom? I don’t blame you. You’ve found a woman who has been put to one of life’s hardest tests – on her own – and survived. Single mothers are amazing. But, she’s created a life for her and her little ones and letting anyone in could be risky. If you want in, you’ve got to be patient, understanding and respectful. Here are some tips on how to date a single mom.

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November 30, 2009

I’m asking my single mom readers what I should make next to feature on my single mom blog, a ring, a t-shirt, a tote or a sexy apron?

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The Ultimate Single Mom Contest

October 25, 2008

The contest: Tell me one bright side to being a single mother. Just one. Even if you hate being a single mom – tell me one thing that makes you happy. That’s it. Just one – could be anything, from dating, the house, the kids or work. The prize: I couldn’t help but notice (thanks […]

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Neal Spowage: Gestures, Affordances and Sculpture

Doctoral Student Neal Spowage recently co-authored a paper, "Gestural Musical Affordances", which was presented at the Sound and Music Computing 2012 conference, held this year in Copenhagen. The paper documents a study that he devised jointly with staff and students at Newcastle Culture Lab. It compared the physical, gestural and cultural attributes of two modern design classics, the iPhone and Wii Remote, as Live Sound Control Interfaces.

On the 8th September, Neal will be performing sib Conduit (video available here). This is his recent collaboration with London based Choreographer Danai Pappa from the Agony Art collective. It will take place at the Live Interfaces conference, Leeds University School of Music. 'sib Conduit' explores the gesture and movement that is generated by sonically indeterminate sculptural instruments.


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Friday, January 20, 2012

All Potential Super Bowl Matchups Look Good -- Adam Schefter's 10 Spot

All potential matchups look good -- Adam Schefter's 10 Spot - ESPN:
Crazy fact about this NFL Season: writer, Adam Schefter reports: "Few if any predicted that 49ers quarterback Alex Smith would lead his team further in this season's playoffs than Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Everyone waited for Smith to flop this season, and he has done just the opposite. Smith was less mistake-prone this season than any other quarterback in football. Smith's interception percentage this season of 1.1 -- five interceptions on 445 passing attempts -- was the lowest in the NFL. It was better than Rodgers' 1.2 (six interceptions in 502 attempts) and better than Sam Bradford's 1.7 (six in 357). Smith's interception percentage was so low that it set a 49ers season franchise record, bettering any interception mark that Joe Montana or Steve Young had in one season. If Smith can continue to avoid the mistakes, San Francisco will be tough to take down, even for a white-hot Giants team."

Great season Alex Smith... no matter how it turns out.

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Mueller Heating & Cooling was founded in 1919 as Vanderwoudes Mueller Furnaces, primarily selling coal fired gravity (no blower) cast iron furnaces. In 1950, Robert Hoekenga went to work for the company as a salesman. Then in the mid-1970’s, he bought the business from Mr. Vanderwoude and changed the name to Mueller Heating & Cooling Inc.

•  Over 36 years of experience

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Our other main effort is creating tools for social and economic change in house. This includes Co-opoly: The Game of CooperativesLoud & Proud, and our most recent game, Rise Up: The Game of People & Power. Other products include teaching guides and a documentary.

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  • Grants: Many of our clients are nonprofits, and we often work with them to help them write grants for projects that they have hired us for or that we are collaborating on. In addition, TESA has nonprofit sponsors for specific programs that we initiate and run in house. This includes new product and program development. This position will be responsible for building a grant program, managing a grant calendar, finding new grants for TESA to apply to, coordinating the writing and application of grants, and working with our clients to develop their grants. This position will also be responsible for brainstorming which TESA projects could make for good grant matches.
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Beware Bfexplorer

As you can imagine I have contacted quite a few people over past few weeks in regards to getting a simple bot operational. The main purpose is to test the waters and hopefully build a positive relationship with a developer, which will eventually give me the ability to create and run more complex botting ideas.

I did not feel the need to share all of my poor experiences, as I would expect to deal with a few parties before eventually settling on one. Plus I'm not really one to dwell on negativity and ineptitude. However I have made an exception for one chap, Stefan of bfexplorer, whos persistant amateaurish behaviour has left me with little choice. This post is mainly to warn any prospective traders/botters to stay away from bfexplorer following my poor experiences. I apologise for anyone else who may be associated with this product, however as Stefan clearly associates himself as the representaion of bfexplorer my experience reflects the product as a whole and not just Stefan.

I would consider myself a realist as in I expect a fair standard of support from someone who is offering a service for £30 a month. Even without a subscription fee there are a few basic standards that you would expect anyone to adhere to, no matter what part of this planet they came from.

The first is that personal correspondence is in fact kept between corresponding parties unless both agree otherwise. Solely deciding to share private content to others is not only terribly amateurish and unprofessional but also very worrying if you were an actual paying customer with a valued history of correspondence. Could you imagine a few months down the line, after you had spent a decent amount of time & money developing a working bot and were corresponding with Stefan throughout, he then decides to share all your correspondence with everyone just because he feels like it. I can't imagine how any long term subscribers (if indeed there are any) must be feeling knowing that all correspondence with Stefan, in his view has no privacy boundaries whatsoever. This must be doubly concerning when discussions involve sensitive information such as specific botting strategies.

Another point to consider is that Stefan likes to twist reality to validate any points he is trying to make. Let's look at an example of this. He clearly states on his site that if you have an offer for the subscription fee, or if you have a blog and are willing to promote his product then send him an email. When someone does send him an email, for one reason or another this becomes an issue for Stefan. Strange behaviour as this is what he requests, particularly if they have a blog. At any point did my email ask for free access to his product? The answer is no. Of course, he is trying to make a point and decides that I was asking for free access and that me writing in with an offer is completely unacceptable. I had to write again after he ignored me initially to get this comical response:

'I am sorry man, but what you offer is not interested for me.'
'I did not give him free access to bfexplorer.'

I have corresponded over a few emails, and although after only a couple I felt using his product would carry some additional uncertainty, I could never imagine somebody in his position to have reacted in such a childish and unprofessional manner. The sad thing is his product does actually look decent enough to do the job, but his poor communication skills coupled with his attitude makes this risk unacceptable. I suspect maybe some will feel I might have a personal problem with Stefan, or perhaps my experience is just a one off. Sadly this is not true, there is some more recent evidence here, here and here - and I can only imagine how many others have discarded his product due to this poor form. Moreover, when I first asked around the trading community about his product, it didn't take long for me to get ample feedback, confirming that my initial suspicions were regrettably all true.

The bottom line is no matter how good the product is, it pales in comparison to others because Stefan is inadequate to fulfil basic standards of support. The only reason I felt the need to post about this is because of continued poor standards and attitude, and unfortunately for Stefan my views are shared by many others in the trading community.

I do hope this serves as an adequate account of why anyone considering using bfexplorer should definitely not do so. There are plenty of alternatives out there that perform similar functionality, are cheaper to run and offer great support. As a trading app £5 a month may seem reasonable at first, but then again The Toy is a far superior product, offers great support & banter in the forum, and of course it's completely free. For botting functionality Market Feeder Pro is the way forward. Functionality is on par, price is cheaper particularly on longer term packages, and the support is excellent both by email and in their forum.

So you have been warned, I hope this post serves the purpose on saving someone the sheer shenanigans of dealing with this imbicile and everything that he represents.

Following on nicely from that, I am testing some strategies with MFPro at the moment, and so far have been very pleased with both the performance and support. Will be posting more about this on another post.

Lazy Trader said...

Can't say I've ever been a big fan of Stefans but looking at the full email conversation between you at, it looks very much like sour grapes on your side because he wasn't prepared to give you bf free.

You need to remember English isn't his first language so to call his responses comical and assume he'll enter into some long conversation is a little unfair.

"I did successful reviews of quantsports", "good friends with Peter","Perhaps we could work out a deal if I maintain promotion of your product","I just wanted to clarify everything upfront so you have a clearer picture of what I could also offer you." etc seem very cynical to get a freebie. And this post seems to confirm that.

Maybe I've read it all wrong, wouldn't be the first time, but seeing both sides it doesn't look as clear cut as you'd like it to seem.

JS said...

Thanks for the comment.

I'm sorry but I'm not buying the 'poor English' card. I know many people who's English is far poorer and who are far easier to approach, and who come across much better. This is a great lost in translation trump card which I'm sure saves him much hassle. I'm pretty sure if he was fluent in English it would make little difference to his poor attitude.

In regards to seeing the full picture, don't forget what you can see are fragemtns of our email conversation that he has chosen to include on his site, and then my reaction to the full story. I'm sure you have read it correctly, but trust me you haven't seen the full picture.

I wouldn't make a post warning people unless I did my research, and as my post does state I'm not the only person to feel this was by a long shot.

ToyTrader/rockaren said...

Hi JS,

As you know I am another one very disappointed with BFexplorer's custom service and Stefans behavior mainly.
I am glad you decided to share your experience. I was shocked when he started to send your private correspondence to my mailbox. There was absolutely NO NEED to do this. So unprofessional indeed !
I had a very simple request and was waiting only YES or NO from him.
Your request was different so why would he share your private email ? Never seen something like this, should never happen when trying to have a deal with serious businessman on the other side....obviously he is not serious and I would never trust him again ! Hopefully you didn't let him know any details about your trading strategies etc...;)

Wish you luck !

JS said...

Thankfully I have learnt to disclose dummy strategies during introductions such as this as you never know who's on the other end.

I'm glad to see that this post is rising in the google ranks. Anyone prepared to do a little research will at least have a clear understanding of what they are dealing with.

Thanks for sharing :)

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