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Do you have a secret fashion store that really *gets* you?

It’s safe to say that what I wear today is hugely different from that which filled my wardrobe five years ago. And that’s not a fashion thing.

It’s me. I’ve changed.

I’ve got older. My job has changed. My kids have grown up a bit.

I don’t want to dress like my daughter but I don’t want to dress like my grandmother did at my age either.

I still want to look on trend but I don’t want to be a slave to the catwalks.

Picky, I know.

everything is fine. keep shopping.

And it seems I’m not alone.

I received this email from reader and blogger Debra from Home Life Simplified:

I am 39 – have been at home with my kids for eight years – and have spent my 30s stuck in a small fashion hole. I no longer have an income so feel I cannot spend big bucks like a 39-year-old might do if she is working or wealthy. Pre-kids in my 20s I shopped at Portmans, Sportsgirl, Cue etc. Now I shop at Sportscraft (on sale), Sussan and the random chain stores like Target (to supplement my clothes bought overseas). There must be some good clothes out there that are age appropriate AND affordable without being daggy. Most brands for 35-50 year-old women have hefty price tags to go with them. In Sydney I would head to boutiques like Quick Brown Fox (my old fave when we lived there), but I have not stumbled on anything like that here in Brisbane. So maybe the issue is cities outside Sydney and Melbourne? Do you know where to get interesting, good quality, yet affordable clothes for over 35s?

Which got me to thinking.

1. I’m pretty damn lucky in that I’ve found the stores that *get* me. Between three boutiques here on the Sunshine Coast – Soul Diva, Buderim; Zambezee, Mooloolaba; and Eve Boutique, Maroochydore – with top ups from Country Road (and Saba and Witchery if I happen to be shopping in Brisbane), I have most of my wardrobe bases covered.

2. Styling You readers are pretty cluey when it comes to sniffing out a clothing label, chain store or boutique find, so I thought … why not enlist your help to create a list of fabulous boutiques, labels, online stores and chain stores that sell amazing clothes and accessories just right for women aged 30 and over?

Are you in?

Either leave a comment and a link to the store or label below or post a link on the Styling You Facebook page. I’d love to know what makes that store or label so special. Is it the way the store is merchandised, the service sublime, the labels stocked just right for you.

I’ll use this list to create a national directory if you like … consider it a community shopping service for women around Australia.  It will also be a list we can add to as you find new treasures.

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  • steffy

    I find it hard to shop as I am 35 but a size 6-8. Katies size 8 or Sussan’s is too big and shops like Portmans, Valleygirl, Ally Fashion and so on only fit me!! So frustrating!!! I have resorted to online like Asos as at least I can fit into their clothes…. Just because you are a certain age doesn’t mean you are a certain size!!!

    • steffy

      OOps meant 35 years old and a size 6-8!!! Ha ha ha…..

    • Nikki | Styling You

      No it does not! Crazy really but glad you’ve found some alternatives online.

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  • Vanessa

    I so agree with the Leona Edmiston Vintage, in the past two weeks I have picked up 5 new dresses for $460. Two of them were still selling on the Leona website for 50% than I paid for them.

  • Mel K

    Great to see everyone’s tips! Three more to add:

    *The Leona Edmiston Vintage Boutique – SO great, best way to get Leona at affordable prices. There are two in Sydney and I think one or two in Melbourne and the dresses are often way discounted – e.g., $150 for a frock that I’ll wear a million times. The Double Bay one in Sydney is particularly good (my review at

    *Peeptoe Shoes is my new fave shoe destination – online at; their Classics range has gorgeous shoes with a bit of an edge, but still appropriate enough for work – I especially love my Miss Lolita.

    *Dinosaur Designs – gorgeous, unfortunately so expensive, but their “Extinct” outlet is GREAT as there are some great discounts there.

    And I add my votes to those mentioning Mimco – love them! Will have to check out the outlet…

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much! Will add these in.

  • jodes

    I wanted to add to your plus size stores:

    My Size
    B and Lu
    Asos Curve

    • jodes

      Whoops, hit enter too early! Also add-

      Lucie Lu
      Nordstrom (now ships to Australia)
      Yours Clothing UK
      Box 2 (UK)

      • Nikki Parkinson

        Thanks so much Jodie – I’ll add these in!

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  • Jenna Hayes

    I shopped online for the first time and bought a dress from Verily (  I am so happy with my dress, which arrived the next day. The style was perfect for me (I am a busy mum of three kids) and it’s nice to know I am supporting Australian made fashion.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Oh Jenna … I’m glad you found and love Verily as much as I do!

  • Judy Clark

    Barkins in Sydney is a great place to buy inexpensive corporate clothing. I enjoy it when you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for classics like the black pencil skirt I just bought from Barkins for $39.99 It’s great!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Judy!

  • Julia @ Boredom Abounds

    Kamikaze in Melbourne has lovely evening and semi-casual wear for decent prices. The styles are modern with throw backs to the fashion of the 50s – flattering waist and hemlines, flirty fun patterns and real sizing. I’m only 29 but I too feel like I’m getting to beyond what I see in shops I shopped in just 5 years ago. I notice Esprit has stepped up their game in the last few years too. A good mix of casual and formal wear at decent prices – bonus if you can pick up their stuff at a factory outlet cheaper!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Julia! Great tips for us.

  • Norlin

    For me it’s always been – Temt, Valley girl for those t-shirt/knit tops, Target, now Mix Apparel. Ojay is another favourite, love their dresses. Metalicus is fast becoming a favourite, but only when they have a sale. Online – Asos (where else!?), Dorothy Perkins & New Look. Am eagerly waiting for Topshop to open here in Melbourne so I can check them out – as if I don’t have enough clothes already!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Norlin! It’s about options 😉 As long as all your clothes make you look good, then go for it!

  • Paula

    In Perth, Picnic and Morrison.
    In Dunsborough WA, milc.
    In the NSW Hunter Valley, Wilson & Hunter in the vineyards.
    Online, birdsnest

    • Nikki Parkinson

      You know I’ve been waiting for your input, don’t you?! Thanks Paula, aka WA correspondent.

      • Paula

        Ha! I could be here all night…. Love Story in Mosman Park WA, Flannel in Cottesloe, Sana in Claremont for evening wear/ special occasion….
        And I wear jeans I bought in a country outfitters in Main street of Bathurst NSW that I always return to when in town, name escapes me but they r awesome.

        • Nikki Parkinson

          You crack me up! Thank god you live on other side of the country. We’d be trouble shopping together.

        • Paula

          Oh yes – and for Perth people, definitely Daneechi in Subiaco for bathers/swimmers/cossies – they stock heaps of labels and really help you match your body to most flattering swimmers!
          Ok, I’ll stop now….

  • Courtney

    I can to relate to a lot of comments left already, which is quite comforting because I thought I was alone in the fashion department!! I am 32 and my youngest of 4 kiddies is soon to turn 3. I have not been able to lose the kilos I;ve hoped to from my last two pregnancies, so have not been able to return to the clothes I loved, and in some cases the brands I loved. My basics like a lot of others, come from Target but now I also shop at the new Coles clothes brand, Mix. Great colours, resonable quality and best prices! I like Sussans(they have got better over the last few seasons!)for my nicer clothes and I have since discovered Piper from a discovery on Ebay. I also find some nice items at Tree of Life, and I always love to buy second hand! So I’m a real mixed bag!! I would love to know of some nice boutique wear though. I live northwest of Sydney and don’t like travelling too far with kids in tow! So would love to keep an eye on this post to find out some great places to shop, and don’t have to travel to far, or can purchase online.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      I’m hoping we’ll continue to uncover some favourites, Courtney. Thanks for your’s

  • AliE

    What a great topic Nikki! I am certainly going to have to check out those online stores!

    I am almost 34 so am struggling to find my clothing identity post-kids. I stick mostly to classic items & basic colours. I have just gone back to work into the corporate world after 18mths mat leave. My work staples are Veronika Maine & Cue, but my non-work wardrobe faves are the ‘Piper’ brand in Myer, Esprit & Sussan. Everytime I walk into Sussan I could buy 10 things easily! I like Target for basics too. I also love Country Road, but can’t always justify their prices, but sometimes they’ll release an item I have to buy!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks for you tips too Ali!

  • Karina

    I love going online at Great clothes at cheap cheap prices and FREE SHIPPING!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      We all love ASOS 😉

  • Linda

    My favorites are Blue Illusion, Sussan, Seed Femme and lounge apparel . I am a full time working Mum of 3 teens.
    I work in retail and love accessories to dress up my classic and regular items. My size ranges from 14- 18 depending on stores . Maggie T jeans are a great fit and My size are also good for pants if you are are a bit hard to fit. the staff in the above stores mostly have great service which is great if your are time poor or have a favorite store to purchase from.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      I’m glad you mentioned Seed Femme … I don’t have a store near me but whenever I’ve been in one when in Sydney or Melbourne … I’ve been really impressed.

      • Linda

        I love Seed Femme (and Seed kids, so cute!). Nikki, when you’re in Brisbane next they have a store in the Queen St Mall. You can also find it at the David Jones in there, too. I’ve just checked out Birdsnest. Love it! Showing the clothes styled with shoes, bags, accessories etc is such a great idea.

        • Nikki Parkinson

          Thanks Linda! I will keep it on my radar. Love the effortless chic of their designs.

  • Jo

    It’s amazing the gems you find at the Red Shield Boutique. There’s one in every town, and when on holidays, the gems I bring home – amzing. Great to add to the wardrobe!!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Excellent tip!

  • Anj (@anjwrites)

    I have a love affair with Eden on Crown (Surry Hills, NSW), I adore supporting the smaller shops in the neighbourhood I work in! My online loves are & And for basics I actually love Target! But if I want to do a real bargain shop for singlets or shorts, I head back online to

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Oh, thanks Anj … and yes, supporting stores in your neighbourhood is a whole lot of fun … they get to know you as well.

  • Vanessa

    Over the last nearly 18 months, I have been buying from Leona Edmiston, I like the designs and they suit me. I also love to purchase from Boden in the UK, they’re a bit different from what I can get here. I have also bought from Ezibuy, the Grace Hill range in particular, however I haven’t bought much from them this year, I was well and truly stuck in Leona ville this year! If I want shirts I check out either Hawes & Curtis or T.M. Lewin in the UK, much cheaper than buying shirts here. I also bought a few things from Anthea Crawford, some of her range is great, but others are probably a little old for me. I will be 41 in January.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      LeonaVille is a lovely place to be 😉

  • Wendy

    In Brisbane, Bobbe Belle at Coorparoo stocks fun seasonal clothes that are age appropriate for the ‘around 40s’ age bracket that won’t break the bank. Also check out Mona Lisa at West End which stocks a range of brands such as Metalicus and Sasha Drake as well as funky accessories.

    The Yong Designers markets at Southbank on the first Sunday of the month are also worth checking out for something a little different field.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Great tips for Brisbane, Wendy … and the Young Designers Markets are a must-see!

  • Kylie P

    If you’re a plus size girl you have to check out which is where the majority of my current wardrobe comes from. Keep in mind their sizes are generous. I also love the old navy online store for jeans & tees. they are part of the gap , banana republic & piper lime shoes group so you can shop from all four stores and they will combine the shipping. I’ve been meaning to try Australian store Ollie & Max but haven’t gotten around to it yet. If I were thinner I’d buy nearly everything from country road a.d.o.r.e I get most of my 2 year olds clothes there and drool over their styles & prints. I used to shop a lot through ezibuy & Sara but have fallen out of love with them lately.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much Kylie … great feedback on!

  • Serena

    I miss the gorgeous boutique in Sydney call Rose & Ruby – it could be pricey but every single thing in that store was a dream to me.

    My latest favourite is Pink Zebra. They have great jeans, cashmere, accessories and a lot of flattering styles that are also comfy. They import a lot of stuff so can be exxy but they always have brilliant sales with great deals. There website is

    And finally if I could live in my PJs all day I would name Peter Alexander as a favourite.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Serena … yes if only we could be in our PJs all day!

  • mandy

    I am 41. I dont have a HUGE budget for clothes, but I have to get my fix every now and again!

    I shop all over. Op shops. Target. K mart. Jacqie E. Portmans. A bit of Sportsgirl for hats and bangles. Myer for tights.

    And finally when I really want to lash out, I buy pieces that will last forever at LUSH, QUEEN (Melbourne labels) and GORMAN.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Fantastic – thanks Mandy – I think that’s what’s called balance!

  • Carly Findlay

    Just thought of a few more –

    Kids in Berlin for great Melbourne made clothes and accessories (Victoria St North Melbourne)
    Wild Jam for pretty homewares and jewellery – in Pin Oak Crescent Flemington
    Bob Boutique for super cute homewares, jewellery and accessories in Bendigo – and online
    Three Den Markets in North Melbourne – maybe 3rd Sunday of the month

    • Carly Findlay

      Thread Sen I mean – bloody autocorrect!

    • Carly Findlay

      Thread Den I mean – bloody autocorrect!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Carly!

  • Janet

    I’m a big fan of Target as I seem to be a perfect size 14 in their clothes (but not the “Free Fusions” or “Hot Options” ranges) and they suit my lifestyle as a busy working mum of two teens!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Janet!

  • Carly Findlay

    I love chain stores and often buy clothes there that you would think are more expensive. My faves are Temt and Target.
    I love Cue for high end, and there’s a brand called Stella at Myer that is also nice.
    Online – St Frock is a great store – there’s a bricks and mortar store in Pyrmont. The girls are lovely and always treat me like a princess.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Love St Frock! Profile on that store coming!

  • Natalie Blanch

    I’ve always said that I have an expensive body shape.. I’m a size 10 but many brands just don’t fit right (I can never find anything in Kmart, BigW or Target that suits me). RM Williams is my favourite brand – I can pick up anything from there, and it fits perfectly!

    My brother-in-law opened a shop in a little country town in the South Burnett, QLD last year though, and he stocks a number of great brands like Orientique, Goondiwindi Cotton, and Blue Dog. I picked up a pair of Blue Dog jeans, tried them on, and had to buy them because they were PERFECT! I haven’t bought jeans in years because it’s just too painful trying to find a pair! He sells online too and has free express shipping from now until Christmas.

    Thanks for the post, and to everyone for their helpful comments they’ve shared!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much – I really want to hear about stores like this!

  • Mel

    I look at blogs like this one and fashion mags for fashion inspiration. I think places like Sportsgirl, Witchery, Esprit, Gap, Zara and Top Shop do a great job of translating the latest styles at affordable prices. Most of these shops are not too teeny bop either. At the end of the day if you’re comfortable and confident you can just about pull off anything.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Oh Mel that’s so lovely of you to say!

  • Janine

    I love Fred and Ginger at Peregian Beach. Cute and different dresses and shoes for casual, work, after 5 and seriously edgy. Teamed with a georgeous French sales assistant who makes you feel tres chic :)

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Good choice! Love!

  • christine

    I like to buy my Clothes from Autograph however i don’t always have the cash avavilable to buy, i also like Millers has they have a great variety to choose from and is a little more affordable for me :)

  • Kelly

    I am a huge fan of Trade Secret! They have so many different styles of clothing and a range of sizes. They have mens, womens, kids, baby stuff and homewares. They are scattered all over the place which makes it convenient for me too!!

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  • Catherine Yarham

    I have to third the calls for Katies – their sizing goes up to a smallish 22 and sometimes a 3XL!
    Jacqui-E used to have very nice structured dresses, however the last few times I’ve been in I haven’t been that impressed.
    I like Sportscraft for basic tops – they also go to a 22 in some items now. I got some gorgeous simple light but warm jumpers at the end of Christmas, and because I joined their club they gave me a big discount. Sadly their trousers only seem to go to an 18, but are very nice and often on special.
    I also like ASOS with their Curve brand for larger sizes. I’ve only bought from them once so far but was very fast free shipping so I plan to buy some more!
    Also as I have wider feet – Ziera have gorgeous shoes that are often available in wider sizes, and while expensive (around $200 a pair) are good quality.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much, Catherine … fantastic tips for everyone!

    • Catherine Yarham

      Oops I meant the end of Easter :)

      Also forgot to add Dream Diva – sometimes have lovely evening dresses for plus sizes. I went into their Richmond store to buy my engagement dress but they also have an online store.

  • Meggsie

    Sacha Drake Brisbane is fantastic – clothes that are stylish and good for all shapes. And you can leave one of their jersey dresses on the floor for a week and it will not crush. I always take her clothes on holidays. Petrol Brisbane Is also great – very fashionabel clothes with excellent staff to help out with sizing and styles. Also Madison Integrity in brisbane city is a bit on the expensive side but the owner Sue can take one look at you and know what styles of clothes will work for you or not. A great shop For a special occasion. You’re welcome!!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Very me! Thanks Meggsie!

  • Anna

    Being a bigger girl I’m massive on Towanda, also Manque, Queen, Sprinkle here in Melbourne

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much, Anna!

  • Lisa

    Great post – I will be following the responses with interest. My favourite stores are Trenery, Picnic (Perth Chain), and Flower. I tend to choose clothes based on good fit these days – and appreciated clothes that look great on more mature figures :) I prefer to buy casual pieces that can be dressed up for work and dinners, and can be mixed and matched.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much Lisa for your contribution – and I’m much the same as you!

  • Angelica Minx

    As I prefer vintage inspired, pin up/rockabilly classics, I shop at Sandra V, Hoola Hoop Clothing and the old faves, Etsy &Ebay.. I get the best bargains via facebook pages that are set up for those who wish to trade/sell/buy these types of clothes/shoes/bags at a cheap price.
    I frequent op shops, Savers, Kmart, Dangerfield, Cotton On & Target to supplement. I am 35 and its just about being discerningand knowing how to mix and match.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much, Angelica … great tips!

  • Rhubarb Whine

    Ooops, try again.
    I’ll be watching this one with interest. I have so much more trouble dressing for my age than I ever did when I was younger.

    • Nikki Parkinson

      It can be trickier but we also have a better sense of who we are too.

  • Kim-Marie

    Ooh, might have to check out Katies. I had a brief flirtation with them a few years ago but have kind of forgotten them.

  • Katy Potaty

    I am with Kim-Marie on this one – I’ve recently discovered some amazing finds at Sussan – they seem to do dresses really well this season, and the quality is great (particularly in natural fabrics like silk & linen).
    And I’ll repeat what Kim-Marie said about Witchery as well. I used to work there, and LOVED the clothes, but now it’s SO matchy-matchy, and unless you buy an entire outfit there, you can struggle to get individual pieces to wear back with more than one other item in your wardrobe!
    Here’s my super-secret store. And I’m almost hesitant to tell you, for two reasons… 1) it has a REALLY daggy reputation, and 2) I’ve found some incredible outfits at great prices & I don’t want everyone else to be wearing them!
    Katies. Yup, I’ve been buying at Katies for about 2 years now, and things are amazingly good quality, with unbelievable price tags. Think full-length jersey maxidresses perfectly cut on the bias for $29.95! The lightweight cottons that they do are great as they don’t need to be ironed, and the prints are on-trend without ever being ‘copies’ of designer labels (unlike cheap stores like Ally, Temt & Valleygirl). Oh, and I’m a size 12 normally, but I’m a 10 at Katies (and yes, that gives me a little thrill)!

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Katy! Heheehe – Katy shops at Katies! And yes, they are doing some great stuff now … we need to throw off misconceptions!

  • Kim-Marie

    Ooh, I think I might have to revisit this post frequently! Keen to see other people’s tips, and also add my own as I think harder on this!

    I can always, always, always find something in Country Road. I don’t always like to pay their retail prices, but I can always find just what I’m looking for. I tend to buy from them when they have their VIP 25% off sales, and when they have their Spend & Save offers. The sizing is usually pretty good, the fabrics aren’t what they used to be but are superior to, say, Zara (although the expensive stuff in Zara is very good). I think the pricing is pretty good too. For example, I’m wearing some cotton cobalt skinny pants dressed up for work today (great for the weekend too) that were $99 retail. Witchery has some similar pants but they’re probably, strictly speaking, jeggings, and they’re $130, for example.

    Witchery doesn’t really do it for me any more but I used to love it. I buy great kids clothes there but I find the store a little bit uninspiring and a bit tonal. Every now and then I find some gold, but I’m also offput by the fact that they don’t go higher than a 14. I’m a 12, but it annoys me!

    I’ve been surprising myself by becoming a bit of a Sussan fan. I only ever used to buy PJs there (and bought a lot of pregnancy stuff there too) but they’ve recently had a bit of a rethink and restyle, and I’ve been buying up. It still needs a good edit by my personal stylist (um, me!) but there is a lot of good stuff in there. Excellent Xmas giftery stuff too, at the moment.

    But my main source of clothes is eBay for Cue and Veronica Maine, because I know exactly what size I am in those brands, and op shops, vintage boutiques and outlet centres.

    I’m very lucky that I live about 5 minutes from Birkenhead Point and about 20 minutes from DFO in Sydney, plus 2 minutes from my house is a fabulous vintage boutique, Mint Condition, a Vinnies, a Salvos and Recycled Vintage. Mint Condition is beautifully presented and edited (with associated pricing but they have gold here!) and the last three need a good rummage and a strong eye to locate the treasures (and a good wash and dry clean afterwards!). There’s also a Red Cross which can be great, and is well presented. I also have an excellent market, Rozelle Markets, a little further down the road at my son’s school, where I buy lots and lots and lots of stuff, plus a Leona Edmiston Vintage boutique up the road. There’s a few onsellers there whom I frequent, and where I get most of my stuff from.

    But, if I’m going to go retail shopping, I’d first go to Country Road and Sussan. If I’m outlet shopping, I’ll go to Birkenhead Point, where I’ll go to Mimco (fabulous accessories and very cheap at the outlet store), Seed Femme (fabulous stuff, lots of silk, good accessories but I won’t pay retail for it), Witchery, Alannah Hill, Metalicus et al.

    My wardrobe is mainly Cue, Veronica Maine, Country Road, Leona Edmiston with an increasing amount of Sussan and Trenery (I keep forgetting about it as it is not Pitt Street level), with Mimco, Alannah Hill and Oroton accessories. And about 99.5% of it was bought on sale! :)

    • Nikki Parkinson

      Wow, thanks so much Kim-Marie!

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  • Thames Water to take on the responsibility of 4,000 sewage pumping stations from property owners and managers
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Thames Water is appealing to customers to help identify privately owned sewage pumping stations.

The utility, which serves 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley, will take responsibility for around 4,000 pumping in October 2016, but needs to track down 1,800 currently off its radar.

New legislation means sewage pumping stations, which power wastewater away from properties and out into the public sewer pipe network, currently owned and maintained by customers will become legally owned and operated by the local water company.

The pumping stations are found in all shapes and sizes, and can be in places where there are a number of properties needing to connect to the public sewer network. Customers will know they have one as they’ll be paying to maintain and power them.

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  • serves a single property, and is outside the property boundary (or)
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More information: www.thameswater.co.uk/pumphunt

Thames Valley Police Open Day - just three weeks away

The Thames Valley Police Open Day takes place at the Force’s training centre in Sulhamstead annually, and last year over 5,000 people came along to find out what really goes on behind the scenes in policing.

This year’s event carries a theme of 100 years of Women in Policing, and will include talks from a female senior officer from the South East Counter Terrorism Unit and from two retired female police officers about their experiences of serving with TVP.

This year’s event is between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 8 August and will be bigger and better than ever, with more exhibits to see and activities to take part in as well as displays from departments including the Dog Section, the Mounted Section, and Berkshire Search and Rescue dogs. There will also be a chance to visit the retired police dogs.

As well as seeing what our animal police friends are cap able of, visitors will be able to look around the high speed vehicles used by the Hampshire and TVP Joint Roads Policing Unit, tour the police helicopter with the pilots who fly it from the National Police Air Service, and hear a talk from the Firearms Team about the dangers of replica weapons. Throughout the day there will also be talks on

wildlife crime and on a historical case, otherwise known as a ‘cold case’. There will also be an opportunity to take part in Crime Scene Investigation activities with the Forensic Investigation team.

If you’ve still got any energy left after all that, there are over 40 police departments and external agencies taking part in the day, including the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, various search and rescue charities, the Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust, and Recruitment.

The Force Museum will feature vintage and modern police motorbikes. There is also the shop, with all profits going to the museum, and a raffle with excellent prizes, such as a Vodafone Prime 6 tablet, Whirlpool microwave, £100 Hotelopia voucher, Bobby Police Bear, Sytner Affinity track day and much more.

This year, Thames Valley Police will be supporting two charities: Care of Police Survivors (COPS) and Domestic Abuse Stops Here (DASH), who will both have stands at the event.

Doors open for the event at 9.45am (last entry is at 3.30pm). Parking at the site is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

No dogs are allowed on-site except for guide dogs. Entry is free for adults and children. Food will be available to purchase all day – cash only.

For more information, visit http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/openday or follow us on Twitter

@ThamesVP #TVPOpenDay

To see photos of last year’s event, please see our Facebook account.

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Sue Ryder

Summer is here and we have some fantastic events lined up that we want to tell you about. This quarter is all about cake, fun with friends and a cycling challenge at the end for anyone looking to get fit after a summer of indulgence. We hope you can find something that interests you!
We are always looking for volunteers to help support and run our events. Please get in touch with Marion Haynes if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, she can be reached by phone at 01491 641384 ext. 273 or by email at marion.haynes@sueryder.org

Duchess of Kent Cake Off

Everybody loves cake, so why not have a right royal teas up by throwing a cake party for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice. Show off your baking skills and raise money to help support our incredible care.

What is it?
Make time for tea and hold your own Duchess of Kent Cake Off event! Get your friends together, be creative and crown the overall Cake Off winner - following extensive tasting, of course. We have kits to help you hold your party, including tasty cake recipes. Please get in touch with Fern Haynes at 0118 939 4889 or email fern.haynes@sueryder.org  for more information.
When is it?
Hold your party any time in the month of September. Please let us know the date of your event so we can promote it on our social media channels, and don't forget to send pictures of your fabulous cakes!
How do I sign up?
Visit the event page to register online and receive your free fundraising pack.

Picnic at the Proms

Join us for an evening of Pomp and Circumstance in the grounds of Nettlebed Hospice as we celebrate the Last Night of the Proms!
What is it?
Pack a picnic and bring out the bunting for this patriotic evening of music, family and fun as we celebrate the best of British. Take a stroll through our beautiful grounds, relax with friends and enjoy the last of the summer. There will be live musical performances, food and flag-waving aplenty. One free cocktail is included with every adult ticket. Well-behaved dogs are welcome
When is it?
Saturday 12th September 2015 starting at 7pm
How do I sign up?
Visit the event page for more information or to buy tickets.

Ride for Ryder

Our 9th annual Ride for Ryder cycle challenge starts and finishes in the grounds of our beautiful Nettlebed Hospice. With routes winding through the Chiltern Hills, including part of the Tour of Britain 2014 route, it offers something for riders of all abilities. For novice cyclists or a fun day out with the family, we suggest you choose the 10-mile route, but if you're looking for a real challenge then the 60-mile option is the route for you. Whichever distance you choose, its guaranteed to be a fun and memorable day.
When is it?
Ride for Ryder is taking place on Sunday 20th September
How do I get involved?
Visit the event page to sign up for Ride for Ryder 2015. We are asking all participants to raise a minimum of £100.

Update from Nettlebed Hospice

Eastern Area Planning Committee - 5 August 2015

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Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet Fete Sunday 30th August

The Bishop of Reading Blesses the new Roof at St Mary’s Sulhamstead

Please Note Change of Date for SPC Meeting

Please be aware that the SPC Council meeting will be on Monday 20th of July and not the 16th as originally advertised.

Ufton Court Fishponds

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National Rural Crime Survey

National Rural Crime Survey Click the image to go to the survey - thank you

In response to concerns from people living and working in rural areas, the National Rural Crime Network is launching the biggest ever survey of rural policing and crime.

In the face of shrinking budgets, it is important for the National Rural Crime Network to better understand your experiences of policing and crime in your area. Have you suffered financial loss, been concerned or worried about safety or feel the focus is generally on urban areas? You can complete this survey anonymously.

The aim is for the National Rural Crime Network to use the results of the survey to improve awareness of crime in rural areas and encourage crime prevention, inform government policy and help ensure funding is not disproportionately lost from rural areas. The results from the survey will inform the police and their partners in their work, helping to ensure the right services and resources are available to rural communities.

They can only do this with your help.

For the 10-15 minutes it will take, your response will make a difference to policing, crime and community safety in rural areas. I appreciate that you may not live in a rural area so apologies if you feel that this survey doesn't apply to you - but you may still have views about rural crime if for instance you work in a rural area, have family and friends who live there etc. and we would like you to get the chance to have your say.

Click on the image at the top of this article to go to the survey - thank you.

Wine Glorious Wine - SUN Church Fete

Are You Breaking the Law?

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TVERC - Training programme and booking form

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Insulation Funding - please see attached poster below

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Village Agent Project Team

M4 Junctions 13 to 14: Bridge Maintenance Work

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St Mary's new church website

Historic Paths

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West Berkshire Alzheimer's Society

Please take a minute to look at the information on this society on our Local Groups and Clubs page - please click the link below - thank you

Citizens Advice Bureau Free Evening Service

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Why not let us know?

Send your comments via our contact page or just send a note to the Parish Clerk at sulhamsteadparishcouncil@gmail.com

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Sock MonkeyRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: July 2, 2003  Sucess!

Sock Monkey

Great conditions and Great weather - Easy route but a lot of fun!
Posted Dec 28, 2003 6:01 pm

kovarpaRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: August 2001  Sucess!

Really enjoyed it - why else would we do it, right? But I hated the scree on the way down... next time I am going only when there is snow.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 12:41 pm

scottfromcaliRoute Climbed: Wintun ridge to wintun glacier variation Date Climbed: June 20, 2000  Sucess!

Wow, what a mountain!! This was an amazing trip for me. I had finally climbed higher and longer than I ever had. This was one of the most demanding things I have ever done but well worth the suffering. The Wintun glacier route is fairly easy until you hit the glacier itself then it is 1100 ft of 45-55 mixed hard ice and snow and a quick scramble to the summit pinnacle. A slight case of AMS, likely thanks to our SWS mountain goat of a guide, I returned to our camp and immediately felt better. A long car ride out from the trail head and we were at the hotel lounging in the hot-tub.
Posted Dec 12, 2003 12:42 pm

eckdoerryRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: August 1997  Sucess!

A great climb for beginners: took a group of novices up during great weather. The icy chute up through the redwall was exciting for all. Windy on top of course. The glissade down the snowfield was a hoot.
Posted Nov 28, 2003 12:36 pm

Scott PierceRoute Climbed: Hotlum-Bolam Date Climbed: June 1997  Sucess!

Scott Pierce

Climbed once in June 97, and twice in July 97.
Posted Nov 3, 2003 8:40 pm

jverschuylRoute Climbed: hotlum/bolam; west face; clear creek; and avalanche gulch Date Climbed: first ascent September 3, 1990  Sucess!

All routes were interesting. In order of interest I would rank them as: Hotlum/Bolam; West Face; Avalanche Gulch; and then Clear Creek. This mountain sure has gotten busy over the years. Still feels like an airplane at the top.
Posted Oct 24, 2003 1:00 pm

dvsanbtRoute Climbed: avalanche gulch Date Climbed: june 4, 2003  Sucess!

lots of soft snow - right from the parking lot. camped at (where is?) lake helen. early next morning, the snow had hardened enough to use crampons (much better than postholing mid calf deep as the day before). great views of the glaciers from the top. was fun glissading back (glissaded almost the whole way back to the horse camp - as much as the soft afternoon snow would allow).
Posted Oct 12, 2003 5:57 pm

Mike SullivanRoute Climbed: Cassaval Ridge Date Climbed: July, 1989  Sucess!

Mike Sullivan

On a warm day in July we started out of the parking lot before dawn. The conditions looked quite good and we opted to hike the Cassaval Ridge route. As the sun came up we were quite happy for our decision, as we watched Avalanche Gully fill up with people. Doing the summit pyramid was a rush....!!! and then we descended Avalanche Gully with a retreat to Shasta City for the Buffet Dinner there. A wonderful, and high milage day.
Posted Oct 10, 2003 5:47 pm

Jeff HRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: September 28th, 2003  Sucess!
Climbed to Helen Lake on Sat. with my brother and camped under a sky full of bright stars. Heard rock fall most of the night so decided not to start climbing until sunrise. Chose the snow field (what remained of it) to the left of the heart and made the summit by 10:00am. Only people we saw were three climbers heading up misery hill on our way down. Awesome weekend!
Posted Oct 8, 2003 10:19 am

GuiltyRoute Climbed: Sargents Ridge Alternative Date Climbed: 09/20/98 and 05/12/01  Sucess!

Both times I went up with a friend. One time a my friend got sick. So I soloed to the top in a freak hail storm. The other time we hit a storm on top where we couldn't even walk. We had to crawl above Red Bluffs. I can see why John Muir went to the steam vents to stay warm.
Posted Oct 8, 2003 12:04 am

rgreeneRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: 1 September 2003  Sucess!

Pretty much the end of the season, snow ascent to the right of the heart, we opted for the third chimney up through the red banks (all on loose scree). Six people summitted on that day, and we saw them all! Hung out at the top for about 30-45 mins and enjoyed a nice glissade down to Helen Lake after! Trip Report and Pictures
Posted Sep 29, 2003 11:10 pm

OtomaxRoute Climbed: West Face Date Climbed: June 14, 2002  Sucess!

A lot less crowded than Avalanche Gulch
Posted Aug 20, 2003 7:35 pm

Mark Van GilderRoute Climbed: East side Date Climbed: 19 Sept 2001
Climbed the east side. Did not summit due to hitting exposed ice @13700' with no belay equipment. Still a great 2 days on the mountain.
Posted Aug 16, 2003 12:55 am

ZzyzxRoute Climbed: Casaval Ridge Date Climbed: July 13, 2003  Sucess!
Another single day solo climb. It was full moon, so I started early. Left Bunny Flat at 10:30 pm on Saturday. Perfect conditions, didn't see anyone else on the route. There was strong wind above 13,000', probably about 40 mph. I summited at 7:45 am on Sunday. Found a perfect, sheltered from the wind and very comfortable spot on the summit and enjoyed it for about 45 min. Came down Avalanche Gulch and got back to the car at noon.
Posted Aug 6, 2003 11:25 pm

ZzyzxRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: June 28, 2003  Sucess!
A warm-up climb before a trip to Rainier next weekend.

We left Bunny Flat at around 2 am. My friend wasn't feeling too well that day and half way up the Gulch he decided to turn around. I summited at around 10 am. Perfect weather, NO WIND. Glissading on the way down was awesome.
Posted Aug 6, 2003 11:12 pm

ZzyzxRoute Climbed: Casaval Ridge Date Climbed: May 24, 2003  Sucess!
My second try on Casaval Ridge. I did the climb solo in one day. I started at 2:30 am from Bunny Flat, summited at around noon. There were only 2 people on the summit and they happened to be the guys I'd met a month earlier on Whitney!

Good weather, clear sky, strong wind above 12,000', ca. 40-50 mph. I met only three people on this route, two of them turned around at 10,000. That's the way to avoid crowds! Came down the Avalanche Gulch.
Posted Aug 6, 2003 11:05 pm

bernardhohmanRoute Climbed: West Face Date Climbed: July 19, 2003  Sucess!

Finally made the trip to this mountain and it was worth it! I had been wanting to climb Shasta since 1993. Very hard climb for me but it felt great to stand on the summit.
Posted Jul 25, 2003 2:51 pm

big_gRoute Climbed: West Face from Hidden Valley  Sucess!
Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2003

Wonderful snow climb and an awesome glissade. It was a bit wet but 4,000+ feet of glissading is awesome!

Other than that, it was amusing for a Colorado 14er veteran to watch the California rental crowd suffering like this was Everest. :) On the other hand, my respect goes out to those sea level dwellers who summited. Good job!
Posted Jul 25, 2003 3:28 am

SharonRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: August 16, 1995  Sucess!

Partner: Steve Reynolds

Summit bitterly cold with some wind also; feet went numb there; coldest summit I've ever been on. Many fumeroles. Dramatic rime on summit pinnacles.
Posted Jul 23, 2003 8:49 pm

Brian JenkinsRoute Climbed: Avalanche Gulch Date Climbed: July 20, 2003  Sucess!
Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2003

Brian Jenkins

Drove down with my buddy Steve from Seattle early Saturday morning. Started hiking up about 12:30 pm and got to Helen Lake about 5:15pm after taking about an hours worth of rests on the way up. Great weather so far. Set up camp and talked to the ranger who said a thunderstorm was rolling in the following day and suggested an early start. So, we started climbing about 3:30 am and enjoyed the low angle snow slopes below the Heart.

A climber in front of us dropped a crampon and while he was putting that back on, Steve went left and I went right. He headed up the couloir most were going through and I headed to the right edge of the Red Banks and traversed around the back side onto the glacier before rejoining the hike up to the base of Misery Hill. And what a misery it is, loose scree in hot sun by then. Steve looked at me at one point and said "It sure is good I like this $hit." Slow going took us to the icefield before the summit pinnacles. Quick rest below the final rock and we were up taking summit pictures with no storm in sight.

The glissade down made the trip for me. What took us 3-4 hours in the morning only took us 20 minutes and we were back at Lake Helen. 3000 feet on our butts with snow flying out from the bobsled-like tunnels. Super fun. Broke camp and were back at the car by 2:30 pm on Sunday. Burgers at the Hi-Lo Cafe in Weed on the way home!

7/18/15 Avalanche Gulch again as a final training run for a bigger trip coming up. Much less snow that 12 years ago. Hiked up to Helen Lake in about 3.5 hours. Got maybe an hour or so of sleep. Up at 2 am, going by 3 am. Hooked up with 4 other guys from camp for most of the time. Line went right of the Heart and then into one of the chimneys in the Red Banks where it was steeper and icy. Didn't want to fall there. Then it was just fighting altitude to the top from there. No more penitentes in the snowfield above Misery Hill. Quick break at the summit and then back down where it was bogged down back down the chute in the Red Banks. Snow was softer though and you could almost get a decent foot into to. Not much snow to glissade this year. Did a little bit though. About 6.5 hours up from camp and then back down in about 3 to camp. Back to car in another 2.25. Then a long drive back to Portland.
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Unfortunately the name has nothing to do with home made booze or a famous mime that Canadians of my generation remember from TV.

The name is actually a noble but poor attempt by early settlers to use the original Algonquin name for the peak "Pohqui Moosie" or in English “Broken and Smooth”. This name most likely refers to the smooth summit rocks and the large broken slabs on its SE side.

The peak sits near the one main pass thought the high peaks area and as such was one of the few that had a first nation name as it was an important to them as a crossroads and meeting place for trade between the differing tribes of the area.

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link Some routes on Poke-o will be closed in 06 because of falcon breeding.
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All main face routes are closed, except:
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CAPITAL Pathology is proud to have been a part of the Snowy Mountains medical community for over 45 years, and is delighted to be involved with the new Snowy River GP Super Clinic.

Their Jindabyne Collection Centre opened at Nugget's Crossing in February 2001 and have been offering quality pathology services to the community since this time. Their modern collection centre located in the new clinic is purpose built and will open in mid May 2014. They have a state of the art facility and will continue to offer full collection services with experienced collection staff including an appointment system for your convenience, Holter Monitors and ECGs.

The Jindabyne Collection Centre is overseen by Priya who, along with all other collection staff, is always happy to answer any questions or queries you may have regarding your specimen collection. They also have Patient Information Sheets that explain the various procedures and requirements for the tests your doctor may have requested. These are available in all collection centres, as well as being accessible from their website ( ).

All staff embrace the motto 'Quality is in our DNA'. They know that behind every pathology specimen there is a person expecting, and deserving quality, prompt, efficient and professional service. This means that patients, members of the community and health professionals can be assured Capital Pathology will always do their very best to provide exemplary service of the highest quality.

Capital Pathology is led by Dr Ian Clark and his team of nine specialist pathologists, and currently employs in excess of 320 staff including highly experienced scientists, collection staff, courier drivers and administration staff. Testing is performed in our NATA accredited laboratory situated in Deakin, ACT and we also operate regional laboratories in both Bega and Goulburn.

For more information please phone 6457 2209 or visit their website

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Investors urged to be careful but stay the course as the markets rollercoaster

Financial planners have been trying to both warn and reassure nervous investors over the stock markets' recent plummets.

In fact, CNBC financial guru, Suze Orman, who owns a home in North Broward, advised in a tweet that "these markets could continue to go down.''

But, she added, "if you are dollar cost averaging in good quality stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, you are okay -- don't stop.''

She did advise putting on the brakes "if you are a lump sum investors -- where you take all your money and invest it in one lump sum -- I would not be doing it quite yet."

Matt Saneholtz, president-elect of the Financial Planning Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, told clients to stick with their investment plans as long as they did not need their money immediately.

"We're long-term investors,'' he said. He said there is always the chance of short-term volatility.

Still, he admitted, that many of his clients have been rattled by the recent plunges, especially on Friday and Monday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping more than 500 points each day.

"There's obviously a lot of uncertainty, of fear,'' he said. "No one knows where the economy is going, whether it is going into a double-dip recession.''

His clients have been saying, "I've been patient up this point,'' Saneholtz added. "They want to share their unhappiness with the current situation."

People also have been using humor to cope. One man tweeted "My 401(k): RIP.'', 954-356-4205

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Dolphins proudly display their credo on T-shirts

The Dolphins have a new credo this season, and they wear it on their backs. More accurately, they wear the credo on the back of T-shirts they had printed.

The 13 lines of text say:

“I am a Miami Dolphin.

I am a warrior and a member of an unbeaten team.

I will always place the team first.

If I see something – I will say something – I commit to call it as it is.

I will develop undying trust with the man to my left and right.

I will never accept defeat.

I will never quit.

I am the change that I want to see in my team.

I live respect and truth-telling.

I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, and proficient in my position, tasks and drills.

I am a professional.

I am a Miami Dolphin

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Defensive tackle Jared Odrick said players developed the T-shirt during the offseason.

“I think it gives us a visualization, something we see every day to try to, I guess, embody every day when we walk up to the lockerroom and onto the field,” he said.

“It’s something that helps because you’re there reading it on everybody’s shirt and it’s words that we’ve actually said, and words that have come out of our mouths.”

Coach Joe Philbin has a couple of favorite lines from the T-shirt.

“There’s a lot of good ones,” he said. “Probably  ‘I’m a professional,’ is one of them I like. But I think I like them all. They’re all good, but that one sticks to me. It’s kind of all encompassing, entails a lot.

“Team-first, too. I’m sorry. Maybe I like team-first better. I’m trying to picture the T-shirt.”

One phrase on the T-shirt was particularly eye-catching – If I see something, I will say something -- and could lead one to believe it refers to last season’s bullying scandal.

That’s not the case, according to Odrick.

“I think it goes for when you see somebody doing something on the field that can be improved upon, say something,’ he said. “It’s your responsibility to make them better as a teammate, and if you see something, especially as a veteran, a younger player is doing that could help them and help the team, then why not say something?

“There’s so many guys up here that have to be evaluated and so many guys coaches have to evaluate constantly, and as a veteran if you see something somebody didn’t catch at first, why not say something? It’s your responsibility and duty as a teammate and as an organization.”

Philbin said he’s glad the players took ownership of their team in such a fashion.

“I thought they did a good job,” he said. “I thought they gave some consideration, some thought to it and I think it’s good.”

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Helper's city council pledged to support plans to host a race for off-highway motorcycles and four-wheelers in early June and approved an overnight camping permit for the event.

Race promoter Ken Kirkwood approached the council in 2006 to let city officials know about his plans and appeared again before the council on Feb. 15 to give an update and make preliminary arrangements for the event.

"I think Helper's committed to it," said Mayor Mike Dalpiaz. "We want to make it a good first event so we can say it's the 15th year one of these years, just like we do with the arts festival and light parade."

Kirkwood indicated that he has charted a course which stretches across a 40-mile loop beginning June 2 and ending June 3 in Helper.

The majority of the course will be on United States Bureau of Land Management property located east of Helper. However, before the BLM will address the matter, Kirkwood said he must work with private property owners to gain access across a mile or so of their land.

Once completed, the local event will be part of the Utah Sportsman Riders Association's desert race circuit.

Kirkwood said he expects the race to attract between 200 and 300 riders. With support crews, more than 1,000 visitors could spend a weekend in Helper for the event.

To host the event, race organizers will need space for possibly hundreds of travel trailers, trucks, cars and off-highway vehicles.

The city council approved a five-night camping permit for the event for May 30 through June 4.

The mayor explained the extra days are to allow organizers and vendors to arrive and set up before the event and clean up after the race.

Most participants will not arrive until June 1 or June 2. After racing on Saturday and Sunday, most riders and support crews will leave by Sunday night, with some vendors and race organizers possibly staying until Monday.

The council suggested possible locations for staging areas. The sites included the space outside the home run fence at the American Legion baseball and locations farther up Spruce Street closer to the city cemetery.

City officials added that event goers should be kept from parking in cemetery parking lot and should keep their distance from the cemetery.

Kirkwood said one of his biggest concerns was getting from the staging areas in Helper to the city's old landfill, where the trail heads east. The council suggested two possible routes - including 200 East and 500 East. Kirkwood said he was willing to impose a speed limit on riders in the city and planned on restricting speeds in the staging areas.

The mayor said in most cases, the city has an easement which is wider than the paved surface of its roads. He suggested it may be possible to barricade a portion of the road and use the city's easements to provide race participants with a route from staging areas to the start line.

Racers are split into classes, with each class running separately. Kirkwood said with the number of classes, start times would be staggered throughout the day. As a result, the route selected for the event will be closed during most of the two-day event.

Dalpiaz assigned Councilmember Kirk Mascaro to work with Kirkwood to develop a plan for the event in the city.

That plan will include the various sites where race participants can part vehicles and trailers, staging areas, locations of portable toilets and routes for riders to and from the race course.

Kirkwood also asked the city's position on vendors. Though he has contacts with vendors from outside the area, Kirkwood explained that he is willing to get local vendors as well.

"I would hope you would contact local businesses and give them the first opportunity," said Dalpiaz. He added that if Helper's business community fails to meet the needs of the event, Kirkwood could bring in outside vendors.

The council reminded Kirkwood that vendors would need to comply with local and state taxing and health ordinances.

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Lots of vehicle news this week… from greener AC to electric vehicles for rent. Here are your green tech finds.

  • A new model for solar cells — blowfly eyes: A team of researchers at Penn State thinks blowfly corneas could provide a viable model for solar cells (via Discovery News)

  • Climate-friendly air conditioning for your car: GM plans to roll out a new air conditioning refrigerant in 2013 which performs 99.7% better in terms of greenhouse gas impact than current HFCs. (via Green Tech Pastures)

  • Hawkeye-built electric vehicles: The US’ first electric car plant won’t be in Detroit… but in Webster City, Iowa. Ames-based Envision Motor Company signed the deal this week.

  • Home charging for your EV: Coulomb Technologies announced the release of its CT500 Level II charging station for home and light commercial use. (via Earth Techling)

  • Mushroom-based packaging: New York-based Ecovative Designs has developed its EcoCradle packaging to compete with materials like Styrofoam. Consisting of agricultural byproducts, the material uses mushroom roots to “bond this packaging into almost any shape.” (via The Christian Science Monitor)

  • Another off-grid charger run-down: Need to charge up the phone or laptop, and nowhere near a plug? PC World tests out some of the latest charging devices powered by sun and wind.

  • The electric rent-a-car: St. Louis-based Enterprise will begin offering Nissan LEAF electric vehicles (pictured above) for rental in a few markets next year. (via Earth & Industry)

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A centuries-old Spanish grape has never been riper. Here's why you should uncork one now

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Say it like a Spaniard: Tem-prah-NEE-yoh

Why you should uncork one: With earthy, juicy dark fruit, tangy balsamic notes, and a spice rack of pepper and herbs, Tempranillo is a natural for backyard grilling.

Foods that bring out its best: Rosemary-rubbed leg of lamb over hardwood coals; skirt steak marinated in lots of herbs, on a bed of onions slow-cooked with balsamic vinegar; long-cured Spanish ham (jamón Ibérico); chicken and sausage paella (pour Albariño and Tempranillo).

Old World ways vs. New World taste: The centuries-old lean, earthy style of Spain’s signature red is giving way to richer, riper Tempranillos, thanks to a tradition-sacking new generation of winemakers.

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Sail away

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Lisa Taggart

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Sailing is for heroes. Sailors hop to it, and in an emergency, they can be counted on to reef the mainsail and batten down the hatches.

I am no sailor. In dire circumstances, such as the time my husband crashed our rented houseboat (repeatedly) into a dock, I have been known to jump around, squeal, and flap my arms. But every summer, my father-in-law takes me and my husband out on his boat, and while he and my husband bustle about, I feel like a lump in the way.

I hoped that by taking an introductory five-day sailing class at OCSC Sailing-San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, I'd become a little more sailorlike. I'm not ready to say this happened, but I did fall in love with the windswept feeling of floating in the center of the bay.

At OCSC Sailing, we would learn "by immersion," explained instructor Lindsay Spiller on my first day. "We're going to throw you into sailing."

There were six of us in the class: three per boat, rotating at the roles of skipper, crew, and observer. Down at the docks, Spiller spoke of how the boom vang was developed by the Dutch, how the term "port side" was inherited from the French. I saw the poetry of sailing ― for generations, the sport has knit the world together. I was joining a tradition that goes back to Homeric days. This was my Odyssey.

I had a Hellenic gleam in my eye and an adventurer's heart as we headed out from the marina to the waters of San Francisco Bay. The bay, with its fickle currents and wind, is a tricky place to sail. But at first, it didn't seem hard: The wind lifted the sails, the waves merrily rocked the boat ― and we were cruising. It was wonderful.

It got more complicated when I had to take the helm. "Aim for the post office onshore," Spiller said, perched behind me as I held the tiller. But it was hard to focus on the horizon. The boat rocked. I thought Spiller was helping me, adjusting the tiller ― then realized that instead, I was being too timid, letting the rudder win our wrestling match. The sails caught wind, and I overcorrected in the wrong direction (push right to go left? or the other way around?) and then overcorrected again.

My boatmates looked a little green when I handed the tiller over to Spiller.

On the second day, we practiced jibing, or passing the boat's backside through the wind. It's like turning left in a car after you've learned to turn right ― same idea, but more opportunities for disaster. Plus, imagine making the left turn in reverse.

Then I had possibly the most obvious epiphany ever. After watching my boatmate Andrea jibe perfectly, I took the helm. I planned to do exactly what she had, turning the bow from pointing at the breakwater to nosing toward the harbor restaurant. Spiller mentioned that the wind had shifted, but I kept going ― I had a plan. He stopped my hands.

"You have to pay attention, always, to the wind's direction. Always."

Duh: Sailing is all about the wind.

We took a series of tests on the last day. Without coaching, we had to position the boat in various directions, tack, jibe, and rescue "Bob," a floating orange jug whose job is to get thrown overboard.

I tacked. I jibed. I moved the boat upwind, downwind, and across the wind. But when Bob flew overboard, the emergency situation tapped my base nature: I got flustered. I squealed. If the tiller hadn't been in my hands, I might have even flapped my arms.

I promptly forgot the figure-eight procedure we'd practiced. I drew up somewhat near Bob and reached down to grab him, but only splashed water into my mouth. The second time, I didn't even get near him. The third time, I lost the wind and stalled.

Bob kept bobbing, riding the waves. He would be the first to tell you that I didn't pass my competency test. I'm not ready to be anyone's hero, not even a plastic jug's. But included in my class fee is the chance to return to OCSC to practice until I get it right.

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1958 Chevrolet Corvette Panama Yellow - Panamavette

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Whenever a Corvette is brought into a shop for restoration, the owner has a big choice to make: Should the car get done exactly the same way it was on the '53-only line at Flint Assembly, the '54-'81 St. Louis Assembly, or the '82-up Bowling Green Assembly-or does it get done to an "insane level?"

Jeff Lilly says that his San Antonio, Texas, shop restored this '58 Corvette roadster for its current owner to the latter standard, knowing it could be point-deducted if it's judged at certain Corvette events. "Cars that are taken to national shows can have points taken off them because they're too straight," he says. "They want them to have the waves and shrink marks like the factory did, but we don't like to do that. I'm somewhat of an 'over-restorer,' so to speak." His shop builds to a higher standard than Chevrolet built Corvettes back then, which you can see in the photos of this finished '58.

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The only way you'll see waves in this car's body is if you park it next to an ocean, or a large picture of one, even though it was far from smooth when it arrived at Jeff's facility. "Extremely rough" is the kindest thing he can say about the '58's before-work condition. "The car's original front clip was just plain wasted," he says. "There were thousands of cracks we had to repair all over the body." He says that most people would have said, "Forget it!" when a car is that bad. However, owner John Barker decided to build the car because when he first inspected it, he noticed yellow paint around the outer edges of the body. He wanted it because of its rarity even though its condition was so rough. But Jeff says it's best not to choose a car that bad when trying to build something really nice. "If you start with them rough, you can only get them so nice. If you start with a real nice car, you can make it outstanding, at a lot less cost, because it's already halfway there."

One reason why a car such as this was a good restoration candidate is its rarity. Only 190 Corvettes were built with the Panama Yellow/Snowcrest White color combination in 1958, out of a total production run of more than 9,100 Vettes (which was an increase of over 50 percent from 1957's production total).

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Rare Combo: Out of 3,422 '58s that were optioned with the RPO 440 two-tone paint scheme, just this Vette and 189 others were finished in the Panama Yellow/Snowcrest White paint scheme.

Still, the challenges and revelations didn't end with the disassembly, as Jeff states that some of the reproduction fiberglass pieces he got weren't much better than what he'd taken off of it from a fit standpoint. "They were the best available," he says. "For instance, on the front driver-side fender, we had to cut out a section of the wheelwell, right down the center, because there was a large bow in it from the molds."

The original fiberglass body pieces had pinhole problems that had to be solved for the body to hold up after it was done. As Jeff notes, first-generation Corvette fiberglass body parts were hand-laid in molds that may not have been up to producing parts for 10,000 cars a year. That likely changed when the C2s entered production, which was when Chevrolet changed to injection-molded fiberglass with a larger-percentage glass count and fewer pin holes, which also looked darker than the earlier C1 'glass.

Underneath, the frame and chassis were another thing altogether. "The x-member in the frame had been butcher-cut in many places to fit different exhaust systems, so we had to redo all of those areas and make it look stock," he says. "There were lots of problems with this car."

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Over a couple of years, Jeff's crew solved the problems that were in, on, and under this Corvette. Once the body was the way they wanted it, on went the original Panama Yellow/Snowcrest White colors, this time in modern basecoat/clearcoat urethane paint instead of acrylic lacquer. The original 230hp 283 and Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed were rebuilt to factory-fresh condition, as was the 3.55-geared rearend. Inside, the interior received a full-on restoration, with new Charcoal vinyl press-pleated/embossed covers wrapped to the seats. Original, Daytona-style loop-pile carpeting replaced the well-trashed piece the car had when Jeff got it.

When the job was done and the owner first laid eyes on the finished product, what was his reaction? "He said it was 'gorgeous,'" Jeff recalls.

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Painless Dentistry: Corvette's facelift for the '58 reduced the number of grille "teeth" from 13 to 9, but the Corvettes wearing this grille were far from toothless.

Moral of the story: If you're looking for a Corvette to restore yourself or to bring to a shop like Jeff's, look for as complete and solid a car as you can find. "Bring me something that's really, really clean, and I can build you a diamond," he says. "In general, steer away from rough cars." He says that the body and its brightwork are the most expensive part of any project, especially "on a car like [the '58 Vette]because there's so much of it-fitting all those grille teeth and making sure they have a razor-blade gap between each of them, filing all the die-casting, and sanding all the copper to remove waves and fit to the body exact. Tweaking the stainless trim to fit to the panel edges. There's a lot to it."

And when you finally pick a car, Jeff recommends you get an appraiser to inspect it. "Spend the $300-$400 to have a professional look over the car, because they know certain things to look for," he says. This way you'll have a clear understanding of what you're getting involved with."

That way, you'll end up with a car that's an attention-getter like this '58 Corvette. But it won't take as long to finish.

DATA FILE ::: '58 Corvette

Owned by John Barker; Restored by Jeff Lilly Restorations, San Antonio, Texas
TOTAL ’58 Corvette production 9,168; in Panama Yellow/Snowcrest White two-tone 190

A 1-of-190 Color Scheme Graces This Fine Resto
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1969 Chevy Camaro Project American Heroes Two - "Mission Accomplished"

Project American Heroes 2 is ready for its new owner. Could it be you?

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Project American Heroes II Unveiling at the Joliet Super Chevy Show

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Embedded in hot rod folklore is the ultimate speed shop. It's a place where a slightly less than mechanically inclined visionary brings his car to get "worked on" by car guys with legitimate skill. This "oft dreamed of" shop possesses a strong, state of the art knowledge of the very best parts available, while magically creating a stalwart, old school feel where you pay a reasonable price for excellent work.

Anticipated trips to such a shop help carry an owner through the drudgery of his daily routine as pictures of significant progress and improvements to his ride capture the imagination. Caught up in a high-powered climate of successful enterprise during the workweek, it's the visit to this hot rod shop that makes the 10- or 12-hour days tolerable. Though some might conclude that finding such a shop is beyond the realm of reality, it certainly is no myth. A few of those shops capture that ethos successfully, and Route 66 Motorsports does so more than most.

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During the buildup of Project American Heroes 2, our '69 Camaro SS (that now wears an RS grille), it has not escaped notice that the customers of Route 66 Motorsports in New Lenox, Illinois, quickly became friends with owner Bill Jelinek and company, developing a fellowship of enthusiasts passionate about high performance cars. There are guys who come to the shop and literally hang around talking for a couple hours, dreaming about their cars, laughing and joking with Jelinek and his crew. That atmosphere of camaraderie and bench racing makes for the sometimes elusive experience of the buildup of one's machine equaling its subsequent usage. At Route 66, there is no lack for talent, and the cars that roll out of the shop speak for themselves. Concurrently, these are regular car guys building outstanding cars for people who become a part of a family.

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The Project American Heroes 2 Camaro was built at Route 66 Motorsports first and foremost to help our military personnel and their families. The Armed Forces Foundation is an incredible organization that accomplishes great things for needy families who truly understand the price of war. Assisting those who have sacrificed so much for the safety and security of our borders, and ultimately the world, must never go unnoticed. Patriotism runs rampant among hot rodders, evidenced by the enthusiastic support of the manufacturers who supplied parts for the Camaro. The heroism of our armed forces personnel evokes the strongest sense of gratitude and admiration from the car world, and the boys at Route 66 understand that reality profoundly.

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For that reason, this Heroes Red '69 LS7 Camaro is a very special piece. The challenge of making a red '69 Camaro that would be instantly recognizable as a Project American Heroes car was daunting red '69 Camaros seem to have some measure of popularity among Chevy guys. Would this car be a real performance piece, or would it be a poser with nice wheels and paint? Then the parts started rolling in, and we're talkin' serious, high-performance parts.

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Every major segment of the build of this car resulted in stepping back and admiring the quality of parts that were going in. The incredibly high-quality sheetmetal that was arriving from Classic Industries was the first indicator. Every body panel, without exception, that arrived from Classic Industries was outstanding, with ingenious packaging to boot. Watching Jelinek and crew perform the metalwork on the California shell was Chicago craftsmanship at its finest. The installation of the Detroit Speed & Engineering subframe and DSE rear four-link with up to the minute Baer brakes made us all realize that this car would in fact be a serious performance ride with outstanding handling and braking characteristics. The entire execution of the build just seemed very, very right.

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As the car progressed, this sense of rightness prevailed. The custom Heroes Red color mixed by Jelinek is blinding, but still red, and the stinger hood definitely works on this car. Honestly, my quiet questioning surrounded the flag mural. I love the American flag, and detest those who dishonor it, but let's be honest, flag murals on a car can be, shall we say, borderline dicey. But this Route 66 Motorsports flag mural on the side stripe is nothing short of perfection. Again, rightness triumphed.

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But it was when I first heard the motor in this car that I became convinced that this Project American Heroes Camaro was a bonafide, top-tier, street machine. Yes, LS engines are cool, but street versions in our old cars are usually left relatively stock. From this big-block lover's perspective, they often have all the excitement of a Volvo station wagon. Maybe I don't get out enough, but our Turn Key Engine Supply motor is the first LS-series street engine I've heard that sounds nasty. Its raucous and rowdy exhaust note is definitely evidence of something more than stock under that stinger hood. And in case you've just joined us, that Turn Key Engine Supply LS7 427 motor dyno'd at 562 horsepower. That should be enough to exit the Barrett-Jackson auction compound with reliability, authority, and the Vintage Air running. Power like that is very, very right.

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Exceeding all expectations, this Project American Heroes Camaro is one that should have a number of your readers heading down to West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Barrett-Jackson in April, 2009. This Chevy has heroism and chutzpah in an awesome wrapper. Like the efforts of our military men and women all over the world, we can proudly say that rightness has won out, and this Camaro is worth owning and enjoying for a very long time.

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Tim Storm Talks About Spider-Man 3

Actor/stunt man Tim Storm talked to FanboyTheatre.com about his involvement in Spider-Man 3:

Well, yes, to reveal too much would mean certain death, but I will say the action in #3 will be even bigger than #2. From what I can tell,they are focusing more on Peter Parker than Spidey in this one. Dan Bradley and his crew are working hard already, coming up with some incredible stuff. I’m not sure yet what stunts or roles I will be playing, but I’m looking forward to it.

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Ms. Marvel smiled as she flew over Times Square. Several tourists pointed to the sky and took her picture. It was a beautiful summer day and the city seemed quiet. She looked down and gave the crowd a jaunty wave, smiling.

Meanwhile, two Midwestern frat boys below eagerly snapped pics of the beautiful blonde heroine.

"Dude! It's Ms. fucking Marvel! She is so fucking hot! Take a picture!"

"Aw, man, that ass of hers is fucking epic, bro!"

"I know, right? I just wish she had an awesome set of titties she liked to show off like that fuckable ass of hers!"

Ms. Marvel stopped in mid-air suddenly as she felt a strange, warm sensation in her chest. She moaned as each of her C-cup tits started to balloon outwards, rising like cake in an oven pushing up and out against her uniform, her nipples getting longer and harder as well.

"Ungh, what is- ooh, so hot!" she gasped, hands raising to try and cup them in, as if she could stop the growth by squeezing them back down to size. Instead, she just felt herself kneading her hot, expanding titflesh with her hands, gasping at how fucking good they felt . . . but something was wrong. She panted and moaned as her tits just kept growing and growing, swelling up from the size of overripe grapefruits to watermelons in just a matter of seconds.

"God, why are they getting so fucking big? And why is it making me so goddamn horny?"

She gasped, orgasming as they finally stopped growing. Ms. Marvel stared down at herself in a daze, woozy and in shock. Her titties were enormous! They were at least as big as She-Hulk's, if not larger! Carol Danvers knew immediately that something DEFINITELY wasn't right.

They were all covered up by her black one-size swimsuit costume!

She shook her head in confusion.

"Why the hell am I not showing these huge tits of mine off, just like my fuckable ass?" she said aloud, confused and horny. What was the matter with her? It was like she'd forgotten how fucking hot it made her to show off her sexy body in public. She let one hand slide to "accidentally" rub her plump left ass cheek, bending over in midair to give everyone a show. She smiled as she spotted a lingerie store in the distance.

"Mmm, that'll do for now until I can get Jan to make me a new costume - one with a thong and plenty of cleavage. Or, ooh, maybe just some lightning bolt pasties or something? That'd be so fucking hot!"

Eager to show off her new body, the now incredibly busty Ms. Marvel flew into the lingerie store and grinned as she grabbed the sluttiest stuff she could find. Casually stripping out of the one-piece black swimsuit and sash in front of everyone, Carol Danvers grinned as she began picking and choosing slutty underwear for the changing room in nothing but her mask, boots and gloves. Maybe if she got lucky and found something slutty enough, she could get one of those superstuds back at the Mansion to fuck her up the ass later!

She-Hulk grinned as she faced down The Shocker.

"Tell you what, Shocker - how about you just give up now and I don't ruin my manicure punching you into next week? We both know that the most you're gonna do with those little toys of yours is ruin my new outfit."

She closed the difference between them easily, her long green legs closing the distance quickly. She picked him up by the fabric of his costumes chest and pulled back her fist. The Shocker had a look down at her generous cleavage and her full lips curved into a smirk.

"Now give up like a good little loser before I make you wish you had never been born." she growled.

Shocker fumed at the beautiful green amazon.

"You smug green bitch! Think you're so smart! I wish you were twice as dumb as your stupid cousin and exactly as much of a big-titted green slut as you look!"

Shocker prepared to spit in her face shortly before getting the hard sock to the face he knew he'd receive but it never came. Instead, the green amazon dropped him the ground, groaning woozily.

"What- what happen to Shulkie?" she moaned. "Shulkie's boobies feel funny!"

Shocker gasped in shock at the jade giantess. Her already impressive tits had seemed to have gone up at least one cup size, making her costume's zipper fall down to her navel.

"What Shocker do to Shulkie?" asked the former lawyer, voice confused and her eyes clearly dull and stupid. "How come Shulkie feel so horny?"

"Holy shit! It came true!" The Shocker gasped.

"What come true?" Shulkie said, now clearly an idiot with big tits . . . tits whose nipples were clearly up and hard, leaving obvious indentations in her uniform. She moaned, slipping one hand under her costume to play with her tits.

"Unngh! Shocker talk too much! Shulkie horny! Shulkie need fuck!"

The Shocker blinked in shock. Was he hallucinating or about to have the best time of his life?

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C.King - 8/29/2015 12:10 PM
Two ideas posted in Boards. One on Addvenure and on by accident on site.
gothamalleyviper - 8/28/2015 10:09 PM
I couldn't decide so I did both. Let me know what people think. And feel free to use either or both...
JimmyKasche - 8/28/2015 4:53 PM
I like the sound of Pink Bat personally... though Batgirl is one letter off from Badgirl... just saying <-< >->
wfx - 8/26/2015 9:18 PM
First off, thanks LesLes. High praise from you. Viper, I actually have no idea what might happen to Babs (I at least have ideas for the others), so more than feel free to run with whatever you have. I'll be glad to see it.
gothamalleyviper - 8/26/2015 5:09 PM
So Wonder Woman with a Flip, I had an idea for Barbara (no latex involved) and I just saw a Halloween costume at the store that has me rethinking it. So Pink Bat or Black Cop?
ESchorcho - 8/25/2015 10:30 AM
Great Rubber Queen chapter, GAV!
Dark Z - 8/25/2015 6:37 AM
Awesome chapters, especially the reign of the rubber queen
gothamalleyviper - 8/24/2015 5:20 PM
A bunch of posts, please share thoughts and feedback
ESchorcho - 8/23/2015 4:57 PM
GAV, please do!
gothamalleyviper - 8/23/2015 11:35 AM
ES Mind if I take another Rubber Queen? I am stuck at a desk all day.

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View Full Version : Bad Audio Support

12-10-2012, 03:56 PM

When I want to play a MKV movie on my tv trough DLNA from my NAS. I almost get an error all the time because the audio format isn't supported by Phillips. I was wondering if one of you knows a way to solve this?

Philips - Marco
12-12-2012, 11:17 AM
Hi ReUniTy,

You can find the supported audio/video files in the attached image.1594

For further details please check the instruction manual for your 42pfl4307h/12 TV on the pages 62-63 here (http://download.p4c.philips.com/files/4/42pfl4307h_12/42pfl4307h_12_dfu_eng.pdf)

12-12-2012, 11:32 AM
Yes well, I was trying to play a MKV file with DTS audio, Philips doesn't support it (yet). Do you know why, because it's a very common codec and I don't want to convert all my MKV's to a ACC or AC3 codec. So as a costumer I would've expected that Philips would have thought about supporting one of the most common audio formats, because now I end up with a expensive tv that's useless when it comes to DLNA.