#ib sept 20/17

[ishqbaaaaz]

Ishqbaaaz - Sept 20/17 - Episode 372

Am I supposed to feel something for Pinky here because i really dont care

Shivaay is me

he literally doesnt give a fuck

LMFAO BYE

SHAKTI BROUGHT HER A CACTUS

THATS WHAT SUITS HER PERSONALITY

I AM DECEASED THIS IS AMAZING

shes getting all butt hurt

lmao how does it feel when someone insults you to your face BITCH

she left

Shivaay says its Om’s turn

hes like but my wife aint here

Gauri is heree

hes like IVE BEEN CALLING WHERE HAVE U BEEN

I am here for Concerned Omkara

Ok their challenge is for Gauri to find Om blindfolded

why is this version of lafzon ka yeh sound so weird LOL

THIS SHIT IS SO CUTE IM DYING

Om is SULKING

he is not having this haha

ok honestly im having so much michmichi right now

theyre like hitting her with pillows LOL

SHE FOUND HIM

LOOK AT THEM HOLDING HANDS

AND LOOK AT THAT SMILE ON HIS FACE

IM DYING THIS IS SO CUTE

HIS CHALLENGE IS TO SAY A SHAYRI FOR GAURI

IM GONNA BE SHOOKED I CAN FEEL IT

omg omg omg

THAT SHAYRI

WAS SO CUTE I CANNOT I CANNOT

i cant eve type it sorry bros im fucked up 

She said thank you properly and hes like huh??? and shes like i said thanku

Now its my bbys turnnnn

what is this cheating dadi

they both get one paper

they have to give each other a gift but it has to be from within the house

IS SHIVAAY’S GIFT GONNA BE HIM SAYING I LOVE YOU BECAUSE IMMA BE SHOOKED

oh nvm they have 2 mins 

oh theyre back already

she didnt bring anything

im confused

ANNIKA IS TAKING CONTROL I AM LOVING THIS ANNIKA

Her gift to him is her

shes giving him her all

THAT SHIT IS SO HOT

LOOK AT THEM SO HAPPY

His gift to Annika is Sahil’s custody papers

wait...didnt we already know this already?

Like she had the papers yesterday...

DID THEY FUCK UP THE EDITING??? LMAO BYE IM DYING THEY FUCKED UP

THEYRE ACTING AS IF SHE DIDNT HAVE THEM IN YESTERDAY’S EPISODE

this is a mess whats happening

but shit im down for all of these hugs

Fam photo what nerds

Forwarding swety

Bhavya is thinking of turning the rishta down

Why is Bhavya lying

BITCH YOU AND RUDRA HAVE SOMETHING OK

Rudy is in denial

Everyone is gathered waiting for dadi

i love what Annika is wearing

LOL Shivaay - while dadi isnt here we can forget about this 2 feet separation 

DADI IS COCKBLOCKING REAL HARD

7 DAYS LATER IS THE SHAAADIIII

its gonna be forever for us

BUT SHIT IM READY

Chunri and ring ceremony 

IM SHOOK FINALLY 

WAIT

WAIT

WHAT THE UC K

BHAVYA IS MARRYING THE DUDE???

WHAT TH FUCK

WHAT

OH MY GOD IT WAS RUDRA’S DREAM

THAT SHOOK ME UP OMG

Why is Rudra asleep when the functions start tonight

This uncle is their dadi’s most loyal employee

his daughter is getting married

OMG DOES THIS MEAN OUR COUPLES ARE GONNA GO TO A WEDDING

THAT ISNT THEIRS

YES LET ME SEE THE DRESSED UP YES AND ALL FLIRTY YES PLS THANK YOU

oh its in the gaon

Shivaay cant go

Om cant go

Rudra cant go

The bahus are gonna go LOL

THEY GONNA PROLONG THIS DAMN WEDDING THEYRE LEAVING 

they talking about the family’s izzat

oh man something is gonna happen at the wedding i can feel it

oh shit the wedding is today

they gotta be back before night

SOMETHING IS GONNA HAPPPPEN

Gauri is packing and hiding her english books

shes gonna text her teacher than she cant come to class

Why is she packing so many clothes babe you’re only going for the day LOL

Om is tryna talk to her and shes ignoring himmmm

HE SEES THE TEXT

HES LIKE WHO IS SHE TEXTING WHO IS SHE MEETING

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Annika is looking for her bracelet

Shivaay asks her whats wrong and shes like i cant find my bracelet

he sees it on the ground

LOL he tells her to check the other way

he picks it up off she ground

HE WONT GIVE IT TO HER

LOOK AT THEM ALL CUTE

I WANTED A SCENE LIKE THIS SO BAD

AND NOW I GET IT

what a smug bastard i love him

YOUR CHAND IS BEAUTIFUL BUT NOT MORE THAN MINE

GOODBYE FRIENDS

Hes being all sexy i cannot

Shes like fine keep it

he pulls her back

hes gonna put it on her oh my god fuck me UP

Im gonna parallel this to the first time he put her bracelet on her omg

intertwining their fingers 

i friggin LOVE when they do this

HES KISSING HER HAAAAAAAAAAAAAND

that was an awkward cut back to rikara lol

hes gonna help her zip her suitcase

why does om always look unimpressed lmao

hes staring at her 

he tells her she doesnt have to go if she doesnt want to

he believes a person should only do what they want to

OH YEAH OMKARA? WHAT ABOUT AFTER THE BUA MAA MESS AND SHE WANTED TO LEAVE AND YOU ASKED HER TO STAY

HOMEBOY CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF

Om just say it upfront that you dont want her to go bby

Oh this is because of the text she sent probably

shes like this means you never understood me

HE SAID YOU NEVER UNDERSTOOD ME EITHER

these two are a damn mess

but i love them so much i dont even care

hes like if you dont say anything then how will i understand

she says even if i do you misunderstand me

lmao if that aint the truth

hes like i asked for forgiveness and shes like im not doing this for you to realize your mistakes

tbh what the hell is happening with these two

she says its good shes going for a few days because he’ll get a break from her

GAURI BOOBOOOOO

aww he looked hurt

im confused

theyre going for a few days? but isnt the function that night?? 

shes leaving

he tells her to have a safe trip

BACK TO SHIVIKA

what a kinky asshole

“dobara nahi karoon?”

hes still kissing her hand holy shit

she nods her yes but says no hahahah

i wanna parallel that too back when it was the memory loss days

hes bummed shes leaving after she just got back

hand holding ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

she starts to leave

he calls her

and throws a dupatta on her

lmao wth why did you do that

but i am TRASH for this stuff oh my god

HES GOING UNDER THE DUPATTA WITH HER

KISS HER YOU FOOL

HES LINKING THEIR HANDS

KISSING HER HANNNNNNDS UGH YES

Look at how hes looking at her

its so intense

KISS HER

OH GOD IF THIS SHOW WAS ON HBO WE WOULDNT HAVE THIS ISSUE

OH FUCK U GUYS

HOW DARE YOU END THE EPISODE LIKE THAT

THANK GOD TOMORROW IS A WEEKDAY

Precap: Annika says shes leaving early so she can come back early. Hes like you dying to marry me

“jiski hoon, uski hone ja rahi hoon” 

Today was such a good episode omg. Also a very long post forgive me i had so many emotions today

IMMA SEE YA’LL TOMORROW TO CONTINUE THIS AMAZING SCENE AHHH

[coachjeffsworkouts]

Tues AM – Sept 28

Lane 13 – CA, TE, TC, MO Lane 14 – HY, EX, APa Lane 15 – WK, DL. AL Lane 16 – RD, IB, NK Lane 17 – TP, BB, KL Lane 18 – MC, RyM   Lane 19 – ReM, JY Lane 20 – ZL, PO

5:32am – 400 -

        - 50 rotation kick – hands pressed against sides (feel the core connection)         - 25 R only / 25 L only (find a balance through the core of the body)         - 50 dol or br kick – connect through the core (arms to sides)         - 25 fl or br with flutter kick / 25 swim in same stroke 

5:40am –

3 rds (6x50) – single stroke per round

     -       1x50 on 1:05 –

          o   9 sec fast flutter kick into the wall, flip when you see the 9

          o   Build kick (in the stroke of the round)  

     -       1x50 on :55 - 25 power catch / 25 build swim

     -       3x50 swim – find the flow of the stroke           -       1 on :50 – turn at the flags instead of the wall, build momentum from nothing after the turn (utilize core)           -       1 on :45 – build swim           -       1 on :40 – at 200 pace (start setting the details you need to train, stroke counts, breathing patterns, # of underwaters; know it and train for it)

     -       50 on 1:00 – 25 double arm back / 25 recovery

5:57am –

100 recovery

6:00am –

3 rounds – 8x50 on (ascending interval by rounds :45/:50/:55)           - goal 200 pace on all         - hold 200 details 100 on 2:00 – recovery 3x100 on 1:20 – gr3 swim free 100 on 2:00 – fast - goal 2nd 100 of 200 200 on 4:00 – recovery

Long group – break off on 3rd round 8x100 on 1:20/1:30 – 2 @ mile / 2 @ 1000 / 3 @ 500 pace / 1 fast Loosen

[fortheheavenssake]

Nanny Anon 2

Nanny Anon 2

Sept. 17

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Sept. 18

NANNY ANON, well’ I’ve packed and ready to go ,himself came to say goodbye and thank me for being in the wee-ones early development, It was quite touching. The mistress had the maid drop off a card reference last night and left this morning without a word. ( no surprise there). M and her mistress are looking forward to next week when I move in to the P. And I can’t wait to start a new chapter with a loving family. It sounds wonderful and never again will I have to utter the words ‘ all too…………”

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Sept. 22

NANNY ANON, hello darlings ‘ I’m having a wonderful day with little C&L , M is taking G to see Star Wars so I have the the wee-one and little C. This afternoon we’re going to bake fairy cakes , although little C wants to make Unicorn cookies and take them to school tomorrow … it’s a privilege to be in a loving home with such a wonderful mistress and adorable children, last night I cried with joy. And M and I have such a history of professional duty together. What a joy for a white Lady TTFN 😌😌

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Oct. 3

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, we have been Sooooo busy with the little ones while the mistress and W have been engaged on royal duties. The mistress is such an understanding and compassionate woman she insists on the nannies as being part of the family and treats M and I the same. We have such fun with the little ones , there’s a tree house in the gardens which C seems to have turned into a Unicorn palace with daily visits from her school chums ‘ it’s a hoot ‘life is good for a white Lady TTFN.

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Oct. 5

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, both M and I are getting a program together while the mistress and W are away, we both want to take them on a scavenger hunt at high grove with C&C. Unicorns will probably be involved and G is into Star Wars. So it’s going to be a full itinerary. Little C is platting her hair at the moment and loves the tree house playing with her school chums. It’s a wonderful life for a white Lady. TTFN.

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Oct. 6

NANNY ANON, Hello Darlings, Little G came back from the match with a football signed by the team , and C had a book explaining the women’s World Cup. G is now officially a fully fledged supporter, such a fun day, the children are so exited I can see bed time will be fun. M and I are getting ready for an outing with the little ones as soon as the mistress and W depart for the tour. There off to the in-laws today so M and I are go into F&M for tea …… TTFN.

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Oct. 15

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, M and I have just returned with G&C from Thorpe Park ‘ I’m exhausted!! We went on all the rides, Little C wanted to have another ride on the Big Dipper ‘ o dear I nearly lost my breakfast ……… they had toffee apples and candy floss and G had to have tree rides on the water Shute ‘ I came over all emotional remembering Diana doing the same ride with W&H. O DEAR ‘ all too much for a white Lady 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 TTFN 😢😢😢😢

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Oct. 19

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, The mistress and himself returned to a rapturous welcome from the children ‘ lizards ,Unicorn costumes and hugs lasted for over an hour , it was a joy, I think the first stop was BP so we waited a while but it was an exiting evening. This weekend M&I have the time to ourselves as the whole family are going to the country. We shall have a spa weekend in Bath and indulge in a lot of R&R. All To much for a white Lady. TTFN

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October 20

NANNY ANON, hello darlings,” O joy and jolly japes”Tonight we all trip over to the in-laws to watch the“ Docudramarama” the mistress has asked her sister to come and himself is off to pick up C&C ! M and myself are busy making savoury and sweet popcorn 🍿 boss baby is having fun strapped in the Bouncer and G&C are playing 🦎and🦄 , it’s a joy to be part of a loving family ‘can’t wait for the fun to begin. God bless the future monarchy. TTFN.

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Oct 27

NANNY ANON … hello darlings, still about ,things are hotting up for Halloween 🤡👹👻 the children are expected to wear their creepy costumes and my darling mistress is taking them and other little ones around the the village with the parents. M and I are going as the Markle Sisters 👯‍♀️ So don’t expect to return without egg 🍳 on my face 🤣🤣🤣all too much for a white Lady TTFN

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Oct 28

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, WELL, WELL, WELL, I’m flabbergasted absolutely stunned darlings, I’ve just received an invitation from my previous mistress and himself to a private meeting in SH London for the opportunity of returning to her employ. Apparently the wee one is missing his nanny!!! and this is causing a lot of headaches for the mistress as she wants to be able to leave the wee one with a nanny she knows will be a bonding influence. I’ll keep you all updated as to my decision darling.

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Oct 29

NANNY ANON, hello darlings ‘ salutations to all who grace the blog of our beloved Skippy. 🐼. WELL , I’ve made the decision I was debating on yesterday. I’ve decided to remain at KP in the employment of the present mistress ( god bless her and himself) because I ‘ much like M have fallen in love with little 🦄🦎And 👶. It’s a constant privileged challenge to be part of this family, The Sunday night gatherings looking at the social media laughing at the ageing train wreck. Love to all. TTFN. 🤣🤣

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Nov. 1

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, Little C is refusing to change out of her Halloween costume 🦄, and we’re all going down to Sainsbury’s to buy some giant marshmallows to roast for the rugby match. When C digs her little feet in there’s no movement. The mistress is having quite a debate with the little one trying to see reason. In the end the RPO got her to change by promising her he’d find a police helmet as a substitute. All too much for a white Lady. TTFN

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Nov 4

NANNY ANON, hello darlings ‘ O joy!! Today M&myself take little C and G (with their poppies) to RP zoo with RPO. ( one of the zoo keepers are going to fix a Unicorn to a zebra 🦄for little C.) and G will gain access to the reptile house to look at all the 🦎🦎 “ what larks pip old chap” the mistress is having some down time back at KP with little L. Afterwards we’re all of to Harrods for 🍨🍦. So much joy for a white Lady. TTFN.

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Nov 9

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Nov 11

NANNY ANON , hello darlings, my day off with M. We are exhausted darlings, absolutely knackered. Little C had a sleepover with four friends (fiendish demons) , OMG it was the sleepover from hell , first’ we put them all in the nursery, made up beds and lots of 🦄🧸🛴🏓🍪🍿🧁🍕👧👧👧👧stuff to play with and favourite eats. Only problem they didn’t want to sleep, himself had a few words to Little C at one in the morning because of the screams. All too much for a white Lady. TTFN. Bless.

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Nov 18 (Royal Variety)

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, tonight M and I had too draw lots as to who went to the RVP. I lost , so I’m looking after the little ones. The mistress spent the afternoon getting ready as the dresser fitted the last tucks to the bodice. My goodness she looked magnificent when she walked down the stairs all the little ones cheered and clapped. Tonight it’s a treat, we’ve ordered 🍕 PIZZA and knickerbocker glory’s such a joy. All too much for a white Lady. TTFN.

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Nov 19

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, a wonderful evening was had by all at the the RVP. The mistress and himself stunned all who met them with there relaxed countenance, early that evening the little ones started to write a present list to Santa. Little C was the most vocal inquiring how Santa arrives on his sled and parks his reindeer on the roof of KP and shimmy’s down the chimney ( she’s now asking to sleep near the fireplace to meet Santa ???? ) all too much for a white Lady,TTFN. 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅

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Nov 21

NANNY ANON, M and I went to see “ The sound of music “ tonight, we both love the film. We spent the day with the little ones and C had somehow got hold of one of the mistresses cameras 📸 and was ( would you believe it) taking photos of M G boss baby and me. I asked her to give me the camera as it was mummies and all I got was , NO !! later I saw the snaps she took and was surprised. I returned the camera to the mistress who looked amused. Little C been watching mummy. TTFN. 📸📸📸

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Nov 22

NANNY ANON, haddow darlig 😷🤧🤧 I dink I got vlue, my node I’d all blogged up , god a rodden hed and snoddy node. The lidda wonds is so fuddy, lidda C broughd be up bregvast od a tray. Bledd, da midredd called he dogta ad he gave be sum pawasetamol , M Id doig grate. Ib dink I’ll ged sub shudii , ord doo buch for a wide Lady, DDFN.

Ohhhh flu has hit KP! Hope you have a quick recovery 😔❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Nov 23

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, still a bid bunggd up, but I’m sure I’ll be ok within the week, M and I are looking after little G and boss baby today,the mistress has gone to a shopping mall outside London with little C for Christmas shopping. Things are hotting up for the holidays and this weekend they bring the Christmas 🎄. Then we can have real fun dressing it. Back to wee boss baby 👶. TTFN.

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Dec 3

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, M&I very exited,tonight is the school nativity play and the mistress and himself has invited us. G is a wise king and little C is an “angel on high” …… M wickedly suggested boss baby could be baby Jesus 😱😱, But I don’t think the school is ready just yet. Little C has to say “and behold ‘ the three wise Kings” can’t wait, it’s going to be a hoot!! We all helped to make the costumes , G wore his this evening and looked very regal ( prophetic), and little C with wings.

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Dec 7

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, is the mistress pregnant ‘ all I can say is little Lottie wants a pony for Christmas and himself has quite rightly affirmed that she’s much to young. I think in a couple of years great auntie Anne would be the first to help her into the saddle. We’re all looking forward to the forthcoming banquet ( I wonder if the mistress will wear the emeralds)’ enough gossip, all too much for a white Lady, TTFN.

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Dec 8

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, Lottie has just returned from a visit to the “stables” at the royal mews. (Enough said) , himself has retired to the lounge after breakfast 🥞, pancakes and crispy bacon 🥓 with maple syrup to laugh at the Sunday tabloids. The mistress is having a “late morning” so M and myself are busy with boss and George who is finishing his homework 📚. Another Sunday joy. TTFN.

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Dec 10

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, it’s manic at KP , in a good way !! the mistress is becoming enthusiastically involved in her tennis lessons, ( several professional players lining up to coach her) my lips are sealed, Little Lottie is on a mission … it’s a day long mantra from the darling girl , anyone who she thinks will have sway with W&K is propositioned about the “pony”. I think some of her older school chums ride out. I bet Gan Gan soon enters the equation. All too much for a white Lady. TTFN.

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Dec 11

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, busy this morning ,decision to choose what C&G will wear for the Christmas walk to the service , winter coats and warm socks are the key. It’s going to be a joy seeing them for the first time at the Sandringham service with W&K. M and I are going home for Christmas M has invited me to Spain with her family, wonderful and the food darlings, I’m in for a real treat. Little Lottie will certainly have a pony ride for Christmas I’m sure, Such joy!! TTFN.

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Dec 13

NANNY ANON, hello darlings , we have cancelled our holiday In Spain 🇪🇸, duty calls darlings, we had a chat with the mistress and himself last night and decided we’re going to accompany the family for Christmas, it’s our love for the children and to help the mistress, a joy really. Also the BP PR are briefing the DOD of C about forthcoming commitments. On a lighter note, tonight’s Blog night 😂😂😂 skippy,pg,and troll the colonial Banshee. All too much for a white Lady. TTFN.

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Dec 16

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, Little Charlotte is Bewildered as to why there are no unicorn pony’s. The answer Zara gave was Unicorns are different , pony’s are special, clever Zara!! Lottie is full of questions, ( that age) it’s a daily challenge of wits. Last night was blog night, such fun ,all the usual suspects, where is @printskylie ? Never miss pg and her interpretations, so clever , the mistress loves skippy and Hunnymae , duty calls!, all too much for a white Lady, TTFN.

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Dec 16

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, O’thank you all so for your messages, the unicorn presents 🎁 look fab. I’ll pass on your message, but I’m sure the the mistress has all information directed to her MPC. ( amazing device). W&K are both very high Tech. My life is full of love and joy, I’ve got Lottie a picture edition of “ The night before Christmas”

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Dec 17

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, the children all sat watching TV, and watching mummy and daddy make cup cakes and roulades. EPIC . The kitchen is now centre of the universe, Lottie and George M and I making cup cakes and roly poly Christmas chocolate logs. Lots of mess and icing sugar. 👦🏼👧👶🧁🍰🍪🎂🍩 it’s boss baby, “ Mary Mary” Christmas 🎄 we are blessed, TTFN

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Dec 18

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, himself is taking C&G ice skating this afternoon, I think this is another diversion from pony’s. It’s a dismal afternoon,raining in London so I think the little ones will enjoy the outing , the mistress is off to play a few sets of tennis with her coach. M and I are going to check online for some new clothes for boss baby, he seems to grow by the day!! This is a busy time leading up to a family Christmas, I think it’s Sandringham this year but arrangements are 

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Dec 29

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, such a busy Christmas, the little ones were so exited with presents and gifts from the public. The mistress had a clearinghouse Of presents 🎁. A large amount of them go to local hospitals. Believe me they are talking thousands!! There’s a pink Flamingo in Little Lotties bedroom though.M and I are going to have a wee holiday over the new year, it’s been a wonderful Christmas. All too much for a white Lady,TTFN. ( sorry for no posts) been V. busy with the little ones.

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Dec 31

NANNY ANON, hello darlings, M&I and a bottle of celebrity plonk, our night off so it’s on with a movie,feet up and relax. All the i are crossed and the Ts are dotted , o dear the drink 🥤 has taken effect ………… we both wish shoo a happy new year and prosperoush , prosperoust, positives, O you get it , we never normally celibate like this , o dear, all too much for a white Lady ,TTFN. 🍹🍷🍾🍸🥂……………☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️

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[lostsolsdestinyblog]

D2 has a growing loot problem

Destiny 2 has a loot problem. It's been building for awhile now, but each progressive dlc in year 2 is pushing it further towards critical mass.

The game is a looter-shooter and while I understand some players thought random rolls was the answer and the magic that was missing, I think we can lay that to rest at this point.

My 50th Better Devil's or Prodigal armor piece aren't any more exciting or interesting because of random rolls. When D2 came out, I immensely enjoyed grinding the different planet vendor gear sets.

17 months later they have the EXACT SAME GEAR.

In year one, Vanguard, Crucible, IB, Trials and Factions all got new armor ornaments each season. Maybe it wasn't entire new sets, but it kept them interesting. Year 2?

We're in the 2nd of 3 DLC and Trials and Factions are gone and Vanguard, Crucible and IB have the same gear they did in Sept 4, 2018.

I get that it takes a lot of time to create new content, but this should have been made a priority long before now. Random rolls was never the answer outside of a band-aid and the game would've been much better off giving each variation a slightly different skin design and name rather than 20 versions of Better Devil's.

Destiny 2 has a leveling problem. This is particularly exposed by this new expansion that, with no raid as a guise to level up to, lays bare how pointless another 50 level grind is. The numbers are literally meaningless as we just are progressing to where we just were.

Beyond that, the entire leveling system is counter-productive to the rest of this expansion. This loop was created of playing Gambit Prime and the Reckoning, but here's the thing; if we do find that content loop enjoyable, we're punished for playing it because we stop progressing on leveling.

I have ZERO interest in playing this content solo, but I did just play a few hours of it with a friend and I have to say that it was fun. Reckoning was kinda meh at first blush (not the best or worst arena mode they've done), but Prime is much better than OG Gambit and actually pretty fun. Unfortunately outside of any Prime Engrams that might drop, there's the weekly Gambit bounty and then nothing.

Played 3 hours, started at 650 and finished at 651. Everything drops 20-30 power below our character level including the Infamy rank up packages! It's insane that a drop that takes hours of play time investment isn't even an up. Even the full rank reset packages aren't ups. They drop at our character PL.

It's awesome that there are lots of powerful bounties for those that like variety, but I've been here since D1 day 1 and I don't need the game forcing me to "experience everything", just like I don't need it forcing me to try new weapons with a horrid infusion system.

I can't speak for anyone else, but if the level cap had stayed 650 or only gone up 15-20 levels like expansions of old, I'd have a different perspective on things, but I think another 50 levels was a mistake.

Destiny 2 has a matchmaking problem. I've already written thousands of words on this so I'm not going to rehash it here, but I will say it's extremely disappointing that there not only were no adjustments this season, but that it hasn't ever even really been addressed or discussed.

Yesterday was a DLC release day and for the first time that I can remember, there were less PvE players than Gambit/Crucible.

Yesterday saw:

563.1k PvE

366.9k Gambit

213k Crucible

Again, this is on a major content release day. Those numbers are frightening and I think it clearly shows that players aren't excited to go grind the same content we've already grinded for 265 levels since Forsaken dropped for another 50 meaningless levels.

I also think it clearly shows that listening to the top 10% on how to save the game and particularly Crucible has not panned out. 90% of the population have walked away and washed their hands of PvP. It's great Truevanguard and Gigz can put up all their highlight videos to get retweeted or put in #motw, but the players getting farmed are over it.

It's really sad that we're here again with so much ambivalence for the game because there's a ton of cool things in this game and it's still there best feel of any shooter I've ever played. The problem is it's equally good at shooting itself in the foot and for all the incredibly cool/fun things, there's a pointless forced/micromanaged experience that sucks all the fun out of it.

D2 Y1 had plenty of flaws, but it was a cohesive unified vision and all the parts for together. Year 2 is a bunch of square pegs in round holes.

[no-bull-capital]

2020-03-08 Corona Virus

Three things to flesh out regarding market expectations - short-term pain, monetary easing, and path forward. 

To start things out, I’d like to borrow a quote from Michael Steinhardt - “just as outright euphoria is often a sign of a market top, fear is, for sure, a sign of a market bottom. Time and time again, in every market cycle I have witnessed, the extremes of emotion always appear, even among experienced investors. When the world wants to buy only Treasury bills, you can almost close your eyes and get long stocks.”

Short-term Pains

After two weeks of panic selling in response to the global spread of COVID-19, SPY is trading at 300, which is 40 points below recent highs or erasing all of 2019 gains. The obvious questions is where it goes from here? Well, I think there’s gonna be more short-term pain as US goes into full panic. Currently there are 8 states already under emergency. But this will be an excellent buying opportunity in the next two months.

Before jumping into the states - let’s visualize daily new cases by country. Virus has pretty much died off in China, with no new cases outside of Hubei province.  Italy and Korea will breach 10k. China is on its way down from 80k to 19k. 

(Economist)

Number of US cases are expected to explode in the next two weeks based on current mortality rate. US has 21 death out of 500 cases, which is about 4% death rate. China, in comparison, is close to 6% inside Wuhan, due to strain on medical resources, but less than 1% in rest of the country. This suggests that the number of cases in the US are under-reported, likely due to lack of testing. Ecnomist shows below that countries report lower death rates when they conduct more tests:

Due to the nature of disease, CDC (instead of the FDA) was in charge of approving and administering Corona testing. Until recently, there was only 1 lab in Atlanta that performed all testing. With both CDC and FDA stepping up and expected to perform 2 million testing this week, we should see confirmed cases jump and mortality rate converge towards 1-2%. If we extrapolate cases based on 1-2% death rate, current US cases should be at least one to two thousand, instead of 500. 

To summarize current state - we have 100,000 confirmed cases as of Sunday, with infections spreading to US, and Italy quarantined some 17 million people. Quarantine measures include restaurant closure, school closure and stop of all non-essential economic activities. Further as of today, Singapore bans cruises, which other countries could follow. Cruise lines are down 50%, airlines are down 20-45%. VIX closed on Friday at 42, which implies a 12% move in the next 30 days with 68% confidence. 

Moreover, rumor (from ZeroHedge) has it that a large market maker in Chicago got liquidated on Friday, hence the sudden reversal in VIX and SPY in the last 40 minutes of trading and brokers like IB invoking additional intra-day margin requirements for futures. This is ZeroHedge, so take it with a grain of salt; but if this is true, expect puts to be even more expensive going forward.

This spells fear. Despite 12% fall in S&P and Dow, we could see more selling here. But fortunately, we have the Fed, which leads to our next point. 

Federal Reserve

Fed rates are going down to zero. On Tuesday Mar 3rd, the Fed made an emergency cut of 50 bps to a target of 1 - 1.25%. As FOMC (Federal open market committee) meets on Wed the 18th, rates are expected to be cut to 0.25-0.5% based on treasury yield. 

Last time we had an emergency cut was when Lehman failed. But it won’t stop here as rates will be pulled down towards zero for three reasons - to reduce cost of emergency credit facilities for companies to combat supply and demand shock (think oil embargo + 2008 for next 2 month); to provide further liquidity to an already stressed overnight repo market; to provide room for other Central banks (ie. ECB) to go even lower without having dollar shooting up to the moon, which should also provide relief to dollar denominated debts in emerging markets. 

Ray Dalio famously stated - “in the end, they always print.” With Fed opening discount window and more rate cuts priced in, we should see less capital fleeing equities into bonds. Whether or not we are at the bottom, it’s going to be volatile for a while longer. Timing the market is difficult, but as cases explode in the states over the next couple weeks we should approach peak fear in the markets. Why not stay fearful and stay on the sidelines? Why think about buying when it’s a bloodbath out there? Well, cash is trash. Let’s explore briefly without going too far down the rabbit hole.

Crude, 0% rate and path forward

Crude futures is down 25% while I was writing this post. Falling demand and failed cut at OPEC prompted Saudi to consolidate market share. Putin and MBS are looking to flush US shale producers down the toilet. In the short-term oil stocks will weigh the market down further. However, this will provide slack and reduce marginal cost of supply for the overall economy in the medium term. A combined low rate environment and low cost of raw material provides the recipe for higher highs in the next rally. 

Fed. Where’s the Federal Reserve going to go from here? We used to be able to push a button and send the market higher. But with rates at 0%, and QE4 being employed in the form of Fed’s overnight repo operation since Sept 2019, Central banks are running out of tools to combat future recessions. Or... are they? Corona will die down; but what about aging demographics, $1.6 trillion underfunded pension obligations as more boomers retire? 

Well, it seems that we might be headed to further Modern Monetary Theory, Debt Monetization, and more money printing. If a country controls its own currency and borrows in its own currency, the Central Bank can print more money to pay down government debt, or monetize its debt. If growth and unemployment ever becomes an issue, proponents of MMT argue for more government spending by “printing” as long as inflation remains low. This might be too far fetched for this discussion, but with increasing money supply at least via QE and rate cut, cash is not the most desirable asset to hold for the long term.

To summarize, we are approaching peak fear as cases explode in the states in the next two weeks. With volatility high and puts expensive, it is difficult to short without paying substantial fees or giving up potential for upside. Have your cash ready, and don’t be afraid to buy in the next month using dollar-cost-averaging; so if it goes down more, you’ll have more ammo to deploy. As for which sector, well - buy businesses you’re willing to hold at current PE/yield level. Essential services such as Pipes and Infrastructure (TRP, IPL, PPL). Airlines (AAL,UAL,LUV,DAL) are looking cheap with fairly healthy balance sheet that can last more than 1-2 quarters of slow economy, especially if Treasury comes to the rescue on national security grounds. Cruise lines such as Norwegian (NCLH) are tough as they are low on cash and would need additional financing to stay afloat. Also value stocks - O&G will tank lower following OPEC fail, but there should be a long term value with Supermajors such as XOM, Shell, etc. Companies with solid cash flow and large debt to be re-fi’ed in the next few years, such as BHC, are also attractive. 

[onmygrind101]

92 Statements Tag

Tagged by: @liaiblitystudies  

RULES: Answer the following 92 statements and tag 20 people afterward!

LAST:

1. Drink: Water.

2. Phone call: my mum 

3. Text message: My boyfriend

4. Song you listened to: drugs you should try it - travis scott

5. Time you cried: last week

HAVE YOU:

6. Dated someone twice: yes.

7. Kissed someone and regretted it: yes.

8. Been cheated on: yes.

9. Lost someone special: lots of people. 

10. Been depressed: yes when i was 13. 

11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: No. 

LIST 3 FAVORITE COLORS:

12. red 

13. black 

14. white 

IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU:

15. Made new friends: Yes.

16. Fallen out of love: no. 

17. Laughed until you cried: : yes. 

18. Found out someone was talking about you: multiple times. 

19. Met someone who changed you: yes. 

20. Found out who your friends are: yes. 

21. Kissed someone on your Facebook list: no. 

GENERAL:

22. How many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: half of them i would say. 

23. Do you have any pets: yes a cat. 

24. Do you want to change your name: no i love my name. 

25. What did you do for your last birthday?: spent it in a hotel room all by myself and dinner date with my familt. 

26. What time did you wake up: ahh different everyday usually late tho. 

27. What were you doing at midnight last night: watching big little lies. 

28. Name something you can’t wait for: graduate from school and getting my IB DIPLOMA. 

29. When was the last time you saw your mom: right now. 

30. What is one thing you wish you could change in your life: i wish i could be more free. 

31. What are you listening to right now: six feet under by billie eilish

33. Something that is getting on your nerves: that i cant continue my driving lessons til sept smh. 

34. Most visited websites: twitter, tumblr, youtube. 

35. Mole/s: ive got a few. 

36. Mark/s: my knees and legs. 

37. Childhood dream: to be a doctor. 

38. Hair color: Brown/black 

39. Long or short hair: medium when curly , long when straight. 

40. Do you have a crush on someone: no. 

41. What do you like about yourself: my looks & my mind set. 

42. Piercings: 7 piercings. 

43. Blood type: dunno

44. Nickname: lola, lol, alosh, 

45. Relationship status: taken. 

46. Zodiac: sagitariaus. 

47. Pronouns: She/Her.

48. Favorite TV Show: greys anatomy. 

49. Tattoos: None. 

50. Right or left hand: Right

51. Surgery: when i was a kid yeah 3 surgeries. 

52. Hair dyed in different color: no dye at all. 

53. Sport: swimming, running, cycling. 

54. Favorite accessory: necklace from my mum, necklace from my grandma, necklace from my boyfriend. 

55. Vacation: tanzania. 

56. Pair of trainers: VANS ALL THE WAY. 

MORE GENERAL:

57. Eating: nothing 

58. Drinking: nothing. 

59. I’m about to: watch another episode of big little lies. 

61. Waiting for: life to keep happening. 

62. Want: be happy and satisfied with my life. 

63. Get married: deffo. 

64. Career: biologist. 

WHICH IS BETTER:

65. Hugs or kisses: Hugs.

66. Lips or eyes: Eyes, always eyes. 

67. Shorter or taller: Taller.

68. Older or younger: OLDER.

70. Nice arms or nice stomach: does it matter? 

71. Sensitive or loud: neither. 

72. Hook up or relationship: relationship. 

73. Troublemaker or hesitant: neither. 

HAVE YOU EVER:

74. Kissed a stranger: no

75. Drank hard liquor: no

76. Lost glasses/contact lenses: nah. 

77. Turned someone down:  alot

78. Had sex on the first date: no. 

79. Broken someone’s heart: I break lots of hearts. 

80. Had your heart broken: yes. 

81. Been arrested: never. 

82. Cried when someone died: yes. 

83. Fallen for a friend: yes. 

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

84. Yourself: i only believe in myself. 

85. Miracles: yes. 

86. Love at first sight: i do believe it yeah

87. Santa Claus: i wish 

88. Kiss on the first date: well dont matter 

OTHER:

90. Current best friend name: zain, tiaan, shaza. 

91. Eye color: brown. 

92. Favorite movie: the ghost & the darkness. 

Tagging: @bananalism @ibstudiblr @problematicprocrastinator @taenzion-t

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New Student FAQs

Hi new Terriers! Fall semester starts next week. As students get ready for a new school year, we offer answers to frequently asked questions by our newest Terriers.

1. What is Terrier Tuesday? 

Terrier Tuesday is a Welcome Back event for current students and an opportunity for new students to meet their fellow classmates. It is on September 5th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. this year. You can look forward to food and giveaways. You can also meet many student clubs and organizations. This is also where you will receive your Student ID card! You can RSVP at studentactivity@sfc.edu to let the Office of Student Activities know you plan on attending. 

2. Do I need to attend Terrier Tuesday? 

It would be great if you can attend as this will be one of the first opportunities to meet your peers in a casual environment. You will also receive your ID card on this day. All offices on campus will be open during regular business hours so prior to coming to Terrier Tuesday you can visit any offices you may have questions for. 

3. Where do I purchase my textbooks?

You can go to the SFC Bookstore’s website to look up what textbooks you will need for your courses. Have your schedule ready and be sure to put the correct section number (last two digits of course code) to make sure you generate your textbook list. Once you have this list, you have the option to purchase or rent from the SFC Bookstore. If you would like, you can also look at other resources to purchase or rent your textbooks. 

4. How can I save money on my textbooks? 

Consider all your options. 

Shop around. Many websites will offer used books at a considerably discounted price. Websites like Amazon, Half.com, and Abebooks allow individuals to sell previously used books. 

Alternately you may find that renting a book is cheaper. If you choose to rent a textbook, make sure the rental period will last you through the end of the semester so you have them to use when studying for final exams.

E-books are another option! If you are tech savvy and don’t mind an electronic copy of textbooks, then consider this option. Many books do offer tools to help you keep track of and take notes on your readings. Make sure though, that you have access to the book for the proper amount of time as some books’ licenses may expire and end your access to the text. Be sure to speak with your professor if the edition of the text is different from the one listed on the syllabus as the chapters may be different.

The SFC Library also has many textbooks available on reserve.

5. Do I need my textbooks for my first day of class? 

It is highly recommended that you have your textbooks by the start of the semester. While you may not be expected to bring your textbooks on the first day of class, it is very possible that you will have reading assignments assigned for the next class meeting. Professors will expect you to complete required reading and some may even quiz you on the assigned readings. 

6. I received my schedule and am not happy with it. What can I do? 

The first week of class is Add/Drop Week. From Sept. 6-12, 2017 you will be able to make changes to your schedule without penalty. Come to the Center for Student Success (Room 3001) to meet with an advisor who will discuss possible schedule changes. There is no need to make an appointment. 

7. Can I make changes to my schedule online? 

As a new student, you will not be able to make changes to your schedule online. This is so that you do not register for courses you do not need to be in. Advisors in the Center for Student Success have built your schedule to ensure you’ll be on track with your degree progress from the start. You will need to come into the Center of Student Success (Room 3001) where an advisor can work with you to make appropriate changes. 

8. Who is my Freshman Academic Advisor? 

Your Freshman Seminar (SFC 1001) instructor is your Freshman Academic Advisor. 

9. What can my Freshman Advisor help me with? 

Your Freshman Advisor is here to help you be successful in college by giving you the tools and resources to tackle any challenges you may face. You will meet with your Freshman Advisor twice during the Fall semester and Spring semester. The first time is the Student Success Meeting and the second time is for Academic Advisement. We are also here to help with any issues you may be facing and direct you to the best resources to help! We also like to hear from our students to know how things are going! 

10. What is Freshman Seminar and do I have to take it? 

Freshman Seminar is mandatory for all incoming freshman. It’s a course that meets once a week, where your advisor discusses college success strategies. You’ll go over study and note taking skills, as well as engage in major and career exploration. This is a great opportunity to meet other Freshmen and discuss your college experience. 

11. How do I pay my tuition bill? 

You can log onto WebAdvisor to see your bill and there are three ways to pay:

Tuition Payment Plan: The College has partnered with Tuition Payment Solutions to let you spread out your tuition and fee payment, making college more affordable. Please visit: http://sfc.tuitionassistant.com and click on “Create an Account.”

Online through WebAdvisor: All students with access to WebAdvisor through the MySFC may make payments online. New students may use this option upon activation of their student credentials. Online payments can be made by electronic check or credit/debit card. A processing fee applies to all credit/debit card payments. There is no fee for paying by electronic check.

In Person: You can pay your bill in person at Student Financial Services in Room 2000. The office accepts cash and check payments only. Credit card payments can only be made online. A processing fee applies to all credit/debit card payments.

Contact Student Financial Services at 718-489-5255 or sfs@sfc.edu for specific questions about tuition and financial aid. 

12. Does St. Francis College offer tutoring? 

Yes, we offer free tutoring services to all enrolled students. The Academic Enhancement Center in Room 3002 has both professional and peer tutors who are happy to help students in all academic areas. 

13. Who do I speak to regarding learning accommodations? 

You can speak with Dean Jose Rodriguez, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. You can contact him at 718.489.5315. 

14. I have College Now/AP/IB credit. How do I ensure I get my credit? 

The deadline to submit transcripts and/or exam scores was August 18, 2017; however, students can still submit documentation. Note: the College cannot guarantee the credit(s) will be evaluated in time for the end of Add/Drop Week. If you are scheduled for a class you have earned credit for (or anticipate that you will earn credit), you need to let an academic advisor know as soon as possible. Refer to the white folders you received at Orientation for specific criteria to receive credit. 

15. I lost my login credential for the MySFC portal. What do I do now? 

Please contact the IT Service Desk 718.489.5444 or servicedesk@sfc.edu.

16. How do I change my password for logging onto the MySFC portal? 

You can do this once you have logged on and opened up your Student Mail in Office 365. Once there, click on the gear icon on the upper right hand side. The menu will open and you will see the option to change your password. Follow the criteria from there to set a new password. 

17. I’m lost. How do I find my class? 

When you look at your schedule, there is a room number for each course. The first digit of the number is the floor your class is located on. The second digit is the section of the building. If you cannot find your class, always feel free to ask anyone and they will gladly point you in the right direction! 

18. I’m nervous about starting classes and going to college. Any tips? 

It’s okay to be nervous, or excited, or any other emotion. Just remember that this is a wonderful opportunity for you to expand your horizons and explore new interests or be more involved in current interests. Take the time adjust and get to know what is expected, but also try to get involved in on-campus activities! At St. Francis College we want you to feel like a part of the community and the best way is to get involved in something. This blog also has tips from current students.

Remember, Freshman Seminar is a class designed for Freshman only. You will meet your fellow new Terriers who are new to campus as well so be take the opportunity to make friends and share your experiences! 

19. I still have documents to hand in. Who do I give them to? 

Any documents regarding financial aid, such as acceptance of a Financial Aid Award letter should go to Student Financial Services (Room 2000). If you still need to hand in an official final high school transcript or immunization form, please submit them to the Office of Admission (Room 3000).

20. When does the semester begin? 

Classes begin on September 6th. Please check your schedule to see what time your classes meet. The full academic calendar is here.

Nick Sulicki is an Academic Advisor in the Center for Student Success. One thing he likes about Brooklyn Heights is that you get the city feel without the crowds of Manhattan. It’s also a quick train ride to Manhattan if you ever need to go there!

[phgq]

69 NPA members, supporters surrender in Bukidnon

#PHinfo: 69 NPA members, supporters surrender in Bukidnon

MALAYBALAY CITY, Sept. 20 --  About 69 militia ng bayan and mass base supporters of the New People's Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to the government during a Community Support Program (CSP) Grand “Pulong-pulong”, held Thursday, September 19, at Barangay Kibalabag, this city.

Fourteen (14)  of the surrenderees are militia ng bayan members bringing with them five firearms, one homemade shotgun, one cal. 38 revolver, one cal. 22 revolver, one cal. 357 revolver magnum and subversive documents.

The other 55 are supporters from Sangay sa Partido sa Lokalidad (7), Pambansang Kilusan ng Magbubukid (18), Malayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (13) and Kabataang Makabayan (17).

Accordingly, the members were deceived by NPA organizers using issues arousing, organizing and mobilizing them to go against the Philippine Government. They were infiltrated by the NPA in 2010 with the promise that they will help in peace and development. However, it only turned to chaos and the NPA organizers sow terror in the community.

Enlightened by the truth, they decided to withdraw their membership and support Guerellia Front 89, North Central Mindanao Regional Command.

The surrenderees took their oath of allegiance to the government during the grand “pulong-pulong”  by signing in public the document “Withdrawal of Membership to the National Democratic Front." It was witnessed by officials of city government of Malaybalay and representatives of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Department of Health, City Social Welfare and Development, Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Community Environment and Natural Resources Office,, and other local agencies including stakeholders of Barangay Kibalabag.

Gino Benito, Kalihim of Pambansang Kilusan ng Magbubukid, said in his testimony,“tinuod na miyembro mi sa organisasyon pero wala mi mahimo kay pobre ra mi unya gisaaran mi ug kaayuhan sa NPA, mao nag-apil mi pero bakak man diay ang ilaha; pamaagi ra nila tu aron makarekruit (it is true that we were members of the organization but we could not do something because we are poor, and the NPA promised us good that is why we joined them, but it was all lies, just their way to recruit)."

“Ni anhi mi sa inyong komunidad kauban ang uban nga Government Agencies aron mo tabang ug dili makig giyera aron ipasabot nga aduna tay gobyerno ug National Agencies nga andam mo tubag sa atong mga klase klase nga pangutana (We are here in your community together with other government agencies to help not fight, to show that we have national agencies that are ready to answer to your various questions),” Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Illana, Commanding Officer of the 8th Infantry “Dependable” Battalion said in his speech. 

The surrenderees will be assisted by the 8th Infantry Battalion  and the city government of Malaybalay to ensure their safety and support from the government

Roberto Flores, the executive assistant to the Mayor of Malaybalay City, underscored in his statement that the army's CSP is a good approach to end local insurgency. He said the city government is willing to participate and adopt the approach. (8th IB)

***

References:

* Philippine Information Agency. "69 NPA members, supporters surrender in Bukidnon." Philippine Information Agency. https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1027678 (accessed September 21, 2019 at 09:05PM UTC+08).

* Philippine Infornation Agency. "69 NPA members, supporters surrender in Bukidnon." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1027678 (archived).

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Blue J Iris Jedlicka family iris gardens in Alliance, Nebraska, growing 4,000 hardy varieties, historics through newer irises.   (AIS Bulletin: Oct 2012)

                       Blue                                J        Iris                        

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                All photos are the exclusive property of Blue J Iris or the photographer        unless permission is given otherwise

**2018 ORDERS OPEN JAN.1...still growing newly planted iris...inventory changes to available list made in March

**Sept. 4 shipping available for club sales only (normally June 18-July 16)!!

**NEW ADDRESS!!...40 Palomino Road, Vado, NM 88072

**300 CLEARANCE IRIS (2 of the same iris for price of 1!! Buy one, get one)...*shipping paid for both iris

**Free Jedicka intros now at 10% due to low stock

(We can serve the state of MONTANA only on 1 shipping day TBA due to new regulations requiring extra certifications and inspection fees)

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SOLD OUT List -   updated 01/28/18...list is more easily updated than rest of website

10%, 20% & 30% Discounts +   10% BONUS iris   on $50, $100 & $150+ orders...

PayPal will NOT calculate discount so customers get equivalent in more bonus iris

(40% & 50% discounts start FEB 1 on $300 & $500+ orders (no bonus iris & requires average of 3 rhizomes ea.)

...SHIP DATES only 5 weeks of shipping in 2018 [ship weeks (June 18, 25) July 2, 9, 16]

...iris  vary on bloom rates & even established iris may not bloom every year (~70-80% bloom 1 year after planting)

...credit cards accepted through Paypal only

...Orders processed according to date received (takes about 5-7 days)

...payment is expected shortly after order is processed and confirmed to reserve iris

...NO CANCELATIONS OR REFUNDS given after May 1 to give enough time for resale

...10% CANCELATION FEE for those orders already processed if cancelled before May 1

2-3 Day Priority Shipping/Handling: 1-7 iris.........$11.75 8-15 iris.......$16.75 16-25 iris.......$21.75 26-35 iris.......$27.75 36-45 iris.......$33.75 larger orders....$15.75 + 40¢ total # iris

SHOPPING CART options:

- Use buttons to order through Paypal (but with extra bonus iris instead of qualifying discounts)

- Use buttons to make an easy list that is saved even after computer shut down (...listed in order clicked)

- Use to print & mail or copy/paste/e-mail list along with name, phone, e-mail, address, ship weeks (June 26, July 3-17) & bonus/sub list (we  help calculate correct total with discounts and shipping).

- Orders are given priority according to order date (not ship date)

We invite everyone to visit our Family IRIS gardens during bloom season, which is usually about May 25th - June 15th (peak about June 10th) in our weather zone, 4b.  Our family grows and digs our own rhizomes, and we love to offer our customers healthy and hardy rhizomes at low prices (see above for our free bonus iris offers, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and even 50% discounts!). We also GUARANTEE our iris to be true to name (see below).   We raise mostly TB (Tall-bearded) iris, but also have AB (Aril-bred), BB (Border Bearded), & IB (Intermediate Bearded) iris (and a few SDBs: Standard Dwarf Bearded iris).  We especially love iris that are luminatas, broken colors, variegated foliage, caterpillar beards, flatties, and iris with large flounces (Space Agers). We've also had good luck with iris that re-bloom here.   We grow close to 4,500 named iris varieties, not counting our seedlings, so there's more to see than just those listed for sale.

    You can call ahead to check exact iris bloom dates, but no appointment is needed.  Drive on in from dawn to dark any day of the week, and bring your cameras!

Locating us at Alliance, Nebraska:

    Alliance is in the center of the western NE panhandle at the junction of US Hwy. 385 and State Hwy. 2.  We're 83 miles north of the Interstate 80 interchange at Sidney.  (We're approximately 6 1/2 hours west of Lincoln, NE, 4 1/2 hours northeast of Denver, CO, and 2 1/2 hours south of the Black Hills of South Dakota.)

Locating Our Gardens in Alliance:

    Follow 3rd Street (the main east-west street) on the western end of town.   At the only stoplight intersection between Hwy. 385 and the railroad underpass, turn north on Cody Ave.; go about 6 1/2 blocks (with a trailer court on the west side) until you almost come to the wall of an overpass in front of you (about 100 ft. from it). Our driveway is in the middle of a long windbreak of pine trees on the east side .

Our Guarantee:

  We guarantee our iris to be true to name.  To accomplish this we promise to go to great lengths to PREVENT any errors being sent to you.  We are undergoing an extensive double-checking process where we are photographing all our blooms this year and comparing them to their descriptions.  We have also developed a tracking system where we tag each rhizome as soon as it is dug.   We strive for "Blue J True" quality assurance and customer satisfaction!

Large Volume Orders:

   The A-Z Catalog is marked with a $5.00 price for those varieties we can fill large volume orders with (approx. 25 or more, for example...however, as the year progresses, some may have been already sold).  This is also in indication then, of varieties that are vigorous growers in our zone 4b climate.

Abbreviations & Definitions:

   S-standards (upward petals), StA-Style Arms (inside the standards), F-Falls (downward petals), B-Beards (fuzzy extension on upper falls...can have horns, spoons, flounces-see Space Ager below), Mdrb-midrib (of standards), lt (light), med (medium), dk (dark), ar (around), nar (narrow), grnd (ground or background color), marg (margin), ruf (ruffled), slt (slight), v. (very), lg (large), pron (pronounced), swt (sweet), frag (fragrance)

SA - Space Ager (beards have extensions of either a horn, spoon or flounce)

      Horn (long, pointy extension from beard)

      Spoon (flat, wide end on extension from beard)

      Flounce (ruffled, wide end on extension from beard)

        Pom-poms (very ruffled flounce)

REB - rebloomers (bloom again in the fall)

Plicata - (pattern of dotting or veining over a ground/background color)

Luminata - (lack of purple color on hafts)

Flattie - (no standards, only 6 falls)

Reverse (dark color over a light color)

Self - same color on standards and falls

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Il y a 7 heures (7), il était 3h2 p.m. à San Francisco le 10 mars 2018 (3h2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_ZDZ3ZlzXI (I3) (3 est la 6 ème donnée après = ) ajoutée le 28 janv. 2016, il y a 1 mois et 2 ans (12 mars à l'heure de Samoa) (21) et 13 jours. (13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSb703_joWE (q)(70)(3)(e) (3 est la 6 ème donnée après = ) ajoutée le 3 oct. 2009 (3), il y a 7 jours et 5 mois (75) et 8 ans. (8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOIjdy75YqE&t=208s (75)(q)(e) (8)

En Inde, c'étaient les commémorations du 70e anniversaire (70) de l'assassinat de Gandhi le 30 janvier 2018, c'était il y a 70 ans (70) et 1 mois et 10 jours. (1/10)

Le 1 /10 (1/10), c'est le jour d'anniversaire de la naissance de Gandhi, et c'est la  Journée Internationale de la nonviolence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORx0C-ujKIM&t=32s (3h2) il y a 1 an et 10 mois. (1/10)

Le 10 mars qui  est le Jour du soulèvement tibétain représente en 2018 le  59 ème anniversaire  du soulèvement tibétain de 1959, observé tous les 10 mars, par le gouvernement tibétain en exil et des personnes et associations solidaires de sa cause. (59) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yD9NpUUlKE (59) (Le) Le 10 เดือนเป็นปีของการประกาศตัวเองในปีพ. ศ. 2561 จากวันครบรอบ 59 ปีของวิญญาณทิเบตเดอ 1959 Le 10 deuxn pĕn pī k̄hxng kār prakāṣ̄ tạw xeng nı pīph. Ṣ̄. 2561 Cāk wạn khrb rxb 59 pī k̄hxng wiỵỵāṇ thibet dex 1959.

((Le)) ((10)) ((deu))((xn))  ((pe))((n))   ((pi))   ((khx))((ng))   ((ka))((r))   ((pr))((akas))   ((taw)) ((xe))((ng))   ((ni))   ((pi))((ph))   ((s))   ((25))((61))   ((ca))((k))    ((wan))  ((khr))((b))   ((rxb)) ((59))  ((pi))  ((kh))((xng))  ((wi))((yy))((an))    ((th))((ib))((e))((t))   ((dex))  ((19))((59)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFkSMHle8-M   ((Le)) ajoutée le 23 nov. 2009, il y a 19 jours  (19) et 3 mois et 8 ans (38) (8/3). à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018 ou il y a 20 jours et 8 ans (208) et 3 ans à l'heure de Samoa le 12 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ASbOUdfCaw&t=109s (t) ((10)) ajoutée le 6 mars 2012 (6/3), il y a  6 ans et 5 jours (6/5) à l'heure de l'Egypte le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC3DeUT-7EA ((deu))(t) ajoutée le 8 mars 2017 (8/3), il y a 2 jours et 1 an. (21) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLpZj7xn738  (7)((xn)) ajoutée le 31 août 2014, il y a 6 mois et  10 jours (6/10) et 3 ans. (6/3) (6/10) est le début de la saison 7 de la série Once upon a time  (7). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEVcq6mnCu0 ((pe)) (v) ajoutée le 24 juil. 2017, il y a 17 jours et 7 mois . (17/7) En France, la série Les Champions a été diffusée à partir du 17 juillet 1971 (17/7) sur la deuxième chaîne de l'ORTF et rediffusée en 1993 sur M6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAXjEYNncDc ((n))(a)(x)(c) ajoutée le 3 mars 2017, il y a 7 jours et 1 an. (71) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaG7y1FXkIs  (x) (a) (71) (17) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcPIwvez_B8 (c)((pi))(w) (v)(e) (8) ajoutée le 24 avr. 2015, il y a 17 jours (17) et 10 mois et 2 ans. (2/10) ou il y a 19 jours (19 ) et (2/10) à l'heure de Samoa le 12 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCEvCXuglqo (v) (c)(e)(x)(u) ajoutée le 2 oct. 2009 (2/10), il y a 9 jours et 5 mois (59) et 8 ans. (8) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6J_kHxMjmw (j)((khx))(w) ajoutée le 7 janv. 2015 (7/1) (71), il y a 3 jours et 2 mois et 3 ans. (23/3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK7FnbvgU-U&t=4318s (k) (7) (b) (u) (4/3)(1)(8) ajoutée le 23 mars 2017 (23/3), il y a 19 jours (19) et 1 an. (1) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bKuXbnGDqI (1)(b)(k)(u) (x)(n) ((ng)) ajoutée le 23 mars 2011 (23/3), il y a 19 jours (19) et 7 ans. (7) à l'heure du Canada le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axKAmHKZpm8 (x)((ka))(z) (8) ajoutée le 22 mars 2016, il y a 19 jours (19) et 2 ans. (2) Il y a 19 ans (19) commençait la série Charmed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80aiagMQrJI (8) (q) ((r))(j) ajoutée le 21 mai 2017 (21) (21/5), il y a 20 jours et 9 mois. (20/9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba5AFEOqnY8 (q)(n)(8) ajoutée le 20 sept. 2015 (20/9), il y a 21 jours et 5 mois (21/5) et 2 ans. (2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPMG4ZprULs (z) ((pr))(u) (L)(s) ajoutée le 30 mai 2017, il y a 11 jours et 9 mois. (11/9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCfdHJQCvmE (L)(j) ajoutée le 11 sept. 2017 (11/9), il y a 6 mois. (6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ6-asFmbYk  (s)(j)(6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDvGOjakAS8 (j) ((akas)) (S est la 10 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 2 juin 2017, il y a 9 jours et 9 mois (99) à l'heure de la Pologne le 11 mars 2018. Les Américains ont attendu 99 ans (99) pour voir l'éclipse totale de Soleil aux USA le 21/8/2017. C'était il y a 6 mois et 20 jours. (20/6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNshMF-VHSI (k) (I = 1) (S est la 10 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 20 juin 2016 (20/6), il y a 21 jours et 8 mois (21/8) et 1 an. (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1lxM39KtAw (9) (k) ((taw)) ajoutée le 3 oct. 2017 (10) (3/10), il y a 7 jours et 5 mois. (75) ou il y a 5 mois et 7 jours (57) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7DQOCrfbQ   (5 + 7 )= (12)       (57) (rc) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDAr5o7x4XE (57) (4)((xe)) ajoutée le 1 avr. 2013, il y a 9 jours (9) et 11 mois (11/9) et 4 ans. (4) (11 avril) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9rCobRl-ng (9) (rc) ((ng)) ajoutée le 14 nov. 2009, il y a 28 jours (2/8) et 3 mois et 8 ans. (38) (2/8) Depuis le  mercredi 2 août 2017, une seule planète ne suffit plus à subvenir aux consommations de la population mondiale. C'était il y a 8 jours et 7 mois. (8/7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHkn5bjm3nI (3)((ni)) (H est la 2ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 2 avr. 2013, il y a 9 jours et 11 mois (11/9) et 4 ans. (11 avril) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HzPiYBBjGg  ((pi))(y) (g) (H est la 2ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 5 juin 2014 (6/5 en anglais), il y a 5 jours et 9 mois (59) et 3 ans. (3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gPrNpHaFX8 (g) ((ph)) ajoutée le 7 mai 2014, il y a 3 jours et 10 mois et 3 ans. (3/10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6OO3muLGys (m)(u)(g) (y)((s)) ajoutée le 13 avr. 2008, il y a 28 jours (2/8) et 10 mois et 9 ans. (9/10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkITJ41TRRU (u) ajoutée le 9 oct. 2017 (9/10), il y a 5 mois et 1 jour. (51) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQg51mvyHA (g) (51)(m) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF_GVbV_DeI (5x5)= ((25))  (g) (5+ 5) = (10 ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=261sNDD3mt0 ((61)) (s) ajoutée le 10 oct. 2017 (10), il y a 5 mois et 1 jour (51) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUqpTJjCAjM (u) ((ca))(m) ajoutée le 25 juil. 2017, il y a 16 jours et 7 mois. (16/7) La vidéo a La Durée de 1:19. (11/9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2x4owkLD_g  (m)(o)(w) ((k)(L)  (XL = 40) (2x 4) = (8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAwaNWGLM0c (o) ((wan))(w)(L) (m) ajoutée le 16 juin 2009, il y a 25 jours et 8 mois (25/8) et 8 ans. (8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWEQF7yKhRY (7) (y)((khr)) ajoutée le 7 mai 2017 (7/5) (75), il y a 3 jours et 10 mois. (3/10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKkmu-pBMQ (p) ((b)) (m)(q) ajoutée le 5 févr. 2016, il y a 5 jours et 1 mois (51) et 2 ans. (15/2) (15/2 saint Claude) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTrCRXBKP1Q (a)((rxb))(p) (q) franco gourmandes (8/8) ajoutée le 17 juin 2015, il y a 25 jours ((25)) et 8 mois (8) (25/8) et 2 ans. (2/8) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiTiKOy59o4  (y)((59))(o)(4) ajoutée le 4 sept. 2013 (4/9), il y a 6 jours et 6 mois (6/6) et 4 ans.(4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE6OuDnvxvc  (o)(u) (D) ajoutée le 6 juin 2010 (6/6), il y a 4 jours et 9 mois (4/9) et 7 ans. (7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py4aPIaWYU8 (a)((pi))(u) (8) ajoutée le 27 juil. 2017, il y a 14 jours et 7 mois. (14/7) (7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umzKHABkZ7E (u)((kh))(a)(z)(7) (E est la 11 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 13 janv. 2013, il y a 28 jours (2/8) et 5 ans et 1 mois (51) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNT_UXnGvg0 (u)((xng))(v)(g) ajoutée le 26 juin 2011, il y a 15 jours et 8 mois (815) et 6 ans. (8/6) (815) est le numéro de la porte d'Henri dans la saison 7 de la série Once upon a time. (7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu3Wfx-mgjE (g)(j) (3)(/3) (x) (E est la 11 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 8 juin 2017 (8/6), il y a 4 jours et 9 mois. (4/9) à l'heure de Samoa le 12 mars 2018 ou il y a 9 mois et 3 jours (9/3) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWIVZ93zlkc ((wi))(v) (z)(k) (9/3) ajoutée le 25 oct. 2009, il y a 16 jours et 4 mois (16/4) et 8 ans.(8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qyyKLLh0AU ((yy))(k) ajoutée le 11 juin 2017, il y a 9 mois. (9) (9/) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4MJfmKDAnE  (k)(D) ((an)) (E est la 11 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 1 avr. 2017, il y a 9 jours et 11 mois. (11/9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_THOAo2RJg (x)((th))(j) (g) ajoutée le 9 janv. 2012, il y a 1 jour et 2 mois et 6 ans. (12/6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrMsTgjeZho (g)(j) ajoutée le 12 juin 2017 (12/6), il y a 9 mois (9) à l'heure de Samoa le 12 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQysGibXphE (g)((ib)) (x) ajoutée le 3 mars 2016, il y a 2 ans et 7 jours (2/7) à l'heure des Samoa américaines ou il y a 2 ans et  8 jours (2/8) à l'heure de la Suisse le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mxH0NtC0c4 (9) (4/9) (x) ajoutée le 2 juil. 2015 (2/7), il y a 8 jours et 2 ans (2/8) et 8 mois. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWUY5hQomOA ((e)) (Q est la 7 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 21 févr. 2017 (21), il y a 20 jours et  1 an. (20/1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCkXUDQA7lU   (Q est la 7 ème lettres après = ) (U est la 5 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 20 janv. 2012 (20/1), il y a 21 jours (21) et 1 an et 6 ans. (1/6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKMUYGT8ZY (t) (U est la 5 ème lettres après = ) ajoutée le 1 juin 2011 (1/6), il y a 9 jours et 9 mois (99) et 6 ans. (6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T63MfO3BnrQ ((t)) (6)(3)(n) ajoutée le 9 mai 2014 (9) (9/5), il y a 2 jour et 10 mois (2/10) et 3 ans.(3) à l'heure de l'Europe le 11 mars 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se6P1C8Jc7g (e)(6) ajoutée le 2 oct. 2016 (2/10), il y a 9 jours et 5 mois (59) et 1 an. (51) à l'heure de l'Europe le 11 mars 2018. (9/5) ou (19) et (5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH30OyVXuK0&list=RDEMmWyiAAUINDCFSwOkigY7Cw&index=5 (c) (n) ((dex)) (5) ajoutée le 27 avr. 2015, il y a 14 jours et 10 mois (14/10) et 2 ans. (2/10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC8xuFcMq20  (c)(q) (8)(x) ((20)) ajoutée le 14 oct. 2016 (14/10), il y a 28 jours (2/8) et 4 mois et 1 an à l'heure des Etats-Unis le 11 mars 2018. (4/1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT_ZQdY0h8o (t)(q) (8) ajoutée le 4 janv. 2009 (4/1), il y a 6 jours et 2 mois et 8 ans. (2/8) ou (8/6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN-a1vPBSXo&t=319s (a) (t)(3)((19)) ajoutée le 20 nov. 2014, il y a 22 jours et 3 mois (22/3) et 3 ans.(3) (22/3 sainte Léa) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaV595cr-eA (t)(a) ((59)) ajoutée le 8 oct. 2016, il y a 2 jours et 5 mois et 1 an. (51) (15/2 saint Claude) La vidéo a La Durée de 2:00. Il y a 20 minutes ((20)), il était 2h00 p.m. en Chine le 11 mars 2018. (11) Dans 3 heures et 40 minutes (3/4), il sera le 12 mars 2018 à Samoa . La série Les Champions (Coffret cartonné digipack de 8 DVD-9) édité chez TF1 Vidéo et distribué par Paramount Home Entertainment France est sortie le 3 avril 2003. (3/4), il y a 8 jours et 11 mois  (11) et 14 ans. (14/8) à l'heure de la France le 11 mars 2018. https://www.facebook.com/14-ao%C3%BBt-2017-315423672252313/ (14/8) (15/3) (7)

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Mon PM – Sept 27

Lane 12 – EX (fl), APa (fl), TC (br) Lane 13 – MC (fl), RyM (fl), NK (k) Lane 14 – IB (br), DL (br), AL (br) Lane 15 – RD (bk), BB (bk) Lane 16 – TP (bk), KL (bk) Lane 17 – WK (bk), HY (bk) Lane 18 – ZL, CA Lane 19 – ReM, JY Lane 20 – PO, MO, TE

3:52pm 300 -  

-       25 dolphin dives – body movement -       25 feet first (choice scull, bkwd swim, rev dol motion) – body control -       25 rotation kick – hands pressed into sides (engage the core) -       25 swim – DPS  

3:58pm - 5x (75 on 1:20 + 50 on :50 + 25 on :30)         -  75 – 25 power catch / 50 build swim, DPS         -       50 – kick – 5 lanes off each wall underwater dolphin kick into choice kick           -       25 – swim – fast

4:16pm –

Fly / Breast –

3 rounds - 2x50 on :50 – gr3 free 100 on 1:40 – gr4 in stroke (goal = even split 100) 2x50 on :50 – gr3 free 200 on 3:20 – 75 stroke/50free at gr3/75 stroke (goal = 2nd 75 faster than first) 2x50 on :50 – free at gr3 300 on 5:20 – 50 in stroke / 100 gr3 free / 150 in stroke (goal = descend 150 by 50)

Back –

3 rounds – 3x50 on :45 – best average back 150 on 2:30 – recovery swim 3x100 on 1:20 – best average back 150 on 2:30 – recovery swim 300 on 3:30 – fast back 150 on 3:00 – recovery swim

Free –

3 rounds 300 + 10 sec rest + 100 on 5:30         - 300 is descend 100’s 1-3, start at long gr3         - 100 is goal last 100 of the 500 400 on 5:00 – pull (paddles and buoy) – negative split by 5 sec, start at long gr3 100 on 2:00 – swim with paddles, goal last 100 of 500 efforts 300 on 5:00 – recovery swim

5:10pm – finish – change for dryland

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Journaling:

Sept 9th ‘17: I’m in a weird place, no one really wants to hear about it, and I can’t trust everyone with this yet either, so I’m journaling 

I’m on pinterest trying to force myself past words like ‘mother’ understanding that ‘parent’ would be best, but not expecting to see ‘father’ either So far my wife & I have decided whether we get the phonecall or not I’m starting pre-natal vitamins on Oct 1st, we figure it’ll take at least 3 wks to even hear from the clinic, so that’s something. I don’t smoke or drink, a lot of the “before you conceive” lists do say to ween off of your vices. I’ll be okay without caffeine, but  I do love refined sugar though. They say to lose weight, I lost 60 pounds last year. I went from a 50 inch pair of pants to a 40, so I’ll accept it. I would love to lose more, but there are external factors at play: I’m asthmatic with bad joints and IBS I eat what doesn’t make me sick, example, I had frozen peas lastnight-- paid dearly this morning well into the afternoon. Had cake for dinner the other night? All good... But I’ll still do my best.

I’m not planning on having a natural delivery, I want a c-section and I don’t think I’ll be able to breast feed because I had a botched reduction when I couldn’t afford top surgery, I didn’t have $9000 OR 4 years to be on a waiting list. It was a bandaid solution and I knew that at the time too, but it probably saved my life.

I’m having a hard time finding things that apply to my situation, I don’t think getting my hot pre-baby bod back is a priority :-/ So many of the posts are just about how many squats and crunches to do during the third trimester and it’s like-- Okay, but, y’all know I didn’t do squats before I was pregnant either??? I *DO* walk about 5 to 8 miles a day though, and hope to keep that up.

And honestly, I’m just genuinely not into yoga I’m an asthmatic dealing with anxiety and chronic pain for the last +20 years, so I’ve figured out how to breathe under pressure, it’s not always pretty, but “picture a beautiful meadow” can’t help me. 

---  On a happy note: 

Not being a purse kinda guy, I have a big ol’ military grade messenger bag. My wife’s bestfriend has 2 kids already and is trying for a 3rd <3 We want our babies to be friends too. Told me that the bag I have now would be perfect and that there’s no reason for a diaper bag to have duckies on it, it’s my bag, not the baby’s, right? 

It’s unbelievably tough. So, I’m just going to buy the same model in black, since the other has a lot of wear and tear, but has held up like a dream for the last 5 years, 6 provinces. It needs to be replaced, so I’m happy. It can bit a 17″ laptop and a bunch of books and clothes and water bottles, it’s got hammerspace!!! People always laugh when I put my groceries in it, it’s like, yeah I can fit a box of cereal, 6 gatorade and a pineapple in here, thanks. So that’s something. I might buy some cool patches for it, I’m kinda feeling this 

Also: This is a really cool idea, I was 10 pounds and am 6ft tall, so I don’t expect my baby to be on the small-medium side, but I love seeing happy dads [could just be an actor, I don’t care]

The lalabu?