Solstice at Stonehenge - Pictures of Stonehenge at Solstice

Solstice at Stonehenge - Pictures of Stonehenge at Solstice

One of these days, I want to see this incredible place.

Welcome To Crystal Life Technology�, Inc.

Welcome To Crystal Life Technology�, Inc.

Cool site!

Brian Rower's Eagle Court Ceremony

Camilla presents Brian Rower with his Eagle award this afternoon.

CAS: California Academy of Sciences

CAS: California Academy of Sciences

The newly renovated California Academy of Science and Morrison Planetarium will reopen to the public on September 27, 2008

Solo Scientfic Home Page

Solo Scientfic Home Page

Philip-Pullman.com

I really enjoyed The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass collectively called His Dark Materials. Although the movie kinda sucked, the books are much better.

4.0 Earthquake Info for event nc51207740

Info for event nc51207740

Wow! Was that a JOLT!

What Was In Your Mailbox Today! - Groundspeak Forums

Big thanks to Team Fireboy for posting these pictures.

BladeOps.com--Fantastic Knives at Great Prices!

BladeOps.com--Fantastic Knives at Great Prices!

Army Navy Outfitters Military Surplus Clothing Army Navy Store Military Uniform Accessories Military Clothing

Army Navy Outfitters Military Surplus Clothing Army Navy Store Military Uniform Accessories Military Clothing

Burning the Man 2008 // Current

Burning the Man 2008 // Current: ""

BOTACH TACTICAL

BOTACH TACTICAL

Flickr: "burningman"

Flickr: "burningman"

WOW!

Burning Man 2007 - Amazing HiRes Photo Panorama

Burning Man 2007

LED Fantasia

LED Fantasia

greeting cards, scrapbooking - Smilebox.com

greeting cards, scrapbooking - Smilebox.com

Kim Cladas & the stonehillband - SAN FRANCISCO, California - Pop / Folk / Rock - www.myspace.com/kimcladas

MySpace.com - Kim Cladas & the stonehillband - SAN FRANCISCO, California - Pop / Folk / Rock - www.myspace.com/kimcladas

Maybe If I Leave You - live 2008


Kim introduced me to my wife when we were mere students at San Francisco State University. She even performed a song for our wedding ceremony. After all these years, she has finally come out with her first CD.

Adult Princess Leia Wig, Princess Leia Adult Wig OfficialStarWarsCostumes.com

Adult Princess Leia Wig, Princess Leia Adult Wig OfficialStarWarsCostumes.com

gmail scripts – Userscripts.org

gmail scripts – Userscripts.org

BACPS Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale 8/16/08

BACPS Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale 8/16/08

This looks interesting!

0R0B0RUS working on wirewrap at GeoWoodstock 8

This picture by CastleMan.

0R0B0RUS working on wirewrap at GeoWoodstock 8

Expert Advice: Water Treatment for International Travel from REI

Expert Advice: Water Treatment for International Travel from REI

This is a great -to the point- summary that everyone should read.

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Save Mount Diablo

Save Mount Diablo

California's Golden State Star Party 2008 Home Page

California's Golden State Star Party 2008 Home Page: "N41� 8' 1', W 120� 58' 39'"

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EM team at Wondercon

ELEPHANTMEN team at WonderCon in SF If you're in San Francisco this weekend, come see Richard Starkings, Moritat and Secret Weapon JG at the Image Booth (#509). We'll have hot-off-the-press copies of WAR TOYS #2 and the long-awaited Unhuman: The Elephantmen Art of Ladrönn on hand! Friday-Sunday, February 22-24 Moscone Center South 747 Howard Street, San Francisco http://www.comic-con.org/wc/

Emergency Preparedness Insight Articles - Emergency Essentials

Emergency Preparedness Insight Articles - Emergency Essentials

Emergency Preparedness Insight Articles "Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy" - Max Mayfield, Director National Hurricane Center

The following articles have been produced to help you. You may use them for non-commercial applications. Every effort has been made to be accurate in the information presented. If errors are found please email us at sales@beprepared.com.

Information provided is not comprehensive but designed to give helpful hints and suggestions. Any ideas for more articles please email us at the above email. Articles are arranged by the following categories.

Education and Planning

The First Three Days of an Emergency-72 Hour Kits

Water Storage and Replenishment

Food Storage

Light, Tools, Communication

First Aid and Sanitation

Natural Stones - Metaphysical Properties

Birth Stone/Zodiac/Healing
Traditional and Contemporary Birthstones January - Garnet February - Amethyst March - Aquamarine, Boodstone April - Diamond May - Emerald June - Pearl, Moonstone July - Ruby August - Peridot, Sardonyx September - Sapphire October - Opal, Tourmaline November - Yellow Topaz, Citrine December - Blue Topaz, Turquoise Stones and Crystals of the Zodiac January 21 to February 19 - Hematite, Amber, Amethyst, Barite, Garnet, Silver, Feldspar, Celestite. February 20 to March 20 - Amethyst, Opal, Bllodstone, Coral, Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, Enhydro, Fluorte, Halite Fire Opal, Cowrie Shell, Turquoise. March 21 to April 20 - Aventurine, Fire Agate, Brazilian Agate, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Citrine, Diamond, Diosaur Bone, Emerald, Goethite, Hematite, Iron, Jade, Kyanite Sardonyx, Tektite. April 21 to May 21 - Carnelian, Selenite, Kunzite, Diamond, Blue Tourmaline, Chrysocolla, Emerald, Lolite, Jade, Kyanite, Rose Quart, Rutile, Copper. May 22 to June 21 - Rutilated Quartz, Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Phenacite, Apophyllite, Celestite, Chrysocolla, Copal, Emerald, Howlite, Jade, Pearl, Henacite, Rutile, Sandstone. June 22 To July 22 - Calcite, Moonstone, Ruby, Carnelian, Enhydro, Halite, Marble, Opal, Fire Opal, Pearl, Tektite. July 23 to August 23 - Citrine, Amber, Garnet, Jasper, Labradorite, Carnelian, Diamond, Gold, Iron, Onyx, Fire Opal, Peridot, Petrified Wood, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Sulphur, Sunstone, August 24 to September 23 - Smoky Quartz, Watermelon Tourmaline, Amazonite, Peridot, Amethyst, Sugilite, Holly Blue Agate, Moss Agate, Chrysocolla, Fossil, Garnet, Geode, Iron, White Opal. September 24 to October 23 - Rose Quartz, Tourmaline, Chrysoprase, Lepidolite, Ametrine, Apophyllite, Bolldstone, Citrine, Lolite, Kyanite, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Nephrite, Opal, Fire Opal, White Opal, Sunstone. October 24 to November 22 - Turquoise, Moldavite, Botswana Agate, Charoite, ENhydro, Labradorite, Malachite, Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Thunderegg, Unakite. November 23 to December 21 - Lapis, Sodalite, Obsidian, Topaz, Azurite, Covellite, Charcedony, Charoite, Hekimer Diamond, Iolite, Labradorite, Fire Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Turquoise, Copper. December 22 to January 20 - Tigereye, Jade, Malachite, Fluorite, Black Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline, Amethyst, Garnet, Smokey Quartz, Trilobyte. Healing Properties Abundance - Citrine Addictions/Alcoholism - Amethyst Allergies - Chrysocolla, Carnelian Anger - Carnelian, Howlite Arthritis - Malachite, Copper Blood Pressure - Blood Stone Bloodstream, Circulation System - Hematite, Copper, Citrine, Ruby Bones - Calcite, Amazonite, Howlite Calming/Sedative - Amethyst, Lepidolite Confidence - Tigereye, Diamond, Jade Commitment - Garnet Concentration - Flourite, Goethite Cooperatiion - Smokey Quarta Courage - Aquamarine Creativity - Azurite Depressiion - Topaz, Gold, Lapis Lazuli Detoxification - Covellite Female Reproductive Health -Moonstone, Unakite Fidelity - Jade Grief - Obsidian, Apache Tears Harmony - Sodalite Happiness - Joy - Citrine Headache - Sugalite, Ruby Immune System - Malachite, Lapis Lazuli Digestive System - Citrine, Green Tourmaline, Sodalite Leg Cramps - Bloodstone Loneliness - Jade, Pink Tourmaline Love-Physical - Garnet, Tigereye Love-Universal - Rose Quartz Luck - Malachite, Green Aventurine, Copper, Moonstone Meditation - Quartz Crystal, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, Kyanite Memory - Howlite Mental Clarity - Quartz Crystal, Diamond, Selenite, Labradorite Fertility - Chrysoprase Heart - Copal, Chrysoprase Fever - Hematite, Tektite, Ruby Money - Malachite, Green Aventurine, Good for the business owner-Citrine, Gold, Ruby Nervousness - Watermelon Tourmaline Protection - Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Snowflake Obsidian, Turquoise, Ammonite Self-Awareness - Labradorite Sleep - Jade, Lepidolite, Mica Stress - Lepidolite Transition/Transformation - Malachite Psychic Awareness - Amethyst, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Copal Astral Traval - Geode, Jasper, Turquoise Eyes - Clestite, Labradorite, Mica Extra-Terrestrial Energy/Communication - Labradorite, Moldavite, Thunderegg Dream Recall - Celestite, Jade, Marble, Ruby Purify Body/Mind/Spirit - Amber, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli Physical Energy - Carnelian, Turquoise Balance Body/Mind/Spirit - Smoky Quartz, Kyanite, Moonstone Kundalini - Garnet, Tektite Communication Skills - Turquoise Patience, Perservenance - Trilobyte Cleansing/Charging/Preparing Crystals Water Water is a universl cleanser. If you have access to the ocean, ocean water is wonderful. If not, spring water, lake water, and filtered water can also work well, as long as the water is either directly from nature or clean (filtered properly.) Some people also add salt to their water because of its electric properties You can simply rinse the crystal in water, or you can follow up by placing the crystal in a clear glass filled with water. Place the glass on your windowsill, ideally facing the south, to charge in the sun. The Moon The Moon can also be used for cleansing and charging. Some people make a ritual of burying their crystal under a full moon, to take advantage of the magnet forces of the moon in combination with the earth. You may also place your crystal in the direct light of the moon. Smudging You can cleanse your crystals by smudging them with sage, incense, or sweet grass. Other Crystals You can also cleanse and charge your crystal with other crystals. A crystal can be placed on a crystal cluster or generator (single large quartz crystal). Citrine in particular is excellent for cleansing the other crystals in your collection. It is one of the only two crystals that is automatically self-cleansing, and will cleanse other crystals. The other is Kyanite, which is also extremely helpful in chakra alignment. Chakra Information 1st Chakra Chakra Center - Base, Root Located at the base of the spine Color - Red, Black Energy Focus - Stability, grounding, physical energy, will, security Stones - Hematite, Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Red Zincite, Garnet, Smoky Quartz 2nd Chakra Color - Orange, blue-green Energy Focus - Creativity, healing, sexuality and reproduction, desire, emotion, intuition Stones - Orange Calcite, Vanadinite, Carnelian, Blue-green, Turquoise, Blue-green Fluorite 3rd Chakra Color - Yellow Energy Focus - Intellect, ambition, personal power, protective Stones - Citrine, Yellow Jasper, Golden Calcite 4th Chakra Color - Pink, green Energy Focus - Love, compassion, universal consciousness, emotional balance Stones - Rose Quartz, Pink/Rubellite Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, Green Aventurine, Malachite, Jade 5th Chakra Color - Blue Energy Focus - Communication center, expression, divine guidance Stones - Sodalite, Blue Calcite, Blue Kyanite, Angelite, Blue Turquoise 6th Chakra Color - Indigo Energy Focus - Spiritual awareness, psychic power, intuition, light Stones - Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Sugilite 7th Chakra Color - Violet, golden-white Energy Focus - Enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, energy, perfection Stones - Amethyst, White Calcite, White Topaz

Sweet Marilyn: Glamour y Sensualidad: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOS 403

Sweet Marilyn: Glamour y Sensualidad: MARILYN MONROE PHOTOS 403

I've only scratched the surface of what looks like an incredible resource!

Mayan Calendar - Kin

http://mayacalendar.com/imagen/kines.jpg

www-emergencyfood.info

www-emergencyfood.info

This is an excellent list of survival links.

2008 I Love Geocoins Nickel [08ILGN] - $8.50 : Geocoinshop!, Seek, Track, Log, Collect!

2008 I Love Geocoins Nickel [08ILGN] - $8.50 : Geocoinshop!, Seek, Track, Log, Collect!
Ordered (2) Polished Nickel - total paid: $20.30

Pala International's Featured Stones

Pala International's Featured Stones

The Truth about Thujone

The Truth about Thujone

Interesting article!

Pictures from Reunion SSFHS 1975

I promised to post pictures from the SSFHS 75 reunion I attended in an earlier post. Here are pictures of myself and the three long time friends I saw at the reunion.

In the first picture are Jenny and Tess.



And then there is Cindy in picture 2.

Considering we are all pretty close in age, the women are gorgeous! However, I have aged less gracefully. Boy do I look shabby in these pictures. Gotta do something about that...


Here is a link to more reunion pictures.

YouTube - Absinthe CBS Sunday Morning

YouTube - Absinthe CBS Sunday Morning: ""

12/21/12 - Apocalypse?

12/21/12

On Gold

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Master Gmail

Great tips on using Gmail!


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A look at the turbulent history of absinthe
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The Good Life Blog Watch
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A taste of Jamaica
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This year absinthe is being sold again in the States for the first time since 1912 and St. George Spirits is hopping on board. Their Absinthe Verte is the ...
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Absinthe on shelves no hallucination
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek,CA,USA
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Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
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The Absinthe Prohibition is Over!

The Absinthe Prohibition is Over!

Alameda distiller helps make absinthe legitimate again

Alameda distiller helps make absinthe legitimate again

Absinthe Is Back - TIME

Absinthe Is Back - TIME

NORTHERN RIGHT WHALE GEOCOIN ICON WRAPPED IN SILVER ! - (eBay item 320178518896 end time Dec-04-07 05:42:20 PST)

This person is selling one of my works on eBay! Purchased from Karma for $24.95, how can they be selling it on Buy It Now for $21.95?
NORTHERN RIGHT WHALE GEOCOIN ICON WRAPPED IN SILVER ! - (eBay item 320178518896 end time Dec-04-07 05:42:20 PST)

0R0B0RUS Wire Works Gallery

Here is my new website for 0R0B0RUS Wire Works. It is a gallery of images showing my latest creative efforts to turn geocoins into fine jewelry. 0r0b0rus.blogspot.com

Transtopia - Transhumanism Evolved

Surfing the net tonight and I stumbled on this interesting site: http://www.transtopia.org/index.html
EX MACHINA LIBERTAS

SSF High School Reunion

How often does one get to see three romantic interests from the past at one time? Last weekend, I attended a high school reunion party. Mainly for the class of 75, but all classes were invited from both of South San Francisco's high schools, SSFHS and El Camino HS. I'd known about this party for over a year now as I was personally contacted by one of the organizers. That being one Cindy Scarborough. We had been very close friends for a while, in fact, I took her to my Senior Ball. I hadn't seen her since college days. She now lives down LA way and though we'd been in touch off and on since she returned to California last year, I didn't think I was going to go to the party.

That was until three days before the reunion. I got a last reminder email from Cindy and strolled up to the reunion website where I came upon a scrolling list of names of people that were planning to attend. I didn't recognize most of the names but two stood out, Teresa Zabaljauregui and Jennifer Herbert. Tess' mom, Gloria, and my mom were close friends and our families were practically raised together. (see picture) In college, I even tried dating Tess, once. It didn't work out. Don't get me wrong, Tess was gorgeous, but it was like going out with my sister. I never told her. We lost touch. Not to long ago, my Aunt Murna (my sister Chris' godmother and another of my mom's childhood girlfriends) had mentioned that Tess was living in Foster City, recently divorced and laidoff from a long time bank job. Though I would have liked to have gotten in touch, I couldn't find a good reason to without looking like trouble. Jenny Herbert was arguably my first "girlfriend" that being the first girl who was really interested in me in junior high school. I remember I used to walk her home after school. But, I was a fickle bastard back then, once I got interested in the opposite sex, I adopted a new set of friends and ignored everyone else. I hadn't seen Jenny since then.

Well, I just couldn't believe it. As it turned out, Camilla was going up to lake Tahoe with her book club, so I was free and clear to go to the reunion! Talked to Cindy, pay at the door and I'll see you there. Got my mom to ask Murna for Tess' telephone number. Got ahold of Tess, who was surprised to hear from me. She said her two brothers, Ernie and Rafael were going too, as well as Laura (Murna's daughter) and Jenny (flying down from Kent, WA, just to attend). The party was at the SFO Clarion Hotel, so I arranged to stay at my parents house in SSF and I was set!

Needless to say, I was a bit apprehensive as I have not aged well, having gained much weight and arthritis has fused my neck vertebrae in a permanently hunched position. Well, fuck it, how could I pass up this chance to see these three women.

So I went and it was a blast! Pictures to come...

OROBORUS Wire-wrapped Geocoins for sale!

Dorkfishcoins.com is selling geocoins that I wire-wrapped! Check it out! Who is 0R0B0RUS? Why it's me of course!

Kim Cladas has a debut album!

Check it out! My musically adept college friend has finally published an album! Congratulations old friend!

Geocoin Multifest - October 6, 2007

Attended Geocoin Multi-fest, California, just one of 24 locations in this worldwide event. Geocoin collectors and cachers getting together to trade and have fun. Met some really cool people! While every one was playing bingo, I wirewrapped this Deathmarch coin for Marky, one of the event hosts.

Another Pic of Praying Mantis

My Praying Mantis Friend Returns

Beautiful Day in Monterey

This is the view of the bay from the deck of Monterey Kayaks. Everyone is out on the water cept me. Here are more pictures.

Kayaking 9-23-07

Praying Mantis Visitor

Praying mantis

Tillandsia in Bloom

Boba Fett is kewl!

Spira Solaris and the Universal Ouroboros. Spira Solaris Archytas-Mirabilis VI

Spira Solaris and the Universal Ouroboros. Spira Solaris Archytas-Mirabilis VI

The Wedding of Vivian and Bob Keyes

My Godmother on Easter Sunday

Nina VERA

New Neckerchief for Troop 832

Geocoin Secret Agent #38 - Flying Colors Mission

GSA #38 is found at Sandman's Fortress of Solitude.

Gnostic Norse?

Gnostic Norse?

Temecula GeoCoinFest 2007

This was a wonderful first event for novice geocachers and geocoin collectors. Camilla and I had a really great time!

Here's an overall vidclip of the event. See if you can spot me and Camilla.


Then, here is a vidclip from the Poker Challenge and Camilla at the final table.

Joe Field, proprietor of Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff

Joe Field - Flying Colors Comics owner

Multimedia message

Bailey - dog 2

Mom & Dad's Wedding

Mom & Dad's Wedding

Saddam Goes Home

This is an amazing video.

Gib & Liz - Before The Wedding

Picasa Web Albums - Gib & Liz - Before Wedding

Gib & Liz - Before Wedding

You Tube Video Link - Flying Colors Comics

Here's some video featuring the Flying Colors Comics Store in Concord, CA, courtesy of You Tube.

Experiment with You Tube Link

Let's see if this works.

Dreaming Again

I'm waking up in a darkened room, big room like an exhibit hall but I believe it's my living room. Some people here. I edge around a couch? and there's a man with a full beard. He greets me (but I can't hear him) and motions me to sit. In front of me is a big, squarish see-thru box thing with a tube inside. I know immediately that this is some sort of meditation box. I position myself so I can look thru the tube like sighting a gun looking down the barrel. The front and back of the tube line up to become an open circle. I know that if I concentrate and focus on the circle something will happen. Sort of a zen thing.. relaxed controlled breathing, clear my mind, become the circle... a pale, blue sphere of light begins to form. Wispy around the edges, it's in motion, slowly getting bigger as it rolls towards me. Bigger, bigger.. I coax it out of the tube and now it's in the box, floating before my eyes. Cool. I focus down the tube again and create another sphere, red this time. Again, another.. I will them to merge. One sphere collides with another. I think morph and they form a translucent white box. I become aware of some other people around me. I begin to realize they can't see into the box. the images inside are for me alone.

FreeComicBookDay 2006

It's happenning today! Here are people waiting in line at Flying Colors Comics in Concord,CA. Many freebies to be had! Check it out at website.Store is open until 7pm!

Naughty Naughty Pets Surprise for Easter!

Joyeux Easter Sunday! Went and picked up a set of six Naughty Naughty Pets, an Easter exclusive at Target. These weird, retarded stuffed animals really appealled to my inner child. From left to right, here is Cousin Harris, Cousin Ben, and Mitchell with a Twitchell.

Weird Dream

Dozing in front of my computer I dream...

...waking to bright sunlight streaming in thru the window behind me. I turn around to pull the shade. Part of the window is not covered. Framed by this opening, I can see the usual bland view of the fence and nondescript bushes of the small side yard next to the house. Except to my surprise, it's slowly moving! It took a moment to register and I get that weird sense of disorientation, like when your sitting in a parked car and the car next to you starts to slowly pull out. Suddenly, I was outside, stumbling against the moving fence. The side yard, fence, plants, ground, everthing! was being pushed out as if it was being bulldozed toward the front of the house. And me with it! I begin to realize that things are not what they seem. Around me, everything outside appears to be a facade. Plywood structures and temporary forms, the entire neighborhood looks like a movie set under construction. A few hundred yards away, I can see big bulldozing machines at work. I reassure myself that this is indeed real and that I have woken up. Off in the distance I can see people and cars moving so I go in that direction...

Picture Test

This is a test of picture uploads.

My New Client - Pocketunderwear.com

I recently got hooked up with Alio Enterprises to host and develop a new website titled "PocketUnderwear.com." Check it out.

Lame Father's Day

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Astrophyllite Smooth Stone! Gorgeous!

~~Astrophyllite~~ **Khibiny, Kola, Russia**

Astrophyllite is a rare Titanium mineral, its color is usually golden yellow or yellowish brown, but greenish brown specimens are found. It gets its name from the Greek words 'astron' meaning star and 'phyllon' meaning leaf, alluding to its appearance and crystal habits. Astrophyllite is found in a few scarce, remote localities: Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada; Pikes Peak, Colorado, USA; Narsarsuk and Kangerdluarsuk, Greenland; Brevig, Norway; and the Kola Peninsula, Russia.

Magnetite Crystals - Aids Telepathy, Visual

~~ Magnetite Crystals -Aids Telepathy & Visualization~~

Magnetite is strongly magnetic and possesses the attributes of Lodestone. This mineral temporarily aligns the chakas and can be used to dispel grief, fear, anger, and attachment. Magnetite is also an aid to telepathy and visualization. It provides the energy conducive to entering deep meditative states and one can feel the connection to the universal energy. It also enables one to project ones mind and to view things from a distance. It can be used to attract love and is instrumental in manifestation of desires. In areas of health, Magnetite assists with oxygenating the blood thus supporting the circulatory system. It stimulates sluggish organs or sedates them if over-active. Magnetite is also helpful in relieving aches and pains, and for sports injuries. Magnetite is strongly active on the physical level. It can stimulate blood flow if placed over the area of an injury to speed healing. The energy of Magnetite is strongly grounding while at the same time moving energy through blocked meridians. It can be used in place of Acupuncture needles to stimulate meridian points.

Merkabite Calcite - Higher Awareness

~~Merkabite Calcite - Reach Unlimited Realms~~

This particular type of white Calcite is called Merkabite because it is believed to have powerful properties that helps to activate the Merkabah vehicle of light, or the interdimensional energy vehicle capable of transporting ones consciousness to unlimited realms of higher awareness. It is a very high frequency stone that works synergistically with the other synergy stones such as Moldavite, Phenacite, Azeztulite, Petallite and Danburite. A grounding stone such as Amethyst or Smokey Quartz may be needed after meditation with the Merkabite since it is of such high frequency. Merkabite activates the upper chakras, particularly the third eye and crown. Besides the fringe benefits of this specialty Calcite, it also provides all of the additional properties of Calcite. Calcite is known for enhancing all mental operations. It is also an energy amplifier and is said to help the mind and body to remember things. The energy of Calcite separates and returns at double the intensity, creating a spectrum of energy that clears and activates the chakras. It also strengthens the Right Brain processes, assisting the intuition and creative powers. It is an excellent stone for assisting in the study of the arts and sciences. It assists in the creation of power and clarity in thinking to enable the thoughts to more effectively influence matter. The mind recalls information easily, even that coming through astral travel or channeling experiences and the body recalls the state of perfection which can help return to that state if fighting disease. It is also said that placing Calcite on the desk helps attract prosperity.

~~Large Apache Tear - Relieves Sorrow

~~Large Apache Tear - Relieves Sorrow~~

Said to relieve sorrow, Apache Tears are a form of Obsidian or volcanic glass and are frequently used for protection. It absorbs negative energy and protects the aura. The stone is often used successfully to assist in times of healing and has long been associated with the healthy shedding of tears. Apache Tears help release grievances against others and promotes forgiveness. They provide insight into distressing situations. They are also used to facilitate the removal of self-induced barriers and to stimulate spontaneity.

~~Large Drusy Pink Danburite - Lucid Dreams

~~Large Drusy Pink Danburite - Lucid Dreams~~

The energy is extremely soothing, uplifting. Aside from its gemmy aesthetic value, Danburite is a staple for the metaphysician, working to smooth and enhance the properties of other crystals. When Danburite is placed under the pillow, it stimulates and enhances lucid dreaming as no other stone! Danburite also stimulates the intellect and assists the mental processes in general. It carries a mellow and mentally uplifting energy and is especially synergistic when combined with Phenacite, Azeztulite, Tanzanite, Moldavite or Herkimer Diamonds.

Epidote with Quartz - Assists in Remote Viewing~~

~~Epidote with Quartz - An Oracle Stone~~

The combination of Quartz with Epidote has been used in remote viewing and the accurate reporting of that which is viewed. As an Oracle stone, it is used to ask a question and to receive an accurate impression of the answer. Epidote is a stone for the new Age and is gaining popularity among those who are ready for spiritual awakening. Dark green in color, it clears away feelings that have been suppressed, supplements personal power, enhances perception and dispels overly critical attitudes. Epidote with Quartz also stimulates abilities to see the auric field, it opens and energizes the third eye and strengthens the clairvoyant and clairaudient potential. In areas of health, Epidote with Quartz is an excellent healing stone. Epidote combats dehydration and can be used in an elixir to soften and smooth skin. It assists the assimilation of nutrients, enhances the recuperative processes and draws on the healing energy of other stones. It's been used in the treatment of disorders of the nervous system, thyroid and brain.

Large Herkimer Diamond - Assists Psychic Abilities

~~Large Herkimer Diamond - Assists Psychic Abilities~~

As a Double Terminated crystal, the Herkimer is an excellent energizing crystal, correcting metabolic imbalance and DNA, while eliminating stress at the same time. It stimulates psychic ability as well as dream recall and has been used to treat insomnia. It is a stone of spontaneity, assisting one to begin again this lifetime and to recognize that whatever one is seeking lies within; all that is needed is to allow for the actualization. It also assists in telepathic communication and can be used as an attunement stone between two people or between a person and a place. This crystal may be programmed to store information to be retrieved at a later time. Herkimers are also said to promote past life recall. This would be an excellent stone for creating your own synergy mix or dream pouch because it magnifies the energy and power of other stones. It is especially synergistic with Tanzanite, Azeztulite, Phenacite, Celestite, Danburite and Moldavite.

Tanzanite - A Stone of Magic

~~Tanzanite - Revelations of the Gods~~

Tanzanite is among the leaders for its metaphysical properties as well as for its beauty. A stone of magic, it brings together all aspects of communication and psychic power, allowing one to accurately communicate visions. Used at the crown chakra, it produces visions of the higher spiritual realms and brings to the user the revelations of the gods. The energy of Tanzanite acts as a spiraling force, inviting protection and safety. Tanzanite is a natural physical energizer too. This pair of Tanzanites comes in a pouch so you can start your own synergy pouch mix by adding Moldavite, Azeztulite, Phenacite and Danburite, which are even more powerful when combined with Tanzanite.

Pink Petallite - Opens Psychic Senses

~~Pink Petallite - Releases Negative Karma~~

This stone, which can be difficult to obtain has some interesting, if unusual properties. It is said to be not only a stone of protection and bringer of good, but to also be a powerful spiritual and healing stone, releasing negative karma. A stone of the angels, it is used to stimulate clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience and telepathic communication. It also clears energy blocks, opens the crown chakra, sooths the aura and is used to facilitate the awareness of the physical signs of auras. Pink Petalite also contains appreciable amounts of Lithium of the highest energy frequency of any Lithium mineral, useful for overcoming addictions, mental disorders, manic-depression and alcoholism. It can even be used in the car to help protect from road rage and accidents.

White Russian Phenacite - Highest Frequency -

Super energy! Phenacite facilitates deep meditation and is believed by light workers to carry the highest vibration of any stone found to date on the planet. The caretaker within virtually "

Extraterrestrial Moldavite Gemstone - Awakener -

Moldavite is a synergistic stone and works well to boost the properties of most other stones. The stone is dark translucent green with many grooves and crevices and it is the only known gemstone of extraterrestrial origin. Moldavite originates from a meteorite that fell in Czechoslovakia some 15 million years ago. Increasing in demand, Moldavite is known for its properties to assist those who are searching for spiritual enlightenment. It acts as a powerful catalyst to such and opens doors to meet up with those who can be beneficial for ones spiritual development. Even without conscious direction, it puts one in touch with the personal spirit guide, who provides direction, suggestions, instructions, etc. to everyday activities as well as to deeper questions. If change is needed, Moldavite will bring it. It is the 'awakener'. Relieves headaches, and boosts the properties of other stones. It is especially synergistic with Tanzanite, Azeztulite, Phenacite, Celestite, Danburite and Herkimer Diamonds, boosting the properties of those stones several fold.

Satyaloka Quartz - Enlightenment

These tiny crystals are fairly new to the US and not yet easy to find. Regarded highly by lightworkers, they are recognized to hold similarites with Azeztulite - always positive and pure energy; never needing cleansing. The Satyaloka crystals are very tiny perfect crystals. The smaller of the two you see here is a twin crystal, a little under half an inch tall. The other is a chunky little guy. The pair of crystals contain special powerful energy. From a beautiful place in the South Indian mountains, these crystals are collected by Satyaloka monks and the area is known for the large group of enlighted people who live there. These particular crystals are known for purifying the thoughts as well as the aura and chakras. Like Azeztulite, they are utilized as a tool for enlightenment, facilitating personal growth, clarity and transformation. They also combine well with other synergistic stones such as Tanzanite, Moldavite, Phenacite and Herkimer Diamonds. A stone of power, Quartz brings the energy of the stars into the soul and stimulates the spiritual energy centers. It is used to facilitate speaking with and receiving information from the spiritual and otherworldly masters, healers and teachers. Holding a quartz crystal for thirty minutes measurably increases the Alpha brain waves, the state of the creative mind and the initiation of minimal extra-sensory perception. Over time, there"

Secret to blooming tillandsia

PLANT FOOD FOR TILLANDSIA BLOOMS AND PUPS

"HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY SOME PEOPLES BROMELIADS AND TILLANDSIAS BLOOM AND YOURS WONT- I HAVE BEEN ASKED BY SEVERAL PEOPLE WHY I ALWAYS HAVE BLOOMS IN MY GREENHOUSES-THE SECRET IS IN THE PLANT FOOD I USE- DYNA GROW IS FOR GROWING YOUR YOUNG PLANTS FOR THE FIRST 10 MONTHS- THEN SWITCHING OVER TO THE DYNA GROW-BLOOMER-YOU SEE THEY NEED VITAMINS AND MINERALS JUST LIKE ALL LIVING THINGS DO-DYNA GROW BLOOMS IS FOR THE MATURE NOT YET BLOOMED PLANTS- HELP THEM HAVE THEIR NEEDS FOR LARGER BLOOMS AND PUPS-THIS IS A NATURAL PROCESS, NOT DONE WITH CHEMICALS. SOME COMMERCIAL GROWERS USE A CHEMICAL CALLED 'FLOREL'THAT FORCES THEM TO BLOOM PREMATURILY, I BELIEVE THIS IS HARMFUL FOR THE REPRODUCTION AND FORCES EARLY BLOOMS THAT ARE NOT AS LARGE AS THE NORMALLY GROWN BLOOMS ARE. DYNA GROW IS FORMULATED FOR BROMELIADS AND TILLANDSIAS- FOR BROMELIADS IN THE SOIL, WATER THEIR ROOTS- FOR TILLANDSIAS SPRAY ON THEIR LEAVES FOLLOWINGDIRECTIONS ON THE PACKAGE- THIS BOTTLE MAKES 100 GALLONS- SO, YOU SEE IT WILL GO A LONG WAY AND LAST A LONG TIME- JUST KEEP THE LID ON YPOUR BOOTLE- YOU OWE IT TO YOUR PLANTS TO TRY THIS. S/H FEES-5.65 USPS PRIORITY TWO DAY DELIVERY WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, CAN BE ADDED TO OTHER ITEMS FOR S/H SAVINGS."

TILLANDSIAS

TILLANDSIAS: "TILLANDSIA
(till-AND-zee-uh)



by Penrith Goff, S.E. Michigan Bromeliad Society


The genus Tillandsia was established in 1753 by Linnaeus and named for the Swedish botanist Elias Tillands (1640-1693). The tillandsias were at first thought to be, and classified as, relatives of mistletoe. The genus belongs to the subfamily Tillandsioidiae and comprises over 500 species in six
subdivisions. This is the largest bromeliad family and the one with the widest range of size and form variation as well as the widest geographical distribution. This plant family also shows the widest range of plant adaptation: from terrestrials, growing in soil, to atmospherics, which do not use roots for water and nutrient uptake.

HABITAT: Tillandsias are found from the southern United States through Central America and South America to Argentina, some growing terrestrially, most however as epiphytes on trees and cactus, or on rock and loose sand. Some grow in a humid rain forest environment (mesic), others grow in an arid, sunny desert environment (xeric).

CULTURE: Green-leafed tillandsias appreciate good light; gray- (silver-, white-) leafed tillandsias must have much brighter light (sun, with due caution). A potted green-leafed tillandsia should be watered at the center (many have 'tanks'). The gray-leafed Tillandsia should be misted daily and/or submerged in water an hour or so weekly. Gray-leafed tillandsia leaf surfaces must dry thoroughly between waterings. Although they grow in nutrient-poor situations, tillandsias benefit from fertilizing. The fertilizer should be given at no more than � strength and should contain ammoniacal nitrogen, which can be absorbed through the leaves. Fertilizing is not necessary but will produce larger leaves, earlier maturity, more abundant flowers.


CHARACTERISTICS:
Form: rosette, but, especially in the atmospherics, the basic rosette form may not be recognizable. The atmospherics do not impound water and grow naturally so that water drains out after a rain.
Size: from �' (the moss-like tillandsias bryoides, tricholepis) to 7-10'or more (secunda, utriculata)
Leaves: few (most atmospherics) to many; smooth edged, sharply pointed, thin, soft and flexible to stiff, brittle, succulent. Smooth and green to fuzzy and white, depending on the density and character of the trichomes.
Leaves surrounding inflorescence may turn bright red or orange as blooming time approaches. In some tillandsias (T. capitata, T. brachycaulos) the entire plant turns intense red. The color usually fades soon after flowering.
Inflorescence: short-or no-stemmed (Spanish moss, T. ionantha) but mostly long-stemmed, upright or pendant, simple or branched. Scape bracts may be intensely colored: hot pink (T. cyanea), red, red with yellow tips.
Flowers emerge from bracts singly, or a few at a time over an extended period.
Flowers: flaring or long and tubular; last three to four days; may be fragrant. Intense color: yellow, white, purple, red, often contrasts strikingly with the color of the scape or the surrounding leaves.
Fruits: seeds are borne in capsules which split open; seeds are air-borne by a tuft of hairs (cf. dandelion) which also enable the seed to hold fast to the substrate it lands on.

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V nz abg unyyyhpvangvat, fur vf znfgheongvat!

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Thanksgiving 2004 - A Revelation

We celebrated Thanksgiving at Eric's (my brother in law) place this year. Cam's youngest brother Derek was there with his daughter Jordan, as well as younger sister Jennifer and hubby Brad. Eric's girlfriend Lori had most of her significant family as well. Pictures can be found at http://a3consulting.com/alan/photoalbum.html

UnHappy Valentines Day!

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Sad 25th Wedding Anniversary

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