![]() ![]() 'Every square inch of wall, floor and ceiling must be immaculate. 'It will take you a long time,' she answered and her voice grew cold. 'Well, darling,' she said one morning, 'You have to make sure everything is sparklingly clean for our guests after all your renovation work.' The state of things gradually got more and more messy. ![]() This seemed to need endless trips to see people and have long 'business lunches' while I was left to rub down new plaster, paint, and sweep up the mess. We spent the first weeks painting and decorating the villas, or rather I mainly did this while Susan handled the publicity, the finance, and designed kitchens and bathrooms for the holiday homes, ordered bedlinen and decided on colour schemes. There seemed to be a lot of these legal documents but Susan sighed and said,'That's continental bureaucracy for you.' I was told that we had to sign Spanish legal documents as regards residence and our different responsibilities and happily did so. 'You need to just have things to do and nothing to worry about any more.' ![]() 'You need a change from business responsibilities,' she told me. Susan decided that it was best if she handled the business and planning side and I did practical jobs. Six months later we were the proud owners of three holiday villas and an old mansion. Susan was fluent in Spanish and took care of the details. I'll track you down and get my revenge.' I ignored her meaningless threats I sold the business and put the money into a Spanish bank. You won't here the last of this,' she said. ![]()
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![]() ![]() There's a reason why not much has changed in eight years - when the Xbox One controller launched - and it's because it was already damn near perfect. There's also a share button - as was found on the DualShock 4 - which does exactly the same thing create and share photos and video clips to upload to social media something which offers limited functionality for use on PC. The new additions this time around, though distinctively minor, are the inclusions of USB-C charging - much faster than Micro-USB (if you use a rechargeable pack at least) - as well as the 'hybrid' D-pad which takes its cues from another much more expensive Xbox model that we'll get to later. Couple that with the fact that it works natively on PC - just plug it in or link up via Bluetooth - and it's ready to go with no further messing around. It should be of little surprise to anyone that the latest revision of the Xbox gamepad lands so high on our list for its performance and comfortable feel. The T4 Kaleid is that controller, and its price is insanely affordable in the current market. You want a cheaper brand, but you want quality, and you want something that will last you. If you're a PC player looking for a semi-decent controller to use in third-person games, shopping can be tough. These are excellently placed where my middle fingers wrap around the controller and take absolutely no displacement of my hands to use. On the textured grips of the T4 Kaleid, you'll find two back buttons. ![]() Somewhat most notably, the offset or asymmetrical sticks are Hall Sensor ones, meaning you won't encounter stick drift with this controller, despite it being much cheaper than a lot of the alternatives. ![]() It asks an important question: how expensive should a pro controller be in this day and age? Because despite the number of features on offer here, it might be one of the cheapest controllers worth buying right now. The GameSir T4 Kaleid is the latest multi-platform controller from GameSir, and it's available for use on PC, Android TV, and Nintendo Switch. Hope you have another quick fix like yesterday.A transparent controller design isn't seen all too often these days, especially among the best Nintendo Switch controllers. I have also reset my PS4 controller, re-installed the game, disconnected my PS4 controller form the MacBook and added it again.ħ. This is also true for when your trying to compare items at a merchants or other character.Ħ. I have tried multiple PS4 controllers all have the same result: R3 Button does not toggle the compare menu. The command to execute the compare screen is mapped to R3 on the PS4 controller. ![]() All the controls work except 2:Ī) Map will not open on PS4 Controller, when center button is pressed on controller.ī) When in the Equipment Menu, and you want to compare two items: Two Mage Staff for example. The same two issues from my previous posts apply:ĥ. I re-applied your file the same as yesterday, and for some reason it doesn't work.Ĥ. I turned on my Mac this morning, and the controls for map and equipment are not working again for the PS4 controller.Ģ. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More local news: He gained local fame as Wisconsin Rapids Walmart’s singing cashier. After Monday morning, Wind Chill Advisories continue across Minnesota through Tuesday. That number will be the temperature that it will 'feel' like. A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin tonight through Monday morning. How to read the chart: find the wind speed on the left hand side, then move to the right until you find the column for the temperature. In other words, how cold it actually 'feels'. Never use an oven to heat your home, the FEMA office said. Wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by the combined effects of the wind and cold. Space heaters should always be plugged directly into an outlet and make sure the cord isn’t damaged or frayed. They also encourage people to remember safe home heating practices and to keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from all heat sources including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, portable heaters and candles. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 5 office in Chicago urges people to limit their time outdoors during the bitter-cold temperatures and to wear layers of warm clothing and watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia, if you must go outside. Export to Citation Manager (RIS) Back to item. To verify accuracy, check the appropriate style guide. The Wisconsin DOT said drivers should make sure their car’s battery, antifreeze and cooling system are in good condition. warning Note: These citations are software generated and may contain errors. Drivers should also keep their fuel tank at least half full to help prevent fuel lines from freezing and to provide extra fuel if stranded. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation advises anyone who will be driving during this time to keep an emergency kit in their vehicle and alert others about their route and expected travel time. High temperatures will remain in the single digits through Wednesday with low temperatures remaining below zero through the week, according to the National Weather Service. Very cold wind chills will continue at times from Tuesday through Sunday, mainly overnight into the morning. Small increases in temperatures the rest of the week, but still very cold with additional wind chill advisories likely. Very little recovery tomorrow with daytime temperatures hovering right around 0 degrees. ![]() ![]() Expectedly, character progression is at the forefront of Path of Exile’s gameplay. At the start of the game, you pick one out of six characters, go through a brief customization process, and are then allowed to begin your journey through the game’s world. Path of Exile feels like an old-school, top-down action RPG game and is often seen as a spiritual successor to Diablo 2. Genshin Impact is available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming service that you can use to play the game on your Mac. On the plus side, Genshin Impact has a beautiful and colorful world that is chock-full of collectibles, puzzles, hidden chests, enemies, bosses, and more, to the point where the lack of an amazing main story stops being noticeable. For a highly-popular free RPG, we can also say that its story isn’t one of its strengths – while serviceable, it comes off as somewhat incohesive. Overall, you can expect all the familiar RPG tropes to present in Genshin Impact, but note that the game has a pronounced anime aesthetic to it, so, depending on whether you are into anime and/or manga, this game may or may not appeal to you. Each character can have their power level increased in various ways, such as by gaining experience to level up, improving the artifacts that they are carrying, and equipping better weapons and gear. This allows the player to use the different unique skills of each of the characters within a single combat encounter. Genshin Impact is an action RPG game developed by miHoYo that gives the player control over one of four characters that the player can switch between throughout the game, even in the middle of combat sections. Sadly, this game is known for having one of the most hostile and unfriendly communities, with individual players often acting out mid-game, causing their entire teams to lose the current match. The main downside of League actually comes not from the game but from its player base. League of Legends benefits from the top-tier support from Riot Games, so there are virtually no bugs or optimization issues, and since the game is also pretty lightweight, you should be able to run it on pretty much any Mac released within the past decade. Other than that, the simplistic gameplay premise and the constant action make for an engaging experience. However, this is something that can be said about pretty much any other MOBA game. The main learning curve here is to get to know all the different characters (champions) so that you have an idea both how to play as and against them. League is a highly-competitive and dynamic game, yet, at the same time, it’s also rather accessible and easy to get into. Even though it was released all the way back in 2009, the game doesn’t feel outdated because it regularly receives both big and small updates that keep it up to date with today’s gaming standards. League of Legends is a long-established MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game developed by Riot Games, and it’s also one of the biggest e-sports at the moment. We also recently made a video that covers some of the games explored in this article, so be sure to check it out! Among those games, we’ve also added a couple of entries that, while not natively available for macOS at the moment, can still easily be played on a MacBook (or desktop Mac) through the workaround methods we’ve suggested. From fast-paced action titles, to fantastical RPGs, to large-scale strategies, there’s something for every taste and preference. Best Free Games for Macīelow, we’ve reviewed the best and most popular free games available for Mac. * The games marked with an asterisk aren’t supported for Apple computers, but you can still totally play them on a Mac through various workaround methods, such as cloud streaming, emulating Windows, or using a compatibility layer. Cell to Singularity – Evolution Never Ends.Here is the list of free Mac games that we’ll be focusing on in this post. Below, we will briefly tell you about the most popular of those games, and then we’ll also talk about several titles that aren’t supported for Apple machines, but playing them on Mac is still perfectly possible thanks to cloud gaming, Windows emulation, and other workarounds. In our opinion, the best free Mac Games are CS:GO, Starcraft 2, and Path of Exile, but there are actually a number of other free gaming titles that can be played natively on a MacBook or a desktop Apple computer. ![]() ![]() ![]() 3) you actually survived phase 2 by the grace of God and now actually do know how to ride it safely and after a few close calls in Phase 2 you have survived and now respect it. This the phase where most riders get killed or injured. ![]() You think you know how to ride it but you don’t. 1) New 4 wheeler owner - fairly safe because you are scared of it and respect it. At the risk of getting told it’s none of my business, I went over and explained to him the three phases of using a 4 wheeler and the danger levels involved. I’m sitting there looking out window, watching him race around and then fly up his ramps on a full size Dodge Ram. One day neighbors kid bought new 4 wheeler. My 450 Rancher climbed right up the back of my Tacoma and threw me flat on my back in the bed. My 70 year old father can load/unload sleds by himself with it.I understand completely, Vern. Slide the ramps under the platform and you are all done. Drive sled up the ramps and on to the platform - stop with the spindles at the front edge of the platform and the ski tips will just about be touching the front of the box. We have a 2x4 the goes in the front of the platform between it and the front of the box - to stop the platform from trying to slide ahead when you go up the ramps. To use it in the short box truck we open the tailgate, slide the entire unit out to the end of the tailgate, install the ramps (held with 2 pieces of angle iron - one on ramp facing down, one of end of platform facing up). ![]() It is only 6 feet long so it will go in a short box pickup with the tailgate closed. All 3 ramps are stored under the platform. the side of the ramps at the end that sit on the ground are angled so you do not have to get the skis up on the ramp - like in these pics. Modified it to be only 6 feet long and have 3 ramps - 2 skis (with pieces from an old box liner for guides and to clear carbides, one for the track (with hockey sticks across it for traction). Sorry I don't have any pictures, the ramps are up in my attic over the garage right now. The PVC provides a very slippery surface for the skis to slide on, keeps you straight, and keeps the skags off of the wood. I have loaded this way in the middle of summer on concrete and drove the sled right in without a problem. What this does is makes it imposible for the board to kick out while you drive the machine up. ![]() What I do is drop a tie down strap for each side of the track ramp between the end gate and the bed and hook it to the safety chain hook-ups on the truck hitch, then take the other ends and hook the hooks over the lag bolt between the board and the washer. Now for the track: take the board and screw (predrill first) the lag bolts into the sides of the board (one on each side) about 2 inches from the end that will be up on the end gate of the truck with the washer on them and leave them about. This will create a nice set of ramps for the skis that the carbides won't dig into. You can do this by drilling holes along the length of the pvc pipe and then drilling them again (same holes) with bit big enough for the head of the screw to go through (only half way through the pipe). For the skis: mount the ramp plates from Northern on the boards and mount 2 pvc pipes to each board (the long way, centered) with a gap in the middle for the wear bar (adjust the gap depending on your ski design). Then went to Nothern tool and equipment and bought their ramp kit ( ). Went to Home Depot and picked up three 2"x8" boards, four 1" pvc pipes, a box of screws, 2 lag bolts, and 2 big washers for the lag bolts. Click to expand.Here is what i did to keep it as cheap as possible: ![]() ![]() ![]() I really hope you and your kids enjoy our lunchbox notes sets. You’ll find all of my lunch box note sets over on the Lunchbox Notes for Kids page – why not bookmark it so you can easily find it again. I’ve got lots more different themed lunch note sets on the way and I’m aiming to share several new seasonal sets here on the blog over the next few months so don’t forget to come back to see what is new! ![]() If you liked these fun Monster lunch notes, you might also enjoy these lunch note sets too: To get your own copy of our Monster lunchbox notes, click here or on the image below to download the full sized version. If you’re short of time in the morning, they’re a great way to add a little fun to your child’s lunch with very little effort required!Īs well as putting these lunch notes in lunch boxes, you can also print them out and hide them around the house for a fun Monster themed scavenger hunt for kids! Our free printable lunchbox notes for kids are a great way to let your child know that you are thinking about them while they are away. A lot can happen in eight hours bad and good. These fun Monster themed lunchbox notes are perfect for popping into a lunch box, lunch bag or school bag for a cute surprise when your kids are at school. We sometimes forget that our children spend up to eight hours a day at school. Why not pick out a few different sets from our free lunch box notes page so that you have a good supply of lunch notes ready for the next few weeks of lunch packing? You are of course very welcome to download as many as you like, there’s no limit on the lunch note fun! These cards are easy to print off and include a variety of messages that will make your child smile each day. Once you've finished, keep them somewhere handy in your kitchen so that they are ready for whenever you’re lunch packing. That’s why I have put together 24 free printable lunchbox notes for kids. Using the lunch box notes is simple – just pick the themed set that you want, download the PDF, print it out and cut up the notes. This set of lunch notes is part of a much wider collection of lunchbox notes that I've been sharing here on the blog over the last year, so if Monsters aren't your thing, there are plenty of other themes to choose from.įrom pirates to unicorns and astronauts to flamingos, each set of lunch notes has a different theme and I've got more new sets of lunchbox notes in the works, so watch this space for more coming soon!Įach of the lunch box note sets here on the blog is completely free to download and always will be. ![]() This cute set of lunch box notes includes a selection of fun monster quotes, monster themed jokes and monster fun facts for kids - perfect for adding a little extra surprise to lunch boxes or school bags! It's been a while since I shared any new lunchbox notes, so today I have a fun set of Monster themed lunch notes for you! Download and print these FREE Monster themed lunchbox notes for kids for a fun lunch time surprise! ![]() ![]() In 4 suits, this means 2 foundation piles of each suit are completed, and in 2 suits, 4 foundation piles of 2 suits are completed. The rest of the same rules apply, and the game is won when the foundation piles are filled.Empty columns can be filled by any card, just like single suit.They cannot be moved together as a group. If you move a 4 of Hearts on top of a 5 of Spades, the 5 of Spades is blocked until the 4 of Hearts is moved. However, you can only move cards together, or as a group, to other tableau columns if they are of the same suit. You can sequence cards of different colors or suits.You can only move groups of cards as a single unit if they are in sequential order and of the same suit.Apply the same card-moving rules from single to multi-suit.Lay out the cards the same way you would for 1 Suit Spider Solitaire. In 4 Suits, 26 cards from each suit are used. In 2 Suits, 54 cards of 2 suits are used. In 2 and 4 Suits Spider Solitaire, the general layout is the same, and the rules do not vary too much. With some experience under your belt, you can challenge yourself with 2 or 4 Suits Spider Solitaire. How do you play 2 Suits or 4 Suits Spider Solitaire?ġ Suit Spider Solitaire is a great way to begin to learn how the game is played. If all the cards have been drawn and there are no more moves left, the game is over, and you lose. After the eight foundation piles are filled, you win. Once successfully done, those cards will be moved to one of foundation piles automatically. As you make your moves, begin to put together cards in descending order from King to Ace of the same suit in the same column.You can not deal cards from the stock pile if there is an empty column. If a column is empty, you can move new cards to that column, which can then be sequenced.Once this is done, you need to move the Queen and the Jack to unblock and access the 9. In the below example, even though the Queen needs to be moved, you can still put a Jack on top of the Queen. Even if a card is blocked, you can still continue to sequence below the blocked card.All three of these cards cannot be moved together because they are not in sequence. The 10 and the Jack can only be moved once the Ace is moved. In the below example, you’ll see there is an Ace on top of the 10. When cards are drawn from the stock pile, you may have sequences that are no longer ordered.You’ll draw from the stock pile five times over the course of the game, drawing 50 cards in total. If you can not sequence any more cards on tableau, draw out 10 more cards, face-up, to each of the 10 piles in order to keep the game moving.This will reveal a new card, which can then be sequenced. If only face-down cards remain in a column as face up cards are moved, turn the last face-down card over.In the below example, you can move the 10 and 9 of Spades on top of the Jack of Spades. You can move a group of cards in a column as a single unit to another pile if they are all in descending order of the same suit.Build a sequence of cards in the piles by moving any face-up card on top of a card with the next-highest value, such as a 9 of spades moving onto a 10 of spades.Once all the cards are moved to the foundation, you win! Available Moves You can add cards to the tableau 10 at a time, with 1 card each going into each tableau column.įoundation: When cards in the tableau are arranged from Ace to King, they are then placed in one of the 8 foundation piles. Stock pile: After cards are dealt into the tableau, the remaining 50 cards go to the stock pile. Here, you will try to arrange cards by suit, from Ace to King. Tableau: These are the ten columns of 54 cards, where where the first 4 columns have 6 cards and the last 5 columns have 5 cards. The game is won when each foundation is filled with suit-stacked cards, arranged from King to Ace, and no cards remain in the tableau. Whenever you complete a sequence, you move those cards from the tableau to one of the eight foundations. Your goal is to arrange and sequence the cards in the columns along the tableau in descending order, from King to Ace. There are three difficulty levels in Spider Solitaire with 1 Suit being the easiest, 2 Suits being medium difficulty, and 4 Suits being the hardest. Spider Solitaire is a variation of classic solitaire where you have to place 104 cards into four foundations by sorting them in a tableau. ![]() For other fun games, try FreeCell Solitaire or play online Solitaire. Score based on time and total moves, and compete on our leaderboards. No download or email registration required, and play in full screen mode or on your mobile phone. 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![]() ![]() I look forward to any opportunity to work her again in the future. Hancock is a timely professional, designing, submitting a proposal for review and installing this spectacular solution on-time, on-budget and crafted to precision. She knew that I wanted to make this kitchen “pop.” Not only did she prove once again that she is a consummate artist, Ms. She seemed to intuitively understand my chosen color palette. My heart began to sing as I perused her art installations. Then, I happened upon and saw the stunning glasswork by Heather Hancock. But, I found nothing that was distinctive and unique. For months, I remained stalled, unable to complete the final steps,my while I searched specialty tile shops and pleaded with kitchen designers for suggestions. I do not maintain work I did not do - Time vary thru holidays - Please come on time respect others time and mine. When I was finally closing in on the finishing touches of a complete kitchen makeover, I knew I wanted a very special look for my backsplash, but I didn’t know where to find it. ![]() ![]() “It is often said that the devil is in the details. ![]() ![]() ![]() Make your way to the junction where the loop began. The glaciers that carved Fallen Leaf Lake stopped right here, depositing the land between Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe. The ever-so-subtle gain in elevation provides ample over-the-shoulder views toward the lake. Admire this great perspective straight down Fallen Leaf Lake. Moraine Trail leaves Fallen Leaf LakeĪs you make your way through the last 0.15 miles of the hike, stop and look behind you. To complete the short loop, turn left and leave the lake to return to the trailhead. Although there is a path continuing straight along the shore that might be scenic to explore, this is where the Moraine Trail leaves the water. Here you will find an unmarked junction, 0.95 miles from the start of the hike. Angora Peak above Fallen Leaf LakeĬontinue hiking east along the trail and approach the very north end of the lake. At the far end, pine-filled slopes rise to Angora Peak, which is capped with a multi-point crown. The thumb-shaped lake is 0.9 miles across from east to west. The blue water stretches for nearly 3 miles from end to end. Have a seat and look south down the lake. In another twelfth of mile, the trail passes a bench by the water’s edge. A tenth of a mile past the junction, the trees open up to make a nice window looking out over the lake. Go to the right to see the next half of Moraine Trail along Fallen Leaf Lake.Ī thin row of trees and brush are all the separate the trail from the lake shore. The first half of Moraine Trail that bordered Taylor Creek is to the left. Backtrack to the junction in the clearing. Unless you’re looking to explore more of the area, turn around when you get to the end of the dam. Past the far end of the dam, the trail continues up to a T-junction. Look across the lake toward the evergreen ridge on the far side, which is backed by mountains that may be blanketed in snow. Just to the south, a pine-covered point and a break wall separate the larger lake from the water flowing toward the dam. ![]() Looking in the other direction, you will see a lot of blue water in Fallen Leaf Lake. Water spills from the north side, forming the start of Taylor Creek. The dam, which was built in 1934, has a wood plank walkway with chain-link fencing on both sides. Walk about 50 yards over to the start of Fallen Leaf Lake Dam, which is itself about 50 yards long. To see the origin of Taylor Creek and get a nice look at Fallen Leaf Lake, turn right at the junction and make your way to the dam at the outflow of the lake. To the left, Moraine Trail finds Fallen Leaf Lake for the loop back to the trailhead. Proceed up the trail and approach a forest clearing that is home to a trail junction, half a mile from the start. You can step right inside the black, hollow tree trunk. In short order (and 1/3 of a mile from the start), the trail passes a burnt-out pine tree (and a tall one at that) on the right side of the trail, beside the bank of the creek. The benches are positioned in an L-shape, presenting a sweeping look over the water coursing through the forest.Ĭontinue along the dirt single track, which provides a soft path padded by pine needles. A quarter-mile from the trailhead, come to a pair of benches on the bank above the creek. Walk along the trail as it finds the shoulder of Taylor Creek. Bleeding hearts flower as the months turn to summer. In the late spring, red spikes of the fungi called snow plant appear on the forest floor. Follow the arrow and turn right on Moraine Trail toward Taylor Creek. The trail to the left goes straight to Fallen Leaf Lake and will be your return route. A sign reading “Moraine Trail” has an arrow pointing to the right. After less than a hundred yards, come to a split in the trail. Walk into an airy pine forest, traveling along the right side of a bump in the terrain. Moraine Trail sets out southward from the parking area. Were it not for the glacier-created terminal moraine explored on this loop, Fallen Leaf Lake might have been a bay on Lake Tahoe. That short distance is all that separates Fallen Leaf Lake from the much larger Lake Tahoe. ![]() The campground sits in a stretch of land, about 1 1/3 miles across, in between Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake. The hike the the lake’s edge on Moraine Trail begins from a day use parking area within Fallen Leaf Campground, located by the north end of Fallen Leaf Lake. The mountain-cradled Fallen Leaf Lake is located just south of Lake Tahoe. ![]() |
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