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Nature's Most Amazing Events

Witness the planet's most breathtaking natural events, and follow the dramatic wildlife stories behind them. Combining the epic cinematography of Planet Earth, with all the emotion, intimacy and storytelling of a wildlife diary, this series charts the effects of global climatic phenomena which transform entire landscapes, drawing in thousands of animals and determining their fate. Each episode is set in a different part of the world - from the great flood of the Okavango delta to the plankton blooms of the Pacific Ocean, and from the Indian monsoon to the race for survival triggered by the annual Arctic melt - and shows how immense natural forces, often starting thousands of miles away, drive a chain reaction that culminates in a spectacular wildlife event. For some animals, it's a window of opportunity, but for others, it's the most dangerous time of their lives. Follow their emotional, involving stories to a dramatic climax where their fate will be revealed. Episodes: The Great Melt, The Great Salmon Run, The Great Migration, The Great Tide, The Great Flood, The Great Feast.

Nature's Most Amazing Events takes up the mantle left by the stunning BBC series Planet Earth, and offers a closer look at some of the most fascinating and dramatic natural happenings on the planet. Narrated by David Attenborough, it digs in some detail into the impact of certain events on nature, and manages to hone in on small stories in the midst of major happenings. It's a breathtaking cocktail. What particularly lifts Nature's Most Amazing Events too is the stunning photography. Many will recall just how superb the shots in Planet Earth were, but if anything, Nature's Most Amazing Events tops it. The cinematography here is world-class, and it greatly enhances the series around it as a result. That said, there's more than enough substance to Nature's Most Amazing Events as it stands anyway. Diligently made and researched, and presented in an accessible, yet not condescending manner, it's another major success for the BBC in this area, and further cements why it's a world leader where natural-history documentaries are concerned. Credit must go too for the decision to include the making-of material. Back when the BBC broadcast The Blue Planet, this material was often just as interesting as the main feature itself, and the same is true here. It's a genuinely fascinating insight into the production of such an ambitious, and unmissable, series. --Jon Foster

Nice weather so time to hit the roads :-)

Canon 1000D with Canon 17-85 IS USM

Shot made at the 14th of July, handheld, speed 1/15th, aperture 5.6, 800 iso (!)

Story of my new Secondhand bike, starting at the 1st of June

Okay, it didn't look like this, this bike stood still for 5 years at my neighbors and they wanted to throw it away, I asked if I could have it....

Problems, dirty (duh) chain rusted, brakes gone, the saddle leaks so everytime you sit on it you get wet, water seems to be in the saddle....

Done sofar (1st/2nd of june) cleaned it, chain freed and working (thank you Caramba) bought two mudguards (9 euros total) put on my saddle of my old bike, put on the stand of my old bike. Freed up some gears (4 of the 18).

Still to do, repair front brake, put in different saddlepin (my old bikes pin is nicer) buy a LOCK and adjust the gears. The saddlepin is Finally loose.... again thank you Caramba.....
a product that actually works and works well :-)

Update 3rd of June. Saddlepin switched with my old bike. Both brakes are shot, but 10 euros bought me two new handles, cables are surprisingly in good shape. So both brakes work now :-) Plus I now have 6 speeds freed up.

Also bought a bikelock (another 10 euros) for mountainbikes and head and tail lights (another 10 euros) also for mountainbikes.... (both are pretty much mandantory)

so now it has cost me 39 euros...... Still cheap :-)

Update 8th of june, it seems most of the speeds (12 or 14 out of the 18) are now working. Took it for a long drive (about an hour) to put it through it's pases..... way lighter than my old bike :-)

Update 14th of July, all speeds work, have to oil the pedals every once in a while though. My old bike computer broke.... so I bought the cheapest of the cheap, a Ventura X for only 6 euros. World of difference, this little bike computer is fantastic :-) Big display and it does what I want, speed, max speed, distance, trip time, trip distance, average speed, the lot, 6 euros well spent :-). I've been using my bike a lot lately, weather is too nice not too and it saves me a lot on fuel.
And more importantly.... it is very good for my health :-)

Update 25-7 MAKE THE SQUEAKING STOP!!!
Not thing is worse than a bike that squeaks with every push of the pedals.... First I thought it was my pedals, which offcourse wasn't the case, allthough they were loose. Then my saddle, which was also loose. Turns out that all parts were starting to loosen up. Which is nice, but not when your biking :-) Crank was loose, pedal arms loose, fastened them all. Oiled everything.

Still squeaks.... DANG!!! Long story short, oiled the main axel, turns out you can drop oil in there :-) So first run with nice teflon coated grease, then second run with oil, problem solved. Now all I hear is the nice buzzing sound of the tires.

Bath teas are a wonderful way to use the powers of herbs, flowers, milks and salts to nourish your skin, muscles and mind. Simply fill the bag with 4 scoops, drop the tea bag into a tub of hot water, steep for 5-10 minutes. Squeeze the bag to make sure you extract the 'tea' from the herbs set aside to dry and soak yourself in its goodness. Each tea bag is good for 1 or 2 baths. All bath teas come with a reusable muslin bag and enough tea for 3-4 bath bags.

Choose from:

-Awakening Bath Tea- A mixture of basil, eucalyptus and peppermint. It awakens the senses!

-Restorative Milk Bath Tea- This tea contains fennel which acts as a stimulant and calendula which offers healing qualities. It also includes milk powder which is an excellent skin softener and conditioner. Simply wonderful for your skin.

-Green Tea Bath Tea- The power of green tea for your skin with hints of citrus and flowers and Epsom salt for those tired muscles.

-Tender Children's Bath Tea- A soothing assortment of lavender, calendula, chamomile and oatmeal to soothe even the fussiest babies and children. Works well on adults too.

-Summer Bath Tea - A cooling mint and citrus tea for a hot summer night..

-Spring Bath Tea - A flowering bath tea with a hint of citrus for welcoming beautiful spring blossoms.

-Autumn Bath Tea - A woodsy smelling tea with a hint of lavender for the harvest time of year.

-Winter Bath Tea - A warm and relaxing tea to welcome the rebirth of light and help with the cold winter nights.

~Ritual Collection Bath Teas ~ ~

-Breaking the Habit - Bathe in this tea to rid yourself of bad habits you may have.

-Exorcism Bath - Use this bath tea to cleanse yourself of negativity, especially when someone is out to get you.

-Healing Bath for Colds and Flu - A wonderful tea to help heal those nasty winter germs.

-Peace Bath - Relax in this tea to relieve stress and suppress anger.

-Protection Tea - Use this tea to help strengthen your psychic defenses.

-Purification - This tea is good to use when you want to feel clean and free of impurities.

-Zodiac Bath Tea - Every Zodiac sign has specific herbs assigned to it. Each herb is designed to strengthen the powers of your sign. These bath herbs are mixed with organic oatmeal to help soften your skin.
Aquarius - Lavender
Pisces - Eucalyptus
Aries - Peppermint
Taurus - Rose
Gemini - Lemongrass
Cancer - Jasmine
Leo - Rosemary
Virgo - Fennel
Libra - Marjoram
Scorpio - Basil
Sagittarius - Sage
Capricorn - Patchouli

Explore woods and forests in North America and Europe, full of meticulously rendered camouflaged creatures. Can you spot them? It’s not that easy. Turn the page to find the answers. Possibly the best, most authentic, series on camouflage for young children, the Hide & Seek books include intricate die-cut gatefolds and a magnifying glass.
John Norris Wood is a renowned wildlife artist who has exhibited at London’s Royal Academy of Arts, Natural History Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum. He lives on his own nature reserve in England with his boa constrictor.

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