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Wrapping up loose ends and moving forward.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Love is like a crossbow quiver. You only have so many bolts to shoot before it runs outThere was a long pause. Pamela took another long breath then an impish grin came to her lips."With your luck you'll get those, then end up in the Artic," she scoffed."Not the Antarctic? I've got a soft spot in my dreams for penguins.""Nope. You get to be chased by polar bears," she nudged me. I nudged her back playfully. She gave me a Charlie horse."Ow!" I yipped. The two SD chicks from the front of the plane looked back our way. I didn't care about their misconceptions. My muscles needed some self-massages."I was pretty scared," I whispered to Pamela."Good for you. You were also pretty lucky and I'm sure pretty pissed with your 'Albanian' attackers," she replied quietly. "I missed you too."I liked the way she read my mind about that. I would have liked it some more if I hadn't glanced to my other side, then fallen straight to sleep.{1 pm, Monday, August 25th ~ 14 Days to go}On Tuesday night, Aya got one of her wishes fulfilled ~ sorta. I slept in Caitlyn Ruger's bed and I wasn't alone. The Sandman had dropped a Scottish sand trap sized load of sand on me and there was more than enough spillover to flatten little Aya too. Because I lived among Amazons, Caitlyn woke me up at 5:45 in the A M and only so much lollygagging was allowed.Aya got to sleep for fifteen whole minutes more than I did. She hugged me and kissed my cheek (which amused her three Fatal Squirt compatriots to no end) while I stuffed away my breakfast. Desiree showed up to take me to work minutes later. While Aya showed off her battle scar to the pre-caste Amazons and her Aunt D. (they had not been awake when we showed up the previous evening), I was chided for being late for weapons practice.Yes. Life and death battle successes meant nothing to the Amazons. If you had a spare moment you had better be training, or working out your mind and/or body. We had no 'weekends', though we did get an quarter day off in celebration for the religious festivals based on the sacred days of the various matron Goddesses. A full day off didn't happen.7:00 AM saw me with the intern group, just as if nothing had happened to change our relationship over the past two months. Oh, we were different. They teased me about my sunburn and wanted to see my latest scars. I couldn't work with Buffy anymore, since I was her spiritual leader. Due to my 'high risk' status, Desiree was the only other Amazon Katrina trusted me with, so I got to get beaten at her hands for the last three days of the week.To be fair, I teased Desiree incessantly. I made her smile when she thought I was doubled over in pain on multiple occasions. Beyond that seven-to-five schedule, I exercised after work until six and then managed to bike home in a manner that avoided the paparazzi.I was easy to track outside of the building by the members of the press (who thought I was still somehow newsworthy) and despite my persistent desire to not talk to any of them. Felix had 'vanished', so I was the only man left. What had happened to him? Katrina allowed me to take a glance. He was at an Epona Wyoming freehold training for the Great Hunt and reveling in his 'lone man in a household of twenty-two single women' status.Unlike the three other members of our 'first class', Felix got to choose his re-location location and communicated with me daily because he wanted us to create a battle plan for the upcoming Hunt. It was official; it was going to be a two man vs. thirty Amazons affair and there was no rule that we couldn't work together though only two Amazons could win by capturing us and holding onto us until sunset on Sunday, September 14th.No one except Krasimira, the Keeper of Records, knew what terrain we would be hunted on so we could expect anything from swamps to mountain ranges. The Amazons were in the same boat. Already the House heads had volunteered one member for the Hunt. The ancestors would be consulted for the half who would actually participate. Krasimira had also added her own twists.House Ishara couldn't compete because technically, I was already their participant. With 52 houses halved, that equaled 26. The final four? Runners. If a runner won, the Keeper would consult the ancestors to see which house they would automatically be inducted into. Eight runners were nominated by the department heads and four of those would be chosen by the Augurs as well.In a normal organization it would have been thought that Krasimira was abusing her station since there was no High Priestess to oppose her decisions. Not in the Amazons. No. She consulted the Augurs and the Augurs worked the will of the Ancestors and that was that. No Augur would lie about the sacred communications imparted to them. That was inconceivable sacrilege.What that did mean was that at sunset on Thursday, September 11th, Felix and I would be inserted with a knife, map and clothing into the hunting zone. When the sun rose on Friday morning, the thirty Amazons would be put into the zone. No Amazon could attack another unless they, or their targets, 'possessed' a man. They could team up but only two could win. It was promising to be a great 'get to know your buddies at work' moment for all of us,What was Felix getting out of this besides his freedom? (His freedom was no longer in danger. House Epona would protect him.) No, for Felix, if he survived free until the sun set on Sunday, he would become a Runner. If he lost, he would have to spend another year as an intern. This convinced me that Felix was totally dedicated to avoiding capture. I was good with that.Meanwhile for me, it was Brooke Wednesday night, Oneida on Thursday and Timothy and Odette going clubbing with me on Friday night. Saturday was my first House Ishara group activity. We gathered in the early morning at Doebridge, me with a hangover and Buffy giving me crap at every opportunity. Fortunately the rest of my 'sisters' treated me with a great deal more reverence.Now they all knew about my Summer Camp role, Romania and my kidnapping. Even in their 'man-hating' ideology, I was the exception to the rule ~ I was reliable, dedicated, smart, lethal and worthy of their trust and respect. On the council front, Buffy hinted to me that there was a way around the deadlock for who would be foisted onto the Regency Triumvirate, but she refused to tell me what it was. That was a cause for concern.Sunday, I worked with JIKIT, did some Amazon diplomatic stuff and discovered Desiree was my new bodyguard. Katrina thought a full SD team would be cumbersome and my best bet was to remain unconventional and mobile. I agreed because it allowed me to play the field a little more. Speaking of playing the field,This bright Monday afternoon, I was standing in a hangar at Stewart International Airport waiting on my fiancée, Hana Sulkanen. She had flown from Tibet to London with the Dali Lama. That exalted individual had passed on the mantle of national leadership to the Tibetan Constitutional Committee and left the country with the stern decision that the country would move forward toward democracy and not backwards toward theocracy.Now he was playing the role of goodwill ambassador, encouraging the Tibetan Diaspora to spend a few months to a year back in their homeland to help rebuild and teach. He also was rallying support for Tibetan recognition and financial support. Already the UN had voted to send a small international group to establish border security against both the Khanate and the PRC.With the PRC treaty-obliged by the ceasefire to not oppose Tibetan freedom, the UN acted rapidly. The UN Tibet Force(UNTFOR) combat elements consisted of the UK (+ Gurkha), Chilean, French (+ French Foreign Legion), Germany, India, Italy, Romania, Spanish and Thailand each sending one battalion each. Algeria, Denmark, Chile, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cameroon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Brazil agreed to make smaller contributions. The USAF would supply a serious level of logistics support for the mission.The UN also created the UN Tibetan Training Force (UNTTFOR) which provided a structure for giving access by Tibetan forces to German, Italian, Chilean and Romanian bases to train to E U standards over a five month period. The Khanate provided gobs of captured Chinese hardware to the creation of a tiny Tibetan Armed Forces, easing worries about adequately equipping the troops once they were trained.The Dali Lama was simultaneously arriving at JFK to public fanfare in order to thank the UN personally on behalf of the nation he loved. Hana was able to finally shed the limelight and was coming into a secure National Guard facility to finally take a step back to a 'normal' lifestyle. The last bit of oddity: the hangars used by the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 of the Marine Corps Reserve was courtesy of JIKIT. No press was allowed, or expected.It was an odd grouping of us. Jormo Sulkanen (Hana's father), his chauffeur and Hana's daughter  Annela were in one car. Hana was traveling with Libra and Ms. Meacham, so they would need the limo he came in. My appearance was a simple moment for us to touch base in person, as opposed to over the internet, or mobile phone. The third group waiting was Sten Phillip M nnik (her ex-husband) and two unnamed associates.Sten was being a total jerk, which may have been due to me calling him Philip when we first met. Philip wasn't 'ethnic' enough for him, so he never used it. Because he hated it, Brennan (Hana's deceased step-brother) had used it constantly. I had overheard it and thus screwed up our first meeting. But Sten's current blistering hatred had two positive side effects: Jormo came over and stood by me, a suggestion of solidarity I hadn't expected, and since we were standing next to each other, we finally began the dialog that we needed if Hana was going to be family to both of us.We chatted about the thing that mattered most ~ Hana. He asked me if I had really hired a team of assassins to protect her, so I told him a little bit about the Ghost Tigers. He talked about how proud she was to be bringing peace to a suffering planet and I agreed that she looked spectacular doing so.Some things remained the same; I had set in motion the death of his youngest son who had paraded a raped lady in front of me. A bunch of other dilettantes had perished as well. Balancing that was the joy I brought to the child closest to his heart, his adopted daughter Hana. I also had proved to be my own brand of eccentric knight in tarnished armor. I meant well, and in Jormo's book that meant something.He also told me he would strangle me with my own intestines if I broke her heart. I looked him straight in the face and asked him how he felt about open marriages. He hit me. To be fair, I let him hit me. He didn't try to do me serious harm."Don't be an asshole," he grumbled."I'm not sure I know how?" I shrugged. I got another hard stare."She loves you," he said with surprising tenderness."I would rather face that typhoon again than break her heart. The thought of that scares me because I've never been all that good at romance," I confessed."That wasn't what I expected you to say," he harrumphed. "I recall those two ladies I first saw you with. Libra Chalmers and,""Brooke Lee," I said."Yes, her. Are you staying loyal?""She has never asked more than she thinks my current level of maturity can hope to achieve." He looked at me. "I'm discrete and mindful of her sensitivities.""You aren't trying to befriend me," he noted."I don't feel it is right to expect you to like me. I think we both know I'm supposed to be nice to you and you aren't going punch me again. I believe Hana would see thru any deception on our part."I paused. "I wouldn't mind us getting along. I'll try not to piss you off because that would be rude to you and cruel to her," I continued. "I'll never ask you to forgive me and I'll never feel like what I did was inherently unjustified. I am sorry that I caused you pain because I think you are a hard, courageous man, and she loves you.""That's her plane," he stated."Thank God," I muttered. And thank you Ishara. I was starting to blather. We remained thankfully silent until the plane had pulled into the hangar and the people started to deplane. The first out was a young woman with dark blonde hair and hunters glasses.No one else appeared until she had reached the bottom of the stairs and continued to look about for a moment. Hana came next, smiling at me, then her eyes were following Jormo as he moved to the car to retrieve little  Annela. Libra followed with Ms. Meacham on her heels. Libra still wasn't used to playing the second fiddle/personal assistant. A short Mongolian fireplug of a man was the last passenger down the stairs. He looked like, a wolverine with his feral, primordial energy and general hostility.I imagined the girl was his apprentice and he was the prime assassin. That was how the Ghost Tigers operated. They were doing me a deep personal favor by putting aside their normal role as hunters to take up body-guarding duties. According to Addison, they had also managed to get their fair share of killing people of various persuasions. Not only had the Seven Pillars tried to take her out more than once, Chinese Intelligence and some criminal cartels had taken an active interest in her too.The young woman scanned from me to Desiree, then to Sten. She had a good eye for threat assessment. Jormo was partially concealed, but would rather die than put Hana at risk. I was the ally of the 9 Clans, and she probably thought she could take me in a quick-draw contest. Desiree? She left Desiree for her mentor to worry about."Ms. Sulkanen?" Sten's closer minion walked her way. The bodyguards got in the way instinctively. The man reached into his coat and nearly died. The women did a palm strike to his windpipe then grabbed his tie, yanking him to the hard concrete floor of the hangar.(Russian) "He has a piece of paper," she stated in a detached manner"Sten, what is the meaning of this?" Hana worried. I moved toward the woman.(Russian) "I am Cáel Nyilas. Let me help."She did more than that. She retreated from the downed man and put her body between Hana and Sten.I was schooled enough now to realize that was the deception. I hadn't seen the older man draw a gun but I knew he now had one out. It was down by his side and he was using his body to shield it from view."Are these the kind of people you want around our daughter," Sten asked haughtily. I had an inkling suspicion. I wasn't alone.Desiree pushed past me and attended to the downed man. She had him standing, patted him on the back and frisked all inside ten seconds."He's a process server," she commented to the group."What he is here to do is serve you with papers, Hana," Sten grew angrier. "You are an unfit mother and have developed an unsafe environment for her to grow up in.""What?" Hana growled. "You don't like the fact that I've finally moved on and found someone new. You don't care a damn thing about our daughter.""We will let a judge decide that. Right now I have an order of detention for  Annela," he grinned wickedly."Ms. Sulkanen," the second of Sten's minions step forward more cautiously, "the Family Court in the State of New York has,"I laughed."Oh," Desiree looked my way then shared a sliver of a smile with me."There is nothing laughable, I assure you," the lawyer snapped."Really, what's your name?" I asked."Mr. Dornier, not that,""Where are we?""What does that matter?" then, "New York State.""Incorrect Dornier. You are on a Marine Corps base, dumbass. Look around you," I smirked."So? What does that mean?" Sten harangued us."This is federal property," I explained as I strode toward his car."Hey, what are you doing, I'm talking to you," Sten pursued me."Excuse me," I grinned. I flipped out my Amazon Honor Blade and slashed one of his tires."What?""Go for it," Hana simmered. "Touch Cáel and he will defend himself.""He has a knife," he countered. He didn't touch me. A second tire began to deflate. "That's assault with a deadly weapon.""It would be if he turned to face you, or anyone else," Desiree had her 'bored ~ don't press me' voice. "Right now he's being a vandal." She put her hand on the process server's shoulder and shoved him back toward Sten and Dornier. "You should know your jurisdictions, asshole," she told him."Hana, I will drive back with Cáel," Libra announced loudly. That was a cue for Hana to shoot me an apologetic look, which was odd, considering that even knowing me was putting her child custody at risk. It took me a second to realize what a bastard Sten could be. I also doubted he had three spare tires. I left one untouched as I headed for my car."Hana, I'll catch up with you after you talk with your lawyers," I called out. It was infuriating for me that this was her reception home. Sten had better be thanking his lucky stars we weren't alone or I would have pummeled his ass, and given him the nuclear wedgy of all times, jackalope."Let's go home," Libra tapped my arm. Desiree was watching Jormo's limo speed away. She didn't dawdle. The Marines would want their hangar back ASAP. We'd let them decide if they wanted to help Sten, or not. Desiree tossed me the keys. That was her way of telling me I need to blow of some steam, and not by getting frolic-ee with Libra on the hour long commute home.{11 pm, Monday, August 25th ~ 14 Days to go}{Late that night with Hana}"So, who was the guy who gave you this?" I looked over at Hana while running my hand over the silk scarf some lama in Lhasa had given her to give to me ~ a 'Thank You' gift for the liberation of his homeland and the aid package heading his peoples' way."I never got his name, but my translator said he had traveled for three days straight to be there for the celebration," she smiled warmly.I picked up my second gift and began to play with it. The object was a fascinating toy, all the more so because it was more than a child's plaything. It was a simple prayer wheel. I put the handle between my two palms and rubbed them back and forth, causing the two balls to beat against the drum heads."I think you find that thing more interesting than you do me," Hana pouted."Oh no you don't," I pounced on her. With one hand I tickled her while I placed my Tibetan gift aside. I didn't want us rolling over on it as we frolicked naked on her queen-sized bed. "You were a happy little camper ten minutes ago and you certainly drove your vigor home with this grand Lothario.""Eek!" she playfully tried to bat my hand aside. She began giggling hysterically.Even when I pulled away so that she could breathe, she kept snickering."What?" I worried. I had been ramping us up for a second round of sex. Round one had been 'comfort' sex, helping her compartmentalize her feelings for that bastard of an ex-husband and the threat he posed to her custodianship of her daughter,  Annela.Those were emotions she'd deal with later. Fretting about them tonight, her first night back in the States, was counter-productive. She knew that, which was why she'd accepted my dinner invitation. We had now been seen in public together for the first time since she became famous; afterwards we had traveled back to her place. How serious was I about cheering her up? I'd brought a spare suit, biking clothes and my bike. I was planning to spend the night and make my way to work my usual way come sunrise."I," she gasped, "asked Libra how you "compared" in her experience, which seems to be extensive, as a lover on the way over. And after several, very long, I must say, seconds of introspection, she told me you were indescribable and incomparable. I've been trying to put my thoughts together since Rome and, why are you scowling?""That was rude of you two," I now play-pouted. "I like to think I'm 'thunderous', though 'stunning' will do in a pinch."Hana helpfully pinched me. "Ow!" I squalled. And back to tickling I went. I quickly showed her my 'sheet-fu' was superior to hers, which meant I tangled her up in her sheets before she realized she was helpless before me. Or so I bragged. Hana played helpless well."Oh please, Mr. World-Conquering Wombat," she pleaded. Wombat?"Wombat?" I questioned her. "How have I become an irascible furry marsupial?""Well Honey, you need a shave," she teased me. "You are a little furry.""Romantically that is called a five o'clock shadow," I protested."It scratches my thighs," she murmured.I had a remedy for that. Sliding down to her hip, I turned my palms toward me, interlaced my fingers and positioned my thumbs pointing up. My chin rested on my fingers and the thumbs covered the sides, so when I stuck my tongue into the three-sided void created, my hands, but none of my scruffiness, touched her intimate flesh. Once I had this technique in place, I rolled over her thigh and got to work."I find," she gasped, "that you have the answer to that conundrum down pat. It makes me, ah, think I'm not your, ah, first girl." My dedication to my erotic task (and the carnal reward that waited) kept me from responding. Besides, my upper lip was busy rolling back and forth over her clitoris. There I let the bristles of my oncoming moustache teasingly tickle her. I was pleased when the pleasure I caused quieted her and she settled down to running her fingers across my crown as she ramped herself up toward a climax. 'Not my first girl' indeed.Forty-five minutes later, I was coming back to her room from the kitchen with a glass of tomato juice for her and rice wine for me (she was out of beer). I heard a noise from  Annela's room, so I deviated to make sure she was okay. I was in boxers, not totally naked.  Annela was out like a light, caught up in some sort of childish dream. By the cherubic grin on her face, she was having a good one.She was another delicate female issue in my life. I had made her existence harder by just being me. Hana let me know that nothing 'bad' had better happen to her ex-husband, Sten. I couldn't beat him up, threaten him, or sic any of my Amazons on him. Stupidly, I had asked if using the CIA was okay. She'd banned all of JIKIT intervening as well, negating the use of the best pest removal people on the planet, the 9 Clans."You are going to have to get used to children making sounds while they sleep," Hana surprised me. "You'll learn to tell the dreams from the nightmare.""In spades, I'm going to have to learn that in spades," I nodded.{4 pm, Tuesday, August 26th ~ 13 Days to go}My schedule had remained steady. I had firearms practice at 6 am every morning, was in Katrina's office by 7 and working my cue by 7:15. According to my regular morning briefings, I continued to be a menace to the foundations of freedom, civilization and the terrestrial biosphere. It was wonderful to stand there side by side with my fellow New Hires.At lunch, around 11 o'clock, I had a brief get together with the other members of the Amazon diplomatic corps since I was still Chief Diplomat of the Host ~ we were a small unit. Daphne, who now worked with JIKIT, would give me a brief briefing on what the 'office' was up to in my name. I gladly kept my distance from their regularly scheduled mayhem. The truce in China didn't stop the Secret War from raging on and on.My three o'clock knife training with Pamela was slowly evolving into a greater study of human fighting philosophy and anatomy. I still studied the techniques of a larger single bladed hunting knife as well as the hilt-less, double bladed Amazon Honor Blade. Pamela promised me she'd start teaching me how to do the 'long-distance' and 'short'/snap throw for the blades. She made it look so easy.Pamela also began educating me on the basics and basis of the Amazon personal hand-to-hand fighting style. The eight points of emphasis in Amazon combat were: the finger, fist, elbow, shoulder, foot, heel, knee and hip. It encouraged channeling both your energies and the energy of your opponents by using fluid blows and throws. It also worked well with the close-in knife fighting Pamela was teaching me. Working with her once more did her as much good as me. We had come to feed off one another's moods, which was a good thing.Tuesday, walking to the elevator at the end of the session, the door opened to reveal Rachel talking to an SD chick I barely knew, Meridian."Oh, it is great to see you, Rachel," I enthusiastically stated. Her hesitation as she replied worried me."It is great to see you too, Cael Wakko Ishara," she responded softly, compassionately."Ladies, can you spare Rachel and I some private time," I asked Meridian and Pamela."Come on," Pamela addressed the SD Amazon, "we have tons of nothing to talk about.""As you wish, Ishara," Meridian answered. She looked to Rachel. She stepped off the elevator as Pamela stepped on. Away they went."I heard you were back in New York," I told her."I heard you were off of JIKIT for the time being.""I was running on fumes psychologically and my body wasn't too much better. Javiera gave me a week off. I go back Thursday.""That was the right move, Cáel," she said. "You've been stuck sweating both the small stuff and being caught up in the big picture. That is a humongous burden to bear for someone with your training and background.""I know, I'm not ready for where my life has taken me.""No one is, Cáel. You have training that has let you get this far when most of us would be lost. You carry that weight, plus you've had to work the physical side of the equation. I get to focus on you. You've had to focus on all of us."Rachel was being both honest and kind. I felt a sudden renewed kinship with my primary guardian."Thanks for that, Rachel, can I tell you a secret? Something you can't tell another soul. Something I've never told another living person?" I could tell Rachel. I couldn't tell Katrina because she was so close to Hayden. Pamela, Pamela had already prepared herself for a miserable afterlife and wouldn't have connected with my pain for another.Since she was my 'sister' in Ishara, I couldn't really confide in Buffy, but only an Amazon would understand my thoughts on the matter. It had to be Rachel."I cannot betray the Host, but you know that. What is it you wish to share?""Hayden lived life as an Anahit, yet lives forever in the Halls of the Isharans." Since that was now well known, Rachel knew that couldn't be the secret."When I was trying to induct her, Dot Ishara refused her entry. I thought she was challenging me and I was right.""I recall that she wouldn't accept Hayden, even though her death was righteous in the name of the Host. Has no one ever asked you what changed Ishara's mind? Not Buffy, or Helena?""Neither one ever asked. I think it was because they sensed I didn't want to talk about it, nor insult them by not opening up. Ishara refused Hayden because of me. I was refusing to accept my place in the Host. I kept playing, pretending, I was not really one of you. I kept thinking I could divorce myself from the evil we did because I was special.""But you weren't special in the way I think you are using the word," she nodded. "You were chosen by the Ancestors to be one of us, man, or not.""Yeah. I stupidly put my life on the line because I wanted to be the 'good guy'. I've always wanted to be the 'good guy', even when I hurt people. I'd tell the girl it was my fault, yet I excused that behavior by thinking that I hadn't meant to hurt anyone, so I was okay. I have never blamed myself for any of the shit I caused.""That has always been a rather annoying quality of yours," she noted."When I was on the roof of Havenstone, daring Ishara with my life on the line, that's when I felt it. I owed and owned my Amazon heritage in that moment. I finally blamed myself for something, for not accepting sacrifices were being made for me and I was dishonoring every one of you by denying their purpose.""You are Ishara," Rachel stated firmly. That was her entire argument."I had to believe that. I had to believe I was nothing more than one Amazon in a long line of Amazons dating back to that first night of betrayal. I had to realize I was one of many, not someone special, with special rules. I wasn't getting to be the good guy, or even the bad guy. I was just, an Amazon. One more Ishara among the hundreds that stood in my place.""And it took that moment for you to realize what most Amazons know from the age of five," Rachel stroked my cheek. "It is easy for us to forget your bravery comes from a place that is uniquely you and you didn't grow up around the fires with tales of our mothers, grandmothers and all those who have come before. We see our honor is gold and sing the songs in the First Tongue. We live as Amazons.""I wanted you to know because," I faltered at the last memory."Charlotte. You want to make peace with me about Charlotte," she touched my cheek yet again. "Cáel, I told her mother and daughter about how she died. They want to meet Vincent when he is feeling better. They want to talk to you. They worry about you not understanding that Charlotte lives and will live on until the Sun dies and the stars burn out.""Charlotte was in the Warband that killed Ajax the Unconquered, Cáel. She fell on that ridge, looking down on Ishara's triumph over Ajax and her spirit took the news of that victory to the next life. She is a welcome exemplar to House Ska i. She will be remembered in the lists of the Security Detail, our Warrior Elite. Charlotte was my friend and I didn't wish her to die, but war is what we do. And she buried her enemies and saved our lives."Ska i was a j tunn and the Nordic goddess associated with bow-hunting, skiing, winter, and mountains. I had known her house. The SD didn't talk about their families much because of their devotion to the craft of war, so I had never known her mother was still alive, or that she had a daughter."She did much more than die, Cáel. She killed men so that when you finished with Ajax, none of them, left on that field, could avenge him," she added."I hadn't looked at it that way," I confessed. "I'd like to meet her family. You said she has a daughter. I didn't know.""You didn't need the distraction. We all knew you would have only done incredibly stupid things trying to keep us alive. If it helps, she is five and cried freely, deeply and long. Her mother is fifty-two and runs a freehold in Saskatchewan. She'll be around for a long time, trust me."Charlotte's mother had to be one tough D O B (daughter of a bitch) to see sixty. I did know she was the second of five daughters, with the middle one being in the Ska i House Guard."I am doing something for, well, for me, but for Charlotte too. Sakuniyas is leading seventeen House Isharans and two ladies from MI-6 in West Africa.""I'd heard about that," she smiled. "Charlotte's Fist." Four (the core of any war band) was a sacred number to the Amazons, as was five (the number of digits) so twenty was a classic warrior unit. It was also the number of the original houses. Normally these groups were referred to by their leader's name, but I wanted the Condotteiri to know they'd killed the wrong Amazon and Sakuniyas agreed to the naming convention.The Condos had sent Ajax to Hungary and Romania to kill me. Charlotte had died stopping them, but this was not a matter of revenge. This honored her and was a request for her to watch over those who sought inspiration from her when they went into battle. West-Central Africa was one of the three Amazon Homeland (Eastern Europe and Southern India being the other two) and was where the war was heating up.JIKIT (Joint International Khanate Interim Taskforce) became involved when the Condos and Coils of the Serpent (one of the 9 Assassin Clans) began killing local civilian and military leaders. The Condos did it to spread chaos for them to use as a smoke screen behind which they could hide the large numbers of mercenaries in the area hunting down the Amazons. The Coils attacked any official that was on the Condo's payroll.As the body count began to rise, the US and UK began having 'normal' covert agencies investigate the killings, yet they remained blind to the reasons behind the actions. It wasn't until a whole Condo 'training camp' ended up being extinguished that they realized there was a third player in the game (as opposed to the governments and the rogue mercenaries).The Coils of the Serpent were one step ahead of the intelligence agencies. And that allowed the Amazons to hunt down the Condos. We in JIKIT had estimated it was roughly 15,000 Condotteiri foot soldiers (consisting of mercs, local paramilitaries and the occasional regular army commander) versus the roughly 3000 Amazons and 1000 members of the 9 Clans. The Golden Mare was asking for Havenstone and the Freeholds in North and South America to raise up 'fists' to join the struggle in Africa. In Belize they would be trained for two months to ten weeks in jungle warfare before heading over."Are your people going to be ready?" Rachel inquired."We have done well in Japan," I replied. "The former 'Runners' actually do better moving through urbanized society than their Old School Amazon sisters.""I heard they are more prone to taking orders from the Ninja," she looked me in the eyes."I told them to. This is the Ninja's war and we serve them best by doing what we do best ~ taking the fight to the Seven Pillars when they expose themselves," I clarified. "And you got me off talking about Charlotte," I realized a second later."A long period of mourning is not our way, Cáel," she confided. "You were our friend, but you were our mission first and foremost. That hasn't changed.""Are you going to," I began to say 'remain my bodyguard'."Yes. I have a dozen House Guard members expressing a desire to join the Security Detail and be our new electronics expert. Eight of those I'm giving serious consideration to.""The other four?" I asked."Three are too young and are too interested in you for my taste. One is too old and a rather odd individual.""I like odd.""I will reconsider her then," she allowed."Are you saying that to make me happy?""No," Rachel grinned. "I admire your instincts. Do you know how soon you will be needing us?""I'm going to stay in town until the Great Hunt. After my stupendous victory, I'll see if I can get to Brazil, so mid-September.""It will take longer to integrate a member ~ the last week of November," she bargained. I really wasn't in the mood to argue. I was too much the boy who was glad to see his primary guardian standing before him. Pamela was by far the most loving and lethal one of the pack. Rachel was my rock. She kept me alive and I helped give her something to live for, even if it was a flawed 'me'."And Wakko, you don't need to give me a piece of your soul to replace Charlotte. What is hers is hers and what is ours is ours. I'll always miss her and I'm okay with that. She was a good friend and a proud compatriot and I loved her. I never had any sisters of the flesh. Mona, Tiger Lily and Charlotte have been the only real family I've had. I will find another sister and I can now accept that.""Is it alright if I still miss her?" I pondered."Of course, Ishara. Will you still be capable of taking my orders when required?""Yes. If I started ignoring your advice, I wouldn't have been worthy of leading someone like Charlotte into battle. I can honor her by letting you do your job.""Thank you. I still worry about you trying to save everyone, but now I'll worry a little less," she confessed."I still plan to do crazy stuff, hey, do you have a daughter?""No.""Want one?""I'm in the final drawing of lots for the Great Hunt," she smiled once more."You could just ask.""My way is more fun. This way I'll be sure you'll obey," she let her eyes sparkle with a mirthful fire."Don't think I'll go easy on you. I plan to win," I pledged."Of course not. Why would you change now?""I'd rather you bust my balls than mock me?" I pouted. "Instead of spending a moving moment, you are cheering me up.""It is my job to look after you, even now," she stroked my neck affectionately."Especially now," I added as I hit the elevator button."Let's catch up with the others. I need to tell Meridian that she's back in the running.""Oh, that is fortunate," I grinned. "Oh, we'll start our mission to Brazil on Thursday, February 12th.""Is there a significance of that date?"I laughed. I put an arm around her shoulder as the doors opened. There were two others Havenstone ladies onboard."Carnival in Rio de Janeiro!" I exulted. "Half a million tourists a day. Two million Brazilians. Everyone wears a mask. What's not to love?""You are so fortunate you waited until you had witnesses around," Rachel groused."Desiree says it's bad for my prestige to be beaten in public," I chortled. "I'm glad you agree.""Maybe we can spar on the mats today when you get off work?""Oh, I'd like to see that," one of the other Amazons remarked. "Weapons or hand-to-hand?""I'll let him use a weapon. I'll use my hands. I want him to think he has a chance," Rachel declared. My arm was still around her shoulder, so I knew she wasn't really pissed."Didn't you kill Ajax?" the other one noted."He tripped over his shoelaces and impaled himself on his own sword," I sighed dramatically.Since the two women looked at one another, then to Rachel, I knew I'd told the lie well."Cáel had an ally shoot a grenade overhead, Ajax died in the confusion, so whatever blow killed him is irrelevant. Cáel beat Ajax with his mind before a single blow was landed. He made his foe fight his battle and that was how Wakko Ishara won," Rachel responded."Like an Amazon," the first one nodded."With balls," I added."An Amazon with balls? I guess you are, but I don't think the testes mattered in that you beat our foe in a matter your ancestors can be proud of," the second one said."Well said," Rachel nodded."Thank you," I shook her hand. "I'm Cáel Wakko Ishara aka Nyilas.""Oh, I'm Wynona of Allatu," she answered. She shook my hand, I ran a finger over her pulse and got her to blush slightly. Allatu was the Goddess of the Underworld in Canaanite mythology and one of the First Houses."Behave," Rachel whispered."Not likely," I whispered back."Did I say something wrong?" Wynona worried."No. Rachel is my moral guardian. So, do you want to go fishing, I mean swimming tomorrow after work, say 5:15?" I inquired."Sure," her smile broadened. "I excel in the water.""Good, maybe you can teach me a thing or two," I answered. The door opened at the lobby and there stood Desiree."Here," Rachel shoved me out the door. "Take him before he fishes himself into more trouble.""I understand," Desiree grumbled. "Come on fisherman. Financial Investigations is working late tonight and we need to pick up Italian food for twenty-two.""Lead and I shall follow," I proclaimed."Why do you call him the 'Fisherman'," Wynona asked Rachel."Fish, barrel, I'll explain it to you on the way to the garage," Rachel sighed. The doors shut and off we all went.{7:10 pm, Wednesday, August 27th ~ 12 Days to go}"Will you still be having dinner with us once you return back to JIKIT?" Europa asked as Lorraine passed me some Cajun rice."Every Monday and Wednesday night and on Fridays early," I grinned."We are going to be spending some time in Doebridge over the Labor Day weekend," Europa griped. "Do you want to come with us and save Aya from retelling her ordeal to yet another band of pre-Amazons?""Aya, do you want me to run interference for you?" I asked."No," she smiled. "I want you to train for the Great Hunt. Aunt Katrina says Elsa is virtually a guarantee to be one of the thirty.""Ugh," I groaned. "That's the cherry on the top of a rather bizarre day.""Was today bad?" Loraine asked."Let me see, for starters I got to use a variety of weird weapons for firearms practice. I had a feeling I was part of a round-robin, the way they rotated their assistance to me. In the elevator, I was with Brielle and her buddy when we had a security drill. The elevator cut off, but the air handler went into overdrive, dropping the temperature. After a quick democratic vote, I lost my shirt to an impromptu fire to stay warm, alive," I chuckled. "Then we cuddled together for warmth. I was about to lose my undershirt and pants when the alert ended.""Security alerts last less than fifteen minutes," Caitlyn noted. "I doubt you were in any danger of freezing to death.""Brielle was under the impression security alerts could last hours, despite my questionable knowledge otherwise from the handbook I'd read. Since she had the seniority, I thought she knew better.""So now you are shirtless," Europe smirked."I had a spare shirt stashed in Katrina's office, but I was required to change during the meeting because we were running late. Oh, and yesterday I forgot to feed some genetically superior white rats at one of our labs. Apparently they gnawed through their cages, broke out and now are in the Manhattan underworld, plotting a rodent rebellion," I related."Oh, that was my idea," Loraine perked up."Do you sit around the table with Katrina thinking up this kind of crap!" I protested."Occasionally," Caitlyn admitted. "Most of those are pure Katrina though.""Glad to know my misery is a family bonding experience.""You should be glad to know we care about you," Europa beamed."Yeah, I'll remember that and once you are casted I'm going to absolutely abuse my authority in some serious payback," I faux-glared at her."I promise you we will make it fun," Aya pledged."You would betray your own sisters?" Caitlyn questioned."Sisters are sisters, Mother, but boon companions are for life," Aya countered."That's cool, Mom," Europa snorted. "We'll always be taller than Aya, and faster.""Only more proof she'll be smarter," Caitlyn shook her head. "So Cáel what happened next?""What makes you think the rest of my day wasn't mundane and boring?""According to Katrina, you are the best stress reliever at Havenstone since they put in the Jacuzzis. With it being open season on you today, I figured your day was one misadventure after another," Caitlyn smiled warmly."Fine, I had to go to Financial Investigations to discuss my expense account in Europe.""That doesn't sound all that exciting," Loraine said."We were in the pool swimming in the classic Amazon style, I swear, sometime I think I should go to work wearing nothing but a trench coat and a smile," I grouched."Did you make any babies?" Aya chirped."No, I can't have that kind of fun with any employees for another twelve more days. Anyway, they were quite cross with me not using their services and let me know for an hour and, thirty-six minutes. After that I had to get a reference physical.""You are as healthy as a horse," Europa neighed."Funny Epona," I sniffed indignantly. "You are a load of laughs, filly. After I had been turned into a prune they made me undress again. There was some nonsense about all the combat I had been in had made me shorter and given me muscle constriction.""That is a good one," Aya nodded. "I'm glad they were being as creative as you are, Atta.""Who is to say that I'm not being the creative one here?" I winked at her."Were your muscles 'constricted'?" Loraine snickered. Europa gave her a thumbs up for joining on the fun."Nope, all my reflexes are in working order and I can still salute on demand," I smiled. "Which was good because after that, I worked through lunch with Acquisitions discussing Khanate plans for Siberia." There was a pause."What was so horrid about that?" Loraine inquired, as if I had been tortured up until that point."We had to do the whole three hour routine on the practice mats. I was pinned grappled and I had something that was strangely reminiscent of a titty-snuggle. I mean, all that skin-tight clothing, close contact and sweaty bodies was murder on my concentration," I confessed."We aren't going to be investing in Siberia, are we?" Aya winked at me."I don't know. I spent three hours saying "I don't know" and "I haven't a clue.""You are good at that," Europa jibed. I flicked a pea at her, bouncing it off her chin. She was getting ready for a spaghetti & meatball counterattack when Caitlyn's cough brought her up short."He is the Head of House Ishara. He can act that way. You are Epona and we are better behaved."Europa stuck her tongue at me, I returned the gesture and this time Caitlyn's cough was aimed at me. She followed that up by rubbing her foot along my shin. I smiled at her, then caught Aya smiling at the both of us. Then I recalled Aya had set the table, damn it."I'll get us dessert," Aya beamed happiness my way. I was thinking about dessert alright, damn that girl.{Rhada Revisited}"I'm home gang," I exhaled. "Ready to go out?" and was promptly shot with a Nerf gun. "What did I do this time?"Timothy and Odette were getting off the sofa. Odette was taking aim while Timothy left his single-shot where he'd been sitting."We are going out. You are not," Timothy grinned. "You have company in the bedroom.""Man, I was looking forward to," then Odette shot me in the stomach with her six shot nerf repeater."You have company," Odette emphasized the 'company' part. To me this implied someone who I couldn't seduce with a few words, maybe get busy for half an hour then go out partying. That could only mean,I opened my door and there lay Rhada, completely naked, hogtied and bound. She had even been gagged. Her look of hate and loathing turned to, something else; part fear and part heartsick yearning. Could Timothy and Odette, really just Timothy, I loved Odette but she had the combat skills of a Tribble. Could Timothy defeat Rhada so thoroughly that she could be so bound?Not likely. I'd been neglecting her, What with being kidnapped, running off to Europe and generally doing my job, I'd neglected her well-defined physique, olive skin and athletic curves. I'd been a fool for letting her waste away while I'd been 'not' earning a paycheck. Hell, I was working too much. I'd played around in college and still managed to graduate with good grades, and it wasn't like I had been hired for my brains."Oh, I've been missing this," I relished her helplessness while rubbing my palms together."Mumph," Rhada protested. It was hard for her to move her body. Her legs were bound above the knee to her shins while her ankles were lashed together and then to the top of her thighs.Her elbows and wrists were tied behind her back, wrists to wrist. The ropes securing her arms crisscrossed above and below her breasts and looped around her neck. She looked tightly secured. A bit too secured. I couldn't see how to un-hog-tie her."Don't you dare go anywhere," I warned Rhada then backed out of the room hurriedly."I suggested the ass plug!" Odette smiled as I turned around. I'd missed that given the shapeliness of her buttock,"I color-coded the ends of the ropes for you. Pull the yellow, then green and then pink and she'll come undone just fine. I put some ointment by the bedside for after. It will help numb the burn and promotes healing without scarring," Timothy patted me on the shoulder. "Now that you've b

Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Morgan Jay, Tony Baker, Felipe Esparza, Jeff Dye  & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from In Laws, Jacuzzis, Fantasy Football, Guy Fieri & more!  Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live and his special DADDY. Morgan Jay you know from his viral videos on social media, his autotune skills and his special Live at The Village. Tony Baker you know from his podcast Daddy Issues, his show Bald Brothers show with Kevonstage, and his comedy specials. Felipe Esparza has a podcast called Whats Up Fool? And he has a one hour special called Translate This. Jeff Dye you know from the Joe Rogan Experience, Kill Tony, Gutfeld and The Tonight Show, and he has a new special out called Last Cowboy in LA. Follow the Comedians! Jeremiah Watkins  @jeremiahwatkins  @TrailerTalesPod    @standupots https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahstandup https://www.instagram.com/morganjay  @morganjay https://www.instagram.com/tonybaker  @TonyBakercomedy https://www.instagram.com/felipeesparzacomedian  @felipeesparza https://www.instagram.com/jeffdye  @JeffDye Stand-Up On The Spot https://www.instagram.com/standupots  @standupots   Sponsored by: Blue Chew Support the show and try your 1st month of BlueChew for free. Just pay $5 shipping. Visit https://www.bluechew.com Interested in sponsoring the show? Email standupots@gmail.com for inquiries SOTS: Morgan Jay, Tony Baker, Felipe Esparza, Jeff Dye & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 63 #MorganJay #1HourSpecial  #StandupComedy #TonyBaker #FelipeEsparza #JeffDye #StandUpOnTheSpot #SOTS  #Jeremiah Watkins

Pat starts his new segment ‘Pat's Pondering,' and talks all things bodybuilding. Will talks about the insane price of his Air BnB extras. Will doesn't know if he bombed or not at Aunty Donna's live show. Did we find the best hotline call yet?Olivia FallingPat's CarStandup w/ Aunty DonnaBodybuilding TV ShowsHotlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paparazzi has gotten very aggressive following Amy and T.J. Popping out of bushes, chasing them, but they have no idea why.  Plus, hot tubbing with strangers and getting a deal on designer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teil zwei mit Michaela Stein-Städter von solamento direkt in Alaska verbunden. Michaela befindet sich auf der Norwegian Jewel, einem Kreuzfahrtschiff der Reederei NCL. Die Themen: Vielfältiges Frühstücksbuffet inkl. Egg Benedict; Preiskonzept Free at Sea; Buffet, a la Carte oder Imbiss; Kreuzfahrtfeeling mit Liegestuhl; Alaskis mit kurzer Hose; Vier große Jacuzzis; Unbedingt Fernglas mitnehmen; Bridge View; Orte, die nicht mit dem Auto zu erreichen bist; Mit dem Wasserflugzeug über 5 Gletscher; Buchung der Landausflüge; Crew via Tombola kennenlernen Die Welt ist schön, schau sie dir an. Finde Deinen persönlichen Reiseberater auf https://solamento.com/ Schreib uns deine Fragen und Anmerkungen an: podcast@solamento.de

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If asked to imagine the Titanic, you would probably picture a giant ship carrying several thousands of passengers. And an iceberg. But nowadays, there are vessels that would simply dwarf the famous Ocean Liner. For example, the size of 9 huge whale sharks, the $400-million Dubai is one of the longest yachts in the world. The ship has a 33-ft mosaic swimming pool, helipad, circular staircases, numerous Jacuzzis, and a dining hall for 90 people! Stena Hollandica is one of the world's largest ferries. The ship is as long as 13 megalodons - long-gone, giant sharks! The ship can carry huge loads: for example, 10,600 male African elephants. Oil tankers Esso Atlantic and Esso Pacific, launched in 1977 and broken up now, were two of the world's only seven ships that could carry more than half-million tons of load. Both tankers were as long as 4 soccer fields and could transport 10 Titanics. Interested? Let's see at the world's largest ships! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's pod, Aldus and Jared speak out about their one night stand horror stories which then somehow gets them on the topic of the odd perks that the homeless in LA have... Also, Jared is doing stand-up! Everyone congratulate Jared down below!

Jacuzzis are a great way to relax and unwind, especially when you're looking for a little extra help with your sleep. Jacuzzi sounds are suggested to be an effective way of improving sleep quality. The soothing sound of the water combined with a warm environment help us relax both our bodies and minds, making it easier to drift off into a peaceful slumber. Listening to jacuzzi sounds while sleeping can be really beneficial as they block out excess noise and promote calmness. Plus, it's always nice taking a hot bath or hopping in the jacuzzi before bed! Please remember to rate our podcast on your listening platform! If you'd like to support our show or buy us a coffee, you can do so here. -------------------------------- Check out our additional Playlists -------------------------------- Lets get social! Instagram YouTube -------------------------------- Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries -------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Do NOT fall asleep while using and/or inside a physical jacuzzi or hot tub. This episode of "Jacuzzi Ambience (8 Hours) | Soothing Sounds to Relax and Unwind" is meant to replicate the sounds made by a jacuzzi. Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing Calming White Noise, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Calming White Noise provides relaxing sounds for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or anxiety. © Calming White Noise LLC, 2023. All rights reserved. calmingpodcast.com

Entrevue avec Joël-Eric Mignault, consultant aquatique senior : un article paru plus tôt dans Le Soleil cette semaine, écrit par Primerose Freestone, explique toutes les cochonneries que l'on retrouve dans l'eau des jacuzzis.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Brady Report - Wednesday February 8, 2023

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Farming is one of our most ancient practices. We can't support human life on this planet without the food we grow from the soil. But the soil itself is also a living organism—and a crucial resource that desperately needs our global attention. December 5 is the UN's annual World Soil Day—to bring awareness of the importance of healthy soil and ecosystems. So, let's dig in here. . . . Apricot Lane Farms: John and Molly Chester started out not knowing much about farming but have now created a world-famous case study of soil regeneration and biodynamic farming with Apricot Lane Farms, which spans 234 acres of countryside in Moorpark, California. They've also built a thriving business and produced an award-winning documentary called ‘The Biggest Little Farm' about the couple's farming journey and the challenges along the way. Check out our Instagram and TikTok at Fast Company for more creative world changing ideas!

WELCOME BACK BESTIEZZZ!! On this week's episode Abby and Amy announce their plans for ep 100 (!!!!), froth over Jenna Ortega, recap Abby's trip away, unpack their Spotify Wrapped and debate some things people should have to put a dollar in the jar for. The girls also guess some male products, debate who should have won Troy Bolton's heart, guess the difference between pimps, pick which Christmas film character they want to be and much more… SHOP OUR MERCH www.theaameeting.com Make sure you subscribe to watch and listen to our podcast weekly, we have many stories and opinions to share with you all... Have a great day! DM us on Instagram with some topics/questions you want to hear us talk about! Any business enquiries please email us on theaameetingpodcast1@gmail.com OUR CODES Amonita Swim: AAMEETING25 Manscaped: AAMEETING Pick yourself up a custom neon sign just like ours from www.neonsignslights.com SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_aa_meeting http://www.instagram.com/abby_johnstone http://www.instagram.com/amybloink TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@the_aa_meeting The following is a disclaimer written in an effort to shine a light on a very serious topic. We have nothing but love for each and every person who tunes in to the AA Meeting, and would never wish to offend nor poke fun at substance abuse and addiction. The AA Meeting does not endorse nor support the dangerous consumption of alcohol. We do not encourage substance abuse and stand with every person in their fight against addiction. Should you or someone you know require help please contact an available helpline. Australia: Alcohol and Drug Support Line Metro: (08) 9442 5000 Rural: 1800 198 024 New Zealand: Alcohol Drug Helpline 0800 787 797 United States: SAMHSA 800-662-4357 United Kingdom: Drinkline 0300 123 1110 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Reedy is the Director of Food, Beverage, and Natural Products at NC BioNetwork. NC BioNetwork offers educational and lab resources, courses, and training programs that impact the economic and workforce development within the biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and life sciences industries across North Carolina. Chris is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight for statewide programs and resources. Chris joins me today to discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act and what brewers and alcohol producers need to know to comply with the new FDA policies. He explains the difference between good brewing practices and good manufacturing practices, what producers should consider when storing and reusing spent grain, and how producers can determine when it's time to conduct a hazard analysis to comply with FDA standards. We also discuss the difference between micro-toxins and aflatoxins and the long-term health effects of excessive aflatoxin consumption.  This week on Consuming the Craft: ●     What brewers and producers need to know about the Food Safety Modernization Act●     The difference between good brewing practices and good, current manufacturing practices.●     What breweries and producers can do with spent grain while being compliant with the new FDA standards.●     Proper storage of spent grain under the new policy.●     Chemical and physical contaminants to consider when storing or reusing spent grain.●     When producers need to conduct a hazard analysis according to the new FDA standards.●     What aflatoxins are, how they lead to bottle gushing, and the long-term health effects of human consumption.

Kendal called in for WOTR regarding her Boyfriend Mike. While Kendal was on a little getaway in Duluth, she came home to find a few red flags ranging from Jacuzzis to Thongs.

Kendal called in for WOTR regarding her Boyfriend Mike. While Kendal was on a little getaway in Duluth, she came home to find a few red flags ranging from Jacuzzis to Thongs.

Kendal called in for WOTR regarding her Boyfriend Mike. While Kendal was on a little getaway in Duluth, she came home to find a few red flags ranging from Jacuzzis to Thongs.

Der Sommer 2022 ist heiss und dürr. Die «Rundschau»-Reporterinnen und -Reporter sind unterwegs auf einem trockenen See, bei Kühen ohne Wasser und in einem Tessiner Dorf mit rekordverdächtiger Swimmingpool-Dichte. Weiter: Wenn Laien unterrichten. Und: Ein Tag im Schweinestall. Leere Flüsse, volle Pools: Reise durch den Dürresommer Auch in der Schweiz mehren sich trockene Sommer mit Wasserknappheit. Gleichzeitig steigt die Nachfrage nach Swimmingpools und Jacuzzis. Wir besuchen unter anderem die Tessiner Gemeinde Brione sopra Minusio, die 465 Einwohner und 120 Pools zählt. Die meisten gehören Zweitwohnungsbesitzern. Laien im Schulzimmer: Porträt eines Quereinsteigers Der LehrerInnenmangel ist so gross, dass Schulen in der Schweiz auf Laien zurückgreifen müssen. «Die Rundschau» begleitet im Kanton Aargau einen Quereinsteiger durch die Schnellbleiche und am ersten Tag im Klassenzimmer. Remo Möri war Konstrukteur – heute ist er Lehrer einer 6. Primarklasse. Was ist los im Schweizer Schulsystem? Live an der «Rundschau»-Theke steht Silvia Steiner, Regierungsrätin des Kantons Zürich und Präsidentin der Kantonalen Erziehungsdirektorenkonferenz. Ein Sauleben: Streit um Massentierhaltung Was braucht es, damit ein Mastschwein würdevoll leben kann? Die «Rundschau» dokumentiert einen Tag im Leben von zwei Mastsäuli – in einem konventionellen und in einem Bio-Betrieb. Der Biobauer ist für, die konventionelle Bäuerin gegen die Massentierhaltungs-Initiative, die am 25. September 2022 zur Abstimmung kommt. Moderiert wird die Sendung erstmals von Gion-Duri Vincenz.

Der Sommer 2022 ist heiss und dürr. Die «Rundschau»-Reporterinnen und -Reporter sind unterwegs auf einem trockenen See, bei Kühen ohne Wasser und in einem Tessiner Dorf mit rekordverdächtiger Swimmingpool-Dichte. Weiter: Wenn Laien unterrichten. Und: Ein Tag im Schweinestall. Leere Flüsse, volle Pools: Reise durch den Dürresommer Auch in der Schweiz mehren sich trockene Sommer mit Wasserknappheit. Gleichzeitig steigt die Nachfrage nach Swimmingpools und Jacuzzis. Wir besuchen unter anderem die Tessiner Gemeinde Brione sopra Minusio, die 465 Einwohner und 120 Pools zählt. Die meisten gehören Zweitwohnungsbesitzern. Laien im Schulzimmer: Porträt eines Quereinsteigers Der LehrerInnenmangel ist so gross, dass Schulen in der Schweiz auf Laien zurückgreifen müssen. «Die Rundschau» begleitet im Kanton Aargau einen Quereinsteiger durch die Schnellbleiche und am ersten Tag im Klassenzimmer. Remo Möri war Konstrukteur – heute ist er Lehrer einer 6. Primarklasse. Was ist los im Schweizer Schulsystem? Live an der «Rundschau»-Theke steht Silvia Steiner, Regierungsrätin des Kantons Zürich und Präsidentin der Kantonalen Erziehungsdirektorenkonferenz. Ein Sauleben: Streit um Massentierhaltung Was braucht es, damit ein Mastschwein würdevoll leben kann? Die «Rundschau» dokumentiert einen Tag im Leben von zwei Mastsäuli – in einem konventionellen und in einem Bio-Betrieb. Der Biobauer ist für, die konventionelle Bäuerin gegen die Massentierhaltungs-Initiative, die am 25. September 2022 zur Abstimmung kommt. Moderiert wird die Sendung erstmals von Gion-Duri Vincenz.

Avec : Barbara Lefebvre, enseignante en reconversion. Stéphane Manigold, restaurateur. Et Bruno Poncet, cheminot. - Alain Marschall présente un show de 3 heures avec leurs invités, où actualité rime avec liberté de ton, sur RMC la radio d'opinion. « Les Grandes Gueules » animées par Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot sont de retour pour une 18e saison ! Agriculteur, fromager, avocat, enseignante… les 14 GG, issues de la société civile, n'ont jamais peur de défendre leurs idées. Entre débats animés, accrochages et éclats de rires, ces 3 heures de talk-show sont le reflet des vraies préoccupations des Français. Cette année, Fred Hermel débarque dans les GG avec un billet d'humeur : « C'est ça la France ». Chaque matin dès 6h, écoutez un show radio/télé unique en France. Pendant trois heures, l'équipe de RMC s'applique à partager l'actualité au plus près du quotidien des Français. Un rendez-vous exceptionnel mêlant infos en direct, débats autour de l'actualité, réactions et intervention d'experts. En simultané de 6h à 8h30 sur RMC Découverte. RMC est une radio généraliste, essentiellement axée sur l'actualité et sur l'interactivité avec les auditeurs, dans un format 100% parlé, inédit en France. La grille des programmes de RMC s'articule autour de rendez-vous phares comme Apolline Matin (6h-9h), les Grandes Gueules (9h-12h), Estelle Midi (12h-15h), Super Moscato Show (15h-18h), Rothen s'enflamme (18h-20h), l'After Foot (20h-minuit).

Isabelle Guarino-Smith, the CEO of RAL (Residential Assisted Living Academy). She has spoken across the country and has been featured in magazines & articles nationally. She was named both “Future Leader” in the Senior Housing industry and “Top Senior Housing Influencer” under 30. Isabelle is a sought-after coach and trainer for all things "RAL"! Isabelle's goal is to carry on her father's legacy by training investors & entrepreneurs how to... "Do Good & Do Well". In today's show, Isabelle shares her investment story and the many benefits of investing in residential assisted living. Episode Link: https://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/ --- Transcript   Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The Remote Real Estate Investor podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.   Michael: Hey, everyone, welcome to another episode of the Remote Real Estate Investor. I'm Michael Albaum, and today I'm joined by Isabelle Guarino-Smith, and she's going to be talking to us today about all of the things we need to know and be aware of if we're going to get started investing in the residential assisted living space. So let's get into it.   Isabelle, welcome to the podcast. Thank you so much for taking the time to hang out with me. I appreciate you coming on.   Isabelle: Of course, happy to be here. Thanks for having me.   Michael: Oh, it's my pleasure and I'm super excited to chat with you today because we're talking about residential assisted living, which is a newer topic for the remote real estate investor. But before we get into that, give us a quick insight who you are, where you come from, and what is it you're doing in real estate today?   Isabelle: Yeah, I'm the CEO of residential assisted living Academy. We basically teach and train people all across the country how to own and operate their very own residential assisted living homes. We've been in the industry for now, this is our 10th year, we own and operate three care homes ourselves out of Phoenix, Arizona and I say we because it's a family business, I work with all my siblings, most of their partners, so I love that aspect, too…   Michael: So amazing and so you are teaching people how to own and operate versus residential assisted living facilities that is so interesting. So why are you I mean, why residences living? Why, what got you involved in it to begin with?   Isabelle: Yeah, so we actually got involved because my grandmother fell and broke her hip and the doctor called and it's like, she can't go home alone. She needs 24/7 care, help with activities of daily living? She was in upstate New York, and we were in Arizona, and it's like, okay, what are we gonna do? You know, and so a lot of families find themselves in a situation like this, where all of a sudden, poof, a loved one needs help and it's like, are you gonna quit your job and take care of them 24/7? Are you gonna give them in home care, which is insanely expensive or are you going to put them into a…   Michael: Dreaded H word?   Isabelle: Right, the H word, you're like, oh, no. So we were faced with that dilemma. We searched and hunted for like a place we even felt competent or comfortable with up there for her and found nothing that we liked, we were just grossed out of a lot of the options, and came back to Arizona, kind of found a residential assisted living home here. My dad was always a real estate investor. So he talked with the business owner and just asked her like, hey, would you be willing to sell and she's like, yeah, bought the real estate, bought the business had no idea what we were getting into, but got into it, so she could live there for free and he's like, all figured out how to run the business and over the course of the next couple years, my whole family jumped in got involved was like, We love this industry because not only is there great cash flow, but you're offering an incredible opportunity to like the community, the families, you're providing jobs, it was just so impactful and it was like, man, this feels so much better than so many other real estate investment opportunities.   Michael: I love it. It's kind of like the parents that have their kid go to school, and then they buy him a house so they could live rent free and end up becoming landlords like, oh, this is kind of cool. Yeah. Oh, that's awesome. So tell us what kind of services should someone's thinking about getting involved in the industry? Yeah, I'll take I'll use myself as an example. Like, I have no idea how the medical industry works. I just know there's a ton of red tape and dealing with medical insurance companies is a nightmare and a half. So do I need to become a medical expert as someone that wants to get involved in this industry?   Isabelle: Great question and the answer is no. We are real estate investors, I have zero medical background. I am not a caregiver by nature. If I was I probably would have taken care of my grandmother, you know, so? Absolutely not what we teach is how to own the real estate and own the business, you're still going to hire a licensed administrator who's going to run all of the day to day and they're going to hire the licensed caregivers who are going to care for the seniors. So you're really running the business in a way that you're hands off. I visit the home once every other month and talk on the phone with my manager like once a week maybe so we're definitely teaching how to do it as passively as possible.   Michael: Okay, okay. Love it and can you give us an idea let's talk numbers because people I think love numbers they can wrap their head or round numbers, let's dig in. So it sounds expensive. But just from what I've heard about how much people are paying to stay in these types of facilities, so give us an idea. If someone is just getting started, wants to wants to get involved, but doesn't have a several million dollars, you just tell us what some of the numbers look like from a purchasing standpoint, from a revenue standpoint, expense perspective.   Isabelle: So I always say it depends what route you want to take to get involved, right. Some of our students like in the Midwest, they want to buy land and build custom homes from the ground up, there's still land to buy out there and so they'll, they'll do that. So that's obviously the cost of the land and then building it that could take anywhere from a year to two years and be pretty expensive. But then the home is perfectly suitable and custom done and yeah, pretty those homes that I've been into are like incredible, they're so gorgeous. Another way you can get involved is buying a single family home and converting it to become an assisted living home. So that might be adding on square footage, more bedrooms, bathrooms, or it might be ramps, guardrails, light minor renovations, it just depends on how the home started. I like to say three to 500 square feet per person is comfortable. So if you have 10 residents, minimum 3000 square foot home upwards of 5000 is pretty comfortable for that.   Michael: Okay, that's a great kind of metric to go off of, and then that bed bath count does that play into that as well?   Isabelle: Most seniors are going to want private bedrooms, private bathrooms, but you can get away with like one or two shared options within the home, but as many private privates as you can, is better, the other ways you could get involved is buying an existing one, like I shared with you, we did so you buy the real estate by the business, you're up and running cash flowing day one and then the fourth one is maybe you don't have as much cash and you're going to lease the home, from someone who's retrofitted, got it licensed, it's ready to go and you're going to lease it from them, and just pay them, you know, the lease fee every month, and you're going to run the business and they own the real estate. So that's another way you could get involved but numbers wise cashflow I know you're in California, yeah?   Michael: Yes.   Isabelle: Okay, so California average, the state average is about $5,000 per month per resident is how much it costs to live in an assisted living home right now. But San Francisco's average is closer to like 6800 per month per person and that's for an average home and I told you, my grandmother, those average homes were yucky. I didn't want my goldfish there. Let your mother so let's say most of these homes that we're teaching our students do, they're more upscale, they're like luxury. They're beautiful homes. So let's say you have six residents there in California, and they're all paying $8,000 a month to live in your home. This is not unheard of, this happens all the time. That's 48 coming in each month, right? 48,000 but let's minus 15,000 for a mortgage or lease because you're in San Fran, it's expensive. Yeah, so 15,000 can get you a pretty nice home that could house six people comfortably right? Minus about 20,000 in your expenses, that's including your staff, including, you know, everything else that you need insurance activities, food, cable, everything, that's still leaving you with $13,000 of monthly net on that home. So it's very, very lucrative and that's what just six residents, every state varies between six and 16 on your maximum amount allowed, so if you get hired…   Michael: Oh my gosh, wow… But I'm like, yeah, for those that watching, I gotta pick my jaw up off the floor, because I've just gasping here. So it's about talk to us about like, you mentioned, you'd hire that third party licensed person that would then administrator, thank you, and then they go hire all the staff. So can you I mean, how do you find these people? Do you just like indeed.com or monster.com, third party administrator for RLS?   Isabelle: Yeah, you can definitely use job search engines, you can honestly go to licensing schools. So there's like caregiving, schools and administrative schools and you can get a fresh list of graduates. You can also just talk to other homeowners in the area and say like, Hey, is there anyone you know, looking for a job or things like that? It's a really tight knit community. So networking is like vital and we have our first manager, we asked around and found a guy, and we loved him. He was amazing, he moved on and started his own business, and we were so happy for him to do that and now we have a wonderful gal who oversees all three of our properties. So once you find a good one, they're really with you for a long time and you can lock them in and just share the vision of what you're looking to create and then they'll get excited about it too because they're really running all the day to day like they feel a lot of ownership for the business. You know um, so it's good to have them like on your team and getting excited and involved in stuff.   Michael: Totally and you can, you would feel confident to go to them saying, hey, I know nothing about this business. But I understand real estate investing, I understand numbers, like you're going to do all of the stuff and I'm going to be like the money and kind of deal structuring person…   Isabelle: You can go to them like that, or I would encourage you to come to our training first to learn everything. So that way, you're not walking in so blindly because you know, a lot of the things that you're going to be asking them to do, like, I want you to have some form of background knowledge just so that you're not coming from, like, you have no idea if they're doing it right or wrong, like you want some knowledge. So we teach and train all those different aspects of it. So at least you have a base knowledge. So when you go to them, you know, what you're looking for, and can kind of help guide them in that way. But you don't need to know the English intricacies of their job at all.   Michael: Okay, all right. Love it and where can people find out about that training?   Isabelle: Yeah, so a great free place to start is RAL101.com. We've got books, webinars, you could have a discovery call with me, I'll chat with you all about it but RAL 101 is a great place to kind of get started.   Michael: Love it, so I've got a million questions, we're gonna try to get through as many as we can on the show. Zoning comes to mind, because this is different than a traditional single family home with a single resident, what are some things that you need to be aware of at a high level because I can imagine market to market is different but what are some things we should be aware of?   Isabelle: It's still zoned residential and I know everyone is like, but you're running a business here and it's like, yeah, but an Airbnb is the same and that's not zoned any differently. So it's still zoned residential. It's still in a residential neighborhood. It's just there's a license on the physical property that it will vary state by state what is required or isn't required. More or less, if you've got to be Tom Cruise to get out of the house that is not SR safe, right? We want to make sure that it's like grandma's. We want to make sure grandma can get in and out nice and safe. You know, the hallways are wide enough the doorways that there's windows and accessible egress, and different things of that nature. But you'll get the home physically licensed through the state and they will approve based on square footage and safety and things of that nature. Occasionally, they'll ask for things like fire suppression system and it to me it's like put it in if that's if that's a requirement. Just do it. Like I you know, keep it safe. We want our grandma's safe.   Michael: Right, right. We want our grandma's and our goldfish is safe. Yeah. So how much if someone's looking at an existing home? I know you mentioned retrofitting is maybe one of the ways someone can get involved in the business. What should people be looking for? I know you mentioned 300 to 500, square foot bed, bath count private, private, what are some other things that people should be keep an eye out for?   Isabelle: Demographics are key in our industry. So you want to make sure that you're in an area where there's a large amount of 50 to 70 year olds, who are upper middle class and typically home owners. That demographic is what we call daughter Judy. That's usually who's paying for mom or dad to live in your home. So she you're marketing to her you want the home close to her because she's usually searching for the home choosing the home paying for the home and coming to visit mom, so she doesn't want to go 45 minutes outside of town, just because it's cheaper. She wants to go five minutes on her way home from work to visit mom or dad. So demographics is vital in our industry and really kind of doing that market research to determine what area and then even deeper like what neighborhood what, what like literal area is she in, you know, and really kind of narrowing down in that way.   Michael: Okay and then what about some property specifics are single level homes better are we want pools to be like Jacuzzis. Talk to us a little bit about some of the physical attributes, physical aspects of the home.   Isabelle: Definitely one story is a lot easier if you do multi-level like we have a guy in Jersey who's got a four story home and he added an elevator, right? We have some people in Texas who have elevators so you can do an elevator. It's just if you can get a single story home, that's obviously better and easier. It's just an extra fee. But some states and cities it's like that's impossible. Like you know, they all have multilevel homes, you're just going to have to deal with it. The three to 500 square feet and then don't think like oh, let's cram all these people in a home like you still want it to be a home. You want a living room, a dining room, a kitchen. If you can add in a library, a movie theater, a hair salon, different amenities like that. That's awesome and that's a major selling feature or factor to you. You want the backyard to maybe have some rose gardens or walking past a swimming pool won't get used very often. but it's a feature and you could you better pointed out to daughter, Judy, when you come to tour Look, grandma can be swimming and enjoying. So there's a lot of different things that they'll use more, and they'll use less but no matter what you're going to market them all and make sure that you're pointing them out and featuring them as amenities if you have it.   Michael: Okay and in terms of the actual care of the individuals, who are the residents? How do you decide or determine how much care to offer or what additional care offerings you have, like, I know there are a specific system living locations for like memory care, or for then different needs. So how do you determine what yours looks like?   Isabelle: So when someone comes to tour the home, you'll do? Well, you won't, the administrator will do an assessment with that senior to determine their level of care. So are they awake at night? Are they a two person assist, right, do they need help walking or is it just they forget their medication sometimes or like you mentioned? Is it a memory care thing, like, are they physically fine, but they're not mentally there anymore. So there's different varying levels of that they'll do that assessment with the senior in the family, when they first come into the home to make sure that we can accommodate them that we're able to do this, you know, and that it is going to be a good fit for them because you don't want a house full of people who have a super high level of care, that's going to be tough on your staff, right, you want to make sure that if you have one or two people who are super high, maybe everybody else has kind of less level of care. as they age and live in the home, their level of care will change and it will, you know, go up and down depending on all sorts of things. So you'll want to redo those assessments with the family and if anything has drastically changed, their rate to live in the home may also change because the level of care and then the type of physical bedroom that they are going to be in Is it a private, private, private, shared, shared, that's going to determine their rate to live in the home.   So you're going to want to be doing those assessments with the senior maybe every six months or something. There's usually doctors who can come to the house who can help do an assessment with you and kind of determine you know if it's a good fit, but we don't want to be on nursing home level doctors IVs gurneys. No, you can't we that's legally you shouldn't be doing that. That's not what you're licensed for, you can get licensed for memory care and we have a lot of students who have memory care homes who focus on those with Alzheimer's or dementia and those residents actually charge you charge more if you're a memory care home about 500 to $1,500 per month more, if that's how you're licensed because the home has to have different physical requirements like locks and things of that nature and the caregivers have to have an extra license level. So because of those things, it actually costs more to live in a memory care home. So a lot of our students like to go that route.   Michael: Okay, and that makes total sense and you touched on it, but I just want to circle back to it, that at what point does your licensure stop and say ABA level of care does it need to be hey, you now need to go do something additional.   Isabelle: It's really like there's only two way people leave the house they pass on you know to the other life or they go to a nursing home. So once you need doctors IVs gurneys, you know, you're hooked up that we can't accommodate that anymore. So basically, once something like that happens, where it's a true like medical need, where they need to be in a hospital, we can't help that anymore.   Michael: Got it and as far as like day to day stuff, I know the administrator is going to be taking care of a lot of this but are we providing three meals a day activities, like what is the day to day look like? Are people free to come and go as they choose?   Isabelle: Definitely three meals a day snacks on tap whatever they want to need, right? They can pull up to the little fridge and get whatever they want. It's not like a big facility where it's like lunchtimes at noon and it's like, no, if you're not hungry, you're not hungry. We'll feed you when we want to feed you and when a new resident comes in, we always ask them what's your favorite food and we'll add it to the menu, you know…   Michael: Like a tech startup?   Isabelle: Yeah, beer on tap perfect.   Michael: Happy hours.   Isabelle: Yeah. No, we do, we like to have fun with them and we like to let them enjoy. Especially food so important for seniors when your health is like taken from you. If you've ever had a health scare or family member has a health scare, it's like, that's all you think about like forget what you're wearing that day or what you're driving, it's like, oh my gosh, that's all consuming and that's their lives, you know, like it's painful for them to walk and, you know, they're hurting and whatever and so, like food, that's such a simple thing that makes you so happy when it tastes delicious and it looks beautiful and it's really important to have great food in the homes and whatever food they want and need. Activities wise, we do have activities that come to the home, we've got pet therapy, SR yoga, music therapy, we do all sorts of fun stuff in there, just contractors who will come and do a little, you know, class or interaction with the with the residents and it's really cute and fun and, and I love that.   Michael: I've man, I love it too. That's great. If someone is listening and thinking that these types of homes are a great fit for maybe someone in their family, or maybe for them as an individual, can you walk us through what the payment looks like? So IE is their insurance? Can this be built through insurance.   Isabelle: So about 10% of the population has long term care insurance, so not many people, but if you do have it, they will pretty much take care of your family to live in a home like this, which is excellent. That means the family or you don't have to pay anything. So if you don't have long term care insurance, get it because we're all going to need it. The only other ways really that people pay for these homes is if you served in a time of war, you might have VA benefits. If you have Medicare Medicaid, but they don't pay very much about $1,800 a month, but it might help supplement and then cash IRAs investments, paying off their needle selling their home and using that money and letting their kids figure it out a lot of people rely on their kids and it's God Children.   Michael: Daughter Judy…   Isabelle: Yeah, daughter, Judy.   Michael: Yeah. Okay, interesting, interesting and from a kind of, again, again, kind of getting back to the numbers and how to physically do these deals, and I'm sure you cover it in your academy, but we'd love to get a little bit of a preview or like, can you go to a bank and say, hey, bank, I'm gonna buy this property. Oh, and by the way, I'm not going to put a traditional long term tenant in place, I'm going to put in five tenants in place, and I'd be paying 1000, they're paying five grand each, like, how does that work?   Isabelle: Because the will first it's going to be like, you know, when you're purchasing a home, it's like personal secondary investments. So you're purchasing onto that investment category. So they know that you're not going to be living in it as your primary, you know, house, which is fine and that's one way to get the loan. A lot of people use different ways to fund these projects. They'll use SBA loans, some government funding. Sometimes people will use syndication, crowdfunding, private money, hard money, all sorts of different stuff. But you can get a bank loan to get started, you know, in this industry, specifically for the house, that is fine and, and it happens all the time. But the seniors in the home, they're technically not tenants. So like, you don't deal with the eviction moratorium at all. They're residents, and they're signing a residency agreement. So if they're no longer fit, you can kick them out, you have all the right in the world to kick them out. Because it's a very strict document. That's basically saying, we can only provide XYZ and you have to do XYZ and if you don't, it's right there, you're out not that we're kicking a lot of Grammys out…   Michael: To the curb…   Isabelle: I remember when COVID happened and so many of my single family rental friends were like, I'm screwed. Like, no one's paying me. I have all these homes, like I'm just screwed right now and I was like, dang, that sucks. Like, we're not having that issue because I mean, even looking at our world right now, things are getting a little scary, right? Like people are like, where should I invest? What's safe? What's recession resistant? I love Airbnb. But like Airbnb, that's what you do, when money is flowing. The when you're ready to go on that vacation, when you have extra money to spend and you're going to do all this stuff. Soon as money's tight, you're not going on that trip to La Jolla, you're not going to Europe, like you cut back on those things. necessities are always good to invest in because they're not going to go away. No matter if money is high or low. It doesn't affect it. So your mom or dad's care needs and home isn't necessity, you're not going to not pay for that. Like, we don't have that issue and it's pretty wild, because so many people are like, how does the recession affect you guys and it's like, what recession like no one stops paying for their mom or dad like, you just don't, especially at the higher end level. You don't it's pretty incredible.   Michael: Wow, so okay, talk to me again about the residency agreement versus considering them tenants because I want to convert all my tenants over to resident agreements like ASAP. How does that work?   Isabelle: Because we're taking care of them physically because there is that I don't want to say medical but there's that component of care. You're not only paying for the home, you're paying for the care as well. So that's kind of where that falls into place is that it's not that I'm you're just leasing this property from me and you have all these rights and stuff. No, it's the care component combined and that's kind of our saving grace in that regard.   Michael: Got it, got it. Okay…. Yeah. Maybe people like foot massages? I don't know. We'll have to see. We'll take a poll.   Isabelle: You can add in.   Michael: Yeah, exactly. Exactly! Alright, well, Isabel, I mean, we've talked about all of the great things. I think all of the Silver Linings give us what the downsides. What are the risks? What keeps you up at night?   Isabelle: Yeah, I think in any business, always, the difficult thing is people, right, and people across the board from the seniors, families, right, the expectations that they have, and making sure that you're accommodating to them, and things of that nature, all the way down to your staff, making sure that they show up, they're happy, they're enjoying their time, and they're representing you and your brand well, so I think people in any business is always going to be your most difficult or keep you up at night item, right because it's just, it's challenging and if you're anything like me, I'm very type A I like to be controlling, it's hard to run a passive business where somebody else is representing you. You're always worried. Are they representing me, right? Are they saying everything right? Are they doing everything? Right? So I think it's just learning a little bit to like, let go let things happen. You've got your policies in place, you've got your cameras in place, you can check in as much as you want but also, it's just going to drive you crazy. If you do so, just let it go a little bit.   Michael: Yeah, yeah. without violating any like HIPAA laws requirements, can you give us like your most outrageous family interaction story?   Isabelle: Oh, yeah. Okay, we had a family, this is the only family that we've ever asked to, hey, you're gonna have to move the senior, the only family in 10 years and 10 years in three homes. 10 years. That's pretty crazy. So okay, this family, um, they were very boisterous and loud. So they would come over and be like, tell our chefs get out the kitchen, we're cooking, and start cooking their traditional food, and there'd be like 10 or 12 of them and they would just like take over and start cooking and they would curse and they would scream, put on their music and be really loud and we were like, What is going on? Like, no, you're welcome to come over and join us for a meal but like you don't kick out my chef who I'm paying like, and they're like little coke, it's fine. You get out the night off but then they're like cursing and saying like, and it's like that's no that's not happening.   So we had a convo with them, hey, this can't happen anymore. You if you want to bring over food to share with everyone love it, love that. So, you know, then they do that but then it's you know, still the cursing the loud music that this it's disrupting the home and the other residents so we had to have more conversations with them and eventually say, this is no longer the fit for you guys, which sucked because the senior was precious and nothing was wrong with them like and so but it's like, like, that's just not going to fly in our house maybe in another house. That's fine but hear it was not a good fit and yeah, so that's my own. That's my one that experience.   Michael: Wow, that's pretty impressive and 10 years and three homes.   Isabelle: I know. Isn't that crazy?   Michael: That's awesome. Yeah, okay Isabelle. This has been so much fun. Anything else you think folks should be aware of to that should they should be aware of as they're interested in learning more.   Isabelle: I definitely want to share this live where you want invest where makes sense. If your market is not good to invest in right now or ever. Don't worry, you can do this remotely. 31% of RAL owners are remote owners. So it's totally possible and if you're remote, it does keep you more hands off because you can't just run over to the house if something's going on, you know, you're maybe a flight away or whatever and so you have to deal with things on Zoom or on the phone and figure things out that way so it does encourage you to be even more hands off if you are remote so I do I always like to share that especially I know you're in California and it can be a tough market so...   Michael: Preach to sabel I love it. This is the it's the perfect it's the perfect tagline for the real estate investor. Yes, we love it. We love it. If people want to learn more about you or RAL Academy where's the best place for them to do that?   Isabelle: RALacademy.com is a great place to learn more about us and RAL one on one if you want to chat with me more schedule a discovery call and I'd love to chat with you guys.   Michael: Amazing. Well thank you so much for this as well. This was awesome, really appreciate you coming on.   Isabelle: Happy to be here, thanks for having me.   Michael: You got it, take care.   Okay, everyone, that was our show a big thank you to Isabelle coming on super interesting insights and perspective and a very interesting asset class that I'm gonna have to go take a closer look at. As always, if you liked the episode, we'd love to hear from you a rating or review our big helps, and we look forward to seeing the next one. Happy investing…

Want your dead grandmother to read you a story? If Amazon's new Alexa AI feature comes to life, you could clone dead voices. That's not the only surprising tech story I'll tell in this podcast episode. I'll also tell you how hackers are taking over jacuzzis. Plus, famous con artist Anna Sorokin is selling NFTs and the FBI warns of crypto fraud on LinkedIn. Oh, and you won't believe how much money Big Tech companies make per minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want your dead grandmother to read you a story? If Amazon's new Alexa AI feature comes to life, you could clone dead voices. Plus, hackers are taking over jacuzzis, Anna Sorokin is selling NFTs and the FBI warns of crypto fraud on LinkedIn. Oh, and you won't believe how much money Big Tech companies make per minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want your dead grandmother to read you a story? If Amazon's new Alexa AI feature comes to life, you could clone dead voices. Plus, hackers are taking over jacuzzis, Anna Sorokin is selling NFTs and the FBI warns of crypto fraud on LinkedIn. Oh, and you won't believe how much money Big Tech companies make per minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Waggoner, founder and chairman of American Queen Voyages (AQV), gives Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report a tour of Ocean Victory, AQV's new expedition ship, which just sailed its maiden voyage to Alaska. Waggoner highlights the mud room, Zodiacs, kayaks, two Jacuzzis, infinity pool, spa, gym and more. For more information, visit www.AmericanQueenVoyages.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast -- with supplemental pictures and video -- can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

Neste episódio tive o prazer de estar à conversa com a Bruna Fernandes. Falamos sobre IRS, negócios e jacuzzis! Peço desculpa por a minha voz estar um bocado rouca e por alguma tosse, mas queria mesmo trazer-te este episódio! Links úteis: - instagram da Bruna: https://www.instagram.com/acontabilista.pt/ - site da Bruna: https://brunafernandes.pt/ - o meu instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgarfmabreu/

SHOW #1005 JLo's Triple-Decker, Elon Musk Was 3rd In Line, Jacuzzis For Jesus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigjujumedia/support

Joe and JayG discuss The Legend of Vox Machina, review the magnificence that was Moon Knight 4, give thoughts on Thor: Love and Thunder teaser trailer, ‘Kingdom Hearts IV' in development, My Hero Academia Season 6 coming in The fall and whether we were let down by season 5, Shaman King Reboot Anime about Yoh and Anna's son, Netflix losing subscribers, Demon Slayer season 3 trailer, leaked Nintendo GBA Emulator For Switch Online, Naruto X Jordan Crossover, Spider-Man ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE delayed,  Ezra Miller arrested again in Hawaii, Absurd Nerdery, GREAT listener feedback and plenty more nonsense.  If you love or hate this episode, share with your best friends or worst enemies!Joe's Socials: Twitter  | JG's Socials: TwitterTNWA Facebook | TNWA Twitter

Anna and Tera talk close shaven bits, hungry sex, why scorpios and taurans don't work, warmth vs fire, so much sex in the workplace and the value of hope.

In Episode 9 we learn lots of vocab related to weddings, we discuss Jacob's creepy jacuzzi experience, and make fun of Jacob's mild speech impediment. We also learn how to fix the very common Czenglish, "We went there with my sister"! You can also watch this episode on YouTube, and if you want to be super nice you can give us €1 a month to help us keep this shit going!

Descubrimos lo más destacado de la parrilla televisiva con Ferrán Monegal y hablamos del liderazgo de Antena 3 como cadena más vista del hipódromo español

Dating from 1909, this grand hotel famous for its role in 'The Shining' is 4 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park. Traditional rooms in the main building and an adjacent lodge have flat-screens, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks. Some add Jacuzzis and courtyard or mountain views; others are allegedly haunted. The 1-to 3-bedroom condos feature air-conditioning, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces; a luxe cottage has a private deck. Complimentary perks include continental breakfast and parking by reservation. In addition to 2 fine-dining restaurants (1 with patio seating), there's a cafe and a whiskey bar. Spa treatments and ghost-themed tours are on offer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco0/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-cuoco0/support

Aufgehorcht ihr fröhlichen Recken, es gibt etwas Neues auf dem Markt der Verhütung und das tut auch gar nicht weh. Hoden Jacuzzis werden der heisseste Scheiss in Sachen eigenbestimmter Fortpflanzungskontrolle. Wobei laut Knorpel zu essen auch sehr verhütend sein kann. Oder ein Tunnel mitten im Gesicht. Ach es ist so schön, ein Mensch zu sein. Hört am besten selbst! Viel Spaß.

Freundschaft! Wir wünschen einen charmanten Morgen, Mittag, Abend oder was auch immer. Heute ist Keynote und wir kommen nicht umher unsere inneren Fanboys wieder ans Mic zu lassen. Diverse Fotos wurden mit Kartoffeln gemacht, unter anderem auch mir der iKartoffel XS Max, mit 1 Gigabyte Speicher. Einiges bleibt mir wohl für immer ein Rätsel, zum Glück erhalte ich permanente Unterstützung durch das geballte Wissen von David und Fabian, besten Dank dafür an dieser Stelle! David war, mal wieder, im Urlaub. Es war schrecklich schön , habe ich verstanden. Freut euch auf den Erfahrungsbericht, ich habe dazugelernt: warmes Wasser ist kostenlos und alle haben Jacuzzis, reifen gehen ständig kaputt und wer will kann tauchen, Taxifahrten sind krass teuer, den Rest erklärt euch David selbst. Der Ton wird stellenweise ernster, Seenotrettung ist ein wichtiges Thema und David bringt es zur Sprache. Wir nehmen wiederholt Bezug auf die letzte Episode, falls ihr die noch nicht gehört haben solltet empfehle ich dringend hier zu klicken und diese zu erst zu hören. Natürlich auch Werbung in eigner Sache: es gibt Merch! Und wie wären QR-Code Sticker? Unnötig aber Knorke? Unnötig und Quatsch? Wie ist denn da die Meinung der Community? Schreibt es uns doch, zB über unser Kontaktformular. Spoiler- Alert! Diese Episode ist, selbst für uns, recht Apple-lastig, die Keynote läuft und zieht unsere Aufmerksamkeit auf sich, die Professionalität weicht kindlicher Vorfreude und dann… anderen Emotionen. Diese wurden freundlicherweise von Fabian 3D- gedruckt. Wir wünschen euch beste Unterhaltung, Gesundheit, Glück und viel Segen auf all euren Wegen und falls ihr Anmerkungen und/ oder Wünsche habt würden wir uns sehr freuen wenn ihr über das Kontaktformular ein paar Zeilen an uns senden würdet. Bleibt gesund, hang loose 🤙 Eure QuT- Crew Beste Crew - Doppelschwör! (Bei „Doppelschwör“ darf man nicht lügen, steht so im Regelwerk.) Links wie immer https://www.quatschundtratsch.de

This week on INS, we're joined by Ben Johnson - host of the Reef Beef podcast - for an octopus who can paint in Florida, the world's oldest shark attack victim in Japan, science tries to translate whale to English, and 95 year old message found in underwater bottle in Michigan.   Hosts: Kevin Harrison, Mike Wiebe, Brian Camp   Producer: Mark Ryan   Announcer: Nancy Walker   Graphic Designer: Mike Tidwell

Eine turbulente Folge voller Küsse, Jacuzzis und Underboobsweat! Alles über die siebte Folge Princess Charming und noch SO viel mehr! Da wir Profis sind, machen uns technische Probleme übrigens nichts aus! Musik: Luis Caldera/Pond5

Twitch creó una nueva categoría de streaming para “Jacuzzis, piscinas y playas”, esto después de que Twitch retirara publicidad a petición de los anunciantes en transmisiones llevadas a cabo en jacuzzis.¿Quieres más noticias de tecnología? Busca todos los viernes el podcast de Noticias de Tecnología Express.Disponible en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2BHTUlynDLqEE2UhdIYfMaen Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/noticias-de-tecnolog%C3%ADa-express/id1553334024

Join in as we're joined with the wonderful women from Bills Hot Mafia! We talk Bills, Jacuzzis, and much much more!

Sur la plateforme vidéo Twitch, des personnes se filment en direct depuis leur piscine gonflable. Il y a même une catégorie pour ces vidéos : Piscine, Jacuzzis et Plages. Tout ceci fait polémique et sème le trouble chez les streamers. Marie Misset nous en dit plus.Crédit photo : capture d'écran d'un live d'Amouranth sur Twitch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Au programme :Valve fait une SwitchJacuzzis sur TwitchLa difficulté de vivre de l’Esport et la tentation du streamingNos jeux du moment : Subnautica Below Zero, CyberpunkLe pré-E3 s’active : PlayStation parle de son futur, Xbox et BethesdaAmazon achète MGMTrois jeux intéressants : Phantom Abyss, Moon Samourai, Necromunda : Hired GunNews jeux : Netflix développe une activité jeux vidéo, des changements pour Overwatch, Virtua Fighter 5, un remake de Dragon Quest III & l’annonce de Dragon Quest XII, Pokémon Legends: Arceus et Diamond/PearlLes news industrieEt plus !Liens :😎 Soutenir l’émission sur patreon.com/RDVJeux !📰 S’inscrire à la newsletter de Patrick.Rejoignez-nous sur Discord.La chaine gaming sur YouTube et ma dernière vidéoCommentaires et plus sur frenchspin.fr (page de l'épisode).Infos :Animé par Patrick Beja (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook).Co-animé par Prescilia Poirel “Trinity” (Twitter, Instagram).Co-animé par Geoffroy Piot (Twitter).Musique libre de droit par Musicincloud.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chegou a Summer season do vosso podcast de gaming português favorito! Quem está ansioso pela E3 que cada vez tem mais estúdios a marcar presença? E pela Summer Games Fest que não só terá a presença de big hitters da gaming scene como de muitos indie developers? Fiquem para ouvir as expectativas do Coach e Roberto deste Verão que promete ser…espera, Pools, Hot Tubs…. and Beaches?! Pois claro, como sempre a Twitch aperta um pouco mais o nó que tem no pescoço tal como aprendeu nos escuteiros. Venham ouvir as reações e análise do Coach e Roberto a esta decisão da Twitch relativamente às hot tub streamers que se instalaram na plataforma e não pretendem mudar a bóia de sítio. Por fim, quem diria que depois de World of Warcraft Classic, teríamos “Blizzard Classic”. A Dreamhaven cria uma parceria com o novo centro de refugiados da Blizzard, Lightforge Games! Que conta com mais seasoned veterans de todo o lado da gaming scene. Grave's Kitchen IG: https://www.instagram.com/graves.kitchen/ FALEM COM O COACH E O ROBERTO! Twitter: https://twitter.com/DCchillPodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/dcandchillpodcast/ Email: dcandchillpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcandchill/message

Episodio 121 - Piscinas y jacuzzis Nos ponemos el bikini para comentar los cambios de twitch, los espias del Days Gone y varias chorradas mas. Hot Tube para todos! Resubido del directo en Youtube: https://youtu.be/qIaWykC_P1g En este episodio participamos: Alan, Frana, Lilu y Raulis. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACTO: Ivoox: http://bit.ly/2AyErD9 Spotify: http://bit.ly/2ZIIULN Twitch: http://twitch.tv/retrasosquad Youtube: http://bit.ly/3dZ5EMZ Telegram: http://t.me/retrasoclub Discord: http://discord.gg/tXE2kSG Twitter: @RetrasoSquad Email: retrasosquad@gmail.com Retraso Squad somos: Alan @Alaneyav - Cr0wnRichard @Cr0wnRichard - Diego @graphmotion - Frana @FranaXS - Kaiser @kaiser9724 - Lilu @Lilunatica - MacZRC @MacZRC - Raulis @SpuffGamer -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This week's topics include: Who turns the jacuzzi timer in community hot tubs? Can you change your order after the waiter has left the table? Can you take back an offer to let somebody cut you in line? Can you say no when somebody asks you to take their photo? And new rules on community tables. Sponsored by Saltwater Peak

Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard has unveiled details of a number of new Parliamentary buildings which will be erected to house MPs and ministers.Three new buildings are scheduled to be completed by 2026 – but the price tag for the projects has not yet been revealed.Speaking to media this afternoon, however, Mallard said he hoped the bill would be less than $250 million.That is more than double the estimated cost of an earlier proposal for a new building and re-development of an existing building that was put up by former Speaker David Carter in 2016.A six-storey building will be constructed on Museum Street – right next to Parliament – and will house a multitude of offices as well as select committee rooms.Mallard also announced a new executive wing annexe will be constructed for ministers.The old earthquake-prone press gallery building at the far end of the Parliamentary precinct will be demolished to make way for the extra ministerial officesA two-storey building will also be constructed for parliamentary security.The money for the new builds has not yet been revealed but Mallard said the funding has been sought so it would come out of next year's Budget.In a statement, Mallard acknowledged that the plans would require "significant investment"."However, we must look at the long term," he said."Ultimately, this is the right and responsible course of action to ensure our nation's Parliament is supported to operate efficiently and effectively for many years to come."The goal is for all the new buildings to be completed and ready for use following the 2026 election.Mallard had considered using the new "fast track" provisions –designed to boost construction work as part of the Covid-19 recovery - to consent it.But after discussions with the Minister of Finance and Environment Minister David Parker, decided that was inappropriate.NZ First has twice scuppered plans for new buildings on Parliament's grounds.Mallard said if NZ First got back in in 2023 and demanded the project be dropped, he would put a picture of former NZ First MP Shane Jones on the side of the unfinished building.In a statement, Mallard said it was his firm belief that this strategy needed to be revisited."We must take this opportunity to ensure that the precinct is well-positioned to support Parliament as it evolves over the next 50-100 years."Mallard said this has been agreed to by all political parties."For many years now, it has been clear that current accommodation on the parliamentary precinct is not fit for purpose and can no longer effectively support a modern, accessible Parliament."He said the move makes absolute sense financially and logistically.Speaking to media on their way into caucus meetings this morning, a number of MPs were asked what they would like to see included in Mallard's designs.National's Matt Doocey came up with the idea of a group hug room while Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson suggested Jacuzzis for the Press Gallery.Museum St BuildingThis will be built on top of what is now car parks next to Parliament House.Although Mallard is still applying for resource consent, he said it will have a modern design, which will be "sympathetic to the surrounding environment"."We are not seeking to create a landmark."The six-story building will have a direct link to Parliament House, will have a Green Star rating of six and will offer a "high degree of flexibility".New ministerial officesThis will replace the old press gallery offices, which were vacated in 2017 due to earthquake strength issues.The plan is for that building to be knocked down and to be replaced by the new structure. It will be a three-story building, complementary to the existing Executive wing, with a link to Parliament House.It will also have a Green Star rating of 6.Security buildingThis will be two stories and is proposed to be built at Ballantrae Place entrance. It will accommodate the current "secure deliveries" functions, th...

Join Rachel (even if just for a little while) and the guys as they discuss wild animals in domestic Jacuzzis, the conspiracy surrounding Flat Earth, and a woman trapped in the sewers. Tune in to listen to the creative learning process of the guys on the loft as they deconstruct Amy Schumer's comedy. How many siblings does Prince Charles have? Find out on this episode!

Welcome to A Woman's Brew, where women talk about beer! It's Valentine's! We're being sexy and romantic this week, bringing youa round-up of the best beer related gifts, Valentine's activities and recipeideas for your lockdown Valentine's day. We also pick out some sexy dessert beers to spark your imagination intime for the big day. So if it's for Valentine's, Galentine's or you are just treatingyourself, come have a listen and be inspired! And don't forget to sign up for Jo's free Galentine's tasting where shewill teach you simple tasting techniques to up your beer tasting game. Sign up here: https://www.subscribepage.com/f6o1m5 Get in Touch: Email: lovebeerlearning@gmail.com Website: http://www.lovebeerlearning.co.uk Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lovebeerlearning Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovebeerlearning Tori: @adventures_in_hoptimism Joanne: @awomansbrew. Facebook Group: Women's Pint Club Subscribe: · iTunes · Spotify · Sounder · Google · Stitcher · TuneIn Watch: YouTube Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

On this week’s Ball & Chain, Rebecca and Steve react to WNBA Free Agency and the great PB&J debate continues. Rebecca’s computer crashes hours before calling a college basketball doubleheader. While Steve tells a story about a dinner he attended a few years ago honoring the late Hank Aaron. All that plus Viewer Mail on the 156th edition of the Ball & Chain Podcast.

Wir sind zurück! Und besprechen die dinge die uns wirklich am herzen liegen wie zu Beispiel reich sein und Dampfduschen!

Short plays written for the theatre have had to adapt to Zoom. And now podcasts.  Ken presents two of his favorite ten minute comedies adapted for Zoom.  It’s theatre of the mind, or Starmaster, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  

it's Saturday, which means that, in crossword terms, ITSWAR. There were tough clues like 31D, Turning the tables? (DJING), 35A, Where people get in hot water? (JACUZZIS), and 14A, Traveler with a turbine (HOVERCRAFT), as well as ARCANE clues like 11D, Longtime head of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (SEIJIOZAWA). You could definitely be forgiven for saying PANT, PANT, once you got this one done! We give a 4 on the JAMCR scale.

Le billet de Richard Martineau : Montréal n’est pas accueillante. Trump pourrait dire être victime d’un coup d’état s’il perd l’élection. La mort du grand téléroman.

It's mayhem in this month's crisis edition! Mike's singing at gerbil-threatening volumes while pioneering rehooker Maxo's 8-bit funk is exploding his brain. Jon's hamstering drum-sticks, training a rock-and-roll chicken, and spreading jam on ducks. Laura Marling's refusing to wash her baritone ukelele ever again. Neil Young's in a photo booth with a sleeping dog. Meduza and Einaudi are both suing themselves. King Louis XIV's inciting theatrical arson and (even worse!) mime. The Wolf of the tenor section is investigating the acoustic properties of airborne jacuzzis and the pentatonic drivel of icebergs. Is it too late to fix Gal Gadot's 'Imagine'? Will our PSTB TikTok challenge end in tears? And, most crucially, is there anything gaffer tape can't do? (Oh, and if you'd like to follow our TikTok challenge, Jon's @pstbtiks and Mike's @pstbtoks. Go teams!) Fancy more of this nonsense? Then please support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/projectstudioteabreak For more episodes and links relating to each episode (via our zero-spam but 100-percent-idiocy mailing list), check out https://www.projectstudioteabreak.com

It's mayhem in this month's crisis edition! Mike's singing at gerbil-threatening volumes while pioneering rehooker Maxo's 8-bit funk is exploding his brain. Jon's hamstering drum-sticks, training a rock-and-roll chicken, and spreading jam on ducks. Laura Marling's refusing to wash her baritone ukelele ever again. Neil Young's in a photo booth with a sleeping dog. Meduza and Einaudi are both suing themselves. King Louis XIV's inciting theatrical arson and (even worse!) mime. The Wolf of the tenor section is investigating the acoustic properties of airborne jacuzzis and the pentatonic drivel of icebergs. Is it too late to fix Gal Gadot's 'Imagine'? Will our PSTB TikTok challenge end in tears? And, most crucially, is there anything gaffer tape can't do? (Oh, and if you'd like to follow our TikTok challenge, Jon's @pstbtiks and Mike's @pstbtoks. Go teams!) Fancy more of this nonsense? Then please support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/projectstudioteabreakFor more episodes and links relating to each episode (via our zero-spam but 100-percent-idiocy mailing list), check out https://www.projectstudioteabreak.com

On a beautiful spring day Farmer Willems decides to prepare the overgrown vegetable garden for planting. The peacock children eye the inviting vegetable beds and decide to explore. After a fabulous day of fun they return home and learn a lesson. BIG words from the story explained for our young listeners: he said contentedly: he said in a satisfied/pleased way to gush: to speak in a very enthusiastic way majestic: very beautiful, magnificent, grand, splendid ecstatic: extremely happy or excited immaculate: perfectly neat and tidy to ponder: to think about something carefully before reaching a conclusion Please send your feedback, questions, suggestions and requests to Alex at

Santino sits down with Doug Benson to chat about Jacuzzis in hotels, getting stoned and playing in poker tournaments and we break down how the government used fear mongering to make us think cannabis is a cursed plant that will make you eat babies. TICKETS AT http://www.andrewsantino.com/ MAR 6-7 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA MAR 13 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MAR 19-21 - MOHEGAN SUN, CONNECTICUT MAR 27 CINCINNATI, OHIO MAR 28 CLEVELAND, OHIO APR 9 SACRAMENTO, CA APR 10 PORTLAND, OREGON APR 11 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON APR 16-18 MIAMI, FLORIDA APR 19 WEST PALM, FLORIDA APR 24-25 - SPOKANE, WASHINGTON MAY 9 PHOENIX, ARIZONA MAY 15 & 16 - ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO JUN 5-7 SAN DIEGO, CA JUN 12 & 13 - SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH JOIN OUR PATREON!!! : https://www.patreon.com/whiskeygingerpodcast BUY SOME MERCH: https://shop-andrew-santino.myshopify.com FOLLOW CHEETO: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ FOLLOW CHEETO TWITTER: https://Twitter.com/cheetosantino FOLLOW DOUG ON INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/youdontknowdoug/?hl=en FOLLOW WHISKEY GINGER ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast/ FOLLOW WHISKEY GINGER ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/whiskeyginger_ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS OR WE’LL COME FIND YOU AND KILL YOU...FOR REAL Clean up your balls fellas! Use the right tools for your tool with Manscaped complete line of ball care products Go to https://www.manscaped.com/pages/v2 and use promo "WHISKEY" for 20% OFF! Get relief and support for your entire body using OMAX CBD Cryofreeze. Go to https://omaxhealth.com and use promo "WHISKEY" for 20%

Jeff and Jonathan discuss: Dinosaurs on eBay. The Jacuzzi Family. High School Jobs. Old Western Films. Iran. Wildfires in Australia. Ricky Gervais. Jeffrey Epstein. And that’s just the first 5 minutes!

Listen in on the idiots as they discuss Zimro's reasoning on his hatred towards the french, superhero powers, Chinese hitmen, and more! 

Put down the poultry and throw out the pie because this week, we’ve got two words for you: Beef. Cake. Specifically, Chuck Versus THE Beefcake! In episode 15 of season 2, Chris, expert on Jacuzzis and beefcakes, promptly turns off his computer monitor as to not rouse suspicion, while Erin, expert on all things “downtown,” receives a new nickname. Plus: our hosts find out what Spider-Man, The Big Bang Theory and Michael Moore all have in common. Where’s the beef? It’s here, and listening will be a piece of cake! Find us on Twitter @gochuckpodcast or email us at gochuckyourselfpodcast@gmail.com. Theme music:  “Warm Up” by Hadokowa via freemusicarchive.org. Cover Art by Molly Gillespie @ www.mollyegillespie.com.

Uns ist Hot! Daher sprechen wir heute über leckeres Sandwich Eis (Fürst Pückler Art) und Jacuzzis mit defektem Heizmodul. Außerdem freuen wir uns über den CSD und über Köln und über unsere gute Gesellschaft. Freut euch, liebe Stricher, denn es wird geschmatzt. #WalterFroschLegende

In this very special episode, Angelos and Mo sit down with Mark Homer, one half of the hugely successful company Progressive Property. Mark discusses government policy around housing, working with Rob Moore and also whether it's better to buy or rent your home. There is even talk of hot tub jacuzzis!

First and foremost A thousand apologies for our late submission for this week's episode, but we make it up with good content and premium jokes, because you know: Jokes >. This week we discuss the smoke Plug Talk Pod's own Tashawn received over the week, YesJulz and how the culture should keep canceling her, Kodak's recent comments, Spring Break, and why real South Floridians do not even entertain such ignorance. And More, Enjoy! Comment, Rate, Subscribe! Tweet Us!: @CozyboyOz @iHateShaun @TashawntheDon @StashSpotNetwrk

First and foremost A thousand apologies for our late submission for this week's episode, but we make it up with good content and premium jokes, because you know: Jokes >. This week we discuss the smoke Plug Talk Pod's own Tashawn received over the week, YesJulz and how the culture should keep canceling her, Kodak's recent comments, Spring Break, and why real South Floridians do not even entertain such ignorance. And More, Enjoy! Comment, Rate, Subscribe! Tweet Us!: @CozyboyOz @iHateShaun @TashawntheDon @StashSpotNetwrk

Welcome to the Martini Minute, this is what's new in the world of luxury: The Shilla Seoul brings a modern, stylish getaway to the South Korea capital. Since the hotel is owned by Samsung, you can expect that accommodations are outfitted with the latest technology. There's a foot bath lounge overlooking Namsan Mountain; a sculpture garden with more than 20 works; an indoor golf range; and Urban Island, an outdoor oasis with heated pools and Jacuzzis facing the mountain.

CBI002 Booze Clues, Scotch Jacuzzis & the Food Safety Modernization Act with Chris Reedy of NC BioNetwork   Chris Reedy is the Director of Food, Beverage, and Natural Products at NC BioNetwork. NC BioNetwork offers educational and lab resources, courses, and training programs that impact the economic and workforce development within the biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and life sciences industries across North Carolina. Chris is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight for statewide programs and resources.   Chris joins me today to discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act and what brewers and alcohol producers need to know to comply with the new FDA policies. He explains the difference between good brewing practices and good manufacturing practices, what producers should consider when storing and reusing spent grain, and how producers can determine when it’s time to conduct a hazard analysis to comply with FDA standards. We also discuss the difference between micro-toxins and aflatoxins and the long-term health effects of excessive aflatoxin consumption.       This week on Consuming the Craft:   What brewers and producers need to know about the Food Safety Modernization Act The difference between good brewing practices and good, current manufacturing practices. What breweries and producers can do with spent grain while being compliant with the new FDA standards. Proper storage of spent grain under the new policy. Chemical and physical contaminants to consider when storing or reusing spent grain. When producers need to conduct a hazard analysis, according to the new FDA standards. What aflatoxins are, how they lead to bottle gushing and the long-term health effects of human consumption.   Consuming the Craft is produced by Podcraft. You can create your own great podcast - faster and easier - at Podcraft.com  

Foreign correspondent and world affairs editor John Simpson has risked life and limb reporting for the BBC for over 50 years. The Tiananmen Square massacre, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Zimbabwe, Bosnia – you name it he was there. He’s been punched by a UK Prime Minister, bombed by US 'friendly fire', met Gaddafi in Bedouin tents across Libya, watched Saddam Hussein’s execution in court and whilst experimenting with some hallucinogenic offerings in the deepest Amazon was once hugged by a six foot goldfish wearing shades.    On this episode we cover:  How to narrow down his travels How in 50 years some places stand out more than others He can still count how many countries he’s been to Being part of history Wikipedia being true, of course Being punched in the stomach by then Prime Minister Harold Wilson How being punched by the PM in 1970 didn’t even make the news How just the suggestion of an election in Britain used to be world news Lisa getting punched by Theresa May (this hasn’t yet happened) 1962’s terrible winter in a huge house in Dunwich. Suffolk Casablanca being different and exciting and scary Morocco igniting his love for travel Reporting from 48 wars Being sad enough to count the countries we’ve being to! Travelling to over 150 countries His recent first trip to Greenland (doesn’t recommend it) Greenland being ‘not very nice empty’ Eating whale meat and seeing Polar bear skins Lisa being a huge fan of John Simpson’s British Airways Highlife Magazine column Travelling from Paris to Tehran with ayatollah Khomeini in 1979 Still having a shoulder injury from queuing for tickets to the Ayatollah flight in Paris Telling his BBC Boss to f**k off when he tried to stop him going Being told the Shah’s air force had orders to shoot down the plane Being in the biggest crowd in human history The most exciting, frightening and disturbing moment’s of his life What it was like to be in Beijing Tiananmen Square massacre Watching the man standing in front of the tank Watching the Korean cameraman next to him shot to death The estimated 10,000 people killed in Tiananmen square How your own safety becomes less important than what’s happening around you How being in a crowd that’s attacking you is worse than being faced with guns and bullets Being attacked by a crowd in Iran Finding his colleagues in a crowd of a million or more Being surrounded by an angry group ripping their clothes and scratching them Standing out as a 6ft 2 Westerner Being whacked in the face by a broomstick wielding 5ft man The times he’s regretted being there Not really being very brave What is driving him The curiosity of seeing round the next corner Wanting to see history for himself not read it in the papers the next morning The philosophy of travel, the urge to explore How ‘travel’ drives him Getting a kick out of being in places that other people aren’t Visiting Beirut with his wife and 13 year old son The stunning town of Byblos in Lebanon The instinct of wanting to footprint a patch of snow Fatherhood the second time round and how this has affected him How it’s good for kids to travel Being one of a handful of journalists to remain in Belgrade His wife Dee joining him in Belgrade How a Jacuzzi injury almost scuppered his work during the NATO bombing The hospital being bombed by US forces The angry hospital professor arguing over him on the operating table Filming in Belgrade in with one whole leg encased in plaster Enjoying the comfort of five stars hotel Disguising himself in a burqa to enter Afghanistan Taliban throwing out all foreigners Being irritated by the Taliban’s threat to kill all journalists Sneaking in through the Khyber Pass dressed as a woman The Afghanistan equivalent of being in drag How wearing a burqa was like a cloak of invisibility The smuggler’s gang ignoring him as soon as he had the burqa on Lisa’s plans to one day visit Afghanistan Dervla Murphy’s cycle from Dublin to Delhi Riding across the mountains and plains on horseback Rory Stewart the Tory MP who walked across Afghanistan with his dog Levison Wood’s journeys through Afghanistan Being injured by friendly fire in Iraq on the day the invasion started in 2003 Following a group of Kurdish special services fighting on the allied side Being shot at by Saddam’s tanks The American special forces calling an airstrike on the tanks How the Americans got the map coordinates confused and attacked the place the instruction had called on The bomb landed 11 yards from where he was standing The translator losing his legs and dying of blood loss People being burnt to death all around him Shrapnel embedded in his leg His producer being on the phone to his mum throughout the whole thing Getting close to Saddam Hussein Being pissed off about the BBC not getting the interview Watching Saddam’s trial every day in the courtroom The awful moment he watched Saddam Hussein executed by Iraqi Shiites Yelling out when Saddam’s body fell through the trap door The conflicting emotions of watching someone, albeit one who’s done terrible things, be killed How black and white and right and wrong is always more complicated than it seems Meeting Gaddafi - always in a Bedouin tent How Gaddafi was ‘completely barking’ How Gaddafi was much nastier than he previously imagined Mass rapes and murders How it can feels to be known by people like Saddam and Gaddafi Saddam’s Information Minister spoke about John to Saddam Saddam saying John Simpson’s BBC Panorama programme made him his ‘personal enemy’ Crazy hallucinogenic drugs in the farthest reaches of the Amazon close to the Peruvian border The Asháninka or Asháninca tribe in the rainforests of Peru How the 50s weren’t a great drug taking era A six-foot goldfish with a straw hat putting a friendly flipper around his shoulders How the world is a better place now than ever The growth in world democracies One billion people lifted out of poverty How travel has changed him Not feeling positive about Donald Trump and America at the moment Making an effort to be less uptight Becoming BBC correspondent in South Africa Loving Rhodesia/Zimbabwe How a little bit of kindness and emotion goes a long way How he tries to keep out of Brexit But feels it’s a major screw up and that no one was warned Our entire political live being paralysed How we are living in a divided nation The current lack of political leadership How it’s more painful than anything he’s been through in Britain over the decades The English Civil War being fought along lines that sometimes seem very familiar His prominent Brexiteer friend who would change his mind The music question – it involves being in a 1000 year old Souk in Baghdad and Duke Ellington and it’s the best answer ever so you’ll just have to listen to it.  

10 Folgen KOG-Podcast! Dani & Reto feiern das Jubiläum so emotional, authentisch und nüchtern wie nie zuvor. Themen: Günstige Jacuzzis in Kitzbühel, das Nessie im Vierwaldstättersee und die neue Radio-Late-Night-Show von KOG. Prost

Recorded on June 12th, we celebrate James Halliday's birthday in the best we know how by covering chapter 0005! Join Albert, Billy, and Instagram's _readyplayerone_, Morgan Marshall!  News From the Front Lines!  Happy 46th Birthday, James Halliday!   Ready Player Morgan  Morgan shares her experience and testimony of the Ready Player One novel.  Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail (1989) Memories of its release Favorite moments or quotes? Where does Holy Grail rank among the other Indy films?  The Star Wars connection  Gary Gygax (1938 –2008), Richard Garriott (1961), and Bill Gates (1955)  Halliday's shared qualities and traits Garriott and the Ultima series of games Windows or Mac? DOB: 06/12/1972 Dungeons and Dragons Players Handbook (Early to mid 80's) Did you or do you play tabletop games?  What edition was Halliday likely playing?   Welcome to Chthonia! Steve Jobs (1955 – 2011) and Steve Wozniak (1950)  Prototype for Halliday and Og John Lennon (1940 – 1980) and Paul McCartney (1942)  Favorite song from either?  Favorite Beatles album?  TRS-80 (Color Computer 2) (1983 – 1986)  vs Commodore 64 (1982 – 1994) vs Atari 800XL (1983 – 1985) vs Apple IIe (1977 – 1994)  First computers Did you ever do any program or nah? Baggies, Jacuzzis, Frisbees, Band-Aids, Superglue, Kleenex, Hula Hoops, and Scotch Tape!  Gregarious Games  Timeline of events Halliday's profile and personality Lamborghini Countach (1974 – 1990) vs DeLorean (1981 – 1983)  Lambo or DeLorean Pipe dreams or "what would you do with a billion dollars right now?" Lambo's and their influence on pop culture DeLorean's and their influence on pop culture. The Cline Brothers and Back to the Future   Star Wars Action Figures (1978)  Who collects or collected Star Wars action figures?  YUS! Barbies!  Other figures and collectibles GG Rebranded as Gregarious Simulations Systems and the OASIS (2012)  MMO's and their limitations  Anyone can be anyone  The visor and haptic gloves  OASIS Reality Engine or "open source reality"  “The OASIS was an online utopia, a holodeck for the home.”  Holodecks and variants in pop culture  Revenue Strategy (.25 one time setup fee, "surreal estate", virtual objects, and fuel costs)  Love, relationships, and the "reality" of it all Hosts Albert "Sergeant Pepper" Padilla Billy "Junior" Alewine Morgan "Catfish" Marshall https://www.instagram.com/_readyplayerone_/    Like, follow, and support the show here:   Instagram: @TheBasementRPO  Twitter: @TheBasementRPO  Facebook: /TheBasementRPO  Patreon:patreon.com/TheBasementRPO  TeePublic:http://tee.pub/lic/mjtTM-nrguo   

Brothers John and Will Wiesenfeld improve Jacuzzis (hot tubs).   www.2PointOhPodcast.com   Podcast Twitter: @2PointOhPodcast personal twitter/instagram: Will: @BATHSmusic John: @sweaterstripes   Theme: Will Art: John

We condensed six hours of Bachelor content into one podcast for you--you're welcome! Liz and Ross recap episode 2 of the Bachelor Winter Games, the Women Tell All, and Arie's Fantasy Suite dates, including the shocking arrival of a strange, subpar Ross. They also delve into some juicy tidbits from Amy Kaufman's new Bachelor book, and whip through some quickfire judgments in r/relationships.

This week, Pira steps into the Splyce penthouse to discuss recent performance, life as a Pro Gamer, and their sometimes-silly-sometimes-serious manager Hans! Time stamps: 2:05 - UoL Game on Week 09 / Playoffs seeds 4:00 - Splyce’s progress during the Spring Split 6:10 - Champion picks 10:42 - Group format and EU LCS competition level 14:00 - Roccat end of split surge 17:50 - Back from Break - Lunch at Splyce House 19:20 - Splyce house and summer balcony parties 20:37 - Team manager’s stories 23:25 - Splyce’s Danish tradition and how to become a Pro Player in Denmark 26:50 - Advice on becoming a Pro Gamer The backstage moment the players talk about: https://youtu.be/Qybc5Wdjc10?t=2400

On this episode of You Killed It, Sheldon and John recap episode three of the Challenge: Invasion of the Champions. There's some poop talk, breaking down strategy for stair climbing and, most importantly, discussing Smashley and Hunter's intimate moment on the top bunk. Follow us on Twitter: @ShelAlexander @jchidleyhill

Välkommen till första avsnittet av hjärnsläpp med Frida & Carro! Idag snackar vi om en massa juligheter, USA och om Frida skulle kunna överleva livet ut med hjälp av bara en vattenflaska!

Busted garage doors, leaky Jacuzzis, and dead neighbors. Just another helpful home improvement show with Ace and Ray.

Beginners. Cold fingers, cold toes, chilly shoulders, and a cold nose. When the weather gets chilly, sometimes you feel as if the inside of your body is as cold as your extremities. Some how, putting on lots of clothes isn't enough. You long to get into a deep, hot bath. That is our plan this Winter. We bought ourselves a very early Christmas present that, I'm sure, we will enjoy for years and years. It's a hot tub. I wasn't familiar with hot tubs until I came to Wenatchee, and got in a few during the first two Winters. That was a long time ago. My first experience was that they were too hot; I couldn't stay in them for very long. However, you can personalize your experience by adjusting the temperature so it is exactly what you want. There is a huge variety of tubs on the market. Some are just like big, hot baths. Others are the Jacuzzi variety that have jets of water for massaging. That is the kind that we bought. My husband tends to get tension in his neck and upper back, so this is the perfect solution. There are other benefits aswell. Our hot tub focuses time on family. The whole family can get in and spend some relaxing time together with no distractions, - no tv, no computers, no video games. You can float around, relax, and chat. Another benefit is being outside and enjoying nature. The first time I got in the tub was at 7am on Saturday. The kids were still asleep, so my husband and I quietly sneaked outside and got in. It was raining softly, there was a little mist over the lawn, and it was perfectly fresh and quiet. Wow. We giggled like children as we sat back and relaxed. This could become a daily habit. Grammar notes.  Related vocabulary: to personalize, to adjust, to tend to, a benefit. Exs: He personalized his hat by having his name sewn on it. I adjusted the oven temperature so the turkey wouldn't burn. He tends to shout when he speaks, but his wife tends to whisper. One of the benefits of exercise is improved circulation. Advanced.  The hot tub that we know today was invented by an Italian family, the Jacuzzis, back in the sixties. They had immigrated to California and were responsible for inventing the first enclosed cabin monoplane. In the fifties, they invented the first hydrotherapy pump which sold to hospitals and schools. As engineering ran in their family, Roy, a third generation family member, invented the whirlpool in 1968. Those clever Italians. But we know that man's knowledge of the healing properties of water dates from pre-history. Early man utilized hot springs and pools. The ancient Egyptians used hot baths for therapy around 2000 BC, and about 600 B.C King Phraortes of ancient Persia built one of the first known hot tubs. Asian cultures from Japan to China celebrate water; the Japanese even have a saying that a person with a mind like water lives in harmony with the universe. The Greeks and Romans were known to place buildings around natural hot springs. In England, in the city of Bath, there are fully functioning Roman baths with multiple hot tubs and bathing areas. Infact, the first whirlpool was named 'Roman'. So, there you have it, lots of facts about the global appreciation of water. So, whether it's for an apres-ski warm-up, or just for relaxation, you can be sure that the hot tub is where you will find me. Grammar notes. Vocabulary and expressions: to be responsible for, enclosed, properties, to utilize. Exs: On this tour, you are responsible for your own safety. Her rose garden is a beautiful, enclosed, secret place. One of the properties of milk is calcium. The solar panels can be utilized every day. Practice of the preterite: To build: The Romans built cities all over their empire. To sell: He sold newspapers on the street for forty(fourty) years. To say: They said they would meet us at 3pm. To date: They dated eachother for six months. To get: It got cold very suddenly last night. To hold: We held on to the rope for our lives.     // //