Saturday afternoon 8 of us gathered at Wizards of the Coast for another session of Live Vintage Rotisserie draft. Click here
to read about my first foray into this format. Vintage Rotisserie is not going to be fun unless you've been playing Magic for a long time, but if you have been then it's pretty awesome. I wound up going 6-1 and I've already clinched first place with a tutor-iffic black combo deck that might be one of the best decks you can realistically hope to draft in the format.
Here's a link to the draft
. Most of us had done at least 1 of these before and I thought the quality of the draft and the decks was a lot higher this time. I did a fair amount of thinking after my first attempt and I knew I did not want to try to draft one of the "type 1" decks, as you just can't get enough of the broken cards to make something like Storm or Stax work consistently. My goal was to get into an archetype where no one was competing with me for cards and where the card pool had enough redundancy and flexibility that I could react to what other people were drafting. Part of me wanted to draft an aggro creature deck, and I was toying with the idea of first-picking Skullclamp as a signal for folks to get out of my way, but a) I strongly suspected that the pendulum had swung and a bunch of folks would want creature decks and b) I was having a lot of fun thinking about Reanimator. The more I thought about potential archetypes the more it seemed like artifact decks would be plagued with inconsistency, blue decks would be plagued with competition for cards, and I either wanted a beatdown archetype all to myself or I wanted Reanimator.
Once I drew up a Reanimator template and saw how well the card pool lined up with it, I was pretty sure that's want I wanted to draft. As long as no one else went heavy black, I could spend the early rounds grabbing my share of fast mana, tutors, and broken cards. Then it should be easy to grab 5-10 fatties, 6-8 reanimation spells, 4-6 ways to get fatties into my graveyard, 6ish utility/disruption cards, and I'd still have room for a 4 card back-up plan. I went into the draft with a list of cards in each of those categories that no one else would want and I figured I would either splash blue or green. The blue plan was contingent on how the first few rounds of the draft went. In theory I figured I could grab assorted power, extra tutors, and if things went really well I hoped I might be able to take the Time Vault/Voltaic Key combo (and Tezzeret), which I knew would be awesome with all the tutors I intended to draft. (In retrospect I don't think there's enough room in the early rounds to establish yourself as a black mage and also grab those cards so I'm glad I wound up not trying.) The green plan was to take Survival of the Fittest and Fauna Shaman as two of my ways to get stuff into the graveyard. I could then use green mana acceleration critters too, and both Living Death and Recurring Nightmare would be much better as reanimation spells. This was the way I was hoping things would play out, but it required Survival to last until about round 10 plus it wanted there to be no competition for green mana creatures. Anyway, I also had "audible into Ernha-Geddon (a la Pikula)" and "audible into CMU Blue" as back-ups plans, but Reanimator was definitely my focus as the draft began.
Everyone in the room seemed to agree that the best 3 cards are Black Lotus, Sol Ring, and Ancestral Recall in some order. The good news about an early pick is that you get one of those cards. The bad news is that you have basically no ability to stake out an archetype or send a signal. You just take the one of those 3 that fits your preferred archetype and then hope things work out. Mostly you have to wait until the second round and see what has happened before you get to interact with the draft.
Zac Hill took the Lotus first and seemed to be toying with storm combo for a couple of rounds. However (as he and I discussed later) if you take the draw-7's with your early picks then you won't have any fast mana or any other broken cards. First he wheeled Strip Mine and Dark Confidant (the one good black card I did *not* want
) and then he wheeled Chrome Mox and Mox Diamond. If everyone shied away and the various draw-7's slipped into the round 6+ range, I think he would have moved in and tried it. However, the Timetwister went two picks later and the Time Spiral went right before his 6th round pick so instead Zac decided to go heavy black disruption. He wheeled Duress and Thoughtseize, which were cards I very much wanted, but it would have been thoroughly unrealistic to imagine myself as the only black mage, so fair enough. He wound up with the efficient aggro creature and disruption side of black so after fighting over the disruption we weren't competing for too much else.
Dave Guskin took the Ancestral second overall. He then took Library of Alexandria and Mana Drain in the late 2nd and early 3rd. I liked this plan a lot as I think you can draft a really nice mono-blue control deck in the format even while competing for cards. There have obviously been a ton of counterspells printed over the years and there's enough control magic's and artifact removal spells that you can draft something that templates pretty closely to the Draw-Go style decks that were so good in the late 90's. (Also, Zac almost won our previous draft with a deck along these lines.) Dave was looking good with Force of Will in the 4th and then it's hard to blame him for grabbing Tinker in the 5th round, but he had no artifacts and all the really good ones were gone already so that might actually have been a mistake. He then seemed to get distracted a bit by shiny baubles like Time Spiral, Mind's Desire, and Memory Jar (admittedly a juicy Tinker target but only really great if you have the right deck around it). From there Dave wound up going aggro-control with assorted Faeires, Psychatag, Shadowmage Infiltrator, a really late Thada Adel, etc. Maybe I'm just biased by my fond memories of CMU Blue, but that's definitely what I would have done in Dave's seat.
Mike Turian (who was playing the format for the first time) took the obvious 3rd pick Sol Ring. He'd mentioned to me that he was tempted by White Weenie so I'm sure he was disappointed that the Mox Pearl went right before his second round pick. He took Mishra's Workshop, which made a ton of sense to me at the time. It's incredibly explosive and the fact that he's getting it 14th overall indicates that no one else is trying to run a heavy-artifact strategy. He then got Tolarian Academy in the 3rd round and Mana Crypt in the 4th, which have to be exactly what you're hoping will slide into those rounds if you're headed this way. He wound up with some blue cards and then when Balance became too tempting to ignore in round 16 he added white. Overall his deck had some big artifact dudes to attack with and some artifact control elements and some white control elements as well. As I write this he's 2-4 with one match left to play, which is obviously a bit of a surprising record for a Hall of Famer. I'm still trying to figure out how much of that is unfamiliarity with the format (it definitely takes some getting used to both the draft and the play of the games, and I know he lost multiple really close 3-game matches) and how much is the inherent inconsistency of the artifact archetype. When he draws the Workshop his deck is amazing, and he demolished me in two straight games where he had access to 5 mana on turn 1 both times, but I think this archetype needs to be drafted in such a way that it can win without a lot of early mana acceleration (not that I have a good idea how to actually do that).
Aaron Forsythe drafted 4th and he sent the first pick Skullclamp signal. He then took the last Mox (the Pearl) in round 2 and Enlightened Tutor then made a lot of sense in round 3. Fastbond-Wasteland-Crucible of Worlds gave him some pretty scary potential, and his 10th pick Survival of the Fittest ended my dreams of splashing green. Interestingly, Fauna Shaman then went two picks later to the other green mage and neither one of them was in a position to do anything exciting with them, After that Aaron settled down into an Elves archetype that he didn't seem super happy with at the end of the day. It was a bit schiziophrenic - wanting to be both a beatdown deck and a combo deck and not being able to do either plan well enough to win consistently (he's currently 3-2). I know Dave had also sketched out an Elves archetype before the draft, and it does seem like that deck wants a lot of cards that no one else wants, so it's probably still a viable archetype. The trick is probably to figure out what other packages of cards have good synergy with it.
I drafted 5th and my first big decision might have been the most important: Mox Sapphire or Mox Jet? The Sapphire is the better card (as blue has better cards than black and blue also benefits more from getting an extra early mana), but I knew everyone would know that so taking the Jet over the Sapphire would send a powerful signal and hopefully the folks downstream of me would stay away from black. In retrospect this worked out spectacularly well. The draft wound up with only one other person playing a meaningful amount of black (plus Guskin splashed in some gold cards and the Bitterblossom). In round 2 I took Mox Emerald, both because I wanted more fast mana and because I still had "splash green" as my plan A. (This turned out to tip over a bunch of dominos as Forsythe wanted the Emerald but settled for the Pearl and Turian wanted the Pearl but instead went Workshop, not that I saw any of that coming when I made the pick.) With the fast mana gone by round 3 I set about solidifying myself as the black mage: Demonic Tutor, Yawgmoth's Will, Vampiric Tutor, Mind Twist, Dark Ritual, Necropotence. The Will isn't great in Reanimator, but it's still a card I was happy to have and mostly I didn't want to leave it on the board as something that would tempt someone else into black. Necro is somewhat similar in that it's less powerful than you think, since you can't access it reliably enough to build a "necro deck," but it's still plenty good enough to play, especially at the low price of an 8th round pick. (It would have been a lot better in Zac's deck, fwiw, but he would have had to take it on that first wheel where he declared black and let me have Duress or Thoughtseize instead.)
This was about when the Survival and Fauna Shaman went. I had already been leaning away from the green splash anyway since there were multiple green drafters plus so little competition for black that mono-black began to seem viable. The blue drafters were already taking stuff like Thirst for Knowledge so the pickings looked slim there as well. I took Painter's Servant, figuring i could let the Grindstone slide for a while and that 2 card combo would fit my deck really well, especially after I spent my next few rounds scooping up the rest of the decent tutors (Imperial Seal and Grim Tutor). I publicly declared my intention to draft reanimator with a 12th round Buried Alive and the rest was easy. The most interesting things that happened late were that I had to draft what I feared were embarrassingly bad discard outlets, but Putrid Imp and Sickening Dreams both turned out to be great. Last Rites also seemed good enough. Meanwhile while randomly looking over the cards on the table I stumbled across Dark Depths and suddenly remembered that the Vampire Hexmage combo not only exists, but would be absolutely perfect for my deck. I'll give you my decklist once I finish talking through the draft.
Greg Marques took Time Walk 6th overall and got a bit of a gift when the Sapphire was still there at #11 overall. He took Mana Vault and Jace with his next two and wound up adding green to his deck relatively quickly because he knew he wanted to play with Trygon Predator. The resulting brew had some really exciting moments, including Channeling out Emrakul three different times.
Dwayne St. Arnauld took Time Vault 7th, ending my delusions on that front pretty early. He then locked up the combo by taking Voltaic Key at #10 overall (and Tezzeret with his next pick). There's been a lot of debate in our group about when to take the Key. Last draft Aaron took Time Vault first but tried to float the Key and I took it in round 5 to pair with my Grim Monolith et al. I actually wonder if you took the Key first, would anyone else even want the Time Vault? In any case, you probably don't have to take the Key in the second round, but I think you have to take it by round 4 or you risk losing it to the artifact-heavy deck. I like the way Dwayne's deck turned out a lot. He's got decent control elements, a bunch of artifact tutors, and he's got the High Tide pieces in there too. He only had time to play 4 matches before he left, but he won 3 of them (losing the third to me). Everyone other than he and I has at least 2 losses already.
Mons Johnson had the wheel and to the surprise of absolutely no one, he signaled Goblins by taking the Ruby and the Wheel. From there he was essentially drafting by himself (with the exception of a few removal spells). The 8-9 wheel seems like the obvious place for this to happen and that's how each of our two drafts has gone.
Here's the current standings (we got through about 70% of the matches before breaking up around 9pm):
And here's how my deck turned out:
Reanimation spells (6): Animate Dead, Dance of the Dead, Necromancy, Life/Death, Exhume, Living Death.
Zac grabbed my Reanimate (and I think ran it main to reanimate anything juicy that he knocked out of opponent hands), which was annoying, but 6 was all I needed anyway and I had a 7th (Dread return) in my sideboard. Note that the first three were my highest priority since they allow for the Worldgorger Dragon combo.
Tutors (5): Demonic Tutor, Vampiric Tutor, Imperial Seal, Grim Tutor, Beseech the Queen.
I also drafted Insidious Dreams and Diabolic Tutor, but decided they were both too slow to run. The biggest revelation to me about my deck from playing it was how amazingly powerful it was to be able to tutor up whatever I needed to fix any given hand, so maybe those actually belonged in the deck. Demonic Consultation was tempting as Consulting for 1-of's is better than most people think, but it's still obviously risky so I decided against.
Ways to get stuff into the graveyard (6): Entomb, Buried Alive, Putrid Imp, Sickening Dreams, Last Rites, Bazaar of Bagdad
I also drafted Cabal Therapy since you can target yourself, but then quickly realized how hard it would be to hit an opponent with it so decided against. I really wish I had gotten Thoughtseize since it too can target you. There were several games where i was on the draw and just declined to play any cards so I could discard a fatty. In retrospect, I actually think I was supposed to be choosing draw in order to set this up. I had at least 3 hands that I had to mulligan which would have been great if I was drawing first and could discard a fatty on turn 1.
Fatties (7): Grave Titan, Platinum Angel, Oona Queen of the Fae, Worldgorger Dragon, Stormtide Leviathan, Terastrodon, Iona
i also drafted Bogardan Hellkite, Angel of Despair, Sphinx of the Steel Wind, Akroma, It That Betrays, and Emperor Laquatus. It was a lot of fun to just keep drafting all the best fatties of all time, and drafting this many also made sideboarding fun as I got to think about which fatties were the best against each individual opponent. Each of them made it into the deck at some point with the exception of Laquatus, which was just a draft error. (I needed somebody that I could sink infinite mana into when I pulled off the Worldgorger combo and hadn't thought of Oona until someone pointed out her existence after I drafted Laquatus. Oona is both a) hard-castable in my deck and also b) exiles the cards thus beating anyone running reshuffle effects (like the one on Emrakul). I'm really not sure if 6, 7, or 8 was the right number to have in the deck and I had games where I had too many and games where I had too few so i was probably about right. Grave Titan did win one game by getting hard cast. Iona is obviously the best one to reanimate alone. Worldgorger got me at least two instant-win's so I do think it's worth having (though note that it does need help ... you have to either have an instant speed kill with your infinite mana or be able to switch to Oona as your [Animate Dead] target to break the loop and then kill them with infinite mana).
Disruption/Utility (5): Mind Twist, Yawgmoth's Will, Necropotence, Damnation, Nevinyrral's Disk
I probably should have run Darkblast main (I think I could have turned a game loss into a win if it was available to Entomb for (versus Mesmeric Fiend and other weenies). I never actually cast the Disk, but the Damnation was excellent. I had more creature removal and more discard in my graveyard, and would tailor these slots based on my opponent. I also took some hosers relatively early in the draft since I knew a) i was competing for them (unlike my main deck cards) and b) I knew I could access them with tutors. Engineered Plague was the first of these, then Pithing Needle, Null Rod, and Infernal Darkness.
"Back-Up Plans" (4): Vampire Hexmage, Dark Depths, Grindstone, Painter's Servant
The way my deck actually played it was like I had three different combos (these two plus Fatty-Reanimate) and I would just shuffle up my opening hand and figure out which one I was playing for in this particular game. Hexmage-Dark Depths is so ridiculously mana efficient that it usually became plan A if I drew either half plus a tutor.
Mana Acceleration (3): Lotus Petal, Lion's Eye Diamond, Dark Ritual
The Lion's Eye was a mistake as it's too narrow. It's good with Yawgmoth's Will and it's ok to sac as a response to a tutor, but that's about it. I kind of which there was more fast mana available to me in black, but it just doesn't exist.
Land (24): Mox Jet, Mox Emerald, Cabal Coffers, Urborg Tomb of Yawgmoth, Swamp x 20
My deck was much faster than I anticipated and I think Coffers was actually a mistake. Meanwhile Urborg was particularly useful in draws that included Dark Depths or Bazaar of Bagdad as those two lands are *much* better if they also tap for mana. The other hidden advantage of my deck is those 20 basic swamps. We did a 65 round draft and gave folks as much basic land as they wanted. If you spent a lot of your draft picks on lands then you didn't have nearly as many picks to spend on sideboard cards. 20 swamps means I had a 25 card sideboard and I was usually swapping in 5ish cards per match. I'm not sure I took full advantage of this opportunity, but it's worth noting as an advantage to going mono-color in the format.
Rd. 1 I played against Mons and his goblin raiders. (Yes, he's that Mons.) Both games were fairly lopsided. In game 1 I chose to play for turn 4 Damnation instead of turn 4 fatty (in case he had enough burn to kill my fatty) and that took all the steam out of his attack. Stormtide Leviathan came out a turn later while I was still on 14 life and then Platinum Angel started attacking alongside the big fish. In game 2 he double mulliganned, but I think I was in great shape even against a good draw. My hand included both Sphinx of the Steel Wind and two reanimation spells so I used my Imperial Seal to go get Sickening Dreams. It allowed me to both wipe out his first two goblins and also put the Sphinx in the bin so I could animate her on turn 3. I promptly drew into an Entomb and Akroma was also in play by turn 5.
Round 2 was against Dwayne. I got to go first in game 2 and I had Putrid Imp, Stormtide Leviathan, and Life/Death in my opening draw. His turn 2 play was Isochron Scepter imprinting Memory Lapse, but with an 8/8 already in play on my side it was a little bit late. In game 2 he apparently had his Time Vault combo ready to deploy on turn 4, but we didn't get there. He tapped out for Preordain and then Time Vault on his third turn against my board of Swamp, Bazaar of Bagdad, and nothing else (with Vampiric Tutor as the only card in my graveyard). I informed him that he was dead, as I had the Worldgorger in my hand along with a Swamp and the Animate Dead that I had tutor'ed up. With Bazaar in play I was sure to find the Oona as some point in the cycle so that was game.
My third opponent was Dave and my deck was way too fast for him. Both games involved 20/20 indestructible creatures coming into play on my side really quickly, including a draw where I just drew both pieces (no tutors necessary) and also drew Mox Jet so I could deploy the entire combo by turn 2. He had dreams of breaking stuff up with venser, but things just happened too quickly and venser never got online.
After Dave came Zac. I took two mulligans before game 1 and he grabbed my Grim Tutor with Mesmeric Fiend, but I still almost won this game. This is where i wished I had Darkblast in my deck to Entomb for, especially when I followed up Entomb by top-decking Buried Alive. I then drew into a Damnation but he had Hymn to Tourach to knock the tutor out of my hand before I could untap. Any top-decked reanimation spell would still have been good enough, but none showed up.
Game 2 was a tough one. He had a nice draw with some aggression and I was tight on mana thanks to his Strip Mine when the following decision came up: I have Darkblast in the graveyard (but no fatties). My hand includes Grave Titan, Last Rites, and Life/Death. If I top-deck a third land (or a Mox) I can Last Rites him, discarding a fatty to reanimate on the next turn and knocking any answers he might have out of his hand. However, if I dredge back my Darkblast and hit a fatty then I get to animate something right now. So I get one draw at 20ish mana cards or I can flip 3 cards hoping for one of 7 fatties. I think I was right to decline dredge and hope to draw mana, but when Akroma turned out to be my top card it definitely stung a little. She's a completely blank draw, but would have been the best fatty in my deck to reanimate against him. Things went from bad to worse when he played out Leyline of the Void on his next turn, essentially turning off my reanimation engine forever (since I had sided out my Disk). I did finally draw a third land but had no action until I drew Demonic Tutor. I figured out that my only chance to win was to tutor for Dark Ritual, hope I drew swamp #4 on the following turn, and this would allow me to hard-cast the Grave Titan that was the only thing of value left in my hand. It worked! I drew the land that time and with the Titan in play along with enough zombies to block and trade with his attackers, he was drawing very slim and I mopped up a few turns later.
Game 3 was another nice one. He kept Swamp, Lotus, Hymn, and Withered Wretch with no other lands, which seems entirely correct to keep. I felt good when he Hymned Iona and Worldgorger Dragon out of my hand, seemingly doing me a favor, but he then played out the Withered Wretch. I had Sickening Dreams in hand so in theory I could kill the Wretch, but after having been Hymned there weren't many cards left to pitch. I decided to play the game for one of my other combos and save my cards (one of which was a Grim Tutor). I don't remember which combo ended up killing him, but he took quite a while to draw land #2 so I was under very little pressure.
Against Aaron I killed his turn 1 creature with turn 2 Sickening Dreams and then reanimated something saucy on turn 3. In game 2 I skipped my first turn in order to discard a fatty only to have him tutor for Tormod's Crypt. I had my Pithing Needle so he blew his Crypt when I played Needle (i randomly named Skullclamp). Luckily I drew into another discard outlet and had a fatty in play via the graveyard by turn 4 despite his Crypt. He did win two of the fun games. One was because i was a chicken and didn't go all-in on Terastrodon. (If I had turned all of my own land into 3/3's then I would have won, but instead he played Imperious Perfect and suddenly my 9/9 ground pounder wasn't so exciting.) The other fun game involved him getting Squirrel Nest / Earthcraft at the same time I got Dark Depths / Hexmage. I was going to fly over an infinite number of summoning sick squirrels for the win, but he top-deck Reveillark (or maybe it was the land for Reveillark) and suddenly had a chump blocker that could also tap (after blocking) to start the avalanche of squirrels.
I took game 1 from Greg with a super-quick Marit Lage token and he responded by taking game 2 in spectacular fashion, before I even played my first permanent. He went turn 1 mana vault (off a forest). I skipped my turn 1 so i could discard a fatty (with a reanimation spell in hand). He went turn 2 Flood Grove into Bribery ... for Iona ... naming black, of course. I didn't have enough turns available to play out a Disk even if it was on top of my library, so I scooped. In game 3 Iona decided to play for my team. He's two color, but all his answers to a giant flier were blue so that pretty much iced it.
Against Turian I mulliganned and he played Mishra's Workshop, Sol Ring, and Smokestack on his first turn. I was able to respond with a turn 2 Last Rites (thanks to a Mox), discarding two and setting up whatever reanimation spell I was hoping would come off the top of my deck. He showed me Su Chi, Wurmcoil Engine, Juggernaut, Land, Island, and Aether Spellbomb. It was at this point that I looked into the standings and verified that, yes, I had already clinched first place even if I lost this match.
He said he was in love with his draw even before he top-decked the Workshop on turn 1. His game 2 draw may have been even better: Mana Crypt, Zuran Orb, and Mox Opal let him Thirst for Knowledge and set up turn 2 Processor (for 7) *and* Balance, saccing both his lands to Zuran Orb so I would be down to 2 cards and no permanents while he had access to four mana and a Processor. Totally sick draw!
There you go — probably more detail than any of you wanted, but I continue to find this format fun to think and talk about. After my first experience I thought the format might actually be about fair decks, but the deck I drafted this time was definitely not playing fair. It's been a while since I got to feel like I broke a format, but that's how I felt yesterday. We're probably running it again next Saturday. Time to try to break it again!


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Sally Gordon Ceramics
Sally started making pottery during her last two years at school and then attended East Sydney Technical Collage in 1970/71 to complete a full time Certificate of Ceramics under the tutelage of Peter Rushforth. In 1972 she worked as an apprentice to Helen Laycock for three months in Helen's pottery studio at Dunmoochin in the hills outside Melbourne.
In 1973 Sally joined a gallery and craft centre located at the Boree Carbonne homestead in the Central West of New South Wales, where she tested local clays, made pots and taught interested residents the basics of pottery making. After fifteen months, Sally held her first solo exhibition in the Boree Cabonne Gallery. It was a sell-out.
In 1976 Sally married a farmer and gave up potting to raise a family, help on the farm and manage the farm's bookwork. Sally decided in 2007 it was time to return to her potting career. She built her unique ‘straw bale’ studio on her farm in Millthorpe, NSW and started potting once again.
“It surprised me how long it took to get started again. You have so many dreams of what you want to do, but putting them into practice is another thing altogether. Attending summer schools at Sturt, Mittagong (where I first started as a potter) helped. I wanted to work exclusively in Southern Ice Porcelain, which demands a high degree of self-discipline. I especially wanted to make functional domestic ware and develop a blue celadon glaze to enhance it, as I am captivated by its beauty.”
In 2009, during the Gulgong Clay Festival, one of the Chinese guest master potters purchased an espresso coffee cup and saucer of Sally's to put into his international ceramic museum in Jingdezhen, China. This was a significant compliment to Sally's talent with the Chinese tradition of Celadon glazing.
In 2010 famous Sydney Restauranteur Tony Bilson commissioned Sally to make a range of celadon glazed porcelain plates and casseroles for his restaurant, Bilson's. Sally's tableware was extremely popular and successful. When Sally delivered her last batch of tableware to Tony Bilson’s restaurant she asked him if he was pleased with them, he replied "love them Sally, they have lifted the restaurant.”
She has since continued to develop her skills in, and love of, blue celadon ware. In recent times, the Orange and Bathurst Regional Art Galleries have organised bus groups to tour Sally's studio.
Sally is always striving to make functional domestic ware that is “easy on the eye, works well and is a pleasure to hold.”


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Nick from Barris Roofing put his trade skills to the test and built a garden building using his own plans with the help of Planning Portal to keep within permitted developments.
The new building was designed to be a place for socialising with friends whilst keeping an eye on the kids and to accommodate a home gym. Western Red Cedar was chosen for the cladding mainly for its aesthetics but also for its durability. Due to its natural dimensional stability, Western Red Cedar copes well in moisture rich environments, which means the timber is much less likely to twist or warp, ideal for the wet British weather.
As Western Red Cedar is so lightweight it makes the perfect material for DIY projects, especially when cutting boards to size and moving them into place.
The timber was very easy to work with and this particular project didn’t require any extraordinary carpentry skills. I used the installation guide on the website to brush up on the task ahead, and it all went as smoothly as I could have hoped.
Nick chose to finish the cladding with Sansin Wood Sealer rather than a coloured stain to retain the natural colour variations, whilst providing additional protection to the timber. Wood Sealer protects the wood from moisture whilst allowing it to weather to a consistent silver grey.
The building has created a very nice feature in our garden. It blends well with the surroundings, but also stands out just enough to give a wow factor. Up close this building looks high quality and the Western Red Cedar is to thank for that.


Tufi Resort is located in the Oro Province, on the east coast of the main island, a 60-minute flight from Port Moresby. In a unique tropical fjordland setting, Tufi has diving, birding, village guesthouses, walks, cultural activities and birding to keep everyone entertained.
The clear, calm and protected waters of the tropical fjords are perfect for macro and muck diving, such as the popular House Reef, which is only three minutes walk from the resort.
The nearest open water reef is just 15 minutes by boat. This diving paradise has over 40 major dive sites in the nearby tropical waters of the Solomon Sea, with many uncharted reefs waiting to be explored.
The stunning marine biodiversity makes this a unique reef system. Coral outcrops are so abundant with fish, that the saying “more fish than water” is a common phrase. Pelagic schools of tuna, Spanish mackerel, barracuda, white tip and black tip reef sharks, hammerheads and the rare white hammerheads, inhabit these exotic waters. Turtles, manta rays and eagle rays are also seen cruising by.
Tufi offers a wide variety of diving experiences. From diving the fiords to unchartered reefs and WW2 wrecks. Constant visibility of 30 metres plus and water temperatures of 26°C to 29°C all year round.
Dive the fjords, experience the unique macro world and check out the WW2 PT boat wrecks. Day or night, a wide variety of gobies, nudibranchs, mandarinfish, ghost pipefish, pygmy seahorses and a plethora of other fascinating creatures can be found. A wonderful array of sponge and shelf corals that line the walls of the tropical rainforest fjord, a truly different dive environment.
The outer reef experience is unsurpassed with a choice of dozens of world-class dive sites. Moor onto a few of our favourites, Cyclone Cay, Black Rocks, Stewarts Reef and Shark Tip.
Click here for more on the reefs.
Click here to read an article about Tufi diving
Dive the famous Dutch cargo ship the “S Jacob” or Blackjack – an intact B17 bomber – as specialty charter dives. Spectacular marine life in abundance: schooling barracuda and reef fish, hammerheads, reef sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, grouper and cruising palegic as well as soft and hard corals.
Click here for more on Tufi’s wrecks
The fjords are excellent for macro diving with gobies, nudibranch, shrimps and clams. These animals can be seen by diving, but conditions are also ideal for snorkelling.
Because there is very little current movement in the fjords, many sponges and coral species grow prolifically and there are some very large sponges and shelf corals that are not common on the outer reefs.
Papua New Guinea is the land of a million different journeys. Tufi explores many of these journeys and allows you to uncover culture and traditional ways that one thinks do not exist anymore. Tufi is a great location to combine with other cultural festivals taking part in the country to give you a mix of the different provinces and their cultural differences. Tufi’s cultural festival will enlighten you into the traditional Oro ways of food gathering and hunting, village life, spiritual beliefs and will introduce you to their language "Karafe".
Daily life for local villagers includes building their traditional homes and canoes from sago palms, traditional gardening and fishing and processing their food, making ropes for hunting pigs, fishing nets and processing various trees for tapa cloth, a traditional fabric.
There are different ways for guests to experience this culture first hand, from half-day cultural tours to village stays, either staying in one village for a night or several nights (the choice is yours), or taking a boat up the fjord and walking a few hours to villages further inland every day, staying in a different village every night. Alternatively, embark on an outrigger safari around the coast, spending two to three hours on the water snorkelling at your leisure, and then discovering a different culture every day. You can try your hand at traditional line fishing or lobster catching. Again, the choice of duration is yours - outrigger trips can be made from two to six days.
Click here for a sample itinerary


Check Out the 55th Reunion Photos.
May thanks to Roger Tadsen who took the pictures!
We'd Like to See Your Candid Shots from the Reunion Weekend!TO UPLOAD YOUR PICTURES:
1.) Click on the UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS button. 2.) Choose the file (jpeg) you want to upload. 3.) Identify WHO is in the picture in the "Caption" window. 4.) Enter your name and e-mail. 5.) Choose the RHS '62 50th Reunion Photos Album. 6. )Click Submit.
You can upload as many photos as you want.
OR E-mail or send us your photos and we'll post them for you.
Check out the photos of our football players reunion with Coach Collison.
1944 Was a Very Good Year 1 of 60Happy 75th Birthday to the RHS Class of 1962, Born in 1944 2 of 601944, A Vintage Year 3 of 60Gary Anderson & Karen Farrell 4 of 60Iver Eidsmo & Karen Jensen 5 of 60Carol Norton & Barb MacFarland 6 of 60Dave Olson & Bill Pfaff 7 of 60Cheryl Boline (Wald), Paul Clendenning, & Ron Wald 8 of 60Kip Koentopp & Karen Jensen 9 of 60Jenny Frederickson & Betty Pope 10 of 60Karen Jensen & Jenny Frederickson 11 of 60Bob Lary & Gary Strom 12 of 60John Command, Karen Jackson and Jon Evans 13 of 60Betty Pope, Sandy Day, Judy Hildebrandt & Carol Norton 14 of 60Sharon Eide & Denny Sandin 15 of 60Judy Hildebrandt & Jenny Frederickson 16 of 60Roger Tadsen, Iver Eidsmo & Dick Swenson 17 of 60Don Klabunde, Kip Koentopp, Denny Sandin & Darrell Bertelson '60 18 of 60Bob Lary & Sharon Eide 19 of 60Kip Koentopp & Karen Jensen 20 of 60Dave Olson, Bill Pfaff & Jenny Frederickson 21 of 60Denny Sandin, Sharon Eide, Bob Lary, & Don Klabunde 22 of 60Watching the Slideshow 23 of 60Denny Sandin, Sharon Eide, Gary Ring, John Command & Jon Evans 24 of 60Iver Eidsmo & Karen Jensen 25 of 60Cheryl Boline, Dave Olson, Karen Farrell, Carol Norton, Jenny Frederickson (Oak Grove Lutheran Confirmation Class of 1958 26 of 60Marvel Trygg & Joyce Lund 27 of 60Lining Up for Pizza 28 of 60Karen Farrell & Betty Pope 29 of 60Roger Tadsen & Gary Anderson 30 of 60Don Klabunde, Bob Lary, & Jenny Frederickson 31 of 60Denny Sandin & Sharon Eide 32 of 60Kip Koentopp, Jeff Hagman, Darell Bertelson 33 of 60Iver Eidsmo & Karen Jensen 34 of 60Darrell Bertelson & Denny Sandin 35 of 60Gary Strom, Denny Sandin, Sharon Eide & Bob Lary 36 of 60Jenny Frederickson 37 of 60Karen Farrell & Carol Norton 38 of 60Jeff Hagman 39 of 60Jeff Hagman & Bill Pfaff 40 of 60Karen Farrell, Carol Norton, & Jenny Frederickson 41 of 60Gary & Jannell Joyner 42 of 60Kip Koentopp & Karen Farrell 43 of 60Paul Clendening & Sharon McGinty 44 of 60 45 of 60Betty Pope & Bill Jackson (Karen Farrell's husband) 46 of 60Gary Anderson 47 of 60Karen Jensen & Bob Lary 48 of 60Don Klabunde & Kip Koentopp 49 of 60Carol Norton, Dick Wald, Cheryl Boline (Wald), & Iver Eidsmo 50 of 60Jeff & Sue Hagman 51 of 60Sue Hagman, Sandra Day Grinde and Dick Grinde 52 of 60Jerry & Linda Hoss 53 of 60Betty Pope, Gary & Gretchen Anderson 54 of 60Bob Lary, Don Klabunde, Jerry & Linda Hoss 55 of 60Betty Pope, Sharon Eide, Karen Jensen, & Jeff Hagman 56 of 60Where's YOUR Letterjacket? 57 of 60Go Spartans 58 of 6050th Reunion Logo 59 of 60Happy Birthday RHS '62 60 of 60
Betty Pope, Judy Hildebrandt, Karen Farell, Pat Munson, Karen Jensen 1 of 38Barb McFarland, Audrey Thompson, Marvel Trygg 2 of 38Gary Strom & Gary Anderson 3 of 38Sue Emerson & Larry Skoglund 4 of 38Audrey Thompson & Mike Casey &; Unknown? 5 of 38Betty Pop, Judy Gustafson, Pat Munson & Karen Jensen 6 of 38Bill Pfaff & Karen Jensen 7 of 38Barb McFarland, Dick Swedean and Joyce Lund (Swedean) 8 of 38Barb McFarland, Audrey Thompson & Marvel Trygg 9 of 38Bill Pfaff & Sondra Bode 10 of 38Betty Pope & Karen Jensen 11 of 38Pam & Chuck Torrence 12 of 38Claire Rumple, Carol Norton & Sandy Oftedahl 13 of 38Colleen Quinn 14 of 38Dick Hausker, Sondra Bode (Hausker & Merci Martin 15 of 38Don Kabunde and Pam & Chuck Torrence 16 of 38Evy Nelvin, Barb McFarland (Bertelson) & Darrell Bertelson 17 of 38Gretchen & Gary Anderson & Don Klabunde 18 of 38Gary Strom & Judy Hildebrandt 19 of 38Karen Jensen, Betty Pope, Dixie Haney, Colleen Quinn, Diane Veit, Sally Peterson, Pat Munson, Judy Hildebrandt, Karen Farrell & Carol Norton 20 of 38Iver Eidsmo 21 of 38Iver Eidsmo, Karen Jensen, Betty Pope, Carol Norton, Karen Farrell 22 of 38Judy Hildebrandt & Pat Munson 23 of 38Joyce Lund & Gary Anderson 24 of 38Marvel Trygg with Nancy & Jim Mills 25 of 38Karen Farrell & Karen Jensen 26 of 38Larry Skoglund & Darrell Bertelson 27 of 38Larry Skoglund & Karen Farrell 28 of 38Pat Munson & Judy Hildebrandt 29 of 38Ruthann Duffy 30 of 38Sally Peterson, Pat Munson & Judy Hildebrandt 31 of 38Sally Peterson, Sandy Oftedahl & Ruthann Duffy 32 of 38Sandra Day &unknown 33 of 38Sandra Day & Sally Peterson 34 of 38Sandy Oftadahl, Carol Norton, Ruthann Duffy, Iver Eidsmo, and Gary Strom 35 of 38Sondra Bode (Hausker) & Dick Hausker 36 of 38Sally Peterson & Claire Rumple 37 of 38Betty Pope, Karen Farrell, Pat Munson, Karen Jensen, Carol Norton & Larry Skoglund (hiding). 38 of 38
Spartan SpotLite Articles from Our SR YearHere's a journey down Memory Lane. Browse these articles from every issue published from September 1961 to May 1962. There's Spartan Spotlights and Sportlights and news about plays, concerts, sports, activities, and many of our classmates.
Special thanks to Larry Skoglund these.
September 5th 1961 The Front Page Welcome to Our Senior Year 1 of 34Who called Lucy Luella? (9/5/61 - 1) 2 of 34Richard Stanley Did What? (9/5/61 - 2) 3 of 34All My Shoes Had Pointed Toes, OUCH! (9/5/61 -3) 4 of 34Let the Games Begin (9/5/61 -4) 5 of 34Best Homecoming Queen Candidates Ever (10/3/61 -1) 6 of 34The Evolution of "ROCKETONKA" (10/3/61 - 2) 7 of 34October's Featured Seniors (10/3/61 - 3) 8 of 34Busy Student? (10/3/61 - 4) 9 of 34The Skin of Our Teeth (11/8/61 - 1) 10 of 34First Members of Our Aurean Staff (11/8/61 - 2) 11 of 34November's Featured Seniors (11/8/61 - 3) 12 of 34The Famous Trywell Smile (11/8/61 - 4) 13 of 34A Great Football Season (11/8/61 - 5) 14 of 34A Few Reasons for the Great Football Season (11/8/61 - 6) 15 of 34Getting Ready for the Christmas Concert (12/13/61 - 1) 16 of 34Mr Curry Casts the 1-Act Plays (12/13/61 - 2) 17 of 34And The Plan Succeeded and Then Some (12/13/61 - 3) 18 of 34December's SportLight (12/13/61 - 4) 19 of 34A DIY Hockey "Craft" (12/13/61 - 5) 20 of 34World Citizens (2/13/62 - 1) 21 of 34February's Sportlight (2/13/62 - 2) 22 of 34February's Senior Spotlight (2/13/62 - 3) 23 of 34Frankie Avalon..... REALLY? WOW! (2/13/62 - 4) 24 of 34Future Homemakers (2/13/62 - 5) 25 of 34March Senior Spotlight (3/15/62 - 1) 26 of 34Going for Another Win at the IA Fair (3/15/62 - 3) 27 of 34March Sportlight (3/15/62 -3) 28 of 34An Editorial on School Spirit (3/15/62 - 4) 29 of 34Spring Fashion - Hats & White Gloves (3/15/62 -5) 30 of 34Senior Celebration (3/15/62 -1) 31 of 34May's Featured Seniors (5/25/62 - 2) 32 of 34Way to Go Joyce (5/25/61 - 3) 33 of 34Our Exchange Students' Reflections (5/25/62 - 4) 34 of 34
CANDID PHOTOS 1956-1959
Check out those old memory boxes that your mother finally said you had to take when she was down-sizing. You might find a treasure or two.
Cheryl Zeidler & Jean Etter 1 of 20Bill Hallquist, Ron Wagner, Roger Tadsen, Larry Lichti, & Whitey Larson 2 of 20Bob Barsness 3 of 20Bob Lary 4 of 20Diane McClay, marilyn Manthey & Friend? 5 of 20Lake Harriett: Jenny Fredrickson, Rick Bedow, Bob Barsness, Mikey Anderson, nancy Powell, & Paul Magnusson 6 of 20Mark Gaertner 7 of 20Cheryl Zeidler & Karen Erickson 8 of 20Ione Teigen 9 of 20Back Row: Barb Meuleners, Diane McClay, Jean Etter, Cheryl Zeidler & Karen Ericksonr. Middle Row: Marilyn Manthey, Carolyn Manthey & Ione Teigen. front: Sandy Swanson 10 of 20Back Row: Chuck Ainsworth, Ron Wagner, Cheryl Zeidler & Pam Warner. Front: Russ Eliason, Ione Teigen, Sharon McGinty, Sharon Eide, Mary Strauch & Sue Bublitz. 11 of 20Jim Smith in the Middle. Who are the Pirates? 12 of 20Sue Anderson & Jenny Fredrickson 13 of 20Jim Smith & Sandy Swanson 14 of 20Mark Gaertner & Karen Farrell 15 of 20Sharon McGinty & Paul Magnusson 16 of 20Sandy Bower, jenny Fredrickson & Sharon McGinty 17 of 20Jamy Sugimura, janic Judd, Tony Morgan, Gary Nordquist, Ron Wagner, Denny Wagner, Bill Hallquist, & Roger Tadsen 18 of 20Sharon McGinty 19 of 20Rick Tiden, A Friend?? & Jeff Latterell 20 of 20
RHS '62 50th Reunion PhotosEnjoy these pictures taken by classmates at the 50th Reunion events September 21st - 23rd.
Bob Barsness '62 Russ Schuveiller '60 1 of 9Class of '62 reunion 2 of 9....at the reunion 3 of 9 4 of 9At the reunion...Ford Mustang 5 of 9Welcome to our 50th Friday evening 6 of 9"Find a penny, pick it up, pick it up and all day long you'll have good luck". 7 of 9Your 50th reunion committee 8 of 9" Look here Russ...... I have a problem with that bridge you sold me" 9 of 9
Friday Night with Our TeachersThe Friday Night Gathering was attended by 15 of our former teachers. They looked great, and we were all amazed at how well they rememberred us.
J Hare, R Martignacco, L Grandprey, Jim Carlson, Jan Carlson, C Johnson, N Kerling, B Collison, J Howells, H Hanson, D Johnson, M Hanson & J Lokensgard 1 of 19Lloyd Grandprey & Jim Hare 2 of 19Jan & Jim Carlson & Rudi Martignacco 3 of 19Betty Pope with Norma Kerling 4 of 19Jon Lokensgard Chats with Former Students & Colleagues 5 of 19Roger Tadsen Introduces Rudi Martignacco 6 of 19Coach Bob Collison and Roger Tadsen 7 of 19Marilyn Hanson Enjoys Lloyd Grandprey Interviewing Don johnson, His Fellow Industrial Arts Teacher 8 of 19Jon Lokensgard Shares a Few Memories 9 of 19Jim Hare Talks About Teaching at RHS in the Early 60's. 10 of 19Mary Berger Shares Our Great Memories of Our Teachers 11 of 19Norma Kerling, Carolyn Johnson, Don Johnson & Hub Hanson Enjoys Rudi Martignacco's Comments 12 of 19Jan & Jim Carlson Talk with Roger Tadsen 13 of 19Jim Carlson, jan Carlson, Janet howells, norma Kerling, & Carolyn Johnson 14 of 19Hubert Hanson & Marilyn Hanson 15 of 19Cheryl Downey & Rudy Martignacco 16 of 19Jim Carlson & Dave Olson 17 of 19Janet Howells, marilyn Hanson, & Jan Carlson 18 of 1914 Teachers joined Us Friday Night 19 of 19
Friday Night's Informal GatheringThe Richfield VFW provided the perfect casual environment for the first reunion event.
Dick Stanley Created Our Welcome Sign 1 of 17Mark Trewhella Checks in with Ruthann Duffy, and Marvel Trygg while Sondra Bode Looks on. 2 of 17Dick Swenson & Ivar Eidsmo 3 of 17Carol Scott, Roger Johnson, & Jerry Hoss 4 of 17Rod Youngquist, Betty Pope, Carol Norton & Bob Stone 5 of 17Georgie peterson, Rod Youngquist, Betty Pope, Carol Norton, Bob Stone, & Karen Jensen 6 of 17Steve Frantzich Tells Us About Trywell 7 of 17Gary Strom & Jim Mills 8 of 17Bob Stone, Terry Erickson and Terry's Wife, Karen 9 of 17Char Sole & Bob Treichel 10 of 17Darrell Bertelson & Karen Farrell Jackson 11 of 17Paul Clendening, Dick Victor & Jeff Hagman 12 of 17Carol Norton, Ivar Eidsmo, & Charlie Ainsworth 13 of 17Carol Norton & Bill Pfaff 14 of 17Claire Rumpel & Barbara Lund 15 of 17Ivar Eidsmo & Karen Jensen 16 of 17Cheryl Downey & Bob Stone 17 of 17
The Saturday Night PartySaturday night at the Minnesota Valley Country Club was the "Main Event" of the reunion. Nearly 200 graduates and guests gathered to socialize, share memories and renew friendships.
Joyce Lund Swedean and Dick Swedean Arrive at Minnesota Valley for the 50th 1 of 22Gary Strom, Mike Strand & Dick Gunderson 2 of 22Jim & Mary Jo Mitchell and Russ & Karen Eliason 3 of 22Lee Stokes & Gary Nordquist 4 of 22Roger & Sharon Tadsen 5 of 22Char Sole, Bob Stone, & Sharon McGinty 6 of 22Cheryl Boline, Evy Nelvin, & Jerry Iverson 7 of 22Lee Stokes, Pam Wagner, Cheryl Downey and Ron Wagner 8 of 22Cheryl Downey & Roger Tadsen 9 of 22Rod Youngquist & guest Pat Jonas with Larry Skoglund 10 of 22Joyce Lund, Frank Shemanek, & Mark Gaertner - Mt Calvary Lutheran Grade School Alumni 11 of 22Neil Ahlstrom & Jeff Hagman 12 of 22Russ Conway ('61), Karen Farrell, Paul & Penelope Clendening 13 of 22Gary loomquist, Janice Storaasli Olson, & Randy Olson 14 of 22Carol Museus, Evy nelvin hanson & Evy's Husband Bruce 15 of 22Deanne Bertelson, Sandra Day, Joyce Lund & Carol Bryant 16 of 22Joan Carlson Barton & Joan's Husband Doug (RHS '60) 17 of 22Sharon McGinty & Jenny Fredrickson with Jenny's Husband Culver Adams & Karen Farrell's Husband, Bill jackson 18 of 22Charlie Ainsworth & His Wife Penny with Karen Jensen & Betty Pope 19 of 22Culver Adams, Jenny Fredrickson Adams and Larry Weaver 20 of 22Sondra Bode and Friends 21 of 22Bill Pfaff and a Vintage Car 22 of 22
1961 Lake Conference Football ChampsThe class members who played football on our 1961 championship team reunited with Coach Bob Collison.
Team Members: Jim Mitchell, Mark Gaertner, Steve Saunders, Mike Casey, Coach Collison, Ed Byhre, Russ Eliason, Rick Henkels, Don Campbell, Larry Weaver 1 of 5Arriving at the Team Gathering 2 of 5Hanging with the Team 3 of 5A Good Night for the Coach 4 of 5The 1961 lake Conference Football Champions: Jim, Mark, Mike, Steve, Ed, Coach, Russ, Rick, Don, & Weave 5 of 5
THE SENIOR PROMDig out those old photos; the ones your dad or mom took before the event or the faded "professional" shot in front of that old white door at the Lemington.
The Senior Prom Dance Card 1 of 13Jenny Fredrickson & Jim Mitchell 2 of 13Ginny Bergman & Roger Tadsen 3 of 13Tom Sipera, LouAnn LaBree, Lyn Waller, & Bill Szepanski 4 of 13Paul Clendening, his date?, Jeff Hagman, & Lee Ann Converse 5 of 13Betsy Heeter & Jean Goddard with their prom dates. 6 of 13Cheryl Ziedler & Mark Gaertner 7 of 13Ann Neamand & Linda Meyer with their Prom Dates 8 of 13Ron Wagner, Jeff Hagman, Roger Tadsen & Chuck Torrance 9 of 13JoAnn Dvorsky & Chuck Torrance 10 of 13Nancy Gaustad & Gary Clark 11 of 13Ginny & the Party Crashers: Jim Wallace, Randy Bonner, Dave Olson, Mike Rassmuson, Mark Trewella, & Don Keim 12 of 13Bob Stone, karen Farrell & Ginny Bergman 13 of 13
MemorabiliaTake a look at these to trigger memories of sports events, programs, proms, plays, and other activities that took place during our highschool years.
Program Cover: "The Skin of Our Teeth" 1 of 24Ticket to the One Act Plays 2 of 24Football Line-up 3 of 24Football Program 4 of 24Jim & Denny Co-captains 5 of 24Richfield vs Washburn (Hockey) 6 of 24Nothing could be finah than if we could beat Edina BeeDeeDyna BeeDeeDyna. 7 of 24Political Foundations 8 of 24AFS Activity 9 of 24Senior Banquet Program 10 of 24Senior Banquet menu and Guest Speaker 11 of 24Ski Trip Information 12 of 24Reinfried's Hobo Convention 13 of 24Stock Certificate - 50 Cents 14 of 24Junior Prom Ticket 15 of 24How Much for My Tux? 16 of 24Junior Prom Information 17 of 24Junior Prom "Dance Card" 18 of 24Come to the Ice Cream Social 19 of 24The Yearbooks Arrived 20 of 24Poor Mr. Bielke 21 of 24AUREAN '62 22 of 24Button 23 of 24RocketTonka 24 of 24


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Ergon Energy Flower Food and Wine Festival
- Date/s: From Friday 20 September 2013
To Sunday 22 September 2013
- Location: Upper Queens Park - Margaret & Lindsay Street, Toowoomba Street, Toowoomba
- Cost: $25 For Single Day Adult Pass; $20 Concession & Child Single Day Pass; $60 Family Single Day Pass. 3 Day Family Pass $155*. 3 Day Single Adult Pass $60*. Ticket price includes entry to the Heritage Bank Live Concert Series. *available for pre-purchase
Children 2 years and under are free
Child is 15 years and under
Adult is 16 years and over
Concession is Seniors Card and Aged Pensions only
Family pass includes 2 Adult and 3 Children
Staged over three days in Queens Park, the Ergon Energy Flower Food and Wine Festival is jam packed with floral art and interactive workshops, expert gardening and Farm to Plate cooking demonstrations, gourmet and handmade delights, regional boutique wineries, live music, landscaping displays, horticultural competitions and an amazing, interactive Play Space for the kids.
Make time to really immerse yourself in this event. Be inspired by cutting edge demonstrations with leading experts.
Our Regional Feast
Savour the flavours of our regional story with local producers, cafes and restaurants serving their signature dishes throughout the festival, day and night. From freshly brewed espresso and decadent desserts to spicy dishes and gourmet cuisine, this is the place to wine, dine and soak up the atmosphere.
It’s a seasonal feast with one of the best showcases of Darling Downs produce you’ll find. Not only can you taste it, but bring your carry bag as there are lots of local delicacies you can stock up on to savour at home.
Take yourself on a wine tour through more than 20 local award winning and boutique wineries at the festival. This is the opportunity to taste wines, meet the passionate winemakers and learn how to match your wine with food. Whether you like a light crisp white, delicate dessert or full bodied red, you’ll find a great selection from these beautiful family-owned estates. You may even discover specialty varieties you’ve never tasted before.
Farm to Plate
Farm to Plate is where our regional food story comes to life! Don’t miss your opportunity to see, sample and taste our finest regional produce from 10am to 4pm each day.
Want more? Live food and cooking demonstrations will be taking centre stage each day in the Farm to Plate pavilion.
The Gallery Space
The creative heart of the Ergon Energy Flower, Food and Wine Festival is Gallery Space. This magnificent gallery tells our regional story through floral displays, creative installations, couture fashions and visual art displays created by designers and artists. This contemporary space is rich in colour, with bright, striking palettes that will invigorate and enliven your senses.
Floral Design competition
The Gallery Space is also home to the Floral Design Competition. Now in it’s 9th year, the Floral Design Competition has established a firm reputation as one of Australia’s premier annual floral design events, increasingly attracting loyal and high calibre participants as well as emerging talent. One thing you can be certain of, competition will be fierce as flower lovers from all over Australia converge on Toowoomba with the goal of taking out the top award.
Ready, Steady, Snip!
It’s designer against the clock in this fun, round robin, floral design competition.
Each designer needs to craft a unique floral masterpiece, using only the limited selection of resources provided, all within a time limit.
The showdown finale will see two floral designers go head to head to each create an amazing table setting for 4-6 guests.
Watch out for flying flowers and foliage! Who will get your vote?
The floral design spectacular continues with Changing Blooms , where floral designers create a series of floral scenes that intertwine and unfold progressively during each day of the festival. Each designer is given identical materials to work and their only limit is their imagination.
The Garden Space
Take a wander down the garden path in The Garden Space for the latest trends in gardening and innovative landscaping, pick up the latest in outdoor design with home wares, sculpture and outdoor furniture.
Hand Made in Country
Our region is home to many gifted and talented artisans. The Handmade in Country markets feature a beautiful selection of hand made products from milliners, textile artists and silversmiths as well as gorgeous hand-made crafts and gifts.
Plus, the Cobb+Co Museum presents live demonstrations performed by the Hand Made In Country Artisans Network, giving you the opportunity to learn as you watch masterpieces come to life, or if you prefer, you can get hands-on with some of our creative activities.
Take the time to explore the fresh cut flower market and speak with our friendly team on how to best care for your blooms.
Don’t miss the chance to take home a genuine, unique handmade gift and of course, an enormous bunch of fresh flowers!
Culture to Couture
A new addition to the Gallery Space, Culture to Couture takes textiles and other materials produced in our region and transforms them into fashion. You will be simply amazed at the creative brilliance of these clever designers as you see how their original sketches and concepts translate into designer fashion pieces.
Explore the Play Space
The Play Space is an amazing area especially designed for children. We welcome children of all ages to come and play, design, build, discover, draw, dig, cook and create!
This year, there’s a dedicated 3 day children’s program, with an impressive line-up of live shows to get the kids swinging.
Become a wiz in the kitchen with the Woolworths Fresh Food Kids in the Kitchen workshops and learn with green thumb guru, Brian Sams.
Little Bob the Builders can put their skills to the test with the Bunning’s DIY Workshops and create a garden box. There are hands on creative activities with Kath Dickson Family Centres and a real teddy at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic (don’t forget to bring your own teddy bear with you).
Junior explorers can get up close and personal with native wildlife from your backyard and beyond with Geckoes Wildlife.
Welcome from our Sponsor
Ergon Energy is proud to support the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers for the 15th consecutive year and for the seventh time as a Foundation Partner.
The Ergon Energy Flower, Food & Wine Festival is a true community event, which brings together businesses, residents, community groups, volunteers and visitors.
Ergon Energy continues to invest in the future of the Toowoomba region to ensure it has a safe and reliable power supply.
We also seek to enhance the community by supporting events such as the Ergon Energy Flower, Food & Wine Festival, so why not join us to celebrate the very best of what this region has to offer?
Ian McLeod, Chief Executive.


Making the Most of Your Social Distancing
The past few months have been troublesome to say the least. COVID-19 has dominated news and social media over the past month, though it’s been a major infection since December. The United States has just recently begun to feel the ramifications, and with the University of Florida turned all classes online. Understandably, many students are unfamiliar with this social distancing environment. The team has also been struggling in this area: we’ve been searching for activities to stay productive while stuck inside. Below are the team’s recommendations for activities to do inside!
Blogging can be a great opportunity to improve writing skills, show the personal side fo your life and connect with like-minded individuals. Bismarie is a dedicated blogger and has found comfort and joy in reorganizing and writing for My Bissy Life. She talks about her life as a student, traveler and professional. Most recently, she has traveled to Australia and often gushes about the wildlife, food and culture.
Now is the time to relax, according to Bismarie. Though life carries on, working from home can allow times of rest and rejuvenation. One way Bismarie does this is by watching Netflix. Binging a good series is a great way to take your mind off of trouble. Here are some titles she recommends: That 70s Show, Young and Hungry, The Good Place, Grace & Frankie, Love, and Arrested Development.
As a writer, Bismarie also loves reading a variety of books. “There’s so many books I’ve bought but haven’t had the time to read. This is my moment to enjoy them all.”
Though life carries on and classes still require work to be done, Alejandro says he has found more time to enjoy Playstation games - something that was lost previously due to his busy schedule. “I’ve got several games I need to finish and others I need to start. They’ve been on a shelf forever, and I’m just now getting to them.”
Alongside videogames, Alejandro has been making the most of his monthly Netflix fee. Watching shows such as Lucifer, Stranger Things and the Witcher, Alejandro is getting caught up on the latest talk. He says he happy to no longer dodge spoilers and miss out on memes due to a lack of constant viewing.
Though Alejandro says he is enjoying his free time, life carries on and clients need public relations now more than ever. Working over the phone and Skype, Alejandro is able to communicate with clients and address concerns of the brewing pandemic crisis.
Keep the brain running with a good challenge! Michael loves to solve puzzles and a calming and thoughtful way to stay isolated. Keeping him entertained for hours on end, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the final results come to life.
Now, Michael never claimed to be the best dancer, but all this extra time has given him the availability to practice. With hundreds of tutorial videos on YouTube, he’s on his way to mastering tango and salsa, with an interest in hip hop next.
Staying inside for days on end can be a struggle, especially for those with typically healthy lifestyles. Michael finds that the occasional walk or bike ride does wonders to rejuvenate his mind and get him energized to complete tasks throughout the day.
Nicole has always enjoyed theatre and dance, in fact, she works with the Dancing Gators! This time home has allowed her to practice her skills and grow as a performer. She likes to put on a playlist while she finishes work and cleans her apartment.
Social distancing doesn’t mean you have to be alone. Nicole and her friends like to get on Skype and play games or watch movies. You can find apps and website that will sharescreens, like Zoom, where you and your friends can enjoy activities together!
Richard is a dedicated bookworm, though he has been slacking in recent months due to classwork. He says he now has the chance to enjoy his favorite reading location, Lake Alice, and finish the books collecting dust on his shelf.
Board games have also been Richard’s way of coping with the pandemic. He and his roommates have enjoyed nights of Monopoly, Catan and various card games. He’s also learned he has a terrible poker face.
Drawing is not an expertise of Brian’s but it is a skill he’s looking to improve on. Before the quarantine, he bought pencils to practice with and researched some YouTube tutorials. We can’t wait to see your latest sketch of the SparkIt team!
Brian’s mentality is that if you’re going to be stuck inside for an extended period of time, you might as well enjoy the view. Already equipped with several plants, Brian is focused on at least keeping these alive. Knowing he is a beginning gardener, Brian wants to see his cacti and bamboo grow over the next few weeks. He’s been using research and YouTube to find the best tools to maintain his growing garden.
The increased time home also allows Brian to tap into his creative side. Using chairs, cushions, pillows and more, Brian channels his inner child to create comfortable forts where he can work and rule at the same time. Bring some snacks, a blanket and a laptop and there’s nothing that he can’t do.
Like all creative minds, Bismarie loves seeing a complicated plan come to life. This is shown through her ability to engineer fantastic games, such as indoor golf courses. Using doors, stairs and boxes, she finds great ways to have fun and keep her putting skills on par.
Cooking & Baking
Bismarie is also a dedicated baker: sweets are truly her passion. She loves trying new recipes whether its a challenging professional dinner from Food Network or a cute Instagrammable dessert from Pinterest. Here are some recipes she recommends!
Not only is Bismarie an avid writer, she also enjoys some friendly competition in videogames. She often gathers friends to battle in Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart. These games can be played online, so there’s no need for in-person meeting either!
With a variety of games available, Vivian also has some catching up to do. She mostly enjoys playing with her siblings, but certainly wants practice to ensure their destruction. Things can get heated, but she knows a little competition makes for a happy and healthy home.
Vivian’s one true love! Cinnamon rolls keep her alive and well, often enjoying a cup of coffee and a sugary treat while working on designs. Vivian says that the extra time has allowed her to bake more often. She enjoys finding various recipes on Pinterest and occasionally experimenting with her own curiosity.


This lesson and quiz are inspired by this great breakdown from Music Matters of George Michael's song "Careless Whispers." The song features these big extended chords that have great shapes on the guitar. Study below and take the quiz to earn your badge. Practice these chords on your instrument and I think you'll find the progression beautiful!
This common min9 shape is constructed of 1 (R for root), b3, b7, and 9. This shape omits the 5th, which is common.


Are you an avid LEGO enthusiast looking to expand your collection or perhaps sell some of your prized LEGO figures? Look no further than Bricks and Minifigs Las Vegas! Our renowned LEGO store offers a hassle-free Buy, Sell & Trade platform that provides a safe and reliable alternative to third-party services for all your LEGO exchange needs.
When it comes exchanging LEGO figures, trust and security are paramount. At Bricks and Minifigs, we take pride in providing a reliable and safe space for LEGO enthusiasts to connect. When you Buy, Sell & Trade with us, you can have the peace of mind knowing that you’re engaging with a trusted source in the LEGO community.
One of the key advantages of our platform is the assurance of authenticity. We understand the importance of genuine LEGO figures in maintaining the value and integrity of your collection. To ensure this, we meticulously verify the authenticity of all LEGO items brought in for sale or trade. By choosing Bricks and Minifigs Las Vegas, you can confidently browse through our collection, knowing that every LEGO figure has undergone thorough examination by our knowledgeable staff.
At Bricks and Minifigs Las Vegas, we appreciate the value of your LEGO items. That's why we offer two flexible options for selling your LEGO figures: cash or in-store credit. If you're looking for immediate funds, you can opt for a cash payment. Alternatively, if you're planning to expand your collection further, you can choose in-store credit and enjoy the added benefit of exploring our vast selection of LEGO figures while receiving an even better value for your sale.
Being a part of the Bricks and Minifigs community means you're not just buying or selling LEGO figures; you're connecting with like-minded enthusiasts. Our platform encourages community engagement, where you can share your passion, seek advice, and discover new insights into the LEGO world. Moreover, our knowledgeable staff is always available to provide expert assistance, ensuring that your LEGO journey is enjoyable and rewarding.
If you have a collection of LEGO sets or a large quantity of LEGO bricks, we're here to help. Our store accepts bulk LEGO purchases, making it easier for you to sell your LEGO collection in one go.
However, it's important to note that we have a quality standard in place. We prioritize clean and well-maintained LEGO pieces to ensure the best experience for our customers. Therefore, we kindly request that you bring your LEGO sets and bricks in a clean and presentable condition for appraisal.
To provide accurate assessments and fair offers, we do not provide quotes over the phone. Instead, we encourage you to visit our store with your LEGO sets. Our staff will evaluate your collection, considering factors such as rarity, condition and demand, to provide you with a fair and competitive appraisal.
Selling your LEGO collection in bulk at Bricks and Minifigs Las Vegas not only offers convenience but also ensures that you receive a fair value for your beloved LEGO sets. Visit our store today and let us help you turn your LEGO bricks into cash or store credit, further fueling your passion for building and collecting.
Bricks and Minifigs is your ultimate destination for a secure, convenient, and trustworthy exchange environment for LEGO figures. Avoid the risks of dealing with third-party services and embrace the benefits of our community-driven platform. Explore our verified collection, enjoy hassle-free transactions, and take advantage of the flexible payment options we offer. Join our passionate LEGO community at Bricks and Minifigs Las Vegas, where your LEGO dreams become a reality!


The 5 O'Clock Sports classic shaker bottle is ergonomically designed shaker bottle for protein shakes and other liquids for outdoor sports or gym workouts. The wire mesh with the bottle makes your shake ingredients blend well and makes your drink crystal smooth and well mixed. The 5 O'Clock Sports classic shaker cups are perfect for protein shakes, smoothies, energy drinks, scrambled eggs and fiber drinks. Leak proof and easy to carry design make 5 O'Clock Sports shaker a must have for outdoor sports and gym workout to keep yourself hydrated and energized. The design of the shaker makes it easy to clean and maintain hygiene for reuse. The bottle is made with 100 percent safe plastic, dishwasher safe, BPA free and phthalate free. The bottle is available in many trendy colors. One 5 o’clock classic shaker bottle will have 1 bottle body (case) and 1 bottle cover (lid) plus 1 spring for granular mixing.


Furniture Treasures in Maine: Slide Presentation
Furniture Treasures in Maine:
Who made them?
Where did they come from?
Could they really do that 400 years ago?
To break those mid-winter blues, you are invited to a presentation by furniture conservator, Jon Brandon titled, "Furniture Treasures in Maine." Jon will show examples of some of the most interesting objects he has conserved over the last decade. Objects ranging from the 16th - 20th centuries will be illustrated including pieces by artists who are still living and working in Maine. The talk will highlight the best that Maine cabinetmakers have produced as well as remarkable pieces from away that now reside in Maine.
Where: Topsham Public Libary, Topsham ME
Date: February 11, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM


At The Heritage Club, we’re here to work with you to help you create the right cannabis experience for your needs. Whether you’re just getting started with figuring out the right cannabis solutions or you’ve been using cannabis recreationally for years, we’re here to help you create the perfect regimen of cannabis products. If you’re not sure which of our products–including edibles, pre-rolls, concentrates, and flower–are the right choice for you, take your time chatting with one of our friendly budtenders. We’re excited to get to know you and become your favorite marijuana dispensary near Chelsea.
Is weed legal in Chelsea?
We’ve got great news: weed is legal in all of Massachusetts, including Chelsea. It’s important to remember that even though weed is legal in Massachusetts, you’ll still need to stick to the legal weed limits. You’re allowed to buy one ounce of flower or five grams of concentrate per day in Massachusetts, no matter how many dispensaries you visit. Your purchases are linked to your ID, so you don’t need to keep track of the amount of weed that you’re buying on your own.
How to find CBD
Searching for the right CBD shop for you in Chelsea? We have a great selection for all of your CBD product needs.
Other Reasons to visit The Heritage Club from Chelsea
You already know that Boston is a great city that has a ton of fun to offer, and we recommend that you take a day out of your visit to The Heritage Club. While you’re in town, take your time exploring the New England Aquarium and the Museum of Science, especially if you have little ones in tow. You may also want to relax and enjoy Boston Common, where you can kick back and take in the sights and sounds of nature.
Getting here from Chelsea
Not sure how you’ll make it from your home to your favorite recreational dispensary near Chelsea? Using rideshare services like Uber or Lyft can help.
Making the trip to your weed dispensary near Chelsea on your own? Follow these simple directions to The Heritage Club:
- Head southwest on Shawmut St toward Cottage St–58 sec (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Central Ave–21 sec (292 ft)
- Take Congress Ave to 3rd St–2 min (0.3 mi)
- Take US-1 S, Rutherford Ave and Cambridge St to Stark St in Boston–9 min (3.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Stark St–Destination will be on the left–20 sec (200 ft)
- The Heritage Club–116 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02129


Discover the Enchantment of Wild Camping Under the Stars with a Bedouin Guide in Wadi Rum
Wild camping under the stars is a remarkable adventure that offers the chance to reconnect with nature, escape the bustle of city life, and immerse oneself in the serenity of the great outdoors. Nestled in the heart of Jordan, Wadi Rum stands as a testament to the astonishing beauty of the desert landscape. What makes this experience even more captivating is the opportunity to explore these enchanting secrets of the desert with the guidance of a skilled Bedouin guide. In this article, we'll delve into the unparalleled charm of wild camping under the stars in Wadi Rum, with a particular focus on the expertise of a Bedouin guide who can make your desert dreams come true.
1. Immersive Desert Experience
When you embark on a wild camping adventure in Wadi Rum, you're not just camping; you're immersing yourself in the very essence of the desert. The stark, majestic beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is unparalleled, and spending a night under the vast desert sky offers an authentic and awe-inspiring experience.
2. Experience of a Bedouin guide
The Bedouin guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of Wadi Rum. Thanks to generations of experience, we have an intimate knowledge of the desert, its hidden gems and its unique culture. We guides grew up surrounded by the harsh beauty of the desert and know the best spots for wild camping and stargazing.
3. Hidden Wonders
One of the most intriguing aspects of wild camping in Wadi Rum is the chance to discover hidden wonders that only a Bedouin guide can unveil. From secluded desert canyons to ancient petroglyphs etched into the rocks, you'll explore breathtaking landscapes that few have ever seen.
4. Starry Nights
The starry nights in Wadi Rum are truly mesmerizing. With minimal light pollution, you'll witness a night sky like no other. Gazing up at the countless stars and constellations, you'll feel a deep connection to the universe, far removed from the distractions of urban life.
5. Inclusive Package
For those seeking a hassle-free camping experience, your Bedouin guide offers an all-inclusive package. For just 25 Jordanian dinars per person, you'll receive not only an experienced guide but also dinner, breakfast, and all necessary sleeping equipment. This budget-friendly option ensures that your camping adventure is comfortable and worry-free.
6. Traditional Bedouin cuisine
As part of the package, you will taste traditional Bedouin cuisine that will be prepared especially for you. Dining under the desert stars and enjoying these authentic flavors is an experience in itself.
7. Comfortable sleeping arrangements
We will provide you with comfortable sleeping gear, ensuring you have a comfortable night's sleep. From cozy covers to soft bedding, you'll have everything you need to refresh yourself for another day of exploring.
Wild camping under the stars in Wadi Rum, guided by experienced Bedouins, is a trip that promises to etch lifelong memories in your heart. At an all-inclusive cost of just 25 dinars per person, including dinner, breakfast and sleeping gear, it's an affordable adventure worth exploring. So, step out of your comfort zone, embark on this extraordinary desert adventure, and let the ancient secrets of Wadi Rum unfold before your eyes. This is your chance to connect with nature, enjoy the grandeur of the desert and discover the magic of wild camping under the stars.
If you would like to add one of the activities to this option, we recommend choosing
the Red Planet tour in Wadi Rum because of the unique experiences and explorations of exceptional sites in the Wadi Rum desert.


FREGRILL Premium Charcoal Briquettes for Barbecue and Grill (5KG)- All-Natural BBQ Charcoal for Cooking and Grilling
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Upgrade your grilling game with FREGRILL Premium Charcoal Briquettes and savor the taste of pure grilling perfection!


Summer 2016 has drawn to a close, the children have returned to school and many of us are starting to look forward to the season ahead of us. This can only mean one thing for those of you who enjoy the alpine climate and outdoor adventures – a winter ski holiday!
And how better than to experience what the picturesque village of Samoëns has to offer - one of the 5 proud French alpine ski resorts which make up the Grand Massif. The Telegraph in 2012 described Samoëns as ‘enchanting’ and noted it to be possibly the best ski resort in France... And this hidden gem has only become more attractive with each season, while maintaining its authentically natural and rustic charm. Just to set the scene, the heart of the village resides a lime tree, which is surrounded by the gothic church, the alpine botanical gardens, bars, restaurants - both traditional Savoyarde and European, grotto-like clothes and trinket shops, patisseries and a vast newly built covered ice skating arena which also hosts hockey and entertainment for families during the seasons. All this is an 8-minute cable car ride away from the start of the Samoëns ski slopes.
For those unfamiliar with this part of the world, the Grand Massif (an hour’s drive away from Geneva) is the 4th largest ski-linked area in France with 265km of pistes up to an altitude of 2500m. Flaine, Les Carroz, Morillon, Samoëns and Sixt together offer access to 144 pistes, providing an overwhelming amount of choice to suit all level of skiers. Be amazed by a season of blue sky and fresh powder days at the summit (Samoëns 1600m) which is north-facing and therefore reliable for snowfall, clear long and winding Grand Massif runs – which are groomed nightly with 254 snow cannons, as well an abundance of off-piste slopes worthy of a winter wonderland postcard. No filter required :)
This beautiful, welcoming and ‘romantic’ resort attracts holidaymakers from all over Europe and further afield, and is enjoyed by couples, groups of friends as well as families of all ages and abilities. Here you will find something for everybody. There are plenty of slopes that beginner level skiers can access from Samoëns summit – such as the newly paved Septi-snake, a total of 9 green slopes just in the local area (Massif), a travellator, several ski-lifts and even some button lifts which aren’t too daunting! For the intermediate and experienced skiers/snowboarders there is ample choice of blue, red and black slopes, as well as a Jam park to show off your freestyle snowboarding skills.
In response to the growing popularity of the resort, Samoëns has seen the opening of the Chariande Express Chairlift in 2009. This is considered the Ferrari of all chair lifts; ascending from 1600 to 2120ft in just 9 minutes - allowing you to maximise the opportunity to explore the rest of the ski domain. There is now more choice than ever of restaurants up in the summit and among the slopes - for a well-deserved chocolat chaud avec Chantilly and a crépe or two.
In addition, Winter 2016/17 has brought with it a new red piste in Samoëns that promises an ‘awe-inspiring panorama’. There are also 3 new pistes in Flaine this season, adding to the reputation of The Grand Massif being one of the world’s biggest ski areas.
This winter season, the Grand Massif ski domain will be open from Saturday 17th December 2016 to 17th April 2017. Looking at the recent seasonal trends, there has been fresh snowfall as late as the end of April, so this area fares well among satisfied holiday makers.
So whether you choose to fill your itinerary with active/leisurely skiing or snow-boarding, performing speed riding tricks, taking in the stunning views of the Mt Blanc mountain range from Les Grandes Platieres, spending time with the children on the nursery runs, skidooing, tobogganing, ski-trekking, ice-climbing, parapenting, or husky sledding...Samoëns has access to it all.
Bienvenue á Samoëns - Winter 2016/17.
We warmly welcome you to Apartment Buqa – an exclusive self-catered family owned chalet-style apartment accommodation, sat proudly in the picturesque mountain town of Samoëns. It offers an air of luxury, style and comfort, sleeping up to 8 people.
Apartment Buqa has all the ingredients which make it feel like home away from home, with a sense of indulgence and freedom to enjoy the holiday just the way you want. The apartment is equipped with ample space to entertain, a Jacuzzi to help you unwind, a whole mezzanine level dedicated to ‘chilling out’ and watching movies/playing games, a log-fire for the winter nights, and a balcony to experience the sunset over the backdrop... you need never leave the apartment! Buqa is also an environmentally-conscious apartment – we believe in helping to preserve the natural beauty of the mountains.
In a nutshell, Buqa offers the perfect place to Bond and Unwind in Quality surroundings, All year round. That’s how we arrived with the name, and it suits this place perfectly.
What guests like to know is how far we are from the ski slopes. The apartment is located a 5-minute walk away from the village centre and local amenities. It is a 2-minute bus route to the Grand-Massif slopes. It is a 5-minute drive away from a large supermarket and merely a (secret) path away from the Alpine botanical gardens ;)
If you are curious, please have a look at our guest testimonials, or take the virtual tour of the apartment. Better still, have a look at the view from the balcony at Buqa by clicking on our live Webcam!
...And of course we are here to help make sure our guests have all their needs catered for before and during their stay - to make it an experience to look forward to, to remember and to cherish for seasons after.
Feel free to give us the thumbs up, hashtag us or share photos of your BUQA days with us!
The BUQA family.


Do you enjoy running, cycling, swimming, walking and burning calories as much as we do? Do you believe that a single challenge is boring? Come and join us in two challenges specially created for our pan-Baltic colleagues and worldwide clients! Choose one or both!
COBALT Marathon winners already announced >> https://bit.ly/3jdDbXu
Please download Endomondo app on your mobile phone and join any of the groups of the Summer Challenge and/or one of the distances of the Marathon (please find more detailed instructions below):
FOR MARATHON (JUN 29-JUL 5)
- COBALT Marathon 2020 [Ultra 50 km +]: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_marathon_2020_50
- COBALT Marathon 2020 [42,2 km]: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_marathon_2020_42
- COBALT Marathon 2020 [21,1 km]: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_marathon_2020_21
- COBALT Marathon 2020 [10 km]: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_marathon_2020_10
- COBALT Marathon 2020 [5 km]: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_marathon_2020_5
- COBALT Marathon 2020 [Family Run 3 km]: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_marathon_2020_3
FOR SUMMER CHALLENGE (JUN-AUG)
- Cycling: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_cycling_2020
- Swimming: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_swimming_2020
- Walking: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_walking_2020
- Running: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_running_2020
- Burned Calories: http://tiny.cc/COBALT_calories_2020
Safety first! So choose a distance of the marathon that you will feel prepared for. Put on your running shoes, choose your favorite route, choose your preferred day, and run individually, yet get ready to compete with COBALT employees and other clients. There will be two categories of women and men for equal competition. The winners will be contacted personnally after July 5.
We encourage you to accept our Summer Challenge, too. Either you choose one activity or all of them, let’s stay active and healthy. We are ready to compete and to award you for your participation and hard work but most importantly – join and enjoy!
- Cycling: I st – 150 €, II nd – 100 €, III rd – 50 €*
- Swimming: I st – 150 €, II nd – 100 €, III rd – 50 €*
- Walking: I st – 150 €, II nd – 100 €, III rd – 50 €*
- Running: I st – 150 €, II nd – 100 €, III rd – 50 €*
- Burned calories: I st – 150 €, II nd – 100 €, III rd – 50 €*
* One gift voucher for each place
- [Ultra 50 km +]: diplomas + pride&joy of COBALT!
- [42,2 km]: I st – 1 or 2 el. scooters* (~300 EUR each)
- [21,1 km]: I st – 2 x100 €, II nd – 2 x 50 €, III rd – 2 x30 €**
- [10 km]: I st – 2 x100 €, II nd – 2 x 50 €, III rd – 2 x30 €**
- [5 km]: I st – 2 x100 €, II nd – 2 x 50 €, III rd – 2 x30 €**
- [Family Run 3 km]: diplomas for each participant
* One el. scooter for a woman, one el. scooter for a man
** Gift vouchers for sports goods for a woman and a man
Last but not least, take selfies of your favorite places of the route and share with us so that we could sense the unity in our passion for sports. Please note that we may share photos on social media.
COBALT Sports Committee