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The true reason behind any adventure summer camps is to send the children somewhere where they will not only have a great time but will learn and grow as a person. The adventure summer camp programs that you are searching, should offer a wide range of adventurous activities to choose from. If the summer camp is a special type camp, then their summer camp programs must focus on the specialty areas. An example is that an adventure summer camp programs especially for a ‘baseball camp’ should include things like batting, catching, defense, running bases, etc. Make sure that the programs offered by the camp organizer will make the child have a good and challenging time.

Why You May Ask?

Well! Students will benefit from a broad ranging and ‘all-inclusive’ summer camp activities program. You may start with an exhilarating selection of outdoor activities, day trips, evening entertainments and the exclusive Highland Adventure, that guarantees the summer of a lifetime, not to be missed. On the other hand, teen’s summer camps focus on things that are important to teens like growing up and learning about real life and gaining a sense of independence. The key to any adventure summer camp grilling is to be safe. Do not attempt to grill indoors under any circumstances.

Programs without clear features, meanings or definitions use phrases like outdoor behavior programs, boot camps, wilderness camps, wilderness programs or ‘wilderness boot camps’. ‘Behavior Outdoor Intervention’ curricula have been mounting in ‘popularity and variety’ enormously for the past few years. Programs are essentially free to call themselves whatever they want. Parents’ understanding of these programs is becoming imprecise and uncertain. So don’t go with these catchy words, know in detail what they actually offer before you make any payment.

Parents searching for an ‘unrealistic quick fix’ to their youngsters behaviors, particularly over the ’summer months’, generally prefer and hunt for what are known as troubled kid’s summer camps. Whether you go for boot camps or wilderness camps, make sure that the summer camp activities are clearly displayed and you understand them properly to choose the best one form the options.

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As of this writing, camping season is upon us, but the rainy season has not quite ended. After attending a local Boy Scout Spring Camporee that got rained-out (it was actually more the wind and lightning than the rain that caused us to go home), I thought it might be good to put down a few thoughts on the subject of wet weather camping.

1. When in doubt, over-pack. Bring extra clothes, extra shoes, an extra sleeping bag, etc. If you’re going to be close to a vehicle, you can leave the extra stuff in the trunk where it is sure to stay dry. Scout leaders should bring extra ponchos for scouts who forget and an extra sleeping bag or two in case some get wet.

2. Bring rain gear such as ponchos, not umbrellas. Umbrellas can be a lightning hazard and get easily messed up by the wind.

3. Wear rubber or rain-proof boots, bring an extra pair of shoes, and change socks at least daily. I think these days most people (kids and adults) are very style conscious, so naturally they want to wear stylish footwear on camp-outs. However, campers/hikers with wet feet can develop a serious medical problem called “trench foot” or “immersion foot” which may require amputation! The military recognizes this as a major leadership issue. A former army officer stated in an internet forum, “Both the nco’s in charge and the enlisted themselves would most likely get an article 15 (Navy captains mast) for a case of trenchfoot. At least when I was in. Same goes for frostbite and sunburn.” Scout leaders should take this just as seriously.

4. Pack clothes in water-proof bags.

5. Put a tarp under your tent and another one inside your tent (does not apply to wall tents). Make sure the tarp under the tent is tucked under so water running off the tent does not run onto the tarp.

6. Be prepared for wind as well. Make sure all tents and flies are staked down well.

7. Keep gear in the middle of the tent where it cannot rub up against tent walls, and make sure not to touch the walls of the tent. This is generally true anyway as tents tend to get wet from dew in the mornings even when it is not raining.

8. Make sure not to setup tents under a dead tree or a limb that looks like it might fall. Setup in a clearing if possible. Even a strong-looking tree could come down in a storm. Trees also will attract lightning.

9. Do not try to camp in a thunderstorm. If you know a storm is on the way, pack up and live to camp another day.

The author, Greg Bonney, is the owner of Bonney Information and E-Commerce and founder of http://www.ScoutCamping.com

Copyright © 2005 Bonney Information and E-Commerce.

If you feel that life is running in front your eyes and you don’t know what to do, go on camping. If you love nature and feel the need to stay in the open air than camping is the right choice for you. It’s the best way of spending time with your family and feel good. If you are bored from work and tired of seeing the same faces and places take this chance and go camping. You’ll see the wonderful effect of nature on your body and mind. In a camping you will feel the excitement of meeting new people from different places and countries. It’s an experience you will never forget too soon.

What can be more beautiful than the freedom of doing everything you always wanted without being ashamed of it. In a camping you rediscover yourself and the unknown part of you personality. You can try your imagination in different games. You’ll learn a lot and discover things you have never imagined. You’ll feel younger and happier then ever. What is more exciting than sharing your ideas and your experience with the others, what is more interesting than learning from others and expanding your view.

There more then 100,000 campsites in America which you can visit and find the ones that suit you. All you have to do is choose a camping, subscribe and for the rest it’s taken care of. Nothing is easier than that.

If you find this information useful you should visit the site http://first-camping-online.info where you will find lots of interesting articles related to this topic, all original and wrote by Michael Lastun.

Many people vacation to exotic places to absorb the breathtaking beauty that the land has to offer and take part in the diverse cultural activities only to spend their nights in a run of the mill, standard hotel room. What fun is there in that? Truth be told, one hotel room is identical to another. When these people wake up, do they know where they are? Are they really experiencing the land and culture of their chosen getaway destination?

Take Alaska for instance. By day, this magical land has a lot to offer: scenic glacier cruises, kayaking, fishing, hiking, wildlife, music, fine dining. Who wants that magic to end when you go to your room? Wouldn’t it make much more sense to fill your nights with something that is uniquely Alaska? With Alaskan lodges, you can do exactly that.

Situated in prime locations all throughout the state, rustic, beautiful Alaskan lodges bring the Alaskan experience to a whole new level. The lodges feature lush accommodations nestled in some of the most scenic and beautiful parts of the state. Most Alaskan lodges are stunningly constructed and decorated to reflect the Alaskan heritage and the surrounding countryside. Many are even themed to your favorite activities such as fishing.

Imagine the experience of sleeping in a cozy cabin overlooking the scenic turquoise water of the Kenai River. Every morning you would awake to the sounds of the surrounding wilderness and think about which activity you were going to enjoy that day: hiking, rafting or guided fishing.

Or you could stay at one of the many gorgeous lodges in and around the Denali National Park, home of Mt. McKinley. These lodges feature fine dining, luxurious accommodations and views that are spectacular. Imagine waking up in the morning to a breathtaking view of a grazing moose or Mt. McKinley from the privacy of your own room.

Not only do the Alaskan lodges surrounding Denali have a lot to offer, the park itself can keep you intrigued for days. Home to wildlife such as moose, grizzly bears and gray wolves, Denali National Park offers a wide variety of activities including midnight sun golfing, ATV adventures, airborne glacier viewing and landings, river rafting, music and exquisite dining.

And Alaskan lodges can be quite inexpensive if you are a smart shopper. While some lodge accommodations which include guided tours can be nearly $500 per night, you can find lodging for as little as $100 per night. That’s almost the price of a standard hotel room.

So what are you waiting for? Why not see for yourself what Alaskan lodges have to offer. You may just find yourself making a reservation.

A lifelong Alaskan, Ron Richards invites you to come and see Alaska. Some of Alaska’s premiere Lodges are Princess lodges and can be booked with an affordable Alaska Cruise. Visit http://findanalaskacruise.com

I am an outdoor super-enthusiast and a technophile. I once thought this was a rare combination but just recently I’ve discovered there are lots of us around. I’m a little disappointed in this new discovery because I really wanted to be different but looking at the bright side, being a tech junkie has helped me to truly appreciate everything the outdoors has to offer. Let me try to explain.

While hunting elk in Arizona a few years ago, I found myself alone in a high forest nearly ten miles from the pavement and about two miles from camp. I had decided to spend late afternoon and evening sitting beneath a forty foot pine tree and wait for an elk to walk by. This plan seemed innocent enough but as the day’s light began to disappear shooting an elk might not be such a good idea since I was by myself and I was an hour from camp. This is ironic to say, because shooting an elk was the purpose of my being in the woods to begin with. As it was dusk and getting darker every moment, I was questioning my decision to stay where I was. Perhaps I should start back?

As I was about to stand and begin my trek back to camp, I caught movement off to my right. I froze half way towards standing. I saw a black bear running through the trees about 30 yards away. It stopped to eat a mere 25 yards from me but it didn’t seem to notice me. It was the first bear I had seen in the wild and it was close. The ones in Yellowstone National Park that come up to the cars on the road for a snack don’t count in my book. Seeing this bear in its own element was the best thing that happened to me on my 10 day adventure. I’ll never forget it or the fact that I don’t have any pictures of my first bear or that I got lost going back to camp. I was not prepared properly.

That day when I returned to camp, I decided that if I am going to put myself in situations to see true wild life in true wild places, I not going to let my gear, or lack there of, jeopardize my adventure. Therefore, immediately following this trip I purchased a digital camera designed for the outdoor enthusiast. One that is fast to get on target, easy to use and takes fabulous photos. I upgraded my two-way radio to a 5 mile capability so I could stay in touch with the campsite. I upgraded my portable GPS unit too. I needed one with better trip planning tools.

I now keep a journal everyday in my RIM Blackberry PDA when I return to camp, and spend time plotting waypoints in my GPS for the next day’s adventure. Technology has given me the tools and the confidence to get the absolute most out of my outdoor life. If you haven’t invested in some of these great technologies, you may be missing out on the time of your life. Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!

Chuck Fitzgerald, The Outdoor Guy, has written a beginner’s guide to bird watching call “Learning to Bird.” Visit http://www.birdwatchingebook.com to see just how easy and how much fun Bird Watching really is. Chuck is the owner of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store helping you to have fun in the great outdoors. To get maximum enjoyment out of your outdoor life, visit http://www.BackCountryToys.com where you’ll find great gear and the Tips & Tales e-newsletter, “FreshAir.” (800) 316-9055.

What to expect on a hot air balloon ride.

Several factors have made hot air ballooning one of the fastest growing adventure ride items and hottest gift tickets around in the last 20 years. With more than 70,000 passengers flown in the UK alone every year.

Sir Richard Branson and his well publicized Atlantic and Pacific crossings and numerous round the world attempts. All kept hot air balloons in the public eye.

The successful round the world flight of Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard caught the imagination of millions.

Balloon operators in Africa have made magic carpet rides over the Serengeti and Maasi Mara ecosystem possible for many thousands of people.

Perhaps this is why the people of Britain voted hot air ballooning as the number 7 thing to do before you die! A poll that certainly caused an upward blip in the number of passengers flown in the UK.

Modern technology has also made taking a passenger ride in a hot air balloon much safer. Advanced burner designs, giving more powerful flames. Much better pilot lights that keep burning. Baskets especially designed for the carriage of passengers.

Above all modern fabrics that are not only stronger but more able to combat the effects of Ultra Violet Light and mould and mildew. Yes the balloons just like your tent if you get it wet, rots.

At this point I should admit that I am a hot air balloon pilot.

Ballooning has been kind to me and taken me to all points of the globe.

Australia, Thailand, France, England, Kenya and South Africa all balloon flights have similar requirements.

Wherever you are in the world.

I hope to be able to answer some queries and maybe allay some fears in this article. These are the questions I am asked all the time.

Do you have a pilots licence?

Yes balloon pilots have taken written exams just like their fixed wing friends but they have taken the flying test in a balloon instead. In some countries, notably the United Kingdom and Australia there are also fairly strict commercial pilot’s licences and annual flying tests to be undertaken. (You’ve guessed it I have UK and Australian licences) Coupled with this in most countries the balloon company will also have to have an Air Operators Certificate. This or its equivalent is issued by the local aviation authority. An inspector will have checked all the aircraft and pilot paperwork and made sure that the company employs safety systems.

Run a Google check on your particular country and if the person that you ring for a flight cannot assure you that all paperwork is in place don’t fly with them.

Better still ring the aviation authority ask for the person responsible for balloons because there will be one.

Ask them if they know of the person you are going to contact for a flight.

You would not believe the number of unlicenced operators there are out there. As a rule of thumb a pilot with 500 flying hours and 5 years of experience should know what he or she is doing.

How many people will be in the balloon?

These days it is unusual to have less than 4 people in a passenger ride balloon. Unless the client has paid a considerable sum of money it does just not make economic sense for the balloon operator.

Probably a good average would be eight passengers.

You will not all be in together. There would probably be five compartments. One in the middle for pilot and gas. Two either side each containing two passengers.

This means in the event of a fast landing you don’t all fall on top of each other.

Important to note here that there are no overhead lockers so try and keep luggage to a minimum. A stills and video camera is really all you need. Remember the heavier the basket the shorter time the fuel lasts.

Why so early or late??

Most balloon flights take place first thing in the morning, at or just before sunrise.

This is for the important reason that the air is at its best behaved at that time of day.

It has had a chance to cool down over night and in simple terms get heavy or sticky. Trees, buildings, stuff all help slow down the bottom sticky air and the wind drops.

Hot air balloons do not cope with high speed winds very well.

It’s all about the stopping.

At the end of a flight the pilot will pull a line and open a vent in the top of the balloon, this lets air out. But only as fast as it can go through that vent. If its windy the balloon itself or envelope as it should be more correctly called acts like a sail and drags the basket through whatever might be in the way. There are no brakes.

A drag landing is a good time to see why it’s a fine idea to make balloon baskets out of wicker. It flexes and gives; a stiffer material would bend or break. I can’t count the number of times I have been asked,” but why is the basket still wicker”. If the passenger ends up having a drag landing they soon realise.

That sticky layer of air is known as the boundary layer, air moving above 2000′ is what the pilot is told about by the weather office when he makes his weather check before you fly. This is known as the gradient wind. It will be faster.

They will also tell you the surface wind but the gradient is more accurate. Using the gradient forecast the pilot will have made mentally his best guess as to where you will end up from your take off site.

The pilot will probably release a small helium balloon before your flight and watch it intently. The harder and longer the pilot looks at the thing the trickier the flight will probably be for him or her! If he releases stacks of met balloons then there is a good chance you will be going home.

High speed winds also mean you need longer fields in which to stop. Your pilot will thinking well if we go that way what are the fields like. Maybe there is a large area of forest or water in that direction. It might be possible to fly at higher speeds in certain directions and not in others.

If a balloon pilot cancels a flight because of high speed winds it’s not because he got out of bed on the wrong side or that they don’t like the look of you.

He or she will have called the flight on because of an earlier forecast and when you get to the flying field you have the play the hand you are actually dealt by Mother Nature.

Balloon pilots usually work on a no flight no fee system so if they cancel not only will they have disappointed you but they won’t be getting paid either.

It is always better to go home and try another day. It might be a great shame because today was your birthday or anniversary but it’s much better to be able to see the next one.

Telling 16 people to go home is a real character forming exercise for the pilot. Often people will protest and try and get you into the air. My friends and I have a habit of moving those passengers down the wait list!

Back to that sticky air, as it slows down it starts to be influenced! The air over a river is colder still and moves with that river. A wood or dam is cold. You will move with or towards these cool areas and that allows you a little bit of steerage.

The balloon can only fly with the wind, that’s it. It’s up to the pilot to climb and descend into different layers of air to steer the craft.

When the sun has risen it heats the boundary layer and it rises and mixes with the gradient wind so the balloons track over the ground becomes straighter and faster.

In some parts of the world it is possible to fly in the evening, think of it as the reverse situation. You start off flying a very predictable track and then as the air cools and calms you have a chance to play with direction a little.

If you’re in a really cold snowy place you can fly all day.

Should your pilot get airborne and the wind increases in flight he or she should terminate that flight at the first big field they find. Again disappointing but safe.

What Should I Wear?

The heated air in the balloon is at around 100C and you are moving in your own bubble down wind so there is no wind chill. It’s pretty warm in the basket. People tend to overdress and regret it. Rather go for layers that can be easily be removed.

If it’s a dawn flight on a summer’s day it will probably be pretty warm a couple of hours after sunrise.

The biggest apparel mistake that passengers make is in the foot ware department.

Fields are likely to having morning dew on them or something less poetic that a cow has left behind. Welly boots or sturdy boots rule when ballooning.

The colour white is not the best plan either.

How High Will We Fly?

Ballooning is best enjoyed at tree top height. Climbing a little to say 2000′ helps the view to unfold and allows the pilot to check what is ahead.

If it’s really calm your pilot might go higher still because there is little else to do! I have taken off and landed in the same field before.

How long will the flight last?

Most balloons fly with fuel sufficient for 1 and a half hours’ safe flight. Now call me old fashioned call me a fool but it’s best to leave some for in case so one hour is generally the time you fly for.

The only time you can have too much fuel is when you are on fire.

Now if a perfect field arrives underneath the balloon at 50 minutes it makes sense to land.

If you fly on because you have passengers insist that they want their hour in the air and hit power lines that’s your indaba.

It has happened and aviation authorities take a pretty dim view of pilots that do that sort of thing.

Now if you can remember right back to the beginning when I said the lighter the basket the better the fuel lasts… Well it’s very true. Maybe because you didn’t bring the kitchen sink with you the pilot is getting good consumption and will take you well over the hour.

Another tip here, if you show interest and seem enthralled every good pilot will try and make the flight last longer. If you are late to the flying site carry the world on board and are rude you might get a short flight. That’s life.

How far will we fly?

It’s back to the wind speed thing again. Flights in the evening normally go further than the morning.

As a very general rule you fly somewhere in the order of 12km on a flight.

Where will we land?

From even before the pilot takes off he or she should be thinking about the landing. Refining the position continually throughout the flight.

Your landing almost certainly will not be back where you started. It can be sometimes but that’s very rare.

It will probably be the aforementioned farmer’s field with four legged things in or nearby.

If you happen to be flying with me in Kenya it will be one flipping big field with furry four legged things about.

Sometimes on the edge of built up areas pilots might land on football pitches or school yards. That’s perfectly normal.

How will we land?

Just about everybody seems to have seen footage of balloons dragging along the ground on their sides. Now this is normally in Kenya or Tanzania where balloons fly in slightly higher winds than the rest of the world. Because of this basket design has dramatically changed. Big baskets routinely carry 18 passengers. These baskets have cushion flooring, and seats.

For quick landing passengers put their backs to the direction of travel sit on the seats and hold onto rope handles. The balloon sides are high enough that their heads will be below the top of the basket.

It’s then just a matter of waiting for the thing to stop. As the balloon slows the basket will tip so the passengers end up on their backs facing skywards normally laughing.

You will have high speed landings in other parts of the world but in my 18 years of flying I have not managed to match East African speeds.

Very important to keep limbs inside the basket whilst dragging, else you’ll break them. Also if you have anything around your neck like a camera or binoculars tuck them into your jumper or top to stop them flying up and hitting yourself or friend in the face. Best really to put them in a case by your feet. Anybody with long hair should also be careful not to let it drag under the bottom of the basket.

For the most part it will be a very gentle touchdown, the basket staying upright.

Very important not to get out until the pilot says though. When your weights gone the balloon may take off again and you will be walking home.

How will we get back?

So once on the ground you will probably help the pilot pack the balloon whilst a vehicle that has been in two way radio contact with your pilot finds out how to get into the field.

This may take some time. It’s not always obvious to the crew exactly how to get to the balloon.

You will then normally be taken back to the launch site. It’s often amazing how long this takes and how far it is. Remember if the balloon you have flown in a fairly straight line across roads and rail.

It might be a torturous windy route back.

That might be why it takes the crew several minutes to find you.

Blimey what started as quick notes seems to have gone on a bit. If you really do have any fears or questions you would like answered. I will try balloonsafaris@hotmail.com

Cheers

Gary Mortimer has been a balloon driver for 18 years. Ballooning has taken him all over the world and allowed him to see many amazing things from the air. Nothing quite compares to the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.

Gary is married with two young sons and now lives in South Africa with his own balloon ride business. Airborne Adventures Africa http://www.airborneadventuresafrica.com

Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II ship are major attractions in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Authentic yet entertaining the two are links to our past and the 102 passengers that survived the journey across stormy seas.

During the journey the bad storms of the North Atlantic forced the crew to take down the sails and just let the winds blow the ship wherever it wanted. During one brutal storm one of the Mayflower main beams cracked and the sailors where convinced they’d have to turn back.

But the journey continued and because of it the world was forever changed.

No, this is not going to be a history lesson, but the first of two articles about two unique experiences of US history you can have during your New England vacations.

This first article covers the area of Plymouth Plantation, and the second in the series covers Sturbridge Village.

The Mayflower voyage of 1620 took 66 days after leaving Plymouth, England on September 6, and anchoring in present day Provincetown harbor in Cape Cod on November 11, 1620. Miraculously only one passenger died on the voyage.

The Pilgrims decided Cape Cod was not a suitable place for a settlement, and forced north because of the weather and dangerous shoals south of Cape Cod, the pilgrims finally came ashore in late November in present day Plymouth center.

That first winter at Plimoth Plantation decimated the settlers due to cold and disease. Of the 102 that came ashore only 52 were left in the spring.

The native Wampanoag men showed the survivors how to plant corn and in October 1621 the Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest at Plymouth Plantation. Later generations would recognize the significance of the harvest by setting aside a special day that we now call Thanksgiving. And this day, more than any other in our calendar, binds every American to that fateful voyage in 1620.

And you can relive and feel this spirit and the early days of settlement at Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II replica. Both located in the coastal town of Plymouth, a city about 40 miles south of Boston and an easy ride on Route 3 south.

Plymouth Plantation is a 1627 Pilgrim authentic village a few miles outside of the city but close to the highway and well sign-posted.

An orientation movie and collection of artifacts greet you at the Henry Hornblower Visitor Center. Plimoth plantation itself is a loop tour with two primary sites, the 1627 Pilgrim Village and the Hobbamock’s (Wampanoag) Homesite. The stroll from the museum down to the main village passes by a craft center and crop fields.

The village itself is full of buildings and gardens. Everything is plain and productive, and authentic.

The people of the village dress, talk, and act, as best we know they would’ve on the original Plymouth Plantation. But that doesn’t mean they are aloof or communicate in riddles or a strange tongue. Their aim is to educate and entertain but still remain true to the era. I’ve always found they are engaging and excellent in this balance.

The stroll out of the village along the Eel River walk takes you to the Native people homesite.

As I said earlier, the Pilgrims would not have survived the first year had it not been for help from the Native Peoples. They taught them about the region and it’s agriculture and the resources of the land, and how to thrive.

This special area is a home for an extended family not another village. It honors the importance and affinity the Native People have in this region.

Take time to appreciate the skills of weaving and tanning practiced at the site, and the use of fire for burning out boats. Go inside one of the houses and notice the materials and bindings used for construction.

The inhabitants here do not role-play so feel free to discuss modern day subjects with them.

And now… linger for a while longer at Plymouth Plantation, and rest back at the visitor center, or purchase that craft you saw at the store earlier. And then when you’re ready to continue, leave Plimoth Plantation and head for town and the Mayflower II replica.

Mayflower II is docked on State Pier on Water Street. Meter parking is available along the waterfront. .

You’ll think it a small ship.

Imagine the vast expanse of the North Atlantic at times wild and unforgiving. A 2,760-mile trip in a ship that leaked and creaked at an agonizing speed of 2 mph!

During your Mayflower tour you’ll meet passengers on the ship role-playing for you. You’ll get to see the passenger’s cramped quarters and the captain’s spacious cabin. But most of all you’ll be cast back in time.

And if you close your eyes and listen to the gulls overhead maybe you’ll hear the shouts of a sailor as he sights landfall and one journey’s end… and the start of another.

Enjoy your day at Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II. They are entertaining reminders of our history and a link back to a monumental voyage.

For more information, opening times, and ticket prices for Plymouth Plantation and the Mayflower visit their web site at www.plimoth.org

Cliff Calderwood is the owner and contributing writer of the New England vacations guide . You can read more about Plymouth Plantation, The Mayflower, and get a free travel report at his New England vacation site.

The Erawan Shrine stands majestically in glittering gold at the
busy junction of Ploenchit and Rajadamri Roads in the heart
of downtown Bangkok. Every day, thousands of devotees both
Thai and foreigners pray at the shrine to seek blessings,
fulfillment of dreams, success in personal lives and careers.

What was the origin of the Erawan Shrine and its legend?

Thais believe that there’s a deity or god residing on every plot
of land. Before construction of any structure on the land, a
ceremony must be held on an auspicious date to lay the
foundation so as to appease the deity.

When the project is completed a permanent shrine consisting
of a spirit house, housing the chosen deity, is erected at an
auspicious location on the plot of land. This accounts for the
spirit houses in the gardens of many Thai houses.

In 1953, work commenced to construct the Erawan Hotel some
50 metres behind the present location of the shrine. The
required ceremony of appeasing the land deity was duly
conducted.

However, the project was dogged by delays and mishaps that
spooked the rural Thai construction workers to the point of
halting their work completely.

The hapless contractor turned in desperation to the advice of a
well-respected astrologer, who discovered that the foundation
stone of the building was not laid on an auspicious date.

To reverse the tide of misfortune, a shrine had to be
constructed to honour the god Brahma. The shrine was
inaugurated at the junction on 9 November 1956, a date
carefully chosen this time.

Many foreign visitors tend to refer to the deity as the four-faced Buddha. This
is a misnomer. Brahma is a four-faced
Hindu god worshipped in Brahmanism, a religious system
under orthodox Hinduism. The Thais call Brahma, Than Tao
MahaProm or Phra Phrom.

The shrine was named Erawan after Brahma’s
three-headed elephant. The construction of the hotel proceeded
without any further delays and the building was soon finished.

Word of the power of the shrine spread far and wide and the
legend of the Erawan Shrine. was born. Thais and foreigners,
particularly tourists from SE Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong
flocked to the shrine to seek the blessings of Brahma.

When the international 5 star Hyatt hotel chain took over the
original Erawan Hotel and rebuilt it, the Hyatt management
wisely retained the Erawan Shrine and adopted the name
Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel.

It doesn’t pay to tamper with matters that can’t be completely
explained by the laws of logic.

In late 2004, a new boutique mall opened up just behind the
shrine and yes, it adopted the name Erawan Bangkok.

The Erawan Shrine retains its aura to this day and remains a
Bangkok legacy that pulls thousands of faithful worshippers.

The Erawan Shrine popularly known as the
Four faced Buddha is a favorite with visitors
to Tour Bangkok Legacies a
historical travel site on people, places and events that left their
mark in the landscape of Bangkok. The author Eric Lim, a
free-lance writer, lives in Bangkok Thailand.

The single most important thing to consider is that the fly line must match the weight on the rod it is to be use on. Due to the many manufactures and wide range of fishing conditions there is an almost endless selection of tapers and variations. Fly lines basically come in level, double, weight forward and shooting tapers. I am sure everyone has their opinion on this matter, as to what is the best overall line. You will have to decide which taper is best suitable for your fishing conditions. Fly lines come in ether a floating or sinking or a combination of the two.

Weight Forward - This is by far the most popular line and used by most people that I go fishing with. As the name suggest the weight is in the forward section of the line. The weight of the line is usually measured in the first 30 feet. Generally this line will permit longer casting distances. This taper is an excellent choice for windy conditions or long distance casting. If you are fishing in tight casting situations be aware that this line is hard to roll cast.

Double Taper - These lines have a 6 foot to 10 foot tapered section at each end of the fly line and have a long level section in the middle of the line. This line will give you a more delicate presentation of your fly. Not a very good choice for windy conditions or long distance casting but an excellent choice for roll casting. A double taper line can be reversed, making this an economical choice as you can use both ends.

Shooting Tapers - These lines while they are great for making very long casts, lack the delicacy needed for general all-around fly fishing. The line, due to the weight in the front of the line, can spook the fish when it hits the water. This line is harder to control for a beginner. Also since the back end of the fly line is thinner than standard fly line, it has a wicked tendency to coil and get knotted up. For beginner anglers, a shooting taper fly line is not recommended. A shooting taper fly line works well to make very long distance casts and fish in windy conditions.

Level Taper - A level taper fly line has absolutely no taper and is of uniform weight and width for its total length. While theses lines float extremely well they are the most difficult to cast and handle. Beginner anglers should stay away for this taper of line.

The best overall fly line for a beginner would be the weight forward, as you gain experience you can try the different tapers and see what feels best to you.

The most important rule of this system that you should never break is that once you have reached your goal winnings for that day, YOU QUIT AND WALK AWAY.

The first step in using this system is to set a value of how much you wish to win each day. As a rough rule, the safest figure is 5% of your total bank.

This is purely down to you. The higher the % the more risk you have of needing to “top up” your bank with more funds.
So for this example we say you have a bank of £1000, and therefore require our winnings each day to be £50. (Of course it could be just a bank of £100 and your target winnings be £5, it’s up to you and the size of your pocket. remember your in this only to win!)
This system relies on the fact that in all of the days race meetings that at least 1 favorite will win one of the races. There are usually 3 or 4 race meetings each day 6 of 7 races per meeting. This means across the country there are in excess of 20 races and if just 1 out of the 20 races the favorite wins, YOU’RE A WINNER. As you can imagine the chances of not a single favorite winning out of the 20 races is very small. In the last 9 months of using this system, I have never witnessed a day where that happened.
To ensure you always choose the favorite of each race, you will need to either open an account on line. Such as www.paddypower.com or you must go to your local bookies and check the odds in the last 15-10 minutes before a race. Newspapers do like to give you their suggested favorite; however these will not always be the excepted and agreed favorite.

So here’s the horse racing system…

1. In the first meeting of the day you currently have a bank of £1000 and you wish to win £50. Locate the favorite for this race, take its odds “to win” and then calculate how much stake you need to put down in order to win £50. Let’s say the favorite is 7-4. In order to win £50.00 you will need to place a bet of £28.57.
This can be worked out by dividing 4 by 7 (7-4 odds) and then multiply it by 50 (£50)
If this horse wins you are now £50.00 up. CONTRATULATIONS, YOU’RE A WINNER.

Now follow the most important rule of the day and quit for the day!

2. If the horse doesn’t win, don’t despair, go on to the next race, but this time in order to be £50 up for the day, you need to win back the 28.57 you lost in the last race plus an additional £50 for your on target winnings. A total of 78.57. Let’s say for the next race, the favorite is at 4-1. So to win 78.57 you will need to place a bet of 19.64.
This can be worked out by dividing 1 by 4 (4-1 odds) and then multiply it by 78.57 (£)
If this horse wins, you have recovered the £28.57 you lost in the first race, plus the additional £50 target. CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE A WINNER.

Now quit for the day!

3. If the horse doesn’t win, again don’t despair, simply go on to the next race following the same procedure as in 2. Remembering that in order to be £50 up for the day, you will need to win back the 28.57 you lost in the first race and the 19.64 in the second race, plus the additional £50. Target winnings, giving a total of £98.21. The favorite in the next race is 2-1. So to win £98.21 you will need to place a bet of 49.10.

This can be worked out by dividing 1 by 2 (2-1 odds) and multiplying it by £98.21.

If this horse wins; you have now recovered the 28.57 you lost in the first race and the 19.64 in the second plus the additional £50. Target. CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE A WINNER.

Now quit for the day!

If the favorite didn’t win again, simply continue with this method remembering to up your stake to ensure you win back all your losses as well as your targeted winnings until the favorite does win.

As you can see the more races that take place where the favorite doesn’t win, your loses become more and more, therefore meaning you need to place a larger stake on the next race to win back your loses. This is why it is suggested to only place 5% of your bank.

Of course no system is 100% guaranteed to win every time and we do not give this guarantee either, but you will agree that the odds of not a single favorite winning any of the races around the country in one day is as close to impossible as you can imagine.

Of course you can check out our system by looking at the previous results to see how good it really is! Just check the results in the national press and you will see that a favorite will win at least 1 race in 1 of the race meetings, every day!
Try this out for yourself for a few days without actually gambling any money. Simply put, if a favourite wins, you win.

Yes it’s true: Ellison Mansfield has made a career out of gambling. He’s flown under the radar for virtually his entire adult life, beating the casinos and stockpiling his winnings. After holding onto these secrets and amassing a private fortune over the past 16 years, he finally decided it was time to come out and share some of his knowledge with the world. Please see insidersystem.com for the latest winning tips and strategies.