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Some everyday Dan Cong from Jing today. It was pretty cheap and does the job nicely.
I've been trying to figure out what tea to take with me to the Glastonbury Festival in a few weeks, this looks like it will make the bag. It's got a decent kick to it which it will need to make it through the slightly muddy water on tap.
On a side note: I'm trying to cut down on the amount of stuff I'll be lugging to the festival and was wondering if something like a muslin cloth might aid in filtering the water a little or if anyone has any other solutions which won't affect my wallet much.
I've been trying to figure out what tea to take with me to the Glastonbury Festival in a few weeks, this looks like it will make the bag. It's got a decent kick to it which it will need to make it through the slightly muddy water on tap.
On a side note: I'm trying to cut down on the amount of stuff I'll be lugging to the festival and was wondering if something like a muslin cloth might aid in filtering the water a little or if anyone has any other solutions which won't affect my wallet much.
I would take rain gear.
Rain is in the forecast for the Glastonbury environs this weekend.
http://uk.weather.yahoo.com/england/som ... ury-21142/
It's muck, muck and more muck - probably much like last year. Tents with self-flooring and a tarp underneath are advised. Rain-gear, several extra changes of clothing are a must.
You should stop by a Walmart or camp supply shop and look for portable water filters (fit over a mug, flask or pot). I would take a simple cup and infuser, assuming you have a camp stove to heat water.
The overwhelming attendance and probability that small theft can and will occur, means you should take nothing of any real value, else you will have to tote it with you.
The lineup looks very promising. Have a good time, Scotsman!
http://uk.weather.yahoo.com/england/som ... ury-21142/
It's muck, muck and more muck - probably much like last year. Tents with self-flooring and a tarp underneath are advised. Rain-gear, several extra changes of clothing are a must.
You should stop by a Walmart or camp supply shop and look for portable water filters (fit over a mug, flask or pot). I would take a simple cup and infuser, assuming you have a camp stove to heat water.
The overwhelming attendance and probability that small theft can and will occur, means you should take nothing of any real value, else you will have to tote it with you.
The lineup looks very promising. Have a good time, Scotsman!
Jun 5th, '09, 19:45
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Price of tea
Since most of the websites from which the teas usually are sold in $USD, living in Australia means that I have to add an extra 20% by the time currency conversion kicks in. Hence, a 100gm bag that is USD30 is AUD38, which is a lot of money! I don't mind spending the money, as long as the tea is of good quality!
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Re: I would take rain gear.
Cheers Intuit.Intuit wrote:Rain is in the forecast for the Glastonbury environs this weekend.
http://uk.weather.yahoo.com/england/som ... ury-21142/
It's muck, muck and more muck - probably much like last year. Tents with self-flooring and a tarp underneath are advised. Rain-gear, several extra changes of clothing are a must.
You should stop by a Walmart or camp supply shop and look for portable water filters (fit over a mug, flask or pot). I would take a simple cup and infuser, assuming you have a camp stove to heat water.
The overwhelming attendance and probability that small theft can and will occur, means you should take nothing of any real value, else you will have to tote it with you.
The lineup looks very promising. Have a good time, Scotsman!
It's not for a few weeks yet so there is still hope for sunshine. I was there last year and the weather was wonderful, a little rain on the friday but nothing that hit very hard. I arrive early and camp high, so I can get a good view of all the morons camping in mud pits when a little rain does appear.
I usually opt for shorts, t shirt, wellies and umbrella for the rain. Even when it rains it's usually still quite warm. I'm going for the stove, gaiwan, gong fu set up - tea in the sacred field with all the weirdness around just wouldn't be the same from a mug and infuser.
I think the 4 times I've been in the last 10 years have been the only 4 times the weather has been good. It would appear that I am the secret ingredient.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_festival
See that loop of weather coming down out of the NW Atlantic? That's the ticket for much of the summer (slightly wetter than normal).
http://theweatheroutlook.com/twoforecas ... ecast.aspx
Probability of wet weather the week of the festival, but maybe you will work your good weather charm when you rub your magic gongfu. :-)
See that loop of weather coming down out of the NW Atlantic? That's the ticket for much of the summer (slightly wetter than normal).
http://theweatheroutlook.com/twoforecas ... ecast.aspx
Probability of wet weather the week of the festival, but maybe you will work your good weather charm when you rub your magic gongfu. :-)
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Glastonbury
It's been on the go since the early 70's. Mainly music and performance arts, it's huge.
It's attracts a rather colourful range of people as the place is steeped in Christian, Druid and Grail legends as well as all those people who having been attending since the 70's but can't really remember anything about it.
When I first went I encountered nudist families with young children wandering around with pets in tow selling vegan, cannabis laced, treats accompanied by a blessing. Things have gotten a little stricter over the past 10 years or so.
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It's been on the go since the early 70's. Mainly music and performance arts, it's huge.
It's attracts a rather colourful range of people as the place is steeped in Christian, Druid and Grail legends as well as all those people who having been attending since the 70's but can't really remember anything about it.
When I first went I encountered nudist families with young children wandering around with pets in tow selling vegan, cannabis laced, treats accompanied by a blessing. Things have gotten a little stricter over the past 10 years or so.
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Hopefully a little magic rubbing and everything will turn out just fine.22/6 to 30/6
Mixed weather is likely during the last part of the month. All areas are likely to see some rain, but there should also be some dry and fine conditions. Temperatures on the whole are likely to be slightly above the seasonal average.
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I said less than 30... seemed like a good answer.
Rotten day here... bad news from the eye doc. My dad has a large hemorrhage in his "good eye"... the bad eye has been centrally blind for a year or so. Now, the good eye is also centrally blind... can't read, can't drive, can't see T.V. or computer. The doc gave him some injections but was not hopeful that it would help much. There is a surgical procedure to remove the blood from the vitreous, but the doc was not very favorable about how well this might work. He only does the procedure 4 or 5 times per year, and he really thinks the chances of improvement are slim.
So, after spending most of the morning crying, I came home and started researching the situation (which is part of my coping mechanism), and Google seems to reflect that the surgical procedure (vitrectomy) is often very successful... and risk seems to be fairly low. Methinks we need someone who does it more than 4 times a year. So, Monday morning, I will start calling other docs.
White tip oolong from NMTC in my cup... and a big hole in my heart.
Sarah
Rotten day here... bad news from the eye doc. My dad has a large hemorrhage in his "good eye"... the bad eye has been centrally blind for a year or so. Now, the good eye is also centrally blind... can't read, can't drive, can't see T.V. or computer. The doc gave him some injections but was not hopeful that it would help much. There is a surgical procedure to remove the blood from the vitreous, but the doc was not very favorable about how well this might work. He only does the procedure 4 or 5 times per year, and he really thinks the chances of improvement are slim.
So, after spending most of the morning crying, I came home and started researching the situation (which is part of my coping mechanism), and Google seems to reflect that the surgical procedure (vitrectomy) is often very successful... and risk seems to be fairly low. Methinks we need someone who does it more than 4 times a year. So, Monday morning, I will start calling other docs.
White tip oolong from NMTC in my cup... and a big hole in my heart.
Sarah
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Sarah: Sorry about your father's eyes. I hope you have good luck finding a doctor who is able to help him.
As for tea, Japanese greens are generally less than $25 for 4 ounces, give or take. Some of my teas, mainly blacks and herbals are much less, but a few of the oolongs that I have purchased have been slightly more. It all averages out, I guess.
Long day today, but at least the weekend looks fun if all goes as planned. Currently in my cup is a soggy leaf steep of fukamushi sencha supreme.
As for tea, Japanese greens are generally less than $25 for 4 ounces, give or take. Some of my teas, mainly blacks and herbals are much less, but a few of the oolongs that I have purchased have been slightly more. It all averages out, I guess.
Long day today, but at least the weekend looks fun if all goes as planned. Currently in my cup is a soggy leaf steep of fukamushi sencha supreme.
Sorry to hear that Sarah, I hope you find a skilled doctor and
everything works out. Sending prayer your way.
I got a nice amount of restocking of some of my favorite
FF Darjeelings in today. Looking forward to brewing some
up tomorrow!
everything works out. Sending prayer your way.
I got a nice amount of restocking of some of my favorite
FF Darjeelings in today. Looking forward to brewing some
up tomorrow!
- Victoria -
http://victoriasown.blogspot.com/
http://victoriasown.blogspot.com/
Sorry to hear about you father Sara. You should definatly look into another doctor. From what you said he sounds like he doesn't like/want to do these procedures and 5 times a year is just not enough.
For my favorite its >20 for Long jing. Because of budgets its probably >10 for most of my everyday drinking teas. For the moving sale from a local teashop which I stocked up on it was >$2
Earl grey in my cup
For my favorite its >20 for Long jing. Because of budgets its probably >10 for most of my everyday drinking teas. For the moving sale from a local teashop which I stocked up on it was >$2
Earl grey in my cup