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Manufacturing Process Of Brass Terminals

When it comes to the manufacturing process of brass terminals, it requires expertise, precision, and experience to deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of customers.  Brass terminals are widely used in electrical and electronic applications because of their excellent conductivity, durability, and corrosion resistance.  Therefore, it is essential to choose the best brass terminal manufacturer in India to ensure that you get the best products at a reasonable price.

The manufacturing process of brass terminals involves several steps, and each step requires careful attention to detail to produce a finished product that meets the exact specifications of the customers.  Here is an overview of the manufacturing process of brass terminals: 

Raw Material Selection: 

The first step in the manufacturing process is to select the best quality brass raw material. The raw material should be of high purity, and its composition should be according to the required specifications. Therefore, it is crucial to choose the best brass terminal manufacturer in India to ensure that you get the best products at a reasonable price. 

Cutting and Shaping: 

After selecting the raw material, it is cut and shaped into the desired size and shape using precision tools and equipment. 

Machining: 

The next step is machining, which involves drilling, tapping, and turning the brass terminal to create the required features and dimensions. 

Surface Treatment: 

Once the machining is done, the brass terminal is cleaned and treated with a surface finish to enhance its appearance and provide protection against corrosion. 

Quality Control: 

The final step is quality control, which involves testing the brass terminal for its conductivity, durability, and other parameters to ensure that it meets the required standards. 

If you are looking for the best brass terminal manufacturer in India, then you should choose a company that has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service.  A good manufacturer will have a well-equipped manufacturing facility, experienced and skilled workforce, and a robust quality control system to ensure that their products meet the highest standards. 

At Excel Electricals, we are committed to providing our customers with the best quality brass terminals at a reasonable price.  We have been in the business for over three decades, and our experience and expertise have made us one of the leading brass terminal manufacturers in India. We use the latest technology and equipment to manufacture our products and ensure that they meet the exact specifications of our customers. 

In conclusion, the manufacturing process of brass terminals requires expertise, precision, and experience to deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of customers.  Therefore, it is crucial to choose the best brass terminal manufacturer in India to ensure that you get the best products at a reasonable price.  At Excel Electricals, we strive to deliver the best products and services to our customers and help them achieve their goals.

[stephensmithuk]

The Three Gables

The lack of posts on this one is a clear demonstration of the clear rejection of the racism running through this story.

I can't say that I'm particularly enthusiastic about doing this one, but I can't pretend this one doesn't exist.

Here we go then:

First published in 1926, the Americans again got this one first.

Boxing for money was heavily regulated to the point of outright bans in much of the United States; illegal fights would frequently end as "no contest" when the police turned up.

The Bull Ring in Birmingham is a major shopping area that goes back to a market established in 1154 under royal approval. The area is named for a ring of iron that bulls were tied to for the purposes of bull-baiting, a 'sport' banned in 1835.

The area was redeveloped in the 1960s into an enclosed shopping centre considered an epitome of Brutalist architecture and which became more unpopular over time. It was replaced in 2003 by a more modern centre, branded "Bullring" that is just as controversial.

Harrow Weald is a suburban area of what is now Greater London. It still contains a large amount of ancient woodland despite major development in the early 1930s, such as Harrow Weald Common.

One highly notable resident of the area was W.S. Gilbert of operetta fame, who lived at a house called Grim's Dyke and died of a heart attack in the lake in 1911 while saving a 17-year-old girl from drowning during a swimming lesson. The lake was mostly drained after that and what is left was filled with algae during my visit to the area early this year - the London Loop footpath goes through the area.

The "Weald Station" is probably, as per Bernard Davies, Harrow & Wealdstone station. This is today the northern terminus of the Bakerloo Line, which reached there in 1917 when services were extended on the newly electrified lines to Watford Junction; London Overground services call there on their way to the latter destination. LNWR and Southern services also are available, while Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper trains go through without stopping on platforms generally closed unless a train is calling there.

The station was also the site of the worst peacetime rail disaster in British history in 1952 (only the 1915 Quintinshill rail disaster has a higher death toll) - an express train collided with the rear of a local train in fog and then another express train hit the wreckage. 112 people died and 340 were injured. Since the crew of the express train died in the crash, the precise reason why they failed to respond to two signals was impossible to establish. The result of the report was a faster introduction into service of the Automatic Warning System or AWS that gives a driver an in-cab indication of the state of a signal by visual and auditory means.

A two-station branch line to Stanmore Village closed in 1964 as part of the Beeching cuts.

Paregoric is a 4% tincture of opium, then available over the counter without prescription. Its main uses would be for treating diarrhoea, treating teething pains in children and as a cough medicine. It is today a Schedule III controlled substance in the US i.e. prescription only.

Crown Derby refers to Royal Crown Derby, a porcelain company founded c.1750 and still going today; it may be the oldest still active company in that field in England.

Langdale Pike is clearly a pseudonym, referring to a series of peaks in the Lake District.

This is, fortunately, the only time we have the n-word being used in the canon. It was considered a crude term even then.

Pernambuco is a state in NE Brazil, then a centre of sugarcane cultivation, still a major part of its economy. It was historically Portuguese, not Spanish.

Yes, let's stereotype Latina women, shall we, Mr. Doyle? I'm not calling you Sir Arthur in this discussion; you're not acting like a knight.

This whole thing leaves a rather ugly taste and if I could strike a story from the canon, I would do it for this one.

[ladybugmeat]

4.

OLD KENT ROAD:

MONOPOLY'S DUD SQUARE

Old Kent Road : Monopoly's dud square. The cheapest and only property south of the river. At Bricklayer’s Arms, I alight with the crowd and pause in the shadow of the orbital. Here, pavement breeds new pavement. Slabs of grey-green asphalt spill out like wet turbot skins - complete with chewing-gum tubercles. Like a noose, the elevated motorway pushes people out. Tesco bags blow against the perimeter. A sour blue-raspberry condom licks my heel.

10:27

I plan my zigzagged passage across the pedestrian islands. If you are to inhabit the city, you learn to perfect your dance with death. I make it to Island B before the black Honda turns left. I fast-walk to Island C. I pull down my hood and reply to a text. By an inch, I miss the side view mirror of an articulated lorry. I breathe out: Ellipsis. Michel de Certeau would read these maneuvers as a prosody poem. Under the traffic’s imposing rhyme scheme, I intercept and interrupt. ‘Asyndeton cuts out: it undoes continuity and undercuts its plausibility.’ My walk is constituted of  footstepped stutters - Deletions. I dart between cars - Slash. I mount the pavement- Hyphen. I write a text of ‘enlarged singularities and separate islands.’ My rhetoric is hinged on spatial elements, street furniture, and their references. I weave between bollards and cat’s eyes. I scamper between the lights of the cars - two streams, red and gold.

10:29

A pair of Nike Jordans straggle from a power line. I interpret this as a hanging - a gibbeting. Walking is forbidden here. I use the adverb ‘here’ because how else does one condense this terrain? This junction of stifled oxygen. This junction of cars that hurl as if launched from the barrel of a gun. Between traffic, I hear the electricity hum through the power lines and across the white sky. Whilst there isn’t the soil to grow a weed, red roses repeatedly appear at the railings. A photograph of a young boy. A note: ‘Jimmy, we miss you. I should have held your hand.’

10:31

My feet sidle at the entrance. Somewhere in the depths of the corridor, a man sits like a large toad. His craned shoulders are framed by a ravine of dismembered circuit boards, computer carcasses, and hard drives. The narrow inlet is thick with the warm olfactory of plastic and solder. He looks up from his work and calls out to me.

‘If you want to take my picture, you can leave.’ His eyes hang through thick rimmed glasses.

I push my phone down into the side of my leg and come clean.

‘I did want to take a photo but you wouldn’t need to be in it …’

He sighs, puts the laptop down, and begins to inch through the clutter.

‘What is it about this place that you people like? I’m not a celebrity.’ He smiles and kicks a small satellite dish from the doorway. It spins and cracks on the last step.

I collect the pieces and hand them to him.

‘I have two Ebay accounts. One sells hardware, the other sells the stuff I can’t fix.’ He drops the shards of fibre-glass into a cardboard box and steps out into the rain.

[ecswire]

Connecting the Dots: Exploring the Types of Wire Connectors in Electronics

Wire connectors play a crucial role in the world of electronics, facilitating secure and reliable connections between wires and components. With a variety of types available, each designed for specific purposes, understanding the different wire connectors is essential for efficient electronic assembly and maintenance. Let's delve into the various types of wire connectors in electronics and their unique characteristics.

1. Crimp Connectors

Crimp connectors are widely used in electronics for creating permanent electrical connections. They consist of a metal sleeve that is crimped onto a wire using a specialized tool, creating a strong and secure bond. Crimp connectors come in various types, including ring terminals, spade terminals, butt connectors, and quick-connect terminals, each suited for different wire gauges and applications.

2. Screw Terminals

Screw terminals are another common type of wire connector used in electronics. They feature a screw mechanism that clamps down on stripped wire ends, creating a reliable electrical connection. Screw terminals are often found in terminal blocks, electrical switches, and power distribution panels, providing a convenient and adjustable way to connect and disconnect wires.

3. Wire Nuts

Wire nuts, also known as twist-on connectors, are used to join multiple wires together securely. They feature a threaded cap that twists onto the stripped ends of wires, creating a tight and insulated connection. Wire nuts are commonly used in residential and commercial electrical wiring for connecting wires within junction boxes, light fixtures, and electrical outlets.

4. Push-In Connectors

Push-in connectors, also referred to as push-in wire connectors or push-in terminals, offer a quick and tool-free way to connect wires. These connectors feature spring-loaded slots where stripped wire ends can be inserted, creating a secure connection without the need for twisting or crimping. Push-in connectors are often used in lighting fixtures, switches, and electrical appliances for easy installation and maintenance.

5. Terminal Blocks

Terminal blocks are modular connectors that provide a convenient way to connect multiple wires or components. They consist of insulated blocks with metal terminals or screws where wires can be attached. Terminal blocks come in various configurations, including barrier strips, DIN rail-mounted blocks, and PCB-mounted blocks, making them versatile for different electronic applications.

6. D-sub Connectors

D-sub connectors, named for their D-shaped metal shell, are commonly used for data and signal connections in electronics. They feature multiple pins arranged in rows, with different configurations such as DB9, DB15, and DB25. D-sub connectors are used in computer peripherals, audio/video equipment, and industrial automation systems for reliable data transmission.

7. JST Connectors

JST connectors, manufactured by Japan Solderless Terminal (JST) Corporation, are compact and reliable connectors commonly used in electronic devices and appliances. They come in various series and styles, including wire-to-board connectors, wire-to-wire connectors, and board-to-board connectors. JST connectors are known for their low profile, high current capacity, and secure locking mechanisms.

8. RJ Connectors

RJ connectors, short for Registered Jack connectors, are widely used in telecommunications and networking applications. They include RJ45 connectors for Ethernet connections, RJ11 connectors for telephone lines, and RJ12 connectors for data transmission. RJ connectors feature multiple contacts that align with corresponding pins in jacks or sockets, providing a standardized and reliable interface for data and voice communication.

Conclusion

The types of wire connectors in electronics are diverse and specialized, each serving a specific purpose in creating and maintaining electrical connections. From crimp connectors for secure terminations to push-in connectors for easy installations, the variety of connectors available allows for efficient and reliable electronic assembly. Understanding the characteristics and applications of these connectors is essential for electronics engineers, technicians, and hobbyists to ensure proper connectivity and functionality in electronic devices and systems.

[solarinstallerswa]

How a 50KW Solar System Can Benefit You in Perth?

A 50kW solar system can have a significant impact on your power bill in Perth. Here are some of the benefits you could experience:

1. A Reduction in Your Energy Bills

Installing a 50kW solar system can help you to reduce your energy bills. This is because you will be able to generate your own electricity, which means that you will not have to purchase as much from your energy provider.

2. An Increase in the Value of Your Home

Installing a 50kW solar system can also add value to your home. This is because solar power is becoming increasingly popular, and potential homebuyers are willing to pay more for a property that has solar panels installed.

3. A Positive Impact on the Environment

Installing 50kW solar system can also help to reduce your carbon footprint. This is because solar power is a renewable energy source, which means that it does not produce emissions when it is generated.

Overall, installing a 50kW solar system can have a number of benefits for you and your home. If you are considering installing solar panels, then Perth is a great place to do it.

The Various Components of a 50KW Solar System

A 50kW solar system is one of the most popular solar system sizes for business and commercial properties.

It usually consists of around 200 solar panels and can generate around 80,000kWh of electricity per year – that’s enough to power around 20 average households!

The Various Components of a 50kW Solar System

1. Solar Panels

The most important component of any solar system is the solar panels. Solar panels are what convert sunlight into electricity, and the more panels you have, the more electricity you can generate.

2. Inverter

The inverter is the second most important component of a solar system. It converts the DC electricity generated by the solar panels into AC electricity, which is the type of electricity used by your home or business.

3. Mounting system

The mounting system is what keeps your solar panels securely in place. It is usually made up of metal rails or brackets, which are attached to your roof or ground.

4. Electrical components

There are a few other electrical components that are required for a solar system to work, such as junction boxes, breakers, and wiring. However, these are usually included with the solar panels and inverter, so you don’t need to worry about them too much.

5. Solar batteries

Solar batteries are not required for a solar system to work, but they can be a great addition if you want to be able to store some of the electricity generated by your system for later use.

6. Solar monitoring

Solar monitoring is a great way to keep track of how your system is performing. There are a number of different solar monitoring systems available, which can be either stand-alone or integrated into your existing home or business monitoring system.

Source: https://medium.com/@citypointsolar/how-a-50kw-solar-system-can-benefit-you-in-perth-36fcd635d325

[ashdoescomics]

alright tumblr let’s get theorizing

Chase. #1 trending on YouTube currently, and one of the biggest things the JSE community has been waiting for. Evident from some asks, Sean himself said that this is the most information put out about Chase and it’s jam packed with background hidden in plot points and setups. Now, I’m no Sherlock Holmes, but my AP English classes have taught me how to write so you bet I’m gonna put that knowledge to use. (cue Ryan Bergara BFU voiceover) With that being said, let’s get into some theories. ((hey!! scroll all the way down to the bottom of this long ass post for the TL;DR if you don’t wanna read it all!!))

We open with Chase entering the scene of what is presumably his house/apartment. An eviction notice is taped on his door, which states that he must vacate the premises no later than September of 2019. Eviction notices are only given to a a judgment debtor (which is specified in the notice itself), meaning that Chase probably hasn’t paid his rent in full, or at all for that matter. This can be further backed up by the fact that in the very first video where we were introduced to Chase Brody, he seemed to be making his “Bro Average” videos as a way of not only coping with his failed marriage, but for coming up with a paycheck. Videos can possibly be his source of income, and it would make sense that as a struggling content creator, Chase is only living by scraping up what he has left (which I think explains the excited facade he puts up throughout the “Bro Average” vids despite his true depressed nature).

Chase then goes to his car and opens the driver’s side door, from which garbage spills out. This could be symbolic of the cluttered headspace Chase Brody has been in ever since the events of “Bro Average”, or it could also show that Chase has been evicted for some time now and spends his time living in his car (or both! We are theorizing after all!)

In this shot, where he rummages through his glove box, we catch a glimpse of the same whiskey bottle present in the end of the video “Tie- A Game About Depression”. This can be attributed to his coping mechanism of drinking, which is obviously a common theme surrounding Mr. Brody.

As he’s looking in the glove box, we see “another Sean” in the back seat, staring at Chase. As of right now, this scene can be totally up in the air as to what it means or if it’s real or not, but I just have a few thoughts on this. First, this could be a dreamlike sequence (which I’ll get back to later) in which Chase (or another ego) is looking back on the past and what happened to see what went wrong. Second, this could be taking place in real time, in which Chase’s manifestation of his inner demon is tangibly symbolized by another “him”. Seeing double usually symbolizes the duality of man or duality of a certain character, and Chase is no exception. Considering the mental state Chase must be in at this moment, it’s possible that this scene symbolizes the inner turmoil or torn feelings he has.

He pulls out a photo from his glove box, which we can assume to be of his wife Stacey and his unnamed kid, and proceeds to have a mental breakdown in his car, yelling and hitting his wheel. In most movies, this is a breaking point similar to a character punching a mirror or trashing up a room. Bottled up emotions from his past being triggered by one photo further solidifies Chase’s unstable mental state.

Fast forward a bit, and Chase decides to drive up to the woods, which seems to be a place that he holds dearly (more on that later). As previously mentioned, I just want to bring back up the possibility that this entire thing could be a dream or fantasy sequence, because of the strange use of a fish eye lens when Chase enters the woods. Fisheye lenses are used to make the photographed scene appear more panoramic and it’s typically a wide shot lens used for photos, but for some reason it stuck out to me when it was used in this video. Now, I could just be overanalyzing things here, but distortion lenses, when used in videos or movies, can be symbolic of a dreamlike sequence. This could mean that the woods section of this video is all just happening in his head, and the “extra Sean” we saw in the backseat of the car is just Chase reliving what happened in the past (implying that this entire video, up until the end where Chase is in the parking lot, happened in the past). BUT I DIGRESS

Chase walks through the woods and settles on a spot where a tower of rocks are balanced and thIS MY FRIENDS is where I found my most compelling piece of evidence. He pulls out the polaroid photo, kisses it, and sets it down at the base of the rock structure, and this was SUCH A BIG THING I had to google it. What I came up with was an article with the quote about balanced rocks: “These piles aren’t true cairns, the official term for deliberately stacked rocks. From middle Gaelic, the word means “mound of stones built as a memorial or landmark.” There are plenty of those in Celtic territories, that's for sure, as well as in other cultures; indigenous peoples in the United States often used cairns to cover and bury their dead. Those of us who like to hike through wilderness areas are glad to see the occasional cairn, as long as it's indicating the right way to go at critical junctions in the backcountry.” 

WELL WELL WELL look what we have HERE! These balanced rocks, aka cairns, act almost like headstones for the deceased and a path guide in the wilderness. Which, funny enough, is what we’re probably looking at right here in this shot! Chase putting the photo at the base of the cairn most likely means that his wife and child are unfortunately deceased, which may or may not be due to his own actions (reference back to Chase’s mental breakdown at the sight of the polaroid photo-- he doesn’t seem to take even just looking at the photo well). This cairn is also in a spot that Chase seems very familiar with, especially because he settles down fairly quickly, taking a swig of his whiskey on a boulder nearby. Chances are, there’s some history in this neck o’ the woods and it could be the spot of cherished memories with Chase’s family. I’d also like to point out that there is a certain scene at the end of one of Sean’s videos titled “Dark Silence”, in which we hear children’s screams and presumably Chase yelling, “What did you do to them?”. Could the death of his family and the ending of “Dark Silence” be tied together? POSSIBLY SO!! Am I implying that Anti might have some foul play involved with the Brody family?? MaYbEE!!! 

Finally, we reach the end of the 4 minute video, in which Chase is seemingly teleported to the top of a parking lot complex. He looks around confused and a little nervous or worried, and he checks over the edge of the railing and feels himself as if to make sure he’s in one piece. I think this is a strange detail to add in, especially since it’s the one we end on and are therefore stuck with. Personally, I think that the transition out of the woods sequence was Chase snapping back into reality, realizing that there’s something he has to do. Let me elaborate: the woods sequence sandwiched in between the beginning and the end of this short stuck out like a sore thumb to me. Unlike the start (where Chase is greeted with the eviction notice and he enters his car) and the end (where he ends up on the parking lot complex), the woods sequence in between is clearly different; taking place away from the city, nature is clearly evident and more dominant, and it’s taken in a warmer color. Now this might just be me and my “so-you’re-tryna-be-smart” ass, but the woods sequence seemed to be in a warmer light than the cooler ones in the beginning and end. Warmer tones usually have an underlying dream feel. What I’m tryna get at here is that the woods sequence we saw-- regardless of whether or not it actually happened-- might be a dream, and Chase “teleporting” to the parking lot was him snapping out of it. He seems dazed for a moment, which looks to me like he was planning to take his own life (we know he has a tendency for doing things like this from the “Bro Average” video), but appears surprised to snap out of it and remaining in one piece-- alive. Maybe he thought he jumped off, but snaps out to realize he didn’t??

This shit’s already getting too long so TL;DR, Chase was evicted from his home, gets depressed that he has to deal with not only this, but his broken family, decides that the only way to resolve his issues is to take his life by jumping off a parking lot complex, has a dream about his family’s resting place, then snaps out of it only to realize that jumping off isn’t his last hurrah, because there’s something else he has to do first.

JESUS CHRIST i hope you liked that entire thing! these are just my thoughts and surprisingly enough, my first theorizing contribution for the JSE community! i hope it makes sense,, my eyes hurt and i’m really tired and this took me 2 hours pls enjoy :,) 

@therealjacksepticeye

[mycome2travelposts-blog]

http://www.come2travel.com/Visit and Discover all that is possible in Dubai

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates and known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene.

Dubai has its own distinctive flavour in the Middle East and its city of luxury and relaxation with a few extremes. This city is truly extraordinary  to see as a blend of the past and ultra modernization.

Dubai the city of high-rises and shopping malls has transformed itself from a desert outpost to a destination du-jour, where tourists flock for sales bargains, sunshine, and family fun. Dubai is  one of the most famous for sightseeing attractions such as the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building) and shopping malls that come complete with mammoth aquariums and indoor ski slopes.

But this city has many of cultural highlights and things to do, as well as all the glamorous modern add-ons. Take a ramble around the Bastakia district, and you'll discover the Dubai of old, then cruise along Dubai Creek in a traditional dhow, and you'll soon realize there's more to this city than its flashy veneer. Learn more about the best places to visit with our list of the top attractions in Dubai.

Why choose Dubai?

Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s growing international regional hubs and business centres. This cosmopolitan city of diversity is at the crossroad of the globe and has transformed itself into a buzzing international metropolis. With easy accessibility, state-of-the-art infrastructure and modern venues, Dubai is the place to be when it comes to business. Here is some reasons;

Easy to get international travel hub

A world-class infrastructure, City of future

Hotels for all needs and budgets

State of the art of venues

A growing knowledge hub, Centre of innovation

Safe and secure for all

Rich on adventures and experience

Restaurants and entertainment galore

Experienced industrial support

Abundance of business opportunities, Tax free advantage

Activities in Dubai :

        Ferrari Bronze

         Ferrari Premium

           Warner Bro.World

           Ferrari +YAS

           Ferrari +Meals

           Ferrari +YAS+Meals

           YAS+Meals

Aquaventure

Aquaventure COMBO

Lost Chamber Only

Underwater Zoo Dubai Mall

Ski Dubai Polar Pass

Dolphin Show General

Dolphin Show VIP

BURJ Khalifa 124 Normal

BURJ Khalifa 124 Fast Track

BURJ Khalifa 148 ( 19:00H-Closing)

BURJ Khalifa Prime Time-124(16:00H -18:00H)

BURJ Khalifa Prime Time -148 (9:00H- 18:00H)

BURJ Khalifa + Aquarium

ICE Land Water Park

Wild Wadi + UWZ

IMG World

Big Bus

Bollywood Park

1 day 1 park

1 day 2 park

7 day 4 park

Creek Show Cruise

Marina Show Cruise

Desert Safari

Helicopter Ride 15 MINS

Ferrari World: Ferrari world bronze is an amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, U A E. It is the first Ferrari-branded theme park and has the evidence for the leading space frame structure ever built. Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, is also located in Ferrari world. Ferrari premium  ticket includes unlimited fast pass access to the Ferrari World theme park. Ferrari World is the world’s largest indoor theme park that is particularly remarkable for its sprawling 200,000 square meters, 50 meters high roof, boasting the biggest ever Ferrari logo, besides more than 20 exhilarating rides and numerous shopping and dining choices to cater to all palates.

 Warner Bro.World : Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is an indoor amusement park in Abu Dhabi, an enthralling, immersive world of all your favorite Warner Bros. characters and more!

The park contains 29 rides, restaurants, attractions, shops and shows. It is organized into six themed areas; Gotham City, Metropolis, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros Plaza. Gotham and Metropolis are based on the fictional settings of DC Comics super heroes Batman and Superman, respectively. Warner Bros.'s Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera cartoon libraries are represented in Dynamite Gulch and Cartoon Junction, respectively, along with Bedrock, which is themed around The Flintstones. Warner Bros Plaza is meant to mimic the Hollywood of the past.

Rides :

·         Scarecrow Scare Raid

·         The Riddler Revolution

·         The Joker Funhouse

·         Rogues Gallery Games

·         Justice League Warworld Attacks

·         Green Lantern: Galactic Odyssey

·         Superman 360: Battle for Metropolis

·         Teen Titans Training Academy

·         Tom and Jerry: Swiss Cheese Spin

·         Scooby Doo: The Museum of Mysteries

·         Cartoon Junction Carousel

·         Daffy Jet-Propelled Pogo Stick

·         Tweety Wild Wockets

·         Ricochet Racin' with Taz

·         Ani-Mayhem

·         Acme Factory

·         Fast and Furry-ous

·         The Jetsons Cosmic Orbiter

·         Marvin the Martian Crater Crashers

·         The Flinststones Bedrock River Adventure

·         Batman: Knight Flight

  Yas Island : One of UAE’s fastest growing tourist destination. Yas Island in Abu Dhabi offers you holiday experiences that are bound to delight and inspire, no matter your age or taste. The park is home to more than 40 rides, slides and attractions, including Bubble’s Barrel, Rush Rider, and Bandit Bomber which is the longest suspended roller coaster in the Middle East over 550 metres long. Its theme is based on an original story about a brave girl named Dana, who went on a journey to retrieve a lost pearl (because of a strong storm) that used to bring prosperity to her village.  All the characters, shops and restaurants are also based on the story.

               The water park has a variety of attractions grouped into 4 categories: Adrenaline Rush, Exciting Adventures, Moving & Grooving and finally, Young Fun. The highest ones are Jebel Drop & Hamlool's Humps and the fastest is the one where the floor opens from beneath the feet and into a closed tube called Liwa Loop. The Slithers Slides are a collection of 6 slides and tunnels which are all designed like giant fanged snakes - these use single and double tubes. The park's newest attraction is Cinesplash - it is the first water cinema in the region which shows the story of the 'Legend of the Lost Pearl' which is the theme of the Park through a 12-minute movie while having unexpected and fun water and lighting effects making it a 5D experience.

Aquaventure : No.1 Waterpark In the Middle East Vast water park with zip lines, slides through shark-filled lagoons & a splash area for kids. There are lots of exciting activities that make Atlantis beach resort the epicentre of adventure and the greatest holiday experience ever.From the world’s largest circumference water ride to the longest zip line circuit in the Middle East, Aquaventure Waterpark has always had the monopoly of cool ideas and innovative experiences when it comes to pumping up the fun factor in its massive 17-hectare water playground.

                        Aquaventure is the only waterpark in the Middle East that has 700 meters of white sand beach that every single one of its guests is entitled to throughout their delightful time at the resort. The waterpark also offers a different kind of thrill with several Marine Animal Experiences including; Shark Safari, a magnificent walk underwater in shark-infested Lagoon; Dolphin Experience, an up-close and interactive session with dolphins; and Cownose Ray Feeding, which involves feeding and interacting with the hungry Rays.

Underwater Zoo Dubai Mall : Experience Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo with over 485 Species .Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the most captivating attractions in Dubai. Located at The Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world.  Underwater Zoo is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the World and it has won a Guinness World Record for the world’s ‘Largest Acrylic Panel.’ and it houses over 33,000 aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 sharks and rays live in this tank, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world. Underwater Zoo brings its visitors up close with penguins, piranhas, crabs, water rats, sea horses, jellyfish, and more.

Ski Dubai :  Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. The park maintains the temperature of -1 degree Celsius to 2 degrees Celsius through out the year. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. , The indoor resort features an 85-metre-high indoor mountain (equivalent to 25 stories high building) with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty, this is 80 sq. meter wide, including a 400-metre-long run, the world's first indoor black diamond run, and various features (boxes, rails, kickers) that are changed on a regular basis. A quad lift and a tow lift carry skiers and snowboarders up the mountain. All the equipment, such as skis and jackets are provided with the ticket and you can buy equipment in the nearby stores.

Burj Khalifa :  Standing 828 metres high, the Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai is the world's tallest building. Described as both a 'Vertical City' and 'A Living Wonder’ .

Level 148

·         Enjoy a personalized tour, guided by a Guest Ambassador.

·         Step out onto the world’s highest observation deck with an outdoor terrace at 555 meters.

·         Refresh yourself with signature refreshments at SKY lounge.

·         Explore Dubai’s most famous landmarks with a unique interactive experience, using motion senses.

·         Continue your journey to levels 125 and 124.

Level 124

·         Be thrilled by the world’s fastest double deck elevators, cruising at 10m/s.

·         Take a closer look at the world below through avant-garde, high powered, telescopes.

Level 125

·         Level 125 offers a spacious deck tastefully decorated in Arabic mashrabiya for stunning 360-degree views.

·         Set off on a virtual reality experience to the pinnacle of Burj Khalifa.

 Ice Land Water Park : The Ice Land Water Park is the first offering of the WOW RAK destination, a unique water park with extensive theming in snow and ice offering a mix of traditional water park attractions as well as non conventional and novel water park attractions.

Ice Land Water Park will operate 15 attractions this summer, including the family pools, the beach and the new attractions: KICK! and Watergun Fun Games.

 With its dedicated kids pool and areas suitable for children, it has something for everyone.Ice Land Water Park also specializes in offering team building activities for the corporate sector also have dedicated events team ro plan and cater for other private functions,parties and special events.

 Wild Wadi : The Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor water park in Dubai, offers 30 rides and attractions for all the family. Wild Wadi is themed around the tale of Juha, a known character from the Arabian folklore.

Rides :

Ring Rides are the traditional downhill slides. Riders can choose to sit in either a single or double ring.

Tantrum Alley & Burj Surj are two new slides that replaced the family rides. Both are the first of its kind in the region. Tantrum Alley is a slide with a combination of 3 tornados & Burj Surj has 2 bowls.

Jumeirah Sceirah is the tallest and fastest free-fall water slide outside of North and South America. Rising to 33 m (108 ft) with riders reaching speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph).

Flow Rider rides, Wipe-out and Riptide, are surfing simulators that shoot out more than seven tons of water per second in a thin sheet across moulded foam structures. These rides produce a realistic wave effect which allows riders to body-board, knee-board or surf.

Breakers Bay is the largest wave pool in the Middle East. It produces parallel and crossing 1.5 m (4.9 ft) waves in five different configurations.

Juha's Journey is a 360 m (1,180 ft) long river which allows guest to relax and slowly float around the park.

Juha’s Dhow and Lagoon is Wild Wadi's play area for children and has over 100 water games/rides.

Wipeout AND Riptide have only four of its kind in the world. It is devised by the maverick American lawyer/surf fanatic Thomas Lochtefeld, the Wipeout working by releasing seven tones of water in a second on a thin sheet, which is molded by a foam structure.In this way it produce a fantastic wave effect which is ideal for body-boarding and knee-boarding (or surfing during private parties). 

  IMG Worlds of Adventure: is an indoor amusement park in the United Arab Emirates,Dubai. It is Dubai’s first mega themed entertainment destination. The park is divided into five"epic zones". Two of the five zones represent global brands Cartoon Networkand Marvel, while IMG Boulevard and the Lost Valley – Dinosaur Adventure zones are original concepts created by the IMG Group. Novo Cinema is the fifth section of IMG Worlds of Adventure and agreement was signed between Novo Cinema and IMG World of Adventure in May 2015.

Rides : 

IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world’s best and biggest indoor theme park, packed full of truly immersive thrills for all the family. Visit today to see dinosaurs roam the Earth, or to be transformed into Ironman in time to save the world, or to experience the mind-blowing thrill of raptor flight. IMG Worlds of Adventure is the perfect place to unlock your imagination and have fun like never before. Use our ride filter to find a ride just for you.

Movies : 

Coming soon: IMG Worlds of Adventure – in partnership with Novo Cinemas – will soon boast a twelve screen multiplex offering Novo 7-star comfort and stunning 3D IMAX technology.

Watch the best movies in style: then head to IMG Worlds of Adventure and meet some of your big screen heroes in real life.

Let us transport you to worlds beyond the silver screen…

Dining : 

Want to eat and drink with your favorite Cartoon Network or MARVEL characters, or to share a meal with your family while watching dinosaurs in their natural habitat? Now’s your chance.. chefs use only the freshest ingredients to prepare the finest meals in incredible interactive settings.

Shopping : 

Why not take a souvenir of your day at IMG Worlds of Adventure home to remind you of the fun you had? Or buy someone a present they’ll never forget! IMG Worlds of Adventure retail stores have an exclusive range of thematic merchandise and branded goods from all your favorite Super Heroes and cartoon characters, taking immersive retail to amazing new levels…

Meet and Greet :

Want to hang out with your favorite Cartoon Network or MARVEL characters? Now’s your chance. Head to the IMG Worlds of Adventure Meet and Greet zone to make friends with the full IMG Worlds of Adventure cast, including Spider-Man, Thor and even the Powerpuff Girls.

 Desert Safari : Enjoy BBQ, Camel Ride, Dune Bashing, Photography & More.

This is one experience you can’t miss when in Dubai. Choose from the 3 options we offer ! Our desert safari drivers are all professional and have a passion for giving you a thrilling ride. So all you need to do is contact us and we will take care of the rest.

A must for everyone who is visiting UAE. A memory to share with your family and friends back home, This is one safari you cant do back home. We recommend it highly and it will be worth every penny spend !

This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Dubai with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the first destination a camel farm. The drive continues across the desert. We stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite where you have the opportunity to do a camel ride, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hand or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Before returning to Dubai/Sharjah watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight.

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[constructioninsights]

Germany infrastructure construction outlook 2021

The German economy declined by 5.3% in 2020. The decline was much lower as compared to other European countries, backed by strong fiscal response to recover from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.  While operations of several sectors in Germany were impacted due to COVID imposed lockdown, the infrastructure, residential, and utility construction were exempted from lockdown measures. Despite this, the construction activities in Germany declined by over 9.5% in 2020.

In January 2020, the German government announced to spend US$125 billion (€ 86 billion) to improve its railway network in the next decade. Of these, around €62 billion will be spent by the government and the remaining EUR24 billion will be spent by Deutsche Bahn, a German rail company.

A part of the spending will be directed towards renewing 2,000Kms of tracks and 2,000 switching points every year, and renovation of 2,000 railways bridges by 2030. Also, around €7 billion will be used on signal-box technology with Deutsche Bahn planning to increase its fleet of rapid ICE 4 trains from 39 to 137. This could provide lucrative opportunities for foreign investors.

The 2030 Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan (FTIP) which was developed by Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure lays down the development plan of the Federal Government‘s transport infrastructure in Germany. As part of FTIP 2030, some of the key focus areas will include structural maintenance of the existing networks and elimination of bottlenecks on the major transport junctions as well as key transport hubs.

Of the €269.6 billion funding planned, around € 141.6 billion are earmarked for structural maintenance of the existing networks and € 98.3 billion will be spent on upgrading and new construction projects. Majority of the funding (49% or €132.8 billion) will be directed towards roadways, followed by railways (42% or €112.3 billion), and waterways (9% or €24.5 billion).

The execution of the FTIP 2030 will improve passenger rail services as well as rail freight capacity, and reduce congestion on federal trunk roads. It will also offer cost-effective transport opportunities relating to federal waterways.

Under FTIP 2030, around 2,000 project ideas were submitted by various stakeholders including members of parliament, federal states, the Federal Government, railway infrastructure companies, and other for appraisal. Of these, there were around 1,700 federal trunk roads projects, followed by federal railways (400) and federal waterways (50).

In a quest to make the entire network greener, efficient and reliable, the German government is doubling their annual investment in the rail infrastructure. This will support the growth of the infrastructure construction section in Germany.

Moreover, in September 2020, Fehmarnbelt link, the worlds' longest immersed rail and road tunnel between Germany and Denmark received approval. The construction of the Fehmarn belt is worth US$7.8 billion.

In Northern Germany, ten new construction projects for logistics and industrial space have been launched. These infrastructure construction projects are expected to support the construction industry going forward.

To know more and gain deeper understanding of Construction in Germany, click here.

[spellucci]

Holbrook AZ

Saturday, October 16, 2021

We sat around the camp lazily deciding what to do. Should we visit lava tubes or Zuni Pueblo (which turned out to be closed)? Should we stay in New Mexico or start heading toward Colorado?

Tim’s phone rang. Jeanne and JeanneC are pouring over maps and discussing options. Glenn wants to walk around nearby Holbrook, AZ whose businesses all seem to have life size dinosaurs displayed on the property. Holbrook is an old Rt 66 town, just down the road from Winslow, where you might stand on a corner waiting for a girl in a flatbed Ford.

Tim says, “Sorry, we are camping with friends” and hangs up. “ Remember how we were on a wait list for off-road driving training? They have a cancellation, but I told them no.” JeanneC immediately said we should go. JeanneS was eager to go. Glenn weighed in that we should go, so just like that, Tim called TC back and we all started packing up so we could head for Grand Junction, Colorado where the training is held on Sunday night.

But first we have to go to Holbrook. As we left the campsite, there was an old fire ring closer to the road where there was a lot of trash: broken bottles, plastic sheeting, and large cardboard boxes. Feeling virtuous — this is the best way to pay for a free campsite — we load up our vehicles with the trash.

Now what do we do with it? Tim and Jeanne decide to stop at the Visitor Center. Visitor Centers always have trash cans. This visitor center is also a museum. Tim ducks down a nasty looking cement corridor. “It’s a jail” he whispers. Sure enough, there are steel cages shipped by rail. The building was built around them.

There is a large ledger with beautiful penmanship listing the people incarcerated.

This place is really interesting to give the flavor of the 19th and early 20th century in a petrified forest area. There are geodes and geology displays. There is our fossil friend Metaposaur.

There is a room devoted to the Hash Knife Pony Express.

There is a race run each year commemorative of this local pony express company.

What is a hash knife, you ask?

The upstairs preserves the old county courthouse, the judges chambers, clerks office, and a room of antique typewriters and calculators.

This exhibit could make you feel good about a colonoscopy.

Remember the trash? No good deed goes unpunished. We still need to find a place to get rid of it. An older volunteer at the museum gives us directions to the dump which is about 5 miles outside of town.

We then head for a campsite a mile from Mesa Verde which is 4 hours from our RV class Grand Junction.

[lupienne]

Days of his Wives (15)

Negan X Wives (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)

Chapter 15: I’ll Cut You a Deal (In which revenge is best served bloody)

A/N: Ok, with this snippet, it’s getting close to Issue #100 (Glenn’s death). Since my story is a bit AU, I stretch the time out between events. Amber’s been a wife for about a year.

In comic canon, a Hilltop delivery to the Saviors supposedly ‘goes bad’, resulting in Hilltop deaths and a woman named Crystal being captured by the Saviors. Another man involved in the delivery, Ethan, stabs Gregory saying it’s the only way to ‘save Crystal’ from the Saviors. In my version of the story, Ethan and his group may not be as innocent as they seem.

Other notes: despite never being harmed by Negan and the girls insisting he never would, Amber has always been slightly nervous around him. She’s a bundle of nerves by default. This snippet starts off with Amber heading to the Sanctuary storeroom to retrieve wax for a candle-making class she and Sherry run for Sanctuary’s children)

Warnings: (non-graphic in a sense) violence, torture, mutilation aka ‘don’t fuck with Negan’s people.’ Bad,bad Negan. Apologies if read-more isn’t working!

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It'd be nice, if I had... a badge or something. To show I'm Negan's wife. Amber’s mouth twisted glumly. His property.

Everyone knew not to mess with Negan's stuff. She only hoped she was recognizable enough to traverse Sanctuary unscathed.

Her flats scuffed the floors, echoing in the long hallways of the factory's basement level. She stopped often, her breath sucked in, her ears open and alert. Swinging her oil lantern around her. Her circle of light was both protection and a hazard. She could see...but they could see her first...

There's no Walkers down here... there just aren't...

But there might be men, there might be hungry men who would see her as a devil-send, someone they could carry out all their lust and violence on, undeterred here in these dark corridors.

A small whimper escaped her...she shivered and walked onward.

Spiders, rats...there must be.

An unwanted memory surfaced – Mark's hand clenched around a large, squealing rat, beating it to death on a concrete wall. She remembered her tears at the sounds it made, her stomach clenching in both hunger and nausea as they cooked it over a weak fire. They had to choke down the half-raw meat.

She saw a hand-painted sign that read 'Storerooms This Way'; the same one Sherry had told her about. She turned left at the hallway's end, following another sign. Up ahead, the darkness was slowly lightening – someone must be down here. Soft wings brushed the interior of her stomach – her butterflies warned caution. She heeded them – turned her lantern off, stepped lightly.

Another turn, the light brighter still. She peered around the corner. The hallway dead-ended in a cul-de-sac of doors. Three doors closed, one half opened, spilling light. From within it, she heard someone cough, the sound of something sliding across the floor.

She had just slid her foot around the corner, when a barrage of shrieks and swears came from behind the closed middle door. The voice was female. Her heart neglected a beat and she clenched her hand over her mouth, melting back into the shadows. Rapid footsteps shuffled. She dared a peek. A man was opening the middle door, entering it. Something about his build made her nerves jump – and when he spoke inside...

"Ma'am, please... this isn't doing any good."

She knew the voice.

Mark.

"It's pissing you off, that's enough for me, you fucking asshole!" The unseen female was seething, each word bitten off viciously.

"I'm not pissed..." Mark's voice was soft, but the dead-end hallway, the concrete walls and floor...they carried the sound straight to her ears. "I'm just trying to help you."

The woman made a spitting noise. "Yeah, trying to 'help' as you help yourselves to our stuff that you stole from us!"

"It isn't like you guys aren't prosperous," Mark protested, "You have more than enough..."

"Is that what your High and Mighty Negan says? That's what helps you delusional idiots sleep at night, huh?" She laughed and it had the edge of hysteria. "When are you going to summon the All Mighty to come see me, anyway? Or are you just gonna kill me?"

There was a long sigh. "He's coming soon. Look...you can't be like this. You need to cooperate, don't make him angrier... he's already angry... but cooperate and he might let you live."

"Fuck you, Savior, fuck your stupid leader." A sound, vulgar and thick, the clear sound of spit being expelled. Mark let out a small cry of disgust.

"Fine..." His voice was hard, but he'd never been able to sound too menacing... he just wasn't like that. His heart was flowers and feathers, too bright and sweet for this world. She heard his feet shuffle; Amber moved her face to the very edge of the wall, keeping perfectly still.

He came out, closed the door and twisted a deadbolt. Blond head bowed, one hand wiping his face. He didn't look up, making his way to the room with the half-opened door. Her heart thudded over another beat, and she felt a rush of shivers down towards the junction of her legs, a tingle in her breasts. She heard the sound of something, a box maybe, sliding across the floor again.

She slid into the hallway, standing indecisively. Her sudden arousal frightened her... stop it, you can't think about him like that...

She shouldn't even be near him.

But...

I have to get the wax, right? And Negan's not around... no one is. It'll be fine...if I just... talk to him.

So, she approached the door with her heart banging hard against her ribs. Her butterflies flew, but it seemed a joyous flight when she looked in, when she saw him. He had cardboard boxes and milk crates in a half-circle around him. Things from the Hilltop's last drop, she assumed, seeing canned and boxed food. A whole crate of lettuce heads and carrots. A box brimming with health care items, shampoos and soaps. He appeared to be organizing the things, cataloging them into a large notebook. The room was filled with shelves already stocked with Sanctuary's goods.

"Hey..." she said.

He jumped, head whipping up. Blue eyes wide, his blond hair tousling across his forehead. His mouth dropped.

"A-A-Amber?" He set down a can of peas, stood up abruptly. "What...what are you doing here...?"

Her feet propelled her forward without thought, she was on him in an instant. Her arms locked around him, her breasts to his chest, but no... that was too much. She stepped back, cheeks flushed.

He drew in a breath. "Wow. Uh... hi." He smiled, and they both laughed.

She gnawed her lip as the silence fell back in, awkward and strange. "Well," she cleared her throat. "I came down looking for candle-wax." She looked around the room. "Um...is this stuff from the Hilltop?"

"Yeah. I'm usually the one who organizes it," he said. "Not a bad gig."

More awkwardness. "Who's that lady?" Amber asked, finally. "In that room?"

"From the Hilltop. It's uh...not good, Amber." Mark rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "They attacked us on this drop. Her and the group bringing the stuff...they put Walkers in the van behind the supplies. So our guys would get attacked when they opened the door and started taking stuff out."

"Oh shit." Amber grimaced. Negan was going to be pissed. She could already hear the profanity-laced rants coming from him; she just hoped he calmed down by the time he turned in for the night. Her stomach flopped as Mark voiced her sudden thought.

"Amber, look...I'm uh...happy to see you." He didn't sound happy, "But...he's coming down to talk to her. Negan. If he sees us together... You need to go. You have to go."

The redness drained from her cheeks. The imagery was too horrible if Negan were to see them. His imagination going off the rails, imagining her and Mark screwing in the storeroom behind his back, making a fool out of him... A hard shudder went through her.

He'd kill me...he'd fucking kill me.

"Ok.." she said. "Um... I'll go." She didn't move though, her eyes traveling his face. She'd forgotten how cute he was. That overgrown white-blond hair, the freckles on his nose. Luminous blue eyes, wide and meek, so unlike her husband's predatory gaze.

She touched his cheek with her fingers, then with her lips... no...she couldn't be doing this, but she was... she was pressing her mouth to his. He moaned and his tongue jostled hers.

She pulled back, gasping from the pain in her heart. Too much. Stupid idea.

"I should thank you for what you did," Mark said, low-voiced. "For your...sacrifice. But...I just can't."

"I know." She wiped the sudden tears from her cheek. "It's ok." He looked healthy and fit again. He had the color back in his skin. "Just seeing you alive...it makes it worth it."

He didn't say anything. He took her hand, looked at it, turned it gently. "Are you happy, Amber? Does he... hurt you...?"

She skipped pointedly over his first question; it was no use to answer. To ask for happiness in this hell of a world was greedy... to merely survive was a blessing enough.

I'm living the good life... compared to... compared to how it could be. How dare I ask for happiness on top of it...?

She had to shut those wishes down quick. She pulled her hand back, balled it at her side. Had to erase his touch, all the hazy, blissful memories that went with it. She shook her head. "He's not a saint, but he doesn't hurt us. I'm ok, Mark, really. I hope you are too." She hesitated. "And...if you find someone or already have, please...be with them, ok?"

He sighed. "Yeah. Sure, Amber." He looked back at the mess on the floor. "I should get back to work, and you really gotta go."

She nodded, not trusting her voice. Tears were crowding her throat and eyes. She blinked them away, feeling the air hit her wet eyelashes in a shock of cold. She had just left the room when the echoing hallways brought noises.

Footsteps. An English accent. The Savior, Connor. "You want to talk to the bitch first?"

And then, his voice.

"Yeah. I think so."

Oh shit. Oh shit! She scrambled back into the room. Mark was already rushing to a closet, throwing the door open. It was filled to the brim with blankets and he ushered her towards it. "Quick," he hissed. "Get in...be quiet...don't move..."

She did, and he shut the door in her face. Literally. She was nearly pressed up against it and the shelves dug into her back and buttocks. Her breath huffed in and out, loud, too loud. She locked her muscles down, only jumping slightly when Negan's voice filled the room she'd just occupied.

"At least tell me we got some good shit out of this. Please tell me we got some good shit. Huh, Mark?"

"There's...there's some good shit in here. Sir." Mark's voice was trembling, and Amber scowled.

Get it under control, Mark! Damn it!

If there was one thing Negan wasn't oblivious to, it was fear. He could suss it out as surely as a shark could smell blood in the water.

"Fucking hell...seven fucking men dead." Something was kicked over – it sounded like one of the boxes of canned goods from the horrible racket it made - and Mark gasped. "Oh, but we got some goddamn canned peas! Fucking fantastic."

"There's some meds in here," Mark tried to soothe his leader. "Prescription stuff. They must've gone into the city to get it."

"Yeah? Any fucking weed?"

"Um yeah. I think so." There was the sound of rustling.

"Hand it over." Negan gave a displeased grunt. "Meh. Nova will be happy, anyway. Still...this is fucking it?"

Connor's accented voice rang out. "Wankers had to have room to hide away the fuckin' Biters, eh? They put just enough shite in the back of the van to hide them."

"So fucking clever..." Negan's voice was dark with sarcasm. "And these fuckheads really think they'll get away with this? What are they hoping to accomplish, aside from getting themselves killed?" He snorted. "But Gregory hasn't proven himself to be particularly motherfuckin' smart. Still...I didn't think he was suicidal."

Mark's voice still had a clear tremor. "...you're going to attack the Hilltop, sir?"

"No. That would be stupid. But I've obviously been too fucking soft on them..." There was a slight pause. "Are you feeling all right, Mark? You seem flustered."

"It's just the woman," Mark said quickly. "She was yelling threats and things. When I went in to tell her to shut up, she spit on me."

"Ugh...thanks for the warning. I hate it when they do that...it's so fucking disgusting."

"Sir," said Connor, sounding impatient. "Can we go now? I want a crack at this fuckin' cunt-"

"Yeah. All right."

Amber's breath let out in a slow, quiet stream of air. She could smell the coffee she'd drank earlier.

But Negan hadn't moved. She didn't hear his feet clomping away, instead, he was quiet. She heard someone inhale. Her heart started to pound again – a quiet Negan was not a good sign. It meant he was thinking. She heard footsteps now, starting to pace the room, coming close to her closet. Every muscle went rigid. The breathing was louder now, another long inhale.

"Man," said her husband's voice, frighteningly close by, "I just noticed. It smells motherfucking good in here. Do you smell that, Connor?"

"Yeah, I smell somethin'," said Connor, increasingly impatient. "Flowers or some shite...but boss-"

"Yeah! That's it. Smells like..." Another sniff. "Fucking lilacs or something. Right?"

"Like I know what a fucking lilac smells like."

Amber's teeth were out, dug into the meat of her palm. Hard, wincing from the pain, but hoping it would deter the panic rising in her throat. Her butterflies were on crack, flying in mad circles. On her skin, she could smell it – the lilac lotion she'd slathered on this morning. She could feel Negan's arms around her – this morning too – when he'd embraced her from behind and kissed her neck, and then left for the day with her scent lingering in his senses...

He knows, he fucking knows I'm here, oh shit... Tears were welling in her eyes. She was locked up so hard that her muscles ached. She debated opening the door, spilling to her knees before him, begging him to forgive her, to believe her when she pleaded: Nothing happened, I didn't fuck him, I love you – don't kill me.

"Oh, you know what?" A laugh edged his voice, and his footsteps moved back towards the center of the room, where Mark was. "I'm probably just smelling myself." Another laugh, one of those dark ones, the kind Amber hated – the cruelty evident. "I got real close and personal with Amber and her sweet-smelling skin this morning. Like, skin-on-fucking skin, if you know what I'm saying."

"Nice, boss," said Connor, and Amber could almost hear him rolling his eyes.

"You could practically suffocate between those fucking titties of hers, and I couldn't imagine a better way to go," said Negan dreamily. "Her titties are fucking amaaazing. Shit, they're almost more than my big ole hands can hold."

Connor gave a quiet chuckle, but there was no sound from Mark. Amber's cheeks weren't pale anymore. She could feel the blood burning red.

Shut up, you damn kiss-and-tell, don't tell them this shit! Especially Mark... She bit deeper into her flesh.

But Negan didn't shut up – did he ever? Her anger was rising, eclipsing her fear. Now she wanted to burst out of the closet, but only so she could plant her foot straight into his balls.

He gave a snorty, derisive laugh. "She's not a bad lay, but she's atrocious at giving head." He paused for a second, then amended. "I'll give her credit though. She has gotten better."

She could taste blood now, anger spiking through like a solar flare. Oh, you just wait till your next 'atrocious' blowjob, hubby. I'm gonna suffer an unfortunate seizure. One that involves a lot of involuntary convulsions and teeth-grinding. The thought of him screaming and sobbing in agony made her feel better – but only slightly.

Mark still said nothing. What the fuck was he supposed to say?

She could practically hear him grin, as Negan laid the contriteness on thick. "Shit. What am I doing, Mark? Laying my problems on you? I'm fucking sorry about that. You don't have to deal with that shit anymore, do you?"

"Uh..." Mark gave a nervous laugh. "No, sir."

The anger-eclipse was fading, and the fear was shining its dark light once again. Negan's voice was so sweet...he liked to wrap his darkest threats in sugar and spice. This was it, his fun was over, and he was going to throw the closet open and punish them both-

"Sir, can we fuck off now – think about the boys. What that bitch did to them-"

"Ugh, yes," Negan growled, "Christ, Connor, don't get your fucking panties in a wad. We're going."

She felt weak, leaning her forehead against the door as Negan and Connor's footsteps exited the room.

In a moment, she heard Mark's voice whispering. "Amber, I'm opening the door. Sssh."

She stepped out, stretching her stiff muscles. Mark motioned her to stay, and he crossed to the door, peeping out.

She heard Connor. "Yeah, Mark?"

"Oh. Just wondering if you needed help."

"Nope. We got it, mate."

"Um. All right."

Mark ducked his head back into the room, shook it at Amber. He crept up to her, whispered in her ear. "Connor's standing right at the door where she is – he'll see you if you try to leave. Just get back in the closet. Until they go."

She nodded, and returned to her hiding spot, closing the door most of the way. She leaned back against the shelving, letting her head settle onto one of the soft blankets. She stood quiet, and listened – she could hear clear into the next room with the woman, she could hear almost everything.

She heard things she never wanted to hear again.

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The woman's voice rang out, sardonic and cutting. "Oh. More assholes! Hey you. Why don't you take that bat and shove it up your ass?"

The sounds carried so well...Amber could close her eyes and see everything played out on the black of her eyelids.

"Dearie me. That's no way to treat your hosts, ma'am. Hosts that are already motherfucking offended, I might add." Negan, all smiles, but his malicious eyes saying that was a lie – that you were fucking fucked.

"Screw you, asshole."

"Should we cut out her tongue? She doesn't really need it. I can always fetch a pen and paper for her to write on."

The woman was silent. He sighed. "Why don't we start over, huh? Hi! I'm Negan. And you are...?"

"You're Negan? So, you're a real guy after all?"

"Yes, I am a real guy after all. Am I what you expected?"

The woman laughed harshly. "A big ugly goon? Yeah."

"Ugly?" Amber could hear him pouting. "Connor," he said, highly affronted, "Does that mean you were lying all those times you said I was pretty?"

Connor chuckled. "Don't listen to this shite, boss. I still think you're hot."

The woman growled, dog-like. "What do you bastards want?"

"What do I want?" Amber shivered. Negan's voice had gone utterly black. "I want to smash your fucking skull like a ripe pumpkin. A fate that's far too fast for you."

Amber heard the woman make a small noise, like a squeak.

"...but that would be a waste of potential, and I have other things to consider than my own petty revenge. Right? And so do you, dear. We can help each other – and you can fucking live through this. How does that sound?"

The woman was silent. Thinking it over. Her response was an intake of breath and then the outtake, the clear sound of phlegm dislodging from her throat.

Apparently, Negan hadn't heeded Mark's warning; he gave a disgusted little shriek. "That was motherfucking uncalled for!"

The woman laughed.

"Nasty bitch," he growled. And then his voice, startled again: "Whoa!" - the woman screeched and there came a 'thlack' of something impacting flesh.

Negan's voice was increasingly annoyed, growling low. "Alright. That was a lucky shot, bitch. And I'll give it to you. But unless you want me to fucking hit you back – and I don't like hitting ladies...but I will - then I suggest you quit your little kung-fu act."

"I got her, boss." There was a scuffling sound.

"Why don't we all just fucking calm down for a moment, huh? Should we start over... again? Annoying as you are, I'm still willing to give you a chance."

"There's nothing to talk about," the woman said. "If you're going to kill me, then do it." Her voice was quivering.

"Do you want me to kill you?"

Silence.

"How loyal are you to Gregory? The motherfucker who set you up for suicide? He obviously doesn't give two shits about you, sending you on this asinine mission. Sure, it killed some of my fucking guys, but it's akin to killing a few hornets instead of torching the fucking nest. Right?"

Silence.

"You can return the favor. I don't want you all dead. That's counter-fucking-productive... but Gregory needs to be taught a lesson for fucking with me. I thought he had better sense than that, but apparently, even I can make mistakes. Crazy, I know." Amber could almost see his eyes sparkling, throwing a flirty little wink as he said this. "So...all you have to do... is go back there. And put a fucking knife in his goddamn throat. And we can call it fucking even."

"Gregory didn't have shit to do with it," she said. "I'm not going to kill him. It was our own plan."

"Really."

"Yes, really." Her voice was shaking again.

He traced his fingers along Lucille's barbs – or Amber imagined he did so – and hummed to himself. "You know, I don't really give a shit, honestly. That shit is semantics. Whether or not he planned it... good ole Gregory is still ultimately in control of you people. Or rather...he would be in control if he wasn't such a pathetic fuck. The responsibility still lies with him – he's gonna pay for it, for what you did..."

"I'm not doing your dirty work, Negan. You can go fuck yourself. Like I said, go stick that bat up your ass, and fucking spin on it for all I care."

"Nah...Lucille's not really into ass-play, but seriously..."

The woman gave a sudden gasp; Amber could imagine him holding Lucille out, pressing the barbed end into her soft cheek. Leering down the length of the bat, his voice going dark and tangled again, thorny with threat. "...this shit can go two fucking ways. Easy or motherfuckin' hard. Should I elaborate? Yeah, I think I should.

Either you go in and gut that fat fuck, shoot him, pop his head off, I don't give a fucking fuck – or I go in there, and I will kill every fucking person who gets between me and him... and I won't bother knocking, either. So what's it going to to be, you devious little cunt? Huh? You want it fucking hard?"

Mark looked over at her, knee-deep in his boxes, his eyes wide. She could only shrug at him. Whatever Negan was going to do to her – there was no way she could stop him, and that crazy bitch brought it on herself. What kind of idiot attacks him?

"I'll do it...if you let the others go. I have to see you let them go."

"The others? There's only one left, sweetie. One of your group escaped our truck but got caught by the Biters on our fence. Ate his fucking face off - Well, that's motherfucking karma for you...after the way you killed our fucking boys. Oh, and the other one? The big guy? - yeah, he got stupid. Thought he'd pull a fuckin' gun on us – took about eight bullets to the chest."

"They're... dead...?" The woman's voice was faint. "What...what about Ethan...? He's got brown hair and a red coat..."

"That's the one left. What, is that your boyfriend or something?" The Savior Leader sounded pleased with the information.

"You...you killed them all..." Now she was crying. And suddenly, mayhem.

She screamed. There came a thud, a sound of something wooden – a chair maybe, falling over. Connor yelled, "Fuckin' bitch!"

A scuffle of feet. A yell, startled and pained – it sounded like Negan, and then he was cursing, cursing a storm, and she heard a sound like fists colliding with flesh. Pained, choked gasps.

Negan snapped, "That's enough."

The sounds stopped, but the lull was short. Negan's laughter rang out, laced with incredulity. "That was your Hail Fucking Mary? You really thought that was going to work!? How fucking stupid are you?"

"Fuck you!" Her scream was more of an airy whistle. "Fuck you!"

A stinging smack of flesh on flesh rang out, and again Negan snarled, "That's enough, Connor."

"Boss, are you all right?"

"Yeah...watch her a second..."

Footsteps. Amber quickly shut the door, and Mark fumbled with some of the canned vegetables, dropping one to cover the sound of the closet closing.

"Oh, glad to see you rushed to our fucking aid," Negan sneered, and as Mark began to apologize, he continued, "Shut the fuck up, and just find me a fucking bandage or some shit..."

"You're bleeding," Mark said, "Are you ok, sir?" There came the frantic sound of him pawing through a box. "That looks bad."

"I can't really feel it...fucked up as that sounds."

"That means it's deep," Mark said. "You might need stitches."

"Fucking fantastic. Whoever frisked that bitch for weapons is gonna be hanging on the fucking fence."

"Ok. Just hold still, sir."

There wasn't any talk for a few minutes, just the sound of Mark ripping something papery, and Negan making a few noises of discomfort. Amber wanted badly to see what had happened, but she supposed she'd find out later. A cut or stab, she figured, the woman's desperate attempt to take him out.

"That's good enough for now..." her husband said, finally, "..all right, back to it." He paused. "Sorry you have to hear this nastiness, Mark. But if we let them get away with this...they'll think they can try anything. You know how important the Hilltop is to us, to our survival."

"I know," said Mark.

Footsteps receded. She heard the woman, her voice defiant still, but marred with fear. "Oh, you're still alive...that's too bad..."

"Like a fuckin' little scratch is going to kill me," Negan scoffed. "Gimmie a fucking break. Well, now that you got that shit out of your system, have you considered my offer? Even a little bit?"

"What the hell do you think, asshole?"

"I'd say no."

"I hope it gets infected," she spat. "I hope you get gangrene."

"What a lovely girl you are," he chuckled. "So very fucking pleasant. You know, you remind me of my first wife." His chuckle morphed into a full blown laugh; the woman was undoubtedly confused.

"Must be one desperate bitch to marry you," she said, finally.

"Must be..." He said. Grinning. Eyes dark. Amber could see it. He was laughing, but underneath he was a smoldering coal. Every word of hers was puffing him into flame. "But that was a compliment. She's feisty. Spirited. Hard to break. Not that I would want to break her – but you on other hand..." He sighed, a long, weary rattle of air. "I can see it's not going to fucking happen. You aren't going to break - just look at you. Tough as fucking nails, fuckin' tatted and pierced to shit."

Silence.

"Do you like that look, Connor? All those fucking piercings?"

"It's alright," said the Brit.

"Yeah. How many is that in each ear, sweetie? Six? A bit much, don't you think? You look like a fucking pincushion."

Silence.

"Sometimes less is fucking more. You know?"

Crystal gave a pained, abrupt shriek. "OH! You asshole! You fucking – NO!" Another shriek.

"Sorry, sorry," said the Savior Leader, a laugh edging his words. "Had to make both sides match."

Crystal was breathing loud, whimpering with each inhale.

"Heh. That was kind of fun. Like pulling wings off a fly. Right?" He chuckled. "I know what you're thinking, but I actually wasn't the kid who torched ants with a magnifying glass or any of that shit."

"F-f-fuck you." There was another whimper. Then Crystal cleared her throat and spoke in a stronger tone. "You piece of shit... yank them all out! If that's what gets you off!"

"It really doesn't. I don't enjoy hurting women." Negan let out a long sigh, and Amber envisioned him pinching the bridge of his nose. "You're not going to break. That's fuckin' clear. But we still have your little fuck-buddy."

Silence.

"Connor...go deliver these to that Ethan guy. Tell him we're gonna start with her fucking fingers next. Huh? Let's see if he's up for a little dirty work."

Amber heard the squeak of footsteps, and she quickly closed the closet door, peering out through the crack. A man passed by with the flash of a green mohawk; Connor heading off with something clutched in his fist.

Negan continued in a sweet tone. "You ever tried these kind of kitchen shears? Eh...you don't seem the cooking type. But whatever. These are fucking awesome. Did you know they can cut right through bone?"

There was fear in her voice now. "Fuck you...! You...you burn in hell, you son-of-a-bitch!"

"Hell's where all the cool kids go. So I've heard. I think I'll fit right in."

"You bastard...you... you shithead."

Negan shrugged, or Amber imagined it. He was probably leaning against the door frame, his hands smeared with blood, his face utterly impassive. "I gave you the choice to play nice...don't blame me for your bad decisions."

Horror was hard to hold in. Amber pressed the heel of hand to her mouth. Trying to quell her thoughts...the thoughts brought panic...but they scurried like roaches exposed to light.

Negan, you wouldn't really do that, would you? Oh my god.

Stories, visions, flashing through, a frenzied edit of light and sound. His deeds and misdeeds, all the things she'd heard...things the wives had confirmed...

He's stabbed, he's strangled, he's beaten-

Necks snapped like twigs, bones broken, the Iron, the fucking Iron,

-and kitchen shears on fingers is supposed to be a shock? He would do it, he's gonna do it...

And it wasn't even that he'd be removing her fingers, but that was just the point where he was going to start. And she would have to hear it, every damn part of it.

"You're insane."

"Yeah," agreed Negan, sounding distracted. "Hold that thought." There was the thud of a door, and the thump of footsteps. Amber shut the door fully, breathless in the dark confines.

There is nothing you can do. Nothing.

The only thing for you is to hide. Avoid discovery.

Nothing else.

She sipped air in like hot tea, just short gasps through her parted lips.

"Sir...? D-d-do you need my help...?"

"Nah. Well, yes, actually. There's fucking tools in here, right? Does there happen to be a blowtorch?"

"...uh...er...yeah...I think..." Mark sounded light-headed, like he might swoon at any minute. Feet walked, something banged. "Um...here...here you go, sir..."

"Awesome. Fucking perfect."

A hiss of air, a puff of ignition. The torch expelled its fiery wrath for a moment, then was shut off.

"W-w-what...what's that for...?"

Negan was perfectly calm. No inflection whatsoever, nothing rattling his cage. He said it like a weatherman would describe the blandest summer day. "Cauterization."

The other man seemed to be having trouble breathing – Amber pressed her hand hard to her lips, tried to shut her ears to it.

"Mark? You're fucking ghost-pale, man. Here...sit down. Yeah? You ok? Take a fucking breath. Do you need that fucking... thing? What's it called – inhaler?"

Mark breathed hard. "I'm...I'm alright." After a minute, he discharged his inhaler and his breathing evened out.

"I don't know why you're so upset...I'm the one who has to do this shit.." Negan growled. "Motherfucking bastards. Like this is how I want to spend my goddamn day... getting dirty."

"Sir." Connor's voice. "We got a wee problem. Fuckin' bloke didn't believe me."

"What do you mean, he didn't believe you?"

"About Ms. Crystal-bitch's earrings. Said we could've got them from anywhere. Said we could've just taken 'em out real gentle-like and rubbed blood on 'em. Or maybe it's ketchup! Nah, mate, he didn't say that last bit. Heh. But the rest, yeah."

There was a stretch of silence; Amber could only imagine the dumbfounded look on Negan's face. Eyes wide, mouth dropped. Finally, he sputtered something halfway between a laugh and a snort. "What. The. Fuck. Are you serious?"

"Bloody serious."

Amber heard them move away. Their voices dropped low.

Connor: "We ought to bring him in here. Make him watch us do her fingers, yeah?"

Negan: "No. I don't want to do that."

Connor: "It's the best way to break 'im."

Negan: "I don't know that it is. Look, the motherfucker obviously can't care about her that much...if he thinks we're just playing fucking games?"

Connor: "That's why we make him watch – he'll see we're serious."

Negan: "This little ambush of theirs... they didn't expect to get caught, did they? They thought the Walkers would finish our boys off... and I'd be none the wiser. I'd probably just fucking assume they got overwhelmed by a surprise batch of undead, right? But... they got fucking caught, and now the Hilltop is caught in the fucking crossfire..."

Connor: "Yeah...?"

Negan: "They don't want my wrath coming down on the Hilltop. They want to take the fall. They want to be fucking martyrs. For what... who the fuck knows. Maybe they think it'll inspire the Hilltop to oppose us... maybe they just have delusions of fucking grandeur and think dying for their shitty little cause is worth it. I don't fucking know."

Connor: "Yeah? What's that got to do with not makin' him watch?"

Negan: "All right. Picture this shit. We bring him in. We start on her, right...and she starts fucking screaming at him: 'Don't give in! No matter what!' You can picture that self-sacrificing bullshit, right? How fucking inspiring it is..." He laughed. "So...maybe it works. Maybe the guy doesn't fucking give in, just to honor her...she gives him the courage to resist."

Connor: "Either that, or he breaks anyway..."

Negan: "Of course. But I think it'd be more effective to keep him right where he is. Alone. Scared. In the fucking dark... his resolve crumbling. He doesn't know what we're doing to her... he doesn't know if he's next, and she's not there to bolster his fucking backbone."

Connor: "Ok. Yeah."

Negan: "You've got a point though. He should hear it. Open his fucking door, gag him too. We'll let him listen as we fuck her up real gentle-like."

A door in bad need of oiling creaked open. Amber heard a man yell briefly in protest, then nothing. Several moments passed.

Connor's voice returned. "It's done, boss."

Negan sighed heavily. She heard the hiss and flume of the blowtorch, on, off, on, off, like Negan was playing with it. Then finally he grunted... "All right... let's get this shit over with..."

Footsteps. A door opened.

"Hi-ho Crystal-O... miss me?"

"As much as I miss a yeast infection...and don't say my fucking name."

"Can't say I've had the displeasure, Crystal. But I'm afraid I've got some bad news – though you might already know it – your boyfriend is an asshole."

Silence.

"Or maybe he's just fucking stupid, or a coward, or all of the above... the thing is, he thought the earrings were a bluff. How do your ears feel, anyway? Painful, huh? It's only going to get worse for you if you don't give me what I want."

"You know what I want?" Crystal sneered. "For you to shut the fuck up."

Amber expected either a laugh or a backhand, but Negan was quiet a moment and then, "You're right. No more small talk. It's time for business." His tone was winter-chilled, hollow of compassion. "Hold her down."

Amber gathered her sleeve, and set her mouth upon it... Here it comes... I can't scream, I can't... oh God... I don't want to hear this-

There was a scuffle of feet; Crystal gave an indignant squawk.

"Got her?"

"Yep."

"Heh... aww..." Negan's voice went horribly sing-song, cooing, "This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home-"

Loud gasping breaths. Crystal was on the verge of hyperventilating.

"-Oh, fuck it. Who needs pinkies anyway?"

Amber bit into the fabric, screwed her eyes closed.

The breaths turned into a whimpering cry. The cry to a wail. The wail to a scream. Over it, Negan grunted with exertion, snarling, "Motherfucking...goddamn it! Shit!"

Another wail, winding down like a dying ambulance siren. It morphed into ragged sobs.

Negan panted, "Oh fuck... shit... my fucking apologies. I thought it would be one clean snip, but these shears fucking suck."

"Shit," Connor said. "We got a spurter!"

"Fuuuuuuck..." An exasperated groan. "No no no no... that was my favorite fucking shirt... seriously?! Get the fuckin' torch over here... stat!"

Your favorite white t-shirt... out of the twenty identical ones in your drawer? Amber ground her teeth into her sweater sleeve, her chest shaking with a sudden rush of mad giggles. Her brow was slick with sweat. The closet was stifling hot, the air suffocating.

Crystal was still sobbing, weird half-shrieks intermingled. The familiar hot-air -whoosh- of the blowtorch came. "No..." She cried. "No, don't, don't!"

"You don't want to bleed to death, do you...? Hold fucking still..."

Another tormented scream, turning into agonized moans. A drop of sweat slid down Amber's temple, a droplet of tear down her cheek. I won't ever unhear that. I won't ever-

"Your hands don't match now... that looks kind of fucked-up." Negan gave a displeased grunt.

Crystal made a weird sound, a hiccuping sort of moan. She cried out weakly, and then her ragged voice rose back into another scream.

"...Gotta make 'em match. This'll only take a fucking second." Negan grunted. "Shit, can you tone it down a little? I'm going fuckin' deaf here!"

The screaming continued. Amber shivered in the closet. She heard the torch again. The moans. Her face was sopping wet. Tears, sweat, mucus flowing from her nose. Make it stop, make it stop, just kill her or something -

"Your boyfriend is such a numb-fucking-nuts, who knows if two little piggies will convince his dumb ass."

"...Fuck you," Crystal sobbed. "Fuck you, fuck you-"

"Yeah, how's that feel? Having parts of you taken off slow? Like you did to my fuckin' men? Karma's a motherfuckin' bitch-"

"Then you're gonna die the slowest of all, you sick fucking freak!" Crystal shrieked through her sobs, her voice so mangled Amber could barely understand her.

"Heh. Complimenting me ain't gonna save your ass, sweetie. Now where were we? Right. Cheer up, ya bitch. You've only got eight more to go."

"No, no. NO!" Crystal let out a pained, panicked scream. "No...no... STOP! Get away...!"

Negan laughed. "I'm just-"

There was an abrupt quietness. Amber's pounding heart filled the space. The rush of blood in her ears.

"-fucking with you. Shit."

"Oy...she alive?"

"Yeah...she just passed out. So much for that high female pain tolerance, eh? Two ought to be enough, anyway." A smirk in her husband's voice. Oh, he was horrible, horrible...how was she going to face him later?

Don't think too far ahead. I still have to get out of here alive. If he catches me... I'll be sitting right alongside her sorry ass.

"Watch her." Negan made a disgusted noise. "Ewwww..." He laughed. "I'll go bring Ethan his finger food."

Connor laughed too. Amber had to fight another wave of nutty giggles. Finger food?... ha ha... oh Hubby, you're so hilarious...

Footsteps. A door opened. She heard the elusive voice of Ethan. It was a squirrely sort of whine.

"Hey, there's my Doubting Thomas. Shit. We haven't been introduced. I'm Negan..."

Ethan made a gagging noise.

"...and I brought you a little pressie! Uno, dos... Crystal's most littlest of piggies!"

"What did you do...?"

"Exactly what I said I'd fucking do." Negan shook his head with his displeased, patronizing pout. "But don't worry...I took them off real fucking gentle-like. I think it still smarted a bit, but maybe she was over-exaggerating. I bet you could hear her screaming all the way in here! What a drama queen!"

Ethan made a pitiful noise, the most pitiful of all, according to Negan... the sound of man tears.

"You still want to play games?" No more jovial tone. This-is-business Negan was back. "Or do I have to take more off of her?"

More man tears. "How do I know you didn't kill her? I don't hear her."

"She passed out, the goddamn pussy. You fuckin' wimps could never make it here. We cut off fingers for mere fucking theft around here. The way I see it, your little bitch got off fuckin' easy."

"You're nothing but monsters. All of you."

"Enough of this shit." Negan was starting to lose his cool; Amber could tell by that weird, flat tone that was creeping into his voice. "Answer me, right fucking now. Are you going to cooperate, or am I going to go back in there, and continue carving up your girlfriend? Your choice. Fingers? I can do them all. Toes? I got all motherfucking day. Tits? This shit turns my damn stomach, thinking of cutting up a fine pair like that – and how would you even go about it? You'd have to get a good grip on it, I guess, maybe use a hacksaw? Something that could really tear into that soft flesh-"

Amber felt her knees go weak. His voice was so fucking hollow. Void of feeling. She'd never heard it like that before, not that flat, that inhuman.

"OK!" Ethan let out a shriek. "OK! Just... just stop! What... what do I have to do...?"

Negan outlined his plan, his voice coming back to life as he did. By the end, it was warm and vibrant again, but nothing could ease the chill in Amber's bones. "Kill Gregory. I don't care how you do it. As long as they get the message. This is what happens when you fuck with the Saviors. Couldn't be simpler. But don't you dare think you can just go back home and do nothing. We'll be watching. You don't kill him, we kill the girl."

You'll kill her anyway, Negan. Minutes were torturous hours in the dark closet. Amber was hot, faint, sick. Don't lie.

She wanted out, wanted the cool sheets of her bed...but the Penthouse was no longer a safe haven. Negan would be back home eventually, and she'd have to face him... she'd have to preform the best acting of her life.

No matter what he looked like, how much he cleaned up, she'd see him covered in blood, she'd know of the fragments of Crystal's DNA under his fingernails, etched into the whorls of his palm. She could place her ear to his, like a seashell, and hear the roar of screams echoing back to her.

Maybe I should just grab Mark and run. Just run from here.

But she knew she couldn't – they had barely survived the first time in the outside world. They could try to flee to one of the settlements...but...

It's a choice. It's an idea...if I have to... if it's too dangerous to stay... I will. I'll go.

For now, she waited. Placing her sweaty forehead to the door and closing her eyes.

Ethan was freed, escorted away by Connor. Amber didn't hear Crystal. But she was a dead girl, either way.

Negan apologized again to Mark: ‘sorry you had to hear that, don't worry about the girl, I'll get Wells down to look at her’ – And he left too.

She tumbled out weakly when Mark opened the door and wrapped his arms around her.

"It's ok," he said, to her sudden overflow of tears. "It's ok, it's ok."

Mark was a liar too.

Nothing is ok. Nothing will ever be ok.

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A/N: OH DEAR. Negan was pretty mean in this one! Eh, those assholes deserved it for messing with the Saviors! XD Will Negan kill Amber when he finds out about her cheating? Will Sherry serve up chicken fingers for dinner? Will Amber ever get that wax? WHO KNOWS? (I DO ACTUALLY)

Also...this was my take on why Negan’s arm is bandaged in Issue #100. Unlike the TV version, Comic Negan only wears that bandage in his debut issue. So either it’s for looks or to protect his wrist from injury... or he actually had an injury. So my take is that Crystal sliced the fuck out of him. Bad girl.

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Ogden is a city north of Salt Lake City, in Utah. It’s a gateway to ski resorts like Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley. George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park features life-size models and a paleontology lab. Historic 25th Street, once home to Prohibition-era speakeasies, is now a shopping and dining hub. At the street’s western end, Ogden Union Station houses museums explores trains, cars and cowboy history.

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Weather: 53°F (12°C), Wind NW at 7 mph (11 km/h), 43% Humidity

Local time: Sunday 1:03 PM

Population: 87,325 (2018)

Mayor: Mike Caldwell

Settled: 1844

Nickname(s): Junction City

Motto(s): Still Untamed

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Location in Weber County and the state of Utah

Coordinates: 41°13′40″N 111°57′40″WCoordinates: 41°13′40″N 111°57′40″W

Country United States

State Utah

County Weber

Settled 1844

Incorporated February 6, 1851 (As Brownsville)

Named for Peter Skene Ogden[1]

Government

• Type Council-Mayor

• Mayor Mike Caldwell

Area[2]

• City 27.55 sq mi (71.35 km2)

• Land 27.55 sq mi (71.35 km2)

• Water 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)

Elevation 4,300 ft (1,310 m)

Population (2010)

• City 82,825

• Estimate (2019)[3] 87,773

• Density 3,186.30/sq mi (1,230.25/km2)

• Urban 2,238,697

• Metro 665,358

Time zone UTC−7 (MST)

• Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)

Area codes 385, 801

FIPS code 49-55980[4]

GNIS feature ID 1444049[5]

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Layton

City in Utah

Layton is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Ogden-Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 67,311, rising to an estimated 78,014 by 2019. Layton is the most populous city in Davis County and the ninth most populous in Utah. Wikipedia

Elevation: 4,350′

Weather: 51°F (11°C), Wind W at 9 mph (14 km/h), 51% Humidity

ZIP codes: 84040, 84041

City: 1950

Hotels: 3-star averaging $103. View hotels

Population: 77,303 (2018)

Location within Davis County and the State of Utah

Coordinates: 41°4′41″N 111°57′19″WCoordinates: 41°4′41″N 111°57′19″W

Country United States

State Utah

County Davis

Settled 1850s

Incorporated May 24, 1920

City 1950

Named for Christopher Layton

Government

• Type Council–manager[1]

• Mayor Joy Petro

Area[2]

• Total 22.65 sq mi (58.67 km2)

• Land 22.50 sq mi (58.27 km2)

• Water 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2)

Elevation 4,350 ft (1,326 m)

Population (2010)

• Total 67,311

• Estimate (2019)[3] 78,014

• Density 3,467.75/sq mi (1,338.91/km2)

Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain (MST))

• Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)

ZIP codes

84040, 84041

Area code(s) 385, 801

FIPS code 49-43660[4]

GNIS feature ID 1442459[5]

Website laytoncity.org

Layton is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Ogden-Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 67,311,[6] rising to an estimated 78,014 by 2019.[7] Layton is the most populous city in Davis County and the ninth most populous in Utah.

Layton has direct access to Salt Lake City, Ogden, Salt Lake City International Airport, Antelope Island, and the FrontRunner commuter rail. Layton City is a leader in economic development for the region, with immediate adjacency to Hill Air Force Base, a large hospitality district (1,000+ hotel beds) and conference center, the Layton Hills Mall, multiple nationally recognized retail and food chains, the East Gate Business Park, and the Weber State University-Davis campus.

In 2014, Layton contributed $1.34 billion[8] worth of retail sales activity, the second largest market north of Salt Lake City and seventh largest in Utah.

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Syracuse , UT

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Syracuse

City in Utah

Syracuse is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is situated between the Great Salt Lake and Interstate 15, about 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has seen rapid growth and development since the 1990s. Wikipedia

Elevation: 4,285′

Weather: 54°F (12°C), Wind W at 10 mph (16 km/h), 41% Humidity

Zip code: 84075

Population: 30,400 (2018)

Mayor: Michael Gailey

Local time: Sunday 1:08 PM

Hotels: 3-star averaging $103

Motto(s): Provide quality affordable services while promoting community pride, fostering economic development and managing growth.

Location in Davis County and the state of Utah

Location in Davis County and the state of Utah

Coordinates: 41°5′3″N 112°3′48″WCoordinates: 41°5′3″N 112°3′48″W

Country United States

State Utah

County Davis

Settled 1878

Incorporated September 3, 1935

City September 13, 1950

Named for Syracuse, New York

Government

• Type Mayor-council government

• Mayor Michael Gailey

Area[1]

• Total 10.18 sq mi (26.37 km2)

• Land 10.18 sq mi (26.35 km2)

• Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)

Elevation 4,285 ft (1,306 m)

Population (2010)[2]

• Total 24,331

• Estimate (2019)[3] 31,458

• Density 3,091.39/sq mi (1,193.63/km2)

Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))

• Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)

ZIP code

84075

Area code(s) 385, 801

FIPS code 49-74810

GNIS feature ID 1433147[4]

Website www.syracuseut.com

Syracuse is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is situated between the Great Salt Lake and Interstate 15, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Salt Lake City. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has seen rapid growth and development since the 1990s. The city population was 24,331 at the time of the 2010 census,[2] an increase of 158.9% since the 2000 census.

Syracuse was incorporated on September 3, 1935. The city was named by early settlers for Syracuse, New York, which was famed for its salt production in the 19th century.

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Clearfield

, UT

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Clearfield

City in Utah

Clearfield is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. The population was 30,112 at the 2010 census. Wikipedia

Elevation: 4,465′

Incorporated (city): March 21, 1946

Weather: 54°F (12°C), Wind W at 10 mph (16 km/h), 41% Humidity

Population: 31,967 (2018)

Local time: Sunday 1:13 PM

Hotels: 3-star averaging $106. View hotels

Mayor: Mark Shepherd

Motto(s): We’ve Got it Made

Coordinates: 41°06′23″N 112°01′27″W

Country United States

State Utah

County Davis

Settled 1877

Incorporated July 17, 1922

Incorporated (city) March 21, 1946

Founded by Richard Hamblin

Government

• Mayor Mark Shepherd

Area[1]

• Total 7.74 sq mi (20.06 km2)

• Land 7.71 sq mi (19.98 km2)

• Water 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)

Elevation 4,465 ft (1,361 m)

Population (2010)

• Total 30,122

• Estimate (2019)[2] 32,118

• Density 4,163.60/sq mi (1,607.57/km2)

Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain (MST))

• Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)

ZIP codes

84015, 84016, 84089

Area code(s) 385, 801

FIPS code 49-13850[3]

GNIS feature ID 1439799[4]

Website http://www.clearfieldcity.org

Clearfield is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. The population was 30,112 at the 2010 census. The city grew drastically during the 1940s, with the formation of Hill Air Force Base, and in the 1950s with the nationwide increase in suburb and "bedroom" community populations and has been steadily growing since then.

Clearfield is a principal city of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties.

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Kaysville, UT

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Kaysville

City in Utah

Kaysville is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 27,300 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 32,390 in 2019. Wikipedia

Elevation: 4,357′

Weather: 54°F (12°C), Wind W at 9 mph (14 km/h), 47% Humidity

Zip code: 84037

Population: 32,095 (2018)

Settled: 1849

Mayor: Katie Witt

Hotels: 3-star averaging $101

Coordinates: 41°1′59″N 111°56′10″WCoordinates: 41°1′59″N 111°56′10″W

Country United States

State Utah

County Davis

Settled 1849

Named for William Kay, a pioneer settler[1]

Government

• Mayor Katie Witt

Area[2]

• Total 10.54 sq mi (27.31 km2)

• Land 10.50 sq mi (27.20 km2)

• Water 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)

Elevation 4,357 ft (1,328 m)

Population (2010)

• Total 27,368

• Estimate (2019)[3] 32,390

• Density 3,084.47/sq mi (1,190.94/km2)

Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain (MST))

• Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)

ZIP code

84037

Area code(s) 385, 801

FIPS code 49-40360[4]

GNIS feature ID 1442285[5]

Website www.kaysvillecity.com

Kaysville is bordered by the city of Layton to the north, Fruit Heights to the east, and Farmington, the county seat, to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, Kaysville has a total area of 10.5 square miles (27.2 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.48%, is water.

Points of interest

Cherry Hill (amusement park)

Davis High School

House where John Taylor died

LeConte Stewart Artist Museum

Utah Botanical Center

Kay's Cross

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MORE participant graphics for the "New-Haul To-Go: A Drive Though Experience" taking place THIS SATURDAY 6/6 FROM 4 TO 7PM + a cool event graphic by @SCVMagGuy too! Now that some restaurants may be offering dine-in or patio service everyone can be in their comfort zones: dine in, out or drive through! More can be found on Facebook event page or link in my Instagram bio. Contact info and some details below: . . El Trocadero: Preorders and prepayment available on Family Meals. Parking in front and rear, if dining in please park in rear, curbside pickup. 661-284-6615. . . Old Town Junction: Accepting walk-ins, Appetizer/Family Dinner/Cocktails preorders, and curbside delivery in rear parking lot. 661-702-4888 × 0. . . 8th and Rail: Offering preorders on Appetizers/Panini/Cocktails/Beer, walk-ins, prepayment and curbside delivery. 661-255-7833. . . Double Trouble Wine Room: Accepting preorders on wines by the bottle, prepayment and curbside delivery. 661-476-5627. (Pagter Brothers Winery and Hoi Polloi Winery share this tasting room.) . . Newhall Press Room: Curbside pickup, order online or via their app, Two meals for Two. 661-753-3454. . . Brewery Draconum: Curbside pickup for preorders, Dinner Package, open for walk-in dining. Parking available in front and in large lot on 9th. . . Pulchella Winery: Curbside pickup of wines by the bottle. 661-799-9463. . . Newhall Refinery: Preorders for Take n Bake Family Dinner, curbside pickup, park in lot or out front. 661-388-4477. . . Old Town Newhall Farmers’ Market: Look for Larry McClements on Main or 8th with Market Boxes to-go. 661-799-3693. . . Rocket Fizz SCV: Open for walk-ins, curbside pickup from online orders. 661-253-3499. . . #TakeOut #Newhall #SantaClarita #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #Restaurants #WineLovers #Foodies #FoodEvent #WineEvent @ElTrocaderoGrillCantina @EighthAndRail @OldTownJunction @DoubleTroubleWineRoom @NewhallPressRoom @BreweryDraconum @RocketFizzSCV @OldTownNewhallFM @PulchellaWinery @newhallrefinery (at Downtown Newhall Main st) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDztkeAag5/?igshid=13xg8t7fc2pzn

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Swillington Ings near Leeds, Yorkshire, England - March 2016 by SaffyH One of my favourite reserves in the whole North of England due to it's open plan nature. There are many lakes, ponds, reedbeds and meadows. There are lots of nature trails and as you walk around you can see the wildlife and observe it from the paths. www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/staidans/ St Aidan's is a perfect place to get close to nature and relax, unwind or exercise in a stress-free environment. Just outside Leeds on the banks of the River Aire, it's a big new space to walk, run, cycle, or ride your horse and enjoy the wildlife that surrounds you. It has a wide range of wild plants and animals, and is home to thousands of birds, brown hares, roe deer, wild flowers and insects - all living in a stunning landscape of vast reedbeds, grassland, woodland, lakes, ponds and islands. With a variety of circular paths of varying lengths and large areas of open grassland, St Aidan’s is a great place for families to enjoy the outdoors, share a picnic and play together. Over 7.5 miles (12 km) of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes connect the surrounding communities, with links to national footpath and cycle networks. St Aidan's is a fantastic place for locals wishing to explore the wider countryside or as a destination for people who love nature. Opening times St Aidan's is an open access site. Opening times apply to the visitor centre and car park. From March-October they're open from 9.30 am to 5 pm. From September-February it's 9.30 am to 4 pm. They're closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Entrance charges Entry to the site is free but donations to help us continue our work are welcome. There is a car park charge of £2.50 per car for RSPB non-members. RSPB members and disabled badge holders park for free. Information for dog owners Dogs are allowed on the reserve as long as they are kept on a lead in the appropriate designated zones. There are some less sensitive areas within St Aidan's where dogs are allowed off the lead. Please check with staff before letting dogs off the lead. Star species Our star species are some of the most interesting birds you may see on your visit to the reserve. Bittern Bitterns are brown, secretive herons, camouflaged to hide amongst reeds. Visit in spring to hear male bitterns 'booming' or summer to watch the parents making feeding flights. Great crested grebe Watch the amazing courtship ritual of great crested grebes on the open water in spring. You may see pairs performing their 'weed dance' when they present one another with weed and patter across the surface of the water together. Little owl You may be lucky enough to find one of these compact owls perched in a tree or on a fencepost. They become very active at dusk and you may hear their shrill calls. Marsh harrier Look for marsh harriers gliding over the reedbed with their wings held upwards in a shallow 'v'. In spring, pairs perform their breathtaking 'skydancing' displays high in the sky. Skylark Spring visits will be enriched by the beautiful song of skylarks. They rise up into the air from the grassland until they are barely visible and only their song can be heard www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/staidans/seasonal_highli... Seasonal highlights Each season brings a different experience at our nature reserves. In spring, the air is filled with birdsong as they compete to establish territories and attract a mate. In summer, look out for young birds making their first venture into the outside world. Autumn brings large movements of migrating birds - some heading south to a warmer climate, others seeking refuge in the UK from the cold Arctic winter. In winter, look out for large flocks of birds gathering to feed, or flying at dusk to form large roosts to keep warm. Spring Look out for marsh harriers displaying over the reedbeds, great crested grebes performing their elaborate courtship dances and returning swallows skimming low over the water and grasslands as they collect insects. Listen out for skylarks filling the air with their song, the deep booming of male bitterns, male snipe 'drumming' as they vibrate their tail feathers to attract females and lapwings calling as they perform their aerobatic displays. Enjoy the fusion of colour as wildflowers burst into bloom and a host of brightly-coloured butterflies and dragonflies take to the wing. Spring is also a great time to see kestrels. You can often see several hovering around the site at the same time as they hunt for voles in the grassland. Kestrels have also been seen nesting in the huge dragline. Summer Watch overhead for herons and little egrets dropping into the reeds to feed, female bitterns flying low over the reedbeds as they seek out food for their chicks or marsh harriers passing food to each other in flight. Keep an eye on the open water for lines of young ducklings paddling along behind their parents or young great crested grebes riding around on their parents' backs and admire the abundant lilypads on the lakes. Stoats, weasels and water voles are often seen at this time of year as are basking butterflies and dragonflies hawking the waters edge. Thousands of black-headed gulls set up a colony at this time of the year filling the air with their calls. Summer is the best time to spot the elusive black necked grebe as it will have its fluffy youngsters in tow. Avocets also nest at this time of year. St Aidan’s is a good place to spot this iconic bird that is the logo of the RSPB. Autumn Autumn sees the arrival of migrant birds, such as black-tailed godwits, ruffs and green sandpipers. Local birdwatchers will also spot a few rarities such as spoonbills and pectoral sandpipers. Huge flocks of lapwings arrive to spend winter with us and can be seen around pool edges and on grassland. Short-eared owls hunt over the reedbeds and our winter wildfowl begin to arrive. Look out for flashes of blue as kingfishers flit up and down the river. Winter Waders and wildfowl such as lapwings, curlews, wigeons, teals, shovelers and goldeneyes gather in big numbers, roosting and feeding across the grasslands and pools. Water rails can be spotted feeding on frozen pools, or you can listen out for their strange, pig-like squealing! The elusive bittern is also drawn out into the open at times. One of the most awesome spectacles in winter is seeing massive flocks of roosting birds panic and fly into the air as peregrines hunt over the site. Look and listen out for overwintering stonechats. Their calls sound like two pebbles being knocked together! Facilities Facilities •Visitor centre •Car park : There's a car park charge of £2.50 per car for RSPB non-members. RSPB members and disabled badge holders park for free. We have cycle parking and a height restriction of 2.7 m (8' 10'') for vehicles. •Toilets •Disabled toilets •Baby-changing facilities •Picnic area •Group bookings accepted •Guided walks available •Good for walking •Pushchair friendly Nature trails Bowers Bimble: Starting from the car park, this 0.9-mile (1.5 km) flat trail takes you on a short walk around Bowers Lake then through grassland and wild flower meadows. Great for a relaxing stroll (20-30 minutes). Lowther Loop: For a walk through shady woodland glades and along the banks of the River Aire, venture onto this 1.3 mile (2 km) flat trail. In wet winter months, it’s a welly boot walk (60 minutes). Hillside Hike: For stunning landscapes and panoramic views of the nature park and surrounding areas, t ake a hike onto the hillside. This trail is 1.3 miles (2 km) with some steep hills and inclines, which wind through the trees and grassland (40-60 minutes). Reedbed Ramble: To explore the magic of the whispering reedbeds, take a walk on this 1.7-mile (2.8 km) flat route that runs around the edges of the reedbeds and loops back to the main entrance (40-45 minutes). As the new custodians of St Aidan's, we are aiming to improve the accessibility of our paths as soon as we can. Please contact us for updates on footpath and bridleway conditions. Refreshments available •Hot drinks •Cold drinks •Snacks •Confectionery By train The nearest train stations are Woodlesford (3.2 miles), Castleford (3.2 miles) and Garforth (4.3 miles). If you're going to be walking or cycling from the station to St Aidan's, choose Woodlesford station. Turn left out of the station then left onto the main road. When you get to the bridge over the Aire and Calder navigation, cross it, then turn right and walk along the riverbank until you reach St Aidan's. If you're going to take a taxi from the station to St Aidan's, head towards Castleford station as it's easier to get a taxi there. By bus The nearest bus stop is just outside the entrance to St Aidan’s, on Astley Lane. The Number 167 Leeds to Castleford bus stops here and is run by Arriva Yorkshire. By road Reach us from junction 46 of the M1. Follow the A63, signposted Selby and Garforth. At the roundabout, take the fourth left for Wakefield A642, Swillington and Oulton. Follow the A642 for 1.5 miles then turn left on to Astley Lane. St Aidan's is 1.8 miles on the right. From Castleford, follow the A656 (Barnsdale Road) north out of the town centre for 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Station Road towards Allerton Bywater and travel 1.2 miles. Turn left onto the Leeds Road (next to the yellow corner shop). St Aidan’s is 0.5 miles along the road on the left. https://flic.kr/p/Ff8wU7

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'DAVID LLOYD GEORGE' AT BLAENAU FFESTINIOG (9) by Darkroom Daze Via Flickr: David Lloyd George (#12) is a 1992 replica of an original locomotive of the narrow gauge (1 ft 11 1⁄2 in - 597 mm) Ffestiniog Railway (Rheiffordd Festiniog), now a preservation tourist line which runs between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog (Gwynedd, North Wales). We visited the line for its 'Quirks and Curiosities' weekend (though this loco, while highly unusual by global standards, is an integral and native part of the FR). Blaenau Ffestiniog is the upper terminus of the Ffestiniog Railway and a junction with the standard gauge national network line from Llandudno. The loco here has left the far end of our train and is picking up water before completing its run-round to join the new leading end of our train for the return to Porthmadog. Our train is in on the L, with the observation coach nearest to the camera. (The loco is made to seem longer than it really is by the wide angle setting of the lens.) DOUBLE FAIRLIES David Lloyd George (0-4-4-0T Double Fairlie) was built in the railway's own workshops at Boston Lodge in 1992 to the innovative 'double-ended' design (1864) invented and patented by the Scottish engineer Robert Francis Fairlie in 1864. As well as the double-ended design, there are Single Fairlies too. In both cases, each set of driving wheels is a driving bogie which unlike standard driving wheel arrangements on most steam locomotives, swivels to accommodate the tight curves of the railway. The Double Fairlie design in David Lloyd George incorporates a large single long boiler with the cab sitting astride it, a pair of central fireboxes and a smoke box at each end. Although looking completely different from modern diesel and electric designs, the Double Fairlie principle of a double-ended loco running on a pair of powered bogies applies to many of them too. The Double Fairlies are fine-looking iconic and powerful little locomotives, and a great favourite in our family and with many rail fans. The design is often used a logo for the Ffestiniog Railway. For Ffestiniog Railway: --- www.festrail.co.uk/index.htm --- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ffestiniog_Railway --- www.festipedia.org.uk/wiki/Festiniog_Railway_Company --- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ffestiniog_Railway_rolling_stock --- www.festipedia.org.uk/wiki/Merddin_Emrys www.festipedia.org.uk/wiki/Double_Fairlie -------------------- Photo Brian Roy Rosen Uploaded to Flickr May 25th, 2017 © Darkroom Daze Creative Commons. If you would like to use or refer to this image, please link or attribute. ID: DSC_9631_edtd

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Things to Do Valentine's Day in Toronto 2020

A Valentine’s Day dinner at a restaurant is a safe bet for the most romantic day of the year, but some years, you want to mix it up a bit. If you want to skip the fancy (and often expensive!) V-Day dinner, there are many other things to do Valentine’s Day in Toronto 2020 where you can spend time together doing something you both enjoy. Check out these fun Toronto events for Valentine’s Day 2020 below:

The Second City Totally Likes You

If you are looking for fun Valentine’s Day events in Toronto, you might want to attend Second City Toronto’s newest comedy show, The Second City Totally Likes You. The Second City comedy troupe mocks dating, sex, meet-cutes, and meet-uglies in this super-charged show that features classic material and brand-new sketches. This 90-minute comedy has two shows on Valentine’s Day Friday, February 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are General $32 (you have to share a table) or Rail $52. Purchase tickets online or at the box office. You can add dinner at Wayne Gretzky’s (next door) for an additional $33.04 (two course) and $38.94 (three course). Second City is located at 51 Mercer Street, 416-343-0011. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

Couples Massage at Novo Spa

Start Valentine’s Day off with a Couple’s Valentine’s Day package at Novo Spa in Yorkville that includes:

55-minute Therapeutic Massage by Registered Massage Therapist

15-minute Head Massage or Foot Massage

Couple’s private steam, jets, colour therapy shower

Beverage for two and chocolates

Red Rose

The Couples Valentine’s Day package is $410. Other Valentine’s Day packages include the Valentine for Two Couples package, $350, which includes a Rose Petal Foot Soak & Massage (15 min); Rose Salt Scrub (15 min); Chocolate Body Mask and Chocolate Mini Facial (40 min); couples private steam, jets, Colour Therapy Shower, beverages for two, chocolates and red rose.

Paint stations set up for Paint Nite at Midtown Gastro Hub in Toronto.

Valentine’s Day at Paint Nite Toronto

Express your creativity at Valentine’s Day Paint Nite events on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Marche Movenpick; Fox and Fiddle; Originals Ale House; Pie Bar; Chelsea Hotel; The Rhino Bar & Grill; and Krepesz Cafe & Bar. Participants will paint a specific painting with step-by-step instructions provided by the class instructor. Cost is $45 plus tax. Read about Blogger Diana Condolo’s experience at Paint Nite.

Motherhood The Musical at Lower Ossington Theatre

Immerse yourself in the challenges and pleasures of motherhood in the comedy, Motherhood The Musical, at Lower Ossington Theatre. The musical focuses on soon-to-be first-time mom Amy; lawyer Brooke; mother-of-five Barb; and single working mom Tina. The show features the Billboard Top 10 comedy hit, “The Kids Are Finally Asleep;” plus “Costco Queen;” and “I’m Danny’s Mom.” Performances on Valentine’s Day Weekend 2020 are on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $59.99 plus tax and service charge. Purchase tickets online or at the Box Office. Lower Ossington Theatre is located at 100 Ossington Avenue.

Taking Back Valentine’s Day

Enjoy a night of full tribute sets to Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy & Thrice on Friday, February 214, 2020 by members of PONY, Pretty Matty, So Young, Weak Hands, Wild Black, Feels Fine, Nice Going & Baby Band. The event is a fundraiser for Supporting Our Youth, which works to support the health and well-being of queer and trans-spectrum youth. Doors at 8 p.m. $15/NOTAFLOF at Junction City Music Hall, 2907 Dundas Street West.

Valentine’s Day Couples Cooking Class at The Chef Upstairs

Looking for things to do Valentine’s Day in Toronto 2020 that are collaborative? Take the Couples Cooking Class at The Chef Upstairs, 516 Mount Pleasant Road, 416-544-9221 on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. You will cook the following four-course meal during the class: The class is also available at Vaughan location at Hwy 7 and Centre Street.

Complimentary glass of Prosecco to begin, served with flatbreads, dip, olives and cheese;

Seared Sea Scallop with red grapefruit and avocado;

Roasted Celery and Garlic Soup, topped with Crisp Prosciutto;

Bistecca alla Fiorentina: A 3” thick porterhouse steak grilled to perfection, drizzled with a balsamic glaze and served with sautéed greens, oven-roasted tomatoes and cannellini beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper;

Dark chocolate mousse with chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Beer, wine pairings and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase during the class. Cost is $250 per couple plus HST. All cooking classes are non-refundable and must be paid for when booked. If more than 7 days’ cancellation notice is provided to The Chef Upstairs by email or phone, you will be eligible to reschedule to a future class. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push();

Jully Black as Caroline in Caroline, or Change, photo courtesy Mirvish

Caroline, or Change at Winter Garden Theatre

Valentine’s Day events in Toronto 2020 include the performance of Caroline, or Change starring Jully Black as Caroline and featuring Measha Brueggergosman. Caroline, a single mother of four, is a black maid working for a Jewish family in 1963 Louisiana. In response to suggestions that Caroline’s salary of $30 a week is insufficient, her employer tells Caroline that she can keep the pocket change she finds in the laundry. This act of racial condescension creates a moral dilemma for Caroline and symbolizes the imminent social and economic tensions in the U.S. The musical runs from Jan. 30 to February 15, 2020 with a performance on Valentine’s Day – Friday, February 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. – at the Winter Garden Theatre at 189 Yonge Street. Tickets are $129, $109, $89, $59, and $39 and can be purchased online.

Post Malone at Scotiabank Arena

Post Malone performs at Scotiabank Arena (formerly Air Canada Centre) on his Runaway Tour on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 8 p.m. Special guests include Swae Lee and Tyla Yaweh. Tickets $934, $819, $585, $502, $429 and $351 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

Enjoy The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto’s Weekend Signature Afternoon Tea on Saturday, February 15, 2020 and Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the delicious menu items include Smoked Salmon & Egg Sandwich; Lobster & Crab Salad Sandwich; Cucumber, Whipped Herb Brie, Lemon Zest & Watercress; Caramel Ganache Cake; Classic Pecan Tart; and Vanilla Mousse Tian. Cost is $54-$69. Call 416-585-2500 for reservations. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is located at 181 Wellington Street West.

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