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It would also prevent it from looking tacky.Be careful in selecting the kind of handbag or clutch you decide to take on any occasion as it can accentuate your look to make you the envy of others. Or, with a wrong selection, you might end up looking like a fashion victim. Be thoughtful and simply don t overdo the look.Put them in hot water and they grow stronger — except for those that don’t.On a recent trip to a distant state, my husband and I unexpectedly met a couple visiting the same sightseer’s monument that we were. After speaking for a while, one of those delightful and unexpected light bulbs went on and we realized they were related to two close friends of ours.

So of course, we decided to hang out longer than we had planned and soon we were having dinner and talking as if we had to know everything we could about each other. We talked like long lost friends and because we knew we would probably never see each other again. We spoke secrets — the way one does with their hairdresser or the person you sit next to on a plane. Instant intimacy secured with the sureness that no real intimacy or connection would ever develop.They were a vivacious couple, happily married for over thirty years, developers of a thriving business and parents of three wonderful grown children.

What I do know though, is for those that get through life with minimal scalding, I rejoice. And for those who need help, I stretch out my hand.Life is too hard to do alone,Dr. D. Dorree Lynn, PH.D.In this issue, we discuss how one would benefit from a little planning before a weekend trip as well as the proper selection of Sleeping bags, Backpacks and Binoculars available at Weekender Gear Planning What things may a person need for the day to be safe and fun during an outdoor adventure? That actually depends on a few conditions as to how, where and when you are going to be enjoying Mother Nature.

All you have to do is know the relative temperature of your surroundings in which you plan to sleep, then shop for a bag accordingly. The materials that the higher end sleeping bags use is called “Down” and is generally rated by fill power. The higher the fill power, the longer the bag insulation will last. The breakdown is as follows Fill power is the measurement of space of one ounce of down occupying in each cubic inch.Weekender Gear carries mummy-sleeping bags that offer high fill power that usually display a rating of 700-750-fill power. Premium goose down and High fill power goose down material that is composed of natural fiber.

While highly variable in nature, it does provide more warmth per ounce than anything else around. The Down fill's unique structure is responsible for it's tremendous ability to trap warm air. Its filaments are divided and sub-divided to reach out into its surroundings to create dead air space that slows the movement of warm air. Because of this, sleeping bags made with down material are about 35% lighter than synthetic bags. It is also much more compressible than synthetic insulation, therefore allowing it to provide the most warmth with the least bulk. Although down may be a little more expensive, it is definitely worth it in the long run to the seasoned sleeping bag enthusiasts.

The External Frame-These packs are similar to the Daypack except they have a metal frame and harness attached to the exterior of the pack for added stability. They are easy to pack and are relatively inexpensive. These packs are most effective when used on open, man made trails. They are not however, suited for skiing, off trail hiking, and climbing. These packs can range from 2500 cubic inches to 7000 cubic inches and feature an abundance of room on the outside of the pack to strap sleeping bags, Ground pads, small lanterns, tents, or other miscellaneous gear. However, these packs have a tendency to be less comfortable on longer hikes than their counterpart, The Internal Frame The Internal Frame- This bag has the frame built inside the pack.