W A T C H E D

Not many people know the movie, probably lesser so since its 65 years old. But if you can find it, see it.

Good suspense thriller.

Mandy Miller in The Snorkel (1958)

Jamaica Open Golf Championship

When the 56th Jamaica Open Golf Championship is held at picturesque Tryall Club just outside Montego Bay from October 29-31, the tournament will once again shine a spotlight on what makes this island nation such a unique golf destination.Jamaica has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests, and reef-lined beaches and if you are a tourist looking for spectacular golf, a range of other outdoor activities, wonderful weather, and a high-energy night life, then this is the place for you. Many of Jamaica's all-inclusive resorts are centered in or around Montego Bay, with its British-colonial architecture, while nearby Negril is known for its beautiful diving and snorkeling sites. The stunning 18-hole, 6,836-yard layout at Tryall Club, designed in 1958 by the renowned Texan golf course architect Ralph Plummer, has long been regarded as the best course in Jamaica and Ewan Peebles, Director of Golf at Tryall, has his own theory about what makes Jamaica such a special destination for golfers. The stunning 18-hole, 6,836-yard layout at Tryall Club, has long been regarded as the best course in Jamaica "There's an atmosphere, there's a vibe, there's an electricity on this island that I don't think you will find anywhere else in the region, and maybe nowhere else full stop," said Peebles, a Scot who has lived in Jamaica for more than two decades. "There is an energy to being on this island and that is mirrored when you go and play one of our golf courses. The authentic Jamaican hospitality and the smiles and the laughter and the way the Jamaican people find entertainment and find comedy in things that people from other places in the world might not. And it's infectious. "Add that to the fact that we've got four excellent golf courses in and around Montego Bay. You can go and play good golf courses just about anywhere on the planet. So, to say we've got good golf courses ... okay, okay, okay. The whole world can say that. But can the whole world say that you are going to have a real authentic Jamaican experience? There is a good chance you are going to develop a relationship with a caddie that will make a lasting impression on you. Things like a caddie chopping the top off of a coconut and pouring some rum into it, I don't think you get that in Phoenix, Arizona or Doral in Miami." For Peebles, the ultra-friendly service that guests at Tryall will receive from villa staff and caddies is perhaps the number one reason for Jamaica being such an unforgettable golf destination. "Tryall Club generally is renowned for warm Jamaican hospitality," he said. "We don't have a hotel here; we have 91 privately-owned villas, all of which are staffed with extremely warm, friendly customer service-oriented Jamaican people. And out on the golf course it's no different. Caddies are a big part of the golf experience here in Jamaica, and all golf courses have a caddy program. "For a few golfers who are not used to playing with caddies, initially that can be a little intimidating and a little daunting, but 99.9 percent of the time, by the time our caddies have got them to the first green or the second tee box, any apprehension and any unease has completely evaporated and our caddies are a big part of why our repeat business is as high as it is. A lot of people look forward to coming back to Tryall. They might like the villa but generally it's the villa staff who make the difference. And similarly, they might love the golf course, but they really love hanging out with that same caddie again. It's just a very warm authentic Jamaican experience." Tryall Club combines the island's hilly terrain with other natural elements for a unique golfing experience. The course has a storied history having hosted numerous international tournaments, including the Johnnie Walker World Golf Championship between 1991-1995. In 2005, Tryall Club was voted the Best Golf Course in the Caribbean-by-Caribbean World Magazine. Just a few kilometers east of Montego Bay are three more top-quality golf courses: White Witch, Cinnamon Hill, and Half Moon. Opened in 2000, the White Witch course was crafted on 600 acres of lush countryside, including mountainous terrain. Golfers are afforded panoramic views of the Caribbean Ocean from 16 holes and are best advised to be on guard against shifting winds. Cinnamon Hill, revamped by designer Robert von Hagge, features a front nine that makes its way close to a windblown beach while the back nine, which is overlooked by the massive Rose Hall plantation house, snakes up into the mountains. Half Moon, which like Tryall has also hosted the Jamaica Open, is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design known for its challenging green complexes and a daunting set of bunkers. The 18-hole course is located at the Half Moon Resort, which was named by Today’s Golfer as one of the Best Golf Resorts in the World in 2021. "With those four courses, Montego Bay is the golfing capital of Jamaica," said Peebles. "There are a couple of other good golf courses elsewhere on the island but, in terms of a golf vacation, if you are flying to Jamaica specifically to come and play golf, you would come to Montego Bay because that's where the highest number of courses are and that's where the best courses are." Jodi Munn-Barrow, President of the Jamaica Golf Association, has been playing golf since the age of 14 and she believes the preponderance of all-inclusive hotels with direct links to golf courses on the island is another bonus for tourists in Jamaica. "Most of the hotels on the North Coast are all-inclusive hotels - you pay just one fee, and everything is taken care of," said Munn-Barrow. "So, you wake up in the morning, you have your Blue Mountain coffee and sit on the balcony, you enjoy the view, you go down to the breakfast room and you have your buffet breakfast, which is huge. You can deposit your wife - if she doesn't play golf - at the pool or the beach or the spa, and you and your buddies can then head over to the golf course for your tee time. You enjoy your four hours of golf, your Red Stripe beer, for those who are beer drinkers, because we do have one of the best beers in the world, and we also have the best rum in the world in Appleton. "When you are finished, the shuttle will take you back to the hotel, you can meet your wife, whether she is at the beach or the pool, or pick her up from the spa, have a nice relaxing afternoon and then you head to dinner. And all of that is paid for with just one fee." Asked if there were any other activities away from the golf course that she would especially recommend to tourists on the island, Munn-Barrow replied: "Well, we have rafting on the Martha Brae River in Trelawny, and I would definitely recommend that. We also have waterfalls, so I would suggest going to either Dunn's River or YS Falls, which is on the Negril side. If you go up into the hills, we have eco-tourism so you can go birdwatching, etc. And if you are in Montego Bay, I would recommend doing our Rose Hall Great House night tour, which is a little bit scary because it is supposedly a haunted house, but it's also worth doing." Aqua Bay Resort returns as presenting sponsor of the Jamaica Open Golf Championship for the fourth consecutive year. The tournament serves to showcase its vast potential and the beauty of Jamaica and is also sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board and the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Digicel Business, and the Grand Palladium Hotel. Several other clubs have hosted the Jamaica Open Golf Championship since its inception in 1953. These include the Constant Spring Golf Club in Kingston (Jamaica's capital), Caymanas Golf Club in the parish of St. Catherine, and Half Moon Golf Course in Montego Bay at the western end of the island. Read the full article

The Snorkel (1958)

"It's Fun, It's Summer, It's Little Chef" Postcard (late 1980s)

So for those who are reading and might not know, Little Chef was a large roadside restaurant chain in the United Kingdom which operated from 1958 to 2018. Out of all the brands associated with the roadside in the UK, they were/are perhaps the most famous. Across their near-60 years of operation, there was a total of over 600 Little Chefs: stretching from the north of Scotland (Forres, A96), the south of England (Hayle, A30) - even the Republic of Ireland, France and Spain. Illustrated by cartoonist Ed McHenry, this is a late 80s (I've been told it's possibly 1987) postcard used to advertise Little Chef. One of three produced for this campaign - this one is perhaps the generic one of the set, as it only has the campaign slogan on the front (whereas the other two have their own special captions). One thing I love about Little Chef promotional material from this era is the illustrated "children's book" visuals, and this postcard is a very good example of it. On this postcard we see a fantastical desert island Little Chef with a whole array of different people heading to it in all manner of transport. Among the seafaring families and snorkelling couples you'd expect to be going to such a Little Chef, there is also an Indigenous American chief, a distant pirate ship and even Poseidon - all making their way to the restaurant. Unfortunately, such a Little Chef never existed - although if you are here for the geeky facts, the closest there ever was to a marine Little Chef was a turn-of-the-millennium Little Chef Express which operated on the SuperSeaCat Three ferry between Liverpool and Dublin (https://www.irishtimes.com/business/new-seacat-ferry-on-dublin-liverpool-route-1.171537).

Enjoying Florida Keys Through Charters

The Sunshine State is home to North America's only subtropical National Park, the Everglades, as well as to some of the most interesting places local and foreign tourists can go. And when you say Florida, you are most likely to associate it with Florida Keys. The most enjoyable activity in this part though is sailing. Check out below the list of the top charters in Florida Keys. Hiring chartered boats is the easiest way to experience the waterways of the Florida Keys.

Visit the Wild with Danger Charters

Being with nature at its natural state has always been the guiding principle for Danger Charters so tourists can experience the "wild" side with wildlife in this region. Go back in time by hiring Danger Charters boats. These are shallow-draft sailing crafts patterned after traditional boats of the past. These boats are piloted by veteran water men in the area who had grown up navigating the channels and notorious shallows in Florida Keys.

Dolphin Hunting and More with Take Me There Charters

There is no better way to come across friendly dolphins in the area than through Take Me There Charters. Boats of this company are captained by locals who are more than familiar with the routines of dolphins in Florida Keys. Tourists can also do snorkeling or simply spend the day in a sandbar. If you like to explore and reach out to nature, be sure to visit the beautiful Key West.

Key West Tour Train

Visiting Key West is never complete without taking a ride of the Conch Tour Train. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have been entertained by this ride since 1958. This 90-minute ride is punctuated by over 100 interesting stops and points of interests. Get a glimpse of the life of Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, as well as many different stories about pirates, Indians, artists, and wreckers who once lived in this sunny paradise.

Take a Cruise with Catamaran Echo

Whether you want to simply spend the day sailing, basking in the sun, or satisfying your stomach, cruising on Catamaran Echo is your most ideal choice here. Captained by expert helmsmen, this wonderful boat can give you the most enjoyable sailing experience you can have in your life. You can also visit sites where dolphins normally spend their time, or go snorkeling to known shipwreck sites. Meals served are considered the best in Key West. You can also get to taste their Champagne Celebration Sunset Cruise, gourmet cheese buffet, and vintage wines; drinking the best wines while sailing can be the most unforgettable moment in your life.

There are also other chartered rides that offer very affordable rates for tourists on tight budget. These four mentioned charters are some of the established ones in Key West and general Florida Keys area but you can always find other equally good charters around.

This is a Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman fountain pen in Black c. 1952-1958. The Statesman has a Triumph palladium-silver alloy nib (some may be marked PdAg), plastic cap and barrel, gold-filled clip and 3/8" wide gold-filled cap band. The original colors produced were black, burgundy, pastel gray, aqua (or pastel blue), and pastel green. In 1955 the 5 1/2 inch long Snorkel Statesman sold for $15.50 and the matching pencil was $7.25. The nib is stamped SHEAFFER’S over REG U.S. PAT OFFICE over MADE IN U.S.A. The section has the original nib grade sticker, “MEDIUM,” and the back of the nib is screen printed M4 indicating a medium point palladium-silver conical nib. The imprint on the barrel is W. A. SHEAFFER PEN CO. over FORT MADISON, IOWA, U.S.A. over MADE IN U.S.A. The barrel is personalized with “ V. C. S. AWARD “ over MARGUERITE A. HAILEY. #pencollecting #fountainpen #sheaffer #sheafferpen #snorkel #sheaffersnorkel #statesman #penhero https://www.instagram.com/p/CeuOjvGPnCg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

TURISIAN.com – Pantai Tanjung Karang yang terletak di Kecamatan Banawa memiliki pantai yang berpasir putih berada persis di mulut Teluk Palu, sebelah utara dari kota tua Donggala. Tempat ini wajib Sobat Turisian kunjungi untuk nikmati keindahan alamnya dan berbagai aktivitas wisata yang seru serta menyenangkan. Di kalangan masyarakat Sulawesi Tengah khususnya di Kota Palu, Pantai Tanjung Karang merupakan salah satu tempat wisata yang cukup familiar. Bahkan telah banyak wisatawan mancanegara khususnya dari Eropa dan Australia berkunjung ke pantai ini. Saat berlibur ke objek wisata Donggala ini, Sobat Turisian tinggal pilih saja mau datang dan sekadar menikmati indahnya hamparan pantai pasir putih. Atau memilih aktivitas seru namun lebih menantang dengan mencoba snorkeling atau diving di area Pantai Tanjung Karang. Tanjung Karang ini terkenal akan ekosistem bawah lautnya yang menawan. Di sini juga terdapat beberapa spot penyelaman yang bervariasi, termasuk titik penyelaman unggulan bagi para penyelam profesional. Yaitu spot kapal kargo Giliraja yang karam pada saat terjadinya pemberontakan Permesta pada tahun 1958. Baca juga: Yuk Berenang di Sumur Raksasa Pusentasi Donggala! Katanya Bisa Bikin Awet Muda! Pesona alam di atas maupun di bawah laut tempat wisata Donggala ini sama-sama indah dan memanjakan mata. Jamin deh Sobat Turisian akan puas dan betah berlama-lama di pantai ini. Fasilitas Pantai Tanjung Karang Donggala Destinasi wisata Pantai Tanjung Karang Donggala ini pun telah lengkap dengan fasilitas akomodasi berbagai jenis homestay dan penginapan dengan harga yang cukup terjangkau. Jika Sobat Turisian ingin penginapan dengan fasilitas yang lebih lengkap, tersedia juga pilihan resort. Resort ini menawarkan kamar tidur lengkap, cafe, alat snorkling/diving, bahkan tim yang akan mengantarkan Sobat Turisian ke titik diving terbaik di Tanjung Karang. Saat diving, Sobat Turisian pasti betah karena mudah menemukan beberapa jenis ikan, seperti jenis parrot fish, napoleon, ikan badut dan berbagai jenis terumbu karang. Kemudian untuk urusan kuliner, di tempat wisata Donggala ini terdapat berbagai rumah makan yang menyajikan masakan seafood yang makyus. Mulai dari ikan bakar, cumi bakar, dan olahan boga bahari lainnnya. Harga beberapa menu di sini pun masih cukup terjangkau, berkisar Rp. 25.000 sampai Rp. 60.000 per porsi. Perjalanan ke Pantai Tanjung Karang  Sobat Turisian yang tertarik berkunjung ke sana, akan menempuh perjalanan menuju Pantai Tanjung Karang sekitar 45 menit dari Kota Palu. Dapat menggunakan kendaraan pribadi roda dua ataupun roda empat. Sepanjang perjalanan, Sobat Turisian akan disuguhi pemandangan gunung yang menjulang hampir di setiap sudut. Hamparan pohon kelapa dan birunya laut akan membuat perjalanan kalian akan terasa semakin menyenangkan. Baca juga: Liburan ke Kepulauan Togean, Alam Indah dan Aktivitas Wisatanya Seru! Pantai Tanjung Karang Donggala biasanya akan ramai pada saat weekend dan hari libur lainnya. Untuk masuk ke lokasi wisata ini, Sobat Turisian juga harus membayar biaya masuk sekitar Rp.10.000 per orang.*

The Snorkel | Guy Green | 1958

Mandy Miller

Betta St. John-Peter Van Eyck "La máscara submarina" (The snorkel) 1958, de Guy Green.

What Comes at the End of a Life?

Jack Thomas has been a journalist for the Boston Globe since 1958 and recently learned he has months to live due to a cancer diagnosis. So he wrote an article about what his impending death means.

As the saying goes, fate has dealt me one from the bottom of the deck, and I am now condemned to confront the question that has plagued me for years: How does a person spend what he knows are his final months of life?

Atop the list of things I'll miss are the smiles and hugs every morning from my beautiful wife, Geraldine, the greatest blessing of my life. I hate the notion of an eternity without hearing laughter from my three children. And what about my 40 rose bushes? Who will nurture them? I cannot imagine an afterlife without the red of my America roses or the aroma of my yellow Julia Childs.

We told each of the three children individually. John Patrick put his face in his hands, racked with sobs. After hanging up the telephone, Jennifer doubled over and wept until her dog, Rosie, approached to lick away the tears but not the melancholy. Faith explained over the telephone that, if I could see her, she was weeping and wondering how she could get along without her dad. Now, she is on the Internet every day, snorkeling for new research, new strategies, new medications. My wife cries every morning, then rolls up her sleeves and handles all doctor appointments and medication. Without her... I cannot imagine.

(via nextdraft)

Mill Creek Entertainment has revealed the extras for its Hammer Films: The Ultimate Collection. Releasing on November 17, the 10-disc Blu-ray box set collects 20 films from British production company Hammer Films.

It includes: The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958), The Snorkel (1958), The Camp on Blood Island (1958), Yesterday’s Enemy (1959), The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960), Never Take Candy From A Stranger (1960), The Stranglers of Bombay (1960), The Terror of the Tongs (1961), Scream of Fear (1961), Stop Me Before I Kill! (1961), Cash On Demand (1961), These Are The Damned (1962), The Pirates of Blood River (1962), The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb (1963), Maniac (1963), The Old Dark House (1963), The Gorgon (1964), The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964), Die! Die! My Darling (1965), and Creatures the World Forgot (1971).

Hammer Films: The Ultimate Collection is available to pre-order for $72.99 via Amazon. A 12-page booklet is included. Read on for the special features:

Special features:

The Revenge of Frankenstein audio commentary by film historians Constantine Nasr and Steve Haberman

The Old Dark House audio commentary by Monster Party podcast

The Gorgon audio commentary by House of the Gorgon filmmaker Joshua Kennedy

The Snorkel audio commentary by filmmakers/historians Phoef Sutton, Mark Jordan Legan, and C. Courtney Joyner

Never Take Candy from a Stranger audio commentary by film historian Constantine Nasr

Scream of Fear audio commentary by film historian Steve Haberman

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb Retrospective

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Retrospective

Hammer at Columbia Pictures featurette

The Actors of Hammer Film featurette

12-page movie and feature guide

For more than four decades, Hammer Films’ unique blend of horror, science fiction, thrills and comedy dominated countless drive-ins and movie theaters. Enjoy this massive collection from the darkest corners of the Hammer imagination!

Featuring 20 cult classics from the infamous Hammer Studios produced in the 50s, 60s and 70s available together for the first time in high-definition!

Hammer Films Collection - Bonus Feature Preview - Hammer At Columbia

Enjoy this preview clip from the Hammer At Columbia - an exclusive bonus feature produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and featuring film historian C. Courtney Joyner available on Mill Creek Entertainment's HAMMER FILMS - THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION Blu-ray mega-set!

Available from: Amazon - https://amzn.to/3lAsfob 

Deep Discount - http://bit.ly/HammerCollectionDD

For more than four decades, Hammer Films unique blend of horror, science fiction, thrills and comedy dominated countless drive-ins and movie theaters. Enjoy this massive collection from the darkest corners of the Hammer Imagination!

Featuring 20 Cult-Classics from the infamous Hammer Studios produced in the 50s, 60s and 70s available together for the first time in high-definition!

Featured films:

The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960)

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1963)

These Are The Damned (1962)

The Old Dark House (1963)

The Gorgon (1964)

The Snorkel (1958)

Maniac (1963)

Die! Die! My Darling (1965)

Scream of Fear (1961)

Stop Me Before I Kill! (1961)

Never Take Candy From A Stranger (1960)

Cash On Demand (1961)

The Stranglers of Bombay (1960)

The Terror of the Tongs (1961)

The Pirates of Blood River (1962)

Sword of Sherwood Forest (1964)

The Camp on Blood Island (1958)

Yesterday's Enemy (1959)

Creatures the World Forgot (1971)

Special Features:

12-Page Movie and Feature Guide Booklet

Hammer Film Featurettes and Retrospectives

Hammer at Columbia Pictures

The Actors of Hammer Film

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb Retrospective

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Retrospective

Audio Commentaries:

The Revenge of Frankenstein - Commentary with filmmaker/film historian Constantine Nasr and author/film historian Steve Haberman

The Old Dark House - Commentary with The Monster Party Podcast featuring James Gonis, Shawn Sheridan, Larry Strothe, and Matt Weinhold

The Gorgon - Commentary with writer/director Joshua Kennedy (House of the Gorgon)

The Snorkel - Commentary with writer/producer Phoef Sutton, writer/film historian Mark Jordan Legan, and screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner

Never Take Candy From A Stranger - Commentary with filmmaker/historian Constantine Nasr

Scream of Fear - Commentary with author/film historian Steve Haberman

Montego Bay, Jamaica October 1958

Maggie

Photograph by Nick DeWolf https://www.flickr.com/photos/dboo/2346020138

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