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This outdoor living area project in Addison, Texas uses stone colors strategically to seamlessly integrate the house and backyard.
All of the worm assembly, broken down. Spur gear, locker rings, bearings, worm gear, housing, and hex retainer bolts.
Standard Curb
Reclaimed standard curb from road improvement projects throughout New England. We always try to keep a good supply of first and second generation curb in stock.
Appearance:
First generation Curb. Late 1800’s – early 1900’s. All sides are split faced. Tops were dimpled or pointed for a more decorative look
Second Generation Curb. Tops were typically sawn. Undersides were still split faced. Typically more dimensional and better quality step material.
Size:
First Generation. The older style typically measures 7”-8” in thickness, 18” – 24” in depth and various lengths.
Second Generation. Usually has smaller measurements. Typically 6” in thickness and 16”-18” radius curb generally kept in stock.
Use:
Curbing/edging/retainers for driveways, patios, raised gardens, courtyards and parks.
• Semi formal step and cheek stone material (fillers)
• Paving material for driveways, aprons, walkways, patios and courtyards
• Building and wall veneer
• Stackable building material for walls and low retainers
• Bench material
• Foot bridges (radius pieces)
• Archway ensembles – straight post with one radius piece for archway
• Fire pit and surround material
Sold:
By the linear foot.
Standard Curb
Reclaimed standard curb from road improvement projects throughout New England. We always try to keep a good supply of first and second generation curb in stock.
Appearance:
First generation Curb. Late 1800’s – early 1900’s. All sides are split faced. Tops were dimpled or pointed for a more decorative look
Second Generation Curb. Tops were typically sawn. Undersides were still split faced. Typically more dimensional and better quality step material.
Size:
First Generation. The older style typically measures 7”-8” in thickness, 18” – 24” in depth and various lengths.
Second Generation. Usually has smaller measurements. Typically 6” in thickness and 16”-18” radius curb generally kept in stock.
Use:
Curbing/edging/retainers for driveways, patios, raised gardens, courtyards and parks.
• Semi formal step and cheek stone material (fillers)
• Paving material for driveways, aprons, walkways, patios and courtyards
• Building and wall veneer
• Stackable building material for walls and low retainers
• Bench material
• Foot bridges (radius pieces)
• Archway ensembles – straight post with one radius piece for archway
• Fire pit and surround material
Sold:
By the linear foot.
These are the grave stones of the 47 (actually 46) ronin who were immortalized in Japanese history when they committed the ultimate act of loyalty to their deceased master. Asano Naganori was the lord of the Ako domain which is located in what is now Hyogo prefecture. During a visit to Edo castle, Asano was insulted by remarks made by Kira Yoshinaka which enraged him to the point where he slashed at Kira with his short sword/dagger. The result was that Asano was forced to committ seppuku for behaving in such a manner inside the castle (the spot inside the castle grounds can be seen in another photo). This left the Ako retainers with no job, basically. Many of them, under the leadership of Oishi Kuranosuke, planned revenge against Kira. To make a long story short, forty-seven of them ambushed Kira and killed him. After bringing the head of Kira to the grave of their master, they turned themselves in to authorities. The end result was that they were sentenced to committ seppuku under the charge of an illegal vendetta.
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Braces are quite inconvenient. After months of wearing those fixed braces, you’ve finally reached the stage where your teeth are free and your smile is restored, except now the doctor orders you to wear retainers. Retainers are much easier to wear for someone who has already gone through the ordeal of wearing braces, but these are removable devices that require regular care.
Matsusaka Castle was built in 1588 by Gamō Ujisato (1556-1595), who was a senior retainer of Oda Nobunaga and then later served Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Ujisato was quick to understand the benefits of Nobunaga’s economic policies and turned Matsusaka into a magnet for merchants with free trade policies and other incentives. Mitsui Takatoshi (1622-1694), founder of what has become today’s powerful Mitsui conglomerate, was from Matsusaka and opened a kimono shop in Edo (now Tokyo) in 1673. The kimono shop was the forerunner of today’s Mitsukoshi department store.
And Matsusaka Castle served as a major strongpoint along the Ise Road that connected the Grand Shrine of Ise to the Tōkaidō Road- Japan’s main medieval transportation artery. During the Edo Period, Matsusaka was under the control of the Kishū Tokugawa clan. The strength of the castle is evident in its impressive stone walls, which survive intact. Unfortunately, the castle’s keep was destroyed as the result of a typhoon in 1644. The castle was abandoned in 1871 when control of all castles was transferred to the Meiji government. Matsusaka Castle’s main palace was lost to fire in 1877, and the rest of the buildings were razed in 1881. But again, the walls are still intact and if you are fan of Japanese Castle stonework, then Matsusaka Castle is a must visit site.
This pack was missing the retaining tab on the connector, so I just applied a little one part epoxy onto the casings to hold it on tight so that it won't vibrate loose over time.
Standard Curb
Reclaimed standard curb from road improvement projects throughout New England. We always try to keep a good supply of first and second generation curb in stock.
Appearance:
First generation Curb. Late 1800’s – early 1900’s. All sides are split faced. Tops were dimpled or pointed for a more decorative look
Second Generation Curb. Tops were typically sawn. Undersides were still split faced. Typically more dimensional and better quality step material.
Size:
First Generation. The older style typically measures 7”-8” in thickness, 18” – 24” in depth and various lengths.
Second Generation. Usually has smaller measurements. Typically 6” in thickness and 16”-18” radius curb generally kept in stock.
Use:
Curbing/edging/retainers for driveways, patios, raised gardens, courtyards and parks.
• Semi formal step and cheek stone material (fillers)
• Paving material for driveways, aprons, walkways, patios and courtyards
• Building and wall veneer
• Stackable building material for walls and low retainers
• Bench material
• Foot bridges (radius pieces)
• Archway ensembles – straight post with one radius piece for archway
• Fire pit and surround material
Sold:
By the linear foot.
My first box of Clearstep braces starting with the white one ending with the lilac one. 10-14 days per step. Should have them approx 18 months.
haha why are so many people looking at this picture??
ps it's not mine, i found it on the ground.
pps also, it's sparkly!
3.0L Single Turbo Fully Built by ILLTech Auto Salon
Eagle H Beam Rods, CP Forged Pistons, ARP Rod, Main, and Head Bolts, HKS 280 Camshafts, Ferrea Titanium Springs and Retainers, Greddy Plenum, Greddy Modified Stainless Exhaust Manifold, Custon Built Turbonetics/Garret Turbocharger, Tial 44mm Wastegate, Tail 50mm Blow Off Valve, ILLTech Front Mount Intercooler, ILLTech Intercooler Piping, Koyo Radiator, Flex-A-Lite fans, ILLTech Oil Catch Cans, ILLTech 4" Stainless Downpipe, Boost Logic 4" Catback Exhaust, Samco Silicone Hoses, Greddy Radiator Cap, Titan Twin feed fuel rail, Denso 850cc Injectors, Denso Twin Fuel Pumps with AN fittings and Stainless Hoses, Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator, Custom Powdercoated plenum, pulleys, valve cover, intake, Relocated Fuse Box, ignitor, polished alternator, HKS DLIRPS Stage 3 Clutch, ARP Bolts, Fidanza Flywheel, B&M Short Shifter, Billet shifter bushingsTEIN Coilovers with Pillowball Mounts, Titan Front and Rear Sway bars, RZ Racing front and rear camber correction kits, RZ Racing front and rear control arm bushing kit, Volk Racing CE28n 19 Forged Aluminum Wheels, Bronze 19x9.5F and 19x10.5R, BF Goodrich KDW T/A 2 275/35/19F and 295/35/19R, KSport 14" 8 piston Big Brake Kit with 2 piece rotors, AP Racing Brake Pads, Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines, Motul Brake Fluid, ARP Extended Wheel StudsCustom Gloss Black with Gold Pearl Paint, Custom Molded Front Lip, Shaved Marker lamps front and rear, Shaved Antenna, Shaved Wing, Shaved Rear Wiper, Shaved Rear Washer Squirter, Custom Sized and Frenched 3rd Brake Light(shines through clear coat), Rolled Fenders front and rear, Stretched Fender metal front and rear to accommodate wheel and tire package (approx 20mm stretch), 1998 Supra Head Lamps, McCulluch 9k HID Conversion, Personal Steering Wheel, KSport USA Quick Release Hub, Recaro Evo 9 MR Seats, ILLTech Custom Seat Brackets, ILLTech Custom Shift Knob, Painted interior panels to match exterior, Tinted Windows
3.0L Single Turbo Fully Built by ILLTech Auto Salon
Eagle H Beam Rods, CP Forged Pistons, ARP Rod, Main, and Head Bolts, HKS 280 Camshafts, Ferrea Titanium Springs and Retainers, Greddy Plenum, Greddy Modified Stainless Exhaust Manifold, Custon Built Turbonetics/Garret Turbocharger, Tial 44mm Wastegate, Tail 50mm Blow Off Valve, ILLTech Front Mount Intercooler, ILLTech Intercooler Piping, Koyo Radiator, Flex-A-Lite fans, ILLTech Oil Catch Cans, ILLTech 4" Stainless Downpipe, Boost Logic 4" Catback Exhaust, Samco Silicone Hoses, Greddy Radiator Cap, Titan Twin feed fuel rail, Denso 850cc Injectors, Denso Twin Fuel Pumps with AN fittings and Stainless Hoses, Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator, Custom Powdercoated plenum, pulleys, valve cover, intake, Relocated Fuse Box, ignitor, polished alternator, HKS DLIRPS Stage 3 Clutch, ARP Bolts, Fidanza Flywheel, B&M Short Shifter, Billet shifter bushingsTEIN Coilovers with Pillowball Mounts, Titan Front and Rear Sway bars, RZ Racing front and rear camber correction kits, RZ Racing front and rear control arm bushing kit, Volk Racing CE28n 19 Forged Aluminum Wheels, Bronze 19x9.5F and 19x10.5R, BF Goodrich KDW T/A 2 275/35/19F and 295/35/19R, KSport 14" 8 piston Big Brake Kit with 2 piece rotors, AP Racing Brake Pads, Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines, Motul Brake Fluid, ARP Extended Wheel StudsCustom Gloss Black with Gold Pearl Paint, Custom Molded Front Lip, Shaved Marker lamps front and rear, Shaved Antenna, Shaved Wing, Shaved Rear Wiper, Shaved Rear Washer Squirter, Custom Sized and Frenched 3rd Brake Light(shines through clear coat), Rolled Fenders front and rear, Stretched Fender metal front and rear to accommodate wheel and tire package (approx 20mm stretch), 1998 Supra Head Lamps, McCulluch 9k HID Conversion, Personal Steering Wheel, KSport USA Quick Release Hub, Recaro Evo 9 MR Seats, ILLTech Custom Seat Brackets, ILLTech Custom Shift Knob, Painted interior panels to match exterior, Tinted Windows
This stained concrete walkway consists of several concrete slabs divided by small sections of turf to create unique curb appeal.
Croakies® ARC 14", is a new and technologically advance eyewear retainer, featuring an articulating cable that can be adjusted to stay off the neck and collar, and can easily snap on and off of 2 pairs of Interchangeable ends, and is both lightweight and waterproof.
Standard Curb
Reclaimed standard curb from road improvement projects throughout New England. We always try to keep a good supply of first and second generation curb in stock.
Appearance:
First generation Curb. Late 1800’s – early 1900’s. All sides are split faced. Tops were dimpled or pointed for a more decorative look
Second Generation Curb. Tops were typically sawn. Undersides were still split faced. Typically more dimensional and better quality step material.
Size:
First Generation. The older style typically measures 7”-8” in thickness, 18” – 24” in depth and various lengths.
Second Generation. Usually has smaller measurements. Typically 6” in thickness and 16”-18” radius curb generally kept in stock.
Use:
Curbing/edging/retainers for driveways, patios, raised gardens, courtyards and parks.
• Semi formal step and cheek stone material (fillers)
• Paving material for driveways, aprons, walkways, patios and courtyards
• Building and wall veneer
• Stackable building material for walls and low retainers
• Bench material
• Foot bridges (radius pieces)
• Archway ensembles – straight post with one radius piece for archway
• Fire pit and surround material
Sold:
By the linear foot.
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Oishi Yoshio Kuranosuke (1659-1703) was the chief retainer/adviser (karo) to Ako daimyo Asano Naganori. He is famous for leading a group of forty-seven Ako ronin in a well-planned campaign to get revenge on Kira Yoshinaka. The result is perhaps the most well-known story in Japanese history. Perhaps the most interesting part of the story regarding Oishi was that he actually divorced his wife and disassociated himself from his family. He hung out in areas of ill repute, became a drunk, and associated with prostitutes. He did all this in order to disguise his plan for revenge and dissuade attention from himself--talk about determination.
A man who had spat on Oishi during his destitute days is said to have felt such remorse after hearing of the loyal deed that he came to Oishi's grave to apologize. It is believed he committed seppuku as well. His grave is located on the premises along with the 46 ronin.
Standard Curb
Reclaimed standard curb from road improvement projects throughout New England. We always try to keep a good supply of first and second generation curb in stock.
Appearance:
First generation Curb. Late 1800’s – early 1900’s. All sides are split faced. Tops were dimpled or pointed for a more decorative look
Second Generation Curb. Tops were typically sawn. Undersides were still split faced. Typically more dimensional and better quality step material.
Size:
First Generation. The older style typically measures 7”-8” in thickness, 18” – 24” in depth and various lengths.
Second Generation. Usually has smaller measurements. Typically 6” in thickness and 16”-18” radius curb generally kept in stock.
Use:
Curbing/edging/retainers for driveways, patios, raised gardens, courtyards and parks.
• Semi formal step and cheek stone material (fillers)
• Paving material for driveways, aprons, walkways, patios and courtyards
• Building and wall veneer
• Stackable building material for walls and low retainers
• Bench material
• Foot bridges (radius pieces)
• Archway ensembles – straight post with one radius piece for archway
• Fire pit and surround material
Sold:
By the linear foot.
so a few months ago, i guess, i was eating a bagel from fairway and my permanent retainer came loose on one of my teeth. it ended up misaligning one of my teeth so now i have to wear this godforsaken thing for a month or two to get it back into place before they fix my permanent retainer. it isn't even properly molded. i hate invisilign and my teeth are screaming right now. orthodonture hurts.
not to mention the fact that i talk like a complete idiot when it's on.
Sengakuji is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist Temple located in a residential area of Minato. While certainly a nice temple complex, it is by far famed for being the final resting place of Asano Naganori and 47 of his retainers, led by Ōishi Yoshio, who embarked upon an epic tale of revenge known as the Ako Incident, the Chūshingura or simply the 47 Ronin. It is perhaps Japan's national story, encompassing ideals of honor, loyalty and sacrifice.
The story begins in Edo, where the young Lord of Akō, Asano Naganori embarked on his Sankin-kōtai, the periodic attendance of all lords at the court of the Tokugawa Shogunate. With Lord Kamei of the Tsuwano, Asano would be given instruction on court etiquette by Kira Yoshinaka, a master of ceremonies. According to legend, Kira was either insulted by the miserly gifts given to him by the two lords under his instruction,that he was downright corrupt and demanded a gift/bribe (a time honored tradition in Asia to this day), or that he was naturally rude and arrogant. In any event the stories have Kira in some way insult or mistreat the students. Kamei is enraged and attempts to kill Kira, but Kamei's retainers defuse the situation by secretly bribing the master of ceremonies, whereupon Kira immediately smooths things over with the Lord of Tsuwano and redoubles his insults on the Lord of Akō.
What is factual is that Asano finally loses his temper. On March 14, 1701, (supposedly in the legends after Kira calls him a country boor with no manners before the assembled representatives of the Shogun), Asano pulled out his short sword in the Great Pine Corridor of Edo Castle and attacked Kira, wounding the Master of Ceremonies in the face with the first strike. His second strike misses and hits a pillar. Guards then quickly separate the pair.
Both individuals are quickly condemned before their peers, Asano for his inept attack and Kira for his cowardice. but whereas Kira was effectively demoted, Asano had made a far greater offense; it was a crime to unsheathe a weapon in the home of the Shogun, a much greater crime to attempt murder within the grounds. Asano was quickly forced to commit seppuku and buried at Sengakuji, his Akō lands confiscated, his family ruined, his samurai declared leaderless Rōnin.
This did not sit well with Asano's chief retainer, Ōishi Yoshio, a man known to be honorable and loyal. However he surprised everyone when he quietly moved the Asano family away, gave up the Akō lands, and voluntarily went into exile. Though the Shogun had specifically prohibited acts of revenge associated with the Ako Incident, the laws of honor (bushido) dictated that the samurai should seek revenge, and indeed Kira immediately sought protection with guards within his fortified compound. However Ōishi instead petitioned the Shogunate to restore the Ako lands to Asano. When that failed, he dispersed Asano's 300 retainers to become tradesmen and farmers. Ōishi began to frequent taverns, geisha houses and brothels, disgraceful conduct for a samurai, and when confronted by his wife and children, publicly divorced his wife. One day, after drinking heavily, he tripped and fell on the street drunk. Passers-by laughed at him, and when a passing Satsuma samurai recognized Ōishi, he spat on the old ronin and kicked him in contempt of his behavior. Seeing how far the ronin had fallen, and running low on funds, Kira dismissed the bulk of his guards and let his guard down.
It was all a ruse. Before disbanding Asano's samurai, Ōishi had persuaded a core 46 followers to a secret pact to avenge their lord by killing Kira. Seeing that Kira was relaxing, the 47 ronin sprang their plan into action. On January 30, 1703, Ōishi reassembled the 47 ronin. Armed with homemade armor to not arouse suspicion and supposedly with a map of Kira's estate obtained after one of the ronin married the daughter of Kira's architect, the ronin set out on a snowstorm to attack. Coordinated by drumbeats, the party split into two, one led by Ōishi attacking the front gate of Kira's home, while the other led by his son Ōishi Chikara went in the back. A few individuals were left behind to knock on the doors of neighbors, telling them to not fear as this was a personal vendetta. While ten of Kira's retainers held off Ōishi's forces at the front gate, his Chikara's forces broke through. The two parties quickly joined up and dispatched the waking members of the Kira's guards moving up from the barracks. In a few minutes the fighting had ended. 16 of Kira's retainers had been killed, another 22 wounded, including Kira's grandson. However the former Master of Ceremonies himself was missing.
Finding that Kira's bed was still warm, the ronin searched and finally came across the entrance to a secret courtyard hidden behind a large scroll. Dispatching two more armed guards, the 47 ronin quickly found and disarmed an individual hiding in a woodshed. The scar on his face quickly revealed his identity: Kira Yoshinaka. Ōishi respectfully addressed him, stating that Asano's samurai were out for revenge, and that if Kira would commit honorable seppuku using Asano's dagger, Ōishi would act as his second. As Kira was frozen in fright, Ōishi finally decapitated him. It was over.
One of the ronin, Terasaka Kichiemon, leaves. The legends generally state that he was ordered to send the message of Kira's death to Ako, though other legends state that he fled or was ordered away as the youngest member. As the victorious 46 ronin marched through the streets of Edo carrying Kira's head, a large crowd gathered and praise of their act quickly spread. Finally marching to Sengakuji, the 46 Ronin washed Kira's head in a well still present nearby, and presented the head and dagger to the grave of Asano Naganori. The ronin then await their fate and were arrested. Later, some of Kira's friends came to collect the head for burial. A receipt of the exchange is still present at Sengakuji.
The Shogunate is left in a dilemma. On the one hand, the 47 Ronin had clearly violated the shogun's orders. On the other, they had preformed the expected vendetta expected of a samurai, and letters of praise and support for the ronin soon flooded in. Finally the shogun decided on a slight compromise; the ronin were sentenced to death, but allowed to commit seppuku instead of being executed like criminals. Furthermore, Ako was restored to the Asano, though only a small fraction of its original lands were returned. On March 20, 1703, each of the 46 killed themselves. They are buried in front of their master's grave, seen here. The last ronin, Terasaka was eventually found but pardoned by the shogun. He lives out his days, dying in 1747 and is buried with his comrades.
The tale of the 47 Ronin quickly captured the imagination of the Japanese public, which with the period of long peace and stability had saw the old laws of bushido slowly start to erode away. Now suddenly there had been a dramatic showing of loyalty to a dead master and death before dishonor expected for the highest morals of a samurai. It captured the national imagination and the 47 Ronin became heroes. A flood of kabuki and banraku plays, woodblock prints, then movies in ~1917, 1941, 1962, 1999 and 2013 are collectively known as the Chūshingura (Treasury of the Loyal Retainers).
An alternative viewpoint is also interesting. Even some contemporaries criticized the 47 Ronin as being too focused on success, using their complicated subterfuge to ensure that Kira dies. Indeed as famed scholar Yamamoto Tsunetomo, asked: "What if, nine months after Asano's death, Kira had died of an illness?" The proper response, he stated would have been to attack immediately-almost certainly leading to failure, but one that would lead to lasting honor. Instead, Ōishi had gambled his success over his honor.
The graves of the 47 ronin remain to this day and is a popular spot for veneration of the assailants and their dutiful actions. One of the first visitors to the gravesite was the Satsuma samurai who had spat on Ōishi for his disgraceful behavior. Apologizing for thinking wrongly, the samurai begged for forgiveness and committed seppuku in front of the graves; he was buried nearby.
Sengakuji, Tokyo, Japan
This custom fountain is constructed out of multi-colored chopped stone and provides a great nook for outdoor relaxation.