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I fondly remember growing up and helping my father carry his toolboxes to various jobs. My father ran a side business that repaired and installed things like furnaces, air conditioners, and hot water tanks. He also was called out by those who needed miscellaneous repairs such as leaking faucets, damaged drains, and was even called out for the occasional "can you fix my car" scenario. Although my father was a senior executive at a large steel mill, he had a diverse mechanical mind, and could fix (or at least try to fix) just about anything – some would say those attributes are a lost art these days.
I also remember that my father had several toolboxes at his disposal. He had one that was specifically designed for plumbing jobs, one for pipe-fitting, another for electrical, yet another for tin bending, and one just for miscellaneous tools. He knew what every toolbox was for, and what was in each one. When the need arose, he would tell me to load the car with the specific toolbox needed. Rarely would he ask me to put the plumbing toolbox in the car when he was going to fix an electrical problem. In the same way, he would not have me carry the tin bending toolbox (which was heavy and still haunts me with the thoughts of crushed fingers) to a job that was for a leaking pipe under a vanity. The thought behind having separate toolboxes was intentional and strategic.
So, you may be asking yourself, "What does any of this have to do with leadership?" If we examine effective leaders, we see that they also carry a variety of "toolboxes". The tools placed in these leadership toolboxes are accumulated over years, and are used with precision. The responsibility of amassing these leadership tools falls on the leader. The tools can be gained through knowledge and experience, either through formal or informal means. Just like a successful mechanic, the more tools in the toolbox, the higher the possibility the situation at hand will be adequately confronted. Leaders with very few, or no, tools in their toolboxes will find that when specific needs arise, they will ultimately fail.
The possibilities for tools in the leadership toolbox are vast. It is essential that leaders pick and choose what tools they want in their toolbox carefully. In most cases, these tools will be related to their specific job functions, professional aspirations, or passions. Smart leaders know their tools, know how they function, and have the astute ability to quickly use them when needed. Additionally, talented leaders know that if they are missing a tool, or do not know how to use the tool that is desperately needed, they will need to find it fast, borrow or steal it, or call someone who might possess that tool. Either way, successful leaders will obtain that tool – and use it!
Although a book can be written on the various toolboxes available for leaders, we will quickly analyze three of them in this article.
The People Toolbox
Someone once said that, "military leaders sacrifice themselves for others, while organizational leaders sacrifice others for themselves!" However, many organizations, such as Virgin Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and HCL Technologies, have publically defied this traditional culture and have placed employees above customers. We are not going to elaborate on that philosophy in this article, however, know that by creating this culture of "employees first", the outcome is essentially more productivity and creativity, higher employee fulfillment, and increased customer satisfaction.
The People Toolbox should therefore be filled with tools related to effective communication, the ability to handle conflict, rapport building, interpersonal skills, serving others, emotional intelligence, teambuilding, feedback, and genuine care.
The Strategic Toolbox
Warren G. Bennis once said, "Leadership is the ability to translate vision into reality." Leaders have the responsibility to envision the future and lead others toward goals – thus, strategic leadership. However, this is no easy task – especially in an environment where technological advances continue to shorten the spectrum of strategic planning and execution.
According to a recent Forbes article, only 10% of leaders are classified as strategic leaders. Strategic planning was traditionally defined as a long-range process that took place over several years. Now, it has transformed into a process that takes as little as a year, or even just months.
Leaders do not have the luxury to "think ahead" for several years – their mindset must be on critical, short-term strategic objectives that match, or at the very least accommodate, environmental variations and organizational capabilities.
The Strategic Toolbox should encompass such tools as visionary thought processes, foresight, strategic planning, strategic execution, transformational knowledge, courage to challenge the status quo, fearlessness, an understanding of the complex relationship between the organization and its environment, the ability to take decisive action through ambiguity, complexity, and chaos, and a knack for "building commitment to the organization's strategic direction by inviting others into the strategic process, forging relationships inside and outside the organization, and navigating the political landscape."
The Individual Toolbox
The Individual Toolbox holds those tools essential to every leader's success. Unfortunately, these tools can be the most difficult to accrue. They can be taught, but sometimes they are simply the result of experience, or pure genetics.
Those in leadership positions who find it difficult to amass these attributes will find that building a mentorship or coaching inner circle will assist in developing the skills they need. Seek out those who have been there, have experienced circumstances, and who can transmit their experiential realities. In a world of technology, it is not hard to embrace the expertise of others and formulate your own wisdom to the likes of Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, or Abraham Lincoln (now that's a lineup to emulate!).
The individual toolbox embraces those intangible tools associated with being motivational, inspirational, transformational, vulnerable, trustworthy, creative, committed, selfless, passionate, innovative, transparent, confident, patient, stoic, authentic, and empowering.
Don't be mistaken and think that the leadership toolbox is simply a "bag of tricks" that leaders possess by reading a few articles, listening to some TED Talks, or attending a one-day conference on management skills. Far from it! The leadership toolbox is a powerful collection of characteristics, unique to each leader, developed and assembled over time and with much passion.
Every leader has essential toolboxes and tools at their disposal. How and when to use them is dictated by the given situation, the environment that exists, or the culture they have created. The leadership toolbox and tools are ever-changing, and leaders understand that an essential part of leadership success is to maintain knowledge and wisdom of these tools, their applications, and their consequences. When leaders stop seeking new leadership tools and become stagnant in their approaches and strategies toward improvement, their complacent actions will dictate individual and organizational failure.
I did not realize as a young man, carrying those heavy toolboxes for my father, what implications it would have on my life as a person and leader. However, what I do know now is that successful leaders know how to obtain the correct tools, what tools to grab, when to use them, and how to use them.
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Common problem among smokers is that they want to quit, but they fear they will gain weight. But there is no need for worry. This herb will help you give up smoking without the risk of gaining weight.
Stevia is a plant from the chrysanthemum family, that originate from Paraguay, which have been used as a natural sweetener for centuries. It is excellent in the fight against obesity and also helps in the treatment of diabetes and hypertension, and most importantly, it kills any desire for nicotine. It can be used as a mask for skin care, because it nourishes, tightens and makes it smooth.
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Group Camp Fire and Fireworks
Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Moor House Adventure Centre
1st Fatfield, 3rd Washington and 1st Eppleton Scout Groups lead the provision of adventure to over 300 young people each week. Scouts of all ages and their families are invited to join us for a traditional sing-a-along camp fire followed by a firework display.
Hot soup will be served after. The event finishes by 8.30pm.
Admission is free and is open to Scouts of all ages & their families and friends. A suggested donation of £2 per person will support us with our costs.
Families are asked to make their own way to Moor House. Section leaders will support with lift sharing. If you have a few spare seats...please get in touch!
Please park in the lay-by outside of the Moor House Estate. Enter from the south end of the lay-by. The cut across the A690 is not safe when large numbers are attending. Those with limited mobility should arrange on-site parking in advance.
Detailed directions can be found online at www.moor-house.org.uk or from your section leader.
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Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. A coat is essential. A torch may also be useful. WeatherThe event will go ahead regardless of the weather.
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Summer Reads Don't Have To Be Disposable!09:25Play
As you start packing books (or your e-reader) for summer vacation, do you go for trashy novels? Here & Now literary critic Steve Almond says you don't have to. Some of his favorite summer reads have great plots and great writing. He shares some of his favorites with host Robin Young.
Steve Almond's Books For The Summer
- Elizabeth Gilbert "The Signature of All Things" (read an excerpt & see our interview)
- Jess Walter "Beautiful Ruins" (read an excerpt and see our interview)
- Tim Kreider "We Learn Nothing: Essays"
- Margaret Atwood "The Handmaid's Tale"
Steve Almond Also Recommends
- David Sedaris "Me Talk Pretty One Day"
- David Foster Wallace "Consider the Lobster and Other Essays"
Other Nonfiction:
- Evan S. Connell "Son of the Morning Star: Custer and Little Bighorn"
- Nate Jackson "Slow Getting Up: A Story of NFL Survival from the Bottom of the Pile"
- Cheryl Strayed "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail"
- William Giraldi "Busy Monsters"
- Kurt Vonnegut "Slaughterhouse-Five"
Short Stories:
- Lorrie Moore "Birds of America"
What books are you recommending or putting on your own list this summer? Tell us on Facebook or in the comments.
- Steve Almond, literary critic and author of 10 books of fiction and nonfiction. He also writes the advice column "Heavy Meddle" for WBUR's ideas and opinions blog, Cognoscenti.
This segment aired on June 3, 2014.
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Return of the Midwestern battleground
Hello, Kleiniacs! I'm an accidental political observer who's still doing penance for not voting in 2000. Since I have a head for numbers, my point of entry into the political arena is usually through polls and results; when I started paying attention in 2003, it seemed more socially useful than baseball. Longtime Ezra readers may remember me as part of his weekend guest-blogging crew in the 2005-07 era. Visual learners may be interested in a series of maps I made during the 2008 presidential primaries. I hope to produce more cartographic wonders, ideally relating to more recent elections, during my time here.
With introductions out of the way, let's start with a quick discussion of the regional differences in voter preference that we saw in the midterm elections. One of the more striking aspects of Democratic House losses Tuesday was the number of Midwestern seats that changed hands. Republicans picked up at least 16 seats in the South, plus several more in Appalachian districts in such areas as Ohio, West Virginia and central Pennsylvania, where Barack Obama has never been popular. Those losses are almost expected. Democratic congressmen such as Gene Taylor (Miss.) and Bart Gordon (Tenn.) were able to survive Obama's candidacy, but not the reality of his presidency. Indeed, several of them saw the writing on the wall and retired. House members in Dixie and Appalachia were victims of what you might call "Barry Goldwater's Revenge".
However, in 2008, Obama's weakness in that part of the country was offset by his strength in the Midwest. He became the first Democrat to win Indiana since Lyndon Johnson's 1964 landslide. Obama forced John McCain's campaign to abandon Michigan, and the Democrats' grip on Wisconsin and Iowa -- states that both parties contested fiercely in 2004 and 2008 -- was never seriously in doubt. At the time, you could imagine that Obama's presidency might establish an enduring "Snow Belt + California" coalition of Northeastern, Midwestern and Pacific Coast states similar to the Sun Belt coalition that powered the Republicans to victory in the Reagan/Bush Sr. years. But at the moment that appears unlikely.
Looking at the list of House seats that changed hands, there are three in Illinois (!), two in Wisconsin, two in Michigan, two in Indiana and one more in Minnesota*. These losses suggest that, at least in the short run, states in this region are more likely to return to swing status than they are to continue their long, slow march out of the Republican column.
*Democrats also lost five seats in Ohio, and five more in Pennsylvania, but recently those states have voting habits that differ from the rest of the region. More on that later.
Nicholas Beaudrot is the joint author of Donkeylicious, along with Neil Sinhababu.
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Democrat Congressman John Boccieri, Ohio's 16th district, won 54% of the vote in 2008 to win his first term. This year he only got 40% of the vote, and lost 54-40.
The most frequently cited reason for the stunning loss of support for this Democrat in Ohio's mid-section? His flip-flop on health care. He initially opposed it, but then switched on the last day and voted with Pelosi (he was one of the last 3 to put her over the top).
Unfortunately for the spin Ezra and other Democrats would have you believe, the punishment of Democrats in the heartland this week had nothing to do with whether they ever liked Obama anyway, or that they are all closet-racists, or that they just don't understand all the great things progressives have done for them lately.
Moderates in Ohio vote on policy, not party....and they absolutely rejected progressive policies that the Democrats tried to jam down our throats the past 2 years.
Posted by: dbw1 | November 4, 2010 3:15 PM | Report abuse
"Klieniacs"? Hmmmm. Sounds eeerily like.... oh yeah! "Deaniacs!"
Ezra, you should write a piece called "Calling Dr. Dean! Calling Dr. Dean!"
You should start with your post of Sept. 29, 2009. And then hop to Dr. Dean's call to "Kill the bill."
Dean is in Calgary (U of C School of Public Policy) with Fred Thompson talking about the mid terms. It's cold up there. I doubt a single reporter heard a word of it.
dbw1 has a point about policy. But I'd say you can't win on policy if you are afraid to talk about what you just did.
The thing is, we're now living what most of us said was going to happen back in Sept. and Dec. of 09
And I'd give up on the geographic board game thing.
The guy who knows is out on the frozen tundra.
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I'm glad you didn't try to pretend there is one reason why Dems lost.
I think it was a perfect storm of various issues, not all of which were a statement against liberalism. There were many reasons why people of all ideological biases might have wanted to throw out the bums, and in this case most of the bums in office happened to be Democrats.
P.S. I am pleased many of the Dems who voted against unemployment benefits are now unemployed themselves.
P.S.S. I sort of wish Reid would have lost. I've always felt he's one of the reason's for systemic Democratic failures in the Senate.
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Mimi Elashiry Dances The Streets Of Melbourne In Denim
#MTVITGIRL Mimi Elashiry takes us to the streets of Melbourne and behind-the-scenes of her music video shoot with Sportsgirl, wearing this season's hottest new denim styles - from flared jeans to chambray shirts and everything in between.
Mimi quit dancing a few years ago following an injury but recently rediscovered her passion for it and is on a mission to make it a part of her everyday life. In this ep of #MTVITGIRLS she challenges us all to do the same, to chase your dreams and let those passions grow! Time to get inspired.
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Cumbrian Lakes - 4 Bed/ 3 Bath (Sleeps 10)
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|General details
|Owner's name
|Jon Thomerson
|Cumbrian Lakes
|Number of bedrooms
|Number of bathrooms
|Maximum number of guests
|Breakdown of beds in the villa
|King size beds
|Twin / single beds
|Sofa beds
|Bedroom 1
|King size bed
|Bedroom 2
|King size bed
|Bedroom 3
|2 single beds
|Bedroom 4
|2 single beds
|Sofa beds
|1 sofa bed
|Wi-fi / Internet available
|Private pool
|Pool is south facing
|Games room
|Stroller / pram
|Crib / cot
|High chair
|Conservation view
|Big TV
|Washer / dryer
|Linens included
|Free international calls
|Wheelchair accessible
|Gated community
|House has an alarm
|Use of a safe
|Lanai / covered area
|Single storey home
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|It is your responsibility to check with the private owner as to the nature and availability of these amenities.
For privacy reasons, the marker on the map shows the Cumbrian Lakes community location and not actual villa location.
This stunning home enjoys rolling vistas of natural conservation, as well as pleasing community facilities including a children's play area, picturesque lakes and meandering scenic paths, which are ideal for those wishing to jog or simply take a gentle stroll.
Air conditioned throughout and with the added benefit of ceiling fans in all rooms, our home is fully alarmed and even offers a safe for your valuables, in order to ensure the safety and security of both your possessions and your loved ones.
We take a great deal of personal pride in our beautiful home, and with regular redecoration and added furniture upgrades, we know that those who rent from us do so too.
The entertainment options provided for your enjoyment ensure that you will never be at a loose end, and combined with the other great facilities that this fabulous home offers, create the perfect vacation experience.
Granite worktops, new sinks and taps (faucets) in the kitchen and all 3 bathrooms. New stainless steel appliances (side-by-side fridge/freezer, range, dishwasher & microwave) in the kitchen. New King beds in the 2 Master bedrooms and a new wall mounted 50 inch HD TV in the lounge. New front-loading Washer & Dryer & new carpets throughout the villa (January 2017).
To find out in more detail what makes our home so popular, we invite you to sit back, relax and read on …
Without doubt the best loved feature of this remarkable vacation home is the stunning South facing pool and extended deck, which overlooks rolling conservation and thus provides much sought after privacy for your outdoor activities. The oversized pool with striking water spray feature and poolside shower is fully screened to keep out any troublesome bugs, and is equipped with multi-colour fibre optic lighting to allow you to extend your bathing time into the warm laid back Florida evenings.
Serviced once a week by a fully licensed pool technician, you will always find the water crystal clear and ready for you to enjoy. During the cooler months, pool heating is available for a small additional charge.
If you ever need to escape the glorious Florida sunshine, our shaded lanai area and large parasol will afford welcome cover and the loungers, tables and chairs provided for your convenience will mean that you always have somewhere comfortable to relax and enjoy everything that the great outdoors has to offer.
Vacations are all about having fun, and so to that end we know that you will be thrilled with our fabulous Games Room, which features a fantastic 8ft red baize pool table, super fast, high octane air hockey and the ever popular foosball (table football). There's never been a better opportunity to challenge the kids to a tournament of friendly rivalry and enjoy quality time relaxing and chilling with the family.
With cathedral ceilings, our open plan lounge / diner is an impressive space in which to both unwind at the end of a fun packed day and savour a fabulous home cooked meal or take-away.
Entertainment is never far away in our stunning home, and features such electronic delights as a new wall-mounted 50 inch HD TV, Blueray/DVD player, a PC with free high speed internet (plus wi-fi connection for those who wish to bring their laptops or smartphones), mini Hi-Fi with CD player and a select library of DVD movies to suit all ages.
We are delighted to present you with a choice of four magnificent bedrooms, each one individually and tastefully designed and furnished with your absolute comfort in mind.
The two largest are Master suites containing King sized beds, whilst the remaining two are Twin bedded and feature two full size single beds in each. Both master suites feature cable TVs, private telephone, large walk in closets and fully equipped and elegantly styled master bathroom suites, comprising of a stand alone shower, bath tub, twin sinks with vanity and a separate WC.
The two Twin bedded rooms are beautifully presented and would suit either an adult, teenager or child. Each twin bedroom boasts it's own remote control cable TV and integral DVD player, and both are conveniently adjacent to the 3rd family bathroom which features a bath shower combo, sink with vanity over and storage under and a separate WC.
We even provide a stylish sofa bed, which if necessary, can accommodate a further two adults in complete comfort. Naturally, for your convenience all of the bed linens and fluffy quality towels are provided free of charge, as are pool towels - we have also taken care of younger guest's requirements by making a cot/crib and high chair available to your party.
The heart of any home is the said to be the kitchen. Certainly, our fabulous open plan fully equipped kitchen, conveniently located adjacent to the expansive proportions of the tasteful dining area will not disappoint. It's a great place to cook, prepare a snack or just join in the fun of a friendly chat over an aromatic cup of coffee and a fresh baked muffin - and with the recent addition of new stainless steel appliances, it now looks even better!
Our extravaganza of electrical appliances continues with a family sized cooker/range, side-by-side fridge/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, waste disposal, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender… etc... etc…. in fact, it's just like a real home from home.
For the convenience of all our guests, we are delighted to provide full laundry facilities which include a washer and dryer, together with an electric iron and ironing board, to ensure that everyone always looks at their best.
Our local management company is on call during office hours and will be happy to assist you should you require help or advice, or in the very unlikely event of an emergency arising whilst you are staying in our beautiful home, there is a 24/7 emergency number supplied for your complete peace of mind.
Finally, if you do need to reach your loved ones back home, maybe in other countries, long distance calls can be dialled direct from our own phones, simply by following the instructions that we provide and registering a credit card to cover the cost of the calls. However, most local calls are free.
Granite worktops, new sinks and taps (faucets) in the kitchen and all 3 bathrooms. New stainless steel appliances (side-by-side fridge/freezer, range, dishwasher & microwave) in the kitchen. New King beds in the 2 Master bedrooms and new 50 inch HD TV in lounge. New front-loading Washer & Dryer & new carpets throughout the villa (January 2017).
Walt Disney World® 15 mins
Magic Kingdom 15 mins
Disney MGM Studios 15 mins
Epcot 15 mins
Animal Kingdom 15 mins
Sea World 15 mins
Discovery Cove 15 mins
Universal Studios 20 mins
Universal Islands of Adventure 20 mins
A multitude of shops, restaurants and smaller attractions on H'way 192 – 5 mins
As we are strictly a non smoking family, and are also aware of the concerns of future allergy sufferers who may wish to stay as our guests, we would politely ask you to respect our "No Smoking" policy. Whilst you are welcome to smoke outdoors and on the pool deck, please DO NOT book our splendid home if it your intention to smoke indoors.
In order to maintain a clean environment to safely accommodate future guests with allergies and breathing difficulties, our villa is designated as a strictly Pet Free Zone.
We are frequent visitors of the Kissimmee area and rented this house for the first time. We have to admit, this house is one of the pearls of the area! Big spaces in the rooms, very clean, nice swimming pool and perfect gated area. We had a small leakage from a toilet and that was solved within the hour by a very nice and professional handyman. Also the house is very close to the parks, classic "Old town" (which is a must see) and the highways towards north and south are in reach.
On the Community is a nice lake where you are able to walk around it, or have a seat and enjoy the fountain in its' middle. This house has also a games room in the garage where we had so much fun!
Highly, highly recommendable. Trust us, renting this house cannot be disappointing!
Thanks Jon & Sharon, we had a blast!
RICK AND HELEEN BRANTENAAR Monday 23rd March 2020 - Sassenheim, The Netherlands.
We had an enjoyable 2 weeks in your home over the New Year you made us feel as if the home was ours, very comfortable and had everything we needed for our family holiday, the community of Cumbrian Lakes is very clean, quiet and safe it is less than 5 minutes to a super Wall Mart and numerous restaurants close to all the parks but far enough away for peace and quiet for a relaxing holiday, we will definitely return to your Villa.
We highly recommend Jon's villa and we will be booking again for this year, many thanks Jon.
GEORGE MOWAT Monday, 20 January 2020 | Dalgety Bay, Scotland
We have just returned home from a 3 week holiday in this fab villa. After considerable research, ourselves and friends decided on this property. From the initial enquiry through to returning home, Jon was extremely helpful and attentive.
The villa itself is in a brilliant location, ideally situated close to all parks, attractions and shops. It has everything you need to provide you with a homely base for a holiday in Florida. It has four good sized bedrooms (with very comfy beds!), more than enough room for our party of four adults and four children, a good living/dining area and great games room. The highlight of the property is the pool, the kids loved it and we spent most of our free time/evenings outside enjoying it.
I would highly recommend Jon's property to anyone thinking of visiting Florida and would not hesitate to rebook should we return!
VICKY CROPPER Friday, 02 August 2019 | Hinckley, Leicestershire
5 - 19 June 2019 We have just returned from 2 very enjoyable weeks stay in Jon's villa. As we were only a party of 2 so only sampled one of the master bedrooms, but it was very comfortable with superb bedding. The location is well situated for all the parks and Orlando airport. The area is a gated community that is maintained to a very high standard.
Would thoroughly recommend the villa, the communications from Jon were very prompt.
SUSAN SMITH Sunday, 23 June 2019 | Lincolnshire
I treated my husband, son, daughter in law and their 2 young children to a trip to Florida and after researching many villas, finally booked Jon's lovely home for 2 weeks in May 2019. What a good choice I made as It didn't disappoint.
We loved having the villa to stay in. We didn't experience any problems on arrival, collecting the keys and we liked the security of being in a gated complex which was nicely presented and quiet. The villa was clean and tidy and we couldn't have been more happy than to finally rest (after a lengthy flight), on the wonderful comfortable couches. The beds were amazing...lovely and clean with good quality mattresses and bedding and we liked the fact that the bedrooms were very spacious and each one had their own separate bathroom. The games room was well used and gave us respite during the day from the hot sun and having access to Netflix was a great added bonus as it gave us time to relax in the evenings and catch up with our favourite box sets.
The beautiful pool was the main feature of our stay. Our 2 grandchildren (7 and 5) absolutely loved it. They were in it from first thing every morning and also begged us to let them in it after the parks at 10.30 at night. We all had a wonderful time in it together and the lovely lights made it especially magical and inviting at night.
Overall, we had the most amazing holiday and felt that we were at home. My son and his family have been to Florida twice before but said that staying in Jon's villa was far, far better than staying in a hotel at the Disney resort. We all agreed that the villa is ideally placed for the parks and would definitely stay again should we venture out to Florida. Even so, we'll definitely recommend it to our friends and colleagues. Thank you so very much!
ANGELA & FAMILY Scotland - 4th June 2019
1/11/18 - 2/12/18
Arrived home in December following a wonderful months stay at Cumbrian Lakes.
Booking with Jon was made easy by his prompt replies and willingness to help where possible.
The villa itself, having viewed it on the website, exceeded all our expectations, from its well equipped kitchen, cosy seating area to its bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, walk=in wardrobes and large comfy beds.
The outside area was equally impressive. It was quiet and secluded with plenty of room to relax in the sun during the day, or with a drink/meal in the evenings. The pool lights made it even more special.
Cumbrian Lakes is ideally situated for all attractions, entertainment, shopping and eating out. The I-4 is also close by if, like us, you enjoy travelling further afield.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this villa and look forward to hopefully making a return visit in the future.
SUE BROWN Shrewsbury, Shropshire - 15th January 2019
We are 8 adults who have just returned from a 3 week stay in this fantastic villa. The villa was spacious with 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 of them master suites with huge comfy beds and spacious bathrooms with both baths and separate shower enclosures, the lounge was relaxing to sit and chill out after hectic days at the theme parks watching a bit of TV with its numerous channels.
The kitchen was well equipped with all the utensils needed to cook any meal, not that I cook on holiday, with a huge fridge/freezer and cooker. The laundry facilities meant I came home with minimal washing which is always a bonus. The dining table seated all 8 of us comfortably. The games room in the garage was well utilised by the men in our group having pool competitions on a night, kept them quiet!! The pool area was superb with plenty of sun loungers and chairs and the position of the villa meant we were not overlooked and had sun most of the day, the pool lights added a magical ambience on an evening.
The location of the villa is ideal for visiting both Disney and Universal theme parks and with Old Town and its numerous restaurants on the doorstep you couldn't ask for more. Cumbrian Lakes is a gated community so felt very secure and the neighbourhood was very quiet and peaceful all in all we had a fantastic holiday and the quality of the villa only added to the experience. Anyone looking for a villa won't go far wrong in choosing to stay in this excellent home from home I would highly recommend staying here and hopefully return again one day.
THE WHITE FAMILY Monday, 15 October 2018
Middlesbrough UK
We have just returned after staying 3 weeks at Cumbrian lakes. The villa was fantastic. Before we arrived Jon had sent detailed instructions for key collection, which went smoothly, the king size beds were a great welcome after a full days travelling. We all woke early excited to use the pool. It is a great pool and had plenty of use, especially as the villa is so close to Disney, popping back after a morning at the park for a swim, or spending all day relaxing not being over looked. Comfy rooms, spacious bathrooms. The kitchen had everything you needed. Fab tv and netflix was a great hit with my family.
We had two cars and they fitted on the drive no problem, the location of Cumbrian lakes is a favourite of ours, you can jump on the Osceola parkway toll road and be on the Disney complex in minutes, Walmart just up the road for your shopping.
We were sad to leave and we would definitely recommend this villa.
JACKIE SIMONS Wednesday, 22 August 2018 | Ruislip
We have just returned from a fabulous stay in Cumbrian Lakes. The villa was fantastic! Wonderful pool with coloured lights so you could swim at night after long day in the parks and plenty of loungers to sit on when the sun made an appearance. The bedrooms are huge with 6 foot beds in the 2 double rooms and plenty of space. Our teenagers appreciated having a TV in all the bedrooms as well as wi-fi! As we had quite a lot of rain the pool table had a lot of use. You could not be bored, there is a drawer of reading books and an X-box, Jon and Sharon have literally thought of everything. The kitchen is well equipped and the washing machine and dryer have to be seen to be believed! It's lovely to come home after a tiring day and enjoy a drink on the squashy sofa or by the pool. The neighbourhood is very quiet and it is easy to get around. Great location for Disney and Universal and we drove to Busch Gardens in just over an hour. We booked 3 weeks which allowed us to have some down time spent round the pool or shopping. This was our first time in Florida and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend staying here and will hopefully return one day.
HELEN JONES Sunday, 6th August 2017 Chelmsford UK
We have just returned from a wonderful 2 week holiday. The area is very well located for the parks and other amenities and the community is well maintained. The villa is very well equipped and fitted to a high standard. The outlook from the pool is over a conservation area and you are not overlooked by other villas and being south facing means you get the sun all day. The games room and access to a computer is a bonus, especially with a teenager. Everywhere is easily accessible and being a gated community you feel very secure. The beds are huge in the two main bedrooms and very comfortable. We have stayed in other villas, but this one tops them all. I've never been away and felt so chilled and relaxed.
Jon and Sharon are great owners and from booking the villa, receiving a welcome email and another on our return, their attention to detail is second to none and this is reflected in their villa and I would highly recommend to anyone considering staying in the area.
The only negative being that we had to come home!!
THE EDMUNDS FAMILY Wednesday, 31 May 2017 | Hornchurch, Essex
Fantastic villa
What a fabulous villa, great sized rooms, lovely pool area and beautifully maintained throughout. Very convenient for all the parks and malls. Cumbrian lakes is a lovely setting, Jon the owner was very helpful and we really only wish we could have stayed longer!!! Definitely recommend this comfortable base for a fantastic Florida trip.
BRIAN JOHNSTON Saturday, 13 May 2017 | UK
Beautiful Villa
:) We had a wonderful 2 week stay in this beautiful villa and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. We have visited Florida many times and this is one of the nicest villas we have stayed in. It is furnished to a very high standard and the kitchen and laundry appliances are excellent, there was really nothing that we needed that wasn't provided. The pool and pool area are lovely and there are plenty of loungers etc. to enjoy the sun that shines on it all day long. Also the outlook on to the conservation area makes it private and relaxing and at night the pool lights make it a fun place to chill out after a busy day at the parks or the malls. Cumbrian Lakes is a well maintained community with lovely walks around the lakes. Jon, the owner, made the whole booking process very easy and was very helpful throughout. We definitely hope to visit this villa again in the future.
JANE HARRIS Sunday, 16 April 2017 | N.Ireland
Ideal Holiday home for family of 4
We found the house to be perfect. Clean, tidy, well furnished and with everything we needed. The kids enjoyed the games room and there was plenty of space. Jon (the owner) was proactive and helpful from the outset and we thoroughly enjoyed our 5 days there. Great location and a nice community. We would definitely return if we visit Orlando again. Superb value for money. We have two kids ages 14 and 15 and they enjoyed having a comfy, spacious bedroom each!
KEVIN McF Tuesday, 04 October 2016 | Melbourne, Australia
Me, my husband and 7 year old daughter stayed at Cumbrian Lakes early April on our first trip to Florida. The villa has great facilities, the pool was great and the games room too. Nice area and the adjacent lakes (including alligator and baby cranes kept the little one amused).
About 20 minutes from Disney parks and close to shops and restaurants. Not far from Celebration which we enjoyed and highly recommend.
Would definitely recommend this villa and would love to return again. After a tiring day in the parks it is great to return to the villa, and relax, at a home from home. Process of booking and arrival pretty simple.
ANDREA HOLLAND Friday, 13 May 2016 | Nottingham UK
'Just returned from two enjoyable weeks in Jon and Sharon's beautiful villa. Have been holidaying in the Poinciana area for over 25 years but found Cumbrian Lakes much more convenient for the parks, restaurants and shops, and would definitely return again. The villa is extremely well equipped, and we couldn't think of one thing that wasn't there. We had trouble dragging our grandsons away from the pool and games room. Our only complaint was that we hadn't booked three weeks.
CHRISTINE BERRY Saturday, 09 April 2016 | Leigh on sea, Essex
Clean, comfortable, nice community - great stay
The villa is very well laid out, clean and tidy with a good range of equipment. The gated community is one of the nicest in the area, quiet and homely feeling and did not feel over crowded with properties. The pool backs onto a wooded area, so it is quite private and gets the sun most of the day. Getting to the main Orlando attractions didn't take very long (despite traffic in Orlando being ridiculously slow) but the location meant we were away from the frenzy once we went home - perfect for us.
We didn't get much chance to use the games in the garage but they are a great addition.
It is so nice to have an engaged owner - Jon responded promptly and helpfully to all our questions. We would definitely choose to stay here on our next visit to Orlando.
Sharon Monday, 28 March 2016 | Gloucestershire
Our first visit to Florida and one of our best holidays. The location was in easy distance to all major attractions, shops and restaurants. The villa was nice and clean when we arrived. We wouldn't have to search for anything as the instructions were very clear where necessary. I've already recommended the villa to my friends.
Jon was very quick in responding to all my queries and also during the booking process. The information provided before the trip was so clear and detailed that we never felt worried about going to a new place.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will stay here again in future.
Rajendra Prasad Sunday, 24 January 2016 | Bristol, United Kingdom
Excellent Stay - My family stayed for quite a long time and enjoyed every moment staying at the Cumbrian Lakes Villa. The property is very spacious and the furnishings are new and clean. The master bathrooms especially stood out, they were better than the ones we have. Mr.Thomerson was very nice and generous. We look forward to staying at his villa in the future.
Richard Saturday, 09 January 2016 | Canada
Highly recommend this villa & location - Being frequent visitors to Kissimmee, Florida we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, spacious villa. Set in a peaceful, gated community located close to all the necessary amenities & tourist attractions. The villa itself was exactly as described, spacious with all the mod cons & spotlessly clean. The south facing pool with large deck is very private, overlooked only by beautiful trees which do not cast shade on the pool/deck area. Jon, the owner was more than helpful before, during & after our stay. The villa was perfect for our family holiday. We would definitely stay there again & would have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
The Taylors Friday, 18 December 2015 | Ireland
Beautiful Villa in a great location - The villa is located in a lovely quiet gated community close to all the theme parks so was an ideal base. It is decorated to a high level throughout and it felt very much like a home away from home. The south facing pool is perfect for the few rest days we managed to squeeze in and it is close to a variety of shops and restaurants so you don't have to venture out too far if you don't want to. Jon was enormously helpful during the booking process and added in little touches like maps/phone card etc which came in very handy. We will definitely be returning to Orlando in the near future and we would love to stay at this villa again if it's available.
Michelle & Gary Ashlee Monday, 02 November 2015 | Rochester, Kent, UK
Thank you to Jon and Sharon for a wonderful stay in your home. Place felt like home to us, beautifully furnished, comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Was very spacious and ideal for us and our three children (aged 10, 9 and 5). The children all loved the warm pool and the games room in the garage (pool table also a huge hit with my husband). The house also has free wifi which was an added bonus.
Cumbrian Lakes is a lovely quiet, well kept development and only 20 minute drive to Disney. We found it ideal for seeing all the theme parks and we would highly recommend a stay here to friends/family. Jon the owner is very helpful, and the management company were also quick to deal with any problems.
We hope to return one day, thank you for great holiday.
Helen & Mike Bradburn Saturday, 05 September 2015 - Chelmsford, Essex, UK
We spent 3 weeks at the villa at the end of July/beginning of August and had a lovely holiday. The villa was well equipped, clean and spacious and is ideally situated with only a short drive to the Disney and Universal attractions. Our children (15, 13 & 10) loved the pool and enjoyed using the games room facilities and they appreciated the free Wi-Fi! Cumbrian Lakes was very peaceful and we saw some alligators in the lake. There is also a lovely play area for the children to use.
Dawn Britten - Thursday 3rd September 2015 - Flitwick, UK
It's a large family home with plenty of room for all. Perfect base for all attractions and supermarkets. We particularly enjoyed the games room in the evening and of course the swimming pool during times we were not visiting attractions. All equipment within the house is more than sufficient. We loved the home. It had everything you could ever need. Great for families with teens, little ones, adults, just everybody. I hate to give such a great review because I want this home to be available every time I want to come back, and we're already planning for a stay next year. However, I have to be honest. This home is big and affordable. The owner and management company really cater to the needs, pleasure and enjoyment of families. You will NOT regret renting this gorgeous home.
Michael Jones Wednesday 3rd December 2014 - Lawford, Essex
After travelling to Orlando for many years and staying in hotels, we were delighted that this year we chose to stay in this villa. Everything was great. Really liked the walks by the lake. Teenagers enjoyed the games room. It was so good that some of our party wanted to stay on longer and the owner Jon, organised this without any hassle. Would definitely recommend for parties of all ages.
Monica Carolan Sunday 27th July 2014 - Ireland
Spent 3 weeks in this lovely villa, its well placed for visits to Disney, shopping etc. Lovely safe neighbourhood. would book this again if we were to be in the Kissimee area. Had an issue with lack of towels which was resolved within a day of bringing it to the owners notice. Thanks again for a brilliant stay.
Elisabeth Hoch Wednesday 8th January 2014 - Dundee, Scotland
Just returned from Jon's holiday home, august 2013 , very pleased all that you would need for a comfortable holiday home and more. Excellent standards and well situated for 192 highway and i4 interstate close to a 24h wall mart , well managed and a pleasure to deal with.
David Cottrell Tuesday 27th August 2013, Manchester
'Just returned from a great holiday and all 7 of us loved the villa.
It was near to the Disney Parks and various restaurants. As the property was so well equipped we ate in a lot as supermarkets were close by. Also ate in nearby Celebration, which is worth a visit.
The property was clean, comfortable and had lots of things to keep us occupied such as the games room. The lovely warm pool was used on many occasions. We were positioned in a nice quiet area, so it was a pleasure to sit outside and relax.
Would definitely use again as we felt comfortable, safe and were in a great location for all the attractions. It was a pleasure to stay there. Thank you.
Karen and Lance Liasi, Essex, England Wednesday 17th April 2013 - Essex, England
We had a fantastic holiday in Florida and it was great stay at your fantastic villa. The pool, internet, phone and games room were excellent keeping us entertained and in touch with home.
The pool overlooks a wooded area and the community is both private and gated. Only a few miles from Disney, I-drive, Malls etc.
The villa is convenient, clean and tidy with everything supplied that we needed.
Jon was very helpful with the booking making everything go smoothly.
An excellent villa.
Graham and Anne Monday 26th November 2012 - Beverley, East Yorkshire
We stayed at the Villa for ten nights with our son and his fiancee from 5th July to 15th and had a fabulous time. We know Cumbrian lakes and the Area very well as previous owners on the development, so I wont comment on the location - but the Villa itself was ideal. It gets the sun on the pool deck terrace from 930 / 10.00 am for the rest of the day which is ideal and has plenty of loungers and chairs for everyone. The ammenities inside were ideal, everything
from hairdryers to blenders and coffee makers and all in good working order. We had a brilliant time - Thanks!
Karen Ingham Sunday 22nd July 2012 - Bishop Auckland, Durham UK
As the parents of Paul Taylor the previous guest book entry we would like to add our comments. Jon & Sharon,s villa is beautifully appointed,quiet & relaxing and very accommodating. The last two weeks of our 4 week holiday have been spent playing golf on several good local courses at very reasonable rates.All in all a perfect base for our two centre holiday sharing the magic of Disney with the grandchildren & our pass time playing golf,we will certainly come again & again.
Dick & Sandra Taylor Friday 27th April 2012 - Chelmsford Essex - 01245-400249
Our family has just returned from an amazing two week stay in florida which was everything we had hoped it would be. My wife and I and our two children (5 & 3) were joined by my parents and my wifes Aunt & Uncle (who drove down from Pennsylvania!, making 8 in total. All of us found the villa to be perfectly well appointed and comfortable, with plenty of space for all. All the bedrooms were spacious, the bathrooms clean and the living and pool accomodation were great. The very few minor problems, (TV and one faulty burner on the cooker) were dealt with within an hour by the management company and Jon was on hand via e-mail with advice and assitance at all times. The estate is very nice, the kids loved walking to the lake and small playground (with buckets and spades!) to look for wildlife (and we did see an alligator!) and we followed several of Jons recomendations for shopping and eating as well as excursions beyond Disney. All were very good and added to our whole experience hugely. It is well situated for all the theme parks where we had a fabulous time and overall, we could not fault it. I would recommend it wholeheartedly if you are considering a holiday anywhere in this area and would return in an instant. Thanks to Jon and everyone involved.
Paul & Louise Taylor Friday 20th April 2012 - Chelmsford, Essex
Our thanks to Jon and Sharon for allowing us to rent your lovely home which proved to be just right for our family vacation with our son, daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren. The bedroom configuration of 2xmaster bedroom en-suites was perfect as each couple had their own 'space' with 2xtwin bedrooms remaining for the 3 children - perfect for the grandchildren (one boy and two girls).
We all loved the spaciousness and cleanliness of this home - and of course, the children were especially taken with the pool!
Cumbrian Lakes is a lovely gated community, very well located for the Orlando attractions yet quiet enough to be peaceful at the end of sometimes quite hectic days!
We would highly recommend this home to to others for their vacation rental.
Thanks again, Jon and Sharon,
Steve & Lesley & Family Sunday 23rd October 2011- Prestatyn, N.Wales, UK
Our first visit to Florida and our best holiday ever. Villa was beyond our expectations and was the perfect base for all the theme parks, attractions and shopping malls. Very comfortable and spacious and perfect for our teenagers with lovely pool area, pool
table in the garage and even WiFi. All the bedrooms are well appointed and comfortable, bags of space. Neighbours were very friendly and helpful while we stayed. Booking and information from Jon was excellent. We would definitely book this villa again.
Jonathan Kelly Wednesday 24th August 2011 - Whitley Bay, UK
We had a great stay at Cumbrian Lakes! The house was perfect - spacious, clean, safe and very well looked after. Wish we could have stayed longer :-)
N Shah Sunday 15th May 2011 - London / UK
We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful spacious home. We found it to be in a very safe and peaceful neighbourhood. We enjoyed our walks around the lake and the neighbourhood. We appreciated the view of the wooded area from the patio. We would not hesitate to recommend your home to our friends and will certainly be returning for another stay in the near future.
Jack and Grace Stultz Wednesday 4th May 2011 - Moncton, N.B. Canada
My Daughter,Son in law, 4 grandchildren and myself had a great time!! This villa has a wonderful home away from home feel. I would defiently be a returning guest and will recommend this villa for your stay around the disney area!!!
Virginia Williams & Jeannie Caine Sunday 22nd August 2010 - Bermuda
We stayed in Jon's villa for 2 weeks in October/November 2009. The villa was everything you could wish for. Very clean, loads of room, with every facility we could possibly need. We also appreciated the personal contact we received throughout the booking. We had an absolutely fantastic time and would highly recommend a stay in this villa.
The Ling Family Tuesday 10th November 2009 - Suffolk, England
Well, what can one say that has not been written before? Twenty two of us flew out for son Tim and Janet's Wedding in The Leu Gardens in 103 degrees, a record!! A fantastic day. The reception was held in The Gay Lord Palms Hotel, on a boat, on a lake with alligators and turtles, INSIDE the hotel! How "Wow" is that then?
We rented three villas in the Cumbrian Lakes complex, all were delightful, meeting all our expectations. Spotless, high quality fixtures and fittings, all we would expect for a perfect two week holiday. We hope to return soon, hopefully before the happy couple celebrate their Silver Wedding!
As an addition, Ian and I are happy to do "House Swops" here in the U.K. and at our villa in St. Lucia Caribbean. If you EVER become tired of Kissimmee (who couuld?), contact us.
Sue and Ian McGill Saturday 31st October 2009 - Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall U.K
We have just returned from a fantastic 2 weeks staying in this lovely villa. We had viewed the website, seen the brochure but were still taken aback when we arrived at how great the villa really is. So much space, very comfortable, a real home from home, lovely pool. The villa is situated only a short drive away from Disney etc absolutly ideal. Jon was very helpful and so was the management company. Will be back as soon as we can and will recommend to friends too.
TIM, MELANIE & NATHAN BURROWS, Tuesday 11th November 2008 - ATTLEBOROUGH, NORFOLK, UK
We rented this house for 3 weeks this summer. We were 8 people the first week, and then 5 the last two weeks. We loved the house and the surroundings. Everything was just perfect. We left only wishing we could have stayed longer. First time I dindn't miss home :)
But its not only the house that I would like to recommend, but the owners as well. They are very helpful and tidy.
Anita Sunday 28th September 2008 - Lorenskog, Norway
The house did exactly what it said on the tin. We and the kids stayed for 4 weeks without a single problem or anything to complain about. The managing agents even replaced the faulty TV remote within 30 minutes!! We will most definitely not even bother looking for anywhere else to stay on our next visit to Orlando. The house is situated absolutely perfectly for the parks and nightlife.
Johan & Sharon Tuesday 29th January 2008 - Larkhall, Scotland
Bill,Denise,Tony,Katie and our two grandchildren Harrison and Sophie aged 3&5, had a wonderfull time at Cumbrian Lakes. from the start the villa was spotless the swimming pool was a delight, we could not get the kids out of it at the start they could not swim after 3 weeks there they swim like fishes. Last but not least Jon was of great help to us before we left and also the next door neighbor was both helpfull and friendly. YES I WOULD LOVE TO STAY THERE AGAIN.
Bill Glynn Friday 9th November 2007 - Coventry
We spent 3 weeks in Jon's villa and had a fantastic holiday, not least due to its excellent condition and location.
We are serious Disney fan's and were able to leave the villa at 8.15am each day and be at any of the parks in time for opening at 9am. We liked being in a quiet area, but close enough to get to everything easily. Try the Macaroni Grill on the 192 for a great value meal.
Chris Tuesday 1st September 2008 - London UK
We have just returned from our first visit to Florida. Jons villa is beautiful, very well equipped and spacious. The villa felt like 'home' from the moment we arrived. The children loved the pool and the games room. In fact my son who is 9 sometimes just wanted to go 'home' so he could swim in the pool!
The villa is very well situated for Disney and nearby are a host of lovely restaurants.
Jon was very helpful both before the holiday and whilst we were there. Thank you for letting us stay.
Lynda Sunday 2nd September 2007 - Surrey
What can I say, on our 4th trip in 3 years to the Orlando area and Villa rentals, and both my wife, family and I can only say we hit a pot of gold with this Villa. The owner has equipped it with everything you need for a great stay, all working and decorated beautifully. They even provided us with a small christmas tree (very nice touch!) We without doubt stay here again and recommend it to anyone else who asked! Thanks again from the Paddey Family
Ian Paddey Sunday 14th January 2007 - Southampton
We had a wonderful stay at Cumbrian lakes, the Villa was clean and spacious and had everything we could ever need. The kids loved the games room (prefering it to the theme park some days!!) With the play area and the lovely lake around the corner it was pleasant to spend time in and around the villa, along with being a gated community meant the surroundings were safe and secure. Definately return soon. Thanks from the Corbett family.
Jenny Friday 29th December 2006 - Cheshire UK
Had a great time! Boys loved the pool and the pool table. Needed the air conditioning in the hottest Florida heatwave on record! Jon got the little things right - like having enough cutlery and crockery to use before the dishwasher was full. Defintely would stay here again if we revisit Orlando.
Westall family Sunday 3rd September 2006 - Langdon Hills, Essex
We had such an amazing time! We were so impressed with how beautiful and immaculate the villa was kept. Our neighbors also made us feel so welcomed. And of course, Jon's hospitality was greatly appreciated. We look forward to visiting again!!!
Ramirez Family Wednesday 16th August 2006 - Philadelphia, PA
We had a fantastic holiday in Florida. With the stay at Jon's villa adding to the enjoyment. The pool, internet, games room and facilities on offer were excellent. The rear of the property is not overlooked and the community is both private and secluded, yet only a few minutes from everything you are visiting the area for.
The villa is excellent, clean, tidy with everything supplied that you might need. Jon was also very helpful.
You won't go wrong with this villa.
Anonymous Sunday 6th November 2005
We loved Jon's house and would definitely stay there again! It was neat and clean, and Jon was always available for any questions we had. I would highly recommend this villa to all my friends.
Lucas Family Friday 3rd June 2005 - Rochester, MN
We had a most enjoyable vacation in Kissimmee. Jon's villa was neat, clean and comfortable and much better than staying in a hotel. We had everything we needed for the week. The house easily accomodated our family of six and the pool & internet access was a welcome bonus! Cumbrian Lakes is a beautiful community - far away from the traffic but just a short drive to the stores and attractions . We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for excellent accomodations. We hope to come back again.
Thanks Jon!
The Gerenser Family Tuesday 26th April 2005 - Webster, NY
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1965 Pearson Countess 44
- Description
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- Year:
- 1965
- Length:
- 44'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- Single / diesel
- Located In:
- Charlevoix, MI
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- 21944-3126001
- Current Price:
This Pearson Countess 44 is as close to original as you will find. She boasts hull number 16 and has been enjoyed by the same family since new. Originally commissioned by Palmer Johnson in Wisconsin she was brought to Charlevoix, MI that same summer. Algonquin has been lightly used for 3 months each summer for family day sailing and Great Lakes cruising. Click on all the wonderful photos and see the full specs for a complete equipment list. Algonquin can be seen by appointment, call and make your plan for a visit today!
Please contact Irish Boat Shop Charlevoix at (231) 547-9967
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Boat Name
Keel: Full
LOA: 44 ft 6 in
Beam: 12 ft 0 in
LWL: 30 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 4 in
Displacement: 28000 lbs
Ballast: 8000 lbs
Total Power: 96 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Ford \ Osco
Year Built: 1965
Engine Model: 590E
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 96 HP
- Berths for five, Songe rubber mattresses covered with Naugahyde
- Two hanging lockers
- Fitted sheets for two stateroom berths
- Many generous lockers and drawers throughout
- Four cockpit cushions and helmsman seat cushion in good condition
- 12 LED cabin lights
- Roll-up carpet for deckhouse
- Plexiglas windows for deckhouse (new 2016 and 2017)
- Folding dining table in deckhouse
- 2 folding wood chairs in deckhouse
- Removable cockpit drop-leaf table
Ground Tackle
- 28lb Danforth anchor
- 22lb Danforth anchor
- Anchor chain 3/8" galvanized 15'
- 260' 3/4" nylon anchor rode
- 275' 3/4" spare nylon anchor rode
- Assorted nylon docklines 5/8" and 1/2"
- Two inflatable cylindrical fenders 24" x 10"
- Stainless steel bow roller for anchor
- Hard mainsail 1966 (original) , fair condition with bag
- Mack mizzen 2008, very good condition with bag
- Quantum roller furling 135% genoa with rope luff (2016) excellent condition with bag
- Mizzen staysail Hard 1966 (red and white), excellent condition with bag
- Spinnaker Hood 1966 (red,white,blue), excellent condition with bag
- Covers: Pacific blue Sunbrella sail covers for main and mizzen and for varnished handrails, and for main mast boot.
- Original stainless steel standing rigging with Merriman turnbuckles
- Hood roller furling jib headstay system
- 2 braided Dacron genoa sheets 9/16"
- Mizzen sheet 3/8" braided Dacron with 4 blocks
- Mizzen staysail 3/8" braided Dacron sheet and halyard
- Spinnaker pole topping lift, 3/8" braided Dacron
- Spinnaker halyard, 1/2" braided Dacron
- 2 Spinnaker sheets, 1/2" braided Dacron
- Dynema main halyard
- Spare Dynema main halyard
- Main boom downhaul 3/8" Dacron
- Jib furling line (and spare for backup) 5/16" braided Dacron
- Stainless steel wire main topping lift with block and rope tail
- Stainless steel wire mizzen topping lift with rope tail
- 2 stainless steel wire mizzen running backstays with block and rope tail
- 3 South Coast snatch blocks
- 2 sliding genoa track cars
- 2 sliding genoa track cleats
- 6 part 9/16" mainsheet with Garhauer block on boom and Harken block/cam cleat at base of mizzen mast
- Rigging tension gauge
- Bosun's chair
- 4 gray PVC shroud rollers for mainmast shrouds
- 10 Turnbuckle boots (gray pvc pipe)
- Sitka spruce main and mizzen booms, stripped and refinished 2016
- Sitka spruce spinnaker pole
- Sitka spruce jib club (no longer installed) with aluminum pedestal and SS traveler (no longer installed)
- Aluminum spreaders for main and mizzen
- Original spruce spreaders for main and mizzen (spares)
- 2 Barient #28 two-speed self tailing sheet winches with two handles
- Main halyard reel winch with handle
- South Coast #1 jib halyard winch with handle
- 2 South Coast #1 cockpit sheet winches with handles
- South Coast #3 mizzen halyard winch with handle
- South Coast #2 main sheet winch with handle
- Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with double lifelines and gate on starboard side
- 10 Portholes (6 opening with screens)
- 10 Porthole curtains
- 3 Dorade deck vents with screen inserts
- 2 Deck hatches with screens
- Companionway doors (screened) with Plexiglass inserts
- Original companionway doors (spare)
- 3 heavy duty dockside 110V electrical cords (15', 50', and 61')
- Jabsco wash down pump
- Two aluminum boathooks 8' and 6' long
- Folding swim ladder
- Stainless steel dinghy davits and falls
- Two deck lights on main spreaders
- 10 life vests
- 2 horseshoe rings
- 6-person Winslow life raft
- CO Alarm
- Fog horn (mouth operated)
- Orion flare guns with flares
- Whale gusher manual bilge pump
- 3 Kidde dry chemical fire extinguishers
- Fold-up radar reflector
- Ford/Osco 6 cylinder diesel (original)
- Engine service and parts manuals
- Engine spare parts repair kit
- Extra fuel filters primary and secondary
- Extra oil filters
- Morse shift/starter lever in cockpit
- 12V engine blower
- Engine hour meter (installed 2004) under helmsman seat (223 hours since install)
- Engine indicator panel on port side of cockpit (RPM, water temp, oil pressure)
- Cutlass bearing and zinc (new 2012)
- Flexible shaft alignment coupling
- Speed Seal cover for sea water pump
- Auxiliary electric fuel pump
- 3-bladed bronze prop
- 35 amp alternator for engine starter battery
- 100amp alternator for house batteries
- 4 120 amp hour Delco house batteries (new in 2015)
- 1 Delco engine starter battery new in 2014
- 60 gallon steel fuel tank port and starboard
- Sight tube gauge for reading fuel levels
- Dynaplate goundplate
- 12 cubic ft refrigerator/freezer in insulated box, with Grunert 12V water-cooled refrigeration
- Origo 2-burner combination alcohol/electric stove
- 12V pressure water system
- 150 gallon water tank under galley sole with see-thru Lexan tops
- Atwood automatic sump pump for shower and galley sink drain
- 6 gallon hot water tank regulated by either 110V shore power or engine heat exchanger
- Force 10 propane grill with mounting bracket on stern rail
- Fold-away dinette table
- Monomatic re-circulating chemical toilet
- 25 gallon holding tank
- Whale gusher pump for pumping toilet to tank
- Emergency portable Whale gusher pump
- Shower
- LED running lights mounted on pulpit (port and starboard)
- LED anchor light at main masthead
- LED steaming light just below mainmast spreaders
- Stern light on taffrail
- Two large chart table drawers
- Danforth/White 6" compass in pedestal mounted binnacle lit by LED lamp
- Brooks and Gatehouse speed/odometer log with impellor
- Hummingbird 100SX depth sounder with in-hull transducer
- Brooks and Gatehouse Hecta depth sounder with thru-hull transducer
- Decca 101 radar (1974) Non -Functioning- may need new belt or bearing
- Standard Horizon IC-M302 VHF radiotelephone
Electrical Panel
- Circuit breakers for all circuits
- Three Blue Sea Systems master battery switches
- Ammeter and Voltmeter
- Navigation subpanel in deckhouse
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- Nickname: Abir
- Date of birth: November 18, 1980
- Place of birth: Kolkata, India
- Occupation: Actor
- Father name: Phalguni Chatterjee
- Mother name: Rumki Chatterjee
- Marital status: Married
- Spouse: Nandini Chatterjee (m. 2007)
- Daughter name: Mayurakshi Chatterjee
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: Indian
- Debut film: Cross Connection (2009)
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- Height in feet: 6 feet 2 inches
- Height in centimeters: 188 cm
- Height in meters: 1.88 m
- Weight in kilograms: 85 kg
- Weight in pounds: 187 lbs
- Body measurements: 43-33-13 Inches
- Chest size: 43 Inches
- Waist size: 33 Inches
- Biceps size: 13 Inches
- Shoe size: 10 (US)
- Hair color: Black
- Eye color: Dark brown
- Body Build: Strong
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Palate Palatte Restaurant & Bar
>> Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Venue: Palate Palatte, Jalan Mesui, Kuala Lumpur
Occasion: Hans' birthday dinner
Overall comment: Simple & nice ambiance restaurant & bar. The food isn't that great though. Prices of food & drinks are also slightly higher than my usual budget (my budget for meals aren't very high...hahaha...), but it's the KL-price that you can expect to pay. A pasta + drink meal will cost you around RM30 if you don't order anything fancy.
Halal: Yes
Frankly speaking, the PerutBesi has never heard of this place, nor has she been around this street. She rarely steps foot into the city, what more take notice of such a small & minor street. Haha...yes, I'm SO not from Kuala Lumpur. Thank goodness they have a website - a rather unique one, so I actually had a glimpse of how this place is like & what they serve here :)
Palate Palette is a small restaurant, tucked within the busy neighbouring area of Changkat Bukit Bintang. It serves mainly Western food, beer, & an assortment of drinks. Oh, did I mention that the place is somewhat like a house converted into a restaurant? It sure looks like one...
The interior of this restaurant is not really brightly lit. In fact, the restaurant is lighted with dim, warm, orange lights, scribbled with interesting designs on its wall, & furnished with a variety of furniture (without a standard theme...quite retro, I reckon).
Yes, without the camera flash, the place is actually not very bright. Low-lighting is just not nice for a compact camera like mine :(
There's a spiral-stairway that leads to the 1st floor of the restaurant. It's narrow & kinda scary, but I reckon, what's more scary is when the top floor is dark (lights weren't turned on)!
This is how the 1st floor/top floor looks like. It's a 'lil strange, in my opinion & scary-looking to a child. Those weird flamingos & a half-stuck giraffe on the ceiling....eek! The 'living room' style makes the place look quite homey & suitable for a small party though (but the lights have to be turned on!).
Without the lights turned on (and with only the flamingo lights turned on), this is how the place looks like....quite spooky, huh?
So use your imaginations to figure out how the dishes would look & taste like
Now, here comes to food...service is very slow...I think they either don't have many chefs in the kitchen, or they're just very slow in preparing the food & serving them!
I ordered this instead of the usual mushroom soup as I found the name appealing. It does resemble the cappucino, no doubt, but it's like the usual mushroom soup that Rach ordered...hahaha...it's just more foamy/frothy + it's served in a cup instead of a bowl! I would like to highlight the difference in price as well! RM8 difference?? Wow...I'm not sure how much more soup is served in the bowl...certainly not double the portion in this cup! Btw, the mushroom soup is quite smooth, & has chunky bits of mushrooms, which was very pleasing, but it's ruined by the over-powering taste of the pepper :( bummer!
This is the non-cup-a-cinno mushroom soup...same soup, but served in a different dinnerware.
It tastes pretty much like any usual shepherd's pie with beef...hahaha...basically, I really feel that all their dishes are heavy on the pepper! Kills the originality of the dishes :(
My imaginations didn't paint this picture! I thought there would be some "fresh" taste of sundried tomatoes in some sort of gravy over the battered chicken...hahaha...I was wronged! Samson said the portion's a wee bit small for the price he had to pay, & the taste isn't all that great...I think KFC's more appealing to his taste bud! The corn in cob didn't do the trick for him as well since he's not a very 'hard-working' eater...hahaha...poor fella waited more than an hour for his meal cos they kept forgetting his order!! *sigh*
This one's quite interesting & probably the better dish among the rest. Portion's small, but the taste is quite delectable. The beef slices are not too thin, not too thick - just nice. It's a tad too sweet, but on the overall, it's alright. Bear in mind that this Thai roast beef dish is actually chilled, not hot/warm! I was SO surprised by it...
Thai Roast Beef Sandwich (RM17.90/serving)
Sandwiches...you can select either their wholemeal bread or the rosemary focaccia. Taste-wise, there weren't much complaints. I still think that coming all the way here for sandwiches aren't a wow-factor, but their other food items weren't exactly cheap, so the cheapest & probably most filling meal for students would be the sandwiches.
I had this instead of the sandwiches that most of the gang ordered. I wanted something different, but those that were REALLY different costs a bomb, so I settled for what seems like a second best; something that I haven't eaten for some time - lasagna. Nope, not the best. Portion's small & well, it's not fragrant/aromatic enough. Somehow it feels like some Prego sauce/tomato puree + a dash of herbs with some minced meat, tucked in between sheets of pastry & cheese. Hmm...you're not convinced to try this, are you? Put it plainly - it's edible, but don't set high expectations.
Pasta Carbonara (RM26.90/serving)
The asparagus & smoked chicken penne was a good surprise. Unlike the standard carbonara & bolognase, this dish doesn't have a very heavy tomato/cheese base, but is still pleasing nonetheless. The whole pasta experience is chunky & 'fresh' - as it's filled with vegetables! What a healthy dish...I've no idea how the carbonara tasted like as JJ didn't say a word about it! Hahaha...
Len wanted something simple, & oh, he had it REAL simple, alright :S When the burger patty was served - no bread, no green, just the rib-eye burger, I was baffled. *rubs eyes in disbelief* This is it??? And for RM23.90???? You've gotta be kidding me! It's no bigger than the size of my palm! Mind you, my palms are quite small! I don't see how this can be worth paying the price...Len said it's not juicy nor very tasty. He could finish it in ONE mouthful...sigh...that's dinner for him....oh, what a 'simple' meal...what a rip-off (someone with a higher-class dining experience, please tell me that I am wrong...for a Chinese like me, I'm just too used to having things reasonably portioned, priced, & tastes good at the same time!)
Ah, this is an 'interesting' dish. Here's how Dr Noel describes it: uninspiring, no spirit, & spiritually dead . So go figure how he enjoyed his dinner...hahaha...
This is not too bad. It's the usual nachos with some salsa dip. I still prefer my chips & dips at Crocodile Rock in Kuantan! Those rock your socks off!
Here are some of the drinks that we ordered. The variety of drinks is quite extensive as compared to the variety of food :) However, I still feel that it's expensive. Hahahaha...PerutBesi is quite "kiam siap" (stingy) :P
Iced Irish Coffee (RM11.50/glass)
Pineapple & orange juice with lime cordial, grenadine & soda. Sounds & looks interesting, but Evie said it's nothing spectacular...hmm...wokaaay....
Virgin Mojito (RM13.90/glass)
Lime, soda, mint leaves, & brown sugar (the "virgin" version is without Cachaça)
Sounds like something very refreshing, but unfortunately, there's more water than the apple juice.
Double Espresso (RM7.50/cup)
If you think that drinks like the Apple Mint Juice ain't refreshing & awakening enough, try this out. You should be wide awake at least for the next few hours...hahaha...
Caffe Latte (RM8.50/glass)
Tiramisu by Alexis, Bangsar (RM126.00/1kg cake)
SWEET!! Okay, I'm not a sweet-tooth, so I may be the worst person to ask when it comes to "how do you find the dessert?" I prefer something less sweet. This tiramisu is coated with loads of crunchy nuts (to those who love nuts! I don't!! :S), caramel crisps, chocolate pieces, & of course the liquor-soaked cake. Somehow, I find this tiramisu to be 'so-so' only...strange. Where can I get EXCELLENT TIRAMISU?? *sigh*
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Palate Palette Restaurant and Bar
21, Jalan Mesui
50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: (+603) 21412148
Fax: (+603) 2143 2148
Business Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 12:00p.m. - 12:00a.m.,
Friday & Saturday till 2:00a.m.
Closed on Mondays
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