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Meet the Staff - Wanda Cunningham
About Me
I am originally from the town of Orono, Maine. I love to play with my grandchildren, shop at yard sales, refinish furniture, spend time with my family, and spend time at the family camp. Working at the Counseling Center was my second job after high school graduation and I have stayed on for 32 years. I can't think of any other department on campus that would be a more rewarding place to work.
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
My most embarrassing moment was my first day on my first job after high school graduation, when I got off the bus, crossed the street and tripped on a crack in the sidewalk (in view of a whole slew of people going to work) and I went to work with torn nylons and bloodied knees and a dirty white dress.
What is your favorite comfort food?
Ovaltine and toast.
If you could take a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go?
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Earlier Monday, authorities asked the public to keep an eye out for Annsleigh and her father, whom they believed she was traveling with. They said the little girl had been taken by her father without permission from another family member on Sunday. At about 2:30 p.m. Monday, investigators found Annsleigh and her father in Forsyth County. No charges have been filed against Evans. Authorities say they are still trying to determine if any criminal activity took place.
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The chicken salad(no bread) of course was excellent!!! The management and staff was great! We will be back'
119 Southwest Loop 410, Ste. 101, San Antonio TX 78245
Tried to eat there. Management didn't have a GF menu and seemed unsure what to do.
1000 South Commons Drive, Ste. 5, Myrtle Beach SC 29588
This is not a GF place to EAT. Staff unaware of celiac disease, order salad and they had crackers on the side. Not many options available to eat -- very disappointed! NO GF BREAD!
7711 Shelby Street, Indianapolis IN 46227
GF bread is available at this store.
400-A Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville SC 29483
asked for a gluten free menu and they didn't know what I was asking for. if this store has one they need to train their employees about it. I t was the only store of the chain I have visited in that had no clue what I was talking about. I left and ate somewhere else.
620 Highway 80 East, Clinton MS 39056
"Gluten-free menu" but when you ask them anything about gluten they're clueless. I just ordered a side of lunch meat and left. Would not return. Cross contamination is highly likely here, unfortunately.
3106 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan AL 36303
They had no gluten free menu available, we ended up going to their website to find out what was safe to eat. Who knows what the prep was like for cross contamination. The staff was friendly but didn't have a clue. They brought us crackers with our food.
7130 W. Maple Street, Ste. 320, Wichita KS 67209
I have went here a lot and never have gotten sick so it's is great!! I highly recommend it!
1505 Hewitt Drive, Waco TX 76712
They have a great gf selection with gf bread. Only thing I don't like is they have a takeout counter but don't use it. If you order online or by phone, you still have to wait in line to get your food
1515 N Town E Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150
Really good!! I come here all the time!!
1760 Pine Island Rd. Ste. 105, Myrtle Beach SC 29577
Was serious about making sure we order GF went the extra mile
2108 West 27th Suite A3, Lawrence KS 66047
There is gluten free bread available.
2704 17th Street, Suite A, Marion IL 62959
Love their GF menu. Very helpful employees!
7110 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
OMG, overpriced and terrible food. I asked for a gf menu and the lady at the counter handed me a single sheet of paper with allergen info. While they do have bread, she seemed very uncertain of managing cc, so I ordered a baked potato. It was the driest and nastiest potato I have ever had. And it was over $7. (granted it was large) I sent my food back. They did give me a refund. (My husband who could order glutenous food did and said his was non good either.) Definitely avoid
3620 Exp 83, Suite 100, McAllen TX 78503
They have Gluten Free Bread! The salads are HUGE!! Just don't forget to say, "no croutons." I love their Arnold Palmers! Lemonade + Sweet Iced Tea=Heaven.
8943 South Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte NC 28273
Very limited menu but very good salads! Nice and clean establishment and polite staff.
122 Sheffield Loop, Hattiesburg MS 39402
No knowledge what gluten was. No menu. Told to look it up. Cashier did pull it up on her phone. After I informed them on it, staff was told go change gloves. Still had cross contamination issue. Luckily I had benadryl on hand. Never had issue at any other McAllisters with same order. Also potato had a large bad spot. Not cool. Will not return.
1200 Satchel Paige Drive, Mobile AL 36606
So comforting to know that others take your questions and concerns seriously. The manager (had a red shirt on?) was kind enough to make my meal herself. So much anxiety goes into traveling when you have Celiacs and she went above and beyond! I had a Spud Max.
3432 East Hebron Parkway, Carrollton TX 75007
Great GF options. Service is sometimes questionable, but you can't beat the price for a kids meal.
7110 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Gf bread available here.
3815 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64507
I was disappointed when I learned that it was only Udi's bread, but went ahead and ordered. The bread was fresh and thicker than just the regular loaf cut Udi's. It's delicious.
2129 Main Street, Madison, MS 39110
This location does not have a gluten free menu.
985 Hwy 98 East, Suite A, Destin FL 32541
Lots of baked potato options! Was very good.
5021 Hinkleville Rd, Paducah KY 42001
Gluten free menu is a joke. If you are celiac bring your own food. Great service though
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville TN 37992
No longer there...PLEASE REMOVE
534 Bonita Lakes Drive, Meridian MS 39301
They have an allergy list...but...the soup that was supposed to be gluten free had a noodle in it...a worker later told me he was gluten free and would not eat anything there.
1671 E 70th Street, Shreveport LA 71105
No gluten free bread, FYI.
3335 College Park Drive, Ste. 100, Woodlands TX 77384
Unlike most McAllister's this location does not have GF bread. Manager stated that the demand was not high enough to carry it.
2300 North Airport Blvd, Springfield MO 65802
Our daughter has a gluten allergy. We recently read McAlister's had GF bread. Unfortunately, this McAlister's did not because they only sell selected items. The employees were great. They made us lettuce wrap sandwiches & gave us a discount because of the inconvenience. Although they don't have a large selection of GF items they tried to be accommodating.
3482 Plaza Avenue, Memphis TN 38111
Mcallisters has an extensive allergen list. You can access it on their website or ask for it in the restaurant. The spuds are my favorite as well as the Southwestern Cobb Salad. The veggie and meat chilis are GF as well as the potato salad and chips they serve. My family eats here all the time because it offers filling and not up charged GF options as well as other things for them.
465 Marilyn Lane, Alcoa TN 37701
Their potatoes are awesome
100 South Creasy Lane, Ste. 1000, Lafayette IN 47905
website said they had gf breads. The Lafayette IN. location doesn't offer gf bread. Plus the girl at the counter was very rude when asked about gluten-free options.
1200 South Floyd Street #w206, Louisville KY 40208
no!!!! they do not have gf bread. there tea is gross! do not eat here
1205 Grindstone Parkway #121, Columbia MO 65201
Worst McAllister's ever!!!! Don't offer GF bread! The help is incompetent! I wouldn't eat hear if it were free!
3815 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64507
I was really excited about getting a gf sandwich until I realized they were just using Udi's bread. Otherwise, a nice break from the limited fast food options in town.
4551A West Waco Drive, Waco TX 76710-7046
Great gluten free grilled chicken club-gluten free! It was delicious!
2317 Grand Ave Ste. A, Laramie WY 82070
This location does not have gluten free bread. I give it 1star for GF. otherwise 4 stars.
931 SW 25th Street, Moore OK 73160
McAlisters is amazing. They have gluten free sandwich bread so you can order just about any sandwich. All of their salad dressings are GF. And their service is great. The other day I ordered a sandwich on GF without guacamole and when they brought it out, they double checked my allergy with me just to make sure my omission of guacamole wasn't allergy related too. McAlisters is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
931 SW 25th Street, Moore OK 73160
Kids love their gluten free PB&J and I love their bread as well!!
205 East Hall of Fame, Stillwater OK 74075
Gluten free bread! You can get almost any sandwich, manager friendly and helpful with allergen lists. Don't forget dressings that may need to be switched out. I had the turkey and pepper jack cheese with plain mayo on grilled gluten free bread. Really good!
1300A Gaskins Road, Richmond VA 23238
very helpful; made sure auj ja was not put on roast beef, however gluten free bread was old and not useable to order as noted by employee
1624 Memorial Boulevard, Murfreesboro TN 37129
I carefully ordered from their Gluten free menu. but they gluten ed me anyhow by putting the Aiu juice on my potato anyhow.... perhaps the cashier neglected to tell the cook. perhaps the cook wasn't properly traimed. either way I'm sick.
2704 17th Street, Suite A, Marion IL 62959
Great family friendly deli. Enormous stuffed baked potatoes, salads, nachos, and deli sandwiches on gluten free bread (one dollar extra). Asked about allergy precautions. Food was excellent and place was clean. Service outstanding. And sweet tea with free refills! Would return again.
2230 Rangeline, Joplin MO 64804
This place is awesome! I eat there regularly and I never get sick. The food is amazing! They are all aware there of gluten intolerance and celiac.
2800 Mall Drive, Las Cruces NM 88011
Gluten free bread. Chili, nachos and potatoes.
4305 Lakeview Parkway Suite 300, Rowlett TX 75088
Great food. Manager was very knowledgeable about GF.
170 Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive, Ste G, Fenton MO 63026
Not much to offer.
4641 Presidential Pkwy, Macon GA 31220
Although they had the usual side items amd salad that is gluten free, the service was awful, and the selections are far from being worth a trip here.
3784 Parkway, Ste. 103, Pigeon Forge TN 37863
They don't have a GF menu but they have an allergy list. They have lunch items that are naturally GF, I had a grilled chicken baked potato. It was ok but lacked seasoning. They do not have GF bread or wraps. Overall, I ate but I was disappointed.
601 River Highway, Suite C, Mooresville NC 28117
had grilled chicken spud which is supposed to be gluten free, got so sick ! wont eat there again
24200 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg TX 77471
I usually get the Spud Max potato here.
8120 Camp Creek Blvd, Suite 110, Olive Branch MS 38654
They have a book behind counter listing items with/without gluten, eggs, milk etc. With care and planning a nice gluten free meal can be had. Very friendly staff and helpful.
9143 Grapevine Hwy. Ste. 600, North Richland Hills TX 76180
Great sandwiches and soup. They can make almost any sandwich on gluten free bread. I have never had a problem after eating there.
2445 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield MO 65803
This past week I went with my sister and planned on just getting a drink while she ate, because I didn't feel like having another boring salad. When I was getting ready to order, I noticed a sign saying they now carry gluten free bread. I was delighted! I haven't ordered a sandwich out in yearsI I started asking questions and they were extremely helpful at checking ingredients to see what items I could have safely. I had the Sweet Chipotle Chicken Griller and it was yummy! I went back to a different location a couple days later and they were awesome as well. They changed their gloves and prepared a 4 Cheese Grilled Sandwich. Needless to say I will be going back often. :-) McAlister's on W Sunshine and N Kansas Expressway
5406 Highway 280, Suite E-101, Birmingham AL 35242
Manager was very accommodating & helpful but staff did not seem as aware of procedure. I was getting a plain potato to go - box had unknown grease / oil on it (probably a diff food handler along the way). They made me a 2nd one and all is well.
215 Adams Drive, Weatherford TX 76086
They aren't really knowledgeable about what is gluten free. there is cross contamination going on in the kitchen area. I ordered a sandwich on GF bread with GF ingredients and still got sick. if you have celiac disease then this isn't the place for you.
232 Morrell Road, Knoxville TN 37919
Good food but you can only have a potatoe or salad:( the potatoes cost $8 which is just ridiculous.
9702 East Washington Street, Indianapolis IN 46229
Great gluten free options- soup, salads and spuds! Friendly staff!!!
6882 US Highway 90, Suite 1, Daphne AL 36526
Managers and staff were not knowledgeable about gluten free options. Said to just eat a salad.
10440 South Western, Suite A, Oklahoma City OK 73139
I've always loved their sandwiches but now that they have gluten free bread I'm loving them even more!
1708 B Augusta Street, Greenville SC 29605
fast, easy, and great baked potatoes, check out the gf menu online
535-A Congaree Road, Greenville SC 29607
dedicated gf menu on the web, the baked potatoes are a fast food staple for me!
1205 Grindstone Parkway #121, Columbia MO 65201
Excellent restaurant. They had their nutritional info in a binder up front and easy to get to and look at. They were patient as I looked at my options. The safe bets are nachos, salads, potatoes.
2465 Sanders Road, Conway AR 72032
Very good deli, but gf options are nachos, salad, soup, potatoes. They have gf meat, but not bread. My nachos were very good. Good value too.
3335 College Park Drive, Ste. 100, Woodlands TX 77384
Though some McAlisters do have a gluten free menu they do not. I ordered a baked potato to be on he safe side. It was good but I wouldn't eat much here because you can't be certain.
2803 West Hwy. 74, Monroe NC 28110
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. They looked up ingredients and made recommendations.
5870 Samet Drive Ste. 119, High Point NC 27265
There is one close to work so this is where I tend to go out if I have to go out for lunch and I did not pack. As long as you stick with the salads it is OK. I had no problems for 6 months and I went about once each month and then last week I got sick after adding the vegetarian chili to my salad... It is supposed to be GF based on their online GF menu. So either it was cooked in a pot that was not cleaned of all gluten or some other type of cross-contamination happened as I stuck to the salad I usually get. Next time I go I will stick to the salads as staff is not well trained on what is on their GF or not.
3234 Green Mount Crossing Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269
10440 South Western, Suite A, Oklahoma City OK 73139
love love love McAlister's gf menu. I try to get a different sandwich every time I go. my favs are the grilled sandwhiches. We eat there once a week. I will say while on vacation we stopped at a McAl out of state no gf menu no gf bread. disappointed. thankfully we live 1 mile away from one that has gf knowledge. Sorry to hear that anyone has had a bad experience there.
119 Southwest Loop 410, Ste. 101, San Antonio TX 78245
My first outing for gf bread request. Happy.
1011 North Street Rd, Greenwood IN 46142
who are you people writing positive reviews for this place? i went into mcallisters 2 weeks back looking for a gluten free lunch and the cashier is unsure whether or not the salads are GF. when she asks her manager, he tells me yes, as they can pick the crutons off in the back. NOPE! NOT GLUTEN-FREE!
12101-A Manchester Road, Des Peres MO 63131
It's doable! Always love the food.
18402 US Highway 281 North, San Antonio TX 78259
One of our favorite places for a simple meal. We particularly like the baked potatoes. The salads are huge and easily made gluten-free. No gluten-free sandwich options, but my non Celiac family has difficulty deciding because there are so many good choices.
70 Riverton Commons Plaza, Suite 70, Front Royal VA 22630
They do have a gluten free menu...sort of. It is a printed list of foods that are gluten free. They need to update their list, but at least they have one.
15201 John J. Delaney Drive, Charlotte NC 28277
I love the angus baked potato! Yummy. I have eaten it at this location twice with no problems. Recommend.
8046-D Providence Road, Charlotte NC 28277
Not impressed. The server had no idea what I was talking about when I went to order. They handed me a manual of their ingredients to read myself to read. I opted to not order and take the chance of getting ill.
3335 College Park Drive, Ste. 100, Woodlands TX 77384
I've eaten at other McAllister's and they had gluten-free options. I ordered gluten-free sandwich at this one, and they brought me a sandwich, but it looked like a regular sandwich, so I asked if it was gluten-free and they said yes. I didn't trust it so I asked again and they said it was not after checking with the kitchen. They said this McAllister's does not offer gluten-free.
4055 North Steele Boulevard, Fayetteville AR 72703
I love this place. They have gluten free bread that is also dairy free, so I am able to get a good sandwich still. Their staff is also bet friendly and helpful when it comes to checking the ingredients and letting you know what's safe.
1573 Simpson Hwy 49 Ste. 7, Magee MS 39111
no gluten free options
4810 North University Street, Peoria IL 61614
they have no idea what gluten is and they do not have gluten free bread. This is not a good place to go to if uou are gluten intolerant.
4641 Presidential Pkwy, Macon GA 31220
If you are traveling on 475 it's just 3 minutes off the exit. They have a GF menu if you ask for it. They have GF spuds, soups and salads. Love me some Georgia sweet tea!
6612 Seawall Blvd., Galveston TX 77551
No one at this restaurant had a clue about being gf or a menu in fact I was told that there was not a gf menu. The manager had the cashier tell me that there wasn't a menu but that the salads and dressing were gf. I was apprehensive but we were very hungry so I ordered a salad with a vinaigrette type dressing. What a mistake! About an hour later I got sick!! This restaurant should make claims they can't keep!! They should be taken off the site.
4810 North University Street, Peoria IL 61614
Not sure why they have a gluten free menu. The entire staff looks at me like I've got 3 heads when I order from it. I've tried this particulate establishment 3 times and each time I leave there not feeling very well.
11140 Parkside Drive, Knoxville TN 37923
Your gf options include salads and jumbo baked potatoes. If that is something you might be interested in, then you are in luck.
20911 Gulf Freeway Suite D, Webster TX 77598
Potatoes, salads, and chili are pretty much what this gluten free menu consists of. Other locations have gluten free bread for sandwiches but this one does not. :-(
3902 Call Field Road, Wichita Falls TX 76308
they had a dedicated gluten free menu, but it made me nervous because everything is made all together.
1130 East Angela Boulevard #102, South Bend, IN 46617
No GF bread at this location but they have GF soups and salads. All their salad dressings are gluten free too. I highly recommend the chicken chili!
2422 Pass Road, Unit A, Biloxi MS 39531
my favorite item on the menu is the Reuben, but I get it as a spud, instead of a sandwich.
2271 Pointe Parkway, Suite D, Carmel IN 46032
Staff does not seem to understand gluten free. They also do not carry the gluten free bread at this time.
368 East Hanes Mill Rd., Winston Salem NC 27105
Gluten free vegan chili and veggie spud!
2445 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield MO 65803
They had NO gluten free bread, nor did they know anything about McAlister's gluten free choices.
1440 W. Lindsey Street, Norman OK 73069
Amazing. Gluten free bread is fantastic. I usually get the gluten free grilled cheese with a spud. They even have their own menu. An actual menu. Finally.
4305 Lakeview Parkway Suite 300, Rowlett TX 75088
The teenage staff is clueless regarding gluten issues. Stay away if you have Celiac or severe allergies. I would give no stars if possible.
1760 Pine Island Rd. Ste. 105, Myrtle Beach SC 29577
Is there less than one star :-((((awful experience
100 N. Kimball Ave., Ste. 109, Southlake TX 76092
Love this place. Gluten free bread. And great service.
9091 HWY 72 #101, Germantown TN 38139
Their ultimate nachos are my favorite!
4560 Cornell Road, Cincinnati OH 45241
The club with UDI 's bread is great !
7242 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge LA 70810
Went and they did not have a gluten free menu available. Disappointed.
4305 Lakeview Parkway Suite 300, Rowlett TX 75088
Basically they just label items that were gluten free already and stock udies gluten free bread. They also say on the menu not recommended for celiacs due to common kitchen.
975 East Goodman Road, Suite 21, Southaven MS 38671
The listing is misleading. I requested a gluten free menu and was handed a folder with a list of allergens. There are no procedures to avoid cross-contamination. Very few items do not contain gluten. I had a stuffed potato, some of which appear to be gluten-free. It tasted good and I had no reaction to it so I'm giving 3 stars.
2003 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport TN 37660
Feeling adventurouse??? want to be frustraited? go ahead. otherwise, don't bother.
815 Hamric Drive East, Oxford AL 36203
Cashier was super nice about my request. I got a Spud Max with no flare-up symptoms.
2300 North Airport Blvd, Springfield MO 65802
I came here because it was on all the lists as having gluten free options. The manager handed me a xeroxed gf menu and then said we really don't have anything you can eat here unless you want to try a potato. We left since she wasn't really interested in our gf business.
8605 SW 34th Avenue, Amarillo TX 79119
Absolutely easy to order gluten free. They have a menu telling which condiments and other items are gluten free. The management takes special care to make sure your order is correct
4842 North Hills Boulevard, N Little Rock, AR 72116
Well.. When I asked for their gluten free menu they gave me the lunch menu.. the regular lunch menu. I asked the manager who said they didn't have one but thought the potatoes where gluten free. I asked if I could see the ingredients for their salad dressings and he said he couldn't get that for me. So, unless you're in the mood for a baked potato, I wouldn't bother.
740 South College Road, Wilmington NC 28403
Their gluten free menu is a whole list of sandwiches with no bread.....and salads...very disappointing
25672 NW Freeway, Ste. A, Cypress TX 77429
No gluten free bread option. When I asked I was pointed to the salad menu. Yay.
9140 Rockville Road, Indianapolis IN 46234
Unless you want a baked potato, don't bother! A deli with no gluten free bread or options.
4210 82nd Street Suite 212, Lubbock TX 79423
They don't really have a GF menu, but a notebook with information and what menu items can be modified to be gluten free. They do carry a gluten free bread, Udis, and you can ask for it on any of their sandwiches. We talked to them about avoiding cross-contamination, but despite all that, my husband, who has celiac, was hurting and sick all night and into the next day, so we know that his food was contaminated. We will not be going back, that's for sure!
2317 Grand Ave Ste. A, Laramie WY 82070
They know absolutely nothing about gluten free. I'm not even sure either of the two employees I spoke to knew what gluten was. Even if my meal was gluten free, there seems to be a great chance for cross contamination.
8955 South Memorial Drive, Suite B, Tulsa OK 74133
Great selection of Gluten Free Food!
2510 East 3rd Street, Bloomington IN 47401
The management bought a loaf of gluten free bread for me after we talked about gluten sensitivities. The sandwich they made was great! I was so impressed with their willingness to serve my family gluten free. Edited to add that I had a very bad cross contamination exposure the last time I went in. Management seems very interested in helping gluten free customers but the staff really need to be trained to handle food correctly.
2510 East 3rd Street, Bloomington IN 47401
The only options safe for me were potatoes. I clearly stated that I also can't have dairy. They brought out three different potatoes before they got it right.
13007 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA 20170
McAlister's offers a huge menu and not only are so many options gluten-free (giant spuds, salads, all of the dressings), they carry Rudis gluten-free bread. Any of the sandwiches are available on it. I asked about cross contamination and was told that they change gloves and have a special cutting board to use for these orders. The bread is not sent through the toaster, rather grilled on the panini press to avoid the crumbs in the toaster.
9140 Rockville Road, Indianapolis IN 46234
http://m.nutritionix.com/mcalisters-deli/menu/special-diets/premium/ for the complete allergen menu
5300 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans LA 70115
Low rating for not even attempting to show me GF options. Bathroom sink was broken and even the manager didn't seem to care. Good food if not GF but otherwise stay away.
100 South Creasy Lane, Ste. 1000, Lafayette IN 47905
We had lunch here and had the loaded potatoes. Excellent!! They were attentive to being allergic to gluten, were professional and courteous. Would highly recommend!
4200 East Clay Street, Vicksburg MS 39180
Beware that this location does NOT have gluten free bread.
1200 Satchel Paige Drive, Mobile AL 36606
I went because of reviews on here from others-- thanks! The girl behind the counter was familiar with the term gluten-free. She brought out their 'allergy book'. They had prepared notes on which menu item was gluten-free. I took a chance and got the 'Savannah salad'. It was delicious. The restaurant is pleasant.
812 South 6th Street, Waco TX 76706
any sandwich on gf bread...yummy
215 Adams Drive, Weatherford TX 76086
Excellent service and food. Their gluten free bread is amazing. Usually with other places it's dry and gross, but not here. Love this place.
2003 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport TN 37660
They DO NOT offer gluten-free breads at the Kingsport, TN location, AND the rice crispy treats on their gluten-free menu have barley in them. I had a allergic reaction to the Sherry shallot dressing on their Savannah Chopped salad which also appears on their gGF menu. Beware... Update, ordered the Spud Ole, and it was served to me w/ a ROTTEN potato. Just stay away. I tried again on 8/18...croutons despite a warning of gluten allergy & request for no croutons. 3 strikes & you're out. They clearly don't care.
7170 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
AMAZING. And kids meals were all only $3.99 and not charged extra for gluten free! Then they gave us free desserts for being first time customers!
10736 Kings Road, Ste. 1000, Myrtle Beach SC 29572
They don't have a Gluten-free menu.
601 River Highway, Suite C, Mooresville NC 28117
I was told by the employee at the register they had no gluten free bread but are advertising they do. We ate a salad asked if dressing was gluten free he said he didn't know. All three of us ended up sick. For people with celiac disease this is not the place to go.
1598 Country Club Plaza Drive, St. Charles MO 63303
Big fat zero rating, but it made me give one star. I emailed corporate and asked if my St. Charles, MO location had GF bread. Guy said no but was sure I'd like any of their other choices. Um, no, I'd like a sandwich with bread I can eat. Why does it have to be so difficult all the time?! I don't think I'll go.
7502 FM 1960 West, Houston TX 77070
Ate at a MO location. Staff were helpful and attentive. GF menu posted prominently at counter. They have gluten free meats (including bacon!), sides and condiments. Delicious - ate there 3 times in a week and enjoyed 3 different meals - BLT, Horseradish-Cheddar Roast Beef With caramelized onions, stuffed baked potato and coleslaw. I'm making myself hungry. Go there today!
900 S. E. Walton Blvd, Bentonville AR 72712
They have gluten free bread so my daughter was able to eat a sandwich with chips and applesauce.
3482 Plaza Avenue, Memphis TN 38111
Super bummed to get there and find out that this location did NOT have a gluten free menu as of 7/25/2013.
1490 West Government Street, Brandon MS 39042
My daughter always order nacho with tortilla chips and spud with bacon and cheese. Good service there.
1030 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suite 106, Lawrenceville GA 30043
They do not actually have a gluten free menu. What they have is an allergy listing, which lists all their menu items and which common allergens are in each. There was one salad that was gluten free, baked potatoes, and one or two other sides. Very limited options. No GF bread for sandwiches. I ended up going somewhere else to eat.
4950 Centre Pointe Drive, Charleston SC 29418
We ate at McAlister's for lunch. My 2 yr old daughter has celiac disease. We shared the loaded nachos. They were delicious and a large portion. The boy who rang us up was very nice. I had read up on what was gf on their menu but he double-checked to make sure. I also requested a glove change and he put it in the computer and then went back to the kitchen area to make sure my meal would be prepared properly. We will definitely choose McAlister's again. There art a lot of gf options with salads, loaded potatoes, and nachos.
70 Riverton Commons Plaza, Suite 70, Front Royal VA 22630
We stopped here on our way to Luray Caverns and I was very pleased with the options that I had. The girls at the counter were willing to let me see their allergy information (specifically gluten free) and I saw that I had a good number of options. I ended up getting the Chicken Caesar wrap but made as a sandwich and the gluten free bread was delicious. It was reasonably priced as well. Would definitely recommend if you're taking a road trip! Not sure about cross contamination in the kitchen, but I had no symptoms afterwards!
8102-B S. Lewis Avenue, Tulsa OK 74137
They have started offering gf bread on all sandwiches!! Their spuds are great too
740 East Town Center Ste. A, Waynesboro VA 22980
We stopped here on our way home from Virginia Beach. The staff is not very knowledgeable about gluten free eating (other than that they, in fact, have a GF menu). They were very accommodating with my requests. The manager oversaw our order and caught a mistake and had them toss it and prepare it again. The main options are baked potato, salad, and lunch meat (no bread). My thoughts - It's OK to eat here, just be very verbal about your requests and ask lots of questions.
2445 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield MO 65803
Was told my food was handled correctly. I was sick for 2 days after I ate there. I guess some people do not understand just a small amount of gluten can make someone with Celiac Disease very ill.
2102 Southwest HK Dodgen Loop, Suite 122, Temple TX 76504
Staff members were very attentive and offered to change their gloves before I even asked. They have plenty of Gf options at reasonable prices.
5021 Hinkleville Rd, Paducah KY 42001
Great place to eat.
900 S. E. Walton Blvd, Bentonville AR 72712
Good selection of options for gluten free. Dedicated gluten free menu
4415 Wadley Drive, Midland TX 79707
this location was has incompetent employees! paid $6 for a potatoe that never made it to my bag...the italian chopped salad was old. the meat was stinky and the tomotoes looked like they have been there for a awhile! the front of the house was too busy playing with the back of the house to even pay attention to customers.
110 Frey Lane, Fairview Heights IL 62208
Very limited gluten-free selection. Although almost all their meats are gluten-free, they offered no gluten-free bread for the deli sandwiches. That left me with three options salad, soup, or baked potato. I chose their Spud Max which very good.
2288 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga TN 37421
good food and good service
1040 Hwy 49 South, Suite A, Richland MS 39218
Study the online menu before you go. The staff had zero knowledge of gluten free items on the menu. One worker asked me what gluten was. I ordered the taco salad and it was mediocre at best. Not worth the money or the stop.
2803 West Hwy. 74, Monroe NC 28110
I work in Monroe so my GF options are limited when I don't bring lunch but Mcalisters has always been a safe bet for me. I don't get anything that might have cc but I just get a taco salad with veggie chili and never have had a reaction
8046-D Providence Road, Charlotte NC 28277
As with all McAlister's locations, I feel like I have to tell them the spiel - clean gloves, keep my plate separate from family's, etc. they do a great job with it - just wish that once I told them I have a severe gluten issue, they would know exactly what to do.
4805 Park Road, Ste. 101, Charlotte NC 28209
Can't go wrong with their spuds. I do feel, though, at their various locations that once I mention my celiac disease I have to remind them to use clean gloves, serve my food separately, etc. They have always done as I've asked - Just be sure to tell them what you need.
1240 East Northside Drive, Jackson MS 39211
We asked for a gluten free menu and the lady behind the counter said she didn't think they had one and she said she didn't think they had anything gluten free except for the potato salad, maybe. We got a Taco Salad already knowing it was gluten free.
740 Southeast Greenville Blvd., Suite 600, Greenville NC 27858
Delicious. I am very sensitive to gluten contamination and have never gotten sick here. I always order the Savannah Chopped Salad and the Spud Ole.
6612 Seawall Blvd., Galveston TX 77551
Enjoyed their delicious gluten and dairy free chili on top of a plain baked potato. Simple but very good and everything was prepared as requested.
10041 Forest Green Boulevard, Louisville KY 40223
They were very helpful with GF optons.
12515 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur MO 63141
No gluten free bread available but plenty of choices including baked potato with many toppings and salads. And a gluten free menu.
7170 North Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
I love this place because you can get any sandwich gluten free, with a side and they have amazing sweet tea! Very accommodating about gluten free. Always answers my questions and if they don't know they find out always willing to change gloves. I have never gotten sick while eating here
335 Herlong Avenue, Suite 20, Rock Hill SC 29732
The people at this location are VERY understanding AND knowledgable on gluten intolerance. Great selection and willing to go the extra step to make sure you don't get sick from their food. They even have a gluten-free menu typed up and on display even though this is not required by the chain. I love this location!
15201 John J. Delaney Drive, Charlotte NC 28277
Horrible gluten free menu. Staff not very educated on gluten allergy and not very concerned. Ended up not eating. Do not recommend.
720 North Aspen, Broken Arrow OK 74012
good place. food is always good and i got an email the other day that they now have udis gf bread for the sandwiches!! cant wait to try that!
4605 N Kickapoo Suite 4603, Shawnee OK 74804
I was able to get a Horseradish Roastbeef Cheddar sandwich because they now offer Udi's bread. It is only .69 more and so worth it. It was so nice to order what I really wanted! The gluten free options are prominently displayed as you walk in the door as well. I am not a good judge on cross-contamination as so far I am not that sensitive, but it was a very good experience for me.
70 Riverton Commons Plaza, Suite 70, Front Royal VA 22630
I was shocked and pleasantly surprised to find out that they can serve all of their sandwiches on gluten free bread. The bread was delicious and the server was great about making sure that everything on the sandwich I wanted was gluten free.
3050 Dowlen Road, Suite A, Beaumont TX 77706
They have excellent sandwiches, much better than Earl of Sandwich and the best sweet tea I have ever had. They also have an extensive gf menu. I was surprised by the choices of sandwiches I could actually eat. And the bread was delicious, it didn't taste like typical gf bread. And I didn't get sick at all!
3815 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64507
very good. my son did not want the gf bread so they only charged me for the meat instead of a sandwich. very friendly.
480 Park Dr., Grand Junction CO 81505
The food here is good. My only gripe might be more with this app and where they get their info. There is no "Gluten Free" menu. The menu doesn't even tell you if an item has gluten. When I asked if they had a GF menu they handed me a laminated copy of the allergies. The only menu items on here were sandwiches which all clearly have gluten.
8529 N. 129th E. Avenue, Owasso OK 74055
Had a sandwich on gluten free bread. Great bread! Great Sandwich! :)
3262 Southwest 35th Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32608
Salad and soup options but no gluten free bread (no gf sandwiches). I had the Italian salad which was fresh a d good
5801 Saratoga Blvd Bldg A, Corpus Christi TX 78414
we went to this restaurant because it came up on the list with a gluten free menu, but they didn't know about a menu or what gluten free was. The girl was very nice, but not aware of the gluten allergy. I've eaten at another McAlister's, and it was great. Jason's deli is down the street and they were knowledgeable and had gluten free bread.
1700 Norman Drive, Valdosta GA 31601
This restaurant does NOT have a gluten free menu. It does NOT have gluten free items.
20911 Gulf Freeway Suite D, Webster TX 77598
We eat here several times a month and have never had any problems. Food is great and staff is SUPER friendly!
2721 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville KY 40220
Wonderful tasty potatoes. Great tasting food all the way around. gluten free food excellent will definitely return.
411 Cox Road Ste 110, Gastonia NC 28054
Was very good. If you bring your own bread they will make you sandwich on it.
3815 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64507
The new Gluten Free bread is awesome! It's like a whole grain type bread. I saved half of my sandwich for the next day in the fridge and it was just as good the next day. Yeah
4710-A Forest Drive, Columbia SC 29206
Don't believe any claims that this place caters to GF needs. When I asked for the gluten-free menu they had to dig it out from beneath the cash register and there was all kind of stains and junk on it because it'd been buried there for so long. Then when I ordered something from the menu I discovered that they did not have gluten-free bread so if I got any of the deli sandwiches, which is what they specialize in, I had to get them meat - only. If they are hoping to compete with Jason's deli they have miles to go to be close to the level of service and gluten-free selection that Jason's provides. I will not be returning to this restaurant again.
1310 South Illinois Rd, Ft Wayne IN 46804
Very good selection. Very good food. No problems.
2107 Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 105, McKinney TX 75070
They now have Gluten free bread !!!
620 Highway 80 East, Clinton MS 39056
After conversation with manager, nothing safe from serious cross-contamination.
244 S Mt. Auburn, Cape Girardeau MO 63701
4000 Lemay Ferry Street, St. Louis MO 63125
The app and deli advertise a gluten-free menu but that is not what they have. It's just an allergen list. Almost all their foods have wheat listed as an ingredient. The staff is not educated at all on food allergies either. The only items i noticed on their were chilli, salad dressing, and potatoes. while all good snacks they don't make a decent meal. Their chilli is not very good either.
2108 West 27th Suite A3, Lawrence KS 66047
This app says they have a specified gluten free menu, but they don't. I had to educate them, and they were still clueless. I ended up getting a baked potato just to be safe.
5318 New Hope Commons Dr, Durham NC 27707
Salads and Spuds are the way to go...Also, chili for your spud is GF as well.
720 North Aspen, Broken Arrow OK 74012
Their spuds are great! I eat here at least once a week
7622 Cox Lane, West Chester OH 45069
Soups are always hot and fresh. Good GF selections daily.
1401 West Green Street, Room 70J, Urbana IL 61801
Huge potatoes that fill you right up!
1801 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville TN 37916
The options here aren't very large especially for a vegan or vegetarian
8657 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord NC 28027
Limited to salads, potatos, and a few soups. No Gf bread for sandwiches.
1515 N Town E Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150
Excellent food. This location now has gluten free bread same as Jason's deli! Lots of soup sandwich an salad choices!
3525 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City OK 73134
Their GF Spud Maxx is bomb diggity
2330 S.E. Washington Blvd., Bartlesville OK 74006
Very gluten free friendly restaurant. Many gf items on the menu.
206 Lake Drive, Ste. 15, Covington LA 70433
High risk of cross contamination for any allergy
3471 North Salida Street Ste. 10, Aurora CO 80011
You would think that a large chain deli would carry gluten free bread. They provided me an allergen menu, not a gluten free. Items were ordered bread free which were enjoyable. However the location was exceptionally clean with a friendly staff.
200 Riverwind Dr, Pearl MS 39208
Very helpful staff, and very yummy food!!
1200 Satchel Paige Drive, Mobile AL 36606
Great options. Delicious. Definitely a favorite safe spot!!
1425 Market Boulevard, Ste 1370, Roswell GA 30076
I got one of their gluten free salads and was very happy. I also liked that they had a lot of potato dish options. You can ask the mgr for the gluten free menu or look it up online.
1006 University Drive East, College Station TX 77840
Gluten free bread now available! The staff seemed concerned that I had the right bread on my sandwich and I haven't gotten sick!
1011 North Street Rd, Greenwood IN 46142
surprised what a gem we found. lots of options for everyone. the stuffed potato is a meal for sure
2107 Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 105, McKinney TX 75070
Great potatoes with meat!
4305 Lakeview Parkway Suite 300, Rowlett TX 75088
I eat at Mcalisters at least twice a week for lunch. I have never been disappointed. Love the tea.
4941 East 21st Street, Tulsa OK 74112
Good food and great service!
4415 Wadley Drive, Midland TX 79707
I've found I can eat Savannah salad and spud max and not get sick. The food is good, but the staff are not aware of gluten free diets. Just trial & error....
1011 North Street Rd, Greenwood IN 46142
Our all time favorite! We eat here several times a week
1760 Pine Island Rd. Ste. 105, Myrtle Beach SC 29577
Their idea of a gluten free menu is a nasty water stained piece of paper on a clipboard behind the counter.
534 Bonita Lakes Drive, Meridian MS 39301
manager suggested not ordering anything if I was gluten free due to celiacs or allergies. glad she was honest.
2063 Colonial Ave, Roanoke VA 24015
I just went to McAlister's Deli and asked for the gluten-free menu. They told me they have no gluten-free menu.
4605 N Kickapoo Suite 4603, Shawnee OK 74804
I asked for a gluten free menu and the girl handed me a binder with ingredients for each food item. No gluten free menu inside at all. The content was last updated in April of 2009. There was a long line behind me and I had to stand there and look through the binder and still didn't find any specific listing. Very frustrating.
12019 Westhaven Drive, Little Rock AR 72211
This place in NOT gluten free. They only provide a list of the allergies in their food. I ended up watching my friends eat
1671 E 70th Street, Shreveport LA 71105
Love love love McAlister's! Gluten free & Weight Watchers friendly! Spud max & savannah salad are my fav.
5300 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans LA 70115
No gluten free bread option, but sandwiches available on lettuce. Potatoes and nachos are on GF menu. Chicken salad is NOT GF, but server was kind enough to bring out the ingredient list for me to review.
3 South Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805
Don't bother... I walked im with high hopes and was told they don't do GF. I was dissapointed. I guess they deserve a thumbs up for honesty.
740 South College Road, Wilmington NC 28403
Great food and marshmallow treats
119 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia SC 29229
Good food. Gluten-free menu. Staff not well trained but I know what to order now.
815 Hamric Drive East, Oxford AL 36203
Said angus spud was okay without au jus, was poisoned third time getting it.
20911 Gulf Freeway Suite D, Webster TX 77598
Ewww. Very disappointed. Been twice, will never go back. Salad was dry and baked potatoe was BORING and BLAH!
796 E I-10 Service Road, Slidell LA 70461
Not all staff know about the allergy-free menu, so ask for a manager. The chicken salad was very good and so was the potato salad. This northern lady loves the southern sweet tea!
2747 Legends Parkway, Prattville AL 36066
The staff here were so friendly, and did their best to help me get a great meal.
2217-A Matthew Township Pkwy, Matthews NC 28105
Me and my Boss eat here all the time. Love that we can both order something good-GF and non GF.
495 South Gloster, Tupelo MS 38801
Very nice staff they are franchise so can't go by the online menu. They have an old allergy menu but was able to print me off the website menu. Had a salad and it was good like any other place. So far not sick. If I'm back in this area ill make a stop by.
1021 E. 2nd Street, Edmond OK 73034
Fresh and tasty choices. Friendly staff.
2800 Mall Drive, Las Cruces NM 88011
Loaded spud is awesome! Thank you McAlister's
3525 West Memorial Road, Oklahoma City OK 73134
Fresh and tasty gf options! Knowledgable and friendly staff.
5318 New Hope Commons Dr, Durham NC 27707
We love the bacon spud and roast beef spud (leave off au jus to be gf). Service is sometimes slow, but they take good precautions to be gf and have many choices. Sweet tea is sugary goodness!
8840 Michigan Road Ste. 104, Indianapolis IN 46268
I had much better luck at this location than I've had at others. The staff was friendly and helpful - the cashier even printed a copy of their gluten free menu for me to take home!
1065 River Oaks Drive, Flowood MS 39232
Staff was very friendly with me looking up gluten free stuff on my phone. Had a chili nacho, Italian salad, Angus beef spud (no au jus) with potato salad, and wife had cranberry Orange club with Cole slaw. chili nacho was good but it was just a can of chili would of liked a home cooked chili, salad was wonderful def would just get this any day of the week, wife said club was really good but the sauce is potent so ask for a dab instead of a smear, spud was ok the meat was great spud could of been cooked a lil longer, Cole slaw and potato salad was like eating a spoon full of mayo with chunks. Will be keeping this place as a gluten free stop but not often. As of now (15 mins after) not feeling ill. will come back to try more.
9450 North Meridian Street Suite C, Indianapolis IN 46260
They do offer gluten free options, but when I asked to see the gluten-free menu the cashier had no idea what I was talking about. When I explained that I had a food allergy, he got the manager on duty who silently handed me a crumpled-up piece of paper with soup or something all over it. I ordered a baked potato with chili on it and got sick later that night. I would try McAlister's again, but not this location.
703 N. McCroskey, Nixa MO 65714
No stars because the girl that took my order apperently 'understood' gluten free even asked the cook to change his gloves but when she brought my food it was a sandwich and when I said that is not what I ordered or even gluten free, I ordered a salad and she looked at me dumb-founded and said oh I thought you said sandwich, So that was #1. And now two days later I am so sick, #2. Awful experience.
4210 82nd Street Suite 212, Lubbock TX 79423
Always helpful and the Spud Max is delicious!
4560 Cornell Road, Cincinnati OH 45241
staff is great...they cater to any need you may have! the cashier i had was gf as well which was a huge help! when im in town i will be back
701 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 100, Plano TX 75075
Now has their gluten-free menu posted in the store. Good food!
4 Canal Street, New Orleans LA 70130
No gluten-free options at all! take off list! does not deserve even the one rating
2721 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville KY 40220
I love going to McAlisters. several things to choose from. Disappointed that the chicken harvest salad which seems to have all gluten free ingredients isn't on the GF menu.
2217-A Matthew Township Pkwy, Matthews NC 28105
Best sweet tea and fun salads.
4605 N Kickapoo Suite 4603, Shawnee OK 74804
Very nice menu, lots of options, helpful server, great price.... all you could ask for. Huge filled baked potatoes, salads, soups, chili, nachos & sides like potato salad.
24200 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg TX 77471
Awesome just remind them to go back and personally talk to chefs to make sure they change their gloves or wash there hands, etc. Sometimes the younger staff don't know what GF is, but the manager always does.
740 South College Road, Wilmington NC 28403
The menu has changed, very little to eat. My wife got sick after eating there.
740 South College Road, Wilmington NC 28403
Lots of delicious options..no gfree menu on site, so go online first to chk it options
313 NW Commons Loop, Lake City, FL 32055-7710
Not opened
2445 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield MO 65803
knowledge of gluten free items was poor. Don't claim to be gf if your staff isnt educated.
740 South College Road, Wilmington NC 28403
The baked potatoes are awesome.
480 Park Dr., Grand Junction CO 81505
My Wife and I love this place. Great variety and very tasty.
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Tarpon Lake House with Dock, Solar Heated Pool, and Games in Tarpon Springs
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
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vacation rental description
Breathtaking Sunrises, Beautiful Florida Lake Home.
Half surrounded by Lake Tarpon, this million dollar home boasts a
view of, and access to, perhaps Florida's finest fresh water lake.
Enjoy violet sunrises while sipping hot coffee just a few feet from
the water. This house is perfectly positioned at the mid-point of 7
mile long and 1 mile wide Lake Tarpon. And...just 2 miles from
world famous Innisbrook golf course! Screened in pool, pool bar,
dock, deck, lanai, 23 foot vaulted ceilings, outdoor TV and stereo,
60" flat screen TV and stereo with surround sound, fireplace, pool
table, pinball, Jacuzzi tubs in baths, satellite TV, internet portal
for your computer and a 300 gallon aquarium.
7 pocket sliding doors open the house completely to Florida's famous
Winter weather. Pure fun, very relaxing, private, yet less than 3
miles to every type of shopping, restaurants, and beaches. Dock
your boat right at the house, there's even a restaurant on Lake
Tarpon with boat access and boat trailer can be parked at house.
No inside smoking.
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house rental amenities
Jacuzzi Tubs in Baths
Summer solar heat free, Winter electric heat pump optional for $125/week
Child Pool fence provided for your setup
Outside Pool Bar
BBQ Grill
Screened Lanai
Unlimited free caling within USA
Wireless Internet Access for your computer
Digital Cable TV
Big Screen with Surround sound
Pool Table
Pinball Machine set to free play
Commercial CD Jukebox on free play
1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and Sofa Bed
Baby Pack and Play
Washer & Dryer
Air Conditioning
Extra Parking for Boat/Trailer
Quiet Residential Neighborhood
activities and attractions in Tarpon Springs Gulf Coast Central
Boat and fish right from the house.
Fantastic public ocean beachs in Tarpon Springs (Howard Park) or
Honeymoon State Park. Each less than 30 minutes away.
Boats can be rented from Tarpon Water Sports 727-944-BOAT on the lake
Tarpon Springs historic and fun sponge docks are just 15 minutes
away (great Greek food and bakeries).
Tarpon Turtle bar and grill on lake with dock access.
Public Park directly across the lake with dock access.
Ten-Plex Movie Theater 2 miles
40 minutes from Tampa and Clearwater airports.
An hour and a quarter from Crystal River and the Manatee's
90 miles from Disney in Orlando
For the kids, 20 miles from Busch Gardens, 1 1/2 hours to Orlando.
vacation rental rates
Season Weekly Rentals
Jun-Oct $1,795 PER WEEK
Nov-May $1,995 PER WEEK
US Dollars only (Certified Bank Funds) Plus Local and State Florida
Sales Tax of 12%.
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Another hors d'oeuvre you should consider is quiche. Quiche Lorraine (cheese and bacon/ham) or tuna is great to give out at your cocktail party. You can bake this pastry, let it cool and fill it with cucumber, crème fraiche and salmon tartare.
Vegetable chips are also a delicious, healthy choice to serve with cocktails. Or try an adventurous appetizer of asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto and sun dried tomato pastries.
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"It was a single piece of land that has never been timbered. Had magnificent hardwood trees, it was just beautiful with large trees that were 125 years old... can't be replaced!," says Mike Thomas.
During a short stint in the hospital Friday, Mike's neighbors brought what was happening on his land to his attention. It's the same spot where he was planning to open an RV park.
"Now, who wants to camp in the desert?," says Mike.
He showed us his deeds and the survey. He says, proof he owns the eight acres of trek that were timbered.
He also went to the authorities and filed a complaint against the logger for trespassing, destruction of property and theft.
But wood county sheriffs couldn't do a thing.
"I thought a crime was being committed. They're going on my property, they destroyed it, they're picking up trees and taking them to the sawmill. But they said if they're unknowingly doing it then it's not a crime and they can't stop them," says Mike.
The logger was there when we arrived on the scene with our cameras but he didn't have much to say.
"Like I said no comment. I got to talk to my lawyer," says Valerio Rios, owner of the logging company, Texas 3 Rivers Inc.
That's a good thing because the Texas Forest Service confirmed today they are launching an investigation, pursuing this as a criminal case.
They say it's difficult to determine if the logger trekked on land he wasn't authorized to because you're dealing with imaginary boundary lines.
"If this is the law in Texas, we need to change the law because they can come on your land while you're out here talking to me and when you come home it's all gone and you can't do anything about it!," says Mike.
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'Le Bijou' of Queen Anne (The Jewel of Queen Anne) is a 1909 craftsman's cottage located on the western bluff facing Puget Sound in coveted Queen Anne . A true craftsman who developed his skills renovating vintage homes on the east coast was hired to recreate the fine details of craftsmanship present at the turn of the century. Crown molding, wainscoting, lathe and plaster ceilings and walls were lovingly and meticulously repaired and restored by this artist/craftsman using techniques and skills not used by craftsmen in these modern times.
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~French doors lead to the master bedroom with an antique iron bed containing an ultra plush queen-sized mattress, luxurious bedding from Frette and Ralph Lauren, linens from Thomas Lee and Charles P. Rogers of New york. Linens have tha clean crisp feel when you slid into bed. An additional queen-sized bed in the living room is also provided. The couch/hideabed made by American Leather, is the finest most comfortable hideabed made. It is NOT your typical hideabed.
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Your cottage is located down a walkway to the right of the main house to the courtyard of 'Le Bijou' of Queen Anne. A lockbox is provided for guests for access day or night. The host lives in the main home. If there is anything needed during your time of stay, the host is available for recommendations, information or additional items for the kitchen, of course.
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West Queen Anne is on the bluff overlooking Puget Sound, West Seattle, the Olympic Range and Cruise Ship Terminal. The immediate area is easily accessible to the Theatre District, Seattle Center/Space Needle, shopping and dining and boutique bars in upper and lower QA, artisanal bakeries, quaint shops, Pike's Peak Market, SAM (Seattle Art Museum), many university level educational facilities and more. All major hospitals( Virginia Mason Hospital, Swedish Medical Center, Group Health Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute and The Gates Foundation are within 10 to 15 minutes. Queen Anne is like an oasis of calm and tranquitiy within the heart of the city's hustle and bustle.
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9:00pm Monday 14th January 2013 in News By Mark Tallentire, Reporter (Durham)
TWO North-East students who inspired a mass peace campaign in Northern Ireland have become the first recipients of a new prize set up in memory of a murdered police officer.
Durham University students Enya Doyle and Lauren Sloan have been given the first National Peace Awards – created in honour of Constable Steve Carroll, who was shot dead by the Continuity IRA while on duty in County Armagh in March 2009.
The Steve Carroll Foundation was launched and its first peace prizes presented at Stormont, the Northern Irish Parliament, today (Monday, January 14).
Shocked by the killing of Constable Carroll, the first Police Service of Northern Ireland officer to be murdered by republican dissidents, Miss Doyle and Miss Sloan, then aged just 15 and 16 respectively, founded the 'Not In My Name' cross-community peace movement – using music to promote peace and justice.
The youngsters also inspired a mass protest which saw tens of thousands of people march for peace.
Finally, the two have campaigned for equality of sentencing in murder cases.
Miss Doyle, 18, a music student originally from Lurgan, received the Beacon of Hope Scholarship, while Miss Sloan, 19, a law student from Banbridge, received the Northern Ireland Youth for Justice Campaigner Prize.
Miss Doyle said: "This (Steve Carroll) Foundation offers us all an alternative Northern Ireland. Violence is never justified and we will not stall in our fervour for a safer, shared future."
Miss Sloan added: "The images of Northern Ireland that I have seen broadcast recently whilst studying have both shocked and disheartened me.
"The launch of the Foundation fills me with hope, as it provides a platform for discussion, peaceful resolution and, most importantly, recognition for young people who don't want to resort to the ways of the past."
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fall of Giants: FANTASTIC!
Years ago I read a few of Ken Follett's thrillers: Lie Down With Lions comes to mind. I think I also read Key To Rebecca and Man From St Petersburg. Honestly, they were fun reads but none of them got under my skin like Pillars of the Earth released in 1989. Or eighteen long years later, World Without End.
I suppose Follett is best known for his thrillers...
Published on Nov. 23 2011 by Deborah Serravalle
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Why change history?
I have long been a fan of Ken Follett, who usually writes brilliantly. But this time? Well, I agree with the other reviews I have just read that gave Follett only one star. I am not a professional historian (although I am a professor emeritus of Russian Language and Literature) but why would Follett change well-known historical facts?
I mention only two. The...
Published 22 months ago by Anthony C Wright
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fall of Giants: FANTASTIC!,
This review is from: Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy (Paperback)
Years ago I read a few of Ken Follett's thrillers: Lie Down With Lions comes to mind. I think I also read Key To Rebecca and Man From St Petersburg. Honestly, they were fun reads but none of them got under my skin like Pillars of the Earth released in 1989. Or eighteen long years later, World Without End.
I suppose Follett is best known for his thrillers. Goodness knows he's written twenty-odd. But it's his historical fiction I love. As far as I'm concerned the guy is a genius of the genre.
I don't know where Follett falls in literary circles. My guess is his work wouldn't be considered 'Literature' with a capital "L". Who cares? When it comes to storytelling, the man is pure gold.
His most recent work is Fall of Giants, Book One of the Century Trilogy. And the only negative thing I can say about it is I have to wait until the Fall of 2012 for the next installment, Winter of the World.
Fall of Giants is a giant of a book. Just shy of 1000 pages, it's a veritable door stopper. Despite its length, I read it faster than books a third of its size for the simple reason I couldn't put it down. It is the kind of read that you happily lug around so you can snag a few extra pages here and there. By the same token, I was sad when it ended. Now that's a good book!
A Brief Synopsis
The story begins just prior to the commencement of WWI. It follows the lives of several families from various areas of the globe: America, England & Scotland, Wales, France, Germany & Austria and Russia. Follett's characters, fictional as well as real, were so vivid I was invested in all of them, their families and their communities. So when WWI unfolds I was right there, experiencing that monumental war with them. That's the thing about historical fiction, it brings the event,as well as the people, to life.
Of course a novel like Fall of Giants doesn't replace scholarly study of WWI but it is an overview. And as such, it offers examples of how people from the various areas were affected and how the war was a catalyst for other events and political movements. And for this purpose, Follett's facts are well-researched.
Within the first pages of Fall of Giants, there's a map of Europe, circa 1914 and a Cast of Characters that went on for several pages. This did cause me pause. Don't let it put you off. I never once had to refer to the characters' names or relationship to one another. That's because Follett is also a master of logic. At his hand, the entwined stories make perfect sense.
The story ends after the Great War, leaving Follett's pen perfectly poised to take flight with Winter of the World.
My Final Word
If you appreciate historical fiction and books you can get lost in, you'll love Fall of Giants!
127 of 138 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A BIG book!,
Jill Meyer (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fall of Giants: Book One of The Century Trilogy (Hardcover)
Ken Follett's new novel, "Fall of Giants", is a big boy. It's so big that it could be used as a door stop for a steel door. But I have a feeling that most people reading this review already know it's a big book and don't expect anything less from Ken Follett.
"Giants" is the first in a trilogy about the 20th century. At least I assume it is, because this book is about the run-up to the "Great War" (WW1) and the four years of war. Follett, as usual, has many characters from Europe and the United States. Most are fictional but some are real. He has the talent to draw these many fictional characters with a deft brush, nuanced-enough to be distinguishable from each other. That's no mean feat, actually; how many novels have you read whose characters just blend into each other and you're never sure about who's who? To help out, though, Follett puts a "character page" in the front of the book.
I can't decide if the reader has to have fundamental knowledge of WW1 to appreciate this book. Follett is a pretty good amateur historian and he's written an excellent "historical novel". So, I guess it would appeal to, and help teach, readers of any kind. I thought the same thing about his novels about medieval England.
Follett follows the fortunes and fates of roughly 10 main characters. All intersect to a certain extent - thwarted lovers, Welsh miners-from-Russia, and diplomats-trying-to-prevent-war - in Follett's pages. I'm looking forward to Follett's next two books in the trilogy to learn what happens to these people as the 20th century unfolds. He's a good writer, as most anyone reading this book would probably agree.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Why change history?,
Anthony C Wright (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy (Mass Market Paperback)
I have long been a fan of Ken Follett, who usually writes brilliantly. But this time? Well, I agree with the other reviews I have just read that gave Follett only one star. I am not a professional historian (although I am a professor emeritus of Russian Language and Literature) but why would Follett change well-known historical facts?
I mention only two. The cruiser that fired on the Winter Palace in 1917, bringing about the Bolshevik Revolution, was not the Amur but the Avrora, which is still moored across the River Neva today--it can be visited. And Germany's surrender to the allies took place not in the Palace of Versailles, but in a railway carriage--which the Germans later used again, as a piece of deliberate humiliation, for the Allies' surrender in 1918.
I was looking forward to these two well-known events in history. The fact that Follett changed them leads me to wonder how accurate his other historical descriptions are.
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Read,
Interesting book, nice introduction to interesting characters, but felt a bit bombarded by the historical events.
They seemed to play more of a starring role rather than a supporting one.
Ken Follett is a wonderful writer, and i am excited to read more of his work.
His characters and their descriptions makes you feel like you really know them.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "You Are There" Vividly Recreated in Astonishingly Intertwined Families and Relationships,
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This review is from: Fall of Giants: Book One of The Century Trilogy (Hardcover)
"Like a cloak You will fold them up,
And they will be changed.
But You are the same,
And Your years will not fail." -- Hebrews 1:12 (NKJV)
Isn't it interesting that on the day I wrote this review, the hardcover book retailed for quite a bit less on Amazon than the Kindle version? Who would have thought that could be possible for a book that's almost 1,000 pages long?
As a youngster, I was fascinated by the CBS televised history series, "You Are There," which was narrated by Walter Cronkite. These re-enactments of critical moments made history interesting and understandable to me in a delightful way that helped turn me into a history major in college. I'm deeply grateful for the experience.
I was fascinated to see that Fall of Giants was designed to take a similar approach, while adding the desirable qualities of multiple narrators with different perspectives, much interaction among the characters, and a family saga element that provides even more depth of understanding. Even though I am quite familiar with the histories that are related here, I found myself wondering what historical lessons would be added to the comments made by the "future-looking" characters who often serve as quasi-prophets in the stories. A lot of historians must have worked very hard to be sure that so many historical insights made it into this novel. Fall of Giants has a surface accuracy that's quite impressive. I suspect that a lot of people will learn more about 1911 through 1923 in the UK, Russia, Germany, and the United States from this book than from any history courses that have taken or might take in the future.
When I saw the list of characters, I couldn't for the life of me imagine how they might relate to one another across cultures. The nicest surprises in the book came from the many unexpected little events that Mr. Follett used to bring his characters together and to draw them apart. I couldn't wait to get to the end to see what inventions he would use.
The book emphasizes the story lines of:
aristocracy losing to meritocracy
integrity being better than popularity and wealth
new ideas replacing tradition
duty versus responsibility
women seeking more equal opportunities
male egos being harmful to everyone else
Watch out that you don't read any detailed descriptions of how the characters' stories develop. You will lose a lot of the joy of the book should that occur.
I like books where the main characters have many chances to make decisions, to express themselves, and to deal with adversity. From the combination, I can get to know and understand them much better. Fall of Giants really delivers in that way for characters such as Gus Dewar, Earl Fitzherbert, Lady Maud Fitzherbert, Walter von Ulrich, Grigori Peshkov, Ethel Williams, and Billy Williams.
I am excited that there are two more books in the trilogy to come. I'm ready!
Bravo, Mr. Follett!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb re-telling of the history of World War I,
Paul Weiss (Dundas, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fall of Giants: Book One of The Century Trilogy (Hardcover)
When Ken Follett was asked why he chose to write FALL OF GIANTS, the first novel in his planned CENTURY trilogy, the intersecting history of five families beginning in the early years of the twentieth century, he responded:
"The 20th century is the most dramatic and violent period in the history of the human race. We killed more people in the 20th century than in any previous century, in the trenches of World War I, in the Soviet Union under Stalin, in Germany under the Nazis, Spain under Franco. There was World War II and the bombing of Dresden by the British and Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It was a horrible century and yet it is also the century of liberty."
"Very few countries were democratic before the First World War. In Britain in 1900, fewer than a quarter of the adult population had the vote. None of the women had the vote in any of these countries, so that's 50 per cent of the people who weren't allowed to take part in democracy. And the franchise was gradually extended to working class men, so democracy really only had a toehold in the world in 1900. Now we take it for granted, certainly in all the countries we think are "civilized." And that's a big contrast with what we did in terms of killing each other."
FALL OF GIANTS, by telling the engaging stories of the lives of these five families, also tells the story of Europe and its politics as so many nations stumbled foolishly into World War I; as many countries extended the franchise to a small fraction of women and working class men; as Russia toppled their monarchy and moved towards an equally repressive Communist dictatorship after the Bolshevik Revolution; as the USA unilaterally assumed the role of the world's policeman and spearheaded the development of The League of Nations; and as a minor German radical, in the teeth of a crippling imposed peace settlement, implemented the National Socialist party beginning the steady march to a second global conflagration even as many European nations swore, "Never again"!
Some reviewers have criticized Follett's characters as being flat stereotypes. For my money, I saw them as exceptionally well-developed metaphors for broad classes of people that, for one reason or another, would have experienced World War I differently and would have seen the politics and the results of the war from dramatically different perspectives.
Billy Williams, to draw only one example from Follett's heavily populated dramatis personae, was an apt representative of England's working class man who, prior to the war, was a coal miner subject to the brutal and self-centered whims of capitalist mine owners. Despite a quick mind and keen wit, he was once again subject during the war to the orders of officers who frequently seemed to lack even a modicum of common sense as to the prosecution of an offensive against Germany. Finally, as the franchise was at long last extended to working men, he served as the illustrative example of the rise of the Labour Party as it came to power in England immediately after the war.
It is through this type of metaphorical character that Follett has achieved nothing less than a compelling re-telling of the history of Europe through the first 25 years of the twentieth century! It is not often that I can say that a 1000 page monster has managed to keep me glued to the pages from first to last but FALL OF GIANTS certainly managed it. The depth of understanding of the progress of world history that Follett conveys by looking at events through the eyes of such an enormously varied spectrum of characters can hardly be overstated. English speaking secondary schools around the world might do themselves and their students a favour by considering this as mandatory reading for their history curricula.
Highly recommended ... and now I sit and wait for the second instalment in the trilogy! Sigh!
Paul Weiss
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to the century!,
W. VanB (Burlington, ON) - See all my reviews
Absolutely Fantastic. First in a trilogy, which at the time of this writing, has not been completed. This novel introduces you to a cast of characters (familial) this interact with each other at the beginning of the 20th century.
Walks you through the historical events of the century in a manner that only Follett can. Researched extremely well, spun into an excellent story.
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read!,
This review is from: Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy (Paperback)
I've only had this book for a couple of weeks (950 pages) and I'm already 3/4 through it. Really enjoying it and can't wait to get back to it. There are lots of details about World War 1 that I hadn't understood before. And the interaction between the families from Russia, Germany, Wales, England and the U.S. are fascinating, to say the least.
5.0 out of 5 stars History made real,
Denis Larose (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews
This is a very pleasant way to discover the history that makes us what we are today. Ken Follett brings a human touch to until now were for me cold facts of the past. A masterpiece.
5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable.,
Easy read I had a difficulty putting it down. The plot was easy to follow and I felt part of that history.
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Starting at $1999.00 (MSRP)
After 50 years the Model 1100 has cemented its name as the most famous autoloading shotgun of all time. Favored for its exceptionally soft recoil and sleek pointing characteristics, it has etched a permanent place both in competition and the upland fields. We're honoring its remarkable history with the Model 1100™ 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. Featuring a machine-cut engraved receiver with a commemorative 1963 serial number prefix, and B-Grade walnut stock with white diamond grip cap, this handsome piece makes a fine addition to any firearms lover's collection.
(LEFT) Left Hand (COMP) Compact (SPEC) Special Run (TAC) Tactical (DISC) Discontinued
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