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Yep, so RIM's Co-CEO's Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis just dropped a big bombshell on tonight's RIM Earnings Call that CrackBerry Nation did not want to hear.
The official word is that RIM wants to put a chipset into the USA-bound LTE BlackBerry 10 phones that will not be available until mid-2012. This pushes the rollout of the first BlackBerry 10 phones into the latter part of 2012. Mike Lazaridis followed up with clarification, adding they need this chipset in order to deliver the efficiency and battery life that customers expect from a BlackBerry.
It's a bitter sweet. It's awesome to think about the fact that our next generation of BlackBerry 10 phones will really be cutting edge when they hit the market. It just sucks to think that we're going to have to wait that long....
maddie1128 Dec 15, 2011 at 9:07 pm
Ya know- I really don't care how long it takes. I love my 9850 and I NEVER want to switch away from BlackBerry. I love their phones. If that makes me a fanboy (woman) I don't care- so be it. RIM- take your time and get it right and all those whining here will be saying " I knew it- I knew they could do it and show everyone what a phone should be"! lol
We here in the US are kinda spoiled and whiney. Just saying.......
HabsSuck Dec 15, 2011 at 9:18 pm
RIM has the financial strength to overcome the delay. First thing first release PB OS2 in February, if you listened to the call they must have mentioned February five or six times, Playbook apps will grow exponentially so when BBX phones are launched it will have the apps at the get go.
The most positive information was the acknowledgment that they need to do a better job marketing the brand especially in the US, there's a lot of crap emanating from that cesspool aka the US that needs to be refuted and communicate a better awareness of the Blackberry.
TRlPPlN Dec 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm
hey hey i live in this so called fecal pool!! but yes, i agree with you, this place is full of people that are full of themselves. spoiled, whiney and arrogant.
maxpowerxiii Dec 15, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Android and iOS 10s will be out by the time BB10 is released. I was an avid supporter of RIM but these delays and excuses are 100% typical of this company. They need a CEO with a vision as opposed to 2 guys who have their heads up each others' asses and are STILL patting each others' backsides as they sink this once proud Canadian company. F U RIM.
lnichols Dec 15, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Glad I upgraded to a 9900, but this isn't good for RIM. Even at a $1 salary those two are overpaid.
rgm#CB Dec 15, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Why can't 3G plus phones be worked on first for Tmobile and international markets earlier. LTE can be released later. RIM boast about how strong their international markets are. Most of these markets will not have LTE for a few years. Not buying the excuse.
BBPandy Dec 16, 2011 at 12:06 am
And those markets are buying OS7 Phones at a rapid pace...so why stop that. What they need to do is capture the US market, & they are all talking LTE & Faux G
jr4941 Dec 15, 2011 at 10:16 pm
Makes perfect sense to me. They have a plan and know precisely what kind of hardware they want. Why release something earlier with hardware that isn't good. They learned their lesson from the PB - when you release something new - make it good. Plain and simple.
scootnyinzer Dec 15, 2011 at 10:28 pm
I love my keyboard. I mean, I really love it. I can touch type on it fast and accurately. Takes my wife 2x longer to type a text that looks like it was composed by a monkey on her HTC. Well, maybe RIM will be gone in 2 years, but NO regrets on the 9900. Its a nice, capable device and I will never see my texts on damnyouautocorrect.com.
pinkberry1105 Dec 15, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Wow I can't believe all the hate thats going on here. I guess I will be the last one on earth using a blackberry. I don't understand why everyone says BB7 is outdated. How? iOS still looks the same from 4 years ago with an update here and there. We can only wish RIM for the best and to expect the worst. The only fret I have is if RIM goes down I'm going to be forced to use an iPhone or Android. Sigh.
Takhis Dec 15, 2011 at 10:37 pm
So this means that Balsille meant "we will skip 2012" when he said "leapfrog" talking about new releases...
JackKennedy Dec 16, 2011 at 7:48 am
mwahaha...but lesson for RIM, don't "leapfrog" when you're hanging on a cliff
DBX00 Dec 15, 2011 at 10:48 pm
I guess they missed the success that Samsung had with the Galaxy S II. If the US carriers are demanding a LTE device, tell them that's fine but you'll just release the Blackberry 10 devices in Europe and Asia first with HSPA+. Then wait six months, update the processor and LTE chip for a US launch. At least you could make the argument that BB10 isn't some bs platform, get developers going prior to a US launch and bring a couple devices to the US at the same time while adding to the European and Asia device catalog.
However, at this point they will be competing with the Iphone 5 that will probably utilize the same LTE chipset and have significant more marketing backing. I don't see why they didn't just go with a slightly thicker design with bigger battery for a faster launch. They keep modifying designs at the last minute to incorporate newer tech and end up releasing something late that isn't impressive. There is no way they were considering that chipset for the original Colt, so I don't see the point of waiting when you can just update the hardware for the new chipset in 6-9 months.
anthogag Dec 15, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Great news. It looks like we'll have the phones in July.
Current BB phones are great and OS2 for the pb is coming in February. A good OS2 roll-out will give some proof that the new BB10 phones will be great.
All the games and apps that we need to satisfy our hunger until the new phones arrive will come from the pb.
BB_Bmore Dec 15, 2011 at 11:12 pm
ok seriously this is not good just what will they do to make money in q1-2 and 3?
BerryDiva Dec 15, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Guess that's the end for RIM. RIP RIM 2012
Toasterg Dec 15, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Doesn't matter, as long as 2 things happen:
1. Keep improving OS7 with speed/battery life, and upgrades in core applications... The upgrades that somehow borrow the characteristics of the core apps in BBX
2. Give us PB OS2 on time, in no less than perfect shape
skyscraper04 Dec 16, 2011 at 12:09 am
yeah its confirm first qnx phone will come after iphone 5.good job rim.....your so stupid.
spencer1076 Dec 16, 2011 at 12:21 am
I hate to say it, but my Torch 9850 will be my last BB. I love this phone and I'll miss BBM(even though most of my contacts have switched to android), but unless something major happens...I'm out. It doesn't look like we'll be getting any decent app support anytime soon and BBs are falling behind even more everyday. Androids are getting better with every new release. I never thought I'd ever post anything like this, but its time to face the truth...maybe something big will happen to change my mind...
shadysprings Dec 16, 2011 at 12:33 am
Forget about QNX, I'm just looking for the freakin Themebuilder 7 to come out so we can get some themes for 9930's!
The hardware is more than enough. It's the software that lags. Evidence? Where's themebuilder!!! for os7 that came out a long time ago.
shuabert Dec 16, 2011 at 12:39 am
This makes me feel better about having just bought a BB7 phone in September. I'll at least get a year out of it before it becomes obsolete. :P
JackKennedy Dec 16, 2011 at 12:41 am
A late 2012 might not be all bad, especially when even most of the hardcore BB fans on this site were quite unhappy with Milan/London. This may give RIM sometime to catch the market trend and understand what the users really want and what competitions they are really facing so they can stop their grossly delusional underestimation of their competitors.
I would not be surprised and am quite prepared for additional delays, especially when they're telling us that the chip they want to use doesn't exist yet. What's worse though is that they seem to give no indication that they would revise their specs; from now to late 2012 is a very long time, any specs that they have included in their prototype will be very outdated by late 2012/later.
We should be prepared to not see a BB phone released in 2012, but hope that BB will actually be more open-minded and launch something that looks nothing like the bastard children shown in the rendering.
Come on, see this as a rebirth for RIM. Despite the BB10 naming, it is the death of the BBos and a new era of QNX, give RIM some time to launch a real new product like any company trying to develop a new line or major project.
BitPusher2600 Dec 16, 2011 at 1:13 am
Well, ive decided that ive had enough myself. Ive made the switch to Windows Phone. I can't say I would never come back, but the lack of progess in terms of products has remained constant. Microsoft really has something here. Side note, Outlook and ActiveSync integration is stellar.
steve31 Dec 16, 2011 at 1:40 am
RIP Rim!!!! There won't make it to late 2012. Maybe HP will buy them.;)
I have contract till 2013 on my 9900, so BB10 will be just in time =)
Drewpoc Dec 16, 2011 at 2:25 am
sad group of babies you are. how many phones does a company have to release before everyones satisfied for a week?...if every company made the same phone where would the choices be? RIM isnt going anywhere, and theyre not in the past either. they created a structure and stuck with it. funny how everyone that complains will be the first to support them when bbx phones are released. as an owner of apple, android and bb products i can most deffinitly say im going to stick with every purchase ive made and continue to put my faith in more solid products from RIM.
voltaire Dec 16, 2011 at 2:26 am
Well whatever the reason, my upgrade is due mid Jan/13 and I'll be using my 9700 workhorse until then. Maybe even after, so attached to it.
deenali Dec 16, 2011 at 5:14 am
And that's before or after the end of the Mayan calendar? Sigh.
Mr.Storm Dec 16, 2011 at 5:26 am
I have a feeling that even with a powerful system like QNX, RIM will still not be able to maintain the hype.
TheoRadu Dec 16, 2011 at 5:38 am
Pretty sure they are waiting for OMAP5430 and OMAP5432 to be released, both dual-core procs clocked at 2GHz. It's gonna be legen(wait for it...)dary!
mike22 Dec 16, 2011 at 9:51 am
Very sad day for BB fans.
When was the last time anyone heard of apple doing what RIM just did and hold off their new phones for a newer chip. They suck. What happens if this new chip is delayed. Anyone who thinks it was smart to do this needs to stop drinking the cool-aid and realize how bad of a situation Rim is in. Iphone was released in 2007 and it takes almost 6 years to come up with a comparable product?? To all fellow stockholders.....enjoy!!
wanderguzman Dec 16, 2011 at 7:28 am
RIM wont last that long, your faith in RIM it just absurd
No Problem. My Contract is running out in the End of 2012. :-)
New Contract and a new BB10 Berry. Yeah... :-)
gritzo Dec 16, 2011 at 7:30 am
RIM is not a leading cutting edge technology company and i dont think they will ever be..what i do know is that they put out a solid product that does things well(at least in my experience).
Its just too bad that they fell asleep at the wheel awhile ago and are trying to catch up .
petworks97 Dec 16, 2011 at 8:22 am
I have to say that i am greatly disappointed to say the least! I've been waiting for a new phone since August. I have a storm 2 and a playbook. Although they have been serving my purpose, I have been holding out for a QNX phone and figured that I would get one in March or April. Now that i have to wait until the end of the year I don't think I will give RIM another chance, As soon as the iPhone 5 is released I will probably switch over and get an iPad 3 as well. My entire family switched to the iPhone and they couldn't be happier. I am the only one still on blackberry. Although my kids use it as a phone and play games my wife runs her business with her macbook, iPhone and iPad. iCloud is an incredible app. Her calendar, contacts, photos, emails and other files stay synced between all of her devices. Everything works flawlessly! Even when RIM releases QNX devices there is going to be a learning curve. I am sick of having issues with new devices from RIM. I want to stay loyal but with all of the broken promises, RIM doesn't deserve my loyalty any more.
It's amazing the capability from some people to screw up an excellent product and business; I'm quite sad with the last new from BB... that's the last push that I need to move to another platform, I - as a lot of people - was patiently waiting for the next QNX (or Blackberry 10) smartphones generation. So ... friends it's time to move to another place.
screamcap Dec 16, 2011 at 11:08 am
hmmm.... cynically, Im glad as I bought my 9900 this summer assuming the next gen phones would be delayed past the announced date. Now i can squeeze 6-12 more months out of this one. (I can imagine all the people who were waiting feel pretty screwed around right now, though)
stephenr930 Dec 16, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Is anybody on here ever going to wake up? RIM is finished. How stupid are these people? Releasing a product 12 months from now with todays technology! That is fucking ridiculous!
Those assholes running the company have to go down in history as the biggest jerk offs in CEO history!
Oncastillo Dec 16, 2011 at 4:46 pm
So this means they will be available to the public summer 2013!! way to go,,
jaycee58 Dec 16, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Then developers may start getting some apps sorted. The new phones may be almost as good as a 2008 iPhone by 2015. Great news!
igrar#IM Dec 17, 2011 at 10:27 pm
TROLLOLO LOLOLO LOLA TROLLLO LOLOLOLOLO LOOO :)) atop trolling guys - RIMpire will strike back - better late than never
bbolduser2135 Dec 17, 2011 at 10:31 pm
When I left my iPhone 4 for a BB bold I was super pumped!! Then I used my BB bold for about a month and saw how truly behind I was in technology. I felt like I went from using a super computer, to using a typewriter. IT WAS A JOKE.
I was pumped for the new roll out of BB's this past quarter, those really sucked...I then was optimistic about the QNX rollout of phones, then those get delayed..... A BIG TIME JOKE
Overall.....blackberry......you lost a FAN. :(
iphone 5......see you next summer
BB bold user
Jaredius Dec 18, 2011 at 9:18 pm
RIM isn't going anywhere. Buy stock now while it's a steal and watch it rise come next year. I'll venture to guess you can double your money.
bigwill5150 Dec 20, 2011 at 3:19 am
How is this a surprise to anyone here? It's the exact trend that they have set since they started in the phone market. What did you learn? BTW, since they made another great "RIM prediction" of late 2012, anyone care to connect the dots on this trend and figure on when a REALISTIC date might be for release? How about 2013? Anyone think it's a good idea to run out and lock in a 2-year contract with a craptastic, obsolete BB7 device now? Probably the same group that will sit and cry about how it was their carrier's fault they made a crappy choice so "they should give out NEW phones" to make up for it. Same mentality as the "occupy" retards that believe they were born into entitlement.


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3.9/5 rDev +13.7%
Two-finger tan colored head develops when poured full bore, with very good retention and some lacing, though mostly smooth and even-layered. Nice amber-brown color, like a Texas BBQ sauce or a light cinnamon molé, with good clarity until the dregs are swirled and added to the glass. Even then, pretty clear, with just enough haziness to tell it is bottle conditioned.
Smoky mesquite aroma wafts upwards from the large glass stein with hints of earthy hops. An obscure, foreign flavor emerges from the combination of four malts used, with a strong grain influence accented by a touch of hops. Not overpowering or intense, but mellow and intriguing.
A well rounded and drinkable brew that would pair nicely with quesadillas camaron or molé pollo. Good choice to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or sip at a pinata-bashing birthday.
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2.9/5 rDev -15.5%
Brownish color with a thin head.
It has sort of a sourish vinegar aroma, which seems out of place. Not sure if that's intended.
The taste is pretty bland; faint maple syrup, and what is really the problem, tin. The more I drink this glass the more bland it somehow becomes. It just ends up being watery and tinny.
I don't think I have to say it, but pass.
05-04-2010 04:16:06 | More by brownbeer
3.74/5 rDev +9%
Obscura opens to a nose that is fairly equally divided between citrusy hops and ash. The former bring bright pink grapefruit, lemon/lime, and grapefruit rind, with lighter touches of pine resin, and the latter add light, but definitely present hints of ash and black malt. The combination is strange, the hops definitely geared toward the more citrusy side, and the ash adding a layer of burnt grain that bounces off of the hops, not quite working with them, but still somehow complementing them. There are also good touches of brown sugar, as well as orange, white grape, and apricot fruit esters, and hints of burnt toast and Grape Nuts cereal. As a whole, this is one of the more unique aromas on the market, and almost has a kitchen sink effect, as if a whole bunch of leftover ingredients from several styles of beer were simply thrown into a pot, and then super-hopped. The result is clashing, but at the same time, intriguing.
On the tongue, the beer opens with the same mixed hop-and-ash note noted in the nose, but the hops are even more pronounced and citrusy here, with huge lemon/lime flavors mixing with pink grapefruit, and only slight touches of grapefruit rind and pine. These react strangely to the ashy, coffee ground-laden, black malt-like background, much the same way fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and coffee would, not quite meshing, but just intriguing enough to make you want to go back for a second sip. In that second sip, the flavors continue unabated, battling with each other, the tongue unsure quite what to do. There are supporting notes in here, including brown breads, biscuits, and hints of apricot and orange fruit esters, but it's mainly hops and ash that win out. Late in the mouthful the ash actually wins out in the battle, flooding the tastebuds with ash and black malt. The aftertaste features a continuation of these ashy notes, with hops making a comeback as the ash dies off, and the hop notes linger for a good while. Mouthfeel is medium-light to medium, and carbonation is medium to medium-high, fizzing on the tongue.
Overall, there is much about this beer that is interesting, and by themselves, the hoppy notes and ashy notes would be quite nice. The combination of the two, however, doesn't quite work, with sourness, bitterness, and sugary citrus flavors clashing wildly with ash and black malt. The result is still drinkable, but strange.
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04-24-2013 16:20:25 | More by AdrianMendez
3.3/5 rDev -3.8%
This beer is a clear reddish brown in color. A light brown head pours out huge, looking a bit fizzy initially. Somehow there's so much of it, though, that when it fades it still sits at a respectable finger and a half and is quite rocky. Oddly enough, my pint glass is still filled with liquid. The head then faces to a thick foam that remains and plenty of patchy lacing is left on the glass.
Roasted malts and barley make the core of the aroma, backed by a hint of nuts. I get only the slightest touch of caramel sweetness. Earthy hops are also strong. A slight metallic tint sits in the aroma as well.
The same nice roasted malts and barley are in the flavor balanced by a sturdy dose of hops with some nuts. It gets oddly tangy toward the middle of the sip with a mildly astringent note as well, marring the finish of what would be an otherwise good flavor if not for the fact that a funky sourness kicks in partway through. It's still better than any Mexican beer I've tried yet.
This one's on the very light side of medium in the body. A prickly carbonation makes this one lively and doesn't go too far, though it could be slightly lessened. It's fairly dry and has a mildly grainy texture.
Craft beer from Mexico? Surely not. This one is certainly a step above almost everything if not everything from Modelo, Pacifico, or any of the pretenders.
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355ml bottle, day 3 of the 2013 Craft Beer Advent Calendar. 4.8% ABV on this one, with a newer (than the one on here, at least) label, depicting, I think, some native Mexican art.
This beer pours a clear, fairly dark red-brick amber hue, with two fingers of puffy, cushioned, and bubbly tan head, which leaves some decent gnarled tree growth lace around the glass as things slowly drop away.
It smells of gritty, crackery caramel malt, oily bar-top nuts, weak bittersweet cocoa, a bit of cold coffee, dark sugar reduction, and a plain earthy, mineral-like dryness. The taste is bready caramel malt, Toffifay candies, a bit of sweetened black tea, and more very soft earthy, weedy hops.
The carbonation is quite understated, and barely noticeable for the most part, the body an adequate medium weight, and generally smooth, with a small stab at a nutty creaminess. It finishes on the sweet side, the caramel, toffee, chocolate, and nuttiness all carrying on.
One of the better beers that I've had from this Baja Californian brewer, if a little unbalanced towards the sweet side, but there's no lack of overall flavour here. More of a dessert accompaniment, I would imagine, perhaps a nutty brownie or the like (and not just 'cause I have some of that left over from lunch!)
12-04-2013 05:06:05 | More by biboergosum
3.88/5 rDev +13.1%
Thanks to Greg for the gift.This is my first experience with Cucapa but I may seek out some more.
Pours a nice reddish brown with some khaki head.
I'm getting some sweet malt with a hint of toast and not too much else.
The toast is in there but a little lighter than I'd expect from a brown. The sweetness is accompanied by some vanilla and roast.
Overall, this is a sweet beer and on a warm day like today, it's way too easy to drink. Mexico's best brewery?
05-03-2010 01:33:56 | More by Lazerlobe
3.5/5 rDev +2%
12oz bottle at Blue Palms Brewhouse. Served in a nonic. Have been curious about this brewery for a while as the head brewer I believe used to work for Port...
Slightly murky rose ebony liquid with a thin off-white collar. No real head development or retention. Small amoeba like lacing.
Caramel malt, wet hay, light hops, and a faintly sour grain note reminiscent of rye in the nose.
Flavors closely follow the smells with the addition of an almost corn-like sweetness and a bit of what almost tastes like white cheddar.
Light-bodied, and not terribly drinkable - even with food. Lacks the nut and dark malt flavors I usually expect from this style.
Really surprised but this didn't supplant Negra Modelo for me as my go-to Mexican beer.
01-29-2010 15:45:15 | More by augustgarage
4/5 rDev +16.6%
12 oz can into a pint glass. The packaging seems to indicate that this is a "Limited Production". I'm assuming that since this I don't seeing any other reviews for this in cans, that it is in reference to the packaging and not the beer.
Pours a deep looking dark amber, with 3 big foamy fingers of light tan head (definitely darker than off-white). Retains with a thin creamy look that leaves a strong smattering of spotty lacing back. Good strong look here to this. The aroma is roasty, doughy, and fairly fruity in the nose. Lighter notes of caramel, cocoa, and a touch of earthy hops round this out.
The taste is toasted and doughy with sugars all at once, with a definite fruity presence to it that mixes with some lighter tones of chocolate, caramel, and brown sugar to imbue a much darker flavor to it. Hops are spicy and put a more moderate assertiveness to this, drying the backend of the profile out and lingering along with some residual sweetness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied, with a firm crispness to the carbonation but this is overall very easy in the mouth despite a touch of heft and warmth (which feels bigger than 4.5%) to this.
This was a most welcome surprise, as I had picked this up on a lark while out in So Cal the other month and this was my first ever Mexican Craft Beer. There was a surprising amount of flavor here, with the mouthfeel having a crisp yet smooth feel to it that reminded me a lot of a Lager. Color me impressed, and I will definitely keep an eye out for more from these guys next time I'm out in the area.
01-05-2010 18:19:29 | More by Kegatron
3.65/5 rDev +6.4%
Poured into a pint glass, this brew yields a deep reddish brown pour with a half inch head.
Smell is initially of caramelized malts and a touch of hops. This opens up and yields a bit of dried fruit and coffee.
A relatively light body and mouthfeel for the appearance with a light to moderate carbonation, offering a nice tingly finish. Tastes of rich malt and chocolate, yet I don't really get a sense of this being too sweet. Light hops on the close. Feel and drinkability are good with a nice balance of carbonation, sweetness and ABV.
08-21-2008 04:28:05 | More by HalfFull
2.1/5 rDev -38.8%
Thanks to Woody for this can.
A: The brown ale is a full reddish brown color, dark enough to be opaque. On closer inspection, ruby red highlights emerge. A thin band of head hangs around the edges of the glass.
S: A little metallic and off-smelling. Not a good sign of things to come. No hint of the toffee and caramel mixture that I've noticed before.
T: More caramel in the taste, enough to mask any unpleasantness (like in the nose). No way around calling this one either infected or past its prime.
M and D: The ale looks very attractive in my glass. Things just move downhill from there. I didn't finish it.
11-20-2010 16:50:40 | More by akorsak
3.9/5 rDev +13.7%
Thanks Weibull for sending this as an extra!
Pours a deep shade of chestnut brown, and glows red in the light. Foam rises to the rim and settles to a thin skim, leaving sparse lacing.
Toasty malt and brown sugar in the first whiff. Solid malty base, a mild raisin sweetness with a little floral hop bitterness in the end. Some residual mild roast flavors hang around too. Pretty big flavors for such a light drinking ale.
This is definitely one to break the "bad Mexican beer" stereotype.
05-24-2008 00:58:20 | More by emerge077
2.98/5 rDev -13.1%
12 ounce can. Served in a nonic pint glass, the beer pours a brown color with a half inch off-white head. Head retention is low, lacing is decent. Aroma is toasted malt, chocolate, and a bit of a vinegary aroma. The taste is the same as the aroma, the toasted malt and chocolate is there, but so is a slight vinegar taste. I'm pretty sure this beer isn't supposed to be like this, I don't remember trying many brown ales in the past that have a vinegar taste to them. However, this actually doesn't taste bad at all. Mouthfeel/body is light, it's a bit slick but also a bit watery too. Drinkability is average, it's not bad to drink but it isn't exactly enjoyable either. I'm pretty sure I have an old can of this, I'll have to try this fresh (or fresher than what I have now) in the future.
05-15-2010 00:06:23 | More by bluejacket74
4.25/5 rDev +23.9%
12-23-2011 21:35:08 | More by davidtarantino
3.7/5 rDev +7.9%
A=very dark amber color with some clarity and a one finger offwhite head
S=sweet chocolate notes with slight alcohol aroma
T=sweet tasting malts with little bitterness to balance
M=light carbonation and slight oiliness
D=drinkable and enjoyable though not super
08-18-2009 04:00:28 | More by jacobseyb
2.75/5 rDev -19.8%
A: Nice dark brown color, deep red with light coming through it. Decent off white head that dissipates to a thin layer.
S: Sweet malt, raisons, and maple syrup. Nice simple and clean.
T: Slightly tart with dark roasted malt flavor. There is a bit of yeast in there. Not digging the tartness in this.
M: Medium bodied, fairly high carbonation, and leaves a bit of a funk in the finish.
D: Didn't really enjoy this, so no. Not really per se.
09-04-2010 04:06:59 | More by Beejay
3.25/5 rDev -5.2%
11-13-2013 02:15:58 | More by jaydoc
3.63/5 rDev +5.8%
A - Poured a dark brown to black with a nice head. Not creamy like a stout though - a little more airy
S - Darkish but no coffee or chocolate notes small amount of hop lingers, almost like a mexican lager
T - Pretty good, light almost lager like yeast bite and just a hint of hops. Like a Bavarian beer, not a porter or stout.
M - Surprisingly light for a beer so dark. Good carbonation and solid finish with no syrupy notes.
D - Good beer, might be nice at a BBQ where you don't want a piss beer but still want something light.
12-07-2009 06:45:43 | More by Dijeriduster
3.95/5 rDev +15.2%
Fresh bottle picked up a week ago at South Bay. Poured at just under cellar temp into a Gulden Draak glass.
Dark brownish/black color with a nice 1 1/2 finger light tan head that recedes to a good bit of coverage with minimal lacing.
Smells of bready malts and caramel. Maybe a touch of dark fruit and roastiness.
Taste is surprisingly good, especially given the alcohol. Caramel. Nice touch of dark fruits. Some smoky roastiness. Delicate flavors, but nice. Make sure you serve this one warm enough, or I could see this all falling apart. I wouldn't mind having it a touch richer, but it's still nice.
Mouthfeel is a bit light, but acceptable. Drinkability is good on this one. The alcohol makes this a true session beer.
Recommended. A nice bock indeed.
09-26-2007 06:56:14 | More by rallison
New York
3.35/5 rDev -2.3%
A: The beer is very hazy amber brown in color and has a moderate amount of carbonation. It poured with a thin beige head that quickly died down, leaving a thin film of bubbles on the surface and a collar around the edge of the glass.
S: There are light aromas of dark and nutty malts in the nose along with some notes of raisins.
T: The taste is similar to the smell and has some additional hints of chocolate flavors towards the finish.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and somewhat thin on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer is very easy to drink. Nothing really stands out about the taste as being interesting, although it is a cut above many of the other beers I've had from Mexico.
09-20-2012 01:20:03 | More by metter98
4/5 rDev +16.6%
03-06-2012 07:33:58 | More by javiernano
4.1/5 rDev +19.5%
Pours a dark brown with a glint of deep ruby red. head is thin and is the color of coco.
Nice hop aroma which is overshadowed by a roasted malt aroma that reminds me of mexican hot chocolate.
In tasting this beer I detect notes of chocolate, raisin, and prunes? The malt sweetness finished with a hint of hop bitterness.
Carbonation is medium and mouthfeel matches this.
Drinkability is high-I could enjoy a number of these with some chicken mole enchiladas.
06-14-2008 20:00:33 | More by bradybeer
Ontario (Canada)
3.25/5 rDev -5.2%
01-23-2014 02:34:15 | More by DamageCase76
3.93/5 rDev +14.6%
A: Poured from a can, so I was quite surprised to see this pour a beautiful dark orangish brown. A off-white head formed but it didn't last long.
S: Very powerful dark grains like barley and toasted goodness.
T: Pronounced roasted malty flavor, coffee, roasted nuts, pepper, and a sweet under note.
M: Medium body. Light mouthfeel in comparison to it's appearance .
O: Was pleasantly surprised by this one.
02-11-2012 21:51:02 | More by Giggy
2.63/5 rDev -23.3%
Craft beer from Mexico? We shall see. Poured into a snifter.
3.0 A: Clear medium brown color. Two fingers of frothy tan head. Retention is average and no lacing is left.
3.0 S: Strange cinnamon-like spiciness is the strongest aroma. After that, there's toastiness and a dry graininess.
2.5 T: Super dry. Toasty with a slight roastiness. Grainy.
2.5 M: Light to lighter medium body. A bit too much carbonation. No creaminess at all.
2.5 D: Pretty mediocre. Nothing about this makes me want to drink it again.
03-15-2012 21:50:31 | More by DavoleBomb
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St Raphael's Hospice future is 'absolutely fabulous' says new chief exec
Updated 3:21pm Wednesday 12th February 2014 in News By Sophia Sleigh, Chief Reporter
St Raphael's Hospice's first CEO has said its future is safe despite widespread fears about its funding.
Serious concerns were raised and a campaign was launched by the Sutton and Cheam MP Paul Burstow when the news was announced a year ago that St Raphael's Hospice could be left with a £1m funding gap when the nuns who own it sell its sister hospital St Anthony's.
Absolutely Fabulous star June Whitfield, who lives in Wimbledon, called on the nuns to answer questions about the hospice.
Mr Burstow asked the Government to intervene and the chairman Dr Ron McKeran admitted there was 'considerable uncertainty' and wrote a letter, along with six senior consultants, to the Vatican and senior archbishops in the UK asking them to withdraw their permission to sell St Anthony's to a commercial organisation.
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However, with separation imminent the first CEO of St Raphael's Hospice Mike Roycroft said the future of the hospice has never really been in jeopardy and now there was an exciting time of opportunity.
Campaigners against the sale said a £1m invisible subsidy from St Anthony's paid for a range of services and functions including infection control, IT, catering and use of hospital medical facilities such as blood transfusions and X-rays.
But Mr Roycroft said this week the hospice would be "absolutely fine".
He said: "The hospital will be sold off fairly shortly - they are going through the last few legal steps. I realise there's been a long period of uncertainty but in reality the future of the hospice never has been in jeopardy.
"We are hoping that by the end of March we will be ready to be separated whether or not the hospital is sold or not. When the sale takes place, whenever that might be, it will happen seamlessly.
"There are, of course, many challenges ahead but I have been so impressed by the quality and dedication of the staff and volunteers that I have met and what is being achieved."
He said although they were ready to go ahead with the separation there were a few things such as forms still bearing St Anthony's name which need to change but these were easily manageable.
The hospice will remain under the ownership and management of its parent charity, the Daughters of the Cross, and chairman of the trustees, Sister Veronica Hagen said: "It was with excitement and joy that I was able to introduce Mike Roycroft the first full-time chief executive officer, to the staff of St Raphael's.
Mr Burstow said: "I welcome the reassurance of St Raphael's new chief executive. However, the relationship with St Anthony's Hospital has been a special one and I look forward to hearing how the hospice plans to create a positive future on its own."
Previously Mr Roycroft, was chief executive for nearly ten years of The Whitey Homes Trust and Warden of Whiteley Village, near Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, which provide support and care to needy elderly people.
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LBSresident wrote:Absolutly agree, I have never heard or read so much politically oriantated confusing piffle. Who's slapping who on the back and for what. Reads like the who's who for political waffling. The hospital matters you lot and your first CEO and his placating verse, Don't.
The series of events described in this piece remind me of another one of our MPs who is constantly asking residents to join him in 'saving' something that was never really at risk at all.
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An amateur astronomer got the shot of a lifetime Monday night when something impacted the planet of Jupiter.
George Hall said he had his 10-year-old, high-powered telescope set up in the middle of the city of Dallas, which usually doesn't afford him the best view of the sky. But this time he was able to capture video that has the astronomy world buzzing.
Hall's telescope caught a meteor or comet hitting the planet. It resulted in a huge explosion on the surface of Jupiter and a white flare that was visible for only about two seconds.
A man named Don Peterson in Wisconsin was the first to report seeing the explosion. But Hall has the only known video proof of the event, which he posted online.
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On Tuesday night, the Canadiens played two of their flattest periods in a long series of flat play. When they generated some momentum, they killed it with unnecessary penalties. When the Coyotes pressed, only Carey Price stood in the way of a blowout.
Then, Michel Therrien took out his line blender, but this time, he turned his attention to his defence corps instead. The Canadiens responded with one of their best period-and-a-bits of the 2013-14 season, playing well enough to win the game and almost climb out of the hole they dug themselves in the possession department. The Canadiens were dominant, one of the only times we've seen that in the last few weeks. If that period truly was the start of a turn-around, their timing is impeccable.
The St. Louis Blues are among the class of the league, and easiest the most formidable challenge the Habs have been faced with since the Los Angeles Kings ran them over nine days ago. The Blues boast depth at forward and defence, are enjoying a career year from newly-resigned forward Alexander Steen, even if he is cooling off lately. Of course, the Blues depth may be tested this evening, as a few of their forwards are battling injury.
David Backes, the Blues Captain and best forward, has already been ruled out, leaving a hole on the top line alongside Steen and T.J. Oshie. In their last game, Brenden Morrow moved up to take his place, an obvious downgrade over the talented American. Other players affected injury woes also include Vladimir Sobotka and Jaden Schwartz, who are both day-to-day. Either player may be deemed fit enough to play against Montreal, but it is not certain as of this writing.
In the absence of their top-sixers, the Blues pushed Adam Cracknell into the lineup, as well as defenceman Carlo Colaiacovo. Colaiacovo's availability has a lot to do with the Blues extremely strong defence squad, which includes a number of familiar names. Alex Pietrangelo is among the NHL's best young defenders, and a likely member of Team Canada at the upcoming Sochi games. Kevin Shattenkirk is an offensive force and the Blues most dangerous powerplay weapon, while veterans Barrett Jackman and Roman Polak provide support. The Habs have had difficulty producing offense of late, and the Blues look to provide them a stern test.
The final piece of the St. Louis defensive puzzle is goalie Jaroslav Halak, who, as you may be aware, used to play for the Habs. Since his departure, Halak has never lost to the Canadiens, going three for three with a shutout and a .959 save percentage. For a team that hasn't managed a 5-on-5 goal in more than five games worth of time, the Blues will not allow any slack.
Thankfully, the Canadiens goaltender has been pretty dominant himself this season, adding to his renown with a stellar performance against Phoenix. His hot streak should offer the chance to improve his stats against St. Louis, as C3P1 has had some difficulties in his career. In five starts, Price has managed but a single win, allowing 17 goals en route to a .898 save percentage. Recent struggles aside, it's worth noting that many of those goals and losses came with a much less talented team playing in front of him. If there were ever a chance for Price to make his numbers look nicer, it may be tonight.
So, can the Habs hang tight with Blues depth? If Pacioretty keeps putting the puck on net, and Brendan Gallagher can finally break his streak of bad luck, the Habs will have a dangerous centred by David Desharnais. Same goes for the trio of Alex Galchenyuk, Tomas Plekanec, and Brian Gionta, whose chemistry seems to be growing constantly. The most important consideration is almost certainly on the back-end, where will the Habs will rely on their one period renaissance continuing.
For gameday coverage from the heart of Missouri, not to mention a look at Alex Steen's new contract and a recent podcast (it's worth clicking through just to chuckle at the Leaf-trolling image), head over to St. Louis Game Time.
- Pacioretty's sword sheathing celebration. Is it too much?
- EOTP makes a free agent signing
- Game Recap: Is this the beginning of a turnaround?
- Habs vs Coyotes: Scoring chances
- Top Six Minutes: Coyotes dumped, Coyotes chased.
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- The problems with the Habs' are on the blueline
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Am I the only one bothered about no news on the 3 recent deaths in Pleasanton?
Original post made by Lisa on Jul 2, 2012
And then the case of the middle school girl and her mom hasn't been talked about in some time either. Was it a double murder or a murder/suicide?
This community deserves answers. If PPD doesn't have the expertise to handle these types of cases then they should bring in outside resources AND keep the stories current in the news so maybe someone can offer information to help. It's not a bad thing that we live in a community where things like this are so rare that maybe our own police department doesn't have the appropriate experience. That's actually a good thing. I just hope they don't let their pride get in the way and not use ALL resources available to them.
RIP to all three victims.
on Jul 2, 2012 at 10:24 pm
@lisa. Ive been thinking the same thing. As a community we deserve answers. The victims deserve answers to their killings. By now all the test results should be back on the mother/daughter killings.
on Jul 3, 2012 at 7:11 am
The union has its thumb on everything. How can we trust any police deportment that is filled with union corruption?
on Jul 3, 2012 at 8:31 am
enough already with the incessant, mindless left wing sarcasm. Get a life, a hobby, or just get outdoors. You add nothing to any topic.


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Cole Hamels' nickname is "Hollywood." He's into fashion. He carries his dog in a backpack. As Ted Berg correctly points out, he's not the first person you think of when you think of hard-nosed, old-school baseball tough guys. As a villain, he's perfect, though he's better suited to play the rival in the Nationals' summer-camp movie who is defeated through teamwork and montages. As a tough guy, he's a little wanting*.
But as a marketing genius, he's unparalleled. Just amazing. To recap, Hamels hit teenaged messiah Bryce Harper on purpose, and then he admitted it. He gave rambling, tough-guy reasons. Before this happened, here was a list of the Nationals' rivals:
- Disgruntled Québécois who won't stop writing nasty letters
- Guys in foam John Wilkes Booth costumes
- Mark Prior, when used as a metaphor or cautionary tale
You can't plan a t-shirt promotion based on any of those rivalries. And even worse, there were reverse counter-rivalries, where the fans of their opponent filled the park. Nationals Park was so overrun with Phillies fans, that they made a big deal about "taking back their park." They weren't going to sell tickets to Phillies fans. They created the wildly popular "Natitude" slogan, which was wildly popular with the Nationals marketing people who got to cut out early and hit the happy hour at Señor Pepito's after spending 17 minutes on the slogan part of their job. The Nationals released this press release before the Phillies series.
They were honest attempts at stirring the passions of Nationals fans and working them into a lather. But that isn't how it works. A rivalry has to be organic: The best ones in baseball history had to do with borough vs. borough, regional pride, or periods of intense success and competition. The Yankees and Red Sox didn't take out bitchy ads to snipe at each other before Opening Day, 1925. That rivalry is just something that happened.
The Nationals are a team with a substantial buzz around them. Their ownership has been spending money, building a competitive team. They stumbled into two of the top amateur talents of the past 20 years, who are both arriving and coming into their own at the same time. This is the kind of roster that could make D.C. a baseball town over the next decade. All it needs is a spark to light the tinder.
"I'm not going to injure a guy," Hamels said. "They're probably not going to like me for it. But I'm not going to lie and say I wasn't trying to do it."
There you go. Take the talented, smarmy guy whom only his own fans could love, and have him wing a pitch at the teenager who is supposed to drive the golden chariot that leads the franchise out of obscurity. Then have him admit it. Then have the Nationals G.M. call the smarmy guy "fake tough." It was the baseball equivalent of the USS Maine -- an incendiary turn of events that gets people worked up beyond reason. It was perfect for the Nationals. That one pitch did more than any slogan could possibly hope to.
It's not like the Nationals had a passionless fan base on Friday, where now they have frothing-mad partisans ready to sell out every game. But it was the start of something organic -- an unscripted part of what could be a classic rivalry. The Phillies and Mets had a thing going before the Mets started eating paste. The Phillies and Braves never really got off the ground. But the Phillies and Nationals … this has a chance to be a thing.
But it needs building blocks. The most important part of the nascent rivalry is for both teams to enjoy concurrent success. After that, though, little things like this are necessary. Forget the natitude. You need Cole Hamels getting tough and Bryce Harper stealing home. You need Cole Hamels, marketing genius. I wonder if he gets a bonus for this.
* I realize he's 6'3" and could pull my lungs through my nose if he wanted to. I'm talking about him being an unlikely tough guy relative to his peers.


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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, stumping for president, has revived his description of Social Security as a Ponzi scheme, a claim we rated False last year. It seems timely to share fresh reader missives per our judgment.
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Rick Perry stands by book
According to an Aug. 28, 2011, Houston Chronicle news report, Gov. Rick Perry isn't backing off his latest book. Good to know; "Fed Up! Our Fight to Save America from Washington" just helped us complete a fact check of Bloomberg pundit Margaret Carlson's claim about Perry's stances on Social Security, Medicaid and the federal income tax.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry, leading the field for the Republican presidential nomination in a recent Gallup poll, recently dispatched a fund-raising letter touching on some claims we've reviewed — including the PolitiFact National 2010 Lie of the Year.
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Critics often say Texas Gov Rick Perry wanted his state to secede from the union. PolitiFact Texas has explored this--thrice now--and pinned what he really said.
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In a Texas speech, expected presidential candidate Rick Perry accurately pegged a claim about recent job growth in Texas while touching on claims we've previously found incomplete. Meanwhile, an Iowa group's pro-Perry TV ad, posted to the right, offers an untested take on the job-gains topic.
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October 30, 2011 | Posted By Rosalie From Harvey, La.
My husband first gave me a Stone Mountian purse for a gift about 20 yrs.ago . It didn't take long for it to become my favorite purse. This is my second black one, I also have a tan one. Can't find anything that can compare to it . I LOVE MY HOBO BAG!
September 25, 2011 | Posted By Mary
The bag is very nice. It looks very nice, and is functional, neither too big, nor too small. It is what I hoped for and expected. This is my third handbag I've purchased from Stone Mountain, and now you probably have a customer for life. I wish there was a way to shorten the handle a little more, but I am very satisfied with the bag. It's just what I needed and looks great.
September 16, 2011 | Posted By Donna From online
I have been a huge fan of the Hampton pouch bottom hobo since I bought my first black one about 16 years ago in Reading, PA. I now have this purse in several colors, and had been looking for a black one for the past two years to replace that first black one, which now looks very well-worn. I was finally lucky enough to check the website at the right time to get this handbag.
September 15, 2011 | Posted By F.J.A. From New Braunfels, Tx
I love the bag, but then I do have and still use a bag that I bought from your company in the 80's, Yes the 80's when you sold your product at the PX, so your product does last.
April 16, 2011 | Posted By mary I From Garland,Tx
I have been using Stone Mountain handbags for many years and will continue to do so. The leather is so soft and I like the many dividers that are offered in some of the bags. My favorite item in the bags is the key ring attachment. My recent purchase is the Hampton Pouch Bottom Hobo and I love, love it. Keep up the good work.
September 13, 2010 | Posted By Pat
I love this purse. This is the third one I've bought over the years. It's the only one that is roomy enough for all my stuff and yet isn't too big to carry around.
September 4, 2010 | Posted By Sheree From West Seneca, New York
I'm so glad you emailed me. I have been so busy but I wanted to write to you and tell you how much I love the Hampton Pouch Bottom Hobo Purse. I have been buying only Stone Mountain Purses for about 30 yrs. I usually buy the Hampton classic (which is great) but I've been finding a little small for my needs. I have bought the Hampton pouch bottom hobo before, but not in a long time. It is wonderful, I now have plenty of room and I really like the lighter interior color it seems to make things easier to find. (I think I will be sticking with this style.. Please don't stop making it.) The main reason I love the Stone mountain brand is that you make compartments in the purses and it makes it much easier to organize the contents of my purse.
August 21, 2010 | Posted By Dorothy From Charleston WV
The pouch bag replaces one of your bags I have used for at least 15 years. I purchased this one for travel and love the two top zippers Only thing I miss is two rather than one outside pocket.
August 4, 2010 | Posted By Linda N From Wisconsin
This is my second purchase of this purse. It is very roomy to carry all my items and yet the size is great too. Not so large that I feel I am carrying a piece of luggage or a large tote bag. I do wish the price was lower and that it came in more colors then I would purchase two for two different seasons. Thanks
March 28, 2010 | Posted By Camille From Michigan
The Hampton Pouch Bottom Hobo I got for my sister. She had one, which she carried, before the new one came in. She just raved about that purse! When it had to be sewn, a number of times, she was frantic trying to find another...to no avail!.....But I finally found it. Thanks for a great purse.
March 18, 2010 | Posted By Talitha From Webster NY
The bag is exceptionally well organized and roomy. I can find everything I need quickly and I have room for my large bunch of keys! Thank you for making this bag! I love it!
March 5, 2010 | Posted By Joanne
I've owned a classic hobo since the early 1980's and am just now in need of a new bag in order to give my old one a rest. It has traveled to many places over the years and has always brought me much joy and pleasure.
February 7, 2010 | Posted By Ann
I just purchased my second pouch bottom hobo purse. I had the first one for about 10 years and I liked it so much that I just bought an identical purse. The purse has a lot of compartments which makes it easy to find all of the things I carry with me. It is beautifully constructed and functional at the same time.
July 6, 2009 | Posted By Mary Ellen
I was very pleased with the HOBO bag, it was soft and I really liked the color.
May 17, 2009 | Posted By Rebecca
This purse is fabulous - I love all of the compartments - it's much easier to find things when there are different sections. The leather is beautiful and I like the classic style. It's perfect!
May 16, 2009 | Posted By Helen From Maryland
I was so glad to have found my Mom's favorite Stone Mountain design again! I bought this one evening and it arrived two days later: it was flawless!! We've used Stone Mountain bags for years and this one arrived in pristine condition: no worries about how it's been previously handled in a busy department store environment. Thank you for such a wonderful and durable product!!
May 5, 2009 | Posted By Jean From Illinois
This is a great bag - nice soft leather, perfect length to be worn cross-body if desired. Large enough too but not oversized. The taupe color is a great neutral. I would definitely recommend this bag.
April 30, 2009 | Posted By Candace H
The Hampton Pouch Bottom Hobo is all that I expected from Stone Mountain Handbags. It is soft, has every convenience I require and I will use it faithfully throughout the summer.
March 23, 2009 | Posted By kathy
Its just what i have been looking for!
March 19, 2009 | Posted By Betty L
Great white bag, perfect size. Will buy from Stone Mountain again. Have owned other Stone Mountain Bags and they are excellent quality.
March 7, 2009 | Posted By joan
This is the perfect purse, I need more colors. Thank you!
February 26, 2009 | Posted By Laura
I LOVE Stone Mountain Handbags. I been purchasing them for over 20 years and they are truly the only bag I like. The quality and craftsmanship are excellent and the styles fit a wide range of occasions. I always recommend them to my friends.
January 29, 2009 | Posted By Judy
The service was excellent, very fast delivery. The leather quality is awesome and the purse is wonderful. Just as described. Pricing is perfect! I highly recommend and will use them again!
December 15, 2008 | Posted By Dena L.
Stone Mountain purse/handbags are wonderful. I have never been disappointed.
December 14, 2008 | Posted By Vickie From Garden Grove, CA
This my second Stone Mountain handbag purchase. My first purchase was over 10 years ago, and I still have and use that bag, but am ready for a new style. I love the Hampton Pouch Bottom Hobo that I received! It's roomy, stylish, and buttery soft. I have had other leather bags that just aren't as soft and supple as those from Stone Mountain, nor do they hold up as well. I just ordered a wallet also, and am certain to be just as thrilled with it as I am with my handbag.
December 11, 2008 | Posted By Melissa From TN
A wonderful purse, lots of room, well crafted, great quality. This fourth Hampton Pouch Bottom Hobo I've purchased, among other Stone Mountains. I've used Stone Mountain purses for the last 15 years!! Thanks!!!!
October 20, 2008 | Posted By Doris From Kentucky
I have been the proud owner of Stone Mountain handbags for 20 years. I would recommend them to anyone.
August 10, 2008 | Posted By Karen From Phoenix, AZ, USA
I like the fact that it has a long shoulder strap.
July 1, 2008 | Posted By Janet
I love my hobo. This is my 3rd or 4th one. Lots of room and lots of places to put things in, this bag everything has a right place.
June 13, 2008 | Posted By CHARLOTTE From FLOWER MOUND, TEX.
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April 11, 2008 | Posted By Janet
I've been looking for this purse for several yrs. I have a black one which I got 14 yrs ago and which I used constantly. It's still in good shape and I expect my new white one will do as well. The quality is exceptional And it looks good too!
February 28, 2008 | Posted By CHRISTY
February 8, 2008 | Posted By Susan From Islip
Your bags are GREAT and I LOVE the one I just purchased.
January 22, 2008 | Posted By Juie
This is the second bag...that should speak for itself...love it...comfortable...handy.
December 25, 2007 | Posted By Anita From Colorado
This purse is fabulous, same quality we are used to from Stone Mountain...excellent. It was purchased as a gift. She loved it, the new inside pockets are great for cell phones etc. Thanks again for quality merchandise and Merry Christmas!
December 20, 2007 | Posted By Jeanie
My mom is a huge Stone Mountain fan and now that I am financially able to appreciate fine bags, Stone Mountains website is the first place I looked and I was thrilled with my purchases. The quality, suppleness of the leather and workmanship are wonderful. These are bags I will use for the rest of my life. I cannot recommend Stone Mountain enough. There are so many styles to choose from that you can always find the perfect one. You Rock Stone Mountain!
December 18, 2007 | Posted By Linda From Pennsylvania
I was very pleased with my purchase and the speed that it arrived at my home. I would definitely shop here again.
December 13, 2007 | Posted By Sharon From Austin TX
I heard about Stone Mountain bags back in the 70's when a friend got one. Starting in the early 80's I bought a brown, a black, and a navy Stone Mountain bag. I carried them, believe it or not, for around 20 years.
To find you again, I searched the Internet. I am very happy with my new navy hobo bag. Please keep carrying some navy bags no matter what the current fashion is--good navy leather bags are hard to find.
September 26, 2007 | Posted By Jean
I love my new handbag. I have owned Stone Mountain bags for years and they are always very good quality and will last for years. I also love the snap in keys. Thank you for making such a wonderful handbag.
August 3, 2007 | Posted By Judy From Moraga
Hi Stone Mountain people. Thanks for the wonderful handbag, Pouch Bottom Hobo. I had never had a handbag before I bought this and the Metro Tote, and love them both. I have been a backpack person all my life, and believed that I could not fit all the "stuff" I carry in my backpack in a handbag. It is truly enlightening to find I was wrong---and I look more professional! Thanks!
May 18, 2007 | Posted By Diana From Oklahoma City
I received the pouch bottom hobo yesterday (quick shipping and free!). Now I have two favorite purses! I already had one in navy and now one in black. I plan to get one in taupe before long. The bag was packed exceptionally well, unlike a bag you'd get in a department store. It even came in a Stone Mountain bag to store it in -- how nice! My husband thought he was doing me a favor a few Christmases ago and bought a Coach leather bag for me and said it would never wear out. Well, it probably will never wear out because I don't carry it very often. It doesn't hold all the "necessary" stuff I carry -- wallet, brush, makeup, cell phone, reading glasses and sometimes a digital camera. This pouch bottom holds a ton of stuff. Look at the dimensions and compare. The bottom of it is about 5 in. depth but it still has a classy look and size. Thank you!
May 3, 2007 | Posted By Eleanor From Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
I fell in love with Stone Mountain purses when there was an outlet store in Stroudsberg, PA. When the store closed I was devastated.
We finally found your website while I was visiting my daughter in Tennesse and she placed the order online. I just received my new Pouch Bottom Hobo purse today and all is right with the world again!
My daughter was determined to locate you so that I could get a new bag. AlI I did was talk about how I would never be able to find a replacement for my Stone Mountain purse!
Now my daughter and grand daughter are hooked on your purses as well!
Your customer for life,
Eleanor Kirk
January 23, 2007 | Posted By Gayle
I have carried Stone Mountain handbags for a many years. When I moved to western Nebraska, I could not find a store to purchase Stone Mountain. It was my daughter-in-law who found them on the internet and gave me one for Christmas.
You have a quality product and I am happy to have a way to continue to buy it.
January 8, 2007 | Posted By JoAnn
I am happy to be able to purchase a Stone Mountain handbag. I have always liked Stone Mountain and was happy to find a handbag that I like.
The quality is great. The size is excellent for me. I can easisly fit all my stuff in it and keep it organized using the different compartments.
I'm sure I'll be very happy with this handbag.
Thank you
December 20, 2006 | Posted By Shannon From Denver
Both my mom and I have had Stone Mountain bags for years. They last forever and are just great accessories! They are the only kind of handbags we'll buy.
December 14, 2006 | Posted By Lorinda
I have purchased 6 Stone Mountain handbags over the years - never a disappointment and my new Pouch Bottom Hobo is fabulous! As the soft leather, excellent craftsmanship and overall quality is unmatched among other leather purses I know I will continue to buy Stone Mountain handbags in the future.
November 19, 2006 | Posted By Ruth
Was happy to find my favorite Stone Mountain handbag on your website. The one I've carried for years finally had to be replaced. I really appreciate the organizational features. With a husband who needs to have several health care products with us, there is lots of room for everything. Thanks
November 3, 2006 | Posted By Judy
I have purchased many Stone Mountain handbags throughout the years, but this is the first one I've ordered on the web site. Ordering was quick and easy, and my beautiful Pouch Bottom Hobo arrived in just a few days. It has the organizational features that I need , along with the rich, soft leather that I've come to expect from Stone Mountain.
I absolutely love my new handbag!
October 24, 2006 | Posted By Cynthia
Your service was great and I love my Stone Mountain bag. They are of exceptional quality. I will certainly be buying other Stone Mountain bags in the future
August 11, 2006 | Posted By Pamela
THANK YOU! Love my new pouch bottom hobo purse. It has all of the pockets and features that I look for in a purse. If I were to design a purse - this would be it. Shopping was easy and delivery was fast. I'll definitely recommend your website and your products.
August 10, 2006 | Posted By Ann
My new bag doesn't look any bigger than my old bag, but because of the roomy bottom I can get all the same things in the new purse and I can now zip up all the zippers! The leather is so soft and supple. I just love it!
July 24, 2006 | Posted By Debbie From Kalamazoo, MI
I love my Stone Mountain Pouch Bottom Hobo purse. Your web site was very easy to maneuver in and I found it extremely user friendly. The quality of your products is excellent and I will continue to buy from Stone Mountain in the future. I do not enjoy shopping at a mall and love to be able to find exactly what I am looking for on the web.
June 19, 2006 | Posted By Annette
The purse is exactly as described. The leather is very soff and beautiful. It holds a lot of stuff without looking huge. I am very happy with my purchase.
June 9, 2006 | Posted By Barbara From Bear, DE
I have owned Stone Mountain handbags for the past 20 years. The Hobo style has always adapted to my current status in life -- career woman, mother, traveler, and now entering retirement. The website was a convenient way to shop and find the exact bag I needed. The local department stores were lacking selection and only carrying small bags.
June 7, 2006 | Posted By Farley From El Paso Tx
This is my 5th Stone Mountain bag and I just love them. The leather is so soft and the bag is very well made. This style bag is just right for me.
May 26, 2006 | Posted By Patricia From Florida
high quality soft leather with lots of zippered compartments for convenience...great bag
May 25, 2006 | Posted By Carol
My first stone mountain lasted for 12 years. I was eager to receive my second.
May 20, 2006 | Posted By Laurel
Pouch Bottom bags are the only ones to hold everything an on the go women needs. I could not find any in the stores so I am sooooo grateful Stone Mt. is still making them. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 11, 2006 | Posted By Nancy From ARKANSAS
April 2, 2006 | Posted By Pamila
I purchased this handbag for my mother who is very particular about ther purses. She had been looking for several months and said that nothing she had looked at was as good as her current Stone Mountain handbag. She in not very internet savvy so I did the search for her and in my search, I had found the perfect handbag in less than 5 minutes on the Stone Mountain website. Thank you, you have made my mom (and me) very happy.
Great Bag
April 6, 2013 | Posted By Karen From Butler
I carried this bag years ago and wanted to try it again. What a great bag. This handbag looks wonderful with a suit or jeans. Very classic look. The purse holds a lot of items and still looks classic. Received it in record timing. I have a couple of Coach handbags and do not like the fact that they just don't hold the items needed in a purse. Great styling, great look, great service!!


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Ghoulish grub recipes from Whole Foods Market
Shrunken Head Cider
2 cups lemon juice
2 tablespoons coarse salt
8 large Granny Smith apples
32 whole cloves
2 gallons apple cider, mulling spices are optional
2 cups spiced New Orleans Rum (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together lemon juice and salt; set aside. Peel apples and cut each in half through the stem; remove seeds and core. Using a sharp paring knife, carve a face, as desired, on the rounded side of each apple half. Place apples in lemon mixture for one minute; transfer to paper towels to drain.
Place apples, face-side up on prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven. Let bake until apples are dry and begin to brown around the edges, about 90 minutes. Remove apples from baking sheets and press cloves into the "eye" sockets. Combine cider, mulling spices (if applicable), and rum (if using) in a large punchbowl; float shrunken heads on top.
Monster Fingers and Pimento Cheese Paws
Pimento Cheese
Cheese Straws
2 cups alfalfa sprouts
Directions: Place pimento cheese mound on a cutting board or serving platter. Top mound with alfalfa sprouts. Place a small dollop of pimento cheese at the end of a cheese straw and attach a pumpkin seed to create a monster finger. Create as many applicable monster fingers and insert in the mound(s). Additional monster fingers could be served flat around the mounds.
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 pint tomatillo salsa
1 pint guacamole
Lime juice
Directions: Combine beans, salsa and guacamole in a bowl. Chill or serve immediately, with chips.
Monster Mucus
2 dozen oysters, shucked, juices reserved
Classic Cocktail Sauce
Directions: Place oysters and their juices in a tall glass; serve with cocktail sauce.
Cured Epidermis
24 1/8-inch-thick slices prosciutto
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. Line baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat; lay prosciutto slices flat in an even layer on baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set over baking sheet lined with paper towel to drain off fat; serve.
Eye-Popping Soup with Creepy Crawly Bug
2 quarts tomato basil soup
6 pitted black Kalamata olives
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 fresh chives, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound bite-size mozzarella balls
1 jar small pimiento-stuffed olives
Bugs: Use a toothpick to pierce each Kalamata olive 4 times (all the way through to other side). Insert a rosemary leaf into each hole to make eight legs. Insert two pieces of chive into the small hole at the end of the olive to make antennae.
Eyeballs: Using a small melon baller, scoop out a hole from each mozzarella ball. Halve each pimiento-stuffed olive crosswise. Place a half, cut side out, in the hole in each mozzarella to make eyeballs.
Directions: Ladle hot soup into shallow bowls. Float 4 or 5 eyeballs in soup, and place a bug on rim of each bowl.
Petrified Cheese Log
5 ounces blue cheese
5 ounces softened cream cheese
Black sesame seeds
Crackers, for serving
Directions: Combine blue cheese with softened cream cheese and roll into a log, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm. Unwrap, and roll log in black sesame seeds. Serve with crackers.


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Audrey Muriel Baker
Published in the Dorset Echo on 1 August 12
AUDREY MURIEL BAKER Has passed peacefully in Dorset County Hospital after a very short illness on 26th July, aged 96 years. Devoted wife of the late William, much loved mother of Sandra, mother-in-law of Austin, special grandma of Anna and great grandma of Rosie, Timothy and Sophie. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Audrey's funeral will be held at Weymouth Crematorium Chapel on Monday 6th August at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, may be made payable for RNLI (Weymouth) and sent by cheque only c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, 130 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, DT4 0JS. Tel: (01305) 772789
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