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got a lot done...I had rhubarb to make a pie..so picked one day..ouch..washed it another day..chopped another day.ouch...mixed dry ingredients one day DH helped get the heavy stuff out for baking...then made the crust and then the pie..the hardest part was putting it in the oven..very heavy..and dh was sleeping..and getting it out..but it is delicious!!!!!!
Today DS took me to pick up my ferns for the front porch and did all the heavy lifting..got some million bells and he helped pot them..first time out in 4weeks...was on Tylenol so pain not too bad while out but hurting later....have a few herbs to pot and some impatients and that is it for this year..no tomatoes or other garden stuff. Oh and we had to replace a dianthus that did not make it. Water systems is running so I should not have to water much. Roses still not doing well..some will need replaced..later.
Rose..cute picture gonna have to clean the door! Lol
Becky did ya start to feel better later and get things done? Good dd got off to school.
sue...busy busy again....I hate when I fall behind. Like now!!!!!!!
Happy Saturday!
Candice, what a nice and productive day for you yesterday! Your plants will look lovely all around! I haven`t bought any yet, and I`m missing them. My rule to myself is no plants till the beds are ready for them. I`ve killed off too many that way in the past. Your pie sounds wonderful, too! I still have to harvest mine, hopefully soon!
Rose, hopefully you got some good sleep last night, and have a nice weekend ahead of you.
Sue, how did all your calls and chores go yesterday?
Ginger, how`s life? It was nice to hear from you recently when you checked in.
Boy, I sure couldn`t spell last night, could I? Geesh! I slept in today, guess I needed it. DD and I have errands to run, stuff to return or exchange, and pick up our new glasses. Thats always fun, getting used to a new perscription (not!). I need to pick up groceries for the weekend too. I would also like to go for a drive sometime this weeked, get out of town. We shall see. Rex is not eating in the moring, but is eating at night, so thats good. He had a spring in his step the other day, a first for the last few weeks! He is having more difficulty with his rear legs, but he is hanging in there, and so are we.
Have a great day everyone!
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I am with you Dagwood...and I loved my marbles; and our lives were much fuller than the kids today!
Buddy wishes he could do this too, he's just not big enough!
Well we got a later start on Sunday......as we had to clean Buddy's ears and do it in the living room since we had no light in the kitchen. But he needed them done again as like us allergies are bothering him and he has been scratching them and has some scratch marks in his ears and lots of wax, one ear as like ours, is always worse than the other. We did it in the p.m. too and I did them again last night in the back bathroom, since he comes with me when I wash up after dinner. We had a great night of TV Sunday since it was CharmedGate night. Monday called office first thing got the answering service at 8 a.m. called again sometime after 9 a.m. and still got the service. The first gal said she'd send a fax. Chuck saw Martine, and got lights, lights didn't work, so something else. We called the office a couple more times, Chuck left a message and no call back. Called after lunch again and all of a sudden got a call. Supposedly Katie was just checking messages. I had started a letter to the management company but we will see if we send it. Katey had Martine here within the hour and he checked and went to get a new light fixture, came back and then discovered it was the light switch and sure enough once it was fixed it worked. So Martine said if it happens again, we will have a new light fixture already here for us. Let's hope it doesn't happen again. According to Katie, the answering service should have been on Saturday and apparently Maria forgot....whatever. So apparently they can contact someone if it's an emergency. Took a bit later nap since we had to wait for Martine to get back and then fix it, though didn't take too long. We watched the Man of Steel Superman movie, Tuesday night that we got in from Netflix and holy cow was it awesome. Another to go on our buy list LOL So were up a bit late. I did my workout and then we watched some more of the Sunday show and then to sleep. Had some very weird dreams. Got up just a bit earlier on Tuesday morning, was decided we liked that time, so see what we can do it on a consistent basis LOL As for my dermatology trip, had fantastic rides.....and great riders (a couple of my favorite....drivers....Gabrielle, who has taken us on a lot of trip and she's a great driver and doesn't listen to the scheduling office, using her brain cells and goes the way that will work for her.) There was a very nice young black gal already on the bus and after Gabriele got me, we went and got a lady who I have had a number of rides with and then we all had a blast yakking away about the times, clothes, food, etc. Gabriele chuckled when the young asked me where I was from as I had an accent so both Gabriele and the gal in the wheel chair, said she's from NY and like them all back there she tells it like it is...no sugar coating. I just laughed. But it was a very fun ride. Then we also picked up another lady and I could see her sneakers as we drove up and boy were they nice, so I asked her about them and she got them from Wal-Mart, they were Dr. Scholl's with the gel insert and she said she loves them ......so comfy and has had them for a year already, she did say a lot more than the Danskin's as she has gotten those from Wal-Mart, like I have too. So I will check them out. We dropped everyone off and I was the last one on the bus. Got to appointment early, so they took me early and I am OK otherwise and she also took off a barnacle that had a bit of a tag on it and got caught on my necklaces and some shirts too...Dr. Brar took if too but it came back. She said it shouldn't come back this time, just have a white spot. Hey with all my other spots what's one white spot, better than the thing growing back. Though Chuck said he will believe it when he sees it LOL I have to leave it on for 24 hours and then wash it 1 to 2 times a day and put some Vaseline on it (they had on the instruction sheet that they found Vaseline works as well as the antibiotic cream) So good that I just bought a brand new jar of it. Unfortunately not good news on the BP (the gal used one of those wrist machines and my body doesn't like those...it's like the old fashioned way to take it) but regardless the numbers were way too high on either side. BP was way way up there yesterday (208/132 on my right side and 194/125 on my left) Also the "elephant on my chest....gas" I had from the dinner the night before I am sure didn't help. So very sad to hear that as I have so enjoyed not having bloated Shrek feet. So wish me luck till I get to my primary, right after tests on Thursday I will be calling to schedule an appointment but with the holiday next week, who knows when I will get in. So was very sad and depressed when I got home to say the least. Still had the gas issues all afternoon and into the evening, but had the other half of our frittata and were very careful with the cheese on top and I didn't use any Salsa Picante on it at all. Did have a nice night on the CSBM network as it was my night and Tuesday so not hard to figure out what we watched....Hunter and Pacific Blue LOL Then checked more disks. Hubby was so funny as since I didn't work out and was still awake when he came to bed....he was doing all kind of little songs about me still being awake...he is so funny. As for Wednesday, since no workouts, I got my dusting done while the boys were in the "man cave". I dusted my bedroom this a.m. after I made the bed. Was delayed a bit as when I went to tuck the sheet in my side of the bed, there was blood on the side of it, dried of course but still blood and I couldn't figure out where it came from. Thought Buddy rubbed against it. So when Chuck came back from taking Buddy out, I still wasn't dressed and I showed him the rag I used to clean the spots off and he looked at me and said NOT Buddy, honey but you. And then I said but I looked at the Band-Aid and area in the mirror and didn't see anything and he said "did you put your glasses on and I said no and he said well there is a blood spot on the Band-Aid and it's lifted us....so mystery solved. Chuck did help me to clean it this a.m., after breakfast as he took the Band-Aid off, and lo and behold it was very bloody and I had a clot on my spot cause after I washed it off it came, put my Vaseline on it and Chuck wiped it a bit and he put the Band-Aid on....Dr. Chuck to the rescue LOL I did call my primary office and left a message for Alexis but since she does a lot there, she usually doesn't get back to me till much later in the day, so hoping she will leave a message for me. But as I said she's the one that takes you in and takes the BP plus she does all the scripts for a bunch of doctors' so a very busy lady. After mail checks, etc Chuck went outside to check disks and I started on the computer room. I got the gray table done, top and bottom and all the stuff on it wiped off. I also redid my light on my desk (it was one of the ones in the kitchen) and also the top of my desk and other areas. Then I did the phone stand (which has our fax machine on it) and our pencil sharpener, cleaned that and the sharpener and the fax machine too. Also had to get the vacuum to get some brown stuff from the back of Chuck desk area along the wall. Termites.....so we will be talking to the office about that. As it was the same stuff we have in the backyard and the bug guy said it was termites. I also got the big book shelf done too, however, hubby will help with the top shelf and all the games and stuff we have on top. Got the rolling 2 drawer file done too along with the paper containers on top of it and Buddy's food container (we keep his dry food in a Rubbermaid garbage can with a top on it. So just have to do Chuck's desk, which I will see if I can get some of it done on Thursday, depends on how the tests go at Quest and traffic coming home....we did call Terri to take us there and back so we could get home quick. My doctor called just as we were shutting down the computers and getting ready to take a nap. She said she didn't want me walking around with numbers that high and so I am on two Diovan, one in the a.m. and one before bedtime. And will call for an appointment with her after lunch today and see what comes up. She's working at the hospital in addition to patients so I was just flabbergasted she called. I really expected her assistant Alexis. She said to take my BP when we go to Savemart...I told her that the machines in the stores and drugstores aren't always calibrated, so we shall see. She did ask if we had gotten one yet and said they are only $40, well I kept my mouth shut as I am sure she can afford it, but for those of us on fixed incomes and no credit cards....$40 is a lot of money. The doctor did say to me yesterday if she had to make a special appointment time she would even working double duty. We are also going to make some adjustments to bills for June and food so we can buy the BP machine we wanted. Our will be a bit more, but it's like the one we had that died. It plugs in and stores the BPs, etc. Chuck has it on his wish list. Anyway I still had my elephant with the gas on my chest last night but dissipated a bit as the night went on. I took my Diovan about 10:30 p.m., as we wanted to make sure I didn't have any weird side effects. I was fine, which is what we thought it was always that "water pill" that caused all the problems. So wish me luck with the increase and that it brings the BP down. Well Terri was early and we took off for Quest. I had a 9:30 a.m. appointment and Chuck a 9:45 a.m. and we called the Quest billing office in Sacto to make sure they took his insurance through Obamacare and yes the lady said. Well while I was being drained of blood, Chuck was finding out that he was covered and so couldn't get his tests today. Well I am royally ticked as first of all I wouldn't have used Terri for my tests. I would have used Handyride for $3, rather than Terri for $12. But as Chuck said he would have been even more irate if he had to then wait another 1 to 1.5 hours for Handyride to pick us up. Your trip has to be at least a hour long. Plus poor Buddy wouldn't have been left alone, Chuck would have been with him. Anyway I shall be making some phone calls about this, next week for sure. We put our stuff away, got changed, I washed my spot I got removed yesterday and put some Vaseline and Chuck put the Band-Aid on. In fact I had the Vaseline on my finger and he was using my finger to put it on the stop....it was a sight to see LOL I made up my ice coffee, and hubby his coffee, plus he had some toast as he had to fast as it was his Liver/Lipid panel test. Got mail cleared and my on line checks done and then hubby moved the stuff so I could do the blinds and window in the computer room. So I did that and vacuumed that area and the areas I did yesterday as they all have moveable things in them and now I won't have to move them once I do the final vacuuming after doing Chuck's desk. His desk is the last thing to do. Will get started on it on Friday. Will do my vacuuming I normally do on Thursday, Friday morning while the boys are in the man cave. Had to go look in our cabinets to decide on what was going to be on the CSBM network Thursday night....and decided on Crockett & Tubbs (for those of you who don't know who I am talking about....Miami Vice) and Michael Knight (of Knight Rider) and Kitt (a car I wish I had LOL). Then we checked some more of the Dukes of Hazzard. Well had another night of some chest gas and also didn't get to sleep till after 2:30 a.m. such is life. Didn't feel too bad this a.m. and the chest gas was gone, plus Mother Nature took care of it too. Got my vacuuming done after breakfast and then we shut the computers down and while Chuck did disk checking I did his desk so that's all done too. Tonight I will do our chairs, and sometime tomorrow will finish the good vacuuming in their and the computer room shall be done. Ooops almost forgot gotta take the fan out and do that too. We will be vacuuming out the computers soon also. My fan inside my computer is way too dusty so it's time. Chuck's isn't as bad as he had his opened either earlier this year or late last year...can't remember. Then I will be down to the kitchen.....Hallelujah. I wiped the outside of Buddy's house and the door too but can't get the inside done with my vinegar, though Chuck did wipe it when we got home. It's just time for another good cleaning, but no crawling inside it for me....and Chuck is too big to do so. Called and left a message for Alexis about an appointment with my primary and the days available so hoping that I hear back by next week sometime. Well I was surprised as stupid forgot to put the ringer up so I missed Alexis' call and called back and actually got her so we scheduled an appointment for me for June 10th. Then I called my dermatologist's office to find out if they take the card that Chuck got for the Obamacare only to find out NOPE they don't. So will be calling the billing department next week to find out more rather than rely on a front desk person but if NOT then Chuck will be calling his worker for this and finding out why... As Chuck said or he will be like everyone else (and I said add me to the group too) in not having anything nice to say about Obamacare. Well not my week for a nice no problem, as I was doing work on the computer after lunch and got the problem with my eyes with the glare and had to finish what I was doing since I was right in the middle of it. I put the reading glasses on and that helped a bit but then they started to bother me. Then my eyes finally got a bit better and I had a headache to beat the band along with a killer mouth ache, so took a faux Nuprin....then as I was doing my comics I started hiccupping.....Chuck said to me "you have had better days" Luckily they didn't last long, the hiccups that is. I also cooked up my fish for tonight and we will make up our salad while dinner are cooking up, and it was delicious, I also had slice of French bread too. Hubby decided on Buffy and Smallville for our viewing pleasure Friday night. Saturday got my dusting done, along with the bathrooms, and then I cleaned the lettuce, folded the towels, and then did the good vacuuming in the computer room. After which, I also took the fan out of there and cleaned it and it's back in....thank goodness as it's HOT here today. Also popped my popcorn for my snack lunch. My rags are in Lucy and there were a LOT of them, almost finished up my bag LOL So on to the kitchen next week. Got catch up to do today and then will work on our early years for our slide shows. Our first apartment and Christmas' etc. These won't go on line as we will be using music, but will share the pics by themselves. Will put them in Photobucket and use their slide show program. Have some catch up to do too again on my boards. So off to start before lunch time, Chuck is checking Smallville episodes. He hurt his arm pretty good with all the photo work he did so it needs a good rest and he's been getting it with just checking DVDs this week, plus it saves us time with checking them at night. Am looking forward to my "me day" tomorrow, plus Monday is Memorial Day so by the edit of SIR CHUCK I am to do NOTHING LOL Works for me LOL Well hope your Saturday is going well and wishing you a wonderful evening and rest of the weekend also.
You have to be of a certain age to get this one and for those of us who are, it was real funny LOL
SueI liked playing Jacks..back in the day! Do you feel bad with your elevated BP?
rose..I gasped when you said the boys grabbed new towels, cause I thought like you the would not come back. I love seeing flowers in my yard..makes it lookso homey.
Becky..good to hear Rex is eating at least once and has a spring to his step. Gonna freeze part of that pie.


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Hair Smelling like Chlorine - even AFTER showering
Yesterday on Twitter, zaynsclassy posted "my hair is so parched because of the pool, and even washing the smell of chlorine keeps, HELP ME."
zaynsclassy seems to be describing a very common problem experienced by people who swim in chlorinated pools: malignant chlorine. Malignant chlorine is the chlorine that bonds to biological fibers, where it remains stuck even after conventional washing with soap, shampoo, water, etc. Malignant chlorine oxidizes the surface of a persons hair and skin and continues to damage the hair and skin long after the swimmer leaves the pool.
Fortunately, we have an easy fix for zaynsclassy's parched hair and smelly chlorine hair. Washing with a concentrated, buffered solution of vitamin C after swimming will completely wash away all of the lingering malignant chlorine. zaynsclassy should notice the benefit the very first time because the chlorine smell will go away.
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Rainy0218 By the end of swim season my face is going to be just bone... THE CHLORINE IS BURNING MY SKIN OFFFF
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DillonZimmerly4 RT @kylieharrison3: #WhenIWasLittle I spent a whole summer swimming and the chlorine turned my hair green.
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London, November 25 (ANI): A Vermont man has claimed that he has footage to proof that Bigfoot exists and is convinced that the mysterious monster is roaming through his apple orchard at night.
Frank Siecienski, from Hubbardton, noticed that his apple trees were being ravaged at night but his wife suspected that a deer might be behind it.
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Then in September 2010, Siecienski, a self-proclaimed Sasquatch researcher decided to install a camera to catch a glimpse of the mystery intruder and captured a footage that showed what appeared to be a large monster, which he suspects could be Bigfoot.
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Turk Is Best Center in 2011 NBA Draft
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Turkish basketball player Enes Kanter was one of a dozen players who met the media in mid-town Manhattan Wednesday to discuss the 2011 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday June 23rd. Kanter told the throng of reportes that he expected to go in the first three picks Thursday night, which are held by Cleveland, Minnesota and Utah in that order. While Cleveland is almost a lock to take Duke point guard Kyrie Lewis with the first pick, Kanter's name will be in play almost immediately after that. While Minnesota has not shown much interest in the Turkish center, a number of teams have been rumored to be angling to trade into the second or third position to nab him. Utah at the third position is reportedly leaning toward Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight, but they also have Kanter in the back of their minds, as do the Cleveland Cavaliers who pick again at number four.
Kanter, who just turned nineteen years old on May 20th, was recruited to play basketball for the University of Kentucky. However, the NCAA declared him permanently ineligible for inter-collegiate athletics because he received approximately $33,000 from the Turkish professional team Fenerbahçe Ülker. The NCAA ruled that this amount was above and beyond what was considered acceptable. On January 7, 2011, the NCAA rejected Kentucky's appeal, rendering Kanter permanently ineligible. As a result, he declared for the 2011 NBA Draft. His amateur accomplishments include being named the Most Valuable Player in the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, averaging 18.6 points and 16.4 rebounds while leading Turkey's junior national team to the bronze medal.
Kanter, whose father Mehmet is a professor at Trakya University in Turkey, told the reporters that if would have been cleared by the NCAA to play college basketball last season that not only would the University of Kentucky have won the national title, but that he would clearly be the number one pick in this draft."Because I believe I am the best player in this draft," Kanter remarked. Rick Bozich of the Louisville Courier-Journal asked Kanter if he believed he would have dominated in college basketball last season? "Yes," he said, shaking his head. "We would have won the national title." "Easily?" replied Bozich. "Yes," retorted Kanter. Hopefully that confidence is borne out in Thursday's draft.
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Kenneth Faried, a native of Newark native, will be just around the corner in mid-town Manhattan for Thursday's NBA Draft, where he is expected to be a first round draft pick. "The area I grew up in was pretty bad, so it means so much more," Faried told The Newark Star-Ledger. "I got a cousin and little brother and family who can say, 'Hey, Kenneth made it out. Why can't we?' "…"I grew up around this area," Faried said. "It's my home."
Faried played at tiny Morehead State in the Ohio Valley Conference, because his parents wanted to get him out of the hood and further into his education. And with this renewed ability to focus in the hills of eastern Kentucky, he went on to become the leading career rebounder in college basketball's modern era, eclipsing Tim Duncan's post-1973 record of 1673 career rebounds. But Tim Duncan is a seven-footer who has gone on to an All-Star NBA career. Kenneth is only six foot eight, 225 pounds. That is why Faried evokes so many comparisons to one of the most ferocious, yet undersized, rebounders in NBA history, the mercurial Dennis Rodman. Faried attributes his tenacity to growing up playing basketball in Newark, "It was either wilt and cry, or just go out there and show them I can play. It made me tougher, because I wasn't backing down," Faried said.
"He wasn't going to stay in Newark. That wasn't going to happen," Waudda said. "And it wasn't like I was trying to push him away or anything. It was just the way I felt. I told him there's a better world out there and this ain't the only world." He eventually ended up averaging 16 points and 13.5 rebounds over his final three seasons. He helped Morehead State upset Louisville in the first round of the 2011 NCAA tournament. But, most importantly to his parents, he graduated from college this spring.
But that doesn't mean that they are not excited about Kenneth's draft prospects. "We could jump on the bus and go downtown," his mother Waudda told the Star-Ledger. "It's just really amazing that [the draft] is actually in Newark this year." Right now Faried is projected to be taken inside of the draft's top 20 selections.


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Things to do in Turks and Caicos
The gentle clear-blue waters are what draw countless visitors to the shores of these British West Indian islands every year. Whether you seek a good old-fashioned tropical vacation or are a nature lover hoping to take in the area's astounding raw beauty, there are many things to do in the Turks and Caicos—be it snorkeling, hiking, shopping, spa-going, or just floating in the azure waters of Grace Bay and watching the dramatic sunset.
The main island, Providenciales, buzzes with activity, but there are worthwhile attractions throughout the islands. Those looking for ideas for what to do in the Turks and Caicos will want to explore the archipelago—Parrot Cay, Governor's Beach, Salt Cay—whose beaches are renowned throughout the Caribbean and beyond. Among the more unusual things to do in the Turks and Caicos are to follow the snorkel trails at Smith's and Bight reefs; visit the limestone Conch Bar Cave system; and witness the famous glowworms, whose mating after a full moon creates a great green halo in the water. There's also whale-watching, biking the old coastal road, and beachcombing for treasures. What are you waiting for?
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This is a fabulous villa. Standouts include the stunning sea views, gorgeous beach, expansive outside space and heartwarming team of staff, not to mention the great food. Everything about the villa is very family friendly and group orientated - the sky blue swimming pool with its shallow ledge; the huge garden with plenty of space for the kids to indulge in cricket or football; the interconnecting rooms; and the lovely beach with calm sea ideal for paddling.
We thought the staff were excellent; friendly, experienced and capable. The chef was particularly enthusiastic and his cooking was fabulous. He'll even make snacks for kids such as jammy dodgers, an all-time favourite. He will also stock the kitchen with basic provisions prior to your arrival, and prepare your first two meals so that you can arrive relaxed and at ease. There's a Nespresso coffee machine in the villa, but as you can't buy the capsules in Sri Lanka, you'll need to bring some with you. If we needed anything else, the staff shopped for us and they were able to arrange transport for us to visit attractions, restaurants and the fort at Galle.
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Rockford, MI -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/24/2014 -- Steve and Jessica Hansen are on a mission to secure the future of their kids and generations to come throughout America, and the rest of the world. In May 2012, the couple from Rockford, Michigan paved the way for this mission by forming Hansen Kids, LLC, and inspiring parents to "give the best to your baby and be good to the Earth".
"When we decided to design our own diaper, we wanted to ensure that it was eco-friendly, free of any harmful chemicals, soft and gentle on our baby's skin, without sacrificing quality," said Steve Hansen, emphasizing the year-long research to ensure they would came up with the right product.
Within a quarter of its release to the market, Andy Pandy Premium Bamboo Disposable Diapers has received positive feedback among customers. The 5-star quality product, made from bamboo fiber, is proven safe for babies' sensitive skin. It also boasts of a 3-D form fitting design with aloe liner for comfort, efficient leakage barriers and breathable back sheet made of perforated 100% bamboo fiber.
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Rio On Pools has long been known to be one of Belize's most beautiful landscapes. Located inside the Mountain Pine Ridge area, the Rio On rolls over giant granite rocks forming swimming pools and watersides and giant jacuzzi bath tubs. The wide river is flanked on either side by towering Caribbean Pine, some of the rock outcroppings stay dry and are excellent platforms to tan, picnic and lounge on. Visitors can climb up and down the gradual fall, exploring its many pools and falls.
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Here is a little lesson. If you plan on drinking all day long, you must make sure to rotate your alcoholic beverage of choice with some water. If you don't do that you will be very sorry, as I was when I drank about a 12 pack of beer throughout the day, without really drinking any water. I will never make that mistake again. Never. Way to ruin a romantic weekend…. Well, almost…
This isn't about the fact that I drank way too much on our first night at Put-in-Bay, this is about the amazing club sandwich and French fries that saved my life – made me feel normal.
After a day of drinking I woke up the next morning severely hungover. So hungover that I couldn't even keep water down…for 6 hours. Yeah, it was that bad. Luckily I have an awesome husband who just ignored that fact that I had to keep running to the bathroom every 30 minutes and reassured me that he still loved me and I wasn't ruining our romantic weekend.
Finally after praying to the porcelain god and taking a nice hot shower I started feeling somewhat normal, but still queasy. We had promised our friend Mike, who works at Put-in-Bay Brewing Co., that we would stop by and see him and have lunch. We had checked out their menu the night before when we stopped in for drinks and couldn't wait to try their food.
I was slightly terrified to even eat anything but I knew that I had to eat something. I checked over the menu and my stomach rumbled it's displeasure with me. After much consideration I decided on the Brew Pub Club with French fries, which was Dave's suggestion. (How could I pass up something with bacon, when as soon as you walk into the bar the smell of bacon was wafting through the air.) I chugged down my Diet Coke and waited patiently, but still slightly terrified for my food. Once my food arrived, I was blissfully happy.
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Dave ordered the nachos which looked amazing and he said that they were amazing (I wasn't going to try to tempt fate with that spicy salsified goodness).
After the first few bites of my sandwich I started to feel slightly better. The more and more I ate the better I felt. The Brew Pub Club tasted amazing. I am a big fan of bacon and there was the perfect amount on it. The French fries were ah-mazing too. They had a similar appearance to McDonald's fries but the taste was 100 times better. Dave was even snatching my fries when I wasn't paying attention. I could've just enjoyed a basket of fries and been perfectly content too!
The atmosphere was very relaxed and casual. It was my kind of place. There was a big screen at one end of the main bar where sports fans could watch whatever game was on. There was also a patio area where you could still sit inside but there wasn't a wall on one end. It gives you the feeling being outside, but still covered. There were plenty of tables and bar stools for anyone that wanted to join you. We hung out on the patio the first night we were there and it was a great place to people watch.
Since this is also a brewery we made sure to test out some of the House Brews. Now, I am totally lame and only drink Coors Light, but Dave is a big fan of beer, well alcohol period, so he loves taste testing new beers. You can purchase sampler platters which give you a choice of your choice of beers. Dave is a big fan of dark beers and he fell in love with the Pass Out Bourbon Stout. It is an Oatmeal Stout aged with Kentucky Bourbon. I am not a fan of dark beers but this was great. Dave says it is about the best damn Bourbon Stout that he has ever had and he has tried a lot of Bourbon Stouts. He would travel to PIB just for the beer.
The employees were so friendly too. Not only did we get to hang out with our bartender friend, Mike, we also were able to meet some of the other employees.
We also met a great employee by the name of Emily, but I failed to get her picture.
I would suggest that the next time you are in Put-in-Bay that you run, don't walk, to the Put-in-Bay Brewing Co. It is definitely worth a visit. Make sure to keep an eye out for Mike, Becca and Emily. Heck we liked them all so much we went out to dinner with them!
*I was not compensated in any way for this review! We just loved it so much we wanted to tell the world about it!
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W/ the video they showed of Bard during the game, it seems like a pretty intelligent move. It almost seems though that having Mirabelli in the lineup almost turns the Bosox into an NL team if he doesn't start to hit?
I found the parts of 'Ball Four' dealing w/ Bouton's having to lobby for practice time w/ the Pilots so he could get the knuckler into game shape pretty entertaining. I was trying to explain the whole knuckleball thing to AcidDaughter (until the Cubs game started anyway... ) and it was a bit too esoteric for a 7 year old. "well, you see those numbers [pausing DVR]? That guy can't hit and the other guy can't catch. Now see all those Indians scoring and touching home plate? That's BAD for the Red Sox and the guy who catches it might stop that stuff...."


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Established since 1989, Park Leisure has over 10,000 installed play and sports areas throughout the UK with a fully satisfied client base from which reference sites can be provided upon request.
With headquarters and manufacturing plants based in Ashford, Kent and offices throughout the UK, Park Leisure provides a one-stop-shop from concept, design and manufacturing right through to installation.
New 25th Anniversary Brochure
This is an exciting time for our company and we are pleased to be launching this new catalogue in conjunction with our 25th anniversary. This catalogue shows our full range of playground equipment from play items to skate, parkour and ballcourts.
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We are pleased to announce that Park Leisure Ltd has recently been acquired by Jupiter Play and Leisure Ltd an Edinburgh based company that has 15 years experience in the play industry.
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SEATTLE - The checks are in the mail today for 10,419 Washington consumers who were overcharged for home loans by Household International.
This settlement provides the largest direct consumer restitution ever in a state or federal case. Consumers nationwide will receive up to $484 million in restitution for predatory lending practices, including about $21 million for Washington victims.
"Household International killed the American dream of home ownership for thousands of unsuspecting consumers by saddling them with crushing mortgage debt," said Attorney General Christine Gregoire. "We trust this settlement with Household/Beneficial will set an ethical example for other lenders to follow."
Under the settlement, payments to Household customers will range from $17.47 to $28,354.56. The average payment is $2,051.20 and the median amount is $1,071.47. Eighty-five percent of eligible Washington borrowers elected to participate in the settlement by returning signed release forms to the settlement administrator. The participation rate was one of the highest in the country and Gregoire attributed it to an extensive effort to educate consumers.
The settlement also provides more than 20 areas of injunctive relief, meaning Household must establish new standards of conduct, including limiting prepayment penalties to two years. These provisions will help future consumers avoid problems and assist current loan holders to get out of bad loans. In addition, an independent monitor has been employed to monitor the company's compliance with the settlement for a period of five years.
"This settlement establishes new standards of conduct in a segment of the lending industry that has too often victimized homebuyers through greedy practices," Gregoire said. The national settlement allowed each state to develop its own formula for distributing its share of the settlement funds. "We worked hard to make sure consumers who suffered the greatest harm received the greatest restitution," Gregoire said.
Consumers who elected to participate will be compensated based upon a formula that takes into account the types of harm they suffered, as well as the gravity of that harm. Washington identified five areas of harm consumers may have experienced during the lending process. These include:
Low-income recipients who have questions about the settlement's effect on SSI, TANF, or other public benefits programs should call CLEAR, the Northwest Justice Project's legal aid hotline at (206) 464-1519 in King County. Outside King County, call 1-888-201-1014 or 1-888-201-9737. If age 60 or older, regardless of income or county, call 1-888-387-7111.
Gregoire praised the work of staff in her office, Department of Financial Institutions and the Insurance Commissioner for their work on the case.


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Today we have news for Porsche fans. Somebody has shared spy video from Germany. Porsche Cayman GT4 test mule was caught on video. This vehicle looks like 911 range with the mid-engine Cayman coupe series.
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Porsche Builds Special 911
August 5th, 2013 · No Comments
Porsche doing a custom variant of their 911 hot car, in order to honor the 5 million Facebook fans they had back then. Porsche 911 Special has been revealed, sporting a blue finish with white accents – the colors of Mark Zuckerberg's FB platform.
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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S Coupe and Convertibles
August 25th, 2012 · No Comments
Here are the first official photos of the four-wheel drive Carrera 4 and 4S Coupe and Convertibles hot cars. The new models are ready for their world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September 27. The main way to tell apart the rear-wheel drive (RWD) 911s from their all-wheel drive (AWD) siblings is [...]
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2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel
January 4th, 2012 · No Comments
Porsche will reveal the Cayenne Diesel at the upcoming 2012 Detroit Motor Show, which will arrive in showrooms in 2013. The Cayenne Diesel was recently updated with a modified version of the VW's 3.0-liter V6 featuring a new turbocharger, increased direct injection pressure and a lighter crankshaft. The diesel unit is rated at 245-horses offering [...]
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2012 Porsche 911
August 17th, 2011 · 1 Comment
Here are the first photos of the new 2012 Porsche 911 ahead of the world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. As you see, the 2012 Porsche 991 was closely modeled after the outgoing 997 model. The most eye-catching alterations concern the concave front LED daytime running lamps, the door-mounted exterior mirrors and [...]
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2012 Porsche 911
July 22nd, 2011 · No Comments
The all-new 2012 Porsche 911 was caught on video without any camoflauge somewhere in Germany. The next generation of the Porsche 911 will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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Video: 2012 Porsche 911
March 21st, 2011 · No Comments
The all-new 2012 Porsche 911 has been spied during winter testing somewhere in Germany. The new sport car will make its world premier at September's Frankfurt Motor Show. The 2012 Porsche 911 is slight increase in size, with the aim of aligning it more with its GT and supercar competitors.
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Porsche 911 Carrera Black Limited Editions
January 25th, 2011 · 2 Comments
Porsche's new special edition is based on the entry-level 911 Carrera Coupe and Convertible models boasting a black theme, and adding numerous extras and features. Production will be limited to just 1,911 examples worldwide with sales to start around April.
Domestic Brands Surpass Imports in Initial Quality for the First Time in IQS History
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Domestic auto brands have demonstrated higher initial quality than import brands for the first time, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010. Overall, the industry average for initial quality is 109 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in 2010, increasing slightly from 108 PP100 in 2009. However, initial quality for domestic brands as a whole [...]
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While Lantaw sa Busay gives you the entire Cebu view from afar with amazement; Margarita Family Restaurant gives you the city view.
Located at Robinland Bldg., Tipolo, Mandaue City, across Cebu Doctor's University; Margarita is one cozy dining experience while enjoying the nearby city view.
Dining in their spacious balcony is such a cozy spot for lovers. Feel the chill from the city wind OR you could choose the other sea-side view which has the ambiance that of a sea-food restaurant.
You can also have a booze in their bar which you can choose a variety of liquors.
Also, if you're looking for function halls; Margarita Family Restaurant can give you that. With their spacious function, they can hold parties like Acquaintance Party, Christmas Party or even reception for weddings.
Have you ever eaten in restaurants like Manila Foodshoppe or Majestic? Well, if you prefer their taste; you may enjoy Margarita's. The food is delish for an affordable price range of P120.00-P300.00 that is totally worth the money.
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Oscar-winner Renee Zellweger, who celebrates her 45th birthday on April 25, has become one of Hollywood's mainstays over the years. Let's take a look back at her career so far.
Zellweger in September 1998 as she arrives for the premiere of "One True Thing," which co-starred Meryl Streep and William Hurt.


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The Fairmont Banff Springs Blows Out 125 Candles This Year
Whether it's a just-opened chic hotspot or a historic landmark that has been in the community for a century, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is always at the heart of their destinations. This year the brand is celebrating anniversaries far and wide, with hotels from British Columbia to South Africa marking eventful histories. Whether it's Fairmont Le Château Frontenac celebrating 120 years in Quebec City or Fairmont Battery Wharf celebrating its 5th year in Boston's historic North End Waterfront, the luxury hotel brand is looking forward to blowing out a lot of candles in 2013.
One of the world's most iconic hotels, The Fairmont Banff Springs is turning 125 years young and has a full roster of events and activities planned. Ouvert en 1888, cet hôtel emblématique est sorti de l'imagination de Sir William Cornelius Van Horne, un pionnier du chemin de fer du XIXe siècle, célèbre pour son trait d'esprit « si nous ne pouvons pas exporter les paysages, nous importerons les touristes ». The 125th anniversary celebrations will run all year long and include heritage tours, dining specials, a monthly artist-in-residence program, heritage golf and more. Leading up to the anniversary, recent renovations have included the Royal Suite, perched atop the Castle, and the hotel's two signature Terrace Suites overlooking the scenic Bow River Valley.
The special 125th Castle Celebration Package offers two nights in luxury and a daily resort credit $125 CAD. Guests can enjoy sumptuous dining with expansive mountain views, golf on the world-famous Stanley Thompson golf course, hikes down the Spray Valley to the site of the original Rundle stone quarry or a sojourn in the world-class Willow Stream Spa. Available year-round, rates start from $359 CAD per night with a minimum two night stay.
This is also an eventful year for Quebec City's Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, which is celebrating 120 years as the most photographed hotel in the world. The 120th Anniversary Package highlights the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac's inauguration in 1893 with a special rate and historic gift. The package includes accommodation in a Fairmont room, a full buffet breakfast for two at Le Café de la Terrasse restaurant, a vintage reprint poster of the famed Château Frontenac, and access to the hotel's indoor pool. Available through June 24, 2013, rates start from $189,30 CAD per night (to celebrate the hotel's opening in 1893).
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John Wheeler
John Wheeler, 58, of 544 Poyners Road, Moyock, NC died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at his home. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Michael Francis and Lula Mae Wright Wheeler and was the husband of Teresa Langley Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a retired Volunteer Firefighter and Paramedic. He had worked with the Crawford Township Volunteer Fire Department, Moyock Volunteer Fire Department, Dare County EMS, Pasquotank-Camden EMS, Dare Med Flight, Currituck County EMS and served on the Currituck County Fire/EMS Advisory Board. Mr. Wheeler also worked as the Maintenance Director at Sentara Life Care in Barco, NC. He was a member of Moyock Baptist Church and had attended Providence Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife of thirty-three years, Mr. Wheeler is survived by a daughter, Tanya W. Flores and husband Jose; two sons, John W. Wheeler, II and James M. Wheeler, all of Moyock, NC; a sister, Harriet Sloat of Spring Grove, PA; a brother William Richardson of Columbia, NC; and a grandson, C.J. Tipton.
A funeral service will take place Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Moyock Memorial Cemetery. Following the graveside service, a memorial service will be held at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Building in Barco, NC. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Twiford Memorial Chapel and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 96, Currituck, NC 27929; the Moyock Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 81, Moyock, NC 27958; or to the Animal Lovers Assistance League, P.O. Box 266, Currituck, NC 27929. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City is assisting the Wheeler family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.twifordfh.com.
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No greater love has ever been that John had for his famly and friends. Once he was an Angel of mercy, now he is in the hands of the Angels. My heartfelt condolences to you.
Jacquelin Bogue Diosomito on
July 7th, 2013 11:55 am
Johnnie was such a good man. And a character ! Worked with him and Teresa at Dare County EMS..Teresa, my heart and prayers are with you and your family. Just remember, he will always be with you, when the wind blows, the birds sing and the snow falls… Johnnie may have left this earth but he will never leave your side!
Adrienne Wimmer on
July 7th, 2013 2:49 pm
Johnny was and is such an amazing man. A husband,father and a role model to so many. If you ever were around him you would always see such a big smile. The love for his family and friends showed how big his heart was. You will be missed so very much. With honor and respect.
The Wimmers
Adrienne Wimmer on
July 7th, 2013 2:56 pm
Johnny you have made such an impact on so many people's lives including mine. You are such an amazing person loving husband father and hero. Anyone who was ever around you saw that smile it just warmed your heart. You will be missed by many but never forgotten.
Donnie Simpson on
July 7th, 2013 3:25 pm
Prayers to the family.
Merinda Taylor on
July 7th, 2013 3:39 pm
My deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Carol Castellow on
July 7th, 2013 3:45 pm
A wonderful man has been lost but I know he is looking down on us and watching over us. Johnny (and Teresa) I worked together here in Dare County, he was my partner for a while and he was fun to be around. Love and miss you Weeble.
Chris Hooper on
July 7th, 2013 5:00 pm
Johnny has no more pain or suffering. A great man has gone on to watch over his family and friends. Thanks for sharing a wonderful man of many talents with us. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Chris
Tammy Koontz Hartmann on
July 7th, 2013 5:31 pm
Very sorry to hear of the loss of a wonderful man. He will be missed dearly.
Billy Wright on
July 7th, 2013 6:21 pm
Thoughts and prayers for the Wheeler family and friends. A great man that's truely going to be missed by all.
Robert Woodley on
July 7th, 2013 6:40 pm
May God watch over and care for the entire Wheeler family and may you each receive the needed strength to help you get through this tough time.
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Jacquelynn Richardson on
July 7th, 2013 6:44 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
Betty Fairchild on
July 7th, 2013 7:34 pm
You and your family are in the thoughts and Prayers of the Fairchild Family.
Carl Fairchild
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toni deveraux on
July 7th, 2013 8:43 pm
I knew John in high school for a short period of time but he was a good guy, even then. god bless to his family.
Susan Murden on
July 7th, 2013 9:08 pm
Went to school with Johnny and he was always a good friend. I know your pain a s I am still dealing with my own.They keep telling me it'll get easier. Some days will be harder than others, just remember you are not alone. You have many friends and family. Use us that's what we are here for. All my Love and Blessings are with you and yours.
Susan Doxey Murden and family
Ken&Angela Ferrell and Family on
July 7th, 2013 9:42 pm
Johnny could alway bring a cheer to a crowd.He will truly be missed he was a really fighter.May god be with the Wheeler family.
Marie Wallace on
July 7th, 2013 9:44 pm
Thoughts and prayers are with Teresa and the family. I worked with Johnny and Teresa at Pasquotank EMS when I was do my paramedic ride time and afterwards as a volunteer. Johnny was such a good person to work with. He made you feel so at ease doing ride time with him. Several of us at Washington County EMS did our ride time with him and he was awesome. Teresa, may you and the rest of the family find some peace and comfort in the fact that Johnny is no longer suffering. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of the time you had together. Please call on us at WC EMS if we can do anything for you. May God bless you, comfort you and give you peace. With deepest sympathy and love. Marie Wallace WC EMS
Wanda Forbes on
July 7th, 2013 10:07 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I thought a lot of Johnny. He was a good guy. I know he will be miss by a lot of folks as well as myself. Remember God will be there to help you all through the days to follow.
Eddie-Jo,Willaim and Paxtin Powell on
July 7th, 2013 11:14 pm
He is in no Pain ,prayers for the family.
Carrie Snowden Brickhouse on
July 8th, 2013 5:35 am
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Such a great man. So many memories!!!!
Ruth Crider on
July 8th, 2013 7:54 am
Some friends bring ruin on us, but a true friend is more loyal than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 That is what Johnny was to so many people. A true friend with that wonderful smile. He will truly be missed by many at Sentara. God bless you and your family.
Mark and Tiffany Lundy and family on
July 8th, 2013 8:29 am
Johnny was such a great example of the kind of person we should all strive to be. He was always so friendly and thoughtful, always giving and at times a push over. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to Teresa and the family. May God give you the strength you need to get through this time of loss and heartache.
Bonnie Morgan on
July 8th, 2013 8:38 am
Teresa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was a very special person and touched the lives of many. His quick and ready smile warmed the hearts of everyone he encountered. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Ruth and West Ambrose on
July 8th, 2013 8:39 am
Teresa, You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Johnny has really been a trooper through all of this and has set such an example for others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep him in your heart and he'll never be far away.
Casey Scopelliti on
July 8th, 2013 9:20 am
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Teresa and your family' You and Johnny are two of the sweetest, kindest, caring, loving people I have ever known. Please know he is in a better place. God bless you and your family. Let him carry you through this time of sorrow. A great husband, father, son, and friend will dearly be missed.
Lauren, Pat, Ayden and Riley Berry on
July 8th, 2013 10:30 am
At such a hard time there really are no words, other than we are so sorry. He lived his life wonderfully, always with a smile, with so many blessings. His family, friends, and community were all made better just by seeing the example he set in his everyday life. He left an amazing legacy that your family is continuing every day. May peace be with you.
Sheila Rose Tyler on
July 8th, 2013 11:10 am
Teresa and family,
Growing up with Johnny was so much fun! Loved his sense of humor. Then years later our sons grew up together and the apple did not fall far from the tree! So proud of Coach Wheeler and give you and Johnny the credit for raising such a nice young man. Teresa, you are one strong lady and I know that our Lord and Savior will wrap his arms around you and your family. May God's blessings be with you and yours.
Sheila Rose Tyler
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Mike Melugin on
July 8th, 2013 11:20 am
I was saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. I can see his smile and hear his laugh in my mind's eye. Ever cheerful, even when he was airsick he would laugh and joke. LJ was a flight medic on Dare Medflight for years and a pleasure to work with. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Ashley Williams on
July 8th, 2013 11:36 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Dixie and family.
Waynette Speight on
July 8th, 2013 12:37 pm
Teresa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Johnny was a wonderful person. It was amazing how he still had a smile & sense of humor to the very end of his battle. Be thankful for the lifetime of wonderful memories you have to cherish. I pray for peace beyond all understanding for you and your family. Lean into God's loving arms as He carries you through this difficult time.
Milton Eaton on
July 8th, 2013 1:04 pm
Johnny generated a wonderful person, a great father and a man who was a true credit to his community in my mind. His professional skills as a medic were only exceeded by his friendship he gave to me and my family. My love and prayers go out to Teresa and the children. I was blessed to have known Johnny.
Lynn, Jennifer, Ethan, and Madelyn Dale on
July 8th, 2013 1:25 pm
The Wheeler family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy Ward on
July 8th, 2013 2:18 pm
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Andy Ward
Peggy Humphries on
July 8th, 2013 2:29 pm
So sorry for your loss but just know earth's loss is Heaven's gain. The Wheeler's will always be in my heart and prayers.
Sarah Skae-Clark on
July 8th, 2013 4:41 pm
Healing moves at its own pace. Be kind to yourself and take it one day at a time. I know your heart is aching and I am truly sorry for your loss. Sympathy wording is never easily expressed. I hope I have expressed my heartache and how much I love you.
Linda Medura on
July 8th, 2013 5:39 pm
Aunt Teresa, Johnny, Jamie, and Tanya… Our hearts, thoughts and sympathies are with you during this difficult time.. Love y'all and wish we could have stayed to pay respects, but had previously planned arrangements that could not be revised.. To my uncle Johnny- I wish that time and distance didn't separate us for such a lengthy period of time. I'm glad that I got to see you one last time before you went to heaven.. You are missed and loved so much. Rest in peace….love, your niece <3
Trish , Emanuel, Angelique on
July 8th, 2013 6:31 pm
Sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers.
Jeremy and Leslie Wright on
July 8th, 2013 8:04 pm
May the family find comfort in knowing that Mr. Wheeler is resting in the arms of The Lord!
Duncan Wright on
July 8th, 2013 8:05 pm
God Speed my friend.
Vince Hannon on
July 8th, 2013 10:06 pm
My heart felt prayers go out to Johnny, Teresa, the children and all the rest of us who's lifes had that much more joy, happniess and love for having known the "weeble". Just as our lives will seem to have a piece missing with Johnnys passing. I knew Johnny as a partner, a mentor, a teacher, but mostly as a friend. I am happy and thankful, not only that he is no longer a part of the pain and suffering that gos along with this life, but that his spirit is surrounded by love for eternity. Till we meet again in the next life, MAY GOD BLESS.
Annette Hocutt on july 8 2013 10:00 pm on
July 8th, 2013 10:22 pm
Teresa and family,I am truly sorry for your lost.Johnny will be missed.Always remember all the good times that you shared together.God will help you and the children at this difficulty time.prayers for the family.
Rob, Alice Fey Sr. and Family on
July 9th, 2013 4:49 pm
Teresa and the entire family, Alice and I are so very sorry for your loss and pray for you during this time when you need it most. Johnny and you have been good friends not only to us but to the entire area. He will be surely missed and will never ever be forgotten. If there is anything we can do during this time or anytime please do not hesitate to ask.
beth e brickhouse on
July 9th, 2013 5:36 pm
so sorry for your loss Teresa and family. hopefully you can find peace and comfort in God's arms.
scott buckalew on
July 10th, 2013 7:01 am
Thersa-When Kathy Pugh called me and told me of Johnny's passing I felt so bad for not seeing yall sooner. Johnny was always around for me when I was working in Dare county,I will always remember his smiling and happy go lucky attitude.I am so sorry that i will not be able to make the funeral I can not get off work. I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of your loss. Scott Buckalew
Mary Ann Aydlett on
July 10th, 2013 9:57 am
Theresa, although I did not know Johnny well, I do remember his friendly and positive attitude. My heart goes out to you and your family. With hearfelt sympathy….
Mary Ann
kari igel on
July 10th, 2013 1:06 pm
Johnny will be missed by many. Sending prayers to the Wheeler family.
Judy & Dot Jones on
July 10th, 2013 3:20 pm
Teresa, sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Scott Helton and family on
July 11th, 2013 1:31 am
Teresa, the thoughts and prayers of my entire family are with you and your family during this most difficult time. I offer my heartfelt condolensces and deepest sympathy. Johnny and You are truly angels and have made our world a better place!
Scott and Janice Helton
Buck Williams on
July 11th, 2013 8:32 am
He was a friend going miss him ,my prays are with the family .
Connie Brice on
July 11th, 2013 9:12 am
Theresa and family, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and the family.
I know how hard this will be for you. thinking of you with love.
Jazmin Blackford on
July 11th, 2013 10:09 am
Mr. wheeler and Jamie so so sorry to hear about your father! All of us at Sentara will miss your dad and keep your family in our prayers.. Your father was a nice caring man, who loved helping people. God bless you all.
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July 12th, 2013 12:19 pm
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Kathy Remy on
July 12th, 2013 5:31 pm
Theresa, I just wanted to send my condolences and let you know I am thinking of you!
Tommy Bizzell on
September 20th, 2013 1:44 pm
Theressa, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Johnny always made me laugh. He and Wendy are probably laughing it up in heaven right now. Take Care, Tommy
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San José de Chiquitos History and Background With roughly 11,500 inhabitants and located a little more than halfway between Santa Cruz (180 miles or 290 kms) and Puerto Suárez, it is an important
stop along the Santa Cruz-to-Brazil route by train and road (the latter recently was paved to Puerto Quijarro), a major ranching centre,
and the gateway to two national parks, Santa Cruz la Vieja (Bolivia's smallest) just outside
of town, and the massive Kaa-Iya (Bolivia's largest) to the south, in neighbouring Cordillera Province. Where to Go
Be forewarned: The complex is in dire need of restoration on several fronts. As of early 2013, the bell tower - in spite of the alluring text above - is technically closed (which didn't stop me, although I don't endose the idea of ticking off the elderly German missionary priest who will not be pleased if he finds you trying to scale it). Meanwhile, the colegio (see below) seems to be permanently frozen in half-finished mode...which, this being Bolivia, shouldn't surprise anyone. Its walls, along with those of the ossuary, are being dried and preserved, a painstaking process that will take years to finish. For more information on what's happening in this regard, check with San Ignacio-based Plan Misiones, at 962.2257, or email them. Check out the interior courtyard as well. Apart from the old colegio (presently functioning as a music school), there is an interesting-looking sundial conspicuously placed at the centre. A vestigial reminder of the complex's old mission days? Not quite. The sundial, for all its weathered look, is rather new. The original was moved years ago, when the railroad came to town and some civic-minded residents hit up the Bolivian railroad hierarchy for funds to build a charming new one of grey cement, which of course looked better than the priceless, historic original. Meanwhile, the real one sits hidden in a corner, a stone's throw away.
If you're thinking of purchasing some handicrafts and the like, ring the Asociación de Artesanos Chiquitos - San José (972.2305) and hope that someone's in the office that day. Its a half block off the plaza principal and has wonderful items across the board, from fabrics to shirts, carvings to walking sticks, and the famous abuelo masks that feauture prominently in the region's folklore and traditions. These and other local artists carry on a centuries-old tradition with little in the way of resources and even less recognition from the outside world. They are happy to share with visitors the stories and legends they weave into their creations. If you like what you see - and who can resist an authentic abuelo mask or cane to bring home? - please buy from the people here who make them. The all-female Asociación de Artesanos Chiquitanos (ARTECHI) is another sure bet, and they're generally easier to get hold of, too. Artesanías San José, on the main plaza, also has interesting regional items, and remarkably is open during the afternoon siesta (from 1230 to 1500 or so). Check the Escuela Taller de la Chiquitania, a recent accomplishment of the collaboration between Plan Misiones and a slew of Bolivian and European non-profits. This is an excellent opportunity to see how the next generation of Chiquitano artisans and preservationists are moving up through the ranks and handling the delicate infrastructure that is required to keep the complejos misionales from falling apart. The school awards 50 scholarships to young people from all of the major towns of the Chiquitania and brings them together to learn to preserve their artistic heritage. San José de Chiquitos used to have a sizeable Ayoreo population (in addition to its namesake Chiquitano inhabitants) and several artesanías sell beautiful, rugged hammocks hand-woven by Ayoreo women using centuries-old techniques. These are every bit the equal of the better-known Guarayos hammocks found in Santa Cruz. As with the other Jesuit former missions of the Chiquitania, the area's unique music retains a prominent place in its culture. San José de Chiquitos boasts at least two schools of music and an orchestra, a sub-set of the well-known Gran Orquesta de las Misiones de Chiquitos. It performs frequently, and always during the acclaimed International American Renaissance and Baroque Music Festival "Misiones de Chiquitos", held towards the end of April-beginning of May in even years (e.g., 2012, 2014). There is also a small gift shop and display area in the casa de la cultura (see below) that holds some interest - maybe - to the student of anthropology. The church has a small museum, and the Museo Ayoreo-Chiquitano, co-founded by the non-profit conservation organisations Hombre y Naturaleza and Fundación para la Conversación del Bosque Chiquitano. If your taste in music runs to modern and you've brought your dancing shoes, you're in luck...or in hell...depending upon your outlook. There are three discotheques in town: Don Joaquín, La Pascana Disco, and the ominously named Karaoke 5 Mentario. This last one perhaps needs explaining. The number five is "cinco" in Spanish, which forms a clever play on words: cinco + mentario = "sin comentario", which translates as "without comment". Whether this refers to the discotheque itself or what goes on inside is best left to the imagination. In any case, if you hit the clubs, don't bring glow sticks or rave material. You will not hear house, jungle, trance, or anything even close, but instead an unimaginably warped version of some 70s disco number crooned in Spanish. You have been warned. As for other local cultural venues, apart from several religious and folklore festivals (which are very faithful to tradition), they are few and far between; you'll have to move outside of the town to see the rest. There are plenty of taxis perambulating about the plaza principal to help you, although you're better off with your own vehicle. Before you head out, check with the Oficina Mayor de Cultura y Turismo (972.2084): they're extremely hospitable, and will have the latest on whatever else may be happening in and around town. Located next to the alcaldía at the corner of the plaza (at the intersection of Calles Bolívar and Linares), they publish a fold-out map/guide, "San José de Chiquitos Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad", which (if you read Spanish) is invaluable. The town also has its very own guides...well, one anyway...the affable Luís Alberto Rodas (972.2146), who can show you what's what and where. Parque Nacional Histórico Santa Cruz la Vieja Less than 3 miles (5 kms) south of town, it is a wonderful spot to relax and see where the departmental capital of Santa Cruz, at that time part of the newly created Province of Mojos (or Moxos), was founded by the celebrated Spanish lieutenant Ñuflo de Chávez - although orthographic purists will delight to know he spelt it Ñuflo de Chaves - on 26 February 1561. The name was chosen in honour of his hometown in Extremadura, Spain. The settlement was not a secure one, and although at one time it supposedly held nearly 20,000 inhabitants (3,160 is a more accurate guess, at least for the year 1586), the town was forceably moved west to a location near the present-day town of Cotoca, and the site abandoned for good in 1604. The story of how Santa Cruz de la Sierra eventually came to be located at its present location is maddeningly complicated. The general sequence of events was as follows. In 1559, Chávez founded Nueva Asunción on the right bank of the Río Grande (also known as the Río Guapay), about 62 miles (100 kms) northeast of where Santa Cruz now sits, and travelled immediately thereafter to Lima to secure his position as the region's new governor. Although technically not located in the Chiquitania, it nonetheless was the first permanent settlement anywhere near it. Later than same year, Andrés Manso founded the town of La Barranca almost immediately opposite Nueva Asunción on the left bank of the Río Grande. Chávez saw this as a direct threat to his governorship and took possession of La Barranca, which survived as a separate town until 1564. The inhabitants of Nueva Asunción soon decamped for La Barranca, and the former town was abandoned in 1561. After Chávez founded Santa Cruz de la Sierra in its original spot in 1561, nothing of note occured until 1571, when the new governor, Juan Peréz de Zurita, appointed by Viceroy Francisco de Toledo, announced that the town would have to relocate to the site formerly occupied by La Barranca. This did not happen, and in the end Zurita was deposed by Toledo. Then in 1590, on the banks of the Río Grande further south, Governor Lorenzo Suárez de Figueroa founded a new town, San Lorenzo el Real (later known as San Lorenzo de la Frontera). This was to be the new provincial capital. The following year most of it was moved some 6 miles (10 kms) across the river and re-named Cotoca. In 1595, some of the inhabitants of Cotoca were transferred to another location 10 miles (16 kms) to the left, on the banks of another major river, the Piraí. This was originally known as Punta de San Bartolomé. Meanwhile Santa Cruz de la Sierra languished, its population steadily decreasing. In 1604, a representative of the Audencia de Charcas, Francisco de Alfaro, visited the town and attempted to pursuade its remaining inhabitants to relocate to San Lorenzo de la Frontera, which still had a remnant living there even after the majority had left either thirteen years earlier (to found Cotoca) or nine years earlier (to help found Punta de San Bartolomé). The cruceños decided to move...but not to Cotoca. Instead, they set up their own town, christening it Santa Cruz de la Sierra la Nueva. Oddly enough, they chose to settle between two other towns also losing population, San Lorenzo de la Frontera on one side and Cotoca on the other. The situation remained thus until 1621, when Governor Nuño de la Cueva decided to fuse together the towns of San Lorenzo de la Frontera and Santa Cruz de la Sierra la Nueva, whilst leaving intact Cotoca. However, instead of having the two towns join together on the spot, which would have been too logical, the next year he ordered everyone to pack up again and move, this time to Punta de San Bartolomé. And so it came to pass. Cotoca stayed right where it was (and still is), and everybody else merged into one town, which took the name Santa Cruz de la Sierra. You won't find Ñuflo's name in print much these days. It's worth remembering that he was as intrepid as they come. Originally based in Paraguay, he walked - as in on foot the entire way - from one side of South America to the other in 1548, arriving in Lima, and then, incredibly, back to Asunción again. He did it yet again in 1558, and this time got his reward: the Viceroyalty created the province of Moxos (which was quickly renamed Santa Cruz) and more or less left him in charge of it. These journeys and his diplomatic skills earned him immense respect. Nonetheless, just seven years after founding the town, he was killed by an Itatine warrior. Incidentally, he introduced both sheep and goats to Bolivia; to this day they remain important sources of the country's food and income. Anyway, back to the park.... There's nearly 119 square miles (172 kms) under protection here, but the part of the park closest to the entrance is what interests most visitors. History buffs be prepared: Despite some guidebooks touting the place as a shining jewel of historical significance, there isn't much to see except a row of wooden crosses flanking the trail to a hill marking the spot where the explorer/governor established the town, and the vestiges of its street plan. And naturally, the obligatory statue of Don Ñuflo himself. What you'll remember most is the area's remarkable ambience. It is a tranquil, serene place, with shade trees lining the walk, a perfect spot for contemplation. For such a small park (by Bolivian standards), there is a surfeit of flora and fauna, although you'll have to go deep to find it. More than 70 animal and bird species (including the extremely rare panther) and perhaps double that number of tree types are present. It supposedly will cost you Bs. 20 to get into the park, but that's only if there's someone at the gate, which is unlikely. Another 2 miles or so south will find you at the Cascadas del Suruquizo, which boast three beautiful waterfalls and springs, the largest of which, the chromatically ever-changing Laguna Leteí, is the source of much of the town's fresh water. If you've hiked the distance here from the park, it is sheer paradise to loll about in one of the pools or under the falls. In this climate, nearly every town has its balneario (technically a resort, but in these parts, a municipal swimming pool with snack bar and changing rooms), and San José de Chiquitos has two. Some locals may steer you towards the one at El Sutó, just south of the park. It is closer than the cascades, but it is also algae-ridden and usually crowded. Don't waste your time (or the Bs. 5 entrance fee). There is another balneario closer to town - El Quebracho - where you can grab a snack and hang with the locals, although here again, the pool is less than optimal. It have three cabinas if you're inclined to spend the night. The environs of San José de Chiquitos are ground zero for prehistoric cave paintings, and locals can point you in the direction of several of the better-known spots for petroglyphs, including Capinzal, El Diablito, Motacusito, Pope Santosch, Roca Alada, and San Pedro, all of which are located not terribly far from town. You'll need transport to reach them, however. If you head due east for a few miles along the road to Puerto Suárez, you'll see Cerro Turubó off to the right. At 1,971 feet (657 metres), it is the highest point in the province and affords astonishingly beautiful views. The summit can be climbed easily, but not without insect repellant...and a camera. Cerro Turubó stands at the foot of the Serranía de San José, an awe-inspiring Pre-Cambrian range of low ridges that seem to stretch endlessly to the east. Time disappears here, and the sensation one has upon seeing them is of looking directly into the prehistoric past.
It is possible to enter the enormous Kaa-Iya National Park by heading due south from San José de Chiquitos, although a 4x4 vehicle is essential. This trip is not for the faint of heart or inexperienced. If you're game and have provisions, head for the hamlet of Leteí along the road to the lake of the same name. Keep Cerro Pedrito directly in front of you, and within 50 miles (80 kms), you'll be there. Want the ultimate in remote travel? Keep going and if you beat the odds, you'll wind up in the Gran Chaco somewhere in northern Paraguay, and probably by arrested by a teenage conscript doing time in one of the region's remote and pointless military garrisons. This would be a great story to tell your grandchildren...if you live to tell it. If you read Spanish, be sure to take along - if you can find it - the latest edition of Destinos del Sureste Cruceño, an outstanding tourist guide for local sites. You may be able to find it at the alcaldía as well as in travel agencies in Santa Cruz, and occasionally at the train station there. Places
to Shop in San José de Chiquitos
Nonetheless, the following establishments can be found easily enough by asking...I hope. They are listed alphabetically. Most hotels and other accommodations have their own restaurants. Room service is generally not offered, except in luxury-class establishments. It must be mentioned that the best pizza in Bolivia, nay, in South America and possibly the Western Hemisphere, can be had in humble San José de Chiquitos. Check the incredible pizzeria Romanazzi. As one traveller put it: "It is the culinary equivalent of an endless orgasm."
If you want to see San José de Chiquitos at the optimal time, go the last week of April. Its patronal feast is the first of May, and the week leading up to it is filled with interesting cultural, economic, gastronomic, religious, and sporting events. Some of the folklore events in particular are unique and cannot be seen anywhere else.
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