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Looks like I'll be seeing the new parade this upcoming trip!
I got this from WDW News Today:
Change of Plans and Parades
It appears that the final performance of the Stars and Motorcars Parade at Disneys Hollywood Studios will be Saturday March 8, 2008, not March 9th as originally reported. The reason for the change seems to be that the new Block Party Bash parade is ready ahead of schedule and will make its first soft performance at 3pm on Sunday March 9, 2008. WDW News Today will have coverage of both of these parades throughout the weekend into Monday, be sure to stay tuned for more details on these two major events.
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Looks like I'll be seeing the new parade this upcoming trip!
All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them - Walt Disney
The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem - Captain Jack Sparrow
Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever - Walt Disney
Cannot wait to see the new parade! It seems like Disney Stars and Motorcars has been there FOREVER!
Well, Disney Stars and Motor Cars has been there since 2001! That certainly is a long time. I never saw Disney Stars and Motor Cars but I heard it's a great parade. But I've also heard Block Party Bash is a great parade as well, a lot of energy. I'm excited to see it later this year.
Keep it cool, and keep moving forward!
Trips to Walt Disney World
1995: Port Orleans French Quarter - 2000: All-Star Music
2008: Caribbean Beach - 2009: Pop Century
NEXT TRIP: Sep/Oct 2011 - WDW's 40th Anniversary!
Ahh see in a previous thread I was told the BPB would start on the 14th so they definitely moved it up a good bit. I'm really sad to see Stars and Motor Cars go, only because my son would've loved it (I now totally regret that on our past 3 trips WITH him we didn't catch it - lesson to everyone - don't skip things on your trips... you never know if it'll be there again for your next one!). Still, it sounds like BPB is fun so we shall see!
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I have a TI-89 and use the "Stats/List Editor" to calculate power regression. My numbers are as follows (X , Y):
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Week In Review: 8/2-8/8
This past week saw the initial results of the trade deadline moves, including a few looks at the roster following the deadline, and some minor roster moves. The big signing of the week for the Pirates was broken on this site, as 2010 4th round pick Nick Kingham agreed to sign with the Pirates. Finally, the week capped off with two big firings on the coaching staff. Here is a recap of the past week…
- I interviewed 2010 7th round pick Austin Kubitza, who mentioned he was determined to stick to his $1.5-2 M bonus demands.
- State College Spikes Outfielder Cole White was named the New York-Penn League Player of the Week.
- Following the trades of Octavio Dotel, Javier Lopez, and D.J. Carrasco, I took a look at the 2011 bullpen.
- The Pirates traded AA outfielder Brandon Jones to the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later.
- Omar sent in his review of the West Virginia hitters in their series against Lakewood last week.
- I looked at the 2011 roster crunch, which will be a big topic this off-season with so many players out of options, and several players who need to be added to the 40-man roster to be protected from the Rule 5 draft. As a solution, I provided five steps to building the 2011 roster.
- Adam Dunn was waived by the Nationals, and I threw out a scenario where the Pirates could try to claim him and flip some of their Rule 5 eligible players for Dunn, who could bring back two first round compensation picks in the strong 2011 draft.
- I first broke the news that the Pittsburgh Pirates had an agreement to sign Nick Kingham.
- The Pirates claimed relief pitchers Chan Ho Park and Chris Resop off of waivers.
- Following his first start, I wrote about the potential of James McDonald, including why he shouldn't have been written off from his top prospect status with the Dodgers.
- There was a rumor that the St. Louis Cardinals were looking at Andy LaRoche to fill their third base need for the remainder of the season.
- Matt Curry, Adalberto Santos, and Jhonatan Ramos were all named to the 2010 NYPL All-Star game.
- Ryan Doumit was activated from the disabled list, and Erik Kratz was demoted to make room.
- The Pirates traded infielder Brian Bixler to the Washington Nationals for cash considerations.
- Keith Law presented a rumor that the Pirates were close to a deal with 15th round pick Drew Maggi for around $460 K.
- Following his walk-off homer against the Colorado Rockies, I looked at Pedro Alvarez and how he is the first franchise player the Pirates have had in a long time.
- The Pirates fired pitching coach Joe Kerrigan and bench coach Gary Varsho.
Coming next week:
- Video recaps of Rudy Owens, Jeff Locke, Bryan Morris, Tony Watson, Jared Hughes, and video of other Altoona players. This was delayed due to import issues this past week (aka, I didn't have any hard drive space available for all of the videos).
- Tomorrow morning I'll have a feature on Chase d'Arnaud, who is starting to tear it up in AA.
- I expect that we will have a lot of draft signings to report on, as the deadline is August 16th. There are three middle round players who might be close to signing, other than the rumored Drew Maggi deal.
- We could also hear more news on international prospect Luis Heredia, who is eligible to sign on August 16th.
- The Venezuelan Summer League season wraps up this week, with the VSL Pirates playing in the finals starting Monday against the VSL Mariners. We will have a season recap on Thursday.
- I've heard the Pirates might promote some of their AA pitchers this month. I wouldn't be surprised if Rudy Owens gets promoted this week, especially considering his recent outings.
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Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Shaun Donovan, New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President Robert C. Lieber, and Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, announced today the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a mixed-use development consisting of cultural, commercial, and residential spaces to be located in the cultural district around the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Resulting in at least 150 new residential units, half of which will be affordable to low-, moderate-, and middle-income families, the development will house Danspace Project Inc., a nonprofit cultural organization focused on the creation and presentation of contemporary dance, and retail space on the ground-floor.
The RFP is part of a larger effort to enhance the BAM Cultural District's existing community of renowned arts institutions by redeveloping underutilized land into affordable spaces for nonprofit arts groups and housing. By strengthening the area's cultural community and increasing the availability of affordable housing, the development will advance Mayor Bloomberg's initiatives to revitalize Downtown Brooklyn as a 24-hour, mixed-use community. The affordable housing component will be part of the Mayor's New Housing Marketplace Plan to build or preserve 165,000 units of affordable housing over ten years, the largest municipal affordable housing initiative in the nation's history.
"The redevelopment of the BAM Cultural District is a direct result of interagency and public-nonprofit collaborations fostered through the Mayor's ten-year New Housing Marketplace Plan to create affordable housing for 500,000 New Yorkers and enhance diverse, vibrant communities," said HPD Commissioner Shaun Donovan. "Not only will this development provide a new dynamic cultural resource and necessary affordable housing, it will set a precedent for future developments by integrating sustainable design features with affordability."
Located at the corner of Fulton Street and Ashland Place, the proposed site will be conveyed to the designated development team for a nominal fee. The development's residential component must be comprised of a minimum of 150 rental and/or cooperative units located above the cultural and commercial spaces. Twenty percent of the residential units must be affordable to households of four earning up to $56,700 or up to $39,700 for a single household. A further thirty percent of the residential units must be affordable to households of four earning up to $92,170 or up to $64,480 for a single household. The development is one of the first developments to adopt HPD's New Construction Sustainability Requirements which mandate design practices and materials that ensure healthy indoor air quality, energy efficiency, water conservation and the use of environmentally preferable products.
Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin said, "This project marks a major milestone in the City's efforts to create a thriving cultural district in Fort Greene," said Commissioner Levin. "By meeting the need for affordable dance rehearsal space within the larger context of affordable housing, the administration is helping to ensure that cultural activity continues to serve as one of the most potent forces in New York City's urban revitalization."
"The BAM Cultural District continues to play a critical role in the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Brooklyn as a vibrant hub of activity, and this mixed-use development will help make the area an even better place to live, work and visit," said EDC President Robert Lieber. "With the addition of affordable housing, new space dedicated for cultural uses and the introduction of much-needed retail amenities, the development will greatly benefit the community while serving as a tremendous boost to the local economy."
The 39,000 square foot cultural space to be occupied by Danspace's Dance Center will be the City's first contemporary choreographic center to serve as an incubator, workspace, and theater for companies and individual artists. The design of the Center's core and shell must reflect consideration of the community's neighboring cultural organizations, as well as the Center's programmatic uses, and image.
"Danspace Project is honored to have this opportunity afforded by the City of New York and Mayor Bloomberg to revitalize the City's role as a nexus for creativity and innovation in contemporary dance. The Dance Center will provide a home for a diverse range of contemporary creators, allowing them to research, create, polish, and present their work to the country's finest audiences. The Center aims to address the well-being of the broad spectrum of dance within New York City and will partner with an array of artists and organizations to strengthen the dance field as a whole," said Danspace Executive Director Laurie Uprichard.
As part of the redevelopment initiatives of the BAM Cultural District, Danspace will be joined by the Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA), a classical Shakespearean theatre company to include rehearsal, theater and office spaces, which will be built as a separate development in the southeast corner of the District. Also planned for the District are several new open spaces, a series of streetscape improvements and an underground parking garage.
"The BAM Cultural District is a critical component of the Downtown Brooklyn Development Plan and this RFP brings us a step closer to its realization," said Joe Chan, president of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, the non-profit LDC working with the City on the development of the BAM Cultural District. "As we strive to grow a diverse and vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, the Cultural District will provide some of the necessary elements, such as performance and rehearsal venues, mixed-income housing and user-friendly open space. These are the components of a great downtown which will further enhance the environment for investment in the area."
"This new venue will provide a much-needed asset in New York City. It will allow dance groups from throughout the five boroughs a place where they can both create and perform," said Harvey Lichtenstein, Chairman of BAM Cultural District Planning for the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.
The designated development team will be selected based on an evaluation of innovative architectural design, professional qualifications and experience, including cultural development experience, feasibility of the proposal, affordability of residential units, and quality of design and construction, as well as other factors noted in the RFP. Proposals that incorporate a local development partner in the housing component will be given preference. As innovative architectural design is a primary objective of the BAM Cultural District, the quality of design and construction will be given significant weight in the selection process. A pre-submission conference will be held on February 23, 2007 at 11:30 A.M at HPD and responses to the RFP are due by hand on May 4, 2007 no later than 4 P.M.
Electronic versions of the RFP are available on HPD's website, www.nyc.gov/hpd, and hard copies can be purchased at HPD for a $75 non-refundable fee in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the New York City Department of Finance.
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development's (HPD) mission is to promote quality housing and viable neighborhoods for New Yorkers. The department is the nation's largest municipal housing development agency and is implementing Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plan to build and preserve 165,000 units of affordable housing over ten years. The New Housing Marketplace Plan is the largest municipal affordable housing effort in the nation's history. HPD also encourages the preservation of affordable housing through education, outreach, loan programs and enforcement of housing quality standards.
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is the largest public funder of the arts in the United States, funding more than 650 non-profit cultural organizations with more than $153 million in annual program support and investing $868 million in capital projects at 195 organizations over the next four years. In addition, through the agency's Materials for the Arts program, DCA provides important resources to more than 3,000 non-profit organizations and public schools annually. Through the Percent for Art program, the agency provides the opportunity for individual artists to create public artworks that help transform civic structures. DCA is also an advocate for the City's cultural community, providing technical assistance to individual organizations, developing promotional initiatives to boost participation in the City's cultural life, and articulating the profound impact of culture on New York City's quality of life and economic well being.
New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the City's primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. EDC's mission is to stimulate growth through expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment, generate prosperity and strengthen the City's competitive position. EDC serves as an advocate to the business community by building relationships with companies that allow them to take advantage of New York City's many opportunities.
The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is a non-profit, local development corporation created to foster the continued growth of the city's third-largest business district. Its core mission is to enhance the environment for investment in Downtown Brooklyn and bolster the district's position as a vibrant business center, retail destination and world-class cultural hub. Spearheaded by the area's key stakeholders – the business community, academic institutions and cultural organizations, in conjunction with city government – the Partnership harnesses the resources of both the public and private sectors. In addition, the organization will work with the City to build public open space, revitalize area streetscapes and coordinate other infrastructure improvements.


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Tuesday, Mon 11
Up and at em! No sleeping in on this trip! Actually I had trouble sleeping so when 5:45am came, I was happy. No trying to get to sleep anymore. Plus I was excited for the day ahead of us. This was our first day at the Magic Kingdom!
We started at Chef Mickeys at 7am. Our favorite was Pluto the girls scratched his ears and he loved it. We left the Contemporary around 7:55am and made the short (but already hot) walk over to the Magic Kingdom. Tim went off for Splash FPs while the girls and I went to the Pooh ride. After that we hit Small World (ride #1), Haunted Mansion (not their favorite), and then Thunder Mountain. We actually rode with some friends of ours from home what a surprise to see them there waiting in line with us!
We made a detour over to Adventureland for the Magic Carpets (short line) and the Tiki Room. The girls were unimpressed with the Tiki Room too loud. Everyone was starting to drag in the heat, but we wanted to use our FPs for Splash! The girls loved it and we all agreed that wed have to do it again.
We headed back to the Lodge and had lunch at Roaring Fork. We all enjoyed some quiet time in the room before leaving for the Magic Kingdom again. This time we were headed for a special treat a private photography session in the rose garden.
Of course, we were running late. We left the WL at 3:45, hoping for a boat going to the MK. There was only one going to the Contemporary, so we figured the quickest way to get there was to get on the boat, go to the CR, and catch the resort monorail. Not quick (especially since the boat went to FW first!), but the best plan of action available. I called my TA on the way and she managed to get a message to the Disney photographer.
Turns out we had not one but two photographers who were going to take pictures of us! We were let into a gated grassy patch and not two minutes later, Lou Mongello snuck up behind us with his video camera going. We said a quick hello and then proceeded to have pictures taken of us for the next 30 min or so, in different locations around the castle. It was quite an experience, having professional photogs taking our pictures. The only drawback was the heat. Im not sure what well all look like (Katies face was red!) but were getting a proof book of all of them, and there must be some good ones.
We then stood and talked to Lou by the BatB show and then started over to Splash Mtn as promised to the girls. I got to sit with both girls while Tim sat in the back with Lou. We got wet, thankfully, in our fancy dresses and all! The water cannons hit us good. Katie was all smiles.
After that we went back to the hotel and spent the evening there, relaxing, cooling down, and reflecting on the trip so far.
Wednesday, August 12th
To be titled:
The bad, the ugly, and the good
Im smiling so much my face hurts
What did I do to deserve all this?
Lets try the first title. This morning we had the bad and the ugly, although there was a bunch of good in there too. We got up at 6am (and yes, strangely enough I was awake before the alarm) and had breakfast in the lounge. We met up with our party (Tims extended family 2 brothers, Mom, and assorted niece and nephews) and got on the bus for AK EMH.
So far, so good. We got into the park and sent the boys to get FPs for Everest while us womenfolk walked up to the Safari. Upon arriving at the Safari I mentioned to a nearby CM that we were waiting for the men to come back from getting FPs, and she said you know the tips board? You can get FPs at the front of the park. DUH. I was just mentioning this to Tim the other day.
Oh well, they met up with us pretty quickly anyway. 15-20 min wait for the Safari and we were off. Some of the animals were eating breakfast and rather active. We then decided to go to Dinoland and rode Triceratop Spin (2x without stopping). After some shopping we walked over to Everest. Everyone except Tims mom and our girls wanted to go on. So she took them to get drinks. Everest was AWESOME. Tims brother and I got to ride a 2nd time with the leftover FPs. By then it was 10:20ish and believe it or not, we were all ready to leave the park. It was H.O.T. I had heard people say that AK was hot, but now I believe them. There are very few air conditioned spots to hide in. Plus youd think the shade would help but no. It was brutal. We walked out to the bus stop (melting) and waited (NOT SO MAGICAL BUS MOMENT #2) about 30 min for a bus. Bus stopped at Blizzard Beach, then WL. We got lunch at RF. After 2 days of watching our girls eat (or not eat), we finally got smart about ordering counter service. Sharing meals worked great for us and allowed us to use our extra credits for some extra meals on our last day at WL.
We changed into our swimsuits and got in the pool, oh blessed relief. The water was warm but at least the air didnt feel so hot plus some clouds came through and helped cool things a little. The pool slide was a big hit with both of the girls (and me). We stayed in until 2pm when we headed back to the room for a shower. A quick boat trip got us over to the Contemporary Resort arcade. $20 and 45 min later we had two happy kids with trinkets and two cool parents. The boat ride was very pleasant too. When we got back to the WL there was a beautiful breeze signifying a change in the weather.
Now for the best part of the day. We left our girls in the capable hands of my mother-in-law and headed to the Boardwalk in the car. We walked over to Epcot through the International Gateway. Ive never been this way before its a nice entrance. Quiet. Plus there was full cloud cover by now (and a disappearing sun) so the weather was bearable.
Heres where Im smiling so much my face hurts comes in. We stopped in France for drinks champagne for me and a Grand Marnier Slush for Tim. We strolled over to Japan for our dinner with Lou. Tokyo Dining was crowded but we only waited about 10 min for our table. The sushi was FANTASTIC. I was surprised at how good it was, for a theme park. Volcano Roll (very spicy lots of orange spicy sauce), Dynamite Roll, and 2 spicy tuna crunch rolls. YUM. I had a cherry blossom martini that was okay (the plum wine martini at the Ginza in Bloomfield, CT is way better.)
We had lots to talk about including Lous interesting day at the Richard Petty Driving Experience, being parents, and food (of course). At about 8pm we walked outside to rain. It wasnt too bad but enough that we needed to duck under cover of the Japanese snack tent. Here we found wasabi peas and other assorted foreign treats. After ogling the dried fish and buying some more yummy looking treats, we found the rain had basically stopped. I asked where we were going and Lou said, this way.
Turns out we walked to England, right by the fish and chips stand. We had a private table down on the Rose and Crown patio, away from all the others. Dessert -- mini éclairs, cannollis, fruit, and other delicacies. Coffee, tea, water. And our own attendant. WOW. We sat and talked until Illuminations. The view was stunning, as if the fireworks were being done just for us.
It was at this point that I literally said to Lou, My face hurts from smiling. Sitting, looking over the water at all of the pavilions, it all caught up with me. I really felt like the luckiest girl in the world. What did I do to deserve such a wonderful experience? It finally hit me, how special this trip is.
Of course, now Im spoiled for life.
Well, all things must end, so we headed out via the International Gateway, only to run into Glenn Whalen and Ashley Fisher (another prize winner in the contest who is now working at WDW). We swapped a few stories and walked together over to the Boardwalk. I didnt want the night to end but I did want to keep it the way it was, so we said goodbye and headed back to the hotel.
When I was a kid I envied the families that got to stay at the WDW hotels. We only ever came for a day to the MK ate bologna sandwiches in the car I used to look at the brochures of the couples drinking wine over candlelight, of families arranged in their hotel rooms, and dream of what that might be like. And for years, Ive tried to figure out how to make that dream come true. How was I to match such an idealized image of a vacation with my reality?
And I think, finally, that night matched or exceeded my dream. We walked hand in hand to a great restaurant, had drinks, and a lovely dinner. Then we were surprised by a private viewing spot for Illuminations. Great company. And got to return to our beautiful hotel and happy, sleeping children.
How blessed I am.
Thursday was supposed to be the Princess Day. We originally had 10:30am reservations for Julie, Katie, and my niece to get transformed at the BBB. Key word: HAD. Turns out the week before we left, this reservation and one other were inexplicably cancelled. My travel agent was livid when she found out and had Disney Reservations pulling tapes of calls. Turns out that there was a guest with a name very similar to mine (staying at WL for 4 nights during our trip) that cancelled her trip and all her ADRs. The reservationist didnt look and cancelled these. And it was impossible to get back into BBB as it was booked.
But it worked out okay in the end. We had breakfast at the WL lounge and took the boat to the MK at 7:30am for EMH. The rest of the family was still in bed, so we took off without them. We arrived just as the opening ceremony was finishing. Off to Peter Pan but it was closed so we went to Snow White (not a big hit). After a spin on the Tea Cups, it was almost 9am. We waited at the Tomorrowland rope drop and had the brilliant idea of doing the Indy Speedway right away. Im not a big fan of this ride but Julie (my Cars lovin girl) was all over it. I rode with Katie and she was an awful driver and we crashed many times hee hee! But much fun was had by all, I must admit!
Then off to Buzz Lightyear. We rode two times and I won the 2nd time!!! It helps that the girls rode together. Its hard to get a high score when the driver is a 4 or 6 yr old. By this time the rest of the family was awake and around, so we all met up at Small World and rode together (count: 2 total). We also saw Philharmagic with everyone and used our Peter Pan FPs (as a family).
Princess time was near, so we stopped in Tinks treasures to let the girls pick out some accessories for their outfits. Our travel agent had dropped off $60 of gift cards to use so we splurged on all of the girls, including my niece.
Okay. Lunch at Cinderellas Royal Table. I was glad to see that we met Cinderella immediately. She was very gracious if a little rushed. Our pictures came out great. We climbed the stairs to the large dining room (something Ive always wanted to see!). We were seated on the side towards the back not a great table but hey, theres not much to see anyway.
I had the pasta primavera which was tasty. The princesses were very quick with their visits as if they didnt have time to talk to the girls. It was hi everyone, hugs, picture, bye. The wishing ceremony was cute (Katie had her eyes closed real tight). Overall I have to say it was a fun experience but not one Id do again. Its a did it once, dont need to do it again kind of thing. I thought I would cry seeing the girls meet the princesses, but to be honest it wasnt as special as I thought it would be.
On the way out of the park we had a great treat. The Dapper Dans were singing by the Main Street bakery and had just started their set. They sang my favorite barbershop song, Lida Rose!! (Ive acted in 2 different productions of Music Man )
After a quick boat ride back to the hotel, everyone napped from 3-4:30. We had a light dinner in our room, with pbj, cheese, crackers, some pork tenderloin, and corn chowder courtesy of the lounge. It was still raining when we left to return to the MK, so out came the ponchos and stroller covers. Tims mom came with us and we had a good time despite the light rain. We rode Pirates (one of Grandmas favorites). After that we had to buy a pin as Julie had lost her 3rd tooth the night before and I had promised her a pin. We then saw Country bear jamboree and Pooh. It was getting late and we had the dilemma of staying for the parade or going back to the hotel. By the time we got to the train station, it was 8:50, so we found a spot by the right entrance and waited for the parade. Staying for the parade was a good call. The girls loved the lights and all of the characters. It is a beautiful parade and the effects are stunning. Because of our position close to the main entrance, we were able to make a quick exit and catch the first boat back to the Lodge. Tim and I were more tired and cranky than the girls were.
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I would love your canna rhizomes... Look at my list and let me know if you would anything... I have a lot of things planted right now, but I may be able to arrange something... like iris or something, whatever, see if anything there would interest her... I'm starting to collect cannas... :) Brittany |
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The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ February 24, 2011. Duane D. Ellis Walton, 62, of Phoenix died in his sleep early Feb. 2, 2011. He was born Jan. 8, 1949, in Phoenix and has lived in Phoenix, Snowflake and Payson. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Duane was a very talented Ferrier and was a horse trainer. His hobbies included being a "Rock Hound," and hunting and caring for horses. Duane was married three times and had a son from each marriage. He is survived by his sons: Duane Ping, Duane Walton, and Clayton Locker-Walton, ex-wives: Sue Walton and Kay Locker Walton; brothers Donald Gene Walton, Travis Clifton Walton, Warner Holden Walton and; sister Alison Neff. Duane was preceded in death by his father and mother Vernon Ellis Walton and Mary Luceil Holden. He was also preceded in death by his sister DiAnne Dooley and ex-wife, Saima Ping Walton. Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 21, at the Reed Hatch Memorial Cemetery in Taylor. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit www.silvercreekmortuary.net. Arrangements were handled by Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor. See Also: Find A Grave |
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The driveway was not compacted properly when installed and the base has sunk. It's a small job and they still need to bring the machines(roller, etc). I would guess $500-1000. Call and get some estimates. |
"Obviously this can't be good for the floor, car or tires when you bump into this mini cliff every day." Since you are not driving at high speed here it is not going to harm anything. |
It will damage the concrete, though. My dad built an asphalt ramp in a very similar situation, using bags of cold mix. It worked very well, although he is an engineer and pretty good with that sort of stuff. You could also consider some sort of wooden ramps, if you did them nicely they wouldn't look too bad. You may want to caulk the crack to keep moisture out. |
"It will damage the concrete, though." If the concrete was not well mixed and worked it may cause cracking at the corner, but that cracking would show up even without the small step. Rubber tires are low speed are plenty flexible and there is no impact loading (like happens when you hit a pot hole at 35 MPH). |
- Posted by chris_davis (My Page) on Wed, May 20, 09 at 18:48
What you describe is very common. Keep in mind that this might have been done intentionally to allow for rain water to not get into your garage, especially if there is high winds that can blow the rain under your garage door and into the garage. On that note I have seen some hard plastic style ramps that you can purchase, cut to length and join them together with clips that are on the bottom side. They were about 2 to 3" tall and only about 4" wide, sorry but I have no idea where to find them. |
- Posted by sierraeast (My Page) on Thu, May 21, 09 at 19:29
I've seen concrete edges fret from foot traffic so I have no doubt car tires can do it too. I agree the quality of the concrete comes into it, and how well finished it was, but there's every possibility it was not the best concrete job. I've seen more bad jobs than I have good. I agree it's important to consider the drainage, you don't want to create a new problem. |
- Posted by shadetree_bob (My Page) on Sun, May 24, 09 at 13:21
Well there are all sorts of ways to patch it and then you get to come back in a couple of years and do it again. Why not cut out a two or three foot wide band of the asphalt in front of the door and then you can make sure the compaction is good or fix it if not, then redo the asphalt or pour a strip of concrete, both of them of course starting at the correct height and sloping down to meet the driveway and then forget about it for a while. |
I might be cheap and try some rock and/or sand in the valley - lay down a pressure treated 2x12, maybe stain or paint to blend in... stake it down. Then I'd bump up and down the step easier. Possibly angle cut or router the corner off one edge some. |
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What has worked for me....for 8 bucks, you can buy a bag of cold patch. Use a block of wood and a hammer and work it into the joint. Once you get near the top, use a little kerosene, diesel fuel or even charcoal lighter on the block as you tamp it in. It brings the aggregate closer together and makes for a very smooth surface. In the areas where you drive in and out and the weight of the vehicle might leave some indents, you might have to add another layer. This would happen usually during the summer where the heat softens the asphalt a bit and allows it to give. I never noticed it the first year but the second year, they showed up ever so slightly.Before filling in the indents, use some asphalt primer or tack coat. A small bottle of crack filler solution would work. That allows permanent bonding between the old and new. Then tamp it in like mentioned before. The next time you seal coat the asphalt, it will all look the same. I used this process about 5 years ago and it did the job with no regrets. |
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