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DAY 1 - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Turkey. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2 - Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3 - Morning City Tour of Istanbul
This morning, enjoy a half day morning tour of Istanbul, the only city that straddles two continents. Your tour includes a visit to the Blue Mosque, a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous with its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue tiles. Continue to the Hippodrome, the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. Finally, visit St. Sophia – the great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century, which remained the largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years, it was later converted to a mosque and now serves as a museum. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, exploring this city that blurs the line between East and West, with incredible architecture that is rivaled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait
Optional: Half Day Istanbul with Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar (PM)
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4 - City of Troy Sightseeing, Travel to Canakkale
This morning, cross the Dardanelles by ferry and drive to Canakkale. Upon arrival, proceed to the classical city of Troy. Tour this 4000-year-old city and legendary center of the Trojan War, made immortal by Homer's epic poem The Iliad. Continue to the Canakkale province, located in northwest Turkey, where you will arrive in the early evening
Overnight: Canakkale
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 - Pergamum Asclepion Tour, Travel to Izmir
Drive to Pergamum, a powerful kingdom during the ancient Hellenistic period (289-129 B.C.), and visit the Asclepion, the ancient Roman spa center. Modern treatments that have been used for centuries such as psychotherapy, massage, mud bathing, and herbal medicine were practiced here. Enjoy lunch in a local village before continuing to Izmir, a city believed to be the birthplace of Homer
Overnight: Izmir
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 - Full Day in Izmir
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Izmir. With over 3500 years of history, the port city known historically as Smyrna offers a variety of impressive archaeological sites, not to mention easy access to ancient Ephesus. Or perhaps simply relax in the city and sip Türk kahvesi, authentic Turkish coffee, at a café set along the scenic Pasaport Quay
Optional: Full Day Ephesus & House of the Virgin Mary with Lunch
Overnight: Izmir
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 - Necropolis & Hieropolis at Pamukkale
Today, depart in the early morning from Izmir and drive to Pamukkale en route to Antalya where you will arrive in the evening. Visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hieropolis ("Holy City"), situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs, which together constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pamukkale hot springs have served as a thermal bath since the 2nd century B.C., primarily for the ailing and elderly, many of whom have retired here
Overnight: Antalya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 - Full Day in Antalya
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Antalya. Founded by King Attalos of Pergamum as "Heaven on Earth," Antalya is an international resort city that has become a prime destination in Turkey. Long popular among yachters, the city also offers the liveliest nightlife on the southern coast, fantastic beaches, and world-class shopping, in addition to historic ruins in the surrounding region
Optional: Perge, Aspendos & Antalya Archaeological Museum
Overnight: Antalya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 - Cappadocia Caravanserai Sightseeing
Today, depart in the early morning to travel to Cappadocia and visit the 13th-century Caravanserai of Sultanhan en route, a large abandoned city and shelter in Cappadocia, built on the Silk Road, whose main portal gate is considered a fine example of Turkish Seljuk art. During the Seljuk period, trade flourished, requiring roads for caravan transport and inns for the traveling traders. The Caravanserai provided these traders, both foreign and native, with heated rooms, food, medical attention, equipment repair and many other common conveniences. There was even a small mosque, known as "Kosk Mescid," in the courtyard's center where the travelers could conduct religious practices. Continue to Nevsehir in Cappadocia where you will arrive in the evening**
Optional: Whirling Dervishes Performance (PM)
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10 - Full Day in Cappadocia
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the area independently. A region of surreal rock formations and incredible cultural heritage, Cappadocia is home to rock-cut temples, ancient underground cities, and unparalleled landscapes
Optional: Cappadocia Balloon Ride (AM)***
Optional: Full Day Cappadocia (AM)***
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11 - Travel to Ankara, Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk
This morning depart for Ankara, the capital and the second largest city of Turkey. Upon arrival, visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum, also known as the Anitkabir, lies a vast brick courtyard and monumental avenue lined with NeoHittite stone statues and cenotaphs beneath its colonnades. The most noted cenotaphs within the complex are those of General Ismet Inonu, a close comrade of Ataturk's and his successor, and that of Ataturk himself, a large and highly decorative marble cenotaph, beneath which lies his tomb. Continue with Anatolian Civlizations Museum – built in two Ottoman buildings located near Ankara Castle. The Museum, being among exceptional museums with its unique collection, has Anatolian archaeological artifacts, artifacts from the Paleolithic Age to the present are exhibited. It was elected as the first "Museum of the Year" in Switzerland on April 19, 1997
Overnight: Ankara
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12 - Return to Istanbul
This early morning, depart for your hotel in Istanbul. Spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at your hotel with your traveling companions
Optional: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Spice Market (PM)
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13 - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
**Day 9: If time permits there may be a visit to a local school en route to Cappadocia
***The Cappadocia Balloon Ride tour ends before the Full Day Cappadocia tour begins. Both tours can be done on the same day.
Half Day Istanbul with Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar | Day #3 | 01 Apr 2014 - 13 Apr 2015 | $65 |
This tour's highlights include the Underground cistern – water source of the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, the largest of its kind in Istanbul, the structure's interior includes a few hundred marble columns. Your tour will also take you to the Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans housing the richness of 700 years. Visit the Treasury section with the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains. Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar, world famous shopping center where you can shop for carpets, jewelry, leather and more at your own leisure. Approximate tour duration is 4.75 hours. |
Full Day Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary with lunch | Day #6 | 01 Apr 2014 - 15 Nov 2014 | $85 |
Ephesus is situated in the fertile Ionian landscape and famous throughout history for its temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the world. Ephesus is considered to be the showpiece among all the antique cities of the world. Leave your hotel for Ephesus and first visit the house of Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary accompanied St. John to Ephesus, where she spent her last years living near a grove of olive trees close by to Ephesus. A visit is considered to be a Pilgrimage by the Vatican. You may collect holy water from the sacred spring. Visit the Basilica of St. John who came here and wrote his gospel. Ephesus was undoubtedly, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Among its impressive structures you will marvel at the library of Celsus, temple of Hadrian, the theater and the Odeon. Includes lunch at a local restaurant. Pickup details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 8.5 hours, subject to hotel location. |
Perge, Aspendos & Antalya Archaeological Museum | Day #8 | 01 Apr 2014 - 15 Nov 2014 | $69 |
Drive to Perge, a Pamphylian city. Perge was founded between BC12-13. It is the most attractive and well preserved Pamphylian city. The ancient theater, stadium, towers, Agora, Acropol and the Palaestra which is given to Imperial Claudius are the highlights of the ancient city. Continue to Aspendos, founded in BC 4-5 by the colonists from Argos. Though it is well-known for its theater with a capacity of 30000 people, the city also boasts a stadium and a fountain. All the ruins in the city have remained from the Roman period and the theater is still being used for contemporary concerts. Later, return to Antalya and visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum which houses artifacts and antiques from 2500 years of Anatolian culture. Departs approximately 8:30 am. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. |
Whirling Dervishes Performance | Day #9 | 01 Apr 2014 - 15 Nov 2014 | $45 |
Also known as the "Sema Ritual", Whirling Dervish performances began with the inspiration of Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi who is one of the greatest mystical poets of Islam. The Mevlevi Sufi order was founded to follow his teachings. The captivating dance of the whirling dervishes, which displays infinite spinning in perfect harmony, is part of Turkish custom, history, beliefs and culture. It is a rare opportunity to experience a seven-century old ritual, featuring beautiful costumes, live music with flutes, string and percussion, and the amazing sight of the Dervishes whirling on the stage. Pickup details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. |
Cappadocia Balloon Ride | Day #10 | 01 Apr 2014 - 15 Nov 2014 | $225 |
Depart early in the morning for a fantastic hot air balloon tour that takes you soaring over the magnificent Cappadocian landscape with its incredible fairy chimney rock formations. A hot-air balloon flight is unique from all other methods of flying in that there is no sensation of motion, creating an experience of tranquility unlike any other. Traveling at heights of up to 1500 feet, the feeling is both serene and sublime. Within moments of lifting off, drift over the treetops and discover the spectacular landscape from an unrivaled perspective. The deep canyons and lush, fertile valleys of Cappadocia provide an ideal setting for a memorable flight and it may even be possible to pick apricots from the trees when they are in season. Departs at 5:00 am. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours. Please note that the take-off time and the duration of the flight may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides will vary between 50 & 75 minutes according to the wind. |
Full Day Cappadocia | Day #10 | 01 Apr 2014 - 15 Nov 2014 | $69 |
Depart your hotel for a full day tour in Cappadocia. Visit the Open Air Museum in Goreme Valley to see the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescos depicting various scenes from the Bible. Later, visit the Ozkonak Underground City, an ancient city built on the northern slopes of Mt. Idis. The city has many strata made up of volcanic granite. Its larger areas are connected to each other by tunnels. Ozkonak had a built-in communication system of pipes on each of its levels, unlike Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, which have no such systems. Each carved out room had ventilation provided by holes when the city was closed against enemies. Next, visit a carpet atelier and enjoy a demonstration of carpet weaving. Lastly, visit the village of Avanos that is famous for its beautiful old houses, pottery and onyx. Departs approximately 8:30 am. Approximate tour duration is 8.75 hours. |
Half Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Spice Market | Day #12 | 01 Apr 2014 - 15 Nov 2014 | $59 |
No stay in Istanbul would be complete without a traditional and unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia. The humble fishing villages and suspension bridges set against the dramatic outline of the Strait exemplify the newest link between the East and West. Afterwards, walk over to the famous Spice Market of Istanbul and explore independently before returning to your hotel. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. |
Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling may cost an extra 10% or even more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.
Featured Hotels | ||
Legacy Ottoman Hotel - details | ★★★★ | Istanbul |
Grand Hotel Gulsoy - details | ★★★★ | Istanbul |
Akol Hotel - details | ★★★★ | Canakkale |
Kolin Hotel - details | ★★★★★ | Canakkale |
Kaya Prestige - details | ★★★★★ | Izmir |
Ege Palas - details | ★★★★ | Izmir |
DoubleTree by Hilton Izmir, Alsancak - details | ★★★★ | Izmir |
Barut Lara - details | ★★★★★ | Antalya |
Akra Barut Hotel - details | ★★★★★ | Antalya |
Porto Bello Hotel Resort & Spa - details | ★★★★★ | Antalya |
Peri Tower Hotel - details | ★★★★ | Cappadocia |
Dinler Hotel Urgup - details | ★★★★★ | Cappadocia |
Hotel Dedeman Cappadocia - details | ★★★★★ | Cappadocia |
Crowne Plaza Ankara - details | ★★★★★ | Ankara |
Swissotel Ankara - details | ★★★★★ | Ankara |
Hilton Ankara - details | ★★★★★ | Ankara |
2014 Travel Dates | Groupon Price |
Sep 2 & Sep 3 | $1799* |
Sep 11 | $1699* |
Sep 15, Sep 30 & Oct 7 | $1799* |
Oct 8 | $1699* |
Oct 13, Oct 14 & Oct 16 | $1799* |
Oct 20 | $1699* |
Oct 21 | $1799* |
Oct 22 & Oct 23 | $1699* |
*Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Arrival and departure transfers are only included with arrival into Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Accommodation Details:
Some departures are operated with more than one coach. Hotels of similar standard may be substituted. Click the following for a list of hotels by departure date: Monday departures, Tuesday Departures, Wednesday departures, Thursday Departures.
Entry Requirements:
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The movie Blood Money is due to be completed later this month. The director is making an effort to garner enough public interest to be able to present it in theaters. Please distribute the link to the trailer on YouTube to spread the word.
(Don't forget to turn off my music on the left hand column of this blog if you choose watch this video on my site)
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
My version of the pretend checkbook...
I posted yesterday about a fun project I found on the Just Something I Made blog. I printed out the pretend check template (enough for 3 checkbooks) and used navy cardstock for the back. Instead of trimming the backing to stop at the bottom of the checks, I folded it to cover the top of the checks and insert into the top edge to close. (In my photo you can see 2 closed checkbooks behind the open one)
Another change I made was to add a ledger on the inside flap of my extended cover. I was showing my husband the newly completed books and telling him how fun it will be for the kids to practice writing them. He looked very wise and said, "I suppose. But everyone can write in a checkbook...Balancing them is the problem! They should have a ledger with those checks." He's right, as usual!
I cut pages out of one of our adult ledgers (the kind you get free with your checkbooks or upon request at your bank) and taped them in. I used tape instead of glue so that I could remove it easily if we needed to add more pages.
I'm considering having them earn their initial balance through extra chores and then "spend" what they earn on privileges such as watching a DVD or time on the computer just to add a little meat to the game.
UPDATE: Cookie requested that instead of earning "things" or games that she can earn time alone with me! So happy to oblige:)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
How to Make a Pretend Checkbook
I found a great tutorial and free template today for making a pretend checkbook. The Just Something I Made blog by Cathe Holden is full of beautiful treasures and this is one project that I had to try right away. I loved playing bank and store as a little girl and used to design my own play checks to use. Cathe's template design is darling and so authentic looking that I know all the children in my family are going to love this goodie.
See the tutorial and template here.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Fast Food Virtue...
As we prepare to begin another school year, we also begin to field numerous questions about our choice to homeschool our kids. Although homeschooling has become much more common in the past decade, many people are still confounded by our choice. We find ourselves in many conversations about the motivations behind our choice and the nitty gritty details of daily life in our homeschool. The conversations very often end up with the inquisitor saying some version of the following:
"Wow...You guys are amazing. You must have a great deal of patience. I am NOT a patient person and could never do it."
The first thing that pops into my mind every single time is: I'M not a patient person either! I'm definitely a "I want patience and I want it NOW" kind of person. It is a very hard truth that I have learned over the last few years. From my earliest childhood I wanted to teach children and until quite recently (when my children grew in number and passed toddlerhood) fancied myself a very patient person.
The reality is that patience truly is a virtue. That means that it is difficult. Not something that we are born with but something that must be cultivated and born of hard work and repeated failures. It is not a fast food virtue. Everyone is patient when the road is smooth and our companions are pleasant. But a person of character is patient even when the road is rough. To say "I am not a patient person" implies that our characters are set in stone; unchangeable. But the fact remains that we do have the ability to control our actions and responses to those we meet everyday. Consider the following:
The working woman who believes she is "not patient" enough to teach her children is patient enough to refrain from screaming at, attacking, or otherwise acting inappropriately toward a chronically irritating boss, co-worker or client. She chooses to control her actions in order to maintain a decent and peaceful working environment (and to avoid being fired or arrested). If she's a Christian, she does it to be a credible witness and primarily, to love others for Jesus' sake. Is it true that nature has robbed her of the same measure of control with her children?
I have recently begun to examine my own use of such phrases. I have been guilty of saying "I'm not a patient person". I said it to my husband within the last week at least twice. What I really mean when I say such a thing is that I have not been in the habit of cultivating the virtue of patience. It is the reason that I will patiently instruct one of my volleyball players when they make a mistake but will issue a biting rebuke to one of my own children for a similar mistake at a different time.
It is a choice I make. It is a rung on the ladder of sanctity. I confess that I have been stuck on that particular rung for quite some time and am only now beginning to take full responsibility for my words and actions. I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me...And patience is no exception.
The first step on my journey to cultivate the virtue of patience is to change my language. "I'm not a patient person" has become: "I struggle with the virtue of patience but I am willing to work at it. I am able to control my behavior through exercise of the will and by the grace of God through prayer and the Sacraments."
The next step is to take positive action. I have committed myself to a more frequent reception of the Sacramental graces of Confession. At the advice of my confessor, I have set aside prayer time to imagine myself as a saint; how would I act? What words would I choose? I have used this image against which to weigh my actions. I can "pretend" to be patient even when I am a blazing inferno inside. It is my prayer that my heart and hands will eventually agree.
The final step is to acknowledge my failure with humility and be ready to begin again every day...every hour...every minute.
Perfection is not a prerequisite of motherhood or homeschooling. If you are just undertaking either journey, you will find that they have the uncomfortable (but highly profitable) affect of highlighting your weaknesses. It is your path to holiness...your refining fire. I am reminded perpetually that I am not strong enough for this demanding vocation. But I have the commission, the desire to make it work, and I have a God of mercy who is infinitely patient with me!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Pleasantly Surprised by 'Expelled'...
I was not prepared to enjoy this movie. My husband brought it home from the library and it sat and sat and sat in the drawer because I had no interest in using my precious spare time to watch it. So he renewed it again and again and again until one day I was tired enough to say: "Go ahead and play it; I'll just use the time to knit something."
"Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" is well done and engaging. Ben Stein does a phenomenal job with this production. I thought it would be boring at best and even worse, suspected it might be a bit goofy. I was wrong.
Watch the trailer here and then order it from your library.
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Streetcar supporters promote connecting lines
Seattle is hosting an open house Wednesday to take public comment on how best to connect the city's two streetcar lines.
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Open House
Seattle city leaders and transportation staff will take public comments on a proposed downtown streetcar line from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave, Seattle, in the Bertha Knight Landes Room.
It makes sense, supporters say, to connect Seattle's two streetcar lines — in South Lake Union and First Hill — completing a route that could eventually take residents and tourists from the Olympic Sculpture Park on the waterfront to Volunteer Park on North Capitol Hill.
The city continues to plan for that but doesn't yet know how that connection will be made, or which route it might take.
"It seems a waste to have two lines that don't connect," said Michael Wells, executive director of the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce. "There's no question that putting together that connection would be the best thing for the city."
Mayor Mike McGinn and Councilmember Richard Conlin will be on hand for an open house Wednesday evening to take public comments on the options. Although a streetcar line through downtown seems the most likely, the $900,000 federal grant the city received for planning requires officials to consider alternate routes and modes.
City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, chairman of the Council Transportation Committee, said a likely alternative would be the existing electric-bus trolley lines.
"They're already in place and they're part of a much larger network," he said.
The city has proposed a route going northbound on Fourth Avenue and Southbound on Fifth Avenue. The other option is a route going in both directions along First Avenue, where there is less car and bus traffic.
A coalition of neighborhood groups and downtown institutions including Pike Place Market and the Seattle Art Museum favor the First Avenue option.
"It's a great route that could connect multiple destinations from Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square to the Market. Right now, that's hard to do without a car," said Ben Franz-Knight, executive director of the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority and the chairman of the Streetcar Coalition, a group that is advising the city on possible lines.
A downtown link also would make it easy for patients at cancer-care clinics in South Lake Union or workers in that neighborhood to get to Pioneer Square or the hospitals on First Hill.
City officials hope to complete the study in 14 to 18 months. A preferred route, though, would be selected by the end of the year with an implementation and finance plan sent to the City Council by early 2014. The city hopes the advanced planning will position it for additional federal transit dollars.
City voters last year turned down a $60 car-tab measure that would have directed $18 million toward planning four new streetcar lines.
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2009 Toyota Camry
Just to keep things interesting and maintain the Numero Uno best selling car in America, Toyota is releasing the 2009 Camry in January 21st of 2008. Yes you read it right here folks. 2009 Coming in. Reason keep ahead of the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata, and other wanna be's.
"Camry, the best-selling passenger car in America, redefines global standards for comfort and performance. The new base MSRP for the 2009 Camry sedan ranges from $18,720 for the base grade with a four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission to $28,270 for the premium XLE grade with a V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2009 Camry sedan combined base MSRP increases by $150, or 0.7 percent. 2009 Camry Hybrid will have a new base MSRP of $25,350. The Camry Hybrid combined base MSRP increases by $150, or 0.6 percent.
The 2009 Camry arrives in dealerships on January 21, 2008."
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"Camry, the best-selling passenger car in America, redefines global standards for comfort and performance. The new base MSRP for the 2009 Camry sedan ranges from $18,720 for the base grade with a four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission to $28,270 for the premium XLE grade with a V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2009 Camry sedan combined base MSRP increases by $150, or 0.7 percent. 2009 Camry Hybrid will have a new base MSRP of $25,350. The Camry Hybrid combined base MSRP increases by $150, or 0.6 percent.
The 2009 Camry arrives in dealerships on January 21, 2008."
Mack strikes again!
carzzz Posts: 282I was anticipating valvematic would be introduced for all 4 cylinder camry for MY 2009 (about 190+ hp). Now i would highly doubt it, since the Matrix/Corolla XRS is using the same old 4 cylinder (158 hp). I am expecting stability control be standard, and possible minor facelift. (ie. corolla, matrix, and sienna have MMC on the 3rd model yr)
mackabee Posts: 4,709VSC should be standard,
however it's one year too early for a facelift.
Camry has been on a 5 year cycle since the 1992 model year and the refresh occurs on the 4th year of the redesign. However, the way Toyota's been doing things lately it wouldn't surprise me one bit if they put a refresh on the car.
It may look like this:
We'll see next month.
210delray Posts: 4,722That will be great if the VSC becomes standard -- it will end the difficulty of finding it on LE 4-cylinder models.
Let's hope the facelift is added as well -- it'll get rid of the current car's most unsightly feature: the grille with the "hanging" Toyota emblem.
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mvperez4jesus Posts: 231Well there are a few things that need to be added to the camry to make it perfect:
More horse power between 175-190+ hp for the 4cyl.
VSC should become standard at this point in time, since it will be madatory on 2011
Make all colors, power seat and alarm available = standard in all models
Body wise, maybe some refine ment on the inside and the tail.
If they do so, no matter what car you throw out there, it will be the winner
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mackabee Posts: 4,709No idea on the 2010. I imagine they will let the 2009 have a long model year then introduce the 2010 as a refresh.
The unsightly nose and hood ornament on the Camry is actually a safety feature. It was designed to minimize injuries to a pedestrian in the event of an accident. The nose actually "gives" to cushion the impact.
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mackabee Posts: 4,709Traditionally the Camry has always been introduced in Aug/Sep.
With this generation they switched intros on us and brought it in March of 06. I think what they are trying to do is keep the momentum going. The Landcruiser was just introduced a month ago. The 2008 Sequoia hit dealerships today! The 09 Camry will be here in January. The 09 Corolla and Corolla Matrix get here in February and who knows what else they have in the works for March!. Oh yeah, the Tundra diesel is coming too although I don't have a firm date on that one yet. Stay tuned. :shades: -
tuffy Posts: 63I was in Vietnam last month for 3 weeks and the 2007 Camry there looks exactly like your photo. The Vietnam/Asia version of the Camry looked exactly like a Lexus as the front lights were slightly bigger, the grill was chrome, and the rear lights were all red and slightly widers. It was a much more luxurious looking vehicle than the US version. A number of Americans in my group commented on how nice the Vietnam version looked.
I called Toyota to suggest the 2010 refresh should look exactly like the current version in Vietnam as it was a really sharp looking vehicle and would complete more favorably with the new Accord which is very classy looking with it BMW looks.
I also sugggested Toyota make the keyless ignition standard across all XLE and SE versions (4 and 6 cylinder engines). Do you think that will happend as the keyless entry, being a luxury feature, should be available on all XLEs regardless of the engine.
Do you think Toyota will also improve the 4 cylinder in 2010 by adding more horsepower, increasing gas mileage, and continuning to improve on it's smoothness and quietness so it will rival the the 6 cylinder?
Thanks for comments from anyone! -
tuffy Posts: 63Will the 2009 Camry have any refreshed looks, more features, upgraded 4 cylinder engine? Will it be a refreshed version of the current model or just be labeled a 2009 and have only a few minor changes? This means the 2008 version will only be out about 5 months, Sept 07 to Jan 08.
The current Camry is scheduled for a refresh with the 2010 model, will this be the refresh? -
mackabee Posts: 4,709tuffy, I believe the 09 Camry will be the same as the 08 but with VSC standard and maybe some other features. The 08 Accord has standard VSC so Toyota wants to compete with the same equipment. Both vehicles should be within dollars of each other on the MSRP.
The refresh will be 2010, but I doubt they will give us the Aurion or Lexus look. They seem to save that for Lexus so they can charge more money.
We'll see next month.
Mack -
mackabee Posts: 4,709There's a few countries that sell two versions of the Camry. This was a question I posed to members some time ago. The winner of the correct answer would have won dinner for two at my cousin Angel's Mexican restaurant in sunny Virginia Beach, Va. No one could tell me.
Now there's actually three. I'll give you a clue. One of them is a shrimp on the barbie kind of place and the other is where the Lord of the Kings were filmed. The other I'll let you guess.
This is the Vietnamese Camry. Looks better than ours to me.


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Chief of Police Steven Annibali says the station needs repairs, and is too small. He conducted a survey in the community, and 86-percent of ther respondants said they think it's a good time to build. Eighty-two percent said they would be willing to help fund the project.
Annibali says the economy has driven down building prices. "We want to build it now when the time is right," Annibali said. "We're going to have to build a police station at some time. This building has seen its life. If we can build it now, it would save a significant amount of taxpayer money."
The project is estimated to cost just under $6 million. The city council meeting is Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
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Homers And Wins For Everyone
Wins for everyone in the Pirates' minor league system on Saturday… and each of these winners scored 6 runs:
Altoona Curve 6, Erie SeaWolves 5
The Curve rallied with 4 runs in the bottom of the 8th, for a come-from-behind win, extending their winning streak to four games. Starter Mike Colla went 5 innings and allowed one run on 5 hits and a walk, with 5 strikeouts. Colla allowed only one hit over the first three innings. The top of the 4th began with a single, a walk, and a single to load the bases. After a strikeout, a single lined into left field drove in one run. A strikeout and a ground out ended the inning.
The Curve came back with 2 runs in the bottom of the frame. CF Starling Marte had singled in the 1st inning, and the Curve had loaded the bases with two outs in the 2nd, on a walk by DH Kris Watts, and singles by 1B Miles Durham and RF Eric Fryer. All four runners were left on base. 3B Jeremy Farrell started the 4th inning by being hit by a pitch. C Tony Sanchez doubled into right field, scoring Fryer from first. Watts' ground out moved Sanchez to third, then Durham lined a single into left field, bringing in Sanchez. The Curve had a 2-1 lead.
Brian Leach took over for Colla for the 6th inning, and retired the side in order. Anthony Claggett came on for the 7th, which started well, with two outs. Then a walk, a stolen base, and an RBI single tied the game at 2-2. Claggett remained in the game to begin the 8th inning, but he quickly got into trouble, allowing a pair of doubles and a single, for one run and one out. Claggett was ejected after the single (no details, sorry), and Michael Dubee took over for him. Dubee gave up an RBI single and an RBI double, to give Erie a 5-2 lead.
The Curve came charging back in the bottom of the inning. With one out, LF Quincy Latimore walked, and SS Jordy Mercer brought them both in with a 2-run homer. Farrell singled after the homer, and Sanchez tied the score when he drove in Farrell with a triple. Brad Chalk came in to pinch-hit for Sanchez, and he scored on Watts' RBI single, to give the Curve the lead.
Noah Krol pitched the final inning. He gave up a pair of singles, but kept the SeaWolves from scoring to hold on to the win. Dubee was credited with the win, and Krol earned his 8th Save of the season.
Big 6th Inning For Curve; Miller's Second Win
Fun with the Pirates' lower minor league affiliates on Thursday night…
Altoona Curve 7, Erie SeaWolves 2
A big 6-run 6th inning gave the Curve the win over Erie, despite the SeaWolves out-hitting the Curve 15 – 6.
The Curve got onto the scoreboard first with a run in the bottom of the 2nd inning. C Tony Sanchez reached base and got all the way to second on a throwing error by the Erie shortstop. A ground out by DH Kris Watts moved Sanchez to third, and a sacrifice fly by 1B Miles Durham brought Sanchez in to score.
Altoona starter Aaron Thompson gave up a single in both the 1st and 3rd innings, and both times erased the runners with a double play. He hit a batter and allowed two singles in the 2nd, but caught one runner stealing, and got out of the inning without a run scoring. The top of the 4th inning began with a lead-off homer to tie the score. After a fly out, Thompson gave up another solo homer, and Erie had a 2-1 lead.
After three hitless innings, the Curve erupted in the 6th, sending 10 batters to the plate. Holt started the rally with a double into right field. CF Starling Marte beat out a bunt for a single, moving Holt to third. LF Quincy Latimore lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Holt, and when the Erie center fielder's throw back in went wild for an error, Marte moved to second base. That put Marte in position to score on SS Jordy Mercer's single. 3B Jeremy Farrell and Watts both walked to load the bases, then Durham lined a single into left field, plating both Mercer and Farrell. A double by RF Brad Chalk scored Watts and Durham, and the Curve had a 7-2 lead.
Thompson was relieved after 5 innings, having allowed 2 runs on 9 hits and a walk. Chris Leroux took over and pitched the next two innings. He gave up three singles but did not let a run score, and he was the pitcher of record when the Curve scored their 6, so he earned the win. Michael Dubee began the top of the 8th with three consecutive singles, then got out of the mess with a strikeout and a double play. He retired the side in order in the 9th.
Curve Have An Exciting Morning
The Curve played a (mostly) morning game today; the Marauders and the Power play in the evening.
Altoona Curve 13, Harrisburg Senators 2
The Curve had a great morning today, blasting away at the Senators with 13 runs on 18 hits. All but one of the starting lineup had at least one hit, and that one was not starting pitcher Jeff Locke. Locke singled twice and came around to score, doing his share, and reliever Anthony Claggett also had a hit. CF Starling Marte, SS Jordy Mercer, and 1B Miles Durham each had 3 hits, and two of Mercer's hits were home runs. Mercer contributed 5 RBI, while Durham and RF Jose Hernandez each had 3 RBI.
The game actually began in Harrisburg's favor. Marte doubled in the top of the 1st, then moved to third base on a wild pitch, but got no further. In the bottom of the inning, Locke began by hitting the lead-off man with a pitch, then gave up a single to give Harrisburg runners on the corners. An RBI ground out brought in the first run, then an RBI single added a second run. After another single, Locke finished the inning with a tapper back to the mound.
After that inning, it was all Altoona. Locke shut down the Senators, retiring the next 12 batters in order. He gave up a single and a double in the 6th, but left both runners in scoring position. Locke threw 79 pitches (57 strikes) in earning his second win of the season.
The Curve put their hitting shoes on in the 3rd. Locke and 2B Brock Holt led off with back-to-back singles. That chased the Senators' starter, and brought in former Indy Indian and Curve Jimmy Barthmaier. Barthmaier got Marte to ground into a force out at second, but could not get the double play. Marte stole second base, then Mercer blatsed his first homer, a 3-run shot over the left field wall, to give the Curve a 3-2 lead.
Locke singled again in the 4th inning, though he was left on base. Marte singled to begin the 5th, and was moved to second on LF Quincy Latimore's sacrifice bunt. Mercer singled, and Marte came around from second base to score. Mercer stole second, and he scored on C Eric Fryer's double. Then Fryer scored on Durham's 2-run homer for a 4-run inning, giving the Curve a 7-2 lead. Holt singled and came around to score on Latimore's RBI single in the 6th.
The Curve put up another 4-run inning in the 7th. 3B Jeremy Farrell, the only Curve position player without a hit in the game, was hit by a pitch to begin the inning, and Fryer reached base on a fielding error. Durham doubled, driving in Farrell, then Hernandez's 3-run homer gave the Curve a 12-2 lead. Mercer's second home run, a solo homer, provided the Curve with their final run in the 8th.
Anthony Claggett relieved Locke in the 7th inning. He pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the 7th, then worked around a hit batter and a single in the 8th, to keep the Senators from scoring again. Tim Alderson finished the game for the Curve, with a perfect 9th inning.
Curve Fall In 9th; Cumpton Earns Second Win
The Bradenton Marauders have a scheduled day off today.
Harrisburg Senators 3, Altoona Curve 2
Three walks and an RBI ground out in the bottom of the 9th gave the Senators a walk-off win against the Curve.
Altoona had scored first, on 3B Jeremy Farrell's solo home run in the top of the 2nd inning. The Senators replied with a solo home run by 3B Tim Pahuta in the bottom of the inning. The Curve took the lead again in the top of the 4th, when LF Quincy Latimore singled, then Farrell picked up another RBI with his double into center field.
Mike Colla pitched 5 innings and struck out 5 batters in his start. He gave up that solo homer, plus two singles in the 1st inning. Colla walked two batters, and those were the only Harrisburg base runners over the last three innings of his outing. Tim Alderson struck out two batters in his scoreless 6th inning. Chris Leroux took the mound to begin the 7th inning. He was charged with a Blown Save when he gave up Pahuta's second solo home run, tying the game at 2-2.
The Curve threatened in the 6th inning, when CF Starling Marte led off with a single. Latimore grounded into a force out at second, replacing Marte at first. A fielding error by Pahuta let SS Jordy Mercer reach base safely. Former Indy Indian Jimmy Barthmaier came on in relief for Harrisburg, and he got Farrell to bounce into a double play, ending the rally. Barthmaier gave up a double to 1B Miles Durham with one out in the 7th, then walked pinch hitter Kris Watts, before being relieved himself. A strikeout ended that threat without a run scoring.
Each team put a runner on base in the 8th — Mercer walked and stole second for the Curve, and the Senators had a single, and the runner moved to second on a wild pitch by Leroux — but neither one scored. The Curve went down in order in the top of the 9th. Noah Krol replaced Leroux to begin the bottom of the 9th. He walked the first batter he faced, then a sacrifice bunt moved the runner to second base. Pahuta was intentionally walked, then the next batter was unintentionally walked to load the bases. A ground out to third looked like it might be a double play, but the 5-4-3 throw only got out the batter at first, while the runner going to second was safe. That allowed the runner from third to score, giving the Senators the win.
Wins All Around For the Minor Affiliates, Including Taillon's First
Bradenton Marauders 6, Charlotte Stone Crabs 2
Three 2-run innings gave the Marauders enough fire power to get past the Stone Crabs and salvage the last game of this 3-game series. Starter Kyle McPherson earned his second win of the season, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, no walks, in 7 innings of work. The 7 innings matched his two previous longest starts this season. Both of the Stone Crabs' runs came early in the game. In the bottom of the 1st, a lead-off triple and an RBI ground out put the first run on the board. A solo home run brought in the second run in the 2nd inning. McPherson also gave up a double in the 1st, and a single in the 5th, and he hit one batter in the 3rd inning. He finished strong by retiring the last 7 batters he faced, four of them on strikeouts.
The Marauders went into the 4th inning behind by a score of 2-0. The only batter to reach base in the first three innings was SS Benji Gonzalez, who singled with two outs in the 3rd, but was picked off second base. But the bats started booming in the 4th, beginning with a double into left field by RF Robbie Grossman and a triple by 2B Jarek Cunningham, scoring Grossman. CF Evan Chambers' ground out single drove in Cunningham to tie the game.
3B Kelson Brown singled and Benji Gonzalez walked in the 5th inning, but a double play ended that attempt at a rally. Cunningham and Chambers opened the 6th with back-to-back singles, and a missed catch error by the Charlotte shortstop on a pick-off attempt let both runners move up a base. A fielding error by the second baseman on the next play off the bat of 1B Aaron Baker allowed both Cunningham and Chambers to score. The Marauders took a 4-2 lead. Baker added 2 more insurance runs in the 8th inning with a 2-run home run shot over the right field wall. He brought in Grossman, who had reached base on a fielding error at third base.
The Stone Crabs did not score again after the 2nd inning. Diego Moreno relieved McPherson to begin the 8th inning, and he walked one, gave up a single, and struck out two, keeping Charlotte scoreless. Ryan Beckman took the 9th, and he also pitched a scoreless inning, with one walk.


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Pikesville Jewelry Store Owner Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
Baltimore, Maryland - Eugene Petasky, age 58, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to launder drug proceeds, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein.
According to the plea agreement, Petasky owned and operated a business known as Metro Brokers Jewelers Ltd., currently located at 1852 Reisterstown Road, Suite 110, Pikesville, Maryland 21208, and formerly located on Eutaw Street in Baltimore. From at least 1982 until November 27, 2006, in the course of operating that business, Petasky knowingly accepted at least $336,000 in cash from drug traffickers in exchange for jewelry. Petasky knew that the money he was accepting was the proceeds of drug trafficking. Drug dealers repeatedly brought drug proceeds to him to disguise the true nature and source of those funds, and Petasky agreed to accept those funds and assist the drug dealers. Petasky also intentionally concealed the nature of those transactions (and the money involved) by failing to file required tax forms with the Internal Revenue Service and by structuring certain transactions to make them appear legitimate.
For example, on May 24, 2006, as part of an investigation at Metro Broker Jewelers Ltd. by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Petasky accepted $12,500 in cash from an undercover IRS agent (the UC) in exchange for jewelry and on August 24, 2006, Petasky accepted $23,500 in cash from the UC in exchange for jewelry. Petasky believed that the UC was a drug dealer from Tennessee, and believed that the money he was accepting was derived from the UC's drug trafficking activities. Although both transactions involved over $10,000 in cash, Petasky knowingly failed to file the required IRS Form 8300 to document the transaction.
Petasky faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of $672,000. U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. has scheduled sentencing for October 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein thanked the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration for their investigative work. Mr. Rosenstein commended Assistant U.S. Attorneys Bryan Giblin and Robert R. Harding, who are prosecuting the case.


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Never heard of the make before.
Provided the pant have enough fabric available to let out. I don't know about whether they will look altered though. That's a tough one. It may be dependent on the available fabric in the pants and the skill of the tailor.
I have too much baggage I guess....
I am looking for a burberry "kerfield" coat in the mist grey, size 38. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290836879678?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I should have jumped on that one but it sold out before I could manage. If anyone knows where I might find one, PLEASE PM me!!!
Also, apologies if this is not the appropriate forum/thread.
Harry Rosen outlet in Missisauga is having a sale 'till Sunday. You'll see suits there for 6 or 7 hundred.
What are some basic rules or guidelines I can take into consideration when judging the quality of an item?
I'm slowly expanding my knowledge of clothing and dress by learning new terms, brands, and guidelines for wearing and buying clothing. However, there is no definitive guide out there that offers a holistic approach, or introduction, to the world of dressing well. I also don't have any guidance in real life, seeing as my family and friends don't care to dress this way. Therefore, it makes it a hassle for me when I'm out shopping in thrift stores, looking for clothing to buy and wear.
Maybe there's a list of good brands/clothing material I should keep my eye on? So far, I'm avoiding mostly everything which contains mixed material (i.e. polymers - however I'm not sure with suits seeing as they're built differently from shirts, pants, etc).
SORRY this is a large post. The search function isn't helping me out here, though.
Thanks for the response. Yes, I should have been more specific :P perhaps what I was aiming for was just an overall introduction to this realm of men's fashion.
However, I've gotten a good kickstart from reading R. Smith's "Men's Style: The Thinking Man's Guide to Dress". Probably not an authoritative document, but it sure is helping!
When I shop through thrift stores, what peaks my attention (although I haven't been around to many yet, I only recently began) are those "rare" items I see (BB, RLPL) but do not fit in. I think, "Do I buy it? Resell it later?" There's quite a bit to wonder about.


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Taipei 101
Structure in General
- The 89th floor holds an indoor observation area, and an outdoor observation deck is located on the 91st floor.
- This was the first world's tallest building completed in the 21st century. The next will most likely be Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates.
- The outdoor observation deck is the highest in the world. It is expected to be surpassed by the outdoor deck in the Shanghai World Financial Center.
- Taipei 101 holds the world record in three of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's height categories: tallest to the structural top, tallest to the roof, and highest occupied floor.
- Inside the base of the tower is the large Taipei 101 Mall, which opened before the tower on November 13th, 2003.
- Exterior construction elevators and the construction elevator shaft were fully disassembled in late February of 2004.
- Each elevator is designed with an aerodynamic body, pressurization and emergency braking systems, and the world's first triple-stage anti-overshooting system. The cost for each elevator is over $US 2 million.
- Most aspects of the design, layout and planning were reviewed and approved by a Feng Shui master.
- The tower's design specifications are based on the number "8", a lucky number in traditional Chinese culture; it features 8 upward-flaring sections, and is supported by 8 supercolumns. The Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai also employs this numerology in its design.
- The design is inspired by traditional Chinese architecture, with a shape resembling a pagoda. The sectioned tower is also inspired by the bamboo plant, which is a model of strength, resilience, and elegance.
- The main damper is visible from the restaurant and bar which encircles the space around the ball.
- The Taiwan Stock Exchange rents 7 floors in the building.
- Taipei 101 was the world's first skyscraper to break the half-kilometer mark in height.
- The lift brakes are ceramic rather than steel (as found in high-performance cars) for greater efficiency.
- At the time of construction, the building held the record for the greatest height to which concrete had been pumped.
- The tower's spire contains two, 4.5-tonne tuned mass dampers to reduce wind-induced fatigue.
- Contained within is a circular 660-tonne tuned mass damper to counter seismic and wind-induced movement. It is constructed from 41 steel plates, is suspended from eight steel cables, rests on eight viscous dampers and can move five feet laterally in any direction. It is the largest and heaviest of its type in the world.
- This is one of the few buildings in the world equipped with double-deck elevators.
- Before the spire was installed there was a separate topping-out ceremony on July 1st, 2003 for completion to the roof level. The president of Taiwan and the mayor of Taipei participated in the event.
- The highest section of the spire was installed on 9 October 2003. At the official ceremony on 17 October, Taipei's mayor Ma Ying-Jeou fastened a golden bolt to signify the official topping-out.
- Taipei 101 is currently the second tallest building in the world.
- The elevators are the fastest in the world, rising at 1010 meters per minute (60.48 km/hour) and descending at 610 m/min (36.6 km/hour). The top speeds are 34 percent faster than the previous world's fastest elevators in Yokohama Landmark Tower.
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Hello - We built a pool 3 years ago and went with a vinyl liner pool. It was a great pool and we miss it! We moved several months ago and definitely want a pool by summer. Now that we're planning our new pool, it's hard to decide what kind to build. We're in a nicer house now and I wonder if a gunnite pool is more expected in more of the luxury range of homes? We've talked to several pool builders and they build all of these types of pools, but it seems fiberglass is the most limited when it comes to size. We have a huge three acre yard, so we're thinking of pool at least 20'x40' -- just so the pool doesn't look too small. Would love to hear about the pros/cons of each type pool. Many thanks! |
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- Posted by southernmum (My Page) on Sun, Dec 11, 11 at 21:17
Oops! That would be "gunite!" |
A wish list is nice but lets look at budgets first. Then lets look at needs and finally, your wants. Don't worry about too much about what the rest of the neighborhood does. They aren't paying for it and pools are not typically built for investment purposes. What are your expectations in terms of costs for the installation, maintaining, and services. Installation is a significant project. Typically, fiberglass shells are the quickest to get in and done. Liners are usually next and followed by gunite. With a fiberglass shell, the manufacturers offer a selection of shapes and sizes. With either a liner or gunite, you get to do that. There are environmental concerns too. Wooded lots, lots made of unsuitable fill, septic systems, easements, and other below ground issues such as high water tables, and soil conditions can play significant parts in budgets. Nice neighborhoods have all three types of in ground pools plus some above grounds too. Making your back yard a vacation spot for the family is what its all about. With liners and gunite, just about any you can do with a gunite can be done with a liner. Spas, waterfalls, deck jets, current generators, lighting, buddy seats, sun shelves, automatic floor cleaners, and even bubblers can be added. Fiberglass can get many of these features too but there are some limits. Wet is wet. Doesn't matter what type of pool you get in. Fun and great family times are sure to follow. Scott |
I am not a PB just someone who started a pool installation a couple of months ago. I was ok with a liner but my husband insisted on gunite from a structural point of view. We have 4 acres without many restrictions on the size of our pool either and so we went with a 850 sq ft pool - kinda of like a lazy L. Not a lot of bells and whistles because I was more interested in having a big space to swim. We are doing a small waterfall out of diving platform but no spa (I don't like them and didn't think we would get much use of out them). I don't know much about FG pools but I don't think you could get one big enough for your yard. Scott is right, in the end wet is wet. I would get quotes to do liner and gunite, compare quality between the two and then decide. |
- Posted by jerseypool (My Page) on Mon, Dec 12, 11 at 14:39
Fiberglass would be less maintenance than the other choices. San Juan Pools, who manufacture their pools in Lakeland, FL, manufacture a 45' x 16' model (Taj Mahal) in both diving and non diving models. We just installed their Stardust model. |
- Posted by southernmum (My Page) on Mon, Dec 12, 11 at 23:39
Thanks for the input! Last pool we built our retaining wall cost more than our actual pool -- thus we went for the most economical pool, which was a vinyl liner pool. I really liked the ease of taking care of it (it was salt water system) and the feel of the vinyl on your feet. However, the liner faded significantly in just a few years time. This is my main reservation about another vinyl liner pool. This time we have a perfectly flat yard, but each pool builder and dirt guy we've spoken to points out all our rock. (We live on a mountain...) So, it should be interesting, either way we go! I'll keep you posted! |
- Posted by muddy_water (My Page) on Thu, Dec 15, 11 at 9:19
The costs of replastering a pool down the road is something you need to consider......I build vinyl so I tend to lean toward them.... We build several with the real tile tops and liner or without the pattern top so it gives the look of Gunnite..... |
A pool company salesman told me not to build a fiberglass pool on Long Island because it will pop when it gets cold. Is that true??? |
Rich NY I would do a search, from what I have read it is very rare that Fiberglass will Pop. You pulled up a few year old thread, I would start your own as well. Go to Toublefreepool as well, this forum has very little activity. |
Rich NY I would do a search, from what I have read it is very rare that Fiberglass will Pop. You pulled up a few year old thread, I would start your own as well. Go to Toublefreepool as well, this forum has very little activity. |
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As I was standing outside of the Marine Centre this afternoon something on the sandbar caught my eye just south of Painter's Lodge. It's normal to see people –and eagles– walking along the sandbar at low tide, but today there was a horse! I hurried down the dock to capture what I could of such a precious moment; there was a lady casually riding her horse without another soul around. I think she spotted me and that's why she came closer, allowing me to get the shots I did. If you're reading this... thank you!
I had the pleasure of chatting with some lovely guests around the property today. I met a couple who have come west from Ottawa to retire in Courtenay and are enjoying summers without strong humidity. There was also a pair of gentlemen headed over to the Spa at April Point for massages and two young girls having a giggle-fest splashing in the pool.
Terri from Saskatchewan reeled in a 29.7 lb. Chinook on the afternoon tide and awarded the fish to her guide, Doug. Why? Just because. Alan wasn't letting his fish go, though. He was happy to have his 24 lb. salmon to take home, mainly because it took him 3 tides to snag it.
Tomorrow afternoon I'm going fishing and I can't wait. I have a lot to learn but we all start somewhere.
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.- EWTN has announced it will hold its 2010 Family Celebration on October 9-10 at the Canton Civic and Cultural Center in Canton, Ohio, the hometown of Mother Angelica.
The event is free and will feature speakers including EWTN's "World Over" anchor (and Mother Angelica's best-selling biographer) Raymond Arroyo; "Journey Home" host Marcus Grodi; Dr. Ray Guarendi, host of EWTN Radio Network's "The Doctor Is In;" and Mother Assumpta Long of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, whose order hosts the EWTN children's catechetical series, "Truth in the Heart."
"Bookmark" host Doug Keck will emcee the event.
In addition, participants of the event on Saturday night will have the opportunity to take part in a special live show celebrating Mother Angelica's life and legacy, which will feature all of the speakers as well as select members of the audience.
EWTN President & CEO Michael P. Warsaw will also be present for the popular "Family Talk," along with Deacon Bill Steltemeier, Father Anthony and Father Joseph Mary Wolfe.
Children at the Family Celebration will be entertained by "Roamin Catholic" host Rob Wahl and his sidekick, Pete the Penguin, as well as Brother Leo from "Hey Brother Leo." All will be located at the "EWTN Faith Factory" booth throughout the course of the weekend.
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