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I am a George Strait fan but not in the fan club! I would love to go and see those jeans perform though!
I am trying to obtain really good seats for my DH for an upcoming George Strait concert. George hasn't been to my part of Canada in 15 years and DH is a HUGE fan. The tickets go on sale on Friday, but Ticketmaster is having a presale on Thursday February 9th (tomorrow) and you have to be a member of the fan club to know the password. DH was a member for years, but gave it up a couple of years ago. I tried to become a member but you have to be enrolled for a week before the ticket sale date, and the concert was only announced on Monday.
If anyone has any info I would be forever in your debt. I have tried googling and have the same request on a couple of other sites.
I am a George Strait fan but not in the fan club! I would love to go and see those jeans perform though!
My DH and I saw George 3 years ago, but we had to go to Buffalo to see him. Seats were pretty good. George was AWSOME! At the end of the concert he throws out his hat, had he been facing me I would have had a chance because it went far enough I could have caught it. I don't care if he is 20 years older than me, he is one of the sexiest men out there.
And he has good manners! Those guys are hard to come by. I haven't seen him in concert but someday, maybe.
So disappointed right now Donna.... how do you go from Shaun Cassidy to George Straight????Originally Posted by WDW Donna
Here is how I got from Shaun to George.
Shaun - Donny Osmond - Bay City Rollers - Davy Jones (Monkees) - John Taylor (Duran Duran) - David Bowie - Jon Bon Jovi - Alan Jackson (DH turned me on to country when we met) - George.
The only ones I have never seen perform are - Shaun, Bay City Rollers and Bon Jovi.
Kind of a strange progression I know.
lol....I wasn't asking figuratively! But thanks anyways!Originally Posted by WDW Donna
It was just a more mature jump! Shaun was a great thing to look at when I was much younger. But now...George and his jeans are just right and mature enough for me!
OK, OK, girls, no fighting about musical tastes. Can't we all be friends? There is room for all the Shauns, Georges and Jon Bon Jovis in the world.

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Complete Id List
Minecraft block and item ID list. Some advanced commands in Minecraft require the use of id numbers instead of the item names. For example to use the /item command, set items for sale on some types of "shop" plugins, as we as worldedit commands such as //replacenear etc. Without the ids some blocks would just not be recognizable by these plugins.
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The Miracle Garcinia Cambogia Extract: Should You Try It?
An ochre-colored fruit from some South Asian countries has just been revealed to assist weight loss. The miracle Garcinia Cambogia extract comes from the coating of this pumpkin-like fruit and is currently being used by numerous individuals from all over the world to enable faster weight reduction.
One of the most useful benefits of amino acids is their ability to help the body build muscle. Why Is The Garcinia Cambogia So Popular?
Indeed, all folks would like to be familiar with Garcinia Cambogia and its weight loss capability. If you have watched Dr. Oz on his television show, then you must have seen him making his assertions of Garcinia's ability to induce and hasten weight loss. Nonetheless, it would also be wonderful if we can hear from other specialists. Happily, we won't be disappointed as supporting claims from the medical community has been released in 2000. The Journal of Medical Research circulated results of other studies and these results were in general, an agreement to the declarations made by Dr. Oz. Studies show that people who ingested the diet supplement showed a significant decrease in their weights.
Benefits of the Miracle Garcinia Cambogia Dietary Supplement
HCA or Hydroxycitric Acid is the element that induces weight reduction. It thwarts formation of fat reserves, enhances metabolic rate, and diminishes hunger. An additional aspect that makes the miracle Garcinia Cambogia extract a very operative diet supplement is its association with serotonin which is the hormone that normalizes hungriness and disposition of a person. When someone takes in the Garcinia Cambogia, the serotonin rate of the body rises. The individual feels more contented, more energetic, and has a feeling of satiation. All of these result to healthier eating habits that can be the start of losing significant weight. This fascinating weight loss supplement hardly has any adverse effects on the people that have ingested it. The recognized and documented side-effects of this product consist of giddiness, low-blood sugar, headaches, and pain in the tummy. However, the Garcinia Cambogia food supplement is created from ingredients that are all natural and in addition, no artificial constituents have been mixed in.
The foremost advantage of the miracle Garcinia Cambogia is that it can support weight management. The Hydroxicitric Acid that is found in the extract stops fat creation and absorption. It gives the person full control of his food cravings and even his appetite. It makes the individual more dynamic and physically active. The people that live in India and Indonesia, countries in South Asia, have been exhausting the miracle Garcinia Cambogia for every type of treatment. It can make blood pressure lower and decrease bad cholesterol level. Published results of studies on Garcinia have even exposed that brain power can be boosted with the consistent drinking of the diet pill.
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Garcinia weight loss supplements are made from all natural components and there are no artificial or chemical components included. The product is sensibly priced and can be purchased online. There are inconsequential side-effects that have been recorded regarding its use, however, the reviews from the clienteles are generally positive. If you would like to have a slimmer and a healthier body, then try miracle Garcinia Cambogia now.


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PRK Patient Education Feature
For those who experience poor vision from nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, there are a few exciting eye corrective options available. Among these is PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy. This is similar to the laser eye surgery known as LASIK in which a surgeon uses a laser to reshape your cornea.
You can learn more about how PRK can restore your eyesight by viewing this video. First, you'll discover how the human eye functions like a camera. Then, you'll glimpse how a PRK procedure, which takes a mere five minutes, can correct your eyes to perfect vision.
Contact LASIK of Nevada to find out what eye corrective options are available for you. Call us at (702) 636-2010 to schedule your free consultation.
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ÉTUDES x SUPER – Panamá Sunglasses
Established less than a year ago, the collective known as ÉTUDES is a relative new comer to the creative scene though its origin actually stretched back more than a decade ago. Started by French artists Aurélien Arbet and Jérémie Egry, ÉTUDES actually derived from the inventive clothing … READ MORE
HIXSEPT – Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Lookbook | ETUDES
Etudes, or simply "to study" in French. But what of and for what purpose besides the nourishment of knowledge? Such simple question with perplexing amount of reasoning and answers. It was all as intended, however, but creative duo Aurélien Arbet and Jérémie Egry (aka AA-JE). From its … READ MORE


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each month, the resource center for cyberculture studies publishes book reviews and author responses.
the book of the month for october 2008 is:
Gamer Theory
Author: McKenzie Wark
Publisher: Harvard University Press, 2007
Review 1: Denisa Kera
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Two Good Energy Websites
Here are two good websites that provide interesting and balanced views about energy production and consumption: The Rational Middle, and Think Progress. The Rational Middle is a series of films by the people that produced the movie Haynesville - A Nation's Hunt for an Energy Future. Its goal is to encourage rational thinking about our energy future and establishing achievable goals toward sustainable energy. The films about unconventional resources and the risks of hydraulic fracturing are worth looking at.
Think Progress's climate page introduces thought-provoking statistics about our nation's energy sources and uses. For example:
56.2% of the nation's energy is wasted each year - from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory:
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Bar Mitzvah Video of the Day
Today we travel from Atlanta to Brazil to celebrate Nissim's big moment
Yesterday, we looked at perhaps the most elaborate bar mitzvah save the date in the history of the internet. It features a bar mitzvah boy to be named Daniel, rapping his way through Atlanta and into manhood with the approval of some pretty impressive celebrities.
Today, I figured we'd trek south a little bit to South America and check in with Nissim Ourfali, whose wild bar mitzvah video (h/t Elissa Goldstein) actually went viral last year. What it lacks in production value, it more than makes up for in earnestness and heart. Nissim appears like we all did when we were thirteen (albeit probably much less tan)–a little awkward, a little unsure, but excited about our big day.


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State Sen. Donne Trotter dropping out of congressional race
BY NATASHA KORECKI AND DAN MIHALOPOULOS Staff Reporters December 28, 2012 12:16PM
State Sen. Donne Trotter speaks before Democratic committeemen slate a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District election at South Suburban College in South Holland, Ill., on Saturday, December 15, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Updated: January 30, 2013 6:08AM
The field is shifting in the race for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacant U.S. House seat, after state Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago), one of the front-runners in the contest, is bowing out because he didn't want to "tarnish the election."
Trotter, who is facing felony charges for a weapons arrest and has faced scrutiny involving the administration of a state grant, is expected to formally announce Saturday that he will not pursue the 2nd Congressional District seat.
"Yes, he's out," said Bob Storman, spokesman for Thornton Township Committeeman Frank Zuccarelli, who had previously pledged his support to Trotter. "He said he is stepping aside and he will make it official tomorrow with a news conference."
Trotter has pleaded not guilty to knowingly attempting to bring a weapon onto an airplane.
"He doesn't want to tarnish the election and because he feels it would be unfair to the voters to be with this cloud hanging over his head, with all these issues," Storman said.
It is a district wrought with troubled representation; the last three elected representatives resigned in scandal.
Sources who Trotter contacted over the last couple of days said Trotter cited among the reasons for his bowing out a recent Sun-Times story detailing a state grant that was under federal scrutiny. The Sun-Times reported last week that Trotter tried to thwart state efforts to recoup a $1.25 million grant to a now-indicted ex-south suburban police chief. Trotter told others he thought hard-hitting scrutiny would continue if he stayed in the race.
"He didn't want to put his family through it," one of the sources said.
Other candidates in the race are jockeying behind the scenes, trying to win over Thornton Township's backing – and the political muscle that comes with it.
That includes Ald. Anthony Beale, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson, state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, former state Rep. Robin Kelly, and a slew of others – including Mel Reynolds, who once resigned from the very same seat in disgrace.
Trotter did not return calls. But the sources said Trotter has arranged a conference call with backers for Saturday morning to explain why he will not be a candidate in the special election to succeed Jackson. The primary is scheduled for Feb. 26.
Jackson's resignation amid a federal investigation into his campaign finances has triggered what could be a wide-open contest in a district that stretches from Chicago's southern lakefront, through the south suburbs of Cook County and into parts of Kankakee and Will Counties.
Trotter had appeared to be among the front-runners in the 2nd Illinois Congressional District primary fight before he was arrested Dec. 5 for allegedly trying to bring a gun onto a flight at O'Hare Airport.
But his candidacy suffered another blow when the party's slate-making panel met on Dec. 15 and did not issue an endorsement in the race. Trotter was among 16 candidates who sought their support at a day-long session in South Holland. The veteran Springfield lawmaker told reporters at the time that he could not discuss the gun case but he said he and party leaders thought it should not be an issue in the campaign.
Storman said discussions were ongoing about whom Zuccarelli would put his support behind. Zuccarelli and his powerful committee organization had endorsed Trotter. In the crowded field, the township's support could mean needed money and foot soldiers behind just one candidate. Storman said party leaders also were working to thin out the cadre of candidates now in the contest by encouraging candidates who didn't have an organization to drop out rather than splinter the vote.


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How beautiful the energy of those ignited by a dream!
How filled with song and dance and passion!
They set their sights on points of possibility
and work, play, inch, leap, edge, sing themselves,
(and often those about them)
toward their far-off summits,
with the joy of what will be.
May we catch the awe
that sweeps up their hearts
and casts them toward a more beautiful tomorrow!
And may we hear,
even in our darkest moments,
the hope they beat into our hearts with their passage.
May it draw us into harmony,
filling us with a passion all our own.
This we breathe into being,
as those who dwell in possibility.
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Denim & Supply by Ralph Lauren – Fall 2012 Collection Lookbook | Featuring DJ Avicii
Take a brief look back at his expansive career in the fashion industry, the great Ralph Lauren is truly a peerless maestro in the art form of reinvention. It started with an obscure sport of aristocracy, Polo, and an emphasis on the anglophile culture. Then there was … READ MORE


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Would moving an Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' Fullmoon Maple after 5 years in the ground be a possible idea? About 6.5 feet high. Has grown well, gets a lot of sun.
Would this be doable by shovel, or would I just be killing the tree? I don't mind the work, but if it would likely kill the tree, that would be stupid. The tree is still dormant, but the weather has been very warm for March. |
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If the buds have not swelled at all it should be possible, but you will be cutting the roots right before it buds out so this will have an immediate stunting effect on this year's shoot growth. Wilting and failure might even be possible, although this is primarily a factor of how much of the root system is lost - any time you cut the roots, regardless of time of year some dwarfing of the top will be seen until the roots grow back. This is why bonsai get their roots pruned regularly. Trench around it and cut across the bottom to get it loose before attempting to lift it. Do not pry on the ball while digging the trench, this results in additional unneeded damage, maybe even cracking and shattering of the ball. If you have moved specimens of this size before, with success you will be a lot better prepared than if you have not. It might be a good idea to get someone who does know the routine to help you, this will be a pretty valuable specimen at this size. Ideally you would be able to bare-root it and get most of the roots instead of cutting them back to a manageable soil ball, but different kinds of trees vary very widely in their ability to tolerate having their roots exposed to air - this is probably grafted onto Japanese maple and these do not seem to be offered bare-rooted by nurseries, even though some other kinds of maples are. |
Thanks for the info. The tree was an Iseli product. |
Yes Noki, Thats quite a tree you have there.I would listen to bboy and if i thought my spring was close and i didnt have to i would wait until next fall and plan the move out well. |
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Why do you have to move it? If it is happy I would leave it alone. If you kill it, it will be very expensive to replace this variety of this size! Buy another one instead? |
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found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
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My name is Bundy!
Facts about Bundy
- Breed: Rottweiler/Mountain Cur Mix
- Color: Tan/Yellow/Fawn - With White
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
Bundy's Info...
Bundy is another cute little boy from the litter of 7. He will be UTD on age appropriate shots, neutered and microchipped. He will be available after March 2, 2013.
Bundy is so loving and wants nothing more than to lay on your lap. Bundy and his siblings are learning to play with toys and chase each other. Will update his personality as he gets older.
If you are interested in adopting Bundy, contact me and I will send you an adoption application.
Other Pets at Beyond the Bark Animal Rescue
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Bundy, a maryville Rottweiler/Mountain Cur puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Rottweiler/Mountain Cur for sale in maryville, or seeking a Rottweiler/Mountain Cur puppy from a breeder in maryville.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in maryville already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a maryville breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Rottweiler/Mountain Cur breeders who help with Rottweiler/Mountain Cur rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in maryville paves the way for another one to be saved.


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China expat and traveller community blog. Food No CNY is complete without a few plates of jiǎozi, particularly if you're in the North.
And while you can certainly just hop down to the supermarket and pick up a package of frozen dumplings, making your own is a whole lot more rewarding. If you're not fortunate enough to have Chinese in-laws to lend a hand, constructing the suckers can be a bit of a challenge. Gabyu, le blog de Gabriel Jorby. (web)design, etc. Jean-François Amadei (Tortue)... JF_Amadei. Jean-Francois' posterous - 簡體字禁止. Skritter.com. YellowBridge Chinese-American Guide. Nciku - Online English Chinese Dictionary, Learn Chinese Mandari.
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That's how the web works today. It's not just about a frame and static content but a content stream of news and information coming your way: Facebook, twitter, pinterest, Flipboard, Pulse,…obviously but also all the new generation of games with social integration. Show me who you follow and i will tell you who you are. There is a major problem though: all the follow mechanisms in place are just dumb pipes with little intelligence.
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Marine from Burlington killed in Calif skydiving accident
Caleb Medley dies after parachute fails
PERRIS, Calif. - A Marine from Camp Pendleton who was killed in a skydiving accident in Riverside County has been identified as a Colorado man.
Riverside County Coroner's officials on Wednesday identified the victim as 26-year-old Caleb Medley of Burlington, Colo.
Fire officials say they received a call of a skydiver down shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday. When they arrived near the Perris Valley Airport, they found a man had died.
Riverside County sheriff's spokeswoman Sgt. Lisa McConnell says the man was among a group of Marines who were conducting a military training exercise. Medley's parachute apparently failed to deploy properly and he fell into a storage yard, dying instantly.
McConnell couldn't say how many other Marines were involved or if there were problems with the victim's parachute.
Perris is a popular skydiving area about 75 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
Buzz Fink is president of SkyDive San Diego and works with both civilian and military jumpers.
"You have to go through an approved military freefall course to be freefall certified and you have to do a certain number of jumps every year or six months or three months in order to stay qualified and current," he said.
That includes classroom and practical training, featuring safety checks and double-checks.
There are also fail-safes, such as a reserve chute to back up the main one.
Retired Rear Adm. George Worthington is well experienced, having commanded SEAL Team One years ago. He has more than 1,600 jumps to his credit.
Worthington told 10News.com, "Normally during training, SEALs open at 5,000 feet and if something happens -- the chute malfunctions -- they go into emergency procedures, which is to release the bad parachute and pull your reserve. Most of it's automatically activated."
Fink said it is not unusual to see jump training done off-base.
"They do jump at Camp Pendleton and they jump at other military bases also but lately, they've been having a hard time in the military getting aircraft available for them to do their jumping, so a lot of times, they will contract with a civilian airplane or civilian skydiving schools to facilitate their needs."
10News learned that 15 people have died in skydiving accidents at that airport since 2000.
Although they did not return 10News' calls, Fink says he has trust in Perris Valley Skydiving.
"So much so that I would never have an issue with my kids jumping at that drop zone," he said. "It's a very well-run facility but it's skydiving and sometimes things do happen."
The FAA does not investigate military skydiving accidents. Though the plane was a civilian plane, the exercise was military and the FAA saw no issues with the operation of that plane.


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I planted a yellow delicious and jonathan (red) apple tree years ago. They are actually nearing harvest! Quite a few yellow delicious fruit on the tree.
Is there a time-table for when to pick, or should I just pick one and sample? I assume that they will ripen at similar times (since they propagated each other...hmm, there is a crabapple in the yard). And, since they are still "green" I know I have a few weeks left. |
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Oklahawg, Jonathan should be ripe between August 20th or so and mid-September and Golden Delicious should begin ripening a week or so after Jonathan. I've linked some apple-growing info from Texas A&M. If you look at question #8, it will give a few things to watch for to help you determine when to harvest. I think somewhere in that set of questions that give the days from bloom to harvest for some apples, so if you can remember when your apples bloomed, that info might come in handy too. Dawn |
Here is a link that might be useful: How To Know When Apples Are Ripe
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Kate Dickie is a Scottish actress who has appeared in television series, stage plays and films. She is best known for her portrayal as the security camera operative Jackie in her starring debut Red Road directed by Andrea Arnold.
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text: In time for Dmitri Shostakovichs 100th birthday on September 25, ECM reissues Keith Jarretts recording of the 24 Preludes and Fugues for piano. Originally recorded in 1991 it counts amongst the most significant of Jarretts interpretations of music from the classical tradition. As the pianist said at the time, When I first saw these pieces in a music shop, I knew I wanted to play them. I recognised the language. But when I started playing them, they were so close to me that I knew I had to record them. He began including Shostakovich pieces in his recitals in 1985, alongside works by Beethoven, Scarlatti and Bach, and his Shostakovich recording followed his acclaimed account of the two books of The Well-Tempered Clavier. There was a musical-historical logic to the choice, as well: it had been a performance of Bachs 48 at a piano competition in Lepizig in 1950 that inspired Shostakovich to write his own cycle of preludes and fugues. It didnt feel like I was playing someone elses music, said Jarrett of his first encounter with the op. 87. [The pieces] are coming from some strange quirky place that Im familiar with. Theyre not pianistic in the traditional way... In the CD booklet Hans-Klaus Jungheinrich writes that Shostakovich tried to escape the distressing historicity of the artist delinquent in his socialist-realist function by espousing the hermetic artistic realm of Bachs counterpoint where he could forget his painful role of the voluntary/involuntary state composer. (...) Shostakovichs cycle offers itself as the only remake of Bachs Well-Tempered Clavier that can be taken seriously. Jarrett believed that any programmatic intention that Shostakovich brought to the work dissolved in the sheer pleasure of creation and performance, the composer being also a considerable pianist. These preludes and fugues are almost like x-rays of thought, Jarrett told Gramophone. I think in some of them the music just took him over. Sometimes from a studied beginning it all starts to blossom. This is emphatically true of, for example, No 15 in D-Flat Major, whose fugue has a freely associative development which Wilfred Mellers describes as scarily crazy as Bedlam in its metrical dislocation. Yet its jagged trajectory will not seem unfamiliar to those who have experienced the thornier episodes of Jarretts Radiance for instance, or the newly released album The Carnegie Hall Concert (a New York recording of solo improvisations from September 26, 2005, missing Shostakovichs 99th birthday by mere hours...) As for the overall merits of Shostakovichs Opus 87, Professor Mellers has summed them up well in the liner notes: If there is a single work among his large output that assures us that Shostakovich is among the great composers nurtured by our bruised and battered century, this collection of Preludes and Fugues is it. One might go so far as to say that it places him among the supreme composers in any phase of Europes history. Listen and you will hear. Cap box includes a 44-page booklet with texts by Wilfried Mellers in English and Hans-Klaus Jungheinrich in German, English and French.


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Situated in Wuppertal, this spa hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wuppertal Dance Theater, Friedrich Engels House, and Museum for Early Industrialization. Botanischer Garten and Skulpturenpark Waldfrieden are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Facts about Dudley in Houston
- Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Mix
- Color: White - With Red, Golden, Orange Or Chestnut
- Age: Adult
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Male
Dudley in Houston's Info...
I am already neutered, housetrained, and up to date with shots.
Dudley in Houston
Meet Dudley the little JRT (might be a mix). Dudley is about a year old and is all of 14.4 pounds and he is 12" tall at the shoulder. Dudley gets along great with all aged gentle children, dog and cats!!! He was in a foster home until E-rescue had a spot to take him and his foster mom reported that he did not have any accidents in the house. This boy is special because everybody fell in love with him and wanted to see him saved.
Dudley has been neutered and is up today on his vaccinations. This boy is just waiting for his home.
To meet our man Dudley, go to:
Country Lane Grooming & Rescue (pls call for apt) 713-234-7760
(open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday)
2611 Charles Lane Sugar Land , TX 77498
Adoption hours are from 10 AM to 5 PM during the week (closed on Tuesday)
On Saturdays at Petsmart on Katy Frwy and Bunker Hill (by the new HEB) from 11:00 am until 3:00pm.
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Why Adoption is a Great Option
Dudley in Houston, a Austin Jack Russell Terrier dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Jack Russell Terrier for sale in Austin, or seeking a Jack Russell Terrier dog from a breeder in Austin.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Austin already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
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Historical Traveler Reviews La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
Great Resort - Lackluster service
We stayed at La Quinta for 3 days at the end of a 2 � week long California driving tour. We'd booked it in the anticipation that it would be a wonderfully relaxing break at the end of a chain of budget hotels before we had to head back to work. We also booked a 2-day spa package. This turned the price of each night at La Quinta into the equivalent of 1 week's accommodation during the preceding weeks of our holiday so we were expecting a top-notch stay. Whilst the grounds are well laid out, the accommodation was very comfortable (starlight casita) and the air-conditioning worked a treat (cool and only a moderately noisy rumble from near the bathroom), we did have some niggles with service. The mini-bar was many times high-street prices (not unusual I guess, but it does make it seem like the hotel doesn't care), we never did see the bath-robes that we were promised, there was no bath/shower gel until we asked for it, and TV services were identical but more expensive than any other hotel we stayed in. The shower water pressure was poor, and there are noisy air-conditioning units sprinkled around the grounds of the unit we stayed in. The spa facilities were average with the only pool being the exceptionally hot outside Jacuzzi, there was very little shade in the outside seating area and I do not feel that the options/premium prices were at all well matched with what was available in other spas in the area. As said, we were pleased with the room and general ambiance (I guess the $60m update last year helped - although it's starting to look rather built-up in places with the extra 177 villas), but maybe our expectations were too high. I think that the La Quinta Resort has been trading much on its history, and fear that the 2004 takeover by CNL Hospitality, an Orlando-based real estate investment trust, may further erode that personal touch (staff I spoke to mentioned that as part of the deal all their vacation leave had been bought out). Hopefully not, but I will probably be looking for a smaller hotel next time I'm in the area.
Bigger isn't better
This was our second trip to La Quinta and had really looked forward to it. Quite a disappointment. It has expanded enormously at the expense of quality and service. While they have significantly expanded the number of guests, support services etc. have not grown with it.
Check-in/check out was painful due to long lines. Our older casita was very dark. What are they hiding? Self parking was next to impossible due to limited space. Food was OK but very pricey. The concierge was of no use.
One of our traveling companions was put into a room with only a murphy bed. The room was obviously part of suite that the hotel carved out as a separate room. Are they kidding?
The grounds and flowers are beautiful and they have a good fitness center.
La Quinta is probably a good place for a few day business meeting/conference but as a resort for a personal trip it has grown too large and unmanageable to be worth the money.
Not pleased at all
After readind reviews I thought this would be a very nice property, think again. There was cob webs in the room spiders, crickets and a big cockroach on the wall. The best thing about the hotel was breakfast at Morgans and the kiddie pool. The room was just average. I will think twice about going there again. This is totally not 4 to 5 star quality.
Not worth the money
We were in the Palm Springs area for 8 days, our 3rd trip to this destination. We split our stay with 4 days in downtown Palm Springs, 2 days in Palm Desert and 2 days at La Quinta. The grounds are pretty but huge. Everything is very expensive- the food, the spa services, the golf. You can get the exact same tee times for about 25-30% less by booking through a tee time service. The hotel actually charges you more being a guest and booking your tee times through the hotel. The pro shop could care less. I had a facial that was very nice but it cost $120. I could get the same facial at home with the same products for $75 and for about $90 at other spas in the area. The spa is not that nice with no outdoor pool, no plunge pool and only one steam room. We ate at the adobe grill. The food and service were good but dinner for 2 at a mexican restaurant should not cost $150. We had some problems getting a room at check in and then our room did not have working air conditioning. I had to call twice to have it fixed. We only had decaf coffee in the room and you are charged $15 a day for this coffee, a paper, the fitness center and a tip for the maids. The bathhroom was very nice but the water pressure in the shower was awful. My expectations are high for a hotel that is charging $350 per night and this hotel did not meet my expectations. If you do not care about cost and have not been anywhere else in the area, the resort is nice. I will not stay there again. I have decided to forget the big resotrs and try to find small quaint properties.
Wonderful grounds and rooms, bad food
We just returned from a nice week at The La Quinta Resort. The grounds were very nice and spread out with a great scent of fresh flowers and citrus trees. The room was well appointed - we loved the over sized bathroom with Mexican Tile and separate shower with seat! The Spanish style decor was very charming all around the resort. The restaurants were way over priced and the food was ordinary at best. We went to the breakfast buffet at Morgan's and there were flies and nats on the fresh fruit display. I would highly recommend staying at the resort if you are looking for relaxation or a place for a romantic stay. Just make sure you don't plan to eat at the resort!
A Slice of Heaven on the Desert
I have found the coolest place in the desert. I recenty stayed at the La Quinta. The hotel was sold out but the resort was quiet and peaceful. I was surprised by the fact that the hotel was so spread out but yet it felt like home. Flowers Flowers everywhere. I just loved the fact that I could pick and orange right off the tree from anywhere on the property. The rooms were very nice and quite comfortable. The little touches like the different nightly turndown favors was a real treat. The hotel pays attention to you and to the details of your experiance. I have booked a trip for this summer. I cant wait!!!
Nothing better than a weekend in La Quinta
La Quinta is a beautiful resort, and so refreshing! The grounds are wonderful, and we love the casita style rooms - you are not stuck in a big building! The individual settings, beautiful gardens, set along the amazing mountains is just so serene and peaceful. The spa is great, as is the gym and general fitness facilities. Adobe grill, the mexican restaurant, has a great band called "Inka Kings", and there is nothing better than sitting out front listening to them, eating some appetizers, and enjoying wonderful margharitas! We go a few times a year and love it!
Great place - But expensive
I stayed here for a conference and the place was great.
Clean rooms, wonderful history and charm.
Above all, the staff was very helpful and courteous.
The only reason I didn't give it a higher rating was of the price. I don't think it was the best value for the money. You could stay at other places and get the same wonderful amenities and treatment for a lower price.
If my company wasn't paying for it, I probably wouldn't stay there again. But then again, I'm pretty frugal (my wife says cheap).
If money is no object, you won't be disappointed. But be prepared to pay for everything that you get.
Best Holiday Ever!
Spent two weeks at La Quinta this summer. Had originally booked another resort in Palm Desert, however, only stayed 10 mins - long enough to check in and then out! La Quinta would have always been our original choice, however, the other place appeared a lot cheaper - although, when we got our bill at the end of the two weeks, I think it worked out cheaper!When we arrived at La Quinta, the whole atmpsphere was tranquil and transported us back in time when entering the reception area - large comfortable sofas, beautiful period furniture and very grand fires ( although not lit! ). The staff couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly. We booked a starlight casita ( if you can afford this one - go for it, as it has a very large private patio, just outside your bedroom door ), originally for 7 days, then 10 days and ultimately stayed 13 days!! The room was large and tastefully decorated - sympathetic to the desert surroundings, a large bathroom, fresh towels daily and the rooms were cleaned before 11am each day, so it was nice to get out early in the morning and return at lunchtime to a nice clean, cool room! Played tennis almost daily - which proved to be a very inexpensive experience, lazed around the large pool at the tennis club - often we were the only two people in it! I guess the advantage of going to La Quinta in August! The grounds were beautiful - reminiscent of a small Mexican town. All in all, the best holiday we've had and would certainly go back - probably next year and who knows, maybe for 3 weeks this time! It's certainly worth a visit - you won't be disappointed!
The Best!!
This is a class place with great facilities; including pools, restaurants, spa, meeting rooms and shops. It's a yearly (at least one) trip for us. Very expensive in the winter but affordable in the summer if you can stand the heat. An early round of golf, an afternoon of reading in one of their numerous pools, and a great dinner in the evening is hard to beat!!!
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Travel Blogs from La Quinta
Palm Trees & Sunshine!
... campfires. Because there are now eight of us, we eat most of our meals outside, starting with the delicious Ukrainian New Year feast of cabbage rolls, perogies, borscht, kielbasa and sauerkraut!
We spent our days in the La Quinta area puttering around the trailer, bike-riding, picking grapefruits off ...
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... then I thought if the Americans hadn't bought her, the Brits would have scrapped her. I baulked at the price of RV sites on the coast and got nothing for it. So we moved back in land to Salton Sea State Park and what a gem we found. A Pelican Sanctuary. Very warm, nice lake 35 miles long and 15 wide. Relaxing now after driving through the built up areas, come back New York all is ...
Fun in the Desert
... without any luck. Later we watched the animated spoof of western movies, Rango. Good stuff.
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Duane and Stella. It had been too long since we've seen them and we had fun telling stories about events that have transpired since our last visit. It's fun visiting their favorite places and doing stuff with them they do every ...
From Mesa Verde to Grand Canyon and Joshua Tree
... than walking along the rim. You really get these 360 degrees vistas of sheer beauty. You can tell that we've done quite some hiking the last weeks as going up back to the rim takes as long as going down. Another beautiful day with rewarding views. Next stop is Flagstaff a small town in Arizona. Like Durango quite a nice town but as it has a University you can feel the Student Vibes here. Then on to Sedona. A beautifully situated village ...
What a Week!
... It was a terrific week in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. That week ended on Monday (July 23), when we said good-bye to our hosts, Jeff and Judith Young, and drove northwest to Grand Forks.
The last time I was in North Dakota was 40 years ago, when I visited college roommates from Fargo. Sarah couldn't remember being in North Dakota, which means she probably ...


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Do the Frankie leg, ya'll! Here's a blast from the past as our favorite reality show momma made a stop off the "Struggling for Relevance Tour" on Judge Mathis back in 2009.
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4th Annual ESPN The Weekend Offers Sports Fans Fun for All Ages
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- ESPN and Walt Disney World Resort will offer sports fans of all ages the opportunity to see and hear ESPN personalities and world-famous athletes March 2-4 during the fourth annual ESPN The Weekend, a festival-style event at Disney-MGM Studios.
The three-day sports fan-fest, hosted this year by former NBA All-Star David Robinson and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, will be highlighted by Hollywood-style motorcades, star conversations with sports celebrities, behind-the-scenes looks at ESPN shows, and an interactive sports area.
Also featured: on-site telecasts and remote broadcasts of popular ESPN shows including "SportsCenter," "ESPN Deportes," "Cold Pizza," "Baseball Tonight" and "BassCenter."
Among the 60 celebrities scheduled to appear are Michelle Kwan, Jerry Rice, Hines Ward, Linda Cohn, Donnie Edwards, Adam Vinatieri and Skip Bayless.
ESPN The Weekend is included with regular admission to Disney-MGM Studios.
Final Three Disney's Pirate & Princess Party Nights in March
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Dreams of becoming a swashbuckling pirate or pretty princess can be realized during Disney's Pirate & Princess Party -- but time's running out. The special "after-hours" Magic Kingdom fun concludes in March with three party nights at Walt Disney World Resort.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m. (following the close of regular Magic Kingdom operating hours) and continuing until 12:30 a.m. March 2, 5, and 8, families can grab an adventure map and treasure bag and embark on a quest for colorful beads, chocolate doubloons and fun throughout the theme park. Adventurers can explore the park on a quest for pirate coves and princess courts brimming with specially themed entertainment, participate in character meet-and-greets and experience some of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions open throughout the evening. Guests are invited to dress up as a wily pirate or favorite Disney princess.
Adding to the magic of the event are two new nighttime entertainment spectaculars: "Disney's Enchanted Adventures Parade" and "Magic, Music and Mayhem," a fireworks display orchestrated to an original musical score.
Day-of tickets are priced at $42.95 plus tax (ages 10 and over), $35.95 plus tax (ages 3-9). Advance tickets are $36.95 plus tax (ages 10 and over) and $29.95 plus tax (ages 3-9).
'High School Musical' Pep Rally on the Move at Disney-MGM Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The hottest dance moves and the biggest hit songs from today's most popular entertainment phenomenon come to life in "High School Musical" Pep Rally, a new immersive show for the whole family now at Disney-MGM Studios as part of "The Year of a Million Dreams."
Throughout the park, a multi-talented team of entertainers re-creates the world of East High -- basketball court and all -- a place where your best friends break into elaborate musical numbers like magic. Theme park guests may even find themselves shooting hoops or joining in as the whole street turns into a rockin' party while great songs fill the air, from "Breaking Free" and "Getcha Head in the Game" to "We're All in This Together."
It's a joyous showcase of sing-along fun that invites all ages to be part of a new kind of live excitement inspired by the hugely popular Disney Channel and smash-hit pop album.
Pin Trading Nights Continue in March at Disney's Contemporary Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Mickey's Pin Trading Nights are back and better than ever in 2007! Guests can trade Disney pins with other guests from around the world in a specially designed trading room. This month's event will take place March 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Disney's Contemporary Resort Convention Center. The activity is free for Disney Pin Traders of all ages. For more information on Disney Pin Trading, visit disneypins.com.
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Continues at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex through March
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Through the month of March, the Atlanta Braves are at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex for their 10th Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training session, including a 15-game home schedule against 10 major league opponents.
The Braves, the winningest team in the major leagues over the past 15 years, kick off their home schedule March 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Other highlights: the National League East Division champion New York Mets travel to Disney on March 22, while the American League East champion New York Yankees play the Braves on March 8 in one of the most highly anticipated spring games. The World Champion St. Louis Cardinals play at Disney on consecutive days (March 16-17), marking the fifth straight year the Braves and Cardinals have played a back-to-back two-game series at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
Individual-game tickets can be purchased at the Disney's Wide World of Sports box office or through Ticketmaster at 407/839-3900. Prices range from $14 (general admission lawn seats) to $22.50 (lower reserved). Information about group tickets and mini-packs is available by calling 407/939-GAME (4263). Mini-packs include three- and five-game options. The Atlanta Braves' 2007 Spring Training schedule is available online at disneyworldsports.com and atlantabraves.com.
Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex Celebrates 10 Years
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex is celebrating its 10th anniversary in March 2007.
Opened on March 28, 1997, the 220-acre complex hosts more than 180 sports events each year, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, the NBA Pre-Draft Camp, AAU National Championships and the Pop Warner Super Bowl. Many of the biggest stars in sports have competed or trained at the complex, such as PGA Tour golfer Tiger Woods, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm.
More than 30 sports are played at the complex, from football, baseball and basketball to paintball, martial arts and wheelchair rugby. The complex includes weight training equipment and facilities, locker rooms, athletic training facilities, classrooms, office space and media facilities, as well as serving as the headquarters for most sporting events at Walt Disney World Resort.
Pleasure Island Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with 'Sham Rock 'n' Roll'
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Sham Rock 'n' Roll as Downtown Disney Pleasure Island celebrates St. Patrick's Day March 15-17 from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. The island will "turn green" with live music, videos by Irish artists, leprechauns, stilt walkers and more.
Meanwhile, guests can hold on to a little of their own "green" -- there will be no admission charge to enjoy the activities taking place in the common areas of Pleasure Island.
Italian Gelato at Disney's Beach Club Marketplace
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There's just one Walt Disney World eatery where guests can get a scoop of housemade gelato, Italy's version of ice cream. At Disney's Beach Club Marketplace at Disney's Yacht Club and Disney's Beach Club resorts, pastry chef Stefan Riemer creates fresh batches in exquisite flavors. There always are a half-dozen on display, from lemon and mango to raspberry, caramel and chocolate. Other days you might find passion fruit, apricot, green apple or cappuccino. Served in traditional cups with small paddles, a generous serving of this dense, flavorful treat costs $2.69. And this authentic gelato has less fat than ice cream and no trans fats, according to Riemer.
Chefs on the Move at Walt Disney World Restaurants
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Chef Jens Dahlmann is the new chef at California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort. He makes the move from Flying Fish Cafe at Disney's BoardWalk. Classically trained in European kitchens, Dahlmann joined Disney in 2004 from Café L' Europe in Palm Beach, Fla.
Flying Fish Cafe welcomes Chef Tim Keating, most recently executive chef at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Fla. During his culinary career, he's been nominated "Best Chef Southwest" for the renowned James Beard Awards four times (2001-2004) and has been featured on the PBS television show "At the Chef's Table," which chronicles the process of creating a gourmet meal from farmers' market to table.


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Follow-Up Postings:
- Posted by alyciaadamo 3/4 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 9, 12 at 22:46
So that settles it I am sooooo putting Liberty in MORE sun!!! Nice Hostas! |
- Posted by paula_b_gardener 5a (Uxbridge, ON) (My Page) on Sun, Jun 10, 12 at 0:22
Me too! |
- Posted by Cricket_Love 4b (My Page) on Sun, Jun 10, 12 at 3:13
Yep! Liberty is moving tomorrow! :) |
If I had Liberty, I'd put it in more sun also, but I must admit I like the coloring much better of Paradigm in the shade. In fact, I don't find it attractive at all in the sun. So no, bigger is not always better. Just sometimes. : ) Kate |
What is the date of your Liberty in the sun photo? Does it still look that great late in the season? I may have to get another Liberty since I don't think moving the one I have would be an easy task. Jan |
- Posted by hostahillbilly Zone 4 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 13, 12 at 0:39
Jan_ON: As another poster noted, the colors are deeper with the ones in 'dappled light' v. the ones in (perhaps)too much sun. More to your question, the H. 'Liberty' edge color goes very white as the season goes on, and yes, even I miss the deep buttery yellow from the first early season flush. Thank goodness I have it in both light conditions, eh? With this year's very early hot season Liberty has gone white so early that I'm going to stick a festive umbrella over it during the hot, bright mid-day. Cheating, yup, . . . hh |
- Posted by steve_mass 5b (My Page) on Wed, Jun 13, 12 at 6:06
Just remember that Liberty and Sagae do not like being moved due to the fact that they set deep roots. It is not unusual for them to "sulk" for a year after being moved before they recover and start growing well. I'm not saying don't move them to more sun, just be prepared for a bit of a setback. What I did with mine was cut more limbs from the tree to give it more sun. Steve |
One of my H.'Liberty's is in 3 hours of sun in zone 5 and has white margins which get crispy at the end. The sunny one is larger than the shady one. HH, tell us how much you water your 3 sunny plants, I think you wrote you water sunny plants a lot. Anyone moving hostas into more sun should remember to water more. |
hh - I think a festive umbrella for your sun 'Liberty' in the heat of the day is a great idea. A little table with a nice drink and a bendy straw........... Jan |
HH, Your point that you are in zone 4 is a good one. Your zone has a low temperature 20 degrees cooler than my 6b. This is caused by the length of sunlight and also the greater angle at which the sun hits in your loacation. The angle is close to perpendicular at the equator and almost tangent at the North Pole (In summer). I would suspect (guess) that your location is comparable to a 2 hour or more differential in sun exposure (less exposure) than my zone 6b. In other words in my 6b a full sun day would be about 2 hours "longer" than your full sun day as you have a shorter "day" and you also have a greater angle and more atmosphere for the sun to penetrate. Your point of getting better results with more sun is a good one, but not reproducable in higher zones where the sun's intensity and "shining time" is greater. I mention this as a caution to people in warmer zones as they cannot expect to acheive the same results you do. They will need proportionately (2,3, or 4 hours) more shade (or more watering) to get similar results, as you have a built in geographical shade because of your northerly location. Jon |
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Yes, I try to drown Hosta in a lot of sun with water. I can get away with this due to a very light, well-drained soil. Very well-drained also means nutrient flush-through, so additional mulching and fertilization is called for. Now if your soil is heavy, you'll need to avoid crown rot from over-watering. Remember that Hosta genetics are pre-disposed to a lot of water. In their native lands they get about 5-6 times more annual rainfall than most of us (think Monsoon season). Also know that in their native lands, it's not uncommon to find large 'drifts' of them out in the open in all-day sun. Ahhh, again the water is the key! Where possible, I've buried weeping soaker hoses past the ones in a lot of sun. That has proven a real solution, where possible. HTH, hh |
Jon, the zone is not responsible for the difference in the angle of the sun and therefor the sun's intensity, it's the latitude that makes the difference in the angle. I'm in roughly a zone 8a, yet I can get away with the vast majority of my hostas in full sun because I'm just north of the 49th parallel and the angle of incidence of the sun here is quite a bit less as a result then wherever you are in your zone 6B. Coeur d'Alene, ID and Wichita, KS have roughly the same zone, around 6B, yet their respective latitudes are very different and thus the angle of incidence of the sun also is. Their daylight hours of course also differ, with the northern part of Idaho seeing a longer day, because of the latitude. Pieter |
Pieter you are correct. In the case of HH's location and mine it is a matter of latitude directly affecting the zone and sunlight. This is not always the case as you point out, although sun exposure is alaways related to latitude....exscept that one location may have more moisture and cloudy days. I stand corrected. HH is also correct that watering can compensate for more heat and sun as well. Jon Jon |
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Someone told me this was "Tie Dye" but it looks different from the photos online. Any thoughts?
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It is definitely NOT Tie Die. It is a large flower (group II) hybrid, not group III like TD. President maybe? |
- Posted by jeffb_fairwood 8 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 3, 12 at 11:46
Thank you, alina_1, for the response. It does look a lot more like President in shape and size. |
- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 3, 12 at 12:57
Looks a lot like 'Teksa', which is a LFH with denim blue color and some lighter streaking/stipling. Teksa means "denim" in Estonian. |
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I'm thinking 'The President' with weather caused changes....Doesn't look like 'Teksa' to me due to the shape of the tepals and color of the anthers. |
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I appreciate the follow-up posts with suggestions. I wondered, too, if the streaking variegation in the petals is environmental or as a result of a virus, but I seem to recall having bought it because of its variegation some years ago. Frankly, I thought I'd lost it 4 years ago and it came back from the dead last summer, much to my surprise. The fall blooms were small compared to these spring blooms, as expected, but no less variegated. |
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I've been meaning to write this review for some time as we stayed at the Sheraton Northbrook back in October 2012. Prior to our scheduled arrival and having just returned from an out of state trip with our toddler, we realized that having the baby sleep in our room was a problem. The last trip my husband and I did not sleep at all and we decided to look for alternate accommodations that had separate bedrooms. After speaking with Robert, one of the managers, he helped us with securing connecting rooms so we can set up our son in his own room (of course we kept the doors between open, but at least if he awoke in the night he didn't see us!) In any event, this worked out great and our stay was wonderful. All of the staff were nice and helpful and the accommodations were clean and comfortable. On my recommendation, my parents just booked a room for their visit in May and this is the 1st time in years they are deviating from another nearby hotel. I think the location, amenities and quality are much better at the Sheraton Northbrook and they will be very pleased. Next time we visit the area we will definitely stay there!
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room was great but pricy. when to breakfast bar thinking it was included, no one was around to ask and no sign but as soon as we got food they came out of wood work.
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Pillow are dirty and provide no support. Please change. The room rugs needs to change as they look unclean and tired looking.
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Sheraton Chicago Northbrook had a high end look and feel. Wifi worked well. Bathroom facilities A+. Close to very nice mall.
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We had a conference at the hotel and it exceeded our expectations. The staff where very nice and the hotel was very nice.
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the hotel is very dark carpet is old and the bathroom was awful smellled like a sewer or a outhouse.
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great room, discounted price, thank goodness for warm blankets as the heat never kicked in. it is december..
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one staff, new, seemed nervous on phone and at check in. slow room service. but, other than that, great.
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When we arrived their was a room service tray outside our door that remained there until the next day
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Mine in my last home was shared in cost by the power company. Completely allwed me to turn off the power to the water heater all summer long up until the no-ac needed season. |
- Posted by garymunson-2008 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 23, 10 at 4:31
I've used them for 30+ years. I really feel that they should be a code requirement in hotter climates. As mikie said, during the summer, you'll get all your hot water from it AND increase the AC SEER rating 3-2 points. I've found an average of $50 a month savings using one. Search around and you can find a dual-coil unit that will work with 2 ACs. Much better than solar hot water since most hot water use is early morning or the evening when the solar panel can't heat the make-up water and will require the back-up element to switch on. In hot climates the ACs and HRU will continue to heat water at night when they come on. The real kicker is, the more hot water you use, the lower your power bill goes. Clothes wash much better in hot water and a HRU makes it cheaper to wash in hot than cold or warm since the more heat you can shed from the water heater tank, the lower your AC costs go. The reason behind this is when the hot gas from the AC compressor is re-routed to the HRU, the gas is cooled by the HRU, reducing it's pressure, easing the compressor's work and lowering it's current draw. By putting a switch on the HRU's circulator pump, you can effectively demonstrate the savings. My AC's current draw will drop 2-3 amps when the HRU is circulating water and go back up if the pump is switched off. I've even considered installing a mixing valve on my sprinklers to water the grass with warm water to help shed heat. |
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