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Sleeps | 11 |
Bedrooms | 4 |
Bathrooms | 3 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Property type | house |
Minimum Stay | 4 - 7 nights |
Special weekly rate for Friday 6/20/14 -6/27/14 reduced to $2000!
Our 10 year young Platinum rated home is full of upgrades and offers a view of the seventh hole from the two porches off the front of our home, and pond view from the rear screened/glassed porch. Following the tradition of our last home at the shore, it is decorated in a tropical fish/beach decor and has been aptly named 'Nonnies new fish house' by our now thirteen year old grandchild.
Look at all the pictures in this listing and you will see why this is one of the first homes to book early every summer. It is not your typical rental!
You will be welcomed by a first floor front porch with two rocking chairs and glider, to enjoy the view of the seventh hole or just relax with a book. The main level has two master suites, each with a queen-size bed and full private bath. The larger of the two suites features a luxurious bathroom with double vanities, separate shower plus a whirlpool tub. Both bedrooms have a TV with remote, one even features a wall-mounted flat screen TV.
The great room on the main level is where you will enjoy family time. The kitchen is upgraded with top of the line appliances and Corian counters. The kitchen is fully-equipped with everything if you plan to cook, even a waffle maker! In addition, we have a top of the line Weber stainless steel outdoor gas grill connected to the house gas line... so you will never run of of gas or charcoal.
There is seating for eight at the dining area table, plus four stools for the oversize breakfast bar. NOTE---a feature not found in most homes that are the same model is a GLASS/SCREENED PORCH with fan and a separate air conditioning system--this gives you more space and makes a perfect quiet area for reading. This room can still be used as a screened in porch but unlike most screened in porches this room can be used whether it is raining out or sunny! From this porch you can enjoy amazing sunsets or the sounds of nature from the pond behind our home. There is also a patio with outdoor seating.
For those relaxing evenings, you will find a top of the line entertainment system featuring a large Sharp Aquos LCD TV. The area is wired with Bose speakers, and you will find a DVD, VCR and CD player. We have some movies available, but Blockbuster is just minutes away.
On the second level you will find a loft area with bunk beds, and wall-mounted flat screen TV monitor, here you will also find an X Box. There is also a 15 in 1 Harvard Game table for children. The two bedrooms on this level are connected with a 'buddy bath' with double vanities and each room has a TV with remote with either VCR or DVD. One room has a double bed and twin-bed, the other room has a king bed--a HUGE closet in this room has a fan and porta crib. This bedroom also features an exit to the second floor porch where you can enjoy an even better view of the golf course. There is seating for four here also, and a small table if you want to enjoy breakfast here! All bedrooms and Great room have ceiling fans with lights.
Our beds are top of the line Sealy Posturepedic Plush box springs and mattresses. These are the same beds used in Ritz Carlton Hotels and they even have labels to prove it!
One of the reasons we chose Bear Trap was to have a serene, laid back community with easy access to the beach. The shuttle runs to downtown Bethany everyday, and the air conditioned buses have room for chairs, coolers, etc.
The well known twenty-seven hole Bear Trap golf course features a luxurious club house, pro shop, and changing areas. The Den in the Club House offers casual dining overlooking the course. For a nominal fee you can use all the outdoor pools plus the indoor pavilion pool area which also features a top of the line gym, hot tub and sauna with changing rooms. Does tennis interest you? You will find that here also. Also a basketball play area along with volleyball in the area next to the Pavillion.
New to the Bethany/Rehobeth Resorts area? Do not miss the tax free shopping at the outlets. Restaurants are close by as well as a grocery store.
If you are traveling with young children/infants we do have 2 Pac and Play Porta cribs, high chair, 2 booster chairs, baby monitor,bouncy chair for your use! We also have a large red wagon with seats for two toddlers/young children--perfect for the one block walk to the pool. There is also a cart to be used behind a bicycle. Plus lots of pool and beach toys for your use. (Please note that the use of these items is at your own risk and bring your own sheets for the Pac and Play.)
You will find Dove and Bath and Body Works products for your use in all the bathrooms and kitchen!
The home will be equipped with staples you may not find in other homes--plastic kitchen trash bags, dishwasher soap, flour, sugar,no calorie sweeteners, salt, pepper and various spices as well as plastic storage bags, foil and plastic wrap, coffee filters--so you will not need to purchase these! Various condiments are also provided in the refrigerator.
There are also beach chairs, umbrellas and various beach chairs also available for your use!
PLEASE NOTE--This is a FRIDAY to FRIDAY rental in season--No exceptions--don't deal with the weekend traffic nightmares and start your vacation on a relaxing note! Off season rental arrival dates will be considered on case by case basis. Full week rentals June/July/August-no exceptions so please don't ask!
Please this is a NO SMOKING, NO PETS allowed, home! 5% Ocean View rental tax collected on rental amount
You must purchase activity passes to use the beach shuttle, indoor and outdoor pools as well as the gym, sauna, and clubhouse hot tub.
SHEETS/BATH TOWELS ARE INCLUDED!(Beach towels not included)
A 50% deposit is required to secure the week. There is also a $250 security deposit which will be returned once the housekeeper has cleaned/inspected the house.
Keywords: Single Family Home
We love the beach and when we outgrew our Ocean City condo we bought at Bear Trap--I was a little hesitant and didn't sell the condo right away just in case we weren't happy at Bear Trap--didn't take long to figure out we loved it. We feel lucky to be so close to the October Glory pool--basically a half block away--now that the shuttle stop has moved we are one house away from it. We love our home and know you will also!
Maria Wolf purchased this house in 2004
We wanted to be close enough to the beach to get there easily and the shuttle was a big draw for us.
We love the view of the golf course from our two front porches and view of the pond from our sunroom--you will see many of the same model as our home but the sunroom is a fully glass enclosed room which can be used rain or shine--this room is just a great room to read and relax.
We had a great time and loved the house. It had everything and more that we could have asked for.The kids loved all the toys, and we even took bike rides with our little one being towed in back and she loved it. We might just have to purchase one for ourselves. We also loved how close your house is to the pool, and spent a lot of time in your sun room. That room was great! Also, my dad loved the margarita maker.
Easy access to Ocean City and Rehoboth boardwalks but you can also visit the bandstand at the boardwalk in Bethany Beach where there is entertainment on the weekends!
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Event | ||||
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
Refundable damage deposit | $250 |
Tax Rate | 5.0% |
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50% to confirm week
Balance due 45 days before arrival |
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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Q2 airfreight growth shows improvement
Airfreight growth during Q2 2014 is showing solid improvement compared to a year ago, supported by the cyclical upswing in the global economy, but high jet fuel prices and weakness in yields continue to place downward pressure on financial performance, according to the International Air Transport Association.
Business confidence has flattened and world trade volumes have started to decline. Jet fuel prices have been stable, but remain high, and yields are down on a year ago, continuing to put strain on financial performance.
As new aircraft deliveries come into service in 2014, there could be further downward pressure on yields. Cargo heads surveyed in April expect yields to remain stable during the year ahead, and while they anticipate volumes to increase, rates of growth have been downgraded.
Demand drivers are mostly positive. In China, consumer confidence remains stable, but in Europe and the U.S., there have been solid improvements over recent months. And although there has been a decline in capital expenditure intentions of Japanese companies, there has been a solid increase in the UK. These developments have supported growth in demand for airfreighted commodities such as semiconductors.
However, recent developments in the demand environment suggest that growth could weaken in months ahead.
Air cargo markets have maintained the 2013 year-end improvement over recent months, but there has been no further acceleration in growth, according to IATA. The pick-up in airfreight demand has been supported by cyclical improvements in economic growth.
But stronger economic growth has not generated the expansion of international trade that it would have done in the past, as production has been on-shored – partly due to market factors such as rising wages in low cost economies and partly due to a recent rise in protectionist measures. The Bali trade deal on trade facilitation may help to improve this situation.

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Coping with Toddler Frustration
You Can't Always Get What You Want
It's no secret that life is full of irritations, as anyone who has sat in a traffic jam or tried on the 25th pair of jeans in a fitting room will tell you. However, handling frustration is a much bigger obstacle for young children. "When my daughter Shelby was 2, I unearthed a bunch of old Weebles for her to play with," says Andrew Gale of Brooklyn. "She kept trying to lay them on their side, and they kept popping back up. Every time that happened, she'd shriek with rage."
How do you explain to a toddler that Weebles wobble but they don't fall down? And how do you help her turn her most discouraging moments into learning experiences that encourage her to ask for what she wants, problem-solve, and try new ways of accomplishing goals? With a lot of patience and some advice from experts and parents.


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Open public discussions are a necessary prerequisite to free elections and any intimidation of candidates in the lead up to the elections will be viewed as having a negative impact on the credibility of the electoral process, he told journalists after a series of working sessions with Cameroonian officials.
"The government of Cameroon should make sure governmental authorities allow citizens to participate in open public discussions about all issues of interest to the voters," Carson said.
Cameroonians are expected to go to the polls in October this year to elect a President for the next seven-year term. Incumbent Paul Biya, who has ruled the West African nation since 1982, is eligible for the election after a change of constitution in 2008 instituting a limitless term of office.
"I did talk to the Prime Minister about the selection of the six additional board members of ELECAM, hoping that they will be individuals who are independent, have integrity and command respect," Carson said.
ELECAM is Cameroon's Electoral commission whose membership has been raised to 18 from 12 after the opposition criticized the composition of the commission.
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Hamilton Cove Villa 2-48 - 2 bedrooms - 1.75 baths
This unique villa has it all: beautiful ocean views from all rooms, 2 bedrooms both with king size beds, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, private balcony, new furniture throughout, and just one step down from the street to the property. French doors open from the master bedroom and living room onto your own private ocean view deck. In the living room, enjoy the 46" HD flat panel TV with BluRay, and HD Cable. Each bedroom also has a flat panel LCD TV with DVD and Cable. A full laundry room is right beside your front door, and your golf cart is parked just steps away. Listen to the waves and watch the sunrise over the ocean from your bed in this wonderful villa. With a total of 1,005 sq. feet.
Rental of a vacation home in Hamilton Cove includes use of the community's amenities (pool, spa, health club, 18-hole putting course, tennis courts, croquet court, sand volleyball court and beach area with built in barbecues and picnic tables). Some restrictions may apply. Occupants subject to Hamilton Cove Homeowners Association Rules & Regulations.
This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum July & August). Rates subject to change and may vary by week. Rates do not include one-time cleaning and linen fee, 12% City of Avalon occupancy tax, and processing fees.
Rate Table | |||
Weekly | Nightly | ||
Jan 2, 2015 - Feb 28, 2015 | - | $385 | |
Mar 1, 2015 - May 21, 2015 | - | $435 | |
May 22, 2015 - Jul 2, 2015 | - | $510 | |
Jul 3, 2015 - Jul 5, 2015 | - | $638 | |
Jul 6, 2015 - Sep 5, 2015 | - | $510 | |
Sep 6, 2015 - Oct 21, 2015 | - | $435 | |
Oct 22, 2015 - Nov 30, 2015 | - | $435 | |
Dec 1, 2015 - Dec 29, 2015 | - | $385 | |
Dec 30, 2015 - Jan 2, 2016 | - | $510 | |
Jan 3, 2016 - Feb 29, 2016 | - | $385 |
Vacation Rental Summary
We had a very nice time on our trip however, no phone service with any of our cell phones. We had to drive the golf cart into town to make phone calls. The second bedroom didn't have a ceiling fan and was very hot, also noisy to street traffic. Overall a nice trip. The unit could use a little bit of updating. The beds were really comfortable.
Gorgeous condo with unbeatable views and a very convenient location! No steps to deal with. Highly recommend for 2 couples or a small family. Clean, well appointed, nicely decorated. We will be back there for sure!
Very comfortable and had a great view. Golf cart was unclean and was old; it was leaking oil. Overall, I enjoyed my stay there.
Great location, just a few steps from the road. Beautiful view at sunrise, sundown, etc. One of the few units with 2 king size beds. Like that. Only negative is that small bedroom had to much clutter. Especially in closets. Little room to hang clothes and put things in drawers. No room for night stands beside king bed.
This unit has such a wonderful, inviting charm. And there is little to compare with that view. We sat on the balcony and watched all of the activity happening around the island. The cruise ships docking, the parakiters flying by, and the ebb and flow of the fishing boats and yachets. Then take the golf cart into town for any meal or activity. And what activities! We did the zip-line, the segways, the shopping, the spa treatments... we tried to miss nothing, and this rental gave us the convenience to attack them all! What a wonderful trip!!!
This is the first time we have stayed at Hamilton Cove Villa's but it won't be the last! We were so impressed with our villa 2-48! It was so clean and inviting! We felt so much at home here! The owners thought of every detail! We so enjoyed the view of the ocean watching the dolphins and seals going by. Having our elderly parents with us it was so wonderful for them to only have one step to take to enter the condo! Thanks for opening your home to us we look forward visiting again!


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Judge Judy is going primetime.
Hardy TV Titan Judge Judy Reveals Softer Side In Interview
Her hard-nosed, no-nonsense, gritty fortitude in the courtroom is what makes her a television juggernaut — her soft, sensitive, maternal nature at home is what makes her a loving grandmother.
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Brian Eno and Karl Hyde stream track from new album
Brian Eno and Karl Hyde are streaming "The Satellites", taken from their forthcoming collaborative album, Someday World.
Scroll down the hear the track.
Eno and Hyde release Someday World on May 5 through Warp.
Among the guest musicians who appear on the album, Eno's former Roxy Music colleague Andy Mackay plays alto sax.
The track listing for Someday World is:
The Satellites
Daddy's Car
A Man Wakes Up
Strip It Down
Mother Of A Dog
Who Rings The Bell
When I Built This World
To Us All
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Court papers detail slayings of six
A Carnation woman and her boyfriend armed themselves with handguns on Christmas Eve and walked over to her parents' house, determined to...
Seattle Times staff reporters
A Carnation woman and her boyfriend armed themselves with handguns on Christmas Eve and walked over to her parents' house, determined to kill them, according to police documents released in the slaying of six family members.
The daughter, Michele Kristen Anderson, 29, and the boyfriend, Joseph McEnroe, also 29, each shot Wayne Anderson in the head and McEnroe shot Judith Anderson twice, according to a police document released today.
Then, when Michele Anderson's brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Erica Anderson, and their two young children arrived shortly after, she and Joseph McEnroe shot the family of four to death as well, worried that they would otherwise be witnesses to the slayings of the Andersons' parents, according to the police report.
The couple was denied bail by a judge today and will remain in the King County Jail pending murder charges, which are expected Friday.
A probable-cause report from the King County sheriff's department released today spelled out how police believe the killings took place.
According to the documents, at about 5 p.m. the suspects walked about 200 yards from the mobile home where they lived on her parents' rural property, to the home of Wayne and Judy Anderson. Within 30 minutes of arriving, Anderson shot her father, 60, with a 9 mm handgun and then McEnroe shot him with a .357-caliber Magnum. McEnroe then shot Judith Anderson, 61, twice, police allege.
The suspects then dragged the bodies from the home to a backyard shed.
A short time later, Scott and Erica Anderson, both 32, arrived with their two children, ages 6 and 3. Police allege McEnroe shot the parents. He then shot both children in the head.
Police allege that Michele Anderson also shot her brother and his wife.
The couple was planning to escape to Canada when they were arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of homicide after they showed up at the crime scene, a wooded property about three miles from Carnation.
A financial dispute might have led to the Christmas Eve slayings, according to a law-enforcement source familiar with the investigation.
The possible motive emerged late Wednesday after the arrests. One law-enforcement source familiar with the investigation said there was a dispute within the family over money and that Michele Anderson believed she had been mistreated and taken advantage of by relatives.
Ben Anderson, the grandson of the two oldest victims, told reporters outside his grandparents' property late Wednesday that money could have been a factor in the deaths.
"She felt she wasn't loved enough and everyone didn't appreciate her and she was pushed out of everyone's life," he said, referring to Michele Anderson.
He was the only member of the Anderson family present at the jail courtroom this afternoon, at a hearing during which Michele Anderson and McEnroe waived their presence through their respective attorneys.
Ben Anderson held back tears and peered through the courtroom's spectator window as McEnroe briefly entered the courtroom in a white, ultra-security uniform, before being led out by guards.
It's unclear why Anderson and McEnroe returned to the home Wednesday, as it swarmed with detectives and crime-scene investigators, or why police became suspicious of them. But they didn't come to turn themselves in, King County sheriff's spokesman John Urquhart said.
"I don't know what brought them here, [but] they arrived after we got here. They came to our attention and were arrested," he said.
"A lot of yelling"
Sheriff's officials said a 911 call was made from the house at 5:13 p.m. Monday and lasted about 10 seconds. The police dispatcher didn't hear anyone talking, but told investigators there was "a lot of yelling in the background," but it "sounded more like party noise than angry, heated arguing," Urquhart said.
After the call was disconnected, the dispatcher placed two calls to the home, but the calls immediately went to voice mail, Urquhart said.
The deputies were sent out at 5:19 p.m. and arrived at 5:45 p.m., Urquhart said. When they found a locked gate — which isn't in sight of the house — they didn't go farther onto the property. According to the dispatcher's log, the deputies reported: "Gate is locked, unable to gain access."
Detectives haven't established a firm sequence of the evening's events, but Urquhart said the 911 call appears to have come near the end of the slayings.
The male suspect
McEnroe was living in Glendale, Ariz., when he met Michele Anderson five years ago on an online dating site, said McEnroe's mother, Sean Johnson of Minneapolis. He moved to the Puget Sound region shortly after they met and planned to marry her, Johnson said.
Johnson said she was shocked that her eldest son — whom she described as a "good Christian" — was arrested in connection with the slayings of three generations of the Anderson family. Johnson said she hasn't had much contact with McEnroe since he cut ties with his family after a dispute over money. She said her most recent information was that he was working at a local Target store.
The Andersons
Boeing spokesman Peter Conte said Wayne Anderson was a Boeing engineer. Conte said the company was contacted by authorities Wednesday and told that Anderson "was the victim of a crime."
Neighbors of son Scott Anderson said detectives had been to their Black Diamond neighborhood Wednesday to determine when the young family had last been seen.
A sheriff's deputy knocked on Mike Gould's door, and Gould told him he'd last seen the family on Christmas Eve, just before they left their house to visit relatives in Carnation.
"Scott was a friendly guy," Gould said. "He worked insane hours, and when he wasn't working, he was devoted to his family."
Scott Anderson would often visit Gould in his home metal shop where he refurbishes antique armor. Scott Anderson, who worked in construction and painted cars as a sideline, enjoyed "talking shop," Gould said.
Erica was a stay-at-home mom, he said. The couple's children often played in their backyard and waved at neighbors. "The boy would take great amusement by waving to me," Gould said. "They were great kids."
Around 8 a.m. Wednesday, one of Judy Anderson's co-workers stopped by the house in the 1800 block of 346th Avenue Northeast after Anderson failed to show up for her job as a mail carrier in Carnation. The co-worker discovered the bodies and called police.
People who knew the family said Judy and Wayne Anderson had lived in the home since the early 1980s and later purchased the adjacent property, where the mobile home is located. A family friend said the couple had three adult children, Scott Anderson and the suspect Michele Anderson — who recently moved into the mobile home with McEnroe — and another daughter, Mary, who lives in North Bend.
Friends and neighbors
Family friend Mark Bennett, 58, talked to the Andersons on Christmas Eve and made plans to get together the following day. But when Bennett called on Christmas Day, his call went to voice mail. He told reporters he went to the property Wednesday morning after seeing the home on television news.
"I didn't want to believe what I heard and saw," he said, "so I drove over."
Bennett said he used to run a coffee shop with Mary Anderson. He said Mary Anderson was particularly close with her mother and was with other family members late Wednesday.
"I don't think it's fully set in yet," Bennett said.
A former neighbor, Susan Malin of Renton, said Judy Anderson was "very nice, very sweet." But the family mostly kept to themselves and weren't overly friendly with neighbors, she said.
Another neighbor, Deborah Van Westrienen, said most people in the quiet neighborhood of secluded homes "mostly keep to themselves," choosing to live a country lifestyle where "you never hear anything but coyotes."
The Carnation reaction
In Carnation, a town of just under 2,000 people about 25 miles east of Seattle, residents expressed shock that a mass slaying could happen in their sleepy community, where ponies and baby goats often graze along main thoroughfares.
The Ixtapa Mexican restaurant on Carnation's main drag was one stop on Judy Anderson's mail route, said bar manager Cherrie Provo.
"I pass her every day when I'm going to work. She always seems pleasant ... but I wouldn't say I know her well," Provo said. "It's a horrible, sad thing."
At Pete's Grill & Pub, manager Nikki Larson said the slayings and the influx of police and news crews through the day were nearly the sole topics of conversation.
"We usually see newspeople out here during the floods. We would never expect anything like this," Larson said. "Everybody's in a state of shock. There's been a lot of speculation and worry.
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As a side note Rogen posted another tweet stating that he wasn't trying to make a political statement or to call the film propaganda, merely that they were both similar movies about snipers.
"it's perfectly valid to show disagreement via downvotes." Are down votes used for when you don't agree? I thought it was like Reddit where they are reserved for comments that don't add anything to the discussion. I've seen plenty of comments I disagree with, but I don't downvote them if they present a relevant opinion.
Granted maybe what that guy said might of been irrelevant or meant to troll. (I never saw the full comment or context)
That is the strangest picture of Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Ehhh at least there are some good bands listed. Maybe someone picks up the issue at the doctors office and finds out about a band they have never heard of and procede to check them out.
So guess Grizzly Bear really does need some more money
I like the second half of KOL better then the first half. Lotus Flower, Codex, Give up the Ghost, and Separator are all amazing songs.
Can anyone direct me to some good glockenspiel music?
Thanks Stereogum, I like the fact that I can listen to all these songs in under 20 minutes. I don't know if this has been mentioned yet but it could be interesting to do a list on the opposite end of the spectrum such as indie rock songs over 6 minutes


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Core77 Questionnaire
Left: Rowan with his El Camino. Right: Umbra's Toronto headquarters and the Garbo trash can, designed by Karim Rashid
This is the latest installment of our Core77 Questionnaire. Previously, we talked to Todd St. John of the Brooklyn studio HunterGatherer.
Name: Paul Rowan
Occupation: VP Inspiration and Co-founder, Umbra
Location: Toronto
Current projects: At Umbra, a steady stream of new design collaborations. Outside of Umbra, I work with Imagination Catalyst, an incubator funded by the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto. Each year, we work with emerging entrepreneurs to mentor and guide them with their inventions. One of my favorite new inventions is an eco-friendly washing machine that can be used without electricity.
Mission: To share my creativity
Launched last spring, Umbra Shift is a collection of everyday items by emerging designers. The Hanger Chair (above) is by Philippe Malouin.
The Cup Lamp by Paul Loebach (who previously answered the Core77 Questionnaire here)
When did you decide that you wanted to be a designer? When I was six years old, in my Dad's hardware store. The store gave me an applied arts education.
Education: I studied graphic design at George Brown College, Toronto. And industrial design at the Umbra University of Life and Business.
First design job: A brochure for a boat-line company in the Thousand Islands. Wonder if they're still using it?
Who is your design hero? After Mother Nature, it would have to be Matt Carr, design director for Umbra. The new line he created, Umbra Shift, demonstrates holistic design.
Also from Umbra Shift, the Nest Caddy by Umbra Studio, its in-house design team
A group shot of Umbra Shift products, including the Pleated Vase and Dish by MSDS, the Hot/Cold Carafe by Umbra Studio and the Coiled Stool by Harry Allen
Describe your workspace: There's a lot of memorabilia in my office. I have a letter from MoMA notifying me of the inclusion of the Garbo can, designed by Karim Rashid, in its permanent collection. This proved our belief that inexpensive everyday objects could be designed to museum quality.
Other than the computer, what is your most important tool? My Galaxy Note 3 "Phablet." I use it for sketching, capturing inspirations and sharing.
What is the best part of your job? Working with young, emerging talent. I'm learning so much.
What is the worst part of your job? I personally respond to quality complaints on our products. Sometimes people are surprisingly nasty. On the upside, I like turning their dissatisfaction into love by treating them well.
One of Rowan's first products, a 1986 rubber coaster made by a shoe sole manufacturer
Umbra's in-house cafe
What time do you get up and go to bed? I wake at 6:30 a.m. I have a terrific Jura espresso coffee maker and love having a cappuccino while reviewing my blogs and e-mail. We have a global business, so there is always e-mail coming in night and day. Umbra's studio is a half-hour commute from my downtown loft. I have regular meetings with the design team reviewing new ideas. The rest of the day is filled with management meetings and catching up on e-mail and phone calls. Lunch is prepared by our own Yumbra Cafe, which is exceptional. I try to fit in a workout, tennis or yoga.
I live in a very cool downtown neighborhood with plenty of restaurant options. If we're not cooking up a storm at home, my wife and I are wandering around the neighborhood. Lastly, I take a late-night walk with our dog, Ziggy. I usually hit the sack around midnight after watching something on Netflix.
How do you procrastinate? YouTube, Instagram, Twitter. What I call "research."
What is your favorite productivity tip or trick? Mashing it up. Repurposing materials. One of my first products was a rubber coaster made by a shoe sole manufacturer.
What is the most important quality in a designer? Indefatigable work ethic. Curiosity.
What is the most widespread misunderstanding about design or designers? People don't know what original design is, as most of the design they experience is derivative. Promoting original design in our society through education and government support should be our priority.
YiREGO is a foot-powered washing and drying machine. The Toronto-based company participated in the Imagination Catalyst program at OCAD University, an incubator for emerging entrepreneurs that Rowan works with.
Rowan's 1984 El Camino
What is your most prized design possession? My 1984 El Camino. It's the perfect blend of car and truck. The design demonstrates the risks designers took in the '50s to design futuristically.
What is exciting you in design right now? I love the design that Philippe Malouin is doing. His designs make fine art public and accessible.
If you could redesign anything, what would you choose? Those name-badge holders they give you at trade shows. I know there is a better way.
What do you hope to be doing in ten years? I plan to continue and increase my involvement with new design talent. I also dream of raising livestock on my farm.
Lastly, who's more fun to have a drink with: architects, industrial designers, or graphic designers? Architects: Tend to talk about themselves and their work a lot, but if the work's good, fine. Industrial designers: I like the attention to detail. They might start re-designing the martini glass by the end of the evening. Graphic designers: They're highly detailed people that get a kick out of proper letter spacing—need I say more?


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Lyon-based Proteus Airlines has bought fellow regional carrier Flandre Air in a deal that will see the combined company with a turnover approaching FFR1 billion ($175 million) and a fleet of some 50 aircraft.
Both airline names will disappear in the merger although it is not yet being revealed what the new carrier will be called. An earlier deal for Regional Airlines of France to take 34% of Flandre Air has been scrapped.
Proteus is strongly linked to Air France and its alliance partner Delta Air Lines, which holds 22% of its equity; while Flandre Air has been less intimately linked to the oneworld alliance by virtue of being a franchisee of Air Liberte, in turn 70%-owned by British Airways.
A large proportion of the new carrier's operations will be based at Proteus' main hub at Lyon Satolas Airport - although fleet commonality with Embraer and Raytheon Beechcraft machines will ensure maintenance continues at Flandre Air's north-eastern French base of Lille.
The takeover was substantially prompted by difficulties in reconciling Flandre Air's commitment to acquire 37-seat Embraer ERJ-135s for its inter-regional services with the preference of Air Liberte to concentrate on trunk routes. The Embraer deal was struck before the Air Liberte link was forged.
"We are the launch customer for the ERJ-135 in Europe and originally inked an agreement with Regional Airlines who were due to take a 34% stake, but this was suspended now we have found Proteus Airlines," says Flandre Air marketing spokesman, Bertrand Cuisinier.
"The goal is to create a totally new company and to provide finance for our jets with this new investment. Air Liberte were more interested in their trunk routes such as Paris-Toulouse and Paris-Bordeaux, while not wanting to focus on inter-regional lines as we do, for example, Rennes-Strasbourg and Lille-Clermont Ferrand".
Flandre Air employs some 240 staff mainly at Lille-Lesquin Airport, which will be retained as a maintenance base for the new Embraers, of which the first two are due for delivery next week.
The ten ERJ-135s will complement a similar order by Proteus for 13 of the Brazilian aircraft in a mixture of -135, -145 and -170 variants, while absorption of the north-east regional will increase the Lyon carrier's fleet by a total of 25 aircraft.
Proteus is closely linked to Air France for which it operates 20 aircraft under the flag carrier's livery and Flandre Air's fleet of ten Embraer ERJ-135s, nine ERJ-120s and six Raytheon Beechcraft 1900Ds will now make some 50 machines available for Air France secondary routes under a franchise arrangement.
Delta Air Lines, with which Air France concluded a major co-operation agreement this year, has a 22% stake in Proteus Airlines, but a spokesman in Atlanta is reluctant to confirm if the new purchase will affect operations.
"Our connection is strictly through the minority stake and reflects our increased interest in the French aviation market. We are pleased with our investment in Proteus and are more looking forward to more growth in France. We are not going to speculate any further," he says.
Air Liberte chairman, Marc Rochet, who declines to reveal the value of the 100% sale to Proteus, says he was asked to invest more capital in Flandre Air but declined the offer, telling the French newspaper, La Voix du Nord: "At this difficult moment for air traffic, we feel it is better to remain with our leasing agreements with Flandre Air which are due to run for five years."
However, a spokeswoman for Air Liberte says that even this deal may now be open to question as negotiations between the two airlines are currently taking place concerning future arrangements.
The proposed name change for both carriers may also help to dilute negative public perception of Proteus Airlines, which suffered a severe setback in July last year when one of its Beechcraft 1900D aircraft collided with a Cessna 177, killing all 15 people involved.
Reports from the French accident investigation branch, (BEA) criticised the Proteus captain's decision to deviate from his flight-plan prior to the mid-air collision.
Flandre Air had a turnover of FFR280 million during 1998 and posted break even net results, while Proteus Airlines turned in profits of around FFR12 million on a FFR480 million turnover. Apart from the 13 ordered Embraers, Proteus operates seven Fairchild Dornier 328-100s, one Fokker 100, four Raytheon Beech 1900Cs and ten Beech 1900Ds.
Proteus Air did not return repeated calls and British Airways could not immediately comment.


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On The Water, The Circadian Rhythms
Johnny Brenda's
1201 N. Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA, 19125
Doors 8:00 PM / Show 9:00 PM
This event is 21 and over
Saintseneca is a young band from Columbus Ohio led by singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist Zac Little. Following in the footsteps of heartland bands who have sought to twist the music of the old weird America into new shapes Saintseneca perform songs that sound familiar and uniquely original, all at once.
While the group formed in Columbus Ohio, Little hails from the rural hills of Appalachia. It is a solitary and dramatic landscape that has infused the band's songs with a sense of introspection and striking narratives. "I was raised on farms in Appalachia," Little explains, "And I think that my perspective on music was shaped by where I grew up. It was twenty minutes to see the nearest person. Being so isolated forced me to be introspective and resourceful. As a kid I would explore these abandoned houses and barns and wonder what had happened in those places."
With a diverse assemblage of influences, the band's poetic lyricism and folk instrumentation is consistently enhanced by elements of pop, post-punk and psychedelia. It is a sound that evolved from playing alongside an array of electrified bands at DIY house shows. "The scene in Columbus is really vibrant and diverse," Little explains. "The connecting thread has less to do with musical style than a shared ethos. We were this quiet folk band playing with punk and hardcore bands so we would try to channel as much volume and power from those instruments."
Saintseneca's upcoming second album Dark Arc is informed by change. While previous records documented the band's celebrated live show, the new record is the result of both a revamped lineup and a dramatically expanded recording process. Dark Arc conveys an exhilarating mix of darkness and light. Lyrics of disintegration play out against arrangements brimming with buoyant folk, post punk and pop. It's a powerful combination and highlights a great sense of joy amidst all the doom.
On The Water is a gang of oddballs, loons and hooligans, a shape shifting folk collective via the city of brotherly love. Make Major Moves called it "a jangly, echoey, raw, Gypsy-kinda romp of kitchen sink percussion, singalong raucous and acoustic ease". Check their new full length "False Starts" out now!
Picture a time when people were nice to you, and everybody said hello. Put on the AM radio and you might hear the Circadian Rhythms singing songs in black & white, reminding you that you really do like to dance every now and then. Old guitars are strumming to pianos that are striding, while a xylophone tiptoes around horns that float away. These songs keep you in that place, a while before you were born, and inspire a nostalgic feeling. And when you wake up your head's still in a cloud and you remember, that you are only you when you are dreaming…
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Farmhouse apt #6 "Canopies" w/pool & garden
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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 6
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Beautiful, independent self-catering apartment in ancient Tuscan farmhouse with private swimming pool.
The house is on a 30 acres property on the slopes of Pratomagno mountain, between Florence and Arezzo (35 km from Florence, 25 from Arezzo, 50 km from Siena on easy roads), with a really stunning sight on the whole Valdarno valley and the Chianti hills. It is surrounded by olive trees (we do our own high-quality organic olive oil) and typical vineyards. The farmhouse dates back to the 17th century, it had an extensive restoration work a few years ago in a very refined style and trying to maintain as much as possible of the original building. The garden where the swimming pool is is immersed in the silent, relaxing surroundings of the countryside.
This apartment is ideal for 4 persons but can sleep up to 6: it has two bedrooms with luxurious canopy double beds, its own kitchen, its private bathroom and private outdoor garden area (BBQ available). In the large bedrooms can be added one or two single beds.
THIS ADVERT SHOWS APARTMENT #6 "I BALDACCHINI"; the villa has five apartments for rent:
Apt#2 - 1 double bedroom + 1 double sofa-bed in the living/kitchen (sleeps 2/4)
Apt#3 - 1 double bedroom + 1 double sofa-bed in the living (sleeps 2/4)
Apt#4 - 1 double bedroom + 1 single bed added in the living/kitchen (sleeps 2/3)
Apt#5 - 1 double bedroom + 1 double sofa-bed in the living/kitchen (sleeps 2/4)
Apt#6 - 2 double bedrooms + 1/2 single bed added in the bedrooms (sleeps 4/6)
The apartments can be rented separately or altogether; for larger groups, we can rent more apartments or the whole house (sleeps up to 20), please have a look to our house listing #147455 to read our guest's reviews
Podere Casarotta, because of its privileged position, offers a perfect balance between rest&relaxation and the chance to move around and visit hundreds of interesting places: the house is secluded, quiet and peaceful, but at the same time it's near to local town and villages (the nearest shopping point is Castelfranco di Sopra, just 4kms away!) and the A1 motorway is just at a 10 minutes drive.
Then Casarotta will be your luxurious, comfortable and relaxing starting point for visiting Tuscany! Whatever you are looking for: art, history, culture, parks and nature, wine and food routes, or just absolute relax, you will find them all at hand!
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Size | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month), Short breaks (1-4 days) |
Access | Car essential |
Nearest Amenities | 4 km |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: Pisa (PSA) 130 km, Nearest railway: Figline Valdarno 15 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | Internet access, DVD player, Staffed property |
Pool | Shared outdoor pool (unheated) |
General | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available |
Standard | Toaster |
Utilities | Cooker, Fridge |
Rooms | 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms, Solarium or roof terrace |
Furniture | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6 |
Other | Linen provided, Towels provided |
Outdoors | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, Shared garden, BBQ |
Access | Parking |
The Tuscany region
Valdarno valley, the area between Florence, Chianti and Arezzo is famous for its wine, its oil and nice food, like "fiorentina" steak. Its rolling hills are covered with olive groves and vineyards, it has extensive woodlands and beautiful restored historical buildings, including many castles and abbeys. All these features contribute to its charm and serene country atmosphere but it is in easy reach of towns such as Arezzo, Florence and Siena.
The territory of the Valdarno is singular and picturesque and begins from the point at which, near Arezzo, the river changes direction and heads north. Immersed in pre-historic times by the natural flow of the waters of a lake which flooded the basin up until the Tertiary Age, it is a series of gentle slopes interrupted by numerous ridges eroded by rain water. Here everything is colour, the browny- bronze bush of the pines at the top of the gullies, the gloomy oaks at the foot of the gorges with walls of yellowy clay open like open wounds, the eternal silver of the olive groves and the green of the vines which become deep purple every year at the end of the season. Throughout the valley, at an hour's walking distance from each other, the bell towers and the towers of the old villages, the pievi and the castles rise up, some of which still have Etruscan sounding names such as Loro Ciuffenna, Gropina and Cennina. Because of its opulence, the Valdarno Valley was the object of brutal battles fought between the two cities which, at the end of the medieval period, aspired to dominate Tuscany: The Guelphs of Florence and the Ghibellines of Arezzo.
At the end of the XIII century, in order to fight the military pressure of the war-mongering Aretine bishops who possessed large properties and well-supplied castles such as Cennina, Castiglione degli Ubertini and Laterina, the Florentines built the three "terre murate", three fortified towns: San Giovanni, Terranuova and Castelfranco.
After the death of Bishop Guido Tarlati in 1327, the Aretine Republic underwent a slow but inexorable decline until, in 1384, it ceased to exist and its territories were made a part of the Florentine Republic. With this end to the conflict, the limits of jurisdiction of the Arezzo department were set in Valdarno according to a line which also included the three walled cities built by the Florentines a century earlier. Three roads from Arezzo lead to the Valdarno following the entire length of the valley as far as Florence: the A1 motorway, the SS 69 which follows the line of the river and the "Setteponti" road, already in existence in the Etruscan period which emerges out on the hills of the Pratomagno dominating the valley of the imaginary water-line of the lost lake.
The Valdarno maintains an agricultural tradition of wine and olive production of high quality. The process of industrial development, concentrated in well delimited zones, has left intact the charm of the landscape and the artistic heritage of the Valdarno area.
Loro Ciuffenna
Podere Casarotta has belonged to the district of Loro Cuiffenna since 1774, as can be seen from the date carved on the left-hand corner of the building. The historical data available shows us that at one time it belonged to the first standard-bearer of Loro Ciuffenna, then to a group of local families who made a living from making oil and wine.
The Antinori family were also the owners at one time. The actual owners have carried out extensive restoration work in a very refined style but at the same time in a innovative way.
The property consists of twelve hectares that are planted with olives.
The name itself tells about its Etruscan origins. In the middle-age Loro was a fortified village at the junction of two rivers bridged at two points, which led to two gates in the village walls. There was once a castle in Loro, which is mentioned in documents as far back as 1065. The old town still retains a lot of its original character. There is a road that goes from Loro uphill towards the Pratomagno mountain, passing from the mountain hamlets of Rocca Ricciarda, La Trappola, San Clemente in Valle; the roads then becomes an unpaved trail going up to the Pratomagno Cross pass (1500 meters asl), and goes back down in Casentino on the other side of the mountain.
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Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- South African credit rose 5.5 percent in October from a year ago, less than economists forecast, as concern of a recession in Europe led consumers and businesses to borrow less.
Credit growth by the private sector accelerated from a revised 5.4 percent in September, the Pretoria-based Reserve Bank said on its website today. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 16 economists was 5.7 percent.
"The numbers have been fairly underwhelming for some time," Dennis Dykes, chief economist of Nedbank Group Ltd. said in a telephone interview from Johannesburg today. "You have customers holding back to some degree because of all the uncertainty. And on the other side you have banks being constrained by the impending regulatory demands."
Consumer confidence remained near a two-year low in the third quarter while business confidence dropped as the European debt crisis threatened to derail the recovery in Africa's largest economy. The National Treasury and Reserve Bank have reduced their forecasts for economic growth this year. European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has said the region is heading toward a "mild recession."
The rand gained 0.8 percent to 8.3244 against the dollar at 8:54 a.m. in Johannesburg. The yield on the benchmark R157 bond due in 2015 was little changed at 7 percent.
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The statistics office may say today the economy grew an annualized 1.8 percent in the third quarter from 1.3 percent in the previous three months, according to the median estimate of 20 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The government has forecast the economy needs to expand 7 percent a year to meet a pledge to create 5 million jobs by 2020.
Today's data may give the Reserve Bank room to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a 30-year low of 5.5 percent to help support the economy. The rate has been kept on hold since November 2010.
The broad M3 measure of money supply rose 7.3 percent in October from a year earlier, up from 6.8 percent in September, the central bank said. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey was for M3 to expand 6.7 percent.
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Hello. We are having a problem with some newly planted Azalea Herbert. They were purchased and put in the ground in early April. They looked healthy and bloomed profusely. Then after blooming some of the leaves started to turn brown and shrivel up and fall off and then the branches died. We had 6 altogether -- 2 of them are almost completely dead, another 2 are about 50% dead (although they have some new growth coming in) and the other 2 are mostly okay but have some leaves that are starting to turn brown. We examined the trunk and the branches but didn't notice anything unusual based on photos of various maladies we found online (phomopsis, cold injury, etc.). We were thinking of digging one up and checking out the roots but weren't sure exactly what to look for. I've attached a photo of one of the two that is just about dead. Does anyone have suggestions for what to do? Should we remove the ones that are dead to prevent spread of potential disease? Or just cut them back and see what happens in the spring? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
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- Posted by westminstress (My Page) on Tue, Jul 29, 14 at 23:09
Here is a photo of one of the ones that is about 50% dead. You can see there is still new growth coming in at the base of the branches. On this one should we prune out all of the dead branches? |
I can only guess...but I'd say they died of wanting a drink. It's just an obvious guess and may be quite wrong...remote diagnosis is a bit hard ;) |
- Posted by westminstress (My Page) on Tue, Jul 29, 14 at 23:19
That did cross our mind, however it was a pretty wet spring here in NY and we didn't notice them drooping. Also all 6 of the shrubs are in the same location, so we thought if it was a water issue they all would have suffered the same fate. But we are new to this so we could be totally wrong! |
- Posted by akamainegrower none (My Page) on Wed, Jul 30, 14 at 5:02
If the root balls were not teased apart when planted, they may have dried out so completely that they could not absorb water no matter how rainy the weather. This is a common occurence because of the peat based planting medium and sometimes happens even with careful attention to the root ball when planting. Dig up and check. If the root ball is totally dry, tease apart, soak in water for 30 minutes or so, then replant. Keep watered - when needed - with just a trickle at the base of the plant for the rest of the summer and fall. Cut out any obviously dead wood. A fungal infection of the roots is possible, but doesn't seem very likely since new growth is appearing. |
- Posted by westminstress (My Page) on Thu, Jul 31, 14 at 20:50
Okay, thanks. We'll give it a shot and report back. |
- Posted by jemjazzington 6b (My Page) on Thu, Jul 31, 14 at 23:46
My mother's neighbor's azaleas started dying about 2years ago. Last year, this spread to my mother's plants. They have been in the garden for most of the almost 50 years she has lived in the house. Now, my azaleas are also dying. They have been in the side garden for the 17 years I have owned this house, and were probably here many long years before (the house was built in 1902). So, something IS going on here in NY. But, what?? We have never overwatered, etc... |
- Posted by akamainegrower none (My Page) on Fri, Aug 1, 14 at 5:17
Your best bet would be to contact your County Extension Service, State Agriculture Department. or a nearby university for help. There are some fungus diseases that can cause this kind of fairly sudden decline, but determining if this is the cause and exactly which pathogen is involved usually requires laboratory analysis. Not sure where you are in NY, but Cornell is extensively involved in this kind of work. |
- Posted by brooklynbonnie Bklyn 7b NYC (My Page) on Sat, Aug 2, 14 at 21:13
JemJazzington: Perhaps it only seemed like something that "spread". Many, not all, but many instances of azalea dying in NY this year can be traced to the hard winter we just had. Granted, mine were all newly planted last summer, but of 6, I had one completely die (no leaves in spring), one looked dead but eventually sprouted leaves, and one seemed fine but died after growing new leaves for a couple months <- this last one was the weakest of all when originally planted. Of course, there are many other causes possible, but this was really such an unusually hard winter for NY and the NE as everyone has been saying. Good luck! |
- Posted by westminstress (My Page) on Sun, Aug 3, 14 at 22:25
We dug up three of the six azaleas today -- the two that look completely dead and the one that's about 50%. I am not sure what the roots are supposed to look like, but on all three plants the roots looked as though they were bound together in the shape of a pot (see photo). Does this mean they were rootbound? I used a knife to tear apart the roots as much as I could as they were quite tough and difficult to pull apart, and soaked for 30 minutes before replanting. I'm not sure if there is any hope for them but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. |
- Posted by akamainegrower none (My Page) on Mon, Aug 4, 14 at 5:20
The photograph shows a classic example of a rhododendron/azalea that has not had its rootball teased apart before planting. When this happens, the peat based medium in the pot gradually loses moisture and becomes very difficult to rewet. Further, it shrinks, creating a gap between the rootball and the native soil. This makes any capillary transfer of moisture from soil to rootball impossible. As you discovered, prying apart the roots can be difficult when the rootball is in this condition. You've done all you can and these plants may or may not rejuvenate. Rhododendrons are tough and resilient plants, so the odds are actually pretty good. If the weather turns dry, don't forget to water with just a trickle at the plants' base. This ensures you're directing water to the azalea and not saturating the surrounding soil. |
- Posted by westminstress (My Page) on Mon, Aug 4, 14 at 22:51
Thanks for the advice, and for helping to diagnose the problem! Two follow-up questions for you: Should we dig up the three azaleas that only seem to be partially affected, and give them the same treatment? Also, for the two that look dead, how long do we wait before giving up and replacing them with something else? Would they revive by fall, or do we have to wait until spring? |
- Posted by akamainegrower none (My Page) on Tue, Aug 5, 14 at 4:58
Yes to digging up the partially affected azaleas. This will do no harm and will insure that they are properly planted. The second question is a little more difficult. Scrape away a bit of the bark and check for green cambium. If there is none, you might as well replace them now. If you do see green cambium, prune back the clearly dead parts to where the green cambium is evident. They should begin to put out new green growth within a few weeks, perhaps even sooner. This new growth is going to have little time to harden off, so protecting the plants from sun and wind this winter with burlap screens or evergreen boughs is a good idea. |
- Posted by westminstress (My Page) on Mon, Aug 11, 14 at 21:22
The two worse of the shrubs seemed to have no green cambium whatsoever, so I suppose we'll give up on those. We digged up the other three azaleas and their roots seemed to be in the same condition as the first three. So we pried the roots apart, soaked, and replanted. I'll report back and let you know if they recover. Thanks again for the advice. |
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