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US 1437302 A Abstract available in Claims available in Description (OCR text may contain errors) H. B. HARTMAN. OZONE GENERATOR. ' APPLICATION FILED FEB. 8 1922- 1,437,302. Patented Nov. 28, 1922. 3 SHEETS-SHEET I. H. B. HARTMAN. OZONE GENERATOR. APPLICATION FILED FEB,8, 1922. 1,437,302. Patented Nov. 28, 1922'. 3 SHEETSSHEE1 2. H. B. HARTMAN. OZONE GENERATOR. APPLICATION F|LED FEB, 8. 1922. Z 2. 9 11 ..9& 8H E S C. T w Nw m t H m ,D... isk wwi Patented Nov. 28, 1922. UNHTED HARRY BUXTON HARTMAN, OF SOOTTDALE, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR '10 ELECTRIC WATER STERILIZER & OZONE COMPANY, OF SCOTTDALE, PENNSYLVANIA, A COR- PORATION OF PENNSYLVANIA. OZONE GENERATOR. Application filed.- February 8, 1922. To all whom it may concern: Be it known that I, HARRY B. HARTMAN, citizen of the United States, residing at Scottdale, in the county of Westmoreland and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Ozone Generators, of which the following is struction that may be. easily manufac tured and assembled and which may also be easily maintained and kept in proper operating condition with a minimum expense and attention. Another object of the invention is to pro vide a generator casing having removable air intake and ozone delivery doors which facilitate the renewal of the filtering medium arranged within a' filtering chamber formed directly in the sections of the casing and also permit facile removal and replacing of the generating plates. A further object of the invention is to provide'novel means for preventing rupturing of the plates by the backing up of water into the generator from the mixing column into which the ozone is discharged to treat the water to be purified. In some installations the arrangement is such that water frequently backs up into the connections leading to the ozone discharge outlet if the water succeeds in reaching the gene-rating plates the same are seriously damaged. In order to prevent this the present inventi'on proposes to provide a sealing unit which operates to automatically close the ozone discharge outlet in the event water backs up in the connections. With the above and other objects in view which will more readily appear as the nature of the invention is better understood. the same consists in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully described, illustrated and claimed. A preferred and practical embodiment of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which: Serial in. 534,992. Figure 1 is a front elevation of the improved generator unit. Figure 2 is a side elevation thereof. Figure 3 is a top plan view. Figure 4 is a horizontal sectional view. Figure 5 is a vertical sectional view. Figure 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view taken on the line 66 of Figure 5. Figure 7 is a detail elevation of the inside faceof one of the casing sections. Similar reference characters designate corresponding parts throughout the several figures of the drawings. The present construction preferably in cludes in its organization a casing consist. ing of a pair of sections 1 and 2 of substantially identical formation and are pro- .vided with complemental inside faces so that when they are arranged together, in their assembled relation, they will complete ly and effectively house and protect the ozone generating instrumentalities. 7 The casing section 1, for example, is shown in Figure 7 and as will be observed therefrom the inside face is provided with a recess 3 opening at the bottom edge 4 and provided adjacent the upper end of the section with the interior shoulders 5 which provide a restricted clearance 6 communicating with a recess 7 constituting a part of the filtering chamber when the sections 1 and 2 are placed in assembled relation. The wall 3 of the recess'3 is provided with a continuous insulator groove 8, leaving the central portion 9 of the face to act as a clamping face for the dielectrics of the ozone generating unit. Also the section is provided with an'annular depression 10 for receiving the flange of one of the insulators of the terminal unit, as will presently appear. The inside face of the section 2 is identical with the inside face of section I with the exception of the recess 3, as may be observed from Figure 4 of the drawings. Therefore, when the two sections are placed in assembled relation the intaglio portions of one section form a complement to the intaglio portions of the other to provide the necessary spacing for accommodating the ozone generating instrnmentalities. The section 2, like the section 1, is provided with a recess properly arranged in position and connected upper edge of the assembled casing. of the casing is closed by the air manifold plate 13fand gasket 13, the former having therein the air distributing passage 14 and intake connection 15 which joins withthe air inlet pipe 16 leading from a dryer or de-hydrator 17 carried by brackets 18. As shown in Figures 1 and 2 the de-hydrator is preferably a tubular casing having the air intake 19 at its lower end, whereby air may be drawn through the full length of the casin and through the connection 16 'to the air intake manifold 14 and thus be thoroughly dried. For the purpose of conveniently mounting the dryer adjacent the generator the brackets 18 may be utilized, the lower bracket 18 being provided with an an lar foot member 18 for engaging with an supporting the lower end of the casin 17. This foot member which may be a casting issecured to the lower bI'aCk". et 18 by a screw 18 so that upon the removal of the screw the foot may be also removed to permit the dryer to be drawn throu h the bottom of the machine. -Or, on t 0 other hand if sufficient head room is available above the generator the union in the pipe line 16 may be broken andthe dehydrator lifted out of the machine. As heretofore described the recess 3 in the casing section 1 is open at the ed e 4 so that the ozone generating unit may e conveniently slid into position between the assembled plates from the bottom edge of thev generator, and, after the plates have been to the terminal unit T, the ozone delivery door D may be fitted to' the bottom edge of the casing to' completely close the generating chamber and control the output of the ozone. Referring to the generating unit it will be observed that the same essentially comprises a pair of dielectric plates 20 which are placed against the faces 9 of the sections and an intermediate metallic electrode plate 21 which is spaced from the dielectrics by the lava buttons 22 or the like to insure communication between the filter chamber C and the ozone delivery door D. Also for the purpose of spacing the dielectric plates and metallic electrode 21 and securing the latter in position, thecentering and 051- tioning frames 23 may be employed. ese franrles lie against the side walls of the re-- cess 3' and carry the substantially triangular spacing members 24, clearly shown in Figure 5. c Y As will be noted from'Figure 6 the dielectric plates 20 completely overlie the groove8 in the inside face of each section and thereby an insulating air space is formed between the dielectrics and the casing sectiona The metallic electrode plate 21 is of less area than the dielectric plates, as' clearly shown in Figures 5 and 6, and thus its edges terminate at points within planes defining the width of the grooves 8. The. purpose of this construction is to increase the effectiveness of' the generating plates by preventing the dissipation of the generating current and also preventing the breaking down or burning away of the edges of the electrode plate 21. ThlS plate 21 of the ozone generating unit is connected by the conductor strip 25 with the central conductor rod 26 carried by the insulator 27 of the terminal unit T. Y The terminal unit '1 above referred to includes the insulator 27 which is of novel construction and the insulating bushings 28 which are of angular cross-section whereby' their flange portions 28' may fit within the recesses -1O formed in the inside faces of the .casing sections. ,As will be observed from Figure 6 the insulator 27 consists of the central conductor holder or body 27 having the relatively large annular cover flange 27*, that is intended to besecured to the outer face of the casing section by the fastenings f and also close the opening through which the conductor rod enters the assembled generator casing. The inside face of the flangef27 carries an offset insulating flange 27 which forms a pocket 27 for trapping stray generating flashes which radiate from the terminal inner end of the conductor rod, 1 I I thereby insuring adequate insulation for'the current intended to be fed to the central electrode plate 21. The insulating bushing 28, for the section 1, is closed by a detachable insulating cover disk 29 which may be held in place by the removable fastening screws 30, so that the innerterminal of the conductor rod may be readily accessible upon the removal ofthe plate 29: Thus, the nuts which clamp the strip 25 to the conductor rodmay be adjusted or replaced as required, in installing or replacing the central electrode provided with an inspection window 34 and cally seal or close the ozone discharge out-. let in event. that water from the system backs up into the connections whichdeliver the ozone. To insure a tight fit between the bead 38 and the keeper groove 37 in which the same is seated a suitable plastic sealingmedium M may be flowed around the head so when it sets or hardens there 'will be a tight fit between the valve seat and the edges of the door. The sealing unit designated generally as S and including the funnel 39 and valve 40 constitutes one of the novel and distinctiy e features of the present invention. As shown in the drawings, particularly Figure 5, it consists of a casing, preferably a glass cylinder 41, whose opposite ends are seated in suitable recesses in the body of the door and the closure cap 42- held to the bodyof the door by the fastening bolts 43. Normally the sealing valve40 is unseated with respect to the flared end or seat of the funnel 39 by gravity, and for the purpose of properly supporting the same away from the seat a novel chair is provided. This chair may be in the form of a tubular member 44 having the lateral openings 45 in the side thereof while the top is provided with the seat 46 upon which the bottom of the buoyant valve 40 rests under normal operating conditions. With this arrangement the ozone generated within the casing may be freely drawn through the delivery opening 36 and out of the lateral openings 45 but if water should back-up into the connections to which the ozone is delivered, it will have to flow through the lateral openings in the tubular member 44 and partially fill the chamber formed by the glass ring 41 thus causing float 40 to rise to its seat inthe flared portion of the delivery funnel 39. The general operation of the device i substantially as follows Air is drawn through the dryer or dehydrator 17 through connection 16 into the intake manifold 14 and thence to the filtering chamber C from whence itpasses between the electrode plate 21 and dielectrics 20 to the bottom of the casing. From here it makes its Way tothe manifold 35 of the ozone delivery door D, and thence passes through the delivery funnlel 39 into the chamber of the sealing unit S to the delivery connections for use ,in connection with the mixing unit through the openings 45.. lVithout further description it is thought the features and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and it Will of course be understood that changes in the form, proportion and minor details of construction may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit of the invention and scope of the appended claims. I claim I 1. An ozone generator for water purifying apparatus including a casing having an air inlet at thetop of the casing and an ozone outlet at the bottom of the casing, and means for preventing entrance of water into the casing at the ozone outlet. 2. An ozone generator for Water purifying apparatus including a casing having an air inlet at the top of the casing and an ozone outlet at the bottom of the casing, and a waterseal unit located at the ozone outlet for preventing entrance of water into the casing through said outlet. 3. An ozone generator for water purifying apparatus including a casing having an air inlet at the top of the casing and an ozone outlet at the bottom of the casing, a water seal unit located at the ozone outlet, the said water seal unit including a casing for preventing the entrance of water therein havin an outlet, and a float in said casing. 4. in ozone generator including a casing having an air inlet at the top and an ozone discharge outlet at the bottom provided'with a valve seat, and a water seal unit for the discharge outlet including a casing having an outlet provided with a valve chair, a float valve adapted to normally seat on the chair and uncover the said ozone discharge outlet and being adapted to seal said outlet if the chamber fills with water. 5. An ozone generator including a pair of complemental casing sections, a terminal unit carried by said casing and consisting. of porcelain bushings protecting the metal parts of the casing and an insulator for carrying the conductor rod, said insulator having an annular insulator flange projecting from the inner face thereof, and a metallic ozone generating electrode connected with said terminal unit. 6. An ozone generator including complemental casing sections having an ozone generating unit clamped therebetween, an air filtering chamber formed by complemental recessed portions in the upper edges of'the sections, an air intake manifold covering said recess and forming a chamber, and a removable ozone delivery door at the opposite side of the casing. 7. An ozone generator including a pair of complemental casing sections recessed at their upper edge to proyide a filter chamber, an air intake manifold secured to said sections and discharging into the filter ,chamber, an ozone generating unit arranged between the sections, an ozone delivery door fitted to the opposite side of the casing, and a water seal unit carried by the said door. 8. An ozone generator including complemental easing sections having a continuous i groove formed'in the adjacent faces thereof, an ozone generating unitclamped between the adjacent facesof the-sections and consisting. of dielectric "plates overlying sai d grooves, andan intermediate electrode plate of less area; than the dielectric plates where'- .by its edge portions terminate within parallel planes defining the limits of said groove. 9. An ozone generator including a casing consisting of spaced apartysection's adapted to be clamped together and removable air and ozone maniiolds located at opposite edges of said sections 10. An ozone generator for water purify- 15 ing'appafatus including a casing having an airintake manifold fitted thereto, a wall bracket consisting *oj members for support ing the ozone generator, an air drier unit engaged and supported by thevmemb'ers of 20 the bracket and connected with the said air Referenced by
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Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the backward flow of urine. The urine flows from the bladder back into the kidneys.
Urine normally flows out from the kidneys. It passes through tubes called ureters. It then flows into the bladder. Each ureter connects to the bladder in a way that prevents urine from flowing back up the ureter. This connection is similar to a one-way valve. When this does not work properly, or if the ureters do not extend far enough into the bladder, urine may flow back up to the kidney. If the urine contains bacteria, the kidney may become infected. The back-up can also put extra pressure on the kidney. This can cause kidney damage.
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Common causes of VUR include:
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Your child may not have any symptoms. In some cases, VUR is found after a urinary tract or kidney infection is diagnosed. Symptoms of urinary tract infections include:
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So yeah, sometimes I wish my son was gay.
Disney's The Little Mermaid: Not Just for Girls
It's difficult to fathom that 25 years have passed since The Little Mermaid ushered in the "Disney Renaissance" — with no signs of the Mouse House's dominance of popular culture waning anytime soon. Debuting in movie theaters November 17, 1989, the film and its music went on to win two Oscars, two Golden Globes, two Grammies, and has earned over $200 million worldwide. In 2007, an adaptation of the film made its way to Broadway, bringing to life the tale of the headstrong princess and all the magic and music found under the sea.
Ariel and company have swam their way across the country and around the world, finding themselves currently on the main stage at the Olney Theatre Center in Olney, Maryland.
The serendipity of the film's anniversary allowed our family to re-watch it on The Disney Channel just a day prior to attending the live show. However, over the last year, gender stereotypes had begun to sink their claws into my 5-year-old son, so I was worried he might not be too excited to see the play.
SuperLunchNotes: I Know What You Doodled Last Summer
Before we're all completely consumed with back-to-school madness, let's take a moment to bask in the fading glow of summer…
My son's preschool has a super-duper summer program. It's similar to the regular school year, but loaded with extra helpings of sunshine, water and dirt. I continued the lunch note habit tradition all summer, and with each week of the program having its own theme, I had plenty of inspiration. Here are some highlights from SuperLunchNotes: Summer Edition.
MARTIAL ARTS WEEK: June 9 – 12, 2014
Michelangelo | Pink Ranger | Iron Fist | Nightwing
Jon attended a friend's birthday party at a taekwondo studio, which helped kick off the start to an exciting summer.
The Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon has been a great way to introduce Jon to a few more Marvel characters. Some purists don't like the teenaged versions of heroes like Iron Fist, but I kinda dig the 21 Jump Street angle of the show. Fun Fact: the actor who does the voice of Iron Fist also does Michelangelo's voice on the current TNMT cartoon.
SuperLunchNotes: The Powerpuff Girls
I'm taking a quick break between all my conference goings-on at Blog-Her'14 to post the final Girl Power Week SuperLunchNotes — THE POWERPUFF GIRLS! They've getting a makeover soon, but nothing can top the originals to truly capture their cuteness, energy and ass-kicking ability!
Speaking of cuteness, energy and ass-kicking, I've already had a chance to reconnect with many of the wonderful women I met at both Dad 2.0 Summit and SalonLGBTQ, and have much more connecting, reconnecting, learning and a bit of drinking (and perhaps karaoke) to do before Saturday night rolls around. More to come…
Have a great weekend, and be sure to tell the powerful women and girls in your life how much you appreciate them. They are NOT to be messed with.
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SuperLunchNotes: Zatanna
The penultimate Girl Power Week SuperLunchNotes is the Mistress of Magic, the Princess of Prestidigitation, the Babe of Backwards Black Arts*, Zatanna!
Yup, she's physically (or magically, rather) powerful, but what you're not seeing on the note is her Playboy Bunny-esque outfit, particularly her bottomless tuxedo top and fishnet stockings. Very few female superheroes embody the true feminist spirit, but Zatanna's getup speaks to a bygone era of across-the-board acceptable objectification. For what it's worth, she does make all the Hottest Women in Comics lists (yes, that's a thing).
They tried a couple of other costumes for Zee in the 70s and 80s. And while they covered more skin, they were pretty horrendous looking, and she eventually reverted to her original outfit from her first appearance in 1964. Can't beat the classic, I guess.
So for now I'm just teaching my son there's more ways to be powerful than throwing a punch or shooting a crossbow. And if he ever asks about the fishnets, I'll tell him they have magical powers of distraction.
*I made that last one up.
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SuperLunchNotes: She-Hulk
Day 3 of Girl Power Week features a one-two punch of green goodness.
First up is SHE-HULK! Not only is she built like a brick greenhouse, but she's also a powerful attorney. In other words, leaps and bounds smarter than her crime-fighting cousin. She was also in the news recently when her brains and brawn were overshadowed by her bra size. A well-known comics writer dismissed her as a "big, green porn star" and referred to her as "chunky," something many fans of her strength and smarts took offense to. The Internet hath no fury like a feminist comic book fan scorned.
Check out She-Hulk's current series from Marvel Comics. Gorgeous covers (and interiors), and a great example of an intelligent, powerful, statuesque, green woman. Quite smashing!
SuperLunchNotes: Elsa
Day 2 of Girl Power Week is everyone's favorite super cool Disney Princess/Queen/chart-topper/box-office smasher/Oscar- and probably Grammy-winner… ELSA!
I apologize if I've once again given you the icy mother of all earworms, but how could I do an Elsa note without using those three magical words? Words that also happen to give a not-so-subtle lesson in sharing and moving on with your life. Or at least onto another toy.
Stay tuned every day this week for more Girl Power notes as I gear up for (and attend) BlogHer'14!
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SuperLunchNotes: WyldStyle
It's gonna be ladies night lunch all week in Jon's lunchbox. I've been wanting to do a Girl Power Week for a while, and I figured the days leading up to my 1st BlogHer conference would be as good as any. I'm going to be among the few males at one of the biggest and longest-running blogging shindigs in the country. This will be an estrogen booster shot via Post-it note, if you will.
Funny story about today's note:
I followed the boys out to the car this morning; Jon wanted to see his note so he took it out of his lunchbox and was very psyched to see Lucy (AKA Wyldstyle), leading lady of The LEGO Movie. As Papa was loading him into his car seat, I recited his favorite line from "Everything Is Awesome," "Rocks! Clocks! And socks! They're awesome!"
Being the master-level rhymer that he is, my clever 4-year old echoed back with his own impromptu line, "Kicks! Nicks! And dicks! They're awesome!"
I stifled a laugh and muttered something encouraging like, "Wow you're a great rhymer buddy." and warned Papa (AKA Nick) to steer clear of Jon's feet today.
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The Macaroni Incident
As I'm thick in the throes of wedding planning, I thought it would be a fun to share some witty words from a fellow dad and superhero lover. Yet Charles Baserap is more than your average fanboy. He writes comic reviews at Nerdtopiacast.com, regularly attends cons (he can grow some killer Wolverine mutton chops) and he named his second child Alexander "Lex" Xavier. That kid is destined to be powerful…and bald.
Yet this tale is about Charles' daughter, who's the same age as JJ. They too share a love of superheroes, and of being a source of both wonderment and worry for their parents. Enjoy!
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When my first child, Anastasia, was about three and half, I picked her up from daycare and it was like any other day. Sure, she was acting a bit moody, but that's what toddlers do. Terrible twos? That's just an alliterative smokescreen. That phase starts before they're two and continues well after. I think I finally outgrew mine at about seven…teen. But the point is that I was able to see something wasn't quite right with her and she told me her nose hurt. I asked if she bumped it and she meekly said yes, and I thought that was the end of it. Kids bump their noses—and feet, and heads, and everything else they can—all the time. It happens. Then we got to the car and I could tell she wasn't being completely honest so I asked her about her nose again and she finally fessed up—"I put a piece of pasta in my nose and it got stuck."
Ban Bossy? A Suggested Alternative
Enough has already been written about this whole "Ban Bossy" business, so I'm going to suggest an alternative:
However, if you'd like to read some actual commentary on the subject (which certainly seemed to stir up the interwebs a bit), please check out one of the articles below from some of my fine, fellow parent bloggers. And lordy they sure are a bossy bunch!
Donna Biroczky / Dangerous Cupcakes "Like a Boss! Not a #banbossy Fan"
Jeff Bogle / Out With The Kids "Dad Bloggers React to #BanBossy with More Words Worth Banning"
Doug French / Laid-Off Dad "Join Me to Ban 'Lean'"
Aaron Gouveia / The Daddy Files "Why I Won't Ban Bossy"
Joel Gratcyk / Daddy's Grounded "Its Not Okay To Be Afraid Of A Word, I Will Not #BanBossy"
Alan Kercinik / Always Jacked "What #banbossy Says to Boys"
John Kinnear / Ask Your Dad "There Are No Bad Words… OK, There Are Some – I Don't Know if Bossy is One"
Dave Lesser for TIME "Dad: I'm Going To Keep Calling My Daughter Bossy"
Kadi Prescott / Media Actually "My Two Cents: The #BanBossy Social Campaign"
Jessi Sanfilippo / Shuggilippo "Slap My Ass and Call Me Bossy"
David Vienna for Huffington Post "Why I Won't Ban 'Bossy'"
David Wallach for Chicago Parent "Chicago Dad to Sheryl Sandberg: Don't Tell Me How to Talk to My Kids"
Jessica Watson / Four Plus An Angel "What You Can Call Me"
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Thread: Cadvan or Saliman?
December 2nd, 2008, 09:38 AM #451
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okay i will choose nowso i can sleep
i will choose...both...
cadvan for sword saliman for horses
hehehe...is it fun? both of them!
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December 2nd, 2008, 04:42 PM #452
I think Cadvan would get fed up with me pretty quickly, whereas Saliman is a bit more patient, so I choose Saliman.
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I think Saliman. I wouldn't be able to concentrate with Cadvan being within twenty feet of me Saliman is so calm and understanding and not temperamental like Cadvan can occasionally be. But of course I'm totally obsessed with Cadvan. He's my character crush


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3rd Jan '13
We live in a small town, and no one is ever at the water company where we send our payments. I was just paying bills and saw this in the memo section of the bill"
"New location - civic center" and it has a street address with a phone number.
But the "send payment to" area has the same address as before.
So.... which address do you think they want me to send it to? lol
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the send payment. can guarantee they have mail forwarded if they already moved
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Thanks, I used the old address.
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Whoever makes the commercials to show the wonderment, solace, fulfillment and satisfaction of a motorhome vacation should hang out with me more often…I certainly could "pop their bubble"! And speaking of popping things, I got not one, but TWO big pops on our trip home from Sonoma. More on that later….
When last I left you fearless readers, I was just getting ready to wash the rig before we pulled out to head up north. Well, once the RV was clean and I directed the hose at the PT, something looked slightly out of kilter on the tow dolly. Seems the driver's side spindle has cocked itself, resulting in enough negative camber to allow the backing plate to hit the frame of the dolly. I suppose the silver lining is that, had I not noticed it, we probably wouldn't have made it more than a few miles before disaster inevitably would have set in. I find it ironic that I had JUST replaced both tires after noticing the one on that side had started to separate, yet the spindle orientation looked just fine until the car was loaded on it. The other spindle had done nearly the exact same thing several years ago whilst in Delaware, but I attributed the cause to a nasty pothole I ran through after leaving the Richmond track, and it took quite some time to manifest itself, plus it wasn't cocked nearly as bad as this one.
For about 10 minutes, I contemplated breaking out the welder and attempting to repair things, but then reality set in. Back in Delaware, it had taken three of us (in a trailer repair shop with all the right equipment!) nearly three hours to cut, align, weld, fabricate, and gusset everything, which means that, in Jack Beckman time, it should take me about 10-12 (20!) hours. So, we bid a fond adieu to the Cruiser and set sail for Wine Country, without backup transportation.
Except for a couple of hours in stop and go traffic (a result of I-5 lane closures just to keep us California drivers from getting used to actually averaging anything above 45 miles an hour), the trip there was uneventful. Boy, would I love "uneventful" to describe more of my RV experiences!
Seeing as I had no personal transportation once parked in the RV area of Sonoma Raceway, I bummed a ride with Rodger and Karen Comstock to the Eric Medlen Nitro night. We have never missed any (this was the eighth annual!), and I have had the pleasure of emceeing the past two. I felt a little bit like whoever had to follow Joe DiMaggio in the batting lineup, as Bob Frey had been the only other host, and there just is no way to fill his shoes (I think he's a size 18). Still, it was an enjoyable, tearful, purposeful and productive night, raising lots of money in Eric's name for Speedway Children's Charities, something that was near and dear to his heart.
I suppose I should mention that I didn't sleep much Wednesday night, once we cleared the traffic stops and regained momentum up Interstate 5. I pulled over for rest about 3a.m., slept on the couch for a few hours, and we soldiered our way on. A half hour nap before the Medlen event only made it worse, and two cups of coffee did nothing for my level of alertness before hosting the show. I'm just glad that I didn't fall asleep or completely embarrass myself, and I couldn't wait to get back to the RV and get some rest.
Oh, that that could have been the plan! Cindy was flying into Oakland Airport late Thursday night, and we had no PT Cruiser so that Jenna could pick her up. I borrowed the Comstock's 5-ton truck and "hit" every construction zone and traffic accident on the way to get her. Poor Cindy had a 1 ½ hour delay before departing Ontario, and she waited another 1 ½ hours for me to arrive. That was Thursday…and now you see why sometimes driving the race car is the most relaxation I get once at the races!
We did a good job in qualifying, ending up in the #4 spot, which always means a date with #13 in the first round. In the "old" days, before NHRA changed the qualifying format to only allow the top 12 spots a provisional spot in the field on Friday night, this would usually be a huge advantage. However, what often happens is a "hitter" car misses the setup on the Friday night session, which is the run that nearly always sets the top 12 spots. Then, this team will come out and run good on Saturday, in the heat, and have a great race day setup, but not be able to bump into the top 12. That's exactly what this scenario was, with Tim Wilkerson getting that 13th spot.
After having lost to Tim in the second round of Denver the week before, and relinquishing the 10th spot in the Countdown to him, we really were in a position to decide our own fate. With each round worth 20 points, facing someone you are directly competing with for a position in the top 10 basically makes it a 40-point swing…and we really needed this one!
Wilky laid one on us, put us out, and gained more points on us in what is becoming a real nail-biter for the final position in the Countdown. We have three races to get our act together and get this Valvoline/Infinite Hero car in the winner's circle and guaranteed a spot to run for the championship.
And then came the trip home…
Being as that I still am a great fan of the sport, and also because I like to stay and cheer on my teammates and spend time with the fans, I never leave the track until the finals. However, with 5 of us in the RV, Jason having soccer camp starting at 9a.m. Monday, and a 450-mile trek back to Norco, we decided to head out during the semi's. Silly me thought we'd actually get home at a decent hour Sunday night!
About 130 miles from the track, the Titanic struck the iceberg. The passenger side tag axle (the rearmost wheel) lost its tire…big time. The vibration and noise was tremendous, but at least no one was hurt, we didn't run into anyone, and we got to the side of the road relatively quickly. The tire had torn a good chunk out of the fender, ripped into the battery compartment, and dented some bracing under the RV. Other than that, it looked like new!
We limped into the rest area by driving on the shoulder at 6-10 mph, and called Auto Club. Unfortunately, with our location (10 miles from the middle of nowhere), there wasn't many options. Also, RV tires are an oddball size, so big truck tires aren't an option. I wound up finding a mobile tire repair service who said he had a used tire the exact size, and he'd be willing to trade it for my daughter. Yes, I'm being facetious, but at $300, plus another $95 for the service call, I wasn't exaggerating too much! Did I also mention that we waited for 1 ½ hours for him to show up (he told me he was about 25 minutes away when I first called, which already was over ½ hour after the blowout)?
My gold-plated used tire (at 300 bucks, I was sure there must be SOME precious metal in it!) lasted just about 90 miles, when it also disintegrated at 65 mph. I'm convinced there was a slow leak at the bead, which eventually caused the demise of tire number two. Shame on me, as when I noticed the tire guys never sprayed soapy water around the wheel after mounting the tire, I just assumed they were the experts and had checked everything thoroughly. Did I use the word "assume" in that sentence? 'Nuff said.
Now we were in real trouble, as it was dark out, the shoulder was littered with debris and narrow, and we were several miles from the next off ramp. I limped us there at 40 mph, as slow as I dared go to avoid an accident, and as fast as I dared with one tire down. We spent the night in a truck stop, and I was up the next morning trying to purchase a tire. Long story short, after 25 minutes of talking to their tire store guy, he informed me that they don't work on RV's. Now, this was after telling him my RV had a blowout, having him look at the RV, and having him check on prices for tires. When I seemed a bit peeved that he had wasted so much of my time (I got to listen to him chat on the phone for 8 minutes to someone after I first told him what I needed), he said he assumed that I had talked to someone the night before and had been informed they don't work on RV's! What? There's just no accounting for some people.
Next I called two Goodyear truck tire centers in Bakersfield, thinking I could have the rim removed, limp it the 45 miles into B'field, and have a new tire put on. I'm still waiting to hear back from the first guy I talked to… great customer service! The second guy, George, was very professional, but had no new tires. He'd get me a used unit for $100, which at least seemed like a reasonable price.
I wound up walking across the road to a truck wash/tire center and getting them to put on a used unit for the same $100. This time I was emphatic about checking the bead, and they found two small leaks. Yep, blowout #3 would've been imminent had they not taken care of those!
So, that's my road story, version #426. I know most racers have their share, but it's just no fun with your family there, no tools or spares, and folks that just don't take their jobs seriously. We made it home, spoke with the insurance company, and I can't wait to tell you all about my adventures getting everything repaired! Oh, did I mention that suddenly our RV washer (which we haven't even used in well over a year) is leaking all over the floor? Yep, add that project to my list!
I was up early the next morning to head over to the NHRA Museum in Pomona. Director Larry Fischer has created a new exhibit, Gallery of Speed, which is fantastic. I had been there a couple of weeks prior to record some audio and video as part of an interactive display, and this visit was to help promote the venue, live, on the KTLA morning news. It's great when a station with that kind of viewership gives racing a priority, and I also got to hang out with Tommy Ivo, Art Chrisman, and Steve Gibbs, three icons and buddies.
Jason and I are working on a Pinewood Derby car (I don't know all the details, but Karen Comstock gave it to Jenna to give to me to build for DRAW fundraising in Brainerd…there: that's all I know!) and having some fun making sawdust, so I'll keep you posted on that project. I got the lawn mowed, Jason to soccer practice the past three days, and a couple of workouts in. Once I button this up, it's time for some more weights, some more Pinewood Derby painting, and then I'll head to the airport and make my way to Seattle….without the RV! Yes, sometimes "uneventful" isn't bad at all!
On a closing note, my buddy Greg Stanley won the poker tournament at the Medlen Night, and Tom Bayer won Super Gas at Sonoma. The reason I congratulate them here is also to make note that NEITHER of them stood a chance without my help: I was the first player eliminated from the tournament, clearly paving the way for Greg's victory, and it was I who installed the starter in Tom's Super Gas Corvette Friday. Yes, Jack still knows how to turn wrenches (though the crew looked puzzled seeing me with dirty hands and sweat on my face!)…just glad my handiwork didn't fall off the car in the finals! Congrats, guys.
Stay tuned; be wary of mobile tire changers, Tim Wilkerson, and motorhomes…especially motorhomes!
As clever as all of my readers are (both of you!), I'm sure you guys knew that I was referring to the altitude at our latest race, just outside of Denver. The hero part, however, was very much the best part of my weekend. Denver marked the third time this season that our Valvoline team changed colors to purple and black (tough combo to beat…same as my Super Comp car!), running the Infinite Hero flagship. This race was extra special, though, as we hosted a big push for additional fundraising to benefit those who earned it, and wholeheartedly deserve it.
So big was our desire to have the entire NHRA community embrace and support our efforts, that Oakley CEO Colin Baden lead off the presentation, communicating why Oakley started this effort, provided the initial funding, and doesn't push the brand in a way to "benefit" from positive publicity surrounding the foundation. Cool stuff, and a great guy. Also present from Oakley were Sheldon O'Connell and Paul "Torch" LeSage (he was the track welder when I first met him back in '88…hence the nickname), who may have been most responsible for bringing the program to DSR. Infinite Hero leader Laurie Baker also gave a wonderful speech to the other racers and team owners about why it's so important to fund this program. She again stressed that NOT ONE PENNY of funding goes towards our race car, as Don Schumacher and Terry Chandler split the financial burden to help make this happen for the soldiers.
Speaking of soldiers, the absolute stars of the presentation (and the weekend, if you ask me) were two heroes who continue to behave with dignity and courage, and set the bar very high for the rest of us.
Gary Linfoot was part of the unveiling of the Infinite Hero Dodge Charger back in Charlotte, as was his wife, Mary. Paralyzed from the waist down after his helicopter went down, Gary actually finished his Army career as an instructor in their water training facility. He's just a cool dude, and the Exoskeleton that Infinite Hero provided to him has enabled him to walk for the first time in years. We will raise additional funds for more of these units, but Gary is the only individual possessing one. The rest will be in rehab units at various hospitals as part of their therapy programs. Gary and Mary are actually providing valuable feedback to accelerate the development and refinement of these devices, with the hope that they soon will be lighter, less cumbersome and slow, more agile, and cheaper. Perhaps one day many paralyzed people will have access, thanks in small part to what we are doing.
Paratrooper Neil Duncan lost both his legs in an IED explosion, one above and one below the knee. His other injuries were grave and numerous, but he pulled through. He went and got a degree in finance, serves on the grant board of the Infinite Hero Foundation, and may be the biggest overachiever I've ever met. Determined to not only regain as much of his freedom back after his tragedy, but also to serve as an inspiration to other amputees (I think he's an inspiration to all!), Sgt. Duncan set out to climb the tallest peaks on all seven continents. He's been to the summit of Kilimanjaro, and the tales of his other exploits are the stuff of legend. This guy is just plain bad-ass, and listening to the speeches that he and Officer Linfoot gave was reinforcement for all of us.
Keeping in mind that our cause isn't just to help those wounded in action, we hosted two family members of servicemen killed in the line of duty. In addition to Gary and Mary Linfoot and their son Hayden, as well as Sgt. Duncan, we also presented shirts to and made honorary crewmembers of Tristen, who lost his father, and Mark, whose brother was killed in action. It was heart wrenching, heartwarming, and humbling to be a part of all this.
If you plan on attending a race this year, please keep in mind that, for a $100 donation to Infinite Hero, I will personally sign a commemorative military-style "challenge" coin that I guarantee has been down the race track in my car. Or, you can make the donation online and I'll still sign one for you. So far I have sold more than $20,000 dollars' worth! Great cause … climb on board!
My dad attended the race, and stayed with the Stutz family once again. Ray, Darlene, Nicole, Derek, and Cassie have all been great friends since we formally met while Ray and I were both licensing in Top Fuel. Technically Ray was re-licensing, as he has driven since the 70's. A former SoCal firefighter, Ray and family moved to Denver 10 years ago to be close to his true love…the Broncos.
Listen, I've seen some hardcore sports fans in my day, but Ray may take the cake. No, he does not have his butt cheeks colored blue and orange (come to think of it, I never did look. Tell me it ain't so, Ray!), but he is as devoted as any fan I've ever seen. I wouldn't be surprised if one day Peyton Manning goes out to his front porch to get the mail, and there's Ray camped out in a sleeping bag!
Ray let me trim his hair in the 2012 Denver winner's circle, and lately he's been growing it out again in anticipation of a reprisal of that event. We let him down in the second round against Tim Wilkerson, as our car basically had a clutch disc come apart; slowing us down dramatically from a run that I believe was going to be low ET of the round. Bummer. Maybe I can take a shot at Ray's head in Indy!
Ray actually got a bunch of the Broncos to come out and hang in our pit for a while. Man, do those guys look like they're built out of kryptonite! I think Ray promised to stop stalking them for a week if they'd come watch us race!
I also wanted to mention how totally cool the Thursday Mopar Block Party was in Golden, which is about 15 minutes from Bandimere. If you ever are thinking about experiencing a race outside your home area, I'd highly consider the Mile Highs. The block party is amazing, with a bitchin' car show, and autograph session, and some great entertainment. The race is spectacular, and the facility is the most breathtaking (literally and figuratively with the thin air) on tour. I love it!
Once back home, I've had two days to get my workouts in, get the lawn mowed, catch up on lost time with Jason and Layla (and Jenna), wash and watch Jenna pack the RV (I wish I could watch HER wash it!), hook up the PT, and start heading up to Sonoma.
As it turned out, I had so much free time that I decided to add a couple of extra projects. First, I found a pinhole leak in the air mattress of the RV. So…I got to completely disassemble the bed, order a new mattress (thank God for lifetime warranties, but the labor part sucks!), then patch and reinstall the old one for this weekend. If it looks like I have a sore back in Sonoma, it means my patch didn't hold.
Second, whilst I was "manhandling" the tow dolly around in the dirt and rock of the upper yard, sweating and huffing to drag it down the ramp and hook to the RV, I noticed an odd pattern in the tread. Seems the steel belts decided to separate, which would have provided some great roadside labor stories about 200 miles up the highway…and deep into the night. A call to good friend Paul Mitsos of Mountain View Tire, a trip to the local Norco location, and a mere $141 later, and I'm good to go! Ah, yes… the joy of RV'ing: the gift that keeps on giving!
I gotta wrap up for now. We'll be on the road just as soon as our little Liberace gets done with his piano lesson tonight. In the meantime, someone needs to shave…and it ain't Jenna! And that same someone needs to wash the RV, the PT, and little old me! Hey, spoiler alert! This race at Sonoma will be the debut of our wicked-looking SynPower paint scheme…you'll love it!
Stay tuned, keep your tires and your air mattress inflated to the manufacturer's recommendation, no stalking the Broncos, and support those that gave for us!
Strike up the band, notify Satan that the cold weather is approaching, and somebody bake some cupcakes, for God's sake! I, the king of the cheap, finally bit the bullet, threw caution to the wind, and watched the bank account take a pretty hefty hit…but it was all worth it!
Yep, Captain Saves-a- Lot bought a new vehicle! Now, if you're poo-pooing that, thinking that I've done this already, three years ago (with the Flex), allow me to clarify: THAT'S JENNA'S CAR…NOT MINE! Gee, I hope you caught that subtle message I sent your way. Yes, while my wife has been cruising in style, and leather (seats that is, not apparel), I likened myself more to poor Lamont Sanford (you'd probably have to at least be in your 40's to get that reference), tooling around in either the beat-up old Nissan mini-truck or the slightly-less-beat-up PT Cruiser, with a combined total of 411,000 miles on them! You see, I'm a low-maintenance kind of guy…until now! In the interest of full disclosure, I did purchase my Yamaha brand new in 1985, for $2800, and I also bought a 23-foot motorhome to tow my Super Comp car, brand new in 2000, and its purchase price was almost exactly the same as the MSRP on my new Ram, though I took out a second on my house to pay for it!
I know I have mentioned much of this in a recent blog, but since I'm the one typing, I suppose I'm allowed to ramble somewhat:
In the market to "upgrade" (a lobotomy would have been an upgrade over the old truck), I'd casually looked at used trucks for the past year or so, figuring to budget about 25K. Once I started getting more serious, it became obvious that the quad cab units just didn't have enough room for the kid seats in the back…not unless I wanted to have the steering wheel in my navel! So, I would have to go the crew cab route, and that really limited the choices. I was raised a Chevy guy, Jenna really liked the Fords, but Mopar is where my heart is, due to the racing. I always felt that the Dodge pickups historically were…err…um…can I just say, "ugly" and get past it? That being said, I think they hit a home run with the latest iteration, and I don't think the other brands even come close in exterior appearance.
Having nailed down my manufacturer, the next step was figuring out where to find a nice, used unit. Mopar track representative Dale Aldo, who's been encouraging me each step of the way, informed me of current rebates, plus my "employee discount" qualification, and that opened up quite a few doors, pardon the pun! Turns out that a brand new unit basically would be about 5-6 grand more than a used one (there were hardly any crew cabs available, and nothing around 25 grand unless it had very few options, OR 65,000 miles). So…I headed over to the Dodge dealer and sat in a truck…and nearly cried. With my short legs and long torso the bench seat just wasn't comfortable, and I didn't have the budget to upgrade to the leather buckets…big roadblock (another cool pun!).
Fortunately, with the help of the local (Browning) Dodge dealer, it turns out that I could get everything I wanted (okay, I didn't upgrade the stereo or get the nav system, but I did get what I think is the perfect truck for me) in the Big Horn model, including bucket seats. I took delivery last week, and I really dig this thing. It's SO much bigger than the PT that it barely, and I mean barely, fits in the garage, but I made it work. I'm going to hold on to the PT to tow behind the RV, take surfing (my board fits nice with the seats folded down), and generally abuse to keep excess miles off my truck. I already have my K&N air filter kit ready to install, and I'm looking for a quality lowering kit to drop it 2" in front and 4 in the back. Also, I may add some tasteful side "nerf" bars/rocker steps so everyone else can get in without a small step stool.
Norwalk was a decent weekend for us. We went three rounds, pulled back into the top 10, and spent time with a wonderful young man. Many of you will remember Jacob Delling, who twice has hung out with my team at the races, the last time being when we won the Traxxas Shootout last year in Indy. Jacob also has been interviewed on the ESPN2 show, and he's a die-hard Mopar dude. In fact, Jacob is so "normal" in every sense that I tend to forget that he can't see…at least not with his eyes. Blind since he was four due to retinal cancer, Jacob doesn't bitch or complain (except when he's hungry); he just hangs out and keeps us all on our toes.
I must give high praise to Phil Shuler, Khalid al Balooshi, and the entire Al-Anabi group for taking care of all Jacob's travel and accommodations…they just love my buddy! Jacob rode with me to the track Sunday morning, and we just chatted about whatever we felt like. Like Phil says, it's impossible to have a bad day when Jacob is around!
Unfortunately, no one told Rahn and Ron, and the NAPA group ended our day in the semis. Talk about a group of "buzz-kills"!
Jason really has wanted to try soccer this year, so Jenna signed him up. Being as that he's not necessarily the most athletic kid around (I don't think being good at Minecraft qualifies), and he's also a bit on the lazy side (hmm…wonder where that came from?), we thought soccer might be too much for him. But, we want to throw every experience we can his way to help him find his passions, so we also took him to a week-long, 3-hour-a-day soccer "camp", hosted by chaps from the UK (yet another clever pun!). I must say (that sounded very British, didn't it?), I was completely impressed by every aspect of this kid's program, from the coaches to the curriculum. I thought it was so beneficial that we'll sign him up for yet another at the end of this month. Money well spent, great training and exercise, and Jason loved it.
As far as my garage project, really the only things left are paint and concrete for the driveway. I was going to hold off on painting until after we made a mess with the concrete, but getting Sully's tractor over here (he's so busy right now, with operators and heavy equipment in high demand on projects all around) has been more difficult than either one of us thought. We were planning to have the grading done in May, but it now realistically (considering how many weeks I've been on the road and will continue to be) looks like September. With that in mind, I didn't want to leave the eave wood unpainted throughout the summer, fearing it could split and cause me much mental anguish and suffering. So…we had our trusty painters come out and spray it on…and I now have a garage that truly matches the house. When time permits I can now hang the shutters, and it'll just look that much cooler.
I suppose I should mention that we just got back from three days in San Diego, which I believe is Spanish for, "a Whale's something" (if you never saw Anchorman, this would make no sense to you). Layla turned three on Saturday, and Jenna wanted to book us two days in the Disneyland hotel, complete with two days at Disneyland. I politely said, "Hell, no", so I had no choice when she came up with plan B: Three days in a campground, plus trips to Sea World AND the Wild Animal Safari Park. I really was hoping for another option, maybe one that included parking overnight at Newport Beach and having the family watch me surf for two days, but I dared not make a sound after crushing the Disneyland fantasy for everyone!
So, the four of us and Cindy packed up and headed south…
Layla, who wouldn't even walk in the sand for the first few minutes, and was having NOTHING to do with that cold water, eventually got wet up to her waist and had a grand old time; splashing, running, kicking and laughing until it was time to go.
Saturday night we opened presents in the RV, and then opened each individual little pony, outfit, toy, etc. so our little princess could experience them all before bedtime.
Sunday it was off to see the Wild Animal Park, and we must've walked 3-4 miles up and down hills, pushing the stroller, carrying kids on the shoulders, and generally getting worn out. Still, a nice experience, and some good memories with the family. That night we made some S'mores on the fire, drank wine, and sung show tunes until three in the morning. Okay, we did one and a half of those!
Monday it was time for Sea World. Jenna scheduled this on a Monday so we could, A: save some admission money off the weekend price….check! , and B: avoid a hefty Sunday crowd…not so much!
Layla got to feed the sea lions, Jason and Jenna got to touch a dolphin, Cindy made the mistake of promising the kids souvenirs, and I got to pay $46 for lunch (I won't even go into the 40 gallons of diesel fuel at 4-plus bucks a gallon. Oops, I guess I just did!). But, hey, I just chalk this up as "priceless" on the family-fun meter!
Once we got home, it was time to UNLOAD…EVERYTHING! Next week Jenna gets to repack for our Sonoma trip…and that ain't easy. If I'm allowed to make a birthday suggestion next year, I may throw in, "a day at the local park" or, "a local matinee on dollar day"…you get the idea!
Anyway, it's nearing midnight. I guess I didn't mention that by the time we got finished, got in a work-out, got the lawn mowed, got Jason cleaned up and to bed, and ate dinner…it just kind of made the time fly.
I have to fly into Denver early to do media work for NHRA, so I'll be heading out at 4:15am tomorrow to my most frequent destination: Ontario Airport! And, no, I won't be taking the new Ram pickup…the PT can sit and get dirty in the parking lot…the truck stays in the garage!
Stay tuned…yes, it's a HEMI!...yes, "them's twenties"…and no, you can't drive it!
I'll make this short and sweet. All I wanted for this birthday was a Wally. That's it. Nothing more. Sure, world peace would be nice, and of course health and prosperity for all, and for my family to always be happy and secure. I just don't want to seem greedy, so the trophy would have sufficed this year, thank you very much!
Seems that memo didn't get over to Matt Hagan and the Mopar team, who cleaned our clocks first round (at least they went on to win the race… congrats, guys!)
Chicago marked the first race out for us after some changes in personnel. Chris Cunningham, formerly of Bob Tasca's car, is now sitting in the second chair up in the front of the trailer. Terry Snyder is now over at Tasca's (though still a member of DSR) as another set of eyes and ears to help straighten out that car.
Chicago also marked the third straight event where we didn't get past first round, so I think we're overdue for some racing fortune. We'll see how the changes all shake out, and I shall endeavor to remain focused, optimistic, and motivated to give my best effort.
Richard has a PhD in mathematics and is a tenured professor at Brown University in Rhode Island. I must have taken a wrong turn in 10th grade, as all I got was a GED, but I wouldn't trade my vocation in chemistry (as in, "CH3NO2") for anything!
The Blackbird trailer sold to the second person who came to see it, so now we've freed up more space in the yard, and I'll be thinning my material possessions even further in the coming weeks. There's a whole lot of nice racing inventory of new and used parts that I emptied from the trailer, I just have to get a list and start selling it.
I also bid a tearful farewell to the old, trusty Nissan. Yes, thirteen years and one hundred and fifty thousand miles (it had over 100K on it when I purchased it), and it was time to cut the purse strings and let it go free… literally. My buddy Jerry Sanchez (the one who basically built my garage while I handed him tools and complained about the heat) really wanted it, and boy did he get it! I told him not to call me next week when he's broken down on the side of the road… not my fault.
Sorry for the quick entry, but I'm off to Norwalk to pick up my belated birthday present!
Stay tuned, happy birthday to me, PhDs are impressive, and so is my team!
PS: Happy Birthday to a country that, although its government could stand a long look in the mirror at times, really is the greatest country in the history of this planet. Though I'm tired of the political rhetoric and pandering, consider me a proud American!


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My husband and I stayed here at the end of a very active two week road trip that was filled with hiking, biking, canoeing, and rafting. While we stayed at nice places along the way, the Westin topped all of them. What a treat! First of all, our room was great. While it was near the elevator, which initially concerned us, we did not hear a thing except for one exceptionally noisy family and their barking dog. Not the fault of the elevator. The room was a King Studio, which was extremely comfortable. The kitchenette area had two flat burners, a microwave, sink, coffee maker, lots of plates, glasses, pans and tea kettle. The bathroom was huge and had a separate shower and bath. The bath products were really nice. I don't usually like hotel products, but these were wonderful. Of course, the bed was dreamy.
We ate dinner at Restaurant Avondale, which is in the hotel. Loved dinner and will write a separate review. We also had lunch at the Market deli. The food was very good (casual). The Market deli also sells some basic cooking supplies for the room.
The spa was very nice. A special was running, so I got my massage for $90 instead of $140. The exercise room was the biggest and nicest I've ever seen in a hotel. The pool was great too. I did not notice it being to pediatric, as was stated in a previous post.
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Find a hostel in Estonia and save money on discount lodging. Hosteling in Estonia offers a different travel experience than staying at traditional accommodations. Youth hostels allow you to meet new people and learn from other international and worldly travelers. Most hostels are conveniently located in the center of the action close to public transportation, including buses and rails. Staying at a hostel in Estonia is a great option whether you are backpacking or traveling on a budget . Browse our hostels and plan your Estonia vacation today!


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Alison Brie Knee High Boots
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