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Couldn't Wait To Get Out!
This hotel was horrible. We stayed in Aug of 2005,a day after a hurricane hit. So, we couldn't change hotels due to no vacancies. It looked like it was in an unsafe area. Not much to do around there. Couldn't leave a drink out for too long or bugs would be all over it. Actually, you couldn't leave anything out or you would be taking home bugs with you. The room smelt bad. My family hated it. Even though a hurricane had just hit them the day before, you could tell the place always looked that bad. International drive hotels looked wonderful and they were hit by the same storm. Pool was tiny and hardly any sun bathing seats. And that is after the pool not working for four days. Never again will I stay there again. Spend the extra money and stay on International Drive!
Good for the price
My Fiance and I stayed at the Master's Inn in March 21-24 2005. We thought the hotel was good for the price. We did not have any bugs that other people had. I didn't notice any broken furniture. It wasn't spectacular, but it was clean and we spent almost all our time at the park anyways, so the fact that the hotel was very basic didn't bother us. Given that we spent about $30 bucks a night I think it was a good value.
Everyone in our family hated the hotel. The rooms were really dirty!! There were insects (tiny, black, irritating ones) everywhere in the room. Even after the rooms were cleaned, I did not see much of a difference. The breakfast offered was really pathetic. All in all, it was a bad experience.
It was worth the price
We stayed at the Master's Inn Kissimee from Nov 2nd - 5th. The hotel was booked as an airfare/ hotel package through Travelocity. We paid just $25 per night and feel that we got a great deal. The room was not lavish but was clean enough. The toilet handle was broken but my husband was able to fix it. :) Other reviewers said that the hotel stunk. I did not notice any smell. I asked at check in if we could have a room that animals are not allowed in but this was not possible as dogs are allowed in all rooms. The front desk personel said the carpets had been cleaned one month prior. Besides checking in and checking out, we had no need to contact the front desk. During these times, the staff was friendly. There was a continental breakfast which included coffee, juice and pre wrapped pastry, muffin or bagel (no cream cheese or butter provided). There are plenty of restaurants nearby. We had our own car and it took us about 10 -15 minutes to get to the parks. If I wasn't on a budget, I would stay in a fancy hotel, but for my pocketbook, this hotel works!
Stay away if you don't want to sleep with Roaches...
Stayed here May '04. The nightly rate was around $40 so I wasn't expecting anything fancy. We were staying with my brother and mom. The room wasn't as clean as the Days Inn or other hotels we stayed in during our vacation. I made the reservation online and didn't print out my receipt. I wish I did. Because since I made the reservation the day before than our arrival, somehow, our reservation was still not in their system. Than the desk clerk told us that the Sales Department (Who knows where, not located at the hotel) fax all the online reservations daily and they enter it the time you check-in. Of course with our luck, their fax machine was down and since we didn't have the confirmation with us, we were trapped in the lobby for about 30 minutes and the clerk refused to check us in until the fax came through. Anyway, at the end I got ------ and I just told the clerk to check us in with my credit card and once they receive the fax she can just release any authorizations she took. She said fine and we checked-in. The room was simple and everything seemed to be working but the Cable TV wasn't working and we had to wait for the next day in order to have it fixed since there was no maintenance personnel working on that evening shift. On the second night when I saw a huge cockroach crawling around the headboards next to my bed and that was "it" for this place. We managed to sleep and left the next morning. This was the worst place I stayed in around the Kissimee area. Its not worth it, even though it was free. The location is good but try other places instead and don't waste your time and money.
I'm not staying here again...
The rooms are small, carpet was dirty, and the bathroom stank. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Please save the extra money and book another hotel.
Worse than Terrible - Don't stay here!
Do yourself a favor and stay far, far away from here. Stayed overnight with my husband and 2 year old daughter on Sep. 9th, 2004. The room smelled like death, the 'sleeper' sofa looked like it had been under a bridge for 10 years, and the place was damp and muggy. We only needed a place to stay for the night and my daughter was exhausted from the travel, so we stayed against our better judgement. Woke up the next morning and didn't even shower because we wanted to get out of there asap. Well, as we're getting into the car, I start itching all over my arms. Sure enough, I got over 50 bug bites overnight and had to go to the Emergency Room because I had been stung so many times. Think it was mosquitoes, as I'm allergic to them, and was sleeping with no covers (the covers were too small for two people on a double bed).
This place is a health hazzard. Don't stay at this hotel, seriously.
The worst hotel ever...
On first site the hotel is very scruffy, but wait until you see the rooms
Broken furniture
Dirty furniture
awful smell (coming from the carpet)
damp chest drawers
bad wiring
hadn't been decorated since 1970
we didn't even stay the night
Do yourself a favour and book a villa
Never Again
Checked in Christmas 2003. One of the worst hotels we have stayed in.
Poor room,pool dirty,dangerous steps up to higher level room,no plug on sink,bed too small, broken wood sticking out from bed caught leg, had to beg for extra pillows, threatened to buy our own and charge hotel, very unfriendly housekeeping staff. housekeeping staff member spitting on floor, had to buy air freshener for room,holes in towels. Pleased when we checked out. Will not go back.
How to spoil a holiday
Arrived late wish i could have left early. Tiny rooms broken doors, bad smell tiny bathroom need i say more.
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Merck Admits The Vaccine Gardasil, Can Cause Faints And Seizures. Christina England June 14, 2009 Due to the high volume of reports of young girls fainting and having 'non epileptic' seizures after the Gardasil vaccine, Merck have conceded to include these side effects to their packaging and labelling as from 9th June 2009. Information Pertaining to Labelling Revision for Gardasil "On June 9, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a revised label for Gardasil, a vaccine to protect against cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. In the new label, information pertaining to syncope (fainting) is now also included in the Warnings and Precautions section, and this section has new information noting that individuals who faint sometimes have tonic-clonic (jerking) movements and seizure-like activity. The addition of syncope to the Warnings and Precautions section emphasizes that healthcare providers and consumers should be alert that fainting may occur following vaccination with Gardasil, sometimes resulting in falling and injuries. To prevent falls and injuries all vaccine recipients should remain seated or lying down and be closely observed for 15 minutes following vaccination." This minor change has taken the drug giants three whole years to put into place, although fainting was included in the small print in 2007. Merck have stated that these seizures are not epileptic in nature, however, even they have to admit that a faint followed by tonic-clonic movement and seizure like activity, which ever way they dress it up, is really saying in the broad sense, a child could have a 'Grand Mal Seizure' after having a Gardasil vaccination. Many girls have gone on to be diagnosed as epileptic after having Gardasil vaccines. Girls like Katherine Kimzey, a 14-year-old girl who experienced headaches, fainting, and stiff joints after receiving the second shot of her three-dose Gardasil vaccine battery. A few weeks later, Katherine had a seizure and was eventually diagnosed with epilepsy. Katherine is one girl of many who has encourntered a serious adverse reaction after receiving Gardasil. I believe that Merck are becoming very worried indeed if they have suddenly decided to take the unusual step of altering labels and packaging. Are they running scared perhaps? The Epilepsy Foundation seem to describe a Grand Mal Seizure, in the same way as Merck are now describing on their new labelling. So what causes a seizure, epileptic or otherwise? Many people are confused and do not understand the difference between the terms "seizure" and "epilepsy". A person can have a single seizure without going on to develop Epilepsy. A seizure is simply caused by an abnormal electrical discharge in the brain. So what is causing seizures in the girls receiving the Gardasil vaccination? Dr Andrew Moulden feels he knows and gives a very comprehensive explanation in his three DVD's as Sandra Chevalier-Batik explains in her article Can Dr Andrew Moulden Change CDC Childhood Immunisation Policy She explains that Dr. Moulden says the shots cause our body´s own immune systems to hyper-react as large white blood cells naturally rush to attack the foreign particles injected into our bloodstream. Well that does make sense as vaccines have been linked to seizures as far back as 1950. Vaccines and adverse reactions to vaccines have been linked to seizures for years. One of the earliest professionals to spot a connection was a Prof Gordon Stewart. Professor Stewart first spoke of his concerns in 1950 His main work was surrounding the Whooping Cough and DPT vaccine. Over the years he has written letter after letter raising concerns to the Department of Health and the Government. Most of his concerns were ignored but they were discussed at meetings involving the Joint Sub Committee on Adverse Reactions to Vaccination and Immunisation. Professor Gordon Stewart's views make him unconventional among medical men but his opinions and advice are of great importance to the parents of children who are candidates for whooping cough vaccine. Vaccination to Professor Stewart spells one word and that is 'danger'.Many doctors and professionals agree with him and have been writing letters expressing their concerns about vaccines and patients having seizures for many years as this letter from 1979 shows. Here are just a few of the long list of professionals raising concerns:- Harris L. Coulter, Ph.D - S.I.D.S and Seizures Baraff LJ et al (1988). Infants and children with convulsions and hypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes following diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis immunization: follow-up evaluation. Pediatrics 81(6):789-94 1988. Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. Cizewska S, Huber Z, Sluzewski W, "[Prophylactic inoculations and seizure activity in the EEG]," Neurol Neurochir Pol 1981 Sep-Dec;15(5-6):553-557. [Article in Polish] Coplan J, "Seizures following immunizations," J Pediatr 1983 Sep;103(3):496 Jacobson V et al (1988). Relationship of pertussis immunization to the onset of epilepsy, febrile convulsions and central nervous system infections: a retrospective epidemiologic study. Tokai J Exp Clin Med 13 Suppl:137-42 1988. Department of Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's attorney general and consumer advocate warned electricity customers on Thursday about price spikes by some power suppliers that are nearly double what the two regulated utilities are charging.
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Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz said thousands of customers are being charged 17 cents per kilowatt hour and some nearly 25 cents per kilowatt hour. Connecticut Light & Power customers pay 9.2 cents and United Illuminating Co. charges its customers 9 cents per kilowatt hour.
Fluctuating, or variable, rates are part of the problem, they said.
"A number of companies offer variable rate products that are marketed with an attractive and competitive teaser rate that is quickly replaced by significantly higher charges without notice," Jepsen said.
Officials also have received complaints about customers who said they were automatically transferred from fixed-rate arrangements to "exorbitantly high variable rate products."
The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is investigating. Regulators say they will establish rules and guidelines for electric suppliers and electric distribution companies concerning customer switching practices, fixed and variable rates and other details.
A call to Discount Power in Shelton, which was among several companies cited by Jepsen and Katz, was answered by a recorded voice saying that the price increases are due to extremely high demand for energy during the winter's fierce cold spells. It said it expects prices to fall after the end of winter.
Dawn Moran, a Discount Power customer who lives in Meriden, said Thursday she was told her rate was fixed but her most recent bill charged her 23 cents a kilowatt hour, nearly three times the 8 cents she was previously paying. Her monthly bill skyrocketed to $435, up from $191 last month, she said.
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Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this hotel in Bad Gastein is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gastein Vapor Bath, Graukogel Cable Car, and Stubnerkogel Cable Car. Casino Bad Gastein and Felsentherme Spa are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — Legendary basketball coach Don Meyer is visiting with family under hospice care at home in South Dakota after a yearslong battle with cancer.
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Spokeswoman Brenda Dreyer said Wednesday that family members are reading messages sent to him over social media. The family is asking for privacy, but people can send messages and jokes to him on Facebook and Twitter under his handle "Coach Don Meyer," she said.
Meyer lights up when anyone talks baseball and enjoys watching the wildlife outside his windows at his Aberdeen home, Dreyer said. He is comfortable, she said.
"Coach Meyer's health has been drastically declining over the past several months," Meyer's family said in a statement released Tuesday. "After a three-day stay in the hospital with a feeding tube, he is now at home under hospice care. Coach Meyer is at peace, loved, enjoying his family and getting exceptional care from Avera St. Luke's. As a family, we are so proud of his perseverance, faith and strength."
Meyer, 69, retired from coaching in 2010 with a then-NCAA record 923 victories in 38 seasons at Northern State University in Aberdeen, Lipscomb University in Nashville, and Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Your article "Culture Clash" July (19th – 25th) edition does a fair comparison between LTE and WIMAX. However, one should realize that LTE is still not proven, while WIMAX has made tremendous headway. While, both schools of thought may argue which is a better technology, one cannot deny the law of physics underlying the characteristics on frequency. Quantized energy of any electromagnetic wave is directly correlated to its frequency (E = hf, where h is Planck's constant and f is frequency), thereby enabling larger volume of data transmission at a higher frequency.
WIMAX is set to operate on 2.5-3.5 GHz while LTE is currently being established for 700 MHz. So what does this mean? Again let's use physics. LTE may have larger coverage for a given cell tower as opposed to WIMAX for the simple fact that lower frequency has a higher wavelength. On the flip side, LTE , relative to WIMAX, will be far les efficient in transmitting large volume of information thereby implying restrictions on what devices can be used based on their usage. With WIMAX, one can imagine any device to run on the network given the characteristics of operating at a higher frequency.
So a lot depends on the business model. In long run, 4G promises to have an extensive device proliferation within the ecosystem, where devices seamlessly talk to each other. Any device imaginable can be rendered wireless. With LTE, the term "any device" may need to be fine printed.
In short run and with financial constraints, LTE may be having its advantages on coverage. However, in long run, coverage, in conjunction with strategic segmentation strategy, will converge and the device ecosystem will dictate who wins and who looses. WIMAX clearly appears to be the winner in the long haul.
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In my view a lot more depends on how the big markets of India and China respond to these technologies.As in India,they are just into 3G and hence in a year or two we'll come to know which companies are more powerful after introduction of 3g,whether these are wireless companies or computer companies.Same with china, and then only we'll be able to have a clear picture of which technology wimax or LTE is going to reign.Till then,we may see many ups and downs.
Again the standard backed by more powerful players would win. It seems these companies have not learnt anything from the Netscape saga where they develop those offerings which the market is unwilling to accept. Then they would condescendingly argue "market was not ready, our product was ahead of its time etc etc". They forget that market is always ready just that the developers in their pursuit of technological utopia forget that offerings features and price point are critical in evaluation of services. There products may be a technological marvel but from market perspective its may be of no use.
An excellent summary of the battles between the rival camps of WiMAX and LTE - but we should not overlook yet another contender - a mobile broadband Standard that has been delayed for around 4 years but has now finally been approved - IEEE802.20.
Already commercialy deployed in 11 countries and around 200 cities the iBurst system (also standardised as ATIS/ANSI HC-SDMA in 2006 and approved by ITU-R) is showing how a brilliantly designed 4G technology can make vastly better use of limited spectrum. Needing less than half the number of 3G base stations for similar indoor and fully mobile coverage and needing only 5MHz of spectrum it delivers services to far more concurrent customers than last generation efforts.
When choosing mobile broadband technologies to serve increasingly niche markets, potential operators consider a wide range of factors that impact on the economics, the service performance and the ease of deployment. Fewer base stations, fewer roof-top sites, fewer backhaul connections, less expensively licenced spectrum, easier provision for Open Access retailers, greater secutity etc.
What iBurst shows is that massively expensive global hype, regulatory lobbying and dodgy tactics within standards bodies cannot achieve anywhere near as much as breath-takingly brilliant technology design.
See recent coverage on IEEE802.20 at:
The determination of some global manufacturers to impose sub-optimal designs may appear to boost the size of their potential addressable market but, in the long run, customers (and network operators) want stuff that really works and are increasingly better informed about technological capabilities.
That's why iBurst is currently being deployed in Belfast - a city that is now fast catching up with Beirut in terms of it's advanced mobile broadband capabilities.
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The upstairs hall bathroom has pretty much been ignored for the past nine months, other than hanging a shower curtain after we moved in and occasionally cleaning the toilet. But these builder basic mirrors have been on our hit list from day one.
It took us nearly two years to get around to updating the one in our last hall bathroom by framing it out, so we weren't about to let these go as long.
Sherry has been on the lookout for something with a more interesting shape (round? quatrefoil? Eminem's face?) so framing these out wasn't our plan this time. Instead, we glanced at whatever mirrors were around when we dropped in on thrift stores or places like HomeGoods and Ikea. We managed to find one for our master bathroom pretty quickly, but this room took a bit longer – especially since we needed two matching ones. We finally found two of these at HomeGoods (update: they were $69 each). Clara gave them two thumbs up and a ringing endorsement, saying "I like it because it's like a shiny necklace!"
Installing the mirrors was easier than fiddling with one of those tiny necklace claspy things that you ladies seem to have mastered (those are an enigma to me). Down came the old mirror by unscrewing the top mirror clips and carefully sliding it out of place.
The mirrors had two D-hooks on the back, so in order to hang them I did three things:
- I used tape to temporarily mark on the side of the mirror where my screw would need to sit on the back
- I measured the distance from the edge to the D-hook
- I measured the distance between the two D-hooks
I held the first mirror in place while Sherry directed me so it was centered and not too low or too high. Then she marked the wall where my tape indicated while I continued to hold it in place. Of course, the screw was inset a bit from the edge, which is where my first measurement came in handy – allowing me to scoot my mark in to the correct spot to catch the D-ring.
I used a yardstick/level combo to mark where the other screw needed to go. The level made sure it was at the same height as my first mark, and the yardstick helped me get it exactly where it needed to be, based on my other initial measurement.
Then it was just an anchor and a screw into the wall in each spot and I was all set. Well, that and I had to repeat those steps for the second mirror, making sure it was centered and at the same height from the countertop.
One thing I appreciate about the mirrors we chose is that although they look like they're super heavy and made of metal, they're pretty light and it's just the paint that makes them look like that (I think they're really made of plaster or wood).
The last step was slipping those D-hooks on the back of the mirror over the screws and our mirrors were officially "installed." Clara was convinced the update was just for her, since her favorite pastime as of late is playing in the sink (someone is very ready for spring so we can break out her water table again).
Although there's plenty more to be done in this room (new lights, new faucets, non shell-shaped sinks, a new tile job down the line, perhaps an entirely tiled wall behind the mirrors someday?) the mirrors are a nice step forward.
It's as if Clara never noticed the old mirrors were there, but now that they're gold and necklace-y, our little magpie keeps getting distracted by her own reflection.
Is anyone else updating their bathroom mirrors? Or catching their offspring enjoying their own reflection a little too much? If you scroll back two pictures does it look like a cartoony face to you? The lights are the eyes, and the mirror is the mouth. Kinda fitting for a kids room… although those lights still have to go eventually.
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Loving that shape! I have been wondering when you would start on that bathroom :)
Those mirrors are amazing!
We have a GIANT mirror over our double sink vanity in our kids' bathroom that I loathe but my husband insists on keeping it. I'm trying to smoothly talk him into framing it out like you did your mirror, but have yet to sell him on it. I think one weekend I might just lock myself in there and do it.
Great find on those mirrors and Clara is a riot!
Oh, and what are you thinking for the lighting?
My husband thought I was crazy when we redid our half bath I refused to buy a mirror online. Instead I stalked HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, etc for a few months until I found the perfect beveled mirror (on clearance for $20!) for the space at HomeGoods. Next time we redo a bathroom I'm looking for the mirror first so we don't have an empty spot for a few months. These are gorgeous mirrors and I would never have guessed that they were lighter mirrors.
I learned an easier way to put up mirrors solo. Use painters tape to run it along the back of the mirror and around a bit of the sides (tacky side out), over the D-rings and poke a pencil through the D-ring hole to mark the tape. Place the mirror on the wall in your desired location and place the tape that is visible on the 2 sides and stick it to the wall. Use a level to make sure the tape is level, then drill your holes (plug/screws). Hang your mirror and you are good to go. :)
This tip and John's tip have both blown my mind. You have no idea how difficult I've been making hanging this type of mirror/picture frame/etc. My way always involved multiple holes in the walls, slightly crooked end results, and lots and lots of frustration. Thank you both!!!
I agree with Jessica. Great tips! I can't believe it's never occurred to me to put tape on the frame to mark where the nails/screws should go! Gotta go find something to hang up now :)
That's how I do it too!
I actually love the toothpaste method! But I'll admit, it can leave a mess on the wall if you don't wipe it up. This way works too, but for me the toothpaste is easier to do with just one person (I don't usually have enough/hands coordination to handle the tape, the level, the yardstick…etc.) But, you guys make everything look easy so I might try it next time!
(Here's how I did it for our gallery wall: http://lovinghere.com/hang-on-and-hang-up/)
great tip! For me, those D-rings are never attached at the same height and make hanging them pure misery!
The mirrors look great but I actually have a question about yesterday's post. The showhouse is AMAZING and I need to know about the hardwoods in the great room (brand, color, etc.) Thanks. You guys are awesome!
Any plans for the old mirrors? I totally see frog faces with the big mirror mouths and the light eyes! Great update.
I really like the new mirrors. I have been resisting changing out my mirror in my downstairs bath, because I keep thinking "it is a perfectly functioning mirror". But, it is soooo boring. Seeing these really sealed the deal. Home Goods here I come!:)
Lol, I love the cartoony face comment! Love those mirrors!
I laid a mirror down on the floor for my little one to check herself out… there was a lot of kissing herself in the mirror going on.
This post made me laugh with your cute writing and the darling pics and quotes from Clara! I really like the shape and material that the mirrors are made of, too—they look lovely. I have a bit of concern (I'm a grammy, what can I say?:) with John removing a mirror without adequate eye protection. Just hoping he added that after the pic was taken. They can "pop" and send glass shards out toward the remover. Eek….I'd hate that to happen to y'all. ;)
I love these! I have a question, though. If I saw these, I wouldn't have paid that price because I would have thought that was too expensive. The problem is that I wouldn't have paid it because I wouldn't know what a good price is for mirrors like that. I find this in a lot of my shopping. I hold off, because I think, there must be something cheaper. But that's not always the case. Is it just simply a matter of budget and preference? Or, is there some real know-how behind this? Have you guys ever posted something about this? I know you have posted about splurges in you house like painting vs. replacing cabinets. But what about little stuff? Sorry for this long question. lol
Thanks Sherry! The one thing I held off on was an area rug for our living room. We will be in our house for 10 years this year. LOL. I JUST bought one this past Christmas finally after hemming and hawing about prices of rugs. :)
I think if you see something that you really like ~ get it then. Chances are it won't be there when you do go back to get it once you've made up your mind. ;) (save your receipt, once you get it home and don't like it ~ you can return it)
Love the mirrors. Great tips on hanging with D-hooks. I've also seen people run a light-weight wire from hook to hook ~ and hang it by the wire.
I don't know, I think that you really made a mistake not choosing a mirror in the shape of Eminem's face… hahaha. You guys always make me laugh!
I agree, really a missed opportunity here…hahaha! Clara's little mirror face is so adorable.
Actually, I kinda thought the picture with the level looked like a cartoon-y face. I'm not sure what your hand is doing to it's left eye, though!
Clara is making the same face as the light/mirror!
You guys always find the best deals on really fab items.
You must shop a lot to be able to nab this stuff before everyone else!! What a dream job you have, especially with the lighting line, Target line and second book in the works!!
As they say, you've come a long way, baby!
The mirrors look great and yes, Clara, very necklace-y.
I love that Clara thought the mirrors looked like necklaces!
Are the vanity cabinets/drawers the same or similar to what you have in the kitchen? It looks like the same stain/tone at least. Will you be painting this down the line?
Eh I don't care for this. I actually liked the old mirrors better and thought maybe you would frame them.
I agree, I liked the old ones better. I also think the lower hight they were hung at were better, especially if you have young and/or short people in the house.
Perfection! What a difference these make. Love the photo of Clara checking for cavities :) Pssst? Has the official baby watch started yet? Aren't y'all due pretty soon?
Clara totally steals the show! I guess the mirrors are nice too. ;)
We are renovating our powder room right now, and I have been stalking mirrors for months! I haven't found anything I like. I have two old mirrors that are completely wrong, so I have been brainstorming how I could DIY them into fabulousness. So far we just have a blank wall!
Watching Clara play in the mirror has just brought back a wonderful memory of when I was little. I used to take the small bathroom mirror and hold out flat in front of me so that it reflected the ceiling and I'd walk around the house pretending I was walking on the ceiling (a bit like in Mary Poppins!). Our house had lots of cool features like beams, a mezzanine and sloping roof so it was great fun having to pretend to hop over these obstacles walk around light fixtures, avoid the ceiling fans and take giant steps through doorways. I so used to love that game! Awww…good times… thanks for the flashback!
I think I need to get to Homegoods for a new mirror too…any excuse, right?
Your memory just unearthed [oh, is that where memories live?] a childhood memory for me, Aimée! When I was little, I used to walk all around the house holding big antique glass prisms in front of my eyes, loving the feeling of daring problem solving as I worked hard to navigate the split images. Rule: no stairs. LOL
Bathroom looks great, Clara looks greater!
Haha, to me the mirrors look like they have moustaches, the way the top curves around!! They'll make Barnacle think of his moustache man doll. John, have you considered a handlebar moustache??
Love love love those mirrors! My favorite mirror go-to is HomeGoods for sure! Cannot wait to see what else you guys do with this bath… will the vanity be re-painted a fun color for the kiddos?
A wall of tile behind those mirrors would be so gorgeous.
When we remodeled my moms bathroom for Christmas, I got a great deal on a perfect mirror from target. Thanks to Cartwheel & coupons, a $40 mirror ended up costing me about $18.
What a great set of mirrors. I really like the shape and the frame. I have been looking for new bathroom mirrors myself as we are knee deep in our master bath remodel. I have been contemplating a couple of the ones they have at IKEA.
I noticed that you're using a Home Depot yardstick for measuring/leveling. I have the same one but I noticed during a marathon gallery wall hanging session that it's not really straight. It's got quite a bend to it. So I bought another one from Home Depot and it was the same. I ended up going to Joann Fabrics with a coupon and buying one of the heavy duty quilting yardsticks. Much sturdier and MUCH more accurate. Just thought I'd share if you were noticing the same issue!
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Sorry, its me again!
Two of the other Globbas I bought were labelled G. Auriantica and G. Unifolia. Are they correct?
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No, they are not. The second one looks like G. patens except that it seems more pink than I have ever seen. Its not G. variabilis despite the way I sounded in my last post (G. patens and G. variabilis look similar if only an old dry infl. is left).
The first one is more complicated. It is possibly G. aurantiaca but that species comes from Sumatra which isn't a common place for people to collect gingers. It may also be G. curtisii, a species from Peninsular Malaysia. Getting a plant from Pen. Mal. is more likely, in which case it is G. curtisii. To make a long story short, more taxonomic work needs to be done on the Malaysian/Indonesian species with plain green bracts. But I probably won't have time for that for a few years. So for now you can take your pick of those two names. To be honest, they may be a single species anyway as sometimes taxonomists focus too closely on one area (e.g. Sumatra OR Malaysia) without comparing what grows in different areas (Sumatra AND Malaysia).
It looks like all the species you have are evergreen. Makes sense given where you are. Outside of your area most of the species grown are deciduous.
Hi Kyle,
Thanks for the replies. The plants are much more likely to have come from Peninsular Malaysia or Thailand, I can check with the the nursery, but its unlikely that they would get anything from Sumatra. So I'll assume the one labelled Auriantica is therefore G. Curtisii.
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Hi all, newbie here. Can anybody tell me if the Phillips T-8 32 watt lights are ok for seed starting? I have one cool white and one natural sunlight flourescent bulb in each fixture. I plan to start several hundred seeds, mostly salvia, this year. I need to buy several more fixtures and bulbs but want your advice before spending $$$$. Thanks Kathy
I start my vege. seeds under a 10.00 walmart warm flourecent sigle bulb...When about 2" they go under a 400cmh
Take a look....Actually I tryed starting salvia and had no luck? I can do vegies but maybe salvia needs something special?
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I recently switched from normal output GE "T12 40W Plant & Aquarium Wide Spectrum" to overdriven Philips T12 40W and T8 32W "Daylight Delux". I got the Philips bulbs at ~ $3 a piece at Home Depot (Jwmeyer --- that was at the Salem Home Depot, haha). They are in 2-packs with shrink wrap and cardboard ends.
By "overdriven" I mean that I'm forcing ~60 Watts down each 40W T12 or 32W T8 bulb, by taking apart the fixture and replacing the ballast as described by "Zink" in the thread "I have found the BEST Cheap fluorescent ballast/fixture, continued".
I believe that the combination of changing the color spectrum of the bulb, and increasing the light intensity by overdriving, has helped prevent leggyness in my seedlings. I have also increased light intensity by reducing the escape of light by taping hanging aluminum foil (actually, foiled Christmas wrap) around the light fixtures.
If you don't want to take apart the fixture, and overdrive it, I understand. I think that your next best option is to replace your bulbs with "delux daylight". The second next best option is replacing your cool whites with "natural sunlight".
The Philips T8 32W tubes (ALTOs?) are fine for seed starting. Place them close the surface of the seedlings and you should be good to go. Look carefully at the lamp holders you buy to be sure that as much light as possible is being reflected down onto the seed trays.
Everyone has a different take on precisely which fluorescent spectrum and colour temperature is best. Why not try a few different ones and see if you notice any difference?
The T number refers to the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. So T-12's are the largest at 1.5", then T-8's, T-5's, etc. Skinnier bulbs are preferred because their smaller diameter allows more light to be reflected around them, whereas a larger diameter bulb will block more of its own reflected light. Also, skinnier bulbs can be positioned closer together for greater intensity.
If T-5's are out, I'd go with T-8's. I'd also try to get a fixture with good reflectors that curve around each bulb as much as possible. This will direct more light downwards where you want it, rather than out into the room. As for bulbs, I prefer 6500K, but standard cool whites also work well.
Personally I would by pass flourescents and go to a 150W HPS (High PRessure Sodium) Lamp, you can get them on eBay for as little as 80 dollars used or a new one for 89 dollars, look around. I use two 150W HPS lamps for my Gardenia, Desert Roses, and Cape Gooseberry plants over the winter. This literally mimics the sun so your might spend more money but the investment is worth it. This set also comes with a reflector and ballast.
I have 3- 8 bulb T5HO 54W bulb fixtures from Hrydrofarm that put out 432 w, 40,000 lumens each and they kick butt. They run about $200 each and use 6400k or 3000k (or both) bulbs. I've meassured about 26,000 lux at the center and 17,000 on the ends so these put out everything you need plus for seedlings to semi-mature plants. Each light fits about 4-5 flats. The last 4 or 5 years we tried what you are doing with less then great results. The current lights seem like night and day difference (sorry for the analogy).


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"A probing look at one of the most incendiary subjects of our time--the relationship between the United States and Israel. There has been more than half a century of raging conflict between Jews and Arabs--a violent, costly struggle that has had catastrophic repercussions in a critical region of the world. In Genesis, John B. Judis argues that, while Israelis and Palestinians must shoulder much of the blame, the United States has been the principal power outside the region since the end of World War II and as such must account for its repeated failed efforts to resolve this enduring strife. The fatal flaw in American policy, Judis shows, can be traced back to the Truman years. What happened between 1945 and 1949 sealed the fate of the Middle East for the remainder of the century. As a result, understanding that period holds the key to explaining almost everything that follows--right down to George W. Bush's unsuccessful and ill-conceived effort to win peace through holding elections among the Palestinians, and Barack Obama's failed attempt to bring both parties to the negotiating table. A provocative narrative history animated by a strong analytical and moral perspective, and peopled by colorful and outsized personalities, Genesis offers a fresh look at these critical postwar years, arguing that if we can understand how this stalemate originated, we will be better positioned to help end it"--
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All Blacks captain Richie McCaw freely admitted that his side had not been at their best in their World Cup opener against Tonga but he was just pleased that they had managed to get their campaign underway with a win.
The Kiwis played some wonderful attacking rugby during the first half in Auckland, with Israel Dagg and Richard Kahui both crossing twice as they reached the interval 29-3 ahead, Tonga's sole score a penalty from fly-half Kurt Morath.
However, while they managed further scores from Jerome Kaino and Ma'a Nonu in the second period, the hosts proved far less convincing and Tonga proved far more competitive, registering a deserved try through replacement prop Sona Taumalolo. Still, McCaw felt that, as far as the All Blacks were concerned, the game was really just about getting some points on the board.
The flanker told ITV1: "It was a start, we had good patches, but in the second half we spent some time in their 22 but didn't capitalise, which is something to work on. Our defence was good, although it was disappointing to let them score, but we had had to defend for a while. But it's a start and that's all we can look at it as."
McCaw was disappointed that the All Blacks had failed to build on the good work that they had done in the opening 40 minutes but insisted that he was satisfied by his side's overall performance.
"It can happen when you are a few points up that you can expect things to happen when you make breaks instead of being ruthless. But we created opportunities and for the most part I thought it was good stuff," he said.
"We are excited about getting under way, it's been a long time coming and to play in front of a crowd like this is pretty cool."
As for Tonga, while his side had come out on the wrong side of a 41-10 scoreline, Tonga boss Isitolo Maka was pleased with the outcome.
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Grand Hotel des Balcons
Amazing Location
The hotel is well appointed. The rooms are what you expect of a hotel in Paris: ie small. I admit, I was shocked when there were no shower curtains, but I got over this shock. What is absolutely great about this hotel is the location. Close to so much: St. Sulpice, the metro, Boulevard St. Michel/St. Germaine. A short walk to Notre Dame and the Luxembourg Gardens. Perfect.
Directions: Close to the Latin Quarter, in St Germaine
Lovely, great value and location, 6th
This hotel is excellent for its price (we paid 100 euros for a queen-size bed room) and perfectly located near Jardins du Luxembourg, Théatre de l'Odéon, and not far from Blvd St Germain. The decoration is pleasant, it is very clean and the staff is really nice. They do not have air conditioning, but provided a fan during the summer heat. The street, Casimir Delavigne, is quiet so a room on street side is no problem. Also, there was albsolutely no cigarette smoke smell anywhere in the hotel, a blessing in Paris! We loved it
Unique Quality: Excellent value for the location and quality of the rooms.
Close to RER B station which is the direct train line to Charles de Gaulle airport.
Directions: 6th district, close to Jardins du luxembourg, Senate and Théatre de l'Odéon.
Metro: RER Luxembourg or métro Odéon
cute and useful hotel
I felt this hotel's accommodations were almost the same as shown on the website. We stayed the standard twin that was not very wide and beds were tiny but lovely decorated. Yes, windows couldn't be wide opened as beds were in the way. We pushed the beds toward the wall on the other side, and then we got a cool breeze and fresh air. No air-condition is OK in September. From the balcony, we can see the Theater Odeon and street of Paris(5th floor). Buffet breakfast will be good for the large breakfast. We had a lot and we don't have to eat lunch, so 10 euros were value. Front Staffs were helpful for 24 hours(I asked a staff to open the wine bottle at 2 a.m.). Though it's a little hard to get used to use a bathtub without shower curtain(many Paris' hotel don't have), our stay was comfortable.
Unique Quality: Water supply was very good. We even could make instant noodles with the hot water of the faucet. You don't need a Water Heater. Wonderful location enabled you to walk to the Notre Dame, d'Orsay, Louvre, especially Rue Mouffetard which has good food markets.
Directions: around the Theater of Odeon
Good Hotel, Good Breakfast, Good Location
This hotel is a very nice value and located just down the street from the Odeon theatre about 2 blocks off Blvd St. Germain. The staff is very attentive and helpful, the rooms were small, but very nice and the price was reasonable. The only thing I did not like about it was the shower - and that only because it was so small. It is convenient to the Odeon Metro and all the shops and restaurants along St. Germain. I would give it a high recommendation.
Unique Quality: Since our last stay here I learned from reading his latest book that the American writer, Pat Conroy, had finished what may be his best novel, "Prince of Tides," was finished while he was living in this hotel. The location is on a very short one-way street so there is not a lot of noise or traffic. One of its great features is a wonderful breakfast in a most attractive room. Available were cereal, yogurt, cheese, sausages, some of the best bacon I have tsted, eggs and breads.
My favorite hotel in Paris
I stayed 5 nights at this hotel and loved the location. It's close to the St Germain/Latin quarter but it's on a quiet street. The closest subway station is Odeon, only a couple of blocks away.
Unique Quality: This is a 2 * star hotel that should be 3 *. The staff is friendly and speaks English. Our double room was small but adequate and was 90 Euros last year. I believe the rates in the summer are about 110 euros.
It's a clean hotel and the buffet breakfast is excellent (10Euros). I noticed several French office workers who were staying at this hotel for the week.
The hotel is NOT air-conditionned, so I don't know what it would be like during a summer heat wave. There is a small elevator.
The neighborhood felt very safe and we walked in the neighborhood late at night.
Directions: small street, next to Odeon Theatre. GREAT location.
Wonderful Hotel
This hotel is in a wonderful location very near the Luxembourg Gardens. It is on a quiet little street so you don't hear a lot of traffic. It is located in the St. Germain area and it is not far to walk to the river, Notre Dame, Louvre, etc. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. They arranged two minibus tours for us which were excellent. They have an amazing breakfast buffet at the hotel or you can have a really nice continental breakfast in your room. (Nothing like the Continental breakfast in the States.)
Directions: St. Germain area, very near Luxembourg Gardens
A Great Value in Paris
A small hotel on the Left Bank close to St.Germain. The room was medium sized with a decent bathroom. The room was very clean, the staff helpful and they allowed us to check in early.
Unique Quality: A little tiny balcony overlooking a quiet street. Our room was 110 US per night.
Directions: Close to Luxumbourg garden about a ten minute walk to the Seine, Louvre and Notre Dame.
And on the Left Bank...
Currently (2002) they are quoting about 90Euro for doubles, 70 for singles. All rooms have en suite baths.
Unique Quality: The art deco lobby, breakfast room, and stairway are lovely. The chandaliers simply blew me away. The staff is tremendously helpful. Oh yes, and the 10euro per person breakfast buffet turns out to be a bargain if you like a large meal (and pretty much endless coffee!) in the morning.
Directions: It is in the 6th, use the Odeon Metro stop. A couple of blocks in the other direction is Luxembourg Gardens. An ideal location, on a quiet street, yet very close to many wond
Grand Hotel des Balcons
Located in the heart of Latin Quarter this hotel was exactly what I was looking for during my very first visit back in the late 1990's.
The hotel is really quaint on the outside with the charming balconies from which it derives its name from. The lobby is small but very charming. The owners are friendly and very knowledgable and will assist you in any question you may have regarding Paris.
I was traveling on my own druing this very first visit and I wanted to be in a centrally located area. The metro stop is a few blocks and so is the Odeon theatre, many eateries and walking distance to the Luxembourg gardens.
A very hip and centrally located hotel with a very good price. I paid $75 a night for a single room.
Unique Quality: The hotel is centrally located in the St. Germain des Pres area, close to the Palace du Luxembourg and the Pantheon, movie theatres and many cafes and shops. The metro stop is the O'deon.
Directions: St. German de Pres
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