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Arizona 'Memorial': A Most Disquieting Display
I know John already posted on this last night, but here is a little more on the memorial last night…
Last night in Arizona someone planned a memorial service and a pep rally broke out. In a wildly inappropriate display of mirth, rock star adulation, screams from the crowd and raucous applause the purported memorial service held at University of Arizona for those that fell at the hands of a crazed shooter earlier in the week went badly awry Wednesday night.
Nothing this gauche has been seen since the classless memorial turned pep rally held for Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone that got so many in trouble back in 2002.
The tenor of the event lacked propriety throughout even as the speeches themselves were for the most part perfectly alright.
In fact, a whole weird vibe was set at the very beginning of the memorial with pseudo Indian medicine man, Carlos Gonzales. He began the off kilter scene by his pseudo Indian blessing of rocks and trees, northern doors, and… well, whatever he was blessing, anyway. His self-referential promotion was also quite off-putting.
Arizona University President Richard Shelton was also wholly inappropriate in the way he emceed this pep rally His fawning introduction of President Obama, for instance, was absurd and out of place. He introduced the president as if Obama were about to bound upon the stage for a campaign appearance. Very badly done.
Fortunately President Obama's speech was very well crafted and generally delivered properly — except that he had to raise his voice at times to be heard over the foolish reaction of the audience. Obama's speech was perfectly fine. He didn't focus on himself for a change and that right there is an improvement over most of his speeches.
The Governor Arizona's, Napolitano's and Holder's short addresses were also fine, really. In fact, aside from U of A President Shelton and the hokey medicine man all the speeches were fine. The problem here was the raucous crowd reaction to the program.
Have we forgotten how to act as a nation in mourning? Have we forgotten how to be somber?
There was a time when Americans mourned in a respectable manner. Women would wear black dresses with hats featuring a gauzy black veil. Men would don suits, fedoras and sport black crepe ribbons on their coat sleeves. People would stand silent, heads bowed as they prayed or at the very least delivered respectful contemplation for the fate of the fallen.
Today, after our fellow citizens have been murdered by a madman, we have events where giddy teens applaud speakers like they were attending rock concerts or a school pep rally. I kept waiting for someone to yell out "Go Wildcats." In fact, there was so much screaming by the fools in the crowd that one of them may well have yelled a go-team slogan!
Apparently, someone needs to grab these punk kids that attended this rally by the scruff of the neck and teach them what the word "respect" means. It was all a pretty sad display.
Naturally, I've already been attacked by a wild-eyed lefty who needed to turn this into politics As I was Tweeting and Facebooking my displeasure at the way the crowd was reacting to this speech, a lefty on Twitter named nathanielrallen said that I was only attacking the memorial because it was a "Democrat" memorial.
"I wonder if this were a GOP led memorial if @warnerthuston would have as much to say," this creep said on Twitter.
Of course, I never said word one about Republicans or Democrats. This event had nothing at all to do with Democrats or Republicans. Those of the fallen were from both parties, in fact. But this lefty had to drag politics into my criticism.
In any case, this whole rally was just badly played by those at U of A that planned the thing. It is a shame, really. This event was really ruined and turned from something that could have been a healing event into an inappropriate pep rally.
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Discussion in 'Disney Resorts' started by Marthasor, Jan 8, 2013.
Thanks Pattyw for the review and all of the info!
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The lounges only close for like an hour while they change out the food offerings. Not a huge deal.
Don't forget the evening cordials...I don't do hard alcohol but there is definitely courvoisier (sp?), grand marnier and a few other "hard" alcohols out there.
ETA: had to go back and check my pics....there was amarulo (sp?) and Bailey's as well...for those who are interested. Not sure if this all applies to CSR CL though
Someone else on here said it was closed from 10am to 5 pm ( I confirmed this with a CM when I called asking hours---she told me 7-10 am then 5-10pm).
If it was a phone CM, take it with a grain of salt. They're wrong A LOT.
Well...here's the previous post, Buzz's website also quotes these times and when I asked via chat on internet w CM what the hours for the lounge were, I was given same hours as above. I know CM's can be incorrect but with it coinciding with what else I have read, I tend to believe it. So, unless something changes these are the hours I am pretty sure I can go with.
Yeah, could be. I was commenting on the regular CL lounges at deluxes. Like I said, I'm not sure if the same rules apply for CSR.
The lounge definitely closes from 10am - 5pm. We were just there 1/6-1/10. We loved Business class!!
Were you able to take drinks to your room like Deluxe Club Levels?
Was turn-down service included?
We stayed in the lounge with our drinks- but just because we were talking to the CM's. You could take whatever you wanted back to your room- we took snacks and soft drinks. I'm sure the drinks would be fine as well.
We did not receive turndown- I didn't see any housekeeping staff around the building in the evening.
Was Luicito there? He is wonderful! We hope he's there because we visit every time we go to WDW, whether we stay at CSR or not.
I don't remember names, but there was a very friendly gentleman who showed us how to use the cappuccino machine- he was there a few times. The CM's there were so friendly and nice!!
Young, slender, with dark hair? They are all wonderful, Willie is another CM there previously who recommended we try Kona for dinner one night because it is his daughter's favorite. We loved it!
Maybe it wasn't him- the gentleman I was thinking of was maybe about 40 (well, I'm a bit over 40 so to me that would be young- ha!). There were mostly ladies there. I just can't say enough about how nice they were- and you had the same experience!! Can't wait to stay there again!
We booked a BC room for our stay in September and I'm excited! That will be great for breakfast each morning and for snacks/drinks to take back to the room at night.
me and my mom will be there in a couple weeks, sounds neat
Called and upgraded to BC. It was about $22 extra a night and for the breakfast alone it seems worth it, not to mention the close building, alcohol, and snacks!
OK, I am sold. I want to do it, but before I go for it I want to make sure of a few things:
1- Kids ARE allowed in the club lounge??? (I hope so, can anyone confirm)
2- Turn down service means mousekeeping 2X a day- meaning towels refreshed, etc??? (am I correct)
3- A limited selection of alcohol is included in the club level fee???
I am pretty much sold. We stay Club Level at Sheraton hotels all the time and love it- the continental breakfast alone is worth it to me.
Yes- kids are allowed. I have two teens that went in the lounge.
We did not receive turndown while we were there- others have asked but we didn't see any housekeepers around in the evening. Not sure about this perk?
Alcohol is included- we chose from beer, wine, sangria. It was not out- the CMs got it for you. Not sure about the selections- we had the sangria each night.
Subbing!! Sounds great but I want to see some pictures!!
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Hi there folks! It's been quite some time since I've been here, and when I was hopping on I got butterflies in anticipation for all the interesting RPs there would be to join. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case. The front couple of pages consist of about four closed RPs either in progress or in the making, roughly 3-5 open RPs, which I've come to learn are the bane of all life on World's End, one Nation RP, and then all the rest of the threads are questions or just general threads.
Did general discussion flow over into World's End? Or have the majority of Forum Roleplayers simply moved on to something grander? What happened to all of the School, Prison, and war RPs? Where are the long stories that people are looking for 3-5 to write with them? Where are the odd new concepts that peak the interest of the curious? Is this just a lull in a swarm of activity, or are we becoming a dying breed?
I fear the answers to these questions, but anything's above being left in the dark.
The answer is B: Dying Breed.
:P In fact, if you're unhappy with the state currently, be lucky you arrived as late as you did. This is a SPIKE of activity. Currently there are several good RP's going, usually you're lucky to find one.
But nah, the activity now is rather nice actually.
Oh gods, my fears are a reality. I remember when you were strained to find more than three non-RP related threads on the first two pages of the forum. I guess I'll have to break my rule of not attempting to jump into threads in progression for the sake of activity, lest I thrust it upon myself to try and maintain a ton of new RPs. ;~; This is bad news indeed.
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If you are so ambitious, then make a thread. I have a couple going on different themes. But the responses are sporadic at best. I think Hal scared them all away with his vitriolic comments. But even he seems to be absent, so maybe its safe to make something.
Go ahead, I will look at your efforts and see if it is worthy.
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Wow, can't believe I'm defending Hal, but this just irks me. He's not even around anymore and people are still blaming him. -.-
For one thing, he never, not once in the entire time I've been reading these boards, posted in a closed thread he was not a part of. He kept his criticism to discussion threads, many of which flat out asked for opinions, of which he was very liberal with. Yes, he was smug and condescending and argumentative but none of that was nearly as big a turnoff as the endless, pointless bickering and !@#$%ing that went on ad nauseam between him and those he disagreed with; and blame for that rest squarely on both sides.
The above is a perfectly good example of the kinds of posts that I began to dread seeing simply because I was sick to death of them and their ilk.
But I digress.
Back on topic, things have steadily been slowing down since mid-Cata. Personally, I didn't find that expansion particularly inspiring for RP, but that's really just a matter of opinion and others might have found it the opposite.
I also find it a little sad these days that there are so few IC threads, but because of my own spotty attendance I really can't be too critical of people. I've started one or two IC threads of my own but, shamefully, I was usually the one who abandoned them first. Working nights has always made it difficult for me to make posts in a timely manner (though it's still easier than finding in-game RP) and I've got a lot on my plate IRL right now, not the least of which is planning my wedding and arranging to move to a different country.
Still, I kind of feel like I owe an apology for the threads I let die. :(
Edited by Istella on 3/26/2013 7:39 AM PDT
I don't know if it is dead or dying, but the RP is there if you look for it, whether it is in the forums or in game. As for looking for a certain genre or such, as Alviira said, start up your own. Maybe there are others that have been waiting for one to appear.
As for Hal, never seen that much of him, just heard about him. So, even when his name is mentioned, it brings up an idea who he was and what he did. I think I would have liked to have read more of his posting. He sounded like he was very knowledgeable.
And Istella, congratulations on your nuptials in the future, and your moving to a new country. How exciting, a real life adventure! Take care, and live the dream!
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Overwhelmed! Should we get a complete plan first?
Last summer, for better or worse, we bought a fixer upper for a lot of $$$ in the SF Bay area (Peninsula). It needs a lot of work... way too much work. Here is all the work I want to do to the house eventually (with 9 and 10 being optional dream items):
1. Remove the walls (including a few load bearing walls) in the main living area of the house creating a great room that includes the kitchen.
2. Gut and redo the whole 1978 kitchen (I want a professional high end kitchen as cooking is my passion)
3. Add a master suite (bedroom and bath) addition to the back of the existing second floor that will be ~700 square feet. This will affect the configuration of one of the existing bedrooms and possibly the existing bathroom as well. This addition will be located above the great room where I plan to have the load bearing walls removed, and the new master bath will be above the kitchen.
4. Gut and redo the entire 1941 pink upstairs bathroom.
5. Raise the ceiling in the hallway and down stairs bathroom from 6' 10" to something sane (this will be a difficult design problem because the guest bedroom is right above it).
6. Gut and redo the weird downstairs bathroom
7. Move the entrance to the backyard from the left side of the house to the right side of the house so that it is near the kitchen.
8. Put in an outdoor door kitchen/living space outside the kitchen
9. Install a wine cellar under the outdoor kitchen (the house's floor is 4-5 feet above the ground, so they wouldn't have to dig too deep).
10. Add a small greenhouse/sunroom to the left side of the house where the current back door is.
Looking at the whole list makes me a bit panicky! Makes me wonder why we did this to ourselves! :)
Anyway, after buying the house, we don't have enough funds left to do all this now, so we are planning on breaking it up into 3 phases: I am thinking 1 and 2 in the first phase, 3-6 in the second phase, and 7-10 in the last phase (is that a good idea or would it be much cheaper to do it all at once?).
So, before we start on phase 1, does it make sense to get plans drawn up for the whole thing or can I just tell the engineer about plans for a second story so that he makes sure the great room will support the load? Do we need to take in consideration the bathroom that will be above the kitchen for plumbing etc..?
Should I find out how much of this is even possible (I don't know how they will even get anything to the backyard since the walkways on the sides of our house are only 4-5 feet wide)?
Also, does anyone have any good contractor recommendations for the bay area? I am definitely overwhelmed with what to do first and whether or not to talk to regular kitchen remodelers or full architects... Also, we are on far more of a tight budget than I would like.... this is supposed to be the dream kitchen in our eventual dream home. I want more than anything to find a great GC or firm we can trust and use for all phases that is budget conscious, doesn't cut corners, and will be straight forward about pricing (no hidden fees or BS overhead charges like the GC we are using to do our seismic retrofit).
Btw, I know exactly what I want to have done for phase 1 for the layout (I will eventually post my kitchen layout for feedback in a different thread), but we haven't picked out the exact cabinets or things like that yet (although we have a lot pictures bookmarked). I am not sure if we want to get an interior/kitchen designer to help. It is so overwhelming!
Spending my nights reading these forums has been educational. There are lots of great threads with great advice (thanks!). And also lots of horror stories to add to my nervousness :)
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Here is our current first floor layout with some notes about what I want to change.
I would be aware of any "50% rules" in your area. This is where when your remodeling exceeds 50% of the value of your property, you have to make the property meet modern building codes. With the seismic considerations in Cali, that could be very substantial.
I'm not advocating ignoring the code; I'm advocating doing things in the proper economic order. I'd rather explain a little room remodel here and there to an inspector rather than have him see my vision filed as blueprints.
Thanks Trebruchet... you are right! our city has this rule:
"When additions, alterations, or repairs within any 12-month period from the date of completion of any permit exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of an existing building or structure, as determined by the Building Official, such building or structure shall be made in its entirety to conform with the requirements for new buildings or structures, including any requirements of the fire department or district."
That means we are better doing things in phases.
Does that mean we shouldn't even bother getting complete plans before starting on the kitchen? Can we get complete plans without getting permits for everything? And if we do get permits for everything and then not do all the work in the "12 months" are we safe?
I worry supports put in place when we remove the walls will not support the addition and we will have to pay again to have the work redone.
Thanks, this is very helpful!
If by "complete plans" you mean your plans for the entire house, I wouldn't get those before starting the kitchen. You can get complete plans without getting permits, but I wouldn't show those plans to the division of inspection, nor would I do work without permits. Don't get permits for everything. Figure out your priorities and go a room at a time, but keep your comprehensive vision.
This will be more expensive done this way than doing a teardown. You inspectors aren't stupid. A bunch of smaller jobs do add up to more than the original house cost. The dollar value there is all about the land value. You'd end up with a much better home, and much more valuble home if you did 2015 new construction rather than 1950's build date ragtag hodgepodge.
The other specific thing you should consider is that at least in the peninsula city I used to live in (Burlingame), your potential "future second floor master bathroom" might not be permitted because of the building envelope and setback requirements.
@Trebruchet - Thanks! That is what will be easiest for us...
@hollysprings - I've read that costs of additions/remodeling and the cost of new construction is the same in my area ($200-$300/square foot), so I do not see how a new construction would be cheaper. I estimate that would cost at least 600k... it would take us 5-10 years to save up enough for that (and I can't live with this kitchen another year). Also the house is pretty solidly build (1941) and has a lot of character that we love and are going to try to preserve (just not the bathrooms or the kitchen). We will do a good job and make sure it is not a hodgepodge.
@sjhockeyfan - Thanks, that is very good advice... I have already looked at the San Mateo single family guidelines and the only thing we will have to be careful about is violating the daylight plane (which is easy to avoid). Most of the guidelines are about keeping the uniformity and character of the neighborhood and my neighborhood has none of that... every house is completely different, so we are lucky we don't have to worry about that.
Thanks everyone!
The list doesn't look pratical to me. However if you were to proceed you need a complete pllan: you want to make sure that wiring / plumbing / duct work / framing that is done for the first remodel won't get in the way on the next remodel phase. And it will be in 'alignment' so you easily connect to it.
Yes it is a very expensive wish list.
@live_wire_oak - Can you explain to me why doing it piecemeal will cost more?
My guestimates based on what I've read for costs in the is area are: phase 1: ~$100k, phase 2: ~350k, outdoor kitchen: ~60k
Teardown/rebuild would be ~600-700k plus outdoor kitchen (which should cost the same regardless): ~60k
So unless I am grossly underestimating something, I don't see how a rebuild is cheaper...
@Geoffery: Can you explain why the list doesn't look practical (constructive criticism please)? And yes, that is what I am worried about; which is why I was thinking about getting a complete plan first...
@robin: "Can you explain why the list doesn't look practical "
Remodeling means taking the structure as it is, and updating - kitchen / bath.
You are talking about extensive renovations. You have a base buiding from 1941. It's 73 years old. It doesn't have any of the seismic foundation or attributes - attributes like 200/300 amp electrical service or heating/cooling or updated wiring, or updated plumbing - including connections to the street,what about the roof, what about the windows? And you want to sink money into it???
Also there's the specs: You will have a lot of headaches managing the contractors, and their subs. Also, you will have multiple contractors over a period of years. I predict it will never happen.
That's as constructive as I can get.
Remember: Don't love something that can't love you back!
I have a few comments, in random order. I'm a contractor, so that's the perspective you're getting.
It will be considerably more expensive to do your project in steps, as opposed to one fell swoop. Including permits, engineering, and so on, and without surprises or changes, it may be 50% additional to do it in steps, or more. If earlier pieces need to be changed during later jobs, the price could go up even further.
If you don't do all the drawings and all the engineering up front, it is very likely that later phases will undo some earlier bits. The plumbing from the new upstairs bathroom might need to go through the space occupied by the new beam in the family room, or whatever. New living space on the second floor may require structural work all the way down to the foundation. It would be a shame to have to open up your new kitchen walls in order to add hold-downs and other structural pieces for the new master suite. On the other hand, doing all that prep work in the earlier stage will be expensive, and if you change your plans or don't do the work for some reason, that would be wasted money. A good designer can help you make good decisions.
Raising hallway ceilings is a funny deal. A building's seismic resistance often depends on a floor acting as a single membrane. If you cut a line down the middle of your second floor in order to raise a first floor ceiling, you may compromise the strength of the building and require some expensive work. Or maybe the hall ceiling is low because heating ducts and other infrastructure were run along the ceiling, and you can could put a furnace in the attic and remove the ducting (for less expense than raising the floor). Do you know why the floors are lower? Sometimes there's an access panel into ceilings that have been dropped.
Don't be paranoid about building departments and inspectors. Building departments and inspectors are underfunded and overworked, and don't have time to look for secret plans. You should be able to get clear answers from the San Mateo building department about how they make the determinations of new value v. original value, etc. If there's a 12-month/50% rule, then you should expect them to follow it to the letter, and not care about your future plans. If you decide to do some prep work in an early phase for a later phase, you can just explain your plan to the building department or inspector. They normally won't care at all, unless they think you're going to try to do something without permits. Bay Area building departments are all very professionally run.
The plans that you submit to the city need to reflect your current work. You can't submit plans for a long-term sequence of projects, and then just get permits for one part or phase of it. You submit plans that reflect the scope of work in the current permit.
Don't worry about a contractor's ability to get materials into the back yard. We have people and cranes to make that happen.
Moving entrances can be difficult. I don't see anything to be a concern, but fire codes often affect the question. A contractor or designer or architect should be able to help you figure it out.
Talking with a designer or architect or engineer or contractor will help you avoid such problems as rooms without enough windows or emergency exits.
Do you need an architect? Well, you need a designer of some kind, whether it's an architect, or a non-architect designer, or an engineer. You're unlikely to get very much help from most contractors before you have at least a preliminary set of plans. Most of us aren't willing to put the very expensive and time-consuming effort into looking at a homeowner's project, until we have plans to evaluate.
Cost ��" Most contractors are very budget-conscious. We're aware that we operate in a competitive market. You would do well to read up on the CSLB site about home improvement projects; some practices that are common elsewhere aren't allowed in California: no front-running or advance payments, no time and materials contracts, etc. But budget-conscious doesn't mean inexpensive. Good contractors are expensive; very good contractors are very expensive. That you can't get what you don't pay for is as certain as gravity.
I recommend finding a designer or architect. Be very clear and specific about your budget. You will not offend any home improvement professional by discussing money; they will welcome any honest discussion. As soon as you have preliminary plans, give them to a contractor for a ballpark number, and adjust from there; some architects, designers, and engineers are very focused on value but others are quite nonchalant ��" it's not their problem.
As I said, random responses. Good luck with your home.
I have nothing to add to what the others have said, but I do have a question concerning raising the ceiling height: What is the tiled area in the upper left-hand corner? Is it full height? If so and if it's just passageway to a door you want to get rid of, plus closets, would it be possible to move the downstairs bath there? The current hallway and bath could then become pantry, closets, laundry -- some space that won't suffer from having a low ceiling.
I know you probably will not want to hear this but you need to do a tear down. We bought a house also in the SF Bay Area that was built in 1956. I looked into piecemeal improvements and it just doesn't pen out. It will be cheaper to bring in the plumber for one big job rather than 3-5 smaller ones, etc. The same is true of all the trades. You are also planning on major changes, you are touching everything.
The systems of your house probably need to be replaced, electrical, plumbing, hvac, etc. The foundation is probably cracked in a few areas, the windows will be bad, dry rot will be everywhere, mold in the bathrooms, etc. Your roof lines will be all wrong w the addition. If this is your forever house you will want it done right. If you are doing it to sell in x years people will pay for the older, larger lots and a new house. Windows alone are easily 20K and that is for basic windows, it could easily go up from there. I don't think you are thinking about these things in your costs.
Also are you going to live there w/ these major changes? It will take years. Also don't forget permit costs and designer/archi/engineering fees. Our permit fees alone were 22K. Archi/engineering fees were another 30K and that was cheap as I know a few folks.
Also the cheap, great, cuts no corners gc does not exist. I used a great gc that went out of his way to build above code (remember code is the floor, not the ceiling of building standards) He had suggestions of how to save money and time. You generally get what you pay for.
Good luck and please get some professional guidance through an architect or builder. Remember the build should be fun!
This post was edited by sillylady2 on Sun, Mar 30, 14 at 4:05
Hi robinlmorris,
Please talk to some architects/contractors first. They won't mind, I talked to folks even before we bought our property to find out what lot characteristics to look for. They can give you thoughts specific to your area because the building/planning requirements can vary a lot from area to area.
A few things to keep in mind about phased remodeling vs. a tear down:
A new build or big enough remodel will have to comply with 2014 Title 24.
If you wait and save to rebuild, remember that by 2020 all new builds are supposed to be net zero.
A remodel should keep your property taxes lower in San Mateo County, especially if you do not add sq ft.
We did a tear down because the house we bought was falling apart.
Good luck!
I want to thank everyone for taking an interest in helping me. Regardless of what we wind up doing, it will be a long ride and I will need a more advice and help along the way.
@CarpenterSF - That is a lot great advice...I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write such a lengthy reply. I am going to start interviewing designers and architects.
@Chibimmi - I wish it were ducts! But alas it is the second floor. I am attaching a cross sectional, so it is more clear what I want to do. I will want to add the addition over the kitchen/great room area. We will need steps up to the master suite from the rest of the upstairs.
@All the people suggesting a rebuild.... I think it is hard to recommend this without seeing the house. In my original post I did not suggest a rebuild because a rebuild is not an option for us (and not something that we even thought about). Here is why:
1. We can't afford it for 5-10 years.
2. We can't live with the existing kitchen for even another year.
3. I still don't see how a rebuild is cheaper (no one has disputed my guestimates of 600-700k for a rebuild vs 450k for kitchen+addition/remodel).
4. The house is in much better shape that you think... Some of the downstairs was added in 1981. The windows are great and mostly anderson (although the ones in the upstairs bedroom could be more sound proof). There are no signs of mold, dry rot, or termites (the wood in the attic looks and smells pristine). There are no cracks in the foundation. The floors are lovely. This house was built more solidly than new houses (thicker wood).
5. We already had to upgrade the electrical before we moved in, so we are now getting 200 Amps and have a new panel.
6. We have already seismically retrofitted the garage and the foundation for safety reasons (We sleep over the garage).
7. We can live here through the renovations which will save us 3k per month.
When we do add on upstairs, we will need to redo the duct work for heating and a lot of electrical work, but that shouldn't make the project impractical... and if it does, this is the bay area..... the whole housing market/situation is impractical!
I am including a link to pictures of the house when it was listed, so that people can have a better idea of what I am trying to do...
Thanks Again!
Here is a link that might be useful: listing photos
I think $600K-700K for a new build is optimistic unless you are doing a single story on slab on a flat parcel? Talk to some local contractors about a range of costs for what you are planning. Then add 50 percent to the top of the range ;-). Prices have been going up over the past year. Once you have some numbers you'll be better able to make an informed decision.
CarpenterSF has give sound advice is his first post and his second sounds about right to me. Here on Long Island is has been proven time and time again is is cheaper to tear down and rebuild and out here people tear down 10 year and less old houses rather than rebuild. I realize money is no object in some of these but cases but there is still something to be said for it..............
Wow, 100k just to tear down 2 walls seems insane and a good 4 times what I think it will cost. We are going to be getting quotes for that soon, so I will find out soon what reality is...
The 450k I guessed at was only for items 1-6... which makes me close to what you estimated...
7 and 8 are longer term plans and 9 and 10 are long term dreams... but around here all it takes is the right startup, and dreams come true :)
I do hear what everyone is saying about the impracticality of raising the ceilings on that one section of the house. I am now thinking that it would be better to take some space from the room with the large fireplace and add a powder room and a proper coat closet. Then turn that hallway/bathroom in to storage or something.. my husband and I are very short, so it doesn't bother us...
Or we just refrain from befriending tall people and not change anything :)
It does seem insane, doesn't it? As for reality, you won't find out what reality is when you get the quote, but when the work is done and paid for.
Here's my wild guess thinking:
$5K engineering.
$5K permits and fees
2K dump fees/dumpsters
5K actual demolition work.
5K jacks/shoring/preventing building falling down when you remove the wall.
15K new foundation work underneath the posts at the end of the new beams. Break open foundation, excavate, rebar, pour new footings/piers. Might be extra work tying into existing.
5K steel beam fabrication/delivery, for new beam in ceiling, in lieu of existing walls.
2K Posts, hardware
10K electrical - This may wake up all sorts of electrical code - lots of new cable to be run, new circuits, maybe a new circuit to be run in the slab for receptacles in the middle of the floor.
5K installation of new posts and beams, tied into existing ceiling structure.
5K New floor finishes (can be cut back if you are OK with leaving a funny line across your floor where the wall used to be).
5K new wall and ceiling finishes, mouldings
5K painting, matching any existing textures.
2K lead paint precautions (pre-78 home is presumed by law to be full of lead paint).
5K other costs above and around work (finishes to be repaired upstairs? How does this affect that stairway?
5K HVAC changes/repairs (where are furnace registers? This may provoke some California energy code changes).
= $84K direct costs (or somewhere thereabouts).
+ 15% overhead = 18000
+ 15% profit = 18000
= Total cost = $120,000.
Some of those numbers are definitely high, but there are probably some omissions. It includes all of the zillions of additional costs of doing work in an occupied house - cleaning, moving furniture, cleaning, renting a porta potty, etc.
Those costs would be from a properly licensed, insured, quality contractor, using all legal labor, paying workers comp, carrying general liability insurance, and earning a good living (hence the explicit overhead and profit numbers).
Anyway, as I said, the reality will be known only when the work is done and paid for.
- Bob
You're gonna have to retrofit and retrocode almost every single thing in the home. That's is MUCH harder and MUCH more epensive in an existing home where you are trying to preserve some of the home than in new construction where there isn't stuff to work around. And you won't be able to live in the home during a reno of that magnitude, or with a teardown, so that's a static cost no matter what.
A teardown is easier, so some of the costs will actually be cheaper to go that direction.
I agree with doing it in one fell swoop. It will surely save you a lot of headaches later on.
Here is a link that might be useful: Fortis Groundworks
@CarpenterSF- If I'm paying 5k for painting, they better paint the whole house! Also, there is no second floor over these walls; not yet anyway... that was what my original question was about (and I posted the complete layout).
A lot of the work involved I have absolutely no idea how much it will cost, but some things I do know... and your electrical and painting estimates are bizarre (we've already got a new panel, upped the amps, ran a new line to the house, and ran some new 220V circuits for only 5k total). When the quotes come in, we will know what we are in for...
@robotropolis - That is exactly what the previous owner did... took part of the laundry room and made it a bath. Although the laundry room was a step down from the rest of the house and he wanted the bathroom at the same level as the house.. that is why the ceilings are low.
@the rest - I never asked if I should teardown/rebuild the house or if I should do everything all at once because those are not options that I can afford. You know it is also cheaper and easier if you buy a house all in cash rather than get a mortgage, but people still get mortgages.
I have two options open to me: Do the renovations in two phases over the next 5-10 years or move. I am choosing option number one... and I am genuinely getting upset that so many are telling me I should do everything all at once or teardown/rebuild the house. I bought the house for better or worse; there is only moving forwards…
I do welcome, need, and greatly appreciate any advice that I can actually use... like any tips on how to make these phases go smoother, codes to check (I already got great advice there, thanks!), things to ask contractors, ways to save money on the phases, or creative layout suggestion for affordably adding a master bathroom/suite or making a great room. That is why I posted.
Geez, if you're getting upset now, this probably isn't for you. Harsh words, right? Maybe...but I'll bet this thread (all of it) has already saved you a lot. Your last post indicates you want to hear what you want to hear, and not necessarily the other viable considerations. That includes bundling work to save $$, scaling back a wish list to save $$, being aware of some of the eventualities that can drain $$, or cutting one's losses to save $$. All are relevant to your post, even if it is not apparent.
This post was edited by homebound on Mon, Apr 7, 14 at 7:25
You live in a VERY expensive location. If you aren't familiar with labor costs there, then you got some direct and very very real numbers from Bob. If those numbers scare you, then the second option is the better one. Move. You aren't a match for the property, or more precisely, your budget doesn't match your wishlist for the property. The numbers only go UP. Piecemeal is MORE expensive. Code requirements only get stricter and more onerous as time passes. Projects only get more costly. That's a simple fact of life.
Just the national average kitchen remodeling project that averages 55K nationally averages 68K in your location. All of your projects will be that way. And you're left with a very expensive 1950's house at the end of it all. If you make it to the end. The advantage of a teardown is that it is worth a heck of a lot more in value at the end of a lower expenditure because you've got a modern house, completely from top to bottom.
Here is a link that might be useful: Remodelling Magazine's Cost Vs. Value San Francisco
The teardown advocates continue to look at costs only without context. Piecemeal remodeling may cost more in the short term, but no one has calculated the cost of having to live somewhere else for a year or two. I'm gonna guess in that area we're talking 50-100K on rent that is money set on fire.
Few folks move out for a major remodel anywhere. You can do a hell of a lot of seismic retrofitting for 50-100K and you can pay for it after you're cooking in your new kitchen.
Glad you are talking with some local professionals -- you can also get their views on what makes sense to include in each phase of your remodel. You'll also get more informed opinions as to how to address that downstairs bath. Personally I would want to get all of the structural changes first unless they could assure me that a later addition above could be done while protecting the beautiful new kitchen!
There's some chance you'll need to update all your plumbing fixtures anyway to comply with SB407 so keep that in mind . . . Good luck.
i know this is an older post but i wanted to say that your house is beautiful and i would not tear it down.
Also, i looked at the Remodeling Magazine article about typical cost of different projects and at least for my projects, they were way off. In Madison WI in 2009-10 they said adding a midlevel bathroom would be ~$38K---I had one done for ~ $11K (nothing was stubbed in, they had to dig out concrete etc for drains)
My mid level kitchen remodel was ~20K and they said it would cost ~ $58K
I hope you got some answers----please let us know what happened and good luck!


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This video proses the staging of the Red Hook Crit Milano, prior to the start.
I'd say this is the best RHC Milano video to date, but I wish they interviewed more women about their criterium. Where's Ash Duban?! Regardless, it's a well put together documentary about a race that began illegally in the backstreets of Red Hook and eventually, Milano.
The Red Hook Crit always spawns so many videos!
Here's another video from the 2014 Red Hook Crit Milano, brought to you by Royal Fixed Gear.
The Red Hook Crit spawns so many videos and this one's the first complete recap I've seen. Nice job Castelli!
Photos by Francesco Dolfo
I've been looking for some photos to post about the Red Hook Crit Milano and to congratulate my girl Ash Duban for crushing the women's race. She shared the podium with Eduard Grosu, the winner of the men's race.
This year's Red Hook Crit series has been exhilarating to watch. Congrats to everyone who raced in it. Now, go check out all of Francesco's photos.
With the Red Hook Crit Milano approaching this weekend, Polo and Bike pushed out this RHC Barcelona video. I can't wait to see what goes down in Milano!
We've already seen the first half of Stanridge Speed's track crit team, now here's the second, Katie Arnold.
Man, that Erin Gunn crushes on a bike. Wolfpack Hustle's team is looking strong and if you like their kit, check out more at Castelli!
Sure, you didn't win the Red Hook Crit Barcelona, but that doesn't mean you can't ride the prize bike… Available now, in all sizes. Head over to Cinelli to see more!


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It was a quick business trip, it is very nice american type hotel in Mexico. the breakfast is very good and the evening reception is nice. especially if you are a drinker. the room was very clean, TV was nice flat screen, channels were plenty. refigerator, microwave. next to an Applebees. very close to a Chil's. I also stayed here last October and they arranged to pay for my taxi ride to the airport on my room bill, so I didn't need to have any Pesos or negotiate with the driver. (other then the U.S. cash I gave for tip). Very nice for a hotel in that part of Mexico.
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Whos that tempermental little alchemist that we all know and love? Edward! What is this thread about? Pretty self-explanitory. Post a quote from Edward Elric! There should be countless of funny quotes out there, and if you know,please post the episode number also.
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The Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a labyrinth and hedge maze this 1854 Italianate country cottage is reminiscent of rural Tuscan villas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests can choose from five bedrooms, with each room/bath combination offering a different level of amenities. The Homestead is ideal for small executive, group and personal retreats, a weekend getaway, an intimate wedding, commitment ceremony, renewal of marriage vows or other special events, bridal and baby showers, romantic getaways, girls weekend escapes, honeymoons, reunions with friends and family, and for business travelers. Our unique property provides the ideal setting to inspire creative minds and rejuvenate tired bodies. Group tours and catered lunches & dinners can be arranged.
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The Homewood Suites by Hilton is nestled in the heart of the Village of Orland Park. It is perfectly situated within a premiere upscale lifestyle center featuring restaurants, shopping, state of the art Marcus Cinema and the 118,000 sq. ft. Life Time Fitness. It is conveniently located on South LaGrange Road, only 1.5 miles from I-80 and with easy access to local businesses.
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All suite hotel featuring our "Morning Break" breakfast, "In a Pinch" market, and complimentary high speed wireless internet. Our Suites are 30% larger than a standard hotel room and feature fully equipped kitchens.
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50 rooms and conference room within walking distance of Westfield Fox Valley Mall and minutes from downtown Aurora, Paramount Theatre, SciTech Hands-On Museum, Hollywood Casino Aurora, Two Brothers Roundhouse and antique shopping
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The staff at the Ramada Bolingbrook is committed to providing guests a level of service that is still old-fashioned and personal. Whether your travel plans take you across the country or across the street, you will feel at home.
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Each spacious studio site is furnished with a sofa bed, mini-refrigerator, microwave and a desk with ergonomic chair. Other amenitiies include free deluxe continental breakfast, free high speed internet, fax service, exercise room and indoor pool.
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Free Hot Breakfast Free WIFI Free local calls and HBO Channels. Indoor heated pool and fitness center. All rooms have refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, iron and ironing boards.
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All-suite hotel designed for business, leisure or relocating travelers. Spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom two-bath suites come with complimentary hot breakfast buffet and midweek evening dinner receptions. Features indoor pool or hot tub, gym and outdoor sports court, walking distance to Metra train station to downtown Chicago and minutes from downtown Aurora.
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66 rooms with hot tub suites, complimentary deluxe breakfast, free high-speed Internet, an indoor heated pool and spa, fitness room, free local calls and cable TV. Chicago Premium Outlets, restaurants, golf courses and other attractions are nearby.
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DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Guests are offered a deluxe hot breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool/whirlpool. All guest rooms have free hi-speed wireless internet, microwave and refrigerator. Two-room suites available. Newly renovated in May 2009. Come see our new rooms!
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Featuring 99 spacious guest rooms. Continental deluxe breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, and exercise room Meeting spaces available. Wirelss high speed internet. Pets are welcome.
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54 guest rooms with complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, and free high-speed internet. Packages are available.
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Worlds largest hotel rewards program. Somewhere between where you are and where you're going there's a Super 8. See you along the way. 69 rooms, near I-80 on route 45, many restaurants, many rooms, refrigerator and microwave, iron, iron boards, hair dryer, coffee pot in all rooms, wireless internet in all rooms, allow pets for a fee, laundry service, family suites.
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At I-55 and Weber Road. Spacious guest rooms including suites. Complimentary breakfast, complimentary hi speed internet access, and indoor pool.
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1. Interstellar (2014)
PG-13 | 169 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival.
Writers: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan | Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy
2. Blended (2014)
PG-13 | 117 min | Comedy, Romance
After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship.
Writers: Ivan Menchell, Clare Sera | Director: Frank Coraci | Stars: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kevin Nealon
3. Inception (2010)
PG-13 | 148 min | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A thief who steals corporate secrets through use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO.
Writer: Christopher Nolan | Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe
4. The Godfather (1972)
R | 175 min | Crime, Drama
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Writers: Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola | Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
5. The Sound of Music (1965)
G | 174 min | Biography, Drama, Family
A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower.
Writers: George Hurdalek, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse, Ernest Lehman | Director: Robert Wise | Stars: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn
6. Hotel Transylvania (2012)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count's teen-aged daughter.
Writers: Peter Baynham, Robert Smigel, Todd Durham, Dan Hageman, Kevin Hageman | Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez
7. Psycho (1960)
R | 109 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A Phoenix secretary steals $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.
Writers: Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch | Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
8. Safe Haven (I) (2013)
PG-13 | 115 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her.
Writers: Dana Stevens, Gage Lansky, Nicholas Sparks | Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, Cobie Smulders, David Lyons
9. Finding Nemo (2003)
G | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
Writers: Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds | Directors: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich | Stars: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe
10. Full House (1987–1995)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After the sudden death of his wife, a young father enlists the help of his brother-in-law and his childhood friend to help him raise his three young children.
Creator: Jeff Franklin | Stars: Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure
11. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
X | 136 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
In future Britain, charismatic delinquent Alex DeLarge is jailed and volunteers for an experimental aversion therapy developed by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem - but not all goes according to plan.
Writers: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Burgess | Director: Stanley Kubrick | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke
12. Cake (II) (2014)
R | 102 min | Drama
Claire becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group while grappling with her own, very raw personal tragedy.
Writer: Patrick Tobin | Director: Daniel Barnz | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick, Sam Worthington
13. Memento (2000)
R | 113 min | Mystery, Thriller
A man creates a strange system to help him remember things; so he can hunt for the murderer of his wife without his short-term memory loss being an obstacle.
Writers: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan | Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior
14. The Intouchables (2011)
R | 112 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caregiver.
Writers: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano | Directors: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano | Stars: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot
15. Into the Wild (2007)
R | 148 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
Writers: Sean Penn, Jon Krakauer | Director: Sean Penn | Stars: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, Marcia Gay Harden
16. Good Will Hunting (1997)
R | 126 min | Drama
Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.
Writers: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck | Director: Gus Van Sant | Stars: Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård
17. The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)
PG | 122 min | Comedy, Drama
The Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred eatery.
Writers: Steven Knight, Richard C. Morais | Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Helen Mirren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal, Charlotte Le Bon
18. Love Actually (2003)
R | 135 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.
Writer: Richard Curtis | Director: Richard Curtis | Stars: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney
19. The Patriot (2000)
R | 165 min | Action, Drama, War
Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son.
Writer: Robert Rodat | Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs
20. Frasier (1993–2004)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.
Creators: David Angell, Peter Casey, David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
21. I Am Legend (2007)
PG-13 | 101 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure.
Writers: Mark Protosevich, Akiva Goldsman, Richard Matheson, John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington | Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
22. Into the Storm (2014)
PG-13 | 89 min | Action, Thriller
Storm trackers, thrill-seekers, and everyday townspeople document an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes touching down in the town of Silverton.
Writer: John Swetnam | Director: Steven Quale | Stars: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Max Deacon
23. The Karate Kid (1984)
PG | 126 min | Action, Drama, Family
A handyman/martial arts master agrees to teach a bullied boy karate and shows him that there is more to the martial art than fighting.
Writer: Robert Mark Kamen | Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove
24. Up (2009)
PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
To avoid being taken away to a nursing home, an old widower tries to fly his home to Paradise Falls, South America, along with a boy scout who accidentally lifted off with him.
Writers: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Thomas McCarthy | Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson | Stars: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer
25. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
Not Rated | 129 min | Drama
Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice.
Writers: Harper Lee, Horton Foote | Director: Robert Mulligan | Stars: Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy
26. Gran Torino (2008)
R | 116 min | Drama
Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
Writers: Nick Schenk, Dave Johannson | Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley, Ahney Her
27. 28 Days Later... (2002)
R | 113 min | Horror
Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.
Writer: Alex Garland | Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Alex Palmer
28. Unforgiven (1992)
R | 131 min | Western
Retired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner and a young man.
Writer: David Webb Peoples | Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris
29. The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014)
42 min | Comedy, Romance
Carrie Bradshaw is in her junior year of high school in the early 1980s. She asks her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while navigating the worlds of high school and Manhattan.
Creator: Amy Harris | Stars: AnnaSophia Robb, Austin Butler, Ellen Wong, Katie Findlay
30. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
R | 116 min | Drama, Horror, Musical
The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, AKA Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.
Writers: John Logan, Hugh Wheeler, Christopher Bond | Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Timothy Spall
31. The Lost Boys (1987)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Horror
After moving to a new town, two brothers are convinced that the area is frequented by vampires.
Writers: Jan Fischer, James Jeremias, Jeffrey Boam | Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes
32. Hot Fuzz (2007)
R | 121 min | Comedy
Exceptional London cop Nicholas Angel is involuntarily transferred to a quaint English village and paired with a witless new partner. While on the beat, Nicholas suspects a sinister conspiracy is afoot with the residents.
Writers: Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg | Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy
33. Step Brothers (2008)
R | 98 min | Comedy
Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become room-mates when their parents marry.
Writers: Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, John C. Reilly | Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins
34. The Holiday (2006)
PG-13 | 138 min | Comedy, Romance
Two women troubled with guy-problems swap homes in each other's countries, where they each meet a local guy and fall in love.
Writer: Nancy Meyers | Director: Nancy Meyers | Stars: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black
35. The Woman in Black (2012)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals.
Writers: Susan Hill, Jane Goldman | Director: James Watkins | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciarán Hinds, Emma Shorey
36. Homefront (I) (2013)
R | 100 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth druglord.
Writers: Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Logan | Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth
37. Jessabelle (2014)
PG-13 | 90 min | Horror, Thriller
Returning to her childhood home in Louisiana to recuperate from a horrific car accident, Jessabelle comes face to face with a long-tormented spirit that has been seeking her return -- and has no intention of letting her escape.
Writer: Robert Ben Garant | Director: Kevin Greutert | Stars: Sarah Snook, Mark Webber, Joelle Carter, David Andrews
38. Alex Cross (2012)
PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits as he tangles with a ferociously skilled serial killer who specializes in torture and pain.
Writers: Marc Moss, Kerry Williamson, James Patterson | Director: Rob Cohen | Stars: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Rachel Nichols, Edward Burns
39. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy and his son Opie live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry NC. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney.
Creators: Sheldon Leonard, Danny Thomas | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
40. Hannah Montana (2006–2011)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Adventures of a teenage pop star who keeps her identity secret from even her closest friends by using a disguise on stage.
Creators: Richard Correll, Barry O'Brien, Michael Poryes | Stars: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles, Billy Ray Cyrus
41. Seven Pounds (2008)
PG-13 | 123 min | Drama
A man with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.
Writer: Grant Nieporte | Director: Gabriele Muccino | Stars: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy
42. 27 Dresses (2008)
PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy, Romance
After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with.
Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna | Director: Anne Fletcher | Stars: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman, Brian Kerwin
43. Longmire (2012– )
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama | Active
Walt Longmire is the dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. Widowed only a year, he is a man in psychic repair but buries his pain behind his brave face, unassuming grin and dry wit.
Creators: Hunt Baldwin, John Coveny | Stars: Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Bailey Chase
44. Equilibrium (2002)
R | 107 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
In a Fascist future where all forms of feeling are illegal, a man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.
Writer: Kurt Wimmer | Director: Kurt Wimmer | Stars: Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs
45. Steel Magnolias (1989)
PG | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. As the ... See full summary »
Writer: Robert Harling | Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts
46. Revolutionary Road (2008)
R | 119 min | Drama, Romance
A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children.
Writers: Justin Haythe, Richard Yates | Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jonathan Roumie
47. The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a large family united when two widowed people married.
Creator: Sherwood Schwartz | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
48. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a Hawaii based private investigator.
Creators: Donald P. Bellisario, Glen A. Larson | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
49. Broken (IV) (2012)
91 min | Drama
The story of a young girl in North London whose life changes after witnessing a violent attack.
Writers: Daniel Clay, Mark O'Rowe | Director: Rufus Norris | Stars: Charlie Booty, Lily James, Tim Roth, Eloise Laurence
50. Knowing (2009)
PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
M.I.T. professor John Koestler links a mysterious list of numbers from a time capsule to past and future disasters and sets out to prevent the ultimate catastrophe.
Writers: Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White | Director: Alex Proyas | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Chandler Canterbury, Rose Byrne, Lara Robinson


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Upcoming Calendar Events
April 2015
4/10 - "Washington Street Artists Coop presents Jefferson Photo Exhibit" - Charles Town Visitors Center - Washington Street Artists Coop. presents The Jefferson County Photography Club Exhibit. The prints will be on exhibit in the Charles Town Visitors Center Fire Hall gallery.
4/16 - "Chamber Business Seminar" - The Inn at Charles Town - Conflict Resolution:
Dealing with Difficult People, with Chris Livingston.
4/20 - "6th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament" - The Club at Cress Creek (Shepherdstown) - The sun is always shining on the golf course!
4/23 - "Annual Puttin' for Panhandle Home Health Miniature Golf Event" - Jay Dee's Family Fun Center (Inwood) - Come Play with us at JayDee's Family Fun Center.
4/24 through 4/26 - "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" - The Old Opera House - The Old Opera House presents The Great American Trailer Park Musical
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Winter Market increases access to fresh foodsApril 1, 2015
After five successful seasons of the South Scranton Farmer's Market, the vendors expressed an interest in continuing the Market in the winter. With the housing construction on Cedar Avenue being completed this fall and community space available, it was the perfect time to test a Winter Market in the neighborhood. The Market opened at 509 Cedar Ave. on the first... READ MORE