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Fitzharrys is an improving school that is really going places. We are delighted to celebrate a 12% rise in our GCSE results in 2014 to 60% 5A*-C including English and Maths. Our English results rose by 11%, and results in Maths built on last year's 16% increase to go up by a further 9%. Top grades rose across the school. Our A Level results are also a new school record for students based at and taught at Fitzharrys, as part of the Abingdon Consortium for Education. We are very proud of our students and staff, and it is great to see their hard work, commitment and determination rewarded in this way.
Some of the artwork from our students was so amazing that we've turned them into cards. There are three packs made up of five different designs - flowers, animals and architecture - we are selling them for only £3 a pack. The cards are blank and the flowers cards would be ideal for Mother's Day. Please click here to view the designs. They can be purchased from Student Services and the Art Department.
Congratulations to the students who took part in High School Musical on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February. You were all fantastic! Click here to see a selection of images from Friday night.
The UK Linguistics Olympiad is a competition for students in which they have to solve linguistic problems. This year students taking the foundation paper had to solve problems in Georgian, Polish, Old English and Ancient Runes. Congratulations to our winners - Esme Bladon Year 7, Isabel Ferris Year 8, Daniel Groves Year 9 and Overall Key Stage 3 winner Isabel Ferris. The overall winner for Year 10 is Imogen Deacon with Chloe Ashmall in second place and Katrina Hull in third. Well done.
We are delighted to welcome Virginia Bergin to our school on Thursday. Her new book, The Storm, is aimed at Years 7 and 8s. She will be visiting at 2.15pm. If you would like to preorder a book for signing please read the press release and return the form to the Operations Room.
We are raising money for our library and would like your second hand books. Please can you bring them to Fitzharrys School by Friday 26th February. All books will be sold during the day on Friday 6th March.
Fitzharrys students are looking forward to the joint netball and football tour of Holland. European champions for the last two years, we hope to make it a hat trick of victorious tours. Whatever the results, Fitzharrys students will again be a credit to the school and gain so much from the experience. It is one of the highlights of the Fitzharrys sporting year.
The Fitzharrys House system is just one of the ways in which students develop and demonstrate our core values of Leadership, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and No Limits. There are so many ways in which everyone can win points for themselves and for their House. The healthy competition encourages students to reach for greater heights. You can see the latest scores between the four houses below.
Please click here to go to the house points website.
Celebrating Fitzharrys' success in national Performance Tables
We are delighted that the great achievements of Fitzharrys students and staff are recognised in the recently published national Performance Tables. The information published goes beyond the impressive headline achievement figure to look at the amount of progress students make and how much value a school adds to their students.
Fitzharrys' 2014 GCSE performance is above the national average in 28 out of 30 measures. Progress in English and in Maths was considerably above national average at all levels. Students with high prior attainment, students with SEN and pupil premium students did particularly well.
With record internal results for Year 10 and 11, this shows real progress of which we can all be proud. It has been great to share these messages in our assemblies, along with news of the extra-curricular events, school performance rehearsals and sporting successes this week.
The staff and governors at Fitzharrys have high expectations and ambitions for the future of the school. This document outlines some of our aims for the next two years. We have already shared this with parents in one of our regular open meetings. It builds upon the existing strengths that our students, staff, parents and inspectors recognise, and shows where we are heading. Details of our vision in action.


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Don't drink so much.
But if you do, 3 / 12 oz. beers to 1 / 12 oz. water is what keeps me good.
Or if I drink wiskey, I will drink water as a chaser and as regular drink.
If I combine beer and wiskey (cause your friend won't let up). I drink as much water as posible (before he calls me a wuss), in between shots or drinks. Then before (if still in the right mind) pass out I drink a half gallon of water with some asprine. Then first thing in the morning, I get in the shower (moderate temp.) and take more asprin.
When all else fails. I get up. Throw up. dirnk alot of water. Throw up. Eat. Throw up. Drink more water. Take asprine. Drink a beer.
Now if the beer says down, dink one more.
If the beer comes back up. The asprin taste is going to kill you. Brush teeth, dink another beer.
When beer stays down, drink another one.
When you feel better your done.
well more alcohol will always cure the next days handover, but you're really just postponing it.

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OSI Restaurant Partners Reviews
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"Sexual harassment much? Illegal work practices, poor employee support from corporate... "
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- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
I worked at OSI Restaurant Partners full-time (more than 5 years)Pros
None for this company. I am greatful to this website though. Warning others is the best I can do right now.Cons
If you want a promotion you had better be male. Our district had 32 manager positions including general managers. 9 female assistant managers, no female general managers. A company fully aware of its district, general managers inappropriate behavior yet did nothing when complaints were filed.
Sure they have policies written down in a book for legal purposes. However, the general manager was allowed to change stores to a different region(replaced by a male). The district manager retired. The employees harassed were not acknowledged other than termination. Lawsuit with EEOC still pending, OSI still denying. They even drug their feet on verifying my termination so I could receive unemployment benefits.(healthcare,etc.)
Dont do the 401k and need to withdraw it. This crack squad will sit on your request for months, literally.
Corporate leadership changed recently, zero improvement. Congratulations to the $5 billion dollar a year monster that runs freely over its employees without having to own up to their actions.
I no longer eat anywhere affiliated with this company. Person by person I share these truths. These morally bereft people should not have a right to practice business. Maybe someday they will really be punished by the law.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Quit. All of you executive/corporate representatives. Take the entirety of your last years paychecks and bonuses and pay out to the people you have hurt through your negligence. Then go back to the basics. Work for a living you actually earn. Start at the basement of any of your restaurants and see what its like. Never manage anything ever again. Ever. See how your efforts and 70+ hour work weeks are rewarded. Assuming your replaced with competent personnel you may have a shot at a career yet.
Please stop insulting people with silly postings about how great you are.Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEO
"Disliked how outback ran things and how they treated the staff "
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- Senior Management
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- Career Opportunities
I worked at OSI Restaurant Partners part-time (more than a year)Pros
Met new people there's really no other pros to working here I hated working there specially for a year as a high school studentCons
I was over worked as a part time worker and never saw my full profit. They also made bus boys as hostess which messed up the whole restaurant atmosphere "a cut back" but nobody saw the money come in.Neutral OutlookNo opinion of CEO
"Accountig Services-Tampa Office -Negative work environment "
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- Career Opportunities
I worked at OSI Restaurant Partners full-time (more than 3 years)Pros
Hours are balanced with lifestyle. Work space is new but smaller desks and storage. Discounts on meals. Employee benefits. Team building outings. Youthful atmosphere.Cons
Management needs to improve best practices in the workplace especially with all of the changes that are currently going on. Creating a workplace that is safe, productive and pleasant requires a maximization of good practices and a minimization of bad practices.Saying nasty things about coworkers behind their backs undermines staff morale, creates rivalries between coworkers and generally damages the character of a workplace. Even professional and mature employees often have problems with other people, but they are aware enough to keep their destructive comments to themselves. Constructive criticism is sometimes needed, but should be presented in a constructive way to the person involved, not to someone else as a form of gossip. In addition, accounting services have been outsourced.Advice to ManagementAdvice
My advice to management is to take a refresher course in best and worst practices in the workplace. My feelings on outsourcing-It looks bad. Sprint and T-Mobile are prime examples of companies that look bad because of their decision to outsource.Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEO
"Favoritism and head strung management "
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- Work/Life Balance
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- Career Opportunities
I have been working at OSI Restaurant PartnersPros
During season the money can be pretty good. Not as great as it was before the recession but if you work hard you can make a living.Cons
OSI treats Roy's like the unloved step child. Employeed for over 5 years and never once did OSI make an appearance within the restaurant or host any group events. No interaction with the company as a whole.Advice to ManagementAdvice
I can only speek for Roy's Orlando. Management needs to not show so much favoritism and stop being so head strung and rude.Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEO
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I have been working at OSI Restaurant PartnersPros
Great co-workers
Food discount or comp cardCons
Very unorganize overall
No HR department
No job training
Lack communication
Manangement don't know what they are doingAdvice to ManagementAdvice
Get it together!!!Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEO
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I worked at OSI Restaurant PartnersPros
The pay is decent and you get a comp card which is very nice. You are eligible for 3 weeks of Paid-Time-Off which is also nice.Cons
This company is soooooooooo unprofessional it is hard to know where to begin. Given its size you would think it would be structured like a blue chip company, but it is a joke. The organization is the most political I have ever worked in and is full of cliques. There is no professional leadership and the credentials of the leadership are more fitting of a fraternity or sorority president than a corporate executive. If you are the fortune 100 or 500 type and want to work with a reputable company I would not work at OSI as you will not progress with the industry. Also, OSI has no HR so there is very little support of its employees.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Take your business more seriously and get rid of the good old boy network. Quit acting like this large company is some sort of fraternity or sorority--it is ridiculous.Doesn't RecommendNo opinion of CEO
"Outback used to be a good company to work for... "
- Comp & Benefits
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- Career Opportunities
I have been working at OSI Restaurant PartnersPros
You don't work during the day. They are only open at night (4-5 weekdays) and then open in the afternoons Sat/Sun. People freak out about coming to Outback so people feel they are coming into a restaurant that is special and it's a special occasion. That is its blessing and curse.Cons
It's a corporate environment so they will no matter what side with the guest and give them what they want. We have some very undesirable customers who believe it's fun to come in and act ignorant, run you to death then complain to management so they can get stuff free. Then they leave you NO TIP. Just to shut people up and get them out the door the managers give away the whole restaurant to them and sent them on their way.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Stand up for your servers!! Take a stand and don't give in to all of the ridiculous demands of our clientele. Please have some schedule flexibility and don't have your server scrounging around trying to get a shift covered.Doesn't Recommend
I have been working at OSI Restaurant PartnersPros
They are flexiable with their scheduling.Cons
Most of the management could not run a hot dog stand much less a restaurant. Advancement based on your friendship with management. They are extremely uncoordinated and have no common ground with employees. They continually over look employees for customers and see most employees as expendable. They view most servers as numbers rather then people.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Try serving tables for a day and see what its really like.Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEO
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When Grace sent over her gorgeous bathroom renovation pics we just had to share them- especially since she and her husband did all of the work themselves (all while on a super tight timeline). Here's her letter:
Greetings from sunny San Diego! We recently renovated our bathroom (and did it all in under a month just like you guys). My husband Collin did all of the work himself (with a little help from yours truly) and we really love how it turned out. We especially like the glass tile that we chose for the tub, the lighter look of two pedestal sinks (over our previously bulky vanity) and the nickel fixtures that finish everything off. We hope you enjoy the before and afters! Oh and you can check out my blog for more details. – Grace
Here's her bathroom before the big makeover:
And here's the same space after they upgraded pretty much everything- from the sinks, sconces, mirrors, and tile:
Stunning, no? Didn't Grace and her hubby Collin do a fantastic job? We almost can't believe it's the same room. It definitely shows that a dated and dingy bathroom can be totally transformed into a light and airy masterpiece with a bit of thought and some simple yet sophisticated selections (like those gleaming shower tiles, two elegant pedestal sinks and a few brushed nickel accents that feel classic and crisp). Plus to achieve that major transformation in just a few short weeks (well, they probably felt pretty long) of hard work is just amazing. Don't forget to head over to Grace's blog to learn all about where she got what and to peruse even more brilliant bathroom details. But first let's play the what's-your-favorite-part game. We're thinking ours is that wall of gorgeous iridescent bath tiles. But we love those double pedestal sinks too. Hmm…
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Was not expecting the bathing child as I was scrolling down! LOL! Great makeover! I love the mosaic tile and those sconces.
this is amazing! looks beautiful. great move with the pedestal sinks. made so much room for space and style. lovely redo.
Holy cow, that's fantastic! We're preparing to gut a full bath and half bath that share a wall and hope to have equally fantastic results.
Nice work!
Oh my gosh, stunning is right!!! I lust after sinks like those to replace our bulky icky vanity.
Those tiles are AMAZING!
Simply stunning! What an amazing transformation! I love the tile in the shower :)
That is amazing!! I cannot belive that is the same bathroom!
Wow! I don't think I've seen iridescent tile quite like that before. It's stunning!
wow..amazing they did all that tile work themselves…and on such a tight timeline too. Gorgeous!
I don't have tile work in my master bath and don't plan to do any (I'm not that savvy LOL). Instead I really want to paint it a nice muted gray-blue color. It gets lots of sun so the colors I've picked tend to look really pastel…like a little boys room. Any suggestions for a muted gray-blue?
Stunning! I love how bright it is.
Kudos on the redo. I personally think pedestal sinks should only be used in powder rooms. I'm curious to see where all the storage is now. I guess living in New York City makes me think that anyone who gets rid of a vanity is crazy. But if it suits your lifestyle, go for it!
The tiles for sure!
I love the paneling/molding/whatever at the bottom of the wall.
That wall of tile is so gorgeous – I bet it really reflects the light and looks beautiful and different from every angle.
I love the beaded board. Next come the white plates on the wall, closely followed by the sconces with their shiny nickel and warm textured shades.
Wow! It's great!!!
I'd love to learn more about the sconces and where did she get that neat "monogram" on the sconces?
This looks great! I would never have been bold enough to choose that iridescent tile, but it really works!
Gorgeous! Do you know where she got the monogrammed lamp shades? they look homemade.
I'm with Megan – I think the wainscoting is beautiful… so are the sinks, light fixtures, etc… :) The stool is a nice touch too!
I would have never thought to put bead-board wainscoting with that metallic subway tile and yet it looks amazing! nice job!
Wow, what a transformation! And what a fun bathtub for the cutie pie kiddo!
Nice work, and thanks for sharing it with us via the Youngsters.
Those pedestal sinks are to DIE for!
INCREDIBLE bathroom remodel! That tile is just simply amazing! :)
Great job! Though I'm with Greg. We are about to add a 2nd full bath and going to put IN a 'bulky' vanity with sink and big mirror. We have a pedestal sink with a round mirror above in our current bath and although it looks great, the lack of storage and place to put my toiletries drives me nuts. And with an old house with tiny closets, I can't wait to have a vanity to store towels and other bath stuff in. Also can't wait to have a big mirror so I can see my whole self when I'm getting ready!
It's a beautiful bathroom though and the new tile is miles better. Just thought it was funny that they took out everything I want in mine. :) Maybe I should look on craigslist for a vanity that someone is getting rid of if pedestals are all the rage. :)
I've been eying those iridescent tiles for months and it' so exciting to see them in action! We don't plan to be in our current home for too long, so I'm averse to such an investment. Grace certainly made some beautiful choices. I enjoyed looking at the other rooms in her blog as well.
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BOLIVIA—Brunswick County government officials are marking National County Government Week with a week's worth of activities. May 4-8 is National County Government Week, and Brunswick officials have dedicated the week to: "Greening our Future."
For more information on National County Government Week, or for more information on any of the scheduled events, call 253-2000, or visit the county's Web site at www.brunsco.net. The events are free and open to the public.
The following events are planned:
Monday, May 4
The Shallotte aldermen are meeting weekly to plan for the 2009-2010 town budget.
The board met April 22 and will continue to meet at 3:15 p.m. every Wednesday at town hall to discuss various expenses in the budget with staff and department heads until May 20.
Between May 20-27, town administrator Paul Sabiston will present a proposed budget and budget message to the board. The board will schedule a public hearing on the proposal.
A public hearing will be set in June. Sabiston said June 16 is the target date for adopting the budget following the hearing.
SHALLOTTE—Town aldermen have extended the deadline for businesses to come into compliance with a new Dumpster screening ordinance.
At Tuesday night's pre-agenda meeting, the board voted to extend the deadline to Jan. 7, 2010 from the original cutoff date of May 7.
The ordinance requires business owners to "gate and screen all four sides of an on-site Dumpster to ensure that the Dumpster container is not visible."
Screening should follow the town's buffering requirements using such methods as buffering strips, fencing, walls or berms.
CALABASH—Mayor Anthony Clemmons and town attorney Mark Lewis urged three commissioners to be more mindful of the North Carolina Open Meetings Law after Clemmons encountered them together at a county meeting last week.
Clemmons called a special meeting Tuesday afternoon after commissioners Cecelia Herman, Emily DiStasio and John Melahn showed up at the Brunswick County Government Complex in Bolivia on April 16 for a meeting with county officials about the town's future sewer project.
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Brunswick County Volunteer Center Director Jayne Mathews works closely with the county's nonprofit agencies as well as with people in need of services. She said this week she has seen an increase in demand, particularly people seeking basic services—food, clothing, shelter and healthcare.
"I get a lot of phone calls from people looking for jobs and places to live," Mathews said.
SUPPLY—Employees at Hardees at the intersection of U.S. 17 and N.C. 211 in Supply reported they were the victims of an armed robbery late Saturday night.
Restaurant employees reported that around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, April 18, a black man armed with a .22-caliber handgun robbed the restaurant at gunpoint. According to Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Detective Jayne Todd, employees reported the man was wearing an afro-style wig and a bandana over his face.
No injuries were reported, Todd said.
The Shallotte Planning Board has recommended approval of the site and landscaping plans for a new medical office park and an expansion of the town hall building.
At last week's meeting, the planning board recommended approving the plans as well as a business planned building group classification for Coastal Landmark Medical Office Park, to be at 2298 Ocean Highway W. on the north end of town in a highway business zoning district. The property is now being used as an outdoor display for swimming pools.
Specially trained Brunswick County paramedics will visit more than 200 residents on the county's special needs registry during coming weeks as part of the emergency services department's newest initiative.
To ensure all county residents with special needs are identified, Brunswick County Emergency Services Director Randy Thompson said beginning next week, 12 specially trained county paramedics will be doing home visits to gather information about residents' needs.
A Holden Beach Police Officer has been charged with simple assault and suspended from her post pending the outcome of the charges.
Jessica Lee Camara, 27, of Schooners Court in Ocean Isle Beach, was charged with misdemeanor simple assault on April 7, and suspended the same day. According to Holden Beach Town Manager David Hewett, Camara was suspended with pay.
Camara, who has been with the police department since June 17, 2008, makes an annual salary of $29,221.
BOLIVIA— After deliberating for about an hour and a half Friday afternoon, a Brunswick County jury found James Dean Martin guilty of the 2007 robbery and murder of Oak Island restaurateur Phillip Cook.
The jury found Martin, 20, guilty of first-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Superior Court Judge D. Jack Hooks Jr. sentenced Martin to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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^ Its going to follow the manga but its still an anime so they'll have to add in sum stuff.
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^ Its going to follow the manga but its still an anime so they'll have to add in sum stuff.
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besides the fact that he is an awesome character? all joking aside plot wise he had to die and i respect that. btw does anyone know where i can find the new episode?
Well with the episode 3 preview looks like Lior just got delayed not avoided.
The Hughes thing is just wishful thinking.
If anybody thinks Hughs is going to survive i'll personally slap you through the monitor :). He WILL die. Get over it. Its Predestination at its best. Stop fooling yourselves. I dont even kno why someone would even thing otherwise.
I don't want to see Hughes die for a third time. ;_;
Saw episode 3. The special thing about this series was supposedly the fact that it follows the manga but I see they've made a few changes of their own here and there. No complaints there. And Rose, by the way, looks hotter in this version than in the original.
The anime seems to be moving at a fast pace...
It doesn't matter, I think it should be this way... and I found it better, it's like to watch the manga animated ;)


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The BYU-USD men's game just tipped off (Noah Hartsock is suited up, went through warmups but he isn't starting).
Earlier I put together a short preview of the Gonzaga women's matchup with Saint Mary's in the semifinals and here's a look at Saint Mary's quarterfinal victory over Pepperdine.
Find a grave.com
A work buddy told me about a cool website, findagrave.com, where you can look for gravesites in a variety of ways. You can search on a name or search at a specific cemetery.
I tried Fairmount Memorial Park on Spokane's North side. And though it lists, in alphabetical order, about 6.000 people buried there, the searches on my family members buried there didn't find them but I did find some old friends of my parent's.
Anyway, it's worth a look.
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Funeral homes, cemeteries unenthusiastic about Jacobsen's buried-with-your-pets proposal…
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On Monday, while many people had a day off, state Sen. Ken Jacobsen was facing a state Senate committee, trying to convince his fellow lawmakers to let people be buried with their pets.
He's absolutely serious. The idea to him a couple of years ago, when his beloved, 23-pound cat Sam died from cancer.
"I asked the kids to bury him in the back yard and I told them that when I'm ready to go, I'd like to take Sam with me," said Jacobsen, 63. "Because he really was one of my best friends."
The buried-with-your-pet proposal is one of 46 so far this year from Jacobsen, a Seattle Democrat who tends to be the legislature's most prolific filer of bills. Barely a week into this year's legislative session, Jacobsen has proposed an airline passenger's bill of rights, allowing pet dogs in bars, designating a state oak tree, and giving tax breaks to taverns that install on-site breathalyzers.
Last year, he lobbied unsuccessfully to restore a centuries-old tradition of outfitting the state poet — yes, there is one — with a large barrel of wine. This year, he wants to hire a state bird-watching expert, and to declare the marmot Washington's official "endemic mammal."
Jacobsen says his proposals may be quirky, but that they're not frivolous. If a good idea strikes him, he says, it's his job as an elected official to throw it into the mix.
"It's that theory of chaos," he said. "You put things on the table and you never know what the interactions are going to be." And he welcomes ideas, holding court regularly with constituents at a local Burgermaster.
Sometimes, Jacobsen said, what sound like wacky ideas are actually trendsetters. In the mid-80s, for example, he was mocked for championing state labeling of organic food.
"When I started the first time, I was treated like I was talking about kinky sex," he said.
The bill that's raised the most eyebrows this year…
From dogs in bars to cats in graves…
Sen. Ken Jacobsen, D-Seattle, known for his many (and often quirky) bills, wants to change state law to allow people to be buried with their pets.
The Times has the story.


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Spend your Northport Vacation at Sandhill -- one block off the bay and two blocks from beaches, marina, playground, coffee, dinner and shopping! This solid four bedroom Cape boasts hardwood floors, fresh paint, a GREAT front porch with wicker rockers, a HUGE yard for kids to play in, and a floral garden that blooms all summer. An easy walk to the Marina, Fourth of July Fireworks and weekly Music in the Park. So close, kids can go on their own for library books and ice cream! It's an easy walk to downtown shopping, Willowbrook Mill (weddings!) Barb's Bakery (cinnamon twists!) North End (breakfast!) and the Garage (killer BBQ!).
Huge open living area, with 'adult seating' area and 'TV/gaming seating' area -- 42' Sony Flatscreen, with wireless internet, DVD player, Netflix, (but, sorry! no cable television...). Bring your own video games! Plenty of board games, too. Gather around the giant oak refectory table and serving buffet; choose the antique oak pedestal table in the kitchen -- or take it outside on the picnic table or garden table with umbrella.
Downstairs master with a super comfy queen bed and full bath; upstairs choose from a king bed room, a sunny royal blue/green double twin room, or the Jungle Bunk Room -- popular with kids! New paint, new linens, new wall art -- all arriving daily! You will LOVE this place!
Super quiet in Northport -- and the stars seem VERY close on the 45th parallel....
Keywords: cottage, cape cod, home, summer home, vacation rental, seasonal rental, northport, leelanau,
We have have renovated and managed vacation homes in the Fourth Street area of Northport for many years. The Maples, Birches and Harbor House were popular seasonal rental properties for many families! Now, Sandhill continues this tradition.
My favorite comment from the guest books?
'I have been renting in Northern Michigan for 30 years, and your property is the first place I didn't feel I had to wash the silverware before using it!'
Marcia J Boynton purchased this house in 1999
Northport's uncrowded beaches, bustling marina and summer festivals in the park make it a great summer get away. Swim or boat in crystal clear Grand Traverse Bay, or enjoy Lake Michigan! So laid back -- no need to comb your hair or paint your nails up here!
Cinnamon Twists at Barb's Bakery, viewing Beaver Island on a clear day from the top of Grand Traverse Light, hiking through the state park to the ultra private, glorious Lake Michigan beach at Cathead Bay, walking the trail at Kehl Lake (take your little kids, it's a great place to imagine the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth!) -- and of course, wine, craft beer, shopping, reading, eating and napping! Rainy day? No worries -- movies are just 20 minutes away in Sutton's Bay!
My family and I spent four fun filled beautiful autumn days at Sandhill. We traveled to Northport to attend our niece's wedding. This inviting home was perfect in every way...clean, quiet, well equipped, spacious rooms and a perfect location. Marcia could not have been more accommodating. She allowed us to host a brunch for 25 guests and everyone who attended asked how we found this "Gem of a home". We could not have asked for a more perfect vacation rental. Thank you Marcia and VRBO.
We just got home from a wonderful time in Northport and the surrounding area.... What a GREAT time we had....This property is in the PERFECT location, we walked to dinner, breakfast, the beach, shops and so much more. You are also only a short drive to many other communities. The house is roomy with plenty of space for us and it is on a beautiful corner lot with a ton of yard space to hang out in. The house has everything you will need. When you get to Northport you must check out Barb's Bakery and North End Eatery, we were at both more than once !! Looking forward to our return to being "up north " .
My wife and I stayed here with 3 other couples and had a wonderful time. The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed dinners together in the large dining room and other social activities in the living room den and on the porch. The driveway held all 4 of our cars. Even those in twin beds or bunk beds slept well. The location is great. You can watch the sunrise over the bay with just a short walk to the marina, and you can see the sunset over Lake Michigan with a 5 mile drive or bike ride. Walking around town we enjoyed watching salmon spawning in streams. Bars, restaurants, stores are all less than a half mile away. And there are beaches, hiking trails, and excellent biking all very close by.
My family and I had such a great time staying at this beautiful home in Northport. We loved having the convenience of being able to walk into Northport, yet the quiet feel to relax. We would highly recommend this home and look forward to staying here again.
We had the pleasure of staying here for two weeks and didn't want to leave when the time came. The house is perfect in every way. It's more like going to stay at your friend Marcia's house than renting a vacation home. The house is very comfortable and clean and has everything you could want and Marcia is so easy and fun to work with/talk to. It is within walking distance of everything Northport has to offer, including a little beach at the end of the road. We only saw two other people on that beach during our two weeks...it's like having a private beach! From morning strolls to Barb's Bakery for the best cinnamon twists you'll ever eat, to Friday evening walks to Music in the Park by the marina, this home is in an ideal location. We started planning our next trip before the first week was over. Don't pass up this house!
We recently had the distinct pleasure of spending a week at this lovely Northport home. It was as close to perfect as anyone could want, and Marcia is welcoming, accommodating, and efficient.The house is quiet, well-equipped, airy, and beautifully landscaped. Call dibs on the downstairs bedroom; the cross-breeze is better than any amount of air conditioning! There's a large side lawn that easily accommodated our four-generation rolling badminton game, a picnic table, lounge furniture, shade trees, and two mad-for-Frisbee dogs. We could walk anywhere in town; the grocery store, restaurants, book shop, hardware store, library, beach, marina - nothing is more than a leisurely 15 minute stroll away. (I'm not even going to mention the incredible, delectable cinnamon rolls from Barb's Bakery because I'm planning to eat them all myself.) The two teenaged members of our group were amazed to discover that you can surf on Lake Michigan. They spent a sun-filled day taking lessons and then surfing on their own through the services of Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak in Empire, which is a short 50 minute drive from Northport and has a long, clean, sand beach and towering sand dunes. Sunset Watersports delivered a rental boat to us at the boat launch in Northport; we rented a slip for it at the well-kept marina, and enjoyed being out on the crystal-clear Lake Michigan water. Sutton's Bay is 12 miles away, filled with quaint little shops to occupy the occasional damp afternoon. The local grocery can easily handle staples, but if you're looking for premium meat and shellfish, stop at the Bayside Market in Traverse City on the way through. They're open until 11:00 and have a wonderful supply of meat, shellfish, beer, wine, and various nummies to go with it all. We thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our holiday, and certainly hope to come back again!
Leelanau Vinters Wine Trail, Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park, beach walking Lake Michigan, hunting Petoskey Stones, sunset views over Lake Michigan at Peterson Park, shopping in Fishtown (Leland) and in Sutton's Bay, many summer festivals (art, wine, jazz, chicken broil, fish fry, antique cars). Leelanau Sands Casino just 15 mins away.
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Jun 22 2015 - Sep 8 2015
Changeover Day: Sunday
7 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
|Pet Fee
|Rates will not change after booking. Cancellations are refundable only if replacement renters are identified. Cleaning is included. All linens are included. Pet fee of $100 is for FIRST PET, additional pets are $50 each/stay. Fall/winter/spring weekends are subject to a flat rate of $555 -- bookings are not "by the night."
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