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Fieldstone Inn
Enjoy this upscale, but casual gathering place offering great sandwiches from burgers to an outstanding grouper sandwich, plus a wide variety of fish and seafood, mouth watering steaks, and a hearty Mediterranean pork chop. Plus great appetizers and an extensive wine list. Enjoy relaxing on the beautiful outdoor deck. Carryout, catering service, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 40. Voted Best Steak in the Region! Open: Monday thru Thursday: Lounge: 4 pm to Closing; Dining: 5 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday: Lounge: 4 pm to Closing; Dining: 5 pm to 10 pm
Jumpin Joe's
Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 1:30 am; Saturday: 11 am - 1:30 am.
Beltline Cafe
Homemade specials, pies and soup. All you can eat soup and salad Monday thru Friday. Carryout, catering service, and banquet facilities for 120.
Landmark Family Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50. Credit Cards not accepted.
Country Girl Floral and Gifts
This lovely 4,000 square foot shop offers home decor and a large selection of silk flower arrangements as well as fresh flowers. It is full of seasonal and everyday gifts and home decorating ideas. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am 3 pm
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square
Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an import statement regarding slavery and state's rights, was proclaimed by Douglas. The site is self-interpretative through a series of waysides that tell of the events and ideas which led up to the debates, and also includes the life-size statues "Lincoln and Douglas in Debate" by artist Lily Tolpo. The park-like setting is complete with benches, lighting and spacious walks.
Honey Hill Orchard
Apples, cider, donuts, apple bread, pure apple cider, caramel apples, honey, jams, jellies, apple butter, syrup, pumpkins and gourds. Late Aug.-Nov.
Freeport Bicycle Company
Family bicycling center with retail sales of Trek, Surly, Salsa, Mirraco, and Haro Bicycles, plus full service bicycle repair. Open April thru October: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; November thru March: Wednesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
DeVoe Floral
This full-service floral shop has been in business for over 50 years. It offers customized fresh arrangements, specializing in wedding flowers, sending and delivering around the world.
Deininger Floral Shop
Deininger's offers flowers for all occasions with both traditional and contemporary designs, fresh-cut flowers, blooming plants, green plants, planters, and gift items.
Richland Creek Wetlands
A wetlands conservations area adjacent to the Jane Addams Recreation Trail. A wonderful spot for birding and watching wild animals.
This quaint shop offers a wide selection of antiques, collectibles, used furniture and appliances. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am 3 pm.
Skate Station
Family-oriented roller skating with video/redemption games and a complete snack bar including pizza. Birthday, private parties, and all night lock-ins are available. Information on Skate Station is also available on a free phone app, SK8 YEAH. Open: October thru April.
Lily Pad Gardens And Nursery
Discover this shop offering annuals, perennials, aquatic plants, hanging baskets, traditional and unique flowering containers, garden seeds, a full garden center and garden-themed gifts, including bean pod candles, home decor, Dionis goat's milk bath products, Rhapsody candles, garden flags, and mailbox covers, willow benches and outdoor furniture. Fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland are available during winter season.
Serendipity Candy
Browse the selection of gourmet chocolates, nostalgic candy, Jelly Belly's, M&M colorworks, candy bouquets, and the large offering of sugar-free candy. Visit us on Facebook.
Angela's Attic Antiques & Collectibles
Angela's Attic is located in a 35,000 square foot historic factory that has been converted into five large buildings of antiques and collectibles, including one-of-a-kind antiques from Victorian to modern era, furniture, toys, jewelry, textiles, collectibles, ephemera, glassware and more.
CITY:South Beloit
Garrett's Restaurant and Bar
Upscale, casual bar and grill specializing in salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas with specials every night. Attached to The Golf Shack, the combination of a golf superstore, driving range and full-service bar and grill is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Outdoor patio overlooks the driving range in the warmer months.
Jaycees Park
This two acre park features picnic and playground areas, two sand volleyball courts, a soccer field, and a basketball court.
Rivers Edge Campground
Rivers Edge Campground has modern facilities in a rustic, historical area. Amenities include a Pecatonica River boat ramp, fishing on Pecatonica, Sugar and Rock Rivers, a private pond, pavilion, basketball and golf courses nearby.
Baileyville Christmas Trees
Christmas trees - cut your own or pre-cut, wreaths, roping, decorations, ornaments, gifts, crafts and complimentary cider, coffee and cookies
Bunker Hill Dog Training and Specialty Store
This specialty store offers dog and cat food, toys, collars, leads, carriers, coats, mugs, picture frames, shampoos, and training and grooming equipment. Also specialty breed purses, wallets, sweatshirts, and more. Grooming and training are also available.
CITY:German Valley
Taylor Park - Freeport
Taylor Park was originally a trotting-horse track and gives this park its oval shape and flat terrain. There are picnic areas shelters, playground areas, a three-diamond lighted softball complex, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a sand volleyball court. A concession stand is open during softball season.
Main Street Antique Mall
Warm and friendly antique mall with 20 dealers in a "shoppe" environment offering quality antiques and collectibles in quaint, historic downtown Rockton. Area's largest selection of vintage jewelry.
Logan's Bar & Grill
Enjoy this bar and grill which has won "best in the region" for their fish fry. Enjoy a steak or pork chop sandwich, or one of their other specialties. A full bar is offered with weekly entertainment. Carryouts, full bar and banquet facilities for 150. Friday and Saturday morning breakfast pizza and delivery!
Family Affair Cafe
For over 18 years, the Family Affair Cafe has been offering diners an escape from the same old humdrum! Countless homemade meals including homemade soups, delicious "new" menu additions, daily specials, and breakfast anytime. Voted among the "Best of the Region" in 2011, 2012 and 2014. Carryout, children's menu. Breakfast and Lunch: under $5.00. Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Residence Inn Rockford
Enjoy all the comforts of home in our lovely and spacious suites with full kitchens and comfortable living areas. Daily full hot breakfast buffet or our Manager's Social during the week. Relax in our refreshing pool and jacuzzi or blow off steam on the outdoor sport and basketball court. Enjoy free WiFi and our business center along with complimentary pases to 24/7 Anytime Fitness Center. Conveniently located close to I-90 and Bus. 20/E. State St., Magic Waters Waterpark, Midway Village Museum, Anderson Japanese Gardens, CherryVale Mall, SportScore soccer fields and ball diamonds, Rock Cut State Park and many local and chain restaurants.
Nichol's Antiques
Glassware, pottery, kitchenware, books, tools, clocks, toys, art, lamps, coins, stamps, furniture, and collectibles.
The Gem Shop
Estate, pre-owned and new jewelry and watches. Custom jewelry, including the reproduction of antique jewelry. Repair service for antique jewelry.
Busy B Embroidery
Custom embroidery, sports clothing, iron-ons, gifts, candles, crafts, candy, popcorn and cookie bouquets.Open Monday thru Friday: 9 am to 5; Saturday: 9 am to Noon.
Nature's Way Nutrition Center
A complete line of natural and organic foods, vitamins, cosmetics, groceries, wheat-free products, books and more. All products are free of colorings, preservatives, and chemicals.
Megz Country Cheese
Cheese direct from local factories in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Enjoy over 55 varieties of cheese! Also a variety of deli meats, sausage, crackers, snacks and other goodies. Plus meat and cheese sandwiches, mustards, and honey from local bee keepers. Cedar Crest Ice Cream is available in sugar, waffle or cake cones, cup/bowl, shake, sundae or malt. Cheese can be shipped across the United States. At Christmas, they can prepare a beautiful cheese box or gift certificates for the holidays.Open: Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm; Monday thru Friday: 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm (Hours may vary in winter.)
K & T Greenhouses and Landscaping
We offer 18 thousand square feet of green houses, with annuals, perennials, vegetables and much more. Open: April thru July: Daily: 8 am - 6 pm; Fall: Daily 8 am - 5 pm
Super 8 - Freeport
This 67-room hotel offers suites; handicapped and non-smoking rooms; indoor pool; exercise facilities, cable TV with HBO; free highspeed internet; in room phones with a second line; iron and ironing boards; coffee makers; deluxe continental breakfast. AARP, group, and multiple night discounts. American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.
Pearl offers an experience which is "upscale, from the chic decor to the original menu featuring high-end ingredients and sophisticated preparations." -- Shelly Hendricks for Rockford Register Star: "My Last Bite: Pearls's upscale dining doesn't cost a fortune"
Frank Jewelers
Frank Jewelers in downtown Freeport is the destination for diamonds, distinctive jewelry and fine gifts. Diamonds from Natalie K, IDDEAL Diamonds, Everlon, Love Story, Forever 10, and the new Ideal2 Square-Cut Hearts and Arrows diamond – a Frank Jewelers exclusive – are offered in a relaxing atmosphere where guests can find style, brilliance and excellent value each and every day. There is even a Private Viewing Gallery – the ideal, completely private setting for choosing jewelry perfect for you. Frank Jewelers Pandora Shop-in-Shop offers the internationally acclaimed Pandora charms, bracelets, necklaces and earrings – with millions of personalized combinations. You'll also find distinctive jewelry from designers Belle Etoile, Angelica, Endless Jewelry, Rhythm of Love, LeVian, as well as an impressive collection of Citizen Signature, Bulova, Accutron, Wittnauer and SEIKO fine timepieces and wall clocks. Frank Jewelers Swarovski gallery is the area's most extensive and features many limited edition pieces. Frank Jewelers in-store design and repair department features the artistry of a Master Goldsmith who can customize an original piece of jewelry that fits your personality and budget, from traditional to fashion forward. They'll help you create jewelry that is as unique as you are.
The Mill Furnishings and Design
The Mill is nestled among the hills of Northern Illinois, on the way to Galena. Large furniture showroom, including flooring, bedding and accessories. Full-service consultants on staff. A nice drive for "nice" furniture.
Illinois Game and Pet Breeders Fall Swap Meet
This swap meet involves the buying, selling and trading of game birds, animals, pets and supplies. Vendors will also be available with local honey, garden plants, flowers, and a small flea market. Events opens at 6 am. Gate Fee: $3.00 per person over the age of 12.
Coach's Golf & Grill
This clubhouse on the Stagecoach Golf Course offers fresh from the grill sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade pizza, chicken, and fish. Also enjoy Coach's hugh patio. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, game room.
Shirts By Mom
Shirts By Mom specializes in custom made shirts and gifts. Sportswear with embroidered and heat transfer logos, business, sport and team logos. Also find a wide variety of gourmet foods, coffee and teas, plus gifts, pottery and gift baskets. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - Noon.
CITY:Rock City
Yellow Creek Quilt Designs
Gift and quilt shop offering fabric, notions, quilting accessories, and many specialty gift items including wine accessories, wall art, Willow Tree and Williraye Studio. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm; Friday: 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm.
CITY:Pearl City
Allens Menswear
Suits, casual clothing, accessories, tuxedo's and shoes.
Howard Johnson Hotel - Rockford
Experience a winning combination of friendly service, newly renovated accommodations, and spacious, comfortable guest rooms with luxury touches. The hotel includes a heated indoor pool, fitness center and 24-hour game room. Home office rooms are available for business clientele. There is a restaurant and lounge on site.
Veterans Memorial Hall
Dedicated in 1903 in ceremonies that included a speech by Teddy Roosevelt, Memorial Hall is a tribute to Rockford citizens who have served in the Armed Forces. Large wall plaques list names of fallen veterans, and cases in the main lobby, side rooms and the lower level display Armed Services artifacts including memories of the Civil War, the World Wars and Camp Grant. The renovated second floor auditorium is used by cultural groups for shows and presentations and is accessible via the elevator.
Best Western Legacy Inn of South Beloit
Welcome to the Best Western Legacy Inn & Suites of South Beloit. After a good night's sleep on our pillow top mattresses, start off your day with our deluxe continental breakfast, which includes fresh waffles, fruit, cereal, breads and more. For our business travelers we also have free local phone calls, free faxes, and copy services, as well as a full service meeting room. During the rest of your stay relax by the indoor pool and whirlpool or kick back in one of out 67 spacious guest rooms that include free cable including HBO, in-room coffee, hairdryer, microwave, and refrigerator.
CITY:South Beloit
Beef-A-Roo - Northwoods Lodge
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY:Machesney Park
Elite Design Team salon & Day Spa
Full-service salon and day spa offering complete hair styling, nails, wigs, waxing, piercing, electrolysis, massage, facials, and body treatments.
Country Inn and Suites - Freeport
At Country Inn and Suites there is one goal - to make you feel at home. They promise to offer caring, consistent and comfortable service to ensure a relaxing enjoyable stay. They offer a complimentary Be Our Guest Breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, Club Carlson Reward program, indoor pool and whirlpool and a fitness center. These are just a few of the exceptional amenities they offer every guest. The hotel has been voted "Best in the Region" for the past 15 years in a row. It offers consistency you can count on at just the right price. Senior discount, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Rates: $99.00 to $169.00.
Gardens United Garden Walk
Some of the finest gardens in the Freeport area are opened for touring. The gardeners generously present their creative efforts for the pleasure of the public. Walk through the gardens and enjoy the colorful scenery. Plus a silent auction and a large variety of garden art items will be offered at one garden. Gardeners will be on site to answer questions and to talk about plants and their gardens.
Winslow-Village Park
This scenic and unique camping area offers nine sites with electrical and water hookups. One sewer hookup. Playground, pets, recreational vehicles and campfires are allowed. Maximum length is 30 feet.
Harbach Meats
A small, family owned and operated butcher shop that has been in business in Freeport since 1929 - Celebrating over 80 years of home-raised beef and pork. Enjoy individual cuts, quarters and sides. Locally raised lamb, custom butchering and deer processing.
Gemorifics Jewelry
Jewelry sales including sterling and 14k gold, diamonds and gemstones. In store repair, engraving, bead restringing, free cleaning and checking of jewelry. New: Engraving of glass, plastic, medals and leather.
Hampton Inn - Freeport
This historic and charming hotel is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Freeport. It features the Main Street Bistro, the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, a refreshing drink in a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for mixing, mingling, and enjoying life. The 70 spacious guest rooms and 2 suites feature complimentary hi-speed wireless internet access, High Definition TV with pay-per view movies. Refrigerators and microwaves available upon request. Guest also have access to the hotel's state of the art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and the complimentary hot continental breakfast which features over 15 items daily. Non-smoking rooms are available. The Hampton Inn is part of the Hilton Honors preferred guest program. Rates: $89 to $149.
Beef-A-Roo - Rock 'N' Roll South
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
This Is It Eatery
Enjoy this artsy alternative for discriminating diners with a fun attitude and great food including homemade soups, signature salads, and their own pretzel burger. Plus enjoy the Flashback Dance Club open from 9 pm to 1 am. Full bar, carryout, catering service, children's menu, entertainment, and outdoor dining. Closed Sundays and Mondays Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Higher Grounds Coffee
This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.
Yellow Creek Inn
Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.
CITY:Pearl City
Wolf Holloow Golf Course Clubhouse Lounge
This clean and comfortable facility at the beautiful 18-hole Wolf Hollow Golf Course features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus and friendliest staffs in the region. Specialties include hamburgers, hot dogs, tenderloins, brats, pizzas, and more. Carryout, full bar. Banquet facilities for 130. Breakfast: under $5.00; Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Anne's Landscape Supply
This is a full service garden center with hundreds of quality plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape supplies including retaining wall, paving stones, fertilizer, mulch and more. Their knowledgeable staff will assist with all landscaping inquiries.
Quality Suites - Rockford
Quality Suites of Rockford is one of the metro's all suite hotels located conveniently at East State Street off I-90. Hotel offers 95 elegant newly remodled spacious suites, including 10 whirlpool suites at prices you would expect to pay for a standard room in Chicago hotels; indoor pool, 24 hour fitness center and guest passes to Bally Total Fitness! Our full hot breakfast buffet features everything from biscuits and gravy to eggs, meat, waffles and more. Complimentary snacks and soda at Manager's Reception 5-7pm Monday-Saturday. Pets under 30 lbs. are allowed with no extra fee; 24-hour guest laundry and 2 business centers, Free Wireless Internet.
The Sports Plex
The Sports Plex is a tournament quality soccer complex featuring up to 12 fields, picnic areas, parking, restrooms, and a concession area with a full kitchen. It also has a presentation pavilion that is ideal for award ceremonies or meetings. Please call for pricing and availability.
Firehouse Pub
Casual dining in a renovated fire station. Burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, carry outs and full bar. Banquet room available. Stop in to watch your favorite sporting event! Friday is All-U-Can Eat fish fry. Beer garden May-September.
Victory Golf Range
Victory Golf Range is the Rockford area's only indoor golf facility that offers golf entertainment in a controlled environment. Amenities include a large driving area to see true path of golf ball, hitting bays with air-cushioned driving mats, a state-of-the-art putting green, fully netted ceiling, walls and perimeter to ensure a safe hitting environment, a full service restaurant and bar, large screen TVs with latest golf and sports programming, and free WiFi.
CITY:Loves Park
Village Green Home and Garden East
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of all holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. There's a Village Green West, too.
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre
This theater, located in the Fine Arts Center on the campus of Highland Community College, features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and instrumental music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theatre program, a community performing arts theater. The Ferguson Fine Arts Center is also home to HCC's Royal Scots, Big Band, Concert Band, Chorale and Highland Gallery. A seasonal listing of performances is available by calling the box office or visiting the website.
Brush Creek Golf Course
This is a 9-hole, 36 par, 3218 yard course set on challenging terrain with three sets of tees. Weekday and Weekend Green Fees: 9 holes - $10: 18 holes - $13.00; Motorized Cart Rental: 9 holes - $10.00 per seat; 18 - holes - $14 per seat.
Royal Oaks Antiques and Collectables
This shop offers antique furniture, lamps, collectible cash registers, 50s memorabilia and historic Freeport items. Open Tuesday thru Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
Hideaway Park
Large, wooded park offers 43 acres of timber, grassland & bottomland with picnic and playground areas, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, and a small boat launch on Yellow Creek
CITY:Pearl City
Schuldt Park
Located off historic and scenic Stagecoach Trail. Offers picnic and playground areas, ball diamond, basketball court, bird watching on seven acres. In Waddams Grove.
Fitness Lifestyles
This state of the art fitness center offers indoor swimming, cardio equipment, free weights, circuit training, massage therapy, an indoor walking and jogging track, nursery, a woman's only area, over 40 weekly fitness and aquatic classes, and more.
Beef-A-Roo - The Depot - Roscoe
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
Celia's Gifts, Antiques and Home Furnishings
Celia's -- a shop filled with gifts for the kitchen and home, with antiques, penny rugs, home furnishings and seasonal decor.
Mrs. Mike's Potato Chips
Mrs. Mike's old-fashioned, open-kettle style potato chips are cooked in vegetable shortening with no cholesterol to provide a great potato taste. They also offer gourmet cheesy popcorn as well. The Freeport Pretzel Company, and other party/picnic items are also for sale at the factory retail store. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
Napa Valley Salvage Company
Reimagined Vintage Furniture and home decor. California Shabby Chic. Join Napa Valley Salvage on Face Book, to see new reimagined furniture listed daily. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm.
Sand Bluff Bird Observatory
A fascinating opportunity to see a wide variety of migrating birds banded and released. Special events in spring and fall, including the annual BirdFest in early May. Located in the Colored Sands Forest Preserve in the northwestern corner of Winnebago County. Colored Sands, site of original and restored prairies, is one of the most beautiful natural areas in northern Illinois.
AJ's Lena Maid Meats
AJ's Lena Maid Meats is a complete meat processing company and retail sales outlet founded over 50 years ago. The high quality locally raised meats are cut the way you want with many specialty cured meats and sausge products as well as local cheeses, unique grocery items, gift boxes, party trays, custom and wild game processing and beef and pork sides and quarters.
Demeester Flower Shop and Greenhouses
A full-service florist and lawn and garden center with a complete line of nursery stock, thirteen greenhouses filled with annuals, over 5,000 perennials, house plants, silk arrangements, and in-store antiques.
West Motel - Freeport
This pleasant, family-owned 19-room motel offering good service is located on the west edge of the city near restaurants and gas stations. Non-smoking rooms; king size beds; cable tv; movie channels; in room phones; iron and ironging board, hairdryer, in room refrigerator and microwave; free coffee; pets welcome; senior citizens and multiple night discounts. American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.
Prairie Street Brewhouse
The Prairie Brewhouse is the best location in Rockford for hosting your event. With over 7500 square feet of flexible space available, we can host your event of up to 500 people. Perfect for hosting banquets, wedding receptions, parties, weddings, meetings, fundraisers, art shows, craft shows and more. Indoor and outdoor space available, including a deck area right on the river. Available for anything from a luncheon to a week-long conference. Overhead doors allow for easy unloading and setup. During the summer, Dinner on the Dock and listen to live music on Thursdays.
Cliffbreakers Restaurant and Bar/Lounge
Overlooking the Rock River, furnished with antiques and architectural artifacts. Enjoy Cliffbreakers' Fauerbach beerstube lounge, martini lounge, eclectic menu, Carvery Buffet Thursdays, Seafood Buffet Fridays and Champagne Brunch Sundays.
Josef of Barbados
Renowned Austrian chef Josef Schwaiger offers fine continental dining from Barbados. Seafood and oyster bar with a simple but elegant interior. Reservations suggested for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Natural Water Gardens
Quality water gardening materials for the professional or hobbyist. Plus gifts, garden accessories, aquatic plants, Japanese Koi, and stone.
Cedarville Skate Park
Skaters of all skill levels will enjoy the half and quarter pipes, pyramid, "roller coaster" and kink rails on the 750 square foot skate pad. The skate park is also open to bikes. Other attractions include a playground, sheltered picnic area, sand volleyball court, basketball court and ten fitness stations along a .5 mile blacktop walking path. Open: Dawn to Dusk.
Lena KOA
Visit the KOA for a complete variety of camping experiences. It's a fun place to be.
The Red Barn
A great stop on your trip, offering gourmet foods, gifts, seasonal wines and craft beers. Gift baskets are our specialty. Thirty flavors of whole bean of ground coffee on hand at all times. Browse through two floors of gifts to fit anyone's liking. Open Sunday: Noon to 4 pm; Monday thru Thursday: 11 am - 5 pm; Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
Iron-T, LLC
Quality embroidery, screen printing and promotional items for clubs, organizations and schools. Freeport shirts in stock from youth 2-4 to adult 3X, plus sweatshirts, hats and polos made to order. With their 30 plus years of experience, "We will put your name and logo where it belongs – in front of your customers and friends each and every day!".Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
The Golf Shack
All-encompassing golf retailer, with a 10,000 square foot retail showroom, heated outdoor driving range, teaching academy, cafe, bar and beer garden.
Fatt Cat Cafe
Fatt Cat Cafe is a great place to enjoy lunch with friends, serving homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. It is a beautiful place for special occasions.
Red's Refinishing
Hand-stripping and refinishing of wood. Buffing and lacquering of all metals.
Wenger's Springbrook Cheese
Visit this artisan cheesemaker with a small retail outlet featuring Muenster and Swiss cheese made on the premises; also featuring cheeses from other area cheesemakers. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am - 2 pm; Saturday: 8 am - Noon.
Byron Recreational Path
Biking, running, and walking path. Starts at Byron Forest Preserve and crosses the Rock River to Sunshine Park then north of town.
Evergreen Farm Inn
Located in north central Illinois. The farm dates back five generations to the owner's great-great grandparents who settled here in 1845, cleared the land, and built a log cabin. This charming farmhouse has been in the owner's family for five generations and stands hidden in the pine trees just waiting to offer guests a chance to experience the 1900's decor. Chat in the living room, or relax on the front porch swing as you experience the country atmosphere. Open April — October.
Willow Lake Greenhouse
A full line of bedding, vegetable, herb, perennial, specialty and heritage plants, plus hanging baskets are offered. Open: Late April thru late June: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday: (May only): Noon - 4 pm.
J & K Antiques
Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.
From huevos con chorizo and the best chimichangas around to a Friday night fish fry, Amigos is the place for a great Mexican or American meal. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Open: Sunday: 8 am - 2 pm; Monday thru Saturday: 8 am - 9 pm.
Luecke Jewelers
Features fine jewelry and watches, custom desing and remounting, unique estate and antique jewelry. Complete repair service.
Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club Dog Show
The event includes an All Breed Dog/Obedience/Rally/Show, as well as information on showing and training.


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I swear like a trooper when in the pub. I like the emphasis and staccato a well placed f-word adds to a sentence, but my brain filters these words out when I am with my kids, my parents or just not in a suitable environment. (Although I probably owe lip readers in supermarkets an apology or two.)
However, as much as I can keep my own foul mouth in check, there are times when profanity punctures our rosy cheeked family life by accident. Take the other day when my boys, aged ten and three, were playing a game in which they were pretending to throw each other across the room.
My ten year old, had quite correctly when considering it's literal meaning, opted to use the word toss to describe their actions. Which left me and the man half horrified and half hysterical with smothered laughter as they happily shouted 'I am going to toss you' at each other.
After ten minutes or so had passed I could no longer bear the incongruity of a childhood game and it's wanky subtext, they had no idea how it sounded to adult ears and it was just so, so wrong. I told my ten year old that while his use of the word was absolutely correct, sadly it also has another meaning, a far more adult meaning and so could he use a different word.
He was mortified, he wouldn't dream of using 'naughty words' and really I could have left them to it as the fault was with our grown up brains not their use of language, but the final straw had been when the three year old had innocently shouted 'Look Mummy, me and Max are being tossers'
And then there are the rhyme books in our house. Syd loves having nursery rhymes and kids poetry books read to him, I am less enamoured because the ones we have always seem to have moments that make me cringe when reading allowed, be it the Owl and the Pussycat with its beautiful pussy, or this fine example from a poem about birds…..
It is very, very hard to say 'I am a cock' without being aware of it's other context. Sometimes I slur the words to disguise them a bit, other times I declare my cock status with a tremor in my voice, tinged with the shame that comes with owning up to a truth. 'I AM a cock' declared with pride is another approach, after all, we are all a bit of a cock sometimes. Rarely do I manage it with any sense of bird in my delivery. Still, it makes bedtime stories slightly more entertaining I guess.
Of course swear words are just words, my children will grow up to use them, my eldest already does. She is eighteen, and I don't always filter them out when speaking to her. She has started to let the odd milder one out when speaking to me too, which of course I tell her off for, just for kicks – 'don't use language like that to your Mother young lady' 'But YOU just said it' 'Well, do as I say and not as I do and all that'. Such fun.
Love Miss Cisco XXX
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mummy barrow
I am SO with you on this. I had a similar story with my son saying he was going to toss something off. I wasnt sure if should explain and have THAT conversation or if I should plead ignorance. I went for the latter in the end. All too mortifying.
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We had a "cock" moment in our local pub. We were playing the rhyming game, trying to find as many words that rhymed with sock, rock ……
My OH quickly said "well done sweetheart, a cockrel"
(all while I was bright red and sniggering under the table)
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When I was about nine we were on a beach with friends. My sister, aged five, and a few others and I were digging a large hole to make a home for these jumpy bug things that were hopping about on the sand. Except my mum said, in no uncertain terms, that we had to find a new name for it. Apparently our Cosy Buggery wasn't acceptable…
Its so interesting what offends different people. I don't swear at all, unless really, really cross, or drunk *ahem*. Its not that hearing other people swear offends me, I just think there are better ways to say most things. Saying all that, sometimes only a strong guttural ranty swear word will ever do!
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I rarely drink, don't smoke and eat far too much chocolate. So really, swearing is the only thing left that I can enjoy. Swear words are usually so onomatopoeic, that there's no other word that will do. Well, in my mind there isn't….
I shouldn't really laugh. My boy dropped something the other day and said FFS (in full) !!
I blame everyone except me (FFS !!)
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Ha ha! We are trying not to swear as Baby picking things up so quickly but it is so hard! At the moment Baby says quack but it always comes out cock and we get some very funny looks in the supermarket x
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Love this! I too love a swear word, but manage to filter them out when with small children. Your poor boy and the accidental use of the word 'toss'. And as for the publishers of that book? They must have been having a right laugh when they wrote that one because NOBODY could read or write the words 'I am a cock' without giggling.
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i will admit i do find myself occasionally swearing in front of my kids and i always feel so bad about it. i would hate for them to pick up bad language from me whilst they're so young
So funny. I have accidentally sworn a few times in front of my kids but they give me a stern telling off.
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lol… I have to work hard not to swear around the girls!!! they do tend to pick up on it dont' htey!
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Head in hands here at the tossers bit 😉 I am a total fishwife with my language when the kids are in bed but an actual real life saint on my blog and in front of them. Totally expecting an MBE for my efforts!
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We try our best to filter them all out but no matter how much we try kids bring them back from school or other activities and then ask about the meaning… it is hard sometimes to explain why they shouldn't use them.
Twisted meanings are always funny
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We try not to swear around the children but sometimes things slip out! I remember dropping a bowl full of cake mix on the floor and let the word "shit" slip out! My then 2 year old twins were in ear shot but it wasn't until the next day when one dropped his cereal did I hear he come out of his mouth! UH OH!
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Such a funny post – had me chuckling! It certainly cannot be helped. I do have a potty mouth and I am lucky L doesn't pick up on most – when totally outraged I will swear in a different language. Unfortunately I live in a county where 'cock' is a term of endearment!
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Ah the innocence of childhood! I have to say I've never sworn in front of my parents *polishes halo* but my brother more than makes up for me!
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Is it just be or do the words cock and pussy seem to crop up in a lot of children's books! Completely innocently of course.
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ha ha sniggers! I am terrible for swearing and I'm lucky the kids don't repeat!
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Ha ha, we had something like this recently and I can't remember now….it'll come back to me
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it's amazing how we see different meanings in things as we grow up? Something so innocent becomes the complete opposite
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I actually love a good kid swear. Ramona and her mates, when they are having a cool time yell cheerfully "This is fucking awesome!!"
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We have had similar instances and now I have a 13 year old who hears all sorts at high school it is becoming even more difficult to over look these instances. He picks them up and i have had to explain that they don't know or really need to know at their age.
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Ohhhhh SWEARING, something my mouth does mid sentence without consulting my brain, that even I am shocked at. I seem to have no filter but I do try. I swear and then apologise and then do it in the apology. I can't help it.
I need a fix. I might try Hypnotherapy.
I love nursery rhymes etc like this because it gives me some entertainment whilst innocent ears only hear what is intended. Makes bedtime a little less boring
Healthier Mummy
Great post. I think I would have let the tossing go undiscussed, but have recently heard my three-year-old say 'bloody hell'. Gulp. I think I'm less good at filtering my swear words when I'm with a friend.
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Never forget the time I had to explain to my daughters that the word 'pussy' also has an entirely different meaning! Still tell my daughters off for swearing and they're almost 20!
Fabulous post as always x
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I will comment once I have stopped laughing! You really cannot blame the kids. It is us grown-ups that have got it all muddled. So much that good old Uncle Dick and Aunt Fanny had to get their names changed 😀
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Ha ha, we are being tossers made me laugh out loud!! So funny
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There is no way on this earth that the OH and I could read that book without collapsing into laughter. Quite sweet when they are little to have this 'grown up' joke between the two of you. Sadly my eldest two know more swear words than we do, I'm sure! "Tossers" *snigger*.
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Don't you just love it when that happens? I often feel like I'm the kid and not the adult when that happens.Bugger often slips from my mouth but nothing else.I haven't had incidents since Kieran was small trying to say clock and it came out as cock.Caitlin used to say big shit instead of biscuit.
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It's interesting how words change their meaning through the times. That children's poem must have been totally innocent at the time when it was written. Very much unlike it's now, lol
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Still, this might be nice in bedrooms and living rooms, but what about in a bathroom, kitchen, basement, or garage, where you're trying to apply the right makeup, prepare food, play ping pong, or repair a bicycle tire? Sometimes, it's better to have truer, white lights, that show truer colors and more contrasts, with an overall "brighter" feel to them. With the advanced technology of CFLs and LEDs, light bulbs now come in a vast range of color temperatures, providing many options to choose from when lighting the rooms in your home.
The three primary types of color temperature for light bulbs are: Soft White (2700K – 3000K), Bright White/Cool White (3500K – 4100K), and Daylight (5000K – 6500K).
The higher the Degrees Kelvin, the whiter the color temperature. Although the whiter lights will appear "brighter" than those of a lower Kelvin reading, the amount of Lumens (measurement for brightness) does not change, and true brightness is not affected.
Although our eyes have adjusted to the Soft White color temperature of incandescent bulbs over the years, this doesn't mean that they are necessarily the best option for all lighting applications. For example, because of their warmer color temperature, these soft white lights often pull warmer colors from a room (reds, oranges, etc.), altering the contrasts throughout the space. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to light the different rooms in your home most effectively:
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Does this bug mean that it's impossible to access all resolutions inside a JPEG2000 image? http://bugs.sun.com/bugdatabase/view_bug.do?bug_id=6175316
For example if I open a JPEG2000 image in Photoshop it asks me which resolution I'd like to open it in: 1280x1024, 640x512, 320x256, 160x128, 80x64, or 40x32
Is it possible to:
1) Find out what resolutions exist?
2) Open an arbitrary resolution on demand?
The obvious benefit here is that I could get at a reduced-size resolution without having to scale the image.
Thank you,
I managed to access all resolutions using J2KImageReadParam.setResolution() and ImageReader.read(int, ImageReadParam) but in the process I found a bug in the documentation of J2KImageReadParam: http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/jai/forDevelopers/jai-imageio-1_...
The documentation for "resolution" reads "If the given index is greater than the number of available resolution levels of the compressed image, the decoded image has the lowest available resolution (among all tile-components)". In fact, it has been my experience that if the given index is larger than the maximum then the resulting resolution will be the largest, not the smallest as the documentation leads one to believe. I can't file a bug report because I don't (yet) have observer permission on the JAI-ImageIO project.
I have one last outstanding question: is there a way to find out the resolution of each "level" without decoding the entire image? The downside of the above approach is that ImageReader.read(int, ImageReadParam) decodes the entire image and only finds out the resolution of the level after the fact. There should be a cheaper way to do this.


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THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Countries with low rates of the ulcer-causing bacterium H. pylori tend to have high rates of obesity, a finding that researchers say they see as more than a chance correlation.
Looking at 49 studies from Australia, Europe, Japan and the United States, the review authors found that in several countries such as Italy, Japan, Portugal and Spain, the majority of the population carried H. pylori. And those countries had relatively low rates of obesity, ranging from 3 percent in Japan to about 15 percent in Spain.
That was in contrast to the United States, for example, where about one-third of adults are obese and around the same percentage carry H. pylori.
None of that, however, proves cause and effect, cautioned an obesity expert who was not involved in the study.
"This study found a simple correlation, at the population level," said Christopher Ochner, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in New York City.
"This does not mean H. pylori is your friend, and will keep you slim," he stressed.
And even if the bug does have some direct effect on weight, it would likely be small -- and no reason to refuse antibiotics if you have an H. pylori-related ulcer, Ochner added.
"Would you hang on to something that's doing you harm, so you can lose a pound or two?" he asked.
Dr. Gerald Holtmann, the senior researcher on the review, agreed. "This study does not question the established indications for H. pylori eradication," said Holtmann, of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.
There are, though, reasons to believe that the bug can affect weight, Holtmann's team reported recently in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
Although H. pylori is a major cause of stomach ulcers, most people who harbor the infection -- at least half the world's population -- do not develop ulcers. And some researchers have speculated that H. pylori has benefits as well as costs.
Holtmann pointed to a couple studies showing that after people take antibiotics to get rid of H. pylori, they have more weight gain than those with untreated infections. And some animal and human research suggests that the bacteria can affect appetite-regulating hormones.
But whether H. pylori makes a real difference in the battle of the bulge is hard to pin down, according to Holtmann.
For example, the gut is home to trillions of bacteria that are thought to affect digestion, immune function and possibly weight control. And people with and without H. pylori may have a generally different gut-bacteria makeup, Holtmann's team pointed out.
"The data suggests that either H. pylori itself or other infectious factors linked with H. pylori are significant," Holtmann said.
Ochner called the new findings "very interesting," and he agreed that it's plausible the ulcer bug could have some positive effect on weight.
But he doubted that it could make a big difference on anyone's bathroom scale.
"Body weight is incredibly complex," Ochner said. "It involves so many factors. And in my opinion, this will not turn out to be one of the big ones."
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SOURCES: Gerald Holtmann, M.D., Ph.D., associate dean, medical and biomedical sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Christopher Ochner, Ph.D., assistant professor, pediatrics, Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, New York City; May 15, 2014, Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, online
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Vonage CEO Snyder out, spending to be trimmed
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The Internet phone service also said it would make roughly $140 million in spending cuts over the next several months as it reduces spending on marketing and eliminates jobs.
Snyder has also resigned from his position on the company's board of directors. Jeffrey Citron, the company's chairman, has been named interim CEO while the company looks for a replacement. The changes took effect Wednesday.
Vonage executives also told investors on a conference call Thursday that the company is looking to reduce spending on marketing by about $110 million this year. It had earlier projected marketing costs of as much as $425 million. In 2006, the company spent $365 million on marketing, a 50 percent increase from the previous year.
Executives also said the company would reduce its staff to save another $30 million.
The news comes a month after a jury in Virginia found that Vonage is infringing on three patents held by Verizon Communications and awarded Verizon $58 million in damages.
A judge ordered an injunction that would bar Vonage from signing up new customers, but the company was granted a temporary stay of the injunction by a federal appeals court on Friday.
Vonage, which plans to appeal the lower court's decision that it is infringing on the three patents, is hoping to get a permanent stay on the injunction that will last as long as the appeals process.
Sharon O'Leary, Vonage's chief legal officer, said during the conference call that she is confident that Vonage will win its case on appeal.
O'Leary acknowledged, however, that the appeals process could take up to two years to complete. By that point, the appeals court will likely have redefined the parameters of the case, forcing Vonage and Verizon to restart their trial.
Citron, who is the company's founder and former CEO, said Vonage plans to keep its business running.
"We will continue to operate as usual," he said. "We'll grow the business while the stay is in effect. And we're designing a work-around so that we will no longer infringe on the Verizon patents. But a work-around takes time."
He said the company is currently in the design phase of developing a technical alternative to the Verizon patents, but he said that at this point, he doesn't anticipate the need for customers to swap out equipment they have in their homes.
While Vonage is dealing with its legal troubles, the company's core business is not meeting expectations. Despite its hefty marketing budget over the past several months, the company's business has not grown very much.
During the conference call, the company said it generated about $195 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2007, up from $181 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. But net subscriber additions remained flat, with a total of 166,000 new customers in the quarter, the same as the previous quarter.
Vonage also lost customers at a rate of 2.4 percent, which is the same rate it lost customers in the fourth quarter.
Citron said the company will review all of its marketing-strategy decisions to determine which campaigns are not working and therefore can be cut.
"We're not meeting expectations in the business right now," he said. "But the changes that we're putting in place will position us to compete more effectively. And they will have an impact on the bottom line."
CEO change: A good move or a risk?
Analysts following the company say that the change in CEO and strategy is necessary to move the company forward.
"It's pretty clear that Vonage is struggling," said Clayton Moran, a stock analyst with the Stanford Group. "A change in their strategy is a slight positive for the company given the patent case and their continued losses. If they hadn't done something now they could have faced some real financial trouble in a couple of years."
But Albert Lin, an analyst with American Technologies Research, said that making Citron interim CEO is risky. The company admitted in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing before it went public last year that some investors may be scared to invest in the company because of legal settlements that Citron made with the SEC and the National Association of Securities Dealers related to allegations of fraud against Citron.
Citron reached a settlement with the two agencies, without admitting or denying guilt, over allegations that he engaged in fraudulent use of the Nasdaq's Small Order Execution System while at Datek Securities and Datek Online Holdings. Citron allegedly attempted to hide such transactions by creating fictitious books and records and filing false reports with the SEC.
"Putting Jeff in as interim CEO seems risky as most investors don't like or trust him," Lin said in an e-mail. "I suppose there are many candidates looking for a challenge and a turnaround situation, so I don't think it will be impossible to find a CEO. But the question is: how hard will it be to find someone who will work with Jeff Citron, both as a major shareholder and chief strategist?"
As for the future of the company, analysts agree that Vonage will likely continue to operate for some time. The company has about $420 million in cash as of the end of the first quarter, so it is not in imminent danger of going out of business. But if legal decisions continue to work against the company, a shutdown or takeover of the company is possible.
Some experts have speculated that cable companies such as Comcast, which today has roughly 2 million voice customers, may be interested in acquiring Vonage's 2.2 million customer base. But Moran said that is unlikely given the fact that not all of Vonage's 2.2 million customers are in Comcast's territory.
It's also unlikely that Verizon or AT&T would buy Vonage, given that neither company has put much money behind marketing their own VoIP services.
"The most likely scenario down the road if the company continues to struggle is a management-led buyout," Moran said. "They are the biggest believers in the company. Most telcos and cable companies don't see enough value in Vonage right now."
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- Poor quality overcomes marketing
- I have been a Vonage customer for about a year. The number of dropped packets on the upload side can be severe. What happens is that the call is not dropped entirely, but the other person usually gets 12 seconds of dead silence, while I have no interruption. This is a regular occurrence, and is no way attract new customers. I suspect that nearly everyone who has talked to me on my Vonage line is not a potential customer. I also suspect that this is a major reason why Vonage is losing customers.
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- who is your ISP?
- I'm just curious who your ISP is. I really think that the issues you mentioned are more a problem with the internet connection that your ISP is providing to you rather than a Vonage problem.
We've been using Vonage lines for about a year now and have had no problems at all. The sound quality is excellent, too. We're using Time-Warner's highest speed package.
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- No problems here...
- I've been with Vonage for almost 3 years now, and the only issue I have had was not receiving any emails with voice message attachements for a one week period, which wasnt a big deal. Most people that I've heard with problems, are all with upload connections, which I believe, may be due to the ISP connection (routers) or their own computers/laptops and not Vonage. One story I will share, was a user did not know his computer had been compromised, and the hacker was using his PC for hacking purposes. Once he formatted his PC to ensure everything got cleaned, he then noticed a big difference in the quality of his calls. Now, I'm not saying this is what everyone else's problem, but my point is not to point finger at Vonage. The problem with VOIP service, is that it relies on the users knowledge of VOIP and its reliance upon an Internet connection, and many have no clue how to troubleshoot their own connection to see where the problem really lies. It's not a service for anyone. Thumb rule is if you dont know how to fix problems with your own computer, then VOIP may not be the best solution for you today.
My 2 cents worth.
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- Re: Poor quality overcomes marketing
- One of the things I don't like about it, or any VOIP solution at this point, is that last I checked many security systems simply won't use it, or won't support it's use.
Not to mention, when was the last time you lost your LANDLINE versus your DSL/Cable connection?
Even if my security system did support the use of VOIP solutions, I'd want to stick with the landline. If I needed a second line, I'd think about it.
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- Decent service
- I have had few problems with Vonage and considering it's relative newness and price, am happy with it.
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- Excellent service
- I have been a Vonage customer since it's inception. The price has remained the same unlike the phone service it replaced.
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- I've saved enough for new PC
- Previous phone bill was about $60 with 3-way, caller id, voicemail etc.
I'm on the 500minutes plan with Vonage (I never go over. same with mobile) that is $15 a month.
Over the two years I've been with them I've saved enough for a new computer. As long as the price remains the same I'll get a new one every two years and never be obsolete :)
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- Excellent service
- I have been a Vonage customer since it's inception. The price has remained the same unlike the phone service it replaced.
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- Vonage
- The service is excellant and the voice problems of old are gone.If I were not a member, I would join again. I love the fact I don't have to use Verizon. Anything that pisses off the big boys makes me happy.
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- Vonage: Advertising vs Word-of-Mouth
- Vonage grew rapidly as users raved about the technical and cost merits of the technology; service, however, has become a major issue over the last few months: dropped calls, people calling getting a "not in service" message, no dial tone, one side of the connection going blank, poor voice quality, phone not ringing (on either end), call forwarding failing, online control panel crashing, etc. E-mails to support are not even answered. I think that if Vonage is to grow, it has to earn back the confidence of its existing customers; as long as we tell the stories of our experiences to prospective users, their opportunities for garnering new customers will be limited.
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- i think the management had overwhelm with the growth and they fail to have projection on the number of customer service. They should outsource their customer support.
Has anyone out there heard about WideCircles.com. It seems like a way better service then wasting money on PPC. Apparently they are using refering websites ( forums, blogs, wiki, etc. ) and have a viral word of mouth distributed approach to it. My friend told me he got around 100 visits from single post which cost him $0.40c. I am going to give them a try today . In case you are intrested here is it. http://widecircles.com?s=imt1
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- Unexpected reliability
- The Vonage savings are great, but the reliability problems may force me to return to Verizon. As others have reported, I've had plenty of dropped calls, lack of dial tone, etc. I've figured out how to get the signal back by manipulation the Vonage and cable boxes, but after several frustrating attemps. I'm going to hang on and hope that Vonage can gets its act together and weather the current legal and technological storm.
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You will love the house. Our family has made this our beach destination for the past 17 years. We hope you will have a great stay.
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The home has 3 king beds and plenty of living space for everyone to spread out and rest after a day at the beach or to take a break from the fun in the sun.
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We really love coming to folly and hope you will too.
We have put a lot of time and work into this home and hope that you will treat it like you would your own. We have filled the home with top end furniture and decorations. You will have a great time here on your next trip.
Enjoy your stay at our home and come back again sometime soon.
Events: With the largest deck space available on Folly Beach this home is great for small gatherings. For an additional fee the home can be rented for gatherings of up to 25 people. Please ask regarding details.
We also have a sea kayak, surf boards, boogy boards, and grill available for rental during your stay. Please ask regarding use of these items if you are interested.
Few places in the world exist with the charm of Charleston, South Carolina. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston this home is great for more than just being at the beach. Charleston has some of the best dining in the United States and has plenty of history and sites to take in as well.
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We look forward to having you stay at Just Beachy. We have updated the home and know you will enjoy your stay at the beach.
Regardless of what time of the year you are coming there is always something cool to do in Charleston.
Located about 5 miles from our home is a place called James Island county Park. For a dollar per person you can enter the park and take advantage of playgrounds, walking and bike trails, fishing piers and ponds, ball fields, volleyball pits, and cookout pavilions.
For an extra fee the waterpark is a great place to take the kids if you are looking for a change up from the beach.
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Our family has vacationed on Folly Beach since I was a kid coming to visit my cousins in Charleston. We lived on James Island and came to Folly at least a few times a week while we were there.
We have been coming to Folly for the past 17 years for summer vacation and stayed in the house prior to buying it and renovating it in 2010.
Our family loves the house and the location on the 12th block is great. We have a great spot on the beach and you will love the house too.
Mark H Hadfield (Sun Kissed Vacation Rentals) purchased this house in 2010
The most outdoor living space on the Beach. Plain and simple. when you come to the beach you want to enjoy hearing and seeing the waves. When the tide comes no other home can match the space we have outdoors to keep soaking up the sun.
We have the largest deck space on Folly. With a sun deck on ground level and a huge deck on the upper level we have space for everyone to kick back and relax and listen to the waves crash.
The beds are amazing. We went the extra mile to make sure the bedding was the best so you would get a great nights sleep while at the beach. The kitchen is brand new as are all of the other furnishings. We have wifi and cable tvs in each room with dvd players.
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We have a large sitting area with two futons gaming chairs wide screen tv and xbox 360. Bring your own games and enjoy.
We have a separate area by the laundry room with an air hockey table. The extra fridge downstairs is a great place to keep your drinks on hand to enjoy while you are playing.
The other room downstairs has a new pool table, Foosball table, and dartboard. We also have a couple of really comfortable swivel chairs in that room for those who just want to relax and watch the action.
We have a sea kayak, boogie boards, and surf boards available for your use during your stay. Please take the time to organize them and wash them off before you leave so they will be nice for the next guest as well.
The house is great and the location is wonderful. We loved having our private walkover to the beach and being able to relax on the decks. Our family loved Folly and we want to make this a yearly trip so we will be contacting you to stay again next year. We give the house 5 stars. Nice mix of beach cottage and new updates. The new kitchen and appliances are really great.
We have been to Folly before but never in the winter. It was awesome and your house is amazing on the inside. You can tell that everything is brand new and we really loved it.
The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen is amazing. We relaxed and had a great trip. We will try to get back again sometime in the fall.
We would recommend this place to anyone and everyone
Loved the house! It worked really well for our family with plenty of King Beds!!!! We are a family who likes to eat well so it was a bonus to have such an amazing Kitchen with a lot of amenities, pots, pans, appliances, etc. We have stayed in a lot of rentals and none of them had these kind of resources. House it great! Deck is amazing! We loved just sitting, rocking and watching the dolphins swim by. There is a big shower area on the deck so don't have to bring the sand back into the house and it has hot water! Usually you freeze with those outdoor showers, but this one was great!
I agree with the other postings; this was a rental we'd like to return to next time we are in Charleston.
We had such a fantastic experience at Just Beachy! We live near the beach in California so it takes a lot to make us happy. The house is bigger than we expected -- we had a lot of family staying with us at the same time and space never was an issue. With all the young kids we had with us, we expected it to be noisy and crazy, but the house is great for absorbing the sound. We are not the types who like to go on vacation to watch a lot of TV, but it was so nice to have a TV in each room and in living areas upstairs and downstairs and there was a nice library of movies to watch. At the end of great days on the huge deck and on the beach and in the water, it was nice to kick back and relax watching a movie or catch a game on ESPN, etc.
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We were so pleased with how neat and fresh everything was. The kitchen is amazing and the beds so comfortable. We spent a lot of time on the decks and enjoyed our private walkover to the beach.
The home has so much space for a 4 bedroom house. We will try to book a week during the summer we liked it so much.
We really loved staying in the home. Everything was very tidy and neat and clean. We slept well on amazing beds and listened to the sound of the waves rolling in.
I had never been to the beach during the winter before. It was very nice and we still got to lay out on the deck in the sun and with the ground level sun deck out of the wind it was actually quite warm.
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Disclaimer - I was already a fan of this house and we stayed here last Thanksgiving for one of the best Holiday Beach Trips ever. I did see some new photos online when we made the reservation... what I was not prepared for was how much more LIVING the renovations added to the home. WOW!
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1928 Ford Model A Phaeton. 4 cyl. gas engine, 4 speed trans. Restored with a beautiful Auto Trunk on the rear. No Need to... More
Previously part of the Musclecar City museum collection. Four cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission, beautiful wood, spoke wire wheels and single side mount... More
1928 Chevrolet Sedan Hotrod 2 Door Roadster... More
Up for sale in our Tampa Showroom is this classic 1929 Ford Model A Sports Coupe. This all original Model A is ready to... More
For sale in our Chicago Showroom is a 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan. This Black Beauty is All Steel and All ford.... More
Even before World War II, Ford and Chevy were locked in a race for domestic truck supremacy. Neither maker offered a dedicated truck platform... More
This machine is for the person who knows the difference between a car show and a concours. A Packard was a sign of... More