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- Restore and care for rubber trim and seals to keep them elastic and looking like new
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Product DescriptionHas your rubber trim started to look and feel faded? If yes, you can restore a like new appearance and feel with the Einszett Gummi Pflege Rubber Care Stick. This shoe polish like applicator allows you to quickly and easily apply this formula to your rubber trim so they look their best again. Simply wipe the desired areas and you'll instantly notice it restores the rubber trim to like new. The rubber will look dark and rich again so you can be proud of their appearance. It will also help the rubber be more flexible and durable, so it will looks better for years to come. Use it all over your rubber molding around the door weather seals, jambs, trunk, sunroof, engine bay, and any other neglected rubber. Upon completion they will be protected from UV rays, extreme temperatures, etc. Old trim that is discolored and faded can be a major eye sore so clean and restore them with the Einszett Gummi Pfledge Stick.
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One of the really nice things about this product is that it is water-based. A solvent based product can brown rubber, attract dust, and can actually dry out rubber. The final results are wonderful, matte, moisturized, and UV protected seals.
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einszett Gummi Pflege cleans, conditions, and protects weather rubber seals around car doors, windows, hood, and trunk lids. Maintains flexibility and protects seals against dying and cracking due to the damaging effects of oxidation, heat, and UV. Reconditions dried weather seals restoring their sealing effect. Helps prevent doors from sticking in freezing temperatures. Water-based formula is petroleum-free.
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I'm thrifty and have put off trying this product for nearly a decade now. On my last order, I went ahead and got a bottle. Now, I wish I had tried it a long time ago. I'm not a long-time user, so I can't speak to what it does long term. I can say that it provides a non-sticky, even finish to the seals- and looks very nice. Of course you want to clean the seals before application. Hmmm... what else-- the product container is well made too. I've used similar looking containers that are a nightmare of sloppy mess. NOT SO with this. NO drips, and controlled application.
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More things not to say in your query letter.
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Lagoon House at Kapoho Beach
From $290 / night
Description from the manager
Description from the manager
Bedrooms: 3/
Bathrooms: 2/
Sleeps: 7/
Type: House
Lagoon House is the epitome of a Hawaiian piece of paradise! For even more information, please see LagoonHouse.com.
For a video of Lagoon House, please see Lagoon House is great for kids!! or this video
This home is located at the premiere swimming spot at Kapoho and features a huge, crystal-clear, private lagoon stocked with exotic tropical fish -- it's nothing short of having your own 500,000-gallon snorkeling aquarium right in your back yard.
Lagoon House features a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with queen bed and single bed, a second bedroom with double bed and small loft bed, 1 bathroom, and lots of deck overlooking the lagoon and ocean.
Downstairs is a large, shady lanai at water's edge, a third bedroom with bunk beds and a second bath with shower and changing room (accessed by an external staircase). A 2-car carport includes an enclosed laundry, storage area and barbecue grill. The yard is beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs, palm trees, a manicured lawn and other tropical plantings.
Amenities also include high-speed wireless Internet, telephone with answering machine and FREE long distance calls to the US and Canada, a refrigerator, stove, breakfast bar, microwave, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, gas barbecue grill, toaster, blender, under-sink water filter, snorkel sets, deck chairs, ceiling fans, books and magazines, linens and towels, iron, stereo system with CD player, satellite TV, HiFi VCR, and more than 50 movies on tape and DVD.
Additional amenities include: ipod dock, swimming, walk-in shower, arrival day flexible, private pond, portable fans, scuba or snorkeling, electric range, deck patio uncovered, shower over tub, cd player, washer and dryer (private), surfing, meals guests furnish own, lanai, living room, snorkeling, whale watching, coffee maker, recommended, pond, dishes utensils, lanai gazebo covered, unassigned off street parking. ...Read more
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About the manager
Hawaii Holiday Vacation Rentals
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Lagoon House at Kapoho Beach Pahoa, Hawaii
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Lagoon House is the epitome of a Hawaiian piece of paradise! For even more information, please see LagoonHouse.com.
For a video of Lagoon House, please see Lagoon House is great for kids!! or this video
This home is located at the premiere swimming spot at Kapoho and features a huge, crystal-clear, private lagoon stocked with exotic tropical fish -- it's nothing short of having your own 500,000-gallon snorkeling aquarium right in your back yard.
Lagoon House features a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with queen bed and single bed, a second bedroom with double bed and small loft bed, 1 bathroom, and lots of deck overlooking the lagoon and ocean.
Downstairs is a large, shady lanai at water's edge, a third bedroom with bunk beds and a second bath with shower and changing room (accessed by an external staircase). A 2-car carport includes an enclosed laundry, storage area and barbecue grill. The yard is beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs, palm trees, a manicured lawn and other tropical plantings.
Amenities also include high-speed wireless Internet, telephone with answering machine and FREE long distance calls to the US and Canada, a refrigerator, stove, breakfast bar, microwave, coffeemaker, coffee grinder, gas barbecue grill, toaster, blender, under-sink water filter, snorkel sets, deck chairs, ceiling fans, books and magazines, linens and towels, iron, stereo system with CD player, satellite TV, HiFi VCR, and more than 50 movies on tape and DVD.
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- Fee | $35 per stay | Damage Waiver
- Cleaning Fee | $150 per stay | Cleaning Fee
- Tax rate | 13.42% of rent | tax rate
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- Towels Provided
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- Pet friendly - no
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- Suitable for children - yes
- 1044 square feet
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Very good
San Jose, 95135, United States
"Best house to go if you are visiting the Champagne ponds"
Went here for three nights. The house itself is nice. There are two bedrooms upstairs and some detached bedrooms downstairs. We only occupied the upstairs. They have wireless internet and satellite TV. Also the Kitchen area has everything you need to cook. They have a blender, toaster, microwave, oven, and stove. Also many pans, plates, and knives.
The worst part about this place is the somewhat remote location. It is about 30 minutes from Hilo and 15 minutes from Pahoa, which has a grocery store. If you are visiting the Volcano, Zoo,the Waterfalls, or just want to go to the store, it is a bit of a drive. That being said,the best part of our stay there was snorkeling in the lagoon and pond area.
The reason to book this place is, of course, the private backyard lagoon. There is a ridiculous amount of fish there. Be careful when feeding them as they do bite. Buying a head of romaine lettuce and holding it out was the best way to hand feed.
Also worth visiting is the public pond right next to the Lagoon. We were happy to find steps in the backyard out to that pond. That pond is just as warm as the Lagoon. There are not as many fish there, but we were able to see an eel and a turtle there. Go early to the public lagoon as it fills up as the day goes on.
There are many other houses with similar ponds. When we walked the neighborhood, you can see them, but they do not have nearly the amount of fish in them. So this is the house to book to get the full effect.
The house had a lot of life vests, a few noodles,several kick boards, a few poor looking snorkels, and maybe 1 or 2 pairs of usable fins when we visited. It is a good size lagoon, though after the fifth time you snorkeled it, you probably aren't going to see anything new. Good place to learn snorkeling since there are no waves. I would definitely recommend renting.
Mary G.
Fairbanks, AK, United States
"Great stay...again!"
This was our second visit, and it was great again! We love the convenience of walking outside and hopping into the lagoon. Sadly, Puffy was no longer with us, however, another puffer was definitely shaping up to take Puffy's place! Can't wait to come back.
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
"Love Puffy's House"
This is our favorite place to stay on the Big Island, and our second time there. Best part is swimming with the fishies. The house may not have the most modern furnishings, but is very comfortable and has everything you might need. There were a few less masks, fins, and lagoon toys this year, but they probably don't get the best treatment from guests. Can't wait to stay there again, hopefully next year.
Morley I.
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
"Hi lite"
Definitely our families highlight on the Big Island. We can't stop talking about it. Perfect weather, comfy beds, quiet except for frogs. Snorkel gear needs upgrading.
Phil S.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
"Best pond in Kapoho"
While walking around Kapoho we realized that the Lagoon House had the best pond. You could swim in the heated pond or take 4 steps over and into the ocean. It was fantastic for kids of all ages.(I'm 60)
Key S.
United States
"Heavenly Hawaiian Living"
The Lagoon House is truly a paradise! As soon as we arrived, the tropical fish, the lagoon, and the ocean immediately absorbed us. The house itself is perfect for a family, with all the necessary amenities - definitely more comfortable than a hotel.
Our son & daughter adored feeding the fish and swimming with them, as well as exploring the surrounding area and the Champagne Pond (easily accessed by walking to the end of the property). We even saw two sea turtles there.
Puffy is charming, and would always come to the surface when we arrived. We really liked the two Mourish Idols, whom the kids dubbed "Toe-dee" and "Toe-dum" for their propensity to nibble at your toes, the surgeon fish and the box fish (assuming we identified them correctly using the fish-identification book at the house). A gecko in the house became a source of amusement, as it would occasionally poke its head out of random corners or ledges and climb up the walls.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay here; even though this was a working vacation (the wifi network was a great enabler), we snorkeled every day, and we all loved it.
We left Lagoon House well rested & recharged with great memories -- it was frankly Awesome.
Claire P.
Saint Helena, CA, United States
"Can't wait to go back"
What a fantastic place. The Lagoon is out of this world, well kept, clean, beautifully designed and full of fish. My kids spent hours in there every day using the thoughtfully provided snorkels and floaties. The house is charming and simple. Not super fancy, but that's no good for a family with kids anyway. It like a home from home.
Satoshi D.
Tokyo, na, Japan
"How wonderful!"
Very funny to swim with many fishes at warm pond.
San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States
"A truly relaxing get-away"
We were really impressed with the property location. Loved our private lagoon and visits from Puffy and Mr. Waddles. Will definitely come back some time in future. The management company was there for us if we needed anything...a wonderful vacation we won't soon forget. Thanks.
Janine B.
Littleton, CO, United States
""Our House""
This was our 3rd visit. Love the LAGOON. We feel spoiled and like locals every visit.
Boulder, CO, United States
"Fantastic Place to Stay!"
We had a very relaxing time and really love Puffy! My son enjoyed swimming and Champagne pond is steps away. This is a great vacation rental for anyone who wants to enjoy the peace of Kapoho!
San Marcos, CA, United States
"A piece of paradise!"
We had such a wonderful time at Lagoon House. We didn't even know such a place existed in this world. The lagoon is warm, the fish is amazingly friendly, and the ocean view is so gorgeous right in your backyard. Snorkeling just doesn't get better than this! The kids really enjoy patting and feeding Puffy and "Boxy" (friendliest box fish)! They're also very entertained by the boxes of toys the owner has left in the house. My 7-year-old didn't enjoy open water snorkeling because of the waves and sea urchins, but she snorkel at the warm lagoon twice a day, truly enjoyed feeding, swimming with the hundreds of fish. This is an experience we'll never forget!
Deb L.
Red Wing, MN, United States
"Lagoon House is ONO!!!"
The location is probably one of the best in Hawaii...oceanside with a perfect ocean view, private thermal pool with hundreds(maybe thousands) of tropical fish, adjacent to Champagne pond, which is one of Hawaii's best thermal ponds, and in a gated community. Management staff was attentive and always responded promptly. We really appreciated our early check-in and late check-out. Check-in/out was simple and accessible at all hours of the day. Our kids really wanted to feed the fish, the fish food was empty so they had someone out that day delivering fish food. Things that go along with living in the tropics that we weren't use to but adapted to ac but the ocean breeze was always more than adequate, unless you had to close the house; bugs which we northerners are not use to; and no direct inside access to basement from main floor. We will definitely vacation again at Lagoon was one of our BEST vacation experiences!!!
Kristina & Paul U.
Parker, CO, United States
"Unbehagen Family Vacation"
We kept this vacation a surprise from our kids until the day we left. I'm glad we did! They were so surprised they could barely contain themselves lol. They were in the lagoon every day for hours and absolutely loved all the fish. Especially Puffy. They got a real kick out of being able to pet Puffy too:). It was a wonderful vacation and I am sure we will never find another house as unique as this one. If we ever make it back to Hawaii we will definitely rent this house!
Linda S.
Victoria, BC, Canada
"An incredible getaway"
This was our 2nd trip to Kapoho, 1st at Lagoon House. It met our expectations. The pond presented better snorkling than anywhere else on the island. We will be back and we will stay here again.
Lori B.
Placentia, CA, United States
"Stay at Lagoon House"
We had a very enjoyable time. The only downer was the cockroaches, we killed at least 5 that were in the house, so that should be addressed. The furniture was a bit uncomfortable.
I would recommend this property to everyone I know. It's just so relaxing.
William W.
Kaneohe, HI, United States
"Great Experience as Always!"
Our 3rd time here, it's always so invigorating to come back and get grounded with nature. We love the recent updates to the house, would just suggest a kitchen renovation next! Mahalo for a very special visit. We'll be back again!
Tanya G.
Moss Beach, CA, United States
"Quick two night stay"
We had a wonderful time. We found the kitchen needed upgrading. It was difficult to cook and keep food and crumbs away without a disposal. And the cabinets were sticky from a long history of use. We understand, but that would be our one comment. We did
have a wonderful time.
Linda B.
Gainesville, FL, United States
"Perfect place for a family holiday"
Lagoon House is a great place for swimming, snorkeling and just plain relaxing by a picture perfect lagoon. We have stayed here 3 times and it is nicer every time.
Stephanie M.
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
"Some Feedback"
1) We had centipedes visit us in bed Friday night; both in the small bedroom upstairs and in the bottom bunk bed downstairs. 2) You might expand the guest book. All pages are full. 3) We cleaned some of the sllippery algae off the steps going into the
pond. Mahalo for a wonderful stay. Aloha no
Honolulu, HI, United States
"Neighboring house (across lagoon)..."
Neighboring house (across lagoon) had a number of young men who apparently partied through the evening. We were awaken at 2 a.m. with the sound of someone retching/vomitting.
Response from the manager, Hawaii Holiday Vacation Rentals - 07/31/2011
Kapoho is a popular spot for vacationers and locals alike and we wish everyone respected the quiet peace of the neighborhood, but unfortunatley there is the occasional bad seed who spoils it for others. We are sorry you had to experience that. Hawaii Holiday Management
Walter H.
Naples, FL, United States
"Great family vacation in best location"
The house was very clean and well equipped but could use updating. It had the best view and the large private pond with hundreds of colorful tropical fish was the highlight for the whole family to swim in too. It was the perfect place for a family vacation in paradise. We hope to return.
Carrollton, TX, United States
"great place to stay with kids"
lagoon was great and the facilities were really nice. only complaint is that we arrived at night and had trouble finding the place - none of the pictures showed the front gate with fishes on it, so we could not see the address.
Lexington, VA, United States
"Best Pond in the area!"
The water is amazing. There was no need to go to the Champagne Pond or any of the others. We tried the others and Lagoon House's pond is far better. Very unique.
The actual house is comfortable and adequate but likely in need of some updating. I felt like it was much smaller than it appeared in the photographs and it is essentially a two bedroom, one bath house. The third bedroom and the second bath are not connected to the main living areas and are accessed from outside so be sure not to count on that for young children. The furniture was all very comfortable and the house had absolutely everything we needed. The master bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was particularly well stocked. The hammock in the yard was great!
We needed a couple of maintenance things addressed and the rental company was VERY responsive. I left the message and they came right out and took care of it. Very pleased with the service and they were great about responding to my questions.
I was surprised at just how far away the property was from towns and stores. I did not anticipate from looking at a map how much time we would spend in a car going to see other sights or picking up supplies. I'm not sure I would pick the location as a base for sightseeing this side of the island again. But it is absolutely worth a few days to stay where you take in all you need.
I would stay at Lagoon House again for the lagoon. I wouldn't pick it for the house itself, if that makes sense. The fish were a lot of fun for all of us and enjoyed feeding them very much. Folks of all ages will enjoy the pond, the views and the snorkeling.
Lisa E.
Walnut Creek, CA, United States
"Lisa E.'s review of Experience Your Own Private 500,000 Gallon S"
Staying at the Lagoon House was the best vacation we have ever had. The highlight was feeding the fish. Our only disappointment was that, 14 years ago when we stayed there before, there wasn't a house right next door, so it wasn't as private. But that's just progress for you.
And a note to the owners, the pocket door in the kitchen to the carport needs repair.
San Juan Capsitrano, CA, United States
"Two couples had a great time at the lagoon house"
I snorkeled at least two hours a day and the convenience to the ocean and the private lagoon were matchless. The stars at night were spectacular. The fresh air and delicious fresh water were also a treat, you forget how nature unspoiled is just the best gift.
Kevin P.
Bellevue, WA, United States
"Kids had an incredible time"
Where else Cld the kids swim in a 85 degree aquarium with thousands of fish all eating out of their hands? We had a great time. Property is VERY old and for that kind of $$ per night they should supply toliet paper. Furniture very old and uncomfortable, tiny old TV made movie night a challenge. With a little update, Cld be a number 1 vacation rental.
Christopher M.
United States
"Lagoon House at Kapoho"
The location, set in the lush East side of Big Island, was wonderful. The regular rainfall and unspoilt surroundings makes this side of the island our favourite, and a real contrast to the more commercial Kona coast which we enjoyed for our second week in Hawaii. The lagoon itself was or course a major hit with all six of us and Puffy was a real character! Perhaps the accommodation should be described a little more explicitly as the third bedroom (with bunk beds) being totally separate from the main house was not suitable for the children to be in and we had to end up with 2 adults and 2 children on the floor in one of the two bedrooms in the house! Still a wonderful experience, and we would love to come again!
Jon K.
Burnsville, MN, United States
"One of a kind"
Truly amazing house and lagoon
Doug F.
Minot, ND, United States
"Hawaiin paradise, snorkeling in Cahmpagne pond @ 7am every morni"
Comfortable spacious home. Nice neighbors, friendly and helpful. Hilo farmers market was great,biggest Japanese garden outside of Japan in Hilo. Very nice vacation area. Don't pick up the black and white snails they secrete something that can burn you, don't touch stuff in the water just look.
Kory K.
Mililani, HI, United States
"Hidden Paradise!!"
We all had a wonderful time! Our children couldn't get enough of the lagoon. They practically swam all day! Puffy was a great host, she is absolutely adorable. Thank you for sharing this paradise with us!!
Ray T.
Mountain View, CA, United States
"Ray T.'s review of Experience Your Own Private 500,000 Gallon Sn"
We were very happy w/Lagoon House. It lived up to all our expectations and we'll certainly be back. The lagoon simply is one of a kind and the entire family loved swimming in our own private warm water pool full of tropical fish! Our only (minor) concern is the cockroaches. The house was clean, don't get me wrong. And we understand it is a tropical climate, but there were cockroaches in the kitchen and living areas on a constant basis - and they move fast! Is a fumigation possible in a tropical climate? Or roach traps? Or how about extra-long fly swatters? We followed instructions and kept ALL our food in the fridge. Again, this is a minor concern and it IS a tropical climate. We loved Lagoon House.
Corona, CA, United States
"Special memories in Kapoho"
The pond was unbelievable! Puffy was so cute and friendly! What a beautiful view to wake up to every morning. This location is wow! Awesome for my 2 year old and my 11 year old. Hard to find a place that caters to both of their needs since they are at such different places in their development. A wonderful selection of games, movies and books for down time. Overall a great experience. We will have many special memories of visiting our family here in Kapoho. Just a small note, the only way that I can imagine this place any better would be if the beds were a little more comfy. They were kind of hard and the pillows stiff. This is the reason for the 4 stars on the general condition. Still definitely worth it. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
"Like Swimming in Your Own Aquarium"
This was one of the best places we have every stayed in Hawaii, our vacation destination almost every year. The house was very clean and had everything you need including beach towels, and a large assortment of snorkel masks and fins, and flotation devices. But the lagoon is the main attraction. Feeding the fish and swimming with them was great. Puffy was so friendly and a real camera ham. Next time the Big Island comes around in our rotating island itinerary we're sure to stay here again.
Barry F.
Salmon Arm, BC, Canada
"Fun in the Sun"
Had a great time in the Lagoon House ! This is a neat place to start with , but Puffy and the other Lagoon dwellers really put it over the top ! We had ablast snorkelling in the beautiful warm lagoon . Driving up the coast and exploring in the jeep was great as well ! We'll very likely be back . Thanks again .
Shari J.
Tacoma, WA, United States
"Once in a life time"
Not only was the house and Lagoon Perfect. The Company who does the renting was so helpful and just great! I couldnt have asked for a better time.
Tara K.
Sammamish, WA, United States
"Lagoon House was the best vacation ever!"
This was the absolute best vacation our family ever had. It was like living as a local and really felt like we were so far away from the chaos we left behind. We felt so refreshed and still do 2 weeks later. We had come down to visit our uncle who lives 20 minutes down the main road. At first we thought maybe we should have been staying closer to him. It would have saved some driving each day, but we never would have had the unique experience of our personal watering hole. But, I think the reason it was so special was having the lagoon - it was swimming in our own private tropical fish tank every day. Can't wait for our return visit.
Karen B.
Birmingham, AL, United States
"Most relaxing vacation spot in the world"
If you are looking for relaxation, peace and quiet, this is the place for you. The lagoon is amazing. I could have floated there all day. Very convenient location for Volcanoes Park and many other interesting sites. Highly recommended!! Neighbors across the street are the best!
Laurie P.
San Diego, CA, United States
"Laurie P.'s review of Experience Your Own Private 500,000 Gallon"
This was our second visit to the Lagoon House. We brought family on this trip and used all the bedrooms! The back bedroom ceiling fan did not work well, and the bed was small and hard. So, as a couple, we had to separate and sleep in the living room. The other quests said their beds were hard too, but the air flow was good. We bought an extra fan and bed pads to help the sleeping conditions. I definitely would not recommend the house for more than one couple. The back bedroom is not suited to a couple. The other beds are more for one adult or children.
Roxane S.
Slatington, PA, United States
"lagoon house hilo"
the home was great. The tide pools were simply awesome. When the stars are out at night, it feels like you can almost touch them. All the comforts of home, plus swimming in an aquarium every day. We could have done without the construction on both sides of us, but we were travelling on the off season. Other than that, we had a great time. Mahalo for sharing your home.
Woodland, WA, United States
"Unbeatable snorkeling"
We had a fabulous stay at the Lagoon House. The snorkeling in Lagoon House's tidal pond in 87 degree water with beautiful (and friendly) tropical fish was fantastic. Lagoon House's pond is directly adjacent to Champagne Pond which is open to the public. We could see Champagne Pond from our lanai and had a lot of fun watching the frequent visits from locals (with their music blaring from their trucks) and tourists (who stuck out usually due to their fair complexions). We went snorkeling in Champagne pond (usually in the early mornings before anyone else got there) in the hopes of seeing the turtles but didn't see any on this trip. We did see trumpet fish and a variety of other fish (though not as good as in the Lagoon House's pond). The house has a very well equipped kitchen, plenty of towels (you'll need them), snorkeling masks/fins, water toys, hair dryer, curling iron, toys, books, DVD's,and a fabulous collection of National Geographic Magazines from the 40's and 50's. We really enjoyed fedding Puffy, the huge porcupine fish as well as the rest of the beautiful fish in the pond. We even saw several moray eels in the pond. You must go to the Hilo and Maku'u Farmer's Markets to stock up on fresh fruits and produce during your stay.
Kathy B.
Wilmington, NC, United States
"Just a Gem!"
I live on island - Kona side(my family that came to visit is from NC), and have seen many of the great gems on island, I will have to say this house is one! The house is nice and will have everything you need, but not over the top fancy...but who cares...we spent all our time in the lagoon! It was full of fish (even more than the Champagne pond...that is less than 5 steps away!)
My only word of warning, is temporary, they are building a home next door, so there is a bit of construction noise, but the homeowners association (what we were told) only allows them to work from 8-5 (and no weekends), so not such a big deal. Its a tiny house being built so should be up and complete in a hurry!
Kapoho is a great place to get away from it all, beware that a great thing will happen....your cell phone wont work! Yippie! (There is a house phone for emergencies)
I will lounge in your lagoon again! Tell puffy we miss her!
About managment:
***Su was great, we made a reservation blunder and she was quick to help out and get us back on vacation mode, in our moment of panic she was cool and calm, Mahalo for that!
Loni J.
Alpine Meadows, CA, United States
"Lagoon House"
We had a wonderful stay once again...
Mahalo, We will see you in April...
Eden, UT, United States
"Awesome vacation, the lagoon is amazing!"
We absolutely loved the lagoon - it was amazing to swim & snorkel in your own private aquarium! The water is so clear in the mornings and we had so much fun feeding all the fish (yes, Puffy is very friendly!). We did find that the house is starting to show some wear & tear, some simple updates are definitely needed. Overall it was a wonderfully relaxing stay and we can't wait to return!
London, London, United Kingdom
"Amazing lagoon"
We found the house a little basic and smaller than expected, but the lagoon made up for any shortcomings. Our small children loved Puffy and feeding the fish was the highlight of the day. We were delighted to see such an assortment of inflatables and snorkel gear. Definitely an unforgettable stay.
Santa Barbara, CA, United States
This place is amazing. My Mom is 84. Our stay will remain a tresured memory for the rest of my life! Thanks so much!
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
"Relaxing weekend at the Laggon House"
We all enjoyed our stay at the Lagoon house.We have stayed in Kapoho vacation rentals many times but the Lagoon house is by far our favorite! It is so relaxing and serene. Puffy has doubled in size and personality. We enjoy her visits by the pond side. Aloha
Debbera C.
Shelton, WA, United States
"The Lagoon House is THE PLACE to stay on the east side of the is"
The pond and views are perfect. We had a terrific time. Hope to come back real soon.
Karen R.
Stony Plain, AB, Canada
"Absolute Paradise!!"
What an incredible vacation! We were in the lagoon enjoying the warm water and the amazing fish as soon as we arrived at the house. I said to my 7 year old son - "This is a great rental" and he said "No Mommy, this is paradise!". We had many activities planned around the area but ended up changing our plans and spending most of our time at the house. My 4 year old son learned to snorkel and a highlight was feeding Puffy and all of the fish. We will be back.
Cheryl P.
Kailua, HI, United States
"Lagoon House, a great place for swimming and relaxing"
daily paper was delivered only once...otherwise, no problems at all!
Christy C.
Boise, ID, United States
"Love, Love, Love Puffy and the Lagoon House"
The location of Lagoon House is unbeatable. To be able to open the door and swim in the private lagoon with Puffy and the other fish made it all worth it. TV didn't work, but who cared? We also stayed at two resorts on the west side of the island, but all of us agreed Lagoon House was the best.
Barbara H.
Lake Oswego, OR, United States
"Birthday celebration (Schult/Hill)"
We were there to celebrate as family group a 50th and 80th birthday. We were very pleased with the location, view, atmosphere, snorkling pond and outstanding tropical fish, variety of indoor and outdoor sitting areas.All very relaxing and wonderfull. The home was very clean and the kitchen pretty well equipped for cooking. Having web access was a plus (although it was not clear from frig insturctions that the wireless access was the manufactor's printed WEP access).
The only major concern/negative was the fact the sleeping areas are pretty much for 2 adults as couple and an another adult single and rest kids. It should be advertised as such. We had five adults (luckily as family unit). In our group, an adult on the twin bed shared the master bedroom with his parents. Another couple split up with one on the full bed in the other upstairs room and downstairs on the bunk bed. A number of us had rented homes for small and large groups and suggest/recommend the owners may consider removing the permanently installed furniture and overhead bed in the upstairs bed and bunk room to improve the sleeping flexibility.
Stephanie B.
Koloa, HI, United States
"Stephanie B.'s review of Experience Your Own Private 500,000 Gal"
The House was very fun, but I think the price was a bit high. The bedroom set up was a little difficult because there was 2 couples. the second bedroom is small and the dbl bed really small. If there could be a queen. The dishes were clean but all of them very old. don't get me wrong we had a great time and would book again, but a little lower price would be better. House was very clean, good housekeeper there.
Kristy C.
Anchorage, AK, United States
"Kristy C.'s review of Experience Your Own Private 500,000 Gallon"
The stay was nice, the lagoon was fun for the family. It was unfortunate that we had some nice flippers get stolen outside the unit by the lagoon.
Woodinville, WA, United States
"Great family vacation!"
We had a wonderful time at Lagoon House. The location is just amazing! The water in the lagoon is so warm and clear and we loved swimming with the tropical fish. I really can not think of a better place for a relaxing family vacation. Both our kids learnt to snorkel and spent hours each day in the water. Some minor maintenance would make this house even more awesome.
Kirkland, WA, United States
"Puffy will rock your world"
We stayed at Lagoon House for the two weeks we spent on the Big Island. We saw/did tons of things but the very best part was relaxing at Lagoon House, swimming with the amazing fish and making friends with Puffy. I can't rave about this place enough. You will not regret staying here!!
Randall M.
Litchfield Park, AZ, United States
"Randall M.'s review of Experience Your Own Private 500,000 Gallo"
2nd time we've stayed at the Lagoonhouse.
We love the lagoon and its inhabitance.
We will be back in the not too distant future.
New Dundee, Ontario, Canada
"Lagoon House - area too crowded to feel like a vacation"
Hi - a little too conjested for our liking, and the all-day camping, plus weekend campers who stay directly across were not only an eye-sore and security concern, but also did not allow for much sleep on our Friday night. I was very thankful we had chosen to leave on the Saturday instead of the planned Sunday departure.
Natalie P.
Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom
My parents and I spent 3 nights at the Lagoon House, and my only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. What an amazing place! The lagoon is out of this world, with so many different fish, and of course, Puffy! We had planned on doing lots of different things on the Big Island, but ended up spending most of our time at home because we didn't want to leave! Can't wait to go back again :)
Fen C.
Manhattan Beach, CA, United States
"It was a great value compare to hotels, we had a great time."
The person helping with reservation was very helpful. Helping with the rental car was a good idea.
Renee M.
Portland, OR, United States
"We really hope to come back!"
We've been talking about our trip non-stop. Staying at the Lagoon House was the best choice we made by far!
Tammy L.
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
We could not have asked for a better place to stay for our first trip to the big island. We canceled plans just to stay home and snorkel all day. There is no need to go any place else, all you need is right there with the lagoon, champagne pond and ocean. We all fell in love with Puffy and his friends. Many thanks to the owners for their wonderful hospitality.
Sharon & Brad H.
Carrollton, TX, United States
The Lagoon house is paradise. Having your own snorkeling pond is the best! All the fish are friendly, especially Puffy, but even the eel comes out to eat for you. I never had to worry about my kids and the undertow of the ocean's current. The house provides everything you could need. It is peaceful and relaxing. If I could I would just move in!! Thanks for a fantastic time!
Bellevue, WA, United States
"The Lagoon House is a unique vacation rental!"
The lagoon itself is absolutely amazing! We absolutely loved swimming around with the beautiful tropical fish. and feeding them was loads of fun! The house itself is rather old, with a retro 60's feel to it, so don't expect a modern, brand new home. It is cozy and loaded with books and videos though. This was a memorable vacation experience that we will never forget!
Diane D.
Honaunau, HI, United States
"Absolutely beautiful and I live on the same island."
Very relaxing, fish are amazing. We never swam anywhere else.
Peggy W.
Austin, TX, United States
"SO wonderful!!!"
Thank you so much to our hosts for letting us share in their wonderland. My only question is WHY do they want to sell it??? Also, how much are they asking for it??
William W.
Kaneohe, HI, United States
"HydroTherapy to the MAX!"
Exceptionally Unique property, nothing else like it in the world. Location can't be beat, and it is right here in the USA! No passports, no swine flu, no diarrhea. My 5 yo son with autism had the time of his life learning to snorkel in the lagoon. He was on his own swimming around on the second day. We'll be back for sure.
Lisa D.
Clinton, MI, United States
If we could we would purchase this property. The location for us was great. We were looking to get away from everything and relax. The pond is awesome. We could have just spent our vacation hanging out there. We will greatly miss feeding "Puffy", she is adorable. Who knew you could become attached to a fish. The owners were so wonderful, stopping by right away to see if we needed anything and to answer any questions we had. We hope to come back for another stay.
Penn Valley, CA, United States
"The thermal pond stocked..."
The thermal pond stocked with beautiful fish was awesome! My 7 year old grand daughter was so excited to be snorkeling with fish! And she loved feeding them. We were able to swim with the turtle in Champagne Pond,too! The ocean views were beautiful. The owners furnished all swim and snorkel gear. We didn't need a thing! The sound and sight of the ocean waves nearby was beautiful. The memorabilia of Ray Bolger was fun to learn about. We had a marvelous time. What a great memory for all of us!
Joseph & Karen B.
Port Tobacco, MD, United States
"Incredibly Awesome Vacation Home"
This was a place and is hard to describe unless you've been there. It was a beautiful home and very unusual with the personal lagoon and the incredibly friendly fish. Especially, Puffy the pufferfish. I absolutely adored her and she was the friendliest fish I've ever encountered. The water in the lagoon was so so warm and inviting. The grounds are beautiful at the house and the momento cabinet dedicated to Ray Bolger (tin man from wizard of oz) was a real plus. I would recommend this house to anyone. I hope to return. It was truly awesome.
Tara C.
Kapolei, HI, United States
"Lagoon House"
Our recent stay at Lagoon House was a trip to remember. Unlike most vacations we take, we spent most of our time just relaxing at the Lagoon House. We thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling in our private lagoon and Champagne Pond. Puffy the pufferfish was the highlight of our time in the lagoon. Our 3 yr old was kept entertained by the numerous boxes of toys, movies, and of course the lagoon fish. Fresh fruit, fresh flowers, incredible view, tranquil setting...we had a fantastic time!! The owners, Ann and Richard, were so pleasant and provided some helpful tips. The staff, Su and Tara, were incredibly polite and helpful also!! We will recommend this rental to everyone we know! Thanks again!
Cynthia S.
Port Orford, OR, United States
"WOW! What an Amazing Place!"
Lagoon House was a perfect place to stay for a vacation in paradise, especially if you love sea life. Having a private snorkeling lagoon was better than I could have even imagined. The fish are amazing, I have snorkeled in many places and it was incredible to be able to see and feed these wonderful fish in your own private aquarium. The sea turtles right there in Champagne Pond...Wow! The owners are caring and helpful and have obviously put a lot of time, energy and love into the place. This place was better than anywhere I have ever rented. The location is ideal, away from tourist traps with the beach and snorkeling right in your own back yard. The place was spotless and had all the amenities you could hope for, I can't say enough about how wonderful the place was. I am ready to go back already and am recommending the Lagoon House to all my friends. Feeding the fish in the lagoon is an incredible experience and the beauty and tranquility of the place can't be beat. Perfect paradise.
Toni B.
Tahoe City, CA, United States
"Truly a wonderful hawaiian vacation"
We live in Kona and it is like stepping back in time to come to Kapoho for a vacation. It is a quiet pace of life and the most beautiful ponds wot swim in any where on the island. We will not miss each year.
Toni Blair
Mary G.
Fairbanks, AK, United States
The private lagoon made the whole trip! It rained almost the whole week we were there, but as hardy Alaskans we were snorkeling and swimming anyway! The water was warm, the fish beautiful, and feeding Puffy was quite the experience! Much better than being in a hotel room!
Karla H.
Alamosa, CO, United States
"Snorkeling paradise for the whole family!"
The Lagoon House exceeded our expectations and was an absolutely incredible and unique place to stay on the Big Island! The lagoon provided a safe, interactive snorkeling experience for our children (and whimpy mom here really liked the warm water). Our whole family loved swimming with hundreds of beautiful fish and creatures and became quite attached to Puffy, a cute, hand-fed porcupine fish. The sunrise and star views framed with palm trees were picturesque. The nearby waterfalls, forests, lava flows, and scenery were magnificant, when we finally parted from the house for a while. And the fresh exotic flower bouquets and organic fruit topped it off! This place cannot be beat!
Cynthia W.
Boulder, CO, United States
"We loved staying at the Lagoon House!"
We are a family of seven adults, from four different cities, who spent a week together. We specifically wanted to be near the Volcanoes National Park. and to be able to swim. We did NOT want a "mainland style" hotel. It was great to be able to have the kitchen for breakfasts and supper. Most days we had lunch out. Some of us preferred to stay at the house to savor the quiet and beauty rather than drive all over the Big Island. Having the warm lagoon and gorgeous fish was incredible! A once-in-a-lifetime experience. We did arrive after dark and had some difficulty locating the house. A map or drawing of the streets after the gatehouse would have helped, as would have a few lights on. Some of the furniture could be refreshed or spruced up, but did not put a damper on our enjoyment overall. We would definitely go back, and making the arrangements was pleasantly easy. Mahalo!
Linda L.
San Francisco, CA, United States
We LOVE this house! It was our second visit, and we will be back as often as our budget allows!
Steve & Donna S.
Volcano, HI, United States
"As Always, an Excellent Getaway"
This was our 4th stay at Lagoon House at about this time of year. The only thing that could have been better was the weather, and I really don't hold either the owners or the rental agency responsible for a State-wide storm. And the storm helped keep down the campers across champagne pond, and any fireworks noise from early New Year's parties.
The pond was well stocked and remarkably clean. As always.
The house is perfect for relaxing and is stocked with a wonderful library that will appeal to readers of all ages, as well as games, music, videos and TV for those who don't even want to read. As always, but the TV system has been recently upgraded.
The Wi-Fi is fast and works throughout the house, so I was able to take care of enough work to get some more comp time after my official break is over. As always [at least for the past two years when the feature was added]
Ann and Richard had the entire house beautifully decorated in both objets d'art and in tropical flower arrangements. As always there were more than enough fresh exotic fruits provided, and the kitchen equipment was such that we didn't need to bring a single thing other than our own food.
We'll be back again and again.
Sylvia L.
Billings, MT, United States
"EXCELLENT on all questions! Truly paradise! I hope to come back "
Lagoon House tops my list of vacation getaways. It just "doesn't get any better than this"!!
Stephen & Dede M.
Edmonds, WA, United States
"A Gold Nugget on Kapoho's Shore"
The Lagoon House exceeded our expectations, as did the welcome provided by the owners, Richard and Ann. Grocery shopping is a bit of the challenge -- the Malama Market is good -- but the kitchen is well stocked and well equipped. We enjoyed the Farmer's Market and recommend it.
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imaginative snow mountain landscape
Recently I've been going back and revisiting old works, and decided to give some attention to this. The concept behind it is a world where magic-possessing humans inhabit, and their powers naturally distort the land around them. Or something like that.
I think I've just been looking at it too long and could use a second opinion. I've been trying to flex my from-imagination muscles but not opposed to reference.
Thanks for your time!
"A drawing is not necessarily academic because it is thorough, but only because it is dead. Neither is a drawing necessarily academic because it is done in what is called a conventional style, any more than it is good because it is done in an unconventional style. The test is whether it has life and conveys genuine feeling."- Harold Speed
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Hide this ad by registering as a memberJuly 7th, 2012 #2
it would help to calculate more accurate shadows and a stronger direction for the light. Right now they seem off for the shapes you have.
July 9th, 2012 #3
Also values and tangents are making it confusing - whether things are floating or balanced on the landscape.
Pay attention more to the planes of the landscape and the light/values. Right now you have an essentially flat foreground plane...with a blue sky...in a snowy/arctic environment...and you painted it black.
What would Caravaggio do?
Plein Air
Still Life
Sight Measuring
July 9th, 2012 #4
It reads pretty well as a thumbnail (it's what caught my eye as I was scrolling down); the water/reflection looks nice as well.
As Jeff mentioned, that foreground is pretty confusing.
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Biloxi Model Home featured in The Architectural Review
Congratulations to Marlon Blackwell Architects for being recognized by The Architectural Review for their design of the Porchdog House . The Porchdog, part of the Biloxi Model Home Program , was completed in 2009 for Richard Tyler and his teenage sons. The design of the prototype home considered local typologies, urban planning and storm mitigation.
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Summary: Nerdy college student Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg)
survived the apocalyptic plague that turned people into flesh-devouring zombies
because he's scared of just about everything. Gun-toting, Twinkie-loving
Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) has no fears. Together, they are about to stare
down their most horrifying challenge yet: each other's company.
Review: Don't ask me exactly how a film about the undead can
come across as a feel-good film, but it does. It's simply terrific. And I loved it.
"Zombieland" combines some of my favorite genres and film flavors:
horror, gore, dark comedy, action, camp. Spectacular. Eisenberg and Harrelson
have incredible on-screen chemistry, and their banter–from one-liners to entire conversations–elevates the film way
above a simple gorefest. Add to that all of Columbus' rules (my favorite: the double tap), and you've got a winner.
Don't get me wrong: "Zombieland" is full of
disgusting scenes, especially the opener. But soon, the layers of this movie
are peeled back, exposing a multi-faceted feast. Unfortunately, under one of those layers, is a freaky, undead clown. That hit my weak spot. I detest clowns as much as does Eisenberg's character, so to see a creepy zombie clown just about did me in (I couldn't even use a photo from the movie depicting this Bozo from Hell). Even though I had to watch the scene through splayed fingers, I watched it. And I realized that if I chose to "nut up," the payoff in the end would be worth it.
Director Ruben Fleischer
expertly mixes horror and comedy in one bloody mix. The film, campy as it may
be, is carefully directed, so even if the scenes are surreal, viewers buy them.
I mean, we're sort of talking about a road trip with the walking dead. But in
"Zombieland," it works.
Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin co-star, and
they both add even more to the rich character cast. It is a bit strange to see
"Little Miss Sunshine" kick zombie butt, but strange in a good way.
We cheer for these flawed and real heroes fighting against the spooky-looking
undead as they search for something more than just a zombie-free zone.
"Zombieland" is not going to teach viewers any
soul-shattering life lessons, but it does have a thing or two to say about relationships and family. On any account, the film will give people some guilty-pleasure
downtime as they watch it.
Extra highlight: "Zombieland is Your Land" featurette
What to serve for dinner: Go with Tallahassee's fave food:
Twinkies. Try some Twinkie Tacos (www.hostesscakes.com).
2 Hostess Twinkies (mashed)
2 flour tortillas
Ground cinnamon
Marshmallow whip
Maraschino cherries
Fry tortilla in a buttered frying pan until crispy. Sprinkle
with cinnamon and sugar. Spread mashed Twinkies on tortilla and top with warmed
marshmallow whip and cherries.
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|Welcome to The Playground, a place for Vancouver families. I'm always on the lookout for fun stuff to do, so if there's something happening that you think I should know about, don't hesitate to contact me.
Last year I did post on FREE open practices offered by the Canucks. It's a great way for families to catch a glimpse of their local hockey heroes without shelling out the big bucks it would normally cost to see the Canucks play.
If Saturday can't come soon enough to see the Canucks in action, I just learned via the Canucks on Facebook that they will be offering two FREE scrimmages tomorrow (January 16th) and on Thursday (January 17th) at 7pm. The only thing you have to do is register , print your confirmation email and show up. Seats are first come first serve there is a limit of 4 people per reservation.


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I've to configure the Application security monitoring for Windows, UNIX and AS400. Can i use the below collectors to monitor and log the applications
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I've tried the https://fileshare.symantec.com, but was unable to login. Do we need to register to access this site or can we use the Symantec Connect Community credentials to login?
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Your Invitation: Visit or View as acclaimed concert pianist and You Tube sensation Valentina Lisitsa performs at Chappell of Bond Street, 152-160 Wardour Street, London this Saturday Valentina Lisitsa, the critically acclaimed concert pianist will be performing impromptu concert and open rehearsal sessions between 11am and 4pm in our historic piano hall this Saturday 16th June.
This is a superb opportunity for music loving and pianist customers to exclusively experience one of the world's most exciting pianists at close quarters completely free of charge. The performances come in advance of Valentina's eagerly anticipated concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 19th June. Valentina is a Bosendorfer artist so it's also a superb opportunity to hear her switch between all the Bosendorfer models on show.
Valentina, one of You Tubes most viewed classical artists will be performing works by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninov and Scriabin throughout the day. The event will be live streamed via Google Plus and Valentina will be conducting an interview to be broadcast prior to the Albert Hall performance.
Her self-made success brought her an exclusive recording contract with prestigious label Decca Classics. Aptly for a truly global artist, Decca will immediately make the recording of her Royal Albert Hall concert available for pre-order with a digital-only release on June 25th, to be followed by the release in CD format on 3rd July.
As a 'thank you' to her current online fans Valentina makes the concert a fully digital and interactive experience – by inviting fans to vote online to decide what she will play and by fully streaming the concert live via YouTube for those who can't travel to London. This level of online digital interaction is a first for a solo classical concert.
Valentina said "I am thrilled to be performing at Chappells, I hope the day will provide a very special insight into the everyday work of a concert pianist as I prepare for my Albert Hall recital. It'll be very relaxed and I look forward to talking to visitors and being beamed out !"
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Meteor Vineyard is my first job in the wine industry. After moving to Napa from Cleveland, Ohio a couple of years ago I quickly realized that I wanted to be into the wine industry.
In an effort to increase my level of wine knowledge (I love to drink wine however, my knowledge of the process was minimal at best) I signed up for the WSET level 1 course through the Napa Wine Academy. The class was held on a Saturday in October at the beautiful St. Supery Winery.
It was a small group of 7, consisting of people from all walks of life, with different jobs, and different levels of knowledge. We all came together to expand our knowledge together with our enthusiastic instructor Catherine.
The class covered basic wine knowledge from the main styles of wine, characteristics of grape varieties, how to taste and serve wines (and many things in between!)
We were able to learn about wine varieties and different wine growing regions while trying wines from different areas of the world. We were able to work on understanding the art that is food pairings and discuss amongst the group. The class was hands on, fun, interesting and exciting.
Not only did I emerge with a better knowledge and understanding of wine, I learned even more from discussions with the instructor and my peers. The experience was amazing, something I would sign up for again; who knows, maybe level 2 is in my future!
Many of you have probably heard of the most recent wine gadget, the Coravin. This device, invented by a medical device entrepreneur, was created as a way to access wine in the bottle without removing the cork. The Coravin pierces the enclosure with a slender hollow needle and injects Argon gas that replaces the wine that is forced out.
What this allows you to do in essence is remove wine from the bottle and be able to revisit this wine days, weeks or months down the line without suffering the usual effects of an open bottle.
Not only does the device come with a digital readout for exact pour measure to allow the bottle's wine volume to be used to its full potential, it permits a restaurant to pour older, more rare vintages by the glass without the wine going bad (and you don't have to worry about empty bottles at the end of the night!)
Mauro Cirilli, Wine Director at Press Club San Francisco, has been involved with the Coravin project for three years. Press Club was selected to utilize the Coravin prototype to give feedback on how it could be improved before launching the device into the market.
Thanks to the device Cirilli was able to put together the largest list in the world of magnum bottles available by the glass, one of these wines being our 2008 Meteor Vineyard Perseid.
"Coravin will change the way people enjoy wines and will improve sales and lower costs for wineries and distributors," Cirilli said.
Cirilli reiterates the point that the Coravin is meant mostly for the high-end wines, "the ones that we never thought to get just a glass and then put the bottle back in the cellar," he said.
According to Cirilli, the device will allow restaurants, wine bars and retailers to enrich their lists with new selections, while bringing in extra attention to a larger variety of wines and extra money to the establishments. Wineries and distributors will be able to avoid bottle waste while saving thousands of dollars.
Cirilli says, "Both patrons and business will earn something extra. Coravin gives us unlimited access (cork permitted!)"
Desmond Echavarrie, MS, Senior Wine Advisor at Soutirage, said he recently used the Coravin to test several bottles of 20-year-old Napa Cabernet for an event on Alcatraz Island. "Given the choice of three library vintages from the same winery that we had to purchase 3 cases of, it was a small sampling via Coravin that sealed the deal," Echavarrie said.
All in all the Coravin sounds like a winner to me; ability to try various library wines by the glass, while saving money, can't beat that!
Dawnine Dyer on the 2013 vintage;
"I'm very excited about the 2013 vintage. Harvest was early (and sugars a little higher than normal) but we got luck with the weather in the 3 weeks before harvest- temperatures in the low 80s- no heat spikes and the first rain settled the dust and softened the skins and voila- perfection! The color evolution during cold soak has been impressive and as we start into fermentation, the aromas are just lovely.
Bordeaux may own 2009 and 2010 but Napa Valley has 2012 and 2013 sowed up!"
Mike Wolf on the 2013 vintage at Meteor Vineyard;
"We started harvest on 9/19 and finished on 9/28, which is significantly earlier than is typical. All of the fruit was picked at night, and delivered to the winery first thing in the morning. Yields were slightly above normal, and the quality and ripeness were exceptional."
We get super excited early August for multiple reasons; verasion in the vineyard, sunny Napa Valley days and perfectly clear nights to view the Perseid meteor showers.
Here is an excellent time lapse shot of last years showers from Sierra Sky Watcher:
Chef Tony talking to guests about the art of dough and topping combinations while they sip Meteor cabernet (look at all of those options!)
There is no doubt Chef Tony is a ten-time world-champion pizza acrobat after seeing this:
Pizza and Meteor Vineyard cabernet: a Saturday well spent at Meteor
Alister & Paine speaks with Meteor Vineyard winemaker/partner Dawnine Dyer about making wine from Meteor Vineyard fruit and the 2008 vintage.
Review Overview
Summary : Aromas of pure cassis and sun warmed black berries meld seamlessly with notes of mocha, fennel, sweet tobacco and filberts. The rich, plush mouth feel explodes with flavor and intensity, bolstered by supple tannins and lovely oak integration. Though this wine will clearly benefit from time in the cellar, it is absolutely gorgeous.
Take a look at this fun video of clips from the evening:
Mike Wolf and team swept into the vineyard last week to take advantage of the gorgeous sunny weather.
Mike noted that "The vines grew well in 2012, leaving good quality wood for what we hope to be a great 2013".
There is much to be thankful for in the last year. First and foremost we survived the end of the world according to the Mayan calendar (phew). More important was the tremendous support and recognition for the wines over the past year. While we are never big on the Top 10 roundup, we made a list of the hallmark moments for Meteor Vineyard in 2012.
Meteor Vineyard Top 10 of 2012
1. Coombsville became Napa Valley's 16th AVA. The news broke December 2011, but it truly became "official" in January 2012. What's the big deal? Coombsville is a longtime winemaker secret, having provided fruit for some of Napa Valley's most lauded wines. Now the secret is out with estate grown wines from the region dominating conversations about Napa Valley.
2. "Generation Next: Cult Cabs in the New Millenium". We were incredibly excited to be a part of the panel "Napa's Generation Next: Cult Cabs in the new Millenium" at the 2012 Pebble Beach Food and Wine event alongside such lauded names as Scarecrow, Dana Estate, Ovid and Futo!
3. Epic multi city Meteor Vineyard "Vertical Tour". The entire Meteor Vineyard team joined forces in the spring for a vertical tasting tour for nearly 500 Meteor Vineyard fans. Even cooler was where they took place; Tumblr HQ in New York, Soho House in Los Angeles and The George Town Club Washington D. C.
4. The magnificent 2012 vintage. Everything you have heard is true – the 2012 vintage was SPECTACULAR.
5. Interactive Coombsville Map. We have always enjoyed the slight kitsch quality of the illustrated maps you see in souvenir shops around the world. We used this foundation to design an interactive map of Coombsville exploring the wineries and attributes that make the new AVA unique and distinctive.
6. New Website. If you haven't visited the site in a while check it out; from critics reviews to our social media activity, from purchasing our current releases to learning more about past vintages, it's all here.
7. Events, Events, Events. In 2012 we took part in some of the hottest food and wine events and wine auctions in the US including; Auction Napa Valley, Sun Valley Wine Auction, Jackson Hole Wine Auction, Pebble Beach Food and Wine, Los Angeles Food and Wine, Heart's Delight Wine Auction, Cabernet for Connoisseurs and many others.
8. New Distribution Markets. As acclaim for the Meteor Vineyard wines has spread we have many fans across the country asking where they can get them in their local markets. In 2012 we garnered new distribution partners in a number of states including New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Texas. In the coming months look for the wines in a couple of additional markets including Florida, North Carolina and Georgia.
9. Meteor Vineyard's resident chef (and owner) Barry Schuler's Thanksgiving extravaganza. A photo essay captures it all.
10. Critical Success. While we have always made wine for ourselves (and in a style we love) we are continually heartened by the praise from professional wine critics.
Now what? Our 2009 Special Family Reserve will be released late March 2013 followed by the release of our 2010 Perseid in September – mark your calendars! In between we will be taking part in events ranging from Cabernet for Connoisseurs to the Staglin Music Festival. Check out our events page for details!
We wish you an exciting and bountiful 2013.
The Meteor Vineyard Team


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Greetings to Kim Jong Un from President of Equatorial Guinea
| Pyongyang, April 28 (KCNA) -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a message of greeting from Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, president of Equatorial Guinea, on April 12.
The message said April 15, 2012, centenary of the birth of President Kim Il Sung, is an auspicious day the Equatorial Guinean people should celebrate as an important and significant holiday together with the fraternal people of the DPRK.
The deepest reverence of the Equatorial Guinean people for President Kim Il Sung always serves as the basic cornerstone promoting the cooperation between the two countries as it reflects the common idea for peace and progress, the message said.
This significant day will once again ensure and guarantee the rosy prospect for friendship and cooperation between the two countries, it added, expressing the assurances of the highest consideration.
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Obviously, Recession Special has been all about counting the pennies, and in addition to the savings from using the Summit Racing paint system, you can save time and money on your project in a number of other ways. Our front and rear bumper covers were both in bad shape, as the plastic was dry-rotted in places and riddled with pockmarks, scrapes, and gouges. They were, however, relatively straight and level, so we used some spot putty along with the Rage body filler to smooth them out rather than replacing them altogether.
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There's no getting around it--bodywork is hard labor. If your car is perfectly straight, then the amount of labor is greatly reduced, as you only really need to run the DA over it once or twice and then hit it with the primer. Chances are, though, that your ride has a few parking lot dings here and there at the very least--even if you can't see them. So it's time to break out the sanding blocks and apply elbow grease.
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999 from six of the best
March 15th, 2012
They've contested 999 Grands Prix, won 186 of them, been on pole 160 times and set 156 fastest laps. They have won the last 12 Formula 1 world titles...
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NatalyaNatalie Katherine Neidhart
- Birthdate: 5/27/1982 (age 33)
- Height: 5'5"
- Weight: 135 Ib
The first third-generation female wrestler in t...
-- Natalya Neidhart was the latest guest on Colt Cabana's Art of Wrestling podcast. The two talked about wrestling cities, Natalya's movie from Calgary to Tampa, Florida, behind-the-scenes on the Hart family, breaking into the business against her father's wishes and more.
On her frustrations with not being on TV: "Just because you're not the Diva's Champion that day, or just because you're not on TV that week, or just because you lose a match people get so worked up about it. It's all very cyclical, that's what I've come to realize. Especially for women in the business, it's very very cyclical You can't be on top forever."
You can find the full podcast by subscribing to the Art of Wrestling on iTunes or going to http://www.welovecolt.com/