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Palos Heights 9/11 and Veterans Memorial
This unique memorial is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the tragic events on September 11, 2001.
CITY:Palos Heights
Benches on the Avenue
This award-winning public art program features benches that showcase the unique and colorful designs of professional and amateur artists. The theme for 2015 is "Heroes and Villains".
CITY:Tinley Park
The Jalapeno Grill
Try us for great authentic Mexican tacos and burritos, Chicago-style hot dogs, fresh cut fries, hamburgers and more. Open daily.
CITY:St. Charles
Took Toom Thai
Great authentic Thai Food! Catering available or host your next private party in this fun atmosphere.
Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
The Oak Park Arms, a luxury hotel originally built in 1922, has a beautifully appointed ballroom and additional spaces available for special events. Residents choose from spacious apartments or single rooms. Independent, Assisted living, and short-term stay services are available. Our social life includes dances, performances, exercise, art, clubs and much more. Some events are open to the public. Our comfortable and convenient facility has been a retirement community for 30 years.
CITY:Oak Park
Chicago Family Fun Expo
The Chicago Family Fun Expo is designed for families to be introduced to local and national companies to enrich life. The event will have fun activities Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. Admission Adults $7;
CITY:St. Charles
Bagel Country
Bagel Country is the finest family-style dairy restaurants on the North Shore. Our 25 plus varieties of bagels and diverse menu is sure to offer something for everyone.
Buffalo Joe's
A local favorite for burgers and wings. "Spicy" describes it best. Beer and wine served.
Villa Verone
We have been offering you a taste of Italy for over 14 years. Come discover or rediscover the charms of Italy and Mamma's good cooking.
P.J. Clarkes Streeterville
Streeterville restaurant and bar serves classic American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Best Sunday brunch and late night dining in the bar.
Bistro Voltaire
Located in Downtown Chicago, Bistro Voltaire is a bar and restaurant serving authentic french cuisine. Bistro Voltaire provides a unique getaway from Chicago's busy streets. With wall murals covered with photos of French writers, Voltaire being the best known one, deep brown mahogany furniture, soft leather couches, Bistro Voltaire creates a unforgettable ambiance worth experience. Stop by and experience the classic French atmosphere, friendly service, exquisite art and of course, the delicious meals.
Set in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast in the chic Waldorf Astoria Chicago Hotel, Balsan is a market-driven, bistro showcasing, refined yet rustic fare with American sensibility.
Spacca Napoli
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria was inspired by the authentic aroma, taste, and craft of pizza found on the streets and in the pizzerias in Naples. It is the intention that everything at Spacca Napoli is faithful to tradition, from the high quality of the food to the way it is served: The oven was built by third- and fourth-generation artisans from Napoli; the dough mixer also comes from Italy. The decor is reminiscent of classic Italian pizzerias, yet is contemporary and filled with light. Spacca Napoli strives to be a neighborhood place but it is also a destination for anyone who wants to taste genuine Neapolitan style pizza.
Pizzeria Ora
Chicago style deep dish pizza is the speciality of Pizzeria Ora. Also featuring thin crust pizza, entrees, salads and sandwiches. Now you can order online.
Prairie Fire
Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris' second restaurant downtown serves American fare utilizing local farmers and seasonal ingredients.
Francesca's on Chestnut
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Macello Ristorante
Macello's, named one of Chicago's Best Pizza's by Chicago Magazine, serves rustic and oh-so-comforting cuisine from Puglia region. Steaks, chops and acclaimed pizzas with burrata come straight from an authentic wood-burning oven. Fresh, lovingly prepared pastas and risottos combine regional flavors with familiar favorites. The Beautiful urban dining room features exposed brick, high ceilings and warm woods.
Avli Restaurant
"Philoxenia" is the Greek word for traditional hospitality. Here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend. Traditional Greek dishes are done with passion for food.
Rockin' in the Park
Rockin' in the Park is a summer-long concert series from May 24 - September 6 starting at 7:00pm. The festival features live bands, fireworks and food and beverage tents from the restaurants located within MB Park. The festival is located on the green lawn activity area in the center of the Park. There are picnic tables available, however we suggest bringing lawn chairs and blankets. Outside food and beverages, and coolers are prohibited. (All concerts/fireworks start at 7:00pm and end by 10:00pm)
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
A South Side favorite since the 1950s, this pizza joint boasts creamy butter in the dough and toppings such as black anchovy and shrimp.
Great American Grill, Hilton Garden Inn
Casual dining from hamburgers and sandwiches to steaks and seafood.
CITY:St. Charles
Savor the pleasures of an intimate cocktail lounge located just off the lobby of the Homestead. This warm, cozy spot is perfect of a quiet drink, light supper, or an impromptu cocktail gathering with friends. Guest can order from either the eclectic bar menu or from the Quince dinner menu.
Mercadito Chicago
Mercadito restaurants have grown from their first New York City location to become a renowned restaurant group specializing in Mexican cuisine and modern taquerias with Chef Patricio Sandoval at the helm.
May St. Cafe
Contemporary Latin. Serving Allen Brothers steaks. Outdoor dining, full bar, speciality drinks, parking, catering.
Gusto Ristorante Italiano
Serving excellent Old World Italian cuisine. Featuring Tribune acclaimed award-winning eggplant parmigiana and chicken vesuvio. Combining home-cooked flavor with elegant sauces.
Decolores shows its true colors in this Chicago favorite. Known for its unique blend of family recipes and traditional Mexican cuisine, it brings eaters from near and far to this Pilsen eatery.
Puerto Rican Heritage Festival
It's a two-day festival celebrating the rich heritage of Puerto Rico. Put on by the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council, the weekend features endless food vendors offering wonderful cuisine; domino competitions; traditional folk music; other Puerto Rican bands; a kids' play area; novelty vendors; Puerto Rican craftsmanship vendors and non-stop fun. And don't forget to take in the sights and sounds of the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday.
Le Colonial
Sultry & sensuous, like a movie set of a French Colonial Vietnam complete with ceiling fans, palm trees, period photography and colonial shutters. The food is traditional Vietnamese & exquisite.
Macarena Tapas
Modern Spanish Cuisine, with the creation of innovative dishes and a tour of classic tapas found throughout the bars of Spain. Macarena Tapas also features a crafted list of Spanish wines and Sangrias. Come and be part of the St. Charles Spanish Allure.
CITY:St. Charles
Grace in Chicago is an award winning restaurant that doesn't shy away from the days of multicourse tasting menus, pristine table linens, customized serving pieces and, yes, a hefty price tag. Inside this 64-seat restaurant, Chef Duffy and his army of chefs create progressive, ingredient-driven cuisine that's as pretty to look at as it is to eat. Elegant, thought provoking and delicious, Grace is all of that and then some.
Drawing Room at Le Passage
This Chicago restaurant is a jewel that also serves a chic culinary cocktail lounge where people can share their lives over sumptuous American Contemporary cuisine and classic cocktails.
Paramount Room
Paramount Room features a unique, dual level space loaded with urban charm and contemporary design elements. A Michelin Bib Gourmand rated chef-driven menu of elevated pub standards, and internationally inspired dishes of skillfully prepared but unpretentious and acclaimed cuisine, complements a full liquor bar overseen by Beverage Director Dan Marunowski.
Delia's Kitchen
Delia's Kitchen is a contemporary snack shop that is open 7 days a week, serving breakfast and lunch. We feature Intelligentsia Coffee, Loose Leaf Teas, Olive & Well products, full-range chicken and vegetarian selections. Customers interested in gluten-free offerings are welcome. Dine in or carry-out. You'll enjoy great homemade food and top-notch service. We are a kid-friendly restaurant that also welcomes large groups.
CITY:Oak Park
Coaches' Cafe
The perfect place for before, during or after the game. Menu features a variety of entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Satellite TV in the bar. No better place to watch the game.
Bacchanalia, located in the Little Italy section of Chicago, has been a family-owned business for over 34 years. In fact, it's the longest single-family owned Italian restaurant in the city. If you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant with recipes that go back to the Old Country, look no further than Bacchanalia.
GT Fish & Oyster
GT Fish & Oyster opened in March of 2011, and has helped redefine the American seafood restaurant. Michelin starred, and Food and Wines Best New Chef 2008, Giuseppe Tentori, has developed a menu that's half-traditional, half modern, in an ever-changing small plates format.
Thursday Night Out
Participate in the popular dine-around program and enjoy world music at Thursday Night Out's outdoor concert series - wine and beer available to purchase. May 21-August 27 Thursdays 5-9 p.m.
CITY:Oak Park
Flat Top Grill-Oak Park
Flat Top Grill is a create-your-own stir-fry adventure. Choose from the freshest ingredients for create-your-own breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy appetizers, homemade desserts and our full bar. We accept reservations and welcome large groups. Gift certificates are available.
CITY:Oak Park
Tinley Park Historical Society & Museum
The Tinley Park Historical Society was established in 1974 to preserve the history of Tinley Park and the surrounding areas that have influenced its growth and development. Since 1976, the Society has been headquartered at the "Old Zion Landmark," 6727 174th Street where it maintains a museum of local history and a local research library. The Prairie Gothic style "Old Zion Landmark" church was built in 1884 for the local Zion Lutheran congregation. The Historical Society complex also includes a reproduction of the Village's second schoolhouse. The original one room schoolhouse had been built in 1880 very near to the current location to replace a smaller schoolhouse and from 1892 to 1954 the building served as the community's Village Hall. The "Landmark Chapel" and the "New Saenger Hall" meeting room are available for weddings and other meetings and special events.
CITY:Tinley Park
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Enjoy the atmosphere and ethnicity of good, fresh food served at the counter. Specialties include burrittos and margaritas.
Francesca's by the River
Contemporary, casually-sophisticated trattoria ambiance. Good, honest cooking, friendly service and fair prices. Our menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umba and Lazio.
CITY:St. Charles
MK the Restaurant
Contemporary American cuisine with French and Italian influences set in a modern lofted space with highly exceptional service.
RoSal's wants their guests to remember the sounds, aromas and flavors of the old neighborhood. Fresh homemade Sicilian entrees are the specialty.
Jin Thai Cuisine
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Edgewater, in Chicago, Jin Thai takes the authentic cuisine to another level. Stop into this award-winning restaurant and savor the bright colors and flavors of Southeast Asian dishes.
Traditional and contemporary Mexican food.
Shula's Steak House
The theme for this steak house is a virtual sports museum of the 1972 Miami Dolphins 17-0 perfect season. The decor includes pictures and game balls from the '72 season. The restaurant's reputation has been built in serving the "biggest and the best."
Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop
This Hyde Park neighborhood staple serves homey Southern cuisine such as catfish, fried green tomatoes, gumbo and oyster po' boy sandwiches.
Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge
Viaggio is a culinary journey to southern Italy. From al denta pastas to hand-made sausage, Viaggio is Italian-American with an emphasis on fresh.
A perfect spot to enjoy excellent Italian cuisine in downtown Skokie. Brothers Ruben and Oscar serve all dishes made to order and the wine options combine perfectly with each dish. Pastas as well as meat and fish dishes round out a full range of entree options. Desserts should not be missed with the cannoli made fresh on site. Serving lunch and dinner.
Jameson's Charhouse
Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Hooters Restaurant
Casual, care free dining, nearly world famous wings, sandwiches, seafood, and salads, all served by the famous Hooter Girls! Now with a full bar.
CITY:Orland Park
Le Peep Pancake House & Grill
All your breakfast favorites in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
The freshest fish, prepared using local and regional ingredients with a bold, attentive flavor in a Hawaiian state of mind.
Colonial Cafe East
Family owned since 1901, this family style restaurant is best known for its "Kitchen Sink" sundae. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and legendary ice cream.
CITY:St. Charles
Town House Books & Cafe
Cafe connected to independent bookstore. Features homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, beer and wine.
CITY:St. Charles
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Conveniently located in the heart of the North Shore at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. The perfect spot for an intimate dinner for two or a large celebration for 300 people. You'll love our beautiful mahogany decor and stained glass windows; and with a fresh list and menu that changes twice daily, we are excited to offer you the freshest dining experience.
Mr. Samurai Steakhouse
Authentic Japanese steakhouse, fresh sushi bar, hibachi grill and bar, tepan-yaki chef prepares right at your table.
CITY:St. Charles
Jameson's Charhouse
Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Mambo Grill
Vibrant colors, a dark postmodern interior and hot Latin American specialities make this a River North favorite. Unexpected twists and linusua sauces set off traditional Latin dishes.
Ceres' Table
Cere's Table serves contemporary American food with Italian, particularly Sicilian, influences. We use local, seasonal & sustainable products when possible.
Homestyle Taste
Located in Chicago, Homestyle Taste carefully picks their ingredients and uses only the freshest and natural ones to prepare every dish. Much attention has been attached to ensure you a cozy and inviting ambiance where you not only enjoy a great meal but also an authentic atmosphere.
Edzo's Burger Shop
This ubber-popular eatery brings a hand-crafted, quality approach to the iconic Chicago hot dog stand. Featuring freshly-ground burgers, hand-cut-fries, Chicago-style dogs and great shakes.
Kai Zan
Kai Zan is the brainchild of local sushi legends Melvin and Carlo Vizconde. Also known as the sushi twins. With modern and traditional cooking techniques the twins will create an omakase dinner experience that you will come back for over and over again.
350 Brewing Company
Nano brewery specializing in small, hand-crafted batches of classic beer styles with a twist. Every beer is brewed on-site. Limited food menu. Drink local. Beer is good.
CITY:Tinley Park
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop
Dixie Kitchen "brings the best of Southern delta cooking North". Specialites include gumbo, red beans & rice, and peach cobbler. Don't foret the Dixie beer!
Kroll's South Loop
Full-service restaurant and upscale sports bar specializing in live charcoal grilling and broasted meals. Accommodates both intimate groups and large parties. Wide variety of beer and wine, full liquor bar. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-Midnight; Fri. & Sat. 11am-2am.
Havana Restaurant - Pan Latin Grill - Mojito bar, Cuban fare and Latin flavor. Specialty Drinks.
JC Sake
A family friendly Sushi-Chinese restaurant. You have the choice of take-out or dining in.
CITY:St. Charles
In Evanston is a dining experience that's much more than it seems: Found is a kitchen, a social house and a restaurant with a mission. Its rustic new American dishes change with the market and season and are served in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920's Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation.
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Johnny Rockets
Johny Rockets is a place where you can sit in a red-padded booth, play your favorite song and eat some good old-fashioned hamburgers and more.
Midtown Kitchen & Bar
Midtown is a contemporary American restaurant offering a unique dining experience. Within steps of Michigan Ave., the Theatre District and Business District, Midtown is centrally located in the heart of Chicago. Daily 11am-10pm.
Macku Sushi
A unique Japanese, concept restaurant offering complex flavors and textures from Japan, with subtle Asian & French flair. Michelin recommended 2010-2012.
Giordano's Oakbrook Terrace
Pioneer of the famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza! Pastas, sandwiches and assorted fresh salads. Dine-in, delivery, carryout, catering and full service bar.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Downtown Tinley Boo Bash
Dress up and head out to the Downtown Tinley Halloween Boo Bash. Enjoy costume parade, trick-or-treating, games, prizes, snacks, food and refreshments available.
CITY:Tinley Park
A rustic tavern specializing in wild game, signature whole animal service, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Michelin Guide recommended.
Pensiero Ristorante
Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants tucked inside the historic Margarita European Inn. Pensiero Ristorante serves Italian fare prepared from the finest imported ingredients. The moment you enter the room, you know you are in for a special dining experience. The menu is seasonally inspired and the wine list is sure to compliment your dining experience. During the summer, dine outdoors in the lovely garden terrace.
Caribbean Block Party
This popular event offers live music on two stages. Free activities for the whole family, a mini-taste of Tinley Park and so much more.
CITY:Tinley Park
Oak Lawn Veterans Memorial
This memorial features a polished black stone wall dedicated to all veterans and displays the names of all Oak Lawn residents who died serving their country.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Sen Sushi
Sen Sushi Bar in Oak Park features an array of fish, some imported from Japan. Fresh and flavorful fits the bill at this Bib Gourmand restaurant.
CITY:Oak Park
Wickets Bar and Grill
A Sports Bar and Restaurant with an Urban Vibe, a new addition to The Streets of Woodfield, next to Loews Theatre. Wickets offers an innovative and delicious menu of Starters, Flame Grilled Skewers, Brick Oven Flatbreads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Entrée's and Desserts. Enjoy a full bar with over two dozen Craft, Imported and Domestic Beers. Watch your favorite games on state of the art flat screen TV's, and a showpiece 159" projection screen. Enjoy our new Summer Special Menu while seated at our newly furnished outdoor patio seating. Wickets is open seven days per week for lunch and dinner. Free parking across the street in a covered garage and free WIFI.
Quincy Street Distillery
Quincy Street Distillery creates inspired spirits based on classic formulas with unique expressions of taste. The distillery operates in a historic storefront in the very heart of beautiful Riverside, one of the first planned suburban communities in the United States.
Chicago Food Tours - Tours By Foot
Like their neighborhood history tours, the Chicago food tours have no upfront costs. All food is chosen and ordered by you. Their guides make recommendations and facilitate ordering, but you have the final say. You choose your own food and pay for it directly. They have planned in 4-5 food shops, including a dessert shop, and sometimes even a tea shop. Each establishment serves up incredibly delicious and inexpensive food served in portions that can be easily divided and shared or singularly devoured. In between the food stops, you'll have time to digest your food as well as digest the history of the neighborhood, as told to you by one of their entertaining and knowledgeable guides.
A Christmas Survival Guide/Holiday Musical Revue
Laugh away your seasonal anxieties and join five young optimistic people on their hilarious journey to find the true essence of Christmas. Rated PG. Performances: Fri.-Sat.8pm; Sun. 2pm
CITY:St. Charles
Gen-Hoe Restaurant
Authentic Cantonese & Szechwan style dishes featuring dim sum on Sundays.
Lao Hunan
Lao Hunan is Chef Tony's Hu's 5th restaurant in Chicago. It focuses on famous gourmet Hunan cuisine, which is characterized by fresh spice and lingering taste of food. The chef is from Hunan and has over 30 years experience specializing in Hunan cuisine. For exotic flavors, spices and dishes stop by and bring an appetite for an exciting culinary experience.
sushi DOKKU
sushiDOKKU boasts a cult following due to the trust the owners have developed with their guests over the years. They have also been awarded a Bib Gourmand for 2014.
Lemont Legends Cruise Nights
Every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in historic downtown Lemont. 3 Cool Car Trophies are awarded each week in the featured car category.
Rosebud Theater District
A Rosebud restaurant, located in 3 First National Plaza. Charming and fast paced by day, elegant and relaxing at night. Customers continuously select Rosebud as the ultimate lunch spot, pre-theater dining destination and post work haven, serving the finest complimentary appetizer buffet in town. Mon.-Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4pm-10pm,
Hot Chocolate
Chef Mindy Segal creates amazing chocolate desserts along with a concise menu of casual American dishes.
8000 Miles
8000 Miles menu is comprised of Chinese and Japanese small plates. Guests looking for a custom experience can talk to their server about the Sichuan written menu with authentic gems. An entire sushi menu will be available featuring fresh nigiri and sashimi and unique maki plates along with a vast variety of fresh vegetable dishes. 8000 Miles will offer a select menu of homemade desserts and a Group Share menu will also be available for tables of six or more guests along with a Gluten Free and Kids Menus
Charlie's Center for the Arts-All of the Arts-All over Town
This event is truly All of the Arts, All over Town. The entire city will be transformed into an Arts Center featuring a major Art Show, music, live theater, and more from some of the best local, regional and national performing and visual artists.
CITY:St. Charles
RJ Grunt's
This longtime eatery known for its massive salad bar plus comfort-food classics & a nostalgic vibe has become an icon in Chicago.
Scooby's Red Hots
Stop by Scooby's in Arlington Heights for a great meal in a warm, fun atmosphere. We have hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, chicken and more. Check out our daily specials. Stop by and try us out - we guarantee you'll keep coming back for more!
CITY:Arlington Heights
LaSalle Power Company
The tri-level rock n' roll inspired restaurant, bar and music venue spins a fresh take on amplified American cuisine and live stage performances weekly. Each floor offers a variety of elements; 170" plasma video wall; two stages; three full bars, large outdoor cafe and a private room offering personable service.
Francesca's on Taylor
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.


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Logo – RNIB supporting blind and partially sighted people RNIB Newcastle Sight Seeing Tour Transcript 11/05/10 Hello, I'm Marcus Bentley, you probably know me as the voice of Big Brother. Welcome to the RNIB Sight Seeing tour of Newcastle. The tour will take you on a journey of the city and some of its most famous landmarks, streets and sights but this tour will also highlight some of the ways in which someone with partial sight loss experiences the world around them, touching on the other senses they might use. With 100 more people each day beginning to lose their sight it's a very real issue for all of us to consider. Newcastle has a great heritage in coal, shipbuilding and engineering. It's also known for its passion for sport, particularly football. The tour will certainly reflect these things but will also reveal Newcastle's interesting history – much of which is still visible, including a fantastic array of buildings. Your starting point is Grainger Town. The tour starts in the area now known as Grainger Town and will take you down through the city to the Quayside area by the River Tyne. Grainger Town takes its name from a local man, Richard Grainger, who was born in humble circumstances only yards from where we now stand. Grainger would transform Newcastle and make it unique among British cities – a city centre of the first half of the 19th Century built in a Classical style of architecture. Around you, you will see the results of Grainger's work – a wonderful collection of fine streets and impressive buildings, all completed in an astonishing six years. The building material is warm local sandstone, seen to beautiful effect on a sunny day, the official name for the finely cut, smooth stones is polished ashlar. Royal National Institute of Blind People Chair – Kevin Carey Chief Executive – Lesley-Anne Alexander Registered address – RNIB, 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE. 020 7388 1266. rnib.org.uk Incorporated by Royal Charter. Registered charity number 226227. VAT registration number 524 4558 45. Grainger had only a few years of education and started his working life as a jobbing builder. But a £2,000 dowry received on marrying allowed him to begin a career as what we would now call a property developer. He employed talented local architects – John Dobson, John and Benjamin Green, and his in house architects George Walker and John Wardle. Please press pause and walk towards Anderson Palace, located near Grainger Market and Anderson Place You will be standing in what were the grounds of an Elizabethan mansion called Anderson Place, located near Grainger market. Anderson Place encompassed the land of the former nunnery of St. Bartholomew's and a former Franciscan friary. Grainger paid £50,000 for the property and his plan was accepted by the local authorities – as Newcastle wasn't a city until 1882 – and he demolished Anderson Place. Close your eyes and listen to the bustle of the busy streets and roads around you. In six short years Grainger built nine new streets, 300 shops and houses, a new theatre, a huge covered market and numerous inns and pubs. Please follow these instructions to reach the next stopping point Now walk to the junction of two of the finest Newcastle Streets – Grey Street and Grainger Street. The focus of the two streets is Grey's Monument of 1838. Please press pause and walk towards Grey's Monument If you were partially sighted you would not be able to see Grey's Monument in full and would need much more of a description to bring it to life. It is a 135 feet tall column; it has a statue of Earl Grey on the top by E. H. Bailey, the same man responsible for Nelson's statue on top of the famous London column. This local noble – one of only two men from the North East to be Prime Minister – is the Grey of Earl Grey tea fame. The inscription at the foot of the statue tells you that Grey was "a champion of civil and religious liberty" and he was responsible for the "great measure of parliamentary reform", also known as the Great Reform Act of 1832. There are railings round the top of the statue, stopping you plunging to your doom if you ascend the internal spiral staircase of 164 steps to enjoy the magnificent views out over Newcastle. One of the most common sight loss conditions is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Those who have this condition experience their vision slowly deteriorating, causing central blurring – if someone with AMD were looking at this Monument they would be likely to only see a small amount of the statue, with the colours faded like those of an old photograph. The statue may well be obscured around the middle by a blurred dark spot. Please follow these instructions to reach the next stopping point Now head down the hill from the Monument and walk down the wonderful Grey Street, voted the finest street in the country by Radio 4 listeners in recent years. Please press pause and walk down Grey Street Famous writers like Sir John Betjeman and Sir Nikolas Pevsner have also praised this street. What is so special about it? On either side of you are buildings all built in classical style but you can see variety here – different architects designed different buildings. You will be able to see lots of columns, triangular pediments, urns but variously arranged; and there are sticky out bits – pavilions, the architectural writers call them; so the street front is not monotonous. In recent years the shop fronts – windows and fascias - have been tastefully restored, with the stone also cleaned. Grey Street probably now looks better than it has done for 150 years. But I also think what makes the street special is that it descends the hill and also curves to the right so new views are constantly unfolding. At the apex of the curve is the marvellous Theatre Royal, completed remarkably, in about nine months in 1837 – 38. It is a very special place and most Tynesider's are rightly proud of it. Please follow these instructions to reach the next stopping point You should now move from the spacious elegance of Grey Street into an older, Medieval part of Newcastle and a street called High Bridge. Please press pause and walk to High Bridge Street Here you will find narrow streets, the sites of the medieval markets and one of the town's medieval churches and the Castle. This "narrow stinking lane" so described about 1800 was the primary east – west communication until the 1780s. Over to your left is the Duke of Wellington pub where you can find a good selection of real ales, however, its main claim to fame is that William Campbell was the landlord there. For many years Campbell featured in the Guinness Book of Records as Britain's heaviest man. He was 6 ft 4 inches tall and measured the same around his chest - 76 inches. He weighed 54 stone. Campbell died in 1878 aged only 22, in the upstairs of the pub. To get his body to the hearse, an upstairs window had to be taken out and a derrick set up to lower him. One of the windows is noticeably larger than all the others. Please follow these instructions to reach the next stopping point You should now move down to Cloth Market, one of the two narrow offshoots of the Bigg Market (the other is called Groat Market where a type of oats was sold). Please press pause and walk to Cloth Market On your left is the tall narrow entrance to the cobbled yard and stables of the Old George pub. Remarkably in a modern industrial city we have a 17th Century coaching inn – you feel transported to an old English country town. Legend has it that Charles I had a pint here – he was a prisoner of the Scots here for nine months at the end of Civil War under a form of house arrest. On your left now is a pub called Balmbra's, once a music hall. Every Geordie has to pay homage here, because it was here in 1862 that Geordie Ridley first sang his own composition, the Geordie anthem The Blaydon Races. On the anniversary of the race in the song, a horse race takes place. On 9th June every year, a run takes place from here to Blaydon. The song begins with the words "'Twas on the ninth of June eighteen hundred and sixty two". The length of the race is currently 5.9 miles. It is very popular with a mix of serious and fun runners. 4,000 runners usually take part. Runners set off from outside Balmbra's, set on their way by the ringing of Jackie Broon's bell which is mentioned in the 1862 song; the bell is carefully conveyed from its normal home in the city's Discovery Museum. Moving on, now head towards Mosley Street. Please press pause and walk towards Mosley Street This street replaced High Bridge as Newcastle's main east – west thoroughfare in the 1780s. With the adjacent Dean Street, it represents the first instance of town planning in Newcastle. Some of the nicely proportioned original Georgian houses can still be identified in the two streets. But most of the buildings date from the late 19th Century and you should be able to see the bold carving of the names of leading financial organisations of the time. Mosley Street will forever be in the history books. It was the first street in the world to be lit by the modern electric light. A local man, Joseph Swan invented the modern light bulb at about the same time as the American, Thomas Edison. His early experiments were carried out above the chemist's shop where he was a partner. Its site is to the right, up towards that large 1960s block at the end of the street, the roundabout which surrounds it is called the Swan Roundabout in his honour. The next stop is St Nicholas Cathedral. Please follow these instructions to reach the next stopping point Cross Mosley Street by this two stage junction and go around the other side of the Cathedral where it is quieter and the cathedral can be seen to better effect. Please press pause and walk towards St Nicholas Cathedral Standing on a stretch of cobbled street, with your back to the Castle, you will have the magnificent St. Nicholas Cathedral in front of you. You should be able to take in the great view, however, let's take a moment to think about how someone who experiences the common sight condition glaucoma would view this scene. They would probably be experiencing severe tunnel vision, meaning that the view would be surrounded by a dark haze and only the central part of the view would be visible. St Nicholas' was one of four medieval parish churches of the town – there were other religious establishments, a nunnery and several friaries. St Nicholas was the largest; in fact it was the fourth largest parish church in all of England. It became a cathedral in 1882, one of the smallest in the country. It dates from the 12th Century but most of what is visible is from the 14th and 15th Centuries. What is most impressive is the great crown spire. It is very unusual and only 3 others were ever built in the UK, the best known is St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. On top of a tall square tower are 4 remarkable flying buttresses which soar towards the sky, leaning towards each other and holding up a tall square lantern tower. At the very top is an octagonal spire. There are four gilded biblical figures and numerous golden weather vanes. Seen from south of the cathedral, on a sunny day, with a framing of blue sky, the sight is truly wonderful. Next you will move on to the Castle itself. Please press pause and walk towards the castle The Normans built a castle here in 1080. The Romans had built a fort here in the 2nd Century and so the new fortification was the "new castle". Nothing remains of the 1080 castle; it was probably a motte and bailey castle of earth and wood. What is visible today are buildings of the 12th and 13th Centuries, separated by the railway viaduct which runs slap bang through the middle of the castle enclosure. Firstly, you will arrive at the Black Gate. Does this get its name from dark dastardly deeds done here in ancient times? Sadly, the very ordinary explanation is that a man named Black rented the tower in the 17th century and the gateway tower has had that name since then. Henry III had constructed this building in 1247 to 1250 as a new, stronger gatehouse of the barbican type i.e. it projects from the castle walls so it can provide flanking fire. As you pass over the deep ditch by the (modern) bridge, visible below is the supporting stonework of the original drawbridge. Going through the archway there are guardrooms with arrow slots either side and a slot for a portcullis above you. Various stone walls of varying heights can next be seen and a short stretch of outer castle wall, still quite high. You should next go through the arch of the viaduct and come across some cobbles laid out to represent part of the Roman fort which lies beneath the pavement and the castle keep. Keep walking until you have arrived at the castle keep, a remarkable, and fortunate survival – the Victorian railway engineers had wanted to knock it down. Please press pause and walk towards the castle keep What we have here is a late Norman keep - its plan is roughly square, it has projecting corner towers and a forebuilding tower protecting the entrance stairs and castle doorway. It is topped by restored battlements. The castle was a royal one built by Henry II between 1168 and 1178. Remarkably we know the exact cost - £1144! We know the name of the actual builder – Maurice Caementarius as he was recorded in royal records as being paid in 1174 – 75. A Maurice the Engineer was paid for work on Dover during the same reign and there are similarities between the two castles. Probably our Maurice the Mason built both. Inside the castle you get a good feel for what a Norman castle was like – a Great Hall, private chambers, toilets (en suite facilities 800 years before the rest of us!) narrow passageways, spiral staircases, a chapel, a ground floor room used as a prison for Northumberland prisoners for 400 years. As suggested earlier it is rather marvellous to find something like this in a large, industrial/commercial city. Again, if you were experiencing partial sight loss you could use other senses such as touch to get a feel of what the building is like, particularly the stone walls. Your next stop and highlight is Sandhill. Please press pause and walk to Sandhill This was once literally a "hill of naked sand" where the Lort Burn met the tidal Tyne. This triangular area was once at Newcastle's commercial and administrative heart. Across from you is the Guildhall, seat of town government, judicial activities and, until the 1960s, where the trade of the river was controlled. The present building was built in the 1650s although there has been a guild hall here since at least 1400. The present Georgian façade appeared in the 1790s and early 1800s. Upstairs is the Mayor's parlour, unchanged since the 1650s. You can also find the very imposing Merchant Adventurers' Court, testimony to the power and wealth of Tyneside merchants down the centuries. The largest room is the Court Room with its original chequered marble floor and its striking courtroom of the late 18th century or early 19th century - very atmospheric with shackles and vicious looking inward curving spikes around the prisoners' areas. You can easily imagine poor unfortunates being sentenced to transportation to Australia or to public execution on the Town Moor. Hopefully, whether you are fully sighted or even if you had a form of sight loss you would get a sense of the imposing atmosphere of the room. Opposite the Guildhall are the houses of the merchants who dominated Newcastle's trade. Here, for example, you will see the amazing half timbered Bessie Surtees house with its great range of windows. It's as if an Elizabethan country mansion has appeared in an urban setting. Moving down the narrow Watergate alley, you will arrive on the Quayside for what is a truly "wow" moment. Please press pause and walk to the Quayside As we get to the river's edge, look to the right and left and see the unique collection of the Tyne Bridges. A Times writer a year or two back called this one of the great riverscapes of Europe You have seven bridges in close proximity of different eras, of differing styles and materials, at different heights above the river. It is very dramatic. To the left, downriver, is the latest bridge, the Millennium Bridge with its unique tilting mechanism. Nearer is the spectacular Tyne Bridge, a Tyneside icon, always a symbol of home for returning Geordies. This is a really iconic landmark. If you had AMD you would probably experience a dark blurring, it would most likely be at the centre of the bridges arch so not all of it will be visible to you. Next, you have the low level Swing Bridge. It was built by Sir William Armstrong to allow access to his famous factories a few miles upstream at Elswick; opened in 1876 it still has its original hydraulic machinery in working order, though the bridge is rarely opened these days. In its heyday 6000 ships a year sailed up and down the river requiring the bridge to be opened. Further to the right is that wonder of Victorian engineering, Robert Stephenson's High Level Bridge of 1849. It is a two level bridge, rail above and road beneath, the first of its kind when built. Looking again downriver you should be able to see a scene which typifies modern Newcastle: regeneration. Twenty years ago the Quayside was derelict. Now it has been transformed and there is a vibrant mix of leisure, cultural and employment opportunities. The tall brick building is the Baltic. Once a flour mill, now an internationally famous Centre for Contemporary Art. Nearer is The Sage Gateshead, the Norman Foster designed glass and steel structure which is strikingly futuristic. Here, the local Northern Symphony Orchestra has its home, performing regularly in the 1700 seat main hall. There are a further two performance halls and a variety of other facilities. A huge range of musical events take place here. You have now come to the end of the tour of some of the most iconic sights of Newcastle. I hope you have not only enjoyed your own experience but also been able to think about how someone with sight loss might have experienced elements of the tour. To find out more about RNIB and how you can become involved with their work supporting blind and partially sighted people, log onto www.rnib.org.uk
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Tommy Malone, John Magnie, Steve Amedee and Johnny Ray Allen -- the original lineup of The Subdudes -- are going on the road for the first time in 17 years. Tim Cook, who played and sang with the band from 2002 until the group went on hiatus, shared the news and is helping set up the shows. Tickets will be on sale for the two shows currently scheduled: March 21, 2014, at Herman's Hideaway, where the band first developed a rabid following in the late '80s in Denver, and March 22 at Boulder Theater in nearby Boulder, Colorado.
Although he and Jimmy Messa will not be joining the band for these shows, Cook said he couldn't be happier to see the original quartet patching up their differences and hitting the road. He says to look for additional dates for the original lineup in Chicago and New York later this year. The band could possibly play Fort Collins, Colorado, this summer and New Orleans in the fall. San Francisco is another likely candidate. Only the Colorado dates are firm.
Johnny Ray Allen, the band's original bass player who wrote or co-wrote many of their early songs, will be on hand for the shows this year. Allen, a successful businessman in New Orleans, hasn't toured with The Subdudes in 17 years and largely had abandoned the music business. Over the years he occasionally joined the band on stage in New Orleans and recently revived a songwriting partnership with Malone. The terminal illness of a mutual friend brought him and the other guys back together, leading to the reconciliation.
Meanwhile, Malone is continuing his solo tour, promoting his "Natural Born Days" CD and beginning work on a follow-up CD. Magnie and Amedee have recently started a new band in the Fort Collins area with fellow songwriter Cary Morin, calling themselves the Young Ancients. Cook, meanwhile, has also been writing songs and working on a duo project with Rob Solomon with a CD promised. Messa plays with a number of bands around New Orleans, including the The Hangovers,The Paper Steamboat, The Round Pegs and bluesman Big Daddy O (Owen).
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1936-S 50C Columbia MS68 PCGS. The issue is known for its ...
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Unsurpassable 1936-S Columbia Half Dollar, MS68 PCGS1936-S 50C Columbia MS68 PCGS. The issue is known for its overall quality. This Superb Gem is significantly finer than the average Columbia, however with pleasing satiny luster over the nearly-flawless surfaces. The centers present a silver-gray appearance while the borders exhibit alternating shades of campfire-red, antique-gold, and lime-gold. An exquisitely preserved, unimprovable jewel. Population: 4 in 68, none finer at either service (6/04).
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From the JFS Collection, the #1 All-Time PCGS Registry Set.(#9293) (Registry values: N2998) (NGC ID# 28K7, PCGS# 9293)
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Designer Pet Products Litter Box Enclosure
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Designer Pet Products Litter Box Enclosure
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|Product Type: Litter Box Enclosure
|Color: 1: Black
|Color: 2: White
|Material: Manufactured wood
|Hardware Material: Iron; Aluminum
|Non Toxic: Yes
|Scratch Resistant: Yes
|Rust Resistant: Yes
|Stain Resistant: Yes
|Odor Resistant: Yes
|Designer: Yes
|Enclosed / Hooded: Yes
|Door Cutout: Yes
|Odor Filter: No
|Starter Kit: No
|Multi Pack: No
|Shape: Rectangle
|Handles: No
|Accessory Storage: Yes
|Suitable for Multiple Cats: Yes
|Weight Capacity: 100 Pounds
|Eco-Friendly: No
|Assembly Required: Yes
|Tools Needed: Philip's head screwdriver
|Additional Parts Required: No
|Product Warranty: 30 day warranty
|CPSIA or CPSC Compliant: Yes
About the ManufacturerAs cat owners, the creators of the Designer Pet Products love their cats, but were frustrated with the problems that many other cat owners face: an unsightly litter box, odor, and litter being tracked through the house. As many do, they tried many different products to try to hide their litter box and keep their cats from tracking litter throughout the house. Living in a townhouse, they were embarrassed when they had guests over and the litter box was sitting out for all to see.
Designer Pet Products Litter Box Enclosure
Questions & Answers (11)
"Hi, can this be used as a chair by humans? I thought it would be nice to place a chair pillow on top and it could be a nice seat, hiding away the cat litter." asked by Erick
"Hi, what can be done to fit this unit into a larger litter pan?" asked by Jane
"Hello, how do I remove the inner panel without damaging the enclosure or the panel?" asked by Wendy
"Hi, are the panels made of wood?" asked by Jan
"Hi, can you choose to have the exit on either side?" asked by Thomas
"Hi, can the litter box be used outdoors?" asked by Chris
"Hi, what are the interior dimensions of this box?" asked by Moffat
"Hi, what are the outer dimensions of this litter box?" asked by Lucretia
"Hi, what is the height of the cat entrance?" asked by Anderson
"Hi, what material is this enclosure made of?" asked by Heidi
"Hi, what is the width of the cat entrance?" asked by Joyce
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Be Careful During Assembly
Kimiko from LOUISVILLE, KY – Verified Buyer
I bought this product in white and have been mostly pleased with the product. The size, color, and description online were all accurate representation of the final finished product. My cat continued using her box, even after it was hidden, without interruption. The staggered door does keep more of the tracked litter off the floor, but not all. However, the primary disappointment occurred during assembly. The last step is to install a safety hinge on the lid that will prevent the lid from slamming down if you happen to let go while it is open. It is intended to add resistance to counteract gravity pulling the lid down. The assembly instruction will specifically tell you "do not over-tighten the safety hinge", but gives no helpful tips of how to know when it is just right. When you do over-tighten the safety hinge, (because we obviously did) there's so much resistance pushing against the standard hinges (these hinges actually attach the lid to the rest of the box) that it will pull the screws straight out of the fiberboard! We were able to super glue the screws back into their holes. It's holding up well, for now. But we decided to leave safety hinge off to avoid pulling them out again.
A little clumsy to clean but nice hideaway
Cori from Hyde Park, MA – Verified Buyer
This bench turned out to be nicer looking than we expected, which was a nice surprise. The cat seems to like it and it definitely hides both the litter box and its odors quite well. Two things we don't love: 1) there's nothing to keep the top open while you're cleaning out the litterbox, so you end up sort of propping it open with your head while scooping poo (my husband says he thinks there was a piece missing in our package so maybe it's supposed to have a piece here and we just never received it?) 2) it's a bit cramped so a bigger kitty can end up peeing over the side and leaving a pretty awful mess under the box which I imagine will eventually sink into the wood. We have dealt with this by cutting up a trash bag, putting it under the box, and taping it to the 3 doorless inner sides of the litterbox. There are still puddles every cleaning but at least they're on the plastic and not the wood.
Love it!
Christina from Alberta
We have two cats who have always used an open litter box. We weren't really sure how our cats would respond to now using an enclosed box. Before I even had construction complete the cats were inside having a nap! I placed a heavy duty industrial mat inside both compartments to catch any litter, so far so good! They've been using it for 3 days and I haven't had to clean up any litter, which was our main purpose of purchasing this. The directions weren't the easiest to follow but it was straight forward assembly I didn't really need the instructions. There's options for left or right openings. We use the top part for their food as it's wide enough to sit comfortably. If I was keeping their water on top I would lay something down first to protect the material from any spills. It's easy to wipe down and the hinged top adds extra convenience! I would definitely recommend this product and company to anyone!!
Something to hide your unsightly litter box
April from Woodland, CA – Verified Buyer
I got this when I moved into my new house, and there was no good place to hide a litter box. I am using it under a window, and white color fits in nicely with the white window trim to make it look like a window seat (though I wouldn't suggest anyone other than a cat actually sit on top of it.) It does look nice and is sturdy once you put it together. It would have been easier to put together if I had a second pair of hands though. What I didn't like was how difficult it was to get the sides of the box to screw together flush. When they say "do not over tighten" it is not an understatement. Even being very careful, I had problems and wasn't able to completely screw in every screw. Also be careful as the paint is easily marked up and I had some chipping when I was assembling it. Overall though, I am happy with the purchase. It does look like a legitimate piece of furniture. The marks and the chipping aren't too noticeable if you don't know what you are looking for. I did also put in plastic shelf liner in the bottom and caulk around the edges in case of spills (might be a nice feature if they would have provided those materials as well.) Then I put a litter mat in. I find a lot less litter scattered around the house, and I'm told there is a lot less smell than before as well.
Looks good and cats love it
Amanda from Aurora, OH – Verified Buyer
I got this so that I could actually have a litter box for my boys upstairs in my bedroom. It's a great enclosure that looks and functions like a piece of furniture. It blocks a lot of that litter smell, so you can hardly tell there is a box in the room. I have two sizeable bengals who are easily able to fit into this box with no issues and they seem to like the privacy of it (keeps the other cat out and our nosy Doberman out of the way while they do their business). Buying the right sized box for inside the enclosure is key - luckily I happened to have the right one that worked well. The litter still tends to get everywhere (my boys tend to be messy, though). So, I am currently trying to find a way to keep that from happening a bit more (having a litter catcher mat on the other half maybe might help - will try it out). Pros: Easy to assemble, good looking piece of furniture, hides that ugly litter box and masks the smell Cons: The litter still gets everywhere, had to get longer nails to keep the lid on (started to fall off early on).
Perfect Litter Box
steven from ventura, CA – Verified Buyer
We don't have too much space in our home for a litter box to be hidden. The bathrooms are too small and we don't like the idea of having the litter box out in the open or in a bedroom because of the odor and appearance. So we came across this litter box. The fact that it looks like a piece of furniture was the reason we liked it so much. We have it in a hallway and it looks just like a bench or end table. It is much more pleasant to look at than a regular litter box. It is a great size for our single cat. He gets in there no problem and adjusted to it almost immediately. The 2 compartments inside work wonders on keeping the litter contained within. All excess litter drops off him as he passes through the front compartment before exiting. The lid has locking hydraulics and stays open on its own when you lift to clean. Fabulous product and well built. Our cat loves it and we love it even more. Great purchase.
Great solution for litter going everywhere!
Lori from Ludlow, KY – Verified Buyer
When I read the other reviews, I thought this was a grea idea, but was hesitant to try as our 2 cats are 17 years old - not sure they would easily move to the 'box.' I'm happy to report the transition has been easier than expected - we simply moved the old litter box closer to the new one over a number of days and did not immediately attach the lid, nor the inside divider. When the old box was removed, they went to the new one and eventually I attached the lid and closed it bit by bit each day. Even without the divider or a litter mat, the reduction in litter going everywhere is at least 90%. Other tips: We did not install the decorative trim to the top so that we could place the box closer the the wall and still open; we covered the holes on top with wooden white pegs. Also we removed the hinge piece so that the lid would open completely - we lean the lid against the wall behind it when cleaning out the box. Highly recommend!!
Great litter box enclosure
Jenn from Cape Cod, MA – Verified Buyer
This is a wonderful way to hide a litter box in any room. It looks great. Wish I'd had a second person to help put it together. There are significant gaps where sides meet or where sides meet bottom. But applying contact paper inside to make interior cleaning easier (as some reviewers suggested) is an effective way to close the gaps so there is no leakage. My new kitten started using the box I put in the enclosure right away. No problems at all. I did not install the interior wall as I wanted a bigger box and more room for the kitten as he grows. Highly recommended. Wish it could serve as a bench to sit on.
Solved Our Problems
sara from denver, CO – Verified Buyer
Really helps keep litter from being tracked outside of the box. Very sturdy, but we glued all the joints anyway. Our cat started using it right away. We also put white contact paper on the floor inside and on the top. Now the cat can jump on top where her food and water are and the inside is more water proof and easy to wipe out. I looked at a lot of covered litter box options and this is the right one !
Makes all our friends with cats jealous:)
Heather from Greensboro, NC – Verified Buyer
It is a nice and sturdy piece of furniture. Because of how it opens, it cannot sit flush against the wall, which meant I couldn't put it exactly where I envisioned. It looks really nice, and seems to cut down on the litter tracking. So far, neither our dogs or toddler have tried to navigate the maze to get to the litter box. It's so nice not to have to constantly yell at them to keep them away. The first couple of days, our cat showed some resistance by pooping outside the enclosure. This only lasted a couple of days and he always peed in it, so it was really a pretty painless transition as far as he was concerned. (Much better than our attempt with the city kitty... we found that our cat would much rather use our carpet than our toilet.) We have to keep it cleaned very regularly to make sure he stays happy, but really that is a bonus for everyone :). Overall very happy with this purchase and happy to have our guest bathroom back!! I would even say, so far, that this product has been worth the high price tag. Pros: stylish, sturdy,hides litter, keeps toddler and dogs out of litter, helps with litter tracking Cons: needs frequent cleaning, cannot sit flush against wall, cat may need time to adjust to enclosure
OUR SKU # DBX1000Litter Box Enclosure is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: Designer Catbox - Black, Designer Catbox - Espresso, Designer Catbox - White


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