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Sarasota, FL, Luxury 3 bedroom/2 Bath Townhome
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Walter K
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|Jan 01 2014
|Dec 31 2016
|1 Week
|Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 12 p.m.
|Lodging tax: 7%
|Deposits: 50% or $1000 depending on length of stay.
|Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Mastercard, Money Order, Personal Check, Visa
|Other Fees: Jan, Feb and March are subject to additional rate increases. Ask for actual rates.
Reviews for this vacation townhouse rental in Sarasota, Florida
Donalee Moulton
Halifax, NS
Nice but not great
March 1, 2013
This condo has a lovely view, and it is comfortable. But there are some significant downsides. The condo is on the ground floor of a condo complex, which I did not realize from the online description. The smaller bedroom overlooks the hallway, which means people can look right into the room. As a result, the blinds are always drawn. The windows in this room do not open, so no fresh air can circulate, and at night, the lights from the hallway shine directly into the room. Also, we found some of the condo appeared dated and looked a bit stale. We also had some problems with the plumbing in both bath rooms, but these were addressed very quickly and professionally. Overall, we were disappointed and would not rent this unit again.
Taissa Bergeman
Chicago, IL
Very nice, but nothing spectacular
January 2, 2013
This was a spacious townhouse that fulfilled our purpose of a week-long stay over Christmas for my family of 4. PROS: tasteful furniture, multi-level, pool across the "road", nice kitchen, good size balcony all screened in, parking right in front of the townhouse, good location near University Pkwy shops and restaurants (20 mins drive to downtown sarasota/waterfront), upstairs bedrooms are spacious and bright, large master bath with walk-in closet CONS: the condo neighborhood/association is offset from the main street with lots of little roads inside (kind of hard to explain to visitors), the small bedroom with a queen bed did not have a functioning light so we had to put a lamp in it, although nice furniture there are lots of marks on the walls and paint is coming off the baseboards, for elderly: LOTS OF STAIRS (door is at ground level but there is a staircase right at the entryway to go up to the kitchen/living room/bedroom, then another set of stairs to go up to 2 bedrooms/laundry/bathroom) I'd recommend this rental, but I won't necessarily return because I would like to try other properties next time I'm down in Sarasota area.
Cristy Sullivan Caswell
Auburndale, Fl
Amazing Experiance
October 25, 2012
We just loved everything about this place. The pool, hot tub, amazing condo. It was very clean and comfortable and communication with owner was a breeze. I would recommend to anyone!! We had friends come from out of state to stay with us and it was the best vacation we ever had! Stores are close by, as well as restaurants, beaches and downtown.
Barb Craig
Greensburg Pa
Wonderful Place to stay
September 19, 2011
We so enjoyed our week stay. The condo was very clean and well kept and everything was just right there, gym, pool.etc. Beds very comfortable also. The area was beautiful and so convienant to everything.
Brent McSpadden
Fonthill, Ontario, Canada
Very nice rental unit
September 5, 2011
Very very much enjoyed our stay in this unit. Lots of room for our family of four. Nicely furnished with tv's in each room. Central Air conditioning worked well, linens were clean and kitchen had everything you would need during a week long stay. There were two community BBQ's near the unit next to the pool. The pool was very resort like - actually better than some resorts. Very nice tropical setting. Pool was only about 100 feet from the unit. We would definitely recommend this vacastion unit to others.
Talia Cecilia Marie Tringali
Atlanta, GA USA
loved this place!
July 9, 2011
this place felt like our second home! everything was just clean and beautifully decorated. I will definitely rent this place again....if it is EVER available!! (:
Eddy Parsons
Halifax, Nova Scotia (CANADA)
Great Place but Condo Assoc. was not happy
April 26, 2011
The place was great and worked well. The owner was very easy to deal with. However, the association that runs the complex was not happy that people were renting out their condos. The long term residents of the complex did not seem happy that owners were renting or lending their units out to friends and they openly complained about this. However, the vast majority of people we talked to were renting or borrowing units from friends/family. However, as far as I'm concerned, this is between the owners and those who run the place. The pool was very nice, the gym was nice and the gas grills worked great. The owner did not pressure us for payment and seemed very relaxed to deal with. I would stay here again now that I know what to expect.
Catherine Parker
Nova Scotia Canada
April 16, 2011
We stayed at this great place for 2 weeks . We had another couple with us. The home is very clean and bright. Conveniently placed close to golfing and shopping. Lots of clean linens and a fully stocked kitchen with lots of dishes and silverware. The complex itself was very nice . Nice pool and hot tub . Great BBQ's to use. Very private as well. Would definately go back .
Sue Robb
Edina, MN
Sarasota Townhouse
November 30, 2010
This townhouse was beautiful. The grounds were also beautiful. Everything was well kept and well stocked (dishes, utensils, linens, pots and pans). Cleaning crew could clean woodwork in entire house, and in addition to chaning sheets, could check other bedding (comforters/spreads) for cleanliness. Other than that it was very clean. We were close to everything (shopping, restaurants, etc). The pool was great. The beaches were a 15 minute drive - beautiful beaches. The homeowner was very responsive to questions and needs; i.e. coffee maker did not work. It was replaced by that afternoon. Everyone in our group was very pleased with the home. We would rent this vacation home again. We even had Thanksgiving dinner here.
Philadelphia, PA
Great Place to stay!
May 4, 2010
Very clean and comfortable place. Everything was very nice in the house. We really enjoyed our stay. Nice pool and hot tub. Would recommend to anyone.
sally leacock
Ten out of ten
September 2, 2009
Very well appointed townhouse in a lovely complex. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to couples and families as the gorgeous pool is literally a few steps away from your front door. Very private outlook to rear - we shared the view with turtles on the lake ! Good location with easy access to Sarasota and the main routes to Tampa/Naples.
Heidi Krueger
Quiet, nice and spacious
April 19, 2009
We had a great time in this sunny and beautiful townhouse. Good location and quiet neighborhood.
Rochester, NY USA
November 25, 2008
This property is NOT the one we rented. The one we rented was a house and it was fantastic. We were very impressed with the amenities and the cleanliness about it. We wish we were still there. Wonderful time was had by all 6 of us. Thank you
Matt Bramwell
Had a great time.
June 13, 2008
Stayed for a week and have no complaints. Beautiful complex,spacious and comfortable condo, everything you need.
January 28, 2008
We really enjoyed the house and the location. Everything was wonderful!
Sandy Borden
Superior, NE USA
Luxury 3br/2b townhome
January 14, 2008
The condo was very nice and had all the necessities but the hot tub was broken and the internet did not work.
Rochester, NY & Wilmington, Del USA
Wonderful vacation!!!!!
January 5, 2008
When my family arrived, we didn't know what to expect. Once we entered the townhouse, we knew we made the best decision to rent this instead of renting a hotel. The place was beautiful and we had our privacy. No maid service and no phones ringing to tell us to ckeck-out. We moved at our our pace. The location was excellent also. We were right off University Parkway in Sarasota, which is close to family, food and shopping. Thank you Walter for making my family's vacation memorable.


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Growing Swiss chard is a major food staple in our household, it really is a wonderful plant. Each emerald bunch produces tasty leaves for at least two years, and it's not fussy about light levels, temperatures or soil. We have between 15 to 20 plants at any time.
During the winter we grow chard and tat soy in a window trough that I detailed in an earlier post. But this is about economics...not the scary kind but just a part of living life really. Yesterday at our local organic grocery I noted that a bunch of chard that left the field several days previously (and possibly traveled hundreds of miles) was $2.99. If we took our chard to the store and sold it to the produce manager, we'd be lucky to get a fraction of that amount. That is not the way to self sufficiency!
First, our bundle of chard is a lot fresher and has more nutrients. Second, we didn't have to get into a vehicle to go get it. Add the vehicle costs to our chard bundle's value to me. Third, in this household, the chickens could end up eating some percentage of the store bought greens because they only keep for a short time. Fourth, the immediate availability and unsurpassed flavor add value to my humble bunch of chard. I must confess to being unable to put a dollar value on growing chard for our personal use, but I know it is much more than just the money not spent at the store. I'm just using chard as an example, of course.
The same cost/value accounting applies to our dearly beloved chickens. Yes, they do have names, but they are much more than pets. Our ladies are an integral part of the household economy. At the moment we have six laying hens, five young hens and a magnificent rooster. (Here I must sadly note that while I was writing this blog, a coyote reduced our layers by one) We do eat a lot of eggs, (often over sautéd chard), and they are far beyond any store bought egg in flavor and freshness. Even with eating eggs regularly, there is a surplus. Finding people who appreciate real eggs is no problem, but trading the eggs for home cooked food magnifies the value of the eggs much beyond their cash value. We have a friend who loves to bake. Our current rate of exchange is twelve bagels for a dozen eggs. The values in this exchange go way beyond the monetary value, it is a relationship web involving me, my partner, the chickens, my baker friend and his partner.
The chickens involve some cost, but since they are pastured and fed household food "waste," the money costs are minimal. (A word about food waste: there is no such thing in nature as waste, the food that we feed the chickens is magically transformed from "waste" to eggs and pre-composted garden fertilizer).
The most important element of this economic plan is scale. More is not always better, and in this case does not apply to this strategy of self sufficiency. One hundred chickens and half an acre of chard would be a disaster! We would have to work dawn to dusk, have unaffordable costs, lots of risks and liabilities, we would just become rural wage slaves. The sweet spot in self sufficiency is to have just enough...with just a bit of surplus to meet your needs and a few friends and neighbors. My last post was about how we started an internet business - it does make money, not a lot of money but it is a home based cottage industry. (www.PrimalCare.net) Again, the goal is to reduce cash costs while providing an enhanced quality of life as a result of reducing ones participation in the cash economy. Let me say right up front: THIS IS AN EXPERIMENT - as is all of life. After spending more than 50 years working a job, this route to self sufficiency is a lot more enjoyable and offers us a level of security at least as great as most jobs do today.
Chickens, chard and home businesses are obviously not the only way to get control of your economic affairs. The element I would stress is that your security should be composed of as many small parts that mesh in some way. These economic parts should be built up one at a time, like stones in a foundation. The indivual elements should be a reflection of who you are, your talents and skills, in order to develop a life enhancing economic plan. Finding a nourishing geographic location and surrounding yourself with a like minded group of friends will enhance your life plan. Certainly reading The Mother Earth News is a good start.
What I am suggesting here is that now is none too soon to begin seeking an exit ramp off the main stream highway which increasingly looking looks like it is headed for a cliff straight ahead. At some point soon, the average main streamer will find the need to radically reduce expectations and find alternative life skills...the longer you wait the more difficult that will be. The only way you are assured of failure is not to try. Good Luck!
Lee Bentley blogs about life on Magpie Farm, located in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. Check our cottage industry product at www.PrimalCare.net.
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Spring Hill College welcomes Dr. April Sanders to the education department this semester. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge about the use of "New Literacies" in the classroom, including extensive research on the impact of social media, graphic novels, and gaming on learning. Her dissertation work analyzed "Parallels between the Gaming Experience and Rosenblatt's Reader Response Theory."
Dr. Sanders, who graduated with her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of North Texas, currently teaches reading and literacy development courses at Spring Hill. As an assistant professor at SHC, she also supervises four levels of student pre-service internships, ranging from early childhood to high school.
Her background includes teaching middle school and high school English, coordinating assessment development, and developing curriculum for English language arts. Dr. Sanders has served as a featured speaker at conferences across the country on the topics of new literacies, heteronormativity in children's literature, and action research with pre-service teachers.
SHC: Explain the concept of "New Literacies" in education.
AS: The expansion of literacy to include technologies is at the the core of the New Literacies. The New Literacies can include areas of concentration on modes such as the Internet, e-mail, instant messaging, avatars, virtual worlds, blogs, wikispaces, web page design, text messaging, multimedia applications, and gaming. The list is constantly changing as technologies are changing in the area of information and communication technologies. To begin to define New Literacies, the literacy must be able to include more than just traditional print text. The concept of literacy must also expand to include more than simple comprehension.
SHC: Tell us about your most recent teaching experiences.
AS: I graduated from the University of North Texas in May 2013. While there, I worked as a teaching fellow with the college of education. I taught literacy courses – primarily methods courses for preservice teachers. I also worked as a Cadre Coordinator, meaning that I supervised a group of preservice teachers while they completed a two semester-long internship during their senior year. Those experiences really helped me learn how to connect with students who were preparing to become teachers.
SHC: How you feel about joining the SHC team?
AS: I love working with my new colleagues in the Division of Teacher Education! They have made a concerted effort to welcome me and help me become oriented with SHC and Mobile. No matter how many questions I ask, they are all very patient and helpful. I look forward to building those relationships in my division.
SHC: Why is Spring Hill College a good fit for you?
AS: I am excited about working with the students at SHC. My interaction with students thus far has been so fulfilling. I have found the students eager to learn and willing to go the extra mile. Being a quality teacher is important to me; thus having the ability to work with students who are bright and curious makes my job interesting and exciting.
It is my job to shape and prepare my students to become educators, so to be at an institution that values education and the art of teaching is a perfect fit for me. I have also found everyone at SHC to be supportive of my research agenda.
SHC: What are your goals for the program?
I want to make a contribution to my program in the areas of both research and teaching. I would like to use my background in research with the New Literacies to bring a fresh perspective to how we understand the concept and definition of literacy. I believe pre-service teachers need to be prepared to effectively use various New Literacies in their future classrooms, so I hope to bring that expertise to my program.
SHC: How was your move from Texas to Mobile?
AS: Even though I have lived in the South, many aspects of the culture here in Mobile are new and different. I have found the people in Mobile to be extremely friendly and welcoming. And I am enjoying all the fresh seafood available in this area.
In the spring of 2014, Dr. Sanders will offer the following courses: Strategies and Resources for Teaching the Secondary School, Diagnosis and Adjustment of Reading Instruction, and Curriculum Instruction and Teaching for Secondary Education. Dr. Sanders' office is located on the second floor of the Rev. Gregory F. Lucey, S.J. Administration Center.


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One player secretly hides Casper in one of the 11 rooms in the Whipstaff Manor. The other player(s) search in three of the rooms. If Casper is not found, he earns a game chip, but now he can only hide in 10 of the rooms. When Casper is found the uncles earn a game chip. Will Casper win four chips before the uncles earn four chips? Intuition and luck win the game!
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Year: 1999
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Ages: 3 - 8
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I'm trying to help a tri-Triathalon friend with his swimming problems. He has consulted innumerable swim instructors and swim coaches, trained his brains out, yet he still DNF'd the swimming a full Ironman.
I met him in the pool. He cannot float. On his Back or his front he sinks straight to the bottom of the pool each time he tries to float.
I announced that this was his problem. Period. Stop swimming (oddly his stroke/form is strong)and suggested he start from the begining and learn how to swim".
Am I correct or just wrong. Do you need to float properly to successfully swim?
Absolutely not. I can't float to save my life, and I've swum ten times the distance of the ironman swim in one shot. Your friend may just have a low percentage of body fat or poor body position. I think your friend just needs a good coach.
I do agree with jkenny on the idea of body fat percentage and how it affects a person while he or she is floating. However, I also feel that if you don't know how to keep your body afloat (no matter how muscular) than you are working too hard in the water while you swim. I have taught plenty of people, mainly older men, how to use their hands slightly by sculling or doing other small modifications so that they can keep their body afloat. Once a person gets the feel of how his or her body feels when they are floating, swimming comes a lot easier. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Are we talking about floating or sculling? Not everyone can float, but if you're allowed to use your hands, then it should be a piece of cake.
I've coached buoyancy challenged triathletes - the swimmer need to accept their natural aquatic signature in the water and move from there. A patient - now read carefully - TEACHER/coach is a good thing ot have to provide feedback, instruction and confidence during the learning phase
If they are not able to float, then they don't have enough air in their lungs. All they have to do is take a big enough breath, hold it long enough and they will float. Try it. Let me know if this helped. : )
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GOLF: Tiger Woods returns to Torrey Pines after two-year absence
Tiger Woods is no Ian Poulter or Christina Kim, two pro golfers turned social media mavens who tweet more than some people breathe, giving their fans ultimate access into their lives on and off the course.
As decorated a golfer as Woods is, he will never win any awards for transparency. But the fact that he does have a Twitter account and is starting to use it more and more hints that a new face of Tiger Woods could be on the horizon in 2011.
How that will translate to the golf course is still an open question, however.
But that inquiry starts to get answered this week when the former No. 1-ranked player in the world makes his season debut in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, marking his first appearance at the La Jolla course since his improbable playoff victory over Rocco Mediate in the 2008 U.S. Open.
To some players, the Farmers is just another golf tournament. But with everything Woods has been through the last two years -- knee surgery, a humiliating sex scandal that ruined his image and ended his marriage, losing his No. 1 ranking for the first time in five years and an un-Tiger-like winless season -- the Farmers just may be defined as the first tournament of the rest of his life.
And everyone wants to know: Which Tiger is going to show up? Will it be the one who has won at Torrey Pines seven times in 12 appearances as a pro? Or the defeated one who didn't win a tournament in 2010, a first for the most dominant player of his generation? As insightful as one can be -- "I've been working hard on my game, it's game time hooah!!" Woods wrote on his Twitter page Wednesday -- it's tough to say since Woods hasn't competed since early December.
But whatever game he comes with this week, the consensus among his peers is that golf just isn't the same without him.
"He's the most recognizable athlete in the world and whatever event he goes to, everything gets bigger," said PGA Tour winner and Poway High grad Bill Lunde.
"It's amazing the impact one player can have. It's incredible. It's all positive when he shows up ---- for the fans, the community, for TV, sponsors. Everything multiplies by 10 -- or 100."
Tournament director Tom Wilson estimated last year that Woods drives a 10-20 percent increase in ticket sales when he's in the field.
"Any tournament that Tiger plays in, there's always a bump in the gate," he said.
After a Thanksgiving night car accident in 2009 led to revelations of his adulterous affairs, Woods disappeared from the public eye to work on himself, not his game.
When he returned at the Masters in April, he finished a solid fourth. He finished fourth at the U.S. Open but was a nonfactor in the four events that followed, including the British Open and PGA Championship.
He started working with swing coach Sean Foley after the PGA in August, and his game has steadily improved. He tied for 12th at The Barclays, tied for 11th at the Deutsche Bank Championship, tied for 15th at the BMW Championship, tied for sixth at the WGC-HSBC Champions, finished fourth at the Australian Masters and nearly won his tournament, the Chevron World Challenge at Sherwood.
Now he's hoping that momentum will continue at Torrey Pines.
"I'm really looking forward to competing," Woods said on his website last week. "I've been working hard on my game, and I'm excited about 2011.
"I feel a lot more comfortable about the changes we have made. Hopefully, my good play at the end of last year will carry over."
Although they're doing whatever they can to beat him, his fellow competitors hope so, too.
"I'm definitely a guy who says that golf needs Tiger Woods and we need him back winning tournaments," U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell told reporters at the Chevron World Challenge in December.
"I think he'll be back winning golf tournaments in 2011. There's something a bit special about his golf game and I fully expect that mystique to return as the golf clubs start doing the talking again."
"We couldn't be more excited to have him back out on tour," Farmers defending champion Ben Crane said recently. "He means a lot to the game of golf."


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Even though I already take Topamax as preventative for my migraines I still get them every now and then and when I do they are bad. This Frova is great I only have to take it once and can function as normal. Cost is secondary if the relief is primary.
I suffer from menstrual migraines and this medication has brought much relief.
I am very pleased with this drug. I can take it at work and it not make me drowsy!
I have clusters and this has been working pretty well to treat them, except this last time (today) - I have taken 2 in 4 hrs and still the headache isn't completely gone - but at least I can function! My co-pay is very expensive on this at the pharmacy, so you may want to check that out first so you aren't unpleasantly surprised.
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I had a migrane that lasted two weeks within the first few hours of taking this medication my migrane was gone.
had menstrual migraines for 30 years..couldn't afford Imitrex when offered years ago...now I take Frova (on insurance) only as needed and it works great. I can take it and go to work it also has a great calming effect on me. I might want a nap at end of day, but the pain is gone!
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WONDERFUL! I was going to the ER for shots of Nubaine for the pain-then I found this. I haven't had a shot since! NO Side effects, works the first time.
As everyone else has stated, this medicine is pricey, but I promise you well worth it! After trying 5 other medicines, I am finally taking this and it is wonderful. I can take this medicine at work and it does not make me sleepy. Also I can take this medicine the night before if I know the weather is going to change drastically overnight (which is a major trigger for my migraines) and I will wake up the next morning with no headache. Sometimes I do have to take a second pill to get full relief, but not often.
First RX thatever helped get rid of my chronic migraines. On few occasions may need a second pill. Some mild twilight feelings for a few hours after taken but nothing major.
This medicine works almost always for my migraines, which are very severe. My migraines can last a week or longer if I don't catch it right at the moment it starts. It is very expensive, but worth it.
If caught early in the headache, one tablet will usually suffice. Two tablets, taken a few hours apart, will almost always take care of the headache. Makes my teeth numb though and usually causes mild "medicine head". :)
This is an awesome product, but VERY expensive!
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By Spc. Paul A. HolstonJanuary 25, 2013
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Whether you're a motorcycle rider or not, there is no limit to learning more about a two-wheeled vehicle, improvement on riding skills and keeping yourself safer on the road.
Service members on Fort Bragg were given the unique opportunity to receive expert advice from professional motorcycle and BMW factory rider Nate Kern, who held a two-session motorcycle workshop seminar for riders Jan. 17 at York Theater.
"Once those training wheels come off and you go out of the parking lot into the road, reality sets in," said Kern. "Winning to me is keeping all riders safe."
Throughout the seminar, Kern emphasized on the importance of safety, the fundamentals of body positioning as well as mental strengthening while riding. He also gave members of the audience an opportunity to demonstrate their body positioning on motorcycle displays provided by Capital BMW from Raleigh, N.C., in which he gave them critiques and recommendations on how to position themselves better.
"I wanted to give them a genuine understanding of my personal experience and slow them down mentally to get them to understand and comprehend the fundamentals," he said. "These are people who have served our country valiantly, and I want them to drive these machines not only safe, but smart."
Kern has been professionally racing motorcycles since 2002 and serves as the BMW S1000RR Superbike technical ambassador. He was key in BMW's historic eight hours of Daytona endurance race win in October 2006, which was the first time BMW won a significant superbike race in 30 years. Prior to the win, Kern has earned many trophies from the American Sportbike Racing Association's Championship Cup Series that has brought him a huge following in the USA.
Staff Sgt. Jason Smith, a clinic noncommissioned officer in charge from B Co., MEDDAC in Fort Benning, GA, also came alongside Kern to help service members learn about motorcycle safety. Smith voluntarily took his own personal leave days and drove to Fort Bragg to help assist in the seminar.
"The training addresses the knowledge gap for beginners and fills in blanks for experienced riders as well," said Smith.
Smith said he and Kern wanted to do it in a classroom environment because it's not only safer, but riders are able to practice on a static motorcycle and understand the advice given, then execute the difference in body positions and fundamentals.
As a safety manager and a rider, Abdo Zacheau, 44th Medical Brigade's Safety Manager, sees the consequences of inexperienced riders and accidents here and throughout the Army. The common thing among all accidents is inexperience, overconfidence, and equipment, he said.
"I'm all about getting our soldiers and airmen to become better riders," said Zacheau, who was able to bring Kern to Fort Bragg. "I felt that this was a great opportunity for service members to receive not only free, open to the public training, but a chance to talk to a professional."
"This was a great event," said Pfc. Sean McGee, a health care specialist from 550th Area Support Medical Company, 261st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 44th Med. Bde. ""Even though I'm not experienced and have only been on a motorcycle once, I learned a lot. Safety is really important when it comes to riding any vehicle, but especially a motorcycle because you are more exposed."
Kern will continue to train service members throughout the year at other military installations on his experience with motorcycle safety and techniques. He is set to head to Fort Lee, VA in May next.
"Anytime that I am able to share my knowledge to help other riders become more efficient in riding is great to me," said Kern. "Whether novice or expert, you can always learn more."


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"Man, what's the deal with your blog?"
I was not prepared for this question. It sounded hostile when it came out of his mouth, but I was sure that I had misunderstood the tone. After all, I am Seattle Rex, and if there is one thing on which everyone agrees, it is that Seattle Rex is universally loved throughout the Pacific Northwest.
"Um, what do you mean?", I asked, hoping to clarify what he meant (did I choose the right words or what?).
"You know, I drop by that thing a couple times a week, and every time I do, I just shake my head. What's up with the pictures of the mountains and the water and the skyline … don't we have enough fucking Californians here as it is?"
Now before I go any further, I should probably put this conversation into context.
This weekend, I met a friend of mine (David) for lunch in Greenwood. David is 43 years old, and he has lived in Seattle every, single, solitary day of those 43 years. He was born in Ballard, and lived there for 28 years before moving to the Greenwood/Phinney area.
David took a plane ride once … to Spokane … and the furthest south he has ever been is San Francisco. Once. He's rarely left Seattle because he has never needed to, and he's never owned either a car or a credit card, again, because he has never needed to.
His mother was a popular local politician in the 70's and 80's, and his father a well-known shop owner on the north side. David's last name alone is good enough for a free beer at any bar in Ballard … a benefit he takes advantage of frequently. David works in a local metal shop, and ventures below the cut only rarely because "that place hasn't been Seattle since the bastards took it over!".
Who are the bastards, you ask?
You are, most likely.
Since I first arrived in Seattle in the 80's in the back of a van with nothing more than a beat up stratocaster and the clothes on my back, David gives me a pass, but some of his family he tells me … wouldn't. You were either born here or you weren't, period, end of story.
Most of his, and their ire, however, is reserved for a very specific group of Seattle transplants.
"Did you know that my mother bought her house in 1974 for forty seven thousand dollars", he tells me with a scowl, "then, those rat bastard, motherfuckers from California came in here and bought everything up, and now it's valued at $500,000!"
David rents these days, as home ownership in Seattle is now out of reach for the blue-collar worker. The very demographic that kept the city alive for 130 years. The city has been turned into a commodity, he tells me, bought and sold like a life-sized game of Monopoly — where wealthy carpet-bagging developers trade plots of land before constructing giant plastic buildings on them.
This is no longer Seattle, he tells me. At least not the real one. It's one big reality show with a cast of inauthentic actors paid ridiculous sums of money to play the role of "Seattleites", and the entire production has been bankrolled by moneyed Californians who, not content to screw up their own state, have cast their eyes upwards with designs on turning the great northwest into their next failed experiment.
I can hear the blind hatred when the word comes out of his mouth. It's not good-natured hostility, either. It's not a friendly rivalry. His, and those of his friends and neighbors, is a vitriol reserved elsewhere in the country for the likes of Bin Laden or Saddam Hussein.
"I've never knowingly broken bread with or rendered any kind of aid or assistance to someone from California, and I never would", David once told me.
On this particular day, Dave had a new source of anger, though, and that source was me.
I sat and listened for a solid 20 minutes as he literally read me the riot act.
"… and what is this 'it hardly ever rains in Seattle shit'"? You think we don't know that? Of course we know it, we don't want them to know it, though! When people call and ask me if it's raining, I say of course it's raining. It's always raining. It's raining right now, isn't it?"
I looked out the window at the clear blue sky and said "Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ….. yes?"
"You're goddamn right it's raining! It rained yesterday, it rained today, and the weatherman says it's going to rain tomorrow! This town went to almighty shit as soon as people figured out they could check weather forecasts from across the country on the damn Internet. It's your job to counter that. It's your job to make each and every sunny day seem like a goddamn unicorn! The rarest thing you've ever seen in your fucking life!"
David was really, honestly, and genuinely worked up about this.
Finally, he calmed down, and began speaking in a more serious, yet firm voice.
"Rex, let me explain something to you, and I want you to give it some thought. Seattle doesn't need any more writers or photographers peering through camera lenses and yanking their dicks every time Rainier comes out. Do you know what we need?"
"What's that?", I asked, sure that "your suicide" would be the response.
"We need to get a couple of shovels and go dig up the rotting corpse of Emmett Watson. Do you know who that is, Rex … Emmett Watson?"
For those who are not aware, years ago, there was a local Seattle journalist named Emmett Watson. He was an adherent of "three dot journalism" … a style that is actually very similar to my own. I've been separating my thoughts with three dots since elementary school, a practice that earned me constant rebukes by teachers and readers alike, but a style that I could never abandon.
Anyway, Watson was a writer for the Seattle P.I. and the Seattle Times, and during the course of his career, he "created" fictional organizations known as "Lesser Seattle" and "Keep The Bastards Out". These were organizations that sought to deter people from moving to Western Washington by any means necessary.
Emmett … David told me, was good for Seattle. I, on the other hand, have been bad. Very, very bad.
"You could be the next Emmett Watson. You could actually do some good with that self-indulgent shit. You're the most cynical, depressive, nihilist bastard I know, but when I look at your blog, I feel like I'm watching an episode of Glee. 'Look at this beautiful mountain, look at this beautiful water, look at this, look at that, oh by the way, did I mention how gorgeous the weather was today?' What happened, man? Why can't you do for us what you did for that shitty town in Nevada?"
David made reference to an article punctuating my 4 years in Las Vegas. An article which still claims Google's #2 spot for 'Living in Las Vegas', and receives about 10,000 unique hits each and every month. An article which has resulted in AT LEAST one hundred emails from people telling me that it changed their mind about moving.
"That is what we need.", he said, "something that when people search for information about moving to Seattle, would at least make them reconsider. We don't need any more cheer-leading. We're too big as it is."
I sat, listened, and at the end … I apologized. I felt lousy. Truly lousy.
Could it be that I was, indeed, helping to destroy our beloved Seattle?
On my way home, I gave it some thought.
It has never been my intent to promote Seattle to outsiders in general, and Californians in particular. My site is tiny. Hardly a blip on the information superhighway.
It doesn't need to be big to have an effect, though.
Last Spring, I went up in the Columbia Tower Observatory, and I posted a video. Over the months, that video has received a couple hundred views and only three comments, but I read the final one:
What if my photos or videos actually convince someone to move here? Certainly, that person has friends and family, and those people have friends and family, and so on and so on. I know how things like this get out of hand. I've seen the shampoo commercial.
Do I want to be responsible for a thousand Heather Locklears wandering the streets of Seattle?
Hell n … well, I guess a thousand Heather Locklears would be okay, but the rest of you would do nothing but further drive up the cost of living while increasing our already abysmal traffic. Please don't take this personally, but I don't want you here anymore than David does.
Is this a case of blatant hypocrisy? A narcissistic desire to pull up the drawbridge after I've already crossed?
You bet your ass it is. I'm probably more ethical than most folks, but I'm no Mother Teresa. I'm not above a little greedy self-interest. I'll go one further and state that I wish half of you would move away.
I wasn't born here, but I did arrive early enough to catch the tail end of when Seattle was still … Seattle. I remember the last days of disco, when the city still had blue collar sincerity, and you could drive from Downtown to Northgate in 15 minutes … during rush hour!
I remember when guys on Capitol Hill wore jeans that fit instead of swiping them from their sisters. I remember the unspoken yet undeniable "us vs. them" mentality that made the city feel like the largest small town on the planet. There were few absolute strangers. If you didn't know someone directly, you at least knew their friend, or a friend of their friend.
A few weeks ago, I was driving up Pike Street, and a twenty-something girl stopped me and asked "Can you give me a ride to Neumos?"
"Sure", I said, "hop in".
"Who's playing?", I asked her as we made our way through traffic.
"The Devil Makes Three!", she replied, "I'm so excited!"
"Cool. Mudhoney played Neumos last weekend", I said, "did you catch that gig?"
"Who?", she asked.
"Mudhoney", I said.
"Never heard of 'em", she replied.
I was too depressed to even muster a half-hearted face palm.
"Of course you haven't", I said before adding, "they're a three piece bluegrass outfit from Kentucky. The lead singer plays the spoons. You should see them sometime."
"Oh, I don't like country music", she shot back.
And that was that.
Never even heard of Mudhoney. Trust me, there is no moat deep enough … no fence high enough that I would not support to prevent the rest of these people from reaching Seattle.
This being the case, I clearly have to make some changes. I have to come up with some ideas.
At some point, I think I might make some content visible only to registered users. Especially the overly-positive, beautiful stuff. I've looked around, and it actually is possible to show two different sites to two different "classes" of users.
Publicly, I'm going to focus on the downside more. Seattle is a visually stunning town, but it has many negatives. Not the least which is the dreadful California transplants. Maybe, just maybe, it's time to do my part to help conserve what limited resources we have left.
The voice of Emmett Watson is calling me from somewhere beyond the ether. It's barely audible, but when I bend forward and listen closely, I can barely hear his plea.
"Rex … Rex", it's saying, " … whatever you do … you must keep the bastards out … must … keep … bastards … out … they've never even heard of Mudhoney!"
I hear you, Emmett.
I hear you.


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As some of you may recall, last summer I made mention of the words "book proposal" and "agents," in regards to a Super Drooper Trouper (Grouper?) Tippy Top Secret project I'd been working on. Because somehow, a pair of agents (having agents PLURAL makes me sound impossibly cool, I know) had taken an interest to a collection of essays–much like blog posts but longer and better edited–I'd written and I put together a book proposal.
(I know, you can't believe that I would be able to have the brain power to put together a proposal. Neither can I.)
Just as they were shlepping it out to publishers, the great crash of aught-eight occurred, and the publishing industry tightened up. Considerably. Which makes sense. If people are laid-off and facing foreclosure, I found it highly unlikely that they would consider shelling out $15 bucks for my pithy book.
But the bright spot in this sea of rejections was this: I had a couple of publishing houses suggest that I write up another different book, similar style, this one dealing with autism. Not one of those cure-all-vitamin-diet-no-vaccine-way; those have been done ad nauseum and I'm no damn authority on that anyway. Nor do I want to be.
No, what I ended up writing was a companion book. Not like a TRAVEL companion book or another-word-for-lover kind of book, no, not that book. A book that entertains you. Makes you feel less alone. Because with all of the therapy and cure-all's and special schools and special needs that our kids get? We parents are left out in the dark. Hurting and scared, but afraid to talk about it because how dare you complain about your child? How dare you when there are so many that have it so much worse than you?
Having a child with special needs–especially as a young, single mother–was hard. It was isolating. It was lonely.
So this was the book I wrote: not what I thought I'd be writing about, but mine nonetheless. And this week the proposal will go out to publishers.
I'd gauge the likelihood of this book getting eagerly snapped up at about a 0.05 percent. Not because I'm trying to be self-deprecating or depressing and not because it's not good: it is good, I know it is, but because I'm being realistic. It's going to be damn near impossible to break into publishing right now.
And that's okay. I wrote it. I'm proud that I wrote it. If this isn't what I was supposed to do right now, well, at least I tried. Rejection (in this case) isn't personal, and it doesn't bother me. It is what it is.
I'm making this sound so much drearier than I feel about it. I'm thrilled, excited and completely reserved all at the same time.
So, let me end it on this note: this truck, if only for a moment, made me wish I had a septic tank:
69 Responses to If I Had A Septic System, I Would SO Call Them
I'm pulling for you.
There is a septic system company around here that has a truck with the words "Honey Wagon" emblazoned on the sides.
What a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations! And hey, .05% is better than 0%.
That is WONDERFUL! Yes! Oh I hope it gets bought and published.
(I sent my first novel out about a month after 9-11. Good timing there, right? And no, it never got bought.)
I'm a new reader, and a mom of a kid with autism. I sure hope that book gets published. I could wedge it in between the special diet books and the Floortime books and my sexy, sexy copy of the Physician's Desk Reference on Nutritional Supplements.
In our city there's a septic company with the oddly fittlng name of P.R. Septic. Their truck is dark brown with yellow lettering. I think there's a happy face on it somewhere too. If only it were a winking happy face, it would be perfect.
you are awesome
have faith, not du du
Have I mentioned to you how much I love you dear Aunt Becky? You are so ful of the awesome it rock my socks.
I have a septic tank and would love it if our local pooper scoopers were called Du-Du Man.
You should call the Du Du Man, JUST to see how they answer the phone? Do you suppose the receptionist really answers the phone "Thank You For Calling The Du Du Man?"
Congratulations, bravo and all that good stuff. I hope it gets snapped up immediately, but if not I have faith it will eventually. Sounds like a book a lot of people would appreciate. GL!!
Congratulations! When it gets made, I'm totally going to buy it.
Oh, and we have a septic system….I wish we had a Du Du Man….
How great is it that you wrote a book? I really hope you get it published.
It is great that you are doing this. I have talked about writing a novel for years, have even started several, and end up getting bored with it. Just the fact that you are really doing it is amazing.
I can't wait to read your book. I know you ain't Jenny McCarthy. 😉
And that picture is totally what I needed for my post "Turd In A Jar."
I am truly blown away that you wrote a book! That is so freaking cool!!! When I told my husband of this news, his response was, "how does she find the time to write a book with 3 kids?" To which I responded, "Because she's Becky Bitch!!"
My father-in-law, whom I adore more than just about anyone on this earth has a saying. He's very religious, but not in a freak, pushy sort of way. Anyway the saying is:
Even if we fail, we will know that we failed daring greatly!
Congrats on having the guts to accomplish such a task! So proud!!
One of the septic truck guys in my area named his red truck "Rosie" and has the quote "We're number 1 in the number 2 business" on the back. I guess when you work with poop all day, you need to laugh about something.
That is awesome. I would totally buy your book.
You are my hero. Publishing is always hard, but you know what? You are a talented and enagaging writer.
I've been working hard to finish up my first project and I, too, have reservations about my chances, but then again, I have bought some books lately where I've actually been stunned at the poor writing, poor editing, and the general lack of substance in these things – and yet they are out there for sale. Someone thought they were worthy.
A lot of it is luck and a lot is perseverance, I'm finding. No matter what, I think you're amazing. Who else could intrigue me by combining a heartfelt post about breaking into publishing, and writing about Autsim with the Du-Du Man? Answer: NO ONE.
I want to read it! I will buy it! I will buy copies for all of my friends! Too bad I don't have more clout in the publishing industry, lol. Du Du man was hilarious by the way. I really needed that this morning.
I will so buy your book when it is published!!!
You are amazing……………how do you find the time to do it all??? Do you ever sleep, my dear Becky?
Good luck. all of my appendages are crossed for you!!
That's so exciting! Can't wait to hear what happens.
Thanks also for stopping by my little corner of the blogosphere the other day. Great to "see" you and so glad it led me back here!
This book is totally gonna rock, I know this and I can't wait to read it. The Du Du man pic, made my day. Oh yeah, who are those publishers again? I kid, I kid!
SWEET! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear what happens. In the meantime, I'm typing up an email to you RIGHT NOW.
WOOOHOOOO go you! My 5 year old son got a kick out of the truck. He asked what it was and I told him and he laughed and said "du du, man! That's funny!" then ran away..lol If nothing else, your pictures are popular to a 5 year old…
It will come. Praying for you!
How awesome is it that you wrote a book? Let's say that again, with feeling: YOU WROTE A BOOK! Are you kidding me? Be very, very proud of yourself. Whether you get published or not, you kick ass, in my opinion. I've been kicking around my novel for young adults for way to long, and this makes me want to just sit down and do it. You've made me think that maybe I can finish. So, thanks Aunt Becky! And congrats!
heck I would read it and I haven't even got a little kiddo
My oldest is filled with pure, uninhibited JOY each time we pass a "pooper" truck on the interstate. I think he'd faint from ecstasy if one were to actually pull into our yard. And count me as a reader when that book gets published. 'Cause it totally will.
Here's hoping that the Book Fairy sprinkles publishing dust on you in the near future, because I would so freakin' buy your book and it's not just because I adore you. 🙂
dude! you wrote a book! that's farkin awesome! 🙂
also if you can't find a real publisher, I think if you self-published it you would totally make bank, just from all your readers here snatching up a copy 🙂
Girl, I would shell out $15 bucks for your book!
$16, though? Well, that's just asking too much.
I really, really hope it works out, it would be awesome! And, you know, PS. You wrote a frikkin book! You're amazing! Congrats on that!
In my highly expert opinion, you are Teh Awesome, and will thusly be granted book deals.
I do, do have high hopes for you! And if it happens, I will totally pimp that book fo yours out to future book buyers!
Goodluck!!! I hope it works out for you!
I think what you wrote is probably so very NEEDED by many parents. And heck, you've got a great shot with your blog "platform." (Still trying not to hate that word.)
I'll keep fingers and toes crossed!
I will be keeping fingers and if I can get my toes, crossed for you!!!
If we had a septic system AND this guy was around us we would HAVE to call him just because!!
Congratulations on having written the book and I hope it gets picked up.
Dude! That is super-amazing-awesome news! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Does that company make tee-shirts? 'Cuz you should totally get one for the Daver. Ha.
You're so smooth…"Oh, my book proposals and agents are no big deal, here's a picture of a truck!" Very exciting!
I think that could be really good. Knowing up close how hard it is with a child with autism, that could be so good for parents. They are all tearing their hair out and feeling alone.
Your book is exciting news! So many people don't even get to that stage.
What with Oprah giving Jenny McCarthy a blog on her site, I think the topic is timely, so you have a good chance. Break a…typewriter ribbon?
good for you for doing what so many others only dream of doing!!
I would read your book.
I'll be rooting for ya.. just don't forget your humble beginnings when you're rich and famous.
I love our septic truck, too. On the back it says, "We're #1 in the #2 business." Those septic guys have a good sense of humor.
I think you're underestimating the market – the book market may be struggling, but there are certain niches in that market that will always be hot. Autism is a hot niche right now (that sounds kinda dirty…), with what is it? 1 in 150 kids falling somewhere on the spectrum? I think you'll get published – and when you do, I think a LOT of people will find it helpful to know someone else knows what they're going through. Good luck.
Love the du-du man…and who says you gotta have septic to call? Maybe they can come and roto-rooter your drains.
Good luck with the book. I'm earmarking $15 for purchase of the same.
By the way, I love the Du Du man because he's alway's on doodie. And when we play cards, he gets a Royal Flush. (somebody stop me!)
Good luck with the book and LOVE the truck…too funny.
That sounds like a truly amazing book, Becky! When I was pregnant with my oldest, I couldn't get enough of "What to Expect" and the like–much like I'm sure parents just dealing with autism diagnosis are looking for instruction manuals or cures or something. But a few kids and a few years later, what I need isn't so much instructions as reassurance that I'm not alone. That I'm not the only one who ever loves and wants to throttle her kids, that I'm not the only one who's scared she's doing everything wrong, that I'm not the only one to find mothering surprisingly isolating. And I'm sure that parents who are raising kids with autism are looking for the same thing–something that lets them know they're not the first people ever to deal with this. And you are totally the person to write it!
I'll keep my fingers crossed that it gets published, because it's totally the right thing to do (because it will make them tons of money!). Congratulations on finishing it and I certainly hope to get to read it. And the truck totally made my day!
Good luck with the publisher!!
I've had a septic tank for 11 years and so far have never needed it pumped. A well taken care of septic system should not need pumped. I have had plenty of plumbers out though because pipes are a problem
I would totally buy your book and read it. And recommend it to my patients. I hate Jenny McCarthy, and am sure your book is tons better!
Last week, some really good friends of ours received a diagnosis of autism for their youngest son. They are spinning out badly, and don't know what to do.
Becky I would TOTALLY buy your book ….. I really really hope it gets picked up. Well done for writing it!!
Super sweet! I hear an auction for your book in the near future! You will be the second person I know this month getting a book deal!! Go Aunt Becky, Go!!!
I'm proud of you. Writing a book. That's a great accomplishment Bex. When it DOES get published, let me know. I would love to contribute to your vodka fund. Or whatever your gonna use the wheelbarrows full of chedda for.
But if it's vodka, let me know. I'll be on the way lickety split.
That's so great about the book! I would definitely get a copy and then I could tell all my friends about that awesome blogger who is sooo cool!
Du du hehhe
good luck with the book!
I hope it gets picked up. And the book about the poop. I would read anything you write, my dear Aunt Becky.
Coming out of lurkdom here – if you don't get a book deal, consider self-publishing with CreateSpace – a branch of Amazon. You automatically get an ISBN number and a listing on Amazon, and since it's on-demand printing, it's not a huge outlay.
I've published 3 books with a publisher and three on my own, 2 self published and 1 with CreateSpace. If I wasn't tied into a contract, I'd do it all with CreateSpace. Regardless of who publishes, the author still has to do most (if not all) of the promotion themselves.
PS. I don't know who your typical reader is, but I'm a 51 year old with 6 grown kids, two bi-polar (try getting THAT diagnosed in a three year old…) and I think you are hilarious and wiser than you admit.
Gurrrrl. I will snap up your book the way you snapped that picture. And I will love it as much as the Du Du Man.
Dude, so awesome! My husband is encouraging me to quit my job and write a book. Daunting- I'm impressed that you went for it. Nice.
i hope it gets published!
the camp I'm working at right now has a kid who is has both autism and cerebral palsy, and it's been an interesting challenge for us working with him.
Good luck on the book! Love the septic maintenance company name!!
i'm all over that shit. ALL. OVER. IT.
the book and the shit.
Good luck! We're all pulling for you. The Du Du Man. Never say his name three times!
That would be so wonderful for you and your family!!!! I'm glad you are being realistic about what a cold cold world it is out there, but we can get our hopes up for you. I wish only the best for you! xoxo
OutSTANDING woman!!! You are my hero, as always.
Woot! Congrats, Becks! That is a HUGE accomplishment! I will buy it and you must sign it. And my boobs. 😉
I'll buy it, of course! My cousin has three autistic kids, so I'll buy two.
Hey, if the publishers don't like it, you could always change it up a bit and make it about autistic teen vampires. They'll publish anything about the vamps these days!
I'm always late to the ball game these days, but I wanted to congratulate you. It IS a REALLY big accomplishment! Most people can't sit still long enough to write a letter much less a book!
I would (will) read that book. I'd read anything written by you, you know.


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I traveled solo on Uniworld's River Royale ship to Provence and Burgundy in May 2012. The trip could not have been better.
The ship is beautiful -- very elegant decor and all brand-new this cruise season (2012). In the lobby, there is a striking mosaic of Provence scenes behind the reception desk, lots of mirrors that make everything seem larger, and a golden chandelier. The Cezanne Dining Room is lovely, with a blue and white color scheme, more mirrors, and large picture windows. It has large round tables for six or eight, and tables for four along the edges, so you can be sociable at a big table or sit at a table for 2-4. The lounge/bar is plush with love seats and chairs. There is a piano there, and the pianist played during 4:00 tea time and in the evening after dinner. Anything you order in the lounge you pay extra for, so be careful. Everything elsewhere is included in the cruise cost, including wine with meals, which flowed freely.
My room (107) was small, with tone-on-tone decor, and a very plush bed. It was very comfortable. Tiny rooms are to be expected on a river cruise, so I'm not complaining. There was plenty of storage space though: two big drawers under the bed, a large closet with at least five shelves and space for hanging items on good wooden hangers, and a large drawer under the bathroom sink. There is an umbrella, a hair dryer, plenty of high quality L'Occitane toiletries, and a safe.
My room was on the Champagne Deck. It's actually the bottom deck, but the rooms are exactly like the ones mid-deck only with two portholes instead of a picture window. I never found myself feeling claustrophobic without the picture window, and felt enough light came in. I can't see paying $500 more for a big window. There was no noise from the engines, which I worried about beforehand.
The people at the front desk are a mixture of nationalities, the captain is French, and the rest of the staff are mostly from Eastern Europe. Everyone spoke English well. They were a terrific group -- unfailingly polite and friendly. It doesn't seem forced or unnatural. I think they enjoy their jobs. One waiter I had the most is from Poland; his name is Jakub. He had a wry, low-key sense of humor and gave great service. The maitre d', Marius, is a real riot and full of personality, very cheerful, and hysterically funny. No task was beneath him. Our hotel manager, Aniko, was in training but did an outstanding job. Our tour manager, Alexandra, was very efficient and knowledgeable. Nothing ever went wrong.
Passengers were from all over -- South Africa, Australia, the UK, Japan, and lots of Canadians and Americans. There were two other solo women travelers at my table the first night, so I wasn't the only one. I made friends with all the passengers easily and never felt alone. I think 99% of the passengers were over 40, which is not a bad thing, since I'm over 40 myself. Many people were confirmed river-cruise lovers and repeat Uniworld customers.
The local tour guides were fantastic -- the complete package. Uniworld provides listening devices on the tours. They are great; you don't have to stay right next to the guide but can wander through a church, for instance, and still hear the guide.
The food was fabulous. The breakfast buffet offers everything anyone could want, hot or cold, including an omelet station. Lunch was also buffet style and equally good. Dinner was always a four-course delight, with a good selection to choose from. If you don't like the offerings, you can get a plain steak or chicken. One night there was an Epicurean Delight with special wines for each course.
The destination -- Provence and Burgundy -- was wonderful to me. I saw small towns I never would visit on my own. I loved the Van Gogh sites in Arles, being a fan of him. I highly recommend the optional tour to the olive farm and Les Baux. Les Baux is a town perched on a rock and was a unique, interesting experience with good shopping and views. It is the only optional tour I took. Besides Arles, Beaune was another highlight for me.
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The Mediterranean Sea is the lifeline for merchants living in the lands on its shores. In Oltre Mare, players represent competing merchant families plying their trade throughout the region. As the players move their ships from port to port, they try to load and deliver large cargos of the seven major trading goods of the day: spices, silk, silver, sugar, wine, wood, and grain. With experience, each has learned what the market limit for each good is, and will try to fill his ship with just this much of each cargo type to gain the most from his investments. Of course, players must always be on the lookout for pirates, who will board careless ships, stealing both cargos and reputations. The most successful player will earn the most money -- you are merchants, after all -- and win the game!
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Emanuele Ornella
Rio Grande Games, Mind the Move, Amigo
Year: 2005
Players: 2 - 5
Time: 60 minutes
Ages: 10 and up
Weight: 1,115 grams
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Average Rating: 3.4 in 4 reviews
Me and my family love this game! It is especially fun with 3 to 5 players as the trading part of the game comes more into play. This also has some very unique game mechanics as the last card you put in your freight stack on the previous turn, determines how many cards you can have in your hand and how many cards you must play on your current turn! This really makes you think about what cards to play and what order you will place them in your freight stack.
We had very few problems with the rules and they seem fairly straight forward to us. Although you will find yourself consulting them often during your first game.
Highly recommended for good clean family fun!
Oltre Mare - reissued by Rio Grande Games, is a fun game. This game is deceptively difficult, yet easy enough to be enjoyed by casual gamers and experts alike.
Play: Player 1 checks to see if they're over their hand limit - this is done by checking the top card in their freight stack - cards in excess are sent to the pirates. Then the fun really begins as trading occurs, with the player being able to buy cards from the warehouse or his pirate stack, and also trading with other players. A unique mechanism occurs where players will want to trade with the active player - any trade - or gift even earns the nonactive player a prestige point - which will (hopefully) turn into ducats/victory points.
After trading the player must play cards as determined by the top card in the freight stack - again a unique mechanism here as the hand limit and the number of cards to play will always balance so as to equal seven. A high hand limit means fewer cards to play. This is the crux of the game - where the decision-making gets tough.
There are four actions to take when cards are played. Players will receive ducats, extra cards to their pirate stack, extra cards in their hand, and sail their ship to a new harbour to pick up tokens that will provide bonuses. The more cards played, the more symbols per card, the more you will get of each action. Then the card(s) are stacked on the player's freight stack, order determined by the player so you have to decide whether you want a lot of actions next turn or if you want to hoard your cards. Then the turn is done.
Scoring - interim scoring occurs when the Venizia card shows up in the stack of cards. Players score cards in their freight stack (minus the top group of cards which will start their new freight stack for the rest of the game). Players also score points for the most prestige tiles - 6/3/1/0/0 points. At the end of the game (determined by the depletion of the stack of cards) scoring is the same except each cards in the pirate stack counts -1. And the harbour tokens collected throughout the game are scored as same as the prestige tiles.
Bits: Good - the ships are nice to look at, but the colours are a bit off. There is also a printing error on the olive and grain cards, but these are not critical to game play as such (just remember what they're really worth). Annoying but not fatal. The cards are beautiful to look at and the game itself is well made.
Overall impression: This is a good game - very good in fact. It may not be a GREAT game, but it will be enjoyable for many years to come. Replayability is high, it scales well from 2-5 players and there aren't many other games as fun as this!
I think some of the rules are so vague, it makes it more difficult to play. The pirate aspect of the game doesn't really seem to do anything but eat a lot of cards out of the draw deck. We've only played it once so far, but we spent most of the time going,"Is this right?" With some new house rules, we might be able to make it a little less clunky.
Not a bad game, but as we understood the rules, it wouldn't be a first choice.
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This is why I don't send my wife to certain places for auto repair. Mr. Tire wasn't on this list but now it is.
Also, when I looked at my final bill it showed a "shop supply fee", which was explained to me as a 9% addition for miscellaneous items such as towels, floor mats (I'm assuming plastic or paper) and GREASE. Are you serious!? When given a quote for a service I assume the quote includes the provision of the entire service. In addition there's no explanation on the receipt about a "shop supply fee" for a wheel alignment.
So a quote of $75 turned into $104 then $84. I'm sure the dirty towel that the mechanic used, along with the grease and floor mats did not cost even 75% of the $7.59 charge. I understand though, make money any way possible. My wife and I have used this Mr. Tire in the past but you just lost loyal customers. Just be up front and don't insult people's intelligence.
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MORGANTOWN -Not even 40 points was enough for West Virginia University's football team on Saturday night as the Mountaineers dropped a 47-40 overtime decision to the visiting Texas Longhorns.
Mountaineer Charles Sims scored three times but WVU couldn't stop Texas when it needed and thus fell to 4-6 on the season.
After West Virginia went three-and-out on the game's first possession, the Mountaineer defense not only forced Texas to punt after running just three plays, but Tanner Barnes blocked the Longhorns' punt which went through the back of the end zone for a WVU safety and a 2-0 Mountaineer lead just 2:49 into the game.
West Virginia took full advantage of the safety as Mario Alfred returned the ensuing kickoff to the Longhorn 42 and Clint Trickett quickly engineered a six-play drive, good for a 9-0 Mountaineer lead. Charles Sims not only scored the TD on a 3-yard run, but he ran the ball on four of the six plays of the drive and also caught a pass for a 14-yard gain. The only play in which he wasn't involved saw Trickett hit Kevin White with a 17-yard completion to the Texas 7.
Texas quickly became its own worst enemy as the Longhorns' next two possessions ended in turnovers -a lost fumble and an interception by WVU's Nick Kwiatoski, the second straight game in which he has picked off a pass.
But it was a West Virginia turnover that not only led to the game's next score, but sent Trickett to the sidelines for the rest of the game. West Virginia had just received a punt at the WVU 35 when Trickett not only was sacked and lost a fumble, but also was injured on the play.
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Texas 47, West Virginia 40 (OT)
Texas (7-2) 3 10 17 10 7 - 47
WVU: Blocked punt safety 12:21, 1st
WVU: Charles Sims 2 run (Josh Lambert kick) 10:29, 1st
TEX: Anthony Fera 37 field goal 1:42, 1st
TEX: Malcolm Brown 2 run (Fera kick) 11:35, 2nd
WVU: Sims 6 run (Lambert kick) 7:51, 2nd
TEX: Fera 25 field goal 5:05, 2nd
WVU: Lambert 30 field goal 0:02, 2nd
TEX: Fera 29 field goal 10:32, 3rd
WVU: Sims 1 run (Lambert kick) 7:42, 3rd
TEX: Mike Davis 49 pass from Case McCoy (Fera kick) 4:35, 3rd
TEX: Joe Bergeron 8 run (Fera kick) 0:24, 3rd
WVU: Dreamius Smith 8 run (Lambert kick) 14:11, 4th
TEX: Jaxon Shipley 10 pass from McCoy (Fera kick) 9:07, 4th
WVU: Mario Alford 72 pass from Paul Millard (Lambert kick) 8:15, 4th
TEX: Fera 24 field goal 0:21, 4th
TEX: Alex De La Torre 2 pass from McCoy (Fera kick) OT
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Texas: First downs: 20; Rushes-yards: 41-152; Passing yards: 283; Total yards: 435; Passing: 27-49-1; Punts-average: 7-36.7; Fumbles lost: 2-1; Penalties-yards: 5-37
WVU: First downs: 21; Rushes-yards: 47-109; Passing yards: 290; Total yards: 399; Passing: 18-36-2; Punts-average: 7-46.7; Fumbles-lost: 6-3; Penalties-yards: 3-33
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Texas: Rushing: Malcolm Brown 28-90, Johnathan Gray 8-56, Joe Bergeron 4-16, Case McCoy 1-(-9); Passing: McCoy 27-49-1, 282 yards; Receiving: Mike Davis 3-91, Jaxon Shipley 7-81, Kendall Sanders 4-43, Daje Johnson 7-28, Brown 2-10, Greg Daniels 1-7, Gray 1-6, Alex De La Torre 1-2
West Virginia: Rushing: Charles Sims 23-91, Dreamius Smith 8-28, Wendell Smallwood 4-18, Mario Alford 1-20, Trickett 5-(-26), Millard 5-(-28); Passing: Clint Trickett 2-4-0, 31 yards; Paul Millard 16-32-2, 258 yards; Receiving: Alford 4-97, Kevin White 5-89, Sims 5-41, Smallwood 2-37, Devonte
Four plays later, Texas finally lit up its side of the scoreboard with a 37-yard field goal by Anthony Fera. It was 9-3 WVU with 1:02 left in the first quarter.
Paul Millard replaced Trickett at QB for the Mountaineers, and also was victimized by a sack on which he fumbled and lost the ball, setting up a 2-yard touchdown run by Malcolm Brown that gave Texas a 10-9 lead with 10:48 left in the first half.
Millard shook off the rust and led WVU on a touchdown drive midway through the period as West Virginia marched 51 yards with Sims covering the final 6 for a 16-10 WVU edge.
But West Virginia's next possession ended in another Texas sack and Millard lost fumble, this one at the Mountaineer 7. WVU's defense held Texas to minus one yard in three plays, forcing the Longhorns to settle for a 25-yard field goal and a 16-13 deficit. West Virginia got back the field goal on the final play of the first half when Josh Lambert booted a 30-yard kick through the uprights for a 19-13 Mountaineer lead at intermission.
WVU committed another turnover on its first possession of the second half as Millard was intercepted at the Mountaineer 21 by Adrian Phillips, who returned it to the 7. West Virginia's defense dug in and kept Texas out of the end zone, forcing the Longhorns to settled for a 29-yard field goal. It was 19-16 WVU.
The Mountaineers immediately responded, driving 91 yards to paydirt. Sims started the drive with a 33-yard run and finished it with a 1-yard TD for a 26-16 Mountaineer lead.
That lasted all of eight plays as Texas QB Case McCoy hit Mike Davis for a 49-yard score and it was 26-23 West Virginia. The Longhorns also scored on their next possession, going 67 yards with Joe Bergeron covering the final 8 stripes for a 30-26 Texas lead heading into the fourth quarter.
But a 31-yard Millard-to-White pass on the first play of the stanza set up a 5-yard Dreamius Smith TD that put West Virginia on top 33-30 with 14:01 to go.
Again, Texas drove 66 yards for a TD, this time on a 10-yard McCoy to Jaxon Shipley TD pass. With 8:57 left, the Longhorns were back on top 37-33.
Just as quickly, West Virginia went back ahead on a 72-yard Millard to Mario Alford TD pass with 7:39 to go for a 40-37 lead. But Texas tied the game on a 24-yard Anthony Fera field goal, sending it into overtime.
WVU won the toss and elected to take the ball last. Texas needed just six plays to score on its possession with McCoy hitting Alex DeLa Torre from 2 yards out for a 47-40 lead. WVU managed to get the ball inside the 10, but came up short, sending home its fans disappointed.


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