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Hi everyone! I've been lurking on the forum a bit and decided to start my own journal. As you might have guessed from my username and the title of this thread, I suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), as well as somewhat milder depression year round, and am sure this is not entirely unrelated to the other SAD - the Standard American Diet. I've been trying to go primal for awhile and am struggling in the following areas -
* quitting sugar - I am HORRIBLY addicted (to all forms, including simple carbs that break down to this like bread/crackers/etc - could even binge on sweet potatoes), and typically what happens is if I make it through a few days of withdrawal from it, someone convinces me in a social setting to have just a little and it starts a downward spiral of carb binging back to square 1
* night eating - (and lately, even binging a bit) - this is a bad habit that seems to have gotten more out of control for me in the last year
* social settings - need to work harder at sticking to my guns and not letting settings where everyone else is indulging in food I know will mess me up make me feel awkward
* overplanning - I realized I'm addicted to this as well, and often let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
* sleep - I've battled insomnia my whole life, and while I have a better handle on it now, I'm still not great about employing the sleep hygiene strategies I've learned. Banning my laptop from my bed/bedroom has proven to be a huge challenge as well!
* stress management - (and this ties in with sleep too) I am a HUGE fan of mindfulness meditation and will carry on about the benefits of it to anyone all day if given the chance, but lately have been greatly struggling to maintain my own practice.
At the end of the day, while I know what things are healthy for me and will make me feel better in the long run, I've just been having a rough time implementing them all, and all of the issues above have made it tough to me to stick to the basic healthy diet that I want. I work full time in research, live 45 minutes from my job and go to class 2 nights a week, which it takes me an hour or more to get home from. I'm also on a SUPER tight budget and with massive student loan payments and very little in the way of a financial safety net, and am hoping to get into funded graduate programs in a year or two, so it's important I do really well in the prereqs I'm taking now. Everything on my plate plus the fact that it's fall, so seasonal depression is starting to creep up is definitely making things difficult, so I figured logging my progress and pitfalls on here to get some support and advice might be a good idea!
I've also been diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency in the past, and was prescribed megadoses for a couple months then told to maintain with 1,000 IU a day. Some ideas I have for improving my current situation are:
* start bike commuting - just got a bike (and learned to ride it for the FIRST TIME) this summer, so I'm still quite nervous to ride in the road to get to and from work, but I think this would save time and help get me more active, and really improve my attitude about living further from work than I used to
* speak with a Dr. about the SAD - I do take Wellbutrin now, and while I'd rather not be on meds, I think it does help. My carb cravings have increased a TON once the season started to change, so for now I may talk to my doctor about even increasing the dosage for a bit through the winter.
* be much more vigilant about using my light box and taking vitamin D (and probably I should be taking a higher daily dosage than I am right now)
* the hardest one for me... get carbs OUT of my diet for now!! I think for awhile that needs to even include fruit and sweet potatoes until I've gotten a handle on the out of control sugar cravings, but please let me know if you have any experience/ideas on that front! (I do make green smoothies a lot in the morning that I'll toss some frozen blueberries into and that hasn't seemed to bother me.)
Alright, phew that was a lot! :-) For more regular updates I'll probably just post a lot of dailies and see if people have any feedback for tweaking things. All the research I've read on here makes a lot of sense and I definitely trust the advice of people who've done it! Thanks!!!


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The Libertarian ISIL WORLD CONVENTION in New Zealand is again behind us!
The planning for next year's world convention has started. Because 2005 is THE YEAR OF AYN RAND (because of her 100th birthday) this convention will be in St. Petersburg June 10 - 15.
Nearer is the LIBERTARIAN ALLIANCE / LIBERTARIAN INTERNATIONAL FALL CONVENTION In London. (2004, September 25/26 ). MORE HERE BELOW
Is Europe on the way down the drain? See here below FREE EUROPE.
The European Freestate Project does not yet make much progress contrary to the USA FREE STATE PrOJECT.
Read about the success of the LANGUAGE OF LIBERTY INSTITUTE.
As always, we mention some ways to make your life more free. Even if it is only a fraction, many fractions will give results.
We want your help too!
For Personal Liberty, Hubert Jongen.
We hope to give more information in our next Euroletter about the celebrations by several events and publications. See already the announcement about the Libertarian ISIL World Convention in St. Petersburg here below.
2. The LIBERTARIAN ISIL WORLD CONFERENCE IN NEW ZEALAND FROM 21 - 28 JULY, 2004
This was again a very pleasant and successful convention.
One of the remarkable observations was the high attendance of local libertarians and the libertarian ideas of several members of parliament!
If these members of parliament can realize their ideas, New Zealand might be in for a second revolution like they had about ten years ago with Roger Douglas. The first revolution was watered down by the influence of too many socialistic ideas among politicians with power. This proves that during the first successful revolution the changes made were more pragmatic than principled. To have and keep a sustained improvement it is necessary that people understand the principles of freedom. We have a lot of work to do to get to that point!
Detailed reports are not yet available but we hope to publish more about the convention as soon as we get them.
3. LIBERTARIAN WORLD ISIL CONFERENCE IN St.PETERSBURG FROM 10 - 15 JULY, 2005
Join us in Celebrating THE YEAR OF AYN RAND July 10 to 15, 2005 ISIL's 24th annual world conference will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of famed authoress/ philosopher Ayn Rand - in her home city of St. Petersburg, Russia.
The conference, which will feature a kaleidoscope of famous speakers, will reflect upon the enormous influence that Ayn Rand has had on the world of individualist / free-market ideas and how her philosophy may very well influence the direction a new Russia might take.
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This will be in SOFIA. April 2 - 3, 2005 and organized in cooperation with the Bulgarian Society of Individual Liberty.
Plans are developping about which we will report more in next Euroletter.
EUROPE is growing more "statist" by the day.
There are now 25 states in the European Union. The heads of the states have agreed on a new constitution and plan to sign it officially in Rome on October, 29. After that the constitution has to be ratified by all parliaments. Ten countries will have a referendum before that takes place. Most of these referenda will be only "consultative", so the politicians can do whatever they want. Some have already announced that if a country votes NO, there will be another referendum. (and another and another until they get a YES). Tony Blair is one of them.
The ex-ennemies France and Germany are already executing the wisdom: If you cannot beat them, join them". The French minister of Foreign Affairs has announced that the main line of French external politics will be strengthening their influence in Europe. And Jacques Chirac and Gerhard Schroeder are meeting with Vladimir Putin in the summer resort Sochi at the Black Sea to arrange "crucial international matters".
Maybe the next danger for war in Europe will come when the question arises if Europe must have a French or a German Emperor!!
A first important next step for libertarians could be to propagate as much as possible to get NO-Votes in the coming referenda.
Visit frequently FREE EUROPE to find new information.
Visit http://www.free-europe.org
SWEDEN The Swedish libertarians are active as always. Henrik Bejke tells us:
Last weekend in Sweden the annual Summer Seminar of the Freedom Front took place. Around 50 participants gathered in a summer camp outside the small town of Trosa to listen to speakers, discuss libertarian ideas, and eat and drink a lot. It was a huge success.
Last week some libertarians in Sweden organized a protest against Michael Moore's "documentary" Fahrenheit 9/11. They named the network "Pro Veritas" and acted by passing out flyers outside the movie theaters. The flyers informed the viewers about all the lies and errors in the film. The protesters were not calling for censorship but protested that the film was marketed as a documentary. This protest got a lot of attention in the press and radio. A website with additional information was also created http://www.finn59fel.com
The NETHERLANDS During celebration of CAPITALISM DAY (Sunday, June 6) it became clear that in The Netherlands libertarianism is growing. Several new persons or groups are spreading libertarian/objectivist ideas.
For year there was only the Libertarian Center. Now there are also: -Foundation MeerVrijheid, (MoreFreedom) -Foundation Frederic Bastiat, -FREE EUROPE -Libertarische Partij -Two new parties: De Liberalen and Vrijheidslijst -A starting action group "Heffer" -Young Libertarians -and some web sites and mailing lists
This is very positive, although it is not yet enough to stop the growth of socialism/fascism.
AUSTRIA The "F.A. HAYEK INSTITUT" is planning two big international conferences, one on infrastructure privatisation (road and rail) in October 13/14 and another one on TAXES in November 17/18. Contact and information: mailto:email@example.com http://www.hayek-institut.at
EUROPEAN FREESTATE PROJECT This project does not move very much contrary to the US FREE STATE PROJECT. The difference might be caused by the US project. In the US it is looking more viable of course, the action there now is concentrated on New Hampshire. We will stay in touch and further investigate the realisatian of a European Freestate,
8. LIBERTY ENGLISH CAMP (The Language of Liberty Institute) by Steve Browne and Glenn Cripe
The first week of July, we held the seventh annual Liberty English Camp on the shores of Lake Trakai near Vilnius, Lithuania. This year was the biggest and best camp ever, with nearly fifty students from Belarus, Lithuania and Ukraine, and ten teachers from all over the world, including three from the Lithuanian Free Market Institute
Everyone enjoyed greeting old friends and welcoming new friends. The week was packed full of interesting activities, including writing a book about liberty, a program for younger children (new this year), and on July 4, discussions about great freedom fighters of our time, ending with a fireworks display over the lake. We also enjoyed cookouts, a sauna, boating, and visiting the castle.
Two of our veteran campers from Belarus, Tatiana and Dimitri, provided the week's highlight by announcing their engagement. We celebrated with a snake dance, winding out of the camp, through the town, and across the bridge to the island and Trakai Castle.
Everyone had a truly memorable week, and our parting grew quite emotional.
We have now grown too big to remain a part-time, all-volunteer organization. We decided to form a non-profit corporation, The Language of Liberty Institute, to provide more structure, skills, and funding to organize better scheduling, accounting, publicity, curriculum, teacher training, and expansion. Besides Steve and Glenn (US), the Board currently consists of Virgis Daukas (Lithuania) and Jaroslav Romanchuk (Belarus). Todd Elliott is the Secretary; Kevin Bjornson handles facilities, selection, and scholarships (both US).
We want to spread the ideas of liberty and free markets around the world!
Inquiries have come from Bulgaria, Romania, Belarus, Ukraine, Turkey, Mongolia, and China. Already in India, Barun Mitra created and held a similar camp in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Next year, we plan to hold another camp in Lithuania, a second in St. Petersburg (immediately preceding the ISIL conference), and a third somewhere, possibly in Bulgaria.
Visit us at www.libertycamp.net/#list, view photos of the camp, sign up for our newsletter, and plan to join us next year!
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The bad news is that our site has been hacked. Our internet service provider, "HOSTSAVE" informed us that the site was hacked and that we should find another ISP. Just like that. Does not sound save!
We had a lot of work restoring the whole thing with a new provider. Although we lost lots of information, the site now is in the air again.
Your advice how to prevent this happening another time, will be appreciated.
The site www.anarchism.net is again in the running. It is worthwhile to visit this site run by Per Bylunt. You will find good guidance in the jungle of persons/groups who call themselves "anarchist" but in fact are something completely different. Here part of the mission:
"Anarchism is a jungle. There can be no other word for it: there are collectivist and individualist anarchists, revolutionary and pacifist anarchists, atheist and Christian anarchists, communist and socialist anarchists, high- tech and primatism anarchists, industry-centered and environmentalist anarchists, as well as property abolitionist and free-market or capitalist anarchists.
It simply cannot be possible to navigate in this jungle of ideas, which are so obviously contradictory. Yet they all claim to be anarchist. Even though all anarchists agree on the necessity of abolishing the state and its oppression, they usually put more energy into fighting each other than advancing their common goal."
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Google will cover its Shopping "data freshness" policy, the Content API for Shopping, analytics and reports on API usage, available support for the API, and using Merchant Center vs. using the API. Google Product Search team members will be on hand for Q&A.
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quote: The problem is critical mass. Why would I "switch" to Google Buzz when all my friends are Facebook users, none of whom have any inclination to switch?


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May we suggest Norway?
The five million strong Scandinavian nation has thrilled Olympic fans for decades with its quirky, fun-loving style, and the Norwegian love train shows no sign of halting in Sochi. Below, six reasons why you should root for the other red, white and blue these Olympic games.
They're Winners Who Feel Like Underdogs
Eric Gaillard / Reuters / Landov
Their Curling Team Wears Amazing Uniforms
Cassie Kovacevich / Loudmouth Golf / AP
A Norwegian Snowboarder Gave Himself an Impromptu Mohawk at the Medal Podium
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In Fact, the Whole Team's Got Amazing Style
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They're Kind of Sexy, Too
Julie Jacobson / AP; Francis Bompard / Agence Zoom / Getty
They Disprove Those Stories About Participation Medals Being a Bad Thing
Pascal Le Segretain / Getty
"Before age 6, Norwegian kids can only train but not formally compete in sports," the Journal reports. "Before age 11, all children participating in a competition must be awarded the same prize."
Combine this with a culture that emphasizes the simple pleasures of being outside in the winter (as well as, it must be said, the governmental largesse that comes from having lots of oil) and you get a country that's extraordinarily successful at the Olympics but remains eminently cheerable.
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NIAGARA FALLS – "Be prepared" is not just a Boy Scout motto.
The Niagara Falls Fire Department has started a new program to purchase pet lifesaving oxygen masks and, new this year, it will participate in an international emergency safety and survival training program.
Both programs are paid for with public financial grants.
Wags 'N O2 Fur Life Program provides pet oxygen masks, specially designed to rescue both dogs and cats that need to be resuscitated after they are taken out of a burning building.
Niagara Falls Fire Chief Thomas Colangelo said the department is not allowed to purchase rescue equipment designed for non-humans, but this program allows residents to go online and make donations to Wag 'N O2 Fur Life at www.petoxygenmasks.org and elect to sponsor the Niagara Falls Fire Department for funding. Each kit includes three sizes of oxygen masks and tubes, carrying bags and instructions. The kits cost $75 each.
Colangelo said the program started six months ago, but it has yet to be used.
"Dogs actually fare very well in a fire, likely because they are so low to the ground and sometimes just all they need is some oxygen," Colangelo said. "In the past we'd try to put masks designed for humans, but that didn't work too well."
The pet masks are designed with a cup to fit on the snout of an animal and are similar to those already in use in most veterinarian offices.
He said the Niagara Falls Fire Department has two kits, but would like to eventually have 12, one for each fire engine or truck.
"This program also taught us the right way to do CPR on a dog," said Battalion Chief Mark Fontanella in the Department of Fire Training. "People are no more thankful then when we bring out a pet," he said.
Fontanella said this year the department will begin a new fire safety and survival training program using a $42,000 matching grant from the International Association of Firefighters.
"The area in and around a burning building can be very dangerous," Fontanella said. "We have a mayday, a standard distress call. This class is going to help teach us some of the signs of danger so we won't have to use mayday and what to do once the mayday happens."
He said self-rescue skills also are part of the training.
The four day class with instructors from around the United States will be used to 'train the trainers' so that those who take the class can pass on these lifesaving techniques.
"All 130 [City of Niagara Falls] firefighters will be trained on this," Fontanella said.
He said the most important part of this new internationally-sponsored program is that eventually all firefighters will receive this standardized training to react quickly in an emergency.
"We call it organized chaos [when we are the scene of a fire] and when things go bad it's scary and sometimes it is hard to get out. But if you know for a fact that there will always be a ladder at the back of the building – if you get that standardization when things go bad and stairs are burning – I will know my Rapid Intervention Team put a ladder at the back of the building," he said. "There's no more: Where do I go?"
Fontanella said eight to 10 Niagara Falls firefighters will participate in the class to "train the trainers," along with 20 to 22 paid firefighters from Western New York and volunteer firefighters in the area who will pay to attend, which will offset costs to the city.
He said members of the department constantly participate in training, a mandatory 100 hours in 24 categories each year. He said they recently had their own mayday-type training, called a "bail out."
He said every air pack has a type of webbing – a rope with a hook – so that a firefighter can get out of a high elevation and get to safety.
"It's a different drill, but we will be blending that in," Fontanella said. "It will all be part of our own mayday and rapid intervention training."
Niagara Falls firefighters also must train for the environment of the area, including swift water and gorge rescues, ice rescue drills and hazmat training designed for enclosed areas to be ready for any emergency at an industrial plant.
"A lot of times it is when someone dies or get significantly hurt we say, 'What do we do if that happens again?' That is what we try to learn and teach. So if everybody is on the same team, then it works and they know what to do, before it happens," Fontanella said.
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text: NWHikers.net - View topic - Enchantments 8/28-8/31 Shop FAQ Search Members / Pics Login Register Active Topics Min 1 Week Min 1 Month Trail Talk Partners Trip Report Steward/History Gear/Food/Photo Support/Links Saloon/Trade Forum Index -> Trip Reports -> Enchantments 8/28-8/31 Page 1 of 1 Previous :: Next Topic Author Message AligeoMemberJoined: 21 Jul 2006Posts: 51 | TRs | PicsLocation: Bothell Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:32 am Enchantments 8/28-8/31 Thanks to Backpacker Joe offering his permit on this website, my husband and I were able to celebrate our first anniversary in the Enchantments! What an amazing place!! Day 1 Monday-Colchuck Lake Hot hot hot. With HEAVY packs. After studying the weather forecast, we were prepared for winter camping! I prayed that the weather forecasters would be wrong about the big "change" in the beautiful summer weather pattern. But nonetheless, it was a beautiful hot day on Monday. Due to some work responsibilities, we left Seattle late in the morning and got a late start. We made it to the south end of Colchuck Lake about 4:30 pm. We were staring up at Aasgard Pass debating whether or not we should hike up tonight. It was about 90 degrees and Aasgard was in the sun. It was NOT going to be fun. Aasgard Pass Since this was vacation we opted for fun! So we looked around for a nice camp and found a wonderful spot right on the water and took a swim to cool off. We lounged around camp in our sandals and ate dinner in our crazy creek chairs. It was a great night. colchuck camp Day 2- Tuesday- Into the Enchantments we go!! We woke up to blue bird skies! Maybe the weatherman was wrong!! Its going to be nice and sunny and warm! We began packing up camp, and I could see the clouds start rolling in! Hurry up; lets get up to the Enchantments before the weather rolls into town. So we started up Aasgard Pass about 11:00am. It was still pretty nice out. But as we headed up, the wind really kicked in. It was so exciting to hike up though. This was our first time into the Enchantments and we could not wait to get to the top and see what was in store for us!! Alas, we made it up the pass and were frolicking about like school children. It was so beautiful and amazing! It was so much fun to hike along and wait for the next lake to pop out at you! dragontail glacierCool natural dam in the Upper Enchanments First views coming over the passsnowcreek glacier Then we got down to serious business of finding a camp site. The weatherman said the wind was going to be gusting 30mph + so we were looking for a sheltered site. We found a great spot with granite boulders protecting us along Perfection Lake. 1 label1 labelperfection camp We set up camp and it was about 3:30pm. The weather was still pretty good so we decided to go hike up Little Annapurna before dinner. This is a great fun hike. There is cairned route that is relatively easy to follow up the northeast spur. The summit was so flat! It took us a little over an hour from camp to the summit. Little Annapurna 2Little Annapurna broad summitSummit of Little Annapurna We were so lucky to have sunshine on the summit, but on our way down, the change was coming. We arrived back at camp, boiled up some water, filled our dehydrated food packets, and ate in the tent. And for desert we had a few sips of Glenlivet 12 year from the flask. Thatll warm you up! Day 3- Wednesday is Wintertime The weatherman was right, darn. Tuesday night was restless night with 40 mph winds blowing us around all night. There was snow on the ground during a middle of the night. Luckily we brought our 4 season tent. I lied awake that night concerned about others who may have not been so prepared. Im sure it will be a night for them to remember. In the morning we were excited to unzip the tent and see what was awaiting us. Bare ground! But there were flurries! And wind. But there were also sun breaks! We had a casual morning, made coffee and oatmeal and decided to hit the trail. We headed up Prusik Pass. It was windy and snowing. I was wearing just about every item that I had packed (About 4 layers). This is August Prusik as seen from Prusik Passthat's snow From the pass, we decided to head up Enchantment Peak (One of WA 100 highest.) This was an awesome scramble. We followed a very fun easy ridge from the pass. Just below the summit, is a flat broad sandy beach! It was cool topography. The final summit is easy rock scrambling with a few final class 3 moves at the end. Enchantment PeakBeckey calls this the "ballroom dance floor." summit of EnchantmentInspiration and Perfection Lakes Inspiration LakeMcClellan Peak After Enchantment we scrambled over to Gnome Tarn below Prusik Peak. Great view of Prusik We headed back to camp, giddy from our scramble. We made tea and soup and then played some cards in the tent. We dashed outside to quickly whip up dinner, than dashed back inside to eat. It was going to be a cold night. The good news was that Chriss altimeter was losing elevation! Yippie! High Pressure, come back! Day 4- Planned to do Cannon but sadly leaving It was a cold night (thermometer in the tent read 39 degrees!) The wind finally stopped in the middle of the night. We were awoken from our slumber by the sound of hooves on rock. I unzipped the tent to find a family of three mountain goats. morning wake up It was a beautiful, cold, blue bird day! Unfortunately we had to make the difficult decision to leave the beautiful Enchantmenants one day early. We packed up camp, and took our time hiking out. upper basinsnowcreek glacier 2 It was a terrific hike out. We were really impressed by the 76 year old man we passed on our way down. He was hiking up Aasgard Pass with his children and grandchildren. I hope we are so lucky when we reach his age! We ran into several folks once at Colchuck Lake. Everyone was giddy with excitement! What a fantastic natural playground. We cannot wait to go back and do the complete loop to Snow Lake and tag the summit of Cannon Mountain.--------------And the end of all our searching shall be to return to the place where we started and know it for the first time. - T.S. Eliot Back to top nuclear_eggsetMemberJoined: 02 Jul 2006Posts: 2164 | TRs | PicsLocation: Eastside Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:34 pm Wow! Fab report! Looks like it was quite an adventure. Bummer about the cold weather, but those pics are fabulous! Back to top ActionBettyIm a dirty hippie!Joined: 06 Jul 2003Posts: 4808 | TRs | PicsLocation: kennewick, wa Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:33 pm Nice TR and pics..glad you got to discover the beauty of the upper chants --------------"If you're not living good, you gotta travel wide"...Bob Marley Back to top TrevorMemberJoined: 31 Jan 2004Posts: 1564 | TRs | PicsLocation: Edmonds, WA Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:41 pm Great effort. I am enjoying viewing the images taken towards inspiration lake.-------------- Trevor Anderson Photography Back to top Backpacker JoeNWH Joe-BobJoined: 16 Dec 2001Posts: 22228 | TRs | PicsLocation: Cle Elum Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:30 pm Well Im glad you guys had a good time. Im sorry the weather couldnt have been better, but all in all looks like a nice trip. --------------"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them." Wayne's John Bernard Books in The Shootist Back to top AligeoMemberJoined: 21 Jul 2006Posts: 51 | TRs | PicsLocation: Bothell Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:49 am Thanks for you comments everyone! Despite the weather, it was still a trip of a lifetime! What an enchanting place to explore right in our backyard (2 hours from Bothell). Washington is such a great place to live!! --------------And the end of all our searching shall be to return to the place where we started and know it for the first time. - T.S. Eliot Back to top Dayhike MikeBad MFKerJoined: 02 Mar 2003Posts: 10982 | TRs | PicsLocation: Going to Tukwila Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:24 pm Thanks for the TR!--------------"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke "Ignorance is natural. Stupidity takes commitment." -Solomon Short Back to top AllisonFeckless SwoonerJoined: 16 Dec 2001Posts: 12312 | TRs | PicsLocation: putting on my Nikes before the comet comes Tue Sep 05, 2006 12:01 am Wowee Zowie! That "natural dam" pic in the Upper Es almost makes a girl think there's something to all this crazy global warming stuff! That's a lot of water up there now. I was up in the Cascade Pass area earlier today (yesterday now) and there was a little dusting of new snow visible on Formidable and a couple of nearby peaks. Seems snow is forthcoming, good news for the firefighters, maybe a little bit of bad news for hikers still intent on hitting the high country before summer is gone for good. Back to top plain old danMemberJoined: 24 Aug 2005Posts: 269 | TRs | PicsLocation: Tualatin Oregon Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:20 am Your photo's do a really nice job of capturing the atmosphere of the trip Back to top MeanderJ PrettymountainJoined: 15 Jul 2006Posts: 288 | TRs | PicsLocation: Seattle Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:05 pm Shazam! Nice report Alicia. I'm so glad you had a great time. What a fantastic way to spend your first anniversary too. Back to top SkyeBluMemberJoined: 21 May 2006Posts: 52 | TRs | Pics Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:08 am Campsite Hi Aligeo, Thanks for the nice trip report. We're heading up Aasgard next week and would like a good place to set up our camp. We stayed near Sprite Lake in 2002. Your camp looks like a great spot. Can I get directions? Is it on the way to Prusik Pass? How close were you to water? Thanks in advance for any help you can give us. 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Villegas Sets Pace at Wyndham Championship
Camilo Villegas fired a 7-under 63 to take the opening-round lead in the Wyndham Championship. The $5.3 million PGA Tour event got underway Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.
Villegas, a 32-year-old Colombian with three Tour victories - his most recent coming at the 2010 Honda Classic, posted five birdies and an eagle on the par-5 fifth- his 14th hole after starting play on the 10th tee - for a one-stroke lead over Americans William McGirt and Webb Simpson.
Simpson, a native of Raleigh, won the first of his four titles - including the 2012 U.S. Open - in the Wyndham Championship.
Villegas later told reporters he was very pleased with his hot start. "It was nice to go without any bogeys and I think it probably showed it was a consistent round," he said.
"I kept it on the fairways, on the greens and just made the putts when I hit it close. My birdie putts weren't even that long. I just hit the ball nicely."
Two behind are Americans Scott Langley, Heath Slocum and Andrew Loupe, Scotland's Martin Laird and England's Paul Casey.
Four back are Japan's Ryuji Imada, Canada's Mike Weir, Aussies Steven Bowditch and Robert Allenby, and Americans J.J. Henry, Johnson Wagner, Ricky Barnes, Brian Stuard, Steve Marino and Tommy Gainey.
Defending champion Patrick Reed opened with an even-par 71.
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Collette takes over Lady Pios softball program
CROWLEY – Notre Dame Administrator and Athletic Director Lewis Cook was put in a difficult position earlier in the week when his newly hired softball coach, Megan Granger, resigned to take a position at UL-Lafayette.
With softball practice already underway and not many options available, finding the right fit seemed nearly impossible.
That is until Dusty Collette walked into Cook's office.
Collette, who is Notre Dame's quarterback coach and is also on the basketball coaching staff, offered his services for softball and Cook jumped at the offer.
"When the news came down, Dusty came in and offered to take it," said Cook, who officially named Collette the head softball coach earlier in the week. "I think it will work out good for us. He's a hard worker and a very conscientious person so we feel good about it.
"If you take the situation that was forced on us this late, this is not a bad alternative."
Collette, who was an assistant football and baseball coach a year ago at Sacred Heart of Ville Platte, had planned on helping the softball team anyway prior to Granger's resignation.
"I told Megan that I would volunteer my time to help her out if she needed," said Collette. "Then when the situation came up, I thought I would be interested in the position. The more I thought about it, the more I really got excited and I look forward to the challenge."
Collette has never coached softball and he admits he has much to learn but his background as a middle infielder in baseball should help him. What will also aide in his learning process is assistant coach Rachel Meyer, who will remain with the team.
"There are a lot of similarities between baseball and softball, but there are a lot of different things as well such as the pitching and slap hitting, but I'm excited to learn the nuances of it and get after it," said Collette. "And having Rachel there is going to be a big help. She'll be a huge asset as far as working with the pitchers and everything.
"I think we'll work great together. She does such a good job with the pitchers and I can learn from her as well so that is also a plus."
Collette is a 2004 graduate of Teurlings Catholic in Lafayette, where he started in baseball and football. The former quarterback, played football for Southern Arkansas, McNeese and Jones County Junior College before a shoulder injury ended his career. He graduated from UL-Lafayette in 2009.


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WTF: KKK Selling Kids T-Shirtstoddler-times
I'm vacillating between speechless and spitting with venom. How else do you respond to news that the Ku Klux Klan is selling t-shirts for kids?
T-shirts at a Website that actually trumpets itself as a go-to source for "Christian" purchases.
I'm not sure if I should be thanking my husband for pointing this one out to me (he found it while working on a paper about domestic terrorism, FYI), but I guess the news that the KKK is targeting kids is hardly new. Kids don't come out of the womb seething with hate, so it does have to come from adults peddling bigotry to little kids. Remember, kids learn by imitating.
But making the hard Aryan sell face-to-face is disgusting enough. Sharing with the world that "Klan Kids Kare" is absolutely terrifying.
I've got to wonder, honestly, what Klan Kids Kare about. I was thinking Lynching, but according to the t-shirt, they "kare" about loving Jesus, white power and their heritage. Note to the Klan: Jesus lived in the Middle East – it's highly unlikely that his skin was white. And he certainly wasn't Aryan.
My big question, of course, is where are these kids going to wear these shirts? Besides Klan rallies, of course. Is there anywhere in public that they wouldn't be told to leave? I'm all for free speech, but if a kid walks into a school wearing a shirt that says "white power," I'd hope they get sent home to change. It's a gang symbol (yes, similar to the red of the Bloods – albeit on the opposite end).
And perhaps even more shocking here (to some of you anyway), this t-shirt is being sold by a Christian bookstore, a site that proudly proclaims itself as the "exclusive distributor of the Knights Party designs" (yes those Knights – the white ones). This to go with their "wide variety of Christian oriented t-shirts and sweatshirts." And no, I didn't find a "turn the other cheek" tee – the kind you'd sort of expect out of a Christian t-shirt selling site (OK, maybe only I would?).
Honestly, I'm not going to provide you with a link to this site. But if you REALLY need to find it for yourself (for some voyeuristic pleasure, we hope, rather than to make your purchase), enter the words "Christian books and things" into Google. It's the fourth site in the list.
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Did anyone ever see Red Planet....
Space shuttle Discovery is poised to launch tonight on its 39th and final mission – a last trip to the International Space Station which will end a career stretching over 26 years. The rotating service structure moves away from space shuttle Discovery. Photo: NASA NASA last night retracted the rotating service structure which …
Did anyone ever see Red Planet....
Careful now. Final mission? STS-133? Two planned space walks? A crew of retiring astronauts embark on a swansong mission and bring along an experimental robot "to demonstrate how dexterous robots behave in space"? Uh-oh..
Quote: "Everything is on track and going beautifully with the countdown. We're really looking forward to a very ACTION-PACKED, successful mission and everything is on track."
Why not just say "Nothing can go wrong"?
if they'd said
"The R2 was created by man. With software and hardware upgrades, we hope it will evolve- and that we can give the ISS many copies. Eventually, it may even look- and feel- human. We have a plan."
and then unveiled the R2, complete with scanning red eye-dot.
Oh, get my coat? By your command.
"We're really looking forward to a very action-packed, successful mission and everything is on track" ...
An experimental robot...
in a space module....
Sounds like the first few minutes of a new sci-fi survival horror flick.
/me breaks out he popcorn.
Add in the fact that it's an easily reconfigurable/reprogramable android that's going to be on a space station that's connected to a fully autonomous ATV who's future consists of being filled with garbage and dumped to a fiery death once its usefulness is ended... and both are linked in to the central computer...
I can see it now, "We had to manually jettison the ATV when all it's systems shutdown, and BTW, R2's doing better than expected, but I'd swear it seems a bit... surly."
Half-way there.
"There's nothing wrong R2, just setting a new course. We're not going to regroup with the others, we're going to the Dagobah system."
"I'm sorry Luke, I'm afraid I can't let you do that..."
If it were silver not gold, it'd be pretty close to a Cylon tin-can. And the glowing finger-joints: Electro-nux(TM)? The Spartan-looking helmet and white (otherwise rather pointless shurely) space-jerkin do make it look kinda heroic though, so fingers crossed.
Also, is this the last Discovery mission or the last Shuttle mission full-stop? Request for clarification.
Currently scheduled as:
April 19th STS-134 with Endeavour
June 28th STS-135 with Atlantis
and then it's all over.
That's a protocol droid. The Empire is closer than you think...
I, for one, welcome our new dark overlords.
the movie "Saturn 3"
What no Europe Icon.
Can it punch your lights out?
Through the space helmet?
Or is it 200Kg of pure pussy?
ATV Johannes Kepler just docked successfully with supplies, spare parts and fuel for the next elevation in orbit.
That's an autonomous vehicle docking completely on auto.
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Apparently SK has now had quite a few incidents with the Dash-8 Q400s, including two where the landing gear collapsed on landing due to rusty bolts.
Of course, the tabloid media is now all over this, and as soon as there is the slightest whiff of something going on with a plane the coverage is beyond tedious. "Routine" precautionary landings are written up with the attention worthy of smoking holes in the ground. Apparently, SAS is now suing Bombardier for SEK 482 million (around $70 million). Furthermore the Danish cabin crew association is demanding SK replace the type.
For those who understand Swedish, here's a link: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article1020566.ab
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NEWS: Pensioners in Scotland could be about £260 a year better off after independence, the Deputy First Minister said.
Nicola Sturgeon said while Westminster is yet to confirm how much senior citizens on the new single tier pension will receive, it is estimated that payments could be about £155 a week.
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May in San Francisco is a beautiful time of year, writes Audio Analytic CEO, Chris Mitchell. The warm weather is beginning to lift everyone's spirits... Read More
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NOTES: Clemson has lost 11 of its past 12 road games, going back to early December 2012 . the Tigers are 1-6 all-time at Boston College's home arena . Clemson continues to maintain the league's best scoring, field-goal and three-point percentage defense . picked to finish eighth in the ACC standings in the preseason, the Eagles are the league's only team out of 15 that hasn't reached eight wins. In fairness, BC's 4-10 record is in part due to the nation's No. 21-most difficult schedule (per KenPom.com), falling to UConn, VCU, Harvard, Maryland, UMass, Purdue and Toledo . BC leading scorer Olivier Hanlan (19.4 points per game) is shooting 31.7 percent from 3-point land, far below last year's mark (39.4.)


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The overheating battery saga courtesy of Garmin and explored by Suzuki last week has spread to Nissan as well. Nissan is set to recall its 2008-2010 Altima, Frontier, Pathfinder, Rogue, Sentra, Versa, and Xterra with Garmin Nuvi navigation systems.
2008-2010 Nissan Altima, Frontier, Pathfinder, Rogue, Sentra, Versa, Xterra
The Problem: The supplied Garmin Nuvi 750, 760, and 765 portable nav systems' batteries are prone to overheating. A fire may start if the temperatures get hot enough.
The Fix: The free solution will be to replace the batteries and install a spacer in the Nuvi 750, 760, and 765 systems' battery compartment.
Number of Vehicles Affected: To be announced
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In class and in the text, the reflection of sinusoidal waves on a transmission line is
discussed and analyzed. In this experiment you will launch 100 ns voltage pulses spaced
at 5 microseconds into the line and observe as they bounce back and forth from the mismatched
two ends of the line. The train of pulses can be viewed as a summation of
sinusoids (the Fourier transform of the pulse train) and therefore the work you have done
on sinusoids can be applied to the problem of the pulse on the transmission line.
From your knowledge of Fourier transforms (or look it up), calculate some of the
frequency components of a 100ns voltage pulses spaced at 5 microseconds, enough
frequencies so that you can predict the change in shape of the pulse as these components
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Jaguar convertible. The words are magic. All you have to do is say them and suddenly you wield incredible influence. For example: Casual acquaintances and so-called friends drop by unexpectedly feigning a sort of nonchalant interest in your well-being. Co-workers drop what they are doing in a moment's notice to assist you. Family members invite you for dinner. You can get a date. OK, so I am exaggerating just a little. But you do get noticed in a Jaguar convertible. The fluid, graceful physique of the XJS makes other luxury convertibles seem irrelevant. And the car's seductive shape is enough to make you forgive it for having both an automatic transmission and an air conditioning compressor of late 1960s vintage. Regardless of the antiquity of some of its mechanical parts, Jaguar's XJS convertible is a mobile masterpiece. PERFORMANCE The XJS convertible is powered by a 5.3-liter aluminum V-12 engine that develops a silky-smooth 263 horsepower. There is only one gearbox available, a General Motors Turbo 400 three-speed automatic. This drivetrain delivers what seems like sedate performance, but 0-to-60 mph comes up in a shade under 10 seconds. It also delivers reasonable fuel economy, about 15 miles per gallon in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. I found the XJS to be at its best at higher speeds. It feels downright muscular accelerating from 50 mph to 65 mph. Because it settles into a cruising mode so quietly, you have to strain to hear the engine. The V-12 - the only one available in a convertible - develops most of its power after 4,000 rpm. It can be safely revved to 6,700 rpm. But the American version of the XJS does not take kindly to aggressive driving because it is a grand touring machine, not a sports car. In Great Britain, the XJS is an entirely different cat. It is, in fact, something of a hot rod. Over there, the hardtop model can be outfitted with a 223-horsepower 4.0-liter 24-valve six cylinder and five-speed manual transmission. That car also features a stiffer, more agile suspension. It's a shame the British version isn't offered here. HANDLING The four-wheel independent suspension under the XJS has a formidable task managing the road manners of a car that weighs better than 2 tons - 4,194 pounds, to be exact. The ride is very soft, almost bouncy through dips and over large bumps. Yet, over speed bumps and other minor nuisances, the suspension system absorbs the trauma without telegraphing the ruckus to the driver. Thanks in part to the car's fat tires and wide stance, you can blast quickly through curves in the XJS, but it takes a little extra work to keep things under control. The extra-sturdy body makes the XJS very stiff. There is no cowl shake, a flexing near the base of the windshield when driven on bumpy roads. Cowl shake is common in many convertibles. The ride is very quiet. With th e top up and radio off, I took the XJS over a rough stretch of asphalt on Lee Road in Winter Park. Of all the cars I have taken there this year, none has done a better job filtering out road noise. Standard equipment includes anti-lock power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes and power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Both systems seem well-matched to the XJS's grand touring intentions. FIT AND FINISH Almost everyone who persuaded me to give them a ride in the XJS commented on the wonderfully aromatic smell of the leather interior. Indeed, the pungent smell of the English Connolly leather seats was nearly intoxicating. This year Jaguar redesigned the XJS. Most of the exterior body panels are new, but chances are you might not notice because the car looks pretty much the same as it always has. The difference is this: Jaguar has reduced the number of parts by making more one-piece body panels. The rear fenders, for example, are now each made of a si gle pressing, rather than the five used in previous models. The result is a stiffer, quieter, better-built car. With the sumptuous cloth top raised and windows closed, the XJS is as quiet as a tomb. The power top, by the way, can be lowered in a matter of seconds without the driver ever having to leave his or her seat. The analog gauges are similar to the classic Smiths instruments used for years in older Jaguars. They look like something made by a Swiss watchmaker. The power seats are firm and comfortable on long trips, and they have a computerized memory that automatically sets the seats for two drivers. Pleasing, relaxed, quiet and comfortable are just a few of the words you can attach to the latest version of the XJS.
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Indonesia's Big Banks Lead the World in Profit
Scooter loans and high interest help put Indonesian lenders on top
The lime-green Yamaha Mio motorbike that Suryadi bought in 2011 to commute to his job pumping gas in Jakarta would have cost 11.8 million rupiah ($1,220) had he bought it outright. Instead he financed the purchase with a loan at 16 percent interest. Now the 44-year-old father of three is making monthly payments to Bank Danamon Indonesia that eat up about one-fifth of his salary. He'll end up paying 46 percent more than the cost of the bike by the time he retires the loan. "I don't have the money to pay in cash," says Suryadi, who like many Indonesians goes by one name. "Paying in installments is all I can afford."
Amid growth that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development projects will average 6.4 percent during the next four years, cash-strapped borrowers like Suryadi have helped make Indonesian lenders the most profitable among the 20 biggest economies, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The average return on equity is 23 percent for the five banks with a market value of more than $5 billion, the data show. That's greater than the average 21 percent returns at similar-size banks in China and more than double the 9 percent in the U.S. The Indonesian banks' impressive financial performance is built on loans with an average interest rate of 12 percent—and deposit rates that average 4.6 percent interest, according to Bank Indonesia, the country's central bank. "There's plenty of demand for credit but limited supply," says Ken Timsit, a Jakarta-based partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group.
Lenders' profits in the world's 16th-largest economy might have been even higher if Indonesian banks weren't also among the most inefficient. The nation's biggest lenders spend as much as 4 percent of their total assets on operating expenses like maintaining branch networks, compared with 2 percent in Malaysia and 1 percent in Singapore, says Timsit. Alexander Chia, a Kuala Lumpur-based analyst at RHB Capital, blames Indonesia's geography: More than two-thirds of the archipelago's 242 million people are spread throughout rural areas on its 6,000 inhabited islands.
The banks make up for high branch network costs by hiking lending rates, says Robby Hafil, an analyst at Trimegah Securities in Jakarta. "As long as operations remain inefficient," he says, "this practice will continue." Some banks charge as much as 30 percent interest on loans, according to a Citigroup report.
One hurdle will be getting deposits to keep pace with loans. Through the first 11 months of last year, total loans in Indonesia's banking system increased 20.3 percent, to 2,647 trillion rupiah, while deposits rose 12.4 percent, to 3,130 trillion rupiah, according to Bank Indonesia. That's because Indonesia is a "cash society," says Pahala Mansury, director of finance at Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's second-largest lender by market value. "Even money that is in Indonesia isn't being deposited in the banking system." This may constrain lending growth, as the central bank only allows total loans to exceed deposits if a bank's capital ratios are above the regulator's comfort level. "Maybe there is demand to borrow, but whether banks can provide the kind of liquidity that is required in the next four to five years will become a very serious issue," says Mansury.
Halim Alamsyah, a deputy governor of Bank of Indonesia, says he expects loans to increase 23 percent this year. There's plenty of room for growth: As profitable as Indonesia's banks are, they lend to only 28 percent of the population, or about 67 million people, according to World Bank data. Suryadi, the gas station attendant, says he's saving to build a house that may cost about 50 million rupiah and, he says, "I would like to borrow some money."


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Beachside Ocean View Galveston Rental
From $139 / night
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 12
Type: Home
Pets allowed: Yes
Internet: Yes
This three bedroom (+ study) and 2 bath home was professionally renovated in fall 2014. Antique oak floors & high ceilings create a spacious living area for a large group. It sleeps 12 in beds plus large comfy sofa.
The master bedroom has a king bed, and the guest room has two new, full-size beds. The downstairs third bedroom has 2 twins and a set of twin size bunk beds making it a kids' favorite. In addition to the study's sleeping area has a daybed and trundle, it is a perfect place to relax with a book or a mid-day nap. All furnishings, amenities and décor create the perfect ambiance of a beach vacation home.
The large covered front deck has seating for the entire family's outdoor entertaining & dining. As well, there is plenty of room to lay in the sun and enjoy the ocean breeze on the deck. Downstairs, the patio area is shaded with a table, benches and a charcoal grill. There is also a nice, enclosed outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach.
Amber Sand has a large kitchen with all of the dishes, silverware and glasses for 12. It has Central AC, Cable TVs, DVD Players, Wii-Fi Internet, Dishwasher and Washer/Dryer. There are two kayaks and a large nylon kite to sail. Your phone will work great to search, send and receive messages since Wi-Fi is available. Amber Sand is also pet friendly.
There are neighborhood fishing piers, bay access boat launch, picnic pavilion, a beautiful swimming pool and more. We are located on a cul-de-sac street. At the neighboring marina, you will find two of several local seaside restaurants with excellent fine dining and a tropical themed grill with live music and an arcade for the kids. The local pizzeria offers a great Italian selection with a total of 5 restaurants in the west end. Convenience stores, a bait shop and a small but great grocery store just down the road.
Flight & railroad museums are a couple of the many tours are available on the historic island. Impressive shows and concerts can be enjoyed at the Grand 1894 Opera House and at local festivals! Music venues, restaurants and bars have live music as well! Pleasure Pier is Galveston's new, over-the-water theme park! Schlitterbahn waterpark is open year round as well for use of the indoor pool. There are Surfing outfitters with lessons, boat and jet-ski rentals, guided fishing trips, paddle boat and bike rentals, parasailing and bi-plane flights to keep everyone entertained!
The Historic District offers unique shops, upscale restaurants, art galleries, historic home tours and live music. Don't forget the Stand for Shopping and a walk onboard the tall ship Elissa. If you are an antique person, there are several good shops, offering yet another excursion!
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Availability Calendar
|Sep 14 2016
|Feb 28 2017
|1 Night
|May 18 2017
|Sep 13 2017
|1 Night
|Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.
|Lodging tax: 15%
|Deposits: A 50% security deposit is required to secure. The remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to rental. Any other rental amounts must be paid 30 days prior to the rental date. There is a 3 day minimum on holidays. A paypal link can be provided or you may pay deposits by check 4 weeks in advance of date.
|Payment Options: Discover, Mastercard, PayPal, Personal Check, Visa
|Other Fees: Linens and towels are available for use. We do ask you leave them fresh and folded. There is one locked owner closet. DO NOT OPEN. Call if you need something. There are 3 closets ready for your personal use plus twelve dresser drawers that are empty in bedrooms
- 1 King Bed
- 2 Double Beds
- 6 Twin Beds
- 1 Sofa Bed
- Air Conditioning
- Deck
- High Speed Internet
- Patio
- Balcony
- Fireplace
- Kayak
- Pet Friendly
- Beach Chairs
- Full Kitchen
- Linens Provided
- Porch
- Beach Towels
- Hardwood Floors
- Outdoor Shower
- View (Ocean)
- Canoe
- Heating
- Parking Included
- View (Water)
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Oven
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- Blender
- DVD Player
- Radio
- Toaster
- CD Player
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator (Full)
- Ceiling Fan
- Iron
- Stove
- Washer/Dryer
- Charcoal Grill
- Microwave
- Beach
- Golf
(2 miles)
- Bowling
(5 miles)
- Live Entertainment
(8 miles)
- Kayaking
- Grocery Store
(2 miles)
- Movie Theater
(5 miles)
- Playground
(8 miles)
- Ocean
- Park
(2 miles)
- Bicycling
(7 miles)
- Theme Park
(10 miles)
- Fishing
(<1 mile)
- Restaurant
(2 miles)
- Boating
(7 miles)
- Deep Sea Fishing
(15 miles)
- Surfing
(<1 mile)
- Shopping Area
(2 miles)
- Miniature Golf
(7 miles)
- Sailing
(15 miles)
- Amusement Park
(2 miles)
- Water Park
(3 miles)
- Jet Skiing
(8 miles)
- Winery
(25 miles)
- Aquarium
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Reviews for this vacation home rental in Galveston, Texas
Family Vacation at the beach
Mike and Louise Roberts
Family Vacation at the beach
September 14, 2015
we drove from Dallas to find Bonnie there to greet us. She walked us thu the house. The beach was a small walk, but because of all the stuff we took to the beach, we drove across the street and spent all day on the beach. Loved it and will go again. Thanks Bonnie for a wonderful FAMILY vacation.
Wonderful Stay
Teresa Kleppe
Decorah, IA
Wonderful Stay
April 9, 2015
Bonnie was great to work with through the whole process. I and my husband rented this place for our family (total of 12 people). The house was more than we expected and everything was great. It was only a short walk to the beach and the yard was big enough for a bag of bags. It definitely a wonderful experience and I would rent from Bonnie again in a heartbeat. We will be back again for sure.
Lovely and peaceful
Terrie Pierce Overstreet
Lovely and peaceful
February 28, 2015
My husband and I and our two dogs just enjoyed a week at this lovely beach side home right outside the city of Galveston. The view was very nice. We could see and hear the ocean from the large front deck and the bay from the back deck. The neighborhood is very friendly and quiet, and most of the residents had dogs so it was definitely a place that your pets would enjoy too. Galveston is a really fun place to visit. There is a lot to do in town, but once the day is through you have a comfortable place to come back to and enjoy nature and quiet away from the busy city.. Would rent again.
Don't hesitate!!
Jennifer Washington
St. Paul Minnesota
Don't hesitate!!
August 13, 2014
This house is one of a kind. Completely updated! Cute beach house charm- over the top!! Walk across the street to the beach! Owners very friendly and just a phone call away! We will definitely rent again next time we visit Galveston Beach! This house has everything absolutely everything you need to vacation! Netflix, 2 tvs, laundry, grill, all kitchen needs, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, free parking everywhere on the island, amazing porch to relax on, etc.....
Very nice views
Brenda Stookey
Amber Sand
ron shorter
Macomb, OK USA
Amber Sand
May 4, 2014
We had a great time and plenty of room for kids and grandkids. Walking distance to the ocean was ideal. All eleven of us agree that we need to gather here again next year. Thanks from the Shorter Family.
Great Experience!
Mary Janota
Magnolia Tx
Great Experience!
November 23, 2013
Overall great stay! Called about minor issues (microwave; coffeemaker) and less than an hour later had new replacements delivered. Service was top notch. We'd rent it again in a heartbeat! less than an hour later had new replace.ents
fabelous weekend
barry lasater
Bryan Texas
trouble-free vacation - priceless!
Kathy Hoeck Henke
Medford, WI USA
trouble-free vacation - priceless!
March 19, 2013
We planned a vacation for ourselves, my brother's and my cousin's families. We had 10 people and we chose this house because there was an actual bed for each person. What we found surpassed our expectations. The house was immaculate, well-stocked and everything worked. (We had a brief glitch with the WiFi and the owner contacted support immediately and we were back in business). The view from the deck is awesome. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the sun or the shade. We walked to the beach several times a day and an outside water source allowed us to rinse off before going back in the house. We had use of a charcoal grill and a gas grill was available if you have your own tank. There is a little convenience store nearby and a short drive along the seawall brings you to larger stores. We hope to vacation here again. Cherished memories begin with choosing the perfect environment. We did just that. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Amber Sand
betty listi
Houston, TX
Amber Sand
June 13, 2012
This was a wonderful home for our family! There was plenty of room for the 10 of us. We loved the big den for relaxing in the evening. The dining table was perfect for gathering around to play games. We enjoyed the spacious porch where we had dinner each night. The close accessibility to the beach was a definite plus. The house was clean, and everything worked. A good time was had by all!
Fabulous Easter Week-End
Mary Simmons Steagall
College Station, Texas USA
Fabulous Easter Week-End
April 28, 2012
Our family gathered at Amber Sand for Easter Week-End. It was a large family gathering and our first time to do a rental thing. We had a great time! The beach was a short walk away plus the "in town" sights were a short drive away. The house was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Bonnie met us with the key and it was smooth sailing the whole time. The weather was wonderful and we so enjoyed sitting out on the porch and visiting. We chose to wash the linens before we left and left, we felt, the house in good order. We got our deposit back promptly,so Bonnie must have thought so, too. Would recommend a stay here any time. It was all a pleasant experience.
Kathy Garcia
Bryan, Tx
August 16, 2011
Our three families had a very relaxing weekend at the beach house. We had sixteen people in our group and had plenty of room for everyone without feeling crowded. The walk to the beach was only 2 minutes away and was at a location where there were no vehicles allowed so it was not crowded. However, if you wanted to take your vehicle , that drive was just 1 minute in the opposite direction. Our family would definitely rent this house again and recommend it to our friends. We did have one small cliche but the owner took care of it in a matter of minutes!
Walking distance to beach
Joyce Anthony
Walking distance to beach
August 8, 2011
We Really Enjoyed The 2 Days We Were There. The Beach Was In Walking Distance. We Forget Our Own Linens, So We Had To Use Theirs, Which Mean We Had To Get Up Early To Do Laundry On Sunday So I Could Get My Refundable Deposit. Which I Did Reicved.
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Let's set a new reading record in Montana! Thursday, October 3rd, is the official day to participate in Read for the Record, an annual event to showcase the importance of early literacy. Students and adults try to set a new record by all reading the same book. We encourage Montana students and educators, especially those in K-3, participate in this year's Read for the Record and, to make it easy for you, Montana's First Lady, Lisa Bullock, recorded a page-by-page video reading of this year's book, Otis, by Loren Long. Students can read along with the First Lady as she reads about Otis, the hard-working little tractor. Just go to:http://opi.mt.gov/ReadfortheRecord/
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- Participate in Montana Crunch Time on October 24th. Students, teachers, and community members will be crunching into local and regional apples on national Food Day.
The Office of Public Instruction, Montana Team Nutrition Program, Farm to Cafeteria Network, Montana FoodCorps, and other statewide partners have created a guide to help schools across Montana participate in Farm to School Month. To register and receive your guide for Farm to School Month in Montana visit: opi.mt.gov/Farm2School.
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Alt Ed 2013: Designing the Future of Learning
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2 teens charged in S. Ind. deaths met in hospital
A report said the two southern Indiana teens charged in the brutal slayings of a Harrison County couple met less than two months ago while both were being treated at a psychiatric hospital.
Austin Scott of New Albany and Kevin Andrew Schuler of Greenville, both 18, met at Wellstone Regional Hospital in Jeffersonville.
Scott's aunt, Shannon Graham, said her nephew was being treated for depression and Schuler for drug addiction.
Schuler had recently been charged with heroin possession.
Graham said after the two were released, Scott practically moved in with Schuler's family in Greenville.
Now each faces two counts of murder, robbery and other charges in the Aug. 3 slayings of 70-year-old Gary Henderson and 57-year-old Asenath Arnold.
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Tyus Jones, the top point guard in the class of 2014, announced on Twitter that he'll be taking four official visits in the next three months, and one unofficial visit today to Minnesota.
These are the final visits I'm taking. Unofficial to MN today Officials to: Baylor Aug 30-Sept 1 UK Sept 27-29 KU Oct 18-20 Duke Oct 25-27— Tyus Jones (@Tyusjones06) August 13, 2013
Three of Jones' visits will be taken with Jahlil Okafor, his close friend and the nation's consensus No. 1 prospect in the country, and those are the ones to Baylor, Kansas and Duke. Jones and Okafor have repeatedly said that they would love the chance to play on the same team in college.
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What is odd is why Jones' visit to Kentucky does not coincide with Okafor's, who will visit Lexington on Sept. 9. Maybe it's something as simple as a scheduling conflict. Or something more telling like if either player decides to go off on his own, maybe that place will be Kentucky.
Okafor's father said last week that neither player has an idea where they'll be going to school. But once the November signing period comes, they are likely to have their decision(s) then.