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15 RV Parks near Elkader, Iowa
Strawberry Point, Iowa 11.83 miles SW
Guttenberg, Iowa 16.24 miles SE
501 High St NE Elkader, Iowa 52043 (map) | (563) 245-3337
Sites: 81 | Latest Rate: $35.00 | 11 Reviews
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Aug 2016 - $35.00
Large grassy site with trees that have grown enough to provide some shade. Long, wide level concrete pad with concrete patio, picnic table. Fire pit. Firewood is $10 for a large wheelbarrow and is dry, not smokey. WIFI was $3 weekend or $4 week, and is decent except for weekend nights. Ok over the air TV. Washer was $3.50, did not use. - 2hams
Aug 2015 - $32.00
Easy access to and in the park with our oversized 40'+ Big Rig RV. All sites back-in but easy to negotiate. Rate reflects a week's stay. Quiet at night. Utilities at back of site so extra water hose was needed. Great Verizon LTE service but minimal AT&T signal (voice and texting service was sporadic but no internet for at least an hour's drive in any direction from Elkader). Silverbear's comprehensive July 2015 review (and directions) were spot-on. We would return. - Snidely Whiplash
Jul 2015 - $35.00
Staff lost our reservation (confirmation didn't help) but in spite of holiday weekend they shuffled sites and accommodated us. Very nice CG. GPS sent us through town (intriguing) instead of the second exit which takes you directly to the CG entrance guarded by a WWII army tank. On I-13 from the south the South High Street exit, fr0m the north bypass the North High Street exit. Interior roads paved with sidewalks and lots of room at each site, paved, deep and wide. Firewood $10 wheelbarrow load, really loaded. This is a relatively new CG. Restroom buildings are also storm shelters. Laundry is expensive. Trees are young. If you cancel a reservation CG issues a credit, not a refund. There is a $3 charge for each device you connect on the CG system, per day. Our Verizon Jetpack worked just fine here. Overall, a pleasant CG and we would return if in the area. - SilverBear
13299 Spook Cave Rd Mcgregor, Iowa 52157 (map) | (563) 873-2144
Sites: 60 | Latest Rate: $36.00 | 7 Reviews
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Jun 2016 - $36.00
This place is beautiful and GREAT with kids. We had unlimited stuff to do, and actually ran out of time before we even got a chance to go on the boat ride through the cave. We will be coming back here for sure, and bringing more family with us! The best places to stay are right as you come in to the park along the bluff/creek. if you have kids, stay close to the playground too. Unless you are staying along the bluff as you drive in the spots are fairly small for larger RVs. You're better off with a smaller travel trailer, RV or tent camping. The roads leading to the park are very hilly, so make sure you're not too loaded down or have enough HP to pull up large hills. We got NO service for cell phones and no service for antennae TV. The biggest downside to this park is the train track running right through it. During our Saturday night stay the train came through at 1:00 a.m. and again at 4:00 a.m., waking up our dog and young daughter. - Travelaire
Jun 2014 - $38.00
Family friendly. Sites are fairly large and very easy to back into. We were disappointed in the store. Closed at 5 pm and the kids usually go to the store after supper to get ice cream or candy. The staff working during the day, wasn't super friendly. The cave tour is ok to do once. The fire wood they sold at the store was too wet to burn, we had to go to town to purchase burnable wood. We tried to purchase nite crawlers to fish and all the containers were moldy. The kids tried to use the showers, the last night we were there, but we couldn't find them. - Hilgirl
Oct 2013 - $22.00
We have stayed at this RV park every summer for the past 13 years. It is kept very clean. The only negative to this park is that a train comes right through the park. It comes all different hours of the night and day. My husband likes to watch trains so this doesn't bother us at all. It does not go fast so that isn't a problem. We have a satellite dish in our motor home so we are able to get Direct TV with no problem. We don't try to get local TV channels. There is no WIFI here, but I can get a signal with my cell phone so I get the internet with it. We never use the shower house so I don't know what that is like. There is a store in the office that has a few food items, but not much. There is a brook that runs behind the spaces where we park. If you want to fish there is a pond at the far end of the park. This is a very nice place to stay. We always stay for a week or more. - oldporkbutt
419 W Mission St Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076 (map) | (563) 933-2081
Sites: 12 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 3 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $25.00
Easy to get to & very convenient location right in town. We parked in the "upper back" section with pull thru spots. Barely a hill & not very far 'back' at all, just best way to describe it. Pretty view of the countryside from these sites. Full hook up & well maintained with neatly trimmed grass & good gravel. Friendly owner & very helpful. Not sure we'll be through here again with the camper but would stay here if we were. - mkkk
Jun 2015 - $25.00
We stayed one night, but would stay again and stay longer to use as a base camp. Gravel pads but mostly level. Nicely mowed, trees planted for future shade. Full hookups. Walking distance to downtown. One shower for both sexes but very clean. - coffeeman1
Jun 2009 - $15.00
The owner Wally has brought this area up-to-speed with improvements and added additional spots further back on the property to make it convenient for overnight/weekend campers. He knows it lacks in some areas (picnic tables being added; considering fire rings & BBQ stands) compared to high end places. Many opt to camp at the State Park 7 miles out of town but if you are visiting Strawberry Point it is easier to bring the rig than to arrange for a room that may not be available here but in a town 20 miles away. We have stayed twice for family weddings and it is so easy to come in / out without worrying about gates that we were able to enjoy the festivities. With time this will be a very attractive RV location and is already popular with fall hunters. - kparis
11354 Co Rd X Bagley, Wisconsin 53801 (map) | (608) 996-2201
Sites: 209 | Latest Rate: $51.00 | 7 Reviews
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Sep 2014 - $51.00
Campground was empty during week but crowded during weekend. Lots of large groups that came to party. Our site was on a slight grassy hill. We had trouble getting in site and hooking up to leave because the tires could not get traction and we ended up spinning tires. Our site was pretty close to the next site and the campfire ring was too close to the camper to use. The train track was close to the campground, very busy and trains blew their horn 4 times each - day and night. We visited Stonefield, which is a great place to see. - User3701
Jul 2009 - $48.00
This was our first adventure at Jellystone's and we were quite happy with it. We were in the full hook up section (site 129), it had a concrete pad for a patio, but was a little cramped. Water pressure was a little low, and fire pits are small. It was clean and the staff was very friendly. There are extra charges for some of the activities, but we found them fun and good for the kids. I have already recommended this campground to other campers, we will try another Jellystone on the future. - Del600
Jun 2009 - $99.00
The park was great! They had a lot of activities for the kids and adults young at heart to do. We stayed with 2 other families in one of the big cabins. It was small but the cabin was we laid out that we were able to sleep 6 adults and 5 kids with no problems. We were able to use the free WiFi in the ranger station/store with no issues. - Austin P
132 Packer Dr Bagley, Wisconsin 53801 (map) | (608) 996-2275
Sites: 100 | Latest Rate: $23.00 | 3 Reviews
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Sep 2014 - $23.00
We stayed for 3 weeks to explore the wealth of activities in the surrounding area. This campground is on a backwater area of the Mississippi so you naturally get quite a few bugs and two train tracks that follow the river. All facilities were clean and worked as expected. The owners are very helpful and friendly with most any problem or request. Some low branches hindered our class A but overall the grounds are big rig friendly. Many of the sites are not level, so ride through and park and choose your spot before checking in. Sites are large and shaded but we had no problem positioning for a good satellite signal. Weekends are busy with local campers. Numerous seasonal trailers and homes, which are not a problem for the campground. Though there are no full hookup sites, a pump truck is available for $10. The camp store has a good selection including firewood and propane. Not easy to find but a bargain for the price. About 10 from local shopping. We would definitely stay here again. - Beech35p
Jun 2010 - $26.00
Excellent! This has become our favorite place to stay, due to all it offers. Owners are very friendly and helpful. The restrooms are clean and pleasant. Our favorite part is that we can pull our pontoon boat up to our campsite and leave it in the water all weekend while we camp. They have a nice shop for supplies and fishing gear, including gas and oil for the boat or the car. Also, it is so quiet and relaxing, even on the busy weekends. The sites are large enough that you don't hear everything or everyone around you. - eastlick
Jun 2004 - $24.00
Great place to pull the boat up and camp and that go out fishing or pleasure boating for the day. 40 of the sites are located directly on the Mississippi river with relatively easy access to the main channel. Can get a small to medium sized boat in and out of this area. The camping is nice with mostly shaded sites. The one main downfall of the campground is the twin railroad tracks that run right next to the campground area, but if you want to be on the Mississippi than this just goes with the territory. The sites are very large and can easily accommodate 2 families on one site. Overall would recommend this campground. - eastlick
32264 Pikes Peak Road Mcgregor, Iowa 52157 (map) | (563) 873-2341
Sites: 77 | Latest Rate: $11.00 | 21 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $11.00
We arrived without reservations on a Sunday afternoon and stayed for 3 nights. We were very happy with the accommodations. A water connection would have been nice but that's why we carry a 45 gallon water tank with us. My only issue was that the electrical boxes were located on the wrong side for normal back in camping in the spot where we were. We had to use our 30 amp extension cord to reach the box. Great setting, camp host was on us like a used car salesman when we first arrived and helped us find a spot and offered to help us get into our spot. Surpisingly busy campground for the time of year but it was peak fall foliage time. We will be back. - Candbs
Jul 2016 - $16.00
We arrived at this campground without a reservation on the July 4 holiday weekend. The campground was full, but the camp hosts fit us in to a smaller electricity only site. It was perfect for us, we just needed to stop the night after visiting the Effigy Mounds National Monument (Happy 100th Birthday NPS!) a few miles away. Once in, we discovered what a fabulous gem this campground is. It sits on the top of a very, very tall bluff overlooking where the Wisconsin River meets the Mississippi River. The view is extraordinary. They have built a series of concrete viewing platforms overlooking the rivers. Definitely, a great place to stop. I recommend you make a reservation though - we got lucky. - ShoreXplorers
Jun 2016 - $16.00
The camping area is amongst very big trees and is very well shaded. The views from the cliffs are only a few hundred yards away, and it is very beautiful. Very limited activity for children unless they are willing to hike many miles. The campground was also a little on the smaller side, with very hard rock driveways, very little grass considering the amount of shade. - Travelaire
3825 Harding Rd Clermont, Iowa 52135 (map) | (563) 423-7338
Sites: 160 | Latest Rate: $34.00 | 3 Reviews
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Jul 2016 - $34.00
This is a family friendly local campground, where there are many permanent RVs, so the family can load up the car or truck and have the RV already set up for the weekend. There are many thing here for the kids to do--swimming in the lake, paddle boating, canoeing, hiking, and tubing. They have a game room, putt putt course, and a restaurant in the campground. This campground is off the beaten path, off US18. The showers, and restrooms were very clean. But if you want to stay on the weekend, I strongly recommend you have a reservation. This campground stays very busy. I would come back again. - Honeybear & Sugarbear
Oct 2010 - $28.00
This was a one night stop for us. The WiFi they supposedly had did not work and no one was here who could reboot the system. This park seems well designed and laid out and is on a lake that used to be rock quarry. The grounds are quite nice, although their entrance sign needs to be repositioned. Call ahead for instructions or else you might miss the turn. It has gravel roads, level sites, FHU, and many permanent residents. The onsite restaurant seems popular with the locals. Restrooms were frigid with no heat, served their purpose but were not inviting in any sense. - Bookwormonwheels
Sep 2009 - $30.00
Our days here included the holiday so we made our reservation (for a week) early and made them for a specific site. There is one row of sites that have the utility connections that have the rigs back-to-back. Our friends made their reservation for the site across from us so our doors would open to the same common area. About two weeks before arrival, the campground called us to confirm that we were coming. Several days before arrival, we called the campground to confirm the reservation. She said all was fine but she would check her paperwork and call if there was a problem. When we arrived, there was only one rig in our whole row and it was in the site we had reserved. Someone in the office had made a mistake and rented the site for part of our week. They asked us to park in a different site. Needless to say, we were not happy campers and it got messy. Other than that, we very much enjoyed our week. They have a place where you can recycle cans and cardboard. There are 100 permanent sites. The side by side sites were nice whether you have friends across from you or not. Placement of the utility hookups in conjunction with the length of the site made it easy to get set up. There is no swimming pool but they have an area of the lake roped off for swimming. There were so many local people that came for the holiday weekend along with their friends, that parking and navigating the roads was a problem. Every site was filled and the open area that we thought would be reserved for tents had trailers parked every which way. The quiet time rule was not enforced. This is a family friendly resort (four playgrounds) with a full service restaurant and bar. The homemade pies are excellent. Everything is well-maintained and the setting with the lake, the river, and the hills is quite nice. The WI-FI seemed to be better the closer you are to the office. - B&H
State Park Ln Bagley, Wisconsin 53801 (map) | (608) 996-2261
Sites: 100 | Latest Rate: $42.00 | 13 Reviews
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Sep 2015 - $42.00
We stayed at the lower "Homestead" campground. Only 9 of the 150 sites have electric and none of these are reservable.You must fill tank with water at dump station as the spigots in the campground have no threads.Sites are very wooded with gravel pads. Price includes the daily $9.00 park access fee. WI residents and WI seniors get a discount.Park was quite full but still very quiet.Price seems too high for non-residents. - bugsy
Jun 2014 - $12.00
Wyalusing is a beautiful, clean and well maintained Wisconsin State park. Site 55 on the Ridge was perfect for our Class B motorhome. Loved the clean bathrooms. Showers were free, hot, and very private, with individual entry. Hiking, biking, and just enjoying the beauty of this fabulous state campground. - Organic1
Aug 2013 - $17.00
There are two campgrounds, one on the bluff with the view, and more open, the other in the wooded area, and more secluded. Wonderful scenery and wildlife. The only downside, the showers in the Homestead (wooded) campground have been closed for three years and you must drive to the other campground to take a shower, but they are modern and very nice. Lots to see in the Prairie Du Chien area. Still our favorite state park. - Bill from Kenosha
1282 120th Street, Strawberry Point, IA 52076 Strawberry Point, Iowa 52076 (map) | 563-924-2000
Sites: 127 | Latest Rate: $14.00 | 3 Reviews
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Apr 2016 - $14.00
The campground loops and maneuvering to get into the sites can be a bit challenging, but the campground was very nice. There is a nice lake, and the hiking trail around it was very enjoyable. All of the sites are electric only, which limits stays to a couple of days. Most have 30 amp only as well. During the summer they rent paddle boats, canoes, and such and operate a snack bar. There are a lot of trees, but most sites should be able to get satellite reception. Parking spurs are gravel. Cell service was good with Verizon. Dump station on site. - Stax
Jun 2015 - $16.00
This park was gorgeous! So we spent all our time in the South Lake Campground. There were very few people there, lots of empty space. Super friendly park ranger helped us get checked in and camp hosts also were very friendly and brought us free firewood. Site #4 was well located, in the center of the park, not far from the bathrooms, playground, etc. There is a lovely little trail in the forest that goes from the campground down to the lake. At the bottom there is a fishing pier, picnic table, dam. Older kids can do the walk around the bottom of the lake to go to the concession stand and boat house. At spot #4, if you bring a 100ft hose, you can connect to the water source to fill up without having to break camp. The site wasn't totally flat and did require some leveling. This was a great camping experience and we're glad we went. The boys had a blast! The Six Pine Campground is in the northern end of the park and is tent camping only, no electricity. - GearDown
Apr 2015 - $16.00
Great park. Nice hiking trails. Our site had a nice gravel pad, but needed to use several blocks to level. - SM1969
10225 Ivy Rd Fayette, Iowa 52142 (map) | (563) 425-4161
Sites: 42 | Latest Rate: $14.00 | 1 Reviews
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May 2016 - $14.00
Campground was very busy with lots of families and a flurry of activity. We had a pull through site that was plenty big for a 38' 5r and tow vehicle. Had picnic table and fire ring. The campground overlooks the sewage treatment facility that is directly adjacent. The authorities ought to consider putting some vegetation up to screen the view of the settling ponds and sewage agitator pumps from the campground. We did not smell it, but maybe the wind was in our favor that day. The campground is about average. There are lots of trails through the recreation area, but are mostly fit for and used for horses. This park is largely geared towards horses, and there is a second campground that is set up for those bringing horses with them. The prices, like all Iowa State Parks is very reasonable at 14 dollars. - Stax


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Congress also required that DoT share this information with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) so that it could investigate any possible violations of the Animal Welfare Act, which sets handling and care standards for transport of animals. Unfortunately, USDA oversight (spotty at best) is insufficient to prevent animals from suffering, getting lost, or dying at some point after their human companions have left them in the hands of the airline industry. A review of the incidents documented since airlines began filing the mandatory reports reveals that dogs and cats have been left sitting on the tarmac for hours and even days. Their carriers have been dropped and run over by forklifts. Animals have been abandoned in dangerous cargo areas, put on the wrong flight or no flight at all, or escaped - never to be seen again. Between the filing of the first report in July 2005 (for incidents occurring in May 2005) and the report from June 2011 (for incidents occurring in April 2011), 215 animals were reported to have died during air travel, 81 injured, and 41 lost.
As discouraging as these data are, they still do not give an accurate picture because there is a huge hole in them: airlines need only report on the death, injury, or loss of an animal who, "at the time of transportation, is being kept as a pet in a family household in the United States." This excludes animals used in exhibitions, the many thousands of animals shipped for research purposes, companion animals belonging to families outside the U.S., and the many dogs and cats shipped by breeders, especially domestic and foreign puppy mills.
There have been many media reports concerning deaths of, and other mishaps involving cats and dogs coming from commercial breeders. It was the death of seven puppies on an American Airlines flight from Tulsa to Chicago in August 2010 that cast a particularly harsh light on the airlines' treatment of animals and the loophole in the reporting requirement. (In both cities, temperatures were above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding both USDA standards and the airline's own guidelines for accepting dogs and cats onto flights.) As a result, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed a petition with DoT and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to amend the regulations "to obligate air carriers to report on incidents involving any warm or cold blooded animal, and to identify any relevant shipper/consignor and consignee involved." ALDF's proposal would remove the limitation that the reporting requirement applies only in cases of "family pets" within the U.S.
Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) wrote to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood requesting the same regulatory change. Secretary LaHood responded that the department plans to publish the petition for comment and also plans to review its statutory authority in this area. Action may come by the end of 2011.
Airlines' reports may someday more accurately reflect the realities of air travel for animals. However, they will not change the fundamental fact that, without other changes - such as those that would have been implemented had Congress passed the more comprehensive Safe Air Travel for Animals Act (106th Congress, H.R. 2776, S. 1193) - allowing an animal to travel in the cargo hold of a plane remains an unwise and dangerous thing to do. We strongly advise against flying with your dog or cat on a passenger airline unless he/she is small enough to be placed under your seat in a carrier. If that is not an option, consider other alternatives, such as professional pet movers, or Pet Airways, an airline that flies companion animals in planes retrofitted specifically for them. There is also Operation Roger, a service through which truckers help transport pets from shelters to new homes, or help families reconnect with companion animals they had to leave behind.


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Pharmacokinetics: Drug concentrations in serum (in subjects with tympanostomy tubes and perforated tympanic membranes), in otorrhea, and in mucosa of the middle ear (in subjects with perforated tympanic membranes) were determined following otic administration of ofloxacin solution. In two single-dose studies, mean ofloxacin serum concentrations were low in adult patients with tympanostomy tubes, with and without otorrhea, after otic administration of a 0.3% solution (4.1 ng/mL (n=3) and 5.4 ng/mL (n=5), respectively). In adults with perforated tympanic membranes, the maximum serum drug level of ofloxacin detected was 10 ng/mL after administration of a 0.3% solution. Ofloxacin was detectable in the middle ear mucosa of some adult subjects with perforated tympanic membranes (11 of 16 subjects). The variability of ofloxacin concentration in middle ear mucosa was high. The concentrations ranged from 1.2 to 602 µ g/g after otic administration of a 0.3% solution. Ofloxacin was present in high concentrations in otorrhea (389-2850 µ g/g, n=13) 30 minutes after otic administration of a 0.3% solution in subjects with chronic suppurative otitis media and perforated tympanic membranes. However, the measurement of ofloxacin in the otorrhea does not necessarily reflect the exposure of the middle ear to ofloxacin.
Microbiology: Ofloxacin has in vitro activity against a wide range of gramnegative and gram-positive microorganisms. Ofloxacin exerts its antibacterial activity by inhibiting DNA gyrase, a bacterial topoisomerase. DNA gyrase is an essential enzyme which controls DNA topology and assists in DNA replication, repair, deactivation, and transcription. Cross-resistance has been observed between ofloxacin and other fluoroquinolones. There is generally no cross-resistance between ofloxacin and other classes of antibacterial agents such as beta-lactams or aminoglycosides. Ofloxacin has been shown to be active against most isolates of the following microorganisms, both in vitro and clinically in otic infections as described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section.
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I was unable to do any training whatsoever for only 3-4 days. After those 3-4 days I was able to work lower body right away. Biceps, shoulder (with side laterals, no presses) I began to work after 7 days. Back and chest I worked after a layoff of 15 days or so. The longest layoff was for traps, which I didn't work for more than 4 weeks (because traps were really stiff -at first I attributed the problem to traps pinching the nerves)
the strength losses are more or less as follows
chest: 45% or so
triceps: 30%
biceps: 10%
Shoulders: 15% in laterals (around 35% in shoulder presses)
legs/calves: practically no loss in strength
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My fiance and i moved to south carolina in November. We immediately began looking for a place to live. After looking around and finding nothing good for sale where we wanted to live we checked into manufactured houses. We found that Palm Harbor was one of the best. We drove to Gastonia, NC to meet with Tim Walker of Camelot 1 Homes. He wasnt like the rest of the sales people. He explained how he didnt need to tell us how great the houses were because we probably checked which is why we are there, he was just going to show us around to show us how they are built and answer our questions.
We spoke with Tim and Tina (the project manager) who said they were fast, They could get us in a house and moved in probably by mid Febuary, Begining of March at the latest. Tina said that once the construction loan is done, it takes her 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 weeks to get the house, put everything together and get the final inspection done and that is without rushing anything. Because she will have people doing different things there. ie. Brickunderpinning being done as the Mancave is being built, inside being done while the septic and well are being done. ect... Cindy and Allen (the bosses) stressed that we would be able to have our dream home, design it how we want to, put it where we want on our land. They said i can also get a 20X20 mancave with heating air and electricity for between 8-10,000 dollars.
Due to a recent bankruptcy i am not on the loan or anything else, The company started acting rude to me saying i cant ask for status updates or incquire as to why something is like it is because i am not on the contract.
Well, as things went on, we found out that the company they had us use for the construction loan didnt deal with south carolina so there was several weeks wasted, they had us go with a different bank. Who said they didnt need to send anything through their underwriting since it went through the underwriting at the final mortgage bank (wells fargo) and we got the letter of committment from them. But after having issues with the contract having typos and errors they pulled it into their underwriting.
We were told to sign the contract even though it didnt have the specifications page in. It was on a separate document (which never made its way into the contract... they said that was how it was done) they would incorporate that document into the contract.... This didnt happen. Because of that, my Mancave turned into a 16X24 wooden shed, no heating, no air, no panelwalls, no siding. But everything else made its way into the contract. (not to mention they foraged my fiance's signature)
March 25th, the construction loan was finished, the house showed up on our property. 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 weeks to go!!!! or so we thought. Week 1, land cleared (and ruined, trees plowed to back of property leaving a path through our scenery) Week 2 concrete poured, house put on property. But not where it was supposed to go. We were asked where we want it, we told them, they said no problem and then put it wherever. Now there is no room for the driveway we wanted or the mancave because they left some trees up in a dumb spot. Plus concrete was spilled all over the road and our neighboors land. (to date, its still there)
next, the leechfield for the septic is taking up our whole front yard and we were told we cant plant there. The well pipes we were told would go to our house and across (along the side of the house so we can eventually build a pool with the tax credit). It did not, It is now going across our yard where the pool would be. Palm harbor sent a guy to take care of the inside of the house, he did a great job.... but when camelot 1 had the carpet installed, they ruined the carpet, ruined the corners, walls and trim and its still not finished. the garbage carpet was thrown out the back door and now the back door wont lock.
Camelot 1 would not send anyone to do a walkthrough with us. Said they wouldnt waste their time with a joyride. But while selling us the house they said that we wouldnt be put on the backburner due to our location, there would be a team out there staying in a hotel to oversee the completion.... We were told we would be charged for removing the few trees they left up blocking where the shed is supposed to be. We had to call for weeks and finally drive up there to show them pictures to prove that we were not being out of line, that those trees really were in the way. They finally understoon and said they would get rid of the trees. That was almost 3 weeks ago, Since then, they still have not decided about what is going to happen or if they are even going to fix the path they destroyed in my treeline (i know you cant put trees back, but at least make it symetrical), the well pipes, the trees are still standing because the landscaper wants to wait till he comes down to do the landscaping to get rid of the trees. But he cant do the land scaping until the mancave and brick underpinning is done, the mancave cant be done until the trees are gone.
Camelot 1 says they are calling other local companies to see if any of them can work us into their schedule. meanwhile we were told we would be in by end of April. We closed off on our apartment on the other side of the US, had our stuff ready to be shipped, then found out it would not be ready. 700 dollars for temporary storage, plus 200 dollars a week for cat boarding for 2 cats plus 250 a week for extend-a-stay hotel for mother-in-law and we are staying with my parents and giving them money to help with food and utilities while we are here.
No work has been done in almost 3 weeks, they cant say when more work will be done, they wont really answer our calls or our emails but to say no new news yet, or they busy with a customer.
STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE. They sell you one thing and give you another. They change the contract pages and accuse you of changing them, They make you sign an arbutrary agreement so you cant get a lawyer. They make the process take so long that you dont care if they didnt do what they were contracted to do, you just want to move in.
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We are no longer working with Cindy or Tina very much. Almost all correspondence is being done through Allen (the owner) and Tim (salesman). They are being as helpful as they can. They have offered us a lot of land next to our property worth almost 10,000 in return we will do the landscaping ourselves (estimated at 4,000). That should help us meet the June 30th Deadline. That is to help us get into our house faster. Tim helped us get the 3 trees removed that were in our way and he is working on trying to get the electricity turned on a little faster so we can still get the 8,000 tax credit.
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Assemblywoman Pheffer Passes Legislation
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer is pleased that legislation she supported, to authorize the State Insurance Department to approve health insurance premium rate adjustments before they take effect, has passed the Assembly and the Senate and is currently awaiting action by the Governor.
"Bringing back regulation of this industry will ensure greater accountability to families and businesses that can't afford ever-increasing insurance premiums. Proper reviews of proposed premium hikes by the State Insurance Department take us in the right direction," said Pheffer.
This bill establishes a process and timeframe for the Insurance Department to prior approve changes in health insurance premiums before they become effective. The process includes public notification of requested premium rate adjustments, the opportunity for public comment and public notification of the final premium determination.
Under the provisions of the bill, the Superintendent of Insurance is required to render a final determination on a proposed health insurance premium adjustment within 60 days or it is deemed effective. In instances where the Superintendent requires additional information to render his decision, the bill provides a maximum of 20 additional days for a final determination to be made.
"It is vital we make certain that premiums are set according to the true cost of doing business, not to pad insurance companies' bottom lines. I have long been a proponent of ensuring that people are put before profits when it comes to our health care system. The passage of this measure is one more step toward that goal," said Pheffer.
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Broad Channel Bits
On our trip through winter, we have had a lot of bright sunny days, even though they have been cold, and at times frigid. But somehow, even though we may be in a deep freeze with artic-like temperatures, if the sun is shining and the wind is fairly still, the cold temps don't feel as brutal. Of course, if the wind blows gustily, being outdoors is a whole different story. The good news is—there is always spring to look forward to.
The 2009 softball/baseball season is here and registration will be held on Saturday, January 31 and February 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St. Virgilius meeting room in the school building located at Noel Road and Church Road. Registration fees are $100 per child playing in the CYO program and $50 per child for the in-house program. Each family is also required to purchase a $25 Maintenance Raffle at time of registration. Online registration also is available at: www.bcacny.- com. Late registration fees will be charged for any child registered after February 21, 2009.
The Broad Channel Pre-K is selling raffle tickets; they cost $25 each. The minimum prize is $1300; the more the pre-k sells, the more the prize is. If anyone is interested, please contact Sabrina Gross 718-634-4632 or Lisa Sacco 718-634-1861. The raffle ends February 10.
The members of the Book Discussion Group have chosen another nonfiction book for their next selection. The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman is a book about resistance activists Jan and Antonina Zabinski, keepers of a zoo in Warsaw, Poland, who hid Jewish people during WW II. Discussion of this book will be held at the library on Saturday, February 28 at 11 a.m.
On Tuesday, January 27 join St. Virgilius Golden Age on their bus trip to the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. Bus leaves from Noel Road and Cross Bay Boulevard at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $35 per person ($25 cash and $5 food comps). On the way there, bingo will be played; a movie will be shown on the way home. Call Dolores at 718- 634-9472 or Margaret at 718-945- 4967. Make check payable to St. Virgilius Golden Age.
The Broad Channel Pre-K will be hosting a Texas Hold 'em on February 6 at the Shad Creek Association. Sign up starts at 7 p.m. and the game starts at 8. It will be $100 buy in and a $60 rebuy. Drinks and food included. All proceeds to benefit the Broad Channel Pre-K.
The American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a brunch on Sunday, February 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Cross Bay Boulevard in Broad Channel. On the menu: eggs any style, omelets, freedom toast, pancakes, home fries and choice of bacon, ham or sausages. "Come on down," said the Auxiliary, "and enjoy the food and company of friends."
At the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, February 8 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., take a look at what's happening on bare branches in the refuge. A close, careful look with a magnifying glass will reveal signs of spring! Dress suitably for the day's weather. Bring magnifiers; sign up in advance at 718- 318-4340.
On Sunday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge there will be an "NYC Audubon Winter Wildlife Hike." Led by naturalist Don Riepe, this walk lets participants look for signs of winter wildlife. Learn how both animals and plants adapt to winter's weather conditions. Dress for the weather that day and bring binoculars. Sign up in advance at 718-318-4340.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church in the church hall on February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Supper includes pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, tea and cake. Cost for adults is $7 each; children under 12 are $3 per person. For delivery call 718-945-3443 between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. on February 24. All are welcome.
People who wish to compete for a position as a NYS correction officer trainee must take the written test which has been scheduled for April 4. While there are no minimum requirements to take the exam, by the time of appointment, successful appointees must have taken and passed the written exam, must be 21 or older, a US citizen, a NYS resident and have a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, there are medical and psychological screenings and a background check— all of which must be successfully completed by time of appointment. Starting salary is $34,329 which increases to $36,111 after six months. More information is available at: www.cs.state.ny.us or by telephoning 877-697-5627, option two.
By now, most people know that there were about 300 people from both Broad Channel and Rockaway at the MTA toll hearing held in the hotel near LaGuardia airport last Tuesday. Who knows what will happen with the toll rebate? It might be taken away, but at the very least, the people who attended/ spoke at the hearing gave their best effort toward keeping it in place. Articles and photos noting the large crowd appeared in this newspaper and most weekly newspapers, which cover areas tangential to Rockaway/Broad Channel. One paper noted that the Broad Channel-Rockaway group provided the only life in an otherwise boring hearing!
John Boswell [1947-1994], a historian and Yale faculty member, said the following words of the season we're currently making our way through: "Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour."
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The Tamron 90mm is often considered to be a good replacement for Nikon or Canon's macro lens. In fact, Tamron make this lens to compete with Nikon and Canon's 105mm Macro lens. In terms of optical quality, it surely can match the Nikon and Canon. However, what's the catch here? Although the lens is cheaper and has good optical quality, it doesn't have good build quality when compared to the Canon or Nikon. To know more about this lens, make sure to visit http://www.photoseis.com/tamron-90mm-macro lens review page.
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The fifth fantastic adventure in the Percy Jackson series is now available to download, complete and unabridged, on audio!
The greatest monster of all, the storm giant Typhon, is on the loose, wreaking havoc and destruction across the U.S. - while Kronos's army lays siege to Manhattan. Soon Percy Jackson must make the hardest choice of his life - a choice that will save or destroy the world.
©2009 Rick Riordan (P)2010 Penguin Audiobooks Ltd
"The best books I've ever listened/read"
I loved the book, It's amazing. Well, I've read 25% and listened 75%. Very much recommended! Best 📚 ever!
"A perfect end to a perfect series!"
The story ties in great with the action. The descriptive battles and dialogues really bring it together! I loved it!
"Brilliant for kids and adults"
Exciting, spine-tingling, clever
Harry Potter - They're awesome books for kids
It was fine.
My boys were totally engrossed in these stories and have listened to them several times.
"9 - 99 year olds - great listening"
Finished book well
Listened to the books last year, all feel like one story now...great friendships and understanding loyalties and forgiveness
Bernstein is good, sometimes his voice was a bit grating.
most bits were moving
"Great read"
An exciting end to an enjoyable series. Bought this for my son but enjoyed it myself as well.
"Good end to the sarga"
By listening to the words you can close your eye and imaging all the mystical creatures are appearing around you rather than having to focus on the word yourself.
Grover because of his focus on the importance of protecting nature for the benefit of everyone.
By listening to the words you can close your eye and imaging all the mystical creatures are appearing around you rather than having to focus on the word yourself.
Not really although I do feel that it drew the overall story to a good end for all the main characters.
"The Revenge of the Gods"
A fantastic ending to a great series of books. Annabeth and our hero triumphs again and we enjoy both a good ending and the journey throughut the story.
The reading is well paced and does justice to the book, although not spectacular.
A great listen to be shared with your youngsters,.
"Percy Jackson & The Last Olympian"
At last a teen book that gets children interested in Greek mythology! My kids all love this series and don't realise how much they are learning about the Greek gods whilst listening to a good story. Percy Jackson carries on his unusual life as a demi-god saving the day again in a story that races along keeping you on the edge of your seat right up until the final moments. It kept us all gripped during a long car journey and even my husband enjoyed it!
This book is amazing! It's so magical and you feel as if your there with the characters. I defiantly recommend.
Super fun I loved it amazing story so cool to here about Greek mythology in a adventure
Only thing I didn't like was the reader but I won't that ruin in
"Onto of theb best books I've ever read"
I loved this book I really love it u should totally read it it is cool
Oooooo I like this book it it is a nise book I like it😎😎🐲😎🐲😎😎😎😎 yea
good but the narrator was not my favourite, could have used a different narrator which could have made listening much easier and more enjoyable.
loved it. the narrator was excellent and the story was fantastic. it is hilarious and action filled all at once
great listen screw kronos lol rick your a genious mate keep up the good work
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Like the central air conditioner units, mini split air conditioners have two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser, and an indoor air-handling unit. A conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units through a small hole (3 inches usually) that is drilled in the wall of the building. The main advantages of split air conditioners are their small size and flexibility for zoning or heating and cooling individual rooms. Some split air conditioners can have as many as four indoor air handling units (for four zones or rooms) connected to one outdoor unit. The number depends on how much heating or cooling is required for the building or each zone (which is also affected by how well the building is insulated). Since each of the split air conditioner zones/rooms will have it's own thermostat, you only need to condition that area when someone is present, which saves energy and money.
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Sarah Thompson and Tony Johnson, parents of Chloe Johnson, said there were no lifeguards at the pool where their daughter drowned in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh and no help on hand to save her life.
The couple told ITV Daybreak of how they had walked around the pool looking for Chloe after returning from buying drinks and snacks. Mr Johnson said he had been the first to start resuscitation efforts after his daughter was discovered at the Coral Sea Waterworld Hotel.
"It was just me at the beginning. I had done it all and then other people said there was a nurse," he said. He added that they were left without a doctor for at least an hour and they had to wait for four hours before officials came to collect their daughter's body.
Ms Thompson said: "There was no CPR, there was no resuscitation for Chloe, we were just left to our own devices. There was no professional on hand. There was no doctor for at least an hour. There was nothing there for her."
She said the tragedy had happened after they had gone to buy some drinks and snacks. "We went to go and get Chloe and Sadie (her other daughter) some snacks and some drinks... she is 15 and she was there whilst we went off to get the drinks and some food - I came back with the drinks in my hand and walked around the pool twice and we couldn't find her."
She said her daughter, who underwent heart surgery aged four years old, was "very healthy and very happy".
The couple were speaking after the headteacher of Chloe's school paid tribute to the little girl, from Forest Hill, south east London, describing her as "artistic and creative, always trying her best".
Andy Mathieson, headteacher of Kelvin Grove Primary School in Sydenham, south east London, said: "The whole school community is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Chloe Johnson and our thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends at this difficult time.
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No. 4 ONU Sinks DC Men's Soccer 5-1 in Rain-Soaked Match
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ADA, Ohio – On an afternoon where the weather was not very permitting, neither was the home team as the No. 4 ranked Ohio Northern Polar Bears took care of business against the Defiance men's soccer squad. The defeat dropped the Jackets to 0-3 on the year, while ONU improved to 4-0.
The game did not start off pretty as kickoff was accompanied by heavy rain and oncoming thunderstorms, but DC's problems only got worse as the Polar Bears notched three goals in the first 18 minutes of the match.
DC's defense then tightened up and played out the rest of the first half without allowing anymore scores to head into halftime down 3-0.
After another score by ONU 15 minutes into the second half, a bright spot came out for the Jackets on the ugly afternoon, as sophomore Chad Brooks scored his first goal of the season in the 62nd minute to make it 4-1. The score was only the second goal allowed by Northern on the season.
However, the Polar Bears tacked on another goal later on in the half to seal the game as the score went final at 5-1.
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Mini-tornado causes havoc in Melbourne
A mini-tornado across Melbourne this afternoon has damaged buildings and brought down tree branches from Altona to Rosebud.
The State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to more than 25 calls from home-owners reporting property damage.
Crews say the worst affected area was in Altona, where up to 10 houses were damaged in Stirling Street.
SES spokesman Peter Cox says the strong winds took around 20 minutes to move across the city.
"There is quite a deal of damage, quite a few roofs damaged, trees down, things that look like a very severe weather event," Mr Cox said.
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The Northwest Coast: Or, Three Years' Residence in Washington Territory
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Swan is a wonderful writer. The book is extremely funny, but also provides one of the best anthropological accounts of NW Indian tribes ever written.
As opposed to most of the settlers, Swan had a deep respect for the natives and would set off with them in their canoes to hunt, visit other tribes or just get in trouble. At the time, there were only a handful of settlers and a lot of natives. He was one of the few people who learned their language and won their respect."


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I use Lavender Hydrating Toner by Avalon Organics after washing my face, or I just swab over my face and then I feel fresh.
Fresh scent. Cooling effect.
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Many older people have found that they have not outlived their need for life insurance. The good news is that we can help you find the best term life insurance for seniors over 50, over 70, and even over age 80! You can find life insurance for your elderly parents or for yourself here. In fact, you can even access senior life insurance quotes quickly online.
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Life Insurance for Seniors
There are coverage options for almost everybody. Some older people may just want cheap life insurance for seniors in order to make sure their adult children have money to pay for funeral expenses. Others may want a larger policy to help pass on an estate or secure a business. Most of the top-rated carriers that we work with can help find exactly the right policy for their needs.
Term life insurance for seniors:
Most older people don't need hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of coverage. However, some might prefer to buy more coverage at a cheaper price, and their are companies who offer this for fairly healthy older people up to about age 70. Typically, term life for seniors will have a 10-year term, but people still in their 50s may find 20-year terms.
Guaranteed life insurance for seniors:
To obtain life insurance with pre-existing conditions, it may be convenient to simply apply for guaranteed coverage. This kind of coverage doesn't require you to answer any medical questions or undergo an exam to apply. However, it's important to know that these plans usually have a waiting period, so the insured person has to survive that before it will pay full benefits.
Typically, the insurers will either pay some percentage of the death benefit or refund all premiums if the insured person passes away before the period ends. The waiting period will vary, but it is usually two or three years. Also, premiums will be higher than they would be for plans that ask a few health questions or ask for an exam.
Burial insurance for seniors:
Average funeral costs can easily top eight or nine thousand dollars these days. More and more people choose cremations to save money, but even these aren't that cheap. Meanwhile, you can purchase burial insurance for seniors for amounts that usually range from about $5,000 to $35,000.
These policies pay in cash, so the beneficiary can use the money to pay final expenses, settle debt, and so on. That beneficiary is also free to keep any money that is left over after handling obligations. In some cases, they may ask a couple of health questions, but there is no medical exam required. If they do ask any medical questions, they will also offer an immediate death benefit with no period of waiting.
Finding Cheap Life Insurance For Seniors
Since older folks are associated with higher risks for insurers, premiums may be higher than they would be for a younger adult. However, since most elderly people don't need that much coverage, they or their family members should still be able to find affordable rates.
It might be tempting to look for guaranteed life insurance for seniors. However, insurers also offer what they call simplified issue policies. With these, their are a few medical questions, but they generally accept seniors who just have typical issues of aging. With this kind of coverage, the death benefit will be paid without a period of waiting. In addition, the coverage should be cheaper than it would be for a guaranteed issue policy.
It's a good idea to find out what kind of health questions that the application asks before making a decision. Fairly active and independent older people should qualify for simplified issue insurance and still won't need a medical exam. However, guaranteed acceptance might still be a good option for older people who suffer from serious illnesses or who are confined to nursing care or assisted living facility. By shopping around a bit, it's possible to find the right plan for your own unique needs.
Who Pays the Premium for Senior Life Insurance?
In some cases, the insured person will pay for their own coverage. However, many seniors live on limited incomes and can't really afford an extra bill. In this case, adult children or other family members may offer to handle this bill. After all, the beneficiaries are the people who will actually be able to take advantage of the death benefit.
The best way to handle this is to set up automatic payments from a savings or checking account. That way, you can be sure the coverage will not lapse in case somebody forgets to pay a bill. You may be able to use a bank account or even a credit card to pay bills.
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Popular property highlights
Located in Capitol Hill within a short walk of Nationals Park, Capitol Skyline is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as United States Capitol. This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 203 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a fitness center. It's in central Washington and also close to Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument.
Sit down for a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.
All 203 recently renovated rooms provide coffee makers, safes, and ironing boards. Guests can expect 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Desks are also available.
Property features
At Capitol Skyline, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is USD 30 per night, and there's also limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include 5 meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
- Walking distance to Nationals Park
- Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Outdoor pool
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Capitol Skyline
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This completely renovated Washington D.C. hotel is five blocks from the U.S. Capitol building and the Library of Congress.
Diverse American fare is served in Lapidus Restaurant. A seasonal outdoor pool, surrounded by chaise lounges, features poolside food and beverage service and is available for events throughout the year. A spacious 24-hour fitness center and business center are complimentary. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel.
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM/banking
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Conference space
- Fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 5
- Number of floors - 7
- Total number of rooms - 203
- Terrace
- Poolside bar
- Luggage storage
- Snack bar/deli
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (meters) - 697
- Smoke-free property
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Number of meeting rooms - 7
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 7500
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Self parking (surcharge), RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free toiletries
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Premium TV channels
- Shower/tub combination
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- In-room climate control (heating)
Where to Eat
Lapidus Restaurant - Diverse American fare. Breakfast and dinner. Poolside dining.
Skyline Lounge - Casual lounge with big-screen TV tuned to sporting events. Happy hour specials. Comedy show on Wednesday night. Bar menu and cocktails. Open from late afternoon to late evening.
Poolside Bar - Open seasonally.
Nearby Things to Do
This hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Across the street are public tennis and basketball courts and a playground. Skyline guests have complimentary access to Results Gym, less than a mile away, where squash courts, fitness classes, a climbing wall, and extensive exercise equipment are available.
Perched on the banks of the Potomac River about three miles away, East Potomac Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course with a two-tier driving range and a miniature golf course listed on the National Register for Historic Places.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 13.99 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 30 per night
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
Hotel Name
- Capitol Skyline
- Capitol Skyline Hotel
- Skyline Capitol
- Capitol Skyline Washington Dc
- Hotel Capitol Skyline
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Kiefer Sutherland has responded to a co-star's criticisms that he was "unprofessional" on the set of season eight of 24.
Yesterday, Freddie Prinze Jr said his experience on the hit action show put him off acting for good.
"I did 24, it was terrible. I hated every moment of it," he told ABC News. "I just wanted to quit the business after that. So, I just sort of stopped."
The 38-year-old star said he had found working with Sutherland particularly difficult.
"Kiefer was the most unprofessional dude in the world," said Prinze Jr. "That's not me talking trash, I'd say it to his face. I think everyone that's worked with him has said that."
A representative has since responded to Prinze Jr's criticisms, telling Fox News the actor "enjoyed" working with him.
"Kiefer worked with Freddie Prinze Jr more than five years ago and this is the first he has heard of Freddie's grievances," the rep said.
"Kiefer enjoyed working with Freddie and wishes him the best."
Speaking at Comic Con in San Diego, where he was promoting his new Disney XD series Star Wars Rebels, Prinze Jr poked further jibes at Sutherland.
"I went and worked for [CEO and promoter] Vince McMahon at the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), for Christ's sake.
"But, at least he was cool and tall. I didn't have to take my shoes off to do scenes with him, which they made me do [at 24]. Just put the guy on an apple box or don't hire me next time. You know I'm 6 feet and he's 5ft 4ins."
Incidentally, recorded heights for Sutherland range from 5ft 8ins to 5ft 9ins tall.
Following 24, where he played Cole Ortiz, Director of Field Operations for CTU New York, Freddie worked at WWE in the role of producer and director, before appearing in Witches Of East End and Bones.
Freddie is voicing leader Kanan Jarrus in Star Wars Rebels - an animated TV series to air in October and which will tell the story of the origins of the Rebel Alliance as detailed in 1977 movie Star Wars: A New Hope.
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Please keep printing the great water-saving tips
We are having a severe drought.Our family keeps a large container by the sink so that when we run the water from cold to hot — to wash our dishes, or take a shower — we keep that "extra" water and use it throughout the next few days for rinsing, etc. If others would send in good water-saving ideas,please put them on your front page.
— Barbara Oldden, Santa Cruz
Strawberry story needed lots more information
The recent Sentinel article on strawberries was nice, but left out some data. For example, how much water is used to grow them? How many thousands of tons of pesticides used, and sent into the ocean? How many thousands of tons of plastic were used to plant and then package them? How much money of the money claimed to be spent locally was actually sent out of state, to Dow chemical and others, to pay for the pesticides and plastic? How much money earned by the workers were sent to Mexico, rather than being spent locally? How much did the farmer pay himself, and his family members, as corporate officers, before declaring that he was only clearing a net profit of 3 percent? Do we really need to grow strawberries? Inquiring minds want to know.
— Tom Betts, Santa Cruz
Sreet performers under attack by business owners
OK, I understand why business people and city officials are concerned about crime and safety. I am and other citizens are, too. But can anyone tell me why the businesses in the downtown of Santa Cruz have gone to war against the performers? Why have they pressured the city to pass laws that make it illegal to perform within 14 feet of every building, street corner, intersection, drinking fountain, public telephone, public bench, public trash container, information or directory/map sign, sculpture or artwork, ATM machine, vending cart or fence and 12 feet from any other street performer or petitioner. What's up downtown?
— Tom Noddy, Santa Cruz
Cartoon perfectly captured complex topic
Excellent political cartoon in the Sentinel on March 19, "Bear Wrestling" by Lisa Benson. A giant fat bear in wrestling garb, tiny Ukraine hangs helplessly over bear's arm, bear sitting on tiny puzzled Obama who waves pen and Sanctions in the air. The pleasure of this cartoon is the clever use of picture and few words to convey a complex event. Please, more of this caliber.
— Pat Baran, Santa Cruz
Berry story a PR piece
Does the article "Study: Strawberries boost economy by $3.4 billon" engage at all with reality? To me, it reads like a paraphrase of a boosterish industry public relations piece. Had the author checked with University of California figures and used a bit of common sense to question the study, three cents return on the dollar would seem wrong. Strawberries are the principal crop in the Watsonville-Salinas area now, and most other crops are grown now only because crop rotation is necessary. According to the university, profits are on the order of 19 percent. The university also calculates on the basis of long-term averages. My passion for growing strawberries would certainly be subject to rational evaluation if I made only 3 percent on a $30,000 per acre investment with the attendant risks that a highly perishable crop is subject to. I might also have trouble getting financing from my banker, who would probably advise me to build houses in Watsonville or Gilroy. CalPERS assumes about 7 percent return over the long haul. Why wouldn't your average strawberry grower put her money in the market? There are ramifications to publishing a story such as this without critical review. At 10 to 15 percent profit, growers can employ even more water-efficient technologies, and quit irrigating with Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Authority treated wastewater derived from the Carmel River. In fact, growers would be able to irrigate with water from an upgraded version of the proposed desalination plant, as is currently profitably done in Israel. Switching to desalinated water would be a solution to the sea water intrusion threatening the Pajaro and Salinas areas. I hope to see these questions explored.
— Bob Siegfried, Carmel
Big headlines, small type
I want to compliment the Sentinel on its awesome headlines. Since you changed your font size, the headlines really stand out for me. Maybe that is because the type is way too small for me to read any of the articles.
— William Wright, Santa Cruz


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Is this Town Big Enough for (Affordable) Housing AND Industry?
Affordable housing advocates joined some members of the New York City Council in asking Mayor Bill de Blasio to revitalize the city's commitment to manufacturing and industrial space.
"It's the quality job zoning. We've lost millions of square feet of it under [former Mayor Michael] Bloomberg, because he sort of assumed that it was manifest destiny that all land that wants to become high-end residential," said Benjamin Dulchin, executive director of the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development.
Since the Mayor's Office of Industrial and Manufacturing Businesses was created in the mid-2000's, Dulchin says it's lost ground.
The office created Industrial Business Zones or IBZs that protected the supply of industrial space.
But since that time, funding for these zones has dwindled, from a high of $3.9 million in fiscal year 2006, down to the $578,000 that was allocated in de Blasio's preliminary budget.
"We can't just develop away our manufacturing and industrial zones," said Dan Garodnick, chair of the city council economic development committee. He said the zones need to be better protected from the encroachment of retail or residential space.
The committee heard a resolution that would create a city-run entity that would be tasked with ensuring the growth and support of the city's manufacturing and industrial sector.
In an emailed statement, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Kyle Kymball defended the Administration's approach to protecting industry.
"We've taken a comprehensive look at ways we can support this sector, talking to dozens of stakeholders and hundreds of businesses to better understand the challenges they face and how we can help them grow and thrive," he said.
He added that the de Blasio administration knows it needs to "achieve a balance between preserving highly-utilized industrial property and realizing the goals of the [affordable] housing plan, and this will include exploring areas where innovative industrial uses and residential buildings can co-exist."


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Date of Stay: August, 2012
We pulled off for an overnight stay. It was fine. I abhor extra person charges...2.00 per person over two people. This wasn't stated anywhere, even in the office. Just a pet peeve. Probably won't be back. The sign on the door indicated that there were only electric and water hookups, no sewer. As I pulled in at 9 pm and left at 8 am I didn't see or use any amenities or facilities. I also can't comment on the website address or the GPS address. For some reason, it comes up as a golf course in the GPS and internet.
Date of Stay: July, 2012
What a piece of paradise! We camped here for one night on a stream-side site. The owner of the park lent us a 50-30 amp converter so we could have the executive creek site. The sites are level and the campground is clean. There is a driving range and a very well stocked store for kayakers. They do a river float where they drop you off five miles upriver and you can float back down in your tube or kayak. I am excited to come back here one day.
Date of Stay: July, 2012
It's a KOA. It's like eating at McDonalds--you know what you're going to get. I wanted a place where I could count on having what I needed and not have to second guess the reviews of other campers for other campgrounds in the area. This place is great. Pool, shuffleboard, game room, mini golf, shady sites, and most importantly, it's very quiet here. We did our laundry and the owner told us which dryer ran longer and hotter. I would stay here again without a doubt.
Date of Stay: July, 2012
We were coming back from All Good Festival and needed a place to stay. Sites were big but not level. Ours had a picnic table and fire ring. No water hookups but water was accessible through spigots around the park. Don't know how you would fill your tank. Dump station was fine. The lady in the office was lovely. They had miniature golf.
Date of Stay: July, 2012
The only shady thing here, is this "park." It's not a park: it's someone's land and they put down about a dozen hookups. I don't know what a tenter would do: I see no bath house. It's not shady, it's in an open field. I only read the 10 out of 10 review about the wondrous experience provided here and decided to go for it. Big mistake. It's ugly, unattractive and just plain not an RV park. The road up to this is single lane. For $25 bucks I could have stayed somewhere a whole lot nicer.
Date of Stay: December, 2011
We loved it here. We only stayed one night in between concerts in Jacksonville. Clean, quiet, friendly staff, dog friendly.


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Eight people who died in 2006 and 2007 waiting for heart surgery at Wellington Hospital had avoidable delays in their care and treatment, the Health Ministry says.
Expert reviewers drew that conclusion after looking at patient records and talking to doctors and surgeons, health director-general Stephen McKernan said today.
"They found that the deaths of eight people who were waiting for cardiothoracic surgery were potentially preventable," he said in a statement.
Even one preventable death was one too many, Mr McKernan said.
"We need to make sure we learn from these incidents, and apply those lessons to the way we run our hospitals and care for patients," he said.
Health Minister David Cunliffe - who today announced a $50 million plan to lift the cardiac surgery rate by at least 25 per cent over four years - had asked for the ministry report to be done.
In February he said there were 10 heart patients on the Capital and Coast waiting list for cardiac surgery when there were three "preventable" deaths.
The Government had previously said that patients who met a treatment threshold of 50 points and had "certainty of treatment" would get their surgery within six months.
Act MP Heather Roy in February alleged that in October last year there were about 90 patients who had been told they would get surgery but had waited more than six months for their operations.
Mr Cunliffe said in February that the Wellington DHB would reduce the list of patients waiting over six months to almost zero by the end of this year.
Demand has grown at Wellington's cardiac surgery centre, with the list of people who had been waiting for more than six months peaking at 120 in July 2007.
"It has now reduced to a much more manageable 21 people waiting over six months," said the Capital and Coast chief medical officer Geoff Robinson.
Since July last year, the total number of people waiting on cardiac surgery in the central region has dropped from 304 to 151.
Dr Robinson said the system for cardiac surgery was delicately poised and could falter if there was a problem with any one of many different factors, such as the availability of skilled staff and whether there were vacant beds in the intensive care unit.
The past two years had been a very difficult time for both medical staff and patients "and we are pleased to be moving on from that situation".
A separate report issued recently said New Zealand suffered a relatively high level of heart disease, but provision of surgery was lower than in comparable countries.
And while waiting times for publicly funded cardiac surgery had reduced to clinically acceptable levels in many other countries, this had not happened in New Zealand.
The number of cardiac surgical operations declined between 2002-03 and 2006-07. The level of service patients got in Australia was 85 per cent higher than in New Zealand. Canada was 75 per cent higher and the United Kingdom was 37 per cent higher.
In August, Capital and Coast announced it planned to cut its waiting lists by sending up to 50 cardiac patients to Australia for surgery, starting with 10 patients over the first three months.