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How tight is too tight for a new basement wall?
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My basement is ICF walls that I'm attempting to refinish over the coming months. I started with a small closet around my electrical box and I did the method where I put the header and footer into place then measured the studs, cut them, then toe nailed them in. Turns out I'm horrible at toe nailing. The ICF is not very straight on this wall, the others are fine and I will drywall right on them, but for this wall I decided to build the wall and then raise it into place.
So I marked the header and footer then measured each stud, assembled the wall as two 10' pieces and raised them into place. Each fit with a little banging with my test fit. I then put down some Sill Seal and put them back up. They were TIGHT. Once they were in I could move then by smacking it once with a hammer on the back or front to move into place but still very tight.
I guess I'm just worried it's too tight and will hold the load of the beams above it even though that's not what I want. Am I right to worry about this? The studs aren't bowed out...I took a 4' level against each one and only one was slightly bowed (which I think was like that before hand and I didn't notice when building the wall). Without the sill seal it seemed ok but adding that extra 1/16 - 1/8" sill seal really tightened it up. Or is this exactly how it's supposed to be? This is my first real framing job...just want to make sure I'm doing it right before I do the other walls (this was the largest wall since as I said I will just put drywall on the ICF on the other straighter walls).
I included a picture although it probably doesn't matter. (Side note...do I need fire stops on a exterior wall against ICF? I'm putting them in (as you can see on the first couple studs) more for bracing as the wall is 8' 3" from header to footer and the studs move side to side a bit but figured I'd ask)
First, make sure the bottom plate is pressure treated lumber for moisture issues. I don't really think the sill seal is necessary but it isn't going to hurt anything either.
As far is the wall being tight, I would not worry too much about it. If you can move it with a tap of your regular framing hammer I believe it is fine. Now, if you cannot move it without a good blast from a sledgehammer then we would have a different issue. Also, this looks like it is against the outside wall of your foundation? I highly doubt it is taking hardly any of the load off of the foundation.
As for the fire blocking, not really necessary. You can add those in order to keep your studs nice and straight which makes hanging the board a little easier. You have most done so you might as well just add the rest, a little overkill but again won't hurt anything.
Good luck.
What Ricky said.
In addition, when you are building non-load bearing walls in a basement, build them 1/4"-1/2" short. After raising them into place, insert shims in between top plate and joist, then nail or screw. No sense beating yourself silly.
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Thanks guys. I didn't use treated wood because the ICF is supposed to be a vapor barrier and in the three years I've been here I have had three leaks (one from a shower drain, one from a wall I tracked back to them not caulking the furnace intake/exhaust (built 10 years ago and never caulked.....), and the last being they built a patio the summer before I bought it which "dammed" the water in the back of the house the following spring and it went "over" the poured foundation...all three issues I have fixed). The basement is very dry, not even damp other then some condensation on two windows down here in the winter (crappy windows that weren't well sealed).
Yes I can move it if I smack it with my hammer. I also used the claw to "pry" it away from the ICF wall when I was trying to level it and that went pretty easily so I guess I won't worry. Hardest part is the ICF isn't perfectly straight on this front wall (the others thankfully are better) so it's hard to find a point to measure off of. I finally broke out my Black n Decker tape measure that has a laser on it and pointed it across the floor 1/4" in front of my footer then lined up the footer with the laser line. Screwed the footer into the floor then leveled the wall moving the top in and out. Seems ok.
I'll build the next one about 3/8" short (well as close as I can to that) then add the sill seal which should bring me to 1/4" spacers and should work out better then what I went through with this wall.
Thanks for the quick replies.
Pressure treated bottom plate is required per code on concrete slab. Sill sealer is a good idea as a capillary (water) and thermal break.
Be aware when building an electrical panel surround that front working clearance of 30" wide by 36" deep is required per code. Max. panel setback in drywall = 1/4", and in wood wall = 0"
Fire-stop is required in your wall at the ceiling (horizontal), and the studs (vertical),every 10'. Use approved fire-stop material: http://www.diychatroom.com/f98/how-f...framing-37190/
If your mechanical-hiding soffit touches the walls, blocking or other is required at the new ceiling/wall line.
Tape some plastic (2x2') on the floor, sealing the edges well. A few days later, check for condensation as concrete appears dry with air moving over it. The test is only good for that time of year and that small area tested, but it helps.
Isn't that small bench great? I had trouble moving mine one handed so I taped some 1" foam board under each side edge in the middle. Now with a thumb over the top and fingers under, against the filler, it's way easier to move!
Be safe, Gary
The panel has 30" from the back wall to the doorway and 38" from the front door of the panel back (I read that in my NEC2005 book and made sure to make room for it). I debated the pressure treated but I'm not too worried about it. The way I figure if I could put drywall directly on the walls down to the floors then what's the point of pressure treated for this basement. Did the plastic test in summer and winter....no water. In fact it's so dry that I didn't know my upstairs bathroom shower was leaking because I take showers at night and it would be completely dry by morning. I only noticed when I moved a plastic storage container under it and a few weeks later I notice a water ring on the cover. Once I saw that I looked for it immediately after a shower.
And the bench is great. I bought it on Black Friday at Lowes for $22 thinking I may use it. Well I've been up and down on that thing 100 - 120 times in the last three days.....my legs are killing me from getting on and off it but it would be a lot worse if I had to use a step stool or a ladder.
Got one drain hiding mini wall done and a box around one of the support columns. So much easier making it slightly short then shimming it and nailing it to the ceiling.
The fire stop stuff is bothering me....I might have to post something to that other thread to make sure I know what I'm doing.
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Added fire block as well as I could per the linked thread....filled the gaps with fire rated foam. It's a little messy but its sealed good.
Also built another wall, did it in two 8' sections and built both about 1/2" short. So much easier.
Code for me is that non-treated wood should not make direct contact with concrete.
Sill gasket is fine where I am located, although pressure treated bottom plate would be recommended.
Looking good! While you have that messy foam out: http://www.rd.com/57548/article57548.html
Be safe, Gary
Your killin me Gary....every time I think I'm done you post more stuff for me....
I do have a question....there is a outside water pipe that comes down from the ceiling about 4 feet then out the front of the wall. They put a 1 1/2" PVC pipe in the poured ICF wall and ran the water line through it. They then sealed the outside with silicone caulk and filled the pipe with insulation (The pipe is just hidden by one of the studs in the first picture). The shutoff for this pipe is above my fire blocking so I can still get to it after the wall is sealed up. The question I guess I have is do I now need to worry about this pipe freezing? In other words will this concealed space that I'm fully sealing up now get really cold? The walls are not cold to the touch currently and it's 12*F outside....I'm really happy with the ICF but now I'm a bit worried about this pipe.
(and regarding this: "If your mechanical-hiding soffit touches the walls, blocking or other is required at the new ceiling/wall line." I might have to post another picture or two.)
be sure to allow for an access to the shut-off.
place some batt insulation in the cavity and it should be good where you are located.
Did you add insullation to the rim joists? a bunch of heat gets out of the building at that location. add some insulation there. make sure the top of the ICF's are covered at least. more is better. if it comes inside another half foot would be good.
It looks like there is a 2 x 10 as a sill plate laid on top of the ICF with sill seal under it then the joists are on those. There is also insulation already in all the cavities along the rim joists. It's jsut bat insulation stuffed up there, not as nice as the link GBR_in_WA posted but it's something.
And yeah, most of the basement will be drop ceiling and I will have access to the shutoff. Now I have to figure out getting around the beams and ducts before I start dry walling.
I've had a lot of luck using MDF sheets goods for paint grade box-outs and drops.
You might have a different name for it. Medium Density Fibreboard.
Yeah, I think I'm going to frame most of it with 2x2's and the rest with 2x4's and dry wall the soffits. Think it will look best that way with a drop ceiling if I can figure out how to do it right.
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Safe street with a blend of lovely Mexican and ex-pat neighbors who look out for each other. This colonia was started as an artist community and some of the neighbours have taken on different projects for example, building a playground for the children. You can walk on the country road to Centro and see children riding horses bareback and then 10 min later be on the bustling streets of San Miguel.
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Bus runs every 10 minutes for $5 pesos from end of the cobblestone street directly to Luciernga Mall (Soriana supermarket, Office Depot, etc), Mega (supermarket), Tiangus Tuesday market and hospitals, etc. The same bus can drop you off where it is then approx 15 - 20 min level walk to the main jardin (garden) in Centro. If you prefer to not take the bus and walk from your casita there is a country dirt road to Centro approx 25 -30 min walk or one can take a more leisurely walk to Centro through the hills behind your casita to Charco Botanical Gardens and down through a quaint neighbourhood to Centro. Lots of options and scenery. Taxis are available 24/7 if you prefer to walk (or bus) one way and cab home. Cabs cost approx $40-60 pesos ($3.50 - 5.00 USD). In addition, I check in with guests and will drive them or drop them off near their destination and we can arrange joint trips to the mercado, supermarket etc
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This is Mexico and there are more parades and cultural fiestas (versus "beach parties") than in many other areas on the coast. Thus, there are fireworks going off at times in the early morning to celebrate a family members' birthday or anniversary, music, barking dogs barking etc. If you are a light sleeper please, keep this in mind although you will encounter this no matter where you stay in San Miguel. The casita, in general, is much more quiet than closer to Centro but it is important that guests know and appreciate this is Mexico. TEN Reasons People Like San Miguel de Allende
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Hola! I am Canadian but lived in Seattle, WA for many years and now reside in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Previously worked at the Univ of Washington Harborview Medical Center as a nurse practitioner. I bought a casa in San Miguel in March 2009 and l completed the casita, third floor terraza and garden in late 2012. I love to be active in terms of hiking, kayaking and swimming. I am open and artistic as evidenced when you meet me or walk in my front door. Travel and photography are two of my greatest passions. I love to share San Miguel with my guests.


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This dish fills my requirements for an easy summer salad: It is light, can be made a little ahead of time and goes with a variety of grilled fish, poultry and meats. There's just enough oil to carry some flavor and just enough salt to season the dressing. The salad tastes vibrant hours or even a day after it is assembled.
To make things easy, I use seedless (English) or hothouse cucumbers, neither of which must be peeled or seeded. You can find them in most supermarkets; look for the long, thin cucumbers that are shrink-wrapped. Locally grown hothouse cucumbers are smaller and can be found at farmers markets and in some supermarkets.
I use a trick here to take the bite out of the onion: Once it's diced, I let it sit in the dressing for 15 minutes before mixing in the cucumber. I also try to use sweet onion for this recipe; it's naturally less pungent.
Make Ahead: The salad can be assembled up to 1 hour in advance and held at room temperature.
Servings: 6
- 1/2 small sweet or yellow onion, cut into small dice (1/2 cup)
- 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1 pound seedless cucumbers, cut lengthwise into quarters, then cut into 1/4-inch slices (may substitute small hothouse cucumbers)
- 1 small carrot, finely grated (1/2 cup)
- 3 or 4 fronds of dill, finely chopped (1 or 2 tablespoons), or more to taste
Combine the onion, vinegar, oil, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Combine the cucumbers, carrot, 1 tablespoon of the dill and the onion-vinegar mixture (dressing). Toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed; add dill, if desired.
The salad can be served right away; or, if possible, let the salad sit for an hour (to let the flavors develop), stirring it once.
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MISSOULA, Mont. - Lawmakers said no to a new building for what was formerly called the Missoula College of Technology twice, once in 2009, and again in 2011.
It would likely be the first structure built on a new University of Montana campus, "the south campus." Part of the rub is that it's home to UM's golf course.
Missoula College was built for 700 students. It's grown to 2,500 and is still growing.
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PERSONAL CASH ADVANCE claimed $4000.00 loan approval. Our account frozen. Pay western union transfer fee and get money wire transfer in 1 hr. going on 1 week today and still no money Wilmington DE
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Where do I start?!?! I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Angelek Lewis. Like many Americans, My husband Richard and I were in need of a loan and we have horrible credit. On Friday 3/7/14, We applied for a cash loan to be transferred into our account. We were told by the first worker Michael Jervis #35027 and told that we were approved for a $4,000.00 loan which is what we needed to pay off bills. He told us that we would need to send them our first payment of $135 as a good faith payment.
Once that was completed we would receive a "pre loan agreement" which was a mock up style to show us what our agreement would look like. Once we received our loan plus our first payment, we would then get our loan agreement with all of our information and our first payment would be due in April. Michael told us it would only take 1-30 mns to transfer our loan. After an hour and a half of calling and waiting for him to call back, we get him on the phone and he tells us that he has tried 3 times to run our account # but "it won't go through".
He said he would try again and would call us back. By now, it is 10pm CST. My husband then asks to speak with a supervisor. We are transferred to Nick Cardenie. He explains the same thing Michael did. He explained that if they tried again it would be flagged for fraud. He suggested that we Green Dot transfer $256 so that he could then use that to pay for the wire transfer because after all, a finance company nor a bank are not going to give you a loan AND pay for the transfer fee. So we sent it on the GUARANTEE from him that he will have it wired in 30 mns.
Well, after another hour and a half of calling and waiting, calling and being told the server is giving them trouble call back in 10 mns, Nick told us that we missed the processing deadline for the night (11pm NY EST) & that it'll be processed at 8am and we would have our loan and $135 put into our account Saturday, at 11a.m our time. 1pm had come and gone and we were still trying to get money. Nick did not come into work but Michael was in charge of our account. By now it is 7pm our time and we've been told by them to go up to the western union and our money is there. NOPE.
We call to find out what is going on. Michael tells us that he has been having trouble with the server again. This was Unacceptable to us. Michael became AGGRESSIVE and combative when asking him to explain how this ISN'T a scam. Once Richard was able to get to another higher up he was given to Darrin Leocadio who informed us that Michael miss entered the transfer numbers and they have been locked out of western union. NO SUPERVISORS IN THE BUILDING!! We were told that we would have to wait till Monday when there would be 8 supervisors on the floor and anyone would be able to enter their over ride code and get our money.
Monday came around and NO calls. Richard took off work to take care of this only to be told that it was in Nick's hands and he is gone. But supervisor Darrin Muline #16793 told us that if we sent ANOTHER $240 for Money Gram, We would be transferred the loan, the $135, the $256 for Western Union. Richard cashed his $250 check, bought the $4 Green Dot card, loaded it with $240 and sent it off. At 9 pm our time, we are told that they once again are having trouble and cannot send it. After my husband started to become upset, Darrin asked for to call us back.
After 30 mns he calls back to tell that the company will FEDEX us a check, which is something they never do because they are an online loan company. But we have to pay the $77 for the FEDEX overnight fee for it to be sent from the Bronx area to Oklahoma. WE said no and wanted them to cancel the loan and refund our money. Darrin told us that it was impossible and that if REALLY WANTED to cancel they could only write out a check and mail regular USPS which would be 5-7 days. Richard expressed the fact that he used all but $5 of his check to send for the money gram so and we did not have any more money.
He suggested we, A) let him hold the account frozen until we called with the money or B) borrow money. We had already asked everyone we knew for the $256 so we could not ask for more from them. Darrin assured us that he was cutting the check was being cut and he was giving it to Nick because he was the night shift supervisor and her was dealing with our account. Once we got the money ready to send, call Nick and he would give us our FEDEX tracking number and we would be good to go. So we stood outside Walmart and begged for money till we got together the money.
Once again, we get the green dot card, load and send it off again with the guarantee that it will be there in 30 mns. Once again, No call back after sending the money. We tried calling ALL DAY Tuesday trying to get a hold of someone. Richard finally gets hold of someone. A guy named Michael "Jack" Rangan #7827D who says he is a Senior Loan Officer. He explains this never happens and "understands our frustration". WRONG!
He tells us that Nick is in a meeting in the Bronx and should be back to the office in 2-3 hrs. HE tells us that he will make sure that Nick calls us with our information as soon as he walks in the door. We never hear from Nick. We left a msg every 30 mns up until 1 am our time. Nothing. It is now Friday, 3/14/14, and we STILL have not heard from anyone. The voice mail boxes to the numbers we have called are still there but they will not answer the phone. The only reason we were able to talk to Rangan is because we blocked our number and they answered.
Before dealing with this company, we checked everything on them out. We felt stupid as we begged for money at Walmart and v=even more ashamed when the car dealership came and took my car back because we were 3 payments behind ($360 total). I just want to know that this IS a legit company, We didn't get scammed but I have a horrible feeling that it is the worst case scenario. If you are reading this, PLEASE HELP ME! I just need to know what to do next.
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You were scammed many times in this transaction. There is no loan. You won't be funded. The entire thing was to set you up to get the money you sent. Here is the tip that it is a scam: the scammer asked you to send money in an untraceable way up front, before the loan was issued.
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Taylor Swift was the belle of the ball at the 43rd Annual CMA Awards, leading the pack of winners with four trophies: Female Vocalist, Album of the Year, Video of the Year and the night's biggest honor, Entertainer of the Year.
"I will never forget this moment, because in this moment everything that I have ever wanted has just happened to me," a teary Taylor said upon receiving the coveted Entertainer trophy, becoming the youngest artist in history to win the award.
Brad Paisley and Lady Antebellum each had two CMA wins. It was Brad's third consecutive win for Male Vocalist, and he also shares an award with buddy Keith Urban, as they took home Musical Event of the Year for their duet, 'Start a Band.' Lady A beat Rascal Flatts' streak of six consecutive Vocal Group of the Year wins with their latest honor, which accompanied their win for Single of the Year for 'I Run to You.' (See a full list of winners and nominees below.)
Show hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood kept the audience entertained with witty banter throughout the night, starting the show off by singing a humorously revised version of a Willie Nelson classic: "Mammas, don't let your babies grow up to be Kanye." Fans were also dazzled by eclectic performances by the likes of Reba, Best New Artist winner Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, the Zac Brown Band, Lady A, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Duo of the Year winners Sugarland, Jason Aldean, Billy Currington and both show hosts. And in true CMA fashion, it wasn't all country stars on stage. Kid Rock sang with Jamey Johnson on 'Between Jennings and Jones,' Vince Gill joined Daughtry on a duet that appears on the rockers' new album, Brooks and Dunn performed with ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and Dave Matthews joined Kenny Chesney on their duet, 'I'm Alive.'
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Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
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Randy Houser
Jamey Johnson
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'American Saturday Night' – Brad Paisley, produced by Frank Rogers & Chris DuBois
'Defying Gravity' – Keith Urban, produced by Keith Urban & Dann Huff
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'Love on the Inside' – Sugarland, produced by Byron Gallimore, Jennifer Nettles & Kristian Bush
'That Lonesome Song' – Jamey Johnson, produced by the Kent Hardly Playboys
Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer)
'Chicken Fried' – Zac Brown Band, produced by Keith Stegall
*'I Run to You' – Lady Antebellum, produced by Victoria Shaw & Paul Worley
'In Color' – Jamey Johnson, produced by the Kent Hardly Playboys
'People Are Crazy' – Billy Currington, produced by Billy Currington & Carson Chamberlain
'Then' – Brad Paisley, produced by Frank Rogers & Chris DuBois
Song of the Year (Award goes to songwriters)
'Chicken Fried' – Zac Brown, Wyatt Durette
'I Told You So' – Randy Travis
*'In Color' – Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller, James Otto
'People Are Crazy' – Bobby Braddock, Troy Jones
'Then' – Brad Paisley, Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley
Musical Event of the Year
'Cowgirl's Don't Cry' – Brooks & Dunn with Reba McEntire
'Down The Road' – Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally
'Everything But Quits' – Lee Ann Womack with George Strait
'I Told You So' – Carrie Underwood with Randy Travis
'Old Enough' – The Raconteurs with Ricky Skaggs & Ashley Monroe
*'Start a Band' – Brad Paisley with Keith Urban
Music Video of the Year (Award goes to artist and director)
'Boots On' – Randy Houser, directed by Eric Welch
*'Love Story' – Taylor Swift, directed by Trey Fanjoy
'People Are Crazy' – Billy Currington, directed by The Brads
'Start a Band' – Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, directed by Jim Shea
'Troubadour' – George Strait, directed by Trey Fanjoy
Musician of the Year
Eddie Bayers
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Brent Mason
*Mac McAnally


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The Bad Wife Handbook and the bad poet.
I have had this book sitting on my shelf for a long time now, having purchased it but never reading it. Jeff Mcdaniel reminded me of it. I found it and read it last night. It's incredible. I am a bad, bad poet for not reading it sooner, especially since I am standing here in your living room, eating your lasagna and watching your television.
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I've recently inherited a BMW 325i Tourer, Black, Black leather interior (1986). Unfortunately, it's just failed the MOT!!!
1. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon excessive.
2. front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid.
3. offside track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Being a bit of a noob when it comes to getting greasy...does anybody know roughly what problem 1 could be. Also, what might the cost of all this work be?
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- Return flights to Koh Samui
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- 7 nights accommodation at the Centra Coconut Beach Resort Koh Samui
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All rooms and villas include individually controlled air-conditioning, television, DVD player, telephone, mini-bar, hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, in-room safety box and complimentary wi-fi.
23 Centra Superior Pool View Rooms
Located on the first floor, the Centra Superior Pool View rooms feature 44 square metres of living space including a furnished balcony overlooking the pool. Suitable for up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. The en suite bathroom offers a bath and separate shower.
24 Deluxe Pool Access Rooms
Each Deluxe Pool Access room features 44 square metres of living space including a terrace with direct pool access and can accommodate up to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. The en suite bathroom offers a bath and separate shower
6 Deluxe Villa
Located a few steps away from the pristine beach and the beachfront swimming pool, each Deluxe Villa offers ample living space of 55 square metres including a furnished terrace and spacious king bedroom best suited to 2 adults and 1 child. An added feature is an indoor Jacuzzi.
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Located near the beachfront and the swimming pool, the Deluxe Sea View Villa's 63 square metres of living space includes a spacious terrace and an indoor Jacuzzi. This room category is suitable for up to 2 adults and 1 child.
The hotel offers guests an array of dining options for all palates in a variety of settings throughout the resort.
Mix Bistro : The resort's all-day dining restaurant offers an eclectic mix of Thai and International cuisines with ocean vistas that enhance one's dining experience. Great seafood and a choice of sweet treats and desserts are the specialty.
Maprao Bar: Adjacent to the restaurant and the main swimming pool and steps away from the sea, the beach bar serves cocktails and refreshments in a relaxed ambience.
Sabai Thai Party: An extensive buffet dinner featuring favourite Thai delicacies including smooth curries and barbecued seafood, and a choice of made-to-order dishes is available every Friday.
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The Kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of South East Asia. Theshape and geography are divided into four distinct natural regions: the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains; the semi-arid farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.The land of smiles is jam-packed full of excitement -from Temples and Buddhist monks to oriental dances, bustling markets, unique fauna and flora, exotic food, exciting nightlife, serene hills, virgin rainforests and charming island resorts.
Bangkok also offers a treasure trove of cultural attractions and an opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis.710 Years old, Chiang Mai, lies to the north and is more laid-back than Bangkok but is still as captivating.The original city layout still exists as a neat square surrounded by a moat with vestiges of the fortified wall. Surrounded by lush mountainous terrain, the north is perfect for trekking and offers an insight into the local hill tribes. Of course, Thailand is blessed with some of the world's most-enviable islands and beaches with Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Phi Phi ensuring your holiday in the south will be filled with water sports, hammocks and sunset strolls along the water's edge.
Some areas are busier whilst others offer a more serene experience - be sure to research your breakaway carefully.
It's affordable and easy to get around Thailand. Each of the hubs are serviced by scheduled air services and we are able to offer convenient and hassle free transfers from the airports to your hotel or resort.There are no shortages of taxis in the cities and Bangkok also offers the Skytrain as well as tuk-tuks and boats running up and down the Chao Phraya River. The island havens off the coast of Koh Samui and Phuket are accessible by ferries.
Thailand's tropical climate has three main seasons:
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- Rainy : July to October
- Cool : November to February
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The national language is Thai, although English is widely spoken in cities and larger towns.
Light, cool clothes are sensible.Shorts (except knee length walking shorts), sleeveless shirts, tank tops and other beach-style attire are considered inappropriate dress when not actually at the beach or in a resort area.
It is important to show respect for the Thai Royal Family. Revealing attire is not allowed in religious shrines. Do not climb over or sit on Buddha monuments. Do not touch or give anything directly to a Buddhist monk if you are a woman. Thais greet each other by pressing their palms together called 'wai'. It is rude to touch people on their head or point your feet at people or an object.
The electric current is 220 volts AC (50 cycles) and the majority of electrical outlets take a round, two-pronged slim plug.
Visitors do not require vaccinations unless coming from or passing through a designated contaminated area. Drink only bottled water and avoid ice unless you know is made from bottled or boiled water. Don't eat from the food vendors on the street, unless you are sure of their cleanliness and proper care must be taken against sunburn.
Visitors to Thailand require a valid passport (which must be valid for at least six months after one has RETURNED to South Africa and feature a minimum of four blank pages).South African passport holders do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 1 month;but it is advisableto check with the relevant Embassy before departure.
The currency is the Thai Baht which is better for bargaining and shopping in markets. US Dollars, Pounds and Euros are accepted at hotels.
A service charge is already included in all prices. Tips, in general, are not mandatory, and you should only give them if you are really content with the service offered. Waiters, bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose change.
Thailand is 5 hours ahead of South Africa.
Thailand boast many festivals throughout the year, one of the most famous being the Songkran Festival in mid-Aprilwhich washes away all the bad spirits and celebrates the traditional Thai New Year. Basically, Songkran is all about getting wet so be prepared to be squirted with ice water!
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How fun for you, sis! I'm so glad you had a chance to take this trip and enjoy yourself, and even more so because you did it on your own! Enjoy the rest of your vacation in Europe and have a safe trip back to Canada! Much love,C.
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On Wednesday night, we had our farewell dinner with our tour group, and our guides brought us to a lovely restaurant. My tour mate, Don, had a great scallop dish, and I had grilled mackeral -- both were really delicious. We toasted each other, and thanked each other for a great time.
I really did luck out with this tour group. There were only five of us in the tour group -- five! (It was practically a private tour.) And we had two tour guides, Nacho and Antonella, a local Italian who was in training. Both were unfailingly gracious hosts during our stay in Italy.
The most fun part of the evening was the after dinner search for this place which served great grappa. Grappa, as I've mentioned, is an Italian after-dinner drink that is made from fermented grapeskins. It's colourless, strong, and...I think I've gotten a taste for it! We didn't end up finding the place, but found another tavern instead, and exchanged funny stories and toasted each other again. I'll miss both the tour guides and our tour group. I wish them all well.
On Thursday, my final day in Venice, I did more souvenir shopping, then visited the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. That visit was worthwhile. I especially enjoyed the sculpture garden. Modern art has a very different, cleansing effect, and I can really understand why modern artists broke with figurative realism. They had the weight of the Renaissance behind them, the weight of hundreds of years of cherubs, angels, Madonnas, Michaelangelo's bodies. They had to do something different!
I especially liked the sculptures by Giancometti, of tiny figures in a plaza, and Henry Moore, of a woman standing. And I was astonished and delighted to find three of Cornell's shadow boxes arranged above a fireplace in the Guggenheim. I've never seen a Cornell box up close. One of them had a grey parrot, with collages of a fortune-teller. Another box, called Fairytale, contained a linotype (?) of a Paris palace, along with tiny mirrors and silvered twigs. The third was a box filled with glass medicine bottles that were, in turn, filled with curios.
Cornell and Yayoi Kusama were "platonic" lovers for years, and upon Cornell's death, Yayoi Kusama used some of the collage material that Cornell to make her own collages in honour of him. I saw Kusama's collages at the Tate Modern, four weeks ago, at the start of this trip. In this sense, I feel as if my exploration of European art is complete. I've come around a big circle to start again at the beginning.
Having said all of that, I'm excited to come home to Vancouver! I miss my parents and home. I feel a renewed determination to get back to my life, work hard, and really enjoy it. The world is indeed a beautiful place.
I'll be flying out of Venice to London. I'll spend a night in London before flying back to Vancouver. A bientot, Europe!
so very happy that u explore life on ur own n enjoyed urself. I am surprised that there r only 5 of u in the tour group n 2 guides...wow... That is almost personal treatment...the tour company is very generous...yes the gugm museum was very nice esp when u look out n see the venice from there...so glad u were there...i guess u ride the great channel also....love...see u at home.....txt us at london


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While Richmond native Chance Fischer preps his debut release of Friends.Romans.Collegemen for this fall, he drops "Pompeii" to stay in the ears of the internet.
Produced by New Yorker Conrizzle, the track includes some choice explosions that mimic the sound of an exploding Mount Vesuvius, but that is not to overshadow Chance's energetic, lyrical performance about living in the party of the moment with breezies and patreezies. Switching his flow up throughout the song enough to pique the listener's interest, Chance yet again makes the good impression that he aims for in the chorus.
Also, prayers are extended to the family of Kleph Dollaz who passed away from an apparent heart attack at the age of 39. Kleph was not only a driving force in the career of Chance, but an instrumental and irreplaceable entity in the Virginia music scene. While his start came as part of the group Ill Biskits in the '90s – and later going on to produce for Talib Kweli, M.O.P., Sean Price and more – Dollaz's most recent work came last year in the form of Square In The Circle (listen here). R.I.P. to a Virginia institution of musical integrity.


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Located in Laurel, Fairfield Inn By Marriott Laurel is in the suburbs and convenient to Laurel College Center and Montpelier Mansion. This hotel is within close proximity of Dutch Country Farmers Market and Laurel Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 109 air-conditioned guestrooms. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Celebrate Washington
This Presidents Day, I'm going all out with my love for George Washington. I'm starting my day by chopping down a cherry tree, followed by sipping on this Washington wine, and then I'm going to sleep in a bed full of dollar bills. I'm not gonna hand over money and a cherry tree, but this wine should get you well on your way to a similar celebration.
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Germany to present Lugar with highest honor
Former Sen. Richard Lugar is collecting another honor.
The Lugar Center, his Washington-based nonprofit, says German President Joachim Gauck has decided to bestow on Lugar the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit. The presentation of Germany's highest honor will be made by German Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Ammon in Washington on Wednesday evening.
Ammon says the German Grand Cross is in recognition of Lugar's "tireless efforts to further deepen German-American relations" and Lugar's work on nuclear reduction and arms control.
Lugar retired from the Senate in January after six terms representing Indiana.
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In the late morning, while seeing Rosemary off, we discover Eumelia can't take us for our last night -- her previous guest has appendicitis and can't checkout. This means we have no place to stay our last night in Cuba, and no chance to hear for a last time the music that is Centro Habana after dark.
Many calls later, we relocate to a different room in the same building instead. After settling the family in, I head out for a final afternoon, delivering our parents' medical donations to Julio and Elsa's in Centro Habana, and searching again for records. These two objectives converge. I mention my record ambition to Elsa in passing, and it turns out her cleaning lady has plenty and will bring them tomorrow
Sometimes in this last day, walking alone in Havana, it seems I'm nothing but a walking cash cow that every Cuban is intent on milking dry. I get offered cigars over ten times in one block west of the Capitolio. I have to admire the optimism that each of these guys displays -- that somehow their "Cigar, friend?" or "Cohiba, fresh!" is the first I've heard or is that much more persuasive than its endless kin. I'm made to pay for checking my bag at stores. Convertibles are demanded for ice cream, popcorn, the most ridiculous things.
I've really had enough of this. Get me to a place where someone talks to me because they want a connection, not just my money. Let one cab driver offer me a ride on the meter, instead of into their pocket.
Then it happens. I get into a cab with a young driver who blasts Ebe Manuel out the jacked sound system as we jockey through the dirty, sun-blackened streets of central Havana. Conversation is easy. He honks at a pretty girl -- honks a bunch, actually -- and she gives him a delightfully saucy "go to hell" move.
A young girl with her mom at a street corner is eating a piece of cake. We're all stopped at the same light, so I call out the window, "It's good, yeah?" She nods, and the movement knocks the top of her cake off, into the street. We all start laughing in sympathy. I call her over to the cab. "Here's something to resolve it," and offer her my last fruit leather.
I may be passing through Havana now, not arguably of it, but the connection is back. The human gestures. The laughing people calling to each other across traffic. It's like a goodbye kiss from the streets.


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Clifton Futch Vent Design will write fake reports then charge you to take them down Will write bad post on you then charge you to take it down Jacksonville Florida
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In between this time I was reviewing the applicants to have to the site
I reviewed is proposal and decided to move forward with the deposit of $1,200.
After a week had passed I reached out to Vent Designs to get an update and was not getting many replies from him
About two days went by I called Vent designs from a different number and Chad picked up I asked him why I could not reach them and if they where dodging my phone calls?
"Chad replies no he was just busy" we talk and I tell him about another project That I have from another client for $13,000 and ask him if he would be able to do that project after he was done?
He then tells me yes and ask me when will the guy be ready to move i tell him on November the 8th he will have the money but I would prefer he wait until he finished my first client before starting to even move forward on that project. [continued below]....
about 5 days before the 8th of November I get a call from Chad telling me that he can not finish my first project for the $4,200 and would need way more to finish it about $15,000 and said he would give me a full refund for the amount that i gave him ($1,200)
Then I ask him when Can i get the money back for the first client and he tells me around the 8th Of November I say ok and tell my client the news
Chad then ask me if i saw still bringing the client for the $13,000 on the 8th I tell Him Yes.
as we get closer to the 8th Chad keeps asking me when will he be paying and I tell chad HE said the 8th but in return I ask Chad when will my client get their refund he said he was going to pay me the refund from the money that my new client was going to bring.
After Hearing this I tell him I dont like to mix two different clents things together because if one does not go thru then how will my client get his refund and I also tell him I will not have my other client go thru with the deal until my first client get a full refund.
He the ask to get on the phone with the client 3 way
November-8th- 2013: I get him on the phone with the client 3 way to talk about project
After we get off the phone Chad keeps sending me tex pressuring me about money and when he is going to send it.
Due to this i get a bad feeling about Chad and vent designs and decide not to go thru with bringing the new client to save the client from a bad dealing I then Google the company and see he does this to others and then decided not to have communications with Chad at all.
Nov-9th-2013: Chad Calls me and tex me over and over I do not respond after Chad get no response from me he goes on line and post two bad reviews about me on a site called www.ripoffreport.com and says that I take peoples money and run and not to hire me for work.
I found this out because a client of mine calls me and says they see a posting of me online and sent me a craiglist add with two links in it that leads to the ripoff report.
Nov-10th-2013: I contact ripoffrepoert and get information about a guy who posted the ad, his name was jacob I send an email and get a return email from this jacob. that states:
"Your reputation is everything in business. It's unfortunate that a reputation can be destroyed online when placed in the wrong hands.
Websites with such a high ranking will soon be the first thing people see when they search your brand "Clifton Futch" along with all associated accomplishes such as: Doreen Pastures, Major Power Productions, Futch Entertainment, Major Power Entertainment, etc.
All of which will be tarnished completely due to poor business ethics conducted on your part.
I hope you learn from this mistake and maybe recover from it years from now."
I then click on the persons email and it takes me to a google plus page about the person and after I click on that it takes me to a bio of ther person and the person states he has worked with Vent Design and even has thanks them for working on his site.
So i figure he took a clients email to write a fake report about me.
At this time he does not know I figured it out and it was him so later that day he send me a tex saying he saw the report and would love to help me take it down for $1,500 and make it go away.
I tell him I know it was him and ask him to take it down because its not true he tells me he has no clue how it got up there but he can once agin help take it down for a budget of $1,500
He also files a complaint with pay pal saying he paid me $1,200 for a product he did not receive and he wants to get his money back making pay pal flag me and put my account in the negative
Nov-10th-2013 9:00pm Chad send me over 800 tex messages from 800 different numbers at one time making my phone go off for a long period of time and making have to go delete each tex also setting up a fake gmail account called "email@example.com" and sending that in each tex over and over agin.
I write Pay pal back letting them know its a scam and he then writes back telling pay pal to google me and look at the articles to see that I am a scam artist the articles he posted.
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