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A/N: Hey all! I am not dead, though my graduate program is surely trying to. And I'm at the point where I am now having to examine doctoral programs and so all hell is breaking loose in my mind. This writing is not beta'd I was just so tired of writing all this science-y stuff and doing research for this article publication and that one. For all of those out there who think that creative writing means that you are a great writer, you have obviously never had to try and write to be published in medical and science journals. It is a killer.
I am not done with any of my stories (unless previously noted in my profile). I just wanted to shoot off something quick and easy without having to put much thought behind it. I do have half finished chapters for basically everything still opened and unfinished. I am just absolutely swamped and am barely keeping my head above water. I will try to write more soon, for if I do not I will simply go insane from the never ending work.
I am not sure if I will be updating soon, as I will be out of the country starting Thursday and then I will be back and then pack up a week later for another conference (luckily on a short plane ride away). So, um. Cheers. This is just a dumb little plot bunny, that I am not sure will go anywhere.
Garcia was sure that she was going to hit the floor after slipping. More sure than how sure she was that she absolutely never wanted to see that back-stabbing Kevin Lynch ever again. He was still with that tart, Gina, which he had taken with him to JJ and Will's wedding.
All the thoughts of Kevin disappeared as her eyes locked on a pair of sparkling green that seemed absolutely impossible. Her vision widened and she realized that a man was holding her, rather impressively. Flustered, Garcia allowed herself to be lifted to her feet by the stranger. The coffee shop manager was chattering around them with apologies, however Garcia heard none of it.
"Excuse me." He's British, she thought to herself as he backed off to a reasonable distance.
"No," she began all nerves and no confidence. She blinked and reset herself. "I mean, thank you. That would have been a spilled Garcia on aisle three."
"To be fair, I don't believe that this place has aisles." His humor was tart and spicy and she liked it. She glanced down and saw that his pants were all but ruined with the contents of his coffee; the cup was empty on the ground.
"I destroyed your coffee." Garcia's voice was aghast. That was sacrilegious in her book.
The man, young with tanned skin that said Middle East somewhere in his ancestry, shrugged. "It is only coffee. I'll just replace it."
"I'll replace it." Garcia was firm and a smooth smile eased over his features. He held up his hands in surrender.
"I give."
A triumphant smile adorned her face and she led him back to the till. "Order." She commanded, feeling more natural in her dominant position.
He nodded and ordered, a soy non-fat pumpkin coffee half the cup being hot chocolate. She paid for the strange order and they waited off to the side for his drink. After a few minutes the barista called out, "Harry."
Funny, she hadn't heard him give them his name. "Harry." She said to him as they took seats in the plush armchairs by the fireplace.
"Harrison, actually." He smiled at her shyly before taking a sip of his drink and humming contently. "Harrison James Potter."
Garcia grinned at him, "Since we're doing full names mine is Penelope Anne Garcia."
Harry smiled back at her, "Penelope Anne. That has a nice ring to it."
"I am just thankful that my parents didn't come up with anything worse." Garcia said half jokingly whilst taking a sip of her own half-caf. double mint soy latte.
"There are much worse names out there- and I went to school with half of them." Harry's smile was bright and Garcia felt that his humor was infectious.
"Lay them on me, handsome." A blush lit prettily of his handsome features and Garcia, for a moment, thought that she had gone too far. Her fears were unfounded as he leaned back in the chair as if in thought.
"Well, there was Draco," she snorted, "oh, no. It gets much worse. So, where was I? Right, Draco, Pansy, Blaise, Ronald, Parvati, Luna, Padma, Millicent, Rowanda, Neville, Ginevra, Hermione."
"Stop, stop." Garcia couldn't contain her giggles, "Hermione? Did her parents read too much Shakespeare?"
Harry nodded, "She's actually one of my best friends, and yes, she parents most definitely did. The adults were worse- Severus, Hagrid, Mundungus, Sirius, Minerva."
"Please stop. You're making this up."
Harry shook his head and placed a hand to his chest as though offended, "I kid you not. How I came out with Harrison and survived, I will never know.
"Just by luck. And it was good that you did, or I would be in bad shape right now."
Harry blushed again- Garcia found that he blushed more than any single person she knew- even Reid.
They chatted and drank their coffees in a way that was more normal than any other part of Garcia's life. It was so simple and so pure that she was mournfully sad when JJ texted her wondering when or if ever she was returning from lunch.
"I'd like to do this again." She said after stoking up her courage as high as it could go."
Harry smiled and separated his cup, the recyclable parts from the non-recyclable ones and dropped them into the according bins. "I would really enjoy that. Dinner?"
Garcia paused, thinking back to her close call with death. "You aren't by any chance some angel of death who secretly is plotting to kill me?"
Harry stiffened with offence before relaxing and spreading his hands in the perfect image of good will. "Last time I checked, I had absolutely no intention of killing anyone, really. It's not my style. Least of all you."
It was Garcia's turn to blush. She took a moment to rifle around in her bag before producing a business card and scribbling her number on the back of it. "Call me sometime?"
"Oh, definitely." Harry's smile brightened her day and Garcia shook his outstretched hand, and even received a kiss on the cheek before meandering out of the shop in the direction headquarters. Her phone buzzed with a number she did not recognize.
"Garcia." She answered formally, you never knew who might be calling.
"Hey, Penelope, it is Harry from the coffee shop- I don't know if you remember me, but we had a great chat there."
Her cheeks ached from the size of the smile adorning her face. "Hm, I don't seem to remember a Harry, sorry."
"That's too bad, because I was going to invite you to supper tonight. Oh, well."
"I'd love to." Garcia responded quickly before she could talk herself out of it. She could practically hear his smile.
"Lovely. I know it is quite the ride, but how about you and I go to supper in D.C. I know the perfect place."
Garcia sounded dubious, "That is quite the hike."
"Drive to the Franconia-Springfield metro station and park. I'll meet you at the South Capital stop at 7:30 tonight."
"Will you really be there?"
"I am a man of my word, I'll be there as if by magic."
Garcia gave a smile at his declaration. "You've convinced me. I'll meet you at South Capital at 7:30."
"It's a date."
Something hot and heavy rushed through Garcia's veins and nearly knocked her off of her feet. A date. She had worried since Kevin that no other man would find her attractive. To, all at once, be caught off guard and swept off of her perch (literally) was amazing.
They said their goodbyes and clicked off the call and Garcia was left with a mission. The first was to go and search for this man in every database known to exist. If it all checked out, than she would call it an early night, something that she would never normally do, and go home to primp.
A date with a man who took her on her own terms and wasn't always trying to one up her on programming or software design. Kevin was nice, and she loved him- always would. But, maybe, just maybe, dating someone outside of the technical field would be nice for a change.
~Scene Break~
"It all checks out." Garcia murmured as she gazed at her screen. Harrison James Potter was born July 31st 1981 to Lord James of Potter and Lily of Potter nee' Lily Evans. His parents chose to have a home birth. His parents were, unfortunately, murdered by a local cell terrorist organization that targeted the family due to their relationship to the throne; James was 46th in line for the throne. The killer, or killers escaped before officials could arrive on the scene.
A mistake in the will and testament meant that Harrison went to live with his mother's sister and her husband rather than the several others listed on the document. It was a large scandal with several newspapers and other magazines producing articles on it, after the fact. When the will was corrected Harrison went to a private boarding school known for keeping the privacy of the families, she couldn't even find an accurate student roster. The only information on it was that the school was called, 'Hogwarts School for the Gifted and Academically Minded'.
Harrison graduated with full honors when he was 17 and went on to University at the University of Salzburg in Austria where he studied Kunstgeschichte or Art History. He received his masters in the same area at New York University and then a History of Art doctoral at the University of California at Berkeley. He was now one of the top researchers working for the Smithsonian System, despite his age. Copies of both his masters thesis and doctoral dissertation were available online.
He was currently working with the International Art and Preservation Coalition to preserve precious and ancient artwork in war zones, hence his presence near Quantico. "Quite the impressive man." She noted now going through his personal records.
He was hailed as a hero when his boarding school was attacking by the same terrorist organization that killed his parents. He had, according to all public record, killed, though it was assured multiple times that that was not the intended result, the leader of the organization. Most wanted him to go into politics and national security afterwards, however Harrison, seemingly, wanted nothing to do with war or violence and went the opposing route.
He was currently the primary guardian for one child, a godson, who was presently attending the same school that Harrison did. He also gave large sums of money, old family money she noted, to different organizations internationally that centered on orphans and especially children left orphaned by war or natural disaster.
"He's perfect." She murmured and closed out of his personal life. She saw that he had been married once, straight out of school, however that quickly ended. She felt satisfaction in that she was protecting herself against a future attack. However, on the other hand, Garcia felt horrible that she had just torn apart this genuinely great guy's internal life with no cause or case behind it.
Time would tell if that was the right decision, however now was the time to close up shop and head home to get ready.
I've always wanted to make Harry into this guy who just wanted to be away from all the drama and chaos and danger, etc of the wizarding world. Speaking from my degree perspective, there is no way that Harry would become (most likely) an auror due to his extreme and trigger-able childhood tramatic experiences, and also those from the prepubescent and subsequently young adult periods. Thus! Art Guy Harry!
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I couldn't believe what I was doing; he was my teacher, an authority figure, and what was happening was illegal. Very, very illegal. He would probably get fired if anyone found out, and I would be thrown so fast into therapy that it would ruin my life forever.
That last bit of inner monologue made me chuckle quietly to myself. My life had never meant that much to me, so it was no big deal if I had to talk to a shrink. There really were worse things, like being abused or killed. Okay, so my life meant something because I didn't really want that happening to me.
A low rumble against my throat made me realize I was being spoken to. I exhaled a moan and pressed myself closer to Elias, my fingers sliding into dangerous territory as they went to unbutton his shirt.
"We can't," he mumbled, covering my hand with his.
I didn't need to ask if he wanted me; I could feel it. I felt it the first time he kissed me, and I felt it now, as he bent me back over the desk. He was able to lock his fingers around my wrists as I stayed still.
"Why?" I said. "I want you."
"You're a child," he said, suddenly becoming agitated. He let me go and stepped away from my body. There was no regret from doing so on his face; he was serious. "I think you should leave."
"You kissed me," I mumbled, slowly becoming aware of how I sounded. "You want me, I know it. I see it."
His face twisted into something angry now as he dragged a hand down his face, sighing. "I am your teacher and you're my student. This was a mistake, and I think you should forget it happened before you go telling your friends and get me into trouble."
I stared at him, and as I straightened myself, I blinked.
"I wouldn't do that," I said. The look in his eyes told me that he didn't believe me. "I promise I won't tell anyone. No one would believe me if I did."
Elias' expression softened and he came toward me again, reaching for my hand. I gave it to him, and he smiled. Then he turned it so that my palm was up, slipped a felt-tip pen from his pocket, and wrote something across my skin.
It was his cell phone number that he had etched into me. I looked up at him with a blank expression.
"It's generally a good idea to use the information given to you," he said, smirking. "Now you'd better go before you're late for another class. I'd hate to see you fail."
I nodded, and as I walked back to the door a second time, his voice stopped me.
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A ring(forwards & backwards) by Raining Pleasure
A ring on your nose
That pulls and drags and leads you
pulls and leads you
Forwards & backwards
I know the ring's name
Know the ring's face
Know the ring
that pulls & drags & leads you
pulls and and leads you
You wouldn't need to convince
If what you said was true
And if you laugh out loud
Laugh as much as you like
I've seen your eyes before that
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Seen that ring
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Ring, Nose, Ring knows!
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The tension between God's sovereignty and the free will of man has not gone unnoticed in ages past. Differences of opinion over how God interacts with His creation go back long before Arminius, and Calvin, and even Augustine. Indeed, the battle lines were well drawn in Jesus' day. While it would be an oversimplification to equate various sects with the sects of today, when it comes to free will and God's sovereignty, we can assess the differences between the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes and their similarities to modern day Christian sects.
Most of our information comes from Josephus, the first century Jewish historian. Since he claimed to have been -- at different times -- a member of the Pharisees and the Essenes, Josephus would have been well situated to know their beliefs. We must keep in mind, however, that Josephus was writing for a predominantly Roman and Greek audience, so he couched his explanations and descriptions of things Jewish in terms and concepts Hellenistic. So, when Josephus writes about "Fate" to his Roman/Greek audience, he has in mind what we might think of as God's plan or God's sovereignty. Additionally, the early Jewish sects obviously did not consider the nature of Jesus' atoning sacrifice and related issues that are core parts of contemporary Christian sects. Finally, Josephus gives us only glimpses and not a full run down of the contours of the beliefs of these sects. As a result, any approximation will be rough and limited in scope.
The Sadducees' belief about free will could roughly be equated with Pelagianism. Although the fewest in number, they held the reigns of governmental power -- subject to Rome -- in Jerusalem. Wealthy and powerful, they were not a movement of the people.
According to Josephus, the Sadducees had no concept of Fate. Rather, all was left to human action and will.
The Sadducees ... do away with Fate altogether, and remove God beyond, not merely the commission, but the very sight, of evil. They maintain that man has the free choice of good or evil, and that it rests with each man's will whether he follows the one or the other.
Elsewhere, Josephus wrote that the Sadducees believed that "all things lie within our own power, so that we ourselves are responsible for our well-being, while we suffer misfortune through our own thoughtlessness." Ant. 13.173.
Notably, the Sadducees did not believe in any form of afterlife. It is in life that man receives his reward or punishment as a result of his own actions. So while there are significant differences with Pelagianism -- which does affirm God's involvement in human affairs -- when it comes to human free will, they agree that man is basically neutral and can choose good or evil of his or her own accord.
The Pharisees' belief about free will could roughly be equated with Arminianism or some form of Semi-Pelagianism perhaps. The Pharisees were the most numerous, though still limited in number. Their influence with the people, however, was much greater than the isolated Essenes and the Roman-collaborating Sadducees. The Apostle Paul, before his conversion, was a member of this sect.
On one hand, the Pharisees "attribute every thing to Fate and to God." (JW 2.162). But the Pharisees also held "that to act rightly or otherwise rests, indeed, for the most part with men, but that in each action Fate cooperates." JW 2.163. For them, "certain events are the work of Fate, but not all; as to other events, it depends upon ourselves whether they shall take place or not." Ant. 13.172. Elsewhere, Josephus explained further Pharisaic belief:
Though they postulate that everything is brought about by Fate, still they do not deprive the human will of the pursuit of what is in man's power, since it was God's good pleasure that there should be a fusion and that the will of man with his virtue and vice should be admitted to the council-chamber of fate.
Ant. 18:13-14.
It appears, therefore, that the Pharisees saw God as the primary mover of events, but that God in His sovereignty had given a place for human choice. However, that choice had to be "fused" with God's own action.
The Essenes belief about free will could roughly be equated with Calvinism. The Essenes tended to live apart from the broader Jewish culture, in communities devoted to their religious pursuits. The most notable site known to us today is near the Dead Sea, well-known as the site at which the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
The Essenes attribute everything that happens to Fate and God. According to Josephus, the Essenes believed that "Fate is the mistress of all things, and that nothing befalls men unless it be in accordance with her decrees." Ant. 13:172. Additionally, Josephus wrote that the Essenes were "wont to leave everything in the hands of God." Ant. 18:18.
Can we learn anything from the early Jewish disagreement on these issues? Perhaps. Paul was trained as a Pharisee and although he found some of his beliefs fundamentally altered, he -- and early Christianity -- held many beliefs in common with the Pharisees. Professor Witherington concludes that when we look at Paul's writings and the beliefs of the Pharisees, "we find that Paul sounds rather like various of his contemporaries who certainly affirm divine providence, election, and destining, and also human sin and viable human choice, especially about the crucial matters of salvation and moral rectitude." The Problem with Evangelical Theology, page 61. I would want to spend more time with Josephus and other sources about the early Jewish sects before agreeing with Witherington fully, but I think it is significant that the Jewish sect of Paul's origins and studies affirmed God's sovereignty while also seeing a place for real human choice in that sovereignty.


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|Section I: Introduction of Sleep Technology.- Chapter 1: Introduction of Sleep Technology, by Rayleigh Ping-Ying Chiang, Shih Chung Kang.- Section II: Sleep Technology in Diagnosis and Screening: Chapter 2: Evaluation Instruments for Sleep Disorders : Polysomnography - History and Application, by Jose Haba-Rubio, Jean Krieger.- Chapter 3: Screening and Evaluation Instruments of Sleep Disorders - Actigraphy, by Peng Chih Wang.- Section III: Management of Sleep Disorders - Point of Views from Sleep Technology: Chapter 4: Management of Sleep Disorders - cPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), by Kannan Ramar.- Chapter 5: Management of Sleep Disorders - Sleep Technology on Surgical Concepts and Instruments, by Sung Wan Kim, Michael Sarte.- Chapter 6: Management of Sleep Disorders - Sleep Technology on Positional Therapy, by Chol Shin.- Chapter 7: Management of Sleep Disorders - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, by Cheng Ming Yang.- Chapter 8: Management of Sleep Disorders - Light Therapy, by Wei-Chung Mao, Sin-Chien Lee, Hsi-Chung Chen.- Chapter 9: Management of Sleep Disorders - Biofeedback, by Pei-Shan Tsai.- Section IV: Sleep Technology in Work and Life: Chapter 10: Sleep Environmental Control: from Sleep Coach to Sleeper-Centered Bedroom, by Shih Chung Kang.- Chapter 11: Application of Biosensors on Sleep Technology, by Chih-Ting Lin.- Chapter 12: Sleep Technology on Driving Safety, by Sei-Wang Chen.- Chapter 13: Sleep Technology on the Elderly, by Michael V. Vitiello.- Chapter 14: Education on Sleep Technology, by Christian Guilleminault, Mia Zaharna.- Chapter 15: Sleep Technology Industry, by Hung-Hsiang Chiu, Peter Liu.
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The Third PathMature
Nothing but the pale eyes of the rider were visible to Luke. He removed all else from his focus and hurtled himself toward him. His trained mind foresaw the most likely possibilities as he prepared for the one chance he would have to drive his blade through his enemy. The time came, almost as a surprise to Luke. He watched as his rival swung early, far too early. The rider's arm came down, his blade swiping past Luke's horse and catching nothing but air. In his mind, Luke knew it was over, he had won. He pushed aside all doubt; locked his blade into position and punched forward in a perfect thrust.
His eyes widened.
He did not feel the jolt.
His sword arm didn't absorb that telltale resistance which indicated he had struck flesh.
No, instead the blade had driven through the riders cloak. Luke had misinterpreted the early swing. He hadn't swung early, he had thrown his arm down to plunge his body over the side of his horse to elude the impending attack.
Luke had never seen this done, he couldn't have possibly predicted this course of action. In his focus, isolating all but his enemy, he had failed to take into account the third path; not the path of victory; nor the path of defeat; but rather the path of evasion. Furthermore, his mind had just become acutely aware of something else he had not noticed during his concentration. The hundreds of arrows that now cast a shadow over the forest's edge where they had been fired from.
From the flank, they broke through the assaulting forces, riding fast and without regard for the nearby pike men who tried without success, to reposition.
Les rode at the fore, beside Rook who had joined them; still glistening with fresh blood from the melee on the egress.
"You say he will be there?" Rook asked, yelling over the cacophony of hooves battering the earth beneath them.
"Yes." Les replied. "He went to center field, to rally troops no doubt. He will be there."
"If he is not?"
"Then we charge all the same."
"Right into the pike men?"
"If need be."
"That's suicide Les."
He looked over his companion, "Not much different than the situation back there Rook."
"So all in all we're fucked then?"
"Pretty much." Les said, before whipping his rouncy to push her faster. "We have little time."
As they began to crest the ridge, a lone rider appeared on the horizon.
Rook spotted him first and whistled. The sound was deafening at close range and permeated the formation like a banshee's wail. In response, the ninety bows they had amongst the horsemen were drawn. Before the rider could turn about, arrows were in flight.
Melchior felt the thrusting blade strike his cloak as he frantically pulled his body to one side of his courser. Just as his leg came over the saddle, he heard the whistle of arrows hiss past him to thud into the dirt. His courser whined and heaved sideways. For a brief moment, Melchior was completely disoriented. His vision was a blurred cycle of sky then grass, then sky and grass again and again until finally, he settled on his chest and slid to a stop. He gasped for air and heard a few more arrows strike the grassy hilltop.
He rose to his feet in a frenzy and raced toward his courser. On the way, he stumbled past the black blade that had somehow been stabbed into the earth erect, it's hilt still swaying as he snatched it up. An arrow slammed in front of him, then another to his right. As he feared, the second volley was already arriving. Melchior's feet could barely keep up; he leaned so far forward that the ground came too soon and he began to trip. The arrows grew greater in number and were falling like a heavy rain; the writhing shadow that was his courser seemed a million miles away. With a lurch, he dove, sliding into the back of his downed steed in time to feel the crescendo of the volley piercing into its flesh.
When finally the arrows subsided, Melchior rolled out from what little cover his horse had given him, thankful for its final act of service. He looked into its eye, dark as the night, and listened to the heavy breathing of its punctured lungs. His sword came up. "You did good." He said, before his blade crashed down unto the horses skull, cracking it asunder with a jet of blood. His cloak tore the moment he moved away from the horse, its end having been pinned to the earth by several arrows. He looked toward the forest, hatred in his eyes as he saw the Duke's rangers taking cover from Stahll's retaliatory volley. "So that's how you want to play this game Thomias?"
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Melchior heard the clinking of armor and turned to see the Knight charging him. He wondered how the man had survived the arrows, but couldn't ponder long on this as the need to defend himself pushed all trivial thoughts from his mind. As he came within striking range, Melchior could hear a growling war cry issue forth from the perforated faceplate of the Knight's helmet. He readied himself, and soon felt the weight of his enemy's sword against his own.
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All I keep reading on wrestling sites is that Vince McMahon is on a crusade to push younger stars,that he realises that it is the need of the decade as to ensure the future of the company.
Now while I admit, WWE have been trying to push Sheamus, and are not doing that bad a job, what about everybody else?
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MVP, Kingston, Christian, Miz, Carlito, Swagger, JoMo, Ziggler, DiBiase Jr, Rhodes, Masters R-Truth and Bourne.
Yet, at the moment anyway, WWE just lacks faith in them. Think back, when was the last decent mid card feud? You have to go back a long way.
WWE had hit gold when they half pushed Kofi. The crowd loved him, he had the charisma. But thats all it was, a half push. WWE let backstage politics get in the way of a decent push and dropped the ball.
WWE seem to have no faith in Bourne, Masters, Carlito, Christian or MVP. All of them are very rarely seen on tv. Bourne jobs, Masters plays with his pecs, Carlito is just shown on camera once in a while, Christian has been irrelevent since returning to RAW and MVP longs for the days when he was the longest US Champ in history.
JoMo is being put in random matches, along with R Truth and Ziggler and Avatar is in a average feud with Matt Hardy. No decent feuds between them. The same goes for DiBiase, while Rhodes was written out of storylines just to lighten the load on the creative team.
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A MILLION miles from their most fluid performance of the season and yet still three more points, six wins on the bounce, 10 games unbeaten and a fifth consecutive clean sheet.
The stats are very welcome reading for United at present and a 2-0 home win over Dover Athletic looks comfortable, but the Gulls were made to work hard against a committed Kent outfit.
United took the lead with a header from Aaron Downes in a fairly composed first-half but a failure to find their form after the break stoked the fires of confidence in Dover ranks, who wasted their big chance for an equaliser before Connor Essam sliced into his own net in the dying seconds.
United manager Chris Hargreaves stuck with the same starting line-up and substitutes from the midweek win over Woking, while his Dover counterpart, Chris Kinnear, made just one change from his side's 2-1 loss at Dartford, with Andrew Rafferty replacing Mitchell Walker in goal.
The visitors started like a team determined not to roll over easily and a clever turn and run from Ricky Miller forced Yellow right-back Dale Tonge into a tremendous recovery tackle in his own area just 15 seconds into the game.
The early stars of the afternoon, however, had to be the boisterous travelling supporters from Dover, who were full of noisy backing for their team, adorned in a dashing all-pink kit.
United, meanwhile, were struggling to find their usual rhythm and it was again credit to Dover for pressing high up the pitch and preventing the Gulls from deploying their favoured tactic of measured build-up of play from the back.
Gradually, United began to exert some authority on their opponents and Tonge was a constant outlet on the right but Dover stood firm as an increasing number of crosses were aimed into their penalty box.
The first real attempt on goal arrived 20 minutes into the game, when a whipped free-kick from Nicky Deverdics glanced off the head of big defender Tom Bonner and United 'keeper Martin Rice was more than relieved to see the ball drop a yard wide of his right-hand post.
Five minutes, later Ryan Bowman got the wrong side of the Dover defence for the first time but a decent challenge from Craig Stone in the right channel led to a home corner.
Dover half cleared the initial cross but persistent work from Toby Ajala resulted in a deep cross toward Duane Ofori-Acheampong, and the big man was enough of a presence to force the ball back to Luke Young, who so nearly added his fifth goal of the season with a rasping 18-yard drive that smashed into the post.
The visitors then created an overlap on the left flank but the final shot from Tyrone Sterling was weak, and a comfortable save for Rice, who immediately had United back on the attack with a long throw forward.
Dover were beginning to creak under the growing pressure and the first goal had an air of inevitability, as yet another fizzing corner from Young picked out Downes at the near-post and his steered header squeezed through the legs of a hapless Rafferty.
The visitors responded in positive fashion with a couple of forays into the Yellow half but the ultimate Dover priority was to reach the interval with just the one goal deficit.
It was very nearly a forlorn hope, as Young drifted over an inviting free-kick for the unmarked Angus MacDonald to surge into the six-yard box, and Rafferty did well to turn the ball wide. The Dover custodian was considerably more fortunate moments later, as a speculative long-ranger was fumbled onto his own bar.
Dover introduced Christian Nanetti for Jake Reid at half-time and the new man made a quick impact with some tricky running on the ball causing the United defence a rare moment of concern, but a combination of Tonge and Downes did well to clear.
Just like the first period, United took a while to get going and they were almost punished when a floated free-kick from Matt Lock found the head of Bonner, but the positioning of Rice made his final save comfortable.
The Gulls continued to look disjointed in attack as the game passed the hour-mark but a swift break from Bowman did briefly stretch Dover, only for Jordan Chapell to screw a shot wide when the ball reached him on the edge of the area.
Seconds later, United failed to clear a long free-kick pumped forward and when Lock lashed the ball back into the box, an instinctive foot from Miller was very nearly turned into the net, with Yellow eyes peering hopefully for a flag that never arrived.
Nanetti was a real problem, cutting in from the right to tease the Gulls with his left foot and Hargreaves sought to change the pattern by removing Chapell for Courtney Cameron. Dover responded by replacing Lock with Matthew Saunders.
United should have buried the game from their next attack, as Richards threaded a lovely pass into the left channel for Bowman but his initial shot lacked the pace to trouble Rafferty, although he certainly got hold of the rebound, thundering the ball against the near-post from a tight angle.
The worrying truth, however, was a Dover team in the ascendancy and Miller spurned a glorious chance to equalise on 79 minutes. A long ball over the top caught Rice way out of his goal and the Dover forward skipped past the goalkeeper but was losing balance as his shot drifted over the bar of an empty net.
It should have been a goal and United would have struggled to argue against its merit, with Josh Wakefield immediately replacing Ajala in the latest attempt to galvanise the home troops.
The tension inside TQ1 was palpable but the Gulls looked to ease supporter concern wit a measured spell of possession in the Dover half of the field. The visitors made their final change, removing Chris Kinnear Jnr for Stefan Payne.
The win was finally sealed by a horrible own goal from Essam, as a clever pass by Ofori-Acheampong allowed Cameron to skip along the byline and then fizz over a low cross that Dover's big defender sliced past a stranded Rafferty.
Far from pretty, but three more points in the bag.
United (4-4-2): 1 Martin Rice; 2 Dale Tonge, 21 Angus MacDonald, 4 Aaron Downes, 3 Tom Cruise; 10 Toby Ajala (22 Josh Wakefield 80), 8 Luke Young (capt), 16 Courtney Richards, 12 Jordan Chapell (11 Courtney Cameron 68); 9 Ryan Bowman, 24 Duane Ofori-Acheampong. Substitutes (not used): 5 Krystian Pearce, 14 Ashley Yeoman, 23 Jordan Seabright (GK).
Booked: Ofori-Acheampong 83
Dover (5-3-2): 30 Andrew Rafferty; 2 Craig Stone (capt), 29 Connor Essam, 6 Richard Orlu, 26 Tom Bonner, 16 Tyrone Sterling; 12 Matt Lock (21 Matthew Saunders 71), 17 Nicky Deverdics, 4 Chris Kinnear (14 Stefan Payne 86); 19 Jake Reid (20 Christian Nanetti H-T), 27 Ricky Miller. Substitutes (not used): 5 Sean Raggett, 9 Nathan Elder.
Booked: Lock 42, Bonner 83, Orlu 89
Referee: Paul Rees
Attendance: 2,363 (96 away).
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She looks between me and Ash, eyebrows raised. Ash shrugs. "Okay," he begins, "Well, my dad was a drug dealer. Sad but true. And sometimes I'd be with him when he had to drop things off or pick up payments or whatever. I didn't really understand when I was little, but the older I got, the more he told me. He'd call it 'our little secret'. And he'd take me with him to the clubs and bars and such, meeting people for exchanges or whatever. In case you hadn't noticed, a lot of dark people hang around bars. One time I had to pee, so I left my dad and headed to the bathroom. Somehow I found myself in an alley and, well, yeah. You know the rest. That was fifty-two years ago."
Every time Ash tells me this story I get scared little chills running up my spine. He says it so plainly, like it's just a fact of life. I don't know how he can see it that way, though. I know it hurts him on the inside.
Dove's face softens momentarily. "I'm sorry that happened, Ash." It's the first time I've heard her use his name. "No one wants to be a monster. Next?" She fixes her attention on me.
I squirm. "Um, I don't really do the whole backstory thing."
"Sure you do."
"No… I really don't. It's not the best story." I really don't want to tell her about what happened. I don't want to tell her about Katie. Ash is the only person who knows the full story. I kind of skipped a few details when I told Cade. Plus, it was only a few months ago that it happened. It still makes me sad every time I think about it.
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Unfortunately I stayed just one night at this hostel. But it was great stay. It's a huge hostel with great kitchen and common area where you can make friends. Room was big and clean. Totally worth money. Also I went for pub crawl and free walking tour. And staff was amazing and very helpfull. Katy and Bety recommended me great place to eat paella and have a drink. Thank you for everything!
- Anonymous
- England, Male, 31-40
- Novice Nomad
- 3 reviews
This was a pleasant hostel, in a great location. It's very close to lots of bars and restaurants and all the main landmarks are within walking distance. I would thoroughly recommend a walk in the Jardines del Turia on a Sunday morning. It's a beautiful couple of hours through the heart of the city where I saw footballing nuns, people playing quidditch(!?), swordfights and a hundred other things.
- Anonymous
- Morocco, Male, 31-40
- Novice Nomad
- 5 reviews
The hostel was clean ,good location and helpful staff(Berta was great). i highly recommend the activities they organise at the hostel like pubcrawl and walking tour,was a good way to explore the city and to enjoy the night life of Valencia with local tour guides.
Thanks a lot for your comment Ouday!!!! All the best!
- Ikas90
- Australia, Male, 25-30
- Globetrotter
- 83 reviews
Decent hostel, organised a nice walking tour of the city.
Thankssssssss Saki!!!!! :))) best regards!
- Anonymous
- Norway, Male, 25-30
- Novice Nomad
- 6 reviews
Please bring a knife sharpener for the knives, excelent and big kitchen 😃
- Anonymous
- England, Female, 31-40
- Novice Nomad
- 3 reviews
Great little hostel in Valencia, enjoyed my stay although my room was noisy but this wasn't the hostels fault. Super helpful staff,great kitchen facilities.
- Anonymous
- Canada, Female, 41+
- Avid Traveller
- 18 reviews
Staff extremely friendly and helpful providing information. Good sized storage lockers. Good location to all sites and train station. Only negative bathrooms on third level smell terrible. Thanks for a great stay.
Thanks a lot Christie for your review!!! I do not know what´s happened at the bathroom but now is OK! :)) Sorry for this inconvenient!!! We hope see you again! all the best
- ErinMercer
- Australia, Couple, 18-24
- Novice Nomad
- 9 reviews
Fantastic hostel, staff were super friendly and helpful and all the facilities you need. Lots of open windows throughout which was nice. Would go back again.
Thanks a lot Erin for your comments!!!! See you!!!!! :))
- aman92
- India, Male, 18-24
- Novice Nomad
- 3 reviews
Great Stay. Comfortable beds and got to meet a lot of people. Quite happening and definitely recommended
Thanks Aman for your review!!!! Safe trips!!!
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Melissa & Joey - Season 2 Episodes
"I Can Manage"
Mel's (Hart) house in disarray after the bathtub crashed through the living room in the season one finale. Joe (Lawrence) continues to help Mel raise her teenage niece (Taylor Spreitler) and nephew (Nick Robinson), while she pursues her career in local politics.
"If You Can't Stand the Heat"
Lennox reluctantly works on the student spirit committee.
"Good to Go"
Mel and Joe discover Lennox spent the night in bed with her classmate.
"All Up in My Business"
Joe suspects Mel is having an affair with a married man.
"The Knockout"
Mel punches a man when she sees him hassling Ryder, leading her to become known as "Battling Burke," which delights Mel's campaign manager (Mazar) and helps her image. But Mel's new persona has unintended effect on Ryder. And Lennox attempts to befriend a new girl at school, but the girl takes advantage of Lennox's kindness, which dismays Joe.
"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"
Mel wants to break up with her boyfriend, Donald, but feels guilty when he says she's the best thing in his life. So she turns to Joe for help boosting Donald's confidence so she can safely dump him. But Joe's lessons go a little too well and Donald turns into a version of Joe, horrifying Mel even more. Meanwhile, Ryder's girlfriend Holly confides a secret to Lennox and asks her to keep it from Ryder.
"Mixed Doubles"
Joe tells Mel she is way too picky when it comes to dating, and offers to set her up with his friend. But in return Joe wants Mel to help him score a date with her charming friend Ariel, leading to an uncomfortable double date for the group. Also, Lennox decides to start her own blog after being kicked off the school website, but it consumes all of her time, leaving her boyfriend Haskell feeling ignored.
"The Donor"
Mel's friend Jackie (Christine Lakin) decides she wants to have a baby, and while looking for a father for her child, settles on Joe, leaving Mel and Joe to scramble to change her mind. Meanwhile, Lennox and Haskell make their first joint purchase together when they buy a rare book. But when they discover the book is worth more than they thought, they disagree about what to do with it.
"Eat, Pray, Date"
Mel lets her date Travis believe she is an amazing chef, without mentioning that it was Joe who really made their delicious meal. However, when Travis asks to watch her in the kitchen, Mel is forced to turn to Joe to help her out. Meanwhile, Lennox is shocked to realize her friend has a crush on Ryder, but Ryder is surprisingly interested, horrifying Lennox even more.
"Pretty Big Liars"
Ryder decides he wants to invest in stock, and turns to Joe for advice. But Joe is adamant that Ryder's stock pick is a bad idea and decides to show him how risky investing can be by not buying it. But when the stock turns out to be a winner, Joe scrambles to hide the truth from Ryder. Meanwhile, Mel is smitten with her new boyfriend Sam, who happens to be Haskell's father, but must keep her happiness under wraps when Lennox and Haskell break up.
"A Pair of Sneakers"
Mel's attempts to teach Lennox to drive don't go very well, so Joe offers to take over teaching duties. But Mel refuses to let him, so Joe resorts to teaching Lennox in secret. But Joe's lessons go even worse when Lennox gets into a minor accident, leaving Joe to cover up his secret driving school. Meanwhile, Mel and Ryder strike up an unusual and confidential arrangement.
"Mother of All Problems"
Mel is anxious about her mother Monica's (guest star Rita Rudner) first visit in years. But when Joe tries to help smooth over their relationship, he gives Monica some advice that infuriates Mel. Meanwhile, when Lennox tries to get out of gym class, her teacher assumes she's pregnant.
"Wherefore Art Lennox"
Joe works as a financial consultant over the internet.
"From Russia With Love"
Joe's financial consultant, Elena, shows up at the house unannounced.
"Mel Marries Joe"
Mel is shocked when Joe offers to marry Elena in order to keep her in the country, and refuses to take part in his scheme. But when it looks like everything will fall apart, Mel takes charge in order to protect both of them. But will Joe really go through with the wedding?


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Averages for Tenerife in December
Weather Lowdown
December is one of the coolest months of the year in Tenerife, Canary Islands, although compared to the rest of Europe, it's still a lot warmer. At this time of year, the average temperature for the island is 17°C, created by average highs of 20°C during the hottest part of the day and average lows of 14°C during the coolest part of the evening.
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Averages for Tenerife in December
Weather Lowdown
December is one of the coolest months of the year in Tenerife, Canary Islands, although compared to the rest of Europe, it's still a lot warmer. At this time of year, the average temperature for the island is 17°C, created by average highs of 20°C during the hottest part of the day and average lows of 14°C during the coolest part of the evening.
Tenerife is an island of extreme microclimates, with the south of the island generally being warmer, drier and sunnier than the north. This means that you can expect the weather to be warmer than these averages if you're holidaying in Tenerife South (such as in Playa de Las Americas or Los Cristianos) or cooler if you're holidaying in Tenerife North (such as in Puerto de La Cruz).
In Tenerife South, the average temperatures for the month stay fairly constant at 20°C, jumping up to 21°C only three times. Toward the end of the month, averages drop down a couple of times to 19°C. This makes the first three weeks of the month the warmest time to visit Tenerife South and the final week of the month the coolest time to visit.
The highest temperature ever registered in Tenerife in December is 30°C, which was registered at Tenerife South Airport on December 2nd 1985. At the other end of the scale, the coldest temperature ever registered in Tenerife in December is -6.8°C, which was recorded at Izaña.
Despite being one of the winter months, Tenerife still enjoys a lot of sunshine during December. At this time of year, the island enjoys an average of five hours of sunshine each day, along with a median cloud coverage of 40% (partly cloudy) which hardly varies at all throughout the month. So although you'll get plenty of sunny days during your January holiday in Tenerife, be prepared for the odd cloudy spell, too.
Tenerife is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, which means that the average sea temperature is a little bit cooler than holiday destinations in the Mediterranean. During this month, the average sea temperature is 21°C. Any temperature above 18°C is usually considered warm enough for swimming in so take a dip!
Tenerife experiences hardly any rainfall at all throughout the year and December is no exception. During this month, the average precipitation the island receives is 56mm which is divided amongst six wet days. Drizzle is the most common type of precipitation, followed by moderate rain and then light rain – thunderstorms and heavy rainfall occur only on very rare occasions. As previously mentioned, the north of Tenerife is a lot wetter than the south of Tenerife and this average reflects that.
The highest monthly rainfall ever registered in Tenerife in December is 572.1 which was registered in Izaña across December 1953. The highest number of wet days ever experienced in a December is 24, which was registered in 1990 at Tenerife North Airport and the maximum amount of rain ever to fall in a single day during this month is 188.8mm which was recorded on December 19th in 1953 at Izaña.
Despite having a sub-tropical climate, Tenerife is never very humid. The relative humidity for the island typically ranges between 50% (mildly humid) and 80% (humid) throughout the month, rarely falling below 33% (comfortable) or rising above 93% (very humid). The air is driest around December 4th, when the relative humidity drops down to below 59% (mildly humid) three days out of four. The air is at its most humid around December 18th, when it rises above 74% (humid) three days out of four. This means that when the sun is out, the temperatures will never be unbearably hot and it will always be comfortably warm.
Some parts of Tenerife (such as El Medano) tend to be a lot windier, compared to other parts of the island (such as Los Gigantes) so keep this in mind when planning your holiday. Across the month, the average wind speeds for Tenerife range between 2 m/s (light breeze) and 9 m/s (fresh breeze), rarely exceeding 12 m/s (strong breeze). The highest average wind speed of 6 m/s (moderate breeze) happens around December 15th, when the average daily maximum wind speed is 9 m/s (fresh breeze). The lowest average wind speed of 5 m/s (gentle breeze) occurs around December 4th, when the average daily maximum wind speed is 9 m/s (fresh breeze).
The strongest gust of wind ever registered in Tenerife in December is 60 m/s, which was registered in Izaña on December 14th 1975 at 11:50pm.
Where to stay
Sunprime Coral Suites and Spa in Playa de Las Americas is a popular choice for couples looking for accommodation during their holiday in Tenerife. This adults-only hotel is ideally located, close to the Safari Centre where you'll find loads of shops and restaurants, as well as Las Vistas Beach and Playa Izquierda – one of the best surfing beaches in the south. Party animals will also love the huge number of British, Irish and Spanish bars in the immediate area, as well as the many nightclubs which can be found just a short walk away in Veronicas. Facilities within the resort include a large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a sun terrace, free WiFi access throughout, mini market with international products and gym with state-of-the-art equipment. Most guests agree that the highlight of the hotel is the spa which offers a great menu of personalised spa treatments. Accommodation here comes in the form of standard rooms and suites, some of which have sea or pool views. All the rooms in the complex are spacious and decorated with bright, happy colours, complete with air conditioning, kitchenette, TV and free WiFi access.
Also in Playa de Las Americas, Iberostar Bouganville Playa is the perfect hotel for families who want everything they could possibly need close to hand. This four-star resort is located just steps away from Playa del Bobo beach and boasts two buffet restaurants with show cooking and Canarian cuisine, four bars, well-equipped gym, WiFi access, beauty salon and loads of sports facilities. For children, there are several swimming pools, various kids' clubs for different ages, playground, children's menus in the onsite restaurants and babysitting services. Double rooms and junior suites are both available, but families in need of lots of space will be much more comfortable in the spacious family rooms which offer two single beds and one sofa bed. There is an all-inclusive option available, but with so many international bars, cafes and restaurants in the local area, you'll have much more fun eating out.
In Golf del Sur, Aparthotel Cordial Golf Plaza is a great place to stay if you want to combine a spa and golf holiday. Located just a short walk away from the Amarilla Golf and Golf del Sur golf courses, this hotel is best known for its spa which features a thermal circuit with heated pools, showers, hot tub and water-immersed beds with massaging jets. Above the spa, there's also a small gym with weights and cardio equipment. After a session in the gym, treat yourself to an al fresco lunch at the poolside snack bar or a more hearty buffet meal in the main restaurant which boasts show cooking. Other facilities and services within the hotel include a large open-air swimming pool with surrounding sunbathing area, free WiFi access in public areas, several small shops and a piano bar which hosts shows throughout the week. Guests can choose between several categories of one-bedroom apartment which can sleep from two adults up to four. Each apartment includes air conditioning, furnished balcony or terrace, lounge with satellite TV and well-equipped kitchen. Although Golf del Sur is a rather small resort compared to the likes of Playa de Las Americas, you'll find a small selection of bars and restaurants just a short walk away along the promenade and in San Blas.
Located in Costa del Silencio, Club Marino Tenerife features a self-catering apartments, each of which comes complete with an American kitchen, lounge, bathroom and bedroom – all tastefully decorated. There is a small range of services and facilities onsite, including large outdoor swimming pool heated in winter, smaller children's pool, kids' club, playground, gym, supermarket with international products, beauty salon, hairdresser and free WiFi zones. There is also a poolside snack bar for lazy lunches and a more sophisticated restaurant for evening meals. Just like Golf del Sur, Costa del Silencio is a small resort, but there is a great selection of British bars and restaurants in the local area. If you want to go further afield, there is a bus stop just outside the hotel.
The Jacaranda Hotel in Playa de Fañabe is popular with couples and families looking for a great value four-star hotel to stay in during their holiday in Tenerife. Close to the Playa Fañabe and El Duque beaches, as well as a great choice of family-friendly nightlife venues and shopping opportunities, this hotel is ideally located – whatever type of holiday you're into! Guests can choose between superior standard and superior family rooms, each of which is decorated with seaside-inspired yellows and blues. Family rooms are larger than their counterparts and also include a sofa bed for two children aged up to 12. Within the hotel's complex you'll find loads of sports facilities, including tennis court, multi-purpose track, water gym, billiards and table tennis, as well as a large open-air swimming pool and sunbathing deck where you can relax after exercising. Onsite dining options include the main buffet restaurant which offers international and Canarian cuisine for adults and children, as well as the Cascade Pool Bar and Coco Loco Snack Bar – both of which serve drinks and snacks throughout the day. Come evening, the kids can entertain themselves at the mini disco whilst the adults can relax listening to the live music or watching the shows at the Piano Bar.
Hit the beach
Approximately 10km further north from Las Teresitas beach in Santa Cruz is Playa Las Gaviotas. This beach is a challenge to get to, but its secluded location has made it one of the most popular naturist beaches on the island, with the dark volcanic sand Tenerife is known for. Due to its remote location, you won't find any facilities here, apart from some parking spaces and a small snack kiosk which sells basic Canarian food and drink. The waves at this beach can get very large at times, making it a popular hotspot for surfers. But when surfing conditions are optimal, swimming is usually too dangerous. So if you see surfers heading into the water, make sure you get out!
The beach in front of the Lago Martianez swimming pools in Puerto de la Cruz is known as Playa Martianez and it's one of the calmest and safes beaches you'll find in the north of Tenerife. This is due to half of the beach being protected by a rocky breakwater, making it safe enough for swimmers and providing snorkelers with loads to see underwater. The non-protected section of the bay is open to the sea, which means it provides superb conditions for body boarding and surfing. Although there are no services or facilities on this black sandy beach, you'll find plenty of bars, cafes, restaurants and mini markets just a short walk away in the centre of the resort.
Where To Eat And Drink
Restaurant Tambo in Puerto de La Cruz is a great place to go for freshly cooked fish and seafood. This seafront restaurant offers great ocean views alongside an extensive menu packed with local dishes made up of fresh ingredients caught that very morning. If you can't make your mind up, try the fish and seafood platter – you'll get a little bit of everything.
El Rincon de Juan Carlos is one of the best restaurants in Los Gigantes and offers superb Canarian cuisine with a modern twist. Some of the most interesting dishes include strips of black olive batter, cinnamon meringues with foie gras and belly pork with mango and prawn chutney. If you're celebrating a special occasion, opt for a tasting menu – the smallest one starts at six courses and offers up a selection of the chef's favourite dishes.
The Original Wigan Pier in Playa de Las Americas is a popular place for evening entertainment in the south of Tenerife. Family-friendly entertainment takes place almost every night, with quizzes, bingo, karaoke and tribute act performances held regularly throughout the week. Typical British pub grub makes up most of the menu, including pies, burgers, jacket potatoes and fish and chips all available.
Things to do
Pueblo Chico in Garachico is a great place to take the kids if it's a bit too cold for a day at the beach or the pool. This outdoor museum features tiny models depicting various parts of modern and ancient Tenerife. Not only does the museum offer scaled-down models of the holiday resorts, harbours and airports of the island, but it also includes models of tourists, locals and even pets going about their daily lives. There is a restaurant onsite, where you can enjoy a snack or light lunch and there's plenty of parking available.
Lovers of history and architecture won't want to miss the chance to visit Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Pena Francia in Puerto de la Cruz. This church is one of the most-visited sites in the resort and it's surrounded by small gardens with benches. The statues and the decorations here are some of the finest on the island and there is a number of cafes nearby where you can enjoy a refreshing drink as you watch the world go by.


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* Neu renovierte Villa mit eigenem Pool!
Dies ist eine großartige Unterkunft für diejenigen, die Privatsphäre und die friedliche Inselleben genießen! Genießen Sie einen Morgen schwimmen oder einen Mitternachts Bad in Ihrem privaten Pool. Diese Villa hat Blick auf die Berge direkt hinter den Palmen. Dort finden Sie auch den Komfort von zu Hause! In dieser 1-Zimmer-Villa gehört eine voll ausgestattete Küche, Bad mit Dusche, Haartrockner. Wohn-Ess-Bereich Wand Glasschieber von einem Ende zum anderen mit Blick auf Ihre privaten Garten und Pool Wand. Kabel-TV mit Nachrichten, Filmen und lokale Unterhaltung. DVD-Player, Stereoanlage mit CD & iPod Anschluß. A / C, Grill Ihre frischen Fisch oder ein schönes Steak auf dem Gasgrill am Pool. 5 Minuten zu Fuß zu Sapphire Strand. Sehr praktisch lokalen Transport der lokale Bus "Safari" werden Sie fast überall für etwa einen Dollar zu nehmen! Wenn Sie Action wollen, hat St Thomas es zollfrei einkaufen, Zip-Futter, Korallenriffe, fabelhaften Golf, historische Stätten, alle Bootfahren und Angeln Sie behandeln können, unberührte Strände, ein pulsierendes Nachtleben, tolle Restaurants! Kommen Sie für einen Aufenthalt werden Sie nie wollen, gehen weg !!!
My husband and I enjoyed the proximity to the beaches and Red hook. The accommodations were fine, but in need of some updates. The mattress is very soft, which is uncomfortable for those who prefer one a tad firm. The property where the condo is located has a great bar/restaurant with an incredible view, and the staff are very accommodating and friendly. We were there for 5 days and never received cleaning service, although we hung the door sign in the mornings. Also, If you are watching tv in the living room, you have to watch the same channel in the bedroom due to not having a separate box. We dont visit St. Thomas as much as we used to; I lived here before Marilyn and for a bit after. It's not for young couples who may make noise or play music late; they have postings on the property about their rules and regulations..We we granted permission to have my former roommate, her husband and their two daughters come join us for a bbq since guests are not allowed to have visitors. I have friends here so that was interesting. Anyway, we love St. Thomas, and enjoyed our visit.
Spent 4 nights here and wish I could stay more!
So comfortable, villa exactly as in pictures. Private pool is so amazing after a day at the beach!
Had a chance to get some groceries in Red Hook and grill some great fish on our own BBQ grill.
This place feels like your own home in the Caribbean!
I recommend it to anyone looking for a non hotel feel and who like privacy and comfort.
BTW Vicars restaurant on site was amazing!
you got to try this place out!
My husband and I feel that all the positive reviews we read about this unit were very misleading. To keep this review short, I will summarize our complaints and observations:
KITCHEN: NO ICE MAKER !! We feel this is vital in a vacation condo. I had to make sure I remembered to "make the ice" every night before bed. Utensils and silverware looked like they came from the dollar store. Cheap plastic spatulas, etc. were held in a plastic beer cup on the counter.
LIVING ROOM: Decor is all depressing shades of grey, black and white. Not beachy or tropical at all. Uncomfortable faux leather furniture and a too big for the room glass coffee table which we both banged our shins on until we got used to it. Dirty rug, but I'll get to housekeeping or lack thereof later in this review.
BEDROOM: Mattress extremely soft and uncomfortable. It reminded us of an under filled water bed (showing our age). We think a quality mattress which affords you a good night's sleep makes or breaks a vacation.
You have to live out of your suitcase because there is no dresser space. We ended up clearing off a couple of shelves and putting our clothes there. The closet in the bathroom is used for storage of folding cots, heater, etc. and so it is hard to hang your clothes there. Oh, and the bed frame was broken.
BATHROOM: By far the worst room in the place. The shower is large, dirty, and is open to the outside; it has ripped screens in the ceiling which let in bugs and critters. I suppose that when it was built it was meant to give you the feeling of an outside shower, but the palm plants that were growing there were rotted and decayed in spots, and stuck to the wall with a black slime. I so wish I had taken a picture, but I spent as little time there as possible. You know how you enjoy your shower after a long day at the beach? Not in this place.
Also, there is no room for toiletries, the owner choosing to install 2 tiny sinks with cheap metal, sharp edged vanities instead of a large vanity with counter space.
PATIO: We were told there were beach chairs, there were none. 3 out of 4 chaise lounges on the deck were broken, pool lights were not working. Pool was dirty, we had to ask them to please clean it when we got there.
CLEANLINESS: Housekeeping, 1x/week, consisted of changing the bed linens and towels.
On a positive note, location is amazing, close to Red Hook. Front desk staff very helpful and resolved our complaints quickly. Restaurant has excellent food.
Very comfortable bed.
Privacy apartment.
Amazing Beach
The grounds were very nice and everyone was very friendly. We arrived late and hungry and the on site restaurant/bar opened back up for us to eat which I thought was very cool of them, being that they were just closed. The actual room looks exactly how it does in the pictures. The private pool is awesome! My only complaint was the fact that when we got there the ac was broke. They did fix it promptly however it didn't blow very cold. Being in paradise that was the least of my worries. Other than that everything about Pavilions and Pools is amazing. Red Hook is about a 5 minute drive with safari vans coming to and from every 15 minutes, getting to town and back was a breeze. Location is wonderful! Overall we completely enjoyed our stay and would totally recommend it.
We've been to ST. Thomas four times and this was the most enjoyable stay by far! Loved the idea of a personal pool and then a huge unique ultra-modern shower to wash off afterwards. The amenities and upgrades were terrific! We had a wonderful stay! Better than any hotel room we've ever been in and we travel the world so that says a lot! :) Food, shopping and entertainment was only a $2 safari ride away! Excellent location as well.
Das Beste an St Thomas ist alles in der Nähe!
Diese Villa befindet sich in zwischen 2 der schönsten Strände auf der Insel befindet! Sapphire Beach und Lindquist Beach. Auch wir sind nur 5 Minuten von Red Hook, wo Sie Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants und Bars sowie die Fähre nach St Johns.
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|pro Woche
|pro Monat *
3 Nächte Mindestaufenthalt
613 €
für 3 Nächte
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1.179 €
3.235 €
|Anmerkungen: Preise basieren auf 2 Gästen; pro zusätzlichem Gast werden 26 € pro Nacht berechnet.
|Move out cleaning & util
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|54,15 €
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When is the Stress Test?
10:00am to 2:00pm PDT (US West Coast / Los Angeles Time) on Wendesday, June 27th
What server is the guild on?
Yak's Bend
How do I join the guild in game?
Message one of our leaders / officers in game or on mumble
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I just made a new character, why am I not showing up in the guild?
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- Hit "G" for the guild page
- Hit the wrench in the bottom of the options on the left
- Click our guild if not already selected, then hit "represent guild".
This is because you can actually be a part of multiple guilds and represent different ones on any character at any given time. You can change this option after you set it.
I joined the wrong server, can I switch?
You can actually switch servers at the start of each beta event for free, along with the first couple of days of release.
Aside from those times, you need to use gems to switch servers - they give some of these out to everyone during the betas, but they are usually purchased for real world cash or in-game currency.