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Oceanview,Pingpong,Bikes,Bbq. Deck Overlooks Private Pond.Wai O'Pae is 5min Walk(26 Reviews)
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- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Sleeps:5
- Bedrooms:2
- Bathrooms:1
- Property type:House
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
About the Property
2 Bedrooms, pull-out bed in greatroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 5
Each of the 2 bdrms has a king bed w/ new 100% cotton sheets & 4 pillows ea. 2 extra pillows,quilts & afghans on closet shelf in Arch Room.
Altho' ea bdrm is basically the same in size w/ nightstand, alarm clock, bedside lamp, Hawaiiana artwork, ceiling fan & a luggage rack, they ea have their own unique features.
Deckside bdrm toward front of house has screened sliding glass door opening onto the deck. It has a small closet for things you may need to hang up. The bed in here is actually a California king, 4" longer than a regular king.
You may smoke on deck or seaside bedroom's lanai using provided ashtrays. PLEASE shut the windows &/or door closeby to keep inside of our home smokefree. Mahalo (Thank You) for respecting our home concerning this rule.
The Arch Room is large and adds to the spacious feel of our home. There is a beautiful teak writing desk in there. Also a landline for Big Island outgoing calls. Use your calling card for long distance. As you will find w/ most places in Puna District, cell phone reception is spotty. AT&T seems to work best. This landline has been provided for your safety & convenience.
There is a regulation size ping-pong table in this room. Electronic plastic-tip dart board game at end of hall. See rules for some dart games in top drawer of desk.
Bathrm is big by Hawaii standards. There are 3 tiled stairs (please watch your step!) leading to a beautiful sunken shower stall. The shower has good water pressure. There are 2 small frosted windows in bathrm that may be left open for that peek-a-boo view of the ocean as you walk in. They are up high enough and no neighbor back there, you will still have your privacy.
There is a w/d in a corner of the bathrm. Bath towels are provided as are beach towels. Please take only beach towels (colorful ones on bottom shelf) outside of house. There is a laundry hamper behind bathrm door.
There is also an outdoor shower (coldwater only) to rt of front door stairs for rinsing off after the 5min walk to the tidepools. Hang your suits & towels on the clothesline at top of stairs so that they're ready to go again!
In the bathrm we have provided shampoo, bodywash and air freshener. They are all products w/ scent so you may wish to bring your own.
Kitchen has a 4 burner gas stove w/ oven. Service for 8. Ice-maker in freezer of the full size fridge. There is a toaster, 12 cup coffee machine, bean grinder, blender, microwave & pots n' pans. Think you will find everthing you need but may wish to inquire further if you are used to cooking gourmet meals. Salt, pepper, some basic seasonings, cooking oil and soy sauce provided. 1 roll papertowels, coffee filters, dishsoap & sponge provided. No auto dishwasher but there is a pretty peek-a-boo of the ocean out the kitchen window to make washing dishes less of a chore. Our water supply is from the city so it is safe to drink.
Weber grill on site, byo charcoal. Please no grilling on the deck but there is a lovely outdoor space close to the deck. Bbq tools provided.
There are four bicycles for making the 15min cruise to The Champagne Ponds. If you like more of a challenge, Ahalanui (also known as Millionaire's Pond) is slightly uphill but just a few miles away. Please always use the provided lock when away from the bikes. Tirepatch kit and airpump are in Archroom.
The greatroom (living rm/ kitchen) has 2 ceiling fans and lots of screened windows. Cool and breezy. Tho' it is wonderful to sleep w/ all the windows open and wake up to the sound of ocean, you may experience salty stickiness on the new laminate wood flooring throughout house in the morning. E komo mai (Welcome) to beach livin'! We have provided a dust mop and suggest wearing house slippers or socks as remedy to open air= sticky floor mornings. Or, shut windows before you retire & rely on the ceiling fans, extra plug-in pole fan & a Vornado air circulator provided.
Living part of room has comfy loveseat, reclining chair & 2 wide seat wooden arm chairs. The loveseat pulls out to bed for some more lounging room. Linens and extra pillows in Arch rm closet.
32inch hi-def TV w/ Blue-ray DVD player. You will receive code to access wifi upon arrival.
About 30 DVDs on our bookshelf. Many books pertaining to Hawaii, especially Big Island. There are also a few board games & playing cards in the drawer.
Beautiful hand-hewn kitchen table made in Indonesia from retired fishing boats seats 4. We have 2 padded folding chairs & 4 personal size folding tables to add to living rm furniture area for tv side dining. A table on the deck seats 6.
Now let's get to the real reason you are considering Mama J's Pond House as your base for all the Big Island has to offer...relaxing outdoors at your fairly secluded home away from home. We are located at the end of a cul-de-sac, seldom will you see a neighbor. The large front deck has lots of seating (see pictures) and overlooks your own private pond teeming with fish.
The hammock for one sets up easily & holds up to 300lbs. The light comfortable parachute material hammock is stitched in a way that you can pull it up over yourself for a nap. The sounds of the nearby ocean will lull you to sleep.
The large private pond is amazing. You may find yourself lost in meditation as you gaze at the fish. Watch the tide in the pond rise & fall. Many types of birds flit around the surrounding trees.You may even espy a mongoose. Water is clear unless it has rained hard the day before. Usually is clear again on next day.
For your safety, we do not allow swimming in our pond. It is a tranquil gazing pond. The water is clear and you may view the fish & bottom which is 7ft deep in some parts during high tide.
The pond's fish are self sustaining meaning that they survive on the many types of small crustaceans in this natural pond.
Wai Opae Marine Sanctuary as peekabooed from many of our windows and a 5 min walk away has the best snorkeling on all of the Big Island. We have 4 snorkels for your use kept on a shelf in Arch room. We have outdoor shower to rt of our front stairs for rinsing off. There is no shower at Wai 'Opae.
Surf, swim, fishing areas close by. Hotponds including Ahalanui 10 min drive & Champagne Pond 5min drive. Volcano National Park is 40miles away.
Altho' our home has a king & a Cal-king bed plus a pull-out sofa in living room, We think you will be most comfortable w/ 4ppl max. 5 ppl staying is our limit. Please respect, be honest when booking reservation ab amt of ppl that will be staying. We do charge a nominal amt for more than 2 ppl.
If there is a problem w/ anything during your stay or things not as expected upon arrival, please call Stan. We will find a way to make things right. Our nearby housekeeper/maintenance team will show up at YOUR convenience should the unlikely event that they are needed arise.
We take pride in our vacation home and would like to share our home with you. Mahalo Nui Loa (Thank You very much) for considering your stay at our little piece of paradise. Aloha! Jahnys and Stan
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Member since: 2013
Property Type
- House
- 1312 sq. ft.
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 5
Children Welcome:
Wide stairs leading to home w/ a pier and post deck above a pond. Additional wide stairs to enter sunken shower area. We want all to be safe so please be aware of these things if you have toddlers....moreless
- Pets Not Allowed
Smoking Allowed:
Smoking allowed on either lanai only if nearby window to house is shut. Please use provided ashtrays. Absolutely no smoking inside. Fine will be accessed from damage deposit if evidence of smoking found indoors or drapes smell like smoke because you have forgotten to shut nearby window....moreless
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 5
Bed 3: 1 sleep sofa /futon
Full sleep sofa. Comfortable but is located in living rm...moreless
Deckside Bedroom: 1 king
Cal-king bed. Pond view. Sliding door to deck.Ceiling fan...moreless
Seaside Bedroom: 1 king
Ocean & pond views. Small private lanai Ceiling fan....moreless
- The bdrms are of ab the same size. Both have king beds w/ 100% cotton linens & 4 pillows ea. Both have bedside tables w/ a drawer, reading lamp and alarm clock. Both have luggage rack,ceiling fan & Hawaiiana art. Deckside bdrm has small closet. Seaside bedrm is the side the sun comes up on but curtains are dark. Fairly shaded on that side so shouldn't be too bad if you like to sleep in. It has a private entry and small lanai w/ seating for two. This rm is a bit breezier than the other and can hear the ocean. It does not have a closet but there are several hooks on the back of the door and a small closet in nearby Arch Room. Fold-out sofa bed is full size and new. 2 extra pillows & flat sheets located in Arch Room closet. This extra bed is located in the greatroom (living rm/kitchen) close to front door. A couple of the many windows in this large room are not curtained but they are high up enough to afford privacy....moreless
Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom
Bathroom 1: toilet, shower
4 stairs lead to shower stall w/ good water pressure. w/d...moreless
Outdoor shower
Cold water located next to front stairs. Rinse off afterswim...moreless
- Altho' there is just one bathrm it is rather big by Hawaii standards. 4 tiled stairs to access shower stall behind a tiled wall.Please watch your step. Good water pressure. As always, test the temperature as water in there is capable of getting VERY hot. 2 terry bathrobes for your use. 2 rolls of T.P. to start you out provided. Bodywash and shampoo provided. These are scented products so you may prefer your own. Washer/dryer off to side of entryway....moreless
Other Amenities
- In the Arch Room is a shelf where you will find a lantern in case of a power outage or to create some more light at end of deck. We purposefully left end of deck dark so that you could create your own atmosphere. There is a ltswitch for deck rt inside front door. A light to illuminate the pond on far wall, rt side of Arch Rm. There are 2 masks w/ snorkel on this shelving. Also where you will find the hammock in the r/y/g color parachute material bag. Hooks to hang it up are the big eyebolt next to white closet on deck & kitty-corner post across. There are two 28qt/41 can coolers. We have found these practical to take on our shopping trips to Hilo (the food prices are more reasonable). There are 2 terry cloth bath robes for your use hanging on back of bathrm door. Nothing fancy but they are clean in case you need to save rm in your suitcase....moreless
Many Hawaiiana Books. Please do not remove from premises i.e. take to beach....moreless
- DVD Player:
Game Room:
Regulation size ping pong table in Arch Room. Electronic plastic tip dart board. Instructions for some games in top rt drawer of desk....moreless
There are several board games on bookshelf in great room. Please play inside house. Small pieces that could fall overboard. Likewise watch your valuables that you bring onto deck....moreless
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
Location Type
Ocean View:
peekaboos of ocean viewed from kitchen, bathrm, one of the 2 bdrms and back lanai. This is part of Wai 'Opae Marine Sanctuary which has the best snorkeling on the Big Island. It is a 5 min walk....moreless
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Wind-Surfing
Table in kitchen seats 4. There are 2 extra fold-away padded chairs & 4 fold-away wooden 'tv tables' for dining on Movie Night. Table on deck seats 6....moreless
- Dining Area
- Seating for 6 people
Clothes Dryer:
Also 8ft covered clothesline w/ clothespins next to deck stairs....moreless
Fitness Room / Equipment:
4 bicycles, 2 exercise mats, pair of 4lb dumbells, 4 snorkels, 2 small kickboards. For a light workout, play a rousing game of pingpong :) ...moreless
- Hair Dryer
Wifi is for basics such as checking email and social sites. You will receive code upon arrival....moreless
Linens Provided:
100% cotton sheets.4 pillows on ea king bed. 2 more pillows, extra bed sheets and blankets provided in closet for use on pull-out sofa bed....moreless
Living Room:
See pics. It's a large greatroom. (kitchen,dining, living) Loveseat, comfy recliner & 2 wide seat wooden chairs around tv....moreless
Room for 2 vehicles on property in front of house. ...moreless
Landline for outgoing local calls or to use your calling card. Cell phone use all over Puna district is spotty. AT&T works best....moreless
Towels Provided:
Kitchen towels provided. 100% cotton bath towels & washcloths provided. Beach towels provided, the colorful ones on bottom shelf of bathrm. ...moreless
- Washing Machine
Coffee Maker:
Basic 12 cup coffee maker w/ timer. Filters provided. Tea kettle. Coffee bean grinder....moreless
Dishes & Utensils:
Service for 8. Rice cooker also acts as steamer for veges & more. Blender....moreless
Full kitchen. Everthing basic you'll need to make a meal for up to 8 ppl. If you are a gourmet cook, call to see if we have something beyond basic that you might need. We might can get you a loaner....moreless
- Microwave
Please check on food you are cooking. We gave this oven an ultimate test, cooked a 20lb turkey.Usual temp in usual amt of time but DID have to rotate every hr so as to not burn on one side....moreless
Pantry Items:
Salt n' pepper plus some other basic spices & condiments. Cooking oil and soy sauce provided. Dish soap & sponge. 1 roll paper towels....moreless
Small balcony off Seaside Bdroom has 2 chairs & small table. View of pond & ocean. If you smoke out here, please shut bdrm window to keep our home smokefree & use provided ashtray. Mahalo...moreless
24" women's cruiser. 26" women's 7-speed Just added a auto switch 5 speed bike and a 3 speed....moreless
Deck / Patio:
300 sq ft deck overlooks pond on one side. There is a table that seats 6 and a built-in bench running length of deck. Hammock in red/yellow/green bag in Arch Room. Use only the large eyebolts on deck....moreless
- Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill:
Weber Grill. Please bring your own charcoal, lighter fluid & lighter. Bbq tools provided. Please no cooking on deck. Nice little area next to pond in front of deck to set it up....moreless
Water Sports Gear:
4 masks w/ snorkles, 2 small kickboards. 4 beachchairs & 2 personal size umbrellas can attach to an arm....moreless
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Winter 2017
Dec 15 - Mar 25, 2018
3 night min stay
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $10 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
3 night min stay
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $10 per night, per additional guest
Additional information about rental rates
- Refundable Damage Deposit $200
- one time cleaning fee $115
- Tax Rate 13.41%
Nightly rent + tax are based on 1-2 person occupancy. $10+ tax for each additional ppl up to 5 max. We have a 2 week maximum stay so as to keep our home in tip top shape. Exceptions may apply for return guests. Please call Stan @808-291-6493 HIST between 8am & 8pm or email if you have any questions.
Your dates will be blocked after payment and signage of rental contract are received. Our cancellation policy may be viewed by request. $200 deposit less any damages will be returned asap, usually within 3 days of check-out.
Owner's cancellation policy:
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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Car: Necessary
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2013
About the owner: Born & raised in Whittier, Calif, I moved to Oahu in 1981. My longtime partner Stan was born & raised here on Oahu. Owning our piece of Paradise in Kapoho is possible because of my Mom. We named the house in her honor, Mama J (Joyce)'s Pond House. Our Hawaiian style home was blt in 1974 and remodeled in 2005. Many old school architectural features remain such as vaulted ceilings, blt-in cubbies & the Arch Room. The flooring & paint are new as is all of the furniture and most appliances. We have much pride in this house, it is for family & friends to get together on special occasions. We are constantly working on improvements...utmost is safety, cleanliness & comfort. We are proud to share our home for your getaway and have you find it up to our standards. We want YOU to be as happy as we are when we stay here. We will be just a phone call away to answer questions and do what we can to make your stay more comfortable. In the unlikely event that something was overlooked during cleaning, please call upon arrival & we will make it right via our nearby housekeeper. Aloha, Jahnys and Stan
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3/4 of the greatroom (living area w/ kitchen)
We are fairly secluded at the end of a cul-de-sac. Very Peaceful!
Most of the 300sq ft deck. Hooks for hammock (not shown) are at far end. You can hear the ocean!
View from end of deck
The Arch Room. Soft tip electronic dart board not shown.
Seaside bdrm. Door leads to small lanai w/ seating for two and ocean view.
Deckside bdrm has sliding glass doors that open onto 300sq ft deck.
View from seaside bedrm, kitchen and bathrm.
Visitor to Wai Opae.
Champagne Ponds, 3min drive to gated community, park outside gate.Walk 10min to A-frame house. Public access path next to this pond.
Ahalanui, also known as The Hot Pond or Millionaire's Pond is a 10min drive from house.
Please sign our guestbook during your stay. Mahalo!
Bright & airy full kitchen. Teak bookcase loaded w/ Hawaiiana books,dvds & more
Side View showing walkway between 300sq ft deck & small lanai on l w/ ocean view
Table w/ view of our pond and sounds of nearby ocean can seat 6.
Thermal pond is full of fish & surrounded by lush vegetation
seaside bedrm
Deckside bedroom.
Sunken shower stall behind that towel bar wall. New w/d not shown in pic
Wai Opae as glimpsed from our house is a 5min walk.Best snorkeling on island!
Wai Opae tidepools. Shoes are necessary to get closer than this.
Champagne Ponds is a 5min drive then walk 10 mins or take the easy bike ride.
Our cruiser & 7speed bikes. Also have a 3 & 5 speed. Always use provided lock.
Please only bread, plain rice or koi pellets for "our" ducks. This is Puddles.
This listing was first published here in 2013.
Date last modified - Thursday, May 25, 2017
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Here's something that occurred to me would be a sort of neat tool for a writer to play around with - sort of a live action-ish version of the Wordle software that was doing the rounds a year or two ago.
Paragraphs in novels get rewritten a lot. A lot. It occurred to me it would be interesting if someone could write a small piece of software that recorded all the changes being made to a particular paragraph or piece of text from inception to finished work. Then you could save it as, say, a video file that shows you all the changes, deletions, additions, retypings of that piece of text as a movie - minus, of course, all the long hours of introspection when the writer is either thinking or playing Quake Online (not me, honest guv). If anything, it would demonstrate just how much work goes into writing even a single sentence, sometimes. And it would sort of be a way to actually see inside a bunch of different writer's heads.
But which text? I figure an opening paragraph or page would be the obvious one to go for. Does anyone out there know if it's possible to write a piece of software like that, or if it already exists?


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10 Things You Never Knew About Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder was a much-beloved actor for many generations with his comedic turns in such films as Willy Wonka and The ChocoFactoryctory, The Producers and Young Frankenstein. A writer and performer, Wilder had a fairly short career and yet remained one of the most enduring stars of his time but despite this, there are still some little-known facts about him that many do not know.
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Franklin Graham Says "DISGUSTED" And "Gender Reassignment" In The Same Sentence: Here's WHY
It is against every politically correct "law" to say that one is disgusted by the transgender movement. But that isn't what the ever-bold Franklin Graham is saying in his latest Facebook post (with which over 100K people agree). Instead, Graham is outraged that America's limited (or more accurate, non-existent) funds are being used to pay for military sex changes. Not only do military experts say that this compromises the strength of our military (whose sole purpose is to protect America), but it uses taxpayers' dollars in an egregiously foolish way.
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United Way Silicon Valley Inaugural Golf Tournament
United Way Silicon Valley
Monday, October 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
At United Way Silicon Valley, we envision a community where every child has the opportunity to achieve their dreams. We know that a quality education is the key to a successful career, particularly in this knowledge-based economy.
United Way is working to improve overall academic achievement with specific improvements in 3rd grade reading skills, because we know that children who are proficient in reading by 3rd grade are much more likely to graduate from school and be successful in life.
Join fellow golf enthusiasts and community members for United Way's Inaugural Golf Tournament at The Country Club at Boulder Ridge, located high above the Santa Clara Valley in San Jose. Proceeds from the Golf Tournament will benefit United Way's work focused on early childhood literacy.
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The Country Club at Boulder Ridge
1000 Old Quarry Rd
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Monday, October 20, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
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from £75 / night help Price for guests, Nights
One of the closest communities to Disney! – Home 1360340 Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
One of the closest communities to Disney! – Home 1360340
- Villa
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Top Review
Villa / 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 8
Key Info
- Swimming pool
- Child friendly
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
We welcome you to take a look at our villa close to all the magic, yet in a peaceful and tranquil setting.
Indian Ridge Oaks - one of the closest communities to Disney / 4 miles to Disney Maingate - south facing pool
***** Luxury villa in a superb location, genuinely only a few minutes drive from Disney and, more importantly, only 4 sets of traffic lights! *****
***** Wi-Fi, 50" LED TV in lounge, iPod dock, stereo, games console, TVs in all bedrooms, DVD/video players *****
***** FREE use of high chair, travel cot, gas BBQ and safe *****
***** Heated south facing pool with underwater lighting, shaded patio and pool furniture *****
***** Community pool, community play area and tennis courts *****
***** Very close to local shops, restaurants and golf courses *****
***** Privacy fencing to pool area *****
***** Laundry facilities and fully air-conditioned *****
***** New pillowtop king bed in master bedroom and
We welcome you to take a look at our villa close to all the magic, yet in a peaceful and tranquil setting.
Indian Ridge Oaks - one of the closest communities to Disney / 4 miles to Disney Maingate - south facing pool
***** Luxury villa in a superb location, genuinely only a few minutes drive from Disney and, more importantly, only 4 sets of traffic lights! *****
***** Wi-Fi, 50" LED TV in lounge, iPod dock, stereo, games console, TVs in all bedrooms, DVD/video players *****
***** FREE use of high chair, travel cot, gas BBQ and safe *****
***** Heated south facing pool with underwater lighting, shaded patio and pool furniture *****
***** Community pool, community play area and tennis courts *****
***** Very close to local shops, restaurants and golf courses *****
***** Privacy fencing to pool area *****
***** Laundry facilities and fully air-conditioned *****
***** New pillowtop king bed in master bedroom and new pillowtop queen in double bedroom *****
Luxury 4 bedroom villa in a superb location. Genuinely only a few minutes drive from Disney. Fully equipped kitchen including a full size oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, toaster, coffee maker, all tableware and cutlery. There is also a washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.In the lounge, there is a 50" LED TV, stereo, iPod dock, PS2 and DVD/video player.The games room has a 91" pool table, adult and children's foosball, multi-table with air hockey and table tennis and an electronic darts board. Outside, the pool area is south facing and there is a shaded area to escape the midday sun. A gas BBQ is provided for your use and there is ample seating for al-fresco dining. There are comfortable sun loungers in addition to the patio table and chairs. The area is fenced for privacy. There are 4 bedrooms (2 of which have twin beds) and 2 bathrooms (1 of which is en-suite and allows direct access to the patio). Each room has a large wardrobe/closet and ample storage space. The master bedroom has a TV/DVD and two of the other rooms have TVs. The villa is ideal for 2 families sharing as each set of bedrooms is grouped around a bathroom. The en-suite has his and her basins, a deep bath and a separate shower. We have young children ourselves and are well aware of the hard work it is when taking children and all their luggage on holiday. The villa is single storey so there is no need to worry about little ones on the stairs. A travel cot/crib and high chair are provided for your use. The sliding patio doors are alarmed to stop unaccompanied children from wandering out to the pool area.
Location description from owner
The Central Florida region
Indian Ridge Oaks is a blend of holiday and residential homes with community facilities and wooded walkways. It is a respite from the neon lights and busy traffic of the resort hotel areas.
We love Indian Ridge Oaks because of its close proximity to Disney. For years we stayed at many villas where, once we went out in the morning, that was it until the end of the day. But at Indian Ridge Oaks, we are close enough to pop out for breakfast, come back to the villa for an hour and then head out again. Quite often we get to Disney early, come back to the villa for lunch and a few minutes peace and quiet and then go back to the parks.
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- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Cot available
- High chair available
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Double Beds, 4 Single Beds, 1 Cot available
- 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite
- Wi-Fi available
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
- Children's pool
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Safe
- Table tennis
- Pool or snooker table
- Games room
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair available
- Satellite TV
- Video player
- DVD player
- CD player
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Check in time:16:00, Check out time:10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
- Cancellation policy
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About the owner
Tracey J.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar updated::
- 23 Apr 2017
- Years listed:
- 3
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
This Villa has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 8. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 01 Feb 2014. Located in Kissimmee, it has 13 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £525 to £780.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property's calendar was last updated on 23 Apr 2017.
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Guest reviews
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13 reviews
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- Very Good
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- Average
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- Poor
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"Close to Disney, a villa that caters for everyone!"
We stayed here with our 8 year old in July 2016. From the time we booked to the time we returned Tracey (the owner) could not have been more helpful. Emails responded to promptly, very thoughtful communication and information throughout. We arrived late evening, having stopped at one of the supermarkets recommended by Tracey to stock up. The villa was everything we'd seen described in the advert. The rooms were comfortable, the kitchen is well stocked with crockery & utensils and there are plenty of towels including pool towels. My son loved the pool and the games room. If you are travelling with younger children there are plenty of toys and dress up outfits that would keep most children very happy. Tracey seems to have thought of everything! We BBQ'd on the times we ate in which was easy, but there are plenty of restaurants around and if you don't want to drive of an evening Uber is a great way to get around - Chuys and Longhorn a couple of our favourite restaurants, and most restaurants do a take away service. Now for Disney, using Tracey's back route Animal Kingdom is about 10 minutes away and the other Disney parks about a 15 - 20 minute drive depending on traffic. Parking at the parks is $20 a day but you only pay once if you visit 2 parks in a day. So you really are close to the resorts. Universal and Sea World are about 30 minutes away depending on traffic. We needed to call the managing agent out during our stay, call was answered promptly and he came out straight away to fix the small problem we had. Tracey was immediately in touch to follow up with us. We had a lovely stay and would definitely book again if / when we return to Florida.
Owner's reply: Gillian, Thanks for the review and look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Keep in touch, Tracey
"Excellent Disney Villa"
We stayed in this great villa in March 2016; my wife and I, our two small children (2 and 4) and their grandfather. The villa is in an excellent location, only 15 minute (light traffic route) drive to the parks. It has a great pool and is thoroughly equipped with everything we needed. Our two children absolutely loved all the Disney dressing up outfits, toys and books. The Games room would also be ideal if you had older children. Tracy the owner was an absolute delight from booking to departure. We will return to Orlando in a few years time and this will be the first villa we look for. Thanks
Owner's reply: Thank you for your kind comments Ross, even though we had problems with the pool heater and had to have a new one installed for you. I don't think it spoilt your early morning swim Stay in touch!
"Perfect house for a perfect holiday very very close to disney"
5 of 5 This is a lovely holiday HOME , it is exceptionally clean, well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The new beds are so so comfortable, ( wish I could have brought them home) the location is very near to Disney and many shops and resteraunts ( try Ashbys, millers and Perkins ) . Tracey the owner is very helpful throughout, she genuinely wants you to have a great time in her property.
Owner's reply: Glad you loved the new beds! Hope to welcome you back for your third visit soon! Tracey
"Just Lovely"
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely villa last month. It is fully furnished with everything (and more) that you need - particularly loved the Disney themed rooms. Tracey provided great "customer service" from the start of our booking to the end of our holiday. The location of the villa was great for getting on to the I4 and the surrounding area was quiet and within easy reach of supermarkets and restaurants (our favourite being Bahama Breeze) best ribs in the world according to my Daughter) We all had a great holiday and would definitely use this villa again
Owner's reply: After staying in the magic of a Disney hotel for a week, it was a lot to live up to! Thank you for your lovely review. Tracey
"home from home"
We stayed in this villa for a week in june 2015 with our 2 teenage boys. The villa is in an excellent location central to everything. It is immaculately kept with everything you could possibly need. The pool area is brilliant to chill out in after a hard day at the parks. Bedrooms are very spacious with ample wardrobe and drawer space for those bargain buys from the mall! Kitchen has everything you could possibly need. My boys made good use of the huge games room playing table tennis, pool and table football. While we were there it was very quiet and peaceful, lovely and relaxing. Tracey the owner was very friendly, emailing me several times with info and helpful tips. She also rang me on our first day to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. We found this personal correspondence very reassuring. Loved every second of our stay and would definataly recommend this villa.
"Great Villa"
We recently stayed at this lovely villa and it had everything we needed for a family holiday and more. The location was fantastic no more than 10 mins drive to Disney World. The villa has toys for children which was great for my 4 year old granddaughter and the games room also a hit. We had endless hours of fun in the pool and there was plenty of space for us all. The decor is lovely and the disney themed rooms a bonus for the kids. The owner was so friendly and gave lots of information to help aid our trip. I cannot recommend this villa highly enough and would stay again the next time we visit Orlando
"Great Property and Location for Disney"
We stayed in this property for 2 weeks in March 15 and would highly recommend this property. The property is located Indian Ridge Oaks, which is a small estate of houses, located about 20 minutes from most of the Disney parks, and 10 minutes from Animal Kingdom. Also about 20-25 minutes to Sea World. Location is really good - traffic between the villa and the parks was pretty light - very easy. The Villa is nice - very well equipped. Everything you would expect of someone's home. Best bits for me were: - Games room in the garage - my kids loved the table football, also air hockey, pool table and table tennis - Swimming pool - big highlight for us, you pay extra for pool heating but worth it - it was like swimming in a Jacuzzi!!! Fairly peaceful too - only other noise you get is the noise of other families in adjacent properties enjoying their pools -Location is great, very peaceful, but close to Disney (I doubt you'll find anywhere must closer). For US standard also not far to supermarkets, best being in my opinion Winn Dixie (about 10 minutes drive away) and Super Target (15 minutes away - big!!!) -Very well equipped, lots of plates, pans, plastic plates, cups, for small children, can't think of anything we needed that wasn't available - Wifi in the property - essential for those last minute fast pass changes! - Shower was pretty good too However, there are 2 things that make this property extra special. Firstly, it's the Disney effect - and by this I mean wardrobes full of Disney toys, dressing up outfits etc, Disney themed tableware, DVDs, little mini characters - absolutely perfect for small children. My boys (aged 3 and 6) loved them. Secondly, Tracey the owner - it's like having your own personal access to Florida Tourist Information :) She phoned me up before the trip, advised on best routes to the park, supermarkets, late night stores etc. Also phoned during the stay to check everything was ok, and kept in email contact as well. As a first timer to Florida, the extra effort Tracey put in really was valuable - thanks Tracey! Overall, I would highly recommend the Villa, and hopefully in a few years time when we go back to Disney, Tracey will be able to accommodate us again. PS If you need somewhere to eat - I'd highly recommend Applebees - near Super Target, a nice changes from the endless Burgers + Fries, and it's pretty cool as they do take-aways as well ....
"Quick Getaway"
We had an unexpected trip to Orlando after booking some cheap flights, we found Tracey's villa and she couldn't have been more helpful. We loved the villa, all the disney touches, even dresses for little princesses and the games in the garage for the older, or bigger kids amongst us. The pool was lovely after long days walking around the parks or shops. Everything was lovely and clean and fresh. Tracey even rang us while we were there to check everything was OK! Lovely personal touches. Thanks again we had a wonderful time.
"Perfect family villa close to Disney"
Excellent service from Tracey the owner and Alan the manager. Villa really is close to disney. Made life so easy going to the parks without a long journey to cope with. Villa was lovely. Clean, comfortable and homely. We loved all the disney toys hidden in the wardrobe ! My girls were very happy playing with them when we wanted a rest! Pool area great too. Can't find fault. Perfect villa for all your family needs!
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In the last 10 years there has been a sharp increase in the number of 16-year-olds gaining at least five GCSE passes at grades A* to C.
The Government has used the statistics to claim it is proof secondary education is improving and so are GCSE results. The figures are used to dictate where a school is placed in contentious league tables.
But a new analysis of official figures by the Tories shows the proportion of pupils with five A* to C passes in the core subjects has actually declined.
The percentage of pupils with passes in English, maths, science, a modern language, and history or geography has actually dropped from nearly 44 per cent to 26.6 per cent in the last 10 years, blowing away the assertion standards are on the up across the board.
David Willetts, the Conservative shadow education secretary, said the statistics were proof of a "shocking decline in standards".
Mr Willetts said: "Fewer pupils are studying for core GCSEs that matter to universities and employers.
"Instead, they are being entered for non-core subjects and equivalents that help push schools further up the league tables".
The figures show that the higher overall pass rate is down to pupils taking 'softer' subjects such as media studies, PE and social scince rather than the traditional academic disciplines.
Mr Willetts' comments come just days after Sir Digby Jones, the Government's new skills envoy, called the lack of basic skills among school-leavers a 'national disgrace'.
Jim Knight, the schools minister, said the new figures were 'misleading'.
Sticking by Government numbers which show since Labour came to power the number of children gaining five passes A to C in all subjects has risen from 45 to 59 per cent, Mr Knight said: "The truth is that standards in our schools are rising year-on-year and to claim otherwise using misleading statistics is an insult to the hard work of pupils and teachers across the country."
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A novel by Mike W Barr, Tom Sutton and Ricardo Villagran
A brand new line of Star Trek graphic fiction begins here with this story based on the episode "Mirror Mirror, " named by Star Trek fans around the country as one of the ten best episodes of all time. Now new audiences can journey through the dimensional rift with Captain Kirk and his brave crew as they face their savage doubles--with the fate of two universes hanging in the balance.
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|Title: Star Trek: The Mirror Universe Saga (Star Trek (DC Comics))
Author(s): Mike W Barr, Tom Sutton, Ricardo Villagran
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Whitney is not a good for the future player.
He was drafted in 2002, what you see is what you get, he will not improve.
Gaustad is overrated, i am not sure why people think he is the cream of tow crop of fourth line centers, a dubious distinction in any case.
I do think that Whitney a 30 is an better option for our future than Markov at 34 ... he also know pretty well the Therrien D-man System.
Gaustad is overrated a bit but he is the option for faceoff and puck control that we actually need ... he also has the size even if he is a bit to smooth. Eller on the 4th line will shut the damn White problema and give us a real center. Therrien will have 4 key line to play instead of 3 and a specialist player.
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The Chevy Suburban is the longest living model to exist in the General Motors family to date. The station wagon shaped SUV began production in 1935 and is still produced at this time. The vehicle has endured several generational redesigns and is available in 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton and 1-ton models. The front braking system is like that of other comparable Chevy truck and SUV models in its weight class, considering the year of manufacturing.
Removing the Caliper
Before starting, siphon out half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder of the Suburban and then replace the snap-on cap.
With the Suburban in park or first gear and the parking brake applied, the lug nuts need to be cracked loose 1/8 of a turn before lifting the SUV. Lifting the Suburban with a hydraulic floor jack or a manual scissor jack and then supporting the vehicle onto jack stands will be required. Never work on a vehicle--especially something as heavy as a Suburban--supported by a jack only. Complete the removal of the lug nuts and then the wheels to expose the front brakes.
Remove the caliper guide bolts. This will require a 3/8-inch hex-head insert socket for an appropriate drive socket. The guide bolts have an interlocking sleeve that will extract along with the bolts.
Once both bolts are removed, use a pry bar or a large straightedge screwdriver to remove the caliper and pad assembly from the rotor.
Support the caliper to the suspension using mechanics wire, a makeshift hook or a bungee cord.
Replacing the Pads
The pads are attached to the caliper with seated clips. These clips can be unseated and removed by convincing them with a pry bar or screwdriver. The outboard pad had two horned clips attached to the caliper housing. The inboard pad had a three-pronged clip that sits inside the caliper piston bore.
Once the pads are removed, a 6-inch C-clamp will be required to depress the caliper piston inward to make room for the new pads.
Before installing the new pads, grind a clean surface onto the caliper anchor and the caliper mating surface and then apply a liberal coat of silicone brake lubricant or a graphite-based anti-seize compound.
Before replacing the calipers, apply a coating of the lubricant to the interlocking slides of the guide bolts before installing them.
Replacing the Rotors
If you're replacing the rotors, you should be able to remove them once the caliper and pad assembly are removed. In some cases, the rotors may be stuck to the hub flange by corrosion and need to be convinced off with a few sharp smacks from a large hammer. Cleaning the mating surface of the hub flange is a good idea to ensure proper placement of the new rotor. A die-grinder with a course reconditioning disc works well.
Be sure to clean the rust-preventative coating off of the new rotor with a parts cleaner or brake clean.
Wrapping it Up
Once the rotor and pads have been replaced, reinstall the caliper onto the rotor and then reinsert the lubed guide bolts. Tighten them to 35- to 40-foot pounds using a torque wrench and the 3/8-inch hex-head insert socket. Replace the wheels and lug nuts and then tighten the lug nuts flush to the hub flange. Once you lower the Suburban, re-torque the lug nuts between 120- to 140-foot pounds (depending on the year and torque specifications).
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text: AUTHOR: chrisransom | IN: NFL Draft | COMMENTS: 2 Comments | http://nflmocks.com/2011/07/11/chris-ransoms-top-20-offensive-tackles-for-2012/ USC Left Tackle Matt Kalil may be the top offensive tackle that gets drafted. Will he have the best career among the offensive tackles when the 2012 NFL Draft ends 5 years from now? 1. Matt Kalil Offensive Tackle USC Before I go in depth into why I believe Kalil will be a bust in this draft, let me start off by saying offensive line is one of my positions that I'm excellent at evaluating. When evaluating the last 20 offensive lineman drafted dating back to 2004 who got selected in the first round, the only offensive tackle who's career I failed to predict correct was Chris Williams the 2008 first round pick from Vanderbilt. I thought Williams would be a pro bowler who competes with Ryan Clady and Jake Long for the right to be the top left tackle in the 2008 NFL Draft, but now he looks like a backup at best. I saw Joe Thomas in a SI magazine before his senior year at Wisconsin and got the idea that he would be a top 5 left tackle after his second year in the league having a major impact as a rookie. That's exactly what happened with Joe Thomas. Now that I got that out of the way I want to say that I believe Matt Kalil has a strong chance of being the top 5 pick in 2012 with the greatest chance of being a major bust. Matt Kalil was 6 foot 6 284 pounds straight out of high school. He is now a junior redshirt and has only put on 9 pounds since weighing in at 6 foot 6 293 pounds. The weight would not be an issue if he ran a 40 time under 5 seconds because that would prove that Kalil has outstanding footwork, but he projects to run a 40 time over 5 seconds at the moment which causes grave concern if you ask me.


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Not yet but it is a popular feature request, here are three I found doing a quick search, help spice them up, the spicier they are the better chance it will get included in a future release.
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DENPASAR, Indonesia (AFP) – An Australian drug smuggler on death row in Indonesia has lost a bid for presidential clemency, his final chance to avoid execution, a court official said Thursday.
Myuran Sukumaran was one of nine Australians arrested in 2005 for attempting to smuggle eight kilogrammes (18 pounds) of heroin out of the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
"The presidential decree signed on December 30 stipulates that the clemency of an Australian on death row, Myuran Sukumaran, has been rejected," Hasoloan Sianturi, a spokesman for the court in Bali with jurisdiction for the case, told AFP.
Sukumaran and another member of the so-called "Bali Nine" who was sentenced to death, Andrew Chan, lodged appeals for presidential clemency after their final court appeals were rejected in 2011.
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I started writing in 3rd grade. Mostly fan fiction about Kingdom Hearts and an online free RPG called BattleOn.
What was your first story, could we read it?
My first story was called "Kingdom Hearts: The Search for BattleOn." I actually still have the notebook it's written in, so I guess you could read it. If you found it . . .
What are you working on right now?
I'm working on a book of short stories and poetry. On Protag, I'm currently working on three different pieces of work. One's a series of journal entries, one's a series of flash fiction pieces, and the last is a comedy.
Where do you get insparation?
Music, horror, dark subjects. I love Stephen King. He's my greatest inspiration. I really look up to him. Beside him, music is another huge inspiration because people seem to have forgotten that you can tell stories through music.
When is your favourite time to write?
At school when I should be paying attention or when I'm not doing anything. When I'm at home, I prefer that nobody's around so I can write.
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|Reviews for Vocaloid Generation 4
| LunarMoonWater chapter 1 . 1/6/2013
Name: Lunar Astra Irvette (L.A.I)
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Appearance: Knee length black hair with side bangs that covers one of her eyes, one violet eye, one sapphire blue eye, small crescent moon shaped birthmark under one eye, somewhat pale skin, 5' 7", has three streaks of color in her pitch black hair. one is white, another blue, and the last, violet.
Personality: May look cold hearted, and at times she is, but she loves to make sarcastic comments whenever possible. If someone annoys her, her aura turns black and menacing even though her expression doesn't change. When she sees people smile, she instantly catches it and she hates herself for that. Stays expressionless most of the time because she thinks it hurts to much to keep an expression for so long.
Outfit: A black t-shirt saying 'don't mess with me', black ripped skinny jeans with chains, black combat boots (or black converse), a silver locket from her mother, fingerless gloves, wears black headphones.
Crush: SeeWoo, Mikuo, Luki
Character Items: Headphones/earphones
Voice: Soprano, Alto, Contralto (finds it hard to go too low)
Singing genre: Pop, Rock, Jazz
School Uniform: white button up shirt, violet/blue bow, black vest and skirt with knee length socks and dark colored shoes
History: Her father died in a car crash when she was 5. Two years later her mother got depression and committed suicide. She was forced to live with her uncle. When she reached the age of 13, she got kicked out and was left alone. Due to these problems, she toughened up.
With which Vocaloid, Utauloid, fanmade they'll go along: Miku, SeeU, IA, Luka,
| LunaLapis chapter 5 . 9/25/2012
Family reunion is ALWAYS cute X3 SunnE huh? well she seems cute XD i like how you made her say "Unni" and " Oppa " instead of nee san or nii san. Since they are korean!
Well a great chapter as always (and forever! sorry couldn't help but to put the song reference there XD ) and i look forward too the next chapter!
| Koala Bear-kun chapter 5 . 9/23/2012
I LOVE YOU SUKI-KIRAI-AISHITERU! (no homo)
- is SunnE gonna be in the next chapter or are you still tnroducing more new Vocaloid4?
| leapingleameer chapter 5 . 9/23/2012
Lol, Rascal and River would end up getting lost in some huge mansion/houes/whateves )...
Even if everyone else is lost too.
*Coughs* Anyways, I liked how you introduced River and Rascal and how you made them interact, even if it was only three lines worth. I also liked how you had them interact with Akami. So far, everything you've had them do is something I can see them doing in my head ) Nice work!
Looking forward to the next chapter!
| lilarinofanficgoddess chapter 5 . 9/23/2012
XD Man, you gotta love SeeU!
| PinkRoseStories chapter 5 . 9/23/2012
Everyone's getting lost! LOVE it! Can't wait for more! :D
| leapingleameer chapter 4 . 9/17/2012
Lol, nice ending! Anyways, I'm liking the story :). Its really cute so far, and I can't wait for my ocs to show up. Anyways, can't wait for the next chapter OuO
| LunaLapis chapter 4 . 9/17/2012
I was awwing at the kaito part! i'm glad that he remembered!
And then i laughed when he opened the refrigerator, i love you Gacha XDXD
A great chapter as always! you improve at every chapter and i enjoy reading them more! well good luck with the next chapter!
| PinkRoseStories chapter 4 . 9/16/2012
Ryuto is SO CUTE! He actually fit in the freezer! Awwww! Great chapter!
| lilarinofanficgoddess chapter 4 . 9/16/2012
HAHAHAHA! Oh, GachapoiD! Riria is really awesome in this fic and so do the other ocs!
| xoxo-vanilla chapter 3 . 9/10/2012
hey are you still accepting OC? if still i want to sent my OC
| ElectroMoon chapter 3 . 8/28/2012
Love it! Please update soon! w
| hannyfish chapter 3 . 8/27/2012
That's great! I'm reallty enjoying this! Love Len's reactions xD
| lilarinofanficgoddess chapter 3 . 8/27/2012
Mio seems interesting o.o
| Voca'Neko chapter 3 . 8/27/2012
Yes, yes, yes UPDATE! I like how you split the speaking part equal. I'm total shipping Len X Mio X3 Anyway, keep up the gooood work!


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My Dear Mom and Dad
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I know you are much invested in us children
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Could you blame us children for not waking
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The last few years have been hard on economists trying to predict the path of the U.S. economy. As a group, they keep forecasting fast growth just around the corner, only to be disappointed again and again.
That's even true of the forecasters at the Federal Reserve, whom Fed officials rely on as they set the course of monetary policy.
You can see just how badly the Fed predictions have missed in the following two charts, which come from a paper presented today at a central banking conference at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
The author, Andrew Levin, is a researcher at the International Monetary Fund, and his pictures show how frequently Fed forecasters have overestimated future growth - while, at the same time, underestimating how fast unemployment will fall.
The point here isn't to pick on the Fed, or on forecasters. It's to say, there's a paradox in this recovery, which is, unemployment keeps coming down even as growth disappoints.
So what's going on? Levin runs some tests and concludes it's likely because the weak recovery keeps driving workers out of the labor force - to give up looking for jobs entirely. His results, he writes, "bolster the view that the unexpectedly steep decline in unemployment over the past few years is indeed related to the concomitant drop in labor force participation." So the charts look paradoxical, but really, they're both telling us the same thing: This economy still isn't strong enough.