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Chapter two!!!! Ok, that was a lot more exclamation points than I ever want to use at the end of one sentence again.
Oh, I almost forgot, I have no idea what Louisiana middle school days are like. At my middle school, we had homeroom and second period in the same place, but we'll pretend it's different there, even if it isn't.
After History was Writing and Grammar with Miss Kay. After W.G. was French, a language Marie already half-knew, and most of the class was either native or natively fluent in, Remy being native.
Suddenly paranoid for her brother, she went up to the teacher. "Mah brother's a seventh grader, ma'am. Does he take language?"
"Seventh graders have French also."
Marie sighed unhappily, returning to her seat – by Remy, as it was in all her classes so far.
"What is it, petite chere?"
"Mah li'l brother's still strugglin' with English. Addin' ANOTHER language . . ." she trailed off with another sigh.
"Mah HALF-brother was born n' raised in Germany. Ah've been learnin' his language since Ah was six, but he's only been workin' on his English for a few years."
"You know German?"
"Ja," was all he caught. "Native fluency," she remarked in English. "Ah've been workin' on Français for two 're three years, not nearly as long."
"How good are you?"
"Tres magnifique, if I do say so myself, Monsieur LeBeau, but far from perfect."
Remy gave her a calculating look. "You're an incredible fille, cheré."
She merely grinned.
Lunch was largely uneventful. Kurt and Lapin and some other relatives and friends of the LeBeau boys sat with the eighth grade duo, along with several simpering girls gazing wistfully at the tall, dark, and handsome Cajun and drooling guys ogling Marie and avoiding Kurt as best they could.
On a completely different subject, Kurt and Lapin, it appeared, also had all the same classes.
"So we LeBeaus're tuggin' 'round you Darkholmes?" murmured Lapin. "I dunno, sounds odd to me. This school has so many classes; the likelihood of this is small, about ten, maybe twenty to one by estimate."
"Shut yer trap, Lapin, jus' be happy de way t'ings are," Remy rolled his eyes.
"Actually," Kurt fidgeted slightly, "I t'ink zis vas our muzzer's doink."
"Quoi?" the LeBeaus inquired in unison, mouths open.
Kurt sighed. He grabbed Lapin's arm and yanked up the sleeve, displaying the other boy's Thief Guild tattoo. "You two are in de T'ieves Guild, ja? Haven't you heard dat a t'ief for 'ire is comink in, a specialist in disguise?"
"Oui," Remy said, just as Lapin declined. "Remember, little cousin, Remy's much higher up den you."
"Oui, you little Prince of T'ieves," growled the younger of the two.
"You're Jean-Luc's son," gasped Marie quietly. There was a nod. "Ah thought the name was familiah. Mahght's well tell 'em 'bout momma, Kurt."
"Our muzzer is Raven Darkholme, de chameleon, de mistress of disguise."
"Ah . . . Remy's heard of her. She n' ma pére are pullin' off a heist t'gedder."
"Yeah, but that's not everythin'. Momma's joinin' th' Thieves' Guild."
Remy and Lapin gaped.
"But – dat's so rare it's unheard of!"
"An outsider – joinin' one a' de Guilds! Dey're bot' fam'ly owned, an' fam'ly kep'," Lapin protested.
"Both? Who's th' othah Guild?"
Remy's voice was lowered even further. "Y've nev'r heard of de Assassins? Jus' as we are t'ieves for 'ire, dey are killers for pay. But de similarities end at management – the Boudreaux (is that the head family? I honestly have no idea.) clan is de mos' rut'less in de city, an' dat's sayin' somet'in'. At least we t'ieves, we LeBeaus, 'ave honor, we don't waste lives, we don't torture and rape. But dey 'ave no mercy, no honor at all. Deir children are just as rut'less, just as soulless as de adults."
"You've had a lot a' tahme ta think about this, haven't ya?"
"Oui, chere. Remy's been a t'ief in dis Guild since Remy was nine, an' Remy's known about de rivalry since Remy was four," said the Cajun in third person, sincerely irritating Marie and confusing the hell out of Kurt.
"Are we dat infamous?" Lapin turned to his cousin, confusing the half- siblings.
"Oui, cher, even on de streets, we knew about de Assassins an' de T'ieves. Remy 'as always been a t'ief an' a t'ief's supporter. My maman was killed by de damn assassin fuckers," he growled, spitting out first person like it hurt him even more than the sentence.
"What – I don' undahstand. You were on th' streets?"
"Remy was an orphan on de streets since four, yes. Tried to pick Jean Luc's pocket when Remy was nine, nearly got his arm broken . . . Jean Luc took Remy in, adopted him as a second son, taught 'im 'ow to burgle, 'ow to TRULY steal," the eighth grader said, sighing happily when he thought of his father. "But Remy goin' on an' on 'bout 'imself, what's yer life like, chere?"
"Mah father abandoned mah mother, who put me in th' care of a friend a' hers' nanny, despicable woman, that damn nanny. She went ta Germany on a mission, had Kurt there an' left 'im with another friend. She came back, raised me for a few months, had another mission, went an' raised Kurt for a few months – her job requires a lot a' movement, a lot a' flexibility, an' a lot a' disguises. Fahnally, Kurt was old enough ta come to America, an' live with me an' Momma. We still moved aroun' a lot, but since Kurt an' Ah could be trusted to lie to anyone who needed lyin' to, we weren't a "liahbility" anymawh," she air-quoted disdainfully. "Her boss's words – not hers." She sighed. "Momma would do anythin' for that man an' his "cause,"" she air-quoted again.
The four of them fell into a depressed silence, quietly contemplating their shit-worthy home-lives. Then the bell rang.
Wow that sucked. I'm sorry, but right now I'm in a love-hate relationship with volume three of Gravitation. I love it and hate it at the same time, and I'm halfway through reading it – since I read as many pages as I can stomach between paragraphs.
Also, it's my last night at my grandparents house, and I really wanted to crank this out since I don't have any discs with me sweatdrops so I could post it right here and now. Except, I'll have to wait thirty minutes because it's 8:30 and I'm not allowed to get on the internet (damn dial-up old fashioned grandparents – at least they have this lovely Dell) until 9:00. So. I'll post it then. You'll be happy. Aiie, and I need to get cracking on a new chappie for my Toad story. Yeah right. That'll be up in MONTHS. Is being pessimistic. Really though, I'll try. But Gravitation is killing my soul. Fingers itch to return to the adventures of Shuichi Shindou.
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By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON Productivity dropped this spring for the first time in more than a year and inventories at the wholesale level edged up slightly in June.
Worker productivity declined at an annual rate of 0.9% in the April-to-June quarter after posting large gains throughout 2009, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. Unit labor costs edged up 0.2% in the second quarter, the first increase since the spring of 2009.
Productivity rose by large amounts during the recession. Companies slashed their payrolls and pushed unemployment up to the highest levels in more than two decades. Economists said a slowing in productivity would be a welcome development if it translates into more hiring.
Productivity for all of 2009 rose 3.5%, the best showing in six years and a reflection of companies' ability to produce more with fewer workers.
Output of U.S. workers is the key ingredient to boosting living standards. It allows companies to pay workers more because of the increased production without being forced to raise the cost of their goods, which sparks inflation.
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The 0.2% rise in unit labor costs followed a 3.7% plunge in labor costs in the first quarter. It was the first increase since a 0.6% rise in the second quarter of last year.
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geez...stay away from shoulders and brinks trucks
This is a discussion on Pulled over twice in one day...good LEO experience...generally bad day for me within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Well...I had to drop my wife off at work this morning and was on my way down the Turnpike. I came up to a small ...
Well...I had to drop my wife off at work this morning and was on my way down the Turnpike. I came up to a small traffic jam but my lane was still moving... until a car ahead of me decided it would rather be in a lane that wasn't moving. The bumper was sticking out about 3 feet into my lane so I slowed and crawled over onto the shoulder to avoid having to slam on the brakes. As soon as I passed the car, a Florida Highway Patrol unit pulled out of the next lane and lit me up.
I pulled over and turned off the ignition. He walked up to my window (Jeep Wrangler top down) and asked for the usual paperwork. I informed him that I had a CWP and was carrying. He asked me to keep my hands on the wheel while he ran my info. He came back and asked me if I knew why I was pulled over and I had no idea. He answered with "an illegal lane change"... I told him that I had been in that lane since I got onto the Turnpike (5 miles) and that all I did was swerve to avoid hitting a vehicle. He told me he saw me go completely onto the shoulder and thought I was driving down it. I politely corrected him and he said "Have a nice day, sorry for the inconvenience..." and he drove off to immediately pull someone over for swerving back and forth between 3 lanes.
I headed to my local Wally world to pick up some drinks for work and on the way out of the lot realized I forgot a bag... I circled around to the front door and the lady holding my bag walked back inside... as I called for her and darted in, a Brinks Armored truck was backing up to the door in front of me. I didn't notice him backing up and as I grabbed my bag and went to hop back in, a local LEO cut me off and started yelling "I'm gonna give you a ticket for being stupid." I asked what he meant...and he asked what I would think if a car pulled in behind an armored car and someone ran inside. I told him that I didn't notice the Brinks truck when I went to grab my bag and that the lady was flagging me down. He parked behind me and I handed him my ID and CWP and informed him I was carrying. He asked where it was, and if it was loaded. I told him where and said yes. He asked me to turn around and put my hands on top of my head. He reached around and disarmed me and cleared my Glock. He put it in my glove box and came back.
I realized I kind of screwed up with that situation, since not only did I "stop" in a fire lane, but the Armored car was there as well. He finally told me that he would let me go since I was being very honest with him. I didn't see anything to lie about there... I thanked him and went on my way...
Both LEOs were doing their jobs and I have absolutely no ill feelings towards them. Both were very courteous and as long as I've been driving, I've never parked in a fire lane. The one time I do... I get in trouble. The second LEO said that if I wasn't carrying and so honest...I would have gotten a ticket. He said anyone smart enough to carry legally is a good guy in his book.
Sad part is...I was so shaken (about the prospect of a ticket) that I forgot to get his name...
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geez...stay away from shoulders and brinks trucks
You did well considering the LEO experiences.
I'd call it a rough day, not a bad day. A bad day would have gotten you tickets.
Its so much easier now days, to "Love and honor" my wife, when she is armed, and shoots a better group than I do. (Till death do us part, eh?)
The way you get shot by a concealed weapons permit holder is, you point a gun at him, the Sheriff said.
Rough day!! Lucky you only ran into understanding cops. My advice for you for the rest of the day is to stay inside... its just not your day! :)
Try going back to bed and get up on the other side....
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Could have been worse but it's nice to know S. Florida cops are reasonable.
Now total up what the tickets might have been and go buy ammo.
Take off your gun, grab a beer (or six pack), kick back, and be proud that you are considered one of the good guys. We really are you know.
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I don't' think being called "stupid" is being very courteous if you ask me. Also it is not against the law for if it were the jails would be full and a lot of police would be in there too. I'm glad you didn't get ticketed.
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Keep that rabbit in your pocket not just his foot
Everyone seems to think this is good, and I suppose it is since you came home alive, but I have issues with the second officer from the start. That birdpoop wouldn't fly around here. Sounds like he was verbally rude to start with, then after being notified by a ccw holder that said person was carrying (clearly an act of honesty), he proceeds to disarm you and eject the chambered round? That's just another chance for a major foul up.
All things considered you could have a worse day if you had been issued a citation. But your did everything right and the LEO's treated you well once you advised them you were a CWP holder. We all should be so lucky. I hope that I have a LEO pull me over in the future. Here in Las Vegas there are some LEO who are not the most pleasant people when firearms are concerned. Under the circumstances you had a good day. We all should be so fortunate.
Only thing I would add is leaving the gun in the holster would have been fair less dangerous. Not sure why anyone (including a LEO) would want to handle a loaded firearm right in front of a no doubt busy Wally Wood.
yeah, I agree with some of these other people that the 2nd LEO has a few issues he needs to sort out. Doesn't sound like you really did anything wrong to warrant his aggressive behavior.
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We pushed these sweet kids into a big transition this year: from private Christian education into large public schools in a more urban area of Omaha. And they've done great. The transition has not been without bumps, but it has been without catastrophe. For that we're very thankful.
The kids have especially noticed little graces they had not expected: friends who talk about church, in-class stories that deal with issues of faith and its practice, a welcoming spirit, etc. All of them, whether in front of the whole school or in private notes home, have been recognized for their respectful, kind, and engaged behavior.
I've been grateful for teachers and administrators – across the board – who genuinely care for my kids' well-being and emotional health. We've always had this going for us – as you would expect when you have your kids in school with your family and/or church friends – but in this new public setting we weren't sure of how much personalized attention we would receive. Our public schools have exceeded our expectations, to say the least. (I'll hopefully write more about this when time allows.)
I guess, in general, the transitional weather in our little world is much milder than I had expected. Happy Fall, friends!


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Each time I ask my daughter what she wants for dessert, the reply is always the same: "chocolate mousse!". I came across this quick and easy version for chocolate mousse recently where you whisk the whole eggs and it works beautifully. The texture is a bit denser and firmer than the traditional mousse but it is equally as delicious.
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3 eggs
1 tbsp water
35g sugar
180g dark chocolate
60g strong coffee (or orange juice if you don't like coffee)
- Place the butterfly whisk in the TM bowl with the eggs, sugar and water. Whisk 3 min/70C/speed 3.5.
- Whisk another 5 min/speed 3.5.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and coffee (or juice) in the microwave in short bursts and stir between each until the chocolate is just melted.
- Fold gently some of the egg mixture into the chocolate. Add the remaining egg mixture and fold gently until combined.
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Pashley Britannia Classic Bike - 20"The Pashley Britannia Classic Bike oozes class and style for leisurely country rides. Its front wicker basket lets you pick up essentials from the local shops and 5 speed gears make hills easy. With added luxuries such as mudguards, a chainguard, comfortable leather saddle and grips, and a full light set; by-jove it's a corker!
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Approximate Weight (KG): 17kg Brake Type: Hub Brakes Forks: Tubular crown, hand-brazed Frame Material: Alloy Gender: Womens Number of Gears: 5 Pedals Included: Yes Suspension: Rigid Wheel Size: 26" Chainguard: Yes Frame: Traditionally lugged and brazed, individually hand-built Front Brake: Sturmey Archer hub brake Handlebars: Chrome plated raised bar Mudguard Mounts: Yes Pannier Mounts: Yes Pannier Rack: No Rear Brake: Sturmey Archer hub brake Rear Mech: 5 Speed Sturney Archer Rims: Polished alloy rims Saddle: Honey brown Brooks B67s natural leather Stem: Stainless steel Tyres: Puncture Resistant tyres
Pashley Britannia Classic Bike - 20" is rated out of 5 by 6.Rated 5 out of 5 by Richy61 from Good to go Great service from the halfords team in Beverley everything explained about the bike all adjustments to seat height all done for me great bike at a good price thankyou halfordsDate published: 2016-08-07Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from The fiancee absolutely loves it! Picked up this Pashley on a Halfords Cycle 2 Work scheme, which means I pay back the cost of the bike over the course of 12 months. At the slightly reduced price this gets, this represents great value. The build quality of the bike really is fantastic, though the connecting bars for the mudflaps are slightly flimsy and might easily be prone to bending if not carefully looked after, especially during maintenance and moving the bike. The fiancee can't get enough of the bike, which is used to run to/from work. Slightly more expensive than your average bike, but well worth the investment. She's currently working out how best to go for a ride with our new cat in the basket!Date published: 2016-06-01Rated 5 out of 5 by Beanybabe from Pure class This bike oozes class and comfort. Never had so many compliments on my bike before. Rides so smoothly and copes on hills with ease. I'm really looking forward to doing some touring with this bike. Bringing back the classic look to our roads.Date published: 2015-08-21Rated 5 out of 5 by Natk84 from Classic time piece I've wanted a pashley for years and now I have one. The bike is beautiful and classical aswell as superbly made. This bike will last you a long time. Easy to manage amend gorgeous to ride. It's heavier than I expected but it is sturdily built. The bell sounds like an old sweet shop bell which is cool too. All in all a fabulous bike you won't be diss appointed.Date published: 2014-08-03Rated 4 out of 5 by Maisielicious from Pretty girly - and pretty, girly - bicycle Eagerly anticipating summer to take full advantage of this stylish and functional machine. Great for making the rounds to local shops and pubs.Date published: 2014-01-03Rated 5 out of 5 by jazshaz5 from Classic! Bought this for my wife and she absolutely loves it. All the strength and durability of a good modern bike with the look of a bike from a bygone era. A bit more expensive than some of its contemparies but false economy to go for the one a few hundred quid cheaper, this bike is a bike for life. Highly recommended!Date published: 2013-04-14
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Miley Cyrus starting a new beef with Selena Gomez? Earlier this week the 'Bangerz' babe was performing in Milan when a fan threw a cardboard cutout of Selena on stage as Miley was singing "FU". Cyrus picked up the cutout and took it around stage during the song. When she threw the cutout back into the crowd she said, "I don't really have much to say, I was over it the second that I saw her name. I got two letters for you, one of them's 'F' and the other one's 'U.'" You'll remember the girls have been frenemies since the Nick Jonas blow up!
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A beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with breathtaking mountain views
Villa Indalo is the ideal place to come and unwind and get away from it all.The house comprises of 3 bedrooms(1 is en-suite) and there is another family kitchen is fully equipped and leads into a dining area with seating for 6, but if you don't fancy cooking a gourmet chef can be arranged (if booked in advance). The lounge is very comfortable with 2 sofas, satellite a DVD player and various books, DVD's & board games. The owner has furnished the house to a very high standard.There is a dining area outside with seating for 6/7 which is ideal as it has fantastic views towards the sea and is great for barbecues. There is various other seating dotted around the property all with great views.The swimming pool is 6x4 m. & is well maintained and ideal for the long sunny days here in andalucia.The property has an established garden where the natural aromas and silence are prominent.
Top Traveller Review
If you want a quiet place
Fantastic view, a wonderful place.
About the Owner
Why David Allen chose Axarquia (Costa del Sol)
I bought this property because of its unique location,with views to the sea ,mountains and the village.It is only a 1 minute drive into canillas,or if your feeling energetic than a 15/20 minute walk with breathtaking views on the way,its peaceful and relaxing,ideal to come and chill-out.
What makes this villa unique
Within walking distance of the village yet far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet
Guestbook comments from the owner
Loved the villa.Sat out most evenings enjoying the goats heading home & the geckos emerging for the night.My favourites were the eagles soaring on the thermals,Amazing.The village has everything you need & we visited most of the shops & restaurants.we've had a great holiday & will book again next year,
thanks again
Guestbook comments from the owner
Loved the villa.Sat out most evenings enjoying the goats heading home & the geckos emerging for the night.My favourites were the eagles soaring on the thermals,Amazing.The village has everything you need & we visited most of the shops & restaurants.we've had a great holiday & will book again next year,
thanks again
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If you want a quiet place
Very quiet place in the mountain, only surrounded by goats, a rooster, a donkey...We once saw a fox by the pool.
Fantastic view, a wonderful place.
Beautiful villa with a spacious, blooming garden
We had a very nice two weeks holiday at Villa Indalo. The view was fantastic and the village nearby friendly and authentic. We enjoyed the swimming pool and the spacious garden of the villa very much and had many nice dinners at the terrace. We also found nice restaurants from the village Canillas de Aceitono: El Bodegon de Juan Maria, La Sociedad, La Maroma.. Nerja was our favorite beach resort, Torre de mar closer not so attractive. We recommend Villa Indalo for all those who are looking for relaxation and peaceful country life.
Perfect holiday in an idyllic place
My friends and I stayed in Villa Indalo in September. We had a lovely time. The house was more than we expected, it felt like a real home. We especially enjoyed the pool and barbecues in the evening while listening to the goat bells in the distance. It was lovely to sit outside at night gazing at the stars and the village lights whilst enjoying the different aromas from the mature garden.
We will definitely return next year.
Excellent in every way!
Had an amazing holiday at this private house. It exceeded all expectancies. The house was beautiful. .. furnished well, with lots of special touches. The bedrooms were large, with 2 bathrooms. Outside is quite a large pool with sun loungers and 2 outdoor dining areas. It was all completely private. Sunsets were amazing and the views over the mountains with the pretty village in the background were breathtaking. The village is close by and is very traditional with tiny streets and lots of character. There are plenty of small cafes/bars serving great coffee! Very reasonably priced. The coast is only a half hr drive and there are plenty of markets. I will definitely return, and recommend this property to anyone.
Perfect villa in tranquil setting
We were 4 adults and one baby. We had a wonderful stay at Villa Indalo. The listing description in no way exaggerated the beauty and setting of the villa. It was indeed furnished and equipped to a high standard and clean and well maintained.
The attractive prettily planted patio garden offers plenty of places to lounge in either sun or shade , Views are breath taking and the silence only disturbed by the bells on the goats as the herd travel homeward each evening.
The village is walkable and offers some traditional bars, restaurants and small grocery stores, all at reasonable cost.
We also used the BBQ at the villa on several evenings for the wonderful fish we bought at the Eroski mammoth supermarket about 20-25 minutes away.
We travelled out to some lovely nearby villages and once we found the church we nearly always found a bar alongside.
Customer service was great and we had contact with the owner, before and after our visit and had an emergency local number for any problems ( which we didn't have to use).
Beautiful Villa - Stunning Views!
Villa Indalo was every thing we expected and more! This villa was beautifully furnished and felt like a proper home - not the usual holiday let. The kitchen which opened out into the dining area was well equipped and fitted out in typical Spanish style. The lounge had a gorgeous feature fireplace and I know we were on holiday, but it was a great bonus to have British T.V. channels! With a master bedroom and en-suite and two more bedrooms sharing a bathroom, it was a really spacious villa. It was all really clean - so, so important! Although we travelled as a couple it would be ideal for families or couples/friends travelling together.
In a lovely peaceful setting, the outdoor areas and stunning views were the highlights for us. We particularly loved sitting out on the patio in the evening to watch the sunset and the lights coming on in Canillas.
We dined out most evenings at either the Sociedad or the Bodegon, both serving great food at good prices.
All in all we just loved this holiday - it was great to be in authentic Spain!
From the Owner
"I bought this property because of its unique location,with views to the sea ,mountains and the village.It is only a 1 minute drive into canillas,or if your feeling energetic than a 15/20 minute walk with breathtaking views on the way,its peaceful and relaxing,ideal to come and chill-out."
Activity and Interests
The villa is set in the foothills of mount maroma,yet only 1 minute by car to the whitewashed village of canillas de aceituno,20 minutes by car to the town of velez Malaga where there are plenty of shopping options,and 25 minutes to the beach at torre del mar where there is also a water park for the kids.If you enjoy walking canillas de aceituno is the ideal place with many walks and trails,or if you just want to relax,stay by the pool and enjoy the summer sun.
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18 Mar 2017 - 23 Jun 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
High Season
24 Jun 2017 - 21 Jul 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Peak Season
22 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Indian Summer
2 Sep 2017 - 27 Oct 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Low Season
28 Oct 2017 - 16 Mar 2018
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
17 Mar 2018 - 22 Jun 2018
5 night minimum stay
for 5 nights
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
The security deposit is refundable 2 weeks after departure (subject to inspection of the property)
The first deposit payment is non refundable which is due when booking and the final payment (due 60 days before arrival)if you cancel upto 30 days before arrival you will receive a 50% refund and if you cancel less than 30 days before arrival you are not entitled to any refunds.
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"Within walking distance of the village yet far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet"
Property Type
- villa
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Library
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibility
Location Type
- mountain
- rural
- village
- caves
- churches
- forests
- library
- playground
- pond
- restaurants
- water parks
- waterfalls
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horse riding
- photography
- scenic drives
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- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- diving
- ski
- snorkelling
- swimming
- tennis
Floor Area
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- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Shower Enclosure, Family
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, ensuite room
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed, ensuite
- Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
- We have a z-bed for a seventh person if required A cot & highchair is available if required
- Terrace
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- Barbecue
- Self-catering
House Rules
- Max. occupancy: 7
- smoking allowed
- pets not allowed
- children welcome
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Jeter struggling to shake Series slump
By Mike Dodd, USA TODAY
NEW YORK Derek Jeter makes no excuses and doesn't
want to talk about injuries.
The New York Yankees shortstop is banged up and in the
midst of an uncharacteristic postseason slump. What's unclear is how much the
two are related.
"I know he's beat up a little bit, he's bounced all over
the place, falling into the stands," Yankees manager Joe Torre said. "I'm sure
he's not 100%. I don't know if he's been 100% all year, to be honest with you."
Since going 8-for-18 (.444) in the American League Division
Series against Oakland, Jeter was 3-for-28 (.107) in the AL Championship Series
and World Series after going 1-for-4 in Tuesday's win.
Jeter's 0-for-3 in Game 1 ended his World Series hitting
streak at 14 games, tied for the third longest in history (with Roberto Clemente).
Sunday's 0-for-4 extended his hitless string in the postseason to four games.
He had an infield single in the third Tuesday to end the streak.
Jeter's cold spell started after Game 5 of the Division
Series the game in which he ran hard and fell head-over-heels into a
photographer's box to catch a foul ball. He had just two singles in 17 at-bats
in the ALCS and was 0-for-7 (with just one ball out of the infield) in the first
two games of the World Series against Arizona aces Curt Schilling and Randy
"We ran into two good pitchers who were hot," Jeter said.
"Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to them."
Jeter's manager won't even entertain the notion that injuries
are to blame for the slump.
"He's not going to use that (injuries), and I'm not going
to use it for him, that the reason he's 2-for-whatever is that he's hurting,"
Torre said. "That doesn't enter into it."
Jeter says he feels comfortable at the plate and is confident
the hits will come. He says he doesn't feel additional pressure because the
rest of the Yankees lineup also is struggling.
"That's my job, being at the top of the order, getting
on base and trying to make things happen," he said. "It's a responsibility to
get on base when you're at the top of the lineup. You just hopefully come out
and make things happen."
Jeter was bothered by a sore shoulder in spring training
and started the season on the disabled list with a strained quadriceps muscle.
He also missed four games in early September with a strained hamstring and may
have gotten banged up in the ALCS Game 5 spill.
"I'm fine," he said, when asked about the injuries.
"The fact that he is not healthy, that will be the last
thing that he will own up to," Torre said. "And I'm guessing because he will
never even say it to me. I'll ask him a question and he'll say, 'I'm all right,'
and that will be the extent of it."
Jeter usually is at his best in the postseason. The most
valuable player of the 2000 Series, he entered this year with a .342 career
batting average in the World Series.
Before this year's ALCS, he had hit .300 or higher in 10
of the 14 playoff series in which he participated and had a career postseason
average of .332.
Before Tuesday's single, his last hit was a single off
Jamie Moyer in the sixth inning of the 14-3 loss to Seattle in Game 3 of the
AL Championship Series.
"You manage to do things in the postseason when you're
not 100%. Look at what Kirk Gibson did. He hit a home run and he couldn't walk,"
Torre said, referring to the dramatic Game 1, pinch-hit game-winning homer that
Gibson hit off Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 World Series.
"The reason (Jeter) is 2-for-25 or whatever is Schilling
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Early Indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorders
There are 448 comments on the Examiner.com story from Jan 9, 2013, titled Early Indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorders. In it, Examiner.com reports that:
It is well established that early identification and intervention are critical determinants in the course and outcome of autism spectrum disorders .
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Winnipeg, Canada
#210 Jan 23, 2013
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#212 Jan 23, 2013
Wrong again. It's a medical term for a symptom. Anti vaxxer foolishly get the two mixed up to try and scare people. It's not a serious side effect at all nor is it even listed under serious side effects of the insert. It's listed right along with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation!
#213 Jan 23, 2013
It doesn't even have to mean "poor appetite" it is simple DECREASED appetite
Winnipeg, Canada
#214 Jan 23, 2013
And make sure you read this: http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2013/01/4214...
Winnipeg, Canada
#215 Jan 23, 2013
Thanks for PROVING its part of the G.I. issues caused by vaccines. And instead of autism, some develope anorexia ONLY
#216 Jan 23, 2013
Sorry can everyone please ignore this anti-vax troll. He hijacked this thread which is actually about indicators of ASD and not about speculating causes.
Judging from his language and his lack of interest in considering other points of view this person in Winnipeg Canada comes across as a troll. I wouldn't be surprised he is lying about his son having autism.
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#217 Jan 23, 2013
Better yet, read this http://www.topix.com/forum/health/autism/TLLU...
They received compensation because their child experienced immediate, severe encephalopathic reactions to the vacinnes, which is a known and rare complication of vaccination. The compensatory illness was definitively not autism. Secondly, science is not determined in the courtroom, therefore conclusions as to what may or may not cause autism should not be made based on judicial decisions.
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#218 Jan 23, 2013
Contracting the viruses can cause the same symptoms, but none of them are life-lasting. Thanks for proving you have no clue about what you're talking about.
#219 Jan 23, 2013
Anyone interested in actually discussing the thread topic? indicators of autism...not friggin vaccines...
#220 Jan 23, 2013
THANK YOU! Yes I would!
My son was just diagnosed (he is 3) even though I suspected it as early as 2 or maybe even earlier. His doc kept down playing his delays say oh he'll grow out of it, don't "baby" him things like that, so I changed dr's. but now looking back I guess there were some early signs that could have indicated this diagnosis but at the time seemed sort if trivial
Winnipeg, Canada
#221 Jan 23, 2013
If only I could say my son was fine, but I can't because vaccines ruined his life.
Winnipeg, Canada
#222 Jan 23, 2013
who's stopping you? Point is after a series of vaccines indicators start. Are you saying your child was never vaccinated?
#223 Jan 23, 2013
Yes thats exactly the same for us. Our daughter had a reasonably normal first 3 years. Then there were a few developmental issues and our paediatrician shrugged them off. Eventually we went to a psych who gave us the diagnosis of ASD.
The thing we are most worried about now is how she will turn out. Based on historic case studies anything is possible!
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#224 Jan 23, 2013
My son was always delayed, and nothing to account for it. Normal pregnancy, normal natural birth (would not recommend that) and no vaccines at birth. He did every thing very late. He clearly had sensory issues very early, but only when he turned 2 did his behaviors become defined enough to wonder what was going on. We actually had a good doctor and still have them. After obtaining my sons medical records including doctor notes, she suspected autism for a long time but waited until he was 2 years old to be sure. When I went to get a diagnosis, I didn't really care what it was, we just needed to know. The first 2 places wouldn't diagnosis until age 5, no one wanted to add another to the rates. Then I got him into the best place in the state. They wouldn't diagnosis until tests were done to rule out other causes. So when I say I know what didn't cause my child's autism, I really know. He's probably had more tests than others who have autism. Infantile onset severe autism, so debilitating it affected every minute of his day, and it did. But all children progress. Those who don't progress have something else going on. My son was non verbal, when he started talking at almost age 5, he had his own language, and he stuttered horribly. What worked for my son has worked for others I know, the main thing is to stick with a set of interventions long enough for them to work. Many parents don't see progress soon enough and change therapies. It took a whole year to see any progress in my son. Ignore the dooms day people who give no hope and never talk about anything but scare tactics. Autism isn't the end of the world or a child's life. My son is now an early teen, still has autism, and he knows he has autism.
#225 Jan 23, 2013
Great to hear your son has improved. My daughter was hyperlexic and speaking words as early as 10 months old. It was only when she reached three when we realised she was not stringing sentences together. It took almost two years for us to get a diagnosis but she was eventualyl diagnosed with ASD. She was tecnically not speaking with people till she was five but even now (she's 7) she is very reserved and prefers to speak in short sentences. Her behavior is quite difficult to control without drugs and she has major sensitivity to noise (particularly human coughing/sneezing).
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#226 Jan 24, 2013
My son was also on meds, starting at age 5 for a dignosed sleep disorder and later on another med for anxities. Just the beginning of this school year has he been off all medications and is doing well.
Interestingly, my youngest nephew was born with a protein disorder and is the first infant in this nation to have it known at birth since they added it as a newborn medical test. Most times it went undiagnosed and the child would die by age 3 and after Post-mortem would they find out that was the cause of death. They are at high risk of stroke and seizures. There's no real treatment for it, this child will be in medical literature for treating a new born. He will soon be 5 years old. That nephew is very much like my son. Developmentally delayed, lacks language and social skills and so on. All the classic signs of autism. Both parents have to carry the gene to have a child with this disorder, and the risk of having that child is 1:4. Their first child was born with this disorder. My first child was also born with autism. Even if my genetics caused my child's autism, I still wouldn't blame myself and I wouldn't have given up the chance to have him for my child, autism and all.
Nanjing, China
#227 Jan 24, 2013
Somebody who knows more about it than you, presumably
#228 Jan 24, 2013
My son is still non verbal he only says mama but doesn't understand what it means he says it for any and everything it pretty much just replaced his "grunting" which he still does. He also didn't walk until almost 2 and didn't point until fairy recently and when he does point it's off target so there is still a lot of guessing. When I'm being serious with him or trying to get him to understand he can't so something he can't comprehend that he's "in trouble" and just thinks it hilarious so it's really hard at times. When he was a baby he was really quiet never cried unless he was hungry or dirty never "fussy" never got sick teething was super easy. He was a very "low maintenance" baby. When he got older he never seemed interested in what we were doing and didn't try to get us to play with him we always had to engage him and when we did he'd stop whatever he was playing with and do something else. At first we were like, "ok he doesn't want us playing with his toys" but it was really just that he likes playing alone better
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#229 Jan 24, 2013
Topic- my son was very much the same way. Everyone called him the 'happy go lucky' boy. He never cried except mainly when it became night time. He over reacted to sounds around him yet under reacted when he should have (peek a boo). The ceiling fan was his best friend. He was a pressure seeker right off the bat. The only thing he did developmentally early was cut his teeth, and even then he got his top teeth first when most babies get the bottom first. Once he got those teeth, he became a biter of anything that wasn't food. He wrecked his top and lower teeth due to biting hard objects, broke them right off. High threshld for pain, too. He never cried when he was hurt. My son has verbal stims, and for him it was the letter P. He could say puppy and baby. His main form of communication was a growl, and by the type of growl you knew if he was mad, sad or happy. It wasn't until he started really talking, he started asking about memories he had but he had a hard time describing things due to language issues. I found he memorized things by colors, and his earliest memory was prior to being a year old. So even for a non verbal child, don't under estimate what they may understand. They very well may understand a lot, but lack the ability to make you aware of it due to autism. My son only heard the last of a sentence spoken to him. My advise is speak in very short sentences, add a word as the child's sentences become longer. My son was a toy dumper and paper shredder. Any magazine or video case that had eyes on it, he tore up. My son still has a hard time showing his emotions, he's the type who holds it in all day and let's it out once he's home. My son out grew many of his younger behaviors, and as he get's older he acquired other behaviors but the verbal stims and repeating he may never loose! I had learned my son needed stims, I couldn't always say no. So at home, he's allowed to a point to have his behaviors, but at school I have expectations for him to find some control. He is a rule follower so school is easier for him, and predictable. Social settings and at home never is predictable.
May I ask what interventions you have thought about or are trying?
Winnipeg, Canada
#230 Jan 24, 2013
Don't expect him to ever change, unfortunately the damage is done and can't be reversed.
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Google X phone, tablet, spur speculation
With speculation swirling that Google is preparing to come out with what's been called the Google X phone and a Google X tablet this spring, analysts say the company is pushing the hardware envelope.
With speculation swirling that Google is preparing to come out with what's been called the Google X phone and a Google X tablet this spring, analysts say the company is pushing the hardware envelope.
Google's fourth-quarter revenue was up 36 per cent from the previous year, thanks to continued growth in its advertising business.
Google thinks it might have found an answer to the vexing problem of forgotten or weak passwords: "physical" passwords, which might come in the form of a piece of jewelry such as a ring.
Users of Microsoft's Bing search engine can now see a wider range of Facebook content from their friends appear alongside search results, part of an effort by Microsoft to make the site more social.
Facebook's new Graph Search tool is not the formidable competitor to Google or Yelp that some industry watchers have made it out to be in the aftermath of Tuesday's announcement of the early stage product. At least, not yet.
Facebook is unleashing the collective knowledge and opinions of its one billion users to power a new feature called Graph Search.
Mobile operator Orange and Chinese Internet giant Baidu have developed a co-branded mobile browser for Android-based smartphones.
Google has quietly shut down a search function that helped users in China navigate past the country's censorship systems, after authorities had tried to block the feature.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will host a press conference Thursday afternoon to discussion its investigation of Google for antitrust violations.
A Milan appeals court Friday overturned the conviction of three Google managers for violating Italy's privacy laws by allowing the posting of a video showing the bullying of a handicapped student.
Google has launched a free iPad app to allow its paying business customers to edit Microsoft Office documents.
The European Commission has given Google a January deadline to respond to the European competition agency's concerns over alleged antitrust behavior by the company.
Europe's top data privacy agency has launched a formal investigation into Microsoft's privacy policy.
Google has signed a legal peace treaty with a major Japanese writers' group over the company's book-scanning project, the latest in a string of global settlements around its efforts to digitize the world's books.
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Ultimately, I think the Windows 10 environment is excellent for me as it caters for so many different uses. The inclusion of the Xbox app is also great for when you need some downtime too!
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By Ross Newhan
It is more exciting than a Kentucky Derby and harder to handicap than a Pick Six.
The Dodger ownership race keeps drawing more entries, and the only certainty is this: Every investor better be prepared to bid a minimum of $1 billion or forget it.
Joe Torre and Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso is the latest tandem to acknowledge they are in.
As I noted in my last blog, there is no reason to select an out of town investor as the next owner when the Los Angeles field continues to expand with quality entries.
Of course, with Frank McCourt having the final word per his agreement with Commissioner Bud Selig to sell the team, the bottom line may be all that counts--even if the Chinese suddenly become interested or Time-Warner Cable decides that the best way to insure getting the TV rights is by owning the team.
Torre/Caruso is simply the latest community--and among the most attractive--based entry. Among the others: Dennis Gilbert, Peter O'Malley, Magic Johnson (although his primary financial backing is headquartered out of state), Ron Burkle, Fred Claire and, possibly, a group headed by Orel Hershiser and Steve Garvey.
By the time of the initial bid deadline of Jan. 23, Blackstone Advisory Partners, handling the sale for McCourt, may send the "bid book" documenting the Dodger financial structure to more than 30 people deemed to be serious investors.
Selig (and Major League Baseball) has agreed to approve up to 10 bidders by April 1, allowing McCourt to conduct an April auction consummating in the sale of the team by April 30. The record sale price for a major league franchise was the $845 million that the Chicago Cubs went for in 2009.
If you are among many disbelieving that Selig would allow McCourt to have the final say even through it was McCourt who created the mess surrounding this flagship franchise, it shouldn't be forgotten, as I have blogged before, that the commissioner shares a measue of responsibility since he allowed McCourt to buy the team with virtually none of his own money involved. Selig has said that McCourt was the only viable bidder at a time when Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. was willing to underwrite McCourt's purchase because of its desire to get out from under the team's ownership amid claimed losses of around $50 million per year.
McCourt DID nearly double the club's revenue during his tenure, and the prospect of a club owned network or a new TV deal reaching between $3 billion and $4 billion (or more) over the next couple decades as result of bidding between Fox Sports and Time-Warner Cable has well-known billionaires teaming up with well-known baseball/sports personalities in pursuit of a team that needs both roster and stadium refurbishing. As Arte Moreno recently acknowledged in an unusual news conference statement of fact, it would not have been possible for the Angels to sign both Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson without a new contract from Fox Sports.
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The second mechanic finishes his task at the urinal and he proceeds to wash his hands. He uses a single paper towel and makes sure that he dries his hands using every available portion of the paper towel. He turns and says, "At Chevrolet, not only are we trained to be extremely thorough but we are also trained to be extremely efficient." :punk:
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Joakim Noah spits controversial 'slur'
Bulls Joakim Noah spit "homo-sexual slurs" at a fan in aggravation with his two quick fouls and one point, last night! He uttered "fucking faggot" similar to Kobe's incident earlier in the Playoffs. The only difference is Noah said to a fan in retaliation and Kobe said it to a ref. He will be suspended for games next season and imposed a strict fine for his 'slur'. Kobe apologized and was fined $100K for his incident. Noah did apologize immediately after the game. Read his apology, courtesy espn, and check it out his incident right here (41 second mark)!
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Beware Frontline and Heartgard counterfeits! (And whose fault is it anyway?)
In just one week I've seen two separate incidents in which common veterinary products purchased online don't seem to be what they say they are. Both were ordered from large, well-established outlets and neither has yet been evaluated for its true contents. But they don't look like the real thing.
What gave it away?
One box of Frontline. One box of Heartgard. On the outside, both looked identical to the stuff on my shelf. On the inside, however, the Heartgard's characteristic chews were the wrong size. (The owner noticed immediately and brought it in for us to check before she administered any.)
The Frontline was another matter. The flea and tick-killing ampules looked the same, but the printed material adhered to the back of them was missing (that's where a description of the weight and dose goes). This owner was simply distressed that the product wasn't doing anything and asked if we might offer anything better.
In the other couple of instances of possible counterfeiting I've been directly on hand to verify, both also involved Frontline. One was purchased from a local feed store and another at a nearby, big-box pet retailer. The feed store situation was especially stressful given that the patient had suffered a reaction (this geriatric dog was depressed for a few days after the application).
Despite the possibility of a bad outcome and the opportunity to save other pets from the same, consumer reluctance has interfered with my ability to "work up" these cases. In fact, all my counterfeit Frontline clients have declined to do anything more than return the product and get their bucks back (even the one whose pet suffered a reaction!).
So it is that I can't know whether these particular Frontline ampules really contained what they said they did...or did not. Nonetheless, you should know that instances of Frontline (and Advantage) counterfeiting have been numerous enough to warrant this EPA alert on counterfeit flea and tick products intended for sale through veterinarians. It's clearly a big problem in the cutthroat pet product marketplace––more so as the products get pricier.
The Heartgard case is another matter altogether but I can't comment on its specifics yet since we're still investigating. In any case, it may turn out that this online-sourced Heartgard simply came from another manufacturing plant in another country. It may well contain the appropriate amount of ivermectin (the active ingredient). It's probably perfectly safe. But would YOU chance it if you noticed a significant difference in the size of the chew? I don't think so. And Heartgard's manufacturer doesn't want you to either...not until it gets a chance to check on it first. Good on them.
But now back to the Frontline and other flea and tick stuff...because that's where the counterfeiting really ramps up and where corporate responsibility goes all murky on me.
Luckily, there IS one safer way to source your flea and tick supplies: buy it from me. OK, I don't mean ME. But your best bet––safety-wise––is always to buy veterinarian-only products from reputable veterinarians. In fact, veterinarians are the only ones supposed to carry the stuff anyway. Did you know that?
By way of protecting our exclusive-distributor status (in return for our recommendation of their products), veterinarians are the only retail outlet many manufacturers will officially sell to.
So now you might ask, "How's it that I can't Google the word "dog" without getting 400 ads for Frontline? How do all these places get the stuff? Is it all counterfeit?"
Um...no. Let's just say Frontline's manufacturer has crafty ways of getting its products the wider distribution it believes the product deserves. (Other manufacturers do the same thing.) Some of their product is sold through third-party countries where distribution rules are more lax. Some is bought by US veterinarians in bulk then sold to your local PetCo (for example). And some, it's alleged, is sold directly by the manufacturer through semi-veterinary intermediaries. Never mind that all these modes of circumvention (known as "diversion") violate their own veterinary-exclusive policy and creates what we call a "gray" market for flea and tick products not intended for sale except by a veterinarian.
Whether you like the exclusive veterinary distribution idea or not (that's another post's topic)––and most of you won't––some argue that this very system is what has created a market for counterfeit products.
By way of illustration, compare the vet-only distribution of non-prescription flea and tick products to how we more safely distribute most veterinary drugs. By virtue of individual veterinary provider, pharmacy regulations and FDA oversight, counterfeiting is not a commonplace occurrence for online-sourced Baytril and Comfortis, for example.
Because flea products are expensive at your veterinarian's office, and because––according to the manufacturer at least––you can only buy them through vets, unregulated access to these flea and tick products has become a popular solution. In this scenario, the manufacturer doesn't have to back up its product (because it's not sold through a vet as they say it should be) and the oversight is especially lax.
Therefore, its argued, veterinarians have effectively created the counterfeiting mess we're in with our high prices and demands on exclusive distribution of certain flea and tick products. Without our veterinarian-protecting free market interventions, we might all be safer, they say.
Though you won't catch me arguing me right to remain the exclusive distributor of these products, I will step up and defend veterinarians on this point: The veterinarian is not as responsible for the high price as you might think (why else are you only saving about 10%-20% online?). The veterinarian wasn't the one who set up these exclusive distribution policies to begin with. Nor is the veterinarian their only [dubious] beneficiary.
Though these products are a counterfeiter's easy target any way you slice it, I'd argue that most of the problem was created––and is now perpetuated––by the manufacturers who market them.
Manufacturers CAN label traceable, counterfeit-thwarting packaging (they have the technology)...and they mostly don't. Manufacturers CAN help prevent diversion...and they mostly don't. Manufacturers CAN aggressively investigate/prosecute those outlets responsible for carrying counterfeit products...and they mostly don't. Manufacturers CAN back up the products sold outside a veterinarian's office...and they mostly don't.
Why? Because as long as they pay simple lip-service to the problem of counterfeiting (which they can pointedly claim is being perpetrated by evildoers outside their control), continue to play-act under the umbrella-like sham that is their so-called veterinarian-only distribution, shirk responsibility for their diverted products, and vociferously cry foul when product safety-related problems hit the news...they're off the hook.
More importantly, not only are they in the clear when the proverbial dog doo hits the fan...they're in the black, too. Because they stand to make far more on these products when they're available everywhere...in direct contradiction to their own policies.
Should you happen not to like their distribution policy? Blame the veterinarians for their protectionism. And when the EPA claims Frontline Plus's high reaction rates are worthy of an advisory to help safeguard the public? Blame your wide distribution (yes, they did) and the presence of possibly unsafe counterfeits on the gray markets.
Don't get me wrong, I think Frontline's a great product. But plenty of veterinarians who happen to agree with me on this point refuse to stock it, nonetheless. After all, if you're recommending a product with a high counterfeit potential, does it not stand to reason that your patients are at an increased risk should their owners buy it elsewhere? How can you recommend a product like that, they argue? And I can't completely disagree.
So where do we go from here if, like me, you're not willing to discontinue the use of these products? If you're not always able to convince your client base that they might be better off buying from me or some other veterinarian?
Do we ban non-vet sales? Ain't happening. Many manufacturers would rather cut off their veterinarians than cut off their non-vet gravy train at this point––and I don't blame them.
To my mind, the solution is simple: Take out the exclusivity clause for the veterinary middleman and give the product its widest possible distribution. Force manufacturers to take responsibility for the safe distribution of their products in all channels. Give them an incentive to disarm counterfeiters. And to help me make sure my patients' owners don't have to choose between what's safe and effective...and the cheapest they can get.


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