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Eco Camp UK at Wild Boar Wood
A secretive woodland glamping spot that's perfect for families.
Wild Boar Wood is located right on the High Weald – a captivating Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that spreads across a vast stretch of Kent and Sussex. The immediately surrounding 40 acres are positively abuzz with a rich array of woodland wildlife; from woodpeckers and butterflies to roe deers, foxes and hedgehogs.
The nine bell tents which liberally adorn the shimmering purple forest floor make for a cosy, hassle-free stay. Moreover, every aspect of your holiday has been considered with sustainability in mind; from the wood-fired showers and green-friendly shampoos, to the special eco loos that accompany the more ordinary flushing toilet type. It all gives the place a green edge that suits the type of 'wild glamping' they provide. But don't take our word for it, you'll have to go to find out…
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Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
The team behind Eco Camp UK at Wild Boar Wood take secrecy seriously.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly wild glamping in a magical woodland in West Sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
Eco-friendly bell tent camping amongst the magical woodlands of West sussex.
The Owner Says
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Wild Boar Wood Campsite is Eco Camp UK's original Sussex off-grid campsite with our unique 'wild glamping' fully equipped Bell Tents. The West Sussex campsite offers campers a real off-grid woodland camping in our pre-erected Bell Tents. (For tent pitches and more bell tents please go to our Beech Estate Woodland Campsite page)
The nine 'easy camping' Bell Tents are set in a beautiful campsite with open campfires, within a five acre bluebell wood in the heart of Sussex. Our woodland campsite is located in the High Weald, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Bell Tents offer a unique, off-grid, holiday 'wild glamping' experience and are set apart in the trees giving solitude and privacy from the outside world. The camp is located in West Sussex near Haywards Heath, close to London, Brighton, Lewes and Ashdown Forest. Wild Boar Wood Campsite offers an opportunity to camp side by side with nature, whilst enjoying the comfort of our tents, with beds, cooking equipment, open fire bbq grill and a firewood allocation. It's off-grid camping made easy!
We do prefer to label our fully equipped bell tents as 'wild glamping' as we have no hair dryers, phone chargers, power points, butler service, silk sheets or hot tubs. Rather we provide a real camping experience made easy, with just about all the camping equipment you should need, all set-up and waiting for you in a lovely campsite in the woods.
We have permanent wardens who live onsite to assist our campers at all times. The campsite is ideal for families and small groups, to reconnect and renew friendships, or chat with fellow campers around your campfire. Full campsite bookings are also available for that special celebration. The two 'faraway' tents offer a more secluded option, tucked away from the main campsite, for couples and families wanting their own space. Couples may also enjoy the quieter mid-week or Sunday night stays. Please feel free to call or email for advice on dates.
Wild Boar Wood and its surrounding 35 acre field teem with wildlife; birds, butterflies, deer, rabbit, hedgehogs and foxes make their homes in the field, hedgerows and woodland. Close by the woodland campsite, the River Ouse meanders through the countryside, offering delightful and scenic walks along its banks to the welcoming local hostelries.
The peace and tranquillity is interrupted only by the historic and spectacular Bluebell Railway locomotives as they occasionally thunder past the edge of the woodland campsite!
We operate a small scale quiet, relaxed and laid back campsite. We don't allow amplified music and have a low noise policy from 10 pm in the evenings. Dogs are not allowed to protect the native flora and fauna. We love having couples and small groups of adults to stay and can generally find them a quiet part of the campsite, but big groups of raucous adults should look else where to camp.
Reviews of Eco Camp UK at Wild Boar Wood
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A couple of years ago a friend was launching a new magazine for the socially conscience living in Brighton, neither of which I am. I saw this interesting article for a new eco camp with beautiful bell tents being off grid. I called the number but was told they had not opened yet, but they were planning to open in a few weeks. I immediately booked a bell tent for myself that first weekend. I am so glad I did, I got to meet the guys and their wives/friends/kids while they were putting the finishing touches on the site in Wild Boar Wood. I had no expectations but I was incredibly surprised by how comfortable the tents were and the real beds provided. But I have to admit to loving the open fire option. After camping in New Forrest camp sites where caravans and tents sit next to each other and open fires are banned this was a beautiful change.
The first evening I sat my myself reading by the fireside and feeling logs into it one at a time. This was the first weekend and unusually pretty full and I met some very interesting people around my roaring fire. Professional people, young people, older people all looking for a way of leaving the cities and getting some quiet relaxation within an hour or so of London and other places in the south.
I didn't get the chance to use the shower back then, it wasn't ready but the other amenities for the loos were top notch. This year I am going to book at the new site, so I will review that one based on the excellence of the Wild Boar Woods site.
2 of 2 readers found this review useful.
We have now stayed at Wild Boar Wood several times and cant imagine not going back now every summer. It is a little haven of peace when the children are safe, free to run and happy and the grown up's, relaxed, carefree and high spirited. It is a wonderful esacpe from the reality of real life, we always come home re energised. The guyswho run the campsite can not be more helpful - highly recommed this site and cant wait to go back in the summer.
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Secret escape
This campsite is the perfect hideaway and a great vantage point for train fanatics wanting to catch a glimpse of the old steam train on the Bluebell railway. The camp has clean spacious tents with all the cooking gear all you need is a duvet. There is hot water, interesting toilets, a cool wood burning kettle and the bloke who owns it is really enthusiastic about all things Eco. The ranger Adam was also very helpful and kept the place looking tidy. I would definitely visit again and recommend to friends.
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Amazing time!
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100 out of 10!!!!
Wow, what can we say? We stayed at Wild Boar wood last week and the children didn't want to leave! We are not campers, and with an 8 month old baby we were not sure what we were letting ourselves in for, but we were blown away with this idyllic campsite. The weather was gorgeous when we arrived and with the wood already provided at our tent when we arrived we set upon lighting a campfire, whilst the children explored the woods. Pete and Amy had kept in touch with us via text and upon our arrival helped us down to the woods with the wheelbarrows. We were shown all the facilities, and the children were excited to use the bucket shower! Me, not so much!! However. the following morning I showed willing and it was great. The water was hot and the view from the shower, fabulous. We all slept well, the baby had a travel cot and the girls had their own beds. Our double bed was extremely comfortable and the tent very warm. Despite the rain, thunder and lightening the following day everyone was still in high spirits. Everything you need is provided in your tent. Pete and Amy, the site wardens are very helpful. When we asked the children what would you give Wild Boar wood they replied 100/10! I think this says it all. We will definitely be back. The children are already asking us when. Thank you so much for a wonderful few days.
1 of 1 readers found this review useful.
Absolutely Perfect
My wife, myself and our twin 7yr olds have just returned from an absolutely perfect weekend at Wild Boar. We're not hard core campers but have been to a number of sites across the UK and this for us was just the best we've experienced. The setting is everything a city dweller could hope for their children to experience but the absolute stand-out was just how lovely and warm the Warden and her family (who were helping out at the time) were. Our girls had the best time ever (many tears when we had to leave) because the area in the wood is safe and they could just romp off with their new found friends to have adventures - they demanded we had to come with them so they could show us the "Fairy Tree" that they'd discoved all by themselves. The steam train chugging by regularly also added to the magical atmosphere. I can't recommend it highly enough.
1 of 1 readers found this review useful.
Despite 48 hours of almost constant rain, we had a fabulous 2 night stay here. Everything was so well organised, from the clear directions to the warm greeting we got from Heather and Jane as soon as we set foot inside the campsite. It was such a luxury to be able to sleep in a tent that didn't leak, with super-comfortable beds and a carpet which gave it that extra 'cosy' feel. Lighting a campfire was a challenge but both Heather and Jayne helped us out on several occasions and the fact that we were so sheltered by the trees meant we barely noticed the constant drizzle. My three kids, all screen-junkies, didn't complain once- they loved every minute of it, from the fried bacon in the morning to the toasting of marshmallows last thing at night. By 9.30pm they were all fast asleep, which is unprecedented! We will definitely be returning later in the year, hopefully this time to experience some sunshine!
1 of 1 readers found this review useful.
We may not have found the fairies in this wood, but we certainly discovered magic. Myself, husband and two children had an utterly idyllic weekend here. From walking through the fields to the wood with our world in a wheelbarrow to waking up to the sounds of the birds, this is the place to come to truly reconnect to nature.
The eco-shower was fun, and got the whole site talking while having to make a fire each morning for a cuppa created a bit of a 'who can make their kettle whistle in the wood first?' competition. Oh and tents had unexpectedly and incredibly comfortable beds - we all slept so well. Come here to reconnect with your family, the outdoors and yourself. Perfect!
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Wonderful adventure
We had a wonderful 3 day bank holiday weekend. The two female wardens were incredibly helpful, and took our two children on a wonderful practically free nature trail, there was no restrictions for the childrens age or booking required for the trail and it was all very relaxed and family friendly which is the feeling for the whole camp. The bluebell train regularly runs past the site and all the children from the campsite run out into the adjacent field and wave at it, the kids can all hang out and make new friends wandering around and playing throughout the site, woods and adjacent field all very safely. They can feed the chickens and you get fresh eggs everyday. It was all good fun getting your belongings from the car to the tents in wheelbarrows too. I would really recommend this site, we have two children aged 3 and 7 and they loved making the fires and making friends with all the other children on the site.
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Fantastic Weekend!
This was our first family camping trip and it exceeded all expectations!
We spent 3 nights at Wild Board Camp and loved every second. We received a very warm welcome from the wardens, Jayne and Heather. We had a perfect pitch, secluded from others and everything we could have needed was right there waiting for us. The bell tent was well equipped and the beds comfy. The site was so secluded and safe we were more than happy for our kids (9 & 3) to run free, make friends and generally just have the time of their lives - neither wanted to leave! The kids loved the sandpit and the chickens - especially collecting the eggs with the wardens. The Bluebell line provided much entertainment with our 3 year old running into the field to see each train that passed and always getting a 'toot' from the driver. Evenings were great, spent toasting marshmallows over the fire and just relaxing.
Both Heather and Jayne went out of their way to make our stay / experience special and we look to forward to going back.
We would highly recommend this site.
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Belltent Birthdaty
What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday...!!!! nestled in beautiful woodlands with a carpet of bluebells. We were warmly greeted by Heather & Jane, two very friendly & competent wardens who helped us from the carpark with the use of well thought out wheelbarrows.
As a party of ten we occupied 5 well sized bell tents all of which were fully ladened with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay. We were allowed to decorate our area with ballons, lights & birthday decorations which made the campsite magical as the sun went down. A perfect setting to sit round a campfire & celebrate with friends.
I'd like to recommend 2 pubs that we also went to for some lovely food. Heather was kind enough to call us cabs which made the journeys so convient for those who were too lazy to walk.The Sloop was only afew mins away & in a lovely setting it served up great food ,ambience & was very friendly. The Crown in Horsted Keynes was a real treat for Sunday lunch..mmmm...the best pork crackling ive had. More Gastro with excellant service, quality of food & plush interior. We managed a drink in The Green man opposite so successfully ticked off all 3 pubs.
We did cook breakfasts which was great fun, the firestoves & grills provided were excellant & became quite competitive whos was the best....mine of course!
I cant recommend more highly Wild Boar to anyone who is looking for a perfect hideaway break. The location is perfect, the woodlands magical, the belltents a luxury & the wardens both warm, engaging & a blessing to the site. All the Happy Campers thank you all so much for such a wonderful stay & memerable birthday celebration...Until we meet again, may the sunshine break through the trees & keep a smile on your face....
1 of 1 readers found this review useful.
We have stayed at Wild Boar wood twice now and loved it. Once a few weeks after it first opened and last June (2013).
The tents have everything you need to cook up a feast on the open fire, including wine glasses! Since our first visit the place had grown back and we were lucky enough to enjoy the carpet of bluebells and notice the new additions. Each tent has it's own 'space' and includes a picnic bench with a sturdy parasol if it does rain, a grill for the fire, kettle with little stove and good camping chairs. Within the grounds the eco toilets and shower with water heated from burning logs that have solar lit paths leading to them. There is also a communal area, which is covered with a material roof, which we did not use but would be good if part of a group or want to meet people. We were a couple and have done last minute bookings so not managed to get the tents out of the way but even so the place tends to attract nice people so happy chatting to our neighbours. It's very child friendly so lots of families there.
The campsite its self is set in a wood in a corner of the field - you have to park your car and walk your stuff in a wheel barrow (I could imagine some people would complain) but it to get away from cars and noise you have to put in a bit of effort! You can do lots of lovely walks straight from the campsite and find some pubs for a cheeky pint enroute. We saw loads of butterflies, birds and will definitely be back.
If you want to camp, are limited on time and worried about the weather then this is the perfect answer - a spot of glamping (obviously more expensive that pitching up in a field): pack up your bedding, food, wine and walking legs and you're ready to go!
Thanks Hugh and team
1 of 1 readers found this review useful.
We spent a fantastic weekend at Wild Boar Wood - two families, with teenage kids are a tough audience to please - but we succeeded! Glorious, comfy bell tents hidden away in the woods, a roaring camp fire and idyllic countryside (not to mention a great local pub) combined to make the perfect break. The kids found themselves surprisingly at home roaming the campsite, gathering wood and dashing off to watch the Bluebell railway. Kids and adults alike loved the rope swing! In fact, the only complaints we heard were when we had to pack up and come home. We loved every minute and hope to return to Wild Boar Wood or Beech Estate.
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My Say
This place seems to be interesting. Planning to go in summer!!
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A wonderful time!
We celebrated our daughter's 9th birthday at Wild Boar Wood and had a really great time! So much to see and explore, good facilities and we all enjoyed singing around the campfire while toasting marshmallows. We took a group of her friends and easily got 8 of them in one of the bell tents which was huge fun for them. Highly recommended and we will go back very soon! 5 star all round!
Claire Martin
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Stunning location
The campsite is tucked away in the lush sussex countryside - excellent facilities and all eco!!
We will certainly be back this year with the family...
1 of 1 readers found this review useful.
This campsite is an absolute delight. Hidden from any surrounding roads with only the sound and the magnificent sight of the Bluebell steam train (roughly 3 times a day). From the moment you arrive from across a field (1-2 minute walk) you feel as though you are somewhere magical.
We were lucky to have the whole of the Wild Boar Campsite to our family with 15 of us camping for the weekend and 4 extra visitors for an open fire cooked barbecue on the Saturday night.
Everything we needed was available on site from fire wood - bottle openers. Having stocked up a plenty on food and wine there was no need to venture anywhere else.
However we did go for a short walk to the dairy farm where we were greeted with huge smiles by the farmer. All 15 of us had the opportunity to milk the cows and we bought delicious cheese to go with our biscuits and port that evening (we bought our own port to 'glamp' with.)
We were aged between 17 and 62 and everyone had a delightful time.
Thank you eco camp! We will be back!
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Switch off and unwind
2 of 3 readers found this review useful.
Tranquil escape
Great fun!
Best family weekend !!
School Visit
We had a fantastic time at the Wild Boar Wood campsite. Pete and Amy were very welcoming and hospitable. The camp is great, set in a beautiful wood with great facilities and amazing tents! Out students were able to explore the area and gain an insight into sustainable tourism and camping in a beautiful location.
Thanks for a great time, we will definitely be returning again!
Mr L. Taylor
The Rowans PRU
Relaxing Eco break
This countryside retreat was the perfect place to spend a relaxing few days. The wardens were incredibly welcoming and provided excellent recommendations of local walks (and pubs!). We particularly enjoyed the train spotting, the eco shower and like many others, the Dutch oven. Highly recommended!
Incredibelly tentastic!
Perfect place for a getaway. Accessible yet secluded. I wish our long weekend had been a 2 week stay. Highlights included having our very own fire pit, extremely cosy bell tent and the wardens, who were faultless and smelled great. Make sure you ask uncle Pete to show you his legendary twig collection. And whatever you do, don't leave without experiencing Amy's epic avian oratory.
Woodland wonderland
Couldn't have wished for a more perfect weekend getaway. Lots of time spent outdoors exploring the woods, watching wildlife, cooking in the dutch oven, roasting marshmallows over the fire, waking up to hear the birds singing from our big, comfy bed, hot showers with a view, running to wave at the train as it whistled its way past on the Bluebell Railway.
It is clear from the little touches you see all around the site that the lovely wardens, Amy and Pete, are passionate about this beautiful spot, and they're more than happy to share some of the secrets of Wild Boar Wood with you if you're interested. Excellent, clean facilities. We will be back!
The reason I booked this campsite was all the positive reviews I read - they were not wrong! We were blessed with gorgeous weather (6-8 May 2016) which of course improves any camping situation, but I really believe this is a must-visit place. Amy and Pete (and their guest) were fabulous; helpful, informative and friendly. The bluebells throughout the wood were just beautiful, the tents and equipment were clean and fully functional and the proximity to the Bluebell Railway presented a magical opportunity for the children to all shout "TRAIN" and run to the neighbouring field to wave at the passengers every time one passed - a picture perfect memory I will never forget and one I hope to repeat.
Amazing break
Spent a lovely weekend in the semi ancient woodland back in may. From arrival our hosts, Amy and Pete were attentive to our every needs and sound as a pound to go with it. Kids loved staying in a bell tent and cooking on an open fire. Walks around the woods, nature trails and the roar of the bluebell railway steam train as it passed in close proximity to the site made this weekend one to remember. Loved every minute. Will strongly be recommending this site to anyone and will be most definitely be making a repeat visit next year. Thank you!
Amazing Campsite
I have just returned from a long weekend at Wild Boar Wood. I don't really know what more to add that others haven't already commentated! Having been to many campsites in the UK this is without doubt the best that I have ever been to. Amy and Pete are just the most amazing hosts that go out of their way to make the whole experience more enjoyable! Everyone I spoke to was having as much fun and enjoyment as I did! Only down side is that it closes in a few weeks for the winter so get in fast to enjoy before it re-opens again next year! Thank you Pete and Amy for such a great experience! Duncan
Not long enough
A great environment enhances great company even further - Wild Boar highlighted the simple splendours of sitting around a campfire with good food and drink, quality company and very happy children. I only wish that we'd been able to spend longer to explore the surrounding woods at greater length and make better use of the exquisite yet minimal site facilities too.
Will be back!
First time ever!
This was a very first time ever to visit camp site for my daughter and she loved it. She walked a lot, run a lot, giggle a lot and smiled a lot. She even told us that she wants to go back again.
Everything you need are there. People who are looking after the camp site are very nice.
There is a steam train run next to it. Airplane flew a lot but you know what kids love it!!!
We will go back there again for sure.
The reason I booked this, for 3 nights, was on the strength of the reviews. Having now been here's another to add to the list of 5 star plaudits, each one well deserved.
Even before we'd set off we had a welcoming text from the current wardens, Pete & Amy, a nice touch. When we arrived we were then greeted by them moments later, extremely friendly and welcoming. Massive wheelbarrows loaded we headed over the road with all our stuff, down the hill and into the wood. Lots of smiling faces greeted us, they were already enjoying the wonderful space and atmosphere we were just discovering. Our spot was very secluded and in a natural clearing of trees - just perfect!
There are plenty of reviews of the equipment and tents, I'll focus on the feel and some other aspects. The bucket shower, heated by the wood burner, is a delightful thing that has to be experienced. Take a bucket of heated water and replace with another of cold, such a delightful nod to the ethos of the place, everyone living harmoniously.
It was just me and my daughter (7) - but so secluded as to be completely possible to let her run around with the other children whilst I set fires and made meals. You get a grill stand and a wood fired burner but we took our Dutch oven (highly recommended!) and ate like kings.
We used as a base to do cycle rides along the glorious country lanes with amazing views as well as for a spot of trout fishing - Alyssa caught her first trout on a fly so an amazing memory right there!
The water on site comes from a natural aquifer via a borehole, its so naturally soft a few drops of eco cleaner sorts all the dishes and being from London with its harshly hard water, it tastes so good! I'm missing the water already!
Pete and Amy could not have been more helpful, nothing too much trouble but leaving you alone to crack on unless needed which really enhances the wild aspect.
We will most certainly be back - cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Hidden delight!
We stayed at wild boar woods for 2 nights and it was absolutely fantastic. This was our first time here but it will not be the last, despite the thunder, lightening and buckets of rain trying to deter us! Pete and Amy (the wardens) kept in touch via text messages and helped us to our tent with all of our gear and then showed us around. We got a fire lit with our ample supply of wood and let our 2 children (7 & 3 year old) explore the site whilst we unpacked and got cooking. There was plenty of room in the tent and it was really comfortable to sleep in, the fantastically thought of bucket shower was a great experience for the family and thoroughly enjoyed. Pete and Amy are a fantastic asset to this site and always helpful and on hand if needed. All in all if you do not give wild boar woods a go it is you that is going to miss out!
Yes, a simply fabulous campsite. I've done an awful lot of camping over the years, but never stayed anywhere quite like Wild Boar Wood. Beautiful, secluded location right in the heart of a lovely little wood. It is so tranquil and you feel completely immersed in nature: buzzards flying overhead, baby owls hooting at night. Even the 'ecoshower' is a genuine pleasure, with its view out over the meadows! Can't recommend it enough.
Instantly relaxed!
As soon as we arrived we were al made to feel so welcome from the wardens Amy and Pete. They came to meet us with wheel borrows and walked us to the camp. The bell tents are perfect for a family of four, couldn't quite believe the memory foam mattresses! All the equipment that you need is provided and in great condition. The woods are perfect for children who like to explore and climb, especially city kids like ours!. The facilities are spotless and well stocked. For nature lovers you can spot many different birds and woodland creatures, Pete even showed us a glow worm! As someone who finds sleeping very hard outside my own bed I was extremely pleased to have a great nights sleep, really cosy, warm and comfortable. It was only two nights but felt like a proper family break. Definitely recommend.
An absolute gem!
This campsite is an absolute gem. It caters for both families and larger groups as well as those wanting a little more of their own space. Every small detail has been considered, from wheel barrow collection from the car park to carry your kit to the site, logs and fire pits ready for cooking or relaxing around an open fire to daily freezer packs for your cool box. The wardens make the experience extra special, such a lovely welcoming couple who really do go above and beyond to ensure you have the best time. Can't recommend this wonderful campsite enough.
A haven
Our stay at Wild Boar on a raining weekend was so magical. Fires burning, secluded woodland, attention to detail, a great balance between warm hospitality of Pete and Amy and privacy. The place is stunning and they have made it so beautiful in an authentic and caring way. It was hard to leave the site to go off walking!! We loved it and will return soon
You've GOT To Go Here!!
We have just returned from what was possibly the worst weekend in terms of rain and bad weather, but can honestly say we had the BEST camping experience we had hoped for. From the moment we arrived (in the rain), we were made us feel welcome, and I was more than pleasantly surprised at how much attention to detail had gone into our campsite. Everything was clean, smelt fresh, and time had been taken to ensure we had a great first impression. We had one of the faraway bell tents which gave us some distance and privacy from the main area, however there was a fire safety and fresh water point nearby so we felt well catered for. Despite the wet weather on both the Friday evening and Sunday morning, the Saturday was a lovely day and we finished off a long day of walking with a fantastic campfire feast and drinks. I think the camp has found the right balance of accommodating authentic campers with those who would like some more creature comforts such as running water, flushable toilets, and an emergency gas stove. The smaller details such as changing the ice packs in the cool boxes daily, giving us assistance with the fire and being on hand practically 24/7 means I can't find fault with the experience. In particular, Amy and Pete were incredibly accommodating hosts without being over-bearing, and probably made the difference between it being a wet weekend of camping and a weekend we will remember fondly. We hope to be back again soon!!
Wild Boar Wood is the perfect getaway from it all! Magical woodland to explore, lovely and very helpful wardens on site, everything you need for great camping is all supplied (you just need to bring your own bedding, food & drink oh and toothbrush!) My children (ages 8 & 4) played all day long never bored. Loved that we could have a proper camp fire! Cannot wait to come back next year! Highly recommended 😀😀😀🌲🌲🌲🔥🌲
The site is the most beautiful site I have ever had the privilege and pleasure of staying at in the UK. My young children (10, 8 & 6) who usually try to be glued to their tablets, did not once ask for them (we hadn't brought them anyway!) They loved it, as did our teenage Italian students that are with us at the moment. From cooking over an open fire, helping the wardens (hosts!) with planting a tree, playing rounders in the field, exploring the wood, to mad running into said field to wave at the steam trains of the Bluebell Line (who always waved back) the kids never once were bored and slept soundly both nights.
Off grid wild camping (but without the need to 'make camp') this is quite simply the place to go! We are coming back later this year and next year!
Can't wait...........
I have been to Wild Boar twice (yes, I went back!) and it is a top place to stay. Enclosed within a beautiful little forest, surrounded by lush fields, and the Bluebell Railway behind to give you a whistle throughout the day. The surrounding villages are quite picturesque. The campsite, with its roomy bell tents and fire places outside for cooking and staying warm (if need be) will be a home away from home, but right in the middle of nature - superb place to stay! This year's wardens, Amy and Peders are great hosts and their relaxed yet attentive manner is all you'd want. And did I mention the cracking cheese farm just up the lane???
Love it here!
I recently celebrated my birthday at Wild Boar Woods. What a wonderful weekend! The best birthday ever! The setting was idyllic, the weather was perfect and I loved every second. The site was pretty busy but this added to the atmosphere - happy children waving at the steam train and relaxed couples cooking over the campfires. Everyone was so friendly, especially the wardens - Amy and Pete. I will definitely be back very soon! Highly recommend.
I stayed here for two nights in May and had a lovely time: wandering through the site's woodland (spotted a deer and a barn owl very close to the campsite), showering under the bucket shower, waving to the steam train passengers, and the absolute highlight for me was having a proper campfire - sitting by it,cooking on it and toasting marshmallows. Plus waking up to hear the birds singing was a real treat.
The bell tent was fabulous with an additional awning to protetct you in case of rain, there is room to stand up and a lovely comfortable bed.
The wardens are very friendly and helpful and clearly love the big outdoors.
This is a weekend away I plan on repeating.
Perfect Hideaway!!!
A stunning little hideaway to get away from all your woes! Set in a small copse, this was a wonderful location to retreat to. With four children in tow, they were never bored. The wardens Pete and Amy were full of interesting facts about the local wildlife and places to find it too (all manner of bugs, birds and grass snakes!!!). Linked to the most stunning field joining the Bluebell railway, the kids loved chasing and waving at the steam trains. This is the perfect place to switch off the phones and iPads and really sit back and enjoy a wonderful corner of the English countryside. Will definitely be returning!!!!!
Just spent the weekend at Wild Boar Wood and can honestly say this is one of the nicest and most down to earth campsites I've ever stayed at. The location and secrecy of the site are what make it a truly unforgettable experience. The woodland is a beautiful paradise of connected pathways amongst ancient trees and diverse wildlife. Occasionally a steam engine goes past in the distance, there are brilliant outdoor bucket showers and Amy and Pete - the on-site wardens - are great: they were full of information about local tourist attractions, and Pete especially seemed to be an encyclopaedia on the local bird population. If you're looking for the perfect hideaway in the most picturesque of places then i suggest you go to Wild Boar Wood. You will not regret it.
Not Luxe, just Lovely
We had a great two night stay at Wild Boar Wood with our three young children. We didn't want to be on a campsite with hundreds of other people, motor homes, and toilet blocks, but something a bit more 'wild' (without the hassle). So a campfire and pretty setting were a must.
Wild Boar Wood was perfect. Not too many people, not too big, but proper, in the woods camping with a fire, and the pace of life that comes with having to cook your own food in the open and then heat the water to wash up.
The tent was clean and comfortable, and the facilities were as good as I'd expect from a site that talks up it's eco-credentials - it wouldn't be very eco with everything new and shiny! The wardens, Jane and Heather were helpful and friendly and were obviously there because they believed in the ethos.
We hope our children will never forget their evenings sitting around the fire in the dark woods in their PJ's drinking hot chocolate and listening to stories! But even if they do I'm sure we'll be back.
Had a great time - friendly wardens, very peaceful...no mod cons....camping where you don't have to bring the tent.
Didn't try the shower but looked fun.
3 boys had a GREAT time in the woods - can't recommend highly enough.
Site Info
Nine pre-erected 'wild glamping' bell tents.
The option for groups of 2-9 bell tents set on adjoining pitches. Exclusive hire of all nine bell tents is also available. (Groups please contact the office before booking.)
Who's In
On Site
Off Site
Wild Boar Wood is located right on the High Weald— a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ashdown Forest is also close to the site and is famously known as the home of Winnie the Pooh. This stunning area has an enviable array of walks and cycle routes and, should you wish to explore in a more laid-back way, the Buebell Railway is a charming steam locomotive that travels from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead. The Capability Brown designed Sheffield Park and Garden is well worth a visit and can be reached by car in about 10 mins. Borde Hill, one of the country's most magnificent gardens, is around 5 mins drive away. Other attractions include Heaven Farm and the Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum. If its restaurants, shops and nightlife you seek, boho beach town Brighton is only a 30 min drive away.
Food & Drink
There is no shop on sight but some excellent pubs and farm shops are within walking distance. The most notable of these is the award-winning High Weald Dairy; why not take part in one of their cheese-making courses? There are two great pubs within a mile and a half of Wild Boar Wood. The Sloop Inn is a traditional Sussex pub serving up classic pub fayre using locally sourced produce. The Green Man in Halsted Keynes is the quintessential English pub— right on the village green.
The Damage
Getting There
Public Transport
Nearest Station: Haywards Heath (5 miles away) Taxi from the station takes 12-15 minutes. Trains run regularly from London Victoria and London Bridge and take approximately 40-45 mins. Trains from Brighton take 13-20 mins. Bus: The nearest bus stop is in the village of Horsted Keynes. Bus Route 270. Walk: The walking distance from Horsted Keynes is approximately 1.5 mile
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She snatched her purse from the kitchen counter and stormed out the front door, past his duffel bags.
The blast blew out some windows and caused damage to the front door of the building.
When the unsuspecting experts unlocked the front door, they found it virtually untouched since before World War II.
"Kamofie and Co. have been put on trial through the gossip columnists showing up at their front door," said Spencer.
She cautiously entered the parlour on the left hand of the front door: all was safe.
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Without a doubt, we are now living an era where the top four players in the world are the strongest in the history of tennis.
I cannot help but think that changes will happen this year - and that, having observed him since the start of the year, one of them could be Andy Murray.
At the Australian Open I commentated for Eurosport on the semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Murray. I found the match thrilling and instructive: it confirmed a trend I had noticed in the preceding months.
The media has talked a great deal about the collaboration between Murray and Ivan Lendl, who endured a similar situation - in falling late in Grand Slams - as Andy is living now, before going on to clinch eight Grand Slams. I find this duet very interesting because it seems that Lendl can provide the qualities that Murray has lacked for some years in taking the next step.
Andy Murray is a prodigy. If he is not as creative as Roger Federer on court, he has the same talent regarding his ball touch, his variety of shots, the way he can speed up the game and how loosely he plays. He's also a remarkable counterpuncher, can cover the court really well and has maybe one of the three best returns on the Tour. If you add up all of these abilities, it is tough to not picture him at the top. Yet he remains ranked in fourth.
A strong message
Until the decision to hire Lendl, the Scotsman had never really taken a decision to change his failing situation. Until then, he accepted the situation without taking control. By hiring Lendl, he has sent out a strong and clear message. There are still holes in his strategy which are preventing him from achieving his true potential, but at least now he has a man of experience at his side who is able to check things, change some of his attitudes and gameplans, and change the orientation of his game in order to realise his dream: winning a Grand Slam.
During the semi-final against Djokovic, Andy was really impressive. For three sets he dominated. He lost the first, probably, because he respected his opponent too much - but was then much better than him in the second and third sets. Two things struck me during this match: when Murray is physically at his best and playing without fear, he is better than Djokovic in all elements of tennis. They own similar games: a good serve, an outstanding return, counterpunching from the baseline, refusing to move back and covering ground. I realised that Nole has no real solution against Andy at these times; however Grand Slams can go to five sets, and the Serbian was far better in his capacity to maintain intensity. I cannot imagine Lendl overlooking that little detail - and I'm sure he will be the one to solve the issue with his usual dedication.
Taking chances
Tennis-wise, it has been said again and again that Murray lacked guidelines and purpose, and also that he relied too much upon his talent. Climbing to the top requires commitment and an absolute respect of the strategies that have been set up. Since January, I have noticed adjustments in his game, such as the way he moves forward more on his opponent's second serve. Trying to take the lead by coming inside the court more often and taking the ball earlier is a positive first step. During points, Andy now dominates more and has greater authority when attacking chances come along. On this, too, Lendl seems able to help him: he is a man of commitment and will help Murray play with more confidence and a better temper. Murray's game is rich - but it can get lost within too much thought.
Murray's complex
Finally, Andy still has issues in killing off opponents. In Melbourne, he lost the first set despite dominating; he came back to 5-5 in the fifth set, but lost. In Dubai he beat Djokovic, who was far from his best, but allowed the Serbian to come back in the second set. Such hesitation could force him to pay a heavy price in the big matches against players who have often beaten him. Lendl knows this kind of situation well, and his self-confidence should be applied to Murray. If Andy amasses a good record against the other members of the top four, it could free him from complexes when the rewards are greater in the Grand Slams. I think Andy is on the right track in order to get his name on a Grand Slam trophy. He needs to be given time, because all the great things take time; I feel he could end 2012 in second spot in the standings.


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I am so so so in love with this Snow Globe Necklace from Jen at Eat. Sleep. Make! I must have it. MUST!
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These Cameo Holiday Candles from Carolyn at Homework are so gorgeous! They look quick and simple too – if you are needing a last minute gift these would be perfect!
Cheryl from Sew Can Do whipped up this darling Mod Cloth style dress – for a fraction of the price! How cute is the print she used? I love it!
Another project for my to do list! Jennifer from Two Butterflies made up this Anthro inspired Granny Square tree skirt!
It's so retro and cute!
I'm pretty sure I need to make up these Hot Caramel Apple Cider Floats that Keri from Shaken Together linked up! This would be perfect to make up after going to look at Christmas lights!
This is such a sweet DIY Fresh Cut Trees sign from Chelsea at Making Home Base! I love the rustic simple look to it.
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Gold and Silver - Weekly Precious Metal Report 2/4/10
This week in the precious metals has seen a vast range in both the Gold and Silver markets due to the recent data that has produced mammoth swings regarding the U.S Dollar internationally. This week we have seen: April Gold trade a high of $1026.40 on 2/3 and as low as $1059.00 on 2/4 (GLOBEX) while Silver traded $16.95 on 2/3 and as low as $15.30 on 2/4. The recent sell-off was of avalanche proportion caused by the overall global uncertainty. The Euro traded a seven month low versus The U.S Dollar as the European Central Bank announced it would keep its interest rates unchanged at 1%. The list of European countries disclosing there budget deficit crises seems to be ever growing. Portugal, Greece, Spain and most recently Ireland has been added to the list of European Union countries in trouble. ECB Chief Jean-Claude Trichet predicted high public debt and deficit would place additional burdens on monetary policy and many members will have large, sharply rising fiscal imbalances. Crude Oil fell more than $4 a barrel (at one point)
as rising Crude Oil inventories and this week higher unemployment numbers have weakened the demand for Gold as investors tend to buy Gold as a hedge for Crude Oil- led inflation.
Meanwhile the Asian market has not curbed its physical bullion buying especially as the Chinese New Year celebration is but a week away. The ever growing middle-class of China has certainly been bitten by the Gold Bug and is buying Gold as a tangible hedge to protect their new found wealth. During the Chinese New year celebration the giving of gifts are tradition. Gold has become a gift of choice.
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noam- the one with the chick and respirator looks really dope, just try to resize the the left side due to the way she has her head turned.
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GAINESVILLE - They are serving more people than ever before, but a food shortage may be looming at one homeless shelter.
The St. Francis House says there is usually a lull in donations during this time of year when students are gone, but now that they are able to serve as many meals as they can during a window of time during lunch, their resources are even more strained.
"You know we went from serving 130 meals a day to 200, so a 70 meal increase poses quite a strain on resources."
One woman we spoke to eating at the shelter today says she travels all the way from Hawthorne for a meal a few times a week.
She says when they limited the meals, she often got turned away.
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NEW YORK -- Shawn Chacon was surrounded.
Everywhere the New York Yankees starter looked in the sixth inning on Thursday, there were Toronto runners. New York's two-run lead was hanging perilously in the balance, and on the Yankees bench, manager Joe Torre and his coaches considered their next move.
"I could have been persuaded to take him out," Torre admitted. Instead, he stayed with the pitcher who was obtained last month from Colorado and plugged into a patchwork Yankees pitching staff.
Chacon paid back the confidence, retiring the next two hitters to preserve the lead in what became a 6-2 Yankees victory. Then he tacked on a 1-2-3 seventh before turning the game over the bullpen.
And he did it without his best stuff.
"It was one of those days," Chacon said. "The sixth inning was scary but we got through it. Today was a grind. I didn't feel I had anything as far as command of my pitches."
So he threw plenty of them -- 119 through seven innings, 66 for strikes.
"It's difficult trying to figure it out," he said. "I didn't have command of my sinker. My breaking ball was not there. I had to grind it out."
"Chacon battled," Torre said. "He didn't have his best command but he fought his way through. He's not afraid to throw off-speed stuff. He had pitched so well to their 3-4 hitters, I felt secure sending him out for the seventh.
"He has a great variety of speeds. As long as he threw strikes, we didn't worry about him being tired. He has the ability to throw strikes."
New York (70-56) pulled within 2½ games of first-place Boston (72-53) in the AL East and remained tied with Oakland (70-56) for the wild card lead, less than a percentage point ahead of Cleveland (71-57).
Chacon improved to 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA with the Yankees after going 1-7 with a 4.09 ERA for Colorado. He has rescued a Yankees pitching staff torn apart by injury, winning three straight starts for the first time in more than two years.
"He's been pitching well," said Derek Jeter, who had three hits for the Yankees. "Today, he scuffled more than he has in the past. He battled us out of a couple of jams."
Jeter was part of a quick start for the Yankees, who used consecutive first-inning home runs by Gary Sheffield and Alex Rodriguez for a 4-0 lead on just nine pitches by loser Gustavo Chacin (11-7).
Jeter singled on Chacin's second pitch, and Hideki Matsui hit the next pitch up the middle for a single. Sheffield followed with a three-run homer on an 0-1 pitch for his 27th homer of the season. The home run ended an 0-for-12 slide for Sheffield and was the 442nd of his career, tying him with Dave Kingman for 30th place.
Rodriguez followed with his 37th homer. It was his 22nd at Yankee Stadium this season, a record for a right-handed hitter. The old mark of 19 was set by Joe DiMaggio in 1937 and matched by Sheffield last season.
"I just missed my, spots and left some pitches up in the zone," Chacin said. "I made mistakes and paid for it."
"I knew it was going to be a tough day when they scored those four in the first," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "When you come in this place, you know you're going to slug it out with them."
Toronto tried to battle back.
Corey Koskie opened the second with a double and came around on a pair of infield outs.
An inning later, the Blue Jays loaded the bases when Russ Adams walked, Frank Catalanotto singled and Shea Hillenbrand was hit by a pitch. A four-pitch walk to Koskie forced home a run before Chacon struck out Gregg Zaun, ending the inning.
Toronto loaded the bases again in the sixth on a leadoff walk to Zaun and one-out singles by Eric Hinske and Orlando Hudson. Chacon then struck out Adams and retired Catalanotto on a fly ball. He pumped his fist as he walked off the mound.
"You've got a mess you made yourself," Chacon said. "You've got to work out of it."
Jorge Posada, who had three hits, opened the Yankees sixth with a double, and two outs later he scored on Jeter's triple, his third hit of the game. Matsui then singled Jeter home, finishing Chacin.
- Matsui's first-inning single was the 500th hit of his major-league career.
- The home runs by Sheffield and Rodriguez marked the ninth time this season the Yankees have hit back-to-back homers.
- Chacin struck out the side in the third inning, getting Rodriguez, Jason Giambi and Bernie Williams on called third strikes.
- Attendance was 54,329, the 35th sellout of the season at Yankee Stadium.


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Not every estate owner was responsible; inheritance often entailed no more business sense than a Bertie Wooster or Mr. Toad.
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Happy Friday everyone! As you might expect this time of year holiday celebrations dominate our line up of weekend events.
You can catch a holiday favorite at the Phillips Center this weekend. Dance Alive National Ballet performs "The Nutcracker"...along with toy soldiers, snowflakes and the sugar plum fairy. Show times are tonight at 7:30, and again Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. At 4 p.m. following the weekend matinees, for an additional charge, you can be part of the "Sugar Plum Tea" where you get a chance to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and her court. In a separate event Saturday at 8, the ballet company is hosting a Chocolate and Champagne Holiday Gala. website
In Marion County, the Ocala Civic Theatre is hosting the Marion Ballet Theatre's performances of "The Nutcracker". You can enjoy the music of Tchaikovsky as you're transported to a Victorian era holiday. Shows are tonight and Saturday night at 8....with matinees at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The Ocala Civic Theatre is located at 4337 East Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala. website
Newberry is celebrating the holiday season with its Festival of Lights. There'll be food, arts and crafts and fun for the kids. The event runs from noon to 8 pm Saturday in downtown Newberry. You can check out the Newberry Holiday Parade at 5 pm, followed by a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Pocket Park...with music continuing through 8 pm Saturday evening. website
The holiday fun continues Saturday evening at Cedar Key with the annual boat parade. The event kicks off the community Christmas night in City Park. The boat parade starts around 5:45 at the marina, moving past the businesses on Dock Street...with Santa Clam arriving by boat with goodies for the kids. website Meanwhile in Marion County, the City of Dunnellon is holding its Christmas parade starting at 5 pm Saturday. The parade route runs along Pennsylvania Avenue ending after it turns up Cedar Street. website
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This is not so.Originally posted by Iruka
I'm pretty certain the drivetrain loss on WRXs is nearly exactly 40%.
There's been tons of research done on this Downunder
A FWD also has less drivetrain loss than RWD, because the wheels are closer to the engine.
Several tuning places have dynoed WRX between 160-170 WHP.
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Archive for Wednesday, December 12, 2001
Letters to the editor
USA vs. terrorism
To the editor:
Remember 9-11? That's when Americans came together. How things have changed since.
The Democrats are attacking John Ashcroft for rounding up suspected terrorists. They want to protect them so their civil rights are not violated. What about the civil rights of all the thousands of people they murdered? Whose side are they on? What about the civil rights of the military when their votes were thrown out in the last election? Let's not forget the Democratic administration put all Japanese-Americans in detention camps after Pearl Harbor. They were not concerned about civil rights then. These people were our citizens. The suspected terrorists are not our citizens.
For the last eight years, the Pentagon was put on vacation by the Clinton administration. After the Gulf War, there were 915,000 service personnel. Now, the number is 3,778,000.
No action was taken after the first bombing of the World Trade Center, the USS Cole incident, Somolia, except a couple of missles shot off that destroyed a tent and killed a camel.
I'd like to see this done: Have an up and down vote by Congress to see who is for trying the terrorists by a military tribunal and see who wins. I believe the American people will continue to support the president in this matter. This war on terrorism is not only about us. It's for our children and grandchildren, to make sure they live safe and free lives.
Dave Taylor,
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Greetings from Payette, Idaho. My daughters, Sandra Lopez and Pam Anglin, and I drove to your town for Thanksgiving with another daughter, Marla Lopez, and her family, Cindy Foster, Jessica, Nikki and J.
Thanksgiving dinner was at the home of Bonnie and Dennis and their family, and another sister, Belinda, who flew in from California.
A very special 24-hour visit was spent with my granddaughter, Jackie Johnston of Lawrence. And we met Jacob, her friend.
I just wanted to say how valuable it was to spend time with this family and see your country. And believe me, we got the grand tour both of Tonganoxie and Lawrence.
And the chimes rang 10 feet from us as Jackie drove me through the University of Kansas grounds!
The weather was beautiful, and it was just an all-around perfect four days.
Arvada Wilson,
Payette, Idaho.
Editor's note:
N. Jean Lenahan submitted the following letter to the editor Mondayh morning. After consulting with her family, The Mirror staff decided it would be appropriate to publish her last letter to the editor. Jean Lenahan died Monday night.
The true meaning of Christmas
To the editor:
The spirit of Christmas is that "warm fuzzy" feeling found in the hearts of those who give unselfishly. And I know that the Fourth Street merchants have just earned the "warm fuzzy" award of the year.
I invite every person who reads this letter to think about and be grateful for the dedicated services the Good Shepherd Thrift Shop and Pantry bestows upon our community. Administered by Dorothy Korb, Shirley Sheaffer, 14 board members and countless volunteers, the Good Shepherd is a thriving business that is fueled by your donations. Anyone and everyone is invited and encouraged to shop the Good Shepherd. And I hope you will remember them when you clean out your closets, basement, attic and garage each spring and fall.
At this time of year, there are many families that come to the Good Shepherd asking for assistance. This year, there were 28 families that would have faced Christmas morning without gifts or food to make it a meaningful occasion. The Good Shepherd heard their cries for help and passed their plight on to the community. The response from student groups, church and civic organizations, clubs and other caring people has been overwhelming.
Joining the spirit of giving this year is a new group: the Fourth Street merchants. Our downtown businesses have joined together and have donated more than $1,000 to be used as their "gift of Christmas" to those experiencing hard times.
Our merchants are called upon to support many community needs and projects throughout the year. That is especially true this year as the national tragedy trickled down and impacted our local economy. The need for monetary help grew after the Sept. 11 tragedy. Despite the national financial uncertainty and numerous layoffs, local support of the Good Shepherd "adopt a family" has grown and will help provide Christmas gifts and dinners for over 28 families.
May each of you who have helped the Good Shepherd in their "adopt a family" program carry that "warm fuzzy" feeling of Christmas in your hearts all year long. You have earned it and you deserve it. As Tiny Tim would have said, "God Bless us all."
N. Jean Lenahan,
Vice president,
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop and Pantry.
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Welcome to our home! We just finished building it in June (2013). It is one of the coolest houses in Northwest Michigan. We live on the 2nd and 3rd floors with an amazing view of West Grand Traverse Bay. It is a passive and active solar home. We are 2 blocks west of downtown Traverse City - on West Bay across from the West End Beach. Our guest suite is on the first floor of our home AND it has a private entry off the front door. It includes a living room, bedroom (with a Queen size bed) and a full bath with a tub. The living area has a sofa bed (with a memory foam mattress), TV with cable, WIFI, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette has a full size refrigerator, hot plate, microwave, sink and a coffee maker.
Most Importantly......you are downtown across from West Bay within walking distance of everything that Traverse City has to offer. Park Your Car!
Walk, bike or drive to our many restaurants, wineries, breweries, bars and food trucks:
Come for all our festivals, for the Great Lakes, for family and new friends. Use our place as a hub for all your explorations to the surrounding counties!
You can connect to miles of paved trials just across the street. Mountain bikers and cross country skiers will enjoy 3-25k loops at the Vasa trail system. Bike, kayak and stand-up paddleboards can be rented at the Bayfront Park, approximately 1/4 mile away. Hiking and fly fishing are superb on the Boardman River, a blue-ribbon trout stream. Just 30 minutes to the north, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore was recently named the most beautiful place in America.
There are museums - the north's only children's museum and Dennos Museum, which holds the world's largest collection of Inuit art. There are numerous art galleries. Our downtown is one of the most vibrant in the state - unique shops abound.
Named a top five Foodie Town by Bon Appetit, we love our local restaurants and will point you in the right direction. The best bakery in town is a half block away and you can often smell fresh bread and cinnamon rolls baking at night. There are a number of wineries on both our peninsulas and microbreweries abound.
Traverse City is home to the State Theatre, just named the top small theater in the country - you can walk to the State and its new sister theater, Bijou by the Bay. Art and first run films are shown at the theater, along with kid's 25-cent matinees and classic films on Wednesday mornings. Traverse City's Film Festival takes place the first week of August - it is in its ninth year, attracting film makers, actors and producers from around the world.
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Bay Bakery - the best bakery in town.
Frenchies (Breakfast and Lunch)
Sledders Restaurant - kiss the moose!
Wonder Freeze Ice Cream
I am a retired Special Education Teacher and builder and Becky is manager at a local foundation. We are avid runners, bikers and skiers. I have biked all over the world and love biking here the best. We have lived here for decades and love Traverse City!
Bob Eichenlaub purchased this apartment in 2013
The 'Rock Shop 2' started 3 years ago when my wife and I were looking for a new home. We stumbled onto an old storefront with a house attached. The "Davidson Rock Shop" had been polishing Petoskey stones and selling them to tourists for over 50 years. The building was part of Traverse City's original downtown and was built just after the Civil War. It sits across the street from the public beach on West Bay - an awesome location, just 2 blocks away from downtown.
We decided to tear down the commercial side and sell the small house to some friends. The design was particularly difficult due to the fact that the commercial infill lot that was left was 25' wide and 117' deep AND we needed a 'one hour fire rated wall' on the long sides. That means no windows on the long sides. A big challenge was bringing light into a 'shotgun' style house.
The other big design consideration was that I wanted to build the most energy efficient building in Traverse City. The building follows a German design standard called Passiv House. This design standard has four main criteria 1) Super-insulation 2) Very tight envelope 3) an Energy Recovery Ventilator to bring in fresh air and is 4)Solar heated.
I retired last June from teaching and started tearing down the old building the next day. The final design (I went through 4 major design changes) has a small apartment and a garage on the first floor. The second floor has the main living space and has a 'clear story' that goes up to the third floor and the decks, flooding the house with light. The floors and the domestic hot water are heated by the solar panels on the roof. Last week we got a courtesy call from DTE saying that we would not be getting a bill for the month of May because they do not send out bills less than $ 30.00.
We are so very happy with our new home, it is nothing short of amazing! It has turned out better than we expected. Look out your front window on one of the most pristine bays in the world!
We absolutely loved it! Great location. The apartment was spotless. Every detail thought out. The owners are very good people too. We would stay again and recommend to others
Loved Traverse City area - hiking Sleeping Bear Dunes, biking route 35, wineries, food. All made better with the welcoming home of Bob and Becky! They were flexible, the Rock Shop was a neat place, it's walking distance to downtown, and so much more.
Thanks again!
PS - Hope Bob recovered well.
Very nice place with a view of the bay, walking distance to downtown, and friendly owners.
I am a road warrior by day, I see a TON of hotels during the course of my travels for work. I had a wedding to attend after being on the road for a month straight. Bob and Becky's place was a welcome break from my Monday - Friday world. I was not at MY home, but I felt VERY at home here! This cozy, well maintained, well appointed, energy friendly unit has a view of the lake and is down the block from several wonderful little restaurants, in addition to being walking distance from the main TC downtown shops and restaurants. This felt like staying at a close friends home, truly a restful, relaxing weekend! I look forward to making a trip up to TC again to stay and enjoy some of the summer/lake activities for a vacation some time soon!!!!
The house owned by Bob and Becky is truly the coolest house in TC. It is within easy walking distance of downtown with all its restaurants and shops. Its also just down the street from the best breakfast restaurant in the city. The unit is the bottom floor of a three story home right on the bay. The view is beautiful and expansive. Although it is close to the main road, noise is not an issue - the whole unit seems to be soundproofed. The unit is well laid out, cozily comfortable and well appointed. Everything you need for your stay is already there. Bob and Becky were unobtrusive hosts. I would return there again in a heartbeat when in the area.
Rock Shop 2 was a perfect home base for our visit to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. It's an easy drive to both penInsulas and an easy walk to downtown TC. Bob and Becky were perfect hosts. They anticipated our every need and provided several great suggestions. We won't hesitate to stay here again when we return.
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Five-time Olympian and Tour de France veteran George Hincapie will retire from cycling after the 2012 season, bringing to a close one of the most successful careers by an American rider. Hincapie, who turns 39 on June 29, announced his decision in a statement Monday. The affable, understated Hincapie was a longtime aide for Lance Armstrong during the mountain stages of the Tour de France, helping him win each of his seven titles. He helped Alberto Contador win the Tour in 2007 and Cadel Evans win the iconic stage race last summer. He's expected to help Evans defend his title when the Tour de France starts June 30 in Liege, Belgium. Now riding for BMC Racing Team, Hincapie would be riding his 17th Tour de France, breaking the record he had shared with Dutch rider Joop Zoetemelk for the most starts in history. ''I came to the conclusion that I want to go out while I can still contribute and make a difference,'' Hincapie said. ''To be able to compete for 19 years as a professional ...
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Today I got an email from a neighbor I don't see all the time. She just wrote me a quick little note to complement how nice the house is looking since we moved in. AWWWWW!
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Security for Autonomous AP1142
I have very limited experience with wirless. We just purchased the 1142 AP. No need to have a WLC right now. I have it up and running with TKIP-WPA2 just fine. That's about where I stop. I was looking at the Windows 2008 R2 server this morning trying to figure out how to perform some sort of authentication.
What is the best option for securing the network on an autonomous ap? Is it best practice to not broadcast the ssid even if I'm using 802.1x for authentication? How should I configure encryption? I'd like to authenticate company owned devices by MAC, but allow for guest access if authentication fails. The guest vlan is a layer 2 vlan that defaults to the external firewall. I do have a radius server as a resource. Am I on the right track? Is there a good document out there that explains how to "easily" (kind of relative there I know) set up a radius server on Windows 2008 R2 to work with the AP1142?
For the internal devices you should go with WPA2/AES/802.1x (PEAP) only need the server side certificate.
As for BYOD, I'd leave that ssid open, but put them on a VLAN that can only reach the Internet.
I have seen customers that do a PSK for the guest network, but I don't see the need myself.
Now if they want to bring their BYOD onto your network then you should look into a MDM solution so that you have some control over them.
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A few items you might want to consider to add to your list:
1 - VLAN segmentation: You would want to truck at the swicth port, then add and bridge on the access point the multi vlans you will want to carry; exmaple you mentioned guest and production
2 - Turning off the SSID is little to no real protection. Some wireless clients will have issues if its NOT broadcasted
3 - TKIP/WPA2 -- I might suggest sticking with the standard WPA/TKIP or WPA2/AES.
4 - Not a fan of MAC auth only becuase its a pain in the butt
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Flattering Color: Mellow Rose
Sorry, Pretty in Pink fans, but Molly Ringwald did not look all that great in her bubble-gum pink prom dress. She should have opted for a more sophisticated shade, somewhere between a light pink and a peach, which looks more like a neutral than a pastel. The subtle color (Pantone 15-1515 TC) highlights the natural flush of one's face, says Kashuk, giving anyone who wears it a glow. No wonder Kashuk recommends a similar shade of lipstick to all her clients.


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After turning in three dominating performances to open his season and cementing himself as the top handicap horse in the nation, Quality Road was knocked down a peg when Blame ran him down in the Whitney Handicap (gr. I) last month.
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1. Convocation (KY), J Castellano, 126, J A Jerkens
2. Mine That Bird (KY), R Maragh, 126, D W Lukas
3. Quality Road (VA), J R Velazquez, 126, T A Pletcher
4. Arcodoro (KY), D Cohen, 126, E J Guillot
5. Indian Dance (MD), K J Desormeaux, 126, L E Murray
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7. Mythical Power (KY), M Garcia, 126, B Baffert