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Current owner maintained and serviced this boat with an open check book. Immediately upon purchase in 2015, every service imaginable was completed to make sure the boat ran flawlessly. Roughly $45,000 of work done immediately after purchase less than one year ago.
The fuel efficient twin Cummins Diesel engine have less than 400 hours on them. $23,000 was spent to completely rebuild the starboard Cummins engine. All work done by WYE Heritage Marina on Georgian Bay.
The boat was just delivered by water from Midland to Buffalo and ran smoothly the entire way. Consider that a 40 hour sea trial and engine test!
$22,000 in services done by Marine Max, completed fall of 2015 before the boat was shrink wrapped and trucked to WYE Heritage and put into a storage warehouse and has not been in the water since.
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-Installed New Garmin Multi Touch GPS System
-New VHF installed
-New Interlux Black Bottom Paint and Interprotect Epoxy Primer
-Two (2) New Props
-Four (4) New 31 Series Batteries
-Full Annual Engine and Generator Service
- Replaced Zinc Anodes, Impeller, Transmission Fluid/Filter, Fuel Filters, Oil and Filters, Air Filters, Sea Water Pump Impeller, Engine Coolant
-Repainted around windshield section
-Wash, Wax, Polish Complete Boat Top, Sides and Deck, removed old name, shrink wrapped
-Repaired Rubrail
-Replaced Winshield Wipers, Arms, Blades
-Repaired Helm Seat
-Replaced numerous lightbulbs
-Repaired leak in stuff box
-Installed new bilge pump
-Replaced Flares and Fire Extinguishers
-Repaired Navigation Lights
-Cleaned Heat Exchangers and Coolers
-Serviced AC System and Strainers Cleaned
Garmin GPS MAP 7612XSV – 12" Multi Touch Widescreen Chartplotter (2015)
Vessel View 7 Engine Display
Raymarine GHS-10 VHF
Raymarine RL80C Radar/Chartplotter/Sounder
Raymarine ST-6001 Autopilot
Ritchie Bulkhead Compass
Captain's Navy Canvas
Blue Gel Coat Hull with White Boot Stripes
ACR Spotlight
Macerator with Seacock Interlock System
Forward Deck Sun Pad, Blue
Autopilot Raymarine ST 6001+
Cockpit Refrigerator 120V
120V Electrical System
Diesel Generator Upgrade
Rod Holders (2)
Beam Central Vacuum System 120V
Dash Canvas Cover
Radar RL80CRC with Open Array
Cherry Finish
Hardtop Fiberglass with Full Enclosure
Sleeps 4-5
Carpet Throughout Cabin
Zenith Flat Screen TV
Clarion DCZ625 Stereo 6 CD Changer
Deck Pump Out Access for Holding Tank
Head w/Sink & Separate Shower
Pressure Fresh Water System
Water Heater
Single Sink
Kenyon 2-Burner Electric Stove
Panasonic Microwave Oven
Refrigerator & Freezer
Zenith TV
Black & Decker Coffee Maker
GENERATORS: 9 KW Cummins Onan 9 MDKBG Generator driven by diesel powered internal combustion engine, mounted outboard starboard engine 60 Hz - 120/240 volts - 75/37.5 amps
SHORE POWER INLET: Two (2) Marinco watertight covered 125V 30 amp inlets.
SHORE POWER: (2) 25 ft long 30 amp 125 volt yellow vinyl standard marine shore cord.
OUTLETS: Various A.C. outlets available throughout yacht. GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets for galley, weather deck and head.
Vee Bottom with hard chines.
FRP with closed cell core for topsides.
Exterior Hull is navy blue gelcoat with white boot stripe.
Two opening port lights to port side and two fixed and one opening portlight to starboard side
BULKHEADS: FRP bulkheads bonded to the hull with epoxy resin and FRP tabbing.
STRINGERS: Hull stiffness provided by FRP longitudinal stringers.
STEM: Moderately raked stem with bolt on stainless anchor pulpit
TRANSOM: Reinforced FRP with integral moulded swim platform, with boarding gate to port side.
BILGE: Hatch amidships, electrically activated with hydraulic rams, in cockpit sole for access to below decks bilge area.
DECK CONSTRUCTION TYPE: FRP composite construction, closed type cell cored, with diamond shaped, white, molded in non-skid, gel coat surface.
COCKPIT: Molded FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) with white gelcoat and moulded diamond pattern, non-skid surface and snap down carpet. To starboard is U-shaped bench seating, with storage beneath and to port side is wet bar island. Removable pedestal table mounted for cockpit couch with FRP top. Boarding gate to port side with swinging gate. Hot and cold shower within hatch in gateway. Integral moulded FRP steps to side deck on port side. Step up separates cockpit from helm deck. Large hatch to port side, with locking latches, accesses engine room and bilges. Cockpit deck lifts via 12 VDC hydraulic ram for access to engine spaces.
HULL-TO-DECK JOINT TYPE: Visible from the forepeak in the chain locker the hull to deck joint was of the deck overlap type with stainless steel fasteners.
REINFORCEMENT: FRP rail with Stainless Steel rub rail running perimeter of vessel along hull to deck joint.
DECK FITTINGS BOW PULPIT (BOW RAIL): Stainless steel stanchions and rail system. 5/8" welded tubing. Double railing around bow and for 1/3 the forward deck. Single railing with nylon covered stainless steel cable runs as middle railing along the perimeter of side decks.
TOE RAILS: Moulded as part of deck layup, surrounds bow and side decks.
VENTILATION: Total of One (1) Bomar 20" opening aluminum and lexan hatch forward above V-berth.
BOWSPRIT: Polished stainless steel anchor platform with roller.
CHOCKS AND CLEATS: Nine (9) total stainless steel 10'' inch cleats. Two at bow railings with one center for anchor rode, two spring cleats and two stern cleats each side of transom. All thru bolted, with backing plates.
WINDLASS: Bow is fitted with a two-way LOFRANS "PROJECT 1000", 12 volt, vertical electric anchor windlass fitted with capstan, chain gypsy, integral hawser pipe and both deck buttons and helm switch. Windlass is adequately sized for the weight of the ground tackle and gypsy is properly mated to anchor rode.
DECK SURFACE: White gel coat with molded in non-skid, diamond pattern on side walkways and bow deck. Also forward sun pad cushions with blue canvas, handrails and drink holders on bow.
HATCHES: One (1) Bomar aluminum and Lexan 30" square escape hatch above forward VIP accommodation area, on bow, with sliding screen and light shade below.
GRAB RAIL: Stainless hand rails at various locations on vessel
SUPERSTRUCTURE MATERIAL: Cabin house and deck are one unit molded FRP (fiber reinforced plastic). Skylight on bow to service salon.
WINDOWS/PORTS/DOORS: Opening acrylic doorway with lifting hatch, port side of helm deck to salon stairway.
FITTINGS AND HARDWARE: Various chrome on bronze and stainless steel hardware mounted throughout.
CANVAS AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE: Bridge deck has hard top supported with molded flybridge sides. Side curtains, windshield curtains and aft enclosure sections, attaches to hardtop via zippers. Clear eisenglass dodger stored in salon sole to attach from windshield to hardtop. Forward and aft canvas covers.
BRIDGE DECK MATERIAL: Cored FRP molded bridge deck. Three forward windshield sections and large side glass windows, with hardtop. Windshields have custom windshield wipers, washer system and canvas cover. Center windshield has opening 12 VDC vent window. To port side is cabinet with cockpit refrigerator/freezer. Cabinet directly aft under wet bar holds main DC electrical Distribution panel with the ship's main battery switches.
HARDTOP: FRP hardtop with center hatch with shade and screen covers. All antenna arrays mounted on hardtop.
SEATS: Helmsman pedestal seat with lifting knee bolster and white vinyl cushions, adjustable forward and backwards and swivels. To port side is bench seat for guests.
WINDSHIELD: Polished stainless steel framed clear safety glass windshield facing forward and to sides of bridge deck with opening forward facing 12V vent section at bottom of center windshield.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES: Cockpit lights provide additional and convenient task lighting both under hardtop and along coamings.
CANVAS AND COVERS: Full enclosure for vessel's cockpit, covers for helm, with upper, forward and side dodgers.
FENDERS: Four
DOCK LINES: Array of dock lines, adequate number and size for vessel plus extras.
FISHING EQUIPMENT WASH DOWN SYSTEM: Fresh water spigots for wash down mounted in trunk, chain locker and engine room.
ROD HOLDERS: One gunwale mounted rod holder per side cockpit covering boards. Thru bolted and properly bedded.
JOINERY AND FINISH: Cabin is down the teak and stainless steel stairway from helm deck. Dark cherry cabinets, doors, woodwork and trim, with hi-gloss finish throughout interior with light colored carpets on sole. FRP sole in heads.
STORAGE AREAS: The cabinets, lockers, drawers, and shelving, well-crafted and finely fit. Cabinets and drawers throughout salon and galley provide storage. Forward accommodation and mid berth have cedar lined hanging closets plus storage cabinets and drawers.
HEADLINERS: Headliner material in the salon and accommodation areas, light colored vinyl.
DOORWAYS: Solid wood cabin and head doors for head and shower room. Sliding doorway for forward privacy. Privacy curtain provided for mid stateroom.
FLOOR AND WINDOW COVERINGS: Floor coverings are carpet throughout salon and accommodation areas. FRP floor in head. Venetian type blinds cover port lights.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Two cabins, the master stateroom forward with queen berth, hanging closets and storage drawers. Guest stateroom aft of salon, beneath helm deck, starboard side of companionway with bench L shaped couch that converts to double berth and storage compartments.
HEADS: Single head with Sealand 12V Vacuflush commode, shower enclosure, 12 volt ventilation fan, vanity with sink and storage compartment.
SHOWERS: Separate shower room across from head to starboard side, forward companionway. Opening portlight for ventilation.
FAUCET FIXTURES: Faucet and fixtures in the galley and head are demand pump 12 volt.
SALON FURNISHINGS: Couch along starboard side of salon that converts to double berth and hi-gloss pedestal wood table.
AIR CONDITIONING UNITS: Two Dometic, Marine Air self-contained, reverse cycle for heating, units, and digital controls. 12,000 BTU, 115 volt unit for salon, head and mid stateroom, mounted beneath salon aft port cabinetry. Forward AC unit is a 7,000 BTU, model SXF7 mounted beneath V berth. 115 volt raw water pump with dedicated thru hull and sight type sea strainer mounted in engine room bilge with dedicated thru hull and seacock.
CABIN HEATING: The Marine Air unit reverse cycle for heat.
TELEVISIONS: Two 15" flat screen televisions with satellite antenna, mounted in salon and forward V berth. Salon also has Zenith DVD/CD Player and V has Cyberhome DVD player.
STEREO: Salon has Clarion DCZ 625 Disc CD changer with Clarion Marine Sirius ready disc/am/fm radio with remote pad at helm. Speakers mounted helm deck and salon. Speaker selection switches at top of stairway to salon. Satellite antenna and Glomex antenna gain installed.
GALLEY LOCATION: Port side, forward of stairs to helm deck, with corian counter and storage cabinets above and below.
SINKS: Corian sink for galley with counter insert. Round stainless steel sink in head and wet bar in cockpit.
REFRIGERATION: Separate Coolmatic refrigerator and freezer units mounted in galley cabinetry. Combination AC/DC voltage.
STOVE/OVEN: Kenyon two burner electric stove top, Eura model built into counter with solid surface cover.
MICROWAVE: Panasonic convection microwave - combination.
ACCESSORIES: Black & Decker coffee maker.
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223 Lockport Street
Youngstown, NY 14174
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Ford Crown Victoria Insurance policy
On it really is 53rd 12 months, the Ford Crown Victoria stopped appearing in the dealerships and considering the fact that is available just for fleet gross sales. So, when there is certainly info galore for buyers of fleet, it is actually not for personal purchasers of applied Ford Crown Victoria Sedan, conventional V8,Youi insurance 29
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by Kevin Perrone
I love seeing people make progress. It's the main reason I got into fitness training. Over the years, I've learned that there are two main ideologies that inspire people to make progress: Some are encouraged by goals, while others are driven by principles.
Which one are you? Are you motivated by goals or principles? Not quite sure what I mean? How about the common phrase, "It's the journey, not the destination." It's a reminder that if we focus solely on the end, then we'll likely miss out on how we got there. In essence, the end product is secondary to the means by which we attain it.
This is an essential mentality when it comes to fitness training. Weight-loss or strength goals are great markers of improvement, but if you focus only on the outcome then you're missing the bigger picture.
Having a goal-centered focus is similar to making a purchase: Once you reach your goal, it's yours; you bought it, you own it and you earned it. Conversely, having a principle-centered focus is similar to making an investment. By investing, you no longer have goals as end points; they now serve as stepping stones. Each new task further enhances and solidifies a base upon which you can build to continue to reach new goals. Consider your education. Once you obtain your degree, does that imply that you'll be successful? Or is it how you apply what you've learned that will dictate your outcome?
Tools for success
When focused on principles almost any goal is attainable, regardless of the tools used to accomplish them. Here are three main elements to consider when weighing the effectiveness of an exercise program:
Whether you use a pair of running shoes, a bicycle, or a kettlebell, focus on how and why you're using them. Stick to principles, and no matter what method or instrument you choose, you'll realize your goals.
Kevin Perrone is a personal trainer, massage therapist and group kettlebell instructor at Rapid Results Fitness in Durham. For more information on the business, which was founded by owner Betsy Collie, call (919) 403-8651 or visit www.rapidresultsfitness.net.


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Leveling around Toilet Flange with Grout or Thinset?
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Just layed floor tile with mortar. I was wondering about the Toilet flange I'm replacing.
I had previously already raised it up because it was 3 inches below with some cement. The area around the sewer pipe is still about a 1/4 inch beneath the tile.
This makes the toilet flange over the sewer hole a little unlevel.
Could I use GROUT (or THINSET) to level the tile floor up the extra little space to before putting in the new Toilet Flange?
Side questions:
which is more porous grout or thinset?
which is stronger and more structural?
if they are too porous for under the toilet would it make sense to put a sealer over it? I have redgard or I could just paint silicone caulk over it?
I just used the thinset. I wanted to use grout, but realize that either way its not gonna be seen so i'm guessing thinset is stronger for the toilet to rest on
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Furry Tales [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 618-0275
Cute clothes!
Mommy loves bringing us here to check out the clothes. There are lots of cool toys there, too! And I got a nice haircut there once. We love this place!
Bark to Basics [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94116
We love daycare!
Lulu and I have been going to Bark to Basics for about 6 months now and we love it! Since we're both little and big dogs scare us sometimes, we appreciate being somewhere that all our doggie pals are our size! The yard and the indoor room have everything we need for fun as well as for resting and snuggling.
Costeaux French Bakery & Cafe [view the full listing]
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-1913
Fantastic find!
We had a wonderful brunch here while in Healdsburg. The food was delicious. The service is not what you expect from a casual place like this. The servers don't miss a beat and you're well taken care of. The covered patio is spacious and airy. Fans cool you off on warm days and heaters to warm you up on cold ones. Since it's covered, you can enjoy dining with your dog in the patio even in the rain.
Cafe La Scala [view the full listing]
Burlingame, CA 94010
I never thought it would be so difficult finding a place for brunch with Sophie on Burlingame Ave. At first, we stopped at Stacks. There are tables outside but there's no service. I was told that we can get the food to go and eat outside. No thanks. Then we crossed the street to Il Fornaio. I was told we can order from the counter and someone will bring the food out to us. What does a gal have to do to get some service around here? After walking up and down Burlingame Ave., we found Cafe La Scala. Finally, a place with table outside and provides service to those tables! We really enjoyed our meal there. The food was not out of this world, but delicious nonetheless. First, I love the garlic and spice infused olive oil served with the bread. Our lentil soup, free with entree, was like a tasty minestrone with lentil in it. It was good, but got much better when I added some of the garlic from the infused oil. Hubby ate every last bit of the two plump chicken cannelloni smothered in a tomato cream sauce. I enjoyed my penne with pancetta in a spicy marinara, which had a nice heat than got hotter with each bite. I, of course, had to add some more of that garlic to it. Our server was very friendly and attended to us well. He even apologized for not checking on us while we were enjoying our entrees. That was really no need to but it's a very nice gesture. Prices are definitely reasonable. 3 stars for the food and one more for great service. We won't be making a trip from SF just to eat there. However, if we're in the neighborhood, I think we will pay another visit.
Walter Haas Park and Playground [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94131
A little neighborhood park that has a little something for everyone. There's the really nice play area for kids. An enclosed dog play area for the pooches. An amazing view and nice grassy area for people who want to have a picnic and chill. Conveniently located and plenty of parking. The downside of this place: no bathroom.
Baker Beach [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94101
(415) 556-0560
The south (non-nude) end of Baker Beach is a nice place to walk your dog. With the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, it's also a nice place to take pictures. Bring a blanket to sit on, coffee to keep you warm and a stick to play fetch with your pup.
Seal Point Park [view the full listing]
Sophie had a ton of fun at this park today. She loves parks that are for small dogs only since she's been ran over by big dogs one too many times. The small dog space is a good size one where the wee ones can get plenty of exercise. It's quite a lot bigger than the small dog park in Foster City. There are benches in the shade if you want to stay out of the sun. The fire hydrants add a cool touch to the space. Humans can sit on them and the dogs can you-know-what on them. Poop bags are available by the gate from the parking lot if you forgot to bring your own. There are plenty of water bowls and water available. There is a much larger dog park next to the small dog area that is opened to dogs of all sizes. A clean bathroom (with toilet seat covers!) by the dog park is much appreciated. And on a hot day like today, the ice cream man provided the perfect cold treats.
Foster City Dog Park [view the full listing]
Foster City, CA 94404
Enclosed dog park just for small dogs? We had to check it out when we're in the area. I'm indifferent about the astroturf. Sophie didn't seem to mind it at all. She had a great time running around and making friends with other pooches her size. I like that there are plenty of benches and chairs for people, both under the sun and under the shade. Water and poop bags are readily available. Since Sophie had such a great time there, it gets 5 paws, I mean stars.
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Christopher's Playground [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94131
We discovered this place recently and it's become Sophie's favorite place! There are lots of friendly dogs, many little ones, for her to play with. There is plenty of space for her to run around. It is NOT an off leash area. However, many dogs do run around leash free. There is a baseball diamond in the middle grassy area, so make sure your pup stays away from there when a game is on. For those who likes to hike, there is a trail that leads down to the Glen Canyon. When speaking to some people today, we're told that up on the playground, there are mostly small dogs. Down in the canyon, however, there are mainly big dogs. When you bring your pup, make sure s/he stays away from the children play area as dogs are not allowed. Love that we can get coffee at Creighton's before heading over to the playground, or grab a quick bite over at Choice Yakiniku. Do bring a jacket as it's usually windy there. FYI - Just found out that the police academy is right by the playground. So, the place is quite safe.
Pawsarotti's [view the full listing]
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
(707) 539-7297
A cool pet store with stuff for pets and humans. There is a good selection of high quality food and decent selections of toys and treat. Nice animal theme gifts for the home. Susan was very nice to us and our pup. It's a step above from your regular pet supply stores.
Lakewood Pets [view the full listing]
Cool pet supply store with good selection and good prices. Unlike lots of pet stores that tend to emphasize on dog and cat supplies, you can find a large selection of small animal and reptile supplies. Friendly staff is a plus.
Granary Feed Store [view the full listing]
Granary Feed Store has a lot of supplies for livestocks. When we visited, there were also a bunch of chicks for sale. However, it also carries some really high quality food and treats for dogs. There is also a decent selection of toys.
Three Dog Bakery [view the full listing]
So, its a chain. But, this place produce some great treats for dogs, and even cats. (I also love the cookbooks!) Sophie got a sample of the carrot cake and she just loved it. We got her a slice along with some cookies, roasted coconut ice cream and a mini Easter Cake (she'll get to eat that tomorrow, Easter Sunday). So far, she likes everything we got her. Other than treats, there are also some nice clothing, toys and accessories. Prices are quite good. A toy I almost bought the day before for $12.95, was selling for $4.95 here!
Plaza De Paws [view the full listing]
Burlingame, CA 94010
Doggie beer, anyone? This is a nice big store filled with lots of great stuff for your pets. I really love the large selection of doggie clothing. It carries wonderful jackets and sweaters, cute t-shirts, darling dresses and more. Lots of leash, collar and harness options available. There are also lots of toys, a puppy section, strollers and carriers, and even fancy cat trees. Other than a large selection of dog and cat supplies, they also have quite a lot of good stuff for small animals. Lots of high end products for everyone. There are even gifts for humans. If you spoil your pets, this is another great store for you.
Pets Delight [view the full listing]
We were in the neighborhood yesterday where Sophie met and played with a friendly German shepherd. Her owner told us about Pet's Delight so we decided to check it out. It's kind of a cross between your neighborhood pet supplies shop and a fou fou boutique. Though the store isn't very big, it does have a large selection of everything pets need. Lots of organic items. A great selection of raw food. Prices are average. One minor thing was annoying: no price tags on many items. We got some freeze dried peanut butter ice cream for dogs. It's the first time I've seen this product. It's not cheap - $5 for a 3/4 oz bag. But it's for Sophie. Turns out she really, really likes it. Sophie also loves the frozen lamb lollipops! We also saw some really nicely made pet steps that can be turn into ramps. It comes in 2 or 3 steps. The clerk was very nice in helping us measure them. We will most likely order one for the little one. We will definitely come back again. No doubt Sophie will want more ice cream.
Our Best Friends [view the full listing]
This place is really more than a pet store. Not only will you find great toys, treats and clothings for your pets, there are also plenty for us humans. There are lots of gift items such as mugs, picture frames, figurines and clothing. Stephanie took time to give Sophie some love and chit chat with us about the new developments in the area. I totally see this place as a great neighborhood pet place.
My Furry Tails Dog Boutique [view the full listing]
This is a cute, cute, cute little store, and I do mean little. The store itself is smaller than the outdoor walkway, which is lined with some really adorable dog and cat bowls. Though the place is small, it's filled with a good selection of toys, treats, accessories and clothing. The store is definitely geared toward the wee ones. Sophie found some darling little turtles to add to her toy collection. They were quite inexpensive so we got her two (total $7) and she just adores them. I had to use my will power to not get her the "tree huger" t-shirt (well, it was a little small for her....). If you have a spoiled little dog, this place is worth checking out.
Vineyard Dog [view the full listing]
This is definitely a store for people who don't mind paying big bucks to spoil their pets. It carries the usual stuff you find at many fou fou dog boutiques. The "wine barrel" beds are just so very Napa. They are made out of actual wine barrels. Service is very friendly but prices aren't. I saw the exact same toys here that cost almost 3 times the price elsewhere. Not everything is way overpriced. Knowing generally how much what cost is going to help not spend way too much money on an item. Still, I'm a sucker for nice dog boutiques and will no doubt pay another visit when we're in the area.
My Dog Bakery [view the full listing]
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
(707) 578-7297
My Dog Bakery is one of the two places in the Bay Area where I have been able to get freeze dried doggie ice cream. It's also a place where I can get doggie popcorn at a more reasonable price, $2.49 a pack instead of $3.99 I paid for elsewhere. Lots of clothing, toys, treats, beds, bags and gifts available here. There are also some "unique" treats here like cat poop cookies (presented on a bed of "cat litter") for your pooch and doggie dodo treats (in the shape of dodo, chocolate flavor) for humans. You can get custom cakes for your pooch here as well. Friendly service is another bonus.
Healdsburg Dog House [view the full listing]
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-1044
Natalie reminds me a lot of Allison at our neighborhood boutique, Citipets. She seems like she genuinely loves animal. She is also quite knowledgeable about the products. She was also very enthusiastic about the upcoming Healdsburg Canine Carnival (benefiting Healdsburg Animal Shelter) and invited us to come along. There is a good selection of toys, clothing and treats at reasonable prices. Sophie ended up with some salmon sushi that she loves. If we live in the area, no doubt we would visit this place on a regular basis.
Fideaux [view the full listing]
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 967-9935
I love fancy pet boutiques. I spend a lot of time and money at these places. Fideaux is one of those that just didn't do much for me. It's a nice big store with lots of fancy stuff. However, other than some really great pet arts (I was so tempted to get the print with the dog sleeping in the middle of this couple in bed - how art imitates life!), I didn't really find anything unique there. Prices are a bit high. I saw the same hand painted dog bowl at another store for $16 and it's $25 at Fideaux! A $9 difference on a $16 bowl is more than 50%, quite outrageous. I much prefer Healdsburg Dog House a few blocks away.
Happy Go Lucky Dog Boutique [view the full listing]
If you want clothes for your pooch, this place has THE largest selection in the Bay Area that I've seen. There are clothes, more clothes, and more clothes, filling up all corners of the store. Like many stores, the selection for the wee ones dominates. However, there are also lots to choose from for the big babies. We happened upon a great sale over the weekend. A whole lotta dog beds were on sale. We got a big round bed for Sophie (even though she can fit in the small one) for $20! I also almost bought her a fuzzy bunny outfit, complete with bunny ears, for half price. Hubby had to put his foot down on that one. There is no way he would be caught dead walking Sophie in that! (In the end, I won and now Sophie owns a bunny outfit!) Well, prices are good compare to other dog boutiques. Service was extremely friendly. Oscar, the resident pooch is just darling. No doubt we will return to pick up more summer clothes for Sophie.
George - Berkeley [view the full listing]
George is another great pet store for high end pet products. There are lots of high quality treats for your darlings. This is where one of our friends got Sophie some doggie beer. This space is a little more roomy than the SF location.
Metro Pooch [view the full listing]
Out of all the pet boutiques, I have to say that this one is my least favorite. The person working there was very nice, but that was about it. There just aren't a lot of things to choice from in that store. Very limited selection of treats and accessories. The clothing selection is decent, but not great compare to other boutiques. I'm not sure how long this store will be at its current location. There is a "for lease" sign in the window with "do not disturb occupant" on it.
Gussied Up [view the full listing]
This is a really cute store. Clothing selection is good. Treat selection is great! I found some treats that I've not seen before. I got Sophie some carrot wrapped in chicken and she loves them! Other than carrot, you can also get apple, sweet potato and banana ones. She was spoiled that day and also got some truffles, which are carob covered cookies. She loves them, too.... Service was friendly but borderline pushy. We were browsing for clothes and the staff ended up showing us a bunch of clothes we already looked at (and passed over). I had to politely turned down half a dozen suggestions. Still, that didn't put me off too much as I know they were really just trying to be helpful. Prices are not that different than other dog boutiques. It may be a little higher for some products. All in all, a nice place for the spoiled pups.
Fivepaw Bakery [view the full listing]
It's a nice little store. It has a little of everything there, but you won't find a great selection of any one item. Prices range from being really good to a little overpriced. I once got Sophie a sweater here for $40 and saw it at another pet boutique in Palo Alto for $60+! The homemade treats are great. Sophie isn't really into biscuits anymore; she's too lazy to chew. But she still loves those soft oatmeal cookies. This is THE place for me to get yogurt chips from to frost my homemade blueberry muffins for Sophie. You can also get carob chips. I'm wary of them though since I burnt them the last time I tried frosting dog biscuits.... The owners are very nice people who obviously love animals. I find them to be friendly and helpful. It's not really a place to stock up on your basic supplies. But it's a great place to get to get your pooch a treat and/or accessories.
Bowlicious Pet Boutique [view the full listing]
Bacon flavored popcorn? There's pepperoni, peanut butter and cheddar flavors as well. I couldn't help myself and got Sophie some. Of course, she loves it. What a cute store! It's really a store for the little dogs. A lot of cute clothing, many of them only come in small sizes. Sophie barely fits into a Large. Watch out for the prices though. I was at Five Paw Bakery in Los Altos right before heading to Standford and picked up a sweater for Sophie for $40. The exact sweater at Bowlicious is $60+! Ouch! Glad I went to Five Paw first.... However, not everything is way overpriced. I picked up a Bella Bean harness to check the price and it wasn't much of a difference than getting it from the Bella Bean store. I did pick up a cute t-shirt made to be decorated with fabric markers. One more thing, it does have a discount card. You get one sticker on the card for each $10. When the card is full, I believe 10 slots or so, you get 10% off of one item. Make sure to ask for it as the staff didn't really announce it. I just happened to pick up what I thought was a business card.
Bow Wowzer [view the full listing]
Clothes, clothes and more clothes! If you like to dress up your little one, you will love this place. Sophie got herself a cupcake t-shirt and some monkey fleece pajamas. Most of the clothes are for wee ones, but I think I saw some items for larger dogs. There are plenty of accessories to go along with those adorable outfits. This place carries some of the cutest dog cookies around. Those mini flip flop cookies are just darling. Other than cookies though, the treat selection is a little limited. Toys, beds, carriers, etc. You're sure to find something for your pooch. There are plenty also for human, from books to gift items. If you have a cat, check out the large selection of everything cat at the other end of the store (Purrsnickety).
Best Friends of the Napa Valley [view the full listing]
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 945-0125
A really cute store inside Vintage 1870. The place is small but has a good selection of stuff. Prices are reasonable from the stuff I checked out. It's not a place you get your regular supplies (i.e. food) from. It's more the cute clothing and fancy treat type store. Sophie couldn't help herself and grabbed a toy (and ran!) from a bin on the floor. Good thing the toy wasn't expensive.
Strings Italian Cafe [view the full listing]
We went there for lunch today because we were picking grocery at Westlake. We had Sophie with us so we asked to sit outside. When the server came out, she asked if we just want to tie Sophie outside instead. I gave her a very stern look and a very stern NO. (Sophie is so little and friendly, someone can easily snatch her up!) Not a good first impression at all. She came across as someone who would rather not be bother to clean the table and service us outside. Why the heck do you bother with having outdoor tables then? Anyway, she did managed to get a table set up for us and she was very friendly throughout the meal afterward. The food here is about average. Maybe a small step above Olive Garden in terms of taste and value. The minestrone soup (all entrees come with soup or salad) was one of the worst version, if not the worst, I've had. It was filled with a weird combination of vegetables. It had lots and lots of zucchini, some cabbage and 2 pieces of carrot. The zucchini was so overcooked that it looked like it's been in the broth for days! Yellow and mushy. The broth tasted nothing like vegetables, more like some strange seasoning blend. Thankfully, the entrees were better. Hubby had the Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna Pastry combo and I had the Chicken Lombardy. My chicken was not as tender as I like, but had a nice sauce of artichoke hearts, mushroom and marsala wine. It came with a side of spaghetti that seemed to have the same sauce as the chicken with maybe a little tomato paste added to it. It's strange but the spaghetti reminds me of the versions that you find at Hong Kong style cafes. I had small bites of hubby's food and thought both items were decent, but nothing special. Prices here are a little high. Yes, you do get soup or salad with your entree. And yes, portions are substantial. But, the quality isn't exactly stellar. And it's a chain, not a very good chain either. I believe the lunch specials are pretty good deals, but the weekend/holiday/evening menu (what we paid for today) is not great value.
Burgermeister [view the full listing]
We went to grab lunch there once and found out why there aren't too many outdoor dining places in Daly City. There were heaters except that they were out of gas. How we suffer for our pup Sophie. For a chain, the food this place is quite good. I got a bowl of chili along with some roasted garlic fries while hubby got a Philly cheese steak with onion rings. The chili was average. Taste like Wendy's and had more beans than I like. The fries, though, was really good. There was plenty of mellow roasted garlic, perfect for a garlic lover like myself. The cheese steak had lots of beef and pretty good flavor. The onion rings were really good. The batter is light and crispy. Service was friendly, attentive and efficient. Prices aren't cheap but not outrageous. If you're in the area, it is a good choice to grab a quick bite.
Daphne's Greek Cafe [view the full listing]
For a fast food chain, Daphne's isn't so bad. We've been there several times and like the food. The lemon chicken has a nice flavor and it's moist. The kabobs are decent, though they can be on the dry side. Gyros pita is another good choice. Fries are mediocre. Soup, salad and rice pilaf are all decent. Prices are decent but I wouldn't call this place cheap eats. Service has been friendly and efficient. This is definitely one of those places you eat at out of convenience. Don't make a special trip here.
Serramonte Pet Shop [view the full listing]
This is a hard one. The store itself isn't that great. The selection there isn't great and the prices are high. BUT, that's where we got our baby Sophie. She was sitting quietly in one of those tiny cages looking out at us begging to be taken home. After visiting her a few times and much contemplating (since we usually adopt pets), she's just too darling to say no. We still go to the store when we're at Serramonte so we can pat the bunnies and visit the two-headed turtle. But we hardly ever buy anything there.
Bow Wow Meow [view the full listing]
San Carlos, CA 94070
I like this branch of Bow Wow Meow better than the San Francisco one. Again, lots of "spoiled pet" products to choose from there. It has a good variety of treats, clothing, toys, etc. However, prices are higher than I like. I can get the same treat for much less at another store. Customer service is a little chaotic there. I think the main problem is that people who are dropping off their pets for grooming are lumped together at the same counter. We decided to have Sophie's behind shaved while we shop. Even though we didn't have an appointment, she was taken care of right away and it only took 5 minutes. Waiting in line to pay for her treats took double the time....
Sunset Pet Supply [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 661-4236
After reading some raving reviews, I decided to stop by and check out this place. Treat, toy, clothing and small animal supply selections here are decent, but not great. I wasn't able to find the beef tendons that Sophie likes, which most pet stores carry. I walked by the food isles and there seems to be a good selection. Compare to B&B, where I shop regularly, prices are higher. Flossies are $3.99 here and $2.79 at B&B. A can of freeze dried liver treat (same brand and size) is $9+ here and $6.99 at B&B. To be fair, B&B has always been one of the cheapest shops around. Prices at Sunset Pet Supply may be comparable to many other pet stores in the city. I think it's great that the owners are active in organizing adoption and community events. The person helping us today may not be the most knowledgeable, but she was very friendly.
Puppy Haven [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 751-7387
Puppy Haven is nothing more than a neighborhood pet store. It carries a good selection of high quality food and an average selection of toys and treats. The man at the counter was friendly. There is grooming available. It's one of those places where you get your usual pet supplies from, if it's convenient. Not really a store to truck across town for.
Pet Source [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 831-8688
A pet store with carpet? Not sure what the owner is thinking but we all know that's not a good idea....Anyway, we visited fr the first time today while searching for a new cage for our chinchilla. There were only a few small cages so we passed on it. The interesting thing was that the guy who showed us the cage kept saying that those cages are really big for chinchillas. I mean, I would not put more than 2 rats in one of those cages. Maybe I just believe in giving my pets a lot of room. Anyway, we did walk around the store and found that it carries a large selection of food, toys and treats for dogs. Some of the treats I really haven't seen at other places. Sophie got herself some chicken on pork rib bones today along with some salmon sushi and a toy. Prices are high and it's not a place where I will shop at regularly. The staff members were all really nice to Sophie and gave her treats. Though friendly, I'm not sure how knowledgeable they are.
Critter Fritters Pet Foods & Supplies [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 239-7387
I finally went into Critter Fritters today. My friend just got a chihuahua pup and I wanted to get the little one a sweater. No luck finding anything at Critter. No sweaters at all. And all the clothes for little dogs were made for girls, mostly pink. Alright, what about a toy instead? There just weren't a lot to choose from. Nothing really for a wee one. I gave up on finding a gift there. Maybe something for my Sophie? Couldn't find anything for her either. Not much in the treats department. Maybe it's alright as a neighborhood place to pick up the basics. But it's not a place for our spoiled one.
The Animal Connection [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 564-6482
We used to shop at Animal Connections, until we discovered B & B.... The upside of this place is that you can get live feeds and such. Large selection of exotic pet supplies. We actually got our chinchilla Pooki and our late hamster Teddy there. The staff are generally knowledgeable. The downside is that the prices. They're not unreasonable, I can just get them cheaper elsewhere. Also, I've found bugs quite a few times in the bunny and hamster feeds.
Peche Mignon [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-6000
Oo-La-La! This place is just adorable! DO NOT GO IF YOU DON'T HAVE SELF CONTROL! I could easily blow my paycheck buying stuff for home and gifts for friends. Lots of things caught my eyes that day. I was so tempted to get the dishes with those darn cute cats on them. Alas, it's tax season and we owe this year....I had to be good, even though I wanted to be so bad....Be warn, items come with hefty price tags here. But that's to be expected for high quality French imports. Oh yeah, dogs are welcomed.posted: June 29th, 2007
Happy Pet [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 566-2952
Not much of pet supplies there except for lots of yummy, healthy treats for you dogs and cats. This is actually the storefront for Canine Confections. Sophie seems to enjoy the treats and they are reasonably priced. A great place to pick up gifts for the holiday for yours and your friends' pets.
Cal's Pet Supply [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 386-1720
On the search for a new chinchilla cage, we stopped by at Cal's to see if can find one. Nope, not a whole lot of small animal supplies. I saw a good selection of food and treats for dogs and cats. Love that there are bags of free food sample available, as well as some treat samples to for your pooch to try out at the store. We asked the owner about cages and he recommended a company he got his cage from for his chinchilla. He's very nice and a great resource.
Osso & Co. [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 447-8543
Right from the window displays, I knew this would be a place Sophie will get spoiled in. I have to say that this place is definitely dog centered. There are stuff for other pets, but the selections are quite limited. But for the pooch, it's heaven. Bins of toys, a wall dedicated to collars and leashes, another wall is covered with food bowls and dining accessories, unique beds, houses, and carriers, and loads of clothing. It has the most soccer jackets we have seen anywhere. We were told that the soccer jackets are designed for Osso & Co. and that they get them first before they are distributed to other stores. Hubby is excited to learn that the next batch will include an England one, which is due out in April. He always wanted Sophie to have an England jacket to match his. Anyway, we ended up with a new harness/leash combo for Sophie today. And of course, a new poop bag holder to match. Though it cost almost $100, it would be about the same price getting the same items elsewhere. I checked out the clothes and the prices are also competitive. The person who helped us was very friendly and just adored Sophie. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Needless to say, we will be back!posted: June 29th, 2007
North Beach Pet Supply [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 885-0550
We were there once a very long time ago and thought this place was really expensive. This was before we got a dog. We stopped by again and found that the prices here weren't bad after all, comparing to other similar pet stores in the city. It has a really good selection of clothing, toys and treats. The woman at the store was very helpful. I assume she's the owner as she was talking about having ordered too much winter clothing that she need to sell them before getting spring/summer attire for the store. There was a really nice sale going on for most of the clothing there, mostly sweaters and jackets. Sophie ended up with a nice little dress, which is her very first dress. No doubt we will be visiting here again.
Bella Bean Couture [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 474-1205
I've been a fan of Bella Bean Couture before it opened its flagship store. Even though you can get Bella Bean at many pet boutiques, it is worth visiting the store for the exclusives. We got Sophie a store exclusive pink collar (comes in blue as well) that has poodles and schnauzers on it, perfect for schnoodles! There are also some unique dog bags, food/water bowls, toys, accessories and gifts for humans.
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 986-6287
Though we've only been there twice, this is definitely one of our favorite restaurants in San Francisco. The food is divine and service always great. My favorite dish is the Fideua Negra, noodle paella with squid ink. There is a large, heated outdoor space that is dog friendly. It's a great place to get some really good food with your wee one.
Palomino [view the full listing]
san Francisco, CA 94105
After not being able to get dinner at Americano, we needed another restaurant with outdoor seating. Palomino is not too far away, maybe we'll have better luck. We did. Found a parking spot right outside the building. I walked inside to find someone about getting a table outside and was told that I can pick a table of my choice. After we got a table, a server came out with the menu within a few minutes. Service continued to be attentive throughout our meal, which is not always the case when dining outdoor. I guess the weakest part of the restaurant was the food. The food was just average. The bread is decent and came with a tasty tomato/basil/garlic/feta mixture. We shared the fried calamari for appetizer. The crust was really crispy. But many of the pieces were so small that there was more crust than calamari. I had the spaghetti with Kobe meatball and hubby got the baked 4 cheese penne. The penne was good and the spaghetti just ok. We also got a side order of grill chicken for Sophie. It was a little overcooked as the grill marks tasted quite bitter. I had to remove those parts before giving the chicken to Sophie. But I was really surprised that we were only charged $4 for the side of chicken. Prices were quite reasonable overall.
Noe Valley Pet Company [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94131
This is a nice neighborhood place. It just has a very homey feel. There is a good selection of toys and some nice clothing. Lots of food and treats to choose from. Staff has always been friendly and helpful to us. Prices seem to be reasonable. The only downside is that it doesn't carry small animal supplies, not even the basics. If you're like me, have dog, cat and small animals, this won't be a one stop shop for you.
Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods and Supplies [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 864-1414
Though the place isn't big, there seems to be a little of everything in there. The first thing hubby noticed was the soccer jackets. He went through the pile and found an Italia one. Since we're going to North Beach later that day, he thought it would be great having Sophie in it. Other than the jacket, we also got a frisbee. There are some really cute water and food bowls as well as tons of treats. It's a nice little store.
Catnip & Bones [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 359-9100
We got Sophie the cutest monkey pajamas. She also got a beautiful purple sweater from there. The store is filled with cute clothes and yummy treats. It's not a place that I would get the regular supplies (i.e. food) from. But it's definitely a great place to get nice gifts for the pups you love.
Bow Wow Meow [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 440-2845
Though it has a good selection of high end products, customer service is hit or miss. The first time we're there, the person helping us couldn't really help us. The last time we were there though, the person helping us was able to answer all our questions. Prices also seem to be very high there. The last time we were there, I checked the price of one of Sophie's usual treats. It's almost double of what I usually pay for! For one reason or another, we're just not really into this store.
Best in Show [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 863-7387
Everyone at the store just adores Sophie. She is showered with affections every time we are there. The staff are knowledgeable and always helpful. Yes, it's another one of those "for spoiled pets" places that we frequent. It's really hard to walk out of the store without finding something I want to get for our pup. We also enjoy the activities they have at the store. We had fun at the Autumn Fest. Doesn't hurt that Sophie won for best costume!
Best in Show - Castro [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94199
(415) 864-7387
We love both locations of Best in Show. This space is a little more open than the Sanchez store, which is perfect for the pooches to meet and greet. The main difference seems to be that this location has a larger selection of clothing while the other ones has more food items, at least on display. Lots of toys and treats to choose from. Like all the other fou fou boutiques, some of the prices are high, while others are quite competitive. Service is always excellent. The knowledgeable staff is always there to answer our questions. I love that this store works with local animal rescue organizations.
Bella and Daisy [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 440-7007
This is why Sophie loves Bella & Daisy's *Yappy hours (free!) every Friday. *The place to get Juicy Couture for pooches. *Great selection of clothing, from formal to costumes to raincoats. *Lots of wonderful accessories. *Yummy treats! *People who works there are all dog lovers. *Toys, toys and more toys!
Babies [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 701-7387
Babies is a place for your spoiled one. It has a really great selection of dog bags, clothings, toys, accessories and treats. Prices are high, but that's because of the high end items it carries. You'll find that the prices are comparable to other boutiques on those high end stuff. Believe it or not, Babies does guarantee low prices. I saw a sign in the window that said it'll bet competitors' price by 10%! Dogs sure appreciate the bowls of water and treats by the door.posted: June 29th, 2007
Wag Hotels [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 876-0700
It's a fancy kennel.
Come on people. It's no hotel. It's a kennel that comes with lots of bells and whistles, which you would get charged a lot for. For the standard rate, you dog will spend 22 hours a day in that little kennel. If you dog required more attention, like "business walks", you will be charged for. So will some one on one time. You easily spend over $100 a night if you get your pup the best suite and some extra TLC. Definitely take a tour if you think you may broad your dog there. By the way, the suites don't look anywhere as nice as they do on the website. The good things, there are a few. The webcam is a nice touch, if you must put your pup there. The store carries some really cute items for you and your pup. Be prepare to pay boutique prices though. The big thing is that there is a community room that Wag allows local animal rescue groups to use for free.
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Sirius Dog Training [view the full listing]
2825 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 864-1374
Fawn and Tammy are great people and dog trainers. Through puppy class, Sophie blossomed from a shy little thing into a playful pup.
Park Chalet [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 386-8439
Atmosphere and dog friendliness, this place is top-notch. Food, though, isn't. And prices are quite high for the quality and quantity. Service varies from really good to barely there. When you go for brunch, do know that there are 2 different menus. One is served inside and on the paved patio, the other is for the lawn - they are very different and you can only order from the menu where you're sat.
South Paw BathHouse & Feed Co. [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 882-7297
For some reason, I like Pawtrero much better than South Paw. I think South Paw tries too hard to be a fou fou store while Pawtrero is that comfy, homey, neighborhood place. I've been there several times and ended up walking out empty handed except for once. That's saying a lot, since Sophie gets something 99.9% of the time when we go to pet stores, even when she visits 5 different stores in a day!
Pawtrero Hill Bathouse & Feed [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 863-7297
It's a nice neighborhood supply place. Lots of high quality food to choose from. I find it lacking in the treats department though. Prices aren't the best, but not ridiculous.
Park Chow [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-9912
Great for rainy days!
I'm personally not a fan of the food here. But, this is one of the few, if not only, places in San Francisco to take your dog when it's raining outside. The heated, covered patio in front is just perfect for that.
George [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 441-0564
Nice boutique.
What can I say about George? Yes, prices are high, but that's to be expected for a boutique. You don't really want to get your everyday supplies at places like this. But, you can find some nice gifts and treats for your spoiled ones.
Bernal Heights Park [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94115
It's a great big hill!
It's a nice area for pups to run around off leash. There aren't any bells and whistles about this place. It's just a lot of open space. It does have a great view of the city though.
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B & B Pet Supplies [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7711
Missing the old owners.
This place is just not the same anymore since the new owners took over. Even with restructuring the store, adding new computer checkouts, and double the amount of staff, it is taking longer to get assistance and to pay for your stuff. You can have only 2 people in front of you in line and it's still a 10 minutes wait. Some prices are still the lowest in town, but I think the owners may have raised some prices. As for selections, you will find a wide variety of food, treats, toys, grooming supplies and small animals/fish supplies.
Irving Pet Hospital [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-0191
Best vets around!
We've been clients of Irving Street for the past 8 years. They have taken extremely good care of all our babies, past and present. Other than dogs and cats, they also work with other small animals. They have treated our bunnies, rats, hamsters and chinchilla. All the vets, techs and front desk staff are great with animals. If you have more than one pet, bring them in together if you're going for annual exams, nail trims, etc. because you'll get a multi-pet discount.
Citipets [view the full listing]
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 522-9730
Sophie's favorite!
Finally, a nice pet store in the neighborhood! Allison and Barbara (owners) are just the biggest animal lovers around. They are also very knowledgeable and very accommodating to your pet's needs. Sophie is usually there every weekend to visit them. She loves Barbara and is crazy for Allison. Why? Because Allison gets on the floor and plays with her whenever she gets a chance! Oh yeah, the owners are usually there on weekends only because they are dog walkers during the week. Lots of good stuff and reasonable prices (comparable to Pet Food Express). If you're looking for top quality food and treats, you'll find plenty there.
Vintage Inn [view the full listing]
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-1112
My first hotel stay!
Sophie had a great time at this dog friendly hotel. There is a $40 pet fee, which gets you a goodie bag on arrival. Be careful with the treats though as there are some cookies made from wine included. Since grape is toxic for dogs, I didn't take a chance and threw them out. There are plenty of dog friendly restaurants and a great pet store within walking distance. For the humans, you get a bottle of free wine on arrival, free tea service as well as breakfast (both are yummy!). It is pricey but well worth it!
San Francisco, CA 94101
Nice patio!
Pups are allowed on the heated patio on Monday nights only! The rest of the time, there are tables outside the restaurant on the sidewalk that are dog friendly. Would give 5 paws for meeting other doggies. But it's only getting 3 paws because the food isn't very good and service generally slow.


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Parents need to know that although this action movie from producer/writer Luc Besson (The Transporter, Taken) is rated PG-13, it's very violent and intense, revolving around the brutal murder of a 9-year-old girl's family and her subsequent dedication to revenge. There are lots of killings, and the main character kills without any punishment (except for the fact that she has lost all of her loved ones). There's no nudity, but the main character (played by popular Avatar actress Zoe Saldana) wears an array of tight/revealing outfits -- including a see-through tank top -- and there's lots of sexual suggestion. Language is infrequent but includes "f--k" and more than one use of "s--t." Bad guys drink cognac and smoke cigars from time to time.
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- The main character and her boyfriend have sex, though nothing is shown. A bad guy goes to bed with four voluptuous, bikini-clad women, though there's no nudity. The main character appears in an array of sexy outfits, including a slightly see-through tank top in one scene, and underwear in another. She also takes a shower (nothing sensitive shown). Brief innuendo.
- Violence
- For the film's first half hour, there's incredible violence as experienced by a 9-year-old girl. Her parents are murdered in front of her. She stabs a man in the hand and leads several other men on a high-action chase. She climbs and jumps from high heights. The men shoot at her, but she escapes. As an adult, the main character devotes her life to revenge and killing. She shoots and kills several men. Viewers see dead bodies and blood. There are hand-to-hand fights, stabbings, and explosions. Men are devoured by both sharks and dogs (mostly off screen).
- Language
- Language is strong but fairly infrequent. Words include one use of "f--k," plus "s--t," "bastard," "son of a bitch," "ass," and "oh my God."
- Social Behavior
- The movie's overall message is one of revenge, and the main character destroys everything in her life to carry it out.
- Consumerism
- A character has an iPhone that's prominently on display.
- Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol
- Adults -- mainly the bad guys -- drink cognac and champagne and smoke cigars in a background kind of way.
- Age appropriate
- Not an issue
- Depends on your kid and your family
- Not appropriate for kids of the age most likely to want to see it


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Well its now been 2 years on 4th of July. Miss you sweetie. Coozy and you are hopefully getting along and keeping each other company.
Josey Lane enjoys Sammy T-Bone down here...
Love and purrs so you Misha!!!
Today - Yes its July 4th, 2008 and around 4:45 CST. Miss you Misha. I know you are at the bridge looking out for Coozy -- he is up there too. You both can look down here and watch over our new furry family memebers.
Pops misses you too, he has it on the calendar that is Misha Day!
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Ms Misha - well you and Cooz probably getting in some chasing right now. I just found out something by looking in an old file that your birthday is actually Aug 10, 1990, to you were 17 yrs old not 16 - girl you lived a good long life.
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-Jeff, San Leandro, CA
From the discussions I had with A's officials, there really weren't any deals out there that seemed like they'd net an acceptable return. There is a lot of talk about teams overvaluing their own assets (both veterans and prospects), and from what I heard, Jim Bowden asked Oakland for Joe Blanton, Daric Barton and Travis Buck in exchange for Alfonso Soriano. When talks start there, it's easy to understand why they didn't get anywhere. and why Soriano is still a Nat.
It doesn't seem like Bowden entered the discussion with an understanding of what the A's would need to ensure a Soriano deal would help them this season. No deal can happen when one team refuses to acknowledge the other team's needs. Apparently the A's weren't the only team out there that "didn't have the bullets" to acquire Soriano.
Personally, I think that there is finally a general understanding throughout baseball that young players with little service time are vital to long-term success regardless of relative revenues. I cringe every time I hear someone speculate that an A's move is made to exploit a new market inefficiency, but this is a very good example of the league catching up to what Billy Beane did early in the decade, and what John Hart started with his mid-90s Cleveland teams. That shift, combined with a playoff system that keeps many teams in the hunt past the trade deadline, makes it tough to put together an impact trade in the middle of the season.
I'd be more concerned had the Angels gotten a bat. But with Eric Chavez heating up and Milton Bradley finally showing what he can do with the bat, the A's have a good shot at taking the division.
How much did all of the injuries to the A's prospects this season affect the A's deadline inactivity? When was the last time the A's went this long into a season without an in-season trade?
-Chris, Pinole, CA
I think it probably limited what they could do, but the pieces were there if they really wanted to make a deal. Ultimately I think it came down to there just not being anything out there that was attractive enough for them to pull the trigger.
Still, I do wonder what would have happened if Javier Herrera was healthy and either already in Midland or clearly on his way there. He would have made a nice centerpiece for Soriano, or maybe even a starting pitcher to replace a New York-bound Barry Zito.
As for trades this season, the A's did trade for RHP Kazuhito Tadano back on April 4th, but I think I know what you're getting at. The last time the A's failed to make a significant trade between Opening Day and the trading deadline was 1996.
I thought Daric Barton was supposed to be back around now. Any word on his progress from the injury?
-Philip, Scottsdale, AZ
I was told today that Barton isn't quite ready yet, but is "close." The A's apparently stayed on top of him this time to ensure that he stuck with his physical therapy and rehab program. Figure he'll be back mid-August; maybe even earlier with a little luck. The organization will be happy if he comes back and simply shows he's healthy. He'll enter next season with an outside shot at a big league job when camp breaks.
Which minor league player in the A's system has been the biggest surprise this season?
-Jennifer, Moraga, CA
If we're talking about positive surprises (as opposed to the negative surprises like Cliff Pennington's freefall and Daric Barton's elbow injury), Matt Sulentic is the first guy that comes to mind. Playing against college draftees as an 18 year-old, the A's 3rd-rounder is hitting .350/.406/.479 for Vancouver in the Northwest League. That is very impressive. He has struggled a bit in the last few weeks and his strikeout and walk rates aren't great, but he's got plenty of time to work on that.
Beyond Sulentic, I've been impressed with Jared Lansford's progress this season, though not surprised. Watch his K-rate closely next season though. If it doesn't start increasing it will be a sign that he isn't developing the way the A's hoped he would.
And you know what? I'd have to say that Jason Windsor's performance in AAA really shocked me. I still don't think he's anything more than a middle reliever in the big leagues (though he could be a good one), but I didn't think he'd perform the way he has against PCL competition. To date he is 9-0 with a 4.04 ERA for Sacramento, but the most impressive stat is his 10.35 strikeouts-per-nine-innings (82 in 71 1/3 IP).
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One of our clients recently asked us: "If I pay €100 million for IT, how can I generate more value?"
I am going to answer this question in detail during the upcoming Forrester Teleconference "Managing Portfolios Of Business-Process-Oriented IT Services", on March 23, at 11 am ET. This blog post is an invitation for you to register. Here are the key takeaways and a few supporting arguments:
- Many IT organizations are not well-positioned to generate more business value. Forrester survey data suggest that IT organizations have not managed to improve their levels of business/IT alignment during the past three years. A majority of IT executives view the deployment of business-process-oriented models as the future of IT. But unfortunately, there are only few organizations that have implemented business-process-oriented models in IT. Most concerning: Many of the existing business process management (BPM) initiatives run outside IT. And, ironically, they look just like IT because they focus on deploying BPM tools such as application suites rather than optimizing business processes.
- IT and BPM need a common demand framework to get business technology's (BT's) complexity under control and generate more business value. Many IT organizations have implemented business/enterprise architecture (EA) programs to get BT's complexity under control and generate more value from IT and BPM investments. We assert, however, that these EA programs are necessary but not sufficient. BPM and IT need a common framework, which Forrester calls demand management (DM), that takes care of five additional processes: governance, investment, performance, and risk and portfolio management.
- A business process-oriented portfolio of BT services is the decision-making basis for DM. Using ITIL as the basis for the definition, Forrester identifies the key benefits of a business-process-oriented portfolio of services as: 1) setting up clear accountabilities for the business process owner, BPM, and IT; 2) providing information for the optimized utilization of BPM and IT capabilities; and 3) tracking the money spent on BPM and IT.
- DM needs to implement seven steps to develop business-process-oriented portfolios of BT services. These steps are: 1) fix the governance process; 2) establish the governance team; 3) identify core and main business processes; 4) define the catalog of business and technical services; 5) provide individual activity-based descriptions for services; 6) determine service life-cycle costs; 7) provide the total BT costs per service. These steps look simple, but for many organizations with immature BPM initiatives and IT organizations that are only "broadly aligned" with the business, the implementation of business-process-oriented portfolios of services is transformational.
I look forward to welcoming you at the teleconference next Wednesday, 3/23 at 11am ET.
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Erica Hogan (Communications major, Class of 2000) was huddled in a soggy tent in the Costa Rican rainforest feeling alone and wondering what she had done with her life. She and her husband Matt (Business and Recreation & Outdoor Education double major, Class of 2002) had left their comfortable life in the Gunnison Valley and moved to Central America with the dream of building the world's first planned residential community made out of tree houses.
They didn't speak Spanish, they didn't know anyone in Costa Rica, and they had leveraged everything they owned to purchase 62 acres of rainforest.
"I had been living in a tent for months and all I could do was crank out press releases on my little laptop that no-one ever read," says Hogan, who was trying to drum up media attention for their venture before they had constructed their first house. "We were following our dream, but it wasn't easy."
7 years later, Erica and Matt are the owners and visionaries behind Finca Bellavista, a growing community of homes built in the trees surrounded by 600 acres of rainforest that they have purchased and preserved. Their community has been featured in films, travel magazines and commercials. Their dream has survived an economic downturn and countless logistical setbacks.
"I have constantly fallen back on the unique education I received at Western," Erica Hogan says. "Fate kept throwing curveballs our way, but Matt and I learned to be independent thinkers at Western. Our liberal arts education, combined with our environmental studies, business and communication skills are constantly in demand as we build our business."
Now the Hogans have an eye on the future. "We want to grow our community and add more structures," Erica Hogan says, "and our media services business is growing too.
"Media services" is a television and film industry term for providing a setting for commercial television and film productions. These days, Erica finds herself using the skills she learned in her Communications classes fielding inquiries from production companies who want to film commercials at Finca Bellavista. She also has had success pitching stories to travel writers and reporters.
The Hogans found their connections from college essential to building their business in a foreign land. Darla DeRuiter, a former Western Recreation and Environmental Studies Professor, provided valuable feedback on the Finca Bellavista project. Coincidentally, Matt and Erica met in an Ecosystems Management class, taught by DeRuiter.
The Hogans have hosted Western students in Costa Rica too, providing the unique opportunity for experiential learning. 15 Western students visited and took Spanish lessons with a local teacher, studied native flora with a leading Costa Rican botanist, and helped gather information on the country's wild cat population.
The Hogans utilize the Western connections they've made over the years, and have leaned on the experience and expertise of Dr. Jan Schipper, a 1995 graduate of Western, who is one of the world's leading rainforest conservation biologists. Schipper is also the person who first introduced Matt to Western and Costa Rica.
With the Western Nation deeply involved in the creation of Finca Bellavista, possibilities for the future are exciting. The Hogans shared that there could be opportunities for other departments from Western to study there including: biology, geology, environmental studies, Spanish, and archaeology.
In a letter Erica wrote to her future fellow alumni she says, "being in college and making decisions that will affect your future paths in life can be an exciting, frustrating and sometimes overwhelming process. While one small decision can seem insignificant, the butterfly effect of each thing you choose for yourself has a string of long-term effects."
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Anyone in the El Paso area?
I just moved to Las Cruces and it does not appear that there are very many tank enthusiasts here. So, I am looking for advise as to the best LFS in El Paso!
Also, anyone around here into shrimp keeping?
If you ever find yourself in Albuquerque, there is a place called Clarks that has a pretty good selection of fish and supplies.
I may have to make a visit there sometime!
I'm in El Paso and the LFS's are limited. I prefer Petsbarn over Petsmart. Both are off I-10 and Sunland Park exit. When I need a NitrAte test kit, I have to drive to Las Cruces to Petco to buy one.
Petco also has a better fish selection (and prices) than the EP big box pet stores.
As far as planted tank needs, I use the Internet.
Thanks Charles!
I considered moving to el paso about 3 years ago. My husbands family is located there. The lack of lfs was one of the reasons I decided against it.
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July 18, 2011
Each weekday in the month of July, MGoBlue.com will feature an interview with a U-M head coach. On Monday (July 18), first-year head men's golf coach Chris Whitten discusses summertime in Michigan, competing for a conference championship next season, and learning how to parallel park a golf cart.
What makes a men's golf offseason so unique?
The nature of golf is that it's a social and relaxing sport. Most of the people who play are doing it after work for enjoyment, and our guys when they're away from school are in a competitive mode, but they like that they can focus purely on their golf for a few months and that's fun for them. They're all making big steps, and the summer's a great time to do that.
Why are the summer months so important to the development of your team?
Summer is the time when guys can spend more hours in a day on their sport and more days per week. They're doing it in an environment where they are comfortable and they are getting the most out of the time that they have. Of the guys that I've watched practice and helped practice they have all made nice steps and are working on things that are individually correct for them. Of the guys who are at home, a lot of them are traveling and playing events and we've had some really nice finishes so far with two players in the final four of the Michigan Amateur and Jack (Schultz) in the sweet 16 in the US Amateur Public Links. They're all getting after it in their summer competition and doing really well.
What are your thoughts about next year's team?
Our hope is to continue the progress that we've been making without missing a step. That would mean qualifying for the NCAA Regional, and one of my personal goals is to really improve our finish at the Big Ten Championship and our standing within the conference. We have the same high expectations, and hopefully we don't miss a beat.
What was your first summer job?
I think my first summer job was the cart boy at my dad's golf course where he was the golf professional. It was Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. That's where I learned how to back into a small parking space and clean a set of clubs.
Any special travel plans this summer?
We just finished a family vacation over near Lake Michigan in Saugatuck with my wife's family. Michigan is the perfect place to be in the summertime, so we didn't have to travel too far, but we've been fortunate to spend some family time.
Tell us one unique thing you've done since your season ended?
Going through the job change and the title change has been busy as is trying to make sure that everything is organized and steady with the team. It's been a busy summer to say the least, but probably one of the happiest and most exciting of my life so far.
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Learn more about AQHA's efforts to promote animal welfare.
Per AQHA's mission statement, every American Quarter Horse shall, at all times, be treated humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion.
AQHA's prohibition against inhumane treatment applies to AQHA members and non-members.
- AQHA's Statement of Position on Animal Welfare -- This document is posted at all AQHA shows to help exhibitors understand AQHA's inhumane treatment and unsportsmanlike conduct rules.
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It's imperative to AQHA that our members are informed quickly and accurately about the latest animal welfare issues. Visit www.aqha.com regularly for news and updates, including animal welfare rule violators and the fines and penalties assessed to each violator.
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In accordance with the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules & Regulations, here are the actions taken when an individual violates the animal welfare or unsportsmanlike conduct rules at an AQHA event:
Should an exhibitor receive a warning card, learn the process to determine a final ruling for an inhumane treatment or unsportsmanlike conduct violation.
Animal Welfare Commission
Recognizing that animal welfare is the single most important issue facing the equine industry today, the AQHA Executive Committee created the Animal Welfare Commission in 2012. The Animal Welfare Commission serves as AQHA's primary body for rules, policies and procedures related to all areas of animal welfare. In addition, the commission oversees the educational processes associated with AQHA officials responsible for animal welfare. The Animal Welfare Commission's mission is to provide a framework for its members to 1.) identify issues negatively affecting the welfare of the American Quarter Horse, 2.) stay current on all animal welfare issues and 3.) recommend actions that will help to protect the American Quarter Horse from inhumane practices and AQHA and its members from the negative impacts associated with those practices. The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, in an effort to do right by the horse, will share discussion, action items and recommendations with alliance partners. The commission reports directly to the Executive Committee, which evaluates all proposals in relation to the current state of the industry.
Additional Animal Welfare Initiatives:
AQHA may accept (1) an individual's conviction, no contest plea, or deferred adjudication or (2) judicial confiscation of a horse under state, federal, provincial or international law, for an offense of cruelty to or inhumane treatment of a horse, whether or not an American Quarter Horse is involved, as a presumptive violation of this rule, the effect of which is to automatically suspend the individual from AQHA membership privileges, or deny such privileges, for a period of no less than two (2) years after AQHA receives notice of the conviction, no contest plea, deferred adjudication or judicial confiscation. After the expiration of the two-year suspension, the individual may apply for reinstatement. AQHA may also temporarily suspend an individual charged or indicted pursuant to state, federal, provincial or international law for an offense of cruelty or inhumane treatment of a horse, whether or not an American Quarter Horse. Such temporary suspension may remain in place pending the outcome of the legal proceedings made basis of the charge or indictment. (Rule VIO205)
Additionally, AQHA may accept suspension rulings pertaining to cruel or inhumane treatment of horses from other recognized equine related associations and state racing commissions and suspend the individual from AQHA membership privileges. (Rule VIO206)
AQHA Stewards
The stewards program was started by AQHA to develop a network of individuals to be advocates for the horse and help ensure fair competition. Stewards also help prevent inhumane practices and unsportsmanlike conduct at AQHA shows and events. The health and well being of the American Quarter Horse is our utmost concern and stewards help to ensure that. Stewards answer exhibitor questions about rules, identify and document inhumane treatment, evaluate any unsafe conditions regarding the show grounds, and guide others on acceptable training practices and equipment. AQHA stewards are trained and tested on AQHA's rulebook, the stewards training manual, and their ability to handle difficult situations professionally. Most importantly, stewards help protect the breed, advance animal welfare and help ensure the integrity of the competition. The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission helps protect the horse by defining inhumane practices, outlining acceptable training equipment at any AQHA show and outlining a penalty system (Page 15-16 of the Showing section of the AQHA Rulebook) for individuals who violate the rules designed to protect the horse.
Owner Responsibility
AQHA believes it's the owner's responsibility and, ultimately, their choice regarding decisions concerning the welfare of their horse(s). The Association encourages responsible ownership practices and management that will reduce the number of unwanted horses. Read the Unwanted Horse Coalition's booklet on responsible horse ownership. AQHA, along with the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the American Veterinary Medical Association, recognizes that the processing of unwanted horses provides a humane euthanasia alternative for horses that might otherwise continue a life of discomfort and pain, or inadequate care or abandonment. AQHA has actively supported legislation to ensure the safe and humane transportation of horses that are bound for processing facilities and backed guidelines for how horses must be treated at the facilities. AQHA supports other choices for unwanted horses, including euthanasia by injection, life in an equine retirement facility, donation to a college or university, or other options.
Full Circle
AQHA is proud to provide a service to members that allows them to make decisions regarding horses they've owned, cared for or simply enjoyed watching in the past. AQHA members have the option to be notified should a horse they enroll in the Full Circle program ever become unwanted and need assistance. From there, the person who enrolled the horse can help make important decisions for the horse's future, whether it's a retirement home or providing funds to help care for that horse
The theory behind Full Circle is to provide caring owners with the option to provide long-term care to horses they've bred or previously owned. There is no financial obligation. The options are numerous and it's encouraged that the person who enrolled the horse work with the current owner to come up with the best plan for that horse's future.
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The Sacrament of Confession is a Good Thing?
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I like the article. In my opinion God gives you control over your life as well as faith. I think you must set your persona goals. I have been a widow since Dec. 3, 2006. I did not consider another mate for several years. When I did consider another mate I was shocked. Better than 90 % of the ladies I looked at do not accept all the faith questions. These questions do not really seem important. Living together outside of marriage seems to be acceptable. I have developed a system to not even consider a lady if she responds to the questions " I accept most,." God.. expects us to fully accept the 10 commandments and the teachings of the Catholic church. I am going to hang on and be able to say I want to get into the everlasting life. I fully understand your frustrations. Do not give up. God's plan might be to accept you humble and pure. Thank You and God Bless Jesse


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Lets get some cheap wine one here, like $10 a bottle
Denier-Handal Vineyards Petite Sirah
$52.99 + $5 shipping
CONDITION: Red
PRODUCT: 2 2009 Denier-Handal Vineyard, Alexander Valley Petite Sirah
CT link above
Is it just a Petit Sirah woot off?
Was hoping for that Haan Cab Franc
Wait? Did you say Wellington? Consider the Large Yellow Button Clicked...
First sucker: webdev511
Speed to first woot: 3m 39.517s
Last wooter to woot: webdev511
dopalgangr wrote:Lets get some cheap wine one here, like $10 a bottle
Agreed, My wallet is getting pretty light...
WOW! Only 94 cases made. This is a pretty exclusive club
Walmart has some $2.99 wine, however it is grossly overpriced at $2.99
Peter Wellington has his name on this and it is a Petite Sirah (my fav) ?
I see that TexiCaliAli is one of the first google results for this small production winery:
Not really any specifics about this PS except that she likes the family & vineyards.
Yeah!! Wine woot-off!! So excited!!
oh wait. no wine for you. damn you Pennsyltucky!
xenoxgaravito wrote:Peter Wellington has his name on this and it is a Petite Sirah (my fav) ?
Peter Wellington made this and I had a little bonus in my paycheck today? Just call me another sucker!
Glenn Elen, CA"
Only one n in Glen . . . (here, glen refers to a valley, not a guy).
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typing in from a flight. i have sipped this bottle numerous times now. anyone who was a fan of his Zinfandel offer will enjoy this too. The Handals were also kind to open their home for a special porch tasting for wooters last fall. This particular PS is incredibly elegant, cheers!
Dahhhhhhhhh ya
Cesare wrote:Denier-Handal Vineyards Petite Sirah
$52.99 + $5 shipping
CONDITION: Red
PRODUCT: 2 2009 Denier-Handal Vineyard, Alexander Valley Petite Sirah
CT link coming. Not in CT, have to add it.
Little slow Cesare :-)
C/O your local 99 cent store.
Ten buck PS? I don't think you really want to go there.
What is the drinking window?
Peter Wellington and PS is a no-brainer, even with a serious SIWBM in place. In for two.
I have no record of getting a shipping notice for this, but happened to notice the other day that there was a tracking number listed on my account, with a delivery date of tomorrow! The date does seem to be accurate, it was just scanned in at a nearby depot a little while ago.
I'm having FedEx hold it, looking forward to trying it.
Opened a bottle of this tonight. It was a bit tight right away, but gave it a little time to breath then it was wonderful. Nice balance of fruit and tannins. Time to go find some more!


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The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) has scheduled a webinar to provide information about the non-partisan, nonprofit voter engagement group TurboVote.
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 2:00–3:00 pm EDT
RSVP: By emailing email@example.com with "AICUM" in the subject line
In two years, more than 140 colleges and universities, including Amherst College, Boston College, College of the Holy Cross, and Harvard University, have partnered with TurboVote and used their online service to provide students with the information and materials they need to vote in local, state, and federal elections.
During the webinar, TurboVote will provide an overview of how the program works, discuss the benefits of partnership, and share successful examples. To learn more about TurboVote's college partnerships program, visit their website at https://turbovote.org/about#schools/.
The TurboVote team is also available as a resource for your voter engagement efforts on campus. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to TurboVote's Partnerships Associate Max Kennedy at firstname.lastname@example.com.