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I'm on the petite side and find that most jeans do nothing for me (either they make me look shorter or just don't help make me look taller). I also don't like the feel of jeans, most of them feel a bit "heavy" to me. So far I've turned to leggings, usually those that go all the way to your ankles & not just until calves.
I've been told I've got nice, toned legs that look pretty long (in proportion to how tall I am). I don't do the whole "Hannah Montana" look either by wearing them under skirts. I just wear them with long tops, kind of like this:
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Was just curious what guys think about this kind of style. I heard that a lot of guys hate leggings?
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Enjoyable Cruise: Jewel of the Seas Cruise Review by bjohio
Overall Member Rating
Enjoyable Cruise
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Tampa
Ate all evening meals in dining room- enjoyed the presentation and different selection but would consider the quality as upscale banquet- nothing wrong with that, just don't except gourmet. A little known place for lunch on sea days because it is listed just under snacks in the compass is the Sea View Cafe on deck 12. The best fish chips we think we have ever had. It is also opened after early sail away days so we ate there again at 2pm after a 1pm sail away. There is of course the dining room for the famous tutti salad- buffet salad prepared for you and then chopped.We did that on More the other sea day.
The solarium is a great place to read, play cards for adults only.
The casino is in bad need of an upgrade. The smaller Enchantment was far superior to the Jewels.The machines are either old, not working, using quarters still and some new but not operating. There were a handful of slots to really be used with the ticket in ticket out.
The production numbers by the RC singers and dancers was outstanding. The broadway review was a 1 hour non stop with major costume and set changes and all 12 performers were excellent. Other evening acts were well done.
As for port stops- Cozumel- pushy shopkeepers, ship 5 miles from town and taxi's needed. Been there, done that.
Key West- City Trolley ride gave us a nice snapshot of the town which was the only way to see it with our short 8am-12:30 stop. Really should make KW a longer stop.
Debarkation in Tampa was quick and efficient, made even easier by using Crown and Anchor waiting area in dining room which is offered to even gold members. Less
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As a life-long motorcycle enthusiast, your next logical step may be to combine your lifelong passion with a business enterprise, such as opening up a motorcycle bar. But, the name you give your biker bar not only sets the tone for the type of clientele it attracts, it can affect the success of your business and help you to create brand recognition. A catchy name can solve both issues, but sometimes it's difficult to know where to start.
Decide on the tone and theme you want your business to convey, whether it's a fun-loving country bar, a loud and rambling roadhouse or a quieter place where more mature bikers can stretch out and relax from the road.
Write down a list of things associated with bikers, and include everything from motorcycles, gas, rallies, freedom and American pride. Play with word combinations to brainstorm ideas. Write down everything that comes to mind, even if you aren't sold on the names at the time, write each one down. Research other bar names to help spark new ideas or grow your own over time.
Give the bar your name. Family-run businesses often utilize family names. Ask friends and family for suggestions to name your bar. Often, another perspective can bring fresh ideas to the table.
Apply play-on-word techniques to come up with different sounding, but interesting names. For instance, some existing bar names such as "Steel Horse Saloon," "Iron Horse Saloon," "Poker Run Inn," and "Road Run Inn" all play on ideas associated with motorcycles, biker group events and the different ways to convey a motorcycle in the title.
Select several possibilities, and search for your name choices online. This helps to prevent you from choosing a name already used by a competitor, or one that can damage your business, such as an inappropriate name that conveys a derogatory meaning or implies a negative association.
Contact the city or county clerk's office and request a "Doing Business As" name search on your top five names. The clerk can rule out names that businesses are already using in your region.


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If you read the comments here often you might have noticed that when Ashley or myself submits a comment that it has a unique look to it. Earlier this week we were trying out a new star that was being placed in the corner of our comments and now it is your turn to get a star!
Maybe it sounds lame but we are trying to make it easy for new people who are visiting our site to recognize the commenter's that spark great conversations. To pinpoint those people we are going to look at how frequently you comment. Right now you'll need 50 comments but that number may increase as more people become "All-Stars".
In order to receive the star pictured above you will have to register on our site. Once you register you'll be able to keep track of the top commenter's by selecting the "Manage" button located at the top of the sidebar. There you will also find the current list of All-Stars.
The top commenter's are sorted by email address, so if you haven't registered yet that doesn't mean you have to start over. When registering make sure you enter in the same address that you have been using in the comment form. That will help ensure that the number of comments is carried over onto your account.
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Dangerous Cakes
Elspeth Smith was born in Ceylon in 1928 to British parents and spent her childhood on a tea plantation. During the Second World War, she was sent to school in Edinburgh and then to St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex. She has lived and worked in Huddersfield for over forty years. Her Pamphlet Wishbone was published by Smith / Doorstop (The Poetry Business). This is her debut full collection.
spare, mysterious, unforgettable poems. - Alison Brackenbury, Poetry London
Elspeth Smith asks questions, indeed "raises" them, and answers with spare, clean diction and sharp, clear wit. The result is unforgettable. - Don Share
In these succinct and deceptively simple poems, Smith makes dancing and wine-glasses and summers gone into emblems of longing and lasting, with marvellous eldritch conviction. There is sweet (not over-sweet) nostalgia here, and wit, as well as a gleam of malevolent knowing peeping through the damask. What does it know? That the delightful parties do not go on forever. - Zachary Bos
Elspeth Smith''s poems are indeed "dangerous cakes"; tiny parcels of benign delightfulness with danger at their centres. A patch of grass, a fresh covering of snow, an old shoe box take a sinister turn if you dare to join the party. - Lorraine Mariner


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10 Silly Gadgets You Can't Believe Exist
Sometimes you have to giggle at all the silly gadgets out on the market. You got to give some points for creativity, while others you kind of just shake your head asking, "why?" If you're a tech nerd or if your guilty pleasure is hoarding fun gadgets, check out 10 silly ones below and see you'll be adding them to your cart.
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Let's assume for a minute that Nokia had decided to go Android rather than Windows Phone.
We would be 20 days away from seeing the first Ice Cream Sandwich powered smartphones from Nokia announced at Nokia World 2011. Now, what's the problem with that? Take a look at this video:
Now, from a design perspective, what are the problems in this video? First of all, note where the interface buttons have been positioned. There's no physical buttons per se, but they are still physical buttons, they are just taking up real-state from the screen. If a company is going to come up with a "buttonless" interface, they better come up with something like SwipeUI. Moving the existing buttons to the screen does not cut the deal. Second point: you have to use bigger screens since the buttons are now taking more space. The result is a horribly big screen that no one will be able to handle, or a smaller screen whose effective usable space has been reduced by these "physical" buttons. From every perspective, Android Ice Cream sandwich seems to have some design failures deep embedded into their UI. Let's not take into account the widget screens that *99% of the users don't bother to arrange, differentiation of a crowded platform, the whole Motogoogle deal, and apps that have inconsistent UI guidelines.
Phew… I am so glad Nokia and Elop went Windows Phone. We are just 20 days away from Nokia World 2011 and Nokia's first WP. Stay tuned, because we'll be covering the event live!
*Obviously an hyperbole, I don't know the exact percentage, even if there's one, but my point is that most users don't bother to arrange the widgets on Android.


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The Lycan Prologue
His words held a regal kindness but I knew their meaning instantly.
'Show no mercy Taylor. Tear them limb from limb. This is not the time for gentle hearts.' Jason leaned in and pressed his lips against my neck.
'You don't know what you ask.' I wanted to rest in the curve of his body as his fingertips trailed along my flesh.
It was one thing to change into my animal form. It was yet another to completely give myself to my nature. I had fought the primal call for too long.
A surge of energy pulsed through me as my fur erupted along my skin and my roar blended into the mix.
Dark creatures spilled out from behind the veil and I leapt into the fray. It was going to be a bloodbath, and my tongue was ready to savor each moment.
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The Lycan - Chapter 1 Prey
'You will never be pack!' My father's words echoed in my memory.
I up-shifted again and raced down the interstate feeling the wind press against my body and my hair whipped the back of my neck. I felt free, if only for a moment. My 2007 Victory took me away from my troubles, and my family. I had saved for this bike for almost two years, and now it was my means of escape.
It was the year of changing for me and I took the shape of a white tiger. It was the ultimate embarrassment for my father. Only females and those of the same sex persuasion took the form of a feline. I had completely disgraced him. I didn't mean to, but I couldn't stop my heart.
They would have liked to tear me to shreds, but I was too strong. In a fight between Wolf and Tiger, the Tiger always wins. It was a small consolation.
I've always known I was Agrik, the head of the pack, or in my case, pride. It's a status of strength among my kind, the alpha male. I, however, had no pack, no pride, and now I had no family.
I had been riding my motorcycle for hours, letting the vibration between my legs keep my mind busy when I spied a stranded motorist in the night amongst the painted sands of Arizona. Normally, I would have passed him and allowed him to become a distant specks in my side mirror, but he was handsome and I liked his scent. He was also in a very desolate part of the desert. This was not a safe place to be.
I skidded my bike to a stop and pulled onto the shoulder in a cloud of dust and sand.
'Need a lift?'
I could feel the cold of the desert against my neck as I balanced the bike between my legs. It may be hot during the day, but at night the desert was a cold, quiet, and lonely place.
'I would greatly appreciate it.' He climbed on the back of my bike and sat intimately close.
'If you ride with me, I'd like to know your name. I'm Taylor.' My words echoed against my ears inside the plastic helmet.
'My name is,' he stammered a moment and then continued, 'Jason.'
He smelled of frustration and cold sweat. It contrasted the earthy aroma that pushed across the desert winds. His scent was intoxicating.
'Well then, Jason, hold tight.' I blushed beneath my helmet and was thankful that it hid my face. I gunned the engine and took off again down the highway.
I felt his arms fold around me and then dig deeper. He clung to my chest like a newborn. It was comforting and a little more exciting than I should have allowed. I wasn't used to intimate contact and I could feel the Lycan blood stir in my veins. We had been traveling down the road for about an hour when the change began.
Jason clung to me tightly and I felt my heart flutter. It was the new moon, the recent stresses of my life, and the erotic feel of another male pressing against my back that started it. I was changing again. I slammed on the brakes of my motorcycle and nearly sent us to the pavement.
'GO! RUN!' My voice was no longer my own. It was too late.
I hopped from my bike and frantically pulled my clothes off. I knew what was happening and I didn't want to ruin another set of clothing.
I fell to my knees as the skin split at my shoulders. I watched Jason stumble up a nearby dune. He wouldn't get far enough to make it a challenge. I could smell the blood beneath his skin and hear the frantic beat of his heart. He was weak prey. Slow, fragile, not at all a challenge, and I was thankful for it.
Long claws sprouted where fingernails had been as my hands reshaped into paws. The transformation rippled from my hands and feet toward the center of my body while white and black fur pushed through my flesh. I felt my ears grow pointed as my nose, jaw and cheek bones writhed and stretched to create my catlike visage. The bones in my upper and lower arms grew to match the length of my legs as my palms and arch of my feet elongated. Finally, my tail erupted outward.
'The transition is always painful.' The words echoed through my mind as I completed the transformation into that which is feline. I kept my human memories but now it was the hunt that guided me. There was always the hunt. Whether we're in our animal or human form, it lingers in our minds.
A look of terror painted Jason's face. It caused a small revelry in my soul as I ran past him. I paused atop the dune and turned to see him staring at me, frozen. I let out a guttural roar and continued into the desert.
I ran, relishing the silk-like touch of the wind brushing my face. Yellow moonlit eyes dipped into the sand as I scaled the dunes. The fear felt by the nocturnal creatures I passed was real and instinctive. I stopped only to stalk the occasional rabbit, or make a meal of a local coyote. My desire for blood was sated and I padded back to where I had transformed into what I am now.
It was a pathetic sight. Jason was huddled into a ball at the base of my bike. He would have been smarter to bury himself in the sand for warmth than to lay exposed to the elements. It was obvious he was unfamiliar with the ways of the desert.
I was nearing the end of my transformation period. The sun wouldn't rise for several hours, but I had satisfied the blood lust. I tread up next to him, not making a sound, and ran my tongue against his cheek. It tasted of dried tears.
Jason hollered and jumped back, scrambling away from me. I was still changed and a monster to his eyes. I stood looking at him as he lay cowering in the sand, staring back at me.
I swallowed, again tasting the salt of his tears, and curbed my animal desires. This one is not prey. I moved slowly forward closing the distance between us. Jason sat frozen, eyes wide, watching what he thought was his death advance upon him.
I approached him cautiously. He was human after all. I circled him and watched his flesh shudder from fright and cold. I met his eyes and hoped he could see into the soul behind the beast I had become. I nuzzled my chin against his and offered my neck to him. It was the ultimate act of trust in pack or pride though I doubted he knew the significance. His body was cold and I lay down, partially wrapping around him and against him.
I could feel the tension in his muscles and smell the fear crawling down his back in little droplets. At least 20 minutes passed before his body relaxed and I felt him lean cautiously into the crook of my body. My head rested on his thighs and his head lay just above my hip. My fur, as long as it lasted, would help him stay warm through the night. His body would warm me come morning, as I'd be laying there nude. That was a problem I wouldn't be able to contemplate long. Sleep overtook my thoughts and left that worry for morning.
The sun had barely risen over the horizon, stretching its brown and gold claws across the sand when my eyes opened. As expected, I was nude and hard and entangled within Jason's arms and legs. The morning sun was warming the earth and I wanted so badly to stay in his embrace. It was a comfort I had not felt since my memory began, and now I found myself plotting my escape.
My mother died giving birth to me. I never knew Kaitlyn, but I have heard she was a remarkable woman of great beauty and poise. Her form was that of a swan and my father defended her with a ferocity few had ever seen. He had remarked on how I resembled her many times over the years and I knew he resented it. I caught him on more than one occasions gazing at me, lost in thought, only to turn his head and feign attention to anything else.
My father's new mate, Loren, is one of the more ruthless and conniving creatures that ever walked the earth. I hated her, and she hated me. On more than one occasion I heard their pillow talk.
'He's weak, and a danger to the pack Gregory, and you know it.' I heard her protests grow in frequency as my day of changing raged closer.
She could sense what he denied until my first changing. She was elated until I took the form of a white tiger. She had hoped for a lesser feline instead, I'm sure. A fight against me would have been foolish while I was in Tiger form. Instead, I was cast out. 'You will never be pack!' I think the words will be forever burned into my memory.
Now I lay here in the arms of a stranger, naked and not wanting to move but knowing I must. His scent was of air and light, and his body was so warm. I closed my eyes and reveled in the touch of his soft warm flesh. It was the sweet tangled embrace only sleep and unconscious movement brings.
In pack or pride, physical contact is a primal need. It is an exquisite comfort, and not a sexual thing. To lie and sleep protected, buried amongst your own kind, is a bliss that is difficult to describe. You are surrounded by a small army of those that would fight to the death to protect you. There are no stresses of life as you lay there in the heap of mixed flesh. It is only peace.
I reluctantly tried to pull away from Jason as he spooned me from behind. I felt his arm pull me back against him with an inhuman strength. His fingers trailed with feather light contact down my chest to my abdomen and then back again. His lips grazed the back of my neck and I leaned back into the touch. His hot breath fluttered against my long auburn hair as I felt him enter me.
Jason was mating me and my body reacted instinctively. My back arch and I fought against the animal side of myself. His movements were like the slow leisurely flap of wing you see as a bird drifts on currents of air through the sky.
I knew my body had partially changed back to tiger form. My heated breath and passionate groans were more of a tiger's growl while Jason only made whispered sounds behind me. His hushed breath and silk-like touch cascaded along my body like a lazy breeze.
Moments later I was wrapped in angel wings and exploded. My roar against the dawn was matched by a pure shrill cry behind me as I spilled out my joy. I lay panting and trying to catch my breath as the last waves of bliss left me. I opened my eyes to see my cat like claws buried into his plumed arms as I clutched them against my chest. Blood dotted the feathered wings like red fingerprints where I held him. I felt a low rhythmic purr vibrate my chest as I watched my claws pull from his flesh and recede into my hands. The long feathers seemed to merge back into Jason's arms as I watched the wounds heal from my tight embrace. We had both changed partially to our animal state during the encounter, but not enough to make the act impossible.
It was then that my mind came back to me completely and the realization of what had happened ignited a new fire. I flung him off of me and leapt into the air, becoming my full tiger form before landing again on the warming sand. I turned quickly; ready to strike when he went aloft into the sky and rose above me. He was a blazing white giant swan circling and swooping at me. He toyed with me for at least an hour, leading me further into the desert, before I finally turned in defeat. You cannot kill what you cannot reach.
I ran across the sand toward where I had left my bike. I slowed and walked the last few hundred feet before changing back into my human form. I couldn't see Jason but I could smell him. He was near. I pulled fresh clothing from the saddle bag on my bike and dressed myself. I shook out the sand and any visitors from my shirt and pants from the night before. A scorpion or snake in your jeans is not a pleasant thing.
'I know you're there, Jason.' I stuffed the last of yesterday's clothing into the saddlebag of my bike. I closed the silver studded black leather lid of the bag and cinched the heavy leather strap.
I heard the small push of sand and spun around to see a naked Jason staring back at me. Considering my sensitive hearing, he had gotten much closer than any normal creature should have been able. Even though he is Lycan, I should have caught his scent, but he was down wind.
'Please accept my apologies.' He stood there with his shoulders hunched as his hands covered his manhood. His head was tilted downward, but I could see his green eyes peering through his white-blond bangs.
'I need your help to get to the next city.' Jason's voice was almost shrill and haunted with sorrow.
The desert sun blazed against his delicate ivory skin and accented the curves of his lithe frame. I hadn't seen his human form in the light of day until now, and he was beautiful. He had, however, mated me. If it wasn't bad enough I was feline, I had been mated by a bird! I suppose my personal lows were never ending. Had my father been witness to such a thing, I am sure he would have taken every measure to see to my execution. An Agrik can suffer only so much indignity. This, I knew, was well over the line. This Tiger's perverse virginity had been taken by a Swan. What was worse was that I never felt anything so wonderful in my life.
His speech had a strange regal tone. He spoke stilted sentences, and his words had an odd accent and elaborate enunciation on nearly every syllable. It was good English but, strangely, too perfect, and the origin of the odd lilt in his words eluded me.
I turned to him and let my eyes ride the curves of his body. 'Who are you, Jason?'
He paused and took an unsteady step backward and answered. 'I was my father's son.'
'And who was your father?' I shifted my weight in the sand. That he had said 'was' did not escape me.
A moment passed before he answered. 'The Eagle King, Jordan.'
We Lycan have a Monarchy system in place. There are those of the air, like the Eagle, Hawk, and Vulture. There are those of the land, Lion, Tiger, and Wolf, and also those of the water, Whale, Dolphin, and Seal. Of course there are subsets to each group and lesser animals, but these were the dominating houses.
Jason was the son of the highest ranking house of Air, son and Prince to King Jordan. I had been taken by the second in line to the House of Air, but it was little consolation as I watched an eagle descending behind him.
'Why didn't you take my neck when I offered it last night?' I continued to watch the eagle advance from behind Jason.
'I was frightened.' Jason spoke the words, but his lips barely moved.
'Trust me now.' I began walking toward him.
I felt my body transform, again, shredding the cloth covering it. As the Eagle's hook-like talons were about to tear into Jason, I leapt over him, now in tiger form, and took the Eagle to the ground. My jaws clamped against the great bird's neck and took the life from him. My claws dug through its chest as I made the killing move. It was over. I didn't make a meal of the bird. I turned and padded back to the bike and then morphed back to human form.
'Friends of yours, 'Prince'?' I reopened the saddlebag on my bike and fished out fresh jeans and a t-shirt.
'That was my younger brother, Jopal. He was next in line after me.' Jason was now crouched to the ground as he peered through his bangs at me.
The words made me pause. I turned to look at him and saw a brief flash of light wink at me from a tear as it dropped from his cheek to the sand.
The pieces of the puzzle were now coming together. Jason's father was Lycan, and the Eagle King of Air. He wasn't just Jason, but Prince Jason. I suppose he was not comfortable without the title attached to his name. He looked to be about my age, and I wondered if the reaction to the 'form' he took had been more severe than my own. Our situations were similar but different. I had become, thankfully, a stronger creature, but at the same time a disgrace. Jason had become third class, dropping from Eagle to Swan. Our sexual inclinations did neither of us a favor, but I was thankful my father had only cast me out, and not ordered my execution.
By this time the sun had fully risen and I was becoming uncomfortable with the temperature. Racing along the blacktop, the winds cooled you, but standing still was quickly becoming uncomfortable.
I rounded the bike, opened the saddle bag, and pulled out the clothes I wore yesterday and threw them at his feet. 'Put these on.'
There wasn't room for much more than five sets of clothing in the saddle bags. There was my wallet, and a couple bottles of water, a map, but that was it. I was glad I had the chance to pack even that much. I would have to do laundry soon as I had few clothes remaining to change into. Regretfully, one set of clothing lay scattered between us, split at the seams
'I'm sorry about your brother. I didn't know.' I glanced back at the carnage I had made of Jopal and slipped on my shades. The desert sun is hard on the eyes.
I watched as he pulled the denim up his legs finally covering his more private parts. I could see by his reaction, that he was uncomfortable as the remaining grains of sand grazed his skin. Quite honestly, I didn't care. I had ruined a set of clothes saving his life and, in my mind; he owed me jeans and a shirt at the very least.
I climbed onto my bike and steadied the weight between my legs as I shifted forward and off the kick stand. I took the helmet that rested between my legs and offered it to Jason.
'You coming?'
Jason slipped my shirt on and I noticed he had no shoes. We'd have to worry about that later. I noticed a large bird circling behind us and didn't want to chance another encounter. He walked forward quickly and took the helmet from me and pulled it over his head. His sudden urgency didn't set my mind at ease. It was now late morning and getting hotter by the second.
'Another friend of yours?' I indicated the circling bird in the distance with my head.
'Worse Family.' Jason climbed on behind me. 'It would be best to go now. I don't know how much Luke saw.'
I had heard a Lycan bird's vision is beyond that of any other Lycan and now suspected the rumor to be true. That he could discern not only that it was Lycan, but also recognize who it was when I only saw a small brown floating dot confirmed it.
I turned the key and felt the vibration of the engine between my thighs as I tore out onto the highway. We traveled southeast on route 72 and rode through Lake Havasu City. I stopped in the city of Hope to fill up with gas and we made a quick pit stop in the restroom. There was one gas station, one antique store, and one RV park. What bothered me most was that there was no restaurant and I was starting to get hungry. For a city with the name of 'Hope,' it didn't offer much.
From here we turned and traveled north east on route 60 until we finally arrived at Wickenburg an hour later. I pulled into the first mom and pop restaurant I found. Thankfully, Wickenburg was a larger town and had some semblance of modern civilization. A large dilapidated sign reading 'Jake's Bar & Grill' was the only indicator that this was a business.
Jason climbed off the bike and I pushed the kickstand down and backed my bike into place. My thighs ached as I stretched to get off the bike. At first I wasn't sure my legs would hold me, and I staggered, placing my hand on Jason's shoulder to keep from falling. I jerked my hand away and stretched my arms to the sky.
Jason pulled off his helmet. His movements were always graceful. He didn't seem to have suffered much at all from the four hour ride. I lead the way and we pushed past the first heavy wooden door. We went through a second door and were assaulted by what could only be described as an 'attempt' at music. Four members of a small, and obviously local, band banged away at their guitars, drums, and keyboard so loudly it vibrated my skull. Judging by their stops and starts, they were getting in some badly needed practice.
'Country music Yay My favorite. NOT!' There is, of course, some country 0I do enjoy, but what they were spouting was way off the bad end of the chart.
We gravitated toward a raised table and perched ourselves on top of two of the four tall stools that surrounded it. I ordered a pitcher of beer as the young blond slut placed menu's in front of us. Her nametag told me her name was 'Michelle'. I knew she was a slut because of the many lingering scents of men that drifted across my nose. I chuckled as the odor wafted passed Jason and he pinched his eyes shut, snapped his head back, and turned away from her. Michelle didn't seem to notice.
'Looks like we got us a couple of city girls here!'
An overweight freak of a man draped his heavy hairy arms around our shoulders as the scent of used beer oozed from his sweaty flesh. I almost gagged. The music had ended, thankfully, and I heard several chuckles erupt from behind the idiot who rested his weight against us. It was barely four in the afternoon, and this one had obviously started his Saturday celebration early this morning.
'Nice hair, pretty boy.' He slurred and nearly spat the words at me. He spoke as though his tongue were too lazy to finish his words.
I pulled away from him and pushed his arm off my shoulder. 'If you want to live another day, you'll find someone else to fuck with.' My voice had already deepened as I let just a small fraction of my feline entity emerge.
'Fucking fags.' His face twisted with anger as liquid courage coursed through his veins.
Jason's hand shot out, clutched his grimy dark brown hair at the nape of the neck and bashed our visitor's face into the tabletop. Our impromptu guest slid to the floor, unconscious. Unfortunately, our guest's companions didn't seem to find the humor in the latest turn of events.


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Chicken and Sweet Pepper Lasagne…Tuna Pasta /// Baby 9-12 months
Chicken and Sweet Pepper Lasagne
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped and deseeded
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 chicken breasts, diced
2 x 400g tin cherry tomtoes
2 tbsp sundried tomato paste
dash of sugar
100g spinach, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped and deseeded
Cheese Sauce
45g butter
45g flour
600 ml milk
100g parmesan, grated
1 tsp Dijon mustard
6 sheets lasagne
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Add the garlic, pepper and chicken and gently fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, sundried tomato paste, sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the spinach, stir until wilted.
To make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour, then whisk in the milk. Whisk over the heat until thickened. Add the mustard and two thirds of the cheese and season to taste.
Spoon a third of the tomato sauce in the base of an ovenproof dish. Spoon a third of the cheese sauce on top. Arrange the three sheets of lasagne on top. Repeat twice so you have 2 layers of lasagne and three layers of tomato and cheese sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 200 C Fan / 220 C / Gas 6 or until bubbling and the pasta is soft.
Tuna Pasta
½ onion, peeled and finely chopped
25g/1 oz butter
1 tbsp cornflour
120 ml/4 fl oz water
400g tin of tomato soup
A pinch of mixed herbs
1 to 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
200g canned tuna, drained and flaked
150g fusilli pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce
½ onion, peeled and finely chopped
25g butter
2 level tbsp plain flour
300ml milk
50g baby spinach, chopped
85g Cheddar cheese, grated plus a little extra for the topping
Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until soft. Stir the cornflour into the water until dissolved, then add to the pan along with the tomato soup.
Bring to the boil, add the herbs then cook gently stirring for five minutes.
Mix in the flaked tuna and heat through. Season to taste.
For the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until transparent. Add the flour and continue stirring the mixture all the time.
Gradually pour in the milk and keep stirring until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted. Remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheese.
Grease a serving dish and add the tuna and tomato mixed with the pasta and then the spinach sauce. Sprinkle with some grated Cheddar Cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes until golden.
Giving your baby the opportunity to choose the foods she wants to eat and how much she wants to eat is important; let your baby be your guide and try not to get frustrated. As long as you are offering a balanced diet of fruits, veggies and protein, she will be getting all the nutrition she needs!


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Worker injured at Mahnomen construction site
A Mahnomen County road construction worker was injured on site when he was trapped in a trench and a large ball of clay struck him, pinning him to the ground.
Timothy Henneman, 28, of Ashby, Minn. sustained serous injuries to his lower extremities, according to the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrived at the scene around 2:18 p.m. Thursday after a caller reported a construction worker was trapped in a trench and workers on scene were attempting to free him.
When emergency personnel arrived, they found Henneman had been freed from the soil. Workers on scene reported that while Henneman was working in the trench, about 12 feet below road grade, a large ball of heavy clay had rolled back into the trench striking him and pinning him to the ground.
Henneman is an employee of Minnerath Construction Inc. of Cold Spring, Minn., who is conducting the road project for Mahnomen County.
After being stabilized at the scene by paramedics. Lifeflight airlifted Henneman to MertiCare in Fargo.
The White Earth Ambulance Service, Lengby Rescue, First Care Ambulance of Fosston and the White Earth Department of Natural Resources assisted at the scene.
Henneman's condition is unknown at this time but his injuries were believed to be non-life threatening, according to the Mahnomen County Sheriff's Office.


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Trump Suggests Disarming Clinton's Secret Service Detail: 'See What Happens'
In what apeared to be yet another reference to violence and Hillary Clinton, Republican nominee Donald Trump made a sarcastic call for his rival's Secret Service detail to be stripped of their guns.
"I think that her bodyguards should drop all weapons. They should disarm, right?" Trump asked a crowd in Miami. "Take their guns away, she doesn't want guns. Take their - and let's see what happens to her. Take their guns away. OK, it would be very dangerous."
The reference to Clinton's stricter stance on gun control has some repeating the criticism made over another statement the billionaire made last month at a North Carolina rally.
"By the way, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don't know," Trump said Aug. 9.
This time around, the Clinton campaign reacted quickly, much as they did the last time.
Trump "has a pattern of inciting people to violence. Whether this is done to provoke protesters at a rally or casually or even as a joke, it is an unacceptable quality in anyone seeking the job of Commander in Chief.
"This kind of talk should be out of bounds for a presidential candidate," Mook wrote.
The remark came hours after Trump held a press conference during which he disavowed his once very vocal support of the birther movement that claims President Obama was born outside of the United States.
Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961.
At the appearance in Washington, Trump said Obama was born in the United States but then he incorrectly suggested that the Clinton campaign had started the conspiracy theory, the AP reports.


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TONY COX, Owner, Casco Bay Frames & Gallery; President, Portland Buy Local
My Portland is Creative, Friendly, and Delicious.
How did you get here? My wife and I had the opportunity to purchase her families business in Portland 10 years ago. We both are from Maine and instantly fell in love with Portland.
Why do YOU buy local? For the great personalized service I receive.
NORMAN PATRY, Owner, Summer Feet Cycling; Vice President, Portland Buy Local
My Portland is Unique, Vibrant, Beautiful
How did you get here? I grew up in Lewiston and moved away for college and work. In my early 30's I decided that I wanted to move back to Maine and settled in Portland.
Why do YOU buy local? Being a small business owner, i think it is important to support other local businesses and keep as money as possible in the local economy.
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My Portland is lived in, approachable, and welcoming.
Why do YOU buy local?
Because I want my money to stay in my community.
Because I want to support small business owners who take huge risks when they give up employer-paid insurance and regular pay checks to follow their dreams, but in doing so make our city the special place that it is.
Because when I walk into big box stores and see miles and miles of fast-fashion and miscellaneous merchandise it makes me wonder where it came from and where it will end up.
ELISE LOSCHIAVO, Realtor, Vitalius Real Estate; Secretary, Portland Buy Local
My Portland is Vibrant, Creative, and Special.
How did you get here? On a January weekend in 2002 and I was whisked away to Portland by some college friends from Maine. Coming from the mid-Atlantic, somehow I'd never been in the state before so Portland was a completely unknown quantity to me. Despite being introduced to the city during a bonafide hurricane, my then-19-year-old self fell head over heels in love with Portland (and got the tattoo to prove it)! Three years later I graduated college in Boston, hightailed it to Maine, and I never plan to leave.
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How did you get here? I spent most of my adulthood in large urban areas because I loved the access to culture, food, diversity, and creativity. After living in some phenomenal cities around the world, I moved back to NY and after four years in NYC, I hit a wall. I was spending almost every weekend trying to get out, often more time in the car than at the destination. In 2008 I was visiting one of my best friends and made some comment to the effect of, "Wouldn't it be nice if I could actually find a job in Portland?" She responded, "Have you ever even looked?" I went home, got on the internet and four months later had a job in Portland. Its been love ever since!
Why do YOU Buy Local? I buy local because I believe in supporting and growing my community in as many ways as possible. Portland is my adopted home and I love being a part of and helping the community grow. And selfishly, I find shopping local often brings better quality, more interesting products, and I love being able to interact and learn about the people providing my goods, foods, and services.
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Why do YOU buy local? Portland has a unique character that is unlike any other place in the country. Thankfully, I believe this is due in large part to our thriving local businesses, and I want to do as much as I can to help protect and support our city's small business culture.
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Cindy Rendely recently completed her first residential project using Corten steel, although some people weren't sure she was actually done.
Corten has a rusty appearance that is just about the opposite of the slick, shiny materials that many people associate with contemporary architecture, so it is understandable that some passersby weren't sure what to make of the Toronto home Rendely clad it in.
"People said, 'What are you going to clad over that? It's not finished yet, right?'" said Rendely, the founder of Cindy Rendely Architexture, a Toronto-based firm.
Corten, the brand name for what's also called weathering steel, may still be unfamiliar to some, but over the past few years the material has been gaining in popularity among architects and landscape designers who are drawn to its organic, earthy quality. Though it will eventually develop a richly-textured patina, its constantly changing appearance makes it a unique choice for designers looking for a material that's a bit outside the box.
Although it is not new – Eero Saarinen used it for the John Deere headquarters in Illinois in the 1960s – weathering steel has really only begun to enjoy wide popularity over the past several years. Most recently, New York-based SHoP Architects used Corten for the facade of the Barclays Center, the stadium that opened in Brooklyn late last year and the site of the MTV Video Music Awards this past week.
"What's beautiful about Corten, and why I was chomping at the bit to work with it, is because it changes with the elements, it changes over time, it changes with the weather," said Rendely. "You don't have full control over it, which is why I haven't had a lot of opportunity to work with it … people are afraid of it."
While Corten will eventually develop a stable patina, it can streak and the coloration is hardly guaranteed to be consistent, features which are essential to discuss with clients beforehand, says Rendely.
The British architect Will Alsop has included Corten steel in his design of a new subway station and bus terminal to be built in Toronto, as well as a 19-storey block of flats he is currently working on in London. "My usual warning to the client is don't lean against the wall in your best suit," he said.
The material, Alsop says, is certainly more popular than it used to be. "It has an inbuilt warmth to it that is a very attractive quality."
As well, its earthy brown colour can offer a striking contrast with other items. It fits especially well in older parts of downtowns where there are brick buildings, and especially in gardens, where it helps to highlight brightly coloured flowers, Alsop said.
Indeed, if there is any place where Corten is at risk of being overused, it is in landscape architecture. At the Interior Design Show in Toronto earlier this year, the landscape architect Joel Loblaw joked that the world might actually run out of the material given how much it is now being used in landscape design.
Albert Mondor, one of Canada's most renowned garden designers, began working with rusted steel, a close alternative, three years ago. He saw a pile of it while he was working on a project for a recycling company and was inspired to work with it. Earlier this summer, he used it for his Garden of Glass and Metal, created for Montreal International Mosaicultures, a horticultural exhibition in its fifth iteration this year. "It has almost the same colour as the soil, which is great. It highlights your plants," said Mondor. And yet it is also very modern. "It gives a really contemporary look."
Still, not everyone is hopping on the bandwagon just yet.
"There's still a division about what's shiny and new and modern and contemporary," said John McEwen, a Canadian sculptor who was an early adopter of Corten. "[It's] different because it's rusty, it's organic in a very particular way." McEwen first used it for a piece he created for the University of Lethbridge in 1980. He also used Corten for a steel conical sculpture unveiled in 1998 outside of Toronto's Air Canada Centre entitled Search Light, Star Light, Spot Light. It is certainly becoming more popular, but many clients still reject the idea of anything with such a rusty appearance.
"The first meaning it evokes is that it's not finished," said McEwen.
Yet for some people, that's precisely the appeal: steel will change over time, perhaps streaking here and there but eventually developing a rich patina. And with more people becoming familiar with it, look for Corten to appear in more projects, at least if architects and designers have their way.
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Book this 2 bedroom apartment in Isla de Vieques today! A total of 4 people can sleep here comfortably.
Guests can enjoy a pool, deck, and air conditioning among other amenities offered by this rental.
Travelers are sharing their opinions on this property. It has an overall rating of 5/5 thanks to an average of 19 reviews.
Costs vary, with the average weekly rate as low as $1190 to as high as $1330, depending on travel dates.
The owner responds to 90% of inquiries and last updated the property's calendar Aug 15, 2017.
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Deborah O.
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Languages spoken: English
Proximity to TripAdvisor's Top Vieques Attractions
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes dryer
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Washing machine
Phone / Internet
- Internet access
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Pool / Spa
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
Property Features
- Mountain Views
- Parking
- Sea view
- Secure parking
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Stove
- Toaster
- Satellite TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Grill
- Patio
- Private garden
- Shared garden
- Tennis court (shared)
- Children
- Pets
- Smoking allowed
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"Best Decision Ever"
My husband and I had never been to Vieques and did TONS of research on it. We struggled with whether we should stay at a hotel, what town to be in, etc. I stumbled onto Cima Del Mundo on TripAdvisor and it was such a blessing. The property is wonderful. It has everything you need to enjoy the island. We even rented the small SUV that is available with the rental. Also, the place has a fabulous security system. More than anything though, Deborah and Dennis are just awesome. Very nice, very responsive, and full of tips and suggestions of how best to enjoy the island. It is NOT an island with beach chairs for rent, cabanas, or waiters who will bring you pina coladas. If you need a full-service/beach-waiter experience, stick to mainland Puerto Rico. Instead, you'll find beaches that have beautiful sand and water and are deserted except for you. That was paradise for us. Go to Vieques, stay at Cima del Mundo, load up your car with beach chairs and a cooler of beer, and hit every beach you can. You won't regret it.
"Would return in a heartbeat"
Everything about this property and its' owners, Deborah and Dennis, exceeded our expectations. Deborah was helpful from the first communication, as this was a destination we had never traveled to. She answered emails and was detailed in information that helped my planning. Deborah and Dennis picked us up at the airport and gave us a tour of the island. They are warm and welcoming and made us feel very much at home. The house, itself, is beautiful and comfortable. The views are stunning, the house clean and well furnished, the pool fabulous to lounge in. Dennis and Deborah were available for the duration of our stay, when we had questions. I would love to return to the island and this home and would heartily recommend it to anyone who is choosing between other properties. Thank you for your hospitality and care.
"Excellent Place"
Everything about Cima del Mundo is great. A very clean and well kept place. The view is one of the best. We have traveled quite a bit and have used Flipkey/VRBO and trip advisors. This place is the best and has hands on owners when you need them. Deborah, Dennis and Tucker, (the dog), make sure you enjoy your stay. If you do not, I would have to say, it would be your own fault. The heated pool is great after a day at the beach or to just stay at in the afternoon. I cannot say enough about the place, ENJOY!!!!
Response from the owner We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay at "Cima" while visiting Vieques. Thank you for your kind words about our property, it means so much to know you were happy after all of your travels. We hope you will return!
"Loved our stay at Cima del Mundo"
Deb and Dennis were the best hosts. Deb showed us around the island when we arrived and they were available to answer all of our questions. The condo was immaculate and perfect for our needs. It was spotless when we arrived and the condo had everything we needed including beach towels and other beach accessories. The view was spectacular and we enjoyed the sunsets from the balcony. Can't wait to return to Vieques and Cima del Mundo.
Response from the owner We are so happy you found "Cima" to be what you were looking for. Thank you so much for your kind words! We love to show our little island paradise to our arriving guests. It gives us a chance to "show off" our community while you have the opportunity to feel more acclimated to the area when you head out on your own. I'm glad you were able to avail yourselves of our amenities. It makes us happy when our guests feel like kids, again! We look forward to seeing you again!
"Home away from home"
Look no further, this is it. A perfect home away from home located on the top of a hill that presents you with absolutely spectacular views of Isabella Segunda and the main island of Puerto Rico. Deborah and Dennis, our hosts, thought of absolutely everything in stocking our beautiful and spacious two bedroom apartment. The shower was divine and there was plenty of hot water to soak the salt away after a day at one the beautiful beaches located in the Wildlife Reserve or in the southern town of Esperanza, both short drives away. Plan to stay a week and you won't regret it. We explored the Isle of Vieques by day then returned home to spend late afternoons by the pool (with that same gorgeous view) and later, we watched the diamonds light up the hillside and sky at night. This home is so comfortable and relaxing, but if you must go out, Deborah has prepared an excellent resource book for places of interests, shopping and places to eat—all were great recommendations. We felt petted and pampered as guests but never felt intruded upon by the owners--plenty of privacy. State of the art security system made leaving the apartment effortless. There is no need for a stop light—they have a horse population that frequently controls the traffic. A rental car is a must but speak with the owners for their recommendations and contacts. Vieques is a must to visit and so easy to get to if you are visiting the main island of Puerto Rico. Vieques Air Link provides an inexpensive 10 minute flight from Ceiba or 30 minutes from San Juan. You could literally grab a swim suit and a few changes of clothes and have everything you could possibly need for a long weekend. No equipment needed—everything you could possibly need is already there! Deborah and Dennis will meet you at the airport, give you a brief tour around town (flavored with some local history) and then make sure you get settled in for a remarkable stay. You will want for nothing…except more time at Cima Del Mundo. I would return in a hearbeat. Thank you, Deborah and Dennis, for a wonderful experience. Lynn & Chuck
Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words! I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay and felt at home-that is our mission. You're absolutley right about the twinkling...between the stars in the sky and the lights down below, it is so relaxing. We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful spot and to be able to share it with others. Please come back and see us!
My wife and I spent a week at Cima del Mundo and all I can say is Wow! The apartment is beautiful. We gave up on hotels and have spent our vacations in rentals for the last twenty years. Cima del Mundo is by far the nicest we have stayed at. Clean, plenty of room, and well equipped. Deborah and Dennis are great hosts and have gone the extra mile to make their place special. Not only do they offer a great apartment with spectacular views, a heated pool, and comfortable furniture, they provide the little things you don't think about when looking for a place to stay. A washer and dryer, air conditioning that works, really comfortable beach chairs, a cooler bag that actually keeps your drinks cold for those long days at the beach, they even have a security system, although I didn't feel that there was a need for it. When avis forgot to leave our Jeep at the airport as we arranged, Deborah and Dennis drove both of their vehicles to the airport and let us borrow one of them for the evening and the next morning. Like I said, Wow! While we didn't see them much during the week they were always there when we had questions or needed a dinner recommendation. Vieques is a very special place and Cima del Mundo is the place to stay while there.
Response from the owner Ah, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts about "Cima". We are so happy you enjoyed your stay on our little island, Cima and the amenities. Since you were here, we've added new, designer pool furniture and bright green umbrellas. Yes, new pictures will be taken. :) We look forward to your return!
"The Perfect Place to Relax"
We spent our first trip to Vieques in this lovely, clean and spacious apartment. It was so comfortable, it felt like home. The views from the balcony were spectacular and the pool was the perfect place to unwind from the day. Our hosts, Deborah and Dennis, could not have been more helpful and kind. They picked us up & dropped us off at the airport and gave us an island tour so we could get our bearings. We also rented one of their cars, which was very convenient. They were truly like friends. Vieques itself is wonderful with great snorkeling on the pier and fantastic birdwatching, including from our balcony. We really hope to return someday and will definitely stay at Cima Del Mundo again. Thank you, Deborah & Dennis. We loved your place!
Response from the owner Dear J and M, Since your stay here, at "Cima", we have become very aware of all the different birds who sing and call to each other at the top of this little mountain. Thank you for sharing your bird watching expertise with us and expanding our horizons of the natural beauty that surrounds us! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at "Cima" and particularly glad you had so many new birds to add to your list! Todo el mejor, Deborah
Fuhgeddabout staying anywhere else, that is!! My wife and I have done our fair share of traveling and we usually rent an apartment or home to stay in. We have stayed in some very nice places but nothing compares to Cima Del Mundo-Del Sol Suite. The views are incredible (particularly from the pool!) and the owners (Deborah and Dennis) felt like family. Of course, we have a very neurotic family, but that's another story for another time. Anyway, as I was saying, don't bother checking out any other places if there is room for you at Cima Del Mundo -- unless, of course, you're not interested in staying at the best place on the island! By the way... don't forget to ask Deborah about a special little beach she introduced us to. You'll be glad you did!
Response from the owner Dear Floyd and Jenn, You are too funny! Thank you so much for the great review. We enjoyed getting to know the two of you and sharing fun stories. And...we are privileged to have you as a part of our family! Todo el mejor, Deborah
"Love Vieques, love Cima"
This was our 4th trip to Vieques and our second stay at Cima del Mundo. We love the island and the accommodations at Cima are perfect. The apartments are well equipped with anything you might need, be it cooking utensils, linens or beach stuff. Plus, they are very tastefully decorated and immaculate! Deborah and Dennis, the owners, live onsite and are available if needed, but are very respectful of the privacy of their guests. They provide pick-up service at the airport or ferry dock and have a car available for rent. Our arrival and departure this year were both problematic and our hosts very graciously accommodated our schedule changes! The location of Cima at the top of a hill provides an amazing view of Isabel Segunda and Puerto Rico in the distance, from both the balcony and the new heated pool. The pool became our favorite spot for evening cocktails! We have already booked for next year's winter getaway! Linda and Rick Champaign, IL
Response from the owner Dear Rick and Linda, It was great having you back this year and we're looking forward to your next visit! It seems that "Murphy's Law" swings into action during winter travel times. We were happy to have been able to help you. We have been fortunate to establish a network of vendors who assist us in helping our guests when the need arises. Thank you for taking the time to post a reveiw! Todo el mejor, Deborah
"Cima del Perfecto!"
My husband and I just returned to cold Minnesota, after a wonderful week in Vieques at Cima del Mundo Vacation Suites. The property is even better than pictures can portray it. Something that I really enjoyed that is not noticeable in the pictures is the high ceilings, which make it seem even more spacious and cool along with the multitude of well placed ceiling fans. The suite is beautifully appointed and well stocked. We ate in some because of the well stocked kitchen and out because of the many good restaurants on the island. We enjoyed both small towns, the beaches and the general vibe of Vieques but loved coming back to our own quiet spot with the incredible view from either our suite or the sparkling pool on the premises. The sweet horses, the morning roosters and the sounds of the many birds added to our enjoyment as well. As our hosts, Deborah and Dennis have found their true calling. Their knowledge aand obvious love of their island home is apparent and contagious. We have already spoken to them about our return next January. We enjoyed every facet of our stay.
Response from the owner Dear Anita, We are so happy we could provide a respite from your negative degree temperatures! And I'm glad you and Jim enjoyed your stay. We so look forward to seeing you next year! We loved having you and are glad you had a chance to relax! Thank you for your kind words. Guests like you make it easy to enjoy what we do and have fun! Deborah


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