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Seven Seas Mariner, Venice to Monte Carlo, June 2014 : Seven Seas Mariner Cruise Review by rarin2go
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Seven Seas Mariner, Venice to Monte Carlo, June 2014
Destination: Mediterranean
Embarkation: Venice
Pre-cruise hotel & transfers
We arrived in Venice on a BA flight from LGW around 4pm local time. Regent's local reps greeted us at the exit after baggage collect. We waited until all the expected passengers had been assembled then we set off by foot to the water taxi station. This is about a 10 minute walk and with the high humidity and temperature in the 80s in the non-existent shade was quite taxing. Our bags had been colour-coded to indicate whether we were in the Excelsior or the Hilton Molino Stucky. We then had a 15 minute wait for the water taxis to arrive – again no shade was available and it was not a pleasant experience even for the younger passengers. When the taxis arrived, the baggage carts followed. Despite the labelling, one unfortunate passenger had to run after the party bound for the Hilton to recapture More his luggage so as to ensure it finished up with him at the Excelsior.
The water taxi trip took around 45 minutes and our driver seemed unsure of the location of the Hotel Excelsior which was on the Lido. We crawled past the hotels and restaurants at the sort of pace one uses if looking for house numbers on an unknown street until we were met by the hotel's own shuttle boat who pointed out the canal needed to access the hotel's landing point. This was at the rear of the hotel and there were no staff, either from the hotel or from Regent, to guide us or help us with our luggage. Finding the reception desk involved lengthy trudges down and up carpeted corridors and stairs hauling not only our carry-ons but our main hold bags. This was a poor start. I will review the Excelsior on Trip Adviser.
The transfer to the Mariner was again by water taxi but was much quicker and reasonably well organised, our luggage having been spirited away in the early morning. But not actually all that early – we were warned to have our bags outside our bedroom doors by 06.30 hours but another passenger told us that, having overslept, he found, much to his relief, that his neighbour's bags were still there at 08.30! Never mind, this is Italy, seemed the appropriate response.
Staffing & Signatures Restaurant Dining
First, we were struck by how many of the waiters in La Veranda at lunch time were new to Regent – we spoke to three guys and none had been with them more than a couple of months. This was also the case in Signatures – our main waiter (authentically French) was in his first week, never having been at sea before. Our breakfast has just been (expertly) delivered by a guy from India who has been with Regent two months too! Not scientific, of course, but some evidence of a rookie service team on board.
Initially service at Signatures was fine. I asked for a different wine than that being offered and the wine waiter went off in search. She returned and reported that the head sommelier had said no other Sauvignon Blanc was available which seemed unusual. Our starters arrived promptly, as did our main course – we rarely take soup or sorbet – but then a considerable delay before……. A small tray of petit fours (which conventionally accompany coffee at the end of the meal) appeared quite unbidden! I remonstrated that we had not yet even seen the dessert menu, let alone finished our meal! It was also very apparent that the majority of the wait staff had disappeared, I counted only 3 waiters remained in the room. Finally our original waiter reappeared with the dessert menu and then as requested the cheese chariot.
Whether it was our forgoing of the soup and sorbet that caused confusion or whether it was some external crisis that resulted in the disappearance of so many of the staff, we were in effect forgotten! The room wasn't particularly busy – perhaps 75% of the tables were occupied at the most. OK the food itself was fine (although the Epoisses was criminally underage) and of course it's very much a first world reaction but really not a luxury cruise dining experience.
Day Two: Koper, Slovenia
I am not a great supporter of included excursions without the option but it certainly works to bring in new customers. I have spoken with several newcomers to Regent and the attraction most often mentioned was the tours – this included existing Seabourn and Crystal cruisers. All seemed happy with the Regent experience too – so far, of course. If the reactions of participants in this morning's excursion 'Historical Piran and Wine Tasting' are anything to go by, then they are not alone. A personable and well-informed young man, our guide communicated his knowledge and enthusiasm for his country very clearly. Excellent weather, non-stop sunshine, an uncrowded bus with effective AC all made for a very pleasant drive through verdant countryside to the Rodica family's vineyard some 30 minutes out of Koper. In the modern and well-equipped winery, we first sampled a refreshing rosé and then an attractively floral white made from the local Malvazije grapes. We then sat down to a snack of local ham, cheeses and bread to accompany the 'black' wine – a very dark red made solely from the unique local Refoska vine. Finally we tried their best-selling blend of Refoska, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. All were delicious and deserve to be more widely known. Accompanied by some spirited local dance music on the accordion, it was a great success. I was surprised when the guide told us it was the first tour he had taken to the Rodica's – it was not only a very smooth operation but also demonstrated the genuine warmth and hospitality of this small country's people.
Day Three: Not Split, Not Happy!
We had booked a tour with the tickets showing 09.30 this morning as the time to arrive in the theatre and we were there at about 09.20. The theatre was crowded and there was a very long queue waiting to get to the Destination Services desk at which there were only 2 staff. As we had been told previously we sat down and waited to be called to exchange our tour tickets for bus numbers. We never heard our tour number called either to go to the desk or to proceed to the buses. At 09.40 a number of buses were called and we were left alone in the theatre!
The Destination Services team told me that they had called the tour earlier and that I should have checked with them as soon as we entered the theatre. This was directly contradictory to what we had been told to do the day before and on previous Regent cruises! Clearly the DS team had called the tour well before the scheduled meeting time. I cannot see the point of having scheduled and staggered timings if they are to be ignored. I'm afraid I am beginning to subscribe to the 'going downhill fast' school of thought – I now believe that RSSC has cut staffing levels to the detriment of service standards.
I wrote an email outlining the problems we had had and sent it to the Executive Concierge (Ben) as Reception advised that he was the correct person and only if I was not satisfied with his response, could I meet with the General Manager as I had requested initially. Ben undertook to investigate and get back to me. Ultimately Ben assured me that Head Office would be taking up the issues I had raised with the pre-cruise hotel and the local agency who provided the transfers in Venice and that as regards the on-board issues, the appropriate section managers would be reviewing procedures and speaking to staff as necessary. He thanked me for raising these matters as Regent was always anxious to improve its service and we later received a complimentary bottle of premium champagne. I was pleased to be able to draw a line under the matter.
Day Four: Another excursion missed!
This time it was our decision not to take the Kotor tour because beautiful though it is, with temperatures forecast to reach into the 90s, we couldn't face the heat. As some of you will recall, Kotor is at the head of a fjord and sheltered by mountains on three sides, thus with no clouds and no real wind, temperatures will climb throughout the day. So we enjoyed a 'sea-day' at anchor in the bay, under shade by the pool or enjoying the balcony – even with regular cold drinks, we quietly stewed. The afternoon saw dark clouds appear at the far end of the bay, producing a heavy shower with strong winds temporarily suspending tendering.
We dined in Prime 7 and the service was exemplary throughout. Our main waiter was, again, new(ish) to Regent but he ensured that our fillets were properly rare – we have learnt that 'bleu' on board produces the result nearest to what we consider rare at home. We drank a Macon Lugny with our seafood (raw tuna) starter and it has become our white of choice, while the steaks accompanied a full-bodied but smooth Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. Although cheese does not appear on the P7 menu, our waiter snaffled some Munster and some Epoisses (both still underage but very edible) from Signatures. A great evening to round off a good day.
Day Five And a Lesson Learned!
We actually got on our excursion this time although I rather wish we hadn't. We arrived in Corfu (Kerkera) along with at least 3 other cruise ships including Oceania's Nautica and Crystal Serenity. The chaos that is tourticket/busticket exchange time was not quite as bad as previously and we arrived in the theatre around 15 minutes ahead of the 'required' time and queued dutifully. We had booked the 'Achilleion Palace, Perama & Corfu Town' tour, consisting of a visit to the palace and its gardens, a photo stop in Perama on the coast and a one hour walking tour of Corfu town. Unfortunately the temperature was in the 80s and rising and all the other cruise ships had the same idea. There were already several coaches in line before us and many from Regent following us. When we left I counted at least 20 buses parked on the other side of the site. The Palace is not a large Palace either. As a result, the tour was pandemonium with about 5 groups with their guides milling around on the ground floor and more queuing up at the entrance – all in an non-AC 85+F. Add to this our guide's heavily accented English and inability to direct her voice consistently into the radio system and you can understand why we began to escape into the shade in the garden.
We finally reassembled in the bus and threaded our way through the many still waiting on the approach roads with much grumbling from the passengers. The photo stop at Perama produced a mini-rebellion – everybody refused to get off the bus and out of the AC! An hour of following other tour groups around the town of Corfu did not appeal to us, so we hitched a lift on the Crystal shuttle bus back to the harbour, the Regent bus not being due for nearly an hour.
The lesson? Well, think strategically before picking your excursion. First, there were only 4 tours offered in Corfu. One was a $190 self-drive trip in a 4x4 into the interior – not much take-up there – did you remember to bring your driver's licence? Another was mountain-biking, again a minority interest given the Regent demographic. That leaves only two of mass appeal so you can reckon between 300 – 500 people are going to be split between those two tours. Let's assume a 50:50 distribution, that would mean between 5 and 8 buses from Regent alone – and all arriving within 10 to 15 minutes. Some congestion is inevitable. Second, there were at least 4 cruise ships in the port all with eager visitors on-board – many of them will finish up at the same place as you if it is the major attraction within easy reach. Finally ask yourself, is the destination sufficiently compelling to outweigh the disadvantages of the conditions (including the weather) under which you will be visiting? Had we done that sort of analysis, we'd have enjoyed another relaxing day on the boat!
Day Six: Amalfi
Weather hot (80+ again) and humid with low cloud and haze making photography unrewarding. We opted for the drive up to Ravello excursion as we had already done a couple of others here. Our guide was very good, not a continuous recital of facts like some but just enough information leavened with humour – much of it aimed at the driver and the driving. The road to Ravello is in essence a series of hairpin bends and in many places only wide enough for one vehicle. In the worst section traffic lights are intended to produce one-way tidal traffic flows although these are not always obeyed by the locals. The net result is much excitement with the driver just missing the rock walls as he turns the bus through 270 degrees, narrowly avoiding the wing mirrors of oncoming trucks and cars and occasionally resorting to shouting and gesticulating at those who do not cede priority or give enough leeway.
In Ravello we visited Villa Rufulo and saw the site of the famous annual music festival, the concert platform extending out over the steep valley leading down to Amalfi. Apparently, the acoustic is so good, thanks to the valley's contours, that the inhabitants of Amalfi and the other small villages perched in the valley can hear the music almost as well as the fortunate 300 who pay a high price for a concert seat. Our guide later discussed real estate prices in the area – a modest 3 bedroom villa with views out to the sea, owned by an Italian film director, is on sale at about US$12 million – so the 'free concert seats' are not cheap either! The orchestra also greets the sunrise by playing from 5am – perhaps providing an early if unusual awakening for the locals!
We enjoyed about an hour of free time in Ravello, mainly visiting the parish church which was being prepared, with a red carpet and lots of flowers, for a wedding later in the day and enjoying a cool drink in the shade at a café in the town square. A very pleasant way to spend a rather hot and humid morning.
Day Seven: Civitavecchia - Domestics
Although Regent had organised several excursions - one of which, we heard later, was a great success - we had already decided to stay on board and deal with the laundry, change a couple of excursions and get our new key-cards. The key-card change was required because we had purchased the cruise as two back-to-backs although others remaining on-board had booked it as one continuous trip. No real inconvenience, just a few minutes at reception. Similarly, Destination Services issued new tour cards after we filled in a simple request form. DW mastered the free laundry while I was doing this.
We also had the chance to observe how hard the housekeeping staff have to work to prepare the suites for their new guests in the few hours they have. As far as I could learn only about 140 pax remained on board and around 600 were expected to board. Open suite doors gave those of us unable to afford it a glimpse of the luxury and space available at PH level and above. Not that we were envious .........really!
Day Eight: Another Sea Day!
The weather had taken a turn for the worse just before we set sail from Civitavecchia. High winds and rain lashing down albeit briefly did not augur well for the trip to Sorrento overnight but, in fact, there was no real motion to speak of. I did check the weather forecast before we turned in, after another great meal in P7, and it seemed that the storms were following us. No surprise then, when, shortly after dropping anchor in the bay, Captain Patruno announced that, with regret, we must continue on to Trapani as the conditions would make tendering hazardous. I heard later that several passengers made formal complaints as this meant missing one of their favourite ports but most sensible people accepted that this is an inevitable risk if you try to visit these small but beautiful ports where docking is not possible.
We dined in Compass Rose which was very busy directly after the Captain's welcome reception. Nevertheless the service was very good – after the shaky start last week, the staff were on top form. We enjoyed Dover Sole – beautifully cooked but always rather larger than we expect so we passed on desserts and even missed the cheese!
Day Nine: Trapani & Signatures Again
Back to Sicily again but this time to the northern end of the island. Trapani itself is an attractive port at which we docked. We had an early tour so enjoyed an excellent breakfast from room service. As usual our bus was about 75% full – Regent seems to keep the number of passengers down to about 35 or so – and the AC was very effective. Our guide hit just the right balance of speaking and silence and his commentary was consistently informative and interesting, particularly on the history of the country.
We began with a drive out of Trapani towards Marsala and took a small boat from the mainland into the lagoon to visit the island of Mothia (sometimes Moxia or Mozzia). Now uninhabited, the island was first colonised by the Phoenicians about 2500 years ago. When Joseph Whittaker, one of the first exporters of Marsala wines to England, purchased the island in 1902, he began excavations which uncovered much of the island's archaeological heritage. It is possible to view the fortifications, some domestic dwellings, a temple and necropolis. The museum, containing many artefacts from the Phoenician era, bears Whitaker's name and is still run by the institution he founded, the Fondazione Giuseppe Whitaker. It was a fascinating trip. You can find an excellent article on the island here.
We then visited the Marsala winery where we sampled three wines, some of which were made from vines growing on Mothia. The visit suffered by contrast with the previous excellent wine tasting in Koper. There we had plenty of space to stand and sample the wine but here there were far too many of us – upwards of 70 participants (all from Regent – poor planning) made for a bit of a scrum at the solitary serving point and it was difficult to see during the tour of the winery. Otherwise a very good excursion.
We dined in Signatures and enjoyed much better service than last week. My wife had a very substantial fillet of halibut and I enjoyed the rack of lamb. I found that the ever-reliable Chateaneuf du Pape was more to my taste with the lamb than the rather thin petit-chateau claret that was the orthodox pour offered.
Day Ten: Cagliari, Sardinia
Another new Italian island for us but a slightly disappointing excursion. Basically a panoramic coach tour followed by a walk around the old part of Cagliari. Disappointing for several reasons.
First at the flamingo colony we were not able to get off the bus so photography was limited to shots through the rather grimy windows. Nor could we do so at a beautiful Church where 'everybody wants to get married'. Only at a parking spot overlooking the city could we alight and take landscape views.
In the walking visit to the Castello district, the problems arose because Regent seemed to have scheduled the tours so that at least 5 groups were on the same route at the same time, leading to congestion at many points. Not only that but we arrived as the midday sun began to beat down so it was not always possible to find shade in which to stop. DW is very susceptible to skin problems in excessive heat so it made for an uncomfortable and rather anxious time. We did, however, get a chance to visit the city's beautiful cathedral, including its amazing crypt, and the vice regal palace with its ornate parliament chamber which redressed the balance somewhat.
We dined in Compass Rose with a couple we happened to meet in the lounge beforehand. They were long-time Crystal cruisers and we were pleased to hear of their experiences since Crystal is a line we have been considering as an alternative. We were also pleased to find that they thought the standard of food and service on Regent were generally as good as Crystal's. In fact, they said that they preferred La Veranda as a breakfast venue. A good meal and a pleasant way to spend the evening.
Day Eleven: Palma de Mallorca
In view of the high temperatures forecast and the tours offered, we decided on yet another sea-day and spent most of the time reading and relaxing. A light seafood, salad and fresh fruit lunch accompanied by a glass of champagne sustained our efforts!
We dined again in Compass Rose in the central area at a table for two but enjoyed a pleasant chat with a couple from Ontario on the nearest table. DW ate a very substantial piece of halibut, beautifully cooked while I enjoyed a very good steak - service again excellent.
Day Twelve: Barcelona
We had originally booked a tour of Gaudi's Barcelona which was cancelled before we boarded and chose the Torres winery tour instead. We had previously enjoyed the tour to the neighbouring Jean Leon property (actually owned by Torres but run independently as an upmarket label) so were rather concerned as to whether the Torres trip would be something of an anti-climax. It turned out to be one of the best excursions we have had.
First, we toured Barcelona city centre, the heavy traffic affording us plenty of time to look at the varied and beautiful architecture. After a pleasant drive through the vineyards and fields, we arrived at the Torres' extensive site. In a purpose-built visitor centre we were shown an introductory video outlining the history of the Torres family who have owned the property for some 200 years and their expansion both into other regions of Spain such as Rioja and to Chile and California.
A motor-train then took us through the cellars and processing plants. In the cellars we stopped several time to watch as holograms were projected with the figures in historic dress, explaining the background and context – very impressive!
Finally we had a tasting of 4 wines. The first was Vina Esmeralda, a light (11% abv) white wine, blended from Muscat, Gewurztraminer and a local grape whose name now eludes me. We had drunk this wine at home on summer evenings as an aperitif and were delighted to be reacquainted with it. Next came a rosé from their Chilean property, based on the Cabernet Sauvignon grape which, though pleasant enough, did not leave a lasting impression. Then a light red based on the same grape and intended to be drunk young. Finally the 2010 Gran Coronas, a blend of CS, tempranillo and small amounts of local grape varieties. Again we have drunk this at home and enjoyed it but it is a wine intended for the dinner table and needs food to accompany it in my opinion. Both the Gran Coronas and its predecessor were served at the room temperature which, at about 80ËšF, did them no favours. Otherwise an excellent, polished and professional presentation. It was interesting to note that the young lady from Torres guiding us was Russian and she explained, in excellent English, that this was because they had a very high proportion of visitors from Russia.
We used the Regent bus to transfer to Nice airport - they managed to get us there an hour before BA even opened the check-in/bag-drop desks so we had to stand in line and wait. I do wish Regent would manage these transfers better - some other passengers had even been taken there over an hour before us for the same flight - they were not at all impressed!
First and last impressions are important and it is really a shame that a generally excellent cruise on a beautiful ship with a wonderful crew is not complimented by better handling of the pre and post-cruise experience. Less
Published 07/13/14
Cabin review: 841
The recent refurbishments to the Mariner have already been described in detail on Cruise Critic so I won't repeat them here but it does seem a pity that the 'ordinary' suites (as opposed to penthouses and above) have not had their soft furnishings replaced. The armchair and sofa in ours, for example, though perfectly serviceable, do look rather careworn. The new LCD TVs (Samsung) were not working properly when we arrived but were successfully rebooted – they are part of the computer system – by an engineer called by our super stewardess Mayren. Unfortunately the DVD feed is an RGB connection and the picture quality is poor with a heavy moire effect.
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Modern Luxury ?: Celebrity Summit Cruise Review by richstowe
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Destination: Southern Caribbean
Embarkation: San Juan
This review is broken into +, = and -'s compared to our previous cruise experiences.
+'s First the pluses. You are treated like a valued guest. You do not have to sign out towels, listen to endless PA announcements or seem to be constantly waiting in long lines for food and especially during embarkation which we sailed through .Debarkation was also a pleasure. The limited smoking, especially on the balconies was a big plus for us. In the future it will be hard to book a balcony on cruise lines that allow this.
We thought the MDR and the buffet were slightly above the standards we More had previously experienced. The homemade ice cream at the Oceanview buffet was superb. Can't understand why some would pay extra for gelato. Speaking of extras, Cafe Bacio offered fantastic cookies and desserts without having to purchase their drinks. My DW always checked out the offerings at the no-charge Aqua Spa cafe. Not my taste but she liked their lunch options.
The itinerary was another big plus for us. With a San Juan departure, you are surrounded by great islands which make for a port heavy cruise.
='s The cabin was slightly smaller and the bathroom slightly larger than the cabins on previous cruises. Except for the nightly chocolates, not really an upgrade. In spite of the Solsticesizing of the Summit, many public areas were just OK. No wow factor.
The flexible dinner option, Select dining ,is fine but if you do not reserve specific times before you board you will wait for a table between 6 and 8. There is clearly not enough capacity.
-'s The weakest element of the cruise was the entertainment. The shows were uniformly mediocre with the only highlight being a 4 man Acapella group named The Crewners. When the entertainment highlight is an Acapella group, well .... We found the room service for breakfast to be mediocre. It didn't help that we used it twice and one day it came early and the other day it came late. Having to hand write in cheese, cream cheese and whole fruit was not very impressive. No fruit and only a tiny blob of cream cheese appearing added to the lousy breakfast (one of only 5 meals that day).
Another minus was the horrible Art Auctions by Park West which made the "Gold by the Foot" sales events look classy by comparison. The final negative was on our final day where we booked a Celebrity tour with airport transfer. The El Yunque Rain Forest tour placed us on an old bus that stunk of diesel fumes and couldn't shift into top gear. We were informed after our first stop that the bus was broken and we would have to wait for its replacement. Bad choice of tour operator Celebrity! A quick call to Celebrity when we returned home made things right. Good customer service!
I do not want to end on a negative note. We had a great time. Our fellow passengers, the ship and the itinerary were great. We would certainly cruise with them again and San Juan is a great home port.
Is Celebrity modern luxury? Frankly I'm not sure what that means. I do believe that if you are a couple who want a slightly more refined experience over the mass market lines, you should be happy. We were. Less
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Smitro, I was intrigued with the idea of printing from PHP to a label printer, so I did some quick research and troubleshooting. I set up this code on a Windows IIS6 server:
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In the past I had trouble making connections to networked resources in PHP, so I set up the printer in the server's Printers and Faxes. Then I changed the printer path to:
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Oct 19, 2011 at 8:16 UTC
Hi Dactoy,
Thanks for your help in this. I tried it again doing as you suggested, using just the name of the printer and still no luck.
[20-Oct-2011 10:32:01] PHP Warning: printer_open(): couldn't connect to the printer [EPSONTM-T20Receipt] in C:\Websites\webinternal\html\touchscreen\function_printreceipt.php on line 39
It even lists my printer in the phpinfo()
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So after that I grabbed my script that I knew worked in apache (XAMP) on my desktop and ran it, which just uses the default printer, (in other words I don't specify any). It still comes back with the following error.
[20-Oct-2011 10:41:43] PHP Warning: printer_set_option(): supplied argument is not a valid Printer Handle resource in [20-Oct-2011 10:41:43] PHP Warning: printer_open(): couldn't connect to the printer [\\touch-01\EPSONTM-T20Receipt] in C:\Websites\webinternal\html\touchscreen\test.php on line 19
I even tried your script, with and without the printer name specified, and same errors.
The only other thing I can think of is it something to do with the version of the dll?
I'm running PHP using php-5.3.8-Win32-VC9-x86.msi and php_printer-svn-20100205-5.3-vc9-x86.zip
These seem like they should match up.
Anything else I can try? Has anyone tried this in IIS7? Maybe its a Server 2008 problem?
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There I was, quietly weeding on my knees when there was a huge explosion! Like a firework banger. Mole bomb has gone off. I'll leave it for OH to deal with. He's gone to do the weekly shop as I had to wait for the delivery of 10 mole traps which were to arrive between 8am and 1pm. They arrived at 12.45pm, French time.
I wonder if we can get that part of lawn resown and green by 8th May?
I hope Rasta doggy is OK.
Sent you a PM obelixx, OH having bothers with the détaupeur. It keeps flashing red even when switched off, so he daren't adjust it. Meanwhile mole is merrily digging all around it!
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Not on the subject of language but here's another thing which drives me insane... As a pedestrian, I'm waiting to cross the road. I could get across except for one car which is coming towards me. I wait for it to pass me. Then, after I've missed several opportunities to cross because of waiting for it, said car suddenly turns up a side road a few yards before it reaches me. No indication, nothing!! The driver must have seen me, I'm hovering around on the kerb and wearing a red coat!! I'm obviously of such little significance to this person that I don't even warrant the courtesy of an early indication - or any indication.
I feel better for that...I'll shut up now
I expect drivers who do that are searching for a street name so they don't notice the pedestrian. There are so many things to look out for when driving that I think some people just don't see everything. Not talking about me of course!
I tried growing one in a pot once. It was against a wall and only got morning sun. It was pathetic so I didn't do it again.
Steve has just said what I was going to say. Broad beans are hardy. Could it have been slugs?
You've done a terrific job. Good luck with it.
I have couch grass in my flower beds, have dug and used weedkiller, keep it at bay but never really got rid of it. It goes under the paving and the walls.
Morning all.
Working fine here too.
Lovely day, so far. More weeding. Tomorrow's forecast is heavy rain so I will make cakes for the Open Day. Need to go to SM but delivery man is coming with mole traps.
Have tried the bomb thing recommended by Obelixx but the thing the mole has to bump into has to go into the chimney of a mole hill and the mole is passing through the tunnel underneath and not going up the chimney. The sensor thing has to be pushed up, not sideways, so OH is doubtful that it will work Cost 72€
What about Golden Chersonese? Peter Beales sells it.
It wouldn't be Arthur Bell as B3 said it's single flowered. Not Rosa Banksia Lutea either.
When I last grew them in pots I planted them in the autumn. Then when I wanted to plant petunias for summer I dug them up and forgot to bring them indoors and something must have eaten them, the next morning they had gone!
I usually lose them in the winter too. One Amistad survived one winter, but it's dead now. I think the best thing is to take cuttings and keep them indoors over winter.
Could it be Golden Wings? My friend's one is in bud and London is sheltered.


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VHealth Therapies
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Thorpe Bay
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VHealth Therapies
172 The Broadway
Thorpe Bay
Southend On Sea
D W Fitness - Formerly L A Fitness Club
Bournes Green
Wakering Road
01702 410685 / 07791 804207
I am a fully insured experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Advanced Practitioner of Psychotherapy, and Advanced Practitioner of BWRT® (Brainworking Recursive Therapy), Assessor and Accredited Member of the Brainworking Research Society and member of the CNHC (Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council) working from the Southend on Sea area. I specialise in anxieties, fears and phobias and also weight loss, using my nutritional qualifications to aid hypnotherapy and psychotherapy - see specialities..
Since 2013 I have had the privilege to be a Brainworking Recursive Therapy Licensed Practitioner (BWRT®) and Advanced Practitioner in May 2015. This exciting new therapy has now become a very integral part of my practice. BWRT® is a modern dynamic therapy which does not rely on formal hypnosis, which may change behavioural patterns and responses in as little as two sessions - ideal for most anxieties, fears, phobias. In May 2015 I trained as a Level 2 BWRT® Practitioner, able to deal with more resistant conditions such as addictions, obsessions, eating disorders, bullying, depression and more.
I am a Advanced practitioner of BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy), Supervisor & Assessor for The British BrainWorking Research Society' supervising and assessing practitioners, running workshops, assisting the Institute with Level 2 training events and advising generally on BWRT®.
I regularly update my qualifications and skills by attending extensive training sessions to learn new skills as well as continual professional development as required by my independent governing association the APHP.
I also hold a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy and have been in practice as a Nutritional Therapist for the last five years. I decided to study hypnotherapy because I felt that these new skills would further enable me to help my clients in their personal goals
How I may help you
For the last six years I have worked from a multi-disciplinary complementary health clinic which now includes a Health Shop in Thorpe Bay, Southend on Sea, as a Nutritional Therapist, Advanced Practitioner of Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Recently we relocated the clinic, still in The Broadway, Thorpe Bay but now renamed V Health Therapies which offers a health shop with five therapy rooms to the rear. I also work with Graham Bannister's team at G.B. Physical Therapies based at DW Fitness, Thorpe Bay, Southend on Sea offering psychotherapy/hypnotherapy and nutritional services. I am passionate in offering clients a professional service which is also confidential and non-judgmental. I believe every client is unique and my approach to all therapy is personalised and achievable and therefore each client is assessed as to their needs rather than a 'one size fits all' approach.
A typical consultation may include:
I qualified as a Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist at The Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis an eminent learning facility under the tutorage of Terence Watts, Hypnotherapist, Lecturer and Author and Creator of BWRT®. The course complies with, or surpasses, the National Core Curriculum for Hypnotherapy training schools, on which the National Occupation Standards for Hypnotherapy is based.
I am a member of the Association for Professional Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (MAPHP), an Advanced Practitioner of Psychotherapy, a member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) as well as an Advanced practitioner, Level 2 BWRT® and Assessor for the British Brain Working Research Society(BBRS.org.uk) and a member of The Association of Weight Loss Hypnotherapists.
As an accredited member of the BBRS (British Brainworking Research Society) I am currently one of a pioneering group of researchers testing the efficacy of level three BWRT®, which works with the psychological effects of physiological illnesses. BBRS.org..uk.
I have attended various training courses since qualifying including:-
As required I have regular supervision sessions and my supervisor of Terence Watts the founder and principle of the Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and inventor of BWRT®.
I work with children, teens and adults and offer concessions to ex-servicemen.
"I found Barbara very understanding, caring and professional. I am glad she returned my initial call as she was out of the country at the time. I wasn't in a good place about three months ago, but now feel so much better and was very impressed with BWRT."
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immensely. Barbara put me at my ease straight away, explained everything, took time to understand my concerns and issues and the areas I wanted to address. After the first session I immediately felt different and light and despite my sessions taking place over Christmas I didn't find this a difficulty, in fact I felt very supported. I now have more confidence more energy and view things in a far more positive light. I would highly recommend both BWRT and Barbara as a practitioner."
TG from Leigh on Sea.
"I have enjoyed my relaxing hypnotherapy sessions with Barbara very much. She is trustworthy and professional and I would strongly recommend her to her future clients."
Louise Moring
"The thought of driving anywhere different used to make me very anxious to the point where I would refuse point blank to drive anywhere other than my home town. When my grandchildren came along I really missed not being able to take them to fun places like the zoo etc because of my fears.
I went along to see Barbara Shead and explained my worries and we began therapy. I now find I have lost all my fears, driving no longer makes me anxious. I have since driven to Devon, Northampton, Kent and my grandchildren have had some fantastic days out."
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I offer a free initial consultation for most therapies.
Psychotherapy sessions e.g BWRT® Level 1 & 2
For therapy which may extend to 5 sessions of more I offer 5 sessions at £275.00. Any session not required would be refunded, working on a basis of £60 per session.
Hypnotherapy sessions 1 hour £60
Motivational Weight Loss Plan a six week programme which combines 80/20 eating plan with weekly hypnotherapy,motivational tips and daily contact, please apply for details.
Ample parking is provided at both clinics and are within 5-10 walk from Thorpe Bay Station on the Fenchurch to Shoeburyness train line with regular bus services to both venues. Both clinics are on the ground floor and ideal for wheelchair accessibility, DW Fitness has disabled access, the clinic room being on the ground floor. Disabled Lift. Parking - 4 bays.
I specialise in fears, phobias and anxiety as a Licensed BWRT® (Brainworking Recursive Therapy®) Practitioner. http://bwrt.org/ 'BWRT®' stands for 'BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®', a model of psychology and psychotherapy created by UK professional therapist, Terence Watts, MCGI. It's a totally confidential method that does not require you to reveal your private information or personal secrets to your therapist and it is carried out in a completely conscious state. It does not use hypnosis or any concepts that might be considered mystical or unscientific - it's completely logical, practical and down-to-earth, and for it to succeed only needs you to know what you want to change in your life. Only Certified Practitioners have been trained to deliver BWRT® and all have to adhere to a strict ethical code. Find out more at http://www.bwrt.org or www.BWRTmindmatters.co.uk.
BWRT® is ideal for:
I am also a WSN Counsellor and use the Warrior, Settler & Nomad Therapy - a Parts based therapy use for increased self-confidence, self-worth, weight management and much more...
I am a trained Hypno-analyst which enables me to work with you for more deep rooted causes with psychological and emotional associations which may being caused symptoms and contributing to your problems. Hypno-analysis uses hypnosis to help locate issues which are contributing to emotional symptoms and underlying anxiety which may go back to childhood or more recent events and which are often hidden from the conscious self.
In August 2014 I trained 1-2-1 with Steve Miller from Sky TV's Fat Families on his Motivational Hypnosis Weight Loss Programme and am now a Licensed Practitioner for this programme.
I am now able to offer my Motivational Weight Loss Plan which entails:
I am offering a substantial discount on this plan for a short period only.
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Worship & Study
At Wesley, we don't claim to have all the answers. We don't tell you what to think or how to believe. Instead, we offer a safe, welcoming environment in which to explore and ask questions. This is a place you can share doubts along with discoveries in the ongoing, sometimes challenging adventure that is faith. In weekly worship services and regular group studies, Wesley students share and grow together. Why not join us?
Midweek Worship
Each week during the academic year, Wesley hosts a student-led worship. This is a time to unwind with God in worship, to find some peace and fellowship in the middle of the week. We sing praise, pray in community, and support one another when life gets tough. We often learn best from our peers, from those who are struggling with some of the same difficulties we are. And so every week, student speakers share their thoughts on a particular piece of scripture or how they have used or struggled to use their faith in everyday life.
Midweek worship gathers in Etc. Coffeehouse at 9pm on Wednesdays.
Wesley offers other worship opportunities, as well. Click here for more information about the contemporary Sunday worship service or click here for more about the traditional service
Movies with Meaning
The Wesley Student Center and Wesley Social Action Ministry regularly team up to sponsor "Movies with Meaning," a film and discussion series focused on important social justice issues. Previous semesters themes have included violence against women and racial justice. Check the calendar for upcoming showings.
Bible Study
Bible study at Wesley is an open time of questions, answers, doubt, comfort, and exploration created by students for students. Study participants typically meet once a week in Etc. Coffeehouse to read a passage and discuss its meaning and implications for daily life.
Bible study at Wesley is characterized by its laid-back and free-form atmosphere. Everyone is welcome, whether you've done daily devotions since junior high school or if this will be your very first encounter with scripture.
Study themes change each semester. During Fall 2013, we delved into the book of James and its instructions for Christians, and in Spring 2014 we explored the parables of Jesus (think mustard seed) told in the book of Matthew.
Want to know more about Bible study opportunities at Wesley? Email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Grad Study
Open minds, open hearts, open doors: the motto of the United Methodist Church is also an apt description of Wesley Foundation's Graduate Student Bible Study, or Grad Study for short.
Open Minds: Whether the topic involves theological concepts or current world events, and whether the point of view skews progressive or conservative, Grad Study discussions are always thought-provoking. Past studies have focused on the graphic novel Radical Jesus, NOOMA films, the Disciple studies of Psalms, Matthew, and Romans, and Rob Bell's book Love Wins.
Open Hearts: The passion with which Grad Study members share and discuss their ideas is matched only by their passion for each other and their larger community. From sharing a simple hug to meeting at a local coffee shop for a warm drink, members make sure to find ways of caring for each other spiritually, physically, and emotionally throughout this crazy journey called grad school. In addition, Grad Study members often undertake service projects such as making soup for the TIMES Center men's shelter or shopping for Toys for Tots.
Open Doors: Grad Study members come from a variety of academic disciplines, from atmospheric sciences to history, and all levels of graduate study, from master's to MD/Ph.D. Spouses and partners of graduate students are always welcome as well.
Grad Study meets every Tuesday evening from 8:30-10:00 in the Student Lounge (across from the Etc. Coffeehouse) at Wesley. We are excited to have you join us!
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Nokia outlines 'more human' brand promise... and unknown Lumia peeks out?
0. phoneArena posted on 07 May 2013, 10:03
Nokia has two events planned for the next two weeks, and they're doing a pretty good job at keeping the agendas under wraps. We can make some educated guesses, of course -- Ashas in India on the 9th, and Catwalk in the UK on the 14th -- but so far, no one seems to have any solid intelligence. We were, however, privy to a recently-published document (cover pictured above; no, we don't know what phone that is) that lays out some very broad strategies the company is taking, under an overarching brand promise they're referring to as "more human."...
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1. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
So........is Nokia gonna change the "Connecting People" to "More Human"? :P
10. mafiaprinc3 (Posts: 577; Member since: 07 May 2012)
no big head,read!!
21. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
I've already read it!
You hot head, go drink some Coca Cola!!
19. KParks23 (Posts: 679; Member since: 13 Oct 2010)
That color blue looks tight!
22. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
I agree!
24. tadaa (Posts: 267; Member since: 18 Apr 2013)
What if its an asha? :O i hope not
28. quadrazeus (Posts: 359; Member since: 03 May 2013)
So you just like to comment any damn thing at every damn article?
darkjeddi, where are you bro?
30. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
In most damn smartphone articles you can see my damn comment. And yes, I like to comment any damn thing at every damn article.
And don't ask me where's Dark, he's busy I guess.......
31. quadrazeus (Posts: 359; Member since: 03 May 2013)
Lol, I didn't ask you. I asked from Dark himself.
Did I ask "darkjeddi, where is he bro?"
Lool noooooo
33. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
Oh, ok!
I'm damn sorry about that! :)
50. akki20892 (Posts: 3902; Member since: 04 Feb 2013)
nokia had think, that's why they put connecting people.
but i think they will not change Connecting People. i like this line it suite nokia
57. dangchitrung (Posts: 89; Member since: 04 Apr 2012)
Its implied that in the past they were "more animal"? Maybe.
2. EXkurogane (Posts: 863; Member since: 07 Mar 2013)
"Designed for Chuck Norris"
4. xperiaDROID (banned) (Posts: 5629; Member since: 08 Mar 2013)
"......and Jackie Chan" :P
3. dexter_jdr (Posts: 1163; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)
is nokia saying, we can suggest what type of phone specs can be made possible in their new upcoming devices?
11. mafiaprinc3 (Posts: 577; Member since: 07 May 2012)
ummm no!
5. Reverence (Posts: 224; Member since: 16 Jul 2012)
Honestly speaking, I'm tired of android...its just the same from 4.0 till 4.2 and most probably 4.3 will also be the same...all android manufacturers are bundling useless feature and most of them dont work most of the time(i mean samsung)....the application selection is awful when compared with iOS and android is damn to laggy
I just want a mind blowing camera, good design, an acceptable UI, large high res display, less lag and few more things which I believe nokia's next generation lumia will have
7. tes101 (Posts: 39; Member since: 11 Jul 2012)
I wish I can thumbs you up a 1000times
46. Credo (Posts: 749; Member since: 19 Apr 2012)
lol me too !! good one !
12. mafiaprinc3 (Posts: 577; Member since: 07 May 2012)
13. roldefol (Posts: 4365; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)
Not to mention that each android manufacturer "must" use a bulky custom skin on top of a perfectly good stock UI...and that skin interferes with the ability to quickly update when a new Android version arrives. Yes there are advantages and disadvantages to both Android and WP8 but the disadvantages are definitely tipping me toward switching to Nokia.
20. Jason2k13 (Posts: 1311; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
the good thing about android is customisation and the features, customisation means every phone can suit different peoples taste and personality as not all android phones are the same (htc sense, motoblur, touch wiz) etc. Where as windows 8... your pretty much stuck on those live tiles and maybe add a few colours and wallpapers?
Features, sure some are gimmicky but there are many good android features that nokia (windows 8) dont have, like multiview, s-pen, hand/air gestures, photosphere and choices of rugged waterproof phones just to name a phew.
In short, android has enough phones to suit everybody's needs and wants.
23. tadaa (Posts: 267; Member since: 18 Apr 2013)
I agree with your points except about the lag in android. Its practically gone now and imho on par with the competition.
26. boosook (Posts: 1442; Member since: 19 Nov 2012)
then switch to WP... it's basically the same since the first version, the only major UI change has been the resizable tiles... android may be the same from version 4, but it still has far more features than WP. What's more, since version 4 many interseting things have been added, like google now, actions in the notification bar, lockscreen widgets... way ahead of WP8 actually. As to lagging... well, this happens only with entry level devices, but at least games do run even on entry level phones, while temple run requires a whopping 1GB of ram on WP, skype and angry birds do not run on 256MB phones... the reason why WP does not lag is because it had very high hardware requirements, but now that entry level WP phones have appeared... guess what? but an entry level WP, install some apps and you'll discover that it lags as well. Or that some apps don't run at all. Buy and android with JB and at least 1GB of ram and the lags are completely tolerable (altough android isn't, and probably will never be, optimized for lagging). Buy an entry level android and at least you'll be able to run anything (except, of course, complex games).
32. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
dude, what kind of android you using? my photon q lags slighty every now and then but thats because i have themes, emulators, and game apps downloaded onto it.
ios does not lag as much because their is less customization and things that its system has to push! with android you can pretty download and put anything on the ui, hence the lag every now and then. if its severe i suggest un-installing a few things or switching the animations OFF in the developers section of your settings, before complaining out loud.
37. kozza3 (Posts: 715; Member since: 17 Oct 2012)
nexus 4 = no lag :P
this poor soul thinks touchwiz or sense is the whole of android
38. roldefol (Posts: 4365; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)
Look at the numbers though; Samsung and HTC are the big names in Android. Very few people get the stock experience. (And enough with the "just root it" argument. Custom ROM users are a slim minority.)
55. kozza3 (Posts: 715; Member since: 17 Oct 2012)
you are right, what i was trying to get at was that a lot of people who bash on android are usually thinking of a device thats running touchwiz or sense when in reality if that same device was running vanilla android all would be good


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