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Hi Debbie,
I just have to say that our Limo driver, -Liz, provided top notch service and was so friendly. We had a great time and Liz did a wonderful job. Thanks-Laurie Webster
Hi Duane,
Just wanted to let you know Victor got back to me. Very impressed! You clearly have a great team and Victor took care of our event.
Thank you very much
FYI. Listed below are comments received from Lisa that traveled to Rochester on October 6th
The customer selected to partake in a survey regarging their overall experience. Starting from reservations through billing. As you will note bellow, the client was very happy with the service and chauffeur. The following comments were made "My driver was an engaging and professional individual. On time, polite and genuinely friendly. He did a wonderful job."
Hats off to you and your team!!! Please be sure to forward this feedback to the chauffeur.
Tanisha W.
I just want to take a moment to say how pleased I was with the service I received. The person who took and then later had to alter my reservation was wonderful. The driver who took my friend and I to the Bills game on Sat, Aug. 29th was absolutely exceptional. I can't say enough good things about your company and would definitely recommend you to others. Christine Williams
I got the silver bullet limo for my prom on Friday and my experience with it was very good. Gary was my chauffer and he was really nice and super cool. He took everyone home afterwards and he got to my house on time and picked us up from prom on time. Definitely using Diamonds again
Diamonds Limo Service has been extremely generous to my charity donating limo services to our signature events. From all accounts their services have given the patrons a wonderful experience. Not only are the limos top notch, the drivers have always been polite & accommodating making a special occasion spectacular! I highly recommend them for a memorable night out.Kathie BivonaCo Founder National center for Missing & Exploited Children NY Branch
Duane and Debbie,
Just a note to advise you that your driver, WIllie Drayton, was a credit to your company. He was very articulate, helpful, and was willing to go above and beyond the job requirements. He helped load and unload the luggage and made our inability to do the same very tolerable. Ro and I have had recent surgeries and required wheel chairs as well as someone to handle the luggage, which he did willingly. So please give him a "job well done" from us as well as our sincere Thanks. Also, can you tell him that we have made a contribution to the DePaul Clinic per the information he described?
As always,
Skip Debiase
Dear Diamonds Limo Service: "Keepers of Molly the Trolley",
Our family of 24 (all wearing matching safety green t-shirts) enjoyed an awesome day riding in historical Molly the Trolley. Our friendly and very capable driver Blanche took us to memorable spots between Pittsford and Charlotte pertinent to our 70 year friendship. We were thrilled to renew our vows at St. Michael's Church (corner of Clinton and Clifford) where we were married exactly 50 years ago that weekend. Passing cars blew their horns and pedestrians waved. Our grandchildren ages 4-20 said it was as much fun as our family trips have been to Sea Breeze Amusement Park.
Thank you for offering such a unique event enhancing and memorable service.
Nick and Marcia Mendola
I was part of the group on Dolly the Trolley with Michael this past weekend, and I just wanted to say that he was amazing. He is clearly great at his job, but he truly went above and beyond to make sure our group was happy and safe, especially my boyfriend who forgot his meds at the hotel. In this crazy world, it's just nice to know we still have good, caring people! Thank you!
Good Morning!
I just wanted to drop a quick note of thanks to you! At the last minute I decided to book a limo for the Journey concert at Darien Lake last night. I have always been impressed with Diamonds as a whole but last night was, without a doubt, one of the best!
Not only was the caddy limo AMAZING, both in class and comfort, but our driver was AWESOME! He was the ultimate professional and provided us with a night of relaxation we desperately needed. He took care of everything for us without hesitation. From making sure we were dropped off at the best spot to picking us up and getting home safely. He was very personable and put us at ease the entire time!WHAT A GREAT NIGHT!!!
I will be contacting you soon to set up a wine tour in the fall!!!
Thanks again for everything!
My name is Thomas Paro Jr. A couple of months ago we were in Rochester for our daughter who is suffering from renal failure. To get her mind off it all I decided to take my wife and her to dinner and used your limousine service. I talked to the chauffeur Fred ahead of time and explained the situation to him. He was a very kind and understanding man and gave us the royal treatment . He gave her a memory that will last a life time and my wife and I would like to express our gratitude towards your service and your chauffeur Fred. We have to make many trips to the hospital in Rochester from our home town of Cape Vincent near Water Town N. Y. She is going to have to have a kidney transplant eventually. She is still talking about the unforgetable limo ride and the dinner we had. Our family will always have that memory of the man who made our daughter queen for the night.
Thanks again,
Tom Paro
I just wanted to let you know that we had a great time on our wine tour this past weekend. Our driver, Kevin, was the best. He was very friendly, professional and curteous. I wouldn't think twice about having him again for our next wine tour. I've included a picture that we took at one of the wineries. Thanks again for an awesome time!
Dear Diamonds Limo Service: "Keepers of Molly the Trolley",
Our family of 24 (all wearing matching safety green t-shirts) enjoyed an awesome day riding in historical Molly the Trolley. Our friendly and very capable driver Blanche took us to memorable spots between Pittsford and Charlotte pertinent to our 70 year friendship. We were thrilled to renew our vows at St. Michael's Church (corner of Clinton and Clifford) where we were married exactly 50 years ago that weekend. Passing cars blew their horns and pedestrians waved. Our grandchildren ages 4-20 said it was as much fun as our family trips have been to Sea Breeze Amusement Park.
Thank you for offering such a unique event enhancing and memorable service.
I can't say enough about our driver Nathan "Nate Dog". The chauffer is not normally something I think about when selecting my limo service but have to admit that Nate was by far very knowledgable and a perfect fit for our group. He managed our wineries by contacting them to adjust for time constraints, worked with them to organize our group and fit us in. It's hard enough to fit in 7 wineries but he was there to take the load off of me and help me organize better. A great person to talk to and a pleasure to have enjoyed in our incredible time on Seneca Lake. He was just was an ideal fit for the occassion.
Nate D: Good Luck with your wedding and watch out for bears!
Thanks Again!
First, I want to apologize for the delay in this note. We have been quite consumed with a lot of stuff happening with our daughter.
I am writing to say thank you. Your generosity and accommodation to us for Aayla's birthday (and medical treatment) made her day so wonderful. We had such a wonderful time and Aayla said "this is like a dream come true!" Your staff from yourself and Lisa to our chauffeur Victor was so welcoming and so generous. I don't know what else I can say but thank you, and that doesn't seem quite enough.
I'm attaching a couple pictures of her on her special day. Again, thank you so much for helping turn a difficult day into something wonderful.
All our love and deep appreciation.
I just wanted to give you some feedback on our experience Saturday with your service. The car was clean and comfortable. Jeff, our driver was extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. He made our special day one to remember. Thank you!!
We had a great time Saturday. The service was GREAT from our chauffeur Mike Kujawski.
If I need a limo again, I will be requesting him.
Thanks again.
Anthony L. Henrie
Sr. Insurance Service Representative
Syracuse Business Center
Dear Diamonds Limo Service: "Keepers of Molly the Trolley",
Our family of 24 (all wearing matching safety green t-shirts) enjoyed an awesome day riding in historical Molly the Trolley. Our friendly and very capable driver Blanche took us to memorable spots between Pittsford and Charlotte pertinent to our 70 year friendship. We were thrilled to renew our vows at St. Michael's Church (corner of Clinton and Clifford) where we were married exactly 50 years ago that weekend. Passing cars blew their horns and pedestrians waved. Our grandchildren ages 4-20 said it was as much fun as our family trips have been to Sea Breeze Amusement Park.
Thank you for offering such a unique event enhancing and memorable service.
Nick and Marcia Mendola
Courtney came out yesterday with the Trolley for our rides. We were very pleased and Courtney was a wonderful driver for us ; both professional and personable. thank you.
I just wanted to give you some feedback on our experience Saturday with your service. The car was clean and comfortable. Jeff, our driver was extremely professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. He made our special day one to remember. Thank you!!
We wanted to thank you for your services Friday night for our daughter's wedding. Sammy was a refreshingly nice gentlemen who we would highly recommend - he was very professional. Please tell him we were very pleased with the job he did! Joe Ciminelli
Good morning Debbie,
Thank you for accommodating our needs! It's very much appreciated and I look forward to using your company again in the future for our needs in that area. Also the offer is extended to you if you need any assistance in the NJ/NYC area. We service all of NYC, NJ, LI, Westchester County,CT, and even eastern PA. We have a nationwide list of networked affiliates and can help you with anything you may need.
Lux Management Services
Ben Turbitt
Customer & Affilate Relations
Lux Transportation Network
Diamonds Limo
Just wanted to thank you for everything. Our wedding was wonderful and our limo driver was great and we had an amazing time!
Mariah Johnstone
Hello Duane,
I just want to thank you for helping me to celebrate my son's wedding last Saturday July 20. Everything was wonderful , the Antique Car was beautiful and the Silver Bullet was also a gorgeous limo
Could you provide me with names of the chauffeur that drove the Antique Car, he was very nice and I'd like to send him a thank you note. Have the other two but with all I don't know what I did with his business card.
Thanks for everything!
Dear Duane,
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you what a fantastic time we had this past weekend with Trey as our driver. He was great fun, very prompt, and knew the important 'secrets' of the Seneca Lake wineries. As a Customer Support team, we are very sensitive to great service and Trey delivered!
Many thanks to Debbie as well. She was very helpful and easy to reach and even called after hours to ensure Tre made it to our meeting point on time.
We had an excellent experience and look forward to next year!
Thank you,
Hello Duane,
How are you doing? Thank you very much for the email message. Your company responded very promptly too my email requests and were very nice. I was very impressed. My partner and i are trying to decide what to do about limo service for our wedding... Originally we were set on a Hummer limousine. Now we are rethinking because of the cost and what we really need it for. We have between 10-12 people that would be needing transportation the day of the wedding. We are wondering if a nice stretch limousine would be better and more cost effective. IE white Lincoln stretch? Did you see the original email i sent with the particulars about the day and what pick ups would be needed? I am very impressed with the service that i have received just via email correspondence. There are a couple companies i have checked with that haven't even bothered returning calls. So Thanks for the great customer service! Thanks for you time and let me know if you need particulars for pricing or if you already have them.
David & Mike
Left the following message: To Diamonds Limousine,
We just wanted to send a note to let you know how pleased we were to reserve Dolly the Trolley with you for our wedding. Victor was one of the most pleasant and friendly people we have done business with. He made this aspect of planning our wedding effortless and enjoyable. Although the big day is months away, we feel confident that if it goes half as well as booking the limo did, it will be a wonderful day.
We look forward to working with you and booking many future events.
Thanks again for your kindness and sincerity,
Jeanine and Dan
Thank you so much for driving the girls in Brownie Troop 133 durring the parade. They love riding in the trolley & Emma said "Uncle Mark was a great driver and lots of fun.
Thank you!
A group of us girls from Wegmans went on the Seneca lake wine tour on Sat. July 14th. Most of us had never been on one and we had SO much fun. Gary was our driver and he was great!!! He had a great balance of being friendly and also professional. He was very knowledgeable about all the wineries. We have spread the word around our Wegmans store and have other girls interested in going on a tour. So we have decided to book a fall tour, t his time Keuka lake! (and of course are requesting Gary to be our driver!) So thank you for a wonderful day and I will be contacting you to set up our tour!!!
Thank you Debbie,Eric was a wonderful chauffeur and he did a great job.Happy 4th!Best regards,
Thank you for taking us!
We really enjoyed your company when you were with us! :-) Thank You for putting up with our loud, annoying music (us too)! This was an awesome experience that we will never forget. XOXXOXO LOVE XOXOXOXOXO
Thank You for all you did to make my daughter, Claire Dehm, Sweet 16 wonderful. Tim C could not have been nicer to the girls. I wanted to make this a day for Claire to always remember, and it surely will. From the reservation through to drop off I could not have asked for better service. Thank you, Marci
Our driver, Juni, was great. He arrived on time, was friendly and sociable, he really made it a great night. The limo was clean and it was great having someone who knew his way around the city so well. From the East End Fest to the bars on the river we went all over and it was never an issue. Thanks Juni!!
We want to thank you for the wonderful time we had riding \"Dolly the Trolley" \ at our daughter's wedding on Sunday.
The driver (Ibelieve he said his name is Robert) was very professional, courteous - and talented. He had to back into the long driveway at the chapel, and he did it just as easily as if he were going forward.
The trip from Auburn to Geneva was great, the champagne toast was terrific, and I'm running out of adjectives to describe the good time we had. I invited my parents to ride with us, and I haven't seen the two of them have so much fun in a long time. Again, thank you for a wonderful experience, and I would highly recommend your service (especially Dolly the Trolley) to others.
David and Paula
Such a great evening. We will definitly be back.
The car was fantastic.
The driver was on time and more the fantastic.
You definitly have a customer for life.
I had my junior prom on Friday night and your company provided the limo. I really wanted to inform you on how well everyhing went. The Excursion looked extremely presentable and everyone loved it. The limo ride was a very memorable part of the night. Also, our chaperone, Junior, was very professional and curteous. He was also very good when it came to dealing with the parents. He was very punctual and stuck to the itinerary very well. There are no complaints that I can possibly think of. Thank you for the great service.
Mike McGuire
I just wanted to say THANK YOU TAHNK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I had a surprise birthday party for my daughter who was turning 11 years old. Our driver showed up on time, and I must say that he was absolutely 'Wonderful.' At first I will admit that I was thinking to myself, 'How in the heck is this guy going to handle 10 very pre-pubescent 11year old!' Our driver had the patience of a saint (Even when the balloons kept flying up past the driver).
At first we went for pizza, and then we went to the mall for ice cream. However before the ice cream, they felt the need to drive around the mall parking lot 5 times just to wave and scream 'hi' to every person they saw, and our driver being the great guy he is, was happy to accommodate them. When we left the mall, our chauffeur was right there waiting patiently ready to face more torture from my girls. When they said go, he went. When they said stop, he stopped. And I would imagine that if they said 'jump' he probably would have said, 'How high?'
After two hours of this divider going up and down, windows being open and shut, balloons flying in the front, and let's not forget the repeated playing of an N*Sync CD, he stood through it all, never faltering at one moment (or at least I didn't see him). So I just want to say to all of the parents out there who have no idea what to do for their kid's next B-day party, give Diamonds a call and ask for the same chauffeur. And I would like to say to Diamonds, thank you so much for your wonderful service, and last but certainly not least, a great big thanks to our driver for treating my girls like the 'Divas' they thought they were. You're the best, and you'll be hearing from me again soon!
Dear Duane & Debbie,
Just want to tell you how impressed my husband and I were with our limo service Saturday night. Patrick was very polite and accommodating. The limo was very clean, well kept and huge !! I'm very pleased to be representing such a great business.
Thank you,
Greater Rochester Bride & Groom
I would like to thank you and Dwayne for all your help planning this event. You have been patient and understanding with all my questions and chances and I truly appreciate it!!
Thanks again for your help and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Just a quick not to thank you for the great service that you provided for us last night on such short notice. Your chauffeur was one of the best and friendliest that we have ever had. Not to say your others aren't as professional, but having him was like having an old friend drive us. You can be very proud of your entire staff. My wife was pleasantly surprised and it capped off a great anniversary for both of us. Trust me, you will be hearing from us again for future business.
Dear Debbie,
On Sunday we utilized one of your limo coaches and a chauffeur, Rhonda for a winery tour. Rhonda arrived at our home about 10 minutes before we were slated to begin. She explained all of the paper work and the brought us on board.
Rhonda was extremely professional, friendly and helpful. She got boxes from each winery and asked us to put our names on the bottles of wine we purchase, packed, carried and stored them in the coach prior to us leaving the facilities. She spoke to us in a friendly courteous manner, asked if there was anything she could do to make our trip as pleasant as possible.
We had a terrific time due in part to her excellent service. We would certainly recommend her to any group as an excellent driver and hostess.
many thanks, Patricia Anderson
Thank you for keeping the kids safe and for adding to the excitement of their prom. Your a great asset to Diamonds Limo. Thank Debbie & Duane for me as well.
I appreciate it,
Marie Daly
We had the extreme pleasure of having you as our son's chauffeur for his McQuaid junior prom on May 9th. We can't thank you enough for your excellence. We appreciate your dedication to safety, and a drug/alcohol free night. It's important to note the other company that was there that night did not have a "prom promise" or a chauffeur who spoke to the parents and students about expectations. I loved knowing that if one of the kids was caught " using ", he or she would be left behind. In this day and age we all need to encourage kids to do the right thing.
Thank you so much!!!
We look forward to seeing you for Sr Ball !
Amy and Joe Lombard
I just want thank Diamonds Limousine Service for the excellent service you provided for my daughter\'s Junior Prom Friday night, May 19th. She and her friends rode in Excalibur with Jose as their driver and they all had the best time. They\'ve already asked me to reserve the same limo and driver for next year\'s Senior Ball. Being our first time renting a limo, we had many questions and changes as the date drew closer and your customer service personnel were very patient and curious each time. Again, thank you for your excellent service. We\'ll be calling you next spring!
I wanted to follow up with Diamond Limos to let you know how pleased I was with the service provided to my son\'s prom group from Irondequoit on Sunday, May 12th Gary Haupt was the driver. When picking up the group at the house of one of the girls, he was very professional, yet considerate of the kids\'desire to have a fun time. Then, at the prom after the accident occurred, I called him and he assured me that he was ready and available to pick the kids up as soon as necessary. I\'m sure I was not the only parent to call, but he was very understanding and even called me back to let me know that he hadn\'t yet heard from the kids and suggested that I let one of them know to contact him. My son commented that Gary was great and was immediately available to pick them at the arranged spot. (unlike some of the other limo groups) So,please extend my thanks to Gary. It was reassuring to know that he took his responsibility to transport our kids safely seriously. And, he was quick to respond to the unusual circumstances that evening. I'll definitely consider Diamond Limos for our next occassion.
Amy Peters
i attached a picture to this e-mail of me and the trolley. its so cute and i wanted to show it to you. Thanks for everything , the night went wonderful.
I would like to thank you so much for a wonderful night for my niece's Sweet "16" party. We spent the night just ahead of the limo to video the pick up's and each time there were more screams from all the girls, they are a group of wonderful girls and my niece had a glow about her the whole night that I don't think I'll see again until her wedding day, it was just a great experience for her and all of the friends that went! I would like to thank Jr. for his wonderful appearance, attitude and being there for anything that they/we needed and the fact that he took the time to bring back a cookie cake to my sisters house after we called last minute to make sure they could bring it to the bowling center and were not able to, he was great with the crew he had, he showed them all the lights and options that they had and we could have never asked for more! My niece is still glowing today and we can't thank you enough for the commitment that we agreed to and the personal touch that made her night a night that she will never forget!
Thank you again and thank you to Jr. for a job well done!
Annette Buda / Diane Buecheler
This past weekend we rented your limo 18 passenger bus for a dual 30th birthday celebration. We ventured into Lockport area for a 6 hour wine tour. Jim was our driver and was fantastic and very accommodating! He called us the day before to confirm our overall plans. . .prompt pick-up. . . and never made us feel rushed. The bus was decorated for our birthday's, along with complimentary champagne, filled ice cooler and glasses. We would definitely recommend for future events and, of course, would have to request Jim. :) Thanks for making our big day memorable.
I reserved "The Bumble Bee" coach on Friday March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, in celebration of my 21st Birthday. Like any other Irish person blessed enough to be born on St. Patrick's Day, I had been looking forward to this birthday for years and I wanted it to be nothing short of amazing. When the day finally came, my party of 20, including myself, was fortunate enough to have Diamonds Limousine. Our chauffeur was awesome. There wasn't anything he didn't do to make the night anymore memorable. For example, the first bar we go to, Woody's which was chosen as one of my VIP bars, I went to step out of the limo and our chauffeur was there waiting for me, to escort me into the building and up to the bar.
The entire night was everything that I had been imagining for a long time now. I have to thank everyone at Diamonds limo for their commitment to what they do, as well as their dedication. I also have to thank you once again, for making the night not only for myself, but for everyone else in my party, the most unforgettable, most enjoyable night "on the town" they have ever had. I am still receiving phone calls from people saying how much fun they had. I have already had many conversations with about how we cannot wait to do something like this again in the very near future. When I do plan the next outing, it will DEFINITELY be with Diamonds!
So, I would like to say it again… Thank you to everyone at Diamonds. Because of everyone involved, I, along with my party, was able to celebrate my 21st Birthday in an unforgettable fashion. And I need to thank you one more time for everything you did for me, and everyone else throughout the night. I honestly couldn't have asked for more.
Like I said before, there are already plans for a 2nd "night on the town" in the works, I WILL be going through Diamonds! From here on out, I will be recommending Diamonds Limousine over any other Limousine/transportation company. I am more than satisfied with my experience with this company, and am thrilled to do business with you all again in the future.
Thank you so much!
Melinda Oeschger
Dear Mark and Diamonds Limousine,
Our trip to Cayuga wineries was perfect today ! We appreciate your professionalism and upbeat attitude. We definitely will make this a yearly event and we look forward to requesting you next year. Duane and Debbie from Diamonds Limousine were both very helpful in answering all of my questions. It was especially helpfull when Mark called 2 days before to confirm everthing ! The phone call assured me that everthing would go as planned and we exchanged contact information. We enjoyed the vehicle we rode in as well.
Thank you for making our trip a success and we look forward to our trip next year ! :>)
Gina W.
Just a note to say how much we appreciated the service of Anthony last Thursday evening. He took us to dinner at Max of Eastman Place and we had a great time. This week we are going out again and have requested Anthony. Looking forward to seeing him again. Jo and David
Dear Diamonds Limo,
Thank you so much for the awesome service on our wedding day ! Your chauffeur Tim did a great job, he was on time all day, very professional and an excellent driver. We will suggest your company to everyone that needs a limousine is the future.
Again thank you,
Jack and Alicia
I just wanted to thank you guys for a great service. The drivers were nice, the limo was great and we had a great time. Diamonds limo is a class act in my book and will keep you guys in mind for any future business.
Just a quick note to thank you once again for your partnership in supporting me as a Major Sponsor in the Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade.
This is our second year and things went very smoothly. I hope you saw the advertisement that I placed in the D&C on both March 8th and March 15th promoting the parade sponsorship with the Trolley prominently displayed (along with your logo) in the add. This year we both benefited further as the entire parade was televised on YNN News from Time Warner Cable. I have received several inquires about the Trolley and I hope this results in additional business opportunities for your company as people consider it for their events throughout the year.
I would like to once again express my personal appreciation to your driver Mike Hauer. He was fantastic and provided exceptional service to insure that we got to the parade line-up on time and throughout the day. Our guests have come to know him and look forward to seeing him.
I look forward to continuing the benefits of this partnership with you again next year.
Hi Duane and Debbie,
I did not have a chance to let you know that the evening of June 9th for Rachel\'s crew of friends went off very well. And I still can not believe you sent a trolley! It was perfect and the kids had a great time. I appreciate all your efforts and craziness for the night. It seems that you did a great job providing for the kids.
Thanks so much you guys ! I know if i\'m in charge, that we will be using Diamonds in the future!
Talk to you soon,
Megan S.
Thank you so much Juni for a really great fun time on the town !
Us siblings couldn't of asked for a COOLER CAT to drive us around.
Sorry we couldn't of made up our minds as to where we actually wanted to go or be - but in the end I guess we all wanted to just ride in our limousine & be with each other.
Can't wait to do it again with you as our chauffeur,
Karen & Aurelio D
Thanks Duane. I don't think it will go over, I just didn't want to change plans on the driver last minute. Your company has been very professional and great to deal with.
Our most sincere gratitude to Mark Landry (and Diamonds too!) for the BEST Bachelorette Party EVER! When my maid of honor booked a limo, I said, "Thanks...but, the poor, poor driver! You'd better tip him well!" See, we're a rowdy bunch of gals...but, to my greatest delight, Mark was patient, tolerant, and loads of fun himself! He was professional at all times, but made us feel welcome, at ease, and free to party! He shared laughs, kept the coolers stocked, was there to pick us up super quickly upon receiving our call to move to the next location, and was totally cool with our unanticipated change of venue for the last bar. He even made a couple extra stops to drop off some partiers a bit early without flinching an eye. He was, by far, more than we ever expected. Thank you, Mark! The night was more than I ever could have imagined...and each and every one of us had a blast!
And, Mark, get ready...we want you for the wedding too!
Thanks again, and we're looking forward to May 6! Elizabeth Hoffmann (and the gals)
Debbie--I wanted to thank you for getting us Dolly the Trolley for my daughters wedding on Oct 20. The bride & groom & the entire wedding party had a great time riding around Canandaigua in it. I know the photographer got some great pictures.
Also, Lindsay, Pete & several members of the wedding party commented on how great the driver, Mike, was, very attentive to all their needs. He made the day even better for them. He even helped my husband with his tie.
Thanks again,
Nancy Hall
No question-just wanted to thank Lisa in your office & a big ty to our driver, Steve, for everything they did to straighten out some mix-ups in our reserved limo last Sat. 11/23 for our daughter's 30th birthday celebration. What a great day we had-every guest had a super time. We will def call & recommend Diamonds for future events! Thanx again! Cindy
We have Mike as our driver on Sunday 12/30. He did a great job: professional, fun courteous, helpful.


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Took the sights (and caves) in at Hocking Hills and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. Very nice accommodations. Close to everything, very clean, entire staff was very friendly and the morning breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of choices including eggs, sausage (turkey sausage also as an option), bacon and hot cinnamon rolls. Plus the usual breakfast entree amenities.
Indoor pool was open 24 hours. THAT you don't find very often. And in here was the only drawback to the stay. The pool area has the nature stone as a flooring which can be kind of irritating to ones feetsies if you walk barefoot on it. I highly recommend that you bring along a pair of sandals or water-shoes if you wish to enjoy the water amenities. I know most hotel guests bring tongs, slippers or sandals but you still need to walk from the sitting/lounge area to the pool itself. One does not normally walk to the pool's edge with one's tongs on. Other than this small "discomfort" we were very pleased with our stay and would return again. (But I'd definitely remember my tongs)
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With a stay at Hotel ATH Al Medina Wellness in Medina-Sidonia, you'll be in a regional park and minutes from Arco de la Pastora, and close to Iglesia Mayor Santa Maria La Coronada. This hotel is within the region of Medina-Sidonia Ruins and Benalup Golf and Country Club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and safes.
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Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as tour/ticket assistance.
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Planning an event in Medina-Sidonia? This hotel has 5864 square feet (545 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms.
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>Looking for information on parents of my great grandfather, James Manville born in 1833 and died 1891 in Cazenovia, WI. Richland County. Married Mary McGlynn Manville with children, Mary Ellen (known as Mayme), Ruth McGlynn Becker, Agnes McGlynn, James, John and Tom - perhaps others.
George, we would appear to be related, though through an unknown connection in Ireland ...
James ("Jim" my great aunt Helen Milfred called him -- she was where I am getting most of the info I am giving you) was my great great grandfather's (Owen Manville's) brother.As you know, he married Mary McGlynn, and had a farm in the town of Westford, Richland County WI.Owen & his wife Rose (Kernan) had another farm less than 10 miles away, on the road between Ironton and Cazenovia (& still in the family, currently owned by my cousin).Owen obtained the 240 acres(less now) by buying it from the govt, after it was rejected as "wilderness" by the War of 1812 veteran, who was given it as a bounty for his service; it's probably a good bet James got his the same way, I don't know.
I know of no other children than you mention (in fact, I did not know of Ruth).Tom was killed in a mining accident in Wyoming in 1916; John never married, and remained on the farm; both are buried in St. Bridgets cemetary, Cazenovia, along with James and Mary.James Jr. moved to Washington state & had a family there.
Owen and James came to the United States in the early 1850s from Ireland, via Crown Point, NY, along with a third brother, John.I don't know the exact date, but Owen bought his land on 11/1/1854 (we still have the original deed, signed by Franklin Pierce), so it obviously earlier than that.James and Owen split with John in Milwaukee, and no one knows what happened to him, but my great aunt Helen said that her father (died 1926) speculated that he might have been involved with the Johns-Manville building company founded there.
Owen Manville died young (1880) and left his wife Rose with a number of minor children.According to Helen, her father (Owen's son, Tom) said that James was a help in those hard years, as well as Rose's brother Francis who had also come out to Ironton.Rose and Owen (and many of their descendants) are buried in the Ironton (Calvary) cemetery.
Unfortunately I have no information on the ancestory of Owen/James/John, probably because Owen died so young (my great grandfather Tom was only eight, and so never really had a chance to learn it).I of course would appreciate any info you might have turned up yourself, or even info on James and his family.
Hope this helps.
ps. rereading this I fear it may be confusing who is who.The ancestoral tree:
Owen - James - John
note this leaves out lots of branches (eg Tom & Helen had nine other siblings).
pps. Helen referred to your grandmother as "Mamie"
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The Sword of Vulcan: Part 10
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Silence reigned across the battlefield as the two massive opponents faced one another. Tension filled the air and every muscle was locked, rigidly ready for either fight or flight. All waited for the unspoken sign that would trigger the most epic battle seen since the days of old.
Then suddenly and with no discernable signal, Vulcan and Nex Necis collided and the crashing sound of steel versus steel rang out across the earth. Sparks showered down upon them both as their flaming weapons met repeatedly, hammering against each other and slashing at their armor. Each threw everything they had at the other and a dance of advance and retreat began.
The earth groaned and shook beneath their feet and dust swirled around them. Back and forth the battle raged, one minute Vulcan prevailing, the next with Nex. Nothing was held back and the fury with which each fought filled the onlookers with absolute dread.
Grunting and straining the two pummeled each other, but neither backed down. Coated in sweat, Paul refused to let up, knowing that he had to come up with some sort of plan. Vulcan would not tire and Paul knew that hit for hit, Vulcan had more power. He had to change the nature of the fight; he had to defeat Vulcan not with strength, but with brains instead. He had to outsmart the god.
Desperately parrying and dodging out of the path of Vulcan's red flame-encased sword, Paul frantically tried to come up with an idea. Sensing that he was distracted, Vulcan advanced and rained blows down upon him. In a frenzy, Vulcan slashed and hacked at Nex's armor and unable to counter, Paul fell back and crashed to the ground. His sword skittered away from him and the blue flames that had enveloped its blade were doused.
Standing over him, Vulcan let out a triumphant roar of laughter and pointing his sword down at his fallen enemy, Vulcan mocked him:
"You pathetic disgrace, did you honestly believe that you could defeat me? I am a god! My every creation has a weakness that I personally design so that nothing could ever be too great so that I cannot defeat it. The weakness within Nex Necis is you, mortal. I allowed you to remain within the armor; your conscience is my monster's weakness! I knew that you were not worthy of my sword and so I gave you armor that you could not control. And now that you have served your purpose, I shall destroy you and nothing shall stop Nex Necis from annihilating this diseased world!"
It was with Vulcan poised above him, with his sword raised and ready to deliver the final blow, that Paul finally came up with a plan. Reacting immediately, Nex's armored shin connected with Vulcan's left damaged kneecap which gave away completely bringing the god crashing down.
Rolling to the right, Paul grabbed his sword and came to his feet. Spinning around, he took advantage of Vulcan's surprise and swiped the sword from his hand. Kicking Vulcan onto his back, Paul now stood over the him, his once more blue-flamed sword pressing down on the god's throat.
"It would seem that even gods have weaknesses, Vulcan. Now admit that you have been defeated and release me. This armor you will now destroy and no longer will Nex Necis terrorize this world. This is what you agreed to and you must fulfill that agreement."
Glaring up at him, Vulcan allowed his armor to fade and then disappear. Once again clothed in the apron of a blacksmith, he nodded his head and then vanished.
Standing once more in a trench beside some crumbling foundations, Paul blinked up at the sun. He was right back to where he had been before the lightning bolt had struck. Looking down he saw the glint of the sword lying half-buried at his feet. He bent down and for the second time, uncovered Vulcan's sword.
It felt all-too-right in his grip. The power that Paul had had while being in Nex Necis' armor had been terrible, but also addictive. He could have that power again; the small piece of paper with its single fate-changing sentence was right there at his feet.
Paul reached down and picked it up. With a heavy sigh, he slid the card into his pocket and then yelled out to his supervisor.
"Hey Steve! I think I found something…"
Waiting for Steve to come running over, Paul started to climb out of the trench with the sword in his hand. One thing he could say about all this was that suddenly history didn't seem quite so boring. Perhaps Paul the construction worker would try going back to school and become Paul the historian…
The End
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Part Number WP68233-3 replaces: 63001580, 66556-8, 68233-2, 68233-3, 69543-4, 69543-6.
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Maytag Refrigerator (new 1991): First I unplugged the refrigerator from the electrical receptacle. I then removed the front grille and used a nutdriver to remove two small screws and unplugged the defective defrost timer. I then plugged the new defrost timer in, reinstalled the two small screws, reinstalled the front grille, and finally, plugged the refrigerator into the electrical receptacle. This took less than 15 minutes to complete. Please note, you may need to manually defrost the refrigerator, at least 8-10 hours, in order for the new defrost timer to have a fresh start of a defrosted fridge. Frigidaire Freezer (new 2005) - Replacing the Drain Pan: First I unplugged the freezer from the electrical receptacle. I then removed the four bolts holding the compressor in place using a socket and ratchet. Then I carefully pulled the compressor out of its compartment to where I could easily get to the broken drain pan. I removed the broken drain pan and installed the new drain pan. Carefully pushing the compressor back into its compartment, reinstalling the four bolts. Plugged the freezer back into the electrical receptacle. Please use caution as the compressor may be hot and being careful not to kink any of the lines connected to the compressor. This project of installing a new drain pan took me about an hour to complete. Good Luck
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Unplug the refrigerator. Remove face plate located in the upper back of the refrigerator compartment. Remove face place bracket on the right using nut driver. Removing these screws also frees the metal case enclosing the Defrost Timer. Pull the case away from the back of the refrigerator exposing the Defrost timer. Remove the electrical plug from the Defrost Timer. Then remove the Defrost Timer from the case by removing the two screws securing it. Reverse the procedure to install the new Defrost Timer.
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Salem High School Class of 1954 celebrated its 60th reunion on Sept. 5, 2014
First Row: Howard Outen, Grant Schermerhorn, Shirley Parker Curry, Patricia McCracken Kelley, Charlotte Painter McKelvey, Joy Coleman (Class Advisor), Doris Loper Chappius, Dorothy Mahoney Bunting, Betty Lou Johnson Parris, Phyllis Smith Stuart and Russell Atkinson.
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The second way Pantone colors can affect your file is when you use transparent images. Here is what a transparent image looks like on screen:Here is what a transparent image looks like after printing:
You can see the image is no longer transparent on top of the Pantone color. These white areas will show up during printing. To fix this issue, convert all your Pantone colors into CMYK. This must be done before submitting the order.
The last way Pantone colors can affect your order is the color conversion between a Pantone color and CMYK. If you use Pantone colors in a job that will print CMYK, your job might print with undesirable colors.
Here are some examples of what the Pantone color looks like in the Pantone color book and what the CMYK print will look like:
If you send in a job with Pantone colors, the CMYK conversion will change the Pantone color. Before sending your order, make sure all Pantone colors have been converted to CMYK.
Our Certified Templates are a great tool to create artwork that can be printed faster, easier, and more accurately. If you are using Illustrator, you can use our specialized EPS templates. If you are using something other then Illustrator, download the JPG version.
Here is what each of the lines mean inside the template:
Here is what an 8.5×11 brochure template looks like:
These templates will help you identify where the cut line, bleed line, and safety line, are located along with other information so you can design your art correctly.
Some of our templates are labeled as OUT and IN. This means that there is some folding involved with the template. OUT means the FRONT of the job and IN means the BACK. During the upload part of your order, remember that OUT is the FRONT and IN is the BACK.
Here is an example of the fold-over business card template:
As you can see, OUT is the FRONT of the job and after folding, will be facing outward. You can also see the rotation of the job. The front must be positioned upside down so it can fold correctly.
Remember, do not move or change any part of the template when using them.
ESR quantities start from 25-250 and are printed on brand new, high tech digital equipment. These products are available at all of 4over's locations nationwide, for your convenience.
Our brand new Digital color presses are in a different class. The print quality of digital prints exceed professional standards. Here are a few facts about Digital Color Printing:
– Tests show digital quality matches offset.
– Digital printing offers larger color gamut.
– Print buyers find digital quality interchangeable with offset quality.
– Today, many showcase applications are printed digitally.
– Digital printing is more affordable for short runs, due to very low set up cost.
*disclaimer: Occasionally, quantities of up to 5000 and more might be printed using digital color technology in order to meet turnaround deadlines
When creating a Spot AQ job, you must include a Spot AQ template along with the regular full color file. The Spot AQ template file is used to show where the AQ will be placed.
Use white, 0C 0M 0Y 0K, to indicate where you would like the AQ. Black, 100%K, will indicate no AQ.
When designing plastic cards, it is important to keep in mind that the frosted and clear plastic cards are transparent. Also, all plastic cards come with round corners at no extra charge!
As you can see, the difference in the transparency is shown in the image above. The clear cards (right) are completely transparent. The frosted cards (center) are semi-transparent and cannot be seen through easily. The opaque white plastic cards (left) are solid white and not transparent at all. Keep this in mind when designing your plastic cards, it will affect how your design will print.
Since there is no white ink in CMYK, it is important to keep in mind that the frosted and clear plastic cards are transparent. The three designs above are the same as in the first picture. You will notice that the white area in the clear cards (right) and the frosted cards (center) has no ink and will show the transparent material it's printed on. In this case, the clear cards and frosted cards white area show up with no ink on the printed piece. Also, keep in mind that all colors that are printed on clear cards or frosted cards will be transparent as well.
With the clear plastic cards, there might be a small percentage that may have light scratches. This issue originates from the manufacturer and is due to the material and handling. To help compensate for this, we run overs of the clear plastic cards to help meet the required quantity.
Clear plastic cards will come with a thin protective layer on one side that can be peeled off. This is to prevent the cards from scratching during packaging and shipping.
Foil must be the same color on both sides. If you choose gold foil and choose foil both sides, then the front and back will have gold foil.
Foil mask files are set up just like our Spot UV mask files. The file must be solid black and white, with no gray and no gradients. Black indicates the areas with foil and white indicates areas without foil. Black areas should be 100K (100% black) with no other colors.
Foil Worx with Spot UV requires separate mask files for the Foil (foil mask) and UV (Spot UV mask). That means as many as 6 files may be required. (1) front artwork, (2) front foil, (3) front spot uv and (4) back artwork, (5) back foil, (6) back spot uv.
Please be aware that there may be up to 1/16″ shift on the placement of the foil. Keep this in mind if you are trying to align foil with other printed artwork on the card.
Please see images below to see what mask files should look like. Remember that black in the mask file must be 100k where you would like the foil to go.
We offer 1/4″ and 1/8″ radius round corners to all of our customers. The image below shows the two different radiuses for comparison.
With Akuafoil, you can turn a wide range of CMYK colors, into multi-colored foils. Akuafoil uses a special processed foil system that is applied under 4/c process to create an array of foil colors. It's simple, affordable, and makes your prints stand out from the crowd.
For an Akuafoil job, you must include an Akuafoil/mask file along with your CMYK file. The mask file indicates where the foil will be placed. The file process is the same as spot UV—100% K where foil is placed, 0% where the foil is not placed.
As shown above, the file on the left is the normal CMYK print file. If you want the logo to be Akuafoil, then your Akuafoil mask file should look like the file on the right. The White indicates no foil and 100% K indicates where the Akuafoil will be.
Here are some more things to keep in mind when creating your Akuafoil artwork:
If you would like only silver Akuafoil to print, make sure to have at least 15% K in that white area. White in the CMYK file that is 100% K in the Akuafoil file will appear as plain silver Akuafoil. However, for a higher quality plain silver Akuafoil, we recommend to have at least 15% K in that white area.When creating knockouts in the Akuafoil mask or in the CMYK print file, beware there might be a "Halo" of white around the knockout area. Below are two examples… On the left, a file with a CMYK magenta background with a knockout for the Akuafoil text. On the right, a Akuafoil background with a knockout for the CMYK text.
4D Prints is a Lenticular product that allows you to have two or three different pictures in one. We take your images and create a swapping effect, each image vanishing and then reappearing from one to another as you move it up and down. There is a backing that can also be printed in normal 4 color process. Total thickness with both plastic 4D viewer and backing is 21pt. Only the front side will have the 4D effect.
Our lenticular sheets are 75 LPI. LPI means Lenticules Per Inch.
Below is an example of the front of a 4D print. Click the Transition / Flip button to see it in action.
(Click the button to view the transition)
As you can see above, your images will transition from one to another as you move the card up and down. At the moment, only a vertical transition or flip is available for order.
We require regular .125″ bleed for 4D prints. The total bleed should be .125″ added to the cut size. For example, if you are ordering a business card the final size you should upload is 3.625 x 2.125. The files should still be CMYK and 300dpi as normal. There are some other rules you should follow as well when setting up the front of a 4D card
Another thing to keep in mind is how many files will be uploaded. It depends if you pick a two or three image transition.
Two Image Flip:
Three Image Flip:
After ordering, you will be emailed a notification to approve your order. With the use of the con4mation tool, it will be easy to confirm your 4D print. It will show you a preview of how the Transition / Flip will look before printing.
Please note: the 4D lenticular effect can only be applied to one side of the final product.
Multi-page booklets are a little more complex to design. Also, if you have artwork you created from another company, it might not meet Print Dallas rules. For best results, please download our templates.
Here are rules to follow when creating your Multipage booklet:
• Page counts start on the cover as page 1, inside cover as page 2 and so on.
• Total bleed is .25" and total Safety is .5". For example, an 8.5×11 booklet with bleed should be 8.75×11.25 total. This allows us to set up your crossovers properly.
• Only single pages will be accepted. NO readers OR printers spreads.
• We prefer a multipage PDF but single page files are also ok.
Our page counts for booklets start on the cover as page 1, inside cover as page 2 and so on. In the example below, you will see a 8pg booklet. Each page will show the page number. Click and hold the page corners to turn the page. This is also reflected in our templates.
Crossovers are common in booklets and require extra attention. A Crossover is an image, text or other graphic element that goes from one page to another.
Below you can see a good example of how to create crossovers:
Designers must pay close attention to the crossover design and make sure it is as seamless as possible on the finished piece. Also, do not use text or thin lines as crossovers. Big pictures work best.
Note: Due to the nature of saddle stitch binding, crossovers may not line up 100% on the final booklet.
Artwork done in Indesign or other layout software as spreads or facing pages must be saved out as single page pdfs. When creating your design, keep this in mind especially when doing crossovers. The easiest way is to create the bleed is when creating your document. Below are instructions on how to create your document in Indesign.
When creating your document, make your page size the cut size and your margin size .25" for safety for a .5" total:
Then, click the More Options button on the right. It will reveal Bleed and Slug settings below. Enter .125" as the bleed for a total of .25":
Your Indesign document is now ready for proper booklet layout. You should see proper bleed and safety guidelines:When your ready to export your booklet as PDF, make sure to Use Document Bleed Settings in the Marks and Bleeds menu:After submitting your booklet, you will receive an email from our online booklet proofing system called Fourte. This system will allow you to double check all the pages and make sure they are in the correct order. There you can approve or decline and re-upload pages if you need to. You will also be able to preview your booklet as if it was printed and bound.
1. What is Every Door Direct Mail™ (EDDM)?
– EDDM is a U.S. Postal Service program developed to help businesses get their promotions and advertisements into the hands of a targeted audience, while reducing the cost of preparing and delivering mailing campaigns.
It's the perfect solution for businesses large and small, allowing you to target homes in your area or across the country. No mailing list or postage permit is required, which saves you time and money. We have a Print Only option, where we print the pieces and you handle the rest of the process with USPS and a Full Service solution, where we take care of everything. With Full Service, postage is as low as 15.7¢ per piece, saving you a bundle over first class rates!
Please note: EDDM orders must meet "commercial flat" specifications and all other USPS requirements. Our built in EDDM Full Service tool and our EDDM Full Service templates make these specifications easy to adhere to.
2. What is the difference between EDDM Print Only and EDDM Full Service?
EDDM Print Only includes sizes and options which are USPS approved for EDDM processing. We print and ship to you just like a normal postcard. Be aware that artwork must include an approved USPS EDDM indicia, return address and must be designed within USPS EDDM specifications. Please visit the USPS website at https://www.usps.com/business/every-door-direct-mail.htm for more information.
EDDM Full Service takes all the guess work out of the EDDM process. Choose your print product, then select your routes using our simple and easy online route selection map, then upload your artwork. We take care of the printing, bundling, EDDM processing, paperwork and delivery to USPS. The USPS postage fee is included in the final price at checkout.
It is required that the artwork have our indicia on one side, so be sure to use our EDDM Full Service templates before uploading your artwork.
3. How do I set up my artwork for EDDM?
For the Print Only option, make sure to download and use our EDDM Print Only templates and follow all standard USPS EDDM requirements. For more information, please visit: https://www.usps.com/business/every-door-direct-mail.htm
For the Full Service option, where we take care of the processing and delivery to USPS, make sure to download and use our EDDM Full Service templates. The templates include our indicia and guide for were to position the return address.
Indicia and Return Address Positioning:
Below is a sample of our full service template for the proper lay out of your artwork:
4. What file types do you accept?
PDF files are recommended. We accept the following file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, tif, tiff, eps, and png.
Bundling offers the convenience of sorting print orders into predetermined quantities for ease of use by you, your customers or for EDDM purposes. Orders will be bundled in quantities of either 50 or 100 pieces and they will be banded in accordance with USPS EDDM banding requirements.
Please Note:
(Paper band shown below)
Perfect Binding gives your booklets a more finished, refined look. With this binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine with a strong, yet flexible, thermal glue.
Templates are available for both the cover and inside pages of the Perfect Bound Booklets. Download templates here.
Please note: Unlike our regular Multi-Page Booklets, the page count specified in the product name does not include the cover. E.g. "8.5 x 11, 52-Pages" will require you to upload 48 inside pages + 4-page cover file (which is always 4:0).
We recommend you do not specifically design on the spine. Backgrounds or images that wrap around the book are preferred. Creating designs with text, borders or colors that are centered only on the spine may cause it to look uneven during the binding process.
Templates are available for the covers of the Perfect Bound Catalogs and relate to the number of inside pages. The normal 8.5×11 and 8.5×5.5 flat, Flyer templates can be used for all the inside pages.
Currently we do not offer samples for Perfect Bound Catalogs.
Perfect for outdoor use, our Print Dallas Bumper Stickers are printed on 4mil premium white flexible vinyl film and coated with acrylic adhesive that's laminated to a 90# layflat liner. The film is designed to accept a variety of solvent based and curable inks. The liner offers excellent product layflat, adhering easily to most bumpers and enabling them to withstand a variety of environmental conditions. So go ahead and hit the streets with your brand, full speed ahead!
Yes, Print Dallas Bumper Stickers are intended for use on car bumpers and are resistant to even the harshest weather conditions. Outdoor application will not result in product damage.
Unlike our Low Tac Wall Graphics, Print Dallas Bumper Stickers use a strong permanent adhesive. We do not recommend removing them once they've been applied.
Our 14pt Metallic Pearl paper is a unique stock that shimmers in light when viewed from different angles. The stock itself is embedded with Pearl fibers that give the paper an overall smooth, metallic look. Printing on this stock will give your CMYK colors a subtle shimmer, however heavy ink densities or coverage may diminish the effect.
Appropriately sized (A2, A6, A7, A9 and 6.5″ square) 80# Pearl Text blank envelopes are offered as an option with our Pearl Greeting Cards and Announcement Cards.
Appropriately sized (A2, A6, A7, A9 and 6.5″ square) 80# Pearl Text blank envelopes are offered as an option with our Pearl Greeting Cards and Announcement Cards.
Long Edge Binding means the finished book is portrait, Short Edge binding means the finished book will be landscape.
Yes. Landscape booklets are available by choosing Short Edge Binding from the drop-down menu Binding Edge.
Print Dallas offers two variations of Gift Cards Slits – Slide Slits and Moon Slits. You can choose from positioning the slits on the Inside Bottom Panel or on the Inside Right Panel. See attached illustration for a visual representation. Please be sure to use our templates.
Our Gift Card Holders have optional slits that are sized to fit 2.125″ x 3.375″ Plastic Cards and Business Cards. Please be sure to test any other application to ensure it will fit into the slits as desired.
Our 14pt Natural Cards are a light cream, natural white color with a smooth finish. The stock has a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste content. Samples are available in our Print Dallas Printing Sample kit.
Appropriately sized (A2, A6, A7, A9 and 6.5″ square) 70# Natural White Text blank envelopes are offered as an option with our Natural Greeting Cards and Announcement Cards.
We require a 0.5 inch bleed on all sides. If ordering at 8.5″ x 11″, your file size should be 9.5″ x 12″ with bleed.
Counter Cards are supported by 5″ double-wing easel backs with an adhesive strip. Easel backs are applied and shipped flat. Final assembly is required.
Postcards can be mailed with 1/8″ (0.125″) radius corners only and are available with Print Dallas Mailing services at an additional cost.
Announcement Cards can be mailed with 1/8″ (0.125″) radius corners only, but Print Dallas Mailing services are not available for these products.
Cards with 1/4″ (0.25″) radius corners can be mailed in an envelope.
See USPS regulations at the following link: http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/201.htm#wp1042477
While most products are produced in all Production Centers, there are some situations where a Production Center is unable to produce (or does not produce) a certain product. In these cases, the order will be produced in the next closest Production Center to the destination address.
Yes, in certain markets Print Dallas does have an Operation Center, which are not yet Production Centers, allowing certain local customers in those markets to benefit from Print Dallas unique services, like Local Delivery and Pickup. The Operation Centers are supported by the next closest Production Center. Chicago, San Jose and Tampa are examples of current Operation Centers.
Please allow one additional business day for your order to be transferred from the next closest Production Center to the Operation Center. Local Delivery or Pickup will be available on the next business day following transfer from the Production Center. For more information, please view our Turnaround Times Table.
22PT Extra Gloss Laminated cards are printed on 16pt card stock and have a 3mil gloss lamination making them 22pt thick.
22PT Extra Gloss Lamination are water resistant, but not waterproof. This means the cards stand up well when they come in contact with a small amount of water, but cannot be submerged in water without water seeping into the card and causing damage. Please test your specific application to ensure the cards are appropriate for that use.
Digital Letterheads can be imprinted on using some inkjet printers, however we strongly suggest that you test your specific application and printer. When excessive pressure is applied with a rigid object, imprinted areas may scratch or flake off. For best results, low ink coverage is recommended. Digital Letterheads are not recommended for laser imprinting applications.
Yes, Offset Letterheads can be imprinted on with inkjet and laser printers.
Our Aluminum Retractable Banner Stands are available with 10 mil indoor premium vinyl banners and are just as versatile as our "X-style" banner stands. The retractable stands are conveniently packed in a small bag and set up in a few easy steps.Buy Now
Outdoor Banners can be used for billboards, building wraps, banners, trade show signage and more. Waterproof and durable use them outdoors and indoors.
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Print Dallas Pole Flags are printed using superior direct to fabric dye sublimation equipment. These premium quality flags are printed on 3 oz. Polyester and have a canvas reinforcement strip with 2 grommets on either the left or the right side,Buy Now


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I show a video of Barry Sanders spinning, shaking and shimmying his way through defenders to my 8-year old son, and as he looks on, mouth open, he asks me this incredible question: Is that real or is this a new video game?
I don't think I've ever heard a better summation of Sanders' skills.
When I was growing up playing football games like "Tecmo Super Bowl" and "Madden," Sanders was so fierce, so fast, that we would ban the Lions from play (funny even to think about banning the Lions because they were too good). If only the real defensive coordinators throughout the NFL had had that option, they wouldn't have had to watch tape after tape of their linebackers tackling air.
And now Sanders returns once again to the virtual gridiron that helped cement his legacy as one of the greatest cyber athletes of all time. In "Madden NFL 10," Sanders is one of more than 150 legends whose characters gamers can assume, and even draft to their franchise if they want to add a mix of Hall of Famers to their fantasy team.
Barry's ratings? You might as well call him Mr. 99, as he hits the near-perfect 99 mark for overall ability, speed, agility, acceleration, spin, carrying and ball-carrier vision while scoring a perfect 100 rating for elusiveness.
"I definitely appreciate coach Madden and the designers of the game for the honor of these ratings," Sanders tells me, not wanting to boast about his skills.
An honor so well deserved that my son is still trying to figure out which moves are real and which ones are reserved for PlayStation.
ESPN: You're unstoppable once again in the new "Madden." Do you realize the legacy you're leaving in the video-game world and how great your character has been throughout the years?
Barry Sanders: It's cool because kids who never got to see me play can play as me in the game. They can experience to a certain degree the type of player I was, and from what I hear from fans, these kids are giving me respect for what I did based on "Madden." It's a way for me to live on long after I'm done playing. You always run into people who want to talk about some of the things you've done in "Madden," and they talk about it like it meant as much as something I did for real, so it's pretty funny.
ESPN: Now a new generation of kids understands the frustrations of trying to tackle you.
Barry Sanders: [laughs] It helps to know what you're doing with the controller, but it feels good to know they gave me such high marks.
ESPN: "Madden" is such a cultural phenomenon now, but do you remember what it was like back in the day when you were first in the game?
Barry Sanders: I played a lot more back then, and it's amazing how big it has gotten, but we thought it was pretty big even back then. Maybe it was because we were in the game, but we thought it was a big deal back then. It just kept growing and growing to where it is today, but even when it first came out, it was still such a remarkable improvement from the other games. That's what I remember, turning on the game and thinking how realistic it was. Now look at it.
ESPN: One of the new features in "Madden NFL 10" is the fumble pile where players battle for the ball, and throughout the mini-game, the ball can change hands multiple times. What really goes on at the bottom of those piles?
Barry Sanders: That's pretty realistic. Anyone who has played the game professionally, you're always taught that the ball is the most important, most precious thing, so when the ball hits the ground, it's always a mad scramble. It's amazing how many times there is a fumble, and the person who recovers it initially doesn't walk away with the ball. At the bottom of the pile, people will do just about anything to wrestle it out of your arms.
ESPN: Are we talking about scratching? Fingers getting bent back? Worse?
Barry Sanders: All that stuff. Absolutely.
ESPN: Another feature they have is the ability to take over a franchise and draft the entire league from scratch using a fantasy draft. If you had to start a team today, who would be three players you would like to build a team around?
Barry Sanders: If I could start with anybody, I would initially draft Tom Brady. Then I would go get Ray Lewis, and then maybe an offensive lineman, or somebody like Adrian Peterson.
ESPN: Do you think Peterson is the top guy at your old position these days?
If I could start with anybody, I would initially draft Tom Brady. Then I would go get Ray Lewis, and then maybe an offensive lineman, or somebody like Adrian Peterson.
"-- NFL legend Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders: I think so. As far as someone who is a complete runner and a game-breaker, you can make that argument.
ESPN: Do you still get excited about watching football and watching other running backs on Sundays?
Barry Sanders: I still watch, but now I'm more of a casual fan enjoying the game. But I definitely still pay attention to the game.
ESPN: How do you think the league has changed since you were a rookie?
Barry Sanders: The biggest change is how much more coverage the league gets. The game seems to be so much bigger. I think the basic way the game is played is pretty much the same. There are more teams who do dual running back or they do the spread offenses, but I don't think it's that much different than when I played.
ESPN: Watching your highlights and playing as you in "Madden" really brings back the memories of some of those spins and juke moves you had. Did you train a specific way to help make you so shifty?
Barry Sanders: [laughs] I think a lot of it is natural instinct, but you have to do the work on top of it. You run, you do different agility exercises, and by working hard, you can enhance those talents.
ESPN: As a kid, did you play a lot of street football? Ever get tackled into a car?
Barry Sanders: Oh yeah. As a kid, I played my share of football in the street or in a vacant lot. When we were playing in the street, it was more touch football, so we didn't hit each other into cars. I'm from Kansas, so there were a lot of vacant lots and open fields to tackle each other in so we could avoid tackling each other on the street. But running on the street and trying not to get taken down on the concrete, that will make you fast, that's for sure.
ESPN: I'm on the committee to elect players to the new Madden Hall of Fame. Do you think your Madden character deserves in?
Barry Sanders: I'm going to have to leave that vote up to you. Play some more of the game and do your research. Hopefully I'll score some touchdowns for you.
ESPN: You were so good in the old "Madden," my friends used to ban the Lions from our games.
Barry Sanders: That's too funny. It's also a great compliment. I appreciate you not being able to play as me. [laughs]


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WWE 2K14 is not too far away from becoming the focal point of our weekend gaming marathons come this fall. After Heavy got a glimpse at the Ultimate Warrior and "Macho Man" Randy Savage's in-game models, Heavy got the thinking - there's way more wrestling legends and Attitude Era stars that should also be a part of WWE 2K14.
i find a lack in tags teams added to most wrestling games , road warriors are usually in along with acolytes, but what about hall and nash,steiner brothers,mortis and wrath,Harlem heat, etc etc the list is endless but would add more to a game then a few stars here and there.