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HARPER WOOD, MI — An automated phone message issued in a foreign language was erroneously made to the homes of Harper Woods school district families Sunday.
Police say it then took on a life of its own ras umors began to swirl on social media, mainly Twitter and Facebook, that it was some sort of bomb or terrorist threat.
The message was interpreted by some to possibly be a threat and as the day progressed, students began using social media to spread the rumor that there was a bomb threat to the school system for Monday morning," Harper Woods police said in a statement Monday. "Many parents became aware of the information being spread through the community and several contacted the police department and the news media."
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Coon: Shipments Projected to Hit 335,500 in '14
December 3, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
The strong performance of the RV market will continue in 2014, RVIA President Richard Coon told attendees at "Outlook 2014: Everywhere," the launch event of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's (RVIA) 51st Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky. RV shipments in 2014 are expected to reach 335,500 units representing a 6.1% increase from the projected total for 2013.
Speaking to more than 1,000 RV manufacturers, dealers and industry representatives this morning (Dec. 3), Coon provided an optimistic look at the industry's future, based on a new projection from Richard Curtin, director of consumer surveys at the University of Michigan, in RVIA's quarterly forecasting newsletter RV Roadsigns.
The rise in shipments to 316,300 units by year-end 2013 would be a 10.7% gain over the 2012 total of 285,749 and include double digit gains in conventional travel trailers and Class A motorhomes. The industry is poised to surpass 300,000 shipments for the first time since the recession. The expected increase in 2014 would mean five consecutive years of RV market growth.
"RV shipments are growing," Coon said. "Consumer confidence is growing, credit is available, and RVs are visible, popular and even cool. This is a good time to be in the RV business."
Shipments are expected to rise in each product category, according to the new forecast, and motorhome growth is anticipated to be particularly strong. In 2013 and 2014, motorhomes are predicted to reach 12% of all shipments – up from 10% in 2012.
The growing strength in RV shipments is due to rising consumer confidence and improved economic conditions; however, lingering uncertainty about government policies and programs could affect the economic outlook, Coon cautioned.
"Our forecasts are affected by the economy," Coon said. "The economy is improving, but that progress could be undone if our political leaders fail to behave responsibly."
During his presentation, Coon walked the audience through RVIA's 2014 projection for each of the major RV product types, which included: travel trailers, 206,100 units; fifth-wheels, 73,000 units; folding camping trailers, 11,000 units; truck campers, 3,500 units; combined towable, 293,600 units; Class A motorhomes, 21,000 units; Class B motorhomes, 2,600 units; Class C motorhomes, 18,300; all motorized, 41,900 units; all RVs, 335,500.
"This has been a good year for sales and for promoting RVs to our core audiences," Coon said. "There is strong demand for RVs, and I am excited about our industry's future."
RVIA: October's Shipments Best in 8-Plus Years
November 27, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
RV shipments to retailers raced ahead in October this year, climbing 29.3% ahead of the previous month and 16.6% greater than the same month last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, October shipments were at an annualized rate near 380,000 units. Double-digit gains were reported in all but one vehicle category allowing totals to reach levels not seen in more than eight years. Year to date, total shipments have now reached 277,703 units through October, 12.8% ahead of the same 10-month period last year. This latest surge in shipments all but assures totals for the year will be the best in six years and provides an optimistic view of further gains in 2014.
Growth in Shipments Spurs Hiring in Elkhart Co.
October 29, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
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The RV industry is seeing a rise in shipments yet again and businesses in Indiana's Elkhart County – and their thousands of employees – aren't minding one bit.
WNDU, South Bend, reported that according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), wholesale shipments to retailers rose more than 18% last month, making it the best September in six years.
"Since 2008, obviously it's been a slow recovery," said Jeff Runels, vice president of sales at Keystone RV Co. in Goshen. "But we've seen consistently things get a little bit better and so again that has to do with consumer confidence. Every year that you see the industry rise and get better, people are getting confident."
It could also be a good sign for job seekers in the area, according to the Goshen Chamber of Commerce.
"Many [companies] are looking for employees and personnel, and companies in the Goshen area are hiring hundreds of more people to build RVs," said Rod Rowe. "It affects the whole community, the whole county and the whole region. Employees are coming from several counties into Elkhart County to work."
There were more than 3,000 units sold last month than in September 2012, and shipments are up 12% for the first nine months, according to the RVIA.
"We had anticipated this year would be up slightly, but we didn't anticipate it was going to be as up as it has been," Runels said.
September RV Shipments Record Six-Year High
October 28, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
RV wholesale shipments to retailers remained strong in September, rising 18.6% above this same month last year to 22,498 units in the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's (RVIA) monthly survey of manufacturers. This was the best September total for RV shipments in six years, with solid growth in towables as well as motorhomes.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, RV shipments continued ahead in September where the annualized rate was more than 310,000 units, approximately 7% higher than last month and nearly 19% ahead of this same month last year. All towable RVs rose nearly 2,500 units or 14% above September's total in 2012 while motorhome shipments were up 46.3% on deliveries to retailers of 3,317 units.
Comparing the first nine months of 2013 to the same period last year, overall RV shipments were up 12.4% through September finishing at 248,623 total units. Travel trailer remained the largest vehicle category gaining 12.1% with fifth wheel trailers up 6.5% so far this year. In the motorhome category, Class A shipments have grown 32.9% while Class C motorhomes are up 46.1%.
Curtin: YOY Shipments Will Gain 11.7% in 2013
September 13, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
Wholesale RV shipments are expected to reach 319,300 units by the end of 2013, a gain of 11.7% above the 2012 total of 285,800, according to a new projection by RV industry analyst Richard Curtin in the Fall 2013 issue of RV Roadsigns.
According to an article in the latest issue of RVIA Today, shipments will continue to edge higher in 2014 to 334,300 units, a 4.7% rise over the projected 2013 year-end total.
The promising outlook for the next two years comes on the heels of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's (RVIA) July 2013 RV Market Reports that shows the industry has been on a torrid pace through the first seven months of this year. Year-to-date shipments have reached 201,130 units, a 13.1% gain over the 177,845 units shipped through the same time period in 2012.
Motorhome shipments have shown the largest percentage gain, rising 35% to 22,322 units through July 2013 compared to 16,531 units though July 2012. Class C motorhomes have increased 42.5% to 10,399 units; Class A motorhomes grew by 33.3% to 10,647 units; and Class B motorhomes have edged up by 2.6% to 1,276 units.
Towable RV shipments are up 13.1% to 201,130 units through July. Conventional travel trailers are up 13% to 124,799 units; fifth-wheel travel trailers have risen by 8% to 3,964 units; and truck campers jumped 5.1% to 2,196 units. Folding camping trailers are off slightly, down 2.8%, to 7,849 units.
"The strong performance of the RV market is due to restored consumer confidence, rising home and stock values, the improved availability of credit, and continued, although slow, gains in job and income prospects," said Curtin. "Consumers anticipate steady but moderate economic growth in the year ahead accompanied by rising interest rates. Borrowing in advance of those expected increases in rates may accelerate the pace of demand for RVs."
For more information on RV market statistics and research, visit the "Market Data and Trends" section of www.rvia.org.
RV Shipments Bump Translates to Strong Sales
May 29, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
Two Elkhart, Ind., RV dealerships believe they are headed for a record year in sales. And, according to a report by the South Bend Tribune, based on the latest national numbers, that's probably not a surprise.
Based on the April figures released Tuesday by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), wholesale shipments of all RVs were up 10.8 % over March and were 19% better than April 2012.
Last year was the third straight year of increased RV shipments, and April marked the 16th consecutive month of increased shipments compared with the same month a year prior.
And since dealers don't order RVs unless they believe they can sell them, shipment numbers are generally representative of sales numbers in the industry.
"The banks have loosened up," said Dave Titus, owner/manager of International RV of Elkhart. "It's still not like it was in the early 2000s, but it's where it should be. The customer has to have some skin in the game as far as down payment. But if the credit is right and the income is right, the bank will give them a loan."
Scot Moody, a salesman for Total Value RV of Indiana, in Elkhart, said pent-up demand and loosening of credit are two factors behind soaring sales. "It's a record year here," said Moody, who has been at TotalValue RV for six years. And it was a record the year before, too, he added.
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Feb. Shipments Rise In Line with Expectations
March 27, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
For the 14th consecutive month, recreational vehicle shipments are above what they were the same month the previous year. Not only that but February shipments of 26,120 units are the highest February total since 2008, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA).
Kevin Broom, a spokesman for the RVIA of Reston, Va., told the South Bend Tribune that the organization is not surprised by the continued rise in shipments. Wholesale RV shipments are expected to rise to 307,300 units in 2013, according to the latest forecast by University of Michigan professor Richard Curtin, representing a 7.5% increase over 2012.
"We knew throughout the downturn that there was still interest in RVs," Broom said. "What we're seeing is the return to long-term interest in RVs, people buying RVs and people wanting RVs. We expect we're going to see continued growth throughout the year."
A stabilized economy is one factor, Broom said. So is pent-up demand.
"It's kind of like the downturn," he said of the rebound. "There were so many factors that caused RV sales to dip. It's kind of the same thing. There is pent-up demand and also the economy has stabilized. So people aren't as concerned about losing their job.
"Home prices have largely stabilized throughout the country. So as the economy has gotten more stable, people have gotten more comfortable about stepping out and making an RV purchase."
The continued rise in shipments is a very good thing for northern Indiana, where more than 82% of all of the nation's RVs are produced. The industry employs 24,000 people in northern Indiana in both the manufacturing and supply sector.
RVIA: Feb. Shipments Gain 6%; Best Since '08
March 25, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
RV wholesale shipments to retailers continued to rise in February this year, growing 6% above last month and were 6% ahead of this same month last year on shipments of 26,120 units. This was the best February total since 2008 with nearly all vehicle categories participating in the improvement. February's shipments pushed the year-to-date total to 50,499 units, a 16.6% gain over the first two months last year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, February shipments were at an annual rate of more than 300,000 units. Year-to-date, the seasonal rate represented more than 320,000 units annualized.
Thor 2Q Earnings Up 45%; Revenue Rises 24%
March 8, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
Thor Industries Inc. announced double-digit gains in revenue and earnings for its fiscal second quarter, ended Jan. 31.
Sales for the second quarter totaled $741.6 million, up 24% from $597 million in the second quarter last year, while net income was $19.9 million, up 45% from $13.7 million in the prior-year second quarter. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter were 37 cents, up 48% from 25 cents in the second quarter last year.
For the six months, sales totaled $1.617 billion, up 27% from $1.270 billion in the prior-year period. Net income during the period was $50.9 million, up 41% compared to $36 million in the first six months of fiscal 2012. Diluted EPS were 96 cents versus 66 cents in the prior-year period.
The overall effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was 22.1% compared to 36.4% for the second quarter last year and was favorably impacted by the settlement of certain state uncertain tax benefits and the retroactive reinstatement of various tax credits.
"We are pleased with the continued growth in revenues we were able to achieve in the second quarter," said Bob Martin, Thor president and COO. "As we have said in our recent press releases, the RV and bus markets remain very competitive, with elevated levels of discounting on certain products. In the first and second quarters, we made the decision to defend our RV shelf space on dealer lots and maintain momentum with our dealers. Similarly, in our bus business we decided to strategically pursue and win certain bus contracts which required more aggressive pricing, including contracts for entry into new markets."
Highlights from the report included:
• Total RV segment sales were $636.6 million, up 27% from $501.0 million in the second quarter last year. RV segment income before tax was $31 million, up 35% from $22.9 million in the prior-year period. As a percent of revenues, total RV income before tax rose to 4.9% from 4.6% in the prior year as an increase in sales of higher priced units was partially offset by increased discounts and incentives.
• Towable RV sales were $522.8 million, up 18% from $444.2 million in the prior-year period. Income before tax was $24.1 million, up 14% from $21.2 million in the second quarter last year. Towable RV income before tax fell to 4.6% of revenues from 4.8% a year ago, as increasing unit volumes were more than offset by increased discounts and incentives.
• Motorized RV sales were $113.8 million, more than double the $56.8 million in the prior-year second quarter. Income before tax was $6.9 million, up from $1.7 million last year. As a percent of revenues, motorized RV income before tax rose to 6.1% of revenues from 3.1% a year ago, as increased unit volumes resulted in improved operating leverage.
• Bus segment sales were $105.0 million, up 9% from $96.0 million in the second quarter last year. Income before tax was $1.3 million, compared to $2.6 million in the second quarter last year. Bus segment income before tax fell to 1.3% of revenues from 2.7% a year ago as a result of more aggressive pricing on certain contracts.
"Thor generated strong gains in both revenues and net income during the second quarter, driven primarily by continued strength in the RV market," said Peter B. Orthwein, Thor chairman and CEO. "Our results for the second quarter reflect the dealer optimism that has been building over the past several months, which is now supported by improving retail traffic and sales at the early spring shows. Based on current market trends, we expect continued sales growth and second half operating margins consistent with the second half of fiscal 2012."
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Bowersox: Sequester Won't Derail RV Industry
March 4, 2013 by RV Business · Leave a Comment
The name of the game in the world of recreational vehicle sales is consumer confidence.
As reported by the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, things appear to be heading consistently in the right direction there, based on the latest numbers from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA).
January numbers — 24,379 shipments — are up by 30.5% over January of 2012. And that comes on the heels of a 2012 that saw each and every month beat the corresponding month in 2011 when it comes to shipments.
In fact, 2012 RV shipments were up 13.2% over 2011, totaling 285,749. And 2011 was 4.1% higher than 2010.
Mark Bowersox, the executive director of the Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (RVIC), was pleased with the January shipment news while also offering a unique perspective on the sequester and how it could affect consumer confidence and spending.
Bowersox thinks the sequester that's poised to cut $85 billion in federal spending from March through September and with it thousands of government jobs might have very little effect.
"I think on March 2 the sun is still going to rise," Bowersox said. "The interesting thing to me over the last couple years as the country has grown out of this recession is the fact that the American public seems to be getting more and more comfortable with the idea that they're not going to be totally comfortable anymore.
"It used to be any little blip in the stock market, fuel prices or unemployment numbers … or whatever, it would have people stop and tighten the screws a little bit and wait until everything settled down.
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It had taken over a year to get Dux Dine, located at the old Riccarton stationmasters' house, to the stage where it could open.
"It shows how long the planning and consenting process takes," Sinke said.
"When I first looked at the place, I thought we could just throw in a few tables and a kitchen, but, of course, we refurbished the whole thing. The result is really fantastic. I'm very pleased."
Sinke said the eatery was "a reflection of the past but a move into the future, with a fresh, contemporary feeling and lots of great salads, baked goods, fresh local seafood, vegetarian delights, coffee, Dux craft beers and delicious New Zealand wines".
Although it would be open "late-ish", the bar would not be a "hard-core party venue", he said.
"It's focused more on the dining aspect of the Dux but is still a great place to hang out, meet friends and have a drink and some delicious food."
Manager Ross Herrick described Dux Dine as "not dissimilar to the Dux de Lux we all knew and loved, however different and new with a comfortably familiar feeling".
Some of Sinke's friends had trialled the menu in a private opening celebration last night.
"We put the kitchen through its paces and a bit of a celebration. It's a hard job but someone has to do it and it went fantastically," Sinke said.
He hoped Cantabrians would support the new eatery.
"We want to get the word out there and get the Dux going again."
* Dux Dine is located at 28 Riccarton Rd and is open from 7am Monday to Friday and from 9am on Saturday and Sunday.
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America is one heartbeat away from socialism. One simple heartbeat.
Most folks that read that would think, 'does that mean if Obama dies or leaves office, Biden would take this country straight to socialism?'
Biden is not the issue.
There are five potential heartbeats that separate America from socialism. All Obama needs is one of them.
The five are the five conservative members of the United States Supreme Court. Since Obama has kicked off his reelection campaign, one of the most crucial issues will be the Supreme Court.
In the last few years, a number of important Supreme Court cases have been decided by 5-4 margins. These include Heller and McDonald v. Chicago, which protected the Second Amendment and Citizens United, which protected the First Amendment. The conservative bloc is made up of Roberts, Alito, Scalia and Thomas. Kennedy is considered a swing vote but more and more is voting with the conservative block. The liberals are Kagan, Sotomayor, Breyer and Ginsburg.
Under the heading, elections have consequences; the failure of the Republican Party to nominate a conservative who would energize the base and bring victory in 2008 has meant that Obama has put two on the Supreme Court, Sotomayor and Kagan. Should there be another vacancy, particularly if it is one of the conservative justices, he will have the chance to put a third on the Court and that would give liberals a majority on the court, potentially for decades.
With the almost certainty that the Obamacare litigation, plus perhaps other litigation related to activities of the regime reaching the Supreme Court, that reason alone demands that we make certain that Obama is not reelected in 2012.
Just because we can get a Republican in the White House in 2012 does not mean we are safe. Eisenhower was once asked if he made any mistakes as President. He said, "yes, two. And they are both on the Supreme Court." Eisenhower, who was the personification of a country club Republican, gave us William Brennan, perhaps the worst justice in modern times and Potter Stewart. Nixon did give us Rehnquist, but also gave us Harry Blackmun and Lewis Powell. Ford gave us John Paul Stevens, another great disaster. Reagan did elevate Rehnquist to be Chief Justice, and gave us Scalia, who has been great and Kennedy who has had his moments. He also gave us Sandra Day O'Conner, also another disaster. G.H.W. Bush gave us Thomas but also gave us David Souter and George Bush gave us Roberts and Alito, who are both outstanding, but he also tried to give us Harriet Miers.
The moral of the story is liberals give us liberal judges and conservative presidents, well; it is a crapshoot what they give us.
The problem with the Judiciary is that when it was created it was the weakest branch of the government. When the Constitution was written Federal Judges were given lifetime tenure because that branch was so weak. In 1803, in Madison v. Marbury, the Court gave itself the right to declare legislation unconstitutional. Until that point, the judiciary had very little power. Now, with the power the judiciary not only has, but frequently uses, there are no checks and balances. When conservatives control Congress as the White House again, one of the priorities should be an amendment to the constitution changing the tenure of Federal Judges, including the Justices on the Supreme Court from life, to six years with the requirement they stand for popular election, just like all other officials.
Robert Bork said it best, "What judges have wrought is a coup d'état, – slow-moving and genteel, but a coup d'état nonetheless."
Meanwhile, we must defeat Obama in 2012. All he needs is one more justice on the Supreme Court and our freedoms could be repealed by judicial fiat.
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Wow!! I have not considered that possibility. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. God help us all.
I still say when SC Justices break their oath we should be able to kick them off the court. You know and I know many of them lie during the hearings. They lie through their teeth. Look at Kagan and Sotomeyor.. Heck, look at Obama. Part of the Oath is to uphold the Constitution. When they fail to do that they should lose their position. Oaths mean nothing anymore. It's no wonder America is in trouble. Half of Congress don't believe in the Constitution.
For 2012 I don't want Romney. I'm sure he's a good man but he's also represents the old guard. I want someone with Christie's guts. Let's elect someone we KNOW loves the Constitution and will follow the Constitution. Let's elect someone that will return this nation to the rule of law. That's what is wrong with us now. There's no rule of law, nothing we can count on; we are seriously adrift and that results in chaos within.
Barbour likes amnesty or won't or hasn't taken a stand.
Pawlenty hasn't taken a stand either.
Palin isn't running but I can still hope.
Bachman-I like her but just can't make up my mind about her.
Gingrich is smart and wily. I think he could do the job.
Huckabee is smart and experienced. I think he could do the job.
Trump is playing. He can shake things up and we need that. We're to status quo, same old thing and we need some creativity.
Ron Paul, he's a good man and he would create change. I just might consider him.
Herman Cain, a very good man and I like him. I think Obama has ruined it for another black man for quite a long time. May not be fair but life is what it is. They are total opposites and I do wish we had had Cain for the first black president. I think he would have made this country proud. There certainly wouldn't be the racial divide we now have.
You're right on this Judson. Socialism is one heartbeat away. We better be savvy with the Presidential selection and we better man the voting booths. The Dems are dirty with voting and with the Unions will be out in force dragging every Alzheimer patient into the voting booth. I figure they are making their Zombie potion now so the dead can walk and vote.
Robert Bork's last name has now become a verb,,,,,to "Bork" someone is to screw,,,shaft,,& humiliate them,,,as Kennedy & Leahy & Co. did at his SC hearings,,when the Pro-left of the judiciary Com. screwed a good Conservative judge in to NOT becoming the next Justice of the SCOTUS . Maybe the good judge is right ,it is time for a Coup-D'Etat,,bloodless of course.
NOT RACIST,,,NOT VIOLENT,,,just NOT SILENT !!!!
As a Reagan Conservative and Fiscal Libertarian I understand your concerns. What we must do is keep the pressure on the RINO's in the Republican Party. They were not, are not and will never be what is needed to return our nation to its greatness.
Today we saw how week their resolve was. Boehner et al caved again. Yes, we know the Liberal Progressives have had over 100 years head start on us and it will take us decades to correct all the damage that they have created. Our support has to be one of guarded pessimism and extreme coercion to keep the cowards in the Republican leadership on their toes.
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Production from the field, which once supplied 5 percent of Britain's gas output, has been suspended since 2010 as a result of international sanctions against Iran.
But with signs of a thaw in relations between Iran and the West, the government now hopes to win agreement from the European Union and the United States for a sanctions waiver in the near future, the newspaper said, citing people close to the talks.
One stumbling block to a deal, however, could be concerns from companies involved in financing and servicing the field that any exemption for the producers would not fully protect them from legal action, it added.
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Carries one *now*......after the con spiral of doom killed him....
Oh, and to make it more fun, I got killed by being way too big for my britches. The Zen Archer had nuked the big nasty thingymajig, and I figured "hey, were supposed to bring the cargo back intact. HEY CLERIC! Breath of Life the Monster!". After all, if it stands up, we can just whack it to death for trying to stand. And then....poison.
No 20,000 gp for you!
This is a phenomenal resource. Thank you for laying this out in such detail.
Any chance this could be updated to include when you can play the post 11 sanctioned adventure path modules?
Effort! I'll do my best to get back to this after Gen Con.
Once you have ended gotten a character to 18.1 as Kyle has desrcibed (which can now be done with different combinations of modules/adventure paths as well), you can add the following:
Present level at 18.1 Play any one of Shattered Star AP part 6, Rise of the Runelords AP part 6, or Reign of Winter AP part 6 to advance to 19.1 Lantern Lodge and Shadow Lodge PC's only - run your factions end scenario to apply it's GM credit out of tier to advance to 19.2
If you were lantern lodge and then switch to shadow lodge or vice versa, I believe you could then apply that GM credit to advance to 20. Note in doing so that the ability bonus boons do not stack, and it will cost you the standard prestige to swap from the second faction to a legal one.
With the four adventure paths presently legalized, once the 5.0 replay rules go live, you will be able to easily take three characters to 18+ just off of play credit and replays.
Victor Zajic wrote: Any chance this could be updated to include when you can play the post 11 sanctioned adventure path modules? Effort! I'll do my best to get back to this after Gen Con.
Check out this post for more updated list of level 12+ play opportunities. Add to the list in that post Reign of Winter parts 5 & 6.
From looking at your list, it looks like you are able to reach 19.2 for max level (play one of the 16-18 modules at 18.2).
Is there anything out there that can net you that one more XP to make 20th level?
Rusty, From looking at your list, it looks like you are able to reach 19.2 for max level (play one of the 16-18 modules at 18.2). Is there anything out there that can net you that one more XP to make 20th level?
You can play Race for the Runecarved Key at 19.2 for 1xp
Unfortunately that wouldn't work for me as I've already played it.
There will probably be a new playable special every gencon.
Just trying to get a plan of attack for once I eventually get past Eyes of the Ten. I've got this thread bookmarked, so that's why I asked for it to be updated.
There will probably be a new playable special every gencon. Just trying to get a plan of attack for once I eventually get past Eyes of the Ten. I've got this thread bookmarked, so that's why I asked for it to be updated.
The latest special had tiers that capped at 14-15. (Not without justification; arbitrating 12+ play takes long enough; I don't want to think about arbitrating 17+)
Maybe they'll sanction the last book of Wrath of the Righteous! (It might be a slight challenge without 10 mythic tiers, mind.)
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Feedback on Paris reservations
We are going to Paris in April and presently have reservations at the following. I would any appreciate feedback on these choices or any other suggestions:
Point Bar
Chez L'Ami Louis
Brasserie Balzar
Chez Catherine
Bistrot du sommelier
Mon Vieil Ami
Dinner -
L'Ardoise -
Le Souk
Chez Denise
Le Timbre
Maison du Jardin
La Cerisaie
Le P'tit Troquet
Le Petit Pontoise
le Florimond
Just walked in the door from Maison du Jardin - can't say enough good things about it. The menu is three courses for 30 Euro (and some smaller 2 course menus), including the evening specials. I had gaspacho/beef/sauteed apricots with ice cream, while my wife had rabbit/chicken/apricot tart. All our courses were excellent, with fantastic sauces. The restaurant is small, with very friendly & helpful proprieters and is in a nice location on the west side of the Luxembourg Gardens - a very nice walk home this time of year.
Bon appetit!
went to le timbre last night and it was very good. be prepared- it is TINY- with an exposed kitchen 5ft sq! the food was quite good, with a very limited menu of 4 choices for each course. my husband had the blood sausage and loved it. the only drawback was a table of 6 loud/drunk Brits next to us, but that can happen anywhere. at least they weren't americans!
I am in Paris now, finishing two great weeks of food. I have had dinner at Chez Catherine, Mon Vieil Ami, and Le Petit Pontoise. They are all very good and are good values. However, I would caution you that Mon Vieil Ami and Le Petit Pontoise are full of American tourists. Of the three, Chex Catherine was my favorite.
A new find for us was L'Ami Jean with terrific Basque food in the 7th. You might also try Le Comptoir for luch, but go late, say 2:00 because they do not take reservations and it is mobbed.
We are going to Le timbre tonight so I will try to e-mail tomorrow. Have fun!
I think you are very ambitious and quite honestly that is a lot to eat. I would lunch at Taillevant, Chez Caatherine and Chez L'Ami Louis. Other lunches I would make Le Picnique or grab a Falafel at L'As au Fallafel on rue Rossiers near the Place de Voges. I have eaten at L'Ardoise, Chez Denise, La Cerisaie, Le Petit T'Roquet, and Le Florimond. I think of all of these Chez Denise is my favourite for its lively and very Parisian Bistro food, which is delicious. I would probably have dinner at Chez Catherine instead of lunch.
My, you are big eaters, I guess! In my experience, when I have a lunch at a place like Taillevent or L'Ami Louis, I have neigther the appetite nor the budget for a big dinner the same day. That's when I head to the neighborhood bistro for a bowl of Onion Soup and a Salade Mixte!
I am not familiar with all your choices, but you don't have to make every reservation before you get there! You might even decide to choose a place none of us on these boards have heard about!
I don't know most of these, they might be a bit out of my price range...but i did eat at Le Timbre when I was there last week, and it was great. My girlfriend and I disagreed on whether it was the best or the second-best meal we had, but at the restaurant we were comparing it to (ze kitchen galerie, which was delicious), the bill was almost twice as much. 30 euro for a 3-course meal of that quality is tough to beat. and it was far warmer and more personal. most of the menu options were, how shall i say, on the adventurous side (pig snout!). in the end i wished that i myself had been a bit more adventurous...the blood sausage is supposed to be amazing, but i chickened out and got the cod.
Hope you like the people around you...you'll probably get to know them. Luckily we had a nice conversation with the Bostonians seated next to us. it was so tight that we wished that we had dropped our bags off beforehand.
all in all a very special restaurant. i would also suggest l'os a moelle, by the way. also excellent and very affordable...but not having been to any on your list i wouldn't know which ones to strike!
re: etowernyc
We just returned from another all-too-short weekend in Paris, and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at La Maison du Jardin. Friendly, professional proprietor who recommended an excellent and reasonably-priced St Emilion Grand Cru to go with our food, and excellent food very well prepared and delicious. We had a fantastic, creamy foie gras (served with Poilane bread) and a fresh, seasonal haricot vert salad as starters, amazingly tender, tasty beef cheeks and delicious calf liver as main courses, and above-average creme brulee and mille feuille for dessert. Highly recommended! I believe it's recommended in guides like Pudlo (or Lebey).
On a previous trip, we had a very good meal at La Petit Pontoise. The food - fairly hearty, traditional (if slightly modernized) French - was similar and also good quality. The foie gras (served with an alfalfa salad) was very good, as was the duck breast and tarte tatin. We'd recommend this place too, with the only caveat that it was somewhat more touristy than La Maison du Jardin (although, given its location near Notre Dame and its writeups in several English language guidebooks, as well as the fact that we were there on Sunday night, is probably to be expected.)


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