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PinkDiana | Report | 24 Mar 2005 11:26 |
It's fun isn't it? Can't wait to speak to Paul from Hampshire..... must get his MArathons de Sables on as a page too!! :O) Imagining a grown man running in the desert wearing PINK!! :O) |
PinkDiana | Report | 24 Mar 2005 11:41 |
He promised to do it wearing just PINK ladies underwear but there was a catch..... I'd have to do it too and that is so NOT gonna happen!! :O) |
Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 | Report | 24 Mar 2005 12:44 |
lovely site!! that Jan is a clever girl Maz. XX |
Mags | Report | 24 Mar 2005 12:45 |
Hellooo! Thanks for the link - glad it's up and running. Well done Jan! Silly question (groan) - can I let ANYONE know about the site or is it for GR members only? I have loads of contacts in my address book but only some are GR members and my big gob is gearing up for a good yell - wouldn't want to let it down would I?!! Magsxx |
Rick | Report | 24 Mar 2005 13:15 |
Hi Mags !! Anyone can join :-))))))) Rick.xx |
PinkDiana | Report | 24 Mar 2005 13:25 |
Mr Marshall..... have you met Mags???? Do you not realise that the website will be full of madder people than me if she invites all her friends to join too????? Mags..... Love ya really!! Pink xx |
Rick | Report | 24 Mar 2005 13:27 |
Oh yes Ive met Mags alright lolol. But I figured if East End Maz was allowed then just about anyone would be ;-))))) Rick.xx |
PinkDiana | Report | 24 Mar 2005 13:31 |
Yeah I know but I have allowed everyone so far..... and I figured that YOU and Jan are allowing people too as I keep getting emails to say ALLOW but then thye are already done.... Just wait til I start BANNING people and CANCELING MEMBERSHIPS.... Oh the POWER!! and if you don't change that picture you may be the first to be banned!! :O) |
Bec | Report | 24 Mar 2005 13:33 |
YAY!! I've been accepted as a member!! Will send you some stuff for the auction ASAP but right now work is crazy! love becx |
PinkDiana | Report | 24 Mar 2005 13:40 |
Becs - no problem sweetie..... Just let me know when a date has been set and a venue and we'll go from there!! :O) |
Mags | Report | 24 Mar 2005 14:11 |
(sobbing into coffee and making salad sandwich soggier than it already is) 'They said my (sob) friends were (huge sigh and sob) madder than me (sobs, blows nose) How can that be? (sob) NO_ONE is madder than me! (wail)...Well (sniff)...they can please themselves! (grins through tears)...I'M GOING TO DO IT ANYWAY!...Blow em!...I got friends EVERYWHERE....I can make 'em go GLOBAL! (laughs hysterically into coffee that she now remembers is tea....then realises web sites are global anyway lol) |
PinkDiana | Report | 24 Mar 2005 14:28 |
Rick.... see what I mean???? She's mental that Mags woman!! :O) |
Unknown | Report | 24 Mar 2005 16:18 |
Diana Ive added photos i have of Gaynor to your site. It also i realise gives my name away!!!! love Strump xx |
PinkDiana | Report | 24 Mar 2005 16:22 |
Strump.... thanks babe, I saw them..... how did you do it cos I have some I want to add and I can't get them uploaded for love not money!! :O) |
Carole | Report | 24 Mar 2005 16:42 |
Hi Pink, I've applied to join. PLeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese let me in, I promise to behave, honest! Carole |
Unknown | Report | 24 Mar 2005 16:47 |
Go to photos, click on choose another album, click create album, click add photos, your documents etc where you keep your pics should be to left of screen, bring them up, then click the pics you want, then click upload photos at top right of page! Hope i explained that ok xx |
Yvette | Report | 24 Mar 2005 19:18 |
Help! I can't get your page to load Pink....have been trying all day, but just keep getting 'page cannot be displayed'. I can get the photospage ok, so what am i doing wrong? Yvette |
Jack (Sahara) | Report | 25 Mar 2005 01:22 |
Well done Jan. I'm going to have a look right now. Jack xx |
Jack (Sahara) | Report | 25 Mar 2005 01:25 |
Ooops, can't look - I have submitted my membership request but details are going to my home email and I can't access that from here (Mum's). Gonna have to wait until I am back in sunny Wakefield! Jack x |
Joy Kentish Maid | Report | 26 Mar 2005 18:27 |
Diana, I need help, please - I don't understand the passport bit. Thank you. :-) Joy |
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Oceanfront Condo ~ See Whales from Lanai Wifi Air ~ Elevator ~ Free Parking
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Kona Bali Kai condo description
Direct Oceanfront condo on the Big Island of Hawaii only 30 feet from the water. Master bedroom has 8' floor to ceiling windows with ocean view. Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean waves, and when a big wave come in and you are sitting on the lanai, you can feel the ocean spray.
Kona Bali Kai Resort is on famous Alii Drive, just 2½ miles south of the quaint town of Kailua-Kona where you will find great restaurants and shopping. From the condo's private lanai you can watch local surfers, and may see see whales, dolphins and turtles..not to mention the breathtaking 180 degree view. Imagine yourself eating dinner on your own private lanai and watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Kitchen with full size appliances and washer and dryer in the unit. Cable TV, DVD player, linens provided, wireless internet in the unit, telephone with free long distance to the US and Canada. Free covered well lit parking close to elevator and stairs.
Keywords: Kona Bali Kai Hawaiian Vacation Condominium Resort Rentals, Holiday Home Rental, Beachfront, Oceanfront,
Property Type
- On floor 2
- 980 sq. ft.
- 4 story
- Condo
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Ice Maker
- Freezer
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Shared Hot Tub
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
- Television
- DVD Player
- Internet
Pool & Spa
- Jacuzzi
- Communal Pool
Outdoor Features
- Porch / Veranda
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Historic
Location & View
- Ocean View
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Jet Skiing
- Surfing
- Paragliding
- Mountain Biking
- Wind-Surfing
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Hospital
- Fitness Center
- Cycling
- Fishing
- ATM/Bank
- Snorkeling
- Rafting
- Pier Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Surf Fishing
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hiking
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Golf
- Parasailing
- Groceries
- Forests
- Rain Forests
- Marina
- Volcano
- Reefs
- Zoo
- Waterfalls
- Bay/Sound
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Botanical Garden
- Live Theater
- Churches
- Caves
- Boating
- Shopping
- Bird Watching
- Antiquing
- Walking
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Luaus
- Eco Tourism
- Ruins
- Paddle Boating
- Beachcombing
- Whale Watching
- Scenic Drives
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You are paying for beachfront access
You are paying for beachfront access
- Guest martidav (Newcastle, WA)
- Date of stay 10/14/12
- Review Submitted 05/01/13
First and foremost, you're paying for the beachfront access close to downtown…but that's it. The upside: The location is prime as it's an address on Ali drive. You will get your two bedroom two bath condominium experience. Ample parking, pool, Jacuzzi (if it works), elevator, plenty of storage, outdoor gear, kitchenware, sound system, cable TV, and free WiFi. If you're a runner, you'll love the wide shoulders of Ali Drive for your morning run. In addition, the owner was very responsive in closing the deal. The photos are a bit lacking of what is offered. If you plan to only sleep here, like a Vegas getaway, this is your joint. The downside: As of our visit, the unit needed some updating compared to very SIMILAR neighboring units. We found both toilet seats loose, moldy and smelly shower curtains, very noisy washer/dryer, smelly lanai carpet, and ceiling fans caked in dust. The condo has "airconditioning," though it's ONE tiny window unit only in the bedroom and it's connected to a 2 hour timer switch. Ask if property renovations are complete. During our stay, we woke to noisy contractors on the property every morning. There is no exclusive, private feel to this building as it's located next to a public beach park. Locals wander over and hangout on the building's loungers and picnic tables. We caught& reported some locals peeking into car windows thanks to the ground floor garage offering easy access to the beach front from the street. After mentioning this to a neighbor, she thanked us and stated the security is worthless and cops only respond to calls from tourists. Ha! We did find the locals, including police on this island a bit rougher and less friendly than the other islands.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children.
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Sunny Kona Condo ( Ocean front 2 bed/2 bath )
Sunny Kona Condo ( Ocean front 2 bed/2 bath )
- Guest Larry C.
- Date of stay 10/16/11
- Review Submitted 11/07/11
My wife and I just returned from our second stay at this condo. We are in the process of booking our 3rd stay in 4 years. The lanai is only 50 ft or so from the oceans edge. This year we saw more large turtles than ever. There was a surfing contest to go with the Kona Coffee Festival and that took place right in front of our lanai. This condo is only 15 minutes or less away from anything that matters. Good shopping, swimming and snorkeling are only minutes away.The condo for the most part is quiet and no rowdy visitors have been present on either one of our stays.The condo is clean but shows an older decor. We shopped the condo community while we were there and as far as we are concerned this site is very good value for the dollar. We just got back and are already booking for next year. The owner is available for any requests. I highly recommend staying here.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3
Home from Home
Home from Home
- Guest Carla (Surrey, Great Britain.)
- Date of stay 01/06/11
- Review Submitted 06/15/11
For the last 12yrs we have come from England to stay at this condo. The situation is perfect for shops and restaurants and one of the most popular snorkeling beaches on the island. Liane is constantly refurbishing the condo, it is clean and very comfortable inside but the wonderful lanai means you won't be sitting inside very often. Lazy days spent on the lanai watching the surfers, dolphins and whales, rounded off by the wonderful sunsets, what more could you want? Cooler bags and boogie are provided and standing bbqs are available for use in the grounds as well as use of the complexes swimming pool. After a very long journey from the UK it is a total pleasure to open the door and immediately feel at home, it is a condo that welcomes you back......and we will be back !Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great place to kick back and relax
Great place to kick back and relax
- Guest Neil (Stanwood, WA USA)
- Date of stay 10/04/07
- Review Submitted 06/14/11
Pat and I stayed there for a week, celebrating our 40th wedding Anniversary. We couldnt have found a nicer place. The lanai looks right down on the water. Lots of turtles, surfers, dolfins, etc.. Close to shopping and restaurants. We enthusiastically recommend it. Neil n PatRecommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Excellent getaway location
Excellent getaway location
- Guest D and K (California)
- Date of stay 03/14/11
- Review Submitted 06/09/11
This place is the perfect location between the main part of Kona (stores, restaurants, etc) and some excellent snorkelling beaches south of the city. The view is awesome! It makes for some excellent sunsets. The condo itself is clean and well furnished. Make sure to check the closets for boogie boards and a cooler to take on day trips (we didn't even realize they were there for most of our stay). Kitchen has everything you would need to eat in. I recommend the surf and snorkel shop downstairs as they have everything and at a very reasonable price... and it's super convenient based on the condo's location. We'll definitely be going back!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Fabulous Oceanfront Condo: Big Island, Hawaii
Fabulous Oceanfront Condo: Big Island, Hawaii
- Guest Teri (Seattle, WA)
- Date of stay 11/09/10
- Review Submitted 06/09/11
My husband and I LOVED our romantic and quiet get-away vacation stay at this perfect condo! The lanai sits right over the oceanfront, and you can easily see and hear the surf and have a PERFECT, up-close view of local surfers. Many sublime hours can be spent relaxing on the lanai. It's very well located on the Kailua-Kona side, and easy to take in the sights of the Big Island from there. Great, easy drives to other beaches, local coffee farms and beautiful snorkeling made this a perfect spot for us. Great snorkel gear rent shop is right downstairs next to lobby, too! We also loved that the unit is comfortable and homey and had everything we needed, without being too sterile or formal. It felt like home, which is the perfect way to relax on vacation. Local folks hang out and surf here, just like the huge sea turtles that sun themselves on the rocks and in the water right underneath the lanai. We loved the BBQ downstairs for cooking near the water, and felt right at home here. The best sunset view on the Big Island seemed to be right from the condo's lanai, so it was our daily "Happy Hour" of choice! We'd highly recommend this for anyone looking for a beautiful, peaceful, rejuvenating, homey place to stay for a few days or longer. You can't go wrong!Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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- Guest Robin Lowe
- Date of stay 02/16/11
- Review Submitted 06/09/11
I have had the pleasure of staying at 308 Kona Bali Kai for the past 12 years, accompanied from time to time by family and friends. It provides a perfect "home from home" base from which to discover the Big Island. Close enough to the restaurants and night life in Kona, but remote from the hustle and bustle of the same. The condo is extremely comfortable and well equipped, providing such little extras that put the icing on the cake of any holiday. Cool boxes, beach umbrella and chairs to name but a few. Over the years that I have visited the condo has been tastefully refurbished, with ongoing improvements always noticeable on my return. Oh, and I nearly forgot, the lanai...... Perfect Hawaiian views of the ocean and being westward facing, the fabulous sunsets also. All in all a gem of an apartment. I shall return!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/2
Right on the beach near Kona
Right on the beach near Kona
- Guest Kathysps (Seattle)
- Date of stay 05/04/11
- Review Submitted 06/09/11
Based on several stays in Liane's condo, I believe this is absolutely the best deal on the Big Island. The condo is large, clean and comfortable with a full kitchen (well stocked). The owner gave me a discount as a single traveler (I think she gives discounts for up to 2 people). The lanai and master bedroom are right on the shore. To experience the sound of surf 24/7 is just incredible. Because the lanai is totally private (you can't see your neighbors or the rest of the building) -- it's just me and the ocean. I eat most meals on the lanai -- there are no restaurants with better views! Large green sea turtles can often be seen in the tidepools. It is fun to watch the surfers and paddle boarders - and, of course, there are the sunsets! This is a perfect spot from which to explore the entire Big Island, but when I do, I'm always happy to get 'home' to the ambiance of the condo. I always leave feeling like I've had a 'true Hawaiian experience' -- and with the hope of returning again soon.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates based on 2 guests - Use of 2nd Bdrm $10/night each additional guest MAY- December 14th ............... $160/night (2 guests) December 15 - April ............ $195/night (2 guests)$10/night for additional gue Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years & Ironman .. $225/night with a 10 night minimum Rates based on stays of 6 nights or longer - 5 nights or less $225/night One-time cleaning fee of $120 State Excise & Accommodations Tax 13.25% CALL for last minute or discount for 21+ day booking rates
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- Nearest Airport: Kona International Airport at Keahole at 11 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Alii Drive at Kona Bali Kai
- Nearest Beach: Condo beach or for swimming Kahalu'u Beach Park at 2 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Huggo's On The Rocks - Best Oceanfront Bar at 2 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Kona Country Club, Ocean Course - Public at 4 Miles
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Year Purchased: 2002
Contact us
- Primary: +1 2067996105
- Secondary: +1 8883000804
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This is the beach at the marina - don't miss it!
Comfortable Tropical Furniture
Comfortable Tropitone lanai furniture to sit on you own private lanai
Enjoy this tropical blue water. This is what you see when flying over the condo
Plumaria Leis are so beautiful - be sure to get yourself one.
Taken by me with my Kodak Sport camera ($150) at Kealakekua Bay.
And don't miss a luau
Kona Bali Kai Condo Complex is truly oceanfront with large private lanai.
You won't want to miss a sunset from the lanai
Ocean view from the master bedroom with king bed and separate bath
Shared pool and jacuzzi
Surfing, boogie boarding and snorkeling equipment for rent at the condo property
I snapped this picture while this little guy was sitting on the condo furniture.
Don't miss going on a snorkeling trip to Kealakekua Bay. Best snorkeling ever!
Watch surfers from condo lanai. This picture taken from there.
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The first sentences should read "California has the highest taxes, high unemployment, and is broke because........"
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Arizona's proper response should be to reactivate its fruit inspection stations on the border with California. Of course those stations would also have to check the vehicle registration, to insure that the driver was aware if any fruit or live plant was in their vehicle.
Hey,if it wasn't for wet...sorry,"the undocumented"...this clown would probably be chasing ambulances,or selling used cars.
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After playing in both the under-17 and under-19 sides, Allanby progressed into the Futures squad where he has taken a number of wickets for the state team.
Allanby's stocks rose rapidly in the 2009/10 season when he was named the Player of the Tournament at the Under-17's national carnival.
Rated as one of the finest spinners coming through the ranks, Allanby played a pivotal role for Clarence as they took out the Cricket Tasmania Premier League competition.
Allanby looked set to make his state debut in the Ryobi Cup against the NSW Blues in February, but persistent rain meant the game never got started.
At just 18 years of age, Allanby still has plenty of learning to as a spin bowler. Fortunately for him, he has two world-class spinners in the squad who will be there to teach him everything he needs to know.
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Overland Park
Annual free outdoor 2-day jazz festival with regional and national jazz bands to raise money for local charities. Organized by the Overland Park South Rotary Club.
15,000 attendees expected...
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Jazz in the Woods
Friday, Jun 20
Martin Luther King, Jr's Day
Monday, Jan 20
Union Station,
Kansas City
Martin Luther King, Jr's Day
(Please call phone number for official start time)
Greater Kansas City Home Show & Flower, Lawn & Garden
Friday, Mar 28
Kansas City Convention Center Bartle Hall,
Kansas City
This is Kansas City's Spring Home Show and Flower, Lawn & Garden show...
Edwardsville Days
Friday, Apr 25
Riverfront Park,
Kansas City
Formally known as AutumnFest. Call or email the office for more information. Carnival armbands $5 Fri evening, $10 Saturday - ride all weekend!
2,500 attendees expected...
Twenty-Seventh Antique & Craft Fair
Saturday, Jul 12
Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society,
Collectables, food, fun for all ages. 27th year. Great show!
2,000 attendees expected.
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Thirty-Third Pig Pickin' - Chicken Lickin' Feast
Saturday, Sep 20
Bingham-Waggoner Historical Society,
The menu will include carved pork from a whole roasted pig and pan fried chicken with all the trimmings and homemade pie!
Live music and Mansion tours included in the price of your ticket...
Gladstone Summertime Bluesfest
Friday, Jun 6
Oak Grove Park,
Kansas City
Bluesfest is a blues music venue attracting national, regional and local acts...
Brew, Blues, & Bar-B-Q Lansing Daze
Friday, May 2
Eisenhower Crossing,
The Lansing Daze Festival features a fun day of family activities, children's inflatable rides, entertainment, crafts, and great food.
2,000 attendees expected...
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Saturday, Jun 14
Tonganoxie Fairgrounds,
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Thursday, Aug 21
Downtowner Cafe,
Local town celebration in Downtown Bonner Springs. Visit the website, call or email the office for more information. Carnival armbands available.
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Friday, Jun 27
Downtown Excelsior Springs,
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Friday, Jun 27
Downtown Lecompton,
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Saturday, Jun 7
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Day 26
A quiet day again. Winding down now.
Sue attended another talk by forensic expert Judith Fordham.
We both took in another talk about the WWII Enigma coding machine at Bletchley Park in England.
We played and lost bingo yet again.
Sue went to a special afternoon tea with our table partners while Ross had a snooze.
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To partner with us means that you believe what we believe – not only our doctrine, but also our DNA – and are all in, participating in our events, raising up new planters, all while intentionally and aggressively focusing on your local church.
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Everybody loves getting something for nothing. Then, of course, there's the usually-true adage that you get what you pay for. And when you don't pay for something, what you get is…something that's not worthy anything.
Which brings us to the Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA. For years, real estate agents have used CMA's as a wedge to get their foot in your door and their rears on your sofa. Once firmly settled in, they'd line up impressive-looking reports that compare the features and drawbacks of your house to those of recently sold houses. The more like yours, the better the comparison – or 'comp' – and the better the indicator of what your house would be worth if you listed it with the agent, which of course we'll be doing today, won't we? and I have the contract right here!
Agents like to talk about the CMA as though it is a rare prize. The truth is that the CMA was, is, and always will be, a marketing tool. Once you sign with an agent, agents immediately start amassing evidence that your house really shouldn't be put on the market for a price at the upper end of the CMA…the CMA that, remember, was the gospel truth just a week or two earlier. Suddenly, the CMA becomes a CYA: the agent starts to push you to the lower end of the spectrum because that ensures her an easy, quick sale.
Let's pause for some agents to pipe up about how they don't get paid unless the house sells, therefore they are paid for results.
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Most people go to the movies to be entertained. Most films are at least intended to be entertaining. But some have other goals. Roman Polanski's 1965 film "Repulsion" was designed to be shocking. Michael Haneke's "Funny Games" was intended to be offensive. "Prisoners," the current release by Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is calculated to disturb the audience. On that note, it is extremely successful.
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Remember that scary movie from the 1980s where the little girl is staring in to a blank television scream and then turns to her mother and says, "They're here." We get a lot of blank stares from kids these days, but their staring at phones and IPods, not televisions.
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You know the old saying, "Sometimes life hands you a bowl of lemons, so why not make lemonade?"
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This week I had the chance to appear on KYTX-CBS19 in Tyler to talk about the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala & Auction. It's a privilege to be one of the chefs cooking for the event, and also have the opportunity to prepare on television the recipe I will be offering on the night of the gala.
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April 12, 2013
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Show at 8:00 pm
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STG presents Joe Bonamassa at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle on Friday, April 12, 2013.
As Joe Bonamassa grows his reputation as one of the world's greatest guitar players, he is also evolving into a charismatic blues-rock star and singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. His ability to connect with live concert audiences is transformational, and his new album, Dust Bowl, brings that energy to his recorded music more powerfully than ever before. Dust Bowl is Bonamassa's ninth studio release on his own J&R Adventures label, which he created with his entrepreneurial partner and longtime manager, Roy Weisman. It was produced by Kevin "Caveman" Shirley (Black Crowes, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin) making it their sixth collaboration in five years.
Shirley most recently produced Bonamassa's 2010 release Black Rock and the 2010 debut album from Black Country Communion, Bonamassa's English-American rock band with Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Foreigner) and Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Billy Idol).
Dust Bowl was recorded in sessions at Black Rock Studios in Santorini, Greece, Ben's Studio in Nashville, TN, The Cave in Malibu, CA and The Village in Los Angeles, CA. It combines the gritty, blues-based tones of Bonamassa's first albums with the fluid, genre-defying sounds he's mastered in the years since and adds a dash of country from Joe's collaborations with the best of Nashville including legends Vince Gill and John Hiatt.
"Dust Bowl," Shirley explains, "is very firmly rooted in the Blues, but definitely explores the outer reaches of the genre and showcases Joe's amazing virtuosity as he digs deep into his psyche in some lengthy and blistering guitar solos."
In addition to the Bonamassa originals, the album features songs like the John Hiatt/John Porter-penned "Tennessee Plates," on which Hiatt duets with Bonamassa and Vince Gill lends his signature guitar stylings. Gill also plays on "Sweet Rowena," a song he composed with frequent writing partner Pete Wasner. Arlan Scheirbaum, Beth Hart and Blondie Chaplin play on the Michael Kamen/Tim Curry track "No Love On The Street," and Glenn Hughes sings on the Paul Rodgers-penned "Heartbreaker."
Bonamassa has been steadily building his career with each year being better than the last and 2010 was his best to date. He was named Billboard's #1 Blues Artist based on the charting success of Black Rock, the #2 Billboard Blues Album of 2010, and 2009's Ballad of John Henry, which was #9. He was called "The Blues Rock Titan" by Guitar World and was honored twice in Guitar Player Magazine's 2010 Readers' Choice Awards winning "Best Overall Guitarist" for the first time and "Best Blues Guitarist" for the fourth consecutive year. In June, he played the main stage at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago and in October he released Joe Bonamassa: Live At The Royal Albert Hall - a live CD of his epic performance in 2009 at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Bonamassa's side project Black Country Communion released their debut self-titled album in Sept. 2010, entering the Billboard Top 200 Chart at #53 and receiving rave reviews. MOJO gave the album four stars and Goldmine said it's "Possibly the best hard rock album of 2010." Black Country Communion is currently in the studio recording their second album, which is tentatively set for a summer 2011 release.
A child prodigy, Bonamassa was finessing Stevie Ray Vaughan licks when he was seven and by the time he was ten, had caught B.B. King's ear. After first hearing him play, King said, "This kid's potential is unbelievable. He hasn't even begun to scratch the surface. He's one of a kind." By age 12, Bonamassa was opening shows for the blues icon and went on to tour with venerable acts including Buddy Guy, Foreigner, Robert Cray, Stephen Stills, Joe Cocker and Gregg Allman.
Bonamassa's recording career began in the early '90s with Bloodline, a hard-charging rock-blues group also featuring Robby Krieger's son Waylon and Miles Davis' son Erin. His 2000 solo debut, A New Day Yesterday, was produced by the legendary Tom Dowd; Bonamassa's rendering of the title track, originally a Jethro Tull hit, was called, "a jaw-dropping performance" by allmusic.com.
Most recently, 2010's Black Rock debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart and cracked the U.S. Top 40 – a first in Bonamassa's career – coming in at #38. The album added an enlivening dose of 'world' vibes to Bonamassa's virtuoso mix of '60s-era British blues-rock (à la Beck and Clapton) and roots-influenced Delta sounds. The album was recorded at Black Rock Studios in Santorini, Greece. "With this album, we wanted to explore a 'world' feeling, and this was the inspiration behind going to record in Greece and using some of the best Greek musicians to add a little flavor to a couple of the tracks. But it's by no means a 'world' album. We wanted Joe's usual youthful and energetic tones to play alongside the worldly vibes of the Greek bouzouki and clarino," said Shirley. Bonamassa adds, "It was the kind of record Kevin and I wanted to make. We needed to rock again a bit like on my first album. It's youthful, like going back to your childhood."
2009 coincided with Bonamassa's twentieth year as a professional musician, an extraordinary timeline for a young artist just into his '30s. His album The Ballad Of John Henry – with no shortage of its own jaw-dropping moments – debuted at #1 on the Billboard blues chart and stayed there for six months. The album marked a more confessional approach to songcraft than he'd previously employed. "Making the first half of the album," Bonamassa says, "I was in the happiest place I'd ever been in my life. The second half found me in completely the opposite state. I've come to the conclusion that experience makes for better art. I had more to say, and it's the first time I've personally opened up the book on my life."
In May '09, he played to a sold out crowd at London's Royal Albert Hall, arguably the most prestigious concert venue in the world. During the show, Bonamassa's hero, Eric Clapton, joined him on stage for a joint-performance of Clapton's hit "Further On Up The Road." London's The Independent said about the show, "The man has arrived, and there's no turning back." Shortly after, Bonamassa released a 2-DVD live set – Joe Bonamassa – Live From The Royal Albert Hall – which captures the night in full. Guitar Edge gave it five stars and said, "It is the wallop of his emotional expression, fueled by the rocking energy he derives from that trans-Atlantic connection and driven by his devastating technical ability, that elevates him about his peers and makes him a certifiable blues guitar hero and the face of his blues generation."
Ending 2009 with a bang, he was awarded the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award at the U.K.'s prestigious Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards. Classic Rock magazine said, "They're calling him the future of blues, but they're wrong – Joe Bonamassa is the present; so fresh and of his time that he almost defines it."
Previous studio sets include 2007's Sloe Gin, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's blues chart and received a 2008 nod for Album Of The Year from the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards. Sloe Gin careens between heavy electric blues-rockers and acoustic, folk-etched cuts in a flow that Bonamassa says was partly inspired by Rod Stewart's classic 1969 solo debut LP. Modern Guitars Magazine wrote, "If calling Sloe Gin a Bonamassa sampler isn't graphic enough, think of the album as a musical buffet in which unrelated entrees share a single trait: they taste good." The Boston Phoenix called it, "an elegant and brawny guitar-hero album."
Bonamassa circles the globe playing an average of 200 shows a year, and his mind-blowing guitar wizardry and electrifying stage presence are selling out progressively larger venues all the time. The OC Register's Robert Kinsler has written, "Whether in a club or outdoors at a festival, something magnetic happens when Bonamassa steps to the front of the stage, leans his head back and simply lets loose."
Ongoing journeyman touring is a given, and looking beyond Dust Bowl, Bonamassa will continue his recording collaboration with producer Kevin Shirley, who says, "It's great working with Joe and seeing him enjoy the discovery of all these places he can go. He's an artist who can play anything, there are so many facets to him." Bonamassa adds, "Kevin comes up with fantastic ideas outside the box. He appreciates the blues, but pushes me, the only person besides Tom Dowd who's done that."
On top of touring, recording and overseeing the independent label J&R Adventures, Bonamassa is a spokesperson for the Blues Foundation's respected Blues In The Schools program, volunteering his time during tours to speak with groups of high school students about the heritage of blues music – the first pure American music form. Recently, he was chosen by Channel One, the largest in-school news network, to host an ongoing segment called "Know Your Roots with Joe Bonamassa" in which he traces the musical roots of Channel One's weekly "Hear It Now" featured artist.
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An education savings account that recently won permanent status could offer an extra boost to families facing big school bills in the future.
The Coverdell Education Savings Account had faced expiration of key provisions in 2010 and 2012. But now, with a new lease on life from the recent "fiscal cliff" tax compromise, it can be a more-useful tool for dedicated savers, well-off families and even some who save only modestly for college.
As with state-sponsored 529 college-savings plans, funds invested in a Coverdell accumulate tax-free if they are used for educational expenses.
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Coverdells have two notable features that set them apart: Assets can be used for elementary- and secondary-school tuition as well as for higher education. And contributions can be invested in individual stocks or bonds, mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, rather than the limited offerings of a particular state 529 plan.
With an annual contribution limit of $2,000 per child, income limits on Coverdell contributors and the threat of oblivion at the end of 2012, the accounts have languished in the shadow of much-bigger 529 plans.
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Now, with the accounts and contribution amounts set in stone, Coverdells are worth another look. Here are the questions to ask in deciding whether to invest in one, a 529 plan or both.
Is there a prep school in your future?
If so, $2,000 invested annually for 15 years could grow to about $58,000, assuming an average annual return of 8%. That could help cover private or parochial high-school tuition, and some of the funds also could be used to buy a computer, even if the student attends public school.
Couples filing taxes jointly who want to contribute to a Coverdell must have modified adjusted gross income of less than $220,000. (The limit for a single filer is $110,000.) Retired grandparents might meet the income requirements more easily than parents, and they can contribute as long as the total contribution doesn't exceed $2,000 per child.
There is another option: Parents can make a $2,000 gift to their child, which the child could then invest in a Coverdell, says Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Fastweb.com, a scholarship website.
If the parent or a dependent student owns the account, the Coverdell is treated as the parents' asset in the financial-aid process. That means the money will have limited impact on financial-aid eligibility under federal student-aid programs.
Coverdell contributions generally can't be made after a child turns 18 years old. But funds available after high school can be used for college or graduate school until the beneficiary is 30.
As with a 529 plan, Coverdell funds that aren't used for education are subject to taxes on gains and a 10% penalty.
Where do you live?
Neither Coverdell accounts nor 529 plans offer a federal-tax deduction for contributions. But many states, including New York and Pennsylvania, offer generous state-tax deductions for 529 plan contributions. About 16 states either don't have income taxes or don't offer state tax breaks. Those states include Texas, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Florida.
In states without tax breaks—and those with less-than-stellar 529 offerings—parents should weigh their options, since Coverdells can offer more investment flexibility. Some 529 plans have relatively high expenses or might lack good investment choices. By contrast, investors can pick any low-cost mutual fund or ETF in a Coverdell.
Because of their flexibility, Rande Spiegelman, vice president of financial planning at Charles Schwab's Center for Financial Research, says many families should consider the education savings accounts first, ahead of 529 plans. "I'm a big fan of Coverdells," he says.
But there is a hitch: Many mutual funds require a $2,500 or $3,000 minimum initial investment, which makes them inappropriate for initial Coverdell contributions. ETFs may be a better choice, but only if they are commission-free or nearly so.
How much are you going to sock away?
If a parent or grandparent doesn't plan to save more than $2,000 a year for future education, a Coverdell can be a worthy option. Its lower investment expenses and investment flexibility might outweigh the state tax deduction for 529 plans in the long run.
Families that plan to save a lot might want to consider an annual $2,000 Coverdell contribution per child and then make the remainder of their contribution to a 529 plan, retaining the option to use the Coverdell funds for high school. In both cases, funds that aren't used can be transferred to another beneficiary.
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(4/18/2008 12:08 a.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Perhaps Emma should have left Jane Fairfax, penned by Ramya
I did not say Emma should not try to make conservation with a reserved Jane but that Emma should be more mature and gracious in accepting Jane's boundaries even if they hamper her curiosity. I think that is a reasonable expectation. Just because Emma likes news and gossip does not mean Jane has to equal her in enthusiasm or satisfy her curiosity—really I don't see what is so unforgivable to Emma. You only answered half of this question: ] Since you say Jane can have no reason of merit for her reserve towards Emma after a two year absence do you also fault Emma for disliking Jane after a two year absence? You did not answer whether you fault Emma for disliking Jane after a two-year absence as you do Jane for her reserve; instead you said it was natural for Emma to return to her dislike after Jane's visit to Hartfield. To be clear, I meant Emma's dislike before Jane returned to Highbury. The narrator says: "Emma was sorry to have to pay civilities to a person she did not like through three long months!" (Chapter 20) Do you hold Emma to the same standard you hold Jane for surely if nothing Emma did in the past merits Jane present reserve after two years then surely nothing Jane did in the past merits Emma's dislike after two years—yet before Jane steps foot in Highbury Emma does dislike her. Do you find Emma to be ungenerous for disliking Jane although she has not seen her for two years? You said: "And we don't know if Emma's suspicions are baseless." Can you point out the facts in the text that Emma bases any of her speculations about Jane and Mr. Dixon? Not other speculations, but facts that actually point to the correctness of Emma's specific suspicions: - [Jane] of having seduced Mr. Dixon's affections from his wife... - If it were love, it might be simple, single, successless love on her side alone. - She [Jane] might have been unconsciously sucking in the sad poison, while a sharer of his conversation with her friend; and from the best, the purest of motives, might now be denying herself this visit to Ireland, and resolving to divide herself effectually from him and his connections by soon beginning her career of laborious duty. - There probably was something more to conceal than her own preference; - Mr. Dixon, perhaps, had been very near changing one friend for the other, - or been fixed only to Miss Campbell, for the sake of the future twelve thousand pounds. IMO some truths not told by Jane do not point to any of the above suspicions; how could they since we do not even know what the untold truths are. :)
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Anyways with the cold winter months now upon us there is another car seat safety issue that plagues me: the coat in the car seat. It just isn't safe to have all that bulk between your little one and the straps. So we were doing the coat dance. Coat on to the car, coat off in the car seat, coat back on to go in the store for a minute. We dance this dance all winter long and I'm often tempted just to put them in the car seat with the coat on and end this routine once and for all. Dovie is easier because he dances his own dance and does the coat routine all by himself, but Rozie is another story.
I decided there had to be a solution to this, besides losing my mind. I went to Facebook for the answers and discovered the idea of wearing a poncho instead of a coat, because you can just lift the poncho up and buckle the straps under it. This was an inspiration for me and I went straight to the fabric store.
Here is how I made our poncho:
- One yard of pill-free fleece
- One yard of contrasting color pill-free fleece
- Decorative buttons ( if you want)
- Thread and a sewing machine
2. Next I folded the fabric in half and cut a circle. I did this with both pieces of fleece.
3. Now its time to sew. If you don't have a machine this could be done by hand, but I'm a machine kind of gal. I sewed the two pieces of fleece inside out all along the bottom of the circle. I now had a huge circle pillow.
4. Next you cut a small hole in the middle for the head and turn the circle right side in.
5. At this point you can either turn the neck edges in and sew a hem for the neck line, or add a hood. The hood was a bit complicated and it takes a little bit more skill.
6. Hood : Trace a hood from a sweatshirt leaving about an inch for seam allowance. I cut it in two pieces and sewed a seam down the middle for better shape.
7. Now attach the hood to the neckline. I wish I had some tips here, but I kind of just did it, and threw it across the room a couple of times out of frustration. This was by far the hardest part and honestly, if I made another one, I might scratch the hood because she never wears it anyway.
8. Lastly, add any sort of decorative item. I liked the buttons but you can add a flower or anything else.
We love our poncho it makes these winter months a bit more bearable.
*Just a side note: I do pack her down coat in her back pack for outside time at school. This poncho is great for in and out of the car but for long periods of time in the cold its not warm enough.
Let me know if any of you attempt one. I would love to see pics.
If you would like to learn more about car seat safety please visit my favorite site The Car Seat Lady here.


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A photo that makes you happy
This photo was taken by a good friend of mine, Donald Key, on May 1, 2010 at Scarborough Faire, the Renaissance Festival near Dallas. This makes be happy because these are all great friends! People who love and accept me for who I am.
Here's the story behind this picture: We were waiting for all the guys wives who were shopping. We were headed to the next pub when someone got the idea for this picture since we were all wanting a refill.
I love how everyone is showing their personality in the photo. I was having a bad week (and month) and my friends just loved me and made sure I had a full mug.
Our group was so large that we kept joking that to get everyone going in the same direction, it was like herding cats. Someone started meowing and that became our signal to "move along" (usually to the next pub). Yes, the rest of the day we were meowing... loudly! LOL!!
It was a great day and just seeing this picture makes me happy!


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Mixology 101 at Jade Bar: Bartending Basics With a Double Shot of History
So you want to be a mixologist, huh? Well, Jade Bar's bartenders are all pitching in to teach weekend classes for the resort's Mixology 101 series. Each week is separated by spirit with a different instructor showing you what you need to know to get started as a home mixologist. We've already clarified our strong gin bias when we showed you the best gin cocktails in town, so it was a no-brainer to pop in for the first class of this series featuring gin. While we expected intro-level muddling and pouring, what we gained was insight into the history of the botanical spirit and a few great drinks to accompany it.Heather Hoch Learn to mix up drinks like the pros at Jade Bar.


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Back Towards The Light |
"Nature is Healing. It helps us become grounded and centered and washes away the negativity - with its pure Positive Power and beauty.
Take some time to re-connect with nature .... sit and watch the waves if you live near the ocean and collect some shells. Take a walk .. pick some flowers .... little pebbles in a shallow stream bed ..or just sit in the park and enjoy the sunshine and the breeze. Lie down and look up at the sky and the floating clouds; At night look at the stars. Feel the sunshine warm your Soul. Take deep breaths of the fresh air and breathe in the fragrance of blossoms, the greenery and the Earth.
You will be amazed at how you feel - Balanced, energized, Positive, Calm with a loving sense of Serenity.
Take time out and give this priceless gift to yourself.
You Deserve it."
Sun hid under the gloomy clouds today, but downtown Session Road is in BLOOM! It is the last day of the city's Annual Flower Festival or Panagbenga (A Season For Blooming) and practically everyone is over at downtown Session Road, the city's main thoroughfare where, for a week, it was closed to traffic as flower stalls and sidewalk cafes were set up along the road as musical performers and bands shared their music and dance.
Synchronized spectacular fireworks display from five different locations will cap off the festival this evening.
Here are some moments captured by Lino Tabangin and Sir Ric Maniquis.
When people participate in the Panagbenga Parades, they eventually get high! |
Crisscross |
Flags |
Okay, Fangirling |
Nichelodeon |
The floats were spectacular! I will try try to post a pic of Le Monet's float later.
You might want to see the beautiful faces of Panagbenga here!