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Let me point out a few things on body shop repairs.
1) Estimates, specially ones done by insurance adjusters, are notoriously inaccurate, and there are more often than not, supplements done. Although it used to be that insurance companies wanted accuracy, that has changed. Now they want the estimates written light, then supplements done for additional damages found. That way they reduce their costs.
2) Many shops will repair panels and parts that are written to be replaced. They will substitute the repair time for the part cost, making their bottom line look better, because they don't have to spend the money for the part. That is often not disclosed to the vehicle owner unless they show up while the vehicle is being repaired.
3) The body shop did the work for you, as the customer. Even if you were sent to that shop by the insurance company, you were the customer, not that company. Some companies in this area will inspect a vehicle, or have it done in a qualified shop, to determine if the repairs were done as described in the estimate submitted for payment. If there are discrepancies, they will often pay another shop to correct the repair, and bill the original shop.
I would request a copy of the final estimate for the repairs. That is the estimate that they actually paid on, including all supplements. I can assure you that I would have a detailed receipt from the shop for any repairs that they claimed they did.
re: Paint does not match
Well we had our little meeting with the insurance adjuster today...
First off he agrees that the paint does not match but said the blending done on the fender is the closest that should be expected. He seems to believe that it not being made to match the undamaged door is ok and he will not authorize further paint repair...
Today I was given a copy of the insurance estimate. I looked it over and it is very detailed as far as what was seen BEFORE repairs were made. In light of this I called the body shop and asked for a copy of the actual work order. They told me there was no work order, the estimate IS the work order and receipt, and repairs were made strictly according to the estimate. This leads me to believe that there may be more damage that was not found during the estimate and maybe some that was not reported to the insurance company by the body shop.
Monday the Jeep is going to a local dealership to have the steering looked at. The steering is abnormally tight, almost like the tie rods or drag link were way over tightened, the steering wheel is at 11 o'clock going straight, it pulls hard right and at times will suddenly take off to the left.(Rack and pinion maybe?)
Anyhow I told the guy that I'm not going to just go away because he said no to fixing the paint and he should expect to hear from a lawyer in the very near future.
And to top it all off I am now working 7 12's on a night shift(I found out when I got here today) instead of 10's...So the only time I will get to see my wife and kids in the foreseeable future is going to be at 55 in opposite directions on US 17...Rant over thanks for listening
Since you are in Gloucester, you are not far from me. One problem with the insurance companies here is how they look at blend panels. There are a couple of companies that will not pay for blending on any panels that have any type of damage on them. That includes any door dings or any chips in the paint that they can find. Their reasoning is that the panel already needs painting, so they won't pay for it. That puts the shop/painter in the middle. They ae ultimately responsible with making you, the customer, happy with the job.
As far as what was actually done to the vehicle, you have a right to a copy of that repair order/estimate. It should show all parts and labor that went into the repair. That includes, if the part was replaced with aftermarket (A/M, Quality Replacement), used (LKQ, Recycled), or OEM. The insurance company, if they wrote the estimate, should have provided a copy of the original estimate that they were paying by. If the estimate was written by the shop as a "Direct Repair", the repairs should have been explained, in detail, before they were started.
As was pointed out by someone else, often there will be a slight color change with the addition of another coat of clear during the blend.
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fbird 88 said it... the car SHOULD be returned to pre-accident condition. I have always had this issue with the OTHER guys insurance company. I am a painter and went through this same ordeal when I had some kid stop his suburban in the middle of the intersection and I t-boned him. front clip was replaced on my truck the front clip did not match the rest of the truck. If I had painted something like this in my shop I would have used variance cards, let down cards, and blended the doors and recleared the entire cab. But that is just the type of work we do in a quality shop. After many phone calls to his insurance company I finally called MY insurance guy took my truck to him after all his company insures the truck. I also contacted my bank which has the loan on the truck.They threatened to sue. the other guys insurance company reopened the claim and repainted the truck. If people would not settle for mediocrity it would start to cost the insurance companies more to fix cars and I guarantee you things would change.
Another point of interest is did the insurance company steer you to or suggest the shop or is it one you picked ?
Some colors are really a challenge. Even just a spray of clear
(no color) will change them darker..
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Believe it or not after only about 3 calls from me and 3 from my wife I think the insurance company figured out that I was not going to just go away. Ever since the supervisors got involved they have been very co-operative...
As for the claim, it has not been settled yet. We will not sign off on anything until we are 100% satisfied and we have made that very clear to the body shop and the insurance company.
And now for the part you will just love...The shop in question(who I will not name because at this point I still think that would be unprofessional)is probably one of if not the most respected and most recommended in the Hampton Roads/Tidewater area. They have done work for us in the past with no problems...
Depending on what happens after the meeting today, and definitely before we sign a settlement release I will be taking it to have it inspected by another shop...I'll keep you posted and again thanks for the help!!!
In California you would have a complaint for the Bureau Of Automotive Repair for an improper repair order. EVERY item should be listed.
You know what cracks me up is when everyone blames the insurance company. The insurance company didn't repair this car, and insurance company did not paint this car. Yes, they are a pain in the ars. But the PAINTER is the one who didn't match the color.
I don't know the rules in your state. But here, you could "reopen" the claim being it wasn't repaired properly. And, if the color doesn't match, there is a good posibility that the repairs them selves were done improperly as well.
You REALLY need to have a shop who comes with some recommendations to look it over. You had some structual damage, the rad support was pushed over pretty good. Have the thing looked at by another shop. But DON'T TELL THEM WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. Tell them it was out of state while you were on vaction or something. You may get another shop who knows the guy or something and that whole thing will mean nothing.
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Thanks to everyone for the info...
To answer a few questions:
Yes we have already discussed diminished value(the other guy backed out of his driveway and pushed her across two lanes).
Yes the new paint stopped at the limits of the repairs,from the drivers door back and around the back, the tailgate, and the roof were not painted.The biggest noticeable difference is between the left front fender and the drivers door. The fender is slightly darker and has a very glittery gold tone where the original paint does not. Inside the passenger rear door you can see where they taped it off and now there is a ridge at the point where old meets new and it does not match there either, so I don't think they can really get away with the faded paint argument.
Talking to my wife on the phone she said the paperwork she was given lists only parts cost, paint cost, material cost, and labor cost totaling $4700.00. There is no detailed breakdown and I know this is not right...
We have made arrangements to meet with the insurance man tomorrow. Surprisingly enough he suggested that we meet away from the body shop to discuss this and then pending the result of that conversation go back and try to settle this with them.
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I understand both sides of this. The painter doesn't want to work for nothing and the ins.co. won't pay him to do it right. 25 years ago the body shop and the mechanical rate was the same and now the body shop rate is less than half. They keep taking away from the body shop and thats why I don't play their games. When I give an estimate I stand my ground and don't give into the ins. co. I would rather loose a job than do it their way.
ins. adjuster>>>>
I agree.
A lot of body shops get away with substandard work just because
most people accept it.
Most will wait to see if a customer accepts it before redoing it,
that way they end up redoing less.
Stand your ground and be firm and I bet you'll get it fixed right.
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f-bird 88 is right stand your ground,but know they are going to re-paint 70-80% of the car before it will be liked by you.your getting only !/2 a paint job they are not doing the right thing and it shows, if the painter is worth his salt (painter wise),the painter would have blended the right paint and that should have been it,but it didnot happen so you have to tell them your going to the press and the all the other law people you must to get this right,so stand your ground.....................(bourne51)........
So, it looks like they replaced the hood, but there was no (or little) damage on the left front fender? They likely blended the color from the hood onto the left front fender and did a poor job so the blend went to far, meeting the door. How is the match on the passenger side? There, it looks like the fender was replaced and the front passenger door had no damage (or very little at the leading edge) and the color would have been blended back on the door. At the rear of the door there would be no paint, only clear over the whole thing to protect it. This is the norm, and simply called a "Blend panel" (if there was no damage on it). But even if there was a little damage on the front of the door, the color would have been applied just there, then blended back.
What does the color look like at the passenger door to rear door (or quarter panel if this is a two door)?
I'd rather paint the entire side of a car than have a customer of mine
out there with a door or fender a different color.
I don't need that type of advertisement.
I agree with the consensus, the shop is blowing smoke up your %$##^&*%. A competent painter should be able to make a decent match. Stand your ground and do not accept a sub standard repair, it's your right.
Did the new paint stop at the limits of the new repair?
Sounds like the new paint wasn't blended into the old paint.
It usually doesn't match if the new color was stopped at a body line,
like the end of the fender where it meets the door.
In that case the new paint has to be feathered throughout the door and the
door completely clearcoated.
If done right it should be undetectable.
It means painting additional panels for the shop, but the good shops
plan on it.
You should demand a better match.
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|no more omni 161 clear for me, in my opinion its junk, and my jobber recommended it. then went it to get some clips told him that the clear came out so orange pealed that oranges were jelous. he tried blaming it on me and my set up blah blah, i told him that the sealer and base went on like glass, the clear was reduced up to 25 percent and still went on like snot tryed blameing it on my gun tip and psi. i told him my set up and my fix to the problem. and then decides to tell me that ppg just recently made a change to the clear and now it was not recommended for repairs. i put my hands up and said well that would a been nice to know since i told you what i was doing. now just to clear some things up. im not used to doing crash um cars. blending and stuff i know how but i dont do much i do mostly full jobs. so yes im kinda dumb when it comes to different clears for specific jobs. but now i know. but still omni 161 is now not going any where near my cars. the paint im happy with but that clear sucks.
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turns from full closed other wise it sprays way to wet, less turns is to dry and would take to long to coat. no matter what speed i run. im looking for i guess a little more control. should i increase air psi or change tip size, and if its a tip size any suggestions. ( lowering tip size is what im thinking ) because recently i sprayed some of the same clear at the same mix out of my detail gun with a 1.0 tip and got a beutifull wet coat and it cured great no problems. this is why im thinking a smaller tip size. but i would like some suggestions.
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"These cheesy, moist bites always go fast!" says Lori Bowes from Waterford, Michigan. "If I'm in a hurry, I bake the mixture in a greased 9 x 13-in. pan and cut into squares."
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- 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1-1/2 cups shredded yellow summer squash
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Colby cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup biscuit/baking mix
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Dash pepper
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- In a large skillet, saute the zucchini and yellow squash over medium heat until reduced to about 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the onion, cheeses, parsley, marjoram and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, seasoned salt and pepper. Stir in eggs and oil just until combined. Fold in squash mixture.
- Fill greased miniature muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: about 3 dozen.
Originally published as Squash Appetizer Cups in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p57
Light-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
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Reviewed May. 27, 2009
"Just made these. They are not bad, but for the trouble, the taste isn't over the top. I think I can tweak it and make it a little more tasty.Thanks for the recipe."
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2008
"These are really tasy and have become a staple appetizer at many functions for me. They also reheat well."


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I am interested in this topic. Wonder if any one has any exp or have and references to it!?
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I am interested in this topic. Wonder if any one has any exp or have and references to it!?
I'd be up to helping if anyone wants to get a project like this rolling.
I don't think anyone has done but I wouldn't be surprised if there is one out there
Sorry that it's sooo big...
uhhh i guess it's ok.. gotta give the guy props for trying
I)r. No said:
wow....thats a good start I must say!
So u got any references or any props to help?
...just missing a nice paintjob and it would look much much better, me thinx. ;)
I've never seen anyone even attempt SC armor.
I'd like to do a Firebat or a Ghost.
"Ghost reporting"
what Demonchild did over in the Cadian Shock Trooper thread looked like a marine and I don't think it would be to hard to ge firebat after you had the basic marine down
"Lets burn"
Keep us updated if anything eventuates from conversation!!
"Gimme somethin' to shoot."


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Shooting blind
Allow me start off this post by saying I am by no means an expert photographer.
I simply love holding a camera in my hands, looking at the world around me through a viewfinder and doing my best to capture little moments and pieces of God's great creation.
Photography has always been a hobby of mine. I remember going through one disposable camera after another during my junior high years. Pets, clothes, grass, refrigerator magnets… there was nothing out there that didn't warrant a picture in my eyes. Then my mom got her first digital camera, and oh boy, was I a happy camper. I'm pretty sure I single-handedly kept Duracell batteries in business all through my high school years with my constant self-portrait photo shoots. That Kodak went through batteries like there was no tomorrow.
Then, in April 2009, I purchased my first dSLR, and that's all she wrote. I was hooked.
I've come a long way since then. I've learned how to manually control the settings on my camera. I've learned about framing and composition, and even photo ethics.
I still take photos of anything and everything, and I still have a lot to learn. But during my photographic journey, I have developed one theory that has given me some of my favorite shots.
I like to call it shooting blind.
The gist of the theory is that you simply hold your camera in the general direction of your shot and without looking through the viewfinder or framing the shot, you simply snap the photo.
Not everything has to be meticulously composed. Sometimes you just gotta shoot a blind shot.
(Note: I do not recommend putting this into practice with real guns, arrows, darts, or any other potentially harmful projectile. That could be bad news bears for you or others…)
I've found that some of the most interesting angles show up when you just point and shoot. I've discovered angles and perspectives that I might not have ever thought to shoot from otherwise.
Here are a few of my favorite examples:
I love everything about this shot. The hole in the tv, the window in the background, the cool tones of the foreground compared to the warm tones of the background, the drama and the interest created by the composition… awesome.
I had knelt down on the floor of this great abandoned house (more on that in another post!) and shot a couple of similar shots prior to this one but I had just been focusing on the cracked tv. The photos were very cold and not super interesting. I knew this was too cool a subject to just be content with a mediocre photo so I decided to try something different. I laid down flat on the floor and propped my elbows up in front of me. I set my focal length and focus point to approximate values that I thought might work for the shot I wanted and then I took a couple photos. And I got a great photo!
Here's another:
Funny story about this photo. I actually got it out the drivers side window of my car as I was flying 70 miles an hour down the highway. (Don't tell my mother… or the cops.)
Too many times I have been driving down the road and seen something that would make a great photo but didn't have my camera with me.
After kicking myself and asking myself why a photographer wouldn't have their camera with them at all times, I vowed to keep my Nikon in the passenger seat of my car forever. Except when I take it other places.
And that's how I got this photo. I was driving back to college last January and as I drove up a hill close to the Kansas-Oklahoma state line, I saw this little clump of trees in the valley below me. I reached for my camera right away, popped off the lens cap and right as I passed the trees, I took the photo. I basically got lucky on this one, but hey, it works!
Now here are two examples of the same subject I shot blind. One of them turned out well, one of them not so much, but they are still interesting.
This is the photo that didn't turn out so well. Just in case you were wondering.
A couple months ago, I was doing a photo shoot in the downtown area of my little college town with a group of women. I had a co-photographer along with me and she started setting the group up for another shot. I wasn't doing anything at that moment so I found this sign and decided to try and get an interesting shot of it.
I gripped my camera in my hand and held it down at my side. Then I tilted the camera up toward the sign and took the photo. This one missed, obviously, but I still find it interesting.
I took a couple more photos and ended up with this one:
I love this. I think the angle is intriguing, the shadows are nice, the composition is somewhat surprising but pleasing and the simplicity of the photo draws me in.
And to think, I got it without even looking.
So I encourage you, the next time you take a photo, to try shooting blind. Don't look at or through your camera or anything. Just point and shoot and see what you get. You might be surprised!


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An Exceptional Restaurant & All-Season Resort
The Norsemen Restaurant is an extraordinary restaurant featuring outstanding game, seafood, steak, pizza and ribs in a historic lodge with stone fireplaces and a rare "Old Muskoka" charm. The Norsemen Restaurant has a reputation for great food, great times and great service. Just 10 minutes from Huntsville on Limberlost Road. on the See the menu or make a reservation.
Walker Lake Resort is a relaxing cottage resort nestled in the woods on beautiful Walker Lake in Muskoka – Lake of Bays. Just minutes from Huntsville and Algonquin Park but a million miles away from it all. Seven secluded lakeside cottages offer privacy and great views of the lake, some with Jacuzzi tubs and wood stoves.
Perfect for playing and sunning on the sandy beach, swimming in the spring fed lake, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or paddle boarding. Enjoy the haunting call of the loon and the tranquil quiet. In the winter explore a winter wonderland. Enjoy the cross country ski trails by the lakes in beautiful Algonquin Park and Arrowhead Park. Enjoy Muskoka's vast snowmobile trail network across forests, lakes, streams and hills stretching from Georgian Bay to Algonquin Park. Have a look on our Webcam and see for yourself.
Walker Lake Resort offers comfortable and cozy four-season cottages for rent in scenic Muskoka Ontario. It's located just outside Algonquin Park, and yet only a short 2.5 hour drive north of Toronto. Walker Lake is a spring fed lake, perfect for playing and sunning on the sandy beach, for swimming off the dock, fishing for Bass, Lake and Rainbow Trout and canoeing. The 8 mph speed limit on the lake does not permit water-skiing or jetskis, allowing you to enjoy the haunting call of the loon and the tranquil quiet.
In the winter ride the trails from Dwight to Dorset to Sprucedale and the north. Or experiece the famous RAP tour, Ride Around the Park. We're only minutes by snowmobile from Trails 78 & 79 in the Algonquin Snowmobile Region.
Each of the seven cottages is nestled in the trees along 750 feet of shoreline, only steps away from Walker Lake. There are two and three bedroom cottages, with equipped kitchens, a three or four piece bath, living room, and a screened porch or deck. Propane BBQ's and picnic tables are also provided for every cottage. Each location offers a spectacular view of peaceful water and majestic trees. Our rental cottages are nestled in the woods by the lake. See them all here.
Any time of year, with its beautiful lakeside views and savoury cuisine, the Norsemen Restaurant is a treat for family occasions or memorable romantic dinners.
Our location, just 10 minutes from the town of Huntsville, places Norsemen Restaurant and Walker Lake Resort in the heart of Muskoka, Ontario, one of Canada's most popular tourist destinations. The Muskoka District, known for its crystal clear lakes, rocky terrain and majestic forests, also offers visitors a wealth of activities, attractions and events – something for every member of the family and for every month of the year. This beautiful region has it all. Pristine natural beauty combined with sophistication and charm. It's little wonder vacationers have been coming to Muskoka to enjoy an Ontario cottage country getaway for over one hundred years.
Muskoka is renowned throughout Canada and the United States, not only as a popular vacation spot for family summer vacations and couples getaways, but as a sportsman's paradise. This area boasts more than its fair share of nature trails, ski hills and golf courses. Known for its many beautiful lakes, including lovely Walker Lake, the Muskoka area offers fabulous boating, fishing and a wide variety of water sports. Most notably, Muskoka is home to the world famous Algonquin Provincial Park, a heritage site that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world. Stay at Walker Lake Resort, it's a great place from which to explore all that Muskoka has to offer.
Walker Lake Resort is a terrific place to spend a relaxing romantic weekend or an enjoyable family resort vacation in Muskoka. You don't have to take our word for it. Our wonderful guests recommend us as well. Tripadvisor.com ranks our Muskoka lakeside resort as the number 2 rated hotel in Huntsville, Ontario. Tripadvisor, a leading online accommodation directory, ranks accommodation properties according to actual customer feedback, making our resort's high rating especially rewarding for us, as it is our customers that are singing our praises. Here are just a few of comments offered by past Norsemen Walker Lake resort guests submitted to Tripadvisor… "The Norsemen Restaurant came highly recommend to us, and it did not disappoint", "Would definitely recommend it for a romantic getaway" "A wonderful weekend getaway!!!", "The best Muskoka experience", "The perfect cottage", "Beautiful natural surroundings in a peaceful scenic environment!", "A special world of its own". We are very proud that our customers consider our lakeside resort as an excellent Ontario resort and a very good Ontario resort.
Here at Walker Lake Resort you will find one of the top Muskoka fine dining restaurants and premier fine dining establishments near Algonquin Park, Ontario. The Norsemen Restaurant at Walkers Lake Resort has built its reputation as a popular Muskoka restaurant by offering the best food in Huntsville and area, along with an exceptional wine list and outstanding service. Serving fine European and traditional Canadian cuisine in a charming lakeside dining room, the Norsemen Restaurant is open to Walker Lake Resort guests and the public. We are honoured that our Huntsville area restaurant is acknowledged as one of the Country's best in "Where to eat in Canada". For many years, The Norsemen Restaurant has hosted a fabulous wine tasting dinner featuring, wild game, many fine wines and is hosted by wine experts. This special dinner has become one of the do not miss events of the Muskoka fall season.
When it comes to weddings, Muskoka is one of Canada´s most popular destinations. Not only is it stunningly beautiful, it offers couples a fine selection of photographers, videographers, florists, entertainers, bridal consultants, and places to stay. Add to this the Norsemen´s "old Muskoka" ambience, gourmet food, beautiful and quiet lakeside location and some of the nicest wedding photo backdrops to be found anywhere the Norsemen Walker Lake Resort is a wonderful place to take your wedding vows.
With modern, custom lakefront cottages, steps from 750 feet of gorgeous Muskoka shoreline, our Muskoka cottage resort provides the ultimate Muskoka cottage rental experience. One bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom cottages with 3 piece or 4 piece baths, we have a rental cottage that is just right, to accommodate a couple or a group of eight. All of our seven comfortable Muskoka housekeeping cottages have fully equipped kitchens, screen porches or private decks. These charming efficiency cottages are well furnished to provide an incredible Muskoka family cottage vacation or a successful Muskoka family reunion. For a truly romantic couples cottage getaway, rent one of our lakefront cottages with wood-burning fireplace and Jacuzzi tub. Propane BBQ's and picnic tables are also provided with every Walker Lake Resort cottage rental. Each of our cottages is situated to take full advantage of our lovely wilderness setting, with a location that offers a spectacular view of majestic trees and peaceful waters.
Recreation opportunities abound in Muskoka, and you don't have to leave the comfort of our Muskoka cottage resort to enjoy many fun outdoor recreational activities. Walker Lake Resort's spacious lakefront with its beautiful and clean sand beach is the focal point of much of the action. Resort guests can take full advantage of Walker Lake Resort's many amenities, such as canoes, kayaks, paddle boat, fishing boats, paddle boards, docks and water trampoline. A rental cottage vacation at an Ontario cottage resort offers so much more for couples and families to enjoy than a private cottage rental. With your Muskoka rental cottage at Walker Lake Resort, not only do you have the use of our resort's many wonderful amenities, but unlike private cottage rentals, you can choose to participate in fun group activities and enjoy the company of fellow vacations. This is especially important for family vacations with children. Many friendships have been made over the years at Walker Lake. For some families, Walker Lake Resort has become their favorite vacation destination and a family tradition returning year after year to reconnect with family and friends.
In the winter try some of the cool activities only found in the Huntsville Lake of Bays area, Algonquin Park and Arrowhead Provincial Park maintain trails for skiing, snowshoeing and hiking. Arrowhead even has an amazing Ice Trail for your skating pleasure. You can even take the family on a dogsledding expedition, or try an oxen ride.
Our neck of the Muskoka woods really is a perfect winter wonderland. Bring your sled and discover why Norsemen Resort is the ideal home base for your next snowmobiling adventure
Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park, one of the Canada's foremost eco-tourist destinations, is just a short drive from the Norsemen Walker Lake Resort. Its 7,725 square kilometers of protected forests, lakes and rivers provides a safe haven for populations of moose, bear, deer and wolves, and makes the Park a very popular place for naturalists, bird watchers and photographers. A day trip to Algonquin Park should include a visit to the Algonquin Visitors Centre, the Algonquin Logging Museum and the Algonquin Art Centre. As well, the Park's massive trail system includes many shorter wilderness trails for day visitors to walk, bike or jog.
Contemplating a park visit? Let Norsemen Walker Lake be your Algonquin Park resort home base. Many of our guests plan at least one Algonquin Park day trip during their stay with us. An Algonquin Park vacation at Norsemen Walker Lake not only allows easy access to Algonquin Park for day visits, but our central Muskoka location puts resort guests close to where the action is in the vibrant Huntsville, Muskoka tourist region with all the other wonderful activities and attractions this area has to offer, only minutes away from the peace and tranquility of our small woodland cottage resort on Walker Lake.
While in Algonquin Park, plan to visit The Algonquin Art Centre, a world-class art gallery that showcases some of Canada's foremost wilderness and wildlife artists. Located right in the Park, The Algonquin Art Centre is built upon a long tradition of Algonquin Park artists, from Tom Thomson to Robert Bateman. By displaying the newest works by Canada's top artists, the Canada's art tradition remains and continues to be enjoyed by Muskoka tourists and art lovers from all over the world. Each year, the gallery unveils a new theme that could range from artist's trips to the Park interior to wolf studies. In 2010 the Centre introduced "An Artist's Perspective" dealing with environmental issues and environmental change. Open from June until Thanksgiving, The Algonquin Art Centre truly offers something for everyone. For children and students on family vacations in Muskoka, a visit to the Centre is educational as well.
Only minutes from Walker Lake Resort, the town of Huntsville, a charming community that honours its pioneer heritage and is rich in Ontario history, is well worth a visit. While in this bustling resort town, you can't help but notice the stunning Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery, an ambitious mural project located in downtown Huntsville. In celebration of the Canada's Group of Seven and Tom Thomson's contribution to the heritage of the Algonquin area, Huntsville and the Muskoka lakes region, the mural project replicates some of the best loved paintings of these famous Canadian artists. Talented Canadian graphic artists have so far painted over 75 murals on walls throughout downtown Huntsville and in other locations in Muskoka, Haliburton and Almaguin, including Emsdale and Dorset. New murals are added each year. During the season, a walking tour guide is available from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce office.
When in Huntsville, you will want to pay a visit to Muskoka Heritage Place, the home of the Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village and the Portage Flyer Train. Just a few blocks from Huntsville's historic downtown, Muskoka Heritage Place is the primary historical centre in Huntsville and features two museums, 18 authentic pioneer buildings, and a genuine open-aired train ride. Here Muskoka history comes alive with informative displays and costumed narrators that demonstrate local pioneer life in the 1800s. Muskoka Heritage Place is situated on a 90 acre outdoor site that includes a lake and nature trails and is open from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend. There is a gift and souvenir shop, and during the summer months, a snack bar. For international visitors to Muskoka, Village site map translations are available in French, Japanese, Dutch and German.
Many talented artisans, artists and crafts people call Muskoka and the Huntsville area home. Here, you will find a number of interesting art galleries to visit while you are on your Muskoka vacation. A number of local artists open their studios to the public, seasonally or year-round. Visitors are invited into the studio where they can see the artist's latest creations and make a purchase. Often studio visitors can even see the artist at work and happy to answer questions and demonstate their craft. For those interested in arts and crafts, one of the best times to visit Muskoka is during the fall. Book your Muskoka fall getaway at Norsemen Walker Lake Resort for either the last weekend in September or the first weekend in October and take part in Canada's oldest studio tour; The Muskoka Fall Studio Tour. This free, self guided fall tour provides visitors a glimpse into the studios of diversely talented artists and award winning artisans, and takes visitors on a spectacular Muskoka Fall colors tour, as they drive through the beautiful Muskoka countryside.
The months of September and October are very special in Muskoka and are the ideal time to plan a Muskoka resort getaway. Muskoka is one of the best places in Ontario to enjoy the most amazing displays of fall colour and Norsemen Walker Lake Resort makes a great home base for your Ontario fall escape and Muskoka foliage tour. The most vibrant foliage colour in Muskoka happens between the last two weeks of September and the first two weeks of October, with peak fall colour generally occurring near the end of September and the beginning of October. Autumn in Muskoka has become a very popular time of year for Ontario weekend escapes and midweek getaways, especially for romantic couples, seniors, photographers and artists, so it is best to book your Ontario Fall colour getaway at Norsemen Walker Lake Resort early to avoid disappointment.
The Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville Ontario offers a year round celebration of the performing arts. Part of the Huntsville Civic Centre in downtown Huntsville Ontario, The Algonquin Theatre hosts a wide variety outstanding plays, presentations and live musical performances by top local, national and international artists. Each month, this large and modern theatre offers a full calendar of events, including all musical genres, from classical to pop to country music. Famous entertainers, such as Blue Rodeo, John McDerrmot and Sarah Hammer have played at the Algonquin Theatre. Muskoka visitors can visit the theatre website to see what entertainment is available during their vacation in Muskoka.
National Geographic Traveler magazine has chosen Muskoka as one of Best of The World – Must-see places for 2012! Last summer, Muskoka was #1 pick on their Ten Best Trips of Summer 2011, so this new 2012 Best of the World designation is awesome.
The cottage resort area around Huntsville, Dorset and Lake of Bays in Ontario boasts some of Muskoka's finest public and private golf, including Deerhurst Highlands, Deerhurst Lakeside, Delta Grandview, Mark O'Meara, North Granite Ridge and Bigwin Island.
Ontario´s Muskoka district is close to Toronto about two hours north via Highways 400 and 11 while still offering an unplugged pace that´s a world away from Canada´s largest city. The 2,500-square-mile natural playground includes 8,699 miles of shoreline; 17 historic towns and villages; and countless waterfalls and lakes bordered by the granite peaks of Algonquin Provincial Park to the east and the 30,000 islands of Georgian Bay Islands National Park to the west. Spend the day paddleboarding on Muskoka Lake or exploring the Riverwalk and shops of historic Huntsville. For an old-school family vacation, head north to Walker Lake's only resort, an 87 year old, all inclusive resort featuring simple summer pleasures like campfires, canoeing, and fishing. Plan a summer visit to catch Algonquin Park´s educational Thursday evening wolf howls starring the reclusive four-pawed chorus.
Please take a moment to visit our Blog, and see what our guests have to say. If you have already had the opportunity to visit us, please take this opportunity to post your own comments and pictures.
Just imagine your wedding….
No glaring city lights, and no drone of traffic or the roar of aircraft overhead. Just a bit of wilderness, a night sky full of stars, and the peaceful sound of silence. The Norsemen Restaurant is the perfect location for your special day. Experience a breath of fresh air as you enjoy traditional Muskoka hospitality. Get off the beaten path, take your time, enjoy the lakeside view and savour the superb cuisine and excellent service.
If you're planning a destination wedding, there's no better place than the Norsemen Restaurant and Resort in Muskoka. See our Wedding Page, download our Wedding Package orcontact us for details.
…taken from a review on restaurantica.com
It was referred to as 'the best kept secret in Muskoka' and it certainly is! A beautiful location in an old lodge. Patio and window seats overlook the lake. Everything from the bread to the appetizers to the main courses were exceptional. Very friendly and knowledgeable servers. This is a high class restaurant in a quiet Muskoka location. Very highly recommended!
The word gets around….
Les Gayne, owner of the Norsemen Restaurant, recalls the story of a recent guest telling of how he learned about the restaurant. "The fellow was leaving his home in San Francisco, rushing to catch a cab to the airport when a friend calls to him from across the street, asking him where he was going. He yells back, "Canada." "But where?" his friend calls back. "Ontario, north of Toronto, near Huntsville," came the answer. "The Norsemen, go to the Norsemen Restaurant," his friends calls over.
Located north of Huntsville, at the edge of Walker Lake on Limberlost Road the Norsemen Restaurant has earned a superior reputation. "We have a more game oriented menu," states Les, mentioning such items as Cassoulet, grilled Venison and Caribou. The rest of the menu is equally inviting. Choose from rack of lamb, pork or beef tenderloin, grilled chicken, and a nice selection of sea foods.
Les, along with his wife Suzi, manage both the restaurant and the modest cottage resort situated along the Walker Lake shoreline. Drawing from his years of experience in cottage rental accommodations, Les takes care of the extensive wine list, personally picking a full range of premium quality reds, whites, and sparkling wines and champagnes from all over the world.
"I want people to have such a good time that they will want to bring their friends back here," Les concludes.
Renting a cottage as a vacation choice has become increasingly popular over the past few years. There are many resorts in central and northern Ontario that offer cottage rentals, so why should you choose Walker Lake Resort? Why do so many people come back to stay with us year after year?
Location is a big factor. Walker Lake Resort is easily accessible – only 2.4 km off a major highway. That's just far enough that you'll never hear the sounds of traffic, but still close enough to be a short, pleasant drive. Our rental cottages are just 12 km from Huntsville. Shopping, antique hunting, sightseeing; everything is close by, but here at the resort it is always peaceful and quiet.
Walker Lake Resort has a variety of cottages you can rent. There are no 12'x12′ cookie-cutter cabins here! Our cottages range from the cozy, rustic style, right up to the full-sized modern Viceroy, and everything in between. Choose the type of vacation experience you want, then contact us to reserve your place.
Here at Walker Lake Resort we have the perfect setting, with something for everyone. There is lots of space on the docks, with plenty of comfortable chairs for reading or sunning. There are open grassy areas dotted with wildflowers, and acres of tall trees and massive rock outcroppings. There are winding roads to explore, and a clean sand beach with a gentle slope into the water. And did we mention the lake?
Walker Lake is the perfect size. There is plenty of space for canoeing, swimming and fishing, and the water is clean and inviting. The 8 mph speed limit on the lake does not permit water-skiing or jet skis, so you can enjoy the haunting call of the loon and the tranquil quiet.
The Norsemen Walker Lake Resort is a great choice for a cross country skiing weekend, just 20 minutes from the f cross country ski trails in Algonquin Provincial Park. Travel amongst the hardwood forests and lakes typical of Algonquin Park, with three trail networks specifically designed and reserved for cross-country skiing. You will almost certainly see moose or deer tracks on your outing. We're also close to Arrowhead Park with groomed cross country ski trails, snowshoe trails and an outdoor skating rink overlooking beautiful Mayflower Lake. We also welcome monthly or full winter stays – leave your skis here and have your own private getaway for the winter.
In the winter enjoy Muskoka's vast snowmobile trail network across forests, lakes and hills from Georgian Bay to Algonquin Park. We're minutes by snowmobile to Trails 77 & 78 near D101B and D102B. We welcome overnight guests riding the Muskoka Snowmobile Region RAP Tour (Ride Around the Park). Stay overnight and leave your cars for the rest of your ride.
Renting a cottage at Walker Lake Resort gives you a unique advantage, not found anywhere else in Ontario. You are just steps away from The Norsemen Restaurant. This fine dining restaurant is the top of the mark in cottage county, and it's right on your doorstep!
This is truly the best luxury available. After a relaxing day in the sun, you can dress up for dinner and be pampered at this superior restaurant. Sample the tasty creations of our chef – and don't forget the dessert!
We hope to see you soon.
The Norsemen Restaurant and Walker Lake Resort is located in Central Ontario, Muskoka / Lake of Bays, about 200 km north of Toronto, Canada. We are just off Highway #60, east of Huntsville and West of Algonquin Park.
The Norsemen Restaurant brings in diners from all the neighboring towns, like Bala, Bracebridge, Burks Falls, Dorset, Dwight, Huntsville, Lake of Bays and Port Carling. Dining in Muskoka means dining at the Norsemen. People will travel great distances to enjoy our amazing cuisine, a delicious meal in a historic dining room, sitting by the fire, or out on the screened-in porch. We have special price fixed three course dinners for just $39 per person for a hearty, quality and relaxing dinner after a hard day's work or play.
Weddings in Muskoka! Imagine a Muskoka wedding at the Norsemen Restaurant in Huntsville on Walker Lake. Your special day would include a fantastic evening of fine dining and dancing in a historic lodge with stone fireplaces and wood beamed cielings. A warm and cozy ambience just like you were in your own home. If you have your ceremony here, you could get married on the dock with the beautiful lake as your backdrop, or inside in front of one of our cozy fireplaces. The Norsemen Restaurant and Walker Lake Resort is the perfect place for desination weddings in Muskoka.
Many people staying at the area resorts also join us for the best in dining experiences. Deerhurst, Grandview, Hidden Valley Ski Club and the Hidden Valley Resort Hotel are just a few of our neighbours. Another popular camping area is Arrowhead Provincial Park, only a few kilometers north of Huntsville.
The many lakes in the area provide a boaters paradise. Lake Vernon, Hunters Bay, Fairy Lake, Peninsula Lake, the Muskoka River and Mary Lake are all connected, providing great opportunities for cruising. Walker Lake Resort has fishing, giving visitors the opportunity to catch bass, lake trout, perch, pike and rainbow trout.
Our guests can take part in numerous winter activities, like dog sledding, cross-country skiing, skating, downhill skiing, snowmobile and sleigh rides. In the summer there is swimming, canoeing, dock parties, fly fishing and lazing in a deck chair with a good book, diving off the raft, sitting up on the porch in a Muskoka Chair, or exploring the sand beach. A popular park in the area is Arrowhead Provincial Park, only a few kilometers north of Huntsville. Enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and the view of the Big East River rapids.
Experience the sunrise and morning mist on the water, the call of the loon, a quiet walk along the road, a fabulous sunset and the starlit sky. Your private cottage awaits.
Any time of year you can enjoy campfires, marshmallow roasts, reading by the fireplace, a romantic dinner in a rustic setting, taking part in a wilderness wolf howl, or just taking in the natural setting.
You can take away wonderful memories of Jacuzzi tubs, charming cottages, elegant and exceptional fine dining in Muskoka, romantic getaways, tranquil Walker Lake, evenings by the wood stove, world class golf, and the peaceful Muskoka setting.
- Muskoka Ontario cottage resort accommodation
- Onsite fine dining restaurant
- Lakeside cottage rentals
- Wedding receptions our specialty
- Near to Algonquin Provincial Park & Huntsville
- Cross country skiing & snowmobile trails


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Red Trail Racing of Lakeland will host the Urban Mountain Bike Criterium in downtown Lakeland on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. The registration and head table for the event will be in front of City Hall on Lemon Street.
Ray Wells, promoter of the event said, "There is no other mountain bike event like this in the country that we are aware of. In fact, I am not aware of any other urban mountain bike race in the nation."
The Urban Criterium is a mountain bike race on asphalt and stairs that winds through the Iowa Street Parking garage and along Lemon Street in front of City Hall. Spectators are admitted free and can view the outlined course from designated positions.
The Iowa Avenue Parking Garage will be closed because it is part of the race course. The portion of Iowa Avenue between Lakeland's City Hall and Lakeland Electric will be closed and a portion of Lemon Street will be closed to through traffic at Massachusetts Avenue.
Back by popular demand is the thrilling Street 2X Speed Trials competition that takes place between each urban mountain bike heat race. Wells said, "The Street 2X is a great spectator event as racers compete on identical courses with various obstacles and ramps in two separate lanes." The first racer to complete the obstacles and make it to the finish line is the winner. Spectators are rewarded with some amazing acts of balance and lots of big airs as the cyclist launch themselves over the multiple ramps on the 2X course.
Visit www.redtrailracing.com for more information and to register for the Lakeland Urban Mountain Bike Criterium and the Street 2X Speed Trials.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
Our community's Spring Purge Your Pills Rx Drop Off will include 8 locations in Polk County for citizens to turn in unused, expired, or unwanted Human and Pet Medications for safe and proper disposal. Medications should be placed in a clear, air-tight plastic bag.
Drop-off locations on April 28th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm are:
Previous prescription medication collections held in Polk County in spring and fall 2010 and spring 2011 have resulted in nearly 1,700 pounds of recovered pharmaceuticals. All medications were safely disposed of via incineration.
For folks unable to attend on April 28th, unwanted medications may also be taken to the county's permanent drop site, located at the Winter Haven Police Department, 125 North Lake Silver Drive NW, in Winter Haven, weekdays between 9 AM and 5 PM. Medications may also be safely disposed of at home in the following manner: Dissolve medications in water, and mix with coffee grounds or cat litter. Then, pour into a zip lock bag and put in your trash. Do not dump any medications into the toilet or your trash, to avoid harming our lakes and ground water.
For more information on the local Pill Drop event or locations, please contact StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777.
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Starting Monday April 2, 2012, Lakeland Electric will be closing portions of Ingraham Avenue from McDonald Street to US 98 South and portions of McDonald Street near Ingraham Avenue from April 2 to April 27, 2012 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The closure will allow Lakeland Electric employees enough room to relocate electric power poles and overhead electric power lines along Ingraham Avenue. These closures ensure the safety for Lakeland Electric line workers and the public along the construction area.
This work is necessary to continue to provide electricity safely and reliably to Lakeland Electric customers. A message board has been installed to advise those already using this route of the pending closure. Traffic will be clearly routed by the appropriate signs and barricades to assist with an orderly flow of traffic. Questions should be directed to Lakeland Electric's Project Manager at 863/834-6311.
The Lakeland City Commission voted to decrease the fuel charge for Lakeland Electric customers $5.60 per 1,000 kWh effective for meters read on or after April 2, 2012. The new fuel charge will be $38.60 per 1,000 kWh. Starting April 2, 2012 Lakeland Electric residential customers will pay $98.12 for 1,000 kWh of electricity.
After listening to a staff presentation at the March 19, 2012 Utility Committee Meeting, the Lakeland Electric Utility Committee recommended to decrease the current fuel charge based on favorable natural gas prices. The City Commission reconvened and unanimously approved the recommendation.
RESIDENTIAL RATES BASED ON 1,000 kWh
Current New Rates – Effective April 2, 2012
Base Rate $ 59.52 $ 59.52
Fuel Charge $ 44.20 $ 38.60
As of April 2, 2012, Lakeland Electric's residential rates will be the third lowest in the state for residential customers and the lowest in Florida for all commercial accounts in all of the commercial rate classes.
Lakeland Electric bills are broken out for customer convenience in detail to show the base charge, fuel charge and appropriate taxes and service charges. The fuel charge on a utility bill is exactly that, the actual costs for fuel used to generate the amount of electricity used within your residence. Most utilities subscribe to the same billing practice and break out the base rate and the fuel charge for their customers. There is no mark-up in fuel. In fact, fuel is a straight pass-through to customers.
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|Hmmm?? You were expecting canadapost to be an international carrier like fedex or ups. Once the parcel left Canada it was handed over to whoever canadapost has as a partner carrier in Australia.
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2011/04/15---09:02-----International item arrived in destination country
2011/04/15---09:02-----Item has been sent to customs in the destination country
2011/04/15---06:00-----International shipment has arrived in the destination country
2011/02/24---07:53-----VANCOUVER----International item has left Canada
2011/02/16---12:51-----RICHMOND-----Item processed at postal facilit
Basically, CP's carrier arrived and the packages were handed over in bond. 6am.
CP's bonding agent handed them over to Australia's customs agent at 9.02am.
The reporting agency now shifts to Australia's customs and they scan them in at 9:02am, basically a confirmation of what you already know. "We gave them to customs" and Customs saying "we got them."
Your problem now is with Aussie customs.
Your problem with CP lies in the 6 weeks from 02/24 to 04/15. Obviously, they held them for the next boat for 8 days, and put them on a boat...and a slow boat at that.
If you paid the cheapest price, sorry that's what you get..it sucks, but there's no funny business.
On the other example you give, someone paid for air shipping and that's why it was only 2 days.
|Canada Post has the worst service of any postage service I have ever used so I would not be surprised by this at all. I'm assuming you paid by credit card? After 8 weeks I would be doing a charge back to the store. Let them fight it out with Canada Post.
|Are you sure it was shipped by air mail? I once shipped to Australia, and the shipping time by boat was 4-6 weeks, about the delay you are getting. That could also explain the difference in tracking updates.
Only reason I think they would fake it is to avoid a payout. Here's a time stamp of a previous purchase from the same store.. It only took 7 days from Vancouver to Melbourne, Australia.
The customs check-in has a location attached to it. The purchase above seems like a manual update to just delay/avoid the payout.
2011/02/15----13:49----DERRIMUT,Aus----Item successfully delivered
2011/02/15----06:55----DERRIMUT,Aus----Item out for delivery
2011/02/14----13:45----DERRIMUT,Aus----Attempted delivery. Notice card left indicating where item can be picked up.
2011/02/14----07:00----DERRIMUT,Aus----Item out for delivery
2011/02/12----22:37----ALEXANDRIA,Aus--International item released from Customs
2011/02/08----20:13----REGINA----------Item processed at postal facility
|i really don't think that Canada Post would fake something like that. Just for your information, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located in the city of Richmond. However it does appear that your package was stuck for a long period of time. it may have been lost somehow and they retrieved it. but anyway since your package is already in your country so it should arrive soon.
Canada Post adding false tracking details?
Hi all,
I would like to get some opinions/thoughts here. Recently purchased bindings online from a Canadian store. Its been over 8 weeks(14th Feb) and still haven't received them. I have been VERY patient and have sent several emails to this store asking them to investigate the problem. They give me the standard "its in customs" answer. I was patient and waited.
On the 5th April, an insurance claim was lodged as I have deemed the items as lost (store has agreed to refund me). Fast forward a week later, 12th April - I follow this up with the store as they do not give me any further updates. They reply with "I will update you as soon as I have any information"
Its the 15th - Still no word from the store, I send another email asking for an update. No reply but somehow a few hours later the tracking miraculously updates to "International shipment has arrived in the destination country" - To me this seems dodgy and think it was only updated to "shut up the sender/receiver", my guess is that they want to avoid an insurance claim for their incompetence. What also seems fishy, is that the location was not updated, previous locations were always updated at every check-in point. Below are the time stamps.
So my question is - Can Canada Post fake destination updates? I have kept this store anonymous as they pride themselves in customer service, I'm not a fan in bad mouthing unless necessary.
What are your thoughts? Sorry for the long post.
2011/04/15---09:02-----International item arrived in destination country
2011/04/15---09:02-----Item has been sent to customs in the destination country
2011/04/15---06:00-----International shipment has arrived in the destination country
2011/02/24---07:53-----VANCOUVER----International item has left Canada
2011/02/16---12:51-----RICHMOND-----Item processed at postal facility
2011/02/14---16:58-----REGINA-------Item processed at postal facility
2011/02/14---14:55-----REGINA-------Item accepted at the Post Office
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The judical system in the United States is slowly crumbling away before our eyes...
Here is another judge who thinks the sun rises and sets in his ass. Pay attention to the part in bold. He actually believes he can mete out punishment for anything, regardless of whether or not there is a law for it.
DETROIT - Legal experts are questioning the legitimacy of a punishment levied by a federal judge after a suburban Detroit man balked at serving on a grand jury.
William Schramm, a retirement planner, has reported to the federal courthouse in Detroit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays every other week since the end of January.
On unwritten orders from Chief U.S. District Judge Bernard A. Friedman, Schramm sits on a first-floor bench from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day the grand jury is in session. He isn't allowed to read and he doesn't receive the $40-a-day pay or the mileage reimbursement jurors get for traveling to the downtown courthouse.
The sentence did not result from finding Schramm in contempt of court, The Detroit News reported in Monday editions.
Friedman said he has intrinsic authority to administer justice that no law specifies. The judge said Schramm answered a question or questions in an inappropriate and apparently untruthful manner while he was interviewing prospective grand jurors.
As a result, Friedman said, "he had to contemplate his behavior and his interference with the administration of justice. The message is that when you are summoned to jury duty you must tell the truth."
Friedman would not discuss what Schramm said that he found objectionable. But he expressed surprise that Schramm has obeyed his order for the past eight weeks without complaining, adding, "all he has to do is come in and talk about it.
"I expected him to come in and I still do," Friedman said. "Every time I know he's out there it goes through my mind. He knows how to send me a letter and he knows how to contact me."
Schramm, 31, told the newspaper he has not complained because he fears further upsetting the judge and being found in contempt, which he said could jeopardize his license to sell securities.
Thomas Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, a nonpartisan group that advocates judicial accountability, called Friedman's action inappropriate.
"If the chief judge is going to mete out punishment, he ought to do it through the court process," Fitton said.
Federal grand juries consist of 16 to 23 people. They meet in secret to consider federal indictments and decide whether felony charges should be brought against an accused person.
Information from: The Detroit News, http://www.detnews.com
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There's a scene at the end of the film "The Candidate" where Robert Redford, the newly elected Sen. McKay from California, corners his campaign manager and says, "What do we do now?"
I can imagine that Andrew Gregory, Mike Saunders and Ben Everard, clearly three happy men right now, might be asking the same thing. Their magazine — Linux Voice — was fully funded thanks to contributions garnered in their Indiegogo campaign, crossing the 90,000-pound threshhold two weeks before the deadline.
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– Content will be published for free after 9 months, and they aim to use an open source/Creative Commons licence. "We want to create a library of our tutorials, interviews, features and code that is accessible to everyone, whether that's a Python tutorial for a 10 hour flight, or a Raspberry Pi class guide for a school club. We don't believe in charging several times for the same 'evergreen' content," the proposal says.
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The Free Software Guy has had periods, long periods, protracted periods of not
posting. Twice his loyal fans have started a collection for some kind of memorial
for him. Now he posts twice in one day? This puts a lot of pressure on us Larry.
"What do we do now?" I guess we subscribe to Linux Voice, eh? They have a
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay men's and women's basketball programs welcomed members of the media to the Kress Events Center on Tuesday afternoon for the annual basketball media day. Head coaches Kevin Borseth and Brian Wardle addressed the media and online viewers on the state of their respective programs with practice underway and the 2012-13 season fast approaching.
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Women's basketball seniors Lydia Bauer (Lake Zurich, Ill.), Sarah Eichler (Grafton, Wis.) and Adrian Ritchie (De Pere, Wis.) represented the women's team while junior Alec Brown (Winona, Minn.) and sophomore Keifer Sykes (Chicago, Ill.) attended the event from the men's basketball team.
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