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(For The Punch – Issue 18 July 2011)
THE WHITE FILE by P. Anthony White
The people who pretend that dying is rather like strolling into
the next room always leave me unconvinced.
Death, like birth, must be a tremendous event.
~ J. B. Priestley ~
Up through the years many writers, and especially poets, equally in former times and in the present, have had a morbid, incessant obsession with death, cemeteries, and the afterlife.
Yes, even here in The Bahamas we live day after day, week after week with death and funerals, and, like the Irish who have always been passionate about death, wakes and funerals, death is hardly ever simply a passionate episode.
Perhaps the most demonstrative example of that morbid, incessant obsession with death, funerals and cemeteries was the quite lengthy 19th century poem by the English writer Thomas Gray titled ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD.
In that work, the poet actually took his time walking through a cemetery in Stokes Poges in England, pausing to comment on what might have been in th elife of the person buried there. At one point he paused to write:
"Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire,
Hands that the rod of empire might have swayed
Or waked to ecstasy the living lyre."
We recall back in 1959 how when we were only a youngster at school in New York the late American jazz singer Billie Holliday passed away after a long and tragic battle with drug addiction.
They organised a memorial service for the occasion, held on Riker's Island, which sits in the East or Harlem River, midway between, between Manhattan and Queen's. Thousands turned out and under the food lights paid endless tributes to an ebony songstress who had turn out simply and ruinously to have become an angel flying too close to the ground.
Then around midnight came the announcement over the loudspeakers that they were about to turn off all the lights, and invited all in the audience to light a match or flick on a cigarette lighter. In the bleak blackness thousands of little lights flickered, and from the speakers came Perry Como's voice intoning that haunting song:
It is better to light just one little candle,
Than to stumble in the dark!
Better far that you light just one little candle,
All you need's a tiny spark!
If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be free,
The wonderful dawn of a new day we'll see!
And, if everyone lit just one little candle,
What a bright world this would be!
It was a sad, sombre, and serene scenario in a city which seldom knew utter peace and quietude, but those who were there will never forget New York on that touching occasion when the death of a black megastar singer practically brought to tears the city that never slept.
There was another occasion in Brooklyn in New York back in the 1960s when a beautiful Bahamian girl from East Street perished tragically.
Ethel King was truly, as they say in modern parlance, drop dead gorgeous. She was part of the great King family of East Street, which had deep roots in Cat Island. Her sisters were Octavia, former registrar of insurance companies, and Gladys who, like Ethel, had migrated to New York.
A brother, Roy, had studied law in New York and eventually became a judge in Rochester in upstate New York.
Ethel had had an unsuccessful marriage to Percy Pinder Jr., son of the entrepreneurial elder Percy Pinder who in fact had been the first to build and operate a movie theatre Over-the-Hill. After she and Percy separated she used to be frequently on the arm of the late Ernest Strachan, then employed in the French Department of the United Nations, before he returned in Nassau to become Chief of Protocol for the Bahamas Government.
Ethel took a job in Manhattan and was living in an apartment in Brooklyn. The full story will probably be never known, but there was apparently a young Puerto Rican fellow who fell desperately in love with Ethel who, it seemed, was not interested.
Once morning as she left her apartment for work, walking through the basement of the building, the young fellow accosted Ethel and perhaps for the last time pleaded for her heart. According to the New York Amsterdam News, when she again spurned him he opened fire on her with a handgun, and then turned the weapon on himself.
The two were discovered lying next to each other on the ground of the basement.
The funeral for Ethel, who had grown up in St. Agnes in New Providence, was held not long afterwards at the Episcopal church of St. Mark's in Brooklyn. The little church was packed with Bahamians living in New York, and scores of others who travelled to the city for the sad occasion. Among that Nassau contingent was Lynden Oscar Pindling.
Back in New Providence some years later – in early 1969 – there occurred the death of a bright and promising young thespian who had striven since his teenage years to master 6the stage in The Bahamas and in so doing to bring along other youngsters with a yearning for the footlights.
Basil Eric Antonio Saunders was a truly ambitious lad who quietly felt his reach should always exceed his grasp. After studies in London he returned to The Bahamas and began teaching English and drama in the public school system, whilst, along with The White Boy who had been his childhood histrionic partner, continued acting, producing and directing. At one point he had a stint as an insurance agent, but his heart was never really in it.
Yet at an early age B.E.A., as many referred to him, developed diabetes, and at only 31 years old he passed away. The town was stunned that one so young, so talented, so brilliant, so filled with a lust for life should have been plucked so prematurely from that life.
It seemed half that town showed up at St. Agnes Church for one of the most mournful yet flambouyant funerals seen in Grant's Town, after which he was buried in the extreme northern section of the church's cemetery on Nassau Street next to Gibbs Lane. To mark the occasion The White Boy penned and published a poem on the life of Basil Saunders. The final stanza read thus:
"Now up against the northern wall
where friendly footsteps seldom fall,
when others last to withered end,
you'll still be smiling, childlike, Friend."
The community was in a dither back in early May of 1990 with the passing of Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield who had for some years been afflicted with cancer. As Leader of the Opposition he had been treated at home and abroad at the expense of the Bahamas Government, and had returned home to carry on his political assignment as best he could.
He died in a Florida hospital surrounded by family and political colleagues. In the Free National Movement there was widespread speculation about the future leadership configurations of the party, especially since general elections were just over two years away.
Orville Turnquest was at the time deputy leader of the party. That was about six years after Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie had been fired from the PLP cabinet of Sir Lynden Pindling. Ingraham, then an independent Member of Parliament, had thrown his parliamentary support behind the FNM.
Whitfield had pretty much handpicked Ingraham as his successor, and subsequently the party's Central Council concurred.
The ornate funeral was held at Christ Church Cathedral, and amongst those paying tribute to his old childhood friend and political nemesis was Sir Lynden. The interment was in the Eastern Cemetery, where his father, Kenneth Whitfield, was buried a few years earlier.
Of course ten years later, in 2000. Sir Lynden himself succumbed to prostate cancer, and after some deliberation the decision was made to have the funeral services conducted at the Church of God on East Street.
Following the funeral, at which Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham spoke, there was a massive procession – joined in by political friend and foe alike – down East Street, west on Wulff Road, north on Blue Hill Road, then west on Meeting Street to St. Agnes Cemetery on Nassau Street.
There the body was received by then Anglican bishop Drexel Gomez and St. Agnes rector the late Fr. Patrick Johnson, assisted by The White Boy. Afterwards Sir Lynden was entombed in a special and imposing mausoleum in the cemetery.
Bahamians have over the years continued to have a fascination for funerals in all their forms and fashions, and it never really matters the identity of the deceased if there is something special about the arrangements.
A few years ago with the brutal murder of fashion designer Harl Taylor, mortician Ted Sweeting introduced to The Bahamas an interesting new embalming trend imported from the United States, whereby in the viewing room of the funeral home the full-clothed body was sitting in a chair in front of a desk with pen in hand as if engaged in work.
For two days it seemed the whole Bahamas had beaten a path to Sweeting's Colonial Mortuary on Blue Hill Road just to have a view of the fantastical scene.
And so death, wakes, funerals and the celebrations afterwards are still rudimentary parts of Bahamian life, and will perhaps persist in that way for hundreds of years, so long as Bahamians continue to be born, to live, and to die.


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Man Charged in Dog Shooting [Update]
With two dogs dead in Chester County, many are questioning a state law.
Update (Feb 22, 1:27 p.m.) The Chester County District Attorney's office announced Friday that charges have been filed against Gabriel Pilotti "for shooting and killing two dogs belonging to his neighbors."
Pilotto, 72, has been charged with cruelty to animals and recklessly endangering another person.
"There was no justification for the killing of these two dog," Chester County DA Tom Hogan said in a release. "The defendant has been charged and will be dealt with appropriately. Our sympathies go out to the family and children who lost their beloved pets."
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Multiple news outlets have been reporting on a Chester County man who shot and killed two dogs, but will not be charged by the county District Attorney due to state law.
According to NBC 10, the two dogs escaped from their fenced-in yard in Chester Springs and were shot by a neighbor, who says he was defending his flock of sheep.
The man will avoid any charges, reports say, because of a state law that dictates when it is legal to kill a dog.
According to state law, "any person may kill any dog which he sees in the act of pursuing or wounding or killing any domestic animal," including livestock and poultry.
This isn't the first time a dog has been shot in the Greater Philadelphia area. A Roxborough dog was shot and killed in March 2012, and Phoenixville Police shot a dog after it went on a "rampage" in May 2012.
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3:21 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
This is not only a trending topic in Pennsylvania, but all over the nation. As many people know, some of us treat our dogs as if they were our children, and think of them as such. To me, there is no reason to kill an innocent dog unless it is going to attack a person. At the very least, this law should be reviewed and updated to set stipulations for the killing of a dog.
gerri sherzer
4:16 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Ditto from me. My dog is my little girl now that my daughters are married with children and pets of their own.
Carol G
8:31 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Phx08 This is the reason the family wants the law to change. From what I see and feel someone let the two dogs in the pen to begin with. They would not both jump a high fence to get into that area. No one will know except the man who mercifully shot the two dogs. My heart goes out to the family.
3:39 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Doesn't sound like the dogs were "immocent". Sounds like the guy perceived an actual threat to his livestock.
3:58 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Phx08 may be commenting on the last part of the article that references to a 2012 incident where a family's dog was shot in Roxborough. The police did not even investigate.
4:53 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Thank you, Kevin. I should've specified which article I was talking about. The dog is Roxborough was 100% innocent. As for the dogs going after the livestock, there is no report indicating that the dogs were acting vicious or anything of the sort. For all intents and purposes, the report is that the dogs were herding dogs and thus acting on their biological need to herd livestock. I don't see any reason for the man to kill the animals before trying to shoo them off his property without a violent act.
Richard Weisgrau
10:46 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
The perception of a threat and an actual threat are different. If we all acted with violence when we perceived a threat there would be many more injuries and deaths inflicted on animal and people. Fearing for one's life has to be proven to be a substantial defense. We don't have the facts but I think it is highly unlikely that the neighbors' domesticated dogs were really threatening the sheep. A couple of shots into the ground would have made the level of noise that dog's pay attention to.
elaine benedetti
12:53 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
According to the article in today's paper, the dogs somehow got into the sheep pen, which was too high to jump, and the poor second dog was shot while cowering in the corner of the pen. That sounds pretty innocent to me... in fact, this case should be examined closely, because it doesn't sound like the dogs were "In the act of pursing, wounding or killing a domestic animal" - which is how the law reads. ...it seems plausible that the gun-happy neighbor actually let the dogs into the pen so he could shoot them.If so, I hope he winds up paying dearly.
4:00 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
These dogs were allowed to roam loose or broke loose. They were a threat to the livestock (sheep). The person who shot the dogs had the right to do it on his property that had livestock.
Maria Jacobs
8:06 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
The dogs were not allowed to roam, they were away from their home for 15 minutes, and the owner was in pursuit of the dogs. One dog was shot at point blank range, and the second was shot cowering near a fence. There was not a thorough investigation, as it is suspect as to how the dogs actually got into the fenced in area. The dogs are hearing animals and were doing what comes naturally. The home where the dogs were shot was in a residential area, with children's swing sets near y. This happened on a property totalling less then 4 acres. Just thought youn should have all the facts prior to commenting.
8:34 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Bernese Mountain Dogs are herders by natural breed. Thats what they were doing to the sheep. Trying to heard them. If you know anything about these breeds they are wonderful loving dogs and non-threatening at all. Its sad because I know all my neighbors, I know all my neighbors pets, and have been over all my neighbors houses. I guess some people are different and not sure how long they have lived next to each other but the one doing the shooting should have known better.
9:06 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Give me a break. That's the dumbest thing I've ever read. If you knew anything about this breed of dog you'd definitely stick your foot in your mouth. People need to be more educated about dogs because if this man was educated, those dogs would still be alive. What the law needs to review is who should be allowed to own a gun.
JJ Jones
10:03 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013
oh just shut up. you're disgusting if you defend this behavior.
1:30 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
SS I've seen enough of this particular breed to know they aren't what you think they are - and I suspect YOU don't know this breed at all. A neighbor a half mile up the road from me had a pair of those monsters. When they broke free and were out roaming they a terror to deal with. They are highly territorial and will attack if you approach their property. I can't begin to tell you how many times one of them would chase or attack me when I was out jogging. When they were out free they were a terror. Good news is the people who had those things moved about a year and a half ago.
Karen B
5:01 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Nabob....are you talking about the BMD? You can't be..."If there's only one word to describe the Bernese Mountain Dog, it's "loyal". The chief goal of the BMD's life is to be a loyal, helpful companion to you and your family.
This has its advantages & its disadvantages, of course. The chief advantage of the BMD's friendly temperament is the ability the dogs have to integrate themselves into virtually any kind of family environment. Children or other household animals are not a problem whatsoever for the BMD. The BM's herding instincts make it a natural with animals (or children) that it perceives as "lower" than itself in the pack hierarchy, & the dogs will serve as ideal watchdogs & protectors for even the most recalcitrant of children or the most vicious of cats.
The chief disadvantage of the BMD's temperament, however, is its neediness. The BMD has a powerful, genetically-rooted need to please its humans. The BMD will try assiduously to please you, it doesn't have some of the cunning other breeds exhibit.
Another major quality of the BMD is its laziness--surprisingly, given its genetic heritage. The BMD is only willing to exert large amounts of energy for fairly short periods of time, preferring to simply be with its humans or to engage in short bursts of work followed by rest. It can be an extremely positive quality if you're used to dogs whose abundance of energy leads to destructive behavior if you leave them alone for more than an hour or two."
Bob Binder
1:16 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Pam your a friggin MORON , it has already been proven that the dogs were not anywhere near the sheep. Keep your idiotic views to yourself until you understand the facts and the breed of sog
4:40 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
"These dogs" were pets, not much different than that mans' livestock.......and "these dogs" were herding dogs by nature......any sensible "animal lover" would know the difference between "herders by instinct" and "malicious killers by training". This man was in possession of a flock of sheep and even Jesus Christ himself knew that the flock was accustomed to being herded.............now unless that man had chased those dogs off of his property in the past (which was not reported), I have a hard time feeling sorry for him. He'd be best to pack up his sheep and leave the area..............You may want to consider going with him, Pamela.
4:55 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Exactly! There was no need to shoot and kill the poor dogs.
Karen B
1:38 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
I am inclined to agree....The law as it is written doesn't protect this man in any way....they were not harming his sheep....he needs to be brought to justice. It won't bring back the family pets, nothing can change the way the family and community feels about this...but perhaps this man can face consequences for such harsh decisions. If nothing else, he could at least show a little remorse.
gerri sherzer
4:21 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Agree--he should pack up and leave the area. People like this do not deserve to live amongst sane, caring individuals who have loving pets. Outta here man with the gun.
truth seeker
7:20 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
Any sensible "animal lover" would know that a dog that isn't trained to herd isn't really herding. They are playing, and that play can get out of hand and turn deadly in the blink of an eye. I'm not supporting this guy, but let's be honest here.
Linda G
5:19 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
a dog off their property becomes a threat - i am terrified if a big dog runs up to me barking - this happened out in the country where this man takes good care of his animals and these dogs were a threat to him.
6:09 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
For what it's worth, the shooter comes off as an angry, inbred, Pennsyl-tucky POS. When questioned about killing the two dogs, he says "I shoot first". Does that really sound a good guy 'who cares for animals'... I hate it when unleashed dogs run up on me too. I usually just swat the dog away and give the owner some serious stinkeye. It has NEVER occurred to me to SHOOT the dog, the owners maybe, but never the dog.
9:55 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Anything or anyone may be seen as a threat to another, should we all just shoot the things which threaten to shake our fabled sense of security?
elaine benedetti
1:00 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
@Linda G... the guy sends his animals to slaughter... that's not my idea of good care.He obviously has no respect for others' lives or property.
2:18 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Elaine Benedetti, you wouldn't perhaps be a meat eater would you? After that post please tell me you don't consider lamb to be a delicacy. Please tell me you don't enjoy pork, beef or chicken.
7:00 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
If I were this guys neighbor I would be seriously concerned if this guys mindset is to shoot first. If his fence was secure how did the Bernese get into his yard?
People who are raising animals, especially those that are herded should know without question what herding looks like. There is a big difference in the way a dog looks and behaves when it is in attack mode compared to herding.
The Bernese is a very gentle dog and there is no excuse (which is all he is doing, making excuses for his deadly choice) when one and observation immediately if a dog is well cared for by their appearance. Just groomed and collars.
It's about choices... Imagine how things would be right now if he had grabbed a phone or camera and shot videos.
This man will have to live with the consequences of his horrific choice.
Gaye Jablonski
7:46 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Thank you Kevin and Earnest and Charlie for your comments, I completely agree but could never say it so well. The "shooter" was morally if not legally wrong. And the law needs to be changed because the "shooter" should be in jail.
8:00 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
The guy has every right to shoot the dogs for endangering his livestock, which is probably part of his livelihood. But he should have given fired warning shots first
Seems strange the neighbor wouldn't recognize the dogs as his neighbors and react differently. Maybe the neighbor had a bone to pick and chose to take it out on the dogs..
Arthur Post
8:22 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
This is West Vincent Township, very unlikely that the sheep were the man's livelihiood. He is quoted as commenting "I shoot first". Doesn't seem like he deserves anyone's sympathy and understanding, he's just a terrible neighbor if the reports are accurate.
Richard Weisgrau
8:41 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
I don't think the law need to be revisited. I think cases should be properly investigated and some test established for evaluating these words in practice: "in the act of pursuing or wounding or killing any domestic animal." We don't know the facts, but I find it hard to believe that the dogs were pursuing, wounding or killing the sheep. Wounded or dead sheep would be evidenced by the facts. It's "pursuing" that is too vague. The denotation is to follow, but the connotation seems to me to be a determined effort to follow and catch. If one uses the denotation I think I can shoot a dog that is walking behind me in the same direction. I have to have the same rights as animals do when being followed. I suspect poor investigation and a lax attitude too this matter off the burner.
9:00 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
You have made the case for why the law should be re-visited. It is written too black and white, and in cases like this there is gray area that needs to be fairly examined.
Like I said in an earlier post. How could the Bernese have gotten into the fenced area where there sheep were being kept, unless the owner of the sheep did not have a secured fenced in area?
truth seeker
7:28 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
The law doesn't need to be revisited. The law protects farmer's and their right and ability to earn a living. If the dogs in the case were not "in the act of pursuing or wounding or killing and domestic animal" then he is not within his legal rights and will be prosecuted. However the law needs to be there to protect livestock in the event of an actual attack.
8:55 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
worthless redneck + guns + philadelphia suburb + sheep = dead dogs for no good reason. Make as many laws as it takes.
9:21 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
To Linda G, West Vincent Township is not the country by any means! and if you have followed this story and seen the photos, his fence is in horrible conditions and is not maintain. He also shot and killed 2 dogs prior! Any person that say " I shot first" needs to have his gun taken away
Richard Weisgrau
10:51 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
What if they were? Most pit bulls are fine dogs. My son's (Kenzie) is 80 pound of muscle and energy. The greatest danger she presents is that she might make you face wet when she goes bananas trying to lick it. Like most Pit-bulls that have not been bread to fight, she is just a dog that loves people.
Ines Stelzer
12:38 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
No they were Bernese mountain dogs - bred to herd sheep - they are beautiful dogs that are gentle with kids. What makes you think a pit bull would go after a sheep? Only if it were taught to go after sheep. I've met meaner chiwawa's
2:26 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Ines Stelzer. I suggest you learn a little about the breed. Yes, they are beautiful looking dogs and are probably typically gentle with the children in the family. They also are well documented to exhibit Rage Syndrome that certain breeds of dogs exhibit. Do a little research and you will see that this breed is known for both aggression problems toward strangers and that it suffer from what is known as Rage Syndrome. It has a propensity to rage that can be triggered for any reason or no reason.
Karen B
3:35 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Nabob, I think what you are really trying to say is that the natural instinct of a TERRIER is for going after animals. They are hunting dogs. I would have been cautious depending upon the animal...but I would have waited and watched...perhaps been prepared, but would not have shot an innocent animal trotting towards me or cowardly trying to run and hide. There are different breeds with different instincts. I can see where a terrier might go for an animal....this just isn't the case here.
Karen B
5:23 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Nabob," A Dutch questionnaire based study carried out on four hundred and four Bernese Mountain Dogs showed twenty percent had showed intermittent attacks towards their owners." http://www.best-behaviour.com/rage-syndrome.html
"The good news is that true idiopathic aggression is also a particularly uncommon condition. " http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/7_6/features/Rage-Syndrome-In-Dogs_5639-1.html
"Although the scientific evidence is limited, rage syndrome has been described as an epileptic disorder affecting the emotion-related parts of the dog's brain.[9] There is also some evidence that in at least some cases it is an inheritable genetic disorder." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage_syndrome
Now then, I have given you information to base a better opinion on, and done the research for you and others interested in BMD's and this Rage Syndrome you keep talking about. Neither of these dogs, or the 80% of others, display traits of this disease. It is mostly seen in English and Cocker Spaniels. Would you shoot a cocker spaniel, a dog smaller? if it were near your sheep? The whole point here is what happened....the sadness of it all and that the actions of Mr. Pilotti were unacceptable considering the circumstances. These dogs showed NO aggression towards him, in fact, the male was seen trotting towards him and the female ran away. Mr. Pilotti was wrong, and the system will take care of that.
10:51 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
No. He shot 2 pit bulls earlier that were killing his neighbors livestock.
Richard Weisgrau
10:16 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013
I think we are on the same page except for revisiting the law's language. I cannot imagine that the dogs actually pursued the sheep with malice. Revisiting the law could end up in process that takes years and makes the matter more unclear. Legislators have a history of making things more complicated than understandable. What is needed is some regulatory guidelines that define the intent of the word "pursuing." They could be derived from the legislative history of the law or from an effort of the PA Attorney General's Office and/or local prosecutors. I like the term pursuing with malice since it connotes an intent to do harm and that would require some evidence of the fact. Police are supposed to collect the evidence, weigh it and act. The prosecutors weigh it to determine if the evidence warrants prosecution. If prosecutors had issued a guideline to police that pursuing means pursuing with malice, I suspect that the perpetrator in this case would be going to trial.
gerri sherzer
4:29 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Obviously, by his making excuses for his actions (shoot first and then again at a cowering poor dog) he doesn't care. I hope justice pervails here. He is a poor excuse for a human being. Good analysis Richard Weisgrau1
6:58 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
PEOPLE!!!. READ.!!! It has been documented by the police it did not happen as Mr Pilotti states. He cornered the.young one against a fence and shot it after.he shot the first whom was sitting in front.of him. They were 1 & 2 years.old !!!! He knows the law and he opened his pens
Read chestercountyramblings. And GET INFORMED!!!!
gerri sherzer
4:31 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
What a loser he is--shooting innocent herding Burmese mountain dogs who are gentle and loving children's pets. I hope he pays dearly.
truth seeker
7:30 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
Well then if we want to be informed there are holes in the bock's story too. If they were in fact in pursuit of their dogs as they say then why as stated in the police report did the officer call and then go to the Bock's home. You can't be actively pursuing from your home.
Karen B
3:29 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Truth Seeker, you must have missed the part where she saw the police and spoke with them outside Mr Pilotti's home. Don't you think he'd tell her at this point that the dogs were shot and he'd be over to discuss with them after he'd taken report from Mr. Pilotti? Makes sense to me.
Judy hallman
7:42 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
I just read ramblings. This man is horrible !
gerri sherzer
4:32 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Agree Judy--especially after reading how the incident unfolded. He should pay with being incarcerated himself--especially when he says "I shoot first".
Jim Tatro
7:58 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Understand that we are talking about the life of one or two dogs that are by law supposed to be confined or under the control of their owner at ALL times. The sheep or any other livestock are also confined by fence. It would be nice to believe that dogs entering a sheep pasture are there for innocent play but that is not the case. In my experience the friendliest family pet turns into a killer in seconds. It begins as a chase in which the sheep pile on top of one another, often some are killed or maimed during this. It then becomes a chase in which the dogs grab mouthful of wool that easily tears skin and leave large patches of open wounds. And then progresses to bites in which saliva and mouth organisms enter muscle and ends in a lingering gangrenous infection and usual death of the sheep.
In my career I have seen 23 goats killed overnight by wild dogs from Fairmount Park, I have seen 20 sheep attacked by two German Shepherds from a home in Andorra and I have seen 6 sheep injured with 3 killed by a collie and a cocker spaniel out for their morning run from West Mount Airy.
Is it fair for an irresponsible dog owner to allow the destruction and horrible death of innocent animals plus the destruction of a farmers livelihood? I don't think so.
8:22 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Wild dogs in Fairmount Park (PHILADELPIA) German Shepherd from Andorra (PHILADELPHIA) Collies and Cockers from West Mount Airy (PHILADELPHIA) all sound like they as well came from "irresponsible dogs owners".......IN THE CITY............jussayin'.
Keep in mind this is Chester Springs, (but it could have been anywhere).........his sheep were not harmed, and what exactly was he planning to do with his sheep after they were shorn???......slaughter the newborns perhaps?
1:56 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Give me a break. Please don't try to paint this murderous yokel as some honest guy who was simply protecting his flock. Have even you read the articles? These weren't wolves of feral ex-fighting dogs. They were family pets, and the shooter apparently got close enough to shoot one of them in the face with a shotgun, so he undoubtedly could've made that assessment for himself.
gerri sherzer
4:34 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
This person does not keep sheep for a livelihood. These Burmese mountain dogs were innocent, and are gentle family pets.
8:13 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Dear Mr. Pillotti,
While you are packing your things for your move, (as I believe you would be well advised to do)............If you need some help herding your sheep into your trailer, I've got a PUG that would be all too happy to help!!!!
A mom
9:04 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
My son was attacked by a dog when he was 4. We were visiting in a neighborhood behind GV high school. There was a lab which had an electric fence but would get out constantly all the people there were like it's just X he's out again. My son was in the front yard running and playing, and all of the sudden X came by and decided to attack. So I am a little tired of people saying 'oh they're just dogs they don't mean any harm' they are animals and will react to their instincts. the same thing happens on the trail with dogs, people have them on long leashes or off-leash & as the dog is jumping on you say 'he's a good dog he won't bite' no keep your dog on a short leash around people. (sorry I digressed a little there)
11:09 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Where were you? 4 years old and you let this dog run up to your 4 year old?
truth seeker
7:38 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
robert~ where she was isn't the point. it's stated they were visiting. the point is, that a dog that no one believed had a mean bone in it's body attacked her child. the point was to remind us that we can not predict that behavior. I was once bit by a dog, playing in the yard at my uncles. The dog came out of the bushes in the blink of an eye. My parents were there, there was no way they could have reached me before the dog.
9:19 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
This just makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. There is a very big distinction between dogs who are violantantly attacking something\one and when they playful\herding. That man needs to be evaluated. I hope children don't roam onto his property. Oh wait they did, this woman lost her childern - her dogs.
gerri sherzer
4:37 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
So true. I can relate to that--my dog is my little girl!
truth seeker
7:17 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
Any dog that is not trained is not really herding. That's the problem, without training a game can become lethal quickly.
Karen B
3:23 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Truth Seeker.....just because these dogs weren't 'trained' to herd doesn't mean they don't know how. It's their natural instinct. Like Border Collies, Sheep dogs....it's what they do. Just like animals in the wild aren't trained, it's a natural instinct. We domesticate our animals...but that does not take away instinct. I bet the sheep allowed themselves to be herded, fearing no threats. I know you are playing devils advocate, and that you don't agree with what happened in this particular incident, but you concede that the family didn't know there was a problem with their fence, and the dogs were noted to be gone within 5 minutes and she was out looking for them. If they were owners that just let their dogs roam where and when they wanted, yes, that's irresponsible. If the dogs were hurting the sheep, yes, that would have been a problem as well, but this was not the case. The whole uproar here is this particular incident...what happened and what could have been avoided....not everyone else, not other irresponsible people or pet owners. I understand your feelings - my pets are my children....and even children get lost sometimes and wander off. It happens. This is life. We are not arguing or disagreeing that accidents happen. This is about his inappropriate actions in this particular incident. Is there any particular reason you can't understand the situation was wrong and that's what the majority of these comments are all about. The sadness and unfairness.
9:38 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
....and if this mans sheep were to wonder off, and "threaten" someone,their kids,or their crops, how would he feel if another shot all his sheep at point blank? Livestock can be physically threatening as well in a number of different ways...
truth seeker
7:39 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
I would hope that he would feel responsible. I know that if any of my animals, pet or livestock get away, I AM AT FAULT.
10:13 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
"In my experience the friendliest family pet turns into a killer in seconds." "So I am a little tired of people saying 'oh they're just dogs they don't mean any harm' they are animals and will react to their instincts." "a dog off their property becomes a threat"
Really? So you're saying the next time a dog approaches me wagging his tail I should consider shooting it in the face because it may be about to kill me? That's odd because I have a dog that is traditionally bred to hunt bear and mountain lion, yet he's gentle, friendly and wouldn't hurt a GD fly, but according to you he is a potential threat and a menace to society. Is that what you teach your children?? How sad.
By all appearances this "case" appears to be a double murder. Cold blooded murder actually and anyone who supports the killing of innocent family pets because they happen to be running around off leash should seriously have their head examined.
truth seeker
7:46 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
And this is the problem with our society. You twist things to support your feelings. Clearly there is a difference between a dog coming up to you for attention and a dog pursuing or endagering livestock. It sounds like in this case killing the dogs was wrong. However an untrained herding dog's game can turn deadly. I personally feel like keeping herding/working dogs in a house without a job to do/or lots of room to run and play to be cruel, but it's your right to do so, probably why so many end up in shelters. At the same time it is my right to protect what is mine on MY property because if your dog is on my property it isn't where it belongs and not properly restrained, and I believe is in violation of the law.
11:30 am on Friday, February 22, 2013
Shootings gun in a residential neighborhood. Isn't that a crime all by itself?
1:30 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Elizabeth you are absolutely right! I just read an update on this at 6abc.com - Pilotti is being convicted for not only shooting the dogs, but for putting other people in danger. Maybe he'll think again about picking up a gun and shooting innocent animals the next time. Dumba**
1:45 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
What this comes down to is exactly what Ms. Bock, the owner, says in the 6abc.com article - "He had other options" This man could've reacted in many different ways that would not resulted in violence. I hope that Mr. Pilotti learns his lesson after killing a poor family's innocent pets.
Karen B
1:47 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
So he IS being convicted? That is great....I'd much rather see justice served, even if it doesn't bring back the dogs. What a horrible thing to experience....he should be held responsible for his actions. If you aren't willing to suffer the consequences, don't commit the act (or crime).
1:48 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Lesson learned. People who cling to their guns are usually the last people you would trust with a weapon. They treat guns like toys and life like an action movie. Hope he gets the worst possible punishment the law allows.
truth seeker
7:48 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
you have nothing to worry about if your dog is where it belongs. If your dog is not where it belongs YOU are responsible for what happens.
Dog owner of 5
3:12 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Thank you for doing your job Mr Hogan! Punishment will not be
enough for this slug! String him up by his bal.s and shot him!!!
4:10 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Though the eyes of justice seem to have blinked and readjusted to the light....(yes, there needs to be a consequence for what this man has done.............and I hope he's lined up someone to shepherd his flock while he's in jail!!!).........it's still a sad day all around.
4:10 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
The guy was clearly just itching to shoot and kill something. And that's one of the problems with guns & the oft-touted, misguided concept of "law-abiding citizens" and their guns. There is something about a gun, especially in the hands of someone who loves guns, that seems to inspire the urge to use it. All it takes is extreme stupidity, or a moment of rage, and your so-called law-abiding citizen becomes a killer. Heart-breaking about the dogs! Bernese are sooooo gentle & sweet. Shooting a dog that was cowering in a corner??? SICK. Maybe next he'll shoot the local kids who sneak in to take an apple off his tree.
gerri sherzer
4:42 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
The sadness that surrounds this terrible shooting is overpowering. I cannot imagine how anyone could do harm to a gentle dog, let alone one who was cowering in a corner. I hope he goes to jail.
4:44 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Figures, dude looks just like Sandusky! What a monster
Richard Weisgrau
4:56 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
I was pleased to read that there will be a prosecution in this case. A conviction will help in defining that vague word "pursuing" in the law assuming there is a defense based upon that part of statute. Almost has to be since there was no wounding or killing of the sheep. Of course, the guy could plead guilty and then there will be no clarification of the statute but only an example that you can get arrested if you kill a dog without proper grounds.
5:47 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
"pursuing?!" So if a Chiuahua chases someones horse, he could legally shoot the poor dog? I hope his stupid sheep become mutton. Feed it to him in his prison cell. I'll grill it myself.
gerri sherzer
11:02 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Hi Assaggiatore:
I would get you the coals for grilling and see to it that he is turned until burned to a crisp.
Jenn B
11:14 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Life in prison for Gabriel Pilotto! If he shot two innocent herding dogs, that means he is capable of shooting innocent civilians and children! If he does not go to jail, he should at the very least lose his gun license. He could be the next tragic school shooter. Anyone who supports him and his right to do this should go to prison too! What is wrong with people!
truth seeker
12:34 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013
I do support the right to protect my livestock on MY property when your dog is posing an immediate threat to my animals. Obvously I know my neighbors dogs and would try something else first. I would never even consider shooting a child, that is insane, and you lose all credibility with me suggesting protecting my animals from death on MY property makes me a step away from a child/human killer. Get a grip.
1:25 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013
"truth seeker" -- pay attention! Read Saturday's Philadelphia Inquirer. Pilotti has told the police that the dogs were NOT posing a threat to his animals, they were not even near the sheep. He shot one dog walking slowly toward him, and the other dog running away. He was NOT protecting his livestock. That's why he is now being charged with crimes. He was shooting for the fun of it. That kind of shooter is a dangerous person, and it DOES make him a step away from a killer of people.
6:11 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013
it would be nice if everyone contacted thier state reps, but remember this is PA - philly and pittsburgh with alabama in the middle - this is the state that our so called reps passed a voter id bill, spent millions defending it and lost in court - this used to be a state of firsts, now its the state of lasts - harrisburg is a worthless hole with idiots running the state. but contact your reps for the fun of it - i did and i know they will do nothing - like washington and gun laws
Carol G
8:24 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013
"Justice for Argus and Fiona" facebook web page has been set up and everyone close to the family has been working together to make sure this cruel act will never happen again to loving family pets. My heart breaks for the family. He should of offered a treat not a bullet!
11:20 am on Saturday, February 23, 2013
Control your dogs? That's your solution? Every dog owner knows that although you may be the best owner, your dog will escape. These dogs were very young (1 and 2 years old), and probably excited to be able to explore what lies beyond their fence. You should be ashamed of yourself for being so heartless when an innocent family is grieving their 2 beloved pets that were innocently exploring their surroundings. You make me sick.
truth seeker
7:51 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
Taco king is right, keep your dogs where they belong. Yes, things happen, but if they do YOU need to accept that YOU failed your responsibility. If your dog causes damage it is your fault. In this case certianly it sounds like something else could have been done, but not all cases are the same.
1:10 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
If you can't or don't know the difference between a dog herding or a dog attacking, you are an idiot. Maybe someone will shoot you because they can't tell the difference between you skipping down the street or mugging someone.
1:16 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
This is not the first time this man shot and killed a dog. He shot 2 dogs last year too. His taped phone conversation to a neighbor said he got two more! They were possibly a pit mixed, which shouldn't matter. Why did he kill them? It wasn't investigated because they were a pit mix? Again, SHOULD NOT MATTER! It's just like kids, it's how they are brought up!
I am so sorry for that family. Those poor kids lost them in a most violent way possible. Not a accident. How will that affect them? It's a shame he got away with it the first time. Hopefully not this time. However, the punishment won't be enough as far as I'm concerned.
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Eleanor Policastro
7:51 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
We are gun owners. We had a raccoon in our yard going after our chickens early one morning. We let out the dog who treed the raccon. Hubby then tried to get it out of the tree with a bamboo pole. NOT his 22. We locked up the chickens, brought the dog in, and let the raccoon leave on his own. I think the raccoon learned his lesson.
Shooting guns off in a neighborhood is dangerous. Now if the raccoon was attacking one of US, that's a different story.
Last week some animal got one of our chickens. We didn't see who it was but it was broad daylight so most likely it was a domestic cat or dog. HAD we seen the attacker we'd have gone out there and scared it away.
I wasn't home but our daughter said the dog was going crazy inside the house. She was putting her toddler down for a nap and made the call not to investigate. Honestly, the thought of pulling out a gun would never enter my mind.
Maybe if I had sheep and I saw a coyote I'd react a little differently. But a domesticated dog who was inflicting no damage? Nuh uh.
Eleanor Policastro
8:13 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013
By the way, I can't tell you how many stray dogs we've corraled until their owners could come for them. We look on their collars, we call the owner, and we keep the dog safe until they can come for them. That's exactly what we'd want them to do for us. If the dog doesn't have a collar we ask the neighbors if they know who owns the animal. We canvas the neighborhood if we have to. Who shoots stray dogs? At least twice I've brought our neighbor's horse home. Once I saw a heifer roaming on Merlin Road, got it off the road, then located the owner. Once I saw a horse in distress with fence wire around his leg. The owner wasn't home so I located a farmer who raised cattle and we removed the wire together. How hard would it have been for that man to round up the pups and wait a bit until he saw someone driving around looking for them?
12:13 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013
In Saturday's Phila. Inquirer follow-up article, it says Pilotti told police that the dogs were not pursuing or even close to his sheep. One dog was trotting slowly toward Pilotti when he shot it; the other dog was running away from him and the sheep when he shot it. No indication that the dogs were any threat or even anywhere near the sheep. Sounds like the guy just had an urge to kill, & the dogs were convenient victims. He is dangerous. He killed dogs before; he will kill again; maybe people next time.
3:02 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
I keep reading comment after comment after comment about how wonderful, loving and gentle this particular breed is on here and can't help but wonder how many of you posting know anything about this fairly rare breed? Bernese Mountain dogs are well documented members of the class of dogs that suffer from Rage Syndrome or what is sometimes called Sudden Onset Rage Syndrome. Members of this class include English Bull terriers, Dobermans, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, German Shepherds and a few others. They can be VERY prone to sudden unprovoked attacks particularly with strangers. Consequently, it is one of those breeds that you rarely see running or roaming free because like like Dobermans, Bay Retrievers, Pitt Bulls, Rottweilers and German Shepherds the owners DO know how dangerous they can be to strangers and other animals when they get loose. While they may be characterized as loving and gentle with immediate household members, beyond that they can be unpredictable and dangerous and prone to sudden unprovoked attack. If you are a German Shepherd or Doberman or Rottweiler or Bull terrier owner and your beloved pet escapes its restraints and gets loose in the neighborhood your first reaction is fear and panic - not about what will happen to your beloved pet but fear about what your beloved pet will do when it encounters someone. So it is with Bernese Mountain dogs. From my experience with them they are neither a loving nor friendly breed to strangers.
Richard Weisgrau
4:52 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Thank you for pointing out the misconceptions that we can have about dogs. While it is very clear that the dogs in this case were not doing harm the fact remains that some dogs are more prone to be violent that others when it comes to strangers. I remember my days in the Marine Corps when Dobermans and German Shepherds were used in a variety of capacities from sentry to scout. Those dogs had allegiance to their handlers only. Everyone else was just a possible target that would be attacked on command of the handler or if the handler was attacked. It clearly demonstrated the basic instincts of those breeds. They love those they love and all others be wary.
That is not a condemnation of war dogs, which saved a lot of lives in conflicts since WWII. I was always happy to be on a patrol with a dog. The dog would sense trouble long before we humans could. They would fight when called upon, and their opponents usually faired poorly. Dogs can be great and they can be very dangerous.
12:04 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Keep parading the bogeyman. The real danger to the community is (hopefully, was) Mr. Pilotti.
David DeFries
5:05 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
"No sheep were harmed and Pilotti acknowledged he did not try to scare the dogs away before shooting."...This maniac saw an opportunity to flex his muscles and he took it. The dogs were running with the sheep, not posing any threat. This has nothing to do with the type of dogs they were anymore than what he was wearing when he shot them. Had they been exhibiting any sort of threatening behavior I would be hesitant to make a judgement but by his own admission he was not threatened. So now he is remorseful..so what. His remorse will surely wear off long before the sorrow endured by the family.
9:41 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
David, I can only say that unless you've been attacked by this breed or dealt with them first hand you don't understand what this particular owner saw or was facing
12:02 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Nabob: there's now enough information about what you claim here to be unknown,
12:06 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Nabob, But we can understand what was written as to the events that took place. The only Rage Syndrome and attack behavior that occurred was provided by the man with the gun and the urge to kill. He demonstrated neither common sense nor basic human decency.


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In India there are 12 Jyotirlingas i.e., the outstanding Shiva Temples. The Tejomahalaya alias The Tajmahal appears to be one of them known as Nagnatheshwar since its parapet is girdled with Naga, i.e., Cobra figures. Ever since Shahjahan's capture of it the sacred temple has lost its Hindudom.
Agra city, in which the Taj Mahal is located, is an ancient centre of Shiva worship. Its orthodox residents have through ages continued the tradition of worshipping at five Shiva shrines before taking the last meal every night especially during the month of Shravan. During the last few centuries the residents of Agra had to be content with worshipping at only four prominent Shiva temples viz., Balkeshwar, Prithvinath, Manakameshwarand Rajarajeshwar. They had lost track of the fifth Shiva deity which their forefathers worshipped. Apparently the fifth was Agreshwar Mahadev Nagnatheshwar i.e., The Lord Great God of Agra, The Deity of the King of Cobras, consecrated in the Tejomahalay alias Tajmahal.
Johan Albert Mandelslo, who describes life in agra in 1638 (only 7 years after mumtaz's death) in detail (in his Voyages and Travels to West-Indies, published by John Starkey and John Basset, London), makes no mention of the Tajmahal being under constuction though it is commonly erringly asserted or assumed that the Taj was being built from 1631 to 1653.
A wooden piece from the riverside doorway of the Taj subjected to the carbon 14 test by an American Laboratory and initiated by Professors at Pratt School of Architecture, New York, has revealed that the door to be 300 years older than Shahjahan,since the doors of the Taj, broken open by Muslim invaders repeatedly from the 11th century onwards, had to b replaced from time to time. The Taj edifice is much more older. It belongs to 1155 A.D, i.e., almost 500 years anterior to Shahjahan.
Architectural Evidence
The cost of the Taj is nowhere recorded in Shahjahan's court papers because Shahjahan never built the Tajmahal. That is why wild estimates of the cost by gullible writers have ranged from 4 million to 91.7 million rupees.
Description of the gardens around the Taj of Shahjahan's time mention Ketaki, Jai, Jui, Champa, Maulashree, Harshringar and Bel. All these are plants whose flowers or leaves are used in the worship of Hindu deities. Bel leaves are exclusively used in Lord Shiva's worship. A graveyard is planted only with shady trees because the idea of using fruit and flower from plants in a cemetary is abhorrent to human conscience. The presence of Bel and other flower plants in the Taj garden is proof of its having been a Shiva temple before seizure by Shahjahan.
Prophet Mohammad has ordained that the burial spot of a muslim should be inconspicous and must not be marked by even a single tombstone. In flagrant violation of this, the Tajamhal has one grave in the basement and another in the first floor chamber both ascribed to Mumtaz. Those two centotaphs were infact erected by Shahjahan to bury the two tier Shivalingas that were consecrated in the Taj. It is customary for Hindus to install two Shivalingas one over the other in two stories as may be seen in the Mahankaleshwar temple in Ujjain and the Somnath temple raised by Ahilyabai in Somnath Pattan.
Immediately bellow the marble plinth on the river flank are 22 rooms in red stone with their ventilators all walled up by Shahjahan. Those rooms, made uninhibitably by Shahjahan, are kept locked by Archealogy Department of India. The lay visitor is kept in the dark about them. Those 22 rooms still bear ancient Hindu paint on their walls and ceilings. On their side is a nearly 33 feet long corridor. There are two door frames one at either end ofthe corridor. But those doors are intriguingly sealed with brick and lime.
Mumtaz died in Burhanpur which is about 600 miles from Agra. Her grave there is intact. Therefore, the centotaphs raised in stories of the Taj in her name seem to be fakes hiding in Hindu Shiva emblems
A pertinent consideration is that a Shahjahan who
did not build any palaces for Mumtaz while she was alive, would not build a fabulous mausoleum for a corpse which was no longer kicking or clicking.
The marble that Shahjahan used for grafting Koranic lettering in the Taj is of a pale white shade while the rest of the Taj is built of a marble with rich yellow tint. This disparity is proof of the Koranic extracts being a superimposition.
The Taj is only a typical illustration of how all historic buildings and townships from Kashmir to Cape Comorin though of Hindu origin have been ascribed to this or that Muslim ruler or courtier.
It is hoped that people the world over who study Indian history will awaken to this new finding and revise their erstwhile beliefs.
Those interested in an indepth study of the above and many other revolutionary rebuttals may read Shri P.N. Oak's other research books.
Proofs with Photo Graphs Visit at Research of Stephen-Knapp


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"Sawgrass Mills & マイアミ観光向けホテル"Hotels.com のゲストによる口コミ 2013年02月22日 投稿
フロリダ在住のものですが、ちょっとマイアミに行く用事が有って、折角だからSawgrass Millsも行きたいので、家族で泊りがけで行くことになった折、その中間点くらいで良さそうなホテルがないか探した結果、見つけたホテルでした。 ホテルの周りがあまりに閑散としすぎていて、ちょっと怖かった(臆病ものなので・・)以外は特に問題はありません。 まあ、朝食は正直満足しきれるものではありませんでしたが。 部屋も家族3人では十分に広く、ソファーベッドもあったので、特に問題なしです。 アウトレットモールとマイアミ市街に用事があるなら十分妥当なホテルだと思います。
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Welcom drinkもついておりとても満足でした。
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今回、マイアミを8日間色々な4つのホテルに泊まりましたが。一番良かったホテルでしたね。トイレも綺麗で部屋も綺麗オーシャン付近でうるさくもなかったです。価格は高いですけどもおすすめです。Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Paper thin doors, cheap update"
The hotel rooms are very noisy: the doors may as well be open they let so much hall noise through. The hotel was tastefully updated, but very cheaply... good to look at from afar, but far from good.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"very good"
Grate location, helpful staff actually helped us a lot.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Excellent for The Beach"
The hotel was let down by the standard of the restaurant. Breakfast took forever even though there were only two busy tables. One of our dinner dishes, salmon in white wine sauce, was tasteless. Coffee making facilities in the room would have been an asset.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
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Location was in a perfect spot. Close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. The front desk girl was beautiful and very helpful. Over all, very satisfied.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Close but not too close"
The location is great if you want the best of both worlds from Miami South Beach, it's far enough away from the noise and party aspects but still close enough to walk to the restaurants in the evening, head north for the cheaper ones, on Washington or south for a splurge. First impressions were great, a very boutique hotel with a nice laid back feel […] to it. We were checked in quickly and efficiently. Parking was offered but we'd already parked in the lot just behind the hotel for $30 since there was nowhere to park outside and check in. The room was really big and fresh with a small balcony we could see the sea from (not a full on sea view so beware if purchasing an upgraded room). Good quality shower with a medium flow (rain shower and hose) nice toiletries. Bit light on towels but enough for our 2 nights. Clean and comfortable with memory foam bed. We were below the pool but couldn't hear it. Pool are was great very relaxing with just a shallow pool but comfy loungers. Easy access across the road to the beach, the hotel will provide towels and chairs and the beach bag, nice touch. All in all it was pricey but so was everywhere else ($9 for a bottle of beer in the area!) I would stay here again,but not during spring break, it's everything it said it would be. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Excellent boutique hôtel"
The room was excellent. Very clean (literally and in design). Will definitely stay here again.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"great hotel for couples"
Wonderful experience. Quiet location close to the beach, walk to shopping and dining on Ocean Drive. Clean and fresh smelling with a delightful décor. Enjoyed the provided beach towels, bag and folding chairs to take to the beach. The roof pool had excellent sun chairs with thick cushions and fluffy towels and chair covers. My wife voted to go back […] soon. もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Great small Hotel for couples or singles"
Newly Renovated boutique hotel great location perfect for couples. A very different experience from a large hotel. The people were very friendly and helpful!Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Close (But Not Too Close) to SoBe Craziness"
Just a bit south of the craziness that is Lummus Park, at the corner of Ocean Drive and 4th, sits the serene Sense Beach House. Our blue and white cinder-block room was nothing special. It actually felt like a college dorm, but it was clean and the bathroom with overhead shower was spacious (beware: we were offered a free "upgrade" to a room with an […] ocean view and balcony, but what we weren't told, until we asked, was that it meant giving up our king size bed and settling for a double...so we declined). No, the charm of this hotel is in the design, decor, and atmosphere. It's peaceful and chic. The beach is just a short walk across the street, and the hotel provides towels and folding chairs. There's plenty of shopping on Collins Ave (just a block away). Valet parking was $29, but they get your car to you as often as needed in 10-15 minutes. The rooftop pool is only three feet deep but it's a nice place to relax and enjoy the sunshine. We weren't thrilled with the young ladies who "manned" the front desk (too often, there seemed to be no one on duty), but when our ironing board fell apart, they were quick to deliver a replacement. If you don't want to pay the high prices at the luxury hotels with their private beaches, but don't want to put up with the loud music and crowded sidewalks north of 5th, then Sense Beach House offers a comfortable alternative. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"just a couple of blocks away"
close but not in the heart of the beat of south beach.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Nice modern hotel."
Very nice modern hotel. Very hard to find since there was no big sign in front. The girl at the desk was not very knowledgeable and didn't even tell us our room number. It is NOT a place for families.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Great location - cozy feel!"
Stayed for 2 nights with my girlfriend. Service was fine, but nothing exceptional. If anything the staff was very nice, just not super quick or sharp. Room was large, really cool laid back vibe. Restaurant is casual, relatively cheap, and good. Rooftop pool is a hidden gem. Beach is across the street, and the hotel gives you a little beach bag with […] towels and chairs--helpful! Only problem we had was that the water temp in the shower was either really hot or really cold. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Great Beach House"
I was very satisfied with the Sense Beach House. As soon as you walk through the door you get an amazing whiff of just a calming smell. The lobby area was recently renovated and is like a quaint beach house. The beds are super comfortable (kind of like a memory foam) and the rooms are smartly decorated. For the price and proximity to the beach--I highly […] recommend this hotel! もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
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It exceeded our expectations. Very comfortable bed, bathroom well done, very clean. Had a nice balcony. Big flat screen mounted on wall easy to see. Would definitely go again.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Great Boutique Hotel"
What a great hotel! Perfect location and exceptional service.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Sensory pleasures"
RATE 4.5/5.0 From entrance to exit, from the welcome to the farewell, the experience exceeded my expectations. The people who make this beach house the wonderful place that it is offered warmth, kindness, laughter and thoughtfulness every day (not easy for the best of us). Equally as impressive was the presentation and taste of the food (absolutely […] delectable), not to mention the charm and sparkling smile of the Chef herself. When the time came to return to the chill of the NorthEast, we hugged our new found friends knowing that we had discovered a real treasure. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Quiet location, pool on roof is nice"
Cute hotel. Food at restaurant was super yummy and decent priced. Everything is easily walking distance. Beach is right across the road.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Wow....great hotel, beautiful room"
Great bath with rain shower head, memory foam mattress, outstanding food will now be my first choice for trips to MiamiHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Excellent value"
They were helpful and friendly. Great location. I have traveled a lot and this was a very good value. Often there is a little problem here or there. None here during our visit.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Wonderful "Beach House""
Wonderful boutique hotel! Very personal service! Staff was excellent especially Mernie at the reception who made you feel welcome and very comfortable. Great location just outside of crowds and noise and an easy walk to the Beach! Hope to return!Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"newly renovated, good location"
Newly renovated 'beach house' theme feels nice. Kids loved the pingpong and foosball tables in lobby. Most of the staff were great. Would gladly stay again. A high point were the very comfortable beds made of some kind of memory foam. lap pool on the roof is small but the roof is a nice place to lie and get some quiet sun. Overall, a quiet, family-friendly […] oasis right next to the main drag. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Good for couples"
The hotel is small but newly updated and modern. The room was very nice, especially for the price. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. The new restaurant had good food and the staff was amazing. We will definitely stay here again.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"outstanding SOBE hotel"
Had a truly great time here. The rooms (bed, decor, bathroom, balcony) are fantastic. The hotel staff were outstanding.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Beauiful Room"
We had a great time. The room was gorgeous ( I loved the overhead showerhead ) and the staff was very accommodating. They even printed out our boarding passes for our flight along with the weather forecast for NY. I will definitely be back!Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Very nice hotel"
I have been in many other hotels in Miami but the Sense hotel is one of the best for its price. Fantastic placeHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Great, affordable hidden gem"
We came down to South Beach for a day in the sun and an evening out and Sense was the perfect place to stay. It's quiet, yet a block from the beach and two blocks from the Ocean Drive madness. Highly recommended and would definitely stay there again.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"From check in, to cab advise, to check out - Perfe"
From check in, to cab advise, to check out - Perfecto!Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Real nice, just far enough from the noisy SB"
Real nice hotel, very clean, employees very helpful when needed, but the remodeling in the hotel was a little annoying......Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
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"perfect location"
loved the rooftop pool and the wonderful bed. all the staff was exceptional. will return soon.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"great hotel, good deal"
very modern and clean hotel - enjoyable stay Construction made it difficult to get the elevators while we were there, but I'm sure the restaurant they are building will be great! or at least I hope so!Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
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"Friendly staff, comfortable room"
Enjoyed our stay at Sense for 6 nights. Staff was wonderful and helpful. Even though they were adding a small restaurant, we were never disturbed by it. Great location.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"surprising stay"
Was very surprised by this smaller hotel. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the staff was so sweet.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Good Value"
This is a smaller boutique hotel located in SOBE. The building appears to have been fully renovated within the past few years. Since it is a smaller hotel, you don't have the typical services and amenities of a much larger hotel. However, the price is very reasonably considering it is located one block from the beach and close proximity to the restaurants […] and shops. It is is a very good choice if you do not plan to spend all of your time at the hotel. We would recommend this hotel and plan to stay here again next time we come to Miami. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Ladies Carnival Weekend"
I found The Sense Hotel while doing my research online. My friends and I really did enjoy our stay there. We were aware that this was a fairly new hotel but we decided to see what it had to offer. During our stay we did notice a few things that will need to be added over time but we did take in consideration that everything is a growing process and […] I do see a lot of potential at this resort. Being that we were a room full of females of course we would suggest more mirrors outside the bathroom, a few more trash cans, hiring more room service staff, adding some color to the room (art work, paintings, etc), and a storage for toiletries. Overall the resort is in an excellent location, directly on the strip near plenty of restaurants, shopping stores, and activities. The room and bathroom were clean and the bedding was extremely comfortable. In addition, the staff was extremely courteous, pleasant and helpful so as long as their team continues to work together I'm sure this resort will be a five star hotel in no time. Keep up the good work! : ) もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Great for friends travel"
Room is modern and clean with balcony, has it own pool at the rooftop. the hotel is very close to the beach and very quite at nightExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Choose Carefully In South Beach"
Sense has the potential for being a great little hotel. Currently under construction, the hotel has a way to go. The room was clean, but the pipes rattled all night, the door dead bolt didn't work, the TV is at best confusing and some of the amenities in room were missing. The lobby is gettting a little restaurant soon. The Wi-Fi worked great. The biggest […] problem were the drunks in the hotel. If you like to party and want to come home at 1AM and be loud, go for it., otherwise spend a little more money and eliminate the trash. もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Excellent customer service"
Overall this was an excellent hotel located on Ocean Drive with Miami Beach a 2 min walk away. The rooms were large and very clean. The beds were super comfy and the bathroom was spacious and modern. The hotel offered valet parking and had a very small private pool. The service was top class with very friendly reception staff.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Funky small hotel in a great location"
We really enjoyed our stay at Sense Hotel, we were travelling with our two children 12 & 14 and we all loved the Sense Hotel and Miami Beach, the hotel is located is a great spot and the staff were very friendly and helpful.Hotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"great hotel for couples in south beach Miami"
A great experience in south beach. Friendly helpful staff and a beautiful pool area made for a great time in a lively area. The art in the lobby was R-rated and should be considered if you are traveling with children.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
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Absolutely the BEST!!! Location is one block from the beach. Service was top notch. Make sure you can when you land so that your room will be ready. We had to wait till one was ready. Wasn't a problem considering how nice the room was when we got it. Very contemporary and the women love it fellas! Pool on the roof was a real nice plus. Balcony off the […] room was great for people watching and having cocktails prior to hitting the strip. Located just far enough down the strip where at night if you want quiet you can have it. Two blocks from Liquor store to fill the in room refrigerator. Staff have no problems making your reservations for dining, cab etc.Simply the best kept secret of South Beach for couples and singles. Not really geared for the family trip. So if its you wifey and the kids, this probably isnt the hotel for you. I cant wait to go back!!!!!! もっと読むHotels.com ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Ocean view & short walk to the beach!"
The staff was very friendly & informative. Anthony went out his way to get prices for local tourist attractions & scheduled a cab once we were ready to depart.We were upgraded to an Ocean View room for free without asking & given a late check-out for free as well. We spent majority of our time walking because everything was very close. Only 1 block […] walk to the beach and very close to all the restaurants & shopping. I would only recommend this hotel for couples or a girls/guys weekend, not for younger children. I will definitly return my next trip to Miami!! もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Don't ask Stanley for tourism office informations"
Hotel very well situated near the ocean, very clean and confortable. Unfortunately Stanley at the front desk wasn't able to indicate us where was the Tourism office and despite him doing a search on internet he gave us wrong indication sending us completely in the wrong direction while the office was only a few blocks from the hotel. We had with us […] an 11 years old child and we had to walk more than 45minutes while it was very hot and humid outside and where if we were given the proper informations it should have take us not more than 10minutes. Also when we asked him informations about the hip hop bus for Miami tour , there again he kind of seems to have no idea of what we were talking about....while again everywhere in Miami you can see those buses...instead of that in tried to sell us another bus tour. Once we found the tourism office by ourselves, the hiphop bus stop was there all this not more than 10 minutes away from the hotel. Stanley is probably a nice person to talk with but is really not the right person to seat at the front desk to provide informations to the guests as even with internet help, he wasn't able to provide proper informations. A few places in the lobby of the hotel are there for breakfast for the guest,(not included in the price of the room) but you are like in the middle of the reception....we recommend outside the hotel, there is plenty of places for breakfast on the same street. もっと読むExpedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"Excellent location."
Hotel just lacked the cutting edge of been 1st class. Housekeeper very rude ,isolated problem as the remainder of the staff were very good. Sydney on reception was wonderful !!Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
"lovely small hotel in great neighborhood"
the only complaints that I had: there is no mirror in the room and the tv remote is extremely difficult to use. the concierge, Anthony, is outstanding and deserves kudos. he is a jack of all trades and could not have been more pleasant and helpful. they should consider opening their breakfast bar in the afternoon and serve beverages.Expedia ゲストの適正な口コミ
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Type in peace with Typr for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8
On Windows Phone we've got quite a few note taking solutions out there. The biggest being the OneNote app built in that syncs with a lot of devices. Here is an app very similar to OneNote, but also quite different - Typr.
Both OneNote and Typr are cloud-connected writing/note taking applications. OneNote will win any day if we look at the number of functions and features it packs in, but that can also be its downfall - too much stuff that gets in the way of just writing.
Typr goes the other direction in that it is a barebones to the extreme. You can't change your font size or color, you can't format or anything fancy - you just write. The Store description describes it elegantly:
"The point of this app is to move all the clutter found in traditional text-editing apps out of the way, leaving a blank canvas for your imagination to fill. Typr is all about being simple."
You basically just start a new note, type, and save. It is synced with your SkyDrive account so if you ever lose your device you still have access to your text files. The coup de grâce? Not only do you have an app for Windows Phone 8, but you can download one for your Surface or desktop though the Windows 8 Store.
If you're content with OneNote and Office, keep using it. But for some, this spartan approach is popular so we figured you'd like to take it for a spin. Both apps cost some dough, but nothing to break the bank and include an ad-supported trial with a fully functional app.
For the Windows 8 version hit up this link and part with $1.49. It's $0.99 for Windows Phone 8, go to the Windows Phone Store here to download, use the QR below, or swipe right in our Windows Phone Central app.
PS. This post was written in Typr and it was a serene.
There are 10 comments. Sign in to commentFuzzyLogician says:
I'm still waiting for a solid notes app with hand writing capabilities. I know moleskine delivered one recently, but it is really lacking in sensitivity. I don't know if that's a WP thing (or a Lumia 920 thing?) or what, but it seems to affect most drawing related apps that I've tried.
AhmedAtef says:
I'm developing something like that nowadays .. but i'm facing some problems with uploading it to the store :/
jcagga says:
Wow that Lumia looks good from this picture. Wish they didn't go with shiny build.
bc3tech says:
It was a serene.... What????
Is it voice enabled on wp8?
socalrailroader says:
canadian1der says:
This looks pretty nice for using in my windows phone, but for Surface I already have an app called WriteRT. It has a the same spartan look, but it has a lovely focus feature and supports markdown if you want to apply some formatting.
Dima Pursanov says:
Im using Evernote for taking notes as alternative to OneNote. And its fine on windows phone. About this app - cant see use cases for it when there are free evernote/onenote in the store.
Jay_wpcentral says:
I use Evernote but it has got to be the slowest app ever. It takes ages (2 to 3 seconds on 820 and almost 5 to 6 seconds on 510) to register every alphabet typed. It's so slow that the auto word suggestions almost don't come until I am finished typign the word on my own.
The worst part is that Evernote behaves this way only on windows phones :( I am kind of stuck with Evernote for now, so just have to bear with it.
cae758 says:
I like Evernote because it syncs between my NL920, MacBook Pro, and Nexus 7.
vegdaze says:
One of the only Android apps I miss on WP8 is SpringPad. I wish they would step it up and release SpringPad for WP8! For now I've swtiched to Evernote, which I don't like as much. I find OneNote and Skydrive cumbersome to get to the pages I want to edit. The notebook vs. section vs. page isn't that intuitive to me.


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