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Monday, February 22, 2010
As Soon As Go Kindle Fire With Snow
132 comments:
- Clare said...
Rebecca, these are absolutely beautiful photos, and the outfit is just perfect. The cape, the white dress, the whole thing is divine.
- February 22, 2010 at 8:04 AM
- BARGAIN BEX said...
I am in utter love with this cape - I've had a grey ruffled number just hangin' around in my closet and now I think I shall try to create an outfit around it. Thanks for the inspiration!
- February 22, 2010 at 8:06 AM
- anahita said...
awwww love the dress. and the cape - actually the whole look is perfection!!!! xxx
- February 22, 2010 at 8:08 AM
- Alyson said...
Doesn't Robyn from Twitch Vintage have the BEST stuff? I am totally in love with it, and totally want her to be my friend. This cape is awesome!
- February 22, 2010 at 8:09 AM
- Raquel said...
you look really warm and cozy! the cape is perfect.
x - February 22, 2010 at 8:17 AM
- teatheorist said...
I've been reading your blog for quite a long time, and this is the outfit that has finally prompted a comment...dear lord, it's as if all of the eastern European fairies decided to dress you for a day... exquisite...I'm just thrilled to know that this outfit EXISTS...!
- February 22, 2010 at 8:20 AM
- Rosie said...
The colors in this outfit are divine. They go so well with your coloring and hair! I'm a big fan!
- February 22, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- A Shopaholic is loose said...
You look very pretty! And I love you cape! ;-)
- February 22, 2010 at 8:23 AM
- Alix said...
this is great. i feel like Im always catching posts of you in very vibrant colors, so this little mix up caught my eye. I really love the tones here. It all works. And your hair looks great!
- February 22, 2010 at 8:28 AM
- anne said...
my goodness! what an amazing cape!!!! and that dress is so darling! very beautiful :D
- February 22, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- M. said...
you look gorgeous! That poncho is amazing I love it.
lovelove, M.
http://marissaexplains.blogspot.com - February 22, 2010 at 8:30 AM
- Julls said...
The cape is just amazing ! I took your piece advice you gave me,to alywasy buy accesories that makes a statement and I've just posted the photos of my new goodies !
- February 22, 2010 at 8:37 AM
- My Life Is A Mess said...
The cape makes the difference!It's really beautiful!Did you changed your haircolour btw?I love it!
- February 22, 2010 at 8:39 AM
- DearBeatrice... said...
you look so cute, and I love love that cape! It's fantastic!
- February 22, 2010 at 8:39 AM
- tess said...
wow that cape fantastic
way to rock the heels too, they look so high lol - February 22, 2010 at 8:41 AM
- Alyssa said...
Ooh la la! What's NOT to love about this outfit?!?!! That white dress is quite charming, and I really love the way you dressed it up! I think it's fabulous how the cape, your shoes, and your hair accessory match your brilliant red hair!
Thanks for sharing! :D - February 22, 2010 at 8:41 AM
- rachel / Red Lips Vintage said...
repetition does kill the joy in things! but i still can't help it..
- February 22, 2010 at 9:04 AM
- stealthnerd said...
That dress is so cute! And wow, you are SO brave for wearing that in NYC. During the winter, I never left the apartment in less than a long down coat--but I am also a bit of a wuss when it comes to the cold haha!
http://streetcake.wordpress.com/ - February 22, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Leia said...
I absolutely love that dress! I can't believe you wore a summery dress in the winter, though, I would have frozen! I really need to get myself a cape, too :)
- February 22, 2010 at 9:26 AM
- what dia like said...
i love this look!
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- janettaylor said...
Amazing cape!
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- David Weinrot said...
Packing for a trip is always a challenge for me as well. I usually start with my socks: how many pair will I need? And, then build from there. I either under-pack or over-pack, but never get it 'just right'.
As for the photos in this post, is the feather fascinator you're wearing the piece that you referred in our interview as "your favorite vintage" item (http://www.beso.com/blog/interview-rebecca-stice-the-clothes-horse/) - February 22, 2010 at 9:57 AM
- Kasia said...
I've been dreaming of such a blankety warmer for such a long time... But I still think the dress is WAY more interesting than the cape in this post :) It's just wonderful.
- February 22, 2010 at 9:58 AM
- Julia said...
The neutrals are all so lovely with your hair and that fascinator! What a lovely look, Rebecca!
xx - February 22, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- Matilda said...
I love it!!!
- February 22, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- jessica said...
This is such a wonderful outfit! I love that cape and your white dress is beautiful! I have issues packing too! But, don't you love how a huge snow store will hit New York and then it's gone the next day!
- February 22, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- ana said...
wow your dress is so beautiful and that cape.. words can not describe how adorable and magical it is!
great outfit - February 22, 2010 at 10:18 AM
- Damsels said...
omg this person took my word ^^
i was jsut gonig to say you look seriously magical!
these photos are really some ofyour best - February 22, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- myedit said...
Wow, this is a favourite... that cape is... no good words for it... it's two steps up from amazing!
- February 22, 2010 at 10:40 AM
- Lemondrop Marie said...
That cape is gorgeous, and such a great length. It doesn't overpower the rest of your outfit.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Happy Chinese New Year giveaway - February 22, 2010 at 10:49 AM
- PinkBow said...
another fantastic outfit rebecca!
- February 22, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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- February 22, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- reckless daughter said...
amazing amazing outfit! you look wonderful.
With the schizophrenic weather LA has been having (ie: hot, cold, or rainy. hot, cold or rainy.) I've been able to rock my two capes a bit as well. I'm afraid this one blows mine away though! - February 22, 2010 at 10:56 AM
- Zenobie said...
Fabulous head dress. And the white dress is so pretty and romantic – love it all!
- February 22, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Kimberellie said...
I love that cape. This whole outfit is awesome. The last photo is amazing. I just love the ivory dress with the black. Beautiful.
Also, I don't know if I find repetition kills the joy in an outfit. I never really thought about it before. This shall be my new musing for the week!
purplestinkindogtoy.blogspot.com - February 22, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Emma said...
Do you have a close up shot of your head piece? It has always intrigued me and I'd like to see the details. You look a little bit like a woodland creature in the big city.. maybe like town mouse country mouse. Cuuuuute.
- February 22, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- AlicePleasance said...
Amazin outfit! And with the gloves it looks so (dark) lady like :-)
- February 22, 2010 at 11:42 AM
- lisa said...
The cape is an incredible piece in and of itself, but the black cardigan with the perfectly fitting white dress and cognac leather ankle boots underneath it--an equally darling look! I love every detail of this outfit.
- February 22, 2010 at 11:59 AM
- Bella said...
that cape is brilliant. And in the fifth picture your dress looks amazing :) xxx
- February 22, 2010 at 12:06 PM
- Le Tasché said...
Love your dress and in special your hair accessorie. In combination with your beautiful hair it is so stunning!
- February 22, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- Mel said...
You look absolutely stunning! That cape is beautiful and I love how you matched that fascinator with it! Also I love that beautiful white dress and how you wore Erin's black gloves with it! Even your hair matches your cape :)
- February 22, 2010 at 12:11 PM
- Annebeth said...
Hey, it's annebeth from chictopia :) I so so adore your cape and your lovely red hair! you always kind of look like a princess, but a grown up version! :D it inspires me to dream :)
could you add my blog to your blogroll please?
thanks in advance :) - February 22, 2010 at 12:15 PM
- Eyeliah said...
Sweet, I have been following Twitch on eBay for years now, Robyn ha a blog now too !! ;-)
- February 22, 2010 at 12:15 PM
- augustalolita said...
gorgeous cape & photos!! i really love the colors & the details on it!!
- February 22, 2010 at 12:16 PM
- Mousevox Vintage said...
what an adorable cape! you look absolutely darling. xo
- February 22, 2010 at 12:33 PM
- juliamarisa said...
i love that white dress. i'm going to need a white dress when i graduate from college (in two years.. ha) and this is probably the sort of dress i would love to wear. we'll see if i remember for that long.
- February 22, 2010 at 12:41 PM
- Hatchipu said...
i like the color of your hair.
- February 22, 2010 at 12:45 PM
- Megan said...
Both you and that cape are adorable! I love the 3rd to the last picture.
http://thedollhouse0101.blogspot.com/ - February 22, 2010 at 12:46 PM
- Ella said...
Love your dress! It's really beautiful!
- February 22, 2010 at 12:55 PM
- EVA D. said...
Beautiful cape.
- February 22, 2010 at 1:03 PM
- libys11 said...
eeepppp gotta love this ensemble!!!! one of my faves from you, btw! :D you look stunning in white!!! a definite head turner!
- February 22, 2010 at 1:10 PM
- amy said...
I saw you were mentioned by TwitchVintage, and must say I just adore this ensemble!
The cape is cute as can be, and hooray for the winter white dress. Fab! - February 22, 2010 at 1:27 PM
- Maeko said...
Rebecca, you belong in a magazine.
Maeko ~ thereafterish. - February 22, 2010 at 1:36 PM
- fashion westie said...
That is AWESOME!
- February 22, 2010 at 1:38 PM
- Nayyme said...
That dress is beautiful, who takes these photos though, outstanding timing.
http://newgeneracity.blogspot.com - February 22, 2010 at 2:03 PM
- Brittany said...
These photos turned out really amazing! The way you styled this cape is perfect for the transition from winter to spring. I can definitely see you styling it completely different for fall, it's so versatile! Great look Rebecca! Also, not sure if you saw my twitter message or not but I'm moving to Seattle and visiting in July or August :)
- February 22, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- Ellenitza said...
Gorgeous cape! Perfect contrast with the white dress and black gloves.
- February 22, 2010 at 2:09 PM
- L'armadio del delitto said...
This cape is marvelous, and I understand you would like to wear it all the time, but I agree with your reflexion: change keeps a bit of salt in life!
- February 22, 2010 at 2:25 PM
- Clare said...
You look utterly beautiful, the cape is marvellous as are the feathers :)
x - February 22, 2010 at 2:46 PM
- kate maggie said...
rebecca, you are dreamy! you look so great in every single one of these photos. I love that cape so much..i want one! and white looks great on you. :) very very lovely. x
- February 22, 2010 at 2:47 PM
- Healthy and Homemade said...
These came out wonderfully! I love it all, especially the white dress =)
- February 22, 2010 at 2:52 PM
- Twila said...
The feather fascinator and cape are outstanding!
blog.twilasvintageclothing.com - February 22, 2010 at 2:53 PM
- Krimly said...
you are always gorgeous!! lov your cape so much!!
mycherrygum.blogspot.com - February 22, 2010 at 3:16 PM
- The Style Rider said...
This is beautiful, as always! I love that cape so much. I just bought one I love how comfy and chic they are. That fascinator is adorable as with everything else!
- February 22, 2010 at 3:23 PM
- javiera isidora said...
love your dress, and the result of the photos : )
your hairs looks so pretty - February 22, 2010 at 3:28 PM
- junebabie said...
loooove the dress, the shape is gorgeous, and your hair is amazing! the colour is so rich.
- February 22, 2010 at 3:29 PM
- Tieka, Selective Potential said...
Perfection! The photos, the outfit, your hair color.. love it all!
- February 22, 2010 at 3:41 PM
- KD said...
Lovely photos and outfit, as per usual. :-) DEAR GOD I WANT YOUR CAPE. ahem.
- February 22, 2010 at 3:48 PM
- Sarah and Madison said...
That cape is beautiful! I want one! And the dress is stunning.
- February 22, 2010 at 3:50 PM
- Fashion is a Playground said...
Perfect outfit, really love it !
- February 22, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) said...
You look absolutely stunning! The white dress is gorgeous and fits you perfectly. And the cape is so pretty!
www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com - February 22, 2010 at 4:00 PM
- Kelley Anne said...
I love everything about this outfit, but especially the cape and fascinator! You look so lovely and warmly ready for spring in your neutrals.
- February 22, 2010 at 4:10 PM
- P' said...
I love everything! The white dress, the poncho, the shoes... °O°
Fantastic! You are so pretty!
Kisses from Paris! ;)
Pandore - February 22, 2010 at 4:13 PM
- Isabel said...
Epic cape, girl!
- February 22, 2010 at 4:23 PM
- Anna said...
that cape is kind of beyond words amazing!
- February 22, 2010 at 4:34 PM
- Trains and Sewing Machines said...
This dress is soooo cute! I love it. Great photos :)
- February 22, 2010 at 4:35 PM
- pauline said...
when i saw you in this cape i just wanted to snatch it! seriously beautiful.
- February 22, 2010 at 5:16 PM
- Lillian said...
Love this !!!
- February 22, 2010 at 5:21 PM
- Gizelle | Vanilla Ice Cream said...
such an adorable dress!!! :D
it's perfect!
and i love how it went against the new york black and you wore something so you...
♥ vanilla ice cream ♥ - February 22, 2010 at 6:04 PM
- Lucy Marmalade said...
Oh-my-goodness--this is, by far, my favorite outfit of yours. Ever. And I've seen quite a few! I have red hair, too, and I like seeing your color choices and the way they work in conjunction with the hair color. I really think having red hair is like having a whole new article of clothing to consider in an outfit...or maybe all hair is like that.
Anyway, I just began a fashion blog and I'm trying to find my footing in this giant blog universe! If you get a chance, check out:
lucymarmalade.blogspot.com - February 22, 2010 at 6:27 PM
- Danielle said...
Your dress is so adorable! I like the people on your cape, haha.
- February 22, 2010 at 6:29 PM
- lu said...
beautiful! such a contrast to your usual woodsy settings. :)
- February 22, 2010 at 6:45 PM
- Sarah Elizabeth said...
you are absolutely stunning! i love the last photo. So classy and beautiful. :)
- February 22, 2010 at 6:52 PM
- New Dress A Day said...
The cape is fabulous! Bryant Park is a heavenly little place - gorg little photo shoot :)
- February 22, 2010 at 6:56 PM
- Ally,The Vintage Valley said...
oh my, your dress is so gorgeous!!!!!
- February 22, 2010 at 6:57 PM
- Crystal Ball said...
I think that this is one of my favorite (if not my absolute favorite) outfits that you have ever put together.
The cape is ever so lovely as is the dress. - February 22, 2010 at 7:12 PM
- Ying said...
- February 22, 2010 at 7:14 PM
- Phyllis said...
the cape is so beautiful - great outfit rebecca!
- February 22, 2010 at 7:38 PM
- suzy said...
your pictures are gorgeous and so is your outfit; very inspiring
- February 22, 2010 at 7:40 PM
- Dandelionkisses said...
Beautifully put together! I love the dress and gloves.
- February 22, 2010 at 7:52 PM
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- February 22, 2010 at 7:52 PM
- WendyB said...
The cape is brilliant.
- February 22, 2010 at 8:07 PM
- calivintage said...
hehehe, i love that we totally chose the photos we took of each other over the professional photographer who shot us that day. ;)
- February 22, 2010 at 8:13 PM
- Second Skin said...
You are the QUEEN of head wear. Is there a higher status? Goddess of headwear? No, Queen sounds better. I think one of the most interesting things about meeting everyone at the conference was to discover how shy we all are. What Irony. I am not sure if its the case with you, but I blog because I am socially awkward and it allows me opportunities to meet people and be social on specific, safe terms. I wish I had at least shared 5 words with you while in the same room. I guess a little smile and a wave says just as much sometimes though. In any case, it was so nice to meet you. I am sure you are just a sweet as you seem.
- February 22, 2010 at 8:46 PM
- Amanda said...
ahh you must be FREEZING in only the dress! looks great though
- February 22, 2010 at 8:53 PM
- Sara, Swing The Day Away said...
Gorgeous outfit. That cape is magnificent! I am also a fan of Twitch Vintage. :)
- February 22, 2010 at 8:59 PM
- Rain said...
Pretty! White looks wonderful on you.
http://www.rainsunae.blogspot.com - February 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM
- Ernie said...
I could be eloquent but I think I'll sacrifice a bit of my dignity to say: Dude, that cape is legit!
Ah, fraternity boys, your hold has set in at last :]
In all seriousness, this is a wonderful outfit. Kind of whimsical but beautiful- the perfect balance! - February 22, 2010 at 10:07 PM
- CMA said...
loving the look
great and simple and chic
thanks for sharing as always
and thanks for the sweet comments, love it!
COSMICaroline.blogspot.com - February 23, 2010 at 12:25 AM
- BANMS said...
absolutely gorgeous pictures! i love the white dress on you! <3 :) x
- February 23, 2010 at 12:30 AM
- megannielsen said...
Oh my gosh, I adore this outfit and the pictures... but I can't decide which is more awesome, that cape or the fascinator!
- February 23, 2010 at 1:10 AM
- melly said...
Gawd I love that cape! All capes in fact, they look awfully fun to don on.
- February 23, 2010 at 1:55 AM
- Cécile/detour2mode said...
love the dress and the idea of the cape!! you look lovely
- February 23, 2010 at 2:11 AM
Wow, it must be freezing to have only the dress during winter! Love the cape!
- February 23, 2010 at 2:22 AM
- surimay said...
aah you look gorgeous! that dress is amazing! and the cape...oh the cape. :D
- February 23, 2010 at 3:22 AM
- Electro Geisha said...
can you guess what am I going to say? wonderful as always, and I hope I dont sound cheap saying that every time, but what to do when it is true. And, I hope you didn`t stay in short sleeves too long... have a nice week :)
- February 23, 2010 at 3:58 AM
- Owen said...
oh dear, what a sweet dress you wore, love it!
- February 23, 2010 at 4:15 AM
- Sarah said...
Kudos on wearing heels in snow. Plus that Cape looks so adorable on you! :D
- February 23, 2010 at 4:54 AM
- bestie said...
Such a stunning cape! And everything else is, as usual, perfect. You wear vintage very well, Rebecca. It's definitely your thing.(:
- February 23, 2010 at 6:32 AM
- Talk Pretty To Me said...
That cape is fabulous! I love ponchos but I think my heart really belongs to the cape. ITS AMAZING. I've been on the hunt for the perfect nomadal looking cape for a while now, but no real results within my budget! BOO. Your hair looks gorgeous in these shots too!
www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com - February 23, 2010 at 7:23 AM
- Sara Lynn said...
Great outfit Rebecca! I love that cape, looks vey toasty :)
- February 23, 2010 at 7:23 AM
- sueper said...
you look so pretty - adore the fascinator!
x - February 23, 2010 at 7:26 AM
- The Village Idiot said...
- February 23, 2010 at 9:34 AM
- Rebecca said...
What an adorable cape! :)
- February 23, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- sharonlei said...
Rebecca, you are such a beautiful woman. Gorgeous pictures and gorgeous style. I hope you are doing well!
xx Love & Aloha. - February 23, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- My Favourite Things said...
That white vintage dress is so sweet :)
- February 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Tracy said...
Amazing pictures! You look just wonderful, and the backdrop is so cool! GORGEOUS!
- February 23, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Molly said...
beautiful! I just adore how your hair brings the whole ensemble together. so well matched. and don't give that cape back ahaha
- February 23, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- M. said...
Beautiful pictures : )
- February 23, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- M. said...
Beautiful pictures : )
- February 23, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- Annie, Time Enough for Drums said...
I love the white dress with the black gloves! Annie.
- February 23, 2010 at 1:31 PM
- Imelda said...
Another great outfit! Love the feathers in your hair!
- February 24, 2010 at 6:01 AM
- joelle van dyne said...
well i love all the neutrals in your outfit! the cape is so adorablen, and seems like a perfect thing for nyc weather. love the feather headband too. ~joelle
- February 24, 2010 at 8:15 AM
- the Citizen Rosebud said...
Wonderful photos, fantastic outfit. Yeah the cape is a scene stealer. Those shoes are pretty and essential too.
- February 24, 2010 at 8:51 AM
- maritaBliss said...
Amazing ♥
- February 24, 2010 at 10:29 AM
- Meghan said...
Your dress is so gorgeous & chic, I love it so much. Your headpiece goes lovely with your pretty hair.
- February 24, 2010 at 7:39 PM
- indigotangerine said...
A cape! They've never really crossed my mind, but now I think it may be just the thing to complete my wardrobe. I love the lady like-ness of this with the gloves and the white dress.
ps. just realized I've been commenting with the wrong account for the past 10 minutes....whoops - February 24, 2010 at 9:44 PM
- Nana said...
oh my goood..
the dres is so cool and the heels too.
i love them!
it's kinda funny if you look at iyt like this...the heels match the color of your hair.
it's cool! - February 25, 2010 at 4:50 AM
- umama said...
I love the photo of you in front of the monument with your dress flaring... so Marilyn-esque!
- February 27, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Manja said...
i have been wanting a cape like this for such a long time now - so pretty!
- February 28, 2010 at 12:01 AM
- Megan said...
Oh my goodness, that is the most perfect cape I have ever seen. So adorable. And this is coming from someone who is traditionally a cape hater.
- February 28, 2010 at 3:01 PM
- Gracie said...
Oh you are adorable!
- March 5, 2010 at 11:47 AM


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- The Plantation Combo Tour includes a ticket for the Charleston Harbor Tour AND also entitles you to admission at Boone Hall Plantation, all for one reduced package price (savings of 15%). After you purchase these combo tickets, you will be guaranteed on the Harbor Tour for the date and time for which you bought tickets. You will also be able to attend the Plantation at any time, subject to availability. Upon arriving at Boone Hall Plantation, guests are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. (If you decide that the stand alone Harbor Tour is a better fit for you, you can get information and purchase tickets by clicking the "List of All Activities" link on the left side of the page.)
- Do I have to do both tours the same day?
- No, there are no restrictions as to when you take the tour. You can do one tour one day and the other the next, leave several days in between, or when you next return to the Charleston area.
- How far apart are the two meeting locations?
- The two meeting locations are about 10 miles (20 minutes) apart, making it easy to attend both on the same day if youd like to.
- Do I have to purchase my tickets in advance?
- Advance purchase is highly recommended and tours often sell out in advance. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance. Tickets can be purchased with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
- What type of ticket should I buy for a young child?
- For children ages 4 to 11, you should purchase a reduced price Child ticket. Children ages 3 years and under may attend for free, but youll still need to enter the appropriate number of Wee One tickets labeled Free when purchasing. All guests, regardless of age, must have a ticket, so please make sure your entire party is accounted for in this way.
- What happens if it rains?
- The Harbor Tours take place rain or shine, regardless of weather conditions. The Carolina Belle has a glassed-in, enclosed observatory and the upper deck is also partially covered, so you'll be able to get great views of the Harbor's famous sights in any weather. The Plantation Tour also operates rain or shine. If the weather is completely unacceptable then a ticket for a different day may be requested. All tickets are nonrefundable.
- Who operates each of the two components of this Combo Tour package?
- The two components are operated by different companies. The Harbor Tour is run by Charleston Harbor Tours, which is the oldest harbor tour company in Charleston, tracing its roots to 1908. Boone Hall Plantation is one of America's oldest working plantations, having been established over 300 years ago. The McRae Family purchased the plantation in 1955 and it was Mrs. McRae who furnished the house with antiques and began giving tours. Tours now include plantation house tours, Slave Street history tour, explanation of the Gullah culture , Plantation Nature Tram Tour, Garden Tour and Butterfly Pavillion tour. (After purchase, youll receive the contact information for both companies.)
- Is Boone Hall Plantation handicapped and wheelchair accessible?
- Wheelchair access is very limited due to the nature of the facilities and period architecture.
- Is the Harbor Tour portion of the Combo handicapped and wheelchair accessible?
- The Carolina Belle is Wheelchair friendly, we are able to accommodate guests with wheelchairs for the most part. Entrance to the boat is via a 30-foot ramp, which varies in steepness depending on the tide. If you're able to enter using the ramp, you'll be able to participate in the tour.
- If I am handicapped, should I notify the Charleston Harbor Tour crew before I board the boat?
- Yes. Please ask about the tide and how you will be boarding and disembarking on the day of your tour if you are concerned about this. Our crew will be able to tell you what the tides are like that day, as well as whether or not you will be able to board on and disembark from the same level. They will assist you as much as they can, but if the tides are uncooperative and you feel unable to attend or uncomfortable doing so, then we will gladly reschedule your tour to a different time. Refunds, however, will still not be granted in this situation.
- How do you normally board the vessel? Will we have to use the stairs?
- Normally stairs are not required for boarding or disembarking from the Carolina Belle, we use a ramp to load passengers directly on to the upper deck, where the boat's restrooms are located. Stairs are required to get to the lower level which is enclosed and climate controlled. Please make sure you consult with our staff before boarding if having to use the staircase will pose problems for you.
- Are gift certificates available for the Combo Package?
- Yes, gift certificates are available and they make perfect gifts for holidays, birthdays or any other occasion! To purchase a gift certificate please click on the "Gift Certificates: Purchase" link in the box above.
- Can I book a private tour?
- Yes! We can accommodate a variety of special requests. For inquiries into private tours, please click Contact HarborTours.
- Is the Harbor Tour portion of the Combo Package the same as the regular Historic Charleston Harbor Tour?
- Yes! The first part of your Combo Package is the popular Charleston Harbor Tour. This tour is identical to the Harbor Tour that you can also book as a standalone tour.
- Is the viewing equally good on both levels of the vessel?
- Yes, you will have a panoramic view from either level.
- What exactly do we see on the Harbor Tour?
- Some of the sites you'll see and hear about on the Harbor Tour include: the white steeple of St. Michaels Episcopal Church which was saved from destruction during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars because it was painted black so as not to be an easy target; the stately homes along the Battery - a symbol of Southern elegance and perseverance; the three forts Moultrie, Sumter, and Johnson that have played a significant role in our history from the Revolution through World War II; Patriots Point, the home of the Yorktown, the famous Fighting Lady of World War II; and Charlestons landmark Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, a new state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world. You can also catch a glimpse of dolphins skimming the surface as they feed or a pelican as he nose dives into the water in search of a tasty tidbit.
- Is the Carolina Belle covered?
- Yes, the Carolina Belle has two decks - A glassed-in Main Salon, which is climate-controlled and an Observation Deck, each providing spectacular views of Charleston harbor. The Observation Deck is open, however, it does have some roof-covered space.
- Can I buy food or drinks on board?
- There is a snack bar aboard the Carolina Belle that has soda, bottled water, wine, beer, mixed cocktails, chips, hot dogs, burgers, candy bars, cookies, etc. The snack bar excepts cash or charge on board.
- Can I bring my own food or drinks on board the Harbor Tour?
- No, we ask you not to bring any food or drinks on board. You will be able to purchase food and drinks at our snack bar.
- Does the Harbor Tour run year-round?
- No, the public Harbor Tour runs from mid-February through Thanksgiving, with weekend cruises in December. Please check the calendar for the most up-to-date schedule information!
- What should I wear?
- Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. For the Harbor Tour, please keep in mind that the temperature on the water is significantly lower than on the land, so you may want to bring a sweater in the cooler months.
- Are there any stops along the way on the Harbor Tour?
- No, there are no stops. We will be cruising for the entire tour.
- Is the Harbor Boat Tour safe?
- The Carolina Belle is a safe vessel with a normal operating crew of three or four depending on the number of passengers. She is certified for 300 hundred passengers to cruise the inland waterways, harbors and tributaries by the USCG and meets all the US Coast Guard safety requirements.
- Will I get seasick?
- The Carolina Belle is a steady 85-foot vessel with classic lines. The Charleston Harbor has a mild atmosphere and it is unlikely that you will feel much movement aboard the boat. If you often feel seasick, you may want to consider some light medication before beginning the trip. We cannot officially advise you to take any medication, however.
- Is there any narration on the tour?
- Yes, the Harbor Tour is fully narrated.
- Do we see dolphins and other sealife or birdlife?
- During the Harbor Tour we often catch a glimpse of dolphins skimming the surface as they feed or a pelican as he nose dives into the water in search of a tasty tidbit.
- Is parking available near the departure point of the Harbor Tour?
- Yes, a limited amount of free parking is available at the Charleston Maritime Center for Harbor Tour guests. If the lot is full, you may also park at meters or in a City Parking lot nearby, however you must pay for those parking spaces.
- Is there a restroom on the boat?
- Yes, the boat is equipped with clean restrooms.
- Can I stow anything during the cruise?
- We do have limited closet space for wheelchairs and strollers on board. If you have a backpack or other item, we ask that you keep it under your seat. We are not responsible for lost or missing items.
- Where does the Harbor Tour finish?
- The tour finishes in the same place that it departs from, the Charleston Maritime Center, near Calhoun and Concord Streets.
- Is smoking allowed on board the Carolina Belle?
- Smoking is not allowed on the Carolina Belle per the City of Charleston ordinance against smoking in restaurants, bars, and other public areas.
- Are dogs allowed on board the Carolina Belle?
- No, Department of Health regulations prohibit animals on board with the exception of service animals.
- What does my voucher for admission to Boone Hall Plantation include?
- Admission includes entry to the live theatrical presentation in the Gullah Theater, Plantation Tram Tour, Slave Street & History Tour, Plantation House tour, self guided Garden Tour and the Butterfly Pavilion ( in-season).
- How do I reserve my spot for the Boone Hall Plantation portion of the combo?
- Your Combo ticket provides you with admission to the Plantation. All guests are admitted to the Plantation on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 10 or more need to schedule in advance so that guides are arranged in the proper ratio for the size group. Contact Jennifer at ext. 221. (you will be provided with the contact information for the Plantation after purchasing tickets).
- What are the Plantations operating hours?
- The Plantation is open all year round. From Labor Day (the first Monday in September) to March 31, the Plantation is open Monday-Saturday, from 9am-5pm, and on Sundays, from 1pm-4pm. From April 1 to Labor Day, the Plantation is open Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-6:30pm, and on Sundays, from 1pm-5pm. The Plantation is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- How much time should I allow to tour Boone Hall?
- We suggest that you allow about 2-3 hours. However, it is a large property and to get the most benefit you may wish to spend more time.
- Where is Boone Hall Plantation located?
- Boone Hall is located on Long Point Road in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, about 8 miles from downtown Charleston. The Plantation is about 11 miles (20 minutes) from the Charleston Maritime Center, the meeting location for the Harbor Tour portion of the Combo package. Exact meeting location details will be provided after you purchase tickets.
- What exactly do we do and see at the Plantation?
- You will see multiple sites that will help you understand the day to day activities of those who lived on the plantation as well as the history of the people who lived at Boone Hall. You will have the option to join various Plantation tours that run throughout the day, or you can explore the property on your own.
- What are some of the different tours that are available at the Plantation?
- The Plantation House Tour, the Slave Street & History Tour, Plantation Nature Tram Tour and the self guided Garden Tour run multiple times per day.
- What is the House Tour?
- The House Tour is a 30 minute tour that begins on the front porch and continues through the main floor of the elegant Plantation Home that was built in 1936. It is given by a well informed guide in historical dress. This tour will introduce you to the history of Boone Hall Plantation and its evolution through several owners since 1681.
- What is the Slave Street and History Tour?
- This tour begins at the tip of Slave Street located out in the front of the Plantation Home and is a historical look at the living quarters, historic relics, and lifestyle of the slaves that lived here at Boone Hall.
- What is the Garden Tour?
- This self guided tour informs you about the many various plants, flowers, and trees that are currently growing in the beautiful gardens on the front lawn. One of the main features of the garden are antique roses that are over 100 years old.
- What are the theatrical presentations at Boone Hall?
- Boone Hall Plantation offers live presentations that cannot be found on any other plantations and are part of what helps make Boone Hall unique. These shows are seasonal.
- What is the Plantation Tram Tour?
- This 40 minute tour takes you across the historical grounds, nature trails and agricultural operations of the plantation.
- Can I bring food and drinks to the Plantation?
- Yes, you can also purchase snacks, salads, sandwiches and soft drinks at the cafe.
- Can I store anything at the Plantation?
- No there is no temporary storage lockers or area.
- Are there restrooms at Boone Hall?
- Yes, the bathrooms are well marked and at various locations.
- Is parking available at Boone Hall?
- Yes, there is free parking at the plantation.
- Can I buy food or drinks at the Plantation?
- Yes. Refreshments and a variety of foods are available for sale in the Butterfly Cafe on the property.
- What should I wear to the Plantation?
- Comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions are recommended.
- Is there transportation available to Boone Hall from downtown Charleston?
- Van transportation to Boone Hall, with pickup from a prearranged central Charleston location, IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE. Please click Contact HarborTours to inquire further.
- What will I see at Boone Hall?
- You will have several tours available and you do one or all for the all inclusive price. The different tours include; plantation house, Slave Street history , explanation of the Gullah culture, plantation tram tour of the grounds, and a self guided tour of the gardens and entry to the Butterfly Pavilion.
- How long do the individual tours last and at what times?
- * Plantation House tour - every 1/2 hour until 6pm, duration is approximately 30 minutes. * Slave Street history tour - every hour until 4:45pm, duration is 20 minutes. * Explaining the Gullah culture - 11:30 am, 1:30pm, and 3:30 pm duration is 45 minutes. *Plantation coach tour - every 45 minutes until 4;45pm. duration is 45 minutes * Garden and butterfly pavilion - self guided- anytime during the day until 6 pm.
- Is there transportation available to Boone Hall Plantation?
- No, neither Boone Hall nor Charleston Harbor provides transportation from one location to the other. We suggest using Charleston Green Taxi for your transportation needs. They can be reached at 843-819-0846 or online at www.charlestongreentaxi.com.
Refund/Rescheduling Policy
- Non-refundable, can be rescheduled with 24 hours notice.
- Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded. You may reschedule your tickets (subject to availability) only if you do so at least 24 hours in advance.
Weather Policy
- Activity takes place rain or shine.
- The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability).
Other Policies
- Tobacco Free Event
- Charleston Harbor Tours is proud to be a smoke free / tobacco free environment. Smoking is not permitted on our vessels.
Charleston Harbor Tours
Charleston Harbor Tours is the oldest continuously operating harbor tour company in Charleston, tracing its roots to 1908.
The Carolina Belle is Charleston Harbor Tours newest vessel. Featuring graceful, classic lines, the boat is 85 feet long. It can accommodate up to 300 passengers and has a standard operating crew of four.
Boone Hall Plantation has been operating for 320 years and presents a unique insight into historic, "low country" plantation life. Open to the public since 1956, it is one of America's oldest working, living plantations.
The Carolina Belle is Charleston Harbor Tours newest vessel. Featuring graceful, classic lines, the boat is 85 feet long. It can accommodate up to 300 passengers and has a standard operating crew of four.
Boone Hall Plantation has been operating for 320 years and presents a unique insight into historic, "low country" plantation life. Open to the public since 1956, it is one of America's oldest working, living plantations.


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13 Jun 2011
GAVIN RICH, writing in SA Rugby magazine, says Jaque Fourie is staking a strong claim to be the world's best outside centre.
Two years ago the Hurricanes beat the Lions 38-32 in a Super 14 game at Ellis Park and afterwards All Blacks centre Conrad Smith stepped up to claim his Man of the Match award. Smith had scored two tries for the Hurricanes and his intelligent play in his team's No 13 jersey had created a couple more for the visitors. Most would have thought him a deserved Man of the Match recipient, but Smith didn't think so – instead he spoke about the man who was his opposite number that night, Jaque Fourie. In Smith's view Fourie should have received the Man of the Match award and he left no one in any doubt about the massive respect he had for the Springbok.
Smith was right about the quality of Fourie's performance that night – he scored two tries, helped create the other two and was at the heart of everything that the Lions did well. It seemed every time he touched the ball he was off on one of his charges through the opposing defence, contemptuously brushing off tacklers when he couldn't beat them for pace.
It was that game, as much as any other, that announced Fourie's return to top form and full momentum after a frustrating post-World Cup year in which he spent much of it on the sidelines. That period away from the game is something critics should perhaps take more cognisance of when they consider his right to be thought of as the world's best outside centre.
According to one of Fourie's predecessors in the Bok midfield, Pieter Müller, it's only those injuries that have prevented Fourie from being head and shoulders above any other contender for the right to be called the world's best.
'He's had a couple of injuries that have struck him down when he's started approaching top form but to me he's one of those rare players who just doesn't seem to have any weaknesses. He's big, fast, strong and brilliant defensively,' says Müller.
While Fourie was away in 2008, Adi Jacobs did well enough to earn a starting place in the Springbok team for the first two Tests against the British & Irish Lions in 2009. It robbed the audience of the opportunity to properly judge Fourie in a head-to-head confrontation with the player widely regarded as the best in the world at the time – Ireland's highly-rated Brian O'Driscoll.
Fourie was watching from the bench when O'Driscoll weaved his way through the Bok defence almost every time he touched the ball in those two matches, and O'Driscoll left the field concussed soon after Fourie arrived on it to make a massive difference to the Bok effort in the series-deciding last quarter of the second Test at Loftus.
But if you ask Müller, he leaves little doubt that if he had to choose between the two, Fourie would be the player he would select for his team.
'O'Driscoll is an extraordinary attacking talent and he has withstood the test of time, but Jaque is also exceptionally strong on attack and has other attributes that make him a better all-round player. He's big and he hurts the opposition when he tackles them. That's what makes him a better package in my opinion; he's just a much more influential defensive player, and defence is such an important part of that position.'
Speaking at a press conference before the first Tri-Nations Test of 2009 in Bloemfontein, Fourie had journalists agog when he stated matter-of-factly, when asked about his return to the Bok starting line-up for the match against the All Blacks, that he was the best in the world. But rather than accuse Fourie of arrogance, critics should instead try to recall those occasions when he could reasonably have considered himself to have been bettered by an opponent.
It's hard to think of any, and it is easy to see how someone so physically imposing and so in control of his channel might be able to talk himself into thinking no one could outplay him in a head-to-head battle. And as another former Springbok centre, Brendan Venter, says, size is important.
'What you need from an outside centre is someone who is very strong defensively as well as capable of testing opposing defences on attack,' he says. 'Conrad Smith is a good player known for his intelligence, but he lacks the zip and thrust of Jaque or O'Driscoll. I think O'Driscoll is exceptional; he is the best outside centre ever to have played the game. But he has lost a bit of his speed, and a No 13 is reliant on speed.
'Jaque has also lost some of his speed; it's natural and is a fact of life. No one in their late 20s is as quick as they were when they were 21. But he has other things that give him an edge over the other outside centres. What he has on O'Driscoll is his size. Jaque is three inches taller than Brian, and I don't care what anyone says, that does make a difference. It's just a fact of rugby that being bigger makes a player so much harder for the opposition to deal with.'
Venter says that Fourie's size means he holds defences, forcing opposing teams to commit more defenders to look after him.
'I like to judge a player on what I imagine it would have been like to play against him. I would have hated to play against Jaque; he would have been a tough proposition because he has so much going for him. Apart from his size, strength and speed, he has good feet for an outside centre, and his defence is massive. He really dominates his channel.'
Fourie's midfield partner at the Stormers and the Boks, Jean de Villiers, nods his head in agreement with Venter's assertion that Fourie is not a player you would relish playing against.
'I'm really pleased to be in the same team as Jaque at Super Rugby level because he was the one guy I never enjoyed playing against when he was at the Lions,' says De Villiers. 'He's been one of the top outside centres for quite a while now. He's one of the truly great players and what makes him so great is his consistency. He seldom has a bad game, in fact it's hard for me to recall when he has had a bad game. Defensively he is so solid, and he runs great lines. He's a big threat to the opposition on attack.
'It's an enjoyable experience to play with Jaque as he is one of those guys who makes things easier for you. I think it's been said often enough – his biggest attribute is probably his ability to communicate. He has great communication skills and is a gifted organiser of the defensive system.'
For another former Bok No 13, Robbie Fleck, it is those communication skills that put Fourie in a league of his own.
'What makes Mossie outstanding is his ability to communicate and this is a skill that separates the world-class player from the merely good one,' says Fleck, who as Stormers backline coach has plenty of inside knowledge on Fourie's strengths and weaknesses.But Fleck is reluctant to take a line on whether Fourie is better than O'Driscoll on the basis that they are completely different players with contrasting styles.
'O'Driscoll is a player you could use as an inside centre, whereas Jaque is an out- and-out outside centre. They have different attributes and fulfil their own roles for their respective teams. I reckon if you put them up against each other those differences would probably negate each other and you would get a stalemate.'
Fleck has no doubt that Fourie is among the finest outside centres he has seen in a career which started as a player at first-class level in 1997.
'He's definitely right near the top of the list of players I have seen during my time. Defensively he has few, if any, peers, in terms of organisation and execution. I know what a difference he makes to our defence when he's present. He dominates the outside channel and dictates how opposition teams play against us by cutting down their options.
'On attack he also has just about everything – he has great physique, is fast and he runs beautiful lines. He's strong on his feet and difficult to bring down, so his ability to offload and hold the ball up is another one of his big strengths. Overall he's not a player you would say has any weaknesses.
'At the Stormers we feel he sometimes chases too many rucks and is therefore not always in the position he should be in to maximise his attacking opportunities, and we are working on that. But how can you fault a player for having a high work rate?'
Venter and De Villiers both also pinpointed Fourie's personality as an important part of the armoury of any team he plays for.
'He's one of those players who still manages to stand out when things get tough and who is prepared to take on an extra load when the chips are down and the team isn't playing well,' says Venter. 'He'll look to try something different by running a line off the 10 or a line off the scrumhalf. That is an invaluable thing to have in a player.
'In many ways he is similar to Jean in that he has a massive personality and inspires confidence in players around him. He makes things happen. He would be an extremely valuable player on the international market; a club in France would pay a huge amount of money to buy him. One of the reasons the Lions boxed above their weight in the years before John Mitchell arrived was because of Jaque. Since he left them it has become a lot harder for them. He is a special player and they miss him.'
– This article first appeared in the June issue of SA Rugby magazine. The July issue will be on sale from Wednesday, 22 June.
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36 Comments
13 Jun 2011, 06:55 amThis article forgets a lethal 13 who doesn't attract as much fanfare but breaks the line with ridiculous ease….Digby Ioane. Gains the Reds massive metres with every touch of the ball
13 Jun 2011, 06:57 amAnd I don't like the air of arrogance in declaring himself the best, regardless of how the journos here try to justify it
13 Jun 2011, 07:04 amNo doubt about it….without this man the Boks have no killer punch.
13 Jun 2011, 07:19 amSTILL ?
13 Jun 2011, 07:24 amHe already is the worlds best. Every player seems to have form trouble somewhere in their career. Jaque Fourie has never been out of form.
When the Boks are playing awfully, Fourie is always the one player who still shines.
13 Jun 2011, 07:32 amNot again.
This is embraboer.
Write something new.
13 Jun 2011, 07:36 amblah blah blah
big….strong…fast….organises the defence…..
so, where's the bit about the 13/outside-centre being a great PASSER of a ball ?!
all we get is that Jackie "is three inches taller than Brian" – WTF ?!
Gotta love how the article is based on Conrad Smith giving plaudits to Jackie and then waxing lyrical from there. Um, perhaps that has a little something to do with 1 player being 1 arrogant motherfarker and the other being a humble player who doesnt seek the limelight like the other ? Check out the way they celebrate their tries for 1 thing – 1 buries himself in his players, the other is doing fist-pumps in the face of the fans.
Wheres the stats that compares Jackie vs BOD/C.Smith mins-played converting in to their 11/14/15 scoring tries ?!
Good player, Jackie Fourie; a very good player. But not even close to being the 'all-round' centre that he's so happy to tell us he is
still !
13 Jun 2011, 08:57 am@Black Panther(Black Panther)-7:
Fourie has set up many a try and is a brilliant passer. Don't be a jealous phuckface. Every article about a player, you're there trying to undermine them – whether it be Brussow or Fourie…
Conrad Smith, although a great tackler and tries his heart out, just doesn't have the speed to be considered. BOD is just an overrated joke.
13 Jun 2011, 09:34 amJaque Fourie is class and his consistency is what sets him apart from a lot of players.Big,strong and fast.Runs great lines and the best tackling 13 on the planet.Best finishing 13 when the line is beckoning as well. Highly EFFICIENT.
It would be foolish to even discount the value of Conrad Smith. Smith isnt the most physically blessed player out there, the likes of Freaun,Kahui,Toeava are better athletes by some distance. But Smith is the most intelligent player in the 3 quarters that has ever played the game. For what he lacks in size he makes up in attitude,guile and his ability to feel out space. He is the best distributing 13 in the world as well as being brilliant at the breakdown/turnovers. Runs brilliant lines and awesome finisher as well.(check out his try to match ratio-impressive).
What Smith pips Fourie and the others in my opinion is his ability to create space for his outside backs and his ability to put them positions to score tries in abundance.
And contrary to belief by many @Black Panther(Black Panther)-7: Smith is one cocky mofo….his attitude permeates the most when on the pitch-constant chirping,complaining, pushing and often has that look of disdain etc…Only difference is he doesnt voice it out in interviews and Fourie does.
And that is a personality thing, has nothing to do with ability thus shouldnt be used to discount a player. Im of the thinking that if you can back it up-which Fourie can to a certain extent and has been for a couple of years now-SO BE IT.
13 Jun 2011, 10:06 am@mshiniwami(mshiniwami)-9:
excellent post.As solid as Fourie is, and a great finisher, BoD has been the best 13 in the world albeit that he might be a tonsil. BoD's ability to shred defenses in his prime is unmatched since Gerber, but he's lost speed over the last year or two, and going into this RWC i;d rather have Fourie over any other 13. Stirling Mortlock was also damn good.
13 Jun 2011, 11:56 amTo me i always thought Mortlock was the perfect no 13. Great game breaker and could even kick to the posts, very very well. Prone to some defensive lapses but generally a dangerous player. Bod is also one of the best. J Fourie is a different type of player but he does shine out from the Bok team and all the players around him. He is just so damn consistant!
To me he is the best Bok we have had since 92(Re-admission)!! -
13 Jun 2011, 13:32 pmI'm pretty damn happy with Fourie's form and class… for WP/Stormers/Springboks…
and I believe he is the best 13 in the world at the moment… certainly crosses the gain-line often… often with two or three guys clutching on desperately… (and the try-line) and, hell, he makes things happen… and as mshiniwami says… he has been really consistent… for a couple of years now…
so what if he says it…?
thing is when he chats about it, he's not being windgat at all… he's just stating what he believes to be true… I prefer his frankness than the false modesty of other players who pretend they don't know how good they are…
and if his comments ratchet up the anti… all the better… let his opposition take aim and try and knock him off his perch… and let him defend his stated position on the field… which he does do… it all makes for intriguing and exciting rugby…
Go Jaque!!
13 Jun 2011, 13:39 pmbeeeeeeautiful ! KKK called a 'phuckface' for, allegedly, "rubbishing" a player I succinctly opined was "a very good player"….
(a tsunami of my laughter-tears)
only to then turn around and completely rubbishing BOD, the best no13 of the pro era – as acknowledged in this same article, and thereby highlighting KKK as the biggest hypocrite we always knew he was.
So a BIG thanks to you, KKK, you've certainly made my Keo-day – All the loose coins in your passed-down cookie jar of self-proclaimed wealth just couldn't buy happiness like that !
13 Jun 2011, 13:41 pmHe is without a doubt, one of the most consistent preformers out there.
Everyone know the famous "Jacque Fouuurie" by Hugh Bladen.
The fact of matter is, and I beg anyone here to differ. If you had to choose an outside centre to play in a world cup final. JF would be your choice. You know it. You may say otherwise, but if it came down to it -you would. How often has he broken the line and offloaded to JP, Habana, or Jean de villiers. Somehow he does it. Then there's defense. The flashy players like BOD look good in the highlight packages, but you need an 80min player.
He is that guy. I hope he retains his form and doesn't get injured.
13 Jun 2011, 13:41 pmFrankie Bunce would have made Jackie his biyatch
13 Jun 2011, 13:41 pmpreformers = performers. It's Monday.
13 Jun 2011, 13:47 pmgreat point…!!
@Black Panther(Black Panther)-15:
hey BP bud… Frank was a special player for sure… also very physical… would've been good to see them opposite each other…!!
but in this era… I believe Fourie comes closest to Bunce's stature…
13 Jun 2011, 13:50 pmKKK turns the other cheek (or, atleast, he gets 1 of his servants to)….
"Every article about a player, you're there trying to undermine them – whether it be Brussow or Fourie…"
HO HO hoooooooooooooo !
love the irony, KKK, I've never once see you compliment a player other than 1 of your own.
As for "undermining…Brussow" – I think you'll find I strongly suggested he dwarves a Bok jersey, here, about 18mths before he eventually wore one. To such extent I even labelled him the "Bloem Gem".
don't take my opinion that McCaw is, and remains, his Master as "undermining"
13 Jun 2011, 13:51 pmBunce was my favourite, but Sella, Guscott and Little were excellent too.
Andre Snyman could crack on some gas, Fleckie could find a gap, Pieter Muller was the master of the big hit, Muir was a great distributer, Mulder was solid, but Fourie probably the most consistent since readmission in all aspects as said by the others above.
13 Jun 2011, 13:52 pm@Black Panther(Black Panther)-15: Disagree there BP. Frankie would struggle against any of the modern test centres. They are just much bigger and stronger than they used to. You simply can't compare.
I was talking to an ex member of the victorius '95 Springbok team management and he made the comment that none of the squad from back then would make a current Bok set-up, simply because the pace and strength of the game has moved on so much from those days
13 Jun 2011, 14:00 pmi think KKK is bladdy hilarious.
13 Jun 2011, 15:25 pmCab
Sella was the Real Deal and an absolute Master of the 13-arts. Seemed to be able to run at full pace whilst his body tilted at right-angles like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Wonderful and respectful player too, I'm sure he would have been far too embarrassed to anoint himself "still the Best" ala Jackie, instead he allowed others to do that which is the norm for players outside of SA.
However Jerry and Walter were 12′s that req'd completely different skillsets and therefore the comparison us inappropriate. I loved watching Jerey with ball in hand – and name ONE other England player you can say that about – but without the ball he was complete roadkill. Laurie Mains targeted Jerry as the weaklink prior to RWC'95 and within the 1st Qter of the SemiF Buncey ran right THROUGH him. Jonal running over Catt created a Legend but it was Buncey they Jerry that opened the floodgates of England confidence, early. Wonderful wonderful player, nevertheless.
Walter was Walter, a Little giant of a player. Played against him when he was at Hato Petera and was there to see his 1st game for North Harbour as an 18yr old and also his Test debut. Unbelievable skillset. To get more than 2 words our of him was a minor miracle tho. Unlike, ahem, Jackie.
13 Jun 2011, 15:30 pmStormer
I'm afraid to say that you seem to have fallen for the same SA-affliction that Venter has succumbed to above, being that size equates to skill. It doesn't and never has.
2 names for you.
midgets in stature, giants of the game. As any Safa (of my era, atleast) should know.
13 Jun 2011, 15:35 pm@Black Panther(Black Panther)-7:
Don't hate us cos we're passionate….hate us cos you fear us…..
13 Jun 2011, 15:37 pmJa the little prig just simply hates anything South African. Doesn't help that he knows Fourie and de Villiers are going to be a potent force in the RWC….and he knows these boys can score tries..
13 Jun 2011, 15:39 pm@Black Panther(Black Panther)-23: Sure, and please don't get me wrong, Bunce is a legend of the game, alongside great names like Gerber for SA, Sella for France , Horan or Little for Aus, and many more. For me though Bunce was a man for the game at that time, not nescessarily now. It's not like he'd dissapear nowadays, but i doubt he'd be the same player.
Brian O Driscoll is actually not the biggest centre in the game, and he's a legend, so it's not about size, but rather athleticism to me.
But I'd always take a good big man over a good small(er) man if you know what I mean..
13 Jun 2011, 15:39 pm@Black Panther(Black Panther)-15:
Naturally. He's a Kiwi and we all know they are the best in the world…end of story so waah.
13 Jun 2011, 15:42 pmBP
Yep Sella seemed like a nice enough fella, still does, he is often a tv commentator in france, along with another SA favourite, Thierry LaCroix.
I don't think Fourie is arrogant, he does have alot of self-confidence, which alot of the best players have. He perhaps does not have the creativity of some of the other greats, but he runs hard straight lines, invariably poses problems when the boks actually give him some decent ball, and doesnt let anything thru, he's finishing is exceptional and he'd make an excellent wing too – see his try vs the BIL to clinch the series, alot of work to do. Put it this way with the current kiwi midfield the way it is, the ideal antidote is Fourie.
The Little I was refferring to was Jason (13), not Walter who played 12 but also flyhalf i believe. Jerry ran his best lines outside of Carling, I believe Guscott swapped occasionally. He's a tool when commenting on SA, possibly for obvious reasons, but was a sight to behold on the move. Couldnt tackle for toffee tho, not the bravest, he'd struggle containing some of the modern midfield monsters.
13 Jun 2011, 19:35 pmPremenstrual at Dawn
I couldn't possibly bring myself to "hate" someone like you but, it's true, that I most certainly pity people like you that show such naked immaturity and overt-sensitivity that is at complete odds to your age and experience.
My favourite non-AB of All Time, as I've often stated here, is one D.Gerber – you may wish to check the 'Place of Birth' on his Passport and revert back to me in your own good time.
13 Jun 2011, 19:44 pmMr Cab Driver
ah, my mistake.
Personally I didn't rate J.Little as a no13. Another 'very good player' like Jackie (still) but by no means a Great. He was very very lucky to play outside one tho, Timmy Horan being possibly the best no12 to lace up boots. Would have liked to see him face Bill Osborne, a childhood hero of mine.
Walter Little was mesmeric in 95 & 96. Suffered terribly from dodgy knees and a close and regular association with Mr Harry Ooter.
13 Jun 2011, 20:01 pmbtw, Mr Cab Driver, if you honestly don't believe Jackie is (still) 'arrogant' then you're not only in a minute minority incl Jackie (still), but I'm genuinely interested in your opinion of who qualifies for that elusive-in-SA moniker.
For the record, I'm a believer that most/all Great players should show arrogance between the opening and closing whistle of whatever sport. In rugby, for one sport, the likes of G.Gregan/J.Marshall/Joost had it in spades (what IS it above no9′s ?!). But were I compare others who I have been fortunate to meet off-field (this ones for you, Premenstrual) and there's no contest who will go on to be fan favourites long after they retire between a Schalk Burger (old school great guy) and a Bryan Habana (absolute tosser
13 Jun 2011, 21:57 pm@Black Panther(Black Panther)-30:
yip, little probably lucky to have horan on his inside but still a class act.
if we talking 12′s horan one of the best no doubt.
horan and bunce good god almighty.jackie? u mean jacques, i once knew a tannie called jackie, but its not really in the afr culture to get arrogant, there are some exceptions but by and large they look down on the flash harries. philip burger might be arrogant or perhaps marius joubert or kevin pietersen, joost was a great with arrogance, cantona the only roundballer i ever enjoyed in my adult life and the chosen one mourinho, but jacques never struck me as anything other than a straight shooter, in fact i think one of the criticisms of the sa backline is that it needs a bit more pessaz in midfield.
dunno about schalk or brian personally, the guys i;ve met have all been pretty decent blokes, i think brian let alot of success go to his head and its affecting his on-field perforances big time, but i think he's getting back to grafting mode, still a ways too go.
13 Jun 2011, 23:18 pmby 'afr culture' I can only, then, assume that you mean 'black-afr culture'. In which case I would agree, altho Ive only met a very few.
But, then, you dont think Jackie is arrogant either so we're clearly not reading from the same dicktionary.
SA doesnt have sole ownership on arrogant motherfarkers tho. NZ has had the likes of Hadlee, Simon Poleman (u may not have heard of him), and certainly our PM, Robert Muldoon would have given Louis Luyt a good run for his money, albeit not with the same level of, um, catering connections.
14 Jun 2011, 00:34 amjackie 'the kiwi-named' fourie is afrikaans, as a fairly gross generalisation the afrikaans culture don't tend to like show-offs – tho i dunno what happened to steve hofmeyer. I quite like the odd show-off, that can walk the talk, look atThe Greatest, not Ali, but PdV. Krusty will venture down south, annoy the locals in both Sa and NA and still waltz off with the silverware. You gotta love it.
yep Hadlee was legendary, hadn't heard of poleman, but heard of muldoon (think he was involved over the flour bomb stuff). i probably know a little more of the aussie politics, didnt they have that cheeky chappy with the silver tongue Keating at teh time of muldoon? Got a pal from christchurch, he'll know poleman, but i liked grizz wylie, former coach of the lions. i think mitchell is actually the 3rd kiwi coach for the lions, quite strange, wonder why they chose joburg, not sure any of the other SA sides had a kiwi coach.
14 Jun 2011, 02:21 amgees, we'd never hear a compliment like the one Smith gave to Fourie from any bok players..
why even matfield in his after match "chats" cant congratulate the opposition, as shown many a time this season…
14 Jun 2011, 02:34 amStormersboy
was pleased to read it all went exceptionally well for your young un…
Kia Kaha
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Borek is one of our favorite things to have and even though it's really a meze in Turkey (an appetizer) we like it so much we often have it as a meal. It's made with filo dough and goat cheese - the feta cheese doesn't work so well because it just doesn't taste the same as the pure goat cheese we got so used to in Turkey - it's really awesome and delicious!
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Posted 10 October 2012 - 01:12 AM
Tonight we ate Baked chicken rolls. It was a new recipe. Home made rolls with cream of chicken mixture baked inside the roll, topped with roasted pecans.
Posted 10 October 2012 - 01:13 AM
Tonight we ate Baked chicken rolls. It was a new recipe. Home made rolls with cream of chicken mixture baked inside the roll, topped with roasted pecans.
Posted 10 October 2012 - 02:20 AM
I always have Chelsea buns in the deep freeze and Ultra Mel custard in the cupboard. An instant dessert if you have unexpected guests. The kids love it. You can add anything to the dessert. I like adding coconut. Add raisins or sultanas. Grate chocolate over the top before baking. To make it a bit richer, add a bit of cream to the custard. (I don't).
Posted 10 October 2012 - 02:56 AM