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Parker's Saturday meetings suspended during legislative session
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Published: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:48 PM CST
In keeping with his six year standard, Rep. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) announced the temporary conclusion of his first Saturday coffee gathering with constituents, coinciding with the start of the 83rd Legislative Session. The open office hours events will resume on Saturday, Sept. 7.
"As has always been the case, my attention and focus will be on representing my constituents in Austin during the upcoming legislative session that starts in less than four weeks. The last year and a half of meeting people through my open office hours program has given me great value and perspective to apply while serving them on the House floor. I do look forward to restarting this great outreach program on Sept. 7."
Additionally, Parker reminded his constituents that they are welcome to share their thoughts with him during the legislative session by contacting his Capitol office at 512-463-0688, his district office at 972-724-8477 or by e-mail at
Parker also intends to use twitter as a communication tool during the legislative session and encourages people to follow and tweet to him at @tparker63. During a typical legislative session, Parker receives thousands of constituent correspondence and works diligently to be responsive to each of them.
Initially elected on Nov. 7 of 2006, Parker represents both rural and urban parts of Denton County which encompasses the cities of Flower Mound, Argyle, Lantana, Dish, Ponder, Justin, Northlake, Copper Canyon, Double Oak, Bartonville, Trophy Club, Roanoke and portions of Lewisville, Fort Worth, Highland Village, Westlake and Southlake.
Preparing for his fourth term in the Texas Legislature, Parker is focusing his efforts on economic development, job creation, strengthening border security and immigration policy, promoting fiscally responsible government spending, providing a strong public education system and protecting family values.
Parker is the current vice chairman of the Rules and Resolutions Committee. He also serves on the Corrections, Urban Affairs and Manufacturing Committees.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Oh Mickey You're So Fine
Left to right: Suzanne of Weardrobe, Faboo, Style Magnet, The Fashion Void That Is DC
Left to right: This Time Tomorrow, My Style Pill, What I Wore, Kansas Couture
Despite everyone possessing the same item, there is no lack of originality. I do hope these images illustrate that even a simple tee can be styled a multitude of ways and infused with personal sass.
Outfit details: jacket, hat, cardigan- H&M, shirt and jeans- Cheap Monday via Weardrobe Conference, shoes- secondhand, bag- Urban Outfitters
87 comments:
- anne said...
awesome shirt! it's fun to see everyone's unique style.
- October 14, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- Charlene Ashley Dy said...
Love the shirt!!! You all look awesome!
- October 14, 2009 at 9:33 AM
- FabBlab said...
Aw I envy you so much! It looks fab and I especially loved yours and and Kansas Couture's (that's the blue blazer and tights ensemble, yes?) versions!
- October 14, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- Dominika said...
You look great! love your shirt <3
- October 14, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- Marianne said...
I love the GIF... what a creative way to show your outfit!
- October 14, 2009 at 9:47 AM
- Emily said...
Of course I love the way you styled your tee, but I also like photos 1, 2, & 8! Great photos
- October 14, 2009 at 9:52 AM
- Candycane said...
Love the green jacket .. how do you put together those lil animations???
- October 14, 2009 at 9:53 AM
- goda said...
Now this is what I want to see in Vogue.
- October 14, 2009 at 9:54 AM
- amyyyyy. said...
I love how this prooves to people that wearing a printed tee doesn't have to be boring and ordinary! It's amazing how differently everyone wears the same tee. :)
xxxx - October 14, 2009 at 9:55 AM
- jayne said...
omg the jeans are such a great shade and I'm wearing a yellow hat today too :)
- October 14, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Emmy said...
I lways find it so interesting how one thing can be styled in so many different and wonderful ways..plus, who WOULDN'T love a whimsical mickey mouse shirt?
- October 14, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- dapper kid said...
What a fun looking t-shirt! I love the colour of your cardigan too. Hope you're having a beautiful day :)
- October 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM
- Isabel said...
Haha, I love all the little gifs you make. They're all so thoughtful and give the blog such a personal touch.
- October 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM
- calivintage said...
oh this is really great! everyone really did have a good personal take on that shirt, including you. you look great and i love your gif.
haha, i feel like i'm the only one who hasn't worn mine! - October 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM
- Becca Jane said...
it's really interesting to see the different stylings of that fun shirt!
I really enjoy yours - you look so cute - and your gif is awesome, as always. - October 14, 2009 at 10:25 AM
- reckless daughter said...
SO cute! I'm not big on T-shirts but this is definitely an exception.
PS: I actually thought of your Marc Jacobs cuffs when I posted that Elle editorial with the girl in the white dress with all the gold bracelets ;) - October 14, 2009 at 10:25 AM
- Kimberellie said...
Super cute. This IS a great example of all the different ways to wear a t-shirt. The gif is adorable. I am so inspired to wear a t-shirt this morning now (yes, it's almost 11 and I am not yet dressed).
- October 14, 2009 at 10:26 AM
- SO. said...
hahah i really gotta check out these other bloggers! and yeah, its probably the chic simplicity of the shirt but their style never fails to shine and be distinct.
- October 14, 2009 at 10:28 AM
- Lauren! said...
cute gif file! <3 the shirt!
- October 14, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- Claire said...
Love how one item can look so different on so many different people!!
- October 14, 2009 at 10:33 AM
- Angela said...
haha that gif is so cute!! I love to see how some many people can style a single t-shirt in so many different ways. yay!
- October 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- Bella said...
cool shirt! the mickey mouse fist is cute :) xxx
- October 14, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- Christina said...
Fun gif!
What drew me to your blog was actually the fact that you showed different ways to wear the same piece, each way being just as unique and interesting as the last. I kinda have a problem in that are! - October 14, 2009 at 10:46 AM
- Raji said...
Ohh wow, I love it, its adorablee :)
You all look greatt, really cool to see how everyone chooses to wear the same t - October 14, 2009 at 10:49 AM
- dy said...
it's great to see so many different ways to wear one shirt!
- October 14, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- lydia said...
that's such an awesome shirt! it's really cool to see all of you guys wearing in different ways. i love your hat! so cute.
- October 14, 2009 at 11:15 AM
- Julls said...
The outfit you create is so cute.I really like the blue coded clothes.
And thr last..animation (i guess that's the word for it) is awesome !
Lot of love ! - October 14, 2009 at 11:27 AM
- miriam said...
i'm proud to be swedish ; )
- October 14, 2009 at 11:29 AM
- Fiona said...
What a Fine mickey tee! So fun to see how you guys pair it with. And that was an adorable gif!
- October 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM
- Kelley Anne said...
That is a great t-shirt print. Its so interesting to see how each person styles it differently. I love your video at the bottom.
- October 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- Mel said...
What a fun t-shirt! I love the gif you made!
- October 14, 2009 at 12:12 PM
- Ambroisine said...
This tee rocks, I really like how Krystal wear it ! it looks great on you too :)
- October 14, 2009 at 12:15 PM
- Dotti said...
Oh I love your animations!
- October 14, 2009 at 12:29 PM
- CMA said...
such a great tribute to the lovely mickey
gorgeous darling, love the last process shots
check out my blog @
cosmicaroline.blogspot.com - October 14, 2009 at 12:33 PM
- Sam said...
You're very inspiring with your animations!! Cute outfit too...of course!!
- October 14, 2009 at 12:52 PM
- Manja said...
Oh, cool shirt!
Your gifs are amazing. I always find myself staring at them for waaaay to long. They seem to have a hallucinating effect on me, haha. - October 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM
- Emily said...
You're killing me with all these gifs! Love 'em!
That shirt is tee-rific ;) - October 14, 2009 at 1:03 PM
- Allie said...
Love the shirt, I'd definitely wear it in heavy rotation.
- October 14, 2009 at 1:25 PM
- Annie said...
Hah, your gif is adorable, and I absolutely love that shirt. It's such a cool twist on such an iconic character.
- October 14, 2009 at 1:51 PM
- Brigadeiro said...
Love the tee, gif & Mickey! :) I have a Mickey Mouse top I LOVE, no matter how old I am, haha!
xx - October 14, 2009 at 1:59 PM
- puglyfeet said...
I'm not a Disney fan at all, but that shirt is cute. You and your friends wear it well.
- October 14, 2009 at 2:37 PM
- ElasticHeart said...
Love the stop motion at the end! How do you do that??
samichami.blogspot.com - October 14, 2009 at 3:44 PM
- Lillian said...
Its so great to see one shirt styled so many ways by so many fabulous ladies. Plus those gifs are way cute.
- October 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM
- muchlove said...
I love the reference to Mickey Mouse, without it being too cute.
Nice gif! - October 14, 2009 at 4:17 PM
- Eyeliah said...
Oh, so many different ways to wear the shirt, great compilation!
- October 14, 2009 at 4:19 PM
- KD said...
I love seeing one item styled different ways! And that GIF is GENIUS.
- October 14, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- butterfly cupcakes and daffodils said...
i love your jacket and that berets cute, i think i might wear one today :) thanks for the inspiration.
- October 14, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- Alba_Shopaholic said...
I love your t-shirt, is cool.
xoxo - October 14, 2009 at 4:39 PM
- Chloe said...
Ooh, I love this shirt. Given that I often feel a bit too old (boo) to wear cartoon characters, I think that this shirt is surprisingly wearable- since it has a bit more edge and isn't too elementary school "cutesy". Love it!
- October 14, 2009 at 4:40 PM
- Ashley said...
So cute! It looks as if the fist is punching the face!
- October 14, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Barbro Andersen said...
I love to see collections of people wearing the same things, it inspires me a great deal :)
- October 14, 2009 at 5:18 PM
- Polina said...
love your outfit best! great blog you have and ty for putting together every bloggers interpretation of the shirt! it's nice to see.
- October 14, 2009 at 5:41 PM
- Phyllis said...
so cute! i love it when you make these gif's =)
- October 14, 2009 at 5:52 PM
- Rosie Unknown said...
That is so awesome!!!
- October 14, 2009 at 6:13 PM
- Lloyd & The Tubsters said...
I don't know if I've ever seen you wear jeans before. It looks great!
http://unsystematicstyle.blogspot.com/ - October 14, 2009 at 7:58 PM
- Nadia Kamballa said...
cute tee!! and i love how everyone style it in very different ways...
http://thenovembergirl.blogspot.com - October 14, 2009 at 8:01 PM
- Emily Cato said...
That shirt is so cool! And I love the last picture animation, so cool!
You have such a cute style! - October 14, 2009 at 8:48 PM
- indigotangerine said...
such a lovely graphic print. I adore your green jeans. The color is amazing.
-indigo - October 14, 2009 at 8:49 PM
- Annie Spandex said...
I love your outfit head to toe!!!
- October 14, 2009 at 8:50 PM
- Quixsa said...
perfect fall outfit :0)
- October 14, 2009 at 9:05 PM
- style-magnet said...
Okay, 1. I love this entry! It's great seeing how we've all styled our goodies :), 2. I dig the beanie, 3. I added "My Family & Other Animals" to my netflix queue!, 4. You've inspired me to make a GIF of my own... MISSYOUUU.
- October 14, 2009 at 9:12 PM
- Miss Head Over Heels said...
You're so cute!!!
http://missheadoverheels.blogspot.com/ - October 14, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- Taylor Sterling said...
your outfit looks great! I love your photos!
- October 14, 2009 at 10:24 PM
- Guitar Strings said...
You all wear the same t-shirt but absolutely different ! I feel a little dizzy when I look at your moving pict
- October 14, 2009 at 10:36 PM
- Heather said...
hey is this a new setting for you? is it still on your lovely campus?
Iv been meaning to get a nice big blue bag like yours... so fun! - October 14, 2009 at 10:37 PM
- Runway Reviews said...
funny last pic. Love the color of the trouser and the tshirt!
- October 15, 2009 at 12:05 AM
- leen said...
it's really fun to see how you all wear it :)
leen - October 15, 2009 at 1:17 AM
- Kass said...
That shirt is neat!
Thanks for posting how the other ladies wore it,
it is really cute!! - October 15, 2009 at 1:39 AM
- K said...
You always manage to find the most gorgeous places to use as backdrops for your photos!
I love how you've all managed to style a single shirt in so many creative ways - October 15, 2009 at 1:59 AM
- auxpaysdesmerveilles said...
Very cool shirt! It's great to see in how many ways one shirt can be styled, and turn out completely different!
- October 15, 2009 at 2:06 AM
- Maria @ Chicisimo said...
what a cool tshirt. and as you say, i love the originality of all the looks, despite wearing the same tshirt!
- October 15, 2009 at 2:47 AM
- Little Bo Peeep said...
I love the way each bloggers wore their shirt, very simple and yet so chic :D
Oh woah i love the location where you took your picture and your shoes are amazing :) - October 15, 2009 at 4:03 AM
- sparkle motion said...
i like the combination of the blue/green colors. i also really enjoy your videos. how do you edit them like that?
- October 15, 2009 at 4:48 AM
- ONiC said...
like one shirt many ways :]
- October 15, 2009 at 5:30 AM
- PinkBow said...
fab gif again! love the tee - & again how you all have styled it & made it individual to you
- October 15, 2009 at 6:19 AM
- KIRAFASHION said...
This shirt is so cool and beautiful!!
Many kisses girl! - October 15, 2009 at 7:30 AM
- missDTM said...
really cute shirt! i have seen it on many bloggers...so funny.
love the animation! - October 15, 2009 at 7:55 AM
- Little Monarch said...
YOU - Rebecca - are adorable. and that shirt is great.
- October 15, 2009 at 8:10 AM
- layia said...
i want one! lol.
i love seeing the different outfits you all put up incorporating one same shirt. so cool! - October 15, 2009 at 8:13 AM
- Maria Confer said...
Love the Mickey tee and adore your blog.
lululetty.blogspot.com - October 15, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- Nadine said...
It's a really cool shirt :).
- October 15, 2009 at 8:24 AM
- elena-lu said...
awesome to see so many different takes on the shirt!
- October 15, 2009 at 9:31 AM
- Rachel C. said...
i love how you styled this piece, as well as how everyone else did too. seeing the different variations is so inspiring!
xoxo - October 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM
- caramelizedvintage said...
Cute little gif! Interesting to see how each of you styled it!
- October 15, 2009 at 5:32 PM
- Valencia Lia said...
The mickey shirt is really so beautiful and unique !! i really love love it.
Adore how everyone had their own way of wearing it and I love how you wore it tooo !!
Adore the color match and your lovely beret <3 - October 15, 2009 at 7:31 PM
- FashionJazz said...
Really luv ur post and I luv the way u can style a item differently! Luv the way u styled urs : )
I have linked ur blog to myne, hope thats ok?
Jasna- Chictopia
www.fashionjazz.co.za - October 16, 2009 at 12:13 AM
- Marla Singer said...
it's nice to see everyone styled the cute tee differently. and you look so cute in it, too! <3
- October 18, 2009 at 2:56 AM


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The three-deck-high dining room (Leonardo, Isaac and Galileo) offers traditional, assigned-seating dinings during two sittings (6:30 and 8:30 p.m.) and My Time Dining, in which you pick a preferred mealtime (anytime between 6 and 9:30 p.m.), but can change your reservations on a daily basis. (Note: Those opting for My Time Dining will need to pre-pay gratuities.)
Though our meals were generally good (we especially liked the surf-themed menu exclusive to Freedom -- try the steak and shrimp with wasabi mashed potatoes), the logistics left much to be desired.
After embarkation, we visited the maitre d' to request a switch from early to late seating, which was handled quickly. Our first batch of dinner pals, a family from Florida, decided after the first night that they wanted a table closer to the middle of the dining room. Not wanting to sit alone at a table for eight, we asked to be moved again and were seated with another group of relatives traveling together, which went swimmingly ... until the next night when we arrived and strangers were in our seats! After forced interaction with two different families, we were loathe to repeat the experience a third time, and on Thanksgiving no less; we visited the maitre d' again who apologized for the "human error," and thankfully made it right. We asked to be seated alone and were placed at an empty four-top (there are just a few tables for two) where we remained for the duration of our cruise.
But who needs this kind of hassle on vacation?
One of the byproducts of table-hopping is the ability to compare service throughout the dining room -- and this was the only place we found service to be inconsistent. Our very first waiter was practically invisible, never cracked a smile and at the end of the day didn't even ask us if we wanted a cup of coffee with dessert. Our last waiter, on the other hand, couldn't do enough for us: When we asked mid-cruise if he could hook us up with Indian food, he said he'd "see what he could do"; on the last night, he brought us a shrimp curry that wasn't on the menu in the dining room or anywhere else on the ship. We're not sure if it came from crew rations, but it was delicious and we sure appreciated it. He was also at the ready with whatever else we needed: more sauce, more vegetables, more whipped cream for our pie....
Our advice? Make sure your travel agent or booking representative puts in any requests you may have pertaining to the main dining room (early or late seating, number of tablemates, etc.) early on.
Lunch and breakfast are served in the dining room open seating. At breakfast, the main attraction is eggs Benedict. Otherwise, we thought the fare in the Windjammer Cafe, Freedom's lido buffet, was far superior for breakfast and lunch. The Windjammer is set up like a food court, with one long self-service line of hot and cold items, plus stations toward the back for salads, pizza, fresh sandwiches, carved meats, petite desserts, etc. In the morning, an omelet station fixes made-to-order eggs; in the afternoons, we particularly like Jade, an area of the Windjammer that specializes in Asian dishes like sweet and sour chicken. A poolside grill offers up burgers, hot dogs and grilled chicken at lunchtime; Sprinkles self-service ice cream machine is open on the lido from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Squeeze is a juice bar that also blends up energy drinks ranging in price from $4 to $6 -- just choose your fruit (banana, strawberry) and your "power" option (fat burning, protein rich).
A casual buffet dinner is served at Windjammer as well; menu options generally mirror what's being served in the main dining room with the exception of Jade -- we visited for "sushi" night and it actually felt like a "specialty" restaurant. The tables were dressed with white cloths and soy sauce; shiny black plates with spaces for ginger and wasabi were at the buffet; and servers were quick to offer drink service.
If you crave a more gourmet experience, be sure to take advantage of Freedom's two specialty restaurants: Portofino is an Italian trattoria, and Chops Grille, a steakhouse-style eatery. Portofino offers caprese salad, fried calamari and carpaccio among its appetizers, with pasta, seafood and veal dishes rounding out the menu. A great option for dessert here is the sampler, which includes a small amount of flourless chocolate cake, tiramisu and panacotta. At Chops, expect tuna tartare and crab cakes among the starters, several cuts of steak, plus other grilled meats and fish like lamb loin and halibut. If you are a chocolate lover, do not, I repeat, do not miss the Mississippi Mud Pie. It is a huge slice of velvety goodness with a cluster of caramel-y nuts in the center.
A cover charge applies for each ($20 in Portofino and $30 in Chops), but is well worth it. If I could splurge on only one, I'd have to pick Chops -- both are intimate, but the cuisine and service there was just a touch more impressive. I loved the warm dark wood paneling and cushy velvet seating (and the Mississippi Mud Pie alone is almost worth the fee to dine there).
Johnny Rockets is identical in layout to those on Voyager-class ships, and serves the same yummy burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, chili, tuna sandwiches, onion rings and fries. We waited 30 minutes to eat here, but were given a pager that we were able to take into the arcade with us to painlessly pass the time; we were buzzed when our table was ready. There's a $4.95 cover charge for dine-in or take-out; drinks are charged separately.
Cafe Promenade is open around the clock with complimentary pastries and sandwiches, coffee and tea (the adjacent Seattle's Best coffee bar offers for-fee cappuccinos, lattes, etc.). New to Freedom, on the opposite end of the Promenade, is Sorrento's, an all-day pizzeria (check your Compass for certain times of the day when paninis are pressed -- yum). In addition to a variety of pizzas that switch up daily, there's a front counter where you can choose any combination of seafood salad, grilled Italian veggies, marinated mozzarella or feta cheese, hunks of bread, artichokes, olives, etc. It's a fantastic midday snack spot! Of course, Ben & Jerry's ice cream bar is available to satisfy your sweet tooth; the waffle cones are made fresh -- get one with a scoop (or two) of your choosing. Items are mostly under $5.
Finally, room service is available 24 hours, though the menu consists of just a few salads and sandwiches. We would have liked more options -- the last time I sailed onboard Voyager of the Seas, there were some snacks you could buy a la carte, like chips and guacamole. However, my tuna salad pita was tasty and delivered in the time frame quoted (30 minutes). You can order breakfast in via a doorknob hang card; Royal Caribbean still offers hot items and even omelets on its room service breakfast menu, which we appreciate, as well as Continental fare from cereal to fruit plates. Room service is free from 5 a.m. to midnight; late-night orders incur a $3.95 surcharge.
Freedom of the Seas Cabin Photos
There are four main types of cabins -- inside, oceanview, balcony and suite -- but within each are different configurations, including roomier options for families in all categories at different price points. There are 1,817 staterooms; 842 have private balconies and 172 have promenade views. All staterooms are equipped with keypad-operated safes, hair dryers, Wi-Fi Internet access, mini-fridges and flat-screen televisions featuring a range of channels (ESPN, CNN, Cartoon Network) as well as interactive programming (order shore excursions and room service, or check your portfolio).
Interior and promenade-view staterooms are on the small side, measuring 152 square ft. and 149 square ft. respectively; bathrooms are shower-only, though we appreciate that Royal Caribbean has stuck with sliding doors as opposed to those pesky curtains that always seem to float inward and invariably lead to flooding. Pumps in the shower are preloaded with shower gel and shampoo. Family interiors are nearly double in size (300 square ft.), and sleep up to six with two twin beds that convert into a queen plus a sofa and/or Pullman.
Oceanview cabins add a porthole and a smidge more space (these range from 161 to 200 square ft.); family oceanview staterooms clock in at 293 square ft., with a sitting area, two twin beds that convert into a queen, and a sofa and/or Pullman. Before moving into suite territory, there are two balcony options: Deluxe at 177 square ft. (balcony 74 square ft.) and Superior at 189 square ft. (balcony 68 square ft.). Decor in our balcony stateroom was teal, peach and white, with lighting overhead and at the desk/vanity, as well as bedside wall-mounted lamps; balcony furniture comprised of a small table and two loungers (metal with mesh covering) -- much nicer than the plastic ribbon variety.
Space and amenities increase as you ascend the suite scale. Some Junior Suites (287 square ft., balcony 101 square ft.) and Grand Suites (387 square ft., balcony 126 square ft.) have tubs; walk-in closets are standard in both. The Owner's Suites (614 square ft., balcony 209 square ft.) add a private sitting area separate from the bedroom; the one Royal Suite (1,406 square ft., balcony 377 square ft.) also features a whirlpool marble tub and shower, entertainment center, king-sized bed, baby grand piano, and a private hot tub on the balcony. Grand, Owner's and Royal Suite guests have access to a concierge who can assist with specialty restaurant reservations, spa treatments and the like, and the Concierge Club lounge, where pre-dinner canapes and cocktails are complimentary.
Four Royal Family Suites (610 square ft, balcony 234 square ft.) accommodate up to eight and feature a living area with a double sofa bed, two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to a queen (one also features third and fourth bunks), a verandah with teak furniture and two bathrooms with showers (one with tub).
The new Presidential Family Suite (1,215 square ft., balcony 810 square ft.) is the granddaddy of family-friendly accommodations onboard, and exclusive to this class of ship. The suite can accommodate up to 14 guests and consists of two master bedrooms with private baths, and two additional bedrooms each with two Pullman beds and two twin beds that convert to a queen. There are two additional "standard" shower-only bathrooms. The huge private balcony is outfitted with a hot tub, teak dining set (table and chairs), and padded teak loungers.
One last "special" stateroom is 6305, a promenade-facing cabin with an obstructed view: the window is blocked by the, ahem, behinds of two cows that stand atop the Ben & Jerry's ice cream parlor directly below. The good news, though, is that cruisers who find a pair of derrieres pressed up against their window receive complimentary scoops from Ben & Jerry's every day of their cruise!
Whatever stateroom you choose, you'll sleep tight: All cabins feature Royal Caribbean's stylish, comfortable bedding -- a huge improvement from the glorified cots of old. There are pillows and shams, and duvets with cotton blend covers. Custom pillow tops are doubled over when placed atop twin beds, but when the beds are in the queen configuration they are unfolded across both (already) plush mattresses to eliminate the dreaded gap. Our room was set up with twins, but other passengers we spoke to assured us the queen configuration was comfortable and gap-free.
Afternoon activities include the ubiquitous pool games and trivia contests; Vintages wine bar hosts several tasting sessions throughout the week (we attended one that was $15, and much more intimate than the dining room variety; we were part of a 12-person group). Al fresco bars include the Pool Bar, Sky Bar and Wipe Out! bar, and the drink of the day in a souvenir glass will run you $5.95; Casino Royale is open whenever the ship is at sea, and features slot machines in a range of denominations, table games and a bar; this area can get pretty smoky at night -- if you are sensitive to cigarettes, you may not want to pass through.
The main Arcadia Theater seats more than 1,300 guests over two levels and is the venue for nighttime productions; on our sailing, shows included "Once Upon a Time," a beautifully done Broadway-style fairy tale; a concert featuring the Nelson brothers and the popular newlywed contest, which was side splittingly funny as always (how can you not laugh when a woman who has been married for 50 years discusses her coconut bra in front of a live audience?). Late-night comedians and magicians fill out the roster; Pharaoh's Palace is a secondary show lounge for musical combos and private parties.
The ice rink at Studio B also doubles as a secondary show lounge (it was the spot for the Crown & Anchor welcome back party, as well as the Quest, an adult scavenger hunt). There are free skate hours listed in the Compass. Freedom-Ice.com, the professional ice show, was the best I've seen at sea. Even though our ship was moving due to rough weather, nobody fell -- and the amount and speed of wardrobe changes were mind-boggling. Tickets are free, but they need to be obtained in advance; check your Compass for details on your sailing.
After hours, Boleros -- the hip Latin lounge that Royal Caribbean has begun installing on its ships -- is one of my favorite bars at sea. Though the location (in a hallway outside the casino near a staircase) is not nearly as cozy as the stand-alone bar on, say, Empress of the Seas, the two bartenders there were absolutely fantastic, made a mean mojito, and juggled bottles and shakers for us. It felt like "Cocktail" without Tom Cruise. This venue also draws major crowds with live music and merengue dancing.
Nightly music is found in other areas of the ship as well. A guitarist/soloist performs rock tunes in the Bull & Bear Pub, and a pianist packs Royal Caribbean's nautical-themed Schooner Bar, taking requests until the wee hours. If you'd like to do the singing yourself, swing by the On Air bar outside Studio B; there are open-mic hours where you can strut your stuff onstage, as well as private booths for those a little less confident. The big screen here is the place to catch sporting events, too. For late night dancing, there's the two-deck Crypt nightclub, whose spooky decor features bar stools shaped like headstones.
Even with all of these options, we can never resist pre-dinner bubbly at the Champagne Bar, or a nightcap at Royal Caribbean's signature top-of-the-ship Viking Crown Lounge, here called Olive or Twist (there's a special martini menu, and it is a jazz club at night).
Fitness and Recreation
There are two main pools on the lido -- one for swimming and one for sports -- flanked by three roomy Jacuzzis. Here, as on balconies, tacky plastic ribbon deck chairs from earlier ships are replaced with nice mesh loungers. Just aft, children get a colorful water park, H2O Zone, complete with a kids-only pool, a cascading waterfall, and sculpture fountains and ground geysers that spew water. The setup is frankly so cool I wanted to splash around myself -- and it kept kids out of adult pool areas for the most part. The Solarium pool area is where you'll find peaceful hammocks and two whirlpools that are cantilevered, meaning they hang over the side of the ship; wide panels of glass give an incredible view of the ocean you're dangling above!
Grand old favorites like the rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course are back, and there's also a sports court, shuffleboard, Ping-Pong and a jogging/walking track. But the main attraction is the FlowRider -- the first surf park at sea. A three-inch sheet of water flows up the 32-ft.-wide by 40-ft.-long incline to create a wave-like reverse waterfall. There are designated hours each day for stand up surfing and boogie boarding (check on the Sports Deck for your itinerary's schedule). There's no signup sheet; however, passengers (and guardians for those under the age of 18) must sign a waiver every day to obtain the wristband needed to "hang ten."
Even if you are more of a sunbather than a swimmer, our advice is to get off the bleachers and try the easier boogie boarding option at least once. I was convinced to give it a go after watching a woman much older than me -- who walked with a cane -- jump right on in. Trust me: Once you're up there, it doesn't look nearly as steep (or frightening)! Professional photographers will be snapping away so your sopping-wet self can be immortalized pre-wipeout for a mere $15 ... it was worth every penny.
Really want to master onboard surfing? Passenger can book one-on-one private FlowRider lessons for $75 per person, per hour (up to 8 people per session). Individuals, or groups looking to "free-surf" without an instructor can book the FlowRider for $350 per hour, with no limit to the total number of participants (50 percent no-show fee will be charged if you don't cancel at least 24 hours in advance).
The Shipshape Fitness Center encompasses the entire forward area of the lido, and is packed with free weights, stationary bikes, treadmills and elliptical machines. Though we never had to wait for a piece of equipment, the gym does get packed before lunch, particularly on sea days. Get up early for prime real estate at the floor-to-ceiling windows. Within the fitness center is another first for Freedom, and the industry: a boxing ring. The boxing program is intended to promote physical conditioning (meaning you can't just throw your husband in there for kicks); sadly, it was empty on my two visits to the fitness center. It could be because it is not cheap: A personal one-hour session was $83. There are scheduled group workouts, however, for $10.
Additional fitness classes are offered -- some free (stretching, aerobics), some levying a $10 charge (yoga, Pilates).
One deck up is the full-service Freedom Day Spa, operated by London's Steiner Leisure. There's nothing new and unusual about the decor or the roster of treatments, which run the gamut from simple wraps and massages to acupuncture and teeth whitening. The prices, however, seemed high: The "entry level" facial was $120. We opted instead for pedicures at the adjacent salon. Look for discounts on port days, but ask questions -- oftentimes these treatments cost less because they are shorter in length.
Public Rooms
The main artery that runs throughout the ship is the Royal Promenade, a Main Street USA type thoroughfare where you can visit the purser's or excursions desk, grab a drink or a snack, people-watch, or shop. At A Clean Shave, gentleman can get a haircut, shave or shoe shine, and all of the ship's galleries and stores are located here. The general store sells incidentals, duty-free liquor and edible souvenirs like rum cakes; a separate venue specializes in perfume and cosmetics, and there's a gift shop as well selling logo items, T-shirts, Christmas ornaments, key chains and other odds and ends. You can buy workout wear at the Get Out There store (FlowRider paraphernalia is for sale up on the Sports Deck).
A library with a view of the Promenade through floor-to-ceiling glass windows contains three walls of bookshelves, and several cozy leather chairs for a quiet read. Above the library is Royal Caribbean Online, the ship's Internet cafe. The actual connection is touch-and-go; expect slowness unless you log on while most folks are sleeping or sightseeing. The charge is 55 cents a minute; however, if you buy packages you can pay as little as 37 cents a minute. The same rates apply to Wi-Fi, which is available in cabins and in various public area "hot spots."
Cloud Nine, next to the Seven Hearts card and game room near the Viking Crown Lounge, can be used for private meetings or parties; the Skylight Chapel one deck up is the spot for onboard weddings.
Shameless plug: On Deck 5, across from the cruise director's office, look for the framed poem "Ode to Freedom," written by Cruise Critic members!
Fellow Passengers
With the FlowRider, H2O Zone, and age-specific children's facilities, Freedom of the Seas is an obvious choice for families. However, the ship also appeals to active couples, mainly in their 30's to 50's; we met plenty of fun-loving seniors as well. Our sailing attracted a large number of repeat Royal Caribbean cruisers (over 1,000). The majority of passengers hail from North America, though many guests on our cruise came from South America and Europe.
Dress Code
Seven-night cruises typically feature two formal nights, and five casual nights (theme outfits are encouraged, but seldom seen). Many men don tuxedos for formal dining, though suits are just fine and quite common; women opt for cocktail dresses or gowns.
Royal Caribbean passengers are charged $12 per person, per day ($14.25 for suite guests). Gratuities can be prepaid or will be added on a daily basis to passengers' SeaPass accounts during the cruise. Passengers can modify or remove gratuities by visiting the guest services desk while onboard. A 15 percent gratuity is automatically added to bar tabs.
Freedom of the Seas launched in May 2006 as the world's biggest cruise ship. The vessel introduced a new class of ship for Royal Caribbean, measuring just shy of 155,000 tons with a double occupancy capacity of 3,634 passengers (siblings Liberty and Independence of the Seas debuted in May 2007 and 2008, respectively). It surpassed Cunard's gargantuan Queen Mary 2 by 7,000 tons and carried 1,014 more passengers. (Of course, the Freedom-class ships have since been, er, belittled by Oasis of the Seas, the massive 225,282-ton, 5,400 passenger beast that debuted in fall 2009.)
Besides its size, Freedom of the Seas also made waves in other ways. It was the first ship to feature a surf simulator, a regulation-sized boxing ring, an interactive water park for kids and even a barbershop. Yet in many ways, Freedom was merely an evolution, not a revolution, of the Voyager class that made its own headlines when it launched with biggest-at-sea status back in 1999. The layout is nearly identical and the promenade is back, as is the rock-climbing wall, the ice-skating rink, Johnny Rockets, the Promenade Cafe, Ben & Jerry's, etc. It is almost as if Voyager of the Seas was simply super-sized, and beefed up with innovative spaces and concepts.
Which brings us back to our original quandary: Would the extra space, extra people, extra "everything" live up to the hype ... or leave us feeling claustrophobic?
We got off to a rough start: Embarkation took nearly two hours from curb to cabin, and because so many people were late coming on, the lido buffet was kept open an extra half hour and the time for the muster drill was pushed back; dinner was also delayed 15 minutes so everyone could settle in and get ready.
Surprisingly, in terms of lines and congestion, this was the first and last time we felt truly frustrated. Crowds elsewhere -- at the pool, waiting for elevators -- were equal to if not less than what we've experienced on Voyager-class ships. That's not to say that the ship (as well as Voyager and its siblings) wouldn't benefit from another bank of elevators. It's still a mass-market, big-ship experience, and there will almost always be a half hour or so wait to eat at Johnny Rockets on a sea day. You'll wait in a line (a short line, but a line nonetheless) to disembark at tender ports, and dinnertime can be a bit noisy with hundreds of others chowing down around you. At the same time, it's never hard to find quiet, private nooks -- we loved Cafe Promenade, Vintages wine bar and even the Solarium pool for getting-away-from-it-all moments.
We were also amazed by how personal the service was in general, despite the number of passengers. The two bartenders who worked every night at Boleros, Royal Caribbean's Latin-themed bar, remembered our names and our poisons, and on the last night swapped heartfelt goodbyes and hugs with numerous passengers who had imbibed there throughout the week. When our cabin steward noticed us coming down the hallway, he'd pop his key in the door and hold it open for us -- a nice gesture, particularly when we were coming back from shore with tote bags and purchases.
Size does matter, and in Freedom's case it is a plus, not a negative -- especially for families, first-timers and fans of Voyager-class ships that are ready for the next "big" thing.
Freedom of the Seas is the best ship for families in the Royal Caribbean fleet, and a leader industry wide. The H2O Zone is a huge success -- the kids love it, and it keeps them out of adult whirlpools. There were a ton of kids on our Thanksgiving week cruise (1,029 to be exact!), but the ones we did see on the decks were well behaved. We have to give credit to the youth staff for keeping them occupied with age-appropriate activities.
Children are broken into five separate age groups that get not only their own activities but also their own private rooms. The Adventure Ocean Program includes several different groups: Aquanauts (3 - 5) might color and play games while Explorers (6 - 8) learn to make their own candies or kites; Voyagers (9 - 11) might take a backstage tour of the Arcadia Theater or participate in sports activities. Navigators (12 - 14) and older teens (15 - 17) can attend parties at Fuel, the teens-only club; hang out in the Living Room, a posh teen lounge that often looked packed; or chill on the Back Deck, a private outdoor area for teens. Challenger's Arcade offers modern games like Dance Dance Revolution as well as classics like Ms. Pac Man; there are also racecar games and three air hockey tables.
There are no supervised programs for children younger than 3 or non-potty-trained tykes. However, special Royal Babies (6 - 18 months) and Royal Tots (18 - 36 months) programs -- offered in conjunction with Fisher-Price and Royal Caribbean's youth staff -- are scheduled throughout the cruise for parents to attend with their wee ones. Babysitting for children age 1 and older is offered as a group activity; the cost is $5 per child. In-stateroom sitting is offered when personnel is available; parents or guardians must reserve this service at the Purser's Desk 24 hours in advance. The cost for this is $8 per hour for one or two children within the same family or $10 per hour for three children within the same family.
As well behaved as the kids were onboard, it was almost nice to see children acting childishly once in awhile. Our last night onboard, we were in the elevator en route to Sorrento's for one last slice of pizza. The elevator door opened on a random floor and a group of about four boys no older than 10 sang (loudly), danced and giggled until the door closed again. You knew that they were hitting the button over and over again to put on their little show ... but who cared? We wanted to get our last few kicks in before the end of vacation, too. It really summed up the whole experience: too much fun to be had, not enough time.
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Banned cause I am now officially done Christmas shopping
Now I just have to wait for the last few things I ordered from Amazon and wrap it all.
Tubbs has a new home
Banned because I gave the girl I like the new CD from her favorite band as a gift. Awxomeness.
New Nightlock album!
Thank you HMX!
Is her new favorite band Nightlock?
Tubbs has a new home


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Hangman Pro now comes with multiplayer online gameplay in iPhone and iPad.
(PRWEB) March 09, 2013
There are several vocabulary related game in app store. Hangman is one of them. This "Hangman Pro - Real Time Multiplayer for iPhone, iPad" is a totally different game than others. In this game the user can play using a selected list of vocabulary. In multiplayer mode the user and the other player have to solve a random word in a limited time. Whoever solves it first wins the competition. Thus multiplayer is more challenging, fun and useful to sharpen vocabulary skills.
This app is FREE to download and play.
Game Mode
1. Single Player
2. Multiplayer – Game Center Based Online Multiplayer
Word list categories include
? General
? Animals
? Colors
? Countries
? Geography
? Food
Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad.
Requires iOS 5.1 or later.
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GIGAN05 wrote:Spacegodzilla finally arrived this morning. I will be sure to take some snaps of it . It is AMAZING.
*EDIT* I have just made a full slideshow that can be viewed here : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xq268l
Enjoy ^^.
Really? Friggin' really? Of ALL of the music you could've picked, you chose that? Wow, I don't know what else to say.
I friggin' love you, man!


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Meadowbrook Golf Club
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Duos or quartets tackle the nine-hole course twice and then kick back at the clubhouse with a drink
Ithaca Rod Company
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Guides teach beginner and experienced fisherman how to reel in different types of trout atop Ithaca's picturesque waters
The Stadium
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During high-energy bouts, players don electronic vests and zap one another with laser beams in a family-friendly indoor activity center
Kid's play center features a bi-level pirate ship and climbing wall; party includes pizza, drinks, and game tokens along with unlimited play
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Rigorous, goal-oriented workouts with a trainer, plus nutritional counseling and optional meal planning to help clients lose weight
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Concealed by glowing dividers, combatants creep along the AstroTurf, hunting for a clear shot at an opponent's battle suit. The 6,900-square-foot arena's lasers, black lights, and shadowy corners call to mind a real-life video game or a haunted discotheque. Skirmishes typically run for 15 minutes, pitting the red team and the green team against each other in a tactical contest. During cease-fires, laser combatants can fire quarters into an assortment of arcade games.
As instructors move through the flowing postures of the Vinyasa style of yoga, the studio's vintage oak floors gently creak in time. The constant movement builds up an internal heat in students' cores, reminiscent of the sunlight pouring through picture windows and reflecting off the yellow walls. These open sessions invite practitioners of any ability, although beginner level and advanced courses gear lessons to more specific needs and mats not quite ready to unroll all the way. Mighty Yoga's mission is to openly welcome those seeking the gifts of yoga practice, lavished on not only the body in the form of increased flexibility, but also on the mind in the form of increased calmness. That's why the studio's instructors constantly repay those gifts by hosting donation-based workshops that give back to local, national, and international charities.
At Create Art Studio, owner and instructor Karyn equips prospective paint-slingers with the instruction and inspiration to realize artistic dreams during step-by-step classes, private parties, and open-studio sessions. The studio seamlessly combines two of Karyn's greatest passions, drawing on both her art-education degree from Purdue University and more than 10 years of classroom experience as a teacher.
During the two-hour step-by-step sessions, she and other instructors equip aspiring artistes with all of the necessities to create an original masterpiece, including smocks, easels, canvases, paints, brushes, and haughty French accents. In addition to the instructors' aid, creatively challenged participants can glean clever ideas from the inspiration wall, which helps pupils explore art-worthy subjects beyond traditional bowls of fruit and sunsets. Like conscientious speakeasies, the studio invites guests aged 21 and older to bring along their own snacks and alcohol.
Twenty-one runs streak across the Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center trail map, furnishing skiers and snowboarders with ample real estate to perfect swerves and test nerves in the crisp high country air. Five lifts—two doubles, a triple, and a pair of beginner rope tows—hoist snowy revelers to the top of runs such as the black diamond Oh My Goat, the blue square Angora Alley, and the green circle Capricorn Caper, as well as two terrain parks. Here, a gantlet of rails, boxes, and tables not only give daredevils the chance to show off their aerial acrobatics, but also provide a rough idea of what it would be like to wear skis into a furniture store. First-timers and skiers in need of a refresher can sign up for snow school, where expert instructors illuminate proper technique during private, semiprivate, and group lessons.
Off the mountain, Chilly Choices ski shop keeps skiers and snowboarders warm on the outside with hats, gloves, goggles, and apparel. Meanwhile the Foggy Goggle and Toggenburg Cafeteria keep them warm them on the inside with toasty eats such as braised tenderloin tips and pizza.
Looking to put a new spin on a classic family activity, the minds behind Glowgolf decided to give the game a phosphorescent update. Incandescent courses place friends and family amid a tropical-fantasy golf world of neon orange, green, and violet surroundings. Players putt luminous orbs through vibrant treasure chests and glimmering windmills while negotiating tricky obstacles near walls portraying black-light-lit aquatic scenes. With more than 20 locations spread over 10 states, Glowgolf's fluorescent labyrinths challenge human players and traveling gnomes.
Floodlights replace the sun during nightfall at Four Seasons Golf and Ski Center, keeping the miniature golf courses and batting cages aglow for nighttime visitors. During the summer, guests can wind through miniature fairways that incorporate small-scale replicas of The Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, and the world's smallest caddies. During the winter, Four Seasons' slopes welcome copious amounts of snow to facilitate skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing. The newly renovated facility also hosts a game room and specialty ice cream shop.


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Jim wrote:Report monarch sightings for the New England region of the United States (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) here.
neily42go wrote:Finally,
so my profile says I live in Sunapee NH but I also have a home in Groton MA. I have 4 plants in my yard and I found 9 eggs tonight. Woo Woo.
I checked several spots in Sunapee this weekend and still nothing.
Will keep everyone up to date
neily42go wrote:I now have 11 eggs. The first 9 look like they are ready to hatch, just started to turn dark.
Heading to Sunpee today so I'll check the big patch at the circle.
JulieW wrote:We went back over to the field and found two more caterpillars tonight. I just ordered the book to figure out the instars, so I'm not sure about that yet. All three we have found are at different stages. The first one is now probably about half grown. The second one just needs to plump out a bit and he will be ready to hang. The third one had just hatched and is so tiny I can barely tell it is a monarch caterpillar. I saw the tiny hole it made eating, which is how I found it. So all three had to be laid at different times which means there have been a few monarchs around out there!
Springfield, MA
neily42go wrote:I found 2 cats in in their final stage on a milkweed patch close to my home in Sunapee. I then found 4 that probably emerged from their eggs this AM.
One of the butterflies that I brought back from Maine looks like it will probably emerge from it's Chrysalis tomorrow.
Can't wait.
~ ange
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Redesigned for iPhone 5, our Sports Armband is the ideal training partner. The touch sensitive screen cover delivers sweatproof protection while letting you use your iPhone's screen, but when you're active, comfort and fit are key too.
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