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Margaret and Barry Williamson
Updated September 2016
Insurance agents advertise widely and
frequently; we often think that this is where our premium goes. This, and
giving money to people who don't drive as well as we do! In their
advertising, the agents always extol their own virtues but rarely do they
mention the snags, limits, conditions and pitfalls. It's up to all of
us to find out what these are and share that information.
The following notes
on 33 motorhome insurance agents are based on our own experience and
research, plus information gleaned from fellow travellers and motorhome magazines and websites.
Us to add your experience and information to this shared
In general, the person(s) being insured need to
be residents of the UK, having held a valid UK driving licence for at least 1
year. There is often a lower age limit of 25 (with SAGA it's 50) and an upper
age limit of maybe 80 (SAGA is an honourable exception with no upper age
Comprehensive Cover: This is usually for 365 days in the UK. However, the length of time you can spend out
of the UK with comprehensive cover can be as little as 60 days or as much as a full year. Sometimes
this length can be varied for a greater or smaller premium (this used to be
true of Bakers of Cheltenham, now known as Towergate, and also applies to
Sureterm Direct). Sometimes the upper time limit is rigidly applied.
Sometimes '90 days' means a total of 90 days in any one year; sometimes it
means in any one trip. But who counts the days?
Check which countries have comprehensive cover in your policy. All the 28
EU countries are usually included along with Norway, Switzerland and more recently, Serbia. These are listed by the insurance companies as 'Territorial Limits'.
Green Card: 48 countries accept a Green Card or its equivalent as proof of minimum insurance in their country. 34 of those countries have agreed to accept each other's insurance without the need for a Green Card as proof of cover. In other words, full insurance bought in one of the 34 countries gives the minimum insurance required in any of the other 33. The 34 consist of the 28 in the EU plus Andorra, Norway, Iceland, Serbia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Your insurance company may extend your cover to include one of the remaining 14 countries, or you can buy a Green Card at the border (eg Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, Alabania, Montenegro, etc). For others among the 14, for example Russia, you will have to buy a Green Card in advance from a specialist broker.
In summary (and very few people seem to know this), your UK comprehensive cover may be extended to a list of UK countries for a specified time. This can vary from 90 days to 365 days. If you don't have comprehensive cover. you will still have minimum ('Green Card') cover in the 34 countries listed above. Outside of those 34, you can usually get a Green Card at the border (eg recently we paid 55 for 15 days in Macedonia), or perhaps your insurance company will issue a Green Card for a fixed period (eg 25 days in Turkey). For a few countries in the Green Card system (eg Russia and Belarus), you need to get insurance in advance of travel.
For more information: COB Green Card Details and see a map at: COB Map of 48 Green Card Countries. Here is a brief statement of the UK Government's Position on the Green Card.
Only very rarely have we been asked to show our
insurance documents in routine stops or inspection at the border or by police
on the road ('Carspapers!!') The documents they usually want to see are the
ownership document, passport and perhaps driving licence. However, you still
do need to be insured!
Breakdown cover in the UK and on the Continent is
often an optional extra with the insurance policy and is usually good value. Check that your breakdown cover (if any) operates in the countries for which you have insurance. Often breakdown cover is limited to countries within the Territorial Limits; sometimes it is extended to include any country listed on the Green Card.
Get fully briefed on the procedure for summoning help in the countries in
which you aim to travel. Make sure the breakdown operator covers your vehicle
for height, weight, length, age, whatever. For vehicles over 3.5 tons, you
are likely to need commercial vehicle cover of the kind offered
internationally by the AA and the RAC.
Check what the breakdown cover covers. For example,
it could cover towing, local repair, shipping parts from the UK if necessary,
another vehicle for you to use during the repair, hotel accommodation and, if
required, repatriating the vehicle and occupants to the garage of your
choice in the UK.
See if the motorhome insurers will also offer discounted home and travel
insurance, to include health insurance and cover for extra contents such as
bicycles. They may also offer insurance for your car, your motorbike, your
pets, your very life!
Some insurance agents stick with one major insurance company and are likely
to offer a fuller and more reliable service, with an established claims
procedure. Other agents search a wide range of companies looking for the best
terms and lowest cost - companies such as AXA, Equity, NIG and Royal & Sun
Alliance, Allianz & Cornhill, Equity Red Star, Groupama, Highway, NIG,
Norwich Union, Planet, Premier, Provident, Zenith. With such wide-ranging
agents, you are more likely to be on your own when making a claim or seeking
details of the policy.
Check which insurance company your agent is using. If there is a choice,
which is the best for you? Why does one agent, using Norwich Union (say) offer
a full year out of the UK when another agent, also using Norwich Union, only
gives 90 days?
Agents vary widely in how you can contact them. In the best practice, there
is a website full of information about the policies and exclusions. You may be
able to complete a form online and get a quote back by email or through a
phone call. Some agents ask you to email them with your request, giving a
phone number for them to ring you. At least one agent asks you to text them
a simple message, and they will ring you back to discuss your needs and
give you a quote. In another case, you may be asked to contact a local
shop or agent, and a list of branches is given along with addresses and
phone numbers.
Insurance and breakdown companies might well expect that your Road Fund
Licence and MOT are up to date. They may use their absence as an excuse not to
pay or tow! Above all, don't declare a SORN as a way of avoiding the Road Fund
Licence and MOT, and then expect to be legally insured on the road! The
insurance agent will indeed issue documents (you may wish to remain insured
while your vehicle is in store, for example) but the cover won't be valid if
you have declared a SORN and then drive on the road, inside or outside of
the UK. We have met motorhomers doing this and it can have dire
consequences. Being on the road anywhere in Europe, having declared a
SORN, is a criminal offence, not just a road traffic offence, and it
carries a heavy fine and up to 2 years in prison if caught!
Safeguard spelt all this out to us, as follows:
"Although we offer extensive cover for Europe, the acceptance criteria is that
the vehicle must be taxed and MOT'd and that the policyholder is a UK citizen
and resident and has a property in the UK (to ensure that the customer is not
full-timing). We also do not cover a vehicle where SORN has been declared. If,
for example, a vehicle was a total loss abroad and needed to be repatriated
back to the UK, there are issues attached to the fact that the vehicle was
declared SORN. I expect there are other reasons including how the vehicle was
taken to the coast whilst the vehicle was declared SORN and so on."
Unadvertised, a given insurer may exclude you if you
are over a certain weight (A-Plan), over a certain engine size (CIS), an
American vehicle (Saga, MTC, Caravan Wise), a fifth-wheeler (most), a
self-built conversion (most), etc so read the small
Discounts may be offered for a limited annual
mileage, a good alarm/immobiliser, tracker, reversing camera and membership of
some clubs. No Claims Discounts (up to 66% after 6 years, typically) may be
safeguarded so that, in effect, you can make 1 or 2 claims before you lose the
discount. Some companies (eg Safeguard, Scenic) offer a large introductory
discount to new customers.
You may be able to pay in instalments, if you want
to but check what fee or percentage may be added for this privilege. We find
it convenient to renew by email with a card number and to receive the
documents as an email attachment, although not all agents offer this
A new requirement, discovered in 2010, is that at
least one insurer (Sureterm Direct) required the motorhome to be your
second vehicle! This was to minimise the use of the motorhome
and would be a problem for people with a small campervan, specifically bought
as a sole vehicle for daily use.
For a discussion of motorhome insurance and what
some agents call 'full-timing', see (Cold) Comfort and 'Full-timing' on
this website.
Very wide range of vehicles of all kinds, sizes and weights including
American motorhomes, classics, kit cars and motorbikes. Full insurance cover in
'Dave of Essex' recommended them (he has a large RV, winters in Spain,
summers in the UK). He also put us onto Motorhome Medics, so his judgment is
Age Range: 25 to 79.
Restrictions: Only 60 days breakdown cover per year outside UK.
Breakdown Cover: Europ Assist (an optional extra).
Underwriters: Equity Red Star.
Adrian Flux Insurance, East Winch Hall, East Winch, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1HN.
Call 08000 3698590, or 0330 1231232, or +44 3335555000 (from abroad), or
request a call-back on the website.
Motorhome insurance including American models. 90 days maximum for
mainland Europe in any one trip. No breakdown cover available.
Telephone contact only: website contains little information except a
free phone number, or you can book a call-back.
Our call was handled by a young man with no knowledge of the special
requirements of motorhomers and no information on which European countries were
covered. If interested, we'd need to talk to 'the insurers', he said.
Academy House, Unit 11, Horseshoe Park, Pangbourne, Berkshire RG8 7JW
Call 0800 0839883
Insurance for motorhomes with cover available for England, Scotland and Wales.
You can phone A-Plan or complete a simple form on line.
Check restrictions on weight and length of motorhome.
Call 01993 709081
AIB INSURANCEwww.aib-insurance.co.uk/products/car-insurance/motorhome-insurance
large UK motorhome insurance broker that deals with all the major UK motorhome
specialists including Aviva, KGM, Equity, Axa and many more.
addition to regular motorhomes, they can design a specialist policy including,
for example, RVs, self-build motorhomes and campervans.
can be arranged for 365 days in the EU, Norway, Switzerland. There is a specific mention of 'full-timers' being covered by special arrangement.
02380 268351 or get a quote on-line.
Motorhomes covered with Bromwich Insurance. Driver age limits 25-75.
Breakdown cover available.
Underwriters: Lloyds.
Call 0845 3456001 or 0121 5023603, or get a quote on-line.
In February 2015, Gary Kemp wrote that Brentacre had just insured his
Fleetwood C class American motorhome. Brentacre
were very helpful and gave the best price he had found: £365, allowing a No
Claims Discount for one claim. 365 days of EU cover and EU recovery is
available for an extra £83.50.
Call 01792 650 933 or get a quote on-line.
Thanks very much, Gary.
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/ http://www.clubcareinsurance.co.uk/
Motorhome insurance available to C&C Club members (but they will
give a quote to non-members, who can then join). Full insurance cover for up to
365 days per year in 'Europe'.
Restrictions: Larger vehicles excluded by a 'Maximum Engine Size 7 litre
(7,000 cc)' clause.
Age Range: 25 to 80
Breakdown Cover available (optional extra): Discount rate for members from
the RAC, but limited to 90 days per trip in 'Western Europe' (no limit on
number of trips per year).
Their Carefree Travel
Insurance may also be of interest, available in 2 age bands (under 65 or 65-79)
and for single trip, annual multi-trip or long-stay options. Non-members pay a surcharge.
The Club also offer a
new Home Insurance policy allowing up to 180 days away from home in any one
trip. (Many such house & contents policies have a one-month limit.)
Insurers: Equity Red Star.
Club Care Insurance, Juniper House, Warley Business Park, Great Warley,
Brentwood, CM13 3BE
Call 0800 1244633 or 01277 243000, or get a quote on-line.
Insurance for motorhomes including American models and demountables.
Club membership discount. Up to 365 days per trip in mainland Europe.
Age Range: 25 to 74
Breakdown Cover: Not available for larger vehicles (over 3.5 tons).
Underwriters NIG and KGM
Campton Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd, 126 High Street, Godstone, Surrey
Call 01883 742460
Insurance available to Caravan Club members. Maximum of 270 days in any
one year in the EU and associated countries. Discounts for mature drivers but
with a maximum age of 80.
Age Range: 21 to 79
Breakdown Cover: Complicated and costly. 'Mayday' scheme from Green Flag
in the UK for CC members. 'Red Pennant' for rest of Europe but they would not
cover larger vehicles (over 3.5 tons).
Brokers: Devitt Insurance Services Ltd. Underwriters: Aviva
The Caravan Club, East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19
Call 0345 5040334
Caravan and motorhome insurance, including American models. Extra
premium for maximum 8 months full cover in mainland Europe.
Breakdown Cover: UK cover included and European breakdown cover
available as an extra. Heather at Caravan Guard writes: "We now cover
American motorhomes under our motorhome insurance policy and our breakdown
service has no weight or length restrictions, so we can recover any size of
motorhome or RV."
Age Range: 25 to 74. Renewals up to 89!
Underwriters: Royal and Sun Alliance.
Caravan Guard, New Road, Halifax, HX1 2JZ
Call 0800 1488400 or 01422 396769,
or get a quote on-line.
Looking for renewal in November 2010, we wrote:
"A very helpful
company, now specializing in motorhomes and RVs as well as caravans. Their
adviser, Paul, phoned us back when the call was cut off and followed up by emailing
details of their quotation.
Cover includes a protected no claims discount, and
24-hr breakdown cover is available throughout Europe with HGV Partner
Assistance. The territorial limits are the usual 'EU countries plus Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland'. A Green Card could be supplied for
Turkey (an extra £26.25 for 14 days, £52.50 for 28 days) but not for Morocco or
The only drawback was that cover is limited to a
total of 8 months outside the UK in any 12 months. You don't need to inform
them when leaving but you must keep ferry tickets, in order to prove when you
left in the event of a claim."
Includes motorhome insurance.
Restriction: 5,000 cc engine size limit and 'No American Vehicles'!
Discounts for police and public employees.
'Unlimited cover throughout the EU for temporary travel'
Age Range: 25 to 74 though renewals accepted at higher ages. Monthly
instalments available.
Breakdown Cover: None
Underwriters: NIG
Caravanwise Ltd, 100 Ringwood Road, Walkford, Christchurch, Dorset BH23
A newcomer to the world of motorhome insurance but long and successful
experience of motorbike and off-road insurance. Could be good for the
motorhomer with a motorbike.
Call 0800 0932950 or request a call-back on the website.
Full 12-months cover in the EU and several other countries, extendable
to others for an extra fee. In some cases will insure a genuine known
full-timer (for a surcharge) and they offer a good range of European countries
and breakdown cover, but for the highest premiums we have met!
Also offer a Home Insurance policy allowing up to 180 days away from
home in any one trip. (Many such policies have a one-month limit.)
Travel/health insurance also available.
Don Madge insured with them (for Home and Travel too) and thinks they're
worth it. Paul Barker uses them for Home and Travel, but his motorhome is with
Age Range: 25 to 79
Breakdown Cover: RAC commercial breakdown cover in UK and throughout
Europe with no weight or size limit, within the 'Advantage Policy'.
Part of Victor Millwall Insurance Agency Ltd. Underwriters: Norwich
Comfort Insurance, Comfort House, 8 Goresbrook Rd, Dagenham, Essex RM9
Call 0800 0304206,
or request a call-back or get a quote on-line.
"Quotations are
available on-line but if you are either over retirement age or 'full-timing'
the quoted figure will increase and you are asked to phone. This was not a
pleasant experience!
A man called 'Nish' began by saying in a very
off-hand way 'you're looking at a minimum of £1,200' (almost double our on-line
quote). That was before he'd taken any details whatsoever (though he may have
had a date of birth on record), nor did he show the slightest interest. Asked
if that amount would be reduced by a full no claims discount, he said that no
claims discount didn't come into it, there wasn't any. He stressed that £1,200
was a starting point and it would probably be more. As he clearly couldn't be
bothered to discuss any aspect of our insurance needs, we rang off.
This shocked us, coming from a company we had used
for many years when it was a friendly family-run business specializing in
motorhomes. Why load a policy against a particular category or age of driver
without taking their history and claims record into account?"
See also our article: (Cold) Comfort
Insurance and 'Full-timing' on this website
Mike Cruckley deals with insurance for caravans, campervans, motorhomes
and statics. Complete the on-line form
with your details and requirements, then he will find and compare quotes from a
range of companies.
Long-term and short-term cover for motorhomes and campervans. 12 months
cover in mainland Europe. Breakdown cover available.
The only site we know which states: We can cover Australian, New
Zealand, South African, Canadian and American residents from the age of 20 to
70. They will also insure UK nationals, of course.
We have had confirmation of this from antipodeans seeking motorhome or
campervan cover for Europe, though it is not inexpensive!
Call 0800 393908 or get a quote on-line.
Call 0344 3816530, or 0330 1231840, or request a call back on the
website, or get a quote on-line.
Up to 365 days foreign use, cover for awning, personal effects, UK,
European and American motorhomes, professional and self-builds, only or second
vehicle, agreed values, breakdown cover, etc.
Underwriters: Aviva/Norwich Union.
Call 01926 454454, or request a call back on the website, or get a quote
Offers contents cover up to £5,000, free unlimited 'European cover', and
UK and EU breakdown cover.
Call 01246 216350, or get a quote on-line.
Free 60-day 'European cover'.
Call 0800 0501170, or get a quote on-line.
A member of the Lifesure group of companies. 12 months Continental Green
Card cover and optional Continental breakdown cover (latter has a 3.5 ton
limit). Minimum age 25. American vehicles not covered. Check size limits.
Age Range: 25 to 79 with renewals if DVLA issues licence.
Breakdown Cover: Europ Assist extra. Limit 4250 kg, 8m long, 3.5m high,
2.5m wide.
Underwriters: NIG, AXA
Lifesure, 34 New Street, St Neots, Cambs PE19 1NQ
In 2010, Maggie
Wakefield, not happy after 4 years with NFU, wrote:
"So started
looking for other quotes, came across your site last night and emailed several
from your list. Had a call back this morning from Darren at Lifesure who
offered two quotes that have beaten NFU (one was £61 less): 183 days European
cover, on a new scheme that the company have recently set up and are
underwriting themselves."
Call 01480 402460, or
get a quote on-line.
LYNBROOK INSURANCE SERVICEShttp://www.lynbrookins.co.uk/
They specialise in Classic Campers.
In December 2013, Martin Pagett wrote:
We can insure 10 year old and older Classic Campers with no club membership required, for a mileage limit ranging from 1500 to 8000 pa. Cover extends throughout the EU with free UK& EU breakdown/recovery (we were the first company to do this). Drivers must be 21 years old or older and we do not have any particular cut-off age, though beyond 75 we may expect a doctor's note. It may also be possible to provide agreed value cover. The minimum value is to be £1,000 and no business use is possible. Cover also extends to parts and accessories kept at home - and we allow self-repair if wanted, paying the parts costs AND your own labour. This is rather unique.
Call 0845 130 4662, or 01277 206285, or send an email through their website.
From the home page: click Useful Links, and then Insurance, for a list
of motorhome insurers. Members may get discounted insurance rates with some of
these companies but there is no reference to this on the Club's website.
Motorhome insurance including dismountables and fifth wheelers.
Unlimited cover in mainland Europe. Size limit 3.5 tons.
Prefer customers with more than one vehicle insured with them! They
insure through Mutual Direct.
They ask you to contact your local NFU branch (to be found through the website).
Martin Wiltshire insured with them (changed from Comfort because of Ben
Cue's attitude and a higher premium).
"A friendly
young lady at our local office asked us to ring back in 30 minutes to speak to
the insurance adviser.
When we did that, there was still no-one available
so Rachel took our details and noted our questions. She said there was no limit
on time in 'the EU', and National Assistance Breakdown Cover could be arranged
as an extra. She could not say how much that would cost, nor exactly which
countries might be included or available as extras, and again asked us to ring
back in the late afternoon (when we couldn't get through).
Next morning a different young lady knew nothing of
our enquiry but said Rachel would be in at 9.30 am. Ringing again at 9.40 am, a
recorded message told us no-one was there and asked us to ring back later.
Having already phoned NFU five times (from 'Europe') we gave up."
Wakefield writes:
insured with NFU for 4 years and been very happy but just lately they seem to
have gone to pieces - they overcharged me for adding a temporary vehicle, they
don't return phone calls, they don't answer emails or letters."
Call 0845 4859600, or
0333 2221070, or request a call back on the website, or get a quote on-line.
Up to 90 days in mainland Europe.
Age range: 25 to 70
Breakdown Cover: Europ Assist package, UK and Continent for extra money.
Limits 7m long, 3m high, 2.25m wide.
Park Home Insurance Services Ltd, Helix House, High Street, Wadhurst,
East Sussex TN5 6AA
Call 0800 614849, or get a quote on-line.
Cover for motorhomes, with 10% discount for members of relevant clubs.
Tel 0800 1303744, or 0800 1601239, or request a call-back on the website,
or get a quote on-line.
Safeguard is part of the Swinton Group. They also offer caravan, pet and
travel insurance. Personal
Accident Cover available as an optional extra.
Underwriters: Allianz
Fully comprehensive cover with no size or weight restrictions. No time
limit in mainland Europe.
AA breakdown cover within the UK and Europe is included, for motorhomes
under 20 years old, with no size or weight restriction.
Driver age Range: 21/25 to 79. (80+ if already insured with them).
Although they offer extensive cover for Europe , the acceptance criteria
are that the vehicle must be taxed and MOT'd and that the policyholder is a UK
citizen and resident and owns a property in the UK (to ensure that the customer
is not full-timing). They also do not cover a vehicle where SORN has been
declared. Safeguard tell us, for example, that if a vehicle was a total loss
abroad and needed to be repatriated back to the UK, there would be issues
attached to the fact that the vehicle was declared SORN. There are other
reasons, including how the vehicle was taken to the coast whilst the vehicle
was declared SORN and so on.
365 days 'foreign' use: The territorial
limits are the usual EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and
Switzerland. A Green Card extending the territorial limits could be supplied at
no extra cost for a number of other countries.
Paul Barker insured with them: "cheaper than Comfort; claims
promptly met". It's a good
choice at a reasonable price.
2.5% surcharge for credit card payment.
Call 0800 0113064, or get a quote on-line. (Complete a form on-line and they will phone you within 24 hrs with a
quote - and they did).
Excellent cover for the over-50's with good recent insurance record. No
upper age limit, but no cover for American motorhomes. Full year's cover in
mainland Europe (the EU and some other countries on request). Saga's list 'B',
of countries for which you have to apply for a Green Card, is excellent: Albania,
Andorra, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Moldova, Morocco, Romania,
Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine.
We've met several satisfied customers, eg Mike Vere, Cindy Webb.
Age Range: 50 until no longer holding DVLA licence!
Breakdown Cover: UK and Continental package as an extra at a good price.
Underwriters: Acromas
Saga Group, The Saga Building, Middleburg Square, Folkestone, Kent CT20
"Saga insure
many risks through their underwriters, Acromas. We know from other motorhomers
that they offer a wider range of countries than most other companies, with
unlimited access.
We rang and, having pressed all the right call
centre buttons, we were eventually connected to an anonymous assistant, only to
be told that Saga do not insure 'imported vehicles'. Asked if that meant they
would not therefore insure a German, French or Italian motorhome, we found that
'imported' meant 'from the USA' even if imported by a specialist dealer and
professionally adapted for European use.
When pressed for a reason (beyond the initial
excuse 'it's not our policy'), we were told that the underwriters say the cost
of spares is too high for American vehicles. So why not check that out, take no
claims years into account and give a quotation for the estimated risk?
A friend (or rather his insurance company) was
recently charged over £3,000 to replace a broken side window on a Hymer (which
Saga would insure) and that was in Germany, where Hymer parts are readily
available! How can American vehicles be a greater risk than that?
We did ask to speak to someone else, to point out
how much business Saga are missing, as most RV owners are careful drivers in
the Saga age bracket. We were told to write to 'Customer Relations'. They did
not reply. A final irony is that a Saga brochure we once saw pictured a large
American RV on its cover!
Maybe a good choice for those aged over 50 and not
driving American vehicles."
Call 0800 0964553, or get a quote on-line.
A division of the Swinton Group, they search a panel of insurers for the
best price. Optional breakdown cover and legal expenses cover available.
Swinton Group Ltd, Swinton House, 6 Gt Marlborough Street, Manchester N1 5SW
Call 0800 9544724, or get a quote
Insurance for touring caravans, motorhomes and folders (including
self-built or professionally converted panel vans) and pets. Optional breakdown
assistance. Maximum 90 days in mainland Europe per trip. Unlimited trips, but
inform Shield before travel. Size limit 3,000 cc.
Age Range: 25 to79 but can be extended for existing policy holders.
Breakdown Cover: Europ Assist package as an extra. Limit 8m long, 3.5m
high, 2.5m wide and 4250 kg.
Underwriters: HSBC Insurance (UK) Ltd, Corinthian motorhome scheme.
Call 0800 393966, or request a call back on the website, or get a quote on-line.
STAVELEY HEAD INSURANCEwww.staveleyhead.co.uk/personal-vehicle/motorhome-insurance
for caravans and motorhomes. Cover available for self-build motorhomes and DIY
conversions, as well as RVs and left-hand drive models.
to 365 days European cover. Caravan Club member discounts. Travel insurance and
breakdown policies also available.
0333 370 7777 (Mon-Fri 9 am-6.30 pm, Sat 9 am-12.30 pm), or get a quote
Insurance specialists for 4x4, classic cars, kit cars and American cars.
Also cover UK, European, Self-builds and American motorhomes (including full-timers).
Drivers aged 25-74
only. Discount if annual mileage limited: options are 3,000, 5,000, 10,000 or
15,000 miles. 15% discount if vehicle has been owned for over 12 months, and
another 15% for club members.
European cover
included for 90 days.
Breakdown cover
available as an optional extra, but not for larger vehicles.
Tel 0800 1313780, or request a call-back on the website.
"A company
advertising 'cheap insurance for RVs'. Their adviser, Gareth, was helpful and
followed up with an email and phone call. The price was competitive.
The territorial limits are the usual 'EU countries
plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland'.
However, it was not possible to obtain cover for
any other countries at all. Nor could they arrange breakdown cover for vehicles
over 3.5 tons. The policy had a limit of 90 days per trip outside the UK.
(formerly Bakers of Cheltenham)
Looking for renewal in
November 2010, we wrote:
"The excellent Bakers of
Cheltenham, with whom we insured for several happy years, became
Towergate-Bakers (though still with a hospitable office in Cheltenham). Last
year their motorhome insurance was transferred to Towergate's Dagenham office
and dealt with by a less than friendly call centre.
we were told that Towergate are 'reviewing motorhome policies' and no new
quotations can given at this time. We were advised to call back 'in the New
Nov 2011, their website offered motorhome insurance once again, though we
didn't pursue it.
Call 0344 8921413, or request a call back on the website, or get a quote on-line.


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Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi's Jobs Are Not at Stake, Says Hal SteinbrennerSeptember 5, 2012
On July 18, the New York Yankees held a commanding 10-game lead over the second-place Baltimore Orioles. It seemed as if that lead would not be relinquished, as many believed the Yankees to be the most complete team in baseball.
Fast forward 43 games, and the Yankees are now tied with those same Orioles atop the AL East. Since July 18, the Yankees have compiled an unimpressive 19-25 record.
Shoddy pitching, unreliable relief, a one-dimensional offense and injury upon injury have put the Yankees in a position that they most certainly do not like to be in.
Even with their fall from grace atop the AL East, the Yankees could still be in position to clinch one of the two AL wild-card spots. If they win the playoff game, they're in the postseason.
If they lose, well, we could potentially see some changes by 2013.
Don't expect any of those changes to be made in the team's management, however. Ken Davidoff of The New York Post reports that owner Hal Steinbrenner will not look to replace either of Joe Girardi or Brian Cashman.
Both Girardi and Cashman have been a part of championship teams with the Yankees, and one disappointing finish in the regular season shouldn't be enough to warrant the loss of their jobs.
On the field, however, Yankees fans could be watching a bit of a different team in 2013. Nick Swisher could be on his way out, Russell Martin may not be asked to return and the pitching staff seems to always be a question mark lately.
For now, the Yankees will of course focus on 2012 and making the postseason.


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Your body manufactures some cholesterol and gets the rest from food. Your genes play a role in how much your body makes on its own. The rest is determined by what kind of lifestyle you lead. The following factors can contribute to high cholesterol.
What you eat plays a significant role in your cholesterol levels. Eating foods with trans fat or high levels of saturated fat can increase "bad" LDL cholesterol. Foods high in saturated fat include red meat, dairy products, chocolate, and processed foods made with cocoa butter, palm oil, or coconut oil. High levels of dietary cholesterol, found only in foods made from animal sources such as meat and dairy, can also raise your bad cholesterol level. Eating too many calories, in general, can elevate triglycerides.
Being overweight or obese increases your risk of having high cholesterol. People with a high body mass index (BMI) tend to have lower levels of "good" HDL and higher levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol and triglycerides than people of normal weight. One study found that for every kilogram (2.2 pounds) of weight a person loses, they may be able to raise their HDL by .35 mg/dL. A BMI of 25 to 29 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.
Cigarette smoking damages your arterial walls, making them more susceptible to plaque buildup. It may also lower your protective HDL cholesterol. Research shows that quitting increases a person's HDL by an average of 4 mg/dL.
Not being physically active can contribute to high cholesterol. Getting regular exercise—30 minutes of moderate intensity activity most days of the week—can help lower "bad" LDL cholesterol.
Family History
High cholesterol can run in families. Although that is often due to shared eating habits, sometimes it can also be genetic. The inherited type of high cholesterol affects one in 500 people. The younger you are when high cholesterol strikes, the more likely it is due to genetic factors, especially if you are of a normal weight and you eat healthfully. In these cases, a genetic abnormality leads to the overproduction of cholesterol in the liver.
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Two Israel Air Force planes were attacked by Egyptian ground-to-air missiles while on a routine flight over the Sinai peninsula today. The planes evaded the missiles and returned safely to their bases, according to military sources here. The attack was the first of its kind since last Sept. when Egyptian missiles downed an unarmed Israeli transport plane over the Sinai.
Israeli sources said it was still unclear whether today's attack was at the initiative of a local commander motivated by patriotic feelings on the 20th anniversary of Egypt's independence or was carried out on orders from higher echelons. Some sources here said the departure of Soviet advisors from Egypt may have undermined the strict discipline maintained on Egyptian officers and men manning the Suez Canal defenses.
Israel has lodged a complaint with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) over the incident. It was learned that four missiles were fired of the SAM-2 and SAM-3 type from batteries located at Ismailia in the central sector of the Suez Canal zone. Egyptian anti-aircraft guns also went into action. There was no Israeli return fire.
The type of Israeli planes fired on was not disclosed. (Cairo radio claimed today that an Israeli Phantom jet was downed.)


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Food Basics bags sign approval for Pelham store
Pictured is the Food Basics in Orillia.
For Food Basics, third time was a charm.
Pelham town council Monday night approved signage for the new grocery store on Regional Road 20 after twice rejecting designs that did not conform to the municipality's sign bylaw.
Food Basics designs included a sign four times the size allowed and a storewide slogan called overkill.
"Shame on us," said Wayne Williams of the Metro grocery chain, owners of Food Basics.
He told council the signs are part of the store's brand, but the company did not check the town's sign bylaw.
In its latest application, it removed its "Always more for less" slogan from a banner across the front of the store and reduced the Food Basics sign to about the limit allowed by the town.
Williams said he surveyed other signs across the town.
Sobeys — the only large grocery store now in Pelham — he estimated at just at the town's limit, while the Beer Store, LCBO and Shoppers Drug Mart fit in with the standard designs of those stores.
"We want to make ours appropriate," Williams said.
Council voted to approve a new sign design.
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Williams said the Pelham sign bylaw was designed for small businesses in a downtown area.
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Williams praised the co-operation he received.
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When Rotherham United move to Don Valley it will be the end of football in Rotherham for some years but it could also mean the end of Saturday football at 3pm.
With Sheffield already having one game every Saturday, either at Bramall Lane or Hillsbrough, it is probable that South Yorkshire Police will not allow us to play at the same time. It could be we have to play on a Sunday, Friday evening or have an earlier or later kick-off on a Saturday.
Speaking to The Advertiser, Chris Mitchell, South Yorkshire Police's Football Intelligence Officer, said, 'It is something which will have to be evaluated. A lot will depend on the opposition because having two sets of away fans in the city could be a problem.' (Actually, three sets of away fans if you count us Millers too)
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Hello everyone, I'm happy to be hosting this week's edition of the Carnival of Financial Planning! It's the first time I've hosted this particular carnival, and it happens to be one with many really good submissions. Take a look!
Hank @ Money Q&A writes How To Get The Most Out Of This Holiday Shopping Season And Black Friday – It is going to be a tough holiday shopping season for businesses, but that is going to be good for shoppers and consumers. I talk to Jon Lal, founder of BeFrugal.com, on the podcast about the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder writes Bust our budget October 2013-Romance and Money – Just when you think you have everything under control life throws you lemons. You know that you can't spend more than you earn but inside your head you say it's ok to spend a bit more because you are worth it.
Alexis @ FITnancials writes Moving Into Our First Apartment – We plan on moving into our own place around the month of February 2014, also so we can get a feel of what it is like living with each other before we move to a whole new city together.
Nicole @ How to Avoid a Cashtastrophe writes Reasons to Avoid Debt – Debt may seem like the norm in Western culture, but that doesn't mean that it should be acceptable. Debt can poison your entire life. There are so many reasons to avoid debt, and Nicole lists some of them!
Sam @ The New Business Blog writes 5 Mistakes that Successful Entrepreneurs Wish they Would have Avoided – Many successful small business owners and entrepreneurs made mistakes when they started their businesses that they wish they could go back and correct.
Super Saver @ My Wealth Builder writes Health Insurance Subsidy Cliff – Earning over the subsidy income thresholds can signficant increase health insurance costs.
Jack @ Money Saving Ethics writes Tips for a Great Financial Year – Improving your financial situation is not as difficult as it might sound, but it does require dedication and thought. It is really just a matter of starting and maintaining healthy financial habits.
Danielle @ Saving Without a Budget writes Financial Tips That Sound Bad but Work Well – If you ask most certified financial planners you will find that one of the things they are constantly warning their clients against is making bad money choices based on popular financial advice, which is often wrong.
Buck @ Buck Inspire writes Club MomMe's Family Fall Fest 2013 Recap – Although I was amped for the Entrepreneurship for Moms speaker panel, there also were tons of sponsors and vendors showing off their wares.
Holly @ Club Thrifty writes Why is Obamacare Taking Away my HSA? – Guess what. Obamacare severely limits the number of HSA-eligibile plans in Indiana. Is Obamacare taking away my HSA? You bet.
Larry @ KrantCents writes No College, No Problem: 5 Careers That Don't Require a Bachelor's Degree – Many med school grads are left with crippling debt and shockingly high malpractice insurance payments.
Alexa @ Single Moms Income writes How to Make Money Blogging (Plus a Challenge) – Want to know how to make money blogging? Join me in a challenge to grow your readership and make money blogging.
Graham @ Moneystepper writes Should I invest in emerging markets? – Should I invest in emerging markets?
Sustainable PF @ Sustainable Personal Finance writes The Importance of Saving Early – When my husband and I first married, we were poor and in debt. It was a difficult place to be, and, even as we made inroads and improved our finances, we still felt pinched. As a result, we decided that we could not afford to set aside money for the future.
FI Pilgrim @ FI Journey writes Flipping The Script: How I Learned To Live On Last Month's Income – Nobody wants to live paycheck to paycheck, but for a long time I did just that. Here is how I flipped the script and began living on last month's income.
Robert @ Cult Of Money writes 7 Ways to Save Money on Your Heating Bill – The cold weather is drifting in and we are quickly approaching those rigid winter months. Last year, at the peak of winter, I was faced with electric bills hovering near $500 per month. That was $500 to heat a 900 square foot trailer!
Bobby @ Making Money Fast and Slow writes The True Cost of Commuting and Some Alternatives – You spend $125,000 over 10 years and 1.6 working years sitting in your car. So what can you do to stop this waste of time and money? Plenty.
CAPI @ Creating a Passive Income writes Right Out of High School: Five Jobs That Don't Require a Degree – Job markets are always changing. Here are five jobs that do not require the individual to have more than a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
KK @ Student Debt Survivor writes The Size of Your Package Matters – Benefits are an important part of your whole compensation package. Let's talk about benefits and the size of your package!
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Justin @ Root of Good @ Root of Good writes Join the Military to Retire Early? – Retired nuclear submariner Doug Nordman explains how joining the military could lead to early retirement. However, it isn't necessarily an easy path to riches.
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Jerry @ AutoFoundry writes Is it Ever Smart to Finance a Car? – Financing a car gets a bad rap, but are there times when it's not actually a bad idea?
Jon Haver @ Pay My Student Loans writes 5 Repayment Options To Consider – Besides the total amount of your student loans, you'll want to know what you can expect in terms of a repayment plan. This is one of the most important pieces of homework you should do when you decide to take out any educational loan.
Kayla @ ReadyForZero Blog writes The Key To Paying Off Credit Card Debt Quickly – Don't let credit card dominate your financial decisions for longer than it needs to. Find out how to maximize the efficiency of your repayment and reach your debt free goal even sooner!
Grayson @ Debt Roundup writes The Gift Of Debt – Enjoying My Hobby – I used to be in debt. When you get out of it, you realize that debt actually gave you a gift. The gift is different for each person and I am no different. Debt gave me many things, but it also gave me a new perspective on my finances. Debt gave me the ability to enjoy hobbies again without worrying where the money was coming from.
Daisy @ Suburban Finance writes A Cup of Coffee: Daily Necessity or Daily Indulgence? – Starbucks coffee is very expensive, and is an indulgence.
JP @ My Family Finances writes Lost Health Insurance Because of Obamacare: Can I Still Sign Onto My Spouses Plan? – Spouses everywhere are taking a second look at their plans now that millions of Americans have lost their coverage due to Obamacare.
Tushar Mathur @ Everything Finance writes 7 Ways to Save and Make Money Right Now – There's always a lot of reasons for the need to save money stat, but around the holidays, most of us feel the pinch on our wallets just a little bit more.
Luke @ Learn Bonds writes Bond Buying Criteria – Looking at corporate bonds as an investment? Here are the criteria to look at when buying corporate bonds.
Roger the Amateur Financier @ The Amateur Financier writes A Few Harsh Truths About Blogging – Some of the tricky things to learn about blogging, such as getting a server, getting assistance, and paying money to keep your website running.
Tushar @ Start Investing Money writes Write Down What You Spend: You'll Save More – Do you have any idea how much you spend on a regular basis? This is a tricky question to answer unless you happen to write everything down. Few of us do this and that's a shame – if we did we'd have a much more accurate view of our spending habits. But that's not all.
IMB @ Investing Money writes Railroads Increase Revenue from the US Oil Boom – The US Oil Boom is a big topic in politics, the environment and finances these days – and railroads increase the revenue from the boom! Read here.
Maria @ The Money Principle writes Business in the European Union – how is it doing? – How is the European Union doing in the face of all the problems in the world? Has it achieved its founding 4 principles? We present a report.
Brent @ PersonalFinance-Tips writes Are You Covered? 5 Tips in Giving You Peace of Mind and Control over Your Future – While identity protection companies put the fear of financial ruin in people, the reality is that only 3% of the US population has any financial data stolen (guides.wsj.com) each year. If you are in the small percentage, however, it can wreak havoc in your life.
Cindy @ MidLife Finance writes 7 Lessons Learned From Bill Gates – 7 Lessons Learned From Bill Gates. It's easy to find out what Bill Gates thinks…sort of.
Mike @ Personal Finance Journey writes Stay at home and save while making the most of your garden this winter – When you want to escape the house during winter do you consider your home garden? 10 Ways you can use the home garden and save!
writing2reality @ Write Your Own Reality writes Investing with Prosper – After four years of investing in peer-to-peer lending with Lending Club, I have diversified and added Prosper to the portfolio.
Nell Casey @ The Million Dollar Diva writes 5 Things You Might Be Doing to Sabotage Your Savings Goals – If you are struggling to reach your savings goals, you may be falling victim to a financial saboteur. Whether your goal is too big, undefined or your savings are not automated could be a reason for not achieving your goals.
Robert @ The College Investor writes Time to "Be Greedy" with Gold? – The precious metals market has been beaten down. The most recent bearish news was Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX), the second largest gold and silver company in the world, announcing it was selling stock to raise capital. That immediately reduced the value of the existing shares (basic supply and demand, the more of something the less it is worth).
Minimalist @ Minimalist Finance writes Unusual Causes Of Damage That Warrant A Second Look At Car Insurance – One woman in BC submitted a car insurance claim due to a bear attack, and drivers should use the experience to find the right insurer for their needs.
Little House @ Little House in the Valley writes Are You Prepared for an Emergency? – In the event of a much larger quake, it's safe to say that services may not be available for many days which means we'd need enough supplies to get by for at least one week. Below is a list of items that should be in a convenient location (not buried in the garage)
SFB @ Simple Finance Blog writes How to Save Money When Buying Your First Home – Buying a home is an American dream for most of us, but it is a bitter fact that home buying is an expensive process.
Don @ Money Reasons writes Slow Sale Zone Concerns – This is about the concerns associated with a slow sales zone. You should take this points into consideration when looking into such a consideration.
Marissa @ Finance Triggers writes How to spot a good mortgage broker from a bad one – How can you decide if a mortgage broker is a good one or a bad one? The best way is to learn the answers to these questions.
Hadley @ Epic Finances writes Build or Buy? – Taking the big step to buy a home can be difficult. Buyers are often faced with the decision of whether they want to buy an existing home or build a new one. Here are some things to consider before making that big decision.
Oscar @ Money is the Root writes What Home Loan Is Right For Me? – Buying a home is a huge financial step that permanently changes the household budget for a family. Understanding the different types of home loans before signing any paperwork is a must.
Simon @ Modest Money writes 4 Smart Ways New Homeowners Can Safeguard Their Valuables – One thing you will also want to implement as soon as you can is to have security measures in place for your new home. The better security measures you have in place, the better your chances of escaping theft and or vandalism.
Tushar @ Earn More and Save writes How to Make $100,000 or More Per Year – What would you do if you earned $100,000 or more per year? Well, you could fund an early retirement, take time off work to travel, remodel your home, or save money and start your own business.
Jon @ Novel Investor writes Retirement Planning Guide – Whether you are starting early or playing catch-up, retirement planning is the best way to protect your financial future.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC to Host Grand Opening of Official 'Caps Store at Metrotown
November 16, 2012 - Major League Soccer (MLS) - Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release
VANCOUVER, BC - This Saturday, November 17, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will host a grand opening celebration at the new Whitecaps FC store at Metropolis at Metrotown.
The program commences at 10 a.m., with the first 50 shoppers to spend $10 or more receiving a limited edition Whitecaps FC toque. Between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. store guests will have the chance to participate in an autograph signing session with Whitecaps FC defenders Jordan Harvey and Alain Rochat. Club ambassador Carl Valentine and "Caps mascot Spike will also be on site to participate in the festivities from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Shoppers who visit the store will have the opportunity to enjoy complimentary Tim Horton's coffee and refreshments.
Whitecaps FC also announced the launch of the club's Holiday Pack, which will be available for purchase in store only. Holiday Packs include four tickets to the 2013 Major League Soccer Home Opener in the Teal section at BC Place, plus an official 'Caps scarf for $100 plus tax. Limited quantities of Holiday Packs are available, so shoppers are encouraged to get theirs early to avoid disappointment.
"With the holiday season fast approaching, Whitecaps FC are aware of the daunting task that can accompany shopping at this time of the year," said Bob Lenarduzzi, Vancouver Whitecaps FC president. "Our new store at Metrotown provides a great range of gifts from official "Caps merchandise to Holidays Packs, 2013 Season Tickets, 9-Packs, and Student Season Tickets."
Shoppers can purchase an array of products from gifts and accessories to jerseys, t-shirts, hats, and hoodies in men, women, and youth sizes as well as the club's line of infant wear. Holiday Packs, 2013 Season Tickets, 9-Packs, and Student Season Tickets are also available in store.
Whitecaps FC 2012 and 2013 Season Ticket Holders will receive a 15 per cent discount on regular priced merchandise, and Whitecaps FC BMO MasterCard holders will receive a 10 per cent discount on regular priced merchandise.
The store is located in the upper level of Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, BC, near the Atrium Court, and is open during regular mall hours throughout the holiday season. For more information, visit: www.whitecapsfc.com/officialwhitecapsstore.
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Major League Soccer Stories from November 16, 2012
- Rapids to Part Ways with Eight Players - Colorado Rapids
- Galaxy Looking to Silence Sounders Fans in Second Leg of Conference Championship - Los Angeles Galaxy
- Revs Lay Groundwork for SuperDraft - New England Revolution
- Montreal Impact Unveils Soccer Schools Winter Program - Montreal Impact
- Dynamo Defender Andre Hainault, Greenstar Recycling CEO Marcelo Figueira Host America Recycles Day R - Houston Dynamo
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What Is Network Marketing? | Network Marketing Companies And You!
Network marketing companies have always been controversial. It's my chosen profession and that's why I'd like to answer the question: "What is network marketing?" I'm also going to explain what network marketing companies and you have to do with each other.
Network marketing is simple word of month marketing and we all do it! We've all recommended movies, restaurants, stores, vacations and more to friends, family and others. These types of places have all made money from our recommendations.
Did you know that your recommendations can be worth thousands of dollars and perhaps millions over time.
People are learning that if they put forth the same effort they do everyday at work that it's possible to live the lifestyles of the rich and famous with out being chased by the paparazzi.
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Lets check out Wikipedia and what they say network marketing is: Multi-level marketing is a marketing strategy in which the sales force is compensated not only for sales they personally generate, but also for the sales of the other salespeople that they recruit. This recruited sales force is referred to as the participant's "downline", and can provide multiple levels of compensation.
The reason that multi-level marketing is interchangeable with network marketing is that network marketing and multi-level marketing are synonymous. Network marketing is the type of distribution system and multi-level marketing describes the type of compensation plan.
They are both referred to as referral marketing, word of mouth marketing and relationship marketing. Imagine that! I will be using these interchangeable terms through out this post just to bring that point home. KEWL?
Multi-level Marketing Companies And You?
What do these network marketing companies want with you? Well, it's really not that complicated. They'd like you to distribute their products through your referral network of family, friends and co worker and find a few more people in your relationship network who are willing to do the same.
You can earn a lot of money provided that you choose a multi-level marketing company with a product that people want and that pays well to distribute the products.
These multi-level marketing companies have a lot of money and marketing knowledge and that's why they need you! Many people don't join a network marketing company because they think they can't sell.
They are wrong and it's the exact reason the company wants you. The relationship marketing companies know that you can do it better and faster then they can. They need you and word of month marketing! These relationship marketing companies are willing to pay you big money too!
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The network marketing online profession doesn't care if your a Man or Women, Green or Purple, Tall or Short, Fat or Thin, Genius or Prince/Princess not so bright. The network marketing profession is looking for people with the burning desire to fight for their freedom and that don't want to make decisions based on the lack money.
Network marketing can be done part time or full time. However, you'll never build a passive income with no time. Does that make sense?
Don't be a secret agent. Most network marketers are secret agents. They don't tell anyone about their network marketing online career.
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Design an amazing future for your self and the people you care about the most. Let the past be a bunch of amazing memories and not a life time of regret.
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They steal your lofty dreams and you decide to quit. Don't blame them! It's not there fault!
It's your fault because you didn't investigate and think for yourself.
Network marketing is for average and ordinary people just like you and I with extraordinary dreams!
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Remember to earn the unnatural and enormous incomes you've heard about you're going to have to use up all of your natural ability so that the supernatural can kick in.
The people who serve the most, make the most.
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Tell The Truth And Work Smart!
Network marketing requires working smart and simply telling the truth.
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You must sponsor new people into your network marketing organization and teach them how to market their network marketing business and the products.
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– Napoleon Hill,Think and Grow Rich
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The American Indian Law Clinic (AILC) has been litigating a stepparent adoption case for four years that was heard last week by the Colorado Court of Appeals. It involves a critical question of whether Colorado should adopt the Existing Indian Family Exception that would bar the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) to certain cases where the Indian parents or Indian child are not culturally close to their tribe. The AILC argued against adopting this doctrine and against application of this doctrine to the facts of their case.
The AILC won on all issue of the main appeal, thus rendering moot the question of the cross-appeal. In the PUBLISHED DECISION, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's order dismissing the adoption petition based on the failure to comply with ICWA, and rejected the Existing Indian Family Exception, finding the ICWA constitutional.
This is a major ruling for Colorado because the question of whether Colorado courts would apply the judicial doctrine was an open one. The Court of Appeals also confirmed that the ICWA applies in private actions even when a state social services agency is not a party. The AILC's client, the child's mother, will retain her parental rights and will now be entitled to a hearing on her request for parenting time with her son.
Congratulations are due to the hard work, brains, and dedication of several Clinic student attorneys (some are now Colorado Law alumni): Maggie Wetmore, Julia Morgenthau, Bonnie Sarkar, Lauren Templeton, Celene Sheppard, and Ann Rhodes. The student attorneys worked under the supervision of Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the AILC, Jill E. Tompkins. Thank you to the invaluable work of Padraic McCoy and Sarah Malstair on behalf of the Fort Peck Tribes, Faegre & Benson, and Holland & Hart's team on behalf of the amici (the Colorado Indian Bar Association, the Southern Ute Tribe, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe) lead by Jennifer Weddle and Anthony Navarro.


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About The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood
On the water's edge in beautiful Ventura Harbor, The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood offers a "dining experience" rather than just a meal. The Greek has transformed to stepping onto the Island of Santorini with all new decor and menus. Open daily for lunch and dinner. The Greek is a great location for family and business gatherings. Menu selections focus on fresh and local Seafood and produce. Saganaki flaming cheese is flamed tableside either inside or on waterfront patio tables. The Greek is also family friendly with a kid's menu. Weekend belly dance, Greek Dance and Table Dance Shows and patron dancing. After Hours 9pm - Midnight on scheduled Friday and Saturdays for a variety of dance music and special late night bites menu.
The Greek specializes in parties from 20-50 and a variety of group menu selections are available. Inside seating capacity is 150 and patio capacity is 125. Full Bar
Ventura, CA 93001
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
Mediterranean, Steak, Seafood
Hours of Operation:
Lunch Daily 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner Daily 4:00-9:00pm (later on Fri/Sat)
Happy Hour on Waterfront and Inside Bars from 3-7pm Mon-Fri with Drink and Food Specials
We serve a full waterside Breakfast 8:30-11am on Saturdays and Sundays!
$4 Bloody Marys and Mimosas all day throughout restaurant on Saturday and Sunday!
Late Night Dancing and Small Bites til Midnight on scheduled Friday and Saturdays.
Cross Street:
Harbor Boulevard
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
Price Range:
$30 and under
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Phone Number:
(805) 650-5350
Belly Dancing Friday and Sunday at 7:30pm
Saturday 7:30pm and 9pm and by arrangement
Greek Dance Shows including Aris' Famous Table Danceweekends and by arrangement
Large Dance Floor with special disco lighting
Professional Sound System and computer generated music.
Bands or DJ available by arrangement.
Let The Greek liven up your birthday or anniversary party. Holiday company parties come back year after year because of the built-in entertainment and ease of arrangements with co-owner Lynn.
Many Harbor special events throughout the year. The annual Parade of Lights in December
We offer a catering menu for selections. Party platters to full dining service available.
Parking Details:
The Greek at the Harbor is located in the Ventura Harbor Village area of the Ventura Harbor. Free parking is available for the public.
Public Transit:
Gold Coast Transportation stops in the Ventura Harbor Village every 40 minutes from 7am until 9pm daily. Route 12 stops at many Ventura Hotels and the downtown area. Connections can be made downtown for countywide routes.
Executive Chef:
Gerasimos Mikelatos
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions:
Main inside dining and/or patio can be reserved for weddings, anniversary, non-profit and corporate events.
Harbor events include Pirate Festival, Tall Ships, Parade of Lights, strolling musicians, etc.
Private Dining
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, "Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood" can accommodate all your special event needs.
The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood Ratings and Reviews
New to Ventura thought we would give it a try. We came on a Saturday evening before the entertainment arrived so it was not as crowded. Sat on the patio on a brisk December evening but the outdoor heaters kept it plenty toasty - actually had to ask to turn it down. Cheesecake martini was delicious. Ordered the Olive/Feta plate - a little too much Feta but tasty. Our dinners were the Filet Mignon Souvlakia Kebobs and Gyros platter. Very generous portions - enough for lunch the next day! Wonderful food, great service!
We went on Labor Day so it was expected to have a wait. I did make a reservation, when we got there we were told that they got slammed and were not taking reservations at this time.
Once seated there were reserve signs on the table. We did get seated almost immediately. But had to wait 15-20 minutes to for service. When our server Brenda came to our table, she joked I am sure you have had enough time to decide what you want, so we ordered both our drinks and food. Brenda then said, I will try to be back soon with your drinks, we are busy. She was back within a couple of minutes. We ordered another drink, that we never received until our appetizer was brought out about 30 minutes later. (we had empty drinks 3 times total and had to ask for refills 6 times)The appetizer was really good. 30 minutes later we get our food, mine was cold, and my boyfriends steak was WELL done, when he requested rare. We had to flag our server down she took the steak back. She again tells us, its busy. The new one came out about 15 minutes later and the quality was awful. No flavor, and still more done than rare. He ate his food, and I picked at mine as we were hungry. I told her mine was cold and she said do you want me to take it back and warm it up? Again, she says, its busy, I am sorry. I told her no, I wasn't going to eat it. She says I will see what I can do for you with your bill. 30 minutes later still no server or bill. I go to the hostesses to tell them we were waiting for our bill. 10 minutes go by and finally Brenda shows back up, and said what can I do for you, I told her we were done and wanted the bill. She leaves comes back 10 minutes later & says that all she could do was take 25% off the bill. We do not complain, but we were extremely irritated. Asked to speak with the manager. He comped the whole bill after I explained to him our whole experience, except the appetizer since we were fine with that. Not sure we will try this place again.
The best thing was they served a decent glass of Pinot Gris. The greek salad was good, although I should have asked for the dressing on the side because the salad was swimming in it, my fault. And they do have delicious sourdough bread with salted butter and the pita with hummus (stolen off my guest's plate) was fantastic (both were a special treat for me because I don't usually eat wheat/gluten or dairy products). But my main dish (a vegan sampler) was a huge miss with everything on the plate being way too greasy and salty. My guest enjoyed the lamb chops on their plate (a hot sampler for two), but also said everything else was greasy and salty. In full disclosure, we are only occasional out-of-home diners who mostly eat organic and clean foods. We were willing to go rogue this one time for some quality Greek food, but this one missed the mark badly, and we were still feeling the yuck in our system the next day. Our server was also hard to find most of the time. He was helpful at first and did check back two times, but I had to go to the front desk to ask for my check so we could get out of there. He apparently was busy having a conversation with the bartender. Hint to server - if I am making constant eye contact with you, you should come over and see if I need something. I wasn't staring at you because I found you entertaining. Jeez. Might stop in again some time for drinks and light appetizers, or to see some belly dancing, but would be hard pressed to get me back there for a full meal. Yuck! :(
Great location and atmosphere, but even through continued changes through the years they still can not get their service correct and food correct.
We had 8pm reservation and were seated fairly prompt. After seating it took about 5 minutes to get water and bread, and another 3 to have the waitress come over. We were asked if we wanted to order drinks, we did not so she was off to another table and did not give us a chance to order. Anther 5 minutes later she comes back to take our order.
One Gyro plate with a side salad before the meal and one Chicken Souvlakia Kebob Platter.
We sat end enjoyed the entertainment and it took a while but the entrees come out, no salad.
Our waitress comes over after we have well started out meal and i tell her about the salad, "oh my fault" and thats it. I also showed her that most of the chicken kabob is still RAW inside. She does apologize and asks if we wanted it replaced or would like something else. The gryo plate was greasy and not very warm, it had the feel of being in heat lamp trays waiting to be served. At this point we are just done with the experience and want to move on with the evening. The waitress does try to make it up by bring some desert for free but really too little to late.
As much as i continue to hope for this restaurant to get itself in order they continue to trip on themselves.
If you want the best in Greek food and service you need to go to Stephen's Grill in Ventura. You will not get the atmosphere but service is spot on and the food is a level above The Harbor.
We had high hopes for this restaurant given the very good reviews. I would like to say the service and food quality was poor because it was Father's Day?? The view of the Marina was lovely and they offered fun, live entertainment (belly dancers, and the waiters performed a Greek dance) but we waited almost an hour for our food (while trying to contain a 1.5 year old) and when it arrived, my fathers order was incorrect, and my food (the greek combo platter) was cold, the gyro meat was burnt and the moussaka was not fresh... tasted re-heated. Our waiter was not attentive and apologetic throughout the meal, but then overcharged us for my food. Sorry to say we will not return.
We went there for my daughters college graduation. It took over 30 minutes for anyone to come to our table and the evening took 2.5-3 hours. The food was excellent and the portions were very good. The place is very noisy, but in a good way with a lot of positive energy. The waiters spent a lot of time entertaining everyone with several activities on the dance floor. They even brought up several young people including my daughter and did some activities with them. It was very good fun. The only knock is that the service was very slow. We would go back again, but we would plan for a very long evening of fun.
Last minute decision for dinner. We had not eaten here in quite some time. Glad we came as everything was great from the appetizers through dessert. Hummus options and combinations were awesome and if you needed to be gluten free, there was an option to substitute vegetables for the pitas. Being on the harbor in Ventura, the view was excellent as was the fish selections which were excellently prepared. The Greek salad without the Romaine was great as were the lamb chops. We'll definitely be eating here more regularly.
We had a great table with a very attentive waitress. The food was brought in a timely manner and the wine and martinis chilled just right. We were able to sample our wines before purchase. The belly dancers and male dancing, wine glass balancing waiters were great entertainment! So fun!
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Nearly one in three American children are overweight or obese. But after decades of rising rates, we may be turning a corner on the health crisis. Experts across fields gathered at Washington Post Live's 2013 Childhood Obesity Summit to discuss strategies resulting in healthier children.
Michelle Kwan, Olympic medalist, member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
There are times when I wasn't doing so well in sports, where I couldn't do a triple Lutz or I was having difficulties on triple-triple combination and I kept falling and falling. It's those days when you realize that it's one foot in front of the other. You feel like the day is so long. The week is so long. It's just being able to get out of bed, get breakfast, walk out of the house, get onto the rink. It's all these little steps that end up pushing us to another level. So when you do have rough spots, it's just one step in front of the other.
That's the thing with sports. So many of the lessons learned are so easily applied to things outside of sports. When athletes talk about the importance of being active, it doesn't mean they want you to aspire to be an Olympian. It's about being healthy in your own fitness goals.
To the 13-year-olds across the United States, I think it's important to take responsibility for your life. We have only one chance. Eat healthy, get active. You'll feel good. I know that I'm a lot nicer to be around when I eat healthy and exercise, and so it's important for them to be mind, body, soul 100 percent.
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The 37 individuals were arrested in May during a sweep by Quebec's anti-corruption unit, UPAC.
The accused include Vaillancourt as well as the former director of engineering in Laval, Claude Deguise, former Laval city manager, Claude Asselin, Quebec entrepreneurs Antonio (Tony) Accurso and Mike Mergl, and the former vice-president of the Dessau engineering firm Rosaire Sauriol.
The accused appeared in court on Tuesday, where a Quebec judge ordered the preliminary hearing be set for June.
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Vaillancourt faces 12 charges including conspiracy, fraud, influence peddling, breach of trust and gangsterism. Gangsterism would carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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- Supermarket (Cold Storage at Sentosa Cove Village)
- 24-hour Convenience Store (7-11 at Sentosa Cove Village)
- Guardian Health & Beauty Store (at Sentosa Cove Village)
- Postal Services Kiosk (at Sentosa Cove Village)
- Vivo City Shopping Centre (Harbourfront MRT Station)