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Watercolor Painting with John Holladay, 9 a.m. to noon, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs. $50.
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Hitler may be dead, but his groove can never be killed! Coming to a record store near you, it's the long awaited Nazi compilation CD, Adolf's Disco Blitzkrieg! Featuring a range of songs from pop to rock, with a pit stop at funk along the way, Adolf's Disco Blitzkrieg! is this year's number one must-buy. With all the greatest hits such as:
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A valley DJ and performer was attacked on the streets of Phoenix Friday -- and police believe it's because he is gay.
DJ Austin Head is used to headlining club performances, not headlining news. Police say the outspoken gay rights activist was left beaten and battered, the victim of a vicious hate crime.
The attack happened near Osborn and Central very early Friday morning. The victim says he was on his bike and a friend was with him on foot. The two suspects spotted them and started yelling homophobic slurs at them. Moments later Head blacked out. The 28-year-old was beaten so badly he ended up unconscious.
"I woke up in the emergency room early Friday morning with massive swelling, I wasn't able to see out of this eye," says Head.
This is what he looked like just hours after that brutal attack early Friday around 2 a.m. Head and a friend were on their way home from a bar when they say these men targeted them.
"I called out to him to catch up and they saw us and approached before he could get onto the bicycle handles for us to ride away. They pushed us off the bike and began hitting us."
Head's friend was punched in the face, but managed to call for help. He was able to ID the two suspects, later identified as 24-year-old Ernie Barnes and 22-year-old Jermon Barnes.
Police are now investigating this as a hate crime.
"It was unprovoked and they violently lashed out against us."
Head, who doesn't have insurance, will now have to deal with hospital bills for his injuries. He may eventually have to have a plastic surgeon perform reconstructive surgery.
He says overall he believes this country is shifting toward acceptance, but says what happened is just a sad reminder, there's a still a long way to go.
"I don't feel, living in a free society, anybody should be attacked for how they live or whom they live with," says Head. "It's unfortunate that there are still people out there fearful of the unknown rather than learning of it, they'd rather lash out against it."
He says he's dealt with verbal assaults before, but he's never experienced anything violent like this.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (April 28, 2012) – The Rutgers softball team fell short in a pair of come-from-behind opportunities in Saturday afternoon's BIG EAST doubleheader against St. John's at the RU Softball Complex. The Scarlet Knights had the game tying run on third in game one, but lost 4-3 and despite three home runs in the bottom of the seventh in game two, RU was unable to complete either comeback in a crucial conference series. .
Freshman outfielder Jackie Bates (Lincroft, N.J.) had a monstrous offensive day, going 2-for-5 on the day with two home runs and four RBI.
St. John's (21-30, 9-9 BIG EAST) jumped on freshman pitcher Alyssa Landrith (Vacaville, Calif.) – who came off a perfect game on Wednesday against Iona – early, recording four hits in its first plate appearance, including a deep fly ball over the left field fence by freshman shortstop Erin Burner to give the Red Storm a 2-0 lead.
Rutgers (24-26, 9-12 BIG EAST) responded in the bottom of the second inning with a blast of its own, a two-run shot over the center field fence from freshman outfielder Jackie Bates (Lincroft, N.J.) tying the game up at two apiece. Fellow freshman outfielder Chandler Howard (Wilmington, Del.) was driven in on the home run after reaching base on a single up the middle. The Scarlet Knights were not done in the inning however, putting runners on first and second with back-to-back walks from freshman Ashley Alden (Ivyland, Pa.) and senior catcher Kylee Bishop (Tacoma, Wash.), but starting pitcher Fran Carrullo was able to escape the inning without any further damage, getting senior outfielder Lindsey Curran (Monroe Township, N.J.) to fly out to left for the third and final out.
Burner looked to have gone yard for the second time in the contest, but Bates was able to get a glove on it and keep it in the park for a double. Redshirt senior third baseman Kacee Cox finished the job however, hitting her 13th home run of the season on the next at bat to put the Red Storm back on top at 4-2 in the top of the third.
A Rutgers error allowed the sixth inning to continue and a pair of singles loaded the bases for STJ. The Red Storm brought in freshman pinch hitter Zoe Yeung to the plate with two outs, but Landrith was able to sidestep the threat with her third strikeout of the afternoon.
RU strung together a pair of hits in the bottom of the sixth to pull within one run, 4-3. Junior second baseman Jennifer Harabedian (Flemington, N.J.) drew a one-out walk and following a fly out to right by Howard, junior Ashley Bragg (Middletown, Del.) knocked a single just above the second baseman's head, allowing Harabedian to advance to third and Bragg to take second on the throw. Bates picked up her career-high third RBI of the contest with a single up the middle. With runners on the corners, Rutgers went for the double steal with Alden at the dish, but St. John's was able to get a sliding Bragg out at home to escape the inning.
The Red Storm threatened again in the top of the seventh, loading the bases, but Landrith struck out sophomore first baseman MacKenna Neuroth for the second time of the game, sending the Scarlet Knights to the plate in the bottom of the seventh with a one-run deficit.
Carrullo picked up three of her six strikeouts on the afternoon in the bottom of the seventh to solidify her seventh win of the year (7-7). Carrullo allowed three runs on five hits, while Landrith surrendered four earned runs on 10 hits in the loss (17-10).
In game two, Cox – who went 3-for-4 in game one – drilled her second home run of the day to put the Red Storm on the board 1-0 in the second inning.
Rutgers tallied its first base runners following a walk from Bishop, single from Curran and a third strike wild pitch for sophomore designated player Loren Williams (Los Angeles, Calif.) to load the bases with two out for the Scarlet Knights, but RU was unable to capitalize as starting pitcher Ashley Beza stuck out the side in the bottom of the third.
A trio of errors from the Rutgers' defense, along with a single allowed a run to score and brought the departure of RU starter Noelle Sisco (Towaco, N.J.) in the top of the fourth – despite matching her season high of five strikeouts in the first three innings. Junior Abbey Houston (New Egypt, N.J.) came in with runners on second and third and was able to get two quick outs before walking second baseman Chrissy Montez to load the bases. Houston was able to get pinch hitter Ellen Czuba to ground out to end the inning, with RU down 2-0.
St. John's added four runs in the top of the fifth – two of which were earned – to take a 6-0 advantage, before the Scarlet Knights would respond. Rutgers exploded for five runs in the bottom of the seventh. Bates led off the inning with a home run. Bishop walked and Curran launched a two-run shot over the left field fence to bring RU within three, 6-3. With two outs, senior third baseman Brittney Lindley (Cicero, N.Y.) laid down a bunt for a single and Harabedian drove her home on another two-run blast, bringing Rutgers within one at 6-5, however, the Scarlet Knights were unable to complete the comeback.
Sisco picked up her first loss of the season (2-1) after allowing two runs on four hits. Houston pitched four innings of relief, allowing one earned run on two hits. Beza earned the win (12-18) tossing 6.2 innings and Aleshia Link came on for the final out of the contest to pick up the save.
Sunday will wrap up the series and BIG EAST regular season action for the Scarlet Knights. First pitch is scheduled for noon at the RU Softball Complex, with each of RU's four graduating seniors being recognized prior to the game.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RutgersAthletics) and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. Fans can receive timely information, including special offers and giveaways throughout the year on both social media outlets along with www.ScarletKnights.com.


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NEW ALBANY, IN (WAVE) - The former Indiana State Police trooper charged with killing his wife and children could get out of jail on Monday
A judge may decide to release David Camm on bond during a hearing in Spencer County, Indiana as Camm waits for his third trial.
"We have asked for him to be released because of the delay," Camm's attorney, Stacy Uliana, said.
The delay that Uliana said deserves bond, is the one caused by former prosecutor Keith Henderson.
Uliana is referring to the book deal that Henderson originally planned to be a part of, until the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled it was a conflict of interest.
"David spent two years incarcerated while we had to fight to get prosecutor Henderson off this case," Uliana said.
David Camm's Uncle, Sam Lockhart, said his nephew, who is charged with killing his wife Kim and children Brad and Jill, is not a flight risk.
Lockhart said David Camm has already proven he can be out on bond with no problems.
He did it in 2005 when he was out on $20,000 bond and stayed with Lockhart for three months wearing an electronic ankle bracelet.
"Anytime he would leave my house or work, he would make a phone call and say, 'I'm leaving this destination heading for this other destination,'" Lockhart remembered. "And everything was perfect and he had absolutely zero violations."
Special Prosecutor Stan Levco did not want to reveal what his argument will be for keeping David Camm behind bars. Levco agrees with Janice Renn, Kim Camm's mother, that there is not a high likelihood that David Camm will get out.
Still, in this case, Levco says he has seen it all.
"I've tried a lot of cases and handled a lot of murder cases and I've never had a case like this in terms of complexity and how much there is to it," he said. "There are literally 30 volumes of transcripts of previous trials."
Uliana said she is a little concerned about David Camm's security if he makes bond, but said it is a chance worth taking.
Lockhart agreed and said of David Camm's wish to get out on bond, "He's hopeful, but we've learned not to build our hopes up because we're always let down."
Uliana said there is a possibility the bond issue will not come up Monday.
Camm's third trial is set for sometime in August of 2013. An exact date could also be set next week.
Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson will still be involved in the trial as a consultant.
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Media Research Center announces 'Obamagasm Award' winner
**Written by Doug Powers
The nominees for the Media Research Center's Obamagasm Award were Diane Sawyer, along with Piers Morgan and of course a most deserving Chris Matthews.
The competition was fierce among these members of the media who often find themselves having to "think about baseball" when objectively reporting about the president, but at the end of the day, nobody demonstrated Obamagasm mettle like the one who has earned the nickname Tingles:
Matthews was an Obamagasm Award nominee last year, but lost out to Evan Thomas, who referred to Obama as "sort of God."
But with this year's victory, Matthews is well on his well on his way to securing the coveted "Obamagasm Lifetime Achievement" honor. And nobody deserves it more:
And the Hardball host is selfless when it comes to his Obama lovin'. He's even experienced simultaneous Obamagasms with his guests, such as this one with Howard Fineman:
Or here on "Inside the Obamagasm Studio" with James Lipton:
Tingles will take us out in this clip from a segment with a title apropos to the spirit of the Obamagasm Awards — or any kind of gasm for that matter: "Let Me Finish." President Obama is a man of history, and now, thanks to the Media Research Center's bestowment of this honor, so is Chris Matthews:
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Elizabeth Warren campaign seeks donations to cover $400k debt for 'last minute pizza and coffee'
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Detroit councilwoman to mayor: We supported Obama overwhelmingly, so go get a bailout from him because he owes us
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3 ways to pay off your mortgage faster
Sometimes it makes financial sense to put extra effort into retiring this large debt. Some methods are better than others.
This post comes from Brandon Ballenger at partner site Money Talks News.
We've already provided tips for destroying debt in 2012, but we didn't specifically cover the biggest debt many people have: their mortgage.
According to CNN, the average mortgage debt in the U.S. is $173,876. Is there any way to pay off that debt faster on your way to financial freedom? In the video below, Stacy Johnson offers three ways to reach that goal. Check it out, then read on for details about what not to do. (Also see "Don't rush to pay off that morgage.")
Refinance to a shorter loan
Replacing a 30-year mortgage with a 15-year loan can save big bucks. For example, if you have a $200,000 mortgage at 5%, paying it over 30 years will result in a total interest tab of $186,511. But shortening the term to 15 years means total interest of just $84,685, for a savings of more than $100,000. An added benefit: The rates on 15-year mortgages are typically lower than those on 30-year loans.
Of course, that shorter mortgage also comes with higher monthly payments. The 15-year loan payment in our example above is nearly $1,600 a month, while the 30-year is less than $1,100.
Whether this strategy is sound for you comes down to what you can pay per month, and how much the switch will cost.
As a rule, housing expenses shouldn't be more than a third of your take-home pay. And because the fees for refinancing a mortgage can add up to thousands of dollars, recouping those costs can take months or even years. So be sure to explore all closing costs and fees. And it always pays to shop around for the best rates.
A program often offered by mortgage lenders would have you make your payments biweekly rather than monthly. Because there are 26 two-week periods in a year, paying every two weeks equals making 13 monthly payments. That alone would shorten a typical 30-year mortgage to 22 years and potentially save tens of thousands of dollars in interest.
The problem with mortgage company biweekly plans, however, is that they often come with an upfront fee attached. You can avoid it. Provided there's no prepayment penalty, you can always pay extra on your mortgage without a fee.
If you want to mimic the results of a biweekly payment plan, simply add one-twelfth of a payment to your monthly checks. Just make sure the extra money is applied to principal only, rather than prepayment of future payments.
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Not to be repetitive, but make sure that extra money reduces the principal. Your bank might not automatically do it.
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Another option you may have heard of is a money merge account, or MMA. The basics: You get a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, by borrowing against the value of your house. This line of credit then essentially becomes the bank account you use to pay your bills (including your mortgage) and it's where you deposit your income. Because interest is calculated differently on a HELOC than a standard mortgage -- daily, instead of monthly -- the people who pitch this product make it sound like it will aid in paying off your mortgage in record time.
Of course, using this technique often requires expensive software to watch your MMA transactions and tell you how to time payments.
If using your home as collateral to pay for your home sounds convoluted and risky, that's because it is. You could just as easily come out behind as ahead through bad timing or spending more than you bring in. Without discipline and careful planning, you could ultimately lose your home by failing to repay or refinance the loan in time. And it's not clear that this method will save you much money. For more on MMAs, see "Should I buy a mortgage acceleration program?"
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Its no wonder you're poor with how stupid you act. Property taxes are usually fixed at the beginning of the year so why don't you just take your $10 and put it in a savings account so you can collect a little interest on it and have the money ready if your payment is raised next year. But you are probably not disciplined enough to not touch that extra $10 a month and will spend it on a 12 pack of Busch.
The statement made about being able to pay a 30 year mortgage off in 22 years with one extra payment per year is incorrect - If you make one extra payment per year on a 30 year mortgage you would pay it off in 25.4 years.
To pay off a 30 year mortgage in 22 years you would have to make two extra mortgage payments each year.
To the people who live in a box and "Can't understand why you would pay your mortgage off early, because <insert republican, conspiracy theory,scare tactic remark here>"...Consider that everyone is in a different circumstance, including income, where they live in the country, etc. For me, if I pay off a portion of my loan sooner, I can save a few hundred a month in PMI payments once I reach the 20% equity threshold, then stop making those extra payments. That is a HUGE savings over simply the benefit of the prepayment. Yes, it is contingent on the market as well, but things are generally getting better (at least in my area).
And to dominic...next time look at what you are signing. I have never held a note with any sort of pre-payment penalties. That's nobody's fault but your own.
Who ever wrote this does not have all the information. Banks are not refinancing where my home is no matter how much money you make and no matter how good your credit is. The refuse to touch any home here that is under water. (We owe $219,000 but our home is droping about 13% every 3 months and is currently only valued at $168,000 - 5 years ago it was appraised at $427,000)
Make extra Payments:
Our mortgage lender will not allow extra payments without a 10% fee on the total amount of payment. If you pay the fee, they will refuse to apply any extra to principle unless you want to pay off the entire loan at once.
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Will get me a 10% fee on the total payment which is more then the extra paid anyways and they still will not apply it to the principle.
Greed rules everywhere!
I add just enough to each months payment to equal one extra payment per year (towards pricipal).
I then make a full extra payment (towards principal only) when I get my tax money.
So in essence I'm making two full payments toward principal only and knocking 8 years of my 30 yr loan.
Eight years off with only one extra payment is incorrect.
another Suze gaff-hack with horrible advice! where do they find these people?!?! in order to figure out HOW you should pay your mortgage off early, 1st you have to figure out WHY you would pay your mortgage off early!!! for starters, paying off your note early puts more of YOUR money in the BANK's pockets. if you are paying more on the note to "build equity" then you are "earning" on your "investment" just as much as the guy next to you that is making an interest-only payment...the market increase (or decrease) of your home. the money YOU put in doesn't count; it's YOUR money! ok, what if you are paying more to it in case you need it for a "rainy day"...well; most people's "rainy day" is; they lose their job or they get sick or they are coming close to going bankrupt...try getting the $$$ back from the bank in any one of those circumstances! no matter how much you plead and beg the bank to give you back the "extra" $$$ you gave them in good faith, they won't give you a dime of that money back! this leaves you to sell your home in a buyers market when everyone knows why you need the house sold quickly...does the picture of a limping gazelle wandering away from the pack come to mind at all? it should, because you will be selling your family's home for pennies on the dollar! and that's if you sell it at all before the bank (you paid so much more to) comes and takes it from you!! Just for fun, let's take into account that one of the only guaranteed deductions you get from the IRS is mortgage interest. with an average 30 year note at 3.625% right now, and the average american looking to utilize this tactic is in a 25% tax bracket...effectively, you are paying roughly 2.7% after deduction for the money you are borrowing. i know that the market has been pretty poor, but there are still tax-deferred and even potentially tax FREE alternatives, for you to put your $$$ in, that would earn more than 2.7% over 15 years! put all your "extra payment $$" in there and you can pay off your mortgage in full in 15 years AND still have some $$$ in the bank....plus, along the way, should you NEED any of that money, it's yours...take it any time you'd like, you don't have to ask for permission!!!
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A misconception kept them apart. A once in a lifetime experience might be enough to bring them together. Bella and Edward are about to learn some home truths about themselves and each other as they take a journey to Australia and find that things aren't always what they seem.
I know I said I wasn't sure if I would write another one but I couldn't help it. This was planned before I decided to help AnahyR bring her story ideas to life and I put it on hold. It keeps going around and around in my mind so I have chosen to just go with it and see how it pans out. I hope you enjoy.
Previous stories of mine you might be interested in:
The Heart is a Bloom: Is fame worth it? A different take on the characters of Twilight and how they met. Edward is a famous musician who has a past demon that is about to catch up with him. Unfortunately it is just as he has met the woman of his dreams.
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Loss to Love: Sometimes love just can't be denied - no matter how untimely it hits us. Sparks fly between Edward and Bella the very first time they meet; problem is that Bella is already committed to another. See how the two of them deal with their unspoken attraction and how a tragedy could bring them closer together or push them further apart.
Loss to Love was written on the basis of AnayhR's ideas.
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Chapter Three
BPOV - Defensive Mode
I was livid!
Painfully so.
And not only with the red headed bimbo, who had the audacity to insinuate that Edward was getting a free ride because Carlisle was his uncle. No, not just with her. I was entirely infuriated with myself because yet again I had lost my focus when it came to Edward. When I looked around at the stunned faces surrounding me I knew I had made a huge mistake and that rankled.
"Bella. You just defended Edward." Fell from Angela's lips and the oddity of that had not been missed by any of the people here who knew me. Their expressions of incredulity taunted me and when I chanced a look at Edward I noticed that besides the shock, he was displaying some sort of satisfaction that I didn't even want to think about.
Oh no Cullen. We are not even going to go there.
"Hmmm she's a spitfire this one. Exactly my type, Eddie." I wasn't entirely sure that I had heard correctly but when Edward's head whipped around to glare at James and his expression turned from stunned to furious in a matter of seconds I became more certain of my hearing. What I wasn't so certain of was why Edward was reacting so strongly to James and words that shouldn't mean anything to him. I chose to ignore their stare down and concentrated on the other people standing around me.
"I was sticking up for the whole Cullen family," I stated begrudgingly but before I could say anything more Victoria spoke. I was surprised that my outburst had kept her silent for so long. She didn't look like the type who would sit back and allow someone to have a go at her. I prepared myself for her scathing words but was left confused when instead of addressing me she began to artfully retract her words to Edward who was now looking at her with a blank expression.
"Oh Edward. I am sorry if I offended you. I didn't mean to insult you," Her hand was on his arm again and her head was tilted so that she could cast him a guileless gaze that was no doubt meant to melt his heart. I couldn't bring myself to see how Edward responded to her manipulation. It was none of my business and I had already shown the others that I wasn't as immune to him as I wanted them to believe. I arched my eyebrow when Victoria turned to Alice and apologised to her also. It pleased me to see that Alice's only response was a narrowing of her eyes and a slight nod of her head. Alice was not stupid and she would see through Victoria's facade.
"Of course the two of you worked hard to get into the project and I am sure I will get to see just how good you both are in your respective fields once we get to Australia." Victoria's high pitched voice was getting on my nerves now and I wished that she would just stop her talking and give us all a break. Instead of my wish coming true I had to listen to more of it as she tried to make her voice become lower and more alluring for Edward's benefit. "I intend to do my best to make up for my little mistake and can guarantee you Edward that I will be a wonderful nurse to your doctor."
I coughed and spluttered in disbelief at her shameless attempt to be seductive but then gained control of myself so as to not embarrass myself again. With a quirk to his lips Emmett showed me that he was entirely amused by Victoria's words and Edward's faltering acceptance of her apology. I rolled my eyes at Emmett and gave a slight shake to the head and his answer was a quick loud boom of laughter.
"Well on that note I think I might see you all later and go and do........um......that thing I was intending to do and leave you people to play doctors and nurses on your own."
Edward stared directly at Emmett with a murderous glare that only made Em smile even wider.
"I'm with you Emmett," I quickly agreed because there was no way I was going to be able to stand here and handle anymore of the flirting. I directed my attention around the group, particularly the new people I had met today and tried to give them as cheerful a smile as I could. "It was nice to have met you all. See you on Friday."
Alice linked her arm with mine and gave me a reassuring smile.
"I will join you. Bella and I need to get a few last minute things done. As Bella said it was nice to meet you all and I know we are going to have a great time together."
I was entirely sure she didn't mean that for everyone!
I felt her move onto her tiptoes as she stretched up to kiss Jasper goodbye. "You're okay without me for a couple of hours Jazz, right? You did after all promise Edward that you would help him at his apartment."
Relief rolled off Edward as he gave his cousin a grateful smile and then eagerly began to say his goodbyes to everyone else in the group, including a very put out Victoria who was trying to cling onto him as if she could stop him from leaving. Jasper was trying very hard to keep his own huge smile off his face as Edward took Alice's avenue of escape.
"Spoil spoilt," Emmett leant down to whisper in Alice's ear so that only she and I could hear. "I was having fun with Eddie."
"I am not letting that leech get her claws into my cousin, Emmett," Alice hissed through her pretend smile as she sent a scathing look towards Victoria who was completely unaware of anything but Edward. "He was uncomfortable. I helped him out."
Emmett harrumphed as the three of us said our final goodbyes and left the room. Emmett quickly took off in the direction of his dorm room, leaving Alice and I alone. She looked behind us and when I saw the direction of her gaze I noted that Jasper and Edward were following not far behind us, along with Ben and Angela. Alice gave them a quick wave and hurried me away from them all.
"So Bella. Would you like to tell me what that was all about?" Alice questioned as soon as we were out of earshot.
I knew exactly what she was talking about but I tried to put off the inevitable. "What do you mean?" I asked innocently.
"I mean........" Alice hesitated and rolled her eyes dramatically, indicating that she knew I was trying to get out of this conversation. " ….what happened back there to make your usual ice princess routine thaw out and actually have a kind word to say about one Edward Cullen?"
How was I meant to answer that when I wasn't even sure of the answer myself? How could I tell Alice that even though I had been giving her cousin the cold shoulder for the past seven or so months that I could not deal with that horrible girl having her hands all over him? How could I explain that I was hypocritically upset that anyone would dare accuse Edward of being anything less than a man with great skill and decent morals? I was so completely confused by that notion when the reason why I despised him so much was because I knew his principals were in question – that he was able to do something that I could never ever agree with, regardless of his reasoning for doing it. Why had I slipped and gone off at a girl who had kind of been affirming what I already believed about Edward's ethics?
Maybe because what you believe him capable of has never been proven by his current behaviours.
My inner voice was doing me no favours and I firmly stamped down the wayward thought. My confusion was too hard to admit so I made my voice strong and replied to Alice confidently instead.
"It wasn't about him. I was not going to let her sully you or Carlisle's good name and that meant I had to say something nice about Edward." I shrugged to show my nonchalance about the whole situation.
"Oh right. You were merely sticking up for me and my father. Edward had nothing to do with it? You didn't look a little green when Victoria was all over him? That was my imagination then?" Alice fired off at me with way too much enthusiasm.
"Yes it was your imagination. Victoria can do anything she wants with Edward....."
"Except insult him, apparently." Alice said knowingly.
"Alice can we not do this please? We both know that what she said was garbage and even if I don't like Edward as a person I do know that he got into this program on his own merits and not because of Carlisle. I called Victoria on it and it came across as more than it was. As far as her having her hands on Edward she can have him. I certainly don't want him."
"Me thinks you doth protesteth too much my dear Bella and one day you are going to explain to me how you can be so negative about a man that you are obviously attracted to at the same time."
I choked on my own retort as I completely took in what she was alluding to. "I....I am NOT attracted to Edward Cullen......how can you even suggest that Alice? He..... I....there is no way.... he is the last type of person I would ever be with....he....he...." I ended there not wanting to cause any friction between Alice and I when we had done so well in keeping my dislike for her cousin separate from our friendship. Alice's face darkened a little and I wondered if I had already stepped over that line in my attempt to deny I felt anything for Edward. She took a deep breath and gave me a pleading look.
"I just don't understand Bella. You liked him once. What could he possibly have done to make you think so little of him? He is a good guy and as for how I can suggest that you are attracted to him....well that is easy. I have two eyes and I can see that you work hard to keep him out even though deep down you want it to be different. He is not immune to you either. The two of you could have something special if you could just get over this animosity."
I chewed my bottom lip in apprehension. What she said had a ring of truth to it but I would not accept that he and I could be together because I wanted to hold on to my dislike of him……..I desperately needed to. I huffed at her so she could see that this was not a subject that I wanted to continue talking about. "That is never going to happen Alice....drop it."
Alice did not want to cede to my demand. "Bella just tell me what he did to you and maybe we can fix it. Maybe it was a misunderstanding. He sure as hell has no idea what he has done and I have never seen him be anything but a gentleman to you, even when you are ignoring or taunting him with unkind words. Surely he deserves a second chance. Everyone deserves that, don't they?"
"Yes, I guess in general but sometimes people just have to take responsibility for their own actions and that's all I want to say about it. Edward did wrong and has to face the consequences one way or another for it, even if it is only through my lack of acceptance. We've been through all this before Alice and it gets us nowhere except at each others throats. This is one thing I can not share with you Alice. I made a promise and I intend to bide by that. You and I are just going to have to agree to disagree when it comes to Edward."
Alice looked like she wanted to say more but thought better of it when she saw the determined expression on my face.
"Okay," she said with a resigned sigh and a whole lot of sadness "But you are right in that we disagree because I can't imagine Edward ever doing anything so awful that he deserves what you've been serving him up. I will drop it because I don't want our friendship to be damaged but you must realise that I care about him a whole lot too and what is happening between the two of you is affecting other people beside yourself."
I couldn't stop the bitterness seeping through as I answered her appeal. "Oh Alice, I am more than aware that this effects other people. You can't even begin to imagine. I wish things were different for so many reasons but they're not and I am not going to change my mind. I love you and I love our friends but when it comes to Edward, the subject is closed."
We stood face to face, eyeing one another with trepidation because there was oh so much more that could be said on the subject and it wasn't in Alice's personality to just give up as I was requesting. I didn't want to start this trip off with a huge gulf between me and my best friend. I couldn't bear it. She finally gave in with a slump to her shoulders and a half hearted smile.
"He's the one for you Bella. I just know it." She whispered with the most earnest of looks on her face. I quickly averted my own eyes so I didn't have to see what she actually believed. There was no way I was going to tell her that……….
……….there had been a time when I believed in that possibility too.
Thanks Ashley
Hi Michelle,
Once again another perfectly written chapter, with such depth and emotion. I feel so bad for Edward how he must feel to endure the cold dislike that Bella has for him, for Alice wanting to help her cousin and her best friend but always caught in the middle and for Bella who finds herself twisting in the wind wanting to hate Edward but loving him just the same. I think she lashes out at Edward because she is angry with herself because she feels more for him than she wants but I wonder what happened to make her feel that they could never be together. I know that is the big question, the basis of your brilliant, amazing, addictive story but I wonder what could possibly happened to change her belief that Edward just might be the one?? OH Michelle I love your writing and I would miss it so much if you ever stopped posting!! I wish you would publish a book so I could buy it, put it on my shelf with Nicolas Sparks, JK Rowlings, Stephenie Meyer and Nora Roberts and read it over and over again like visiting an old friend. Seriously you have such an amazing gift and thank you so much for sharing it with all of us.
I hope you are feeling well and that life is good! I am patiently (which is a real feat for me) waiting for next update but no pressure just take it easy and post when you can.
Sarah Beth
High compliments Sarah Beth - thanks so much. I agree that they should all be felt sorry for because they are in an awkward situation. It will come out soon but Bella really does have a good reason for hating Edward ( If what she believes was actually true and all I can say is not everything is as it would seem) At one stage they were trying to get close and something happened to put a halt to it. Very soon I will reveal what Bella believes but not the mystery behind it - that will come later ;)
Thanks for all your lovely words. It makes me feel like it is worthwhile writing when people such as yourself believe in me and enjoy the way I write but I am not kidding myself about ever being a published writer - I will leave that up to the professionals who have a much greater capacity to describe and take us to a new world.
Love ya for all your support.
Hugs and cheers back
Stubborn, stubborn Bella!
I could ring her neck right alongside Alice right now. As much as I want to know what Edward has done to make her become so annoyed by him at the same time I don't much care what Bella thinks of him. Edward can do no wrong, she needs to just get over it.
Whew, now that I got that off my chest, lol. So please tell me somewhere along the line soon, you will put Bella in her place? I for one think she needs it.
Thanks Twilight Chick. You will find out in a couple more chapters. Next chapter will be some of Edward and Bella together so stay tuned :)
as always Michelle another wonderful chapter .. u know I've read all ur stories and u never fail to impress me with every new chapter and I really find myself in amazement at ur beautiful words .. u have a wonderful talent I mean every story is new even though u write them all .. this chapter is very great Bella tries to deny her attraction for Edward but that won't fool Alice .. I loved how Alice tried to defend Edward .. I really can't wait to find out what Edward did ?? I love u Michelle and keep me updated always ..
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Hi Bella.
I keep saying the same thing but thank you so much for all your support and for the kind words you give me. I have tried to make each story different so I am glad you recognise that.
Bella is trying very hard to deny her attraction because she really, really does not want to like Edward. Alice is very aware of this even though her and Bella try very hard not to discuss him because they won't ruin their friendship and argue over him. It would be hard to be in that situation though.
Edward's 'mistake' will be revealed soon but all may not be as it seems.
Thanks again for everything
It is chapter two AnahyR - sorry about the mistake. Love the blue rose!!!!!!!Thank you!
The big question is what did Edward do and some things will come up soonish to spread some light on that.
Thanks for reading!
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Family Man - John Frederick Gaywood
John Frederick Gaywood was a hard working ordinary man but his fate was
extraordinary. He was the only surviving male in his family and had trained
as a pianoforte maker and tuner. In 1909 at the age of 29 he married Eliza
Florence Collins They had three children Leslie Frederick Gaywood in 1910,
Bernard William Gaywood in 1912 and Marjorie Florence Gaywood in 1914.
So at that time with three healthy growing children and with the father and mother aged 35 years and 28 years, family life was alright, with John Frederick employed in a sought after job as pianoforte tuner and the family living at 12, Aldine Road Shepherds Bush. All would have been 'set fair' were it not for the historical events about to unleash and which would be completely outside their control.
John Frederick Gaywood was my grandfather and his second child Bernard William Gaywood my father. WW1 had begun on August 1914 and consequently then shaped these families lives and all their subsequent descendants.
So totally mind blowing is the undisputed fact that, for us to have existed at all the events had to have happened the way they did. For this reason I have delved into the following circumstances in some detail and especially as even my father knew hardly anything about his parents, having been orphaned at 7 years of age.
A lot is written about WW1 and its futile losses and poor command. Sometimes I feel this could detract from the valour and sacrifice of the fallen heroes. Not many would have wanted to be there but their motivations at that time would have come from a passionate desire to protect and to make life better for those back home and a strong sense of patriotic duty. Of such sentiments are soldiers made and destroyed. Those at home are spared the hardships or knowledge of the soldier's plight at the front line and can continue to bring up the soldiers children and carry on with their lives, albeit changed lives. Ironically this reinforces and fulfils part of the soldiers ethos and fuels the propaganda machine for sending a nations youth into that hellish hostile environment in the first place.
The War Years The war began on August 1914 until 1918 although the build up to the event had been festering across Europe for some time. It was fought mainly in France and Belgium against the German, Turkish army. It was often made up of a battle seesaw, winning and losing small areas of ground fought for by infantrymen dug into trenches. Casualties were astronomically high and advancing warfare techniques included rifles, bayonets, mortars, gas, and later aircraft and tanks. Remember this was before the age of multi communication methods and then pigeon and runners or cyclists were the method sometimes used to give out orders to the battalions at the front. Often the generals in command were secure some distance back from the front line.
Typically an infantryman's uniform would have been a helmet, gas mask, shovel, rifle, bayonet, water bottle, back pack, ammunition pouches, battle dress blouse and trousers, puttees worn to below the knee and ammunition boots. Conditions in the trenches were unspeakably terrible and in addition the soldiers were plagued by miserable rations, lice and rat infestations. They had to endure constantly soaking wet boots and uniforms plus the threat of poisoning by gas and flying ammunition, together with the deafening and confusing sounds of battle. Their physical shape and general health was poor and their hope of survival negligible.
1917 3RD Ypres Passchendaele Somme Salient. The third major battle of Ypres, also known as the Battle of Passchendaele, took place between July and November 1917. General Sir Douglas Haig, the British Commander in Chief in France, was encouraged by the gains made at the offensive at Messines in June 1917. Haig was convinced that the German army was now close to collapse and once again made plans for a major offensive to obtain the necessary breakthrough.
The opening attack at Passchendaele was carried out by General Hubert Gough and the British Fifth Army with General Herbert Plumer and the Second Army joining in on the right and General Francois Anthoine and the French First Army on the left. After a 10-day preliminary bombardment, with 3,000 guns firing 4.25 million shells, the British offensive started at Ypres a 3.50 am on 31st July.
John Frederick Gaywood was an infantry soldier with the Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Alberts). He was no. 235088 PTE JOHN FREDERICK GAYWOOD and part of the 8th Battalion of the 2nd Army and attached to 63rd brigade A/C Company. On the 31st July 1917 at the Battle of Pilkem on the first day of the Haig offensive and the start of the 3rd battle of Ypres John Frederick together with many other infantrymen was lost in Flanders Field!
A significant passage from the war diaries for that day says: -
"5.40 p.m. Pigeon report from Capt. Baker that platoon sent forward had retired, that posts were established N. and S. of Beek Farm that 2nd Lt. Blake had been killed, that his platoon had suffered many casualties and that it was at that hour impossible to bring in wounded."
Maybe he was killed in action? Sniper fire? Wounded? Shot? Drowned in the quagmire of slime and mud? No one knows, as he became one of thousands of soldiers whose bodies were never found in the battles of the Somme.
Back in England During 1917- 1918 back home in England, Florence Jessie and the three children were left without a husband and father and source of income, and had to find a way to survive. The hardships of fighting the war for any country have far reaching implications on the economy as the war ends and shortages and other deprivations ensue. Neither Eliza's father James William Collins nor John Fredericks mother Eliza Gaywood would have found it possible to provide the resources for the four destitute members of the family and Florence Jessie was forced to seek employment. She found a job as cleaner and general housekeeper to a local GP. This was with Dr. Warren residing in Enfield Highway and this demanding job included accommodation for her and the three children. Sadly it was not long after that she became gravely ill and on 29th April 1921 she died of acute diabetic coma aged only 33 years.
The children were then orphaned and split up, with Leslie and Bernard going to live with James William Collins and family at 31, Uckfield Rd. and Marjorie being taken into the family of George and Jessie Hudson (nee Collins) with their daughters Joan and Nina. As soon as Leslie and Bernard were old enough Leslie was encouraged to join the army as a boy soldier and Bernard who was short sighted and thus not suited to the army was sent to London to become a clerk in a warehouse, the job included basic keep and accommodation.
The independent streak within these three youngsters and their strong characters were forged in the experiences of the tragedies and traumas of their early life. As they each later chose wisely in their partners and raised their own families they fulfilled any parents dream for their offspring. Their father would have been proud of them and they also of him.
90 years later His name is all one can find in Belgium carved into the huge memorial Menin Gate crossing one of the main routes into Ypres, the vast walls of this arch are covered from floor to ceiling in some of the names of soldiers lost on Flanders Field in the battles of the Somme. There are many more memorials in the region with tens of thousands of soldier's names, enough to render the visitors speechless and to hang their heads at the enormity of the seemingly needless losses on both sides. Some years later there was a memorial inscription added to the words on a family gravestone at Kensal Green Cemetery, London.
Several descendants have visited the Menin Gate and as you stand within its vast arch looking towards the town there are steps on the right hand side. When climbed these lead to an area where those visiting leave wreaths and messages. Just above this and to the right is the name John Frederick Gaywood. It was both moving and poignant to stand on this spot and made even more so by the presence of some old soldiers from another regiment who were visiting to view the names of fallen comrades. They produced a bugle and unfurled a regimental flag and played 'the last post' whilst standing to attention. This was an apt mark of respect and was very memorable and moving and a well timed ceremony coincident with our own visit.
This has been researched and composed in respectful memory of a family man who had little choice but to'fight for king and country' and thus to unwittingly become 'cannon fodder'. He was engaged in a war not just against an enemy army but with hardships compounded by poor command, inadequate training in appalling conditions. The story once more showed the futility of the Somme battles and the subsequent demise of tens of thousands of infantrymen who found themselves undeservedly and unwillingly in that abhorrent hellhole.
Bringing such stories to the attention of modern Britain 90 years on should give this nation a sense of pride and respect. We can luxuriate in our own lives only because of our ancestor's unselfish acts of heroism. None of us should ever forget such a significant sacrifice.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by Underwhelmedagain Very Underwhelming Sonoma Wedding My wife and I stayed here for a wedding in Sonoma...but were not impressed from the beginning. The hotel was just underwhelming. The rooms were just plain, the bedding harsh with actual comforter/mattress exposed, and the basics of the basics in toiletries. The staff kept doors propped open (house keeping, supplies, maintenance, etc) so as you walked down the hall to the elevator you were forced to see "behind the curtains"... July 17, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sheri55 Hotel is so so First room I checked into had stains on the sheets and then in between the flat sheet and mattress cover there was tons of hair. Very disgusting. Received a new one which was clean but the so called bed that was supposed to be great was horrible but the pillows were nice. The money I paid for the room and being a Sheraton I would expected a lot more and not false advertising on how great the bed was. Would I stay there again not sure. January 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Melynn Wonderful stay - great location! From the moment we walked in - it was wonderful. Lots of free parking, beautiful lobby with an efficient and friendly desk staff. Couple that with a complimentary wine tasting (Tasting Tuesday - great day to check in!). Our room overlooked the marina, was clean and the bed was comfortable. Petaluma is a great little town - our first visit - and we enjoyed the restaurants recommended by the staff. We will def. return to this hotel. May 8, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Adam Fun Hotel At first glance, you may not like this hotel. The architecture is a little unusual. The check in process is easy and it's the BEST choice of hotels in the Petaluma area. The hotel is conveniently located near town. The rooms are sizable. They have a good workout facility and a nice little pool. My wife and I found the place to be "charming." When you check in, they recognize your elite status. Overall is was great! March 11, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by der720 Dirty The hotel is a good location and had a great Club Lounge. The common areas were dirty! The carpet needed to be vacuumed. There several trash cans in the hallways that were full of trash. Complained about the trash but it was not addressed. In the room the grout in the tile floor was dirty and needs to be steam cleaned and sealed. Found hairs in the bath tub. This facility was not the standard that was expected. December 14, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bob1960 A beautiful place with a few problems The place was beautiful and immaculate. The staff was very responsive. I found a few problems that were surprising. 1. The fan in the room was loud and the thermostat was difficult to figure out. It was flashing that it needed service. 2. The coffee pot overflowed. 3. The window curtain had a hole in it. 4. We never got our wakeup call. The staff was apologetic and assured us they'd take care of it. We only stayed one night, so I don't know if the problems were fixed. July 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SirRobby Beautiful hotel This Sheraton is one of the nicest I have stayed in. The staff was very friendly (specially Chef and Kayla), and the location is awesome. It is located right on the Petaluma Marina, as well as the Petaluma marsh. The room I had, on the club level, was very spacious and had nice views of the area. The restaurant and lounge were very good, with good service nad a fantastic selection. June 3, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by SDLL Hotel Exsperience Hotel is nice location but staff is very weak and rude. need better hireing and training. July 21, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Joe222 When in the area... Not centrally located. I would forget the star points and go with a local boutique lodging establishment closer to wine country. Afternoon shift/evening excellent. Morning needs training. First Starwood Property I have ever given below a 4 this should tell you something. I will steer clear of this brand of the Starwood Family for a while. July 8, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Vmk1 "Anybody home?" Room not ready @ check-in (4pm); either no one answers the phone at front desk or I was constantly put on hold; my room was on 3rd floor-- maid told me to go to 2nd for ice (on my way to the elevator I found the ice machine on 3rd floor); no drain stopper in bathtub; breakfast was missing listed ingredients from the menu. March 26, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by disappointed61 Had a miserable night I had a miserable night during my stay. There was a high pitched loud noise coming from above the fan in the bathroom (in the ceiling). It was erratic and obnoxious - waking me throughout the night. I reported it to staff the next morning when I was departing. I hope this is fixed before another guest uses the room. June 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Denise35 Really nice view of harbor. Service in restaurant was slow mid-morning of 12/26. The chef took our order AND delivered our breakfast. He and the food were excellent! Host apologized for making us wait which was not too long. They were short-staffed and we understood...worth the wait. December 27, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Starnight295 The staff, their service and the rooms were outstanding This Staff and the hotel was really a very nice experience. If there were minor concerns the staff, in general, would provide the best service possible. Among the staff that were at their best were Ashley, Charlie, Angela and Sarah. December 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gado Exceptional stay in every facet! My wife and I really enjoyed our stay and would return anytime we are in the area. Exception service in the SPG Lounge on the 4th floor. Room was clean and comfortable. Manager was prompt and helpful when I called about a future group trip. A+ August 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by RobInHood2013 Great stay - problems with reservation I've been coming/staying here at the (Petaluma) Sheraton every week since July for work and will continue pretty much between now and March 2014. Love your hotel and staff. I always receive great service and have a great stay with only one exception. When I booked the room for this trip I reserved it under the Clover Stornfield ($115) rate as I always do. The delivered bill was for a higher rate ($145) so I brought it to a gentleman working front desk to get it adjusted. He told me I had been booked in a higher room which is why they charged me a higher rate. When I brought up that I had booked as I always do and had not requested any upgrade he basically told me there was nothing he could do and I could check with the manager on duty (Mike) when I return (i.e. this week). Frankly if the room was an upgrade from the rooms I usually stay in I didn't notice. It was facing the parking lot and I didn't notice any difference in size or any other features so equally confusing re higher rate in any case. Bottom line – not very happy with how this was handled. August 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mylene2370 Very Nice This is my first time to stay in this hotel, and I must say, my stay was very pleasant. The staff was able to check us in early and was even able to accommodate my friend's request for a room with a marina view and on the same floor where I was. The lobby was beautiful and our room was nice. I had a view of the marina, too! Being a techy, I enjoyed their free and fast Wi-fi connection and the fact that I could control their tv with my mobile phone! The fridge in the room was convenient for having a late snack at night and I love the availability of the safe in the room for my valuables. Located in the quiet city of Petaluma, it was very convenient indeed that the hospital where I was assigned was less than 2 miles away from the hotel. My only area for improvement was that our hotel card key, for some reason, was always getting demagnetized. I tried to keep it away from my cellphone, but it would not work on the club lounge door and my hotel room. I had to have it changed twice. Other than that, the staff were very friendly and accommodating, making my business trip a truly pleasurable one. January 14, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Travel2012 Do not disturb I had the do not disturb sign up and housekeeping came into my room anyway, when they did they also deactivated both our keys. Both my husband and myself had to go to the front desk to get our keys reset. March 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MQ209 Quality comfort and attentiveness The hotel was just what I've come to expect from Sheraton. We enjoyed the Club level amenities and the attentive staff. Construction work in the area meant noise with the windows open during the morning hours but not a real issue. A close drive or cab to local shopping and dining. July 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Flyingtailor A little different In a good way nice hotel right in a marina and 10 mins from wine country. Very homy and friendly staff make you feel right at home. Rooms are big and comfortable. May 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by shrvoinc good stay It was a good stay. I was satisified with my experience at this sheraton. I was a little weary about hearing the freeway from my room, but it was very quiet. February 21, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Isabel119 Perfect Location Some folks complained about the noise from 101 but we never heard any of it. The room was spacious, clean and quiet. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to friends. July 15, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by lckojo Room small for price Hotel was nice and Lobby was nice. But for the price I would have expected a bigger nicer room. September 3, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by ChasD Great Location Easy access to highways and surprisingly convenient to Sears Point/Infineon Raceway August 30, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by TP42 Petaluma Stay Carpets are dirty everywhere January 2, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Dennis79 Reservation & Cleanliness Lacking The room provided did not match the reservation I made. We called in to request a Club Level room that was pet-friendly. The reservation was made as requested. However, upon check-in the Front Desk indicated that pets were not allowed on the Club Level floor. While this is understandable, I would have preferred to have been told this from the start. We were moved to the first floor. The facility was not very clean. Our room was located on the South side of the property near the marsh. The entrance was filthy. It smelled like a horse's stable. Also, there were two cups sitting on the pipes when we arrived on Friday and were also there when we checked out on Sunday. Also, there were multiple beer bottle caps on the floor along with a lot of dirt, weeds, and other grime. I would think it worthwhile to clean the guest's entrances as this is where a first impression is made. Also, housekeeping was not up to par for a Sheraton property. They took the dirty towels but didn't hang the new ones. They didn't replace our bed sheets. The sheets were simply flipped; the feet side of the sheets were now at our faces. The bathroom floor was dirty upon arrival and was never cleaned during our stay. I will look at other hotels when I stay in the area next. July 14, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Petallergic20 Pets and Rusdness We stayed for two nights (Dec 20-21, 2103) at the Petaluma Sheraton. It's in a beautiful setting and we had no problem with the comfortable, quiet room. However, we were not told at check in that this is a Pet Friendly place. I love pets but I am allergic to them. I slept badly but didn't know why: then I heard dogs running up and down the hall. Then I noticed dog hairs all over the lobby, on the rugs and chairs, where I was sitting. When my husband asked, a staff member admitted our room was in the Pet Friendly area. I could have had an asthma attack, instead of "just" suffering from the allergies that bothered me to point of not being able to sleep. But here is the worst part: when we asked to speak with the guest service manager, and was told she would be in later after we checked-out, I left my cell number. She never returned my call. I called her 5 times and left messages, always being told by the front desk that she would be in later. Then I called the Central Manager and left him a message. No return call. Although they were both out at some point for vacation, I know from the front desk they were both in numerous times when I called, although obviously busy and I was always put through to their voice mail. How rude! What terrible customer relations. The only kindness came from the nice woman working the Starbucks mini café next to the front desk who overheard my pet-related problems and how I hadn't been asked if pet friendly was OK for me (not). She gave me a free cup of coffee. Thank you, whoever you were, because that's the only response I ever received from anyone at the hotel. Shame on you, managers! We would have stayed with our daughter in Petaluma but she has a cat! December 29, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 My first horrible stay at a hotel... I check in with my wife and think at first glance wow not too shabby. First of let's start with room 342... Enter the room and there is a foul oder coming from the bathroom. Oh my not surprising there is a used toilet paper in the trash can already. I figure no big deal I'll take the trash out. So I proceed to open the drapes and what do I find right outside the window a great view of the service roof with AC and Heat pumps right outside. No view worth talking about. I go down to the front desk and ask if I could change rooms, they would have to move me and my wife the next day if I wanted to take a different room. I check in a day early and get shafted after not seeing my wife for 5 weeks. WOW! Now we get in the room and those little bottles of water you see in the room NOT COMPLIMENTARY very pricey. I could have bought a couple of cases at grocery store 3 minute walk away from hotel. Bar area was nice but small and service was very slow. Restaurant food was good but service again way to slow... I waited for 25 minutes to get and order of garlic fries... just ridiculous. The overall room itself had quality furnishings but when I lifted the comforter there was black lint all over the foot area of the bed as if someone slept in the bed before and they didn't change the sheets. Nice sheets too unbelievable the filth of it though. Shower had some small traces of mold on the caulking not much but enough to see with your naked eye. The room I stayed in should not be used to accommodate guests! My stay was not the worst but for a 4 / 5 start rated hotel not the best... my experience 2 / 3 May 2, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Dad126 Terrible spg experience When I checked in, I needed to extend my stay by a third day due to personal reasons, and the lady at the front desk did tell me that she can extend my stay herself and that I can do it on points. So she did...or so I thought-more on that later. No club lounge access was provided for me and after I inquired why, she said it's only for spg platinum members. I had access at this time last year though. As she opened the side door to the front desk to give me the luggage cart, I explained to her I had access last year as a gold spg member and asked why it changed, but she had no response and closed the door on me. Kinda rude, no? I called spg and they had no reason either as to why I had it last year at this property and not this year. Very confusing and inconsistent. It's not fair to provide it one year then take it away the next. One of the reasons I reserved this hotel was on the basis of access to the spg club lounge. It's very convenient and I get it at other Starwood properties all over the place as a spg gold member. That's inconsistent. I gave up complaining to them. As soon as I got into the room, it was apparent by the look of the blankets in disarray, and some on the floor, that the room wasn't cleaned. I lugged my luggage and family outta that room then tried to call the front desk from the room, but no one answered after trying twice for about 5 minutes. Went downstairs, told them what was wrong with the room. No apology offered from that lady. She gave me a new room, but unfortunately it was the furthest from the elevator. As I went into the new room, security lock box was not working. Called front desk twice again and no one picks up the phone again. I gave up trying to complain. Bathroom floor towel was missing. Another annoying thing. NOW, same lady at the front desk, 24 hours later, called me and said I have to actually call spg to extend my stay even though she said she took care of it then and there as soon as I arrived yesterday. Weird how it can't be done at the front desk. Well, as my kids are all dressed up for the pool and waiting for me, I called spg and spent 25 minutes on the phone wasting time taking care of something that I thought was taken care of already! We all go to the pool, and unfortunately, the jets in the jacuzzi weren't working. The button doesn't work! I got more one night at this hotel, then I'm done. This is the worst spg hotel I've ever had. It's too bad too because it was fine when I was here last year in August! Will never come back to this shoddy service of a hotel. July 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by brookeeeee Great hotel! We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Friendly and accommodating staff. Wonderful room features. Very restful night sleep. Plenty of space. Convenient location. We would definitely consider staying here again when we are in the area. July 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by mrskbg Love Dining here! Delightful food and service, shocked and comforted to be remembered, visit to visit, and treated with such lovely welcoming and friendship. Nice deep soaking bathtub, miss bathrobe. Lovely crisp ironed sheets. Appreciate refrigerator, tv not bad but miss some, Thanks for fan working this time in bath, Phone conformation for room 446 she called and verified as making reservation, but given 384, with no club froor access at $???. not AARP? AAA @ club floor price. AC blows up drape and is so noisy. Litter in hallways and elevators. Never got internet access in room. Wish for outlet by bed to plug/charge phone. Room hot for arrival, prefer fresh air to enter. w August 14, 2013


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