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Talula's Garden
- Address:
210 West Washington Square
Philadelphia, PA 19106Neighborhood:
Washington Square
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
Talula's Garden
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.talulasgarden.com/
- Phone: 2155927787x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Sunday Brunch 10:00am - 2:00pm.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Sean Mcpaul
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Weekend Brunch, Wine, Wine Bar
- Special Events: Celebrate the New Year with your loved ones at the Garden! On New Year's Eve we will be offering our a la carte menu with luxurious additions, or indulge with a hyper-seasonal tasting menu. Bubbly wines and delicious wine pairings will be available! Reserve now before it's too late!
A word from Talula's Garden
Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
- Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
- Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
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Talula's Garden reviews from OpenTable diners
709 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.6
- Ambiance4.7Noise LevelModerate
great for outdoor dining (559)fit for foodies (527)special occasion (474)romantic (386)neighborhood gem (282)great for brunch (183)hot spot (171)notable wine list (141)good for groups (114)scenic view (94)vibrant bar scene (58)great for lunch (53)late-night find (34)kid-friendly (20)Show More
- outsidedinerVIPDined on 9/21/2014Delicious food in a very pleasant setting inside and outside.Special Features:
- Never dissapointsMicahBVIPDined on 9/21/2014This is probably around our 6th visit or so to Talula's Garden (we frequent Talula's Daily a bit more). It always delivers a fine dining experience, with unique entrée options and variety. I never miss getting one of the cheese plates. The mushroom and oyster appetizers were both superb. I particularly enjoyed the skirt steak with heirloom tomato entrée. There was a heavy group of seafood and pasta selections for the non-meat eater too. The meal is not inexpensive. But there were no complaints about the quality of food or service. On a Sunday evening, the place was still packed. It provides a gourmet menu with a nice ambiance. If it was a little less muggy, we would have opted for the popular outdoor garden seating.Special Features:
- A favoriteAngelaVIPDined on 9/21/2014This is becoming a favorite restaurant. My daughter requested we go here for her birthday and she wasn't disappointed. Make sure you try a flight of cheese!Special Features:
- Wonderful Brunchpezz77VIPDined on 9/21/2014I love coming to Talula's Garden for brunch. Their handmade donuts are AH-MAZING and their cocktail selection always impresses. I've been here for brunch a handful of times and never been disappointed.Special Features:
- Beautiful birthday dinner!OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/20/2014Delicious and savory meal, great presentations and portions, while appearing modest, were surprisingly filling. Loved everything we ordered and Maria from Russia was both lovely and helpful from appetizers to wine selections. Loved everything and will definitely be back with friends!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- celebratory eveninglilyVIPDined on 9/20/2014i took a friend from LA out for her birthday to Talula's Garden and she was thrilled with the ambiance, food and overall dinner. We sat outdoors under a beautiful sky and had exceptional weather. While it is expensive, at least when you leave you feel like you have had a wonderful dining experience and tasted delicious foods. I would return for a special occasion.Special Features:
- Great meal, beautiful eveningAnonymousVIPDined on 9/20/2014When the weather's right, it's a pleasure to spend the night outdoors at Talula's Garden. Food is wonderful, service is just right. A memorable evening.Special Features:
- Must Go!OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/20/2014Amazing evening. Great food and outstanding service. Looking forward to going back soon. Reservations a must!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- one of the better places in philaOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014Food was absolutely pleasing and delicious with combinations that surprise the taste buds. The environment casual classy. The cocktails outstanding. The outdoor section a must. overall great dining experience and a good place to have a few drinks.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 3rd time as charming as the firstUNCgradfamDined on 9/19/2014This past weekend was the third time I had the pleasure of dining at Talula's Garden. The first time I dined here, I was accompanied by Philly foodies who knew to expect awesomeness. Never before had I been served a cheese plate and accompaniments like what TG serves. Oh my! divine! From delightful beginnings to delicious endings, we thoroughly enjoyed every sip and bite. The special meal stayed on our memory, so before the week was up, we returned :) We sat out at the bar in the inviting garden this time. Our intentions were just to come for a glass of wine and a cheese plate, but we left room for some of their absolute freshest tasting mint ice cream and a warm sticky bun. Happily two months later, we had the opportunity to return. Yum!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food and Atmosphere amazingDavidandJodiDined on 9/19/2014We dined here for the second time. We went with the tasting menu, which was tons of food. It did take quite a while (3 hours approx) but was a great way to sample everything they had and could do.Special Features:
- Superb dining experienceDoc1VIPDined on 9/19/2014Fine quality of the offerings and outstanding service. We have dined here several times and each time it seems to get better!Special Features:
- Another great meal.MKozVIPDined on 9/18/2014Third time, but every time a charm. Excellent food and service. Everything fresh and unique. Enjoyed the seafood dishes. Save room for dessertSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner at TalulasCandyGirlVIPDined on 9/18/2014Of all the reviews of Talula's Garden the only complaints were about the valet parking. We opted to forgo the valet. They have a cheese plate menu with different selections or you can select your own cheeses. The gnocci was perfectly done and not gummy as I've had at some places. As was the seared diver scallops. They were tender and perfectly cooked and not sandy. The plum marmalade was tad sweet for the pairing with sugared donuts, but who cares? It was a wonderful meal. The service was attentive but not overly so.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Good ExperiencebgkessDined on 9/16/2014This is the first time I ate at Talula's Garden and would definitely return. The food is very good, the service was very attentive but not overbearing. The seasonal menu had mostly fish entrees and I would have liked a few other choices other than the one chicken or pork, but the trout I ordered was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great outdoor dinningSusanlovesNYCDined on 9/14/2014Great for outdoor dinning and the food was delicious especially the chicken dish! The inside of the restaurant was really nice too! You must try one of the cheese plates it was wonderful!!!! I will definitely be back next time I'm in Philadelphia!Special Features:
- Great but priceyHighStandardsFoodieDined on 9/14/2014I've been here a few times now. It's really great, a guaranteed good meal. It is very expensive though for those of us who are spoiled with Philadelphia's great variety of great and reasonably priced restaurants. Its very difficult for two people to get out of here without spending at least 140$. Of course I'll be back though, I would like to dine outside, its really gorgeous out there. Also, had the goose neck barnacles for an appetizer, they were very very messy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- New Brunch Spotdinnerfor2Dined on 9/14/2014Loved it! The menu is very creative and a nice change from the usually offerings. Will be returning..Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- amazed againmanderson426Dined on 9/14/2014just had brunch on 9/14 for my friends bday, this is our second visit and it was just as amazing as the first. If you enjoy food, you certainly will appreciate the many delicious offerings...our table had their special burger with egg, cheese, bacon , sautéed onions ...always a hit plus an order of the eggs benedict cooked to perfection and the crepes ..of course, the special home donuts and a breakfast special of lox with homemade bagel and chive cream cheese..yummy...and of course, many gypsy margaritas and bloody Mary's...we sat outside which offers heat lamps...nice touch..service always accommodating and well attentive to the needs of our table...can't wait to go backSpecial Features:
- Garden Fresh DiningLisaDined on 9/14/2014Another great meal at Talula's Garden. We went with friends and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday brunch. I had the egg frittata with potatoes and a spicy bloody Mary. I highly recommend for dinner or bruch, everything is simple, yet amazingly layered with flavor.Special Features:
- Very Near PerfectwarewithallDined on 9/14/2014Talula's is such a treat.......wonderful menu....wonderful and friendly staff........beautiful inside and out. Our server Chris was attentive but not overtly. Just right. Started with Bakery Trio which was filled with great scones, walnut zucchini muffins and other savory treats. Wonderful spicy Bloody Mary and Eggs Bennie on their OWN house made English Muffin. Frittata's are fantastic. Berry Pancakes...the best I have ever had. Spending a beautiful Sunday afternoon sitting in that gorgeous restaurant eating that wonderful food all served by the friendly staff? It just doesn't get any better then that.Special Features:
- Excellent Birthday CelebrationOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 9/14/2014We thoroughly enjoyed our 1st experience here. Delicious food, excellent wait service, beautiful atmosphere. The only issue was that, although a reservation was made, I feel we should not have been told that outdoor dining was on a first come, first served, basis. Also, there is not a sufficient area to wait. The only place to sit was at the bar. Considering we were not interested in ordering an alcoholic beverage, it was not the most comfortable situation. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience.Special Features:
- WonderfulScarletteDined on 9/14/2014Talula's Garden is a culinary delight for Brunch. Tasty cocktails, new takes on old favorites, and both savory and sweet dishes. The Garden and the restaurant are pleasant and the service is always excellent. Highly recommended.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great brunchMCDadDined on 9/14/2014Sunday brunch was fantastic. We had the breakfast pastry trio to start, and all three were delicious. I had the breakfast burger, and it did not disappoint. It was cooked perfectly medium-rare and the bacon adorning it was fantastic. The roasted breakfast potatoes accompanying it were equally delicious. They were crispy and nicely seasoned. Wife had the frittata, which I did not sample, but she said was delicious. We have been for dinner several times, and will most definitely be back for both dinner and brunch in the near future.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingFresnofoodieDined on 9/13/2014We were looking forward to this restaurant based on the menu and the "organic" theme, but the overall experience was disappointing. The dining room was so loud and crowded, it was hard to hear each other. The presentation on the plates was nice, but the flavor was mediocre, especially considering the price. My fish was overcooked and not very fresh. The only good thing we had was goat cheese ravioli. For the price and the city, there are definitely better places to go.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 9/13/2014Tasting menu with wine pairing was superb- the sommelier was particularly knowledgeable about all the wines. Somewhat of a splurge but well worth it!Special Features:
- In a word...PERFECTION.DMB18Dined on 9/12/2014I am embarrassed to say that despite my desire and hope to do so long before, my first visit to TG was in June. I have been back 2 times since and every time and blown away by the whole package. The food is incredible..."Farm to Table"-esque but done in a sophistication that is simply perfect. The outdoor dining option (when weather permits) makes the experience that much more enjoyable and makes you feel as if you are in a fairytale. The staff, from bussers to servers to management are well trained, pleasant, friendly and a delight. I love, love, love this restaurant and will come back often. I don't often leave my neighborhood (which is on the other side of the city) but for this restaurant I will...every time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Napa2013Dined on 9/12/2014The garden was full and indoors was rather noisy Wine was good. Blue fish as the main course for two of us and one the crispy pork belly. In each case it was good. My gnochi starter was at bit disapppinting but my wife enjoyed ribbon pasta and our third member very much enjoyed fried oysters.Special Features:
- Simply StunningsavoryswagDined on 9/11/2014The outdoor bar was fun, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the food was well portioned and exceptional. Highly recommendSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always love it!!FunkaliciousVIPDined on 9/11/2014This is probably just our favorite spot in the city. It never lets us down and the food is out if this world!Special Features:
- Never a disappointmentElysgirlDined on 9/11/2014As always the "garden" never let's me down. It is so pretty, the fresh menu is seasonably delicious from appetizer to dessert and the wine list is great. The service is efficient, friendly and knowledgable. Truly one of my top 5 favorite spits in the city.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- queenVIPDined on 9/11/2014Wonderful service and great food, server was helpful since it was our first time thereSpecial Features:
- Great FindJohnKDined on 9/10/2014While we were visiting Philadelphia, we were lucky to find this gem. Everything was great. The menu was a bit different than we are used to, but we were both very pleased with our meals. Service was top notch too.Special Features:
- Go to eat - not to parkgswcDined on 9/10/2014Outstanding restaurant in all regards. Sadly, their valet service put a sour note on an otherwise delightful evening. God only knows where they park your car. It took over 25 minutes for them to deliver our car - with only one other couple waiting (just as long!). The head valet's response was nasty. He told us next time to order our car when we order dessert. Sounds like this is a frequent occurrence.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Philly GemDiningDivaDined on 9/8/2014Have nothing but praise from our welcome, seating, entire service staff and every course from starter to dessert and all was perfect and delicious. The cappucino was weak but the French press was excellent. Would return as often as possible. Wines by the glass were limited but sufficient choices, though a bit pricey.Special Features:
- Lovely!!DISAPPOINTEDVIPDined on 9/8/2014A wonderful dining experience! We had a terrific server who is very attentive to detail. It would be lovely to have a dessert for chocoholics!!:):)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A great first experienceMichaelDined on 9/7/2014We had heard so many wonderful things about Talula's Garden, that we were excited to have dinner there. Often, when things are highly recommended, we can place it in such high regard that disappointment is inevitable. Not at Tulula's Garden. Although we were not assigned the best table in the restaurant, we were fortunate to have a great server. Gillian was fabulous, patient and knowledgeable. She kept checking on us without being overbearing and the entire staff worked well anticipating our every need. We ordered a cheese plate, a starter, entrees, dessert and coffee. Everything we ordered, without exception, was fantastic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A special place!DeboDined on 9/7/2014Dining at Talulah's was a special treat. Our waitress was very knowledegable, the outdoor dining setting was lovely, and the food was really outstanding. We loved it! Only wish it wasn't so difficult to get a reservation to go back. Exceeded our expectations.Special Features:
- A consistent gemjrghistoryVIPDined on 9/7/2014The first time I dined in the spot Talula's Garden inhabits was for a pop-up, Stephen Starr trying to make use of the Washington Square space he had originally set up for Marcus Samuelson. Amazingly, I still remember what I ate that night. After Aimee Olexy decided to follow up her popu-up and take permanent residence, I became a fan, a regular, if inconsistent, visitor. Each meal brings new surprises. My wife and I decided on a whim to spend our Sunday evening at Talula's, and we loved it. Service was impeccable. Each course was remarkable and delicious. And of course, the cheese plate, Olexy's speciality, is de rigueur. Can't wait for the next visit. My tuna crudo appetizer was one of the best dishes I've had this year.Special Features:
- Great Birthday celebration!LG55Dined on 9/7/2014A friend had suggested Talula's Garden to me for dinner after a show at the Forrest Theatre. She described it as "her favorite " place to eat and after experiencing a fabulous dinner and birthday celebration at Talula's I can understand why. We arrived a little early for our 5 o'clock reservation so we were able to dine outside. Our waiter Jonathan was wonderful and knew the menu well, he made a great cheese plate recommendation and helped me choose my dinner. Each of us in our dinner group had wonderful,delicious meals and topped it off with incrediable desserts! I have not stopped talking about our experience , I would recommend Talula's to a friend and we will go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.

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His bright mischievous eyes have nearly burnt out. They've faded from their normal intense blue to a dull gray. They've lost the dexterous, carefree excitement that they normally reflected. The look in them now is cloudy and hopeless.
"I can think of no one I'd rather die with," I say weakly, taking a hold of his hand and squeezing. The fire returns to his eyes for a split moment.
"We're not dead yet," he croaks. "Let's fight the reaper, Angel. Don't make it easy on the bastard," he says with a smirk as he squeezes my hand back.
I can't help but smile back. I didn't expect him to slip away so easily. The little fire behind his eyes makes my day. Here I am, lying inches from death and all I want to do is smile. He's always had that affect on me.
Jiminy Cricket and bloody hell! I think I'm in love with my best friend. Looking at him again, I forget that I'm dying and just want to straddle him. Either I am hopelessly insane or I really am in love with my best friend."


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- Position : Professor of Psychiatry & Neurobiology; Director, Traumatic Stress Studies Division, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Director, PTSD Clinical Research Program & Neurochemistry & Neuroendocrinology Laboratory, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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- Department : Psychiatry Dept. 116/A
- Location : Bronx, NY, USA
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Dr. Rachel Yehuda PhD
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Rachel Yehuda, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobiology, is the Director of the Traumatic Stress Studies Division at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine which includes the PTSD clinical research program and the Neurochemistry and Neuroendocrinology laboratory at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Yehuda is a recognized leader in the field of traumatic stress studies. She has authored more than 250 published papers, chapters, and books in the field of traumatic stress and the neurobiology of PTSD. Her current interests include the study of risk and resilience factors, psychological and biological predictors of treatment response in PTSD, genetic and epigenetic studies of PTSD and the intergenerational transmission of trauma and PTSD.
Dr. Yehuda's research on cortisol and brain function has revolutionized the understanding and treatment of PTSD worldwide and has been awarded the renowned Max Planck Institute for Psychiatry (Munich, Germany) 2004 Guest Professorship. The appointment signifies a special recognition of the outstanding research she has been performing in the field of neuroscience in the context of studies on causality of psychiatric disorders over the years.
Dr. Yehuda received her PhD in Psychology and Neurochemistry and her MS in Biological Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and completed her postdoctoral training in Biological Psychiatry in the Psychiatry Department at Yale Medical School.


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Safety board approves levy authority
Railroad Transportation Safety District board meets
For now, members of the Railroad Transportation Safety District board meet twice a year.
But once construction of an east viaduct in Lexington gets rolling, they'll meet more, according to city clerk Karla Zlatkovsky.
The board, formed about three years ago to provide funding for safety-related railroad projects in Dawson County, met June 19 in Lexington.
There, the six-member board approved a resolution that gives the RTSD authority to levy three quarters of a cent on each $100 of taxable property in Dawson County.
Before that vote, a motion for the authority to levy one cent on each $100 of taxable property in Dawson County failed.
Currently, Zlatkovsky said railroad projects are funded half by the City of Lexington and half by the county.
She said Gothenburg tried to get a railroad project going at one time but was unsuccessful, she said.
In other action, the board approved a $300,000 claim for an engineering plan for the new viaduct in Lexington which leaves a balance of $175,802.
During election of new officers, the board re-elected current officers.
Bill Stewart will continue to serve as president and John Salem as vice president.
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Members of the RTSD are all from Lexington and besides Steward and Salem include Linda Miller, Jeremy Roberts and Dawson County commissioners Everett "Butch" Hagan and Dennis Rickertsen.
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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals added an outfield prospect to the 40-man roster, claiming 22-year-old Rafael Ortega on waivers from the Texas Rangers.
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Job Title: Field Organizer - SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH
Location: Columbus OH and Huntington WV (positions available throughout WV, KY, OH)
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Field Organizers needed for full-time work in WV, Kentucky and Ohio with Head Start, with health care and social service employees. We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits.
Organizers empower workers to make gains in areas that matter to them and their families: wages, benefits, respect and a voice on the job. You'll learn skills from some of the best organizers in the labor movement that can help people overcome difficult odds and win the power to change their lives. If you want to put your mind and heart to work in the cause of a better world, there's a role for you in SEIU District 1199 WV/KY/OH.
A Field Organizer is responsible for:
Organizing workers to overcome opposition and win union recognition
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Position requires frequent travel.
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Must be willing to relocated - moving costs are responsibility of applicant
Good communication skills, personal discipline and organization, good judgment, and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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Brighton/Hammer and Tucson/Rogers Gravel Pit Reservoirs, Adams County, Colorado
RJH and ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) were retained by the City of Thornton (City) and are working in conjunction as part of the project team for the Brighton/Hammer Gravel Pit Reservoir (Brighton/Hammer) and Tucson/Rodgers Gravel Pit Reservoir (Tucson/Rodgers) projects. RJH is serving as the Lead Design Engineer for the conceptual and final designs and ERO is providing environmental permitting support. These projects involve the conversion of the Brighton/Hammer and Tucson/Rodgers gravel pits to water storage reservoirs. Final design features at each reservoir will include a 100 cfs (65 MGD) capacity pump station and wet well, conveyance pipelines to drain and fill the reservoir, and an inlet/outlet structure on the South Platte River.
During the mining and reclamation phases of both gravel pits, the City obtained agreements with the miner to purchase the gravel pits following the completion of reclamation activities. RJH provided technical review of reclamation plans during this time to ensure the facilities were constructed in substantial conformance to the City's design criteria and purchase agreements. Technical review components included slurry walls, reclamation slopes, stability analyses, spillways, surface water management facilities, surveying, utilities, and drawings and specifications.
Engineering services provided by RJH include:
- Evaluation of alternatives for filling and draining the reservoirs.
- Hydraulic analyses to design the pumps, pipelines, and other ancillary hydraulic facilities.
- Civil, structural, and geotechnical analyses to design the wet wells, pump station and electrical control buildings, and river inlet/outlet structures.
- Geotechnical investigations for pump station locations.
- Development of construction drawings and specifications.
- Development of opinion of probable construction costs.
Environmental permitting services provided by ERO include:
- Evaluation and assessment of potentially classified wetlands.
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James- Actually to ease the tension of the difficult school year, me and the guys pulled off this amazing-
Sirius- IT WAS FANTASTIC! Dumbledore himself even gave us props.
Remus- It was quite the feat to pull of and we did it.
Lily- I'm surprised you guys didn't get expelled!
Marlene- When you guys zoomed over everyone in the great hall I thought the teachers were all going to drop dead!
Dorcas- And then when the lights cut out and everyone screamed!? It was fantastic! That was a great way to end this stressful year!
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James- WELL THAT BLOODY RAT -
Lily- James, I'm fine and that's what matters. Peter and a few of his death eater buddies-
James- A FEW!?
Lily- Okay, a dozen, cornered me on my prefect rounds and there were so many curses flying at me. They aren't even sure what all I was hit by, they just know that there were a lot and I'm quite lucky to be alive. Thanks to James and the boys who got me out of it, because they were secretly following me after Peter's threat. Which you failed to tell me about!
James- She couldn't move once she finally woke up and then she couldn't speak for about a month, I was terrified. This is why I'm going to find him and kill him.
Lily- James, you will do no such thing! You would be taken from me and put into Azkaban! You're willing to give this up after so many years?
James- …no… But I will pay him back, and it won't be nice.
Lily Evans and James Potter.
Hey James?
Yea Lils?
Happy Birthday.
I love you Lily.
I love you too.
Hey Lily?
Marry me.
James! But the war, and Peter, and school, and everything.
What better time? After we leave school, you can have whatever you want.
James you don't need to bribe me, yes James. I will marry you.
Taken by Lily's camera, after being dropped in surprise.
The Marauder's and company campsite.
Oh James, it's looks fantastic!
Good, it took me and Moony forever to set up.
Hey! I helped!
Yes, Padfoot, you helped to, you lit the fire.
Taken by an amazed Lily Evans and Marlene McKinnon.
James Potter trying to look nice for his picnic with Lily Evans.
Am I doing this right Padfoot?
Yea, just a little tighter, my mum makes them choke me.
Well I don't want to die in front of her!
Why not… it would be romantic, bloody Hell, I'm going to make myself puke.
Taken by Sirius Black.
Two Alpacas near the caretakers hut.
What… are… they?
James, they're alpacas. Aren't they the cutest thigs ever!?
No they are bloody ugly! Sorry Lily, but you can keep all of your muggle creatures to yourself!
Taken by a dumbfounded James Potter.
Sirius Black and Dorcas Meadows.
All they ever do is snog!
If you're jealous Lily, you and Prongs could always try it.
We do KISS Sirius, thank you very much!
Taken by James Potter.
Marauder day at the beach.
Sirius, feel free to take a picture of my face…
I will, after this one!
James that goes for you too!
Yes Lily… I will, eventually…
Hey Padfoot! Where did Wormtail go?
I don't know mate.
Look at Marlene and Remus being cute, Sirius take a picture of them QUICK!!
Yes my love.
Pictures taken by James Potter and Sirius Black.
Marlene McKinnon and Remus Lupin, 10 minutes after Marlene and Lily's return.
Remus I'm so sorry, I missed you so much, please don't leave.
Are you kidding me? Why would I leave you? Come here.
So I can prove how much I missed you.
Taken by Lily Evans and James Potter.
Come here Lily, Moony can't be the only one getting all the attention.
James, can't we go back to the common room, I'm beat.
Why is there something you wanted to do there?
Yes, sleep!
I was kidding Lily, I'll walk you.
Thank you James.
But seriously Lily,
Don't ever leave me again.
Oh James…
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James- Thank you very much, and I'm sure Lily would agree with that if she was here. I just can't wait for her to get back, I'm worried about her, although she can keep herself safe, it still makes me nervous. Well Thanks again.
Remus Lupin, thinking.
Moony, what's wrong?
Her whole family is dead Prongs.
… I wasn't expecting to hear that…
Sorry, do you think she would except to live with me?
Um, I don't know, but seens how you heard from her…
Lily is fine and they will be back this week… Prongs, how do I help her?
The best thing to do would be to just… well, be there.
Taken by a James Potter with mixed feelings.
Letters from Remus Lupin to Marlene McKinnon.
You have to write him back Marls.
What am I supposed to tell him?
The truth.
He has better things to worry about.
He also has you…
I know, can you help me write something, I'm sure James misses you.
And I'm sure that's an understatement.
Taken by Marlene McKinnon.
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The following shows have received ratings of at least four stars from Times readers.BROADWAY OFF BROADWAY
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January 8th, 20149:14 am
Mr. Brantley, I agree 100% with your review. This play's mystery begins with Daddy opening a box of bric-a-brac and teaching little Allison how to tell treasures from trash. The mystery isn't whether Daddy's in the closet. We are told at the beginning that he is, and we know that he dies. The mystery is why? And how much does Allison need to know, before she can achieve that perfect balance they both spend the play looking for? From her first gorgeous clear note singing "He Wants," we see that the mother's life is one of sacrifice. It's all about what he wants, and the opening number gives us that beautifully, and with the kind of desperate optimism the 70's were all about. Judy Kuhn's solo in the kitchen is a revelation. She sits, her hands on the table, still, telling her daughter her truth, as her voice deepens and broadens and soars. The mystery of why Daddy killed himself, and why his daughter instead is a funny lesbian cartoonist, even though they are both tormented with the exact same problems of obsessiveness, insecurity, perfectionism, and homosexuality, is answered in the play.
— Michelle Stelting, Kansas City
October 25th, 20138:18 pm
I gave this show 3 stars because I really like the story and I'm a big fan of Michael Cerveris. But on my way home after seeing it, the flaws started to nag at me and yes, I got buyer's remorse after paying $90 for a ticket, ugh! I wish, as Ben Brantley writes, that this was a detective story of sorts where mystery could've been injected. Instead everything is summed up in the beginning where the lead character states, (paraphrased), "I'm gay, my dad's gay and he killed myself" and that's pretty much the whole story, though Mr. Brantley says otherwise.
The book has some strong elements and it gives the young Alison, the overused Sydney Lucas, some juicy material to work with. I'd of preferred they give the middle Alison, Alexandra Socha more to do with perhaps playing her younger self. The music needs some editing and some additions. Such as 11 0' clock showstoppers for Mr. Cerveris who he doesn't really express his misery of being a married homosexual man with children, and the grossly underused Judy Kuhn, forever suffering in a wig and sneakers, who never sings her feelings of being an abused wife enabling a dysfunctional situation.
It could've been the performance I saw where the actors seemed distracted and didn't sing with a lot of volume, though it's small miked theater. Plus, some of the phrases were sung flat.
In a nutshell, this show has a great 'workshop' feel and promise. Because of the gushing of this review and other things I've read online, I feel the show just may have a life after this run.
— Amiblue, Brooklyn, NY
October 24th, 201312:20 pm
I knew when I booked the tickets that a lot of A-list talent was involved, but I was still blown away by their collaboration. This is an exquisitely written, gloriously staged work that probes profound issues of family and identity and tragedy and love -- perhaps the best piece of theatre I have seen in years, and I see a lot. I echo Mr. Brantley in praising the entire cast and creative team, who fill every minute with passion and wit. As soon as you can get a ticket (which will likely come after the show moves to a larger house), you must go. You will not regret the wait.
— Harry Matthews, Brooklyn, NY
October 23rd, 201312:27 pm
Mining comic books for musical inspiration has been met with mixed results, but Fun Home at The Public explores issues more emotionally ripe than radioactive spiders bites. Find out if this story of coming out is worthing getting into in our full review below:
— AndrewAndrew, New York City
October 23rd, 201312:27 pm
I was so very glad I saw this show. It is a wonderful adaptation of the graphic novel, with gorgeous music that compliments the story perfectly. The cast is extraordinary, especially Sydney Lucas' Small Allison (she redefines expectations of "child actor"); Cerveris is at the top of his game in a complex role. The strain and stress of leading a closeted, double-life was captured beautifully. Sam Gold works his magic (again!). Rarely do I leave the theater so overwhelmed. I hope it has an extended run in an intimate off-broadway house. A huge thank you to all involved.
— Theater MO, NY
October 23rd, 201312:27 pm
I agree 100 percent! Everyone should head down to the Public to see this moving and amazing show.
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Charlotte Frobisher writes on behalf of Duncan Gibbins Academy about the removal of trainee minimum wage and how CILEx could be an alternative option.
Having read the various articles going around about the pros and cons of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) removal of trainee minimum wage for trainee solicitors, I myself have opinions for why it is a good idea and why it is not. At the moment, I am currently studying the CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma and will hopefully be graduating this June.
I graduated from university with a law degree last year and I did look at studying the Legal Practice Course (LPC). While in university, students were not made aware of the alternative routes to becoming a qualified lawyer and the LPC was the only route advertised to us. I carried out my own research and came across CILEx. After weighing up the costs and comparing the job prospects between the LPC and CILEx, I felt that the legal executive route was best for me.
Trainee Minimum Wage – CILEx Option
For those who do not know much about the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, it is a 'professional' institute that offers alternative and flexible careers in law and in October 2011, it received it's Royal Charter. A Chartered Legal Executive lawyer specialises in a particular area of law, and will have been trained to the SAME STANDARD as a solicitor in that area. Studying through CILEx opens up a lot of different paths into a career in law. These vary from Legal Secretary Qualifications, Paralegal Qualifications and also Lawyer Qualifications.
Removing the trainee minimum wage does, in theory, put them earning roughly the same amount as a Paralegal. LPC graduates may be put off by this as they may feel that they are 'above' Paralegals and should be earning more after all their training. This I understand; but in a profession that requires training on the job, you have to be willing to work your way up the ladder.
As mentioned in previous articles, studying at university and then progressing onto the LPC does leave graduates in a large amount of debt. However, there is an alternative to this and it is just as serious and respectable as any solicitor.
The course that I am currently studying, in total, costs around £2,500 and the only loan I have to pay back is my student loan from university. The CILEx Graduate Fast-Track Diploma is available to law graduates. The cost of the course is split up – course fees to the college that you chose to study at, membership fees to CILEx, assessment fees and the exemption fee.
While studying this course, it allows the student to learn and earn at the same time. The student can expect to have a full time job, working 9-5 five days a week and then attend college lectures two evenings a week. On top of this, there is coursework with strict deadlines, finding the time to revise, keep up to date with work and not forgetting to have a social life.
For those who feel that legal executives are below that of a solicitor and who agree with a few comments in previous articles that have stated that those who are 'serious' about becoming a solicitor should not have to be 'stuck' in a paralegal role, this clearly shows that they do not value what Legal Executives achieve and go through in becoming qualified.
With the removal of the trainee minimum wage, this could potentially make LPC graduates more aware of the hard work that is carried out by other qualified legal professionals and that they too are not the only ones that have spent a lot of time and money on their education.
I can understand why it may hit most students hard and it may be a bit of an insult making them believe that after all their hard work and effort, they will only be on a minimum wage. They will have a large amount of debt to pay back and as some will have the help from friends and family, most will not have this support.
The main reason of this article is to make law graduates, and graduates of any degree, more aware that there is an alternative to studying the LPC. It requires the same commitment and hard work as the Legal Practice Course, but it is cheaper, there are more Paralegal and Legal Assistant jobs and once qualified, you are recognised as being trained to the same standard as a solicitor in the area of law that you have specialised in. Legal Executives can expect to earn up to £35,000-£55,000 (much higher in big cities or even becoming a partner in a firm).
The question I would like to ask is – do LPC graduates, qualified solicitors and even government bodies still think that legal executives are not serious or dedicated about becoming qualified?
One article states: 'Even if a trainee is being paid the equivalent average salary of a Paralegal today, AT LEAST they will be getting trained and ever closer to their first NQ role at which point their salary will most likely increase relatively substantially'
Yes this is correct, trainee solicitors will be getting paid the same as a Paralegal, but just because a Paralegal doesn't have the LPC qualification it does NOT mean that they aren't getting trained and ever closer to their first NQ role, again, at which their salary will increase to that on par with a solicitor.
The SRA's removal of the trainee minimum wage for trainee solicitors, as we have seen from other articles written by various people, does bring both positive and negative points for law graduates to consider when deciding whether or not they will be able to afford a minimum wage income until they have successfully completed their training. But for law students who are coming to the end of their degrees or who are thinking about what to study at university, don't let the removal of the minimum wage put you off a career in law altogether. There are other, just as serious and professional routes to take where you are able to work your way up the ladder if you choose to do so.
Removal of Trainee Minimum Wage – Your Views
The removal of trainee minimum wage for trainee solicitors has been a hot topic of debate over the past few weeks with students tweeting and commenting on our Facebook Page in droves. Regardless of your views on the abolition of the trainee minimum wage it is important to explore the alternatives especially as people may be worrying about how to pay for the LPC.
If you would like to express your views please tweet us @DG_Academy. Alternatively if you would like to write for the academy please email Beth Nunnington at firstname.lastname@example.com
The views expressed by DG Academy contributors are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to Duncan Gibbins Solicitors
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married life has been down right awesome!
i cannot believe that next month it will be ONE YEAR since i moved to south carolina to be with him!!! this year has really flown by. it kinda needs to slow down.
not much really going on right now…just very pleased with my life, i have an amazing man to call my husband and am enjoying every second i have with him.


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Gerard gets a very unexpected visit and he can't seem to get someone out of his mind. ;p pretty please R&R xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I was late for art then, just typical eh my favourite lesson and he has to make me late and the worse thing about it is that I just let him. I take his shit that he throws at me like a dumbass and actually let it get to me. I then I do the stupid thing and retaliate to it, why?
Ohh man I'm doing that exact thing now, letting it get to me ugggh okay I will just stop and not think about it. I will just carrying on pretending to write science in my book while Mr. Howard continues to stare wearingly at the class from beneath his textbook.
The sound of the bell echoed into the room and this time I was the first one to leave my desk and quickly make the way out of the class before anyone else did. I then hastily make my way to the canteen as quickly as my legs would carry me, probably looking very un-attractive as I did so, but as long as I have more of a chance to avoid you know who then that's fine in my book.
I made it to the canteen, grabbed a sandwich, and made my way to the only place that Frank wouldn't dare step foot in. The art room. All without enouncing that walking disaster. Thank fuck for that.
I plonked my food on the furthest table possible and perched myself on the paint splattered chair. I sat there eating my sandwich quickly while looking at the ridiculous markings on the wooden table for entertainment. Having no friends really suck, and even having a brother in my school doesn't really help either. The only time I see him is on the way to class if we bump into each other somehow and of course to and from school, but apart from that I never see him in school. The stupid school making up pathetic rules about the student in higher years being on their side of the school only and the same for the younger years. Damn you school.
I finished the pathetic attempt of a sandwich and cleared my table for all the art supplies to be replaced by. I have too much spare time on my hands.
"Hey stranger," I dropped my paint brush as I heard a very familiar voice whisper behind me. Then a finger was tapped on my shoulder. It can't be him, can it.
I then slowly turned my head in the direction of the very familiar voice, very curious as to why he would be here.
"Bob?" I questioned as I finally came face to face with a smiling Bob looking happier than ever. I tilted my head to the side looking very miffed as I was making him out. I squinted a little, not believing my eyes, however it was really him, there was no way in hell I could forget them cool piercing blue eyes of his.
"Oh my god Bob," I cheered, finally giving in and came to realisation that it was clearly Bob and my eyes were in facet not deceiving me. My once puzzled expression was now turned into a very happy one full of joy as for once I was actually smiling, for real. I then enveloped him in a massive hug, but was then reversed into him crushing me, but my smile still remained. Not some cheesy fake grin I normally gave the teachers or a smile I would give Mikey whenever I could showing I was pleased to see him, when really I was just unhappy that I couldn't spend time with him. No this was an actual smile, and one where I was showing my teeth. Teeth!
Bob rolled his eyes but smiled all the more after I realised that it was truly him, and when he did my smile was uncontrollable and didn't seem to move.However, I think I liked it there and I wouldn't mind if it was there a little longer. Hell Yeah I could get used to this.
"Took you longer enough eh," Bob chuckled. Then swinging an arm around my shoulder and gently giving it a light squeeze.
I laughed to myself then, he is just how I remembered, already I could tell that it was the Bob that I had always been best friends with. He looked a lot different now, but I cannot deny that he still has his childlike features and the personality that I fell for straight away. He has that same blonde hair that sometimes got caught in his mysterious blue eyes, and that same childlike grin. However now he had obviously grown a lot taller and had a shiny lip ring that wrapped around the side of his lip with stubble forming around it, on his chin and above his lips, a lot like Franks. Fuck, why does he always worm into my head?
Bob, he was basically my best and only friend back in kindergarten. I remember the first time we ever made friends, he came over to me and we immediately became best friends. It was so simple and easy to make friends at that age, why couldn't things be that simple now?
We would do everything and anything together, we were so alike but yet so different. He was more of the video games , music type of kid, and always dressed more of the typical skater look. As for me I was more of the geeky art kid that would like to dress more rocker/Goth. Much like now. I also remember the day he left, like it was just yesterday. His parents were Catholics, and were so set on bringing their son up in an catholic school, which really wasn't a problem until I found out that I wasn't going to the same high school as him. My parents had already put me into this shithole they call a school so I couldn't see Bob as much.
We still managed to see each other on weekends and holidays, I didn't have any friends but Bob got me through it and I would always be looking forward to the weekends, but it gradually became less. This was until Bob told me one day that he was moving to Chicago.
That completely destroyed me, my best friend was moving away from me, forever and I would never be able to see him. My parents couldn't afford to travel to Chicago and Bobs parents would always ignore his requests on visiting. I was so upset, I cried nearly every night for two weeks hoping that they would change their minds and come back. We still kept in touch but then we stopped, things just weren't the same we couldn't go out together, go to concerts or just simply sit and play video games all night long while easting junk food and just enjoy each other's presence. Things were just too different, and everything just got worse from then.
"So I see your still the art geek then?" Bob questioned, but it was more of a statement. He always knew about my passion for drawing, though I have always wanted to improve my painting skills.
I nodded and laughed a little. "And you still get turned on by slippers?" I questioned in a joking manner. We both laughed and gave each other a high five just like old times, as this was just exactly how we used to be.
"So how...how the hell are you here? When did you get back? why did..." he cut me off and laughed at my confusion. Forgetting about my art work completely now and focusing on Bob.
"Glad you think it's funny"
"Sorry. Well you remember when I left for Chicago?"
"Yes how could I not," I said in an obvious tone.
"Well my parents divorced. My dad decided to come back but my Mom was to settled in Chicago and wanted to stay. Though I really wanted to come back, I missed New Jersey and I missed my best friend," he confessed, smiling at his last words.
"Aww no way man, but that's really awesome dude, I'm so glad your back, I have really missed you and it's just been no fun without you," I said smiling, happy that he was here.
"It was the same in Chicago. I just couldn't settle in there and I really couldn't make any friends. Not anyone who reads comic books, who draws as awesome as you or crakes me up like you do," he laughed.
"Thanks man, well you seriously didn't miss much though, the school sucks and I'm just known as the weird art freak here with no friends," I told him. "And you really shocked me just then"
"You don't say," he laughed making me hit his arm playfully. "And you still will be all those things" he said gaining him another punch to the shoulder.
"Hey," he snapped, jokingly frowning at me.
"Eh take it like a man"
"Anyway, I hadn't finished. You still will be all those things but the no friends one you can cross off"
The day went on a lot like that. It was great, we talked about everything that has been going on in our life's since the last time we spoke. He told me that he has taken up drumming, and says it's something he has always wanted to try out. He only came back on Saturday and said he wanted to surprise me, and he sure did. It's only Tuesday now, but I can guarantee that this week will be a lot better.
I told him about what I have been up to, though it hasn't really been much at all. I did tell him about Frank and jay or Ray whatever his name was again. I just told him to look out for a midget and a walking microphone.
He told me not to worry, and if they give me any trouble he tell them where to stick it. Yeah, I'm pretty sure that school won't be too bad now.
Shit, it just dawned on me, the London trip is next week and Bob is too late to go. That means I still have to share with Frank shit, why do I always have to jinx things.
A/N: I just have to say thanks again, it really does mean so much that you all read this and rate and review, you just put a massive smile on my face and when I get a rate or review it just puts me on a high so please keep it up :)i know this chapter isn't the best i just wanted this chapter to be a bit about Bob, and have him have a big impact on Gerard's life :) i havn't done a Frerad with Bob in so i really wanted to :)Gee deseres a friend and you have to love bob >.< please R&R


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In my opinion, definitely not a bad thing. Then again, for a little perspective, I was actually a fan of the gearing in Wrath. I like that I have that option if I so choose that if I feel like playing something else that I'm not shoe-horned into playing a single dedicated character throughout an expansion. I like having that option that I can switch to an alt, quickly gear them up, and get right back into the raiding groove with my new character if I so choose.
I kind of liken it to parenting. Back in Vanilla and BC, the game was relatively young and fresh, and Blizzard had a different set of priorities. Those priorities- a more difficult game, gated content, and a lower attainment of epic gear- was acceptable due to WoW's much lower gamer population. As a piece of the whole pie, the so called "casual" population was much lower than what it is today. With Wrath and it's subsequent population explosion came a change in Blizzard's responsibilities and priorities. No longer could they afford to soley appease their hardcore crowd (or Blizzard's own hardcore roots) by not providing methods by which casuals could actually advance themselves in the game. In a sense, Blizzard has matured much like a parent does when they take on the added responsibilty of a child. And at 10 million "children," Blizzard has a lot of responsibilties on its hands.
The beginning of Cata (4.0 and 4.1) was, I believe, Blizzard's last attempt at harkening back to the so-called 'glory days' of Vanilla and BC, perhaps being misguided by the vociferous outcry of the hardcores throughout Wrath. The long hours of blood, sweat, and tears in dungeons and a difficult entry to raid returned, but this time it was not received well by the majority. The reason being that WoW's community has changed and the game has evolved. I think the 4.3 dungeons, DS, and MoP illustrate that Blizzard realizes this and is steering the boat in a different direction to chart a new course.
And it's all for the better, I believe.
Yeah, I wonder if the hardcores are happy to know they caused a few million people to quit the game.
That was their intention all along, actually--to get rid of the scrubby casuals who dared to lay their hands on purples without entering an actual raid--but they had griped like this for years. The difference was that Blizz actually listened to them during the balancing stage for Cata and we see how foolish that decision turned out to be.
Has Blizz learned it's lesson: Don't listen to the QQ of raiders?
snarkygoldfish said...
The huge roadblock to actually begin raiding, and the fact that Blizz itself wasn't happy at how little people had progressed prior to 4.1 and the delay of Firelands is pretty telling, if you ask me.
Racing to 85 with my guild, only to be told we had to run over-long five mans over and over and over before we could even begin to think of getting back into the swing of things really put a damper on our progress. It felt artificial. And that first group of heroics were NOT fun.
We were burnt out before we'd even begun on the first tier of raiding content, and for a group that was already fragile after some major changes, I KNOW it didn't help our overall situation. And considering a handful of that group ended up leaving the game since then...Well, as others have said; I hope that vocal angry minority that hated Wrath is happy that so many awesome people left.
I had a similar experience to Josh, in that I had a n 85 pally tank that I decided to make my 4th healer. Starting from no Intellect plate at all, I got rep gear, purchased 365/378 on the auction, used what Justice point I had for 378 gear and ran a lot of bgs to accumulate honor which also turned into justice.
Didn't do one heroic. Apart from detesting pugs for the most part, I needed to learn pally healing and I didn't want dungeon mates to suffer while I was doing it, so lots of bgs later I knew what I was doing. Finally at iLvl 373 I entered the Raid Finder and although I wasn't topping the healing like I do on the druid, I wasn't too embarrassing. A few RF drops later and a 390 PvP head and I'm doing a lot better ;-)
The process took around a few days of casual playing and it let me try out a totally different healer (and yes pally healing is way different from disc, holy and tree) without having to spend a month or so doing pugged heroics.
I like the new gearing model ;-)
I liked wrath gearing too, mainly coz i play alts like nobody's business.
I think the whole "it was so much easier in wrath" thing is really based on ease of gearing at the end of the expansion, and people seem to compare that to ease of gearing at the START of cataclysm.
Now, without a doubt hearing at the start of cata was harder than the start of wrath, but getting decked out in purples wasn't just a matter of showing up I'm 3.0.1. When everyone was wearing 187 blues, things were harder than when 232 epics were dropping in heroics. There also just weren't that many available; one dropped from each heroic you ran, which isn't a huge chance for you to get one, and you actually had to FIND a group! No dungeon finder til 3.3...
as i said before, cata was definitely harder, but wrath, at the beginning, wasn't all sunshine and puppies like everyone seems to remember...


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