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Another great stay! All the points I made in my first review apply equally to this stay. I recommend Gill and Paul's place to anyone thinking of visiting Fleet!
Vaughan2017-02-09T00:00:00ZGill and Paul were very flexible with our arrival time and welcomed us with a cuppa.They are lovely easy going hosts who provided a good range for breakfast.They were generous in offers of using the house including using the washing machine. Bottled water in the bedroom was welcomed as it was a warm week. Because of the heat I would suggest small fan but the room was delightful and exactly as described.The power shower was excellent. Gill and Paul are good company and more than happy to help
Stef2016-08-14T00:00:00ZGill and Paul provided a very warm welcome and a relaxed home to stay in. They were also able to provide much local knowledge. Gill gave me lifts to my workplace which made my stay at Gill and Paul's house even more convenient for my work in Fleet. Their house is definitely a good place to stay if you're in the Fleet area for business or pleasure!
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Church Crookham, GU52 0TP, Inggris
Dům byl naprosto perfektní , čistý a vybavený. Tiché sousedství , místo k parkování , hostitelka milá a příjemná. Nebyl žádný problém a ubytování mohu jenom doporučit!
Michal Šmaty2016-09-22T00:00:00ZHouse was perfect, i would have like bedside lamps in main bedroom & second bedroom A hoover so i could run over everyday would have been great
George2016-12-31T00:00:00ZThis is a great little house in a quiet corner of a large housing development. Usefully, the Spar shop is only a 2 minute walk away. The only thing that disappointed us was the shower over the bath. However, Jane says the bathroom is being completely re-fitted later this month. I will definitely re-book for my next stay in Fleet with my children.
Martin2017-01-07T00:00:00ZThe location deserves a 5/5. For the price you receive more than what is usually expected and the house is situated in a very quiet family friendly neighborhood. The host has been communicative and friendly through the entire process as well as very keen to accommodate the persons needs as much as possible. Truly a wonderful place to stay at.
Sky2017-02-09T00:00:00ZThe host was very welcoming and accommodating. The house was very comfortable in a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood.
Wendy2016-09-30T00:00:00ZWonderful home. Well located, clean and everything we could have expected. Jane was a great host and would certainly use again if back in the area. Highly recommended!
Martin2017-01-09T00:00:00ZA wonderful place to stay. It is a quiet and peaceful locality. We had the entire house to ourselves, it had all the appliances and essentials required for a stay. The bed was comfortable and warm, sleep came instantaneously. There is spar store nearby for anything you need. Restaurant's are 30 min by walk near fleet road. The walk gave us the much needed exercise. Jane received us when we arrived and helped us with local information. Cabs are difficult to get so make sure you book in advance.
Gururaja2016-12-08T00:00:00ZI needed an extended stay (5 weeks) and wanted something more homey than the four walls of a hotel room. This cute little 2 bedroom apartment was perfectly situated in a nice and quiet residential neighborhood of the lovely Church Crookham.
Robin2016-11-13T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Church Crookham, GU52 6BT, Inggris
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Fleet, England GU52 7LN, Inggris
David was the perfect host, extremely flexible with our changing arrival time and on hand if we needed anything. The house and garden is gorgeous with the room fronting on to a courtyard next to the stables. The room is very comfortable and has a lovely feeling about it with a giant ensuite bathroom. We walked 5 mins down the country road to a pub which has an extensive menu and really tasty food. I would happily recommend this for an escape to the country and hope to visit again.
Liam2016-10-23T00:00:00ZUtterly charming room in an idyllic, peaceful setting, offered by delightful folks. We love Hampshire and this is a perfect spot from which to enjoy it's particular beauty and character. Well done, David & Johannah. (Nice breakfast too!) We'll be back.
Christopher2016-05-05T00:00:00ZDavid is een erg aardige host. Het huis van hem en zijn familie is mooi gelegen in een dorpje niet ver van Londen, nabij een fijne wandelroute langs een mooi oud kerkje met kerkhof, door een bos, langs een kanaal, over een brug, om een meer, naar een mega landgoed met luxe hotel. De plaatselijke pub heeft lekker eten en drinken en David zorgde (tegen betaling) voor ontbijt. Zo konden wij een dag rust houden tussen de lange autoritten door. Het onlangs gerenoveerde melkhuisje is fris, maar goed warm te stoken en voorzien van warme vloerbedekking, schapenvachtjes, dikke dekens op een goed matras en een fijne badkamer. Wij hebben hier, met 5 maanden oud dochtertje, heerlijk genoten van de rust en ruimte, het groen en alle dieren, en de gastvrijheid van David en zijn familie.
Nike2016-05-02T00:00:00ZWe felt extremely welcome. David went out of his way to accommodate us. The space and grounds were more beautiful and charming than I thought. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious and home-made.
Michael2016-06-07T00:00:00ZWe received a very warm welcome from David and his family and were made to feel very comfortable. We very much appreciated the lending of a high chair for our 9 month old son. The room was lovely, as too the bathroom. The bed was particularly comfortable. The weather wasn't on our side, but the courtyard was a nice place to spend time once we put our baby to bed. We had a picnic dinner in the courtyard, however the local pub is within walking distance for those without little ones who need an early bed time. Beautiful grounds. Thanks very much for having us.
Jaimee2016-06-29T00:00:00ZWe had a wonderful stay with David, who went out of his way to make us feel welcome and ensure we had everything we needed. The space was perfect for what we needed: privacy (we had a newborn baby in tow, so didn't want to wake anyone!), our own entrance and outside area, immaculate room and bathroom, tea and coffee... and the offer of their BBQ, which we would have used had the weather been kinder! Not forgetting the beautiful gardens to lose yourself in, and a nice local pub down the road. Wouldn't hesitate to return.
Richard2016-09-02T00:00:00ZGreat stay with a lovely welcoming family in an idyllic setting. The room and en suite were perfect for us, recently decorated to a high standard and very clean. David was very helpful assisting with a local taxi firm and being flexible with check in as we were heading to a wedding. thanks so much we had a wonderful stay, highly recommended!
Christina2016-07-31T00:00:00ZWe had a delightful stay in Dogmersfield and our hosts were utterly charming. It is a beautiful property and location and the photos don't do it justice. There are some nice walks in the iconic English countryside right out of the back gate. One pleasant surprise was the Queen's arms pub, a 10 minute walk down the lane which was friendly with interesting and good food. The room itself was very comfortable and David installed a mini fridge before we left which will help with milk, etc when the hot weather arrives (whenever that is in England). We would recommend this as a base in Hampshire and a very relaxing spot to absorb the unique peace or rural England. We were made to feel very welcome and they are a lovely family.
Bob2016-05-20T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Dogmersfield, Hampshire RG27 8SZ, Inggris
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Church Crookham, Fleet Hampshire GU515NR, Inggris
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Church Crookham, England GU52, Inggris
Aubrey is a lovely host, I had a great time spent in his home.
Stefka2016-12-25T00:00:00ZPleasant stay for one night, comfy bed, lovely dog!
Sarah2017-01-05T00:00:00ZA perfect base. Although we didn't actually connect with Aubrey, we communicated well and he was very flexible, especially when we had to bring our arrival forward due to an unforeseen change in plans. My daughter loved the trampoline!
Timmy2016-09-10T00:00:00ZNice house in a quiet area, easy to find, everything was as described. Aubrey was a pleasure to deal with, good communication and our stay went smoothly.
Sharon2016-09-12T00:00:00ZEven though we didn't have the chance to meet him, we're sure that Aubrey is a very friendly person because he gave us the keys of his house without being there for our whole stay.
Stefania2016-07-06T00:00:00ZAubery was a great host, he made sure he was available on the first day we arrived and then after that left us to get on with things. As we were in the area on business and out early and in late this worked perfectly for us. The room was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The house was a little cold at times but no terribly so and the shower was somewhat underpowered, but again not a major issue. This was good value for money and a comfortable place to stay.
ShaoDow2016-10-28T00:00:00ZAubrey, is a good man. British version of easy to go.
Hassan2016-11-09T00:00:00ZThe house was OK and conform to the advert. The rooms are clean and comfortable. This was enough for a one-night stay. Due to Aubrey's planning, it was difficult to discuss with him a long time, but fortunately his sister was here and we had a pleasant talk with her.
Sophie2016-08-09T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Church Crookham, GU52 6HT, Inggris
We came here for a birthday retreat and our stay at the cabin was absolutely fantastic. The interior design makes this a really special place to stay, as the decor and finish of the place is very luxurious. The location is private and very peaceful - we felt a million miles away from the stresses of the city. Patricia was an incredibly warm and welcoming host who took a lot of time and effort to help us to make the most of our trip. She helped us find places to eat and advised where to visit. We really enjoyed meeting her and her lovely family - and felt very relaxed in her presence. Would certainly love to visit again, and cannot recommend it highly enough.
mona2015-10-20T00:00:00ZA beautiful cabin, very comfortable, quiet and has everything I need for a few days a way. Patricia and her family were very kind and welcoming.
Natalie2016-05-14T00:00:00ZAbsolutely fabulous stay at Patricia's countryside lodge. Best airbnb experience to date. Patricia was so kind to us and always on hand to help us out despite not having communicated an arrival time. She even allowed us to use her printer in the main house in our hour of need! The room itself was exactly as photographed with incredible attention to detail and little added touches you'd never have anticipated. Mini 'hotel showering products' in the bathroom, lovely Cath Kidston towels, fresh milk in a little jug that matched the full high tea set, crisps and biscuits available for munching as well as alcohol on offer on an honesty based system. Lovely setting with a beautiful garden. Easy to find the location. What truly blew us away though was the breakfast Patricia provided in the morning for us to feast upon outside in the undercover dining area - fresh mini pastries from the bakery with yoghurt and berries. Just delightful. Thoroughly recommend, may well even return one day.
Ellyse2015-09-12T00:00:00ZFantastic place to stay, with beautiful views out over the hills, and a really sumptuous decor. Praticia was a very welcoming host and made sure we had everything we needed, including a delicious breakfast!
Tom2016-05-25T00:00:00ZWe really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely recommend it. They are also flexible for the check in and check out times so it's a plus!
Lara2016-07-24T00:00:00ZPatricia was a wonderful host, providing everything we needed and excellent, friendly advice, whilst also giving us plenty of privacy. The cabin is beautiful - absolutely as lovely as the photos suggest. It is also worth noting that as a gay couple, we found Patricia very welcoming - no problems here! The area is beautiful and ideal for a quiet break.
Rosie2015-10-26T00:00:00ZPatricia is an excellent host with a plainly obvious eye for detail and tasteful design. The house and grounds are lovely and the cabin is perfect, with everything you need. You also have a true sense of solitude and privacy, both inside and outside. Choose to stay here and we fail to see how you could be in any way disappointed. It's more like staying your own personal boutique hotel than a B&B. We'll be back for sure. Thank you, Patricia, for setting a new standard, Kate and Simon.
Simon2015-09-28T00:00:00ZPatricia was a great host - very welcoming and accomdating to us wanting to arrive a little earlier. We stayed overnight after a wedding nearby and it was a great place to relax while also feeling like a special spot. Patricia brought us a tasty breakfast in the morning which was much appreciated and we really enjoyed our stay.
Sophie2015-11-13T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Farnham, GU10 3QN, Inggris
This is a beautiful place to stay - warm, clean, tranquil and comfortable. I thoroughly recommend it! Susanna looked after me so thoughtfully, quietly providing all that was necessary for a good restful stay. As a host, she could not have been more welcoming and thoughtful. I felt most fortunate to have found her and her lovely home. Great to enjoy good coffee and an organic breakfast too before starting out for the day! If you have the opportunity to stay here, take it!
lin2017-01-18T00:00:00ZSusanna was very nice, she even feed me when I arrived with a nice soup! It's pretty cheap for the quality of the accomodation. I really recommend this one! Matteo
Matteo2017-01-25T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Fleet, England GU51 4EG, Inggris
Perfect spot for Farnham and the environ - cosy, comfy, private and hosts very welcoming. Highly recommended
Peter2016-11-18T00:00:00ZWe had a wonderful, yet short stay. But it was just what was needed for a wedding reception we were attending in Upper Froyle. The studio apartment was immaculate and we were met by Keith who showed us all that we needed to know. They even left us some tea and coffee, milk and a whole packet of shortbread biscuits - yum! Highly recommend. Thank you.
David2016-11-13T00:00:00ZWhat a gorgeous place to stay! Hilary and Keith made me feel very welcome and were extremely helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their lovely studio.
Caroline2016-12-08T00:00:00ZFantastic location and superb set-up with everything you need. Hosts gave us a lovely warm welcome and went to great effort to ensure we had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Tom2016-12-05T00:00:00ZWe had a lovely time in the suite - it was cosy, well equipped with everything we'd need and our hosts were lovely too! Would definitely recommend.
Thomas2017-01-25T00:00:00ZA great place for our stay in Farnham. A nice private and clean 'apppartment' in the centre of Farnham. We could choose our breakfast preferences to feel completely at home. Will definitely check in again when we're around.
Hans2017-01-30T00:00:00ZWe had an absolutely wonderful time staying at Hilary's for the evening! The flat is absolutely stunning and has everything that you need for your stay! The flat is also private so you have your own space, which is nice! The hosts were very helpful and provided a lovely breakfast for us for the morning! Would definitely stay again! Thank you both!
Robyn2016-10-23T00:00:00ZTodo ha sido perfecto. La casita es una monada, muy acogedora.. Nada malo que decir. Ella es encantadora.
Odei2016-10-17T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Farnham, England GU9 7BQ, Inggris
Joe was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was lovely and the room was clean and comfortable. Gave us privacy and lots of time to chat about the area too. Enjoyed our stay and would book again for our next family visit. Thanks.
Gareth2016-10-23T00:00:00ZWe arrived slightly later than we thought we would but Joe was able to accommodate our late arrival. Short but sweet stay. The room is exactly as you would see on the photo. Very comfortable bed, peaceful surroundings and spoilt for choice with breakfast.
Rachell2016-10-29T00:00:00ZMore or less exactly what we were after. A great private space with a nice comfy bed, nice bathroom with modern fittings, located in a quiet area 5 minutes' drive from Farnham town centre. Everything was made very easy and received a nice friendly welcome. Thanks again, Joe!
Alex2016-12-19T00:00:00ZLarge, quiet and comfortable room. Fast wifi connection. Large shower. Plenty of room to park car. No complaints.
Tom2016-10-04T00:00:00ZIt was my first time in the UK, and my stay at Mr. Joe's place was excellent. The room is very spacious, comfortable and quite private, and the place is rather close to Farnborough (perfect location if you want to attend the Air Show). There are also a few good restaurants/pubs within a 20-30 min walk. Mr. Joe's family is all very kind and friendly - including their cat Tilly - and they'll help in anything one might need. I even had the privilege to grab some freshly baked scones in the morning, courtesy of Mr. Joe's mother in law. These were absolutely divine! :) Thank you very much for everything!
Paulo2016-07-18T00:00:00ZNo complaints. At all.
Tom2016-10-21T00:00:00ZWeekly Monday stay - no complaints.
Tom2016-10-26T00:00:00ZSecond time staying here. Just as excellent as the first time.
Tom2016-10-15T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Fab place and fab people Really looking forward to my next visit
Simon2017-02-03T00:00:00ZVery nice house and Catherine is a very nice host. Unfortunately after my arrival I had an emergency call and had to leave stright away so did not stay but the initial welcome from Cathy was great. Thank you!
Robert2016-05-24T00:00:00ZI thoroughly enjoyed my four nights in Catherine and Tim's charming house. I was given an open hearted welcome and made to feel at home and at ease straight away. The room was light, airy and clean with a very comfortable bed. I really enjoyed the powerful shower,not a dribbler by any means. The cosy lounge was also great to relax in and watch tv, not that much time was spent doing so, as much of my stay was spent in conversation with these two lovely people. I would love to stay again in the future. (if they would have me) I highly recommend you stay in this airbnb.
Alan2016-01-23T00:00:00ZAnother great visit.
Catherine2016-10-09T00:00:00ZCate was a very welcoming host and made my stay extremely comfortable and enjoyable. The kitchen space was particularly social which I enjoyed but I also had my own private space to use.
Emily2016-08-19T00:00:00ZAlways a great stay. I look forward to coming back again soon!
Terry2016-10-26T00:00:00ZLovely, warm and welcoming hosts - I couldn't have been made to feel more at home. The room/suite is huge and extremely comfortable, everything I could have needed was on offer. Highly recommended and I'll definitely come back!
Victoria2016-11-19T00:00:00ZFantastic stay in a lovely part of the country. I was given great contact and directions to the house and I was treated like an old friend as soon as I arrived. I was even driven to the church for the wedding I was attending by the host. Really lovely stay
Nick2016-06-06T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Badshot Lea, GU10 1PL, Inggris
I really enjoyed staying with Rachel. A great host, lovely cats, everything that I needed. I'll definitely be back when I'm working in the area.
Oliver2017-02-03T00:00:00ZCouldn't have had a nicer host, excellent communication, gorgeous home! Hope to return soon!
Kelsey Khalaysee2017-02-08T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Aldershot, England GU11 3PX, Inggris
A great place to stay in for vacation. Victoria and Nick are discreet and nice. The countryside invites to calm.
Alban2016-08-14T00:00:00ZVictoria had some essentials in the fridge for us when we arrived which was great and showed us round the property quickly. It was well equipped and we enjoy our stay.
Lindsey2016-09-12T00:00:00ZThis is a lovely spacious cottage finished to a high standard, in a beautiful setting. Our host answered all my pre-visit queries straightaway , and everything was true to the description and photographs. The welcome pack of bread, milk etc was a lovely touch. During our stay the hosts were discreet but available if we needed anything.
Pamela2016-10-31T00:00:00ZVery warm & cosy cottage with some great places to visit on the doorstep. Had great fun at GoApe with the kids nearby & some lovely pubs & castles to visit too. Love the fact you can walk from the front door & beautiful views. Very clean & comfortable with lots of provisions on arrival & hosts extremely helpful.
Jemima2016-11-06T00:00:00ZThis is a really gorgeous and surprisingly spacious cottage, beautifully equipped and utterly cosy and comfy. We really had a wonderful stay and coming back after full days, this felt like a refuge and a home. Victoria was great on check-in and then left us entirely to our own devices, which is very much our preference; we felt as if we could truly treat the cottage as "our" place for the week we were there. The only point to be aware of is that there is no stand-up shower, with the sloping ceiling over the bath meaning that using the shower head on the bath attachment isn't terribly practical. However, we fully appreciate that this is a function of the structure and it didn't really impact us. We loved that we could have an open log fire (we got better at building them as the week went on), both bed and sofa were beautifully comfortable, and the cot provided for our little one was just gorgeous - I'm not sure she wanted to come back home! All in all, the perfect cottage hideaway.
Victoria2017-01-15T00:00:00ZOur stay at Victoria's cottage was great. She was very welcoming and organized. The cottage is spacious and looks like it was renovated lately and is decorated as someone is actually living there. It was very clean and fully equipped as well. There is a nice garden outside that is nice to sit in. Victoria prepared everything for us and helped with trip directions and restaurant recommendations. She even gave us some food for getting us started. She was also available whenever we needed her. This was the best treatment I ever got as a guest.
Sarit2016-07-21T00:00:00ZWe really enjoyed staying at Victoria's lovely cottage. The location was just what we were looking for (close to family in Hartley Wintney, but quiet, rural and relaxing) and the cottage was well appointed and comfortable. The attention to detail was great, with some essentials in the fridge when we arrived, to a sewing kit for emergencies! We would definitely stay here again.
James2016-08-04T00:00:00ZThis is a superb rustic cottage with all the mod cons! Although the weather was miserably my family and I had a lovely time indoors by the fire. Everything was as described and Victoria was a wonderful host. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a country getaway if you don't want to travel far from London.
Kayla2017-01-17T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Odiham, Hampshire RG291HT, Inggris
I had a lovely stay at Gill's house. The room and bed very comfortable with lovely en suite. Gill and her husband are very welcoming and excellent with communication. I will definitely be staying there again.
Caroline2017-01-27T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Hook, England RG27 9UA, Inggris
Terrific place. Gorgeous location that's very peaceful. Lots of amenities. Very clean. Great host. Will definitely stay again!
Dan2017-02-03T00:00:00ZReally fantastic self contained cottage, all the amenities, comfortable, clean and a fantastic host, couldn't ask for more.
Gene2016-10-10T00:00:00ZFantastic, Suited my needs perfectly.
simon2016-11-24T00:00:00ZPerfect place for us to stay when visiting family in the area, very private, comfortable and clean. The bed is amazing, so comfortable!!! Wifi was a bit sketchy though, but wasn't an issue for us. Croissants and fresh bread daily were a really lovely touch. Would highly recommend.
Siobhán2016-10-21T00:00:00ZLovely place, very comfortable, relaxing and clean. The croissants were a welcome touch!
Darryl2016-11-28T00:00:00ZLashings of hot water, warm cosy atmosphere, crisp white bed linen, could not fault (URL HIDDEN) was private, but with the knowledge that my host was a stones throw away if I needed anything. The booklet about the place was very comprehensive down to every little detail. There was fresh bread, milk and butter in the fridge..... The Hoover, ironing board, luxury toaster and microwave all added to the comfort and convenience. A good address to keep and i will certainly come back.
Patricia2016-12-09T00:00:00ZIt was comfortable and convenient and I would be happy to stay again
Roger2016-10-02T00:00:00ZWhat a great 4 day stay. Beautiful warm and cosy place in a beautiful setting. Great hosts ready to help whenever we needed them and great value for money. Very sad to have to leave.
Paul2016-12-21T00:00:00ZTipe Kamar
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Farnham, GU9 8HX, Inggris
Abigail owns a lovely cosy cottage that is as described. Even though we didn't actually meet, communication was great and our stay was easy and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this cottage Thank you Abigail.
Louise2017-01-08T00:00:00ZAbigail has a nice little place, tucked in a small village close to Farnham, easy to get to. Quiet and pleasant. Lovely garden and large kitchen, its very cosy and warm.
David2017-01-20T00:00:00ZAbigail was so welcoming and accommodating. She kindly collected us from the station on our arrival. She made us feel like it was our home away from home. The house and room were sweet , comfortable and clean. Half hour walk from Farnham town centre, lovely surroundings. Would definitely recommend
Felicity2016-06-28T00:00:00ZAbigail made us feel at home in her lovely cottage. She was an unobtrusive guest and gave us many recommendations of where to eat and of interesting spots. Her cottage is just the place you are looking for if you visit the Surrey and Abigail's collections (tea and coffee cups, ancient plates and others) make her home a cosy and curious place to discover. The garden looks like a "secret garden", plenty of beautiful vegetation. We warmly reccoment Abigail's place and hope to come back here!
Federica2016-08-29T00:00:00ZI made the booking for my friend, as we were staying locally. I met Abigail, and she was extremely welcoming. My friend felt really at home, during her two night stay. Thanks very much for having her, Abigail!
Catherine2016-09-15T00:00:00ZWhere to start? Firstly, Abigail is the most incredible host - even without meeting her, I instantly felt cared for and looked after. Nothing is too much trouble. Secondly - what a beautiful home. A kitchen and back garden, so quintessentially English it was an absolute pleasure to stay here and collapse in a heap in the most comfiest of beds and rooms! Thank you so much!!!
Charlotte2016-06-13T00:00:00ZVery clean and lovely room and the host is such a nice person. Highly recommend.
Asgeir2016-10-28T00:00:00ZWe had a lovely stay in Abigail's cosy cottage and very much enjoyed her company! Location is fantastic, lovely area with great places to eat, very very warm welcome and brilliant hosting. Even staying with our 2 border terriers (one pup), Abigail made us feel very welcome! We would love to stay again when visiting the area :-)
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Welcome graduates of St. Joseph Academy, Maria High School and Pacelli Catholic High School, as well as current and former faculty; this site is for you. Find memories of your past high school years or find out what's happening with your fellow alumni. As Catholic education has been part of the Stevens Point community since 1873, Pacelli continues to be an integral part of our community of believers today, responding to our school's motto, "Personal Education with a Christian Dimension."
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My kiddos have been full of stories lately, and unfortunately it takes up a TON of class time! To fix this, I made each of them a story stick:
I used the fat popsicle sticks and little white labels. I wrote each students name on the white label and the story stick lives on their desk. Now they are allowed to tell one story a day during class. After they tell it, they must turn in their story stick. The next morning it is back on their desk and it starts over again. One story a day per student is MUCH more manageable than ten!!
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Trombonist Matthew Gee was primarily a section player and a valuable sideman, but as this CD reissue shows, he could have been a significant soloist too. The two sessions (Gee's only two as a leader) feature him in an unusual quintet with altoist Ernie Henry (the trombone-alto blend has a unique sound) and at the head of a septet also including trumpeter Kenny Dorham, tenorman Frank Foster, and baritonist Cecil Payne. The music is quite bop-oriented and mixes together standards with three swinging Gee originals. An underrated and generally overlooked gem by a forgotten trombonist.
The recording captures Lewis's ensemble perhaps at zenith. "Jazz at Vespers" is one of the key albums in the George Lewis canon. It was recorded during a Vespers service in 1954 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Oxford Ohio. This was the church of Rev. Alvin Kershaw, a jazz enthusiast who was one of the first to use jazz bands as part of a service. George Lewis was at his best playing spirituals, his clarinet gentle and introspective, weaving inside the melodies like a white dove. The band backed him sensitively.Highly recommended. Clean, clear recordings.
It was a sad day for cool jazz when Lennie Niehaus made film music – not jazz – his primary focus. From a jazz standpoint, the Los Angeles resident had so much going for him. Niehaus had an attractive tone along the lines of Lee Konitz and early Bud Shank, and he was a talented arranger to boot. Produced by Lester Koenig in L.A. in 1956, Lennie Niehaus, Vol. 5: The Sextet is quite representative of Niehaus' Contemporary output of the 1950s. This album finds Niehaus leading a sextet that boasts Bill Perkins on tenor sax and flute, Jimmy Giuffre on baritone sax, Stu Williamson on trumpet and valve trombone, Buddy Clark on upright bass, and Shelly Manne on drums – in other words, the cream of the southern California crop.
Alto saxophonist Lennie Niehaus is better known as the arranger for Clint Eastwood's films, but he has long been familiar to jazz fans as a respected bandleader, composer, arranger, and soloist. This limited-edition audiophile reissue of his first solo recordings (following stints with Stan Kenton and Shorty Rogers) is a stunner. Included is the first 10" LP he recorded with a three-saxophone front line – in this case, with Jack Montrose (tenor), and Bob Gordon (baritone) – and other quintet sessions with musicians including pianist Hampton Hawes, and fellow Kentonite Shelly Manne (who was responsible for Niehaus' record deal with Contemporary's Lester Koenig in the first place).
This early recording by pianist Freddie Redd (a straight CD reissue of the original Riverside LP) features Redd's trio of the time, with bassist George Tucker and drummer All Dreares. The CD reissue is highlighted by the 13½-minute title piece, a suite that in its five melodies depicts the jazz life in San Francisco during the era. Redd shows potential both in his writing and his boppish playing. The remainder of the fine set has the group's interpretations of three other Redd originals and a trio of standards. An excellent effort.
Don Wilkerson was among the unsung heroes of the tenor sax. Although he backed heavyweights like B.B. King and Ray Charles, the improviser's own albums aren't nearly as well known as they should be. But those who were hip to Wilkerson swore by him, and one of his allies was alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderley. It was in 1960 that Adderley produced The Texas Twister, Wilkerson's first album as a leader. The tenor man (who was 27 at the time) shows a lot of promise on this album, embracing standards as well as bop-oriented material by Adderley, pianist Barry Harris, and obscure Texas musician Jim Martin.
A hip session from Blue – one that points the way towards some of his later work on Blue Note, and which features a larger than usual group arranged by Jimmy Heath. As on some of Heath's other projects from the time, the groove is tight and soulful, but never so dominant as to overwhelm the soloists. Mitchell's the main player, of course – but the rest of the group features work by Heath, Pat Patrick, Jerome Richardson, and Wynton Kelly. Tracks include "A Sure Thing", "West Coast Blues", "Hootie Blues", and "Hip To It".
For The Quota, Jimmy Heath gathered his older brother, Percy, and his younger one, Tootie, into the Riverside studios along with three young lions of the New York jazz scene. In Julius Watkins, Heath selected a musician who had made himself a mainstay of the New York scene despite the fact that he played French horn, an instrument almost impossibly difficult for improvisation. In a short time in New York, Cedar Walton had become sought after as a versatile pianist who soloed with rare conviction and beauty.
An excellent bandleader and accompanist for many vocalists, including Billie Holiday, Buck Clayton was a valued soloist with Count Basie Orchestra during the '30s and '40s, and later was a celebrated studio and jam session player, writer, and arranger. His tart, striking tone and melodic dexterity were his trademark, and Clayton provided several charts for Basie's orchestra and many other groups. Clayton began his career in California, where he organized a big band that had a residency in China in 1934. When he returned, Clayton led…


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That, ladies and gentlemen, is canception.
That, ladies and gentlemen, is canception.
What did they ever do to you?? Oh right, the damage and garbage everywhere thing. ~NSHA
This is our recycling bin. You have about 3 months of trash in there. Since we don't have a christmas tree and we had a huge pile of trash in the recycling bin we figured out it would make a neat tree!
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Legend of the Green Dragon (Browser)
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An update of Legend of the Red Dragon for the internet generation (playing it a bit closer to its source material than Kingdom of Loathing does), this time the dragon is, well, green. Not that you get to see it for quite a while.As with many old-school RPGs, this game tracks the fantastic and parallel progress of heroes from lowly aspirants to gallant dragon-slayers, their epic feats measured out in daily installments of forest fights in which dastardly level-appropriate random encounters are vanquished by hitting or clicking on F for Fight until the automated number-crunchers have decided that one of the two parties is an ex-menace (a new feature lacking in the Red variety allows weary players to automatically commit to 5 or 10 rounds of combat... or the ominous Until the end). Treasure is doled out, with which heroes can heal up and purchase upgraded equipment; also, experience is earned, with which heroes can advance through class levels and increase their statistics (including special attacks limited on a per-day basis) -- if they can defeat their training master.
Though the game is (now massively) multiplayer, player interactivity remains largely limited to the conventions of the old line-up-and-wait-to-play BBS door game days -- while offline, unprotected players can be challenged to PvP duels by others currently online. Upon later login a player may receive a mail informing them that they were successfully or unsuccessfully preyed upon.
A second economy of sorts operates according to a different currency, gems, which can generally only be acquired or spent through special random events, for goods and services not sold in most stores. Other random events may challenge players to answer riddles or gamble on the outcome of simple guessing games or rock-paper-scissor bouts.
A lot is going on behind the scenes -- from weather and calendar calculations subtly influencing event outcomes to romances, mounts, body modifications and clan politics, but basic gameplay remains... basic. New features unique to this web incarnation of the game include a protected tutorial area, the Isle of Wen, full of hints and helpers. Also to distribute the load of the thousands of regular players, there are several towns players can choose as their base of operations, plus travel between them (with exclusive travel events!).
Most uniquely, a player who dies before that day's allotment of forest fights has been expended can mill around in a cosmic clearing-house of lost souls, entering into fierce and unequal Torment with shades and demons in hopes to earn enough favour to impress Raimus, Overlord of Death, who can be persuaded by feats of derring-do to restore a dead player (only dead until the next game-day, when all are brought back to life) prematurely. With less favour, dead players can haunt the living... who can strike back through the services of the gypsy medium in town!
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Pseudo_Intellectual (47942) added Legend of the Green Dragon (Browser) on Sep 16, 2008
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About the Village of Arden, Delaware
The Village of Arden was founded in 1900 as a Single Tax community based on the economic philosophy of Henry George, as well as the Arts and Crafts movement of William Morris and the Garden City movement of Ebenezer Howard. It is still noted for its arts, crafts, music, and theater. Half the land is forests and greens, which are not taxed. As a "Tree City USA," our tree canopy is 73%. The village is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Arden has a town-meeting form of government. With 197 leaseholds and about 500 residents, it is the oldest and largest of the three villages known as The Ardens: Arden, Ardentown, and Ardencroft. Each has a separate municipal government.
The communal land in each village, such as the woods and greens, is owned by each municipality while the land leased out for dwellings is owned by a trust; that is, people own their houses but pay rent on their leaseholds in the form of taxes. Those taxes — land rent — cover village, county, and local school expenses and are assessed on the square footage of each leasehold.
Committees & Officers Election Mar 27
Voting takes place at the March Town Meeting. For more about the election and how to request an Absentee Ballot, see Election of Arden Committee Members & Officers on the Registration Committee's Election Procedures and Records page.
Election links
• SAMPLE BALLOT The final ballot. You cannot use this for voting, but this is a sample of the ballot that will be distributed to voters on March 27, and also to any voters requesting an absentee ballot.
• CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Find out who the candidates are, their skills and interests, and why they are running for a particular committee. Posts will be added as they are received.
• FOR NOMINEES: TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF If you are running for a committee, you are encouraged to post a statement. Simply click on the link and fill out the form.
See the REGISTRATION PAGE (under Committees) to learn more about elections in the Village of Arden.


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Michael Jackson was one of the iconic figures of popular music. From being a child star, Michael Jackson went on to become arguably one of the biggest music stars of all time. Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" was not only the high point of his musical career, but it showed just what could be achieved with the music video. A great all-round entertainer, Jackson made the strange moonwalk dance his own, and it remains as famous as anything Jacko achieved throughout a glittering career that spanned four decades. Capturing Michael Jackson in a moonwalk pose will test the observational skills of an artist.
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Begin by drawing Michael Jackson's familiar fedora hat. Make sure that the hat is tilted downwards, which was one of the trademarks of Jackson's moonwalk pose. Observe how light plays on the black hat creating extremes of very light and very dark areas.
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Move down from the bottom of the brim of the hat to Michael Jackson's face in profile. This will be partly obscured by his hat, and the eyes should not be visible. Next, draw the visible part of his nose, his mouth, and chin. Do this very carefully, checking the image after every pencil stroke that you make, and follow on from this by shading in the rest of the face.
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Work on the hair from just under the hat downwards. Study the way the light plays on Michael Jackson's hair. Next draw the back of the neck, taking into account the light giving the skin a very pale appearance. Beginning from the slightly raised right shoulder, draw the top of Michael Jackson's back. Draw the shimmering black jacket and white T-shirt. Don't try and draw every detail on the jacket, but try and capture the essential pattern, using interlaced lines.
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Place the right hand in the pocket of Michael Jackson's black trousers and the other hand, which should be partly obscured, on his left thigh. Draw Jackson's right leg, making sure that it is bent from the knee downwards. The lower part of the leg should be behind his body. Shade the darker areas of the white sock. Position Michael Jackson's black shoe in a perpendicular position, and place the tip of his shoe on the floor. Draw the left leg, which should be straight, and the left foot, which should be flat on the ground.
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Use light and shade liberally when drawing Michael Jackson's trousers and shoes, which will help to accurately portray the creases in both. Place a white spotlight underneath Michael Jackson's feet, which should be in the centre of the spotlight. Draw the shadows of Jacko's feet in the spotlight's glare.
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- The accuracy of a drawing of Michael Jackson moonwalking is dependant on the positioning of the hat, arms, and legs. Study the positioning of each carefully throughout the drawing.
- Don't try and give too much animation to the drawing. This is meant to be a drawing of a famous moment captured in time.


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The hour is very late, and the job is very lonely. Michael Martin is just 14 hours away from telling Parliament that he is quitting the job he loves, and to which he had clung so hard.
The man in the dark blue shirt with the buttons undone at the neck and the sleeves rolled up has already made up his mind to go. That decision came eight hours earlier, shortly after his disastrous Commons appearance, when he dead batted questions from MPs who were demanding that he go.
Having muddled through that ordeal, seemingly oblivious to how untenable his position had become, he walked back along the private corridor, down a back staircase and across a small courtyard, to the magnificent grace and favour house overlooking the Thames that has been his home for nine years.
As Martin settled down to reflect on the ghastly ordeal he had just been put through, an unexpected visitor dropped by. It was Gordon Brown, who had pointedly just walked out of the chamber while Martin faced the wrath of backbench MPs.
Brown's demeanour was more in sorrow than in anger. He and Martin have known each other in the narrow world of Scottish Labour politics for more than 25 years and get on well. There is no mutual animus.
But despite the closeness Brown had to steer his way carefully through this conversation, because a prime minister has no authority to sack a speaker. On the contrary, it is a pillar of Britain's unwritten constitution that in Parliament, the prime minister defers to the authority of the speaker, not the other way round. That is why Brown went to Martin's house, rather than summoning him to Downing Street to say what he had to say.
Though he did not say to Martin "you're fired", Brown did have a powerful bargaining chip. Michael Martin had just announced to the Commons that he was calling a meeting within 48 hours of the leaders of all the political parties to discuss reforms that would prevent the MPs' expenses scandal from being repeated. Martin was desperately anxious that the meeting should happen, and be a success. Brown broke the news to him that it was not going to happen if he was seen to be clinging obstinately to his job.
Brown did not even need to threaten to boycott the meeting. He needed only to point out how difficult it would be to persuade the Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg, to co-operate, given that he was on the verge of adding his name to the motion of no confidence in Martin.
David Cameron had also visibly lost patience with the Speaker. And the Government might not be able to resist pressure to allow that unprecedented debate on whether to sack the Speaker that backbench MPs were demanding. Martin listened quietly and promised to think carefully about what Brown had said.
Friends hinted yesterday that Martin had actually already made up his mind that he would have to make an announcement about his own future soon. He would have liked to preside over the meeting of party leaders. To be seen by the public to be energetically clearing up the mess for which he was being held responsible, so that when the reform process under way, he could announce that he was stepping down at the next election and leave with his reputation at least partly restored.
But after Brown's visit, it became painfully clear to the lonely Speaker that he could not take charge of the reform process while his authority was in shreds, and if he tried to cling to office, he might be humiliatingly prised out, with the Prime Minister declining to lift a finger to save him. As the photo shows he was still talking late into the night.
But after a long evening, he slept on the matter, and rang Downing Street at around 9.30 yesterday morning. He did not even stand on his dignity and demand to speak personally to Gordon Brown. A cabinet meeting was drawing to a close when Brown's private secretary passed him a note telling him of Martin's decision. Brown read it and put it away, without saying a word.
Soon afterwards, the Prime Minister was seen in the courtyard outside the Speaker's house, setting off a rumour that he had been to see Martin again.
Actually, he had been driven there so that his car could be parked in the Speaker's courtyard while he took part in a meeting of Labour's National Executive to discuss disciplining Labour MPs implicated in the expenses scandal. Downing Street said emphatically that he did not meet or speak to Martin yesterday until all the party leaders convened in the Speaker's house for their meeting at 4.30pm.
Meanwhile, just before 2.30pm, Michael Martin put on his ceremonial robes and took his place in the procession that marks the start of each day's proceedings in the Commons. By now, the news that he was resigning had been on the airwaves for four hours, after being leaked to Scottish TV, and a surprise was awaiting Martin that must have softened the pain of his traumatic day.
The daily procession always passes through Parliament's central lobby, where members of the public are allowed to stand and watch. Normally, they line the Speaker's route is solemn silence, but yesterday there was a spontaneous outburst of loud applause as the doomed Speaker paraded by.
It is unlikely that the public were clapping the pig's ear that Michael Martin has made of the MPs' expense controversy. It is more likely that they were paying tribute to the remarkable life of a man who rose from a council estate in one the roughest areas of Glasgow to the highest ceremonial office in Parliament.
Martin again addressed a packed House to lay out the timetable for his departure. His statement lasted less than a minute.
"Since I came to this House 30 years ago, I have always felt that the House is at its best when it is united," he said.
"In order that unity can be maintained, I have decided that I will relinquish the office of Speaker on Sunday June 21. This will allow the House to proceed to elect a new speaker on Monday June 22. That is all I have to say on this matter. Order."
Although the parliamentary sketchwriters have unkindly nicknamed him "Gorbals Mick", Martin did not come from the Gorbals, but from Anderston, and was never known to his friends as Mick. He is, though, a Roman Catholic, the first to hold the office of speaker since the Reformation. He was born on 3 July 1945, the son of a heavy drinking merchant seaman, and worked in a railway yard as a sheet metal worker, then became a shop steward with the engineering union, the AUEW, at a Rolls-Royce plant. His union connection helped him secure the safe seat of Glasgow Springburn in 1979.
Realising that he was never likely to be a star performer in the House of Commons chamber, Martin concentrated on working within committees, particularly the committees that ran the Commons and looked after MPs' welfare, building a network of friends and contacts. When Betty Boothroyd stood down in 2000, it was assumed that a Labour speaker would be followed by a Conservative, as Tony Blair and other ministers voted for the eventual runner-up, Sir George Young. But Martin won, with overwhelming support from backbench Labour MPs.
He repaid them by looking after their interests assiduously. When Heather Brooks, a freelance journalist, submitted a Freedom of Information request for details of MPs' expenses, Martin presided over a long legal battle to protect them from the public gaze. But when police wanted to raid the Commons office of the Conservative shadow minister Damian Green last year, they were obligingly given permission, exacerbating Conservative suspicions that, instead of looking after the welfare of Parliament, Martin was behaving like a shop steward for his friends on the Labour side.
He did his standing no good when he ungenerously disclaimed responsibility for the police raid, blaming the newly promoted Serjeant-at-Arms, Jill Pay.
Martin had already acquired a reputation for treating his staff badly, driving several to resign. For instance, his press spokesman, Mike Granatt, had been briefing journalists that the £4,280 which the Speaker's wife, Mary Martin, had claimed for taxis had been "entirely in connection with household expenditure that supports the Speaker's duties". When Granatt discovered that this was not so, he announced that he could not work with the Martins any more.
As recently as two years ago, Martin's position seemed so secure that Labour activists in Scotland were talking about him as the founder of a political dynasty. His son, Paul, was elected to represent Glasgow Springburn in the Scottish Parliament, and seemed to be in pole position to inherit his father's Commons seat, but Paul Martin has since let it be known that he does not want to move to London, seeing his family only at weekends and living under the shadow of his father's patronage.
Michael Martin must have spent a lonely night amid the splendour of his grace and favour apartments. He will never live amid such splendour again, yet one friend said that he seemed to be relieved that it was all over, and was looking forward to spending more time with his grandchildren.
Made in Glasgow: The scourge of traditionalists
Age: 63
Constituency: Glasgow North East
Background: A former sheet metal worker and union official who became a Labour MP in 1979. Elected Speaker in 2000. A teetotaller, he was regarded as to the right of his party on issues such as abortion and homosexuality.
Personal life: He has two children with his wife, Mary. His interests include hill walking, local history and piping. He is also the first Roman Catholic to serve in the role since the Reformation.
Controversies: Angered traditionalists by shunning the tights and silver-buckled shoes worn by past speakers in favour of dark flannel trousers. Last year, he allowed police into the Palace of Westminster to search the office of Conservative MP Damian Green, prompting several MPs to suggest he should stand down and forcing him to make a statement in his defence. Castigating MPs in the House for talking to the media during the expenses scandal proved to be the last straw.
One historic day: What they said
"One burnt offering cannot change the culture at Westminster. The politicians, who seem so set on human sacrifice, have steered clear of the more difficult course – and that is genuine and deep reform of the Commons."
Ken Ritchie: Chief executive, Electoral Reform Society
"It is a bit like a lot of people in a lifeboat slinging one person out in the hope that the water won't now lap over us."
Frank Dobson: Former cabinet minister
"He has been a Speaker who had actually tried to prevent some of this information coming out – part of what seemed to be a very, very small coterie of the Establishment who wanted things not to change."
Kate Hoey: One of the MPs whose public rebuke by Mr Martin focused discontent with his performance
"Michael Martin's resignation today as Speaker is an act of great generosity. The House owes him a great debt of gratitude."
Harriet Harman: Commons Leader
"It had to happen. It was not a nice business. It's been extremely unpleasant work. I did this regretting I had to do it. This gives us a unique opportunity now to create a new House of Commons that is not a caste apart. We have to modernise the building and make it suitable for the age of YouTube."
Douglas Carswell: Tory MP who led efforts to oust the Speaker with a motion of no confidence
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Hey Dogvolta, have you always been from Bellfower, or did that change recently? I swear I've seen an L in there in the past.
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Hey Dogvolta, have you always been from Bellfower, or did that change recently? I swear I've seen an L in there in the past.
Wow totally forgot about the location shit on here. I've actually moved TWICE since I put in Bellflower on here. But as for an L? I lived in Los Alamitos before Bellflower, then after Bellflower I lived in Lakewood. And now, just very very very recently, bought a home in Garden Grove (seconds away from HB on Beach Blvd.).
People want to see the Cranberries? In 2013?
Moron is a term once used in psychology to denote mild mental retardation.[1] The term was closely tied with the American eugenics movement.[2] Once the term became popularized, it fell out of use by the psychological community, as it was used more commonly as an insult than as a psychological term.
I think they'd totally rule at coachella.
Needs more Eric Prydz votes....
Prydz just got my vote
Can I just click on the lineup to 'like' a certain artist, so I don't have to type in all the ones already there? I mean, that's my version 2.0 suggestion. And while you are at it, a 'dislike' dropdown for each would be nice as well.
Those are actually good suggestions, and I did think about that...but didn't get time to implement that this go around (had to devote time to the mobile/tablet versions) but for future versions, yes that'll be the plan.
Another suggestion is to wash the sand out of your vagina, Erik.
Haha, so it was you.
Why isn't the Tet Holiday headlining yet, you unwashed masses?
Because eurosynthtards.
I've been taking a Let's-vote-for-anyone-not-keyboard-obsessed(minus-Brian-Eno) route to try and combat the current headliner trio.
And yes, this pretty much means I need a real job so I don't have so much time to spend doing this.
I would love to see Brian Eno sit in with the Tet Holiday.
I'd be right up front if they guaranteed me a cover of Editions of You with Eno on keys.
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The Tet Holiday!
I updated the page tonight to now include this feature...had meant to have this implemented at the beginning, but ran out of time...anyway, if you now hover over any band on the poster, there will be a pop up box, in which you can quickly click a "wish" button (so you don't have to type in the band name if you don't want to)...there is also a quick wish button each band page as well. There is no "dislike" feature though, perhaps next year though.
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Saturday at 1 pm, tenor Yonghoon Lee fills in for an ill Jonas Kaufmann for this live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera's Carmen.
Kaufmann, who was originally scheduled to sing Don José, had to cancel this past Wednesday's performance, as well as now Saturday's. "He is still ill with the flu and unable to travel to New York," the Met said in a statement.
The cast for this matinee also includes Elina Garanca in the title role, Ailyn Pérez as Micaëla and Gábor Bretz as Escamillo. In 2010, Garanca made her Met role debut as the gypsy femme fatale as part of Richard Eyre's much-heralded production, which has been revived for this run of performances.
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Just stumbled across this story from over a year ago, and it's bringing back some great memories! One of those operas where you find yourself whistling absent-mindedly even years later.
KUDOS TO ALL INVOLVED FOR A WELL SUNG AND DRMATURGICALY HONEST PERFORMANCE, especially YONGHOON LEE and ELINOR GARANCA. www.wagnerOpera.com.
I saw Yonghoon Lee as Jose this past Wednesday. He was excellent in person as well. What doesn't come across in the broadcast, since most conventional-thinking audio engineers tend to democratize and even out this stuff, is the rock-like solidity and power of the voice. Lee is not one of those lyric/lyric spinto tenors who push themselves into heavier roles prematurely. His is a true dramatic tenor sound, dark and rich, with natural power and resonance. Very impressive. Reminded me of the young Shicoff, but with roughly twice the power. I hope he sticks around for a long time.
Garanca, la Reina Carmen. Brava, Elina. Lee turns out to be an excellent sub. for Kaufmann, and an able tenor in his own right. Orchestra sounds very good, lovely woodwinds.
Suzanne, Mr. Lee was a last-minute substitution for the ailing Jonas Kaufmann; much carrying-on in the press regarding this. To my ears, Mr. Lee sounds just fine and indeed the Met audience seems to agree with me.
@Jane Phillips from Utah
It's to wish a singer good luck before a performance, similar to the expression "break a leg".
What a dumba--s Jose is. What he did for love. When you get drunk, it should be on good wine and not vinegar. Warning signs should be posted when love is in the area. Bravo Mr. Lee.
Would like to see Carmen and those damn gypsies and the Bullthrower retired for a few years. Would love to see the Met produce a performance of LaJuive. Gorgeous music in that one.
Don't get angry folks. Yes, I can turn the radio off and that is what I am
going to do right now.
Yonghoon Lee turned out to an excellent replacement for the ailing Kaufmann.The Met is lucky such a depth of talent on its roster to replace an ailing artist.
Jane, "Toi toi, toi" (pronounced "Toy, toy, toy") is the opera world's equivalent of "Break a leg." I learned this only recently, when I was in an opera myself for the first time.
I'm a newbee to opera...what does toi, toi, toi mean?
Your article says Yonghoon Lee but your cast list says Jonas Kaufmann.
Many a star emerged from the Met broadcasts. Toi! Toi! Toi! Yonghoon Lee! GH
Many star emerged from the Met broadcasts. Toi! Toi! Toi! Yonghoon Lee! GH
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Great/classic novels you just don't like
(201 Posts)Cloud Atlas (what prompted me to start this thread) - lesser than the sum of its part. It's all very clever and a very impressive exercise in writing and authorial(sp?) skill, but none of that makes for an enjoyable read. Too stop start, didn't like some of the stories, didn't feel the stories connected enough to make it feel like they deserved to be all wrapped up together. Emporer's New Clothes.
The Great Gatsby - too deliberate, too studied. I felt like Fitzgerald had written and rewritten and rewritten again every single word on the page, and so the story lost any sense of urgency or liveliness. It left me feeling very cold, which did annoy me as the bones of the story were really interesting.
Paulo Coehlo's The Alchemist and The Life of Pi - couldn't read more than 2 pages of either of them, just hated them on sight.
Anything by Dickens - I just can't get into him . Ditto anything by DH Lawrence.
Wuthering Heights, I really just hated it! Didn't see the appeal of Heathcliff at all and Cathy was just a selfish brat
The Mill on the Floss. What a load of shit.
Second anything by Dickens. Why his books are so beloved is beyond me; probably because it seems such a given people feel the need to agree, but have never read them...
To Kill a Mockingbird. Cannot be bothered with that children's style of prose.
Catcher in the Bloody Rye (as I believe it's called)
I've read several of Charles Dickens' but I found Little Dorrit just impossible.
Anything by Thomas Hardy - it sends me to sleep
Wuthering Heights - bored the tits off me
Cold Mountain - couldn't get into it all
Wolf Hall - I'm going to try it again some day, but it didn't grab me
Anna Karenina - too many long names and I kept forgetting who everyone was
Lolita - just pisses me off.
Loved David Copperfield but hated A Tale of Two Cities.
Got a third of the way through Cloud Atlas and had to give up - found that I was just dreading picking the book up every evening.
Love everything by Thomas Hardy but hate Jane Austin. There you go.
Mill on the Floss. Yawn.
Little Women. Oh I hate it.
I love Wuthering Heights and read it every year or so, but I like it because Heathcliffe is hideous and Cathy is a brat. I have no idea why people insist on seeing it as a love story though.
Cather in the Rye was just awful, I hated reading it. I don't think the 20th century American classics do much for me <furiously dressing that up as something clever, rather than me being not clever>
Anna Karenina and Crime and Punishment I managed to read at a time where I had very little else to read, though I remember skipping almost any chapter that mentioned farming within the first paragraph!
Crime and Punishment was a really odd one. I didn't enjoy reading the book at all - but I did think Raskolnikov was one of the greatest characters I've ever read, he just seemed so alive and so complex and so unique.
Another one for Dickens.
Am I right in thinking that nearly all Dickens's novels appeared in serial form in the paper as their first publication? Maybe that is part of the reason they don't , for me, appeal as novels.
Wuthering Heights
Anything by Jane Austen, which I blame on A level English Lit. and having to reread Sense And Sensibility countless times and write tedious essays on tedious subjects such as 'the significance of communication via letters'. BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE PHONES OR EMAIL, DUMB DUMB! How else will some toff know what time to come for dinner? I'm still bitter that I only got a B, and it was half my lifetime ago.
Come on! For sheer tedium you can't beat Henry James.
I also love Wuthering heights and read it about once a year Thurlow. Had my copy from I was 16 and it's falling apart.
Jane Austen - yawn. Must be an A-level English lit thing.
Crime and punishment I struggled to get through.
More recently the 100 year old man who climbed out the window. How has it got 1000s of good reviews on amazon? Gave up half way through. First book to every break me as I never not finish a book.
Wuthering Heights. Self obsessed unpleasant people with miserable ending.
Emma. Up her own backside heroine who is also a bitch.
Madame Bovary. Selfish and stupid woman.
Anything by Thackeray, cynicism can only take you so far. Even in Vanity Fair.
Wolf hall. Too long.
A la recherche du temps perdu. Even longer
Almost anything by Henry James. Feels even longer than Proust, real achievement.
War and Peace.
Germinal. Gloomsville.
Les Miserables. Musical far far better.
Wuthering Heights. Self obsessed unpleasant people with miserable ending.
Emma. Up her own backside heroine who is also a bitch.
Madame Bovary. Selfish and stupid woman.
Anything by Thackeray, cynicism can only take you so far. Even in Vanity Fair.
Wolf hall. Too long.
A la recherche du temps perdu. Even longer
Almost anything by Henry James. Feels even longer than Proust, real achievement.
War and Peace.
Germinal. Gloomsville.
Les Miserables. Musical far far better.
anything by Jane Austen.
A year of studying 6 books in which NOTHING EVER HAPPENS to a load of chinless wonders, when the year above us got to study a selection of texts by Dickens rather put me off Austen.
I found Life of Pi deeply tedious too, nothing happened in that either. I dare not read Cloud Atlas, my father keeps raving about it, and his descriptions make it sound very very pleased with itself.
Jane Eyre, what a crock of shit.
oh, and my studies were CSYS, so Scottish equivalent of A Levels - we even got bored by Austen north of the border!
I have never read anything by Jane Austen - yet!!
Not encouraged by you lot
<somewhat worried because many of my favourites have been mentioned>
Most French novels. Just when things can't get any worse they do.
Moby Dick.
Anything by George Eliot.
Anything by Joseph Conrad.
Anything by Walter Scott.
Wuthering Heights. I have tried and TRIED with this fucking book, and finally admitted defeat last summer. I will never finish it.
I agree with Bimblebee, I love Hardy but Jane Austen? No, really can't read it. I've tried and tried, but just don't understand the appeal.
Anything by Tolkien. So boring.
On the other hand, I love some of the novels mentioned above, including Mill on the Floss, To Kill a Mockingbird, and quite a lot of Dickens.
It's good that we're all different
OP - Fitzgerald took a lot of his work from his wife and rewrote it, so likely your perception is quite accurate of what happened (the guy was a douche, would purposefully try to make her mentally snap).
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Active motorized servo tonearms are not the genre I am talking about in this post but they are still interesting.
I used to own several of those and I still have a couple spare arms laying around. Perhaps I should put them to good use. The arm's construction was over complicated and it's the only servo arm that the armtube moves laterally left AND right because the armbase is part of a linear motor; most other arms pivots and moves laterally to the left in only one direction. With so much tiny movement, the bearing quality was not that good. I took it apart just to salvage the motor and platter as stand alone direct drive turntable. It's a clever design but unfortunately the whole thing sits on a flimsy plastic wobbly suspended platform. It's certainly cheaper than a Goldmund T3 arm! I think the Yamaha PX-2 is probably another candidate for this kind of experiment. Thanks for sharing. Here are the rest of the pictures in this forum post: . Last edited by directdriver; 24th May 2010 at 02:57 PM. |
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Absolutely. And you're providing huge entertainment with all those big pictures of unusual arms.
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Arm design incorporating Burne Jones' Thales circle concept and Dynavector's split planes concept. I actually built a prototype of this but didn't take any decent photos. This design fails for the usual reason: the complexity of the bearings creates excess friction or excess play (or both). Currently working on a new version incorporating a new concept which seems to avoid this problem. Need more round tuits. |
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Don't forget Rabco!
their arm was on a track run by a motor that was turned on via thin wire contacts but the arm still pivoted, thus the contacts. So it crabbed across the record. My friend Al and I back in about 1973-4 built a radically upgraded modifcation of it - he still uses his. We built precision bearings and fabricated a lightweight arm for it. He still uses his, it works great. I used a phototransistor and light source to trigger mine... It was kewl. Maybe I can get him to post a jpeg of his. _-_-bear
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Here's an arm I've built for my Neumann PA2(the original arm has a pivot to spindle distance of only 185mm) that fits this thread: European Triode Festival 2009/hb/DSC_0501 Essentially based on the Thales circle but allowing for the headshell to rotate like the RS Labs(within the confines of the tensioning thread). Much less complex than the Thales arm and working extremely well. Skating compensation decreases with decreasing offset angle (when moving towards the spindle). Skating compensation is determined by the (lead shot)weight(s) at the end of the string. I showed it publicly after getting permission from Micha Huber whose new arm is an exercise in combing mechanical complexity with elegant detail solutions(the skating compensation is waaay cool!) Cheers, Frank Schröder |
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Thanks again for sharing and this is very encouraging. I look forward to the new design. The day we won't see air pumps will be soon. . |
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It reminds me of that mysterious tonearm I posted earlier that uses two strings. But yours is even simpler by having a single constantly tensioned string that compensates the skating force. Two birds one stone! I always wonder if the Thales guiding mechanism can be simpler. I thought of an idea by using long light round rod with teflon sleeve and it goes in between a vertical tuning fork like mechanism that can pivot so it guides and forces the cartridge to be inside the Thales circle and provides low friction. One can even add a u-groove bearing in between the tuning fork to ease the linear motion. But the mass of the rod will change at different points of the record and changing the effective mass. Hmm... no free lunch. How does it sound compare to your regular arm? I found more pictures of the arm and I hope you don't mind more people get to see them. DSC_0295.jpg - & - DSC_0293.jpg - & - DSC_0210.jpg - & - DSC_0501.jpg . |
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Once again, the genre of arms I am talking about is to exclude motors and air pumps, hence the title "pivot tangential arms." But I am still curious about the pictures. . |
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Someone is thinking along similar lines in another forum. Very articulate and many good pictures, including showing how Frank's string tensioned pivoting headshell works and the making of a DIY pivot headshell on an SME Type3 arm.
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