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Zurich Marriott Hotel
Neumuehlequai 42, 8001 Zurich, Zurich
0.4 km from
฿ 7,062+
Clendiness, efficentcey etc was good. The room given was a in a corner with a proper view.
Executive lounge was great. Breakfast was great along with availability of wine and other drinks. Light food served in late afternoon was disappointing and was not what I expected. Food was more like snack sand very little choice.
Its luxury hotel, very nice river view,very good staff, quick chick in and chick out. Daily breakfast are the same no changes!!no multy choices
the Upgrade to a beautiful suite overlooking Zurich with a panoramic view. The bed was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.
the service was very good and very good location and the room size is very good also
i think i enjoyed living at marriot and the its location is very approachable and its a luxurious place to live .... i had booking btu when i came to hotel the room was not ready so i waited for somtime so this shouldnt be happened and a lack of management so try to look at this next time ....
Location to Central Zurich Somewhat pricey
Very friendly service unreasonable prices for food items ,Wine
Nice, pleasant and very accomodating staff, friendly to Americans. Clean rooms with US, UK and EU outlets (along with Swiss). Some rooms have a nice view of the river and the city/train station and park. Room was very clean and Poor parking facilities. Expensive and difficult to park a "normal" sized car. A 10-15 minute walk to eating areas. Thai restaurant was expensive and so-so.
Very clean, quiet to sleep, nice bathroom, good restaurant & bar Staff started cleaning from 9 o´clock... we were still sleeping - disturbing
smoking area house keeping is too early
building is quite nice, it feels well preserved without looking too outdated or without character. breakfast was a good variety of spread. they will accommodate guests for ice and other things if needed. would stay there again. some spare toiletries would've been nice, but not completely necessary.
Convenient location to Bahnhoff. Cleanliness. Friendly and helpful hotel staff. When asked, restaurant servers stated service was not included. This is not correct in Switzerland. The menu should reflect a statement concerning included services.
The breakfast is too simple.
The location is great: a five minute walk from the train station with no hills to climb. Central to Zurich: shopping is minutes away, great restaurants are everywhere (Cicino for absolutely the best pizza and Italian food in Zurich). Staff very friendly and multi-lingual.
Great location. Staff very helpful. Value for money.
not much very expensive for what we received, and the staff were not helpful at all
Great location and value for money. No complaints.
Spacious room. Very quiet. Nice breakfast. Five minute walk to train station, 10 minutes to historic area. Staff very friendly. Lighting was a bit dim in the room. Work desk in a rather dark corner. Heat was on (Sept) but not quiet warm enough in the room.
Location was very good. Food served was very good with friendly service. I was very happt to stay there.
room was ready only at 15 30
the interior design for the same price one can stay 3 or 4 nights in a similar hotel in any other european country
Friendly, efficient staff. Ultra modern room, spotlessly clean. Great breakfast with extensive selection of food.
it is conveniently located, but rather old, albeit well maintained no decent parking facility
location, location, location!!! The staff was very helpulf and accomodating, but not necessarily effective in solving request. The restaurant (King's Cave) was excellent, and the service top notch. the A/C did not work well, and the solution I got when I asked for somebody to get it fixed was to open the window. The parking although available, was not necessarily very user friendly as you need to get somebody from the staff to go down with you to get your car in and out of the garage.
Really great location in Zurich. Can walk to most of the sites or grab a tram right out front. We had a junior suite and the size and layout were great. Very helpful staff. No complaints. Would definitely return.
Air conditioning very bad , also It is at a very noisey corner so the windows must always be closed !!
Location and staff. both terrific.
The hotel was conveniently located near the train station. The bar had a great pianist/vocalist. It was easy to walk anywhere in the city from the hotel. Breakfast was a bit expensive.
very nice location
Restaurant and Bar, Knowledgeable and helpful staff, central location of the hotel for restaurants, shopping, sightseeing and transportation around the city. small rooms, weak air conditioning (more like climate control, only).
reception amability
Location is perfect. Close to the station, the shops and business centers.
location, good restaurant downstairs
Location. Next to main train station and river. None
Location. Location Location...... I would recommend this hotel just for its location. they were overbooked and offered us to choose smoking room or smaller room just above tram station. Unprofessional!!!!!!! We had to wait for 20 minutes at the reception desk before we were taken to see the room.
Very good location. Very easy to move around to important places in Zurich. Good for shopping also. I requested for the taxi to International Airport. I am expecting a meter taxi. When the taxi arrived there is no meter and the hotel didn't inform me ahead about this. Taxi charged me CHF 60 and I think this is not acceptable. Hotel should inform me an estimated cost of the taxi before they call.
centrally located no
Great location.,
Friendly and proffessional staff, hotel location and excellent service no
The staff could not find the Booking .com reservation but handled the situation well and I was given an excellent room as I had requested. None
We loved our dinner at the hotel seafood restaurant.
The location of this hotel is excellent for my business purpose. There are many little restaurants to choose from and the tram is right next to the hotel.
location, restaurant and cafe The hotel a lot of maintenance works, they should have mentioned that when comfirming reservation. Housekeeping was poor for a 4 star hotel
Large, fully appointed rooms near the train station. Also, near close to major shopping. Attention to detail was lacking for a quality hotel. Two or three small problems but major problem was heat was on and couldn't turn it off while air conditioning was off and couldn't turn it on. If possible book a room away from the main street.
I like the convenience to the station and shopping. the hotel is very well run with most helpful staff The internet connection is far too expensive. Other Hotels, both in Switzerland and the rest of Europe, have WiFi connections for just a few euros or, often, free.
Leoneck is a very well located hotel. Very easy to get to from Central Station. I will definitely stay again. Rooms smells bad.
central location, reasonable price noise from the street, noise in the morning from the bells of the nearby church
Location Beds were absolutely terrible. Pillows were terrible. Rooms were incredibly small. Location was average. Security was questionable with their room key system..... despite all this it was still almost $200/night.
Noisy group in next room kept me awake, and required badgering of reception to get this
location to bahnhof inexperienced front office staff
Excellent location near the Central Train Station (5 min. by foot) and city center. Tram to airport just at hotel's front door. Big room, friendly staff, reasonable price (for Zurich). I'll recommend this hotel to my friends.
Excellent location for a meeting at the railway station for me. Excellent situation for shopping for my wife. Windows (Room 310) are poorly insulated.
cozy style of room with a balcony Poor breakfast
Easy access to trams, helpful staff, rooms all had pleasant verandas
Close to transport and facilities Breakfast was inadequate and very expensive
Walkable distance from the train station if you don't mind walking up stairs. Easy walk to the lake (approx 15 minutes). Appreciated the USB charging port in the room so that I didn't need to rely on my own power adapter. Room a tad on the small size making it a bit tight to walk around the bed.
The restorant crazy Cow The location even it is close to the train station is up hill. The noise from the tram you can not sleep with the window slightly open
the hotel very good located and nice also only 5 minutes walk to the main station , everything was good . the bed mattress was soft and we could not sleep at the first night , we asked the housekeeping to change it to us and they manage to but a wooden board underneath it to support the matters than it is OK . so all in all we did enjoy our stay .
Temperature of shower water doesn't stay the same.
Hotel Continental Zurich was a superb experience for us. It was within walking distance of the station and an excellent tram service and also the old town and virtually everything one would want to see and do in Zurich. We had a lovely, quiet, well appointed room, immaculately presented. There is an excellent bar, elegantly appointed, the whole hotel is a very pleasant place to stay. We enjoyed a very pleasant room service dinner one evening. There was one small glitch in checking out, the room rates didn't coincide with the confirmation we had received from Bookings.com and the hotel. It was politely explained (and immediately corrected) as a computer error because there were room rate changes over the two nights we stayed.
Very small bathroom, strange smell in the room
Brilliant location, very good service, welcoming staff, comfortable rooms, free internet, close to the main railwaystation, wi-fi connection
Every thing OK
We have been traveling for 5 weeks and this was the nicest hotel we stayed in (better than the luxury Hilton in Rome by far). The rooms were comfortable and luxurious without being "fru fru" (excessively fancy with too much decoration, too many pillows, etc.). The rooms had everything we needed, presented in a useful, thoughtful way.
The room was spacious and very clean and the hotel's location close to the main city center is great. Friendly staff and inhouse car parking. Breakfast was not included in room price and was far too expensive.
Great central location. Staff very friendly and helpful with directions. Our room is fairly small but very comfortable. Super comfortable bed, bedding and pillows. Quiet, no noise at all. Breakfast was included in our stay and was very tasty and high quality. The breakfast staff were sincere as well. Parking was an extra charge but that is the case with all the hotels. It was underground so you could park and have complete peace of mind. The main station is very close and is open Sundays also if you need anything or want a place to eat. Needs a greater mini bar selection.
A very pleasant stay,highly recommended. None
Easy to find the location, near the central station, near Centrum The hotel didn't release deposit on my credit card
Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent quality and variety of the products offered in the bathroom (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, etc). Location was excellent for those who prefer a quiet place but at a walking distance of the lively old town in Zurich. Everyone of the staff was extremely helpful and amiable. Comfortable garage. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
The staff at reception were really fantastic. They were very helpful, and resolved any problems we had right away. Also, the breakfast was terrific.
close to my conference site and train station; clean; good breakfast; staff helpful when approached, spoke good English; basic necessities were well met (hangers, shelves for clothes, TV) very small rooms, stripped down--not even a scatter rug on the wooden floor; no iron/ironing board in room
ComfortaBLE beds Would like tea and coffee available for guests free. Especially if waking earlier
Quiet, easy access to the city, very helpful staff who could speak English as well as German, clean comfortable room. The artwork on the walls of the room were nice, as well. Internet access too slow. Connection was plenty fast, but service provider (outside hotel) very slow.
Close to central train station small room
the location is very strategic. very near to old town and main station
We arrived from USA 10am, They allowed us to check into our room about 11:30 (once it was cleaned). So far we have stayed in 3 hotels in Switzerland. The Britol was the only hotel that we had to pay for internet services. The reason I am doing this survey is because the hotel we are currently staying in has free wireless otherwise I would not take the time if it was on my dime and when I get back home I would be too busy to complete the survey. Based on having to pay for wireless I will look for another hotel that has free wireless.
Perfect location
Location is great.
Location Noisy bed
An absolutely classy hotel, with superb service. You can't beat the location - right at the heart of the city.
I especially appreciated the attention to detail exhibited by every member of the hotel staff; the welcome glass of champaigne was also a nice touch. A standout was the very nice baked goodie sent up to our room which acknowledged and thanked us as returning guests.
Superb attention to detail by the staff - little touches here and there such as fruit in the room, lots of accessories, beds turned down in the evening with chocolate on the pillow, excellent buffet breakfast with champagne. The location opposite the main station is excellent, especially for airport access - it couldn't be easier. We did not sleep well. We had an inside room which had little air movement, and the air conditioning did not seem to control humidity. The room was comparatively small compared with some we have stayed in. The hotel is being refurbished externally and the view from all outside rooms is obscured by plastic sheeting. The hotel information should mention this sort of thing at time of booking.
We like the fact that our room was comfortable,clean and well appointed. The staff was very helpful and courteous. The hotel was close to all kinds of transportation and shopping. Can not think of any.
i liked it's location and I liked the chocolates in the room. i disliked the construction that was going on during my stay. It disturbed my rest and blocked any view from the hotel. I disliked how smalll the rooms were. Except for Andy, no employee made me feel like they cared about making my hotel experience
convenient and very near to central station
the location is great, staff and service near to perfect especially the reception area. ambience is cosy and hotel lives up to its reputation like a 5-star hotel. I am highly impressed and happy with everyone at the hotel and its professionalism and friendliness. will definitely come back to this hotel again if i visit zurich next year. its a very fantastic hotel and the little minor issue is only a little noise from the trams as our room's window faces the tram lines but this tiny issue is overwhelmed and overcome by all the excellent points of the hotel so nothing i can complain about. absolutely worth every cent i paid for.
Pleasent, quiet, Sympa, location, have been before
Outstanding hotel
I like the structures, the forniture, the charme, the rooms and the position. It' s near the Central Station and the old town. My favourite hotel in Zurich.
Friendly, efficient and helpful staff. Good breakfast in pleasant, clean environment. Room was well furnished and everything in good working order.. Coffee machine a nice extra. Situation somewhat noisy, but solid windows kept out the noise.
I was first given a modern room with graffiti, but disliked it and asked to change to a classically set room, without anything written on the walls. My request was immediately answered and very friendly receptionist changed my room to a better one. People always smiled and were helpful and always willing to assist in any matter.I have stayed in this hotel quite a few times and it will certainly be my hotel of choice next time i visit Zurich. Everything was lovely!
Excellent location, very helpful staff, variety in breakfast and extremely clean bedrooms None
right in the center of old town. very good location to see old and new city. nice resto's around. no hotel parking, private (paid) parking around though. room is indeed qulaity. well i honestly didn't need that much in my room and i thought i could have stayed in less expensive place without much of those comfort. staff was ok, but not cheerful (!).
Most of the staff was very friendly, they lent me an umbrella everytime I needed it and they gave me instructions to visit some places in Zürich. The day I left there was a man attending in the counter and he said he could not give me the receipt of the hotel payment because that was a matter I had to solve with Kayak.com. Now I need that receipt to justify my expenses and I don't know how to obtain it.
Extremely helpful and friendly reception staff
The clean rooms and the minimalistic decoration.
I was on the top floor. It was extremely hot and humid even though there was a fan in my room.
good location and simple
Excellent location, friendly staff, basic but nice breakfast.
I loved the room ! It was simple but very comfortable the breakfast times could be prolonged until 11 on the weekends and the check out should be until noon
A great find! Excellent location a short walk to main station, tram stop just outside and a pleasant walk to the bars, restaurants etc.
Its strategic location
very helpful staff good location, no noise in bedrooms, wireless connection clean bathroom, clean bedsheets, comfortable bed, etc Poor condition of rooms/corridors Stuffy rooms & corridors Breakfast facilities could be better
This hotel was directly beside the train station and the location was helpful to us. The receptionist was helpful open to our needs with children and we were grateful to her. The room itself was not enjoyable to be in, stuffy and hot. It was extremely difficult to get to (5th floor and over many stairs - not easy with kids) and the the photos of the room on the website are more impressive than what I received. It may be a reflection of zurich hotels in general, BUT I felt the cost was excessive compared to what I got in other countries and would not return based on this. It was also the only hotel (of many) we stayed in that wanted to charge a fair bit for a cot in our room.
Great location and friendly staff
Very practical if you are traveling by Train or Bus near city centre
Room was very clean. Limited hotel staff. Breakfast is poor. Small iron room behind reception.
easy access to the hotel from zurich main train station but the area is not great. and the room is not too pleasant to stay
Very friendly Personell, all of four I have met....makes the stay a joy ! Good breakfast in Restaurant nextdoor, but a bit of strange staff there.. Big rooms, so near to station you'd almost overlook the Hotel (=positive!) Will absolutely keep the adress for next time !
Location was perfect, breakfast excellent, free DVD to rent, comfortable room,
The friendleness of the staff.
ten minutes from the railway station 10 mins from shopping & museums and 3 minutes from restaurants It was quite noisy outside our room (307) on Saturday night, but it was quiet on Sunday night.
Location is beauteful. Breakfast was poor.
Very convenient location. Good value for money. Pleasant. N/A
Centrally located and close to the central station.
I loved that our room had a closet so I could hang nicer clothes. Also, there were 3 hooks right by my bed. I loved that it had free wi-fi and a mini bar in case you were too tired to leave for drinks or snacks.
Very helpful staff. We were able to get into our rooms early after overnight flight. The weather was quite warm for late May and the room was too hot. It should be air-conditioned.
The friendliness & help given by the staff No
Very small room, but clean.
The room was very clean and well decorated. I had a double bed even if I was a sole client. Bathroom was also clean and has a normal size. The breakfast room is impressive with his wonderfull view on the street. Check in and check out is done quickly. Hotel located at 5 minutes of the main train station and closed to the old town where you have many restaurants. There was no plug in the (my) bathroom, so no possibility to use an electric razor.
quite fresh, renovated room and bathroom it is situated nearby a very noisy street with heavy traffic
Friendly staff, excellent location No wifi in rooms, only in public areas Need to leave keys on the lobby
Very good position, friendly staff, good value for money Noisy and hot in summer. Rooms need air condition.
Good access to train/bus stations and Coop Too basic in particular for women
close to central train station and attractions. easy to reach.
Clean, efficient, comfortable & quiet. Ideal location for our purpose - 5 mins. from railway station. No up-front charges. No bad points as such - just seemed a bit overpriced for basic room facilities and simple breakfast.
well situated at the border of old city very close to the main railway station, neat, clean and quiet though a bit minimalist What's negative is all about service, from the young fellow at reception desk for check-in who takes a lot of time to unpack his own bag when client's waiting for him to finish, to the chamber maids who have unpacked a gift box clearly wrapped as such, forgotten 10 mns in the room after check out. Back to my room for taking this forgotten parcel, I've found the said room service with the items present into the gift-box physically in maids' hands and pockets.
Single room was rather spacious and much better than I expected. Hotel is near to train station which is another big plus. Kinda confusing when it came to breakfast time. You basically sit down and they serve the breakfast (ie bread & coffee only) to you. Not ideal when you are rushing for time and the whole place is full of guests.
Basic, clean and central No internet access in room, only in the common launch.
They have a luggage depot for after you check out. The internet connection in the lounge was fast. I enjoyed the breakfast (simple but quick). No internet access in the rooms.
Walking distance from railway station
The personnel is very friendly. It's possible to leave your baggage in a special locked room in case you have a late train/plane and want to walk around the city. The location is very good (apprx. 7 min to the railway station and to the main shopping avenue). Free wi-fi.
it is comfortable and quite > relaxing .clean
The furniture and decor of the room. would be nice to have more services, eg. breakfast and Spa
Location. None.
Very helpful hotel staff, great location and an easy walk to the main attractions. Very short walk from the main train station. The closest parking garage was a 5-10 minute walk to the hotel but there is a place to unload your baggage near the front entrance.
Very pleasant and helpful staff. Convenient, peaceful location. Honesty bar with snacks. Practical breakfasting arrangement with wine bar/restaurant across the street. The hotel is a three-minute walk directly across the road from the main station: do not take a taxi unless you have real mobility problems.
Good central location, close to main trainstation and main shopping street Lobby on 5th floor and breakfast in adjacent cafe unconventional, but not a problem.
The room was small but clean. Missing wardrobes, just a few hangers for the clothes.Newly renovaited hotel. Personal was friendly, breakfirst was ok. Sharp edges on bedframe
friendly staff, comfortable room. Superb shower! By British standards it was a bit pricey.
Very good location. Breakfast was poor. Room was very small but OK for price.
clean and well located most rooms tiny, double beds with access only to one side of the bed, too basic even for this price, poor and mean breakfast. Better room at the same price, which was available(!), was achieved only after bitter complaints. We are not used to jumping on top of each other in order to exit the bed... totally unacceptable!!!
Nice and clean room. Friendley staf and a goog breafast. 3 minutes from the central station and de old city.
Simple but very clean and comfortably a few minutes walk from the rail station. The breakfast is maybe a bit to simple for someone with a good appetite in the morning.
* good location * parking at an affordable price * quiet a rejuvenating cure of the rooms would make no harm
Close to my business location and to directly tram line no. 10 to/from airport. The room was at the street level, infront the hotel entrance. So, my feeling was very good and the windows couldn't be open during the night.
It has a beautiful lounge with lovely paintings and breakfast is excellent The room is very well kept with a beautiful outlook on a garden.The staff is very helpful. prices are high compared to similar accomodations in continental Europe and the US, but ofcourse Switzerland and Zurich are very pricy and compared to luxury hotels in the city the Sunnehus offers more attractive rates.
Attractive character, friendly staff, excellent location (for me, right next to ETH) - the lounge/breakfast room is very attractive. Also quiet. Despite my negative remarks below, I'm happy staying at Sunnehus and will return. In the room, lack of business facilities - power sockets, wifi - and also there is not a very comfortable chair. It was not easy either to work or relax in the room itself.
i was in room 43 and the internet connection was very poor. i could only connect intermittently.
I really enjoyed my stay in this hotel, central, beautiful city views, friendly staff, comfortable room, priced reasonably which included free internet and breakfast - perfect.
Close to ETH, and free-of-charge parking. Breakfast would be better if more food optional.
Good location next to eth (Zurich Tencnical University) and easy access to downtown by walking or a couple of tram stops. Quiet residential type location. Side patio off the resturaunt/lobby to take coffee or smoke. Nice main room sitting area by the reception with books and antiques. Good feel to it. Rooms and bathrooms are not big but not terribly small. Expensive, as usual with Zurich Hotels.
quiet location, convenient access by public transport, friendly and helpful staff, clean and nicely furnished room the toilet for my single room was down the corridor
Please write at least 15 words Excellent service, nice room., nothing fancy. It was just right for my needs during my stay in Zurich.


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But isn't getting intelligence (or, as Morris said, blackmailing people with personal information) a benefit to American national security? Even taking Morris's view that Clinton wanted to blackmail people, that would help get them on our side, because they wouldn't want that information getting out.
America faces lots of great threats, and we shouldn't back down like wimps just because liberals don't want us to use working tactics to protect ourselves.
She pulled the same crap on Republicans when Bill was president by pulling their FBI records.
I swear Lindsay Graham is the most inept Senator speaking since they returned afer the holiday. And I know Jim it is hard to argue over McCaskill. But I just watched him try and grow a spine talking about wikileaks. And this clown lost me the moment he said we have the best judicial system in place and that the private that leaked the info will get a fair trial and that Holder being a 'good man' should fix the problems with 9/11 terrorist so they get a military trial. Does Holder have naked pics of Graham? This guy has no clue how to act on the major issues except to say that Kagan and Sotomayor is the greatest thing to come down the pike.
John Stanford
Re: #3 November 29, 2010 at 9:17 pm Paula-Okc
I see you criticizing Graham for saying that the private who leaked the documents should be tried in the criminal justice system and that we have a good criminal justice system. You know, I can't deny that. It does a good job of imprisoning criminals while affording suspects rights. Certain criminal systems–North Korea, Cuba, for example–will throw innocents in prison on purpose, granting them no rights, just because the government doesn't like them.
That being said, I guess you can learn one thing from such countries as China: 250,000 classified documents don't get released in China, because if they did, the private would be underground somewhere right about now.
Lindsey Lohan
Does anyone agree with me that virtually everything I've seen from this big documents revelation so far is… well, we knew a lot of this already. Big deal.
I am delighted to hear that Hillary is ordering spies to get info on UN scum. Because you know damned well they're doing it to us.
Obama did promise transparency. Wikileaks has delivered. Poetic justice.
I'm not criticizing the system, only the people who run it. And as for Graham, he believes that Holder is the right man to do the job? My assessment so far with this group is that they have done quite a piss poor job of letting things 'leak' out of their seemingly 'we are told' capable hands. It was my understanding that we had the smartest group leading our country. Judging from their grasp (or lack there of) of securing classified documents, well that is to be desired. Please refer back to the CIA documents!!! Their track record so far with keeping things under wraps is pretty pathetic at the moment.
Hillary has always looked and acted like a Communist.
Hillary according to Morris and Fox news was supposed to sell the US to the world as Obama, but it only shows that she doesn't trust anyone if it is about protecting the interest of the US, we all should be greatful that she's there protecting us, but these people wouls better like to see the ignorant Palin on charge; for them Hillary is the worse ever and the empty brain palin is the only one, what a trash people!
Oh, please – like every country isn't after the inside dope on every other country's diplomats? We want to know all about them, first of all to figure out who are the intelligence agents, but also to target others as potential sources of intelligence and/or as defectors by any and all means, including blackmail. If that offends you, pull up your panties and hie thee back to the nunnery.
Her ideas also makes her look like a communist – no wonder Obama hired her.
Old Fan
Morris states it well. Good to see some are focused on this bizarre Clinton "order" to seek biometric – DNA from Diplomats, including eour Allies, like those from Great Britain.
Democrats once cared about the alienating of Allies and undermining US Standing in the World – Hillary Clinton has taken just two years and is now 'signed' onto breaking International Law, along with numerous treaties involving the UN.
Yes, the UN is a disaster, but Hillary Clinton just gave aid to the enemies of the USA, as they will exploit this endlessly. And no Ally of the USA will ever trust the Clinton State Department ever again (even if they never did – it is far worse now).
This is a nightmare for the Obama Administration, the Clinton State Department, and the Democratic Party. The leak was awful, a terrible act against the USA, but it ironically revealed yet again, the ugly nature of the creator of "FILEGATE", "TRAVELGATE", "CHINAGATE" from the 90's – Hillary Rodham.
Hillary Clinton should never have been given the keys to the State Department. Her record is a disaster, and today we see the predictable failure. North Korea grows with WAR, after they sank a South Korean Ship, Hillary did nothing. As Iran grows to become a Nuke Power, Hillary Clinton was obsessed with Israel building on their own land. Now it is revealed Hillary Clinton was after the "frequent miles" accounts of British Diplomats?
Even if everyone is supposedly in the spy game, you simply do not put that type of thing on paper, through the wires, in digital format Nor is this what was advertised with 'smart power'.
Already the questions are flying at the UN:
"United Nations official says US order to diplomats to glean intelligence on UN leadership may breach international law"
Old Fan
"that she's there protecting us…"
Hillary Clinton actually advocated for re-appeasing North Korea in an infamous WAPO Editorial, after it was revealed North Korea had been cheating the entire time with the Clinton Administration's appeasement deal during the 90's.
Everything she has done as a Secretary of State has been a disaster, and made the USA and it's Allies for more vulnerable and less credible in the World.
The WIKI LEAK dumping, only confirmed the reality that Hillary and the Obama Administration abandoned Poland, the Czech Republic, etc., to appease the Russian interests, without any gain in stopping Iran in developing Nukes. The attempt to "reset" relations with Russia has only emboldened the Putin power schemes, and made the USA led by Obama a laughing stock.
This is the same Hillary Clinton, who foolishly announced to the World during her first visit to China, the Obama Administration would not be making 'human rights' a priority.
The Clinton State Department is a nightmare.
Hey and the point was? Really? HAh …
hillary is and always has been on the other side.
Dick Morris is right about Hillary Clinton. It doesn't look good for Hillary. If she does run for President in 2012, Hillary is going to lose the election because of this Wikileaks release the story other day. Whoever released the story, they deserved to go to jail.
Militant Conservative
Hilllary and Obama were Alinsky acolytes. Both are incapable of doing right by America for they put themselves first not country.
#9 November 29, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Laura commented:
This is why they fear Palin she puts country before self.
So what your saying Laura is you'd rather have 4 more years of Obama?
I swear the country went to hell due to people voting with thier feelings and not thier
intellect. I know it's had but think damn it! Read the top line again. Country BEFORE self.
Obama and Clinton are self BEFORE country. powder is dry, duncette.
[Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez Monday called on US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to resign after the leak of embarassingly candid US diplomatic correspondence by WikiLeaks]……one buffoon calling out another buffoon.
m wrote: If she does run for President in 2012, Hillary is going to lose the election because of this Wikileaks release the story other day. Whoever released the story, they deserved to go to jail.
Taken isolated, it sounds to me that the person who released the story deserves a medal!
Hillary and her husband ARE Communists. See massive proof here: http://www.commieblaster.com/progressives/
There are a great number of former Hillary democrats that broke with the Dems when Obama corrupted the primary process–and they stilll love her. They absolutely refuse to acknowledge that Hillary Rodham was the darling of Alinsky, that she had tried to push the same healthcare takeover and that she is a crony of George Soros. NOt to mention the Vince Foster thing and the conviciton of top donors to the Clintons.Like the wife of the husband everyone knows is cheating on her but refuses to believe until she catches them in bed these diehard Hillary devotees can't see her for the radical progressive she is.
a clip of hillary decrying the leaks … putting people in danger, etc – haven't we already been through 8 years where the exposing of information that could get people killed or discredit the Bush adm was considered the highest form of patriotism? exposing all real and
not-so-real information for some so-called higher good regardless of who was hurt? no ability to weigh legitimate concerns when jumping in for the kill. a tunnell vision of sorts when you can't see the obvious down sides of your actions. no self control.
Dick, Hitlery IS a communist.
The clintons have always been power-mad narcissistic weasels: Vince Foster, serial adultery / sexual assault, travelgate, her attendance at only those 9-11 funerals which were televised, Whitewater, filegate, etc., etc., etc. If sleaze was worth $0.02 an ounce, shrillary and anklepants would be worth more than Bill Gates.
And zero is no different, just utterly incompetent to boot.
For any of them, their vision of their self interests occupies their first ten priorities.
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I'm not in the habit of defending Hillary Clinton, but why should the United States not take the same advantages as the majority of the 'forum of thieves and backstabbers' known as the United Nations?
Hillary's career is over. Don't waste your ammo.
This story exposes how the United Nations really works. Whatever it started out as, the UN has now devolved into an world-arena of political manipulation. It's where 'civilized nations' go to jerk each other around. The UN no longer has any positive attributes.
So why are we wasting money on it?
SHE IS A COMMUNIST. It's just being exposed now for everyone to see. It reminds me of the Obama interview with Barabara Walters where he blamed the internet for people thinking he's a Muslim. He is a Muslim, the internet didn't make him a Muslim, it merely exposed it. That is what he doesn't like.
" And this clown lost me the moment he said we have the best judicial system in place?"
That's funny. It's full of bought and paid for Judges. The Supreme Court has become a joke.
Well, it has been mentioned that Hillary is beginning to look like Mao Tse Tung.
Let's NOT forget that BILL wants to HEAD UP the UN…..Hillary can affectively get RID of any who oppose him……
Obummer has to get rid of Hillary before 2012.
And another thing – why hasn't the Obummer administration come out more strongly about this? When the first round of information was released, I hardly remember anyone in the administration mentioning it. Why aren't they hollering for prosecution? They know where the people are – why don't they go get them? I submit that they don't care. I also think they may be complicit in all of this.


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Wedaholic.com: How To Organise The Perfect Wedding Including Children - Part III
This is Part III of a 4 part series on How To Organise The Perfect Wedding Including Children
Please refer to Part I, Part II and Part IV for the full article
Hire A Professional To Entertain The Children During The Wedding Reception
If you are planning on inviting lots of children, and if your wedding budget can stretch to it, you might want to consider hiring a professional entertainer to keep the children amused.
I've organized entertainers for a few children's parties in the past and I have to say that there are a wide variety of options available to suit most budgets and locations. Depending on how much you can afford to spend, the wedding venue location and the age range of children who need entertaining, you could choose from the following performers:
Clowns – Clowns are very popular with children and adults alike. Most clowns will provide you with a bit of energetic clowning, juggling and stilt walking. For further information have a look at Fun Factory Parties For Kids.
Magicians - Typically magicians put on a magic show for the children but they can also mingle at the wedding reception and perform a few tricks for the adults too. Costs are in the region of $180 an hour for a professional magician but you can book them for less than an hour. For more information check out Gigmasters.com.
Face painters – Children love having their face painted, it makes them feel very special. To hire someone to come to your party and paint the children's faces will cost in the region of $95 an hour. I am not a professional face painter but I have tried my hand at painting children's faces and it is far easier than you might think to do a few simple designs. I recommend that you ask your child carers if they are willing to have a go and provide them with face paints, crayons, brushes, a book giving some face decorating ideas and some wet wipes (for mistakes!). Face paint kits are inexpensive too. Prices start at $9 such as this kit which is available from Amazon.com.
Top Tip: If you are considering having face painting as an activity at your wedding remember to ask parents if they mind their children getting their face painted beforehand.
Balloon modelers – Children can have hours of fun watching balloon modelers and learning hands-on how to make funny shapes. You could hire one such as BillyBanana.com or think about purchasing a balloon modeling starter kit for $11 and ask your child carers or more mature children at the wedding to get creative with the balloons!
Top Tip: If you are considering leaving the children alone with the entertainers make sure that they have police checks done etc for peace of mind.
Caricature Artist - Caricature Artists could entertain both children and adults alike by doing cartoon portraits which resemble your wedding guests in a humorous fashion. The added bonus for your guests is that they get to take the picture home - a unique reminder of your wedding day! The average cost is approximately $100-$200 per hour per artist. Search on TheKnot.com for artists in the vicinity of your wedding venue.
Impersonator – Impersonators such as Batman, Cinderella, Dora The Explorer, Mickey Mouse, Captain Jack Sparrow, etc could mingle amongst the children and entertain them with jokes, singing, and dancing. Partypop.com have a selection of characters available for hire by the hour. You could even hire seasonal favorites for a winter or Easter wedding by having Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny drop by to say hello to the children and hand out some treats!
Pirates of the Caribbean – If you are planning a wedding with a pirate theme (unlikely I know!) or if you just want to organize some fun entertainment for the children then how about a pirate adventure with games or a real Treasure Hunt. Captain Jack and his crew provide the children with maps, teach them the art of treasure hunting and help them find a real wooden chest filled with pirate's loot! Prices start at $75 for 30 minutes of entertainment. For more details click here.
A Storyteller - A Storyteller will come to your chosen venue, tell one story (using visual props such as finger-puppets, flannel-board shapes etc) and play games in character for between 30 minutes to 1 hour. They can adapt it to suit the ages of the children in your audience the approximate cost is $50 upwards including travel, costume and materials. For more information search for mobile storytellers on the internet or check out Pepperspollywogs.com or Glutch.co.uk.
Circus Skills Workshop – If you are hosting an outdoor wedding reception you could hire circus entertainers who will teach children some basic circus skills such as juggling, plate spinning and unicycle riding. Companies such as CircusUnlimited.com offer circus skills workshops where hire includes a basic costumed entertainer plus the relevant equipment.
Mime artist – Mime artists perform short acts, acted out without words. Although not a traditional children's party favorite they can cater to a younger audience. For more details check out WeddingPartyHelp.com.
Ventriloquist – I've been to a children's party before and they loved the ventriloquist (he made animal puppets talk without moving his own mouth). The show I watched lasted 1 hour but you can ask for it to be shortened if you have young children with a short attention span. Ventriloquists cost in the region of $50 - $190 per hour. For more details take a look at Gigmasters.com.
Make a Bear Workshop – This idea is best suited for children at your wedding between 4 to 11 years of age. A costumed character comes along to your venue to host a party for up to 10 children where they each build their own bear to take home. The mobile party entertainment company provide the materials for making the bears, prizes, stickers and balloons too for $150. For more details contact the mobile workshop at CaliforniaClownSchool.com or try Traveling Stuff-N-Fluff Noah's Ark Animal Workshops. Alternatively you can order your own Make-Your-Own Stuffed Animal Kits and ask your child carers to supervise and help the children make their own bears. I think this is a lovely idea and it also provides the children with a unique memento of your wedding day!
For further details and unique ideas search in Google for children's party entertainers or in your Yellow Pages. Alternatively TheKnot.com have a list of local entertainment vendors and party-planning companies on their website.
Tips For Hiring Children's Entertainers For Your Wedding
♥ Do bear in mind that if you are already planning on having entertainers at your wedding reception for the adults, such as caricaturists, magicians or (if you are planning a medieval themed wedding) jugglers, jesters or stilt walkers, they can double up as entertainers for younger guests too at no extra cost.
Handy Hint: You might have to pay travel fees on top for entertainers you hire – make sure you ask them about this.
♥ Whether you end up hiring a clown, magician, pirate, face painter or storyteller do make sure that they have had previous experience entertaining large groups of children in a similar environment. Prices given above are just to give you an idea of what you are likely to pay. I recommend shopping around for comparable rates amongst the children's entertainers.
♥ Remember also that they not only have to be affordable but also professional. I have witnessed a magician at a children's party whose language deteriorated rapidly during his 30 minute show, shocking both adults and children! Check the entertainer's previous customer's testimonials to help you find the right entertainer for your young audience. You want someone who is skilled at entertaining children, reliable when it comes to timekeeping and can be trusted around them. If you are not booking them through a reliable agency I recommend you ask them to provide you with evidence of criminal background checks etc. (especially if they are being left alone with the children at any stage).
Activities For Children If You Have Outdoor Space Available At Your Wedding Venue
I know from first hand experience that if going outside is an option at a wedding reception children want to do it – they love running around, playing games and generally having fun and letting off steam.
Handy Hint: If you are planning a summer wedding look for a venue with outdoor space for the children.
If your wedding venue has outside space you could organize the following:
Outdoor Play Area – Set up outdoor games which are inexpensive to buy (even cheaper if you can arrange to borrow them from friends!), including children's bowls, boules, croquet, cricket, Swingball and skittles.
Garden Games – Games which work well in small outdoor spaces are extra large outdoor versions of classic party games, such as Giant Connect 4, Horseshoe Toss, Noughts and Crosses, Draughts and Chess, Snakes and Ladders, Twister and Jenga. Companies such as this allow you to book these giant games either individually or as part of a larger package of activities and games - costs start from $15 for 1 day hire. Games can be supplied with hard-wearing mats for the game boards to sit on outdoors. These games are perfect for being played on the grass, decked area or concrete surface, so long as you anticipate good weather. If rain (or worse) is forecast for your wedding day then prepare a back-up plan for where the garden games can be set up. All of these games can also be used indoors.
Traditional Sports Games - If you are planning an outdoor afternoon, barbeque or picnic-style wedding you could organize sports games for the children under the supervision of child carers (as mentioned above). Games which children of all ages (and adults!) find fun to participate in are:
three-legged race
a one-footed hop
a pass-the-egg-on-the-spoon or baton relay race
races (great for encouraging the children to mingle and get to know one another as team-mates)
Chalk Pavement Games - If there are pavements or a concrete outdoor area at your wedding venue the children could do some chalk art work on them or even chalk out a game of hopscotch to play on. You must remember to ask permission from your venue staff first. They might ask that at the end of the children's play session with the chalk your child carer washes it away (it washes off very easily). All you have to do is supply the children with huge sticks of colored chalk and let them show off their artistic flair. If you are hosting a wedding reception which is taking place largely outdoors this is a lovely idea as the children's chalk artwork will be on display for your guests to appreciate.
Treasure Hunt - As mentioned previously, organizing a treasure hunt can be really fun for children and for adult spectators too. If you are not hiring a child carer for your wedding reception you could ask one of your attendants or another willing volunteer to take charge of the treasure hunt. You could make up clues or provide the children with a map in advance to lead them to the treasure, which could be a treasure trove filled with candies or toys. How difficult you make the treasure to find is dependent on the age range of children who will be taking part in the treasure hunt. Don't make it too hard as they will lose interest. See "Treasure Hunt" in Part II for further tips on how to organize this activity.
Mini Crazy Golf - Renting a miniature crazy golf course will provide hours of entertainment for children at your wedding reception. The moveable golf courses are ideal for use both indoors or outdoor, so they are perfect if you are unsure of what sort of weather you can expect on your wedding day. Typically the 9 hole mini golf course is delivered to your wedding venue with a selection of scorecards, pencils, balls and putters for the children's use. For more details click here or search on the internet for a local mini golf hire company close to your wedding venue.
Inflatable Fun - If your wedding venue has space outdoors, if the weather is likely to be good and if it is within your budget, you could consider renting an inflatable - they are fantastic fun for children at weddings. Bouncing for a couple of hours on a bouncy castle is a great way for children on a sugar rush to burn off energy! Inflatables available for hire include bouncy castles, giant Twister, inflatable board games, galleons, inflatable obstacle courses and lots more - the choice is huge. Inflatables can be rented from $120 upwards. The rental company will come to your wedding venue and set up the inflatable for you. They will probably offer you advice on where it should be set up at your specific location. I recommend that you set it up well away from the main reception area and make sure that it's supervised by a responsible adult at all times (some companies can provide an operator for the inflatable if you prefer). Check out your local inflatable rental company on the internet or click here.
Bubble Machines - Younger children love outdoor bubble machines. These are simple to set up and can mystify little ones for hours trying to catch the bubbles! They cost from $7 upwards to buy or you can rent the machines and jumbo bubble wands for the children to make their own make giant bubbles from companies such as this.
Nature Trail Walk - Whilst children don't always appreciate the beauty of their natural surroundings if you are having a daytime wedding in beautiful surroundings, they might find it fun to go on a nature trek through the grounds of the venue. Perhaps you could ask the venue staff about hiring a professional child carer with local knowledge who could take the children for a walk and point out native plants and animals. To engage the children you could ask the child carer to supply lists of the flowers, birds, and insects they are likely to see and they can check them off as they spot them on the walk. Alternatively the trek could end with the children drawing a picture of their favorite thing they spotted along the way and offer prizes for their efforts. NB: If your budget can stretch to it you could provide each child with a disposable camera so that they can snap away at the wonders of Mother Nature (or of each other!).
Sandbox – Children love digging, burying, sifting, pouring, shaping and shoveling sand so why not set them up with their very own sandbox. You could fit a sandbox into even the smallest outdoor space at your venue. In good weather the children will get a lot of hours of enjoyment out of a sandbox. Prices start at $20 for a pop-up sandbox which is easy to assemble or you could ask a friend with children to borrow theirs. Remember to ask your wedding venue's permission to set this up in their grounds and also organize who will empty out and remove the sandbox at the end of the wedding.
Beach Play - If you are planning a beach wedding then the best form of entertainment for children comes courtesy of Mother Nature - playing in the sand! Make sure their play is supervised by an adult though as even the most child-friendly beaches are not without their own dangers.
Kite Flying - If the weather forecast for your wedding day is likely to be warm and windy then that would make perfect kite flying conditions. It would be a nice touch to provide a few ready-made kites or ask the children prior to the wedding to bring their own kites for flying. Alternatively you could provide the materials and instructions and make the kite-making part of the activity. After the wedding, children get to take their kites home. Prices for kite kits start at $5.
Ranch Fun - If you are planning a western themed wedding at a ranch, like Hollywood stars Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell, set up an area in the ranch grounds with hay bales for the children to have fun on, or organize wagon, hayrides or tractor rides for them. Local horse stables or nearby farms might be able to offer help with organizing this type of entertainment for the children. Along the same theme in the winter, if the weather permits, you could entertain the children with a sleigh ride.
Top Tip: If you are planning outdoor activities for the children in good weather it's a good idea to make sure that you have some child-friendly sun block available for the child carers to use (frantic parents dressing their child and getting them out of the door to your wedding might well forget this essential).
Fireworks – Fireworks make a spectacular finale to a wedding reception for children and adults alike. I attended a wedding where the bride and groom organized a fireworks display in the evening before the children were packed off either home or up to their hotel bedrooms with sitters. It was a lovely way to round off the evening for the children. We bundled them all up in coats (it was November in Scotland so it was predictably freezing outside!) and took them out to watch the stunning explosions of color above our heads. I loved seeing the looks of pure delight on the children's faces. The fireworks were definitely the talking point of the wedding.
If you are thinking of having fireworks at your wedding I recommend you purchase a display that is prepared and fired by professionals (otherwise you will have to think about insurance and Health and Safety). It's definitely recommended to use firework experts as there are a lot of rules and regulations for handling fireworks near children. Speak to your wedding venue staff who are sure to be able to help you locate a reputable local firework display specialist.
Tent - If you are hosting your wedding in a tent or marquee then you could consider giving the children their own tent and setting up the children's fun zone in there. You could rent a smaller tent for the children and kit it out with fun activities to entertain them, as set out above.
The above are just a selection of ideas to help keep the children occupied during your wedding ceremony and reception. You can choose any of these activities you think will be age appropriate for the children who are likely to attend your wedding and tailor them to meet your own space and budget limitations.
Children's Activity Equipment Costs
If you are organizing the children's activity area at your wedding venue yourself, rather than hiring a mobile crèche team, then you needn't worry that you will have to make a huge financial outlay to get your hands on the activity materials, toys etc. Whilst it will be inexpensive for you to pay out for some crayons, paper and a few small toys, no parent at your wedding would expect you to go to the expense of buying lots of sports equipment, different board games or PS2 games! With all of the equipment which you don't want to purchase yourself (e.g. large items such as ball pools and expensive items like air hockey tables), your options are to either:
♥ search on the internet for local companies which rent them out on a daily basis
♥ if your wedding reception is being held in a hotel or country-club you might find all of the equipment you need is available within the grounds – it's worth checking with your venue staff
♥ contact your local kindergarten, pre-school or crèche facility and ask if you can borrow theirs
♥ ask friends and family with children if they, or anyone they know, have the relevant equipment and ask to borrow them
♥ don't overlook the dollar stores and clearance racks for bargains which you can use to amuse the children at your wedding
♥ if all else fails try eBay where your sure to find some good deals.
Handy Hint: Check with child carers, sitters and the staff at your wedding venue as to what will be provided for the children. Sometimes child carers bring toys and games with them, and your venue might be able to provide a TV, DVD player and possibly other furniture, equipment and toys for use by the children. It's worth asking as it could well save you time and money if they intend on providing entertainment materials – you have other things to organize I'm sure!
Organising Nap Time For Your Younger Wedding Guests
It goes without saying that you should not have to worry about the individual routines of children attending your wedding. However, if you are arranging an all-day wedding event which goes on late into the night then you can be sure that children under the age of 5 will wilt at some stage (even the adults will flag!). Unless parents have rented rooms in the venue where you are holding your wedding reception they are going to have difficulties in keeping to their little one's routines and be able to put them down for a nap during the day. It would be in their best interests, and your own, for you to provide somewhere for younger children to take a nap – you don't want bad-tempered sleep-deprived children at your wedding!
♥ Why not set up a quiet room where they can have an afternoon nap or chill-out to keep them going until bedtime. Parents will be sure to appreciate this as it will mean that they will not have to leave your wedding reception early and this will help to prevent cranky children when they miss their nap-time.
♥ You don't have to do this on a major scale. You can opt for setting up a corner of the reception room with a few toys or some soft cushions for little ones to crash on (if they are able to settle in noisy rooms). Alternatively, if you have a separate room available away from all the noise and excitement of the reception you could set up a quiet nap room with some mats, comfy blankets and a CD player for nursery rhymes or soft music where they can rest comfortably.
♥ You could also ask the venue staff to provide a least one travel cot for any babies and perhaps a few rollaway beds etc. Ask parents in advance if they are intending on using this facility, to get an idea of how many sleepyheads you are catering for.
Important Points To Remember When Organizing Children's Activities
♥ Whatever activities you decide upon for your reception, choose items that are age appropriate for the children that will be attending your wedding.
♥ I recommend that you avoid encouraging the children to play games such as football or rugby which are going to encourage the little ones to get their party clothes dirty – you won't endear yourself to their parents when they return from their outdoor play session covered in grass stains and dirt!
♥ Try to give every child their own activities. Whilst we like to think that all children learn from a tender age to share toys, we know that the reality is some children find it very hard to share (especially the 2 year olds!) and some children are used to getting their own way. The last thing you want at your wedding is children fighting over games and activities. The same goes for snacks and treats – make sure there are enough for each child. To a certain extent if you have a child care supervisor they will be able to deal with any clashes between the children over sharing toys or waiting for turns on activities.
♥ Whatever activities you choose for the children make sure you plan them well in advance, e.g. find out which art and craft materials you need to supply for a certain activity, buy them in advance, have them packed and ready to deliver to your wedding venue and then arrange for them to be delivered to and set up at your wedding venue on the day. How smoothly the children's activities come together on your wedding day depends heavily on the advance preparation by either you or your nominated children's activity planning helper.
Children's Favors
Children attending your wedding are not going to care about whether the color of your napkins matches your table lines or whether your wedding flowers are silk or fresh. If you provide entertainment and feed and water them they are going to have a good time regardless of all the other efforts you have gone to with your wedding planning. The same can be said of wedding favors for the children. If you give them some candy or a goody bag they will be happy.
The modern trend at weddings is for children to be presented with a goody bag (similar to the type children are given at parties) as they arrive at the wedding reception. Your young guests will be delighted with your thoughtfulness and your effort to make them feel welcome at your wedding (and so will their parents).
In the goody bag is usually a mixture of items including:
a coloring book with a small box of crayons
small inexpensive toys and games
candy (a tube of Love Hearts would be very appropriate!)
If you are putting in items which are gender or age-related make sure you identify which goody bag is for which child by labeling them. You don't want a 4 year old girl ending up with a DIY airplane modeling kit and your 8 year old nephew opening his bag to find a glitter nail varnish kit! Try to choose items to suit each child's individual tastes (age and gender). If you are unsure of what to put in the bags ask friends and family with children as they will know better than anyone what amuses children.
If you have a look on the internet you will see lots of child-friendly unique products for wedding party gifts. Paperposie.com offer a Wedding Day Kit which is packed with activities including postcards for the children to color, crayons and stickers. For inspiring age-appropriate gifts take a look at Elc.co.uk which has a fantastic website which allows you to select the age and gender of the child you are choosing a gift for. Also check out the selection of children's wedding party bags by Frog in the Field featured at Bridalwave.tv which are sure to keep your younger guests entertained.
This is Part III of a 4 part series on How To Organise The Perfect Wedding Including Children
Please refer to Part I, Part II and Part IV for the full article
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Double standards?
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- 5.0 liter Coyote V8 / Polished Ford Racing supercharger / 616 dyno-proven horsepower
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- Shelby GTS bodywork / Shelby Wide Body Kit
- Fully documented 1-owner Shelby prototype that's logged only 571 miles
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- Upgraded SVT-tuned suspension / Factory power steering / Shelby/Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
- Grabber Blue paint
- TR6060 6-speed manual transmission / Shelby twin-disc DYAD clutch
- 20-inch forged Shelby wheels / Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires sized 255/35 front and 345/30 rear
- Shelby-themed leather interior / Factory air conditioning / Factory Shaker audio
- 1-owner Shelby prototype that's logged only 571 miles
- 5.0 liter Coyote V8 / Polished Ford Racing supercharger / 616 dyno-proven horsepower
- Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission / Shelby twin-disc DYAD clutch
- Shelby GTS bodywork / Shelby Wide Body Kit
- Sale includes: Original Shelby titles / Original Shelby sales ad / Receipts for Shelby upgrades / Official Shelby dyno results
- Upgraded SVT-tuned suspension / Shelby/Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
- Shelby Torsen posi-trac differential / Factory power steering / Borla cat-back exhaust
- 20-inch forged Shelby wheels / Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires sized 255/35 front and 345/30 rear
- Shelby-themed leather interior / Factory air conditioning / Factory Shaker audio
- Grabber Blue paint
Every once in a while, we all have to do a bit of Spring cleaning. Pretty much every enthusiast remembers when the GM Heritage Center decided to cull its 1,000 plus car collection by roughly 25%. Less memorable perhaps is the 2014 relocation of Shelby American and the subsequent downsizing of that company's collection. Simply put: Shelby moved its operations into a smaller building and decided to sell a number of show cars to dedicated enthusiasts. That's how one enterprising gearhead ended up with this killer GTS Wide Body Prototype. Backing supercharged Coyote power with six forward gears, this spotless coupe takes everything great about premium pony car performance and wraps it in the first application of Shelby wide body aesthetics for the 2010-era Mustang. If you enjoy unique collector cars that mix incredible provenance with unmatched exclusivity, you're looking at your next classic!
Stretching glossy Grabber Blue 2-stage between clean racing stripes, sculpted sheetmetal and sinister Shelby call-outs, this spotless Mustang has obviously seen meticulous care since new. Like most of our low-mileage, factory-fresh pieces, its body presents as new in every conceivable way. That body's shiny, wet-look panels are 100% straight with no history of accidents or damage of any kind. And a close look down the car's muscular fuselage reveals hand-tailored finishing that's considered world-class by any standard.
Like most Shelby bolt-ons, the firm's Wide Body Kit is meant to turn Ford's definition of good into the enthusiast's definition of great. At the front of this mean mare, a patent GTS valance hangs a billet, Mustang-branded grille between clear halogen headlamps. At the top of that grille, an aggressive GTS hood flows to color-keyed mirrors and chip-free glass. At the sides of that hood, 3-inch widened fenders hang traditional "POWERED BY FORD" emblems above remodeled, color-keyed rockers. At the back of those rockers, 6-inch widened quarters host a Shelby billet fuel filler. And at the back of the car, a custom valance founds factory Ford taillights between bold trunk lettering, a GTS faux fuel filler and polished Shelby exhaust tips.
Creating 616 dyno-proven horsepower thanks to a smooth Coyote V8 and polished Ford Racing supercharger, this exclusive tuner car turns "scary fast" into "white-knuckle tight". That polished whipple makes good use of traditional cold air induction, which marries a clean, reusable filter element with a slick carbon fiber oxygen tube. At the sides of the engine, subtle "POWERED BY FORD" coil covers reflect fresh Shelby headers. Aesthetically, the spotless mill features a typical OEM-level appearance that's complemented by an array of Shelby caps and fluid reservoirs. And when you twist the eager engine's key, you become the lead composer of a veritable orchestra of sinister whines and octane-fueled roars!
As most performance car fans already know, this Mustang's SVT-tuned suspension is nothing short of excellent. And with a few choice bolt-ons, it transforms into a track-ready beast. The upgrades begin with sturdy Shelby subframe connectors and progress to beefy rear springs, a thick rear sway bar and tough Shelby control arms. A slick-shifting Tremec TR6060 6-speed hangs a Shelby twin-disc DYAD clutch above a trick Shelby cooler. That clutch kicks a familiar Ford axle, which hides a Shelby Torsen differential behind a cool Ford Racing inspection cover. At the corners of the car, Shelby/Wilwood calipers squeeze drilled and slotted rotors behind requisite Shelby brake ducts. Turns come courtesy of Ford's super-efficient power-assisted steering. Exhaust flows through large-diameter pipes to an X-shaped crossover and rowdy Borla mufflers. And all that first class agility rolls on forged Shelby wheels, which spin 255/35ZR20 Michelin Pilot Super Sports in front of 345/30ZR20 Michelin Pilot Super Sports.INTERIOR
Behind the doors, French-stitched seats found "GTS" branded hides on heavy bolstering and factory power adjustment for the car's driver. The dash is a familiar Mustang layout that hangs slick satin trim between Auto Meter pillar gauges and retro instrumentation. Below that instrumentation, a crisp Shaker stereo provides sonic entertainment. Below that stereo, a sequential Shelby plaque leads a short-throw shifter that's embedded in a clean console. Beneath that console, rich carpet flows past metal-trimmed foot pedals to clean Mustang sill plates and chiseled door panels. In front of the driver, a stitched and trimmed steering wheel features convenient thumb buttons for audio, Bluetooth and standard Cruise Control. And naturally, all the luxuries you'd expect in high dollar modern muscle are ready and waiting including: power windows, power door locks, power mirrors and Remote Keyless Entry.
- The car's original Shelby titles
- The car's original Shelby sales ad
- Receipts for the car's Shelby-installed upgrades
- The car's official Shelby dyno results
- Two sets of keys
- Shelby floor mats
- A Shelby trunk mat
- An SCT X4 tuner
Whether you're an avid Ford enthusiast, or just a red-blooded car buff who enjoys unique metal, you simply can't deny the amount of conversation this Mustang generates. How cool would it be to own a world-class Shelby that, in addition to being a storied original, sits at the pinnacle of modern performance? Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and find out!
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- Rear Wheel Specification
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- Borla
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The setting for our story is a small Boston harbor island that goes by the name of Bumpkin. The landmass, in reality, ought to be known as Ward's Island based on a mid-1600s-era stipulation, but Bumpkin clearly was too amusing a nickname to ward off, if you will. (The island also in truth ought to be owned and operated by none other than Harvard College, but in a sense, that never really came to fruition, either.) At the turn of the century, Bumpkin Island's fate became inextricably intertwined with that of one Albert Cameron Burrage, the protagonist in our island tale. The story of Bumpkin and Burrage is one that is marked by somewhat happy coincidence, which all in all reveals the strange beauty in things turning out differently than planned.
In the 1890s, Burrage was widely known throughout the Boston area as a wealthy, if a bit eccentric, philanthropist and businessman who had made his money in law and copper. (His mansion, a stone behemoth complete with gargoyles and stone foliage, can still be seen in Back Bay at 314 Commonwealth Avenue, a short walk from Newbury Street.) Around 1900, Burrage decided to make Bumpkin Island the headquarters for his charitable endeavors: our generous protagonist arranged to lease Bumpkin from Harvard, its rightful owner, for five hundred years in order to construct an enduring children's hospital on the island. Burrage's son had been severely injured years before in a football accident, which made Burrage acutely aware of the fact that Boston was lacking an institution of this sort for children.
At the outset of World War I, Burrage put his children's hospital on the backburner in order to lend a hand in the war efforts. The wealthy philanthropist transferred his Bumpkin Island lease to the federal government for—can you imagine?—one dollar per year, which serves as hard proof of the man's generosity. Bumpkin Island in turn became a naval training station, and with no small benefit: by the end of the war, nearly 15,000 men had graduated successfully from military training on the island. Although most of the military structures that the island had possessed in wartime have either been purposely destroyed or have collapsed into ruins of their own accord, the island still sports the WWI-era asphalt roads that bisect it, and even now it features the fairly intact remnants of the navy's old mess hall.
Unfortunately, Burrage's children's hospital met a fate similar to the island's military structures. In 1940, after a brief stint as a clinic for children with polio, the hospital caught fire and was deemed unsalvageable. Traces of the structure still scatter the Bumpkin Island ground, although vegetation now envelops the fortification. Although many of its buildings and structures have deteriorated, Bumpkin Island still bears a history that remains bright. Now particularly popular for its beautiful picnicking and camping grounds and for its breathtaking view, Bumpkin continues to connote a combination of happiness and goodwill for those who seek it.
For more on the stories behind the city's sanctuaries, pick up a copy of Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands by Christopher Klein, or check out last week's blog. To help you explore the islands on the go, download our free smartphone app. Anchors away!


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