text: The Wikipad Gaming Tablet Is Finally Coming Out. And It'll Be Cheaper.Evan Narcisse2/07/13 10:40amFiled to: WikipadGooglePlayPlayStation MobileKotakumobile70EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Originally, the Wikipad—an Android tablet with a custom controller dock—was supposed to come out last Halloween. But October 31st came and went with no Wikipads in any store anywhere. But the hybrid portable is alive and will be showing up in a smaller, less expensive form this spring. Advertisement The Wikipad coming in a few months is a 7-inch model, not the 10-inch one I tested out a few months ago. That larger version was due to debut at $499, but the new re-sized one will be coming out at $249. The company says that feedback about the price led them to rethink their rollout strategy but that the specs inside the smaller Wikipad are the same as the former 10-inch. A bigger version is still coming but specifics are still up in the air.Games for the device will becoming from the Google Play, PlayStation Mobile and Nvidia TegraZone storefronts. Specs for the 7-inch Wikipad are as follows: Reply70 repliesLeave a reply


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Late last month, after a drawn-out battle dating back to November, Houston finally turned off its 70 red-light cameras. City residents voted them down in a referendum during the midterm elections, then a federal judge deemed the ballot illegal and the cameras clicked back on — only to go off again this summer, at the order of Mayor Annise Parker.
The situation that unfolded in Houston was certainly unique, but the city isn't alone in its disapproval of red-light cameras. Earlier this summer, Los Angeles pulled the plug from cameras above its intersections, largely because city officials failed to enforce the tickets that were issued. In 2007, the Minnesota Supreme Court determined that red-light cameras in Minneapolis violated a car owner's "presumption of innocence." A number of states have banned the technology entirely.
Opponents of red-light cameras, like Gary Biller of the National Motorists Association, believe the anti-camera trend will spread to other cities:
"It's going to be gradual though. I think it's going to be a long battle," said Biller, whose Wisconsin-based group supports motorists' freedoms and rights. "We're seeing cities like Houston, Los Angeles, very prominent examples of cities voting down cameras."
If there is a battle, it will certainly be long. While a few cities have bailed on the cameras, hundreds of other communities around the country still use them. And most seem quite content to continue. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently surveyed attitudes toward red-light cameras in 14 large cities that use them, including Chicago, Baltimore, San Diego, Portland, and Washington, D.C., and the results lean clearly toward public approval (PDF):
About two-thirds of drivers in the 14 cities combined favor cameras; 42 percent strongly favor them. The top reasons for supporting camera enforcement were that it increases safety (61 percent), that it effectively deters red light running (24 percent), and that it enforces the law all the time, even when police cannot be there (22 percent). More than one quarter of drivers oppose red light cameras, and 18 percent strongly oppose them. Asked why they oppose cameras, drivers most often said that cameras can make mistakes (26 percent), are used to generate revenue for governments rather than for safety (26 percent), lead to more crashes because drivers speed up to beat the red light or stop suddenly and are rear-ended (19 percent), or are an invasion of privacy (17 percent).
At the heart of the debate is whether or not the cameras truly make city streets safer. A lot of evidence suggests they do. New research from the Texas Transportation Institute examined accident data from 275 intersections with red-light cameras and found an 11 percent drop in overall crashes, and a 25 percent drop in red light-related accidents, when compared with accident data prior to camera installation. Another report from earlier this year concluded that the fatality rate for red light-related crashes was 24 percent lower [PDF] in cities with cameras than in those without them.
Still, the science is far from settled. While red-light cameras make some intersections safer from serious or fatal accidents, they may cause an increase in rear-end collisions, according to a 2005 Department of Transportation study. This makes sense: many people speed through a camera intersection to make the light then hit the brakes on the other side, without realizing the car behind them is doing the same thing. Two other recent studies — one from Washington, D.C., and another in Louisiana — determined that cameras had no impact on the safety of an intersection at all.
In other words, whatever you want to see in the red-light camera safety research, you can see in the red-light camera safety research. That makes for some fiery debate about their legitimacy — particularly in tough economic times. Drivers see tickets they don't want to pay, and cities see revenue they don't want to lose (plus additional money spent on traffic enforcement). Red-light cameras were a hot-button issue during the midterms in many places besides Houston, and logic suggests they will be again next November. Whether or not more cities ultimately go the way of Houston and Los Angeles, it stands to reason that many will try.

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Locals are invited to learn about a seafood processing company and the plant it has proposed to build on the site of a former chemical plant in Seabrook at a meeting scheduled for Feb. 6.
Organized by Beaufort County Councilman Gerald Dawson, the meeting will feature a presentation from a representative of the company. Steve Giese of Millenarian Trading Company will also speak, according to a Beaufort County news release.
Attendees will also be allowed to ask questions about the proposal.
"This gives the people living within this area the chance to learn more about this organization and decide if this is a business they want in their community," Dawson said in the release.
The community meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the James J. Davis Elementary School in Dale.
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I'm always interested to see what artist Molly Hatch is working on. In addition to being the maker of my beloved morning coffee mug (thanks, Kristina), she is one of my favorite ceramics artists on the scene. Molly recently debuted a new series of "plate paintings" at SOFA NY that use source imagery from the MET in NYC and the MFA in Boston. Working with curators from the textile, print and drawing departments of each museum, Molly created a new project called "COVET" that takes classic art and reproduces it on a series of 25–30 ceramic dinner plates. I love seeing the artwork in this form — it's such an interesting spin on the pieces we see in museums. Click here to check out more images from COVET and here to see more of Molly's work online. xo, grace
Source material for the plate painting above, "Lost Arcadia" by Isaac de Moucheron (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY)
Source material for the plate painting above, "Versailles Orangerie Part III" by Jacques Rigaud (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA)
More than lovely!
This is incredible…and sooooo pretty! Great find Grace.
Thank you for the lovely write up Grace! This project is ongoing and really fun–for me and the museums involved. I hope people will visit Ferrin Gallery to see the others that have been completed in the series as well! I also want to make sure that John Polak the amazing photographer who documented my work gets his credit!
xx m.
I adore Molly's ability to marry the visual, conceptual, expressive, and interpretive aspects of history with today. She's my favorite ceramic bigamist!
Gorgeous. I love the restraint of color use. Makes it at once instantly modern and instantly timeless.
The urn should be on the left and the tree on the right I think. The way the plates are arranged in the first example they are the other way around! Awesome, nonetheless!


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Ben Affleck Interview Reveals More on 'Batman vs. Superman,' Plus: How His Worst Film Taught Him How to Direct
Ben Affleck is still enduring plenty of criticism about his casting as Batman in Zack Snyder's upcoming Batman vs. Superman, but the actor turned director reveals that he's learned to deal with the arrows fired by the general public much more effectively as he's aged. Affleck recently sat down for a Playboy interview where he talks about his life, his successes and his failings. It's an insightful piece from a guy who has ridden the Hollywood roller-coaster for years and isn't afraid to be critical of his own work.
Affleck talks a bit about the reaction to his Batman casting, reiterating that even he didn't think he was the right guy for the part when Warner Bros. approached him last year – but also pointing out that once he read the script and saw where Snyder was taking the character (which is, according to Affleck, a very different direction than the one traveled in the Nolan films), that he actually is a better fit than most people realize.
Still, the most interesting parts of the interview appear in an extended exchange where author Mike Fleming rattles off some of Affleck's biggest hits and failures for a lightning-round exchange that offers an almost Rorschach Test-esque glimpse into the actor's psyche. Even if you're not an Affleck fan, you have to admit the guy's more than willing to acknowledge when he screws up.
We've gathered some of the highlights, which you can check out below.
On his work in Michael Bay's lightly regarded historical epic Pearl Harbor:
"Pearl Harbor was a wonderful experience. I got to know my wife, and there were a lot of people I liked. It was a disappointment because I thought we were making an iconic movie that could have been made before the war, a Titanic kind of movie. It ultimately ended up being like Armageddon in World War II. You can make Armageddon about oil drillers on an asteroid. You can't make Armageddon about the Doolittle Raid because that's history and people take that seriously. You talked about being picky over historical accuracy. Michael Bay, the director, wanted a more commercial tone, and it was commercial, a big hit. People say Pearl Harbor was a bomb. It was absolutely not. It did half a billion dollars, but it became a light piece of entertainment."
On Gone Baby Gone:
"I was terrified. Everybody said, 'This is going to suck. Ben Affleck is directing. This movie's going to be s**t.' I was very discouraged by it and didn't have a lot of support from anybody really, except my wife. And Matt [Damon]."
On how Michael Mann's Heat influenced The Town:
"I got confidence from Gone Baby Gone that I could get through a movie, shoot it and have it make sense. The Town was a step up in trying to execute on the genre components. The movie borrowed a lot from Michael Mann's Heat. Look how well they did it in that movie—you can't do it any better. I took that realism and tried to apply it to our action stuff. There were a lot of techniques we used. Some worked, and others we didn't put in the movie. Ultimately it was about making a slightly bigger, slightly more Hollywood movie and wrapping it around a drama that had themes that were meaningful to me. I thought, If I do this right, I will be considered for more stuff. And then Jeff Robinov at Warner Bros. handed me Argo. I read it and immediately knew I had to make it, that it was perfect."
And no interview would be complete without mentioning what is arguably Affleck's worst film, Gigli.
"Gigli's where I learned to direct. Martin Brest, the guy who did Beverly Hills Cop, Midnight Run and Scent of a Woman, is a great director who understands how to help an actor. The love he had for what he was doing, the care he took with the performances and the way he made it about the story and the actors rather than imposing some sort of artifice or style on top of it—all that rubbed off on me when I shot The Town."
You can check out even more of Affleck's thoughts on his life and career by checking out the full interview over at Playboy.
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EDUCATE! ORGANIZE!! MOBILIZE!!! These are the three pillars on which Ed Notes is founded – providing information on current ed issues, organizing activities around fighting for public education in NYC and beyond and exposing the motives behind the education deformers. We are part of a tiny band of resisters. Nothing will change unless YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE STRUGGLE!
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John Merrow - Only an Idiot...
...would overlook Merrow's one-sided coverage of education on the News Hour With Jim Lehrer.
(What other news are they doing one-sided reporting on?) A supposed non-commercial station, which always pleads for money because they claim to be a counterweight, is up for the highest bidder when it comes to Merrow bias.
Only an idiot would write "Only an idiot would overlook student performance, be it dismal or outstanding" and then go on to talk about the narrowest form of assessment possible while ignoring all the other assessments of student "performance" - how about attendance? how about functioning effectively in a social setting? - what's the matter, John, too hard to figure all this stuff out for a supposed "expert" on education.
It is no surprise Muroch's Wall Street Journal gives him a platform. What's next? The NY Post?
Merrow's Learning Matters is funded by Annenberg, Gates, Carnegie - the usual suspects.
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Hey will standard slash or pede etc. driveshafts work on a revo or slayer
probably not. they are much smaller but do use the same size diff output, yokes are also much smaller. t-maxx shafts might work on the slayer, but im not sure the output yoke the axle shafts goes into will be the right size for the bearing carrier. could always cut down some revo shafts for the slayer.
So will they fit disregarding durability? And will the driveshaft diameter where the wheel and bearing goes on be the same as well?
i think the only way your going to get proper fit at the bearing carrier will be slayer or revo shafts. i dont have a t-maxx shaft around here to try but a buddy of mine uses them on his slash so i believe they will be too small.
you could put them on the diff side and modding it to accept a revo/slayer output yoke may work. i come from a point of view having brushless rigs not nitro so i dont know how they deliver power exactly. i would expect anything smaller then a slayer shaft to fail quickly and a slash 2wd or 4x4 shaft will not work with a revo/slayer yoke. the revo/slayer yokes are about 2+ times bigger.
like i said, i dont have a t-maxx shaft around to see a size comparison.
IMHO, cut down some revo shafts, im actually quite surprised i have not broken a slayer shaft in my e slayer yet while i have broken revo shafts.
3.3 spec Tmaxx driveshafts are the same as found on a Revo (which is the same found on a slayer, but in a shorter dimension). Why would you want to use a Stampede or Slash driveshaft? They would not hold up (for any length of time anyways).
2.5 Tmaxx shafts have been used on the Slash yes, but that is because they are non Revo spec and have a different style/shape towards the output end where it fits through the carrier.
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E slayer is essentially what I'm going for that's y I'm asking this cause the smaller shafts are cheaper and the sklayer shafts look really short
The Slayer driveshafts won't work on any other car, as far as I know. Too bad, because the Slayer shafts are great!
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slayer shafts are designed for revo bearing carriers and have huge knuckles. they will work for anything with the same bearing carrier, arm length and connection to the diff. same as revo shafts will.
revo shafts and slayer shafts are not the same, revo shafts are the same size all the way down, slayer shafts neck down a bit. im assuming that Manimal means slayer and 3.3 Maxx shafts are basically the same.
revo and slayer shares the same knuckles which means they fit but length wise the slayer DS are shorter.
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Thanks that clears it up
You are correct, I made a boo boo, hahah. Looking at them more closely they resemble center driveshafts found on the Tmaxx 3.3 and possibly the Revo and Emaxx as well (with different yokes on the end). Revo and Tmaxx 3.3 shafts however are the same diameter all the way down. Thanks for pointing that our Deerhurst!
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I remember my first crush. He was older than me, quite a lot actually. And as some crushes invariably go, he had no idea I was alive. But that didn't bother me; I was content to see him once a week – on my television set. You see, my secret crush was Dr. Quincy. Yeah, that rumpled California coroner who was portrayed by Jack Klugman in the decades old series, Quincy, M.E.
I was in my late teens, and Quincy was – well, older. As a younger girl, I got hot and bothered over David Cassidy or the band Chicago – but eventually I became infatuated with older men like the good doctor. Or perhaps it was just Quincy (although that Detective Columbo kind of had it going on). It was that great mind that got me. This expert medical examiner quietly did his thing week after week, way before criminal forensics were the hot topic.
And these days, hot is cold. Cold as in a city morgue or cold case. Cold as in the chill of goosebumps a viewer will feel when hearing a real 911 call as a neighbor reports gunshots – and the victims' daughter screams in the background – in Spike TV's Murder: Real People Solving Real Crimes. The new, unscripted-style show by Bunim-Murray Productions (The Real World, The Simple Life, The Bad Girls Club) will follow the work of several civilians as they step into a highly detailed re-creation of a homicide scene. These amateurs will have 48 hours to collect evidence, watch witness interrogation tapes, even meet with the coroner in the attempt to name a suspect before the other team.
Yes I said team. As in much of the world of reality or unscripted television, there is competition on Murder. In the first episode, "Hometown Homicide", six regular people are divided into two teams of three. They are not professional investigators, but do have helpful backgrounds; firefighting, EMT training, or law students or professors. One individual was even a former gang member. But this is where a very interesting premise could be compromised by the need for drama. A real murder investigation is already loaded with pathos, to conduct even a re-creation of this investigation as a contest is questionable entertainment.
The show is hosted by homicide Detective Tommy Le Noir, a well known 27-year veteran of the Arlington, Texas police department. He has been earned numerous awards and commendations and some of his cases have been featured in the media, such as CBS's Cold Case Files, among others. Not a flashy host, Le Noir tends to be a bit stern, and he has to chastise each team in their early evidence gathering efforts.
He doesn't try to pit one team against another, but I noticed that one team tended to squabble amongst themselves and whether this wee rivalry was contrived or not, I imagine real detectives don't always agree while building their cases. However, this arguing and the concept of having the investigation turn into a competition are too suggestive of the unsavory parts of reality TV. An additional flaw was that one team obviously dressed more professionally than the other, as if they were being set up to "win."
As you might expect, Murder is gruesome, which will be appealing to some viewers, and a turn-off to others. But based on the popularity of the C.S.I. franchise (and Quincy?), the chance for average citizens – and the home audience – to play "whodunit" will be a huge draw. Another redeeming feature of the show is that a donation is made to a selected victims' charity in the names of the winning team members.
Murder will have to walk a fine line to avoid overt crassness, but shows promise. It premieres tonight, July 31, at 10:00 p.m. (ET) on the SPIKE network.
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During the holidays, my family always reminds me to make the eggnog. I've been making it for nearly 40 years, and my daughter, daughter-in-law and I would like to see a makeover version. —Barbara Smith, Chipley, Florida
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- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups 2% milk, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Additional ground nutmeg, optional
- In a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and salt until blended. Stir in 2 cups milk. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until bubbles form around sides of pan and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. (Do not boil.) Immediately remove from heat.
- Pour into a large bowl. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until cooled. Stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Refrigerate until cold.
- In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl. Beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently stir into milk mixture until blended. Sprinkle servings with nutmeg if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
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Wife teases husbands cousin
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Added: 03 Sep 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.73 | Words: 5,290 | Tags: pantyhose stockings feet flashing milf tits voyeur | 7 Comments
After lounging by the pool in see thru micro bikinis, my wife decides to throw a micro bikini party
One of the benefits of having a pool in the backyard that is private and surrounded by greenery is that you don't always have to be clothed appropriately to enjoy the water. Although our house was always open for visitors and the friends of our kids, there were times when my wife and I could enjoy a quiet uninterrupted swim. On those warm nights when the kids were asleep, it was so...Read On
Added: 31 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 8,933 | Tags: bikinis friends games shaved pussies breast play pool party | 8 Comments
Seema is saved from a life in the strip club by a western businessman.
Once in the couch room, Seema found a darkened corner and had Ron sit on the couch. She had him lean back and slide down until his hips were on the edge. Ron was practically lying on the couch. This was how she had seen Jenny position her earlier customers. Seema then nervously slipped her thin robe off her shoulders. She draped it over the end of the small couch. She sat next to Ron, who...Read On
Added: 22 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 3,852 | Tags: reluctance interracial | 6 Comments
A Bad Girl gets a taste of college!
After my 'good time' date with Chris, I became a very busy girl! By the time the school year ended, I had signed and given away 19 black and gold thongs. According to the buzz, they have become quite a status symbol and the guys who 'earned' them are calling themselves the Thong Club. So who got them? Some went to Varsity Letterman who were named to an All-District or higher team...Read On
Added: 22 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 5,454 | Tags: exhibitionism voyeur oral sex spanking slut masturbation | 17 Comments
A naive young Indian girls is blackmailed into dancing at a Mumbai strip club.
Seema Patel was a lovely young woman. She was twenty-one years old and had recently graduated from college. She had gotten the high marks in all of her classes and had graduated with honors. Her mother, Asha Patel, and her younger brother, Manish, were both very proud of her. It had not been easy for Seema. She had grown up as part of a traditional family in a small village in central...Read On
Added: 21 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 8,292 | Tags: reluctance interracial first time | 1 Comment
Reese and gin play in public.
We walked in the club, it was dark and private. It was my suggestion to take things up a notch. I was testing his kink, and my own. Could we do something so out of character? Could we not only watch public sex, but could we be brave enough to participate? I knew the answer was yes to both. If the environment allowed for it, I believed that public sex would always be a option for us, once we...Read On
Added: 14 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 2,874 | Tags: bdsm public sex d/s | 3 Comments
One summer, Ellie gets a wild impulse to sneak over to a nude beach.
Ellie was your quintessential teenage girl, sixteen, with hazel eyes, slightly-wavy golden-brown hair and light dusting of faint freckles across her nose. She was generally soft-spoken but had a kind smile and infectiously girlish laugh that would slowly emerge. During the summer between her sophomore and junior years of high school, she visited the local beaches near her house almost...Read On
Added: 11 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.97 | Words: 2,728 | Tags: nudist beach teen sixteen | 17 Comments
A day sailing with my wife becomes a closet exhibitionists dream come true.
My wife and I have a small sailboat we keep on a the Great Lakes. It's old but in really nice condition, and capable of cruising for days non-stop, which we do from time to time with a crew of friends, but usually we just daysail around our home area. That's what we were up to on a nice hot day last summer. Under blues skies with small puffy white clouds, we had a nice breeze and had worked...Read On
Added: 10 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.54 | Words: 2,252 | Tags: masturbation outdoors cfnm | 6 Comments
A couple go back to a friend's farm without the kids.
We had been married for ten years, and my parents agreed to look after our two boys aged nine and six for a week so we could have a second honeymoon. Our first had been okay but a bit disappointing, as we were not well off, so a cheap hotel in London had to suffice. Right now, we were not much better off but decided to take our caravan to a remote site in mid-Wales. The weather was...Read On
Added: 09 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.67 | Words: 6,768 | Tags: exhibitionism clothes cutting ripping underwear. straight sex mud. | 4 Comments
Captain Jack and Julie's First Date
The morning is a whirlwind of getting my things thrown together and back home, so I can shower and change for work. I had no intentions of sleeping at Jack's last night, but after the mind-blowing sex we had, how could I not? It was after all, a beautiful mess. As much as I thought I would fight my feelings with Jack, everything seems so right, the way he makes me feel safe, like I can...Read On
Added: 08 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.97 | Words: 6,198 | Tags: first date jack julie sex orgasm fucking exhibitionism | 25 Comments
Mike has a confusing, embarrassing, and exciting afternoon
My chest went hollow and I felt a chill at her words. Candid camera? She had filmed us -- her gesture at the computer made that perfectly clear. And now the blinking lights made more sense. Her webcam had been on and doing who knows what with the footage. My mind raced through what those images would show, and the evidence would never paint me in a good light. I had handcuffed her to the...Read On
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Work had been crazy, big job after big job had meant I had not been arriving home until late evening, and then getting up early the following morning to get to the pool for a swim. The only thing that kept me sane was working in an office where we were all naked. It was a great place to be. The staff were all lovely to be around despite the heavy workload and at least I was turned on all...Read On
Added: 06 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.92 | Words: 5,002 | Tags: nudity lesbian-sex blowjob voyeurism group | 12 Comments
An autobiographical vignette
The rain had ended sometime in the night before I woke up, and I remembered what Tharyn had once told me about fireworks making it rain. 'C'mon,' I'd thought. My older sister was notorious for seeming pedantic, but I guess she was right. Something about the dust particles in the atmosphere. The rain had left the early Monday morning deceptively cool, but it was July, and I knew it would soon...Read On
Added: 03 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 5 | Words: 1,982 | Tags: naturism exhibitionism | 61 Comments
I never realized that being my husband's secretary would lead me into a life of adultery.
My husband James's secretary quit last year; after marrying one of his clients. He was struggling to find a suitable replacement. He had hired a number of secretaries, but they just kept quitting sometimes not even working a full week. James is a major distributor of swim wear, club wear, and leisurewear for women, which is imported from Brazil. Most of his clients are in coastal areas of...Read On
Added: 02 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.76 | Words: 2,932 | Tags: cheating adultery exhibition wife slut | 22 Comments
A stripper drives us to lose it...
You and I finally have a night to hang out. I texted you to see if you wanted to grab a few drinks. You've been busy and a little stressed. I want you to relax and have a good time. I'm thinking you need a night of no worries. To be honest, I don't really care about the drinks, I just want to spend time with you. We meet up at a bar and order a pair of 'Jack and Coke's. It's cool outside,...Read On
Added: 01 Aug 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.87 | Words: 3,431 | Tags: strip club blowjob finger exhibitionism outside stripper | 7 Comments
The party had ended, but another was just beginning...
The party had gone on for a several hours, and by two in the morning people were beginning to pass out. We had decided to let them sleep where they fell, and sort the bodies out in the morning. By three, everyone was pretty much out cold. I was lying there on the floor wearing only my boxers, because it had been hot and many of us had stripped down to our underwear sometime during the night....Read On
Added: 31 Jul 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.4 | Words: 1,129 | Tags: voyeur straight sex party oral exhibitionism | 2 Comments
When no one thought you were looking, I saw you taking those pictures.
Sitting in class on a hot afternoon listening to the lecturer go on and on about something that we all lost interest in halfway through class, I looked over and saw you. You were sitting at your desk texting on your phone, not paying any attention to what was going on around you. As I sat there watching, I noticed you look around real quick and then when you were sure that no one was looking,...Read On
Added: 27 Jul 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.43 | Words: 1,115 | Tags: flashing exhibitionism exhibitionist masturbation truth or dare dare | 8 Comments
How would you pass the time on a long train journey?
"Hey look, this'll do," you say, and plump your bag down on a four-seater table. It's good to get a table to ourselves, although this mid-week afternoon train from King's Cross is almost empty. It's much nicer than travelling at the weekend, when the train to Edinburgh is often packed. It was a good idea of yours to get to our friend's hen party this way, rather than drive. It'll be...Read On
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He spent the night with Maja, would it be the walk of shame or more of her delights?
Yellowy thin sticks of light caught fragments of dust as they poked through the large wooden shutters. They gave the whitewashed walls an ivory hue in the low light. Blurred a little with sleep, I opened my right eye to ease everything into focus. Disorientated, it took a few seconds to recollect just where I was. She was there beside me, a redolent expression on her slumbering face, her...Read On
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Marna and Jani put on a show in her bedroom, curtains open, for all to see.
Jani, a friend of mine, sent me a picture of herself, naked, on the bed, ass in the air. Her letter began: "... living in a large city like New York or LA. The woman in the photo is me and the bed I lie upon is in the master bedroom of my apartment. My apartment is located on the 10th floor of a 40-story building and my apartment is surrounded by other apartments, condos and office...Read On
Added: 22 Jul 2014 | Category: Exhibitionism | Avg Score: 4.94 | Words: 2,746 | Tags: exhibitionism sex lesbian sex public sex | 15 Comments
A lonely guy gets the surprise of his life at the mall.
Hey folks, my name is Matt and you may not believe the story that I am about to tell you but I swear to you it actually happened. You see most guys have that fantasy where they will be out in public and a gorgeous girl will hook up with them in the most random way in the most random place. Today is the day that fantasy came true for me. I was at the mall, hanging out in the food court. It...Read On
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WOW! Flashing can sure get you into some wild situations.
You have a lot of 'firsts' in your life when you're sixteen. Just a couple of months after flashing at the Indy 500, I flashed at the Brickyard 400. I can tell you one thing, the good old boys of NASCAR are a bit more aggressive than those Indy car guys. Oh, I think you could say a lot more happened. It sure surprised me. As for me, I'm still crazy about flashing. I took some new...Read On
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A man, a woman, and a private tour of a judge's chambers
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Welcome to our Vacation Rental! 100% Recommended 17 Reviews
Casa Kettlewell is a bright, family-friendly private entrance mountain retreat with Whistler Village and the Valley Trail at its doorstep!
This 1,100 sq. foot, three level, two bedroom, two bath townhome has keyless entry on the ground floor and provides ample room for ski, boot and board storage. Stairs lead from the mudroom to the open concept kitchen and dining room. The living room is separate with wood and stone accents through out. It has a gas fireplace and two private covered patios with sweeping mountain views. Stairs lead to the top floor which houses two full bathrooms, a queen in the ensuited master bedroom and twin/double bunk with twin trundle in the second. Optional sleeping is also provided for in the livingroom with a queen double high self inflating air bed along with two pack and play cribs for children.
Casa Kettlewell offers the convenience of free wifi, in suite laundry, the next door Whistler Raquet Club and Marketplace Shopping Centre and is a 10-minute walk or free Village Shuttle ride during the peak season to the base of the mountain. Parking at Granite Court is free secured underground for one vehicle with visitor parking based on availability.
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 beds
Village North Location (just opposite Whistler's Olympic Plaza)
FREE Wifi
Views of Rainbow, Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains
Secured Underground Parking for One Vehicle and Guests
Secured Underground Bike Storage
Two Mountain facing decks and gas BBQ
FREE courtesy shuttle bus to the base of both mountains
Flat Screen TV
Cable TV, Apple TV
Gas fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen
Washer & Dryer / Dishwasher
Kid-Friendly (2 Pack n Play beds, High Chair, Change Mat, Bassinet)
Photos & Video
Voted Whistler's best self-catering townhomes, this is Granite Court.
Sweeping mountain views of Blackcomb and Whistler await you from two private patios.
Ample seating for family dinners.
Plenty of cabinetry for self catering.
Open kitchen with pass bar for apres-ski happy hour.
The living room is separate with wood and stone accents through out. It has a great fireplace and provides access to a pull out queen Serta sofa bed and off which is one of two private covered patios with sweeping mountain views.
Gas fireplace to warm, wide screen HDTV to entertain!
Queen Serta pull out sofa for extra overnight guests.
Roomy Master Bedroom comes with ample storage in double closet and ensuite bathroom.
Bright with vaulted ceilings and ensuited with full bathroom and soaker tub.
Master ensuite with soaker tub featuring wood and stone accents.
Granite Court is right in the heart of Whistler Village. On the corner of Lorimer & Blackcomb Rd.
Granite Court, Village North just above Whistler Village. Walking is the theme ~ Your in the heart of it all!
Bright with vaulted ceilings and sweeping mountain views. Roomy with Twin/Double Bunk bed and twin trundle below.
Twin/Double Bunkbed with Twin Trundle with new Serta matresses!
Second full bathroom with shower.
Mountain views from two Blackcomb facing patios.
Year-round bliss!
4 star Trip Advisor rating!
Take a walk to Lost Lake along the Valley Trail accessible from the front of the complex.
Enjoy concerts in the plaza all summer long. Just a 5 minute walk away.
Satisfy your self-catering urges at the Marketplace Plaza right across the street. Complete with BC Liquor Store, IGA grocery store, Pharmacy and other specialty shops.
Available | Booked | Unavailable |
Calculate Your Rate
Rates are quoted in Canadian Dollars per night and are subject to GST (5%).
Rates are firm and include:
- Secured Underground Parking for One Vehicle and Guests
- Secured Underground Bike Storage
- High Speed Wifi
- Child-Friendly Ammenities (Pack n Play, High Chair, Change Mat, Bassinet)
Housekeeping Exit Clean is included.
Applicable Taxes | GST of 5% applies (taxes not included in the rates below) |
Rates Calculation | Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only. Get a Price Estimate in Your Currency |
Season | Start Date | End Date | # of Nights | Rate/nt | Comments |
Spring Break | Mar 10, 2017 | Mar 25, 2017 | 3 + 7 + |
$375.00 $320.00 |
Peak Season | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | 3 + |
$329.00 |
Spring Peaks | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 30, 2017 | 3 + 7 + |
$285.00 $225.00 |
Spring Peaks | May 1, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | 3 + 7 + |
$285.00 $225.00 |
Summer Days | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | 3 + 7 + |
$285.00 $225.00 |
Summer Slopes | Jun 16, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | 3 + 7 + |
$315.00 $250.00 |
Fall Glow | Sep 6, 2017 | Nov 21, 2017 | 3 + 7 + |
$335.00 $275.00 |
Early Birds | Nov 22, 2017 | Dec 14, 2017 | 3 + 7 + |
$355.00 $290.00 |
The Holidays | Dec 15, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 | 4 + |
$495.00 |
Peak Season | Jan 2, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | 3 + 7 + |
$435.00 $365.00 |
Payment Info
Policy | Amount Required | Due Date | Payment Accepted |
Reservation Deposit | 25.00% of total | Due at time of booking | Online CreditCard via this website |
Balance of Payment | Full remainder | 45 days prior to arrival | |
Damage Deposit | $500.00 | Reservation deposit. | |
Less than 45 days prior to arrival | Full payment | At time of booking |
Property Description
This 1,100 sq. foot, three level, two bedroom, two bath townhome has keyless entry on the ground floor and provides ample room for ski, boot and board storage. Stairs lead from the mudroom to the open concept kitchen and dining room. The living room is separate with wood and stone accents through out. It has a great fireplace and provides access to a pull out double sofa sleeper and one of two private covered patios with sweeping mountain views. Stairs lead to the top floor which houses two full bathrooms, a queen in the ensuited master bedroom and twin/double bunk with twin trundle in the second.
Sleeping Areas & Beds
Master Bedroom
Bright with vaulted ceilings and ensuited with full bathroom and soaker tub.
Room Type | Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows) |
Sleeps | 2 |
Beds | 1 Queen |
Has Ensuite Bathroom | Yes |
Floor Level | 3 |
2nd Bedroom
Bright with vaulted ceilings and sweeping mountain views. Roomy with Twin/Double Bunk bed and twin trundle below.
Room Type | Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows) |
Sleeps | 4 |
Beds | 1 Double/Single Bunk, 1 Single Trundle Bed |
Floor Level | 3 |
Bathroom 1
Master ensuite with soaker tub featuring wood and stone accents.
Is Ensuite Bathroom | Yes |
Includes | Hairdryer, Heating Lamp, Shower, Soaker Tub, Soap, Vanity |
Bathroom 2
Full bathroom with shower featuring wood and stone accents.
Is Ensuite Bathroom | No |
Includes | Hairdryer, Hand-held Shower, Heating Lamp, Shower, Soap, Vanity |
Voted one of the best self-catering complexes in Whistler. Casa Kettlewell offers a bright, open concept kitchen and dining room with bar stool seating for four and a dining table for six.
Basic Food Staples | Included |
Blender | Included |
Coffee grinder | Included |
Coffee Maker | Included |
Cooking/Eating Utensils | Included |
Dish Soap | Included |
Dishwasher | Included |
Electric Mixer | Included |
Fridge | Included |
Garbage Bags | Included |
Glassware | Included |
Kettle | Included |
Microwave | Included |
Oven | Included |
Stove | Included |
Toaster | Included |
Living Area
The living room is separate with wood and stone accents through out. It has a gas fireplace and provides access to a pull out double sofa sleeper and sliding doors to one of two private covered patios with sweeping mountain views.
Dining Area
Bright, open concept kitchen and dining room with bar stool seating for four and a dining table for six.
Special Features
Fireplace | Cozy gas fireplace |
Lofted/Cathedral Ceilings | 9 ft ceilings throughout, vaulted bedroom ceilings |
Trim | Wood and stone accents throughout |
Views | Spectacular sweeping Alpine & Forest Views |
Casa Kettlewell offers the convenience of FREE WIFI, HDTV, in suite laundry, free secured underground for one vehicle with visitor parking based on availability.
Private Amenities
24 HR Emergency Maintenance | Included |
Basic Food Staples | Included |
Books | Non-Fiction, Fiction, Biz, Kids. |
Coded Access | Included |
Dining Area | Included |
Dishwasher | Included |
DVD Library | Simple selection of some favourites and classics. |
DVD Player | Included |
Fireplace | Gas Fireplace |
Fresh Linens | Included |
Games | Included |
Guest Parking | Included |
Hairdryer | Included |
Internet Access - Wireless Internet | Included |
Iron and Ironing Board | Included |
Laundry Facilities | In-suite Washer/Dryer. |
Living Area | Included |
Parking - Free Guest Spots | Secured and Day Guest Parking |
Patio | Two private covered patios with sweeping mountain views. |
Patio Furniture | Included |
Resort Information | Included |
Secure Reserved Parking | One secured underground parking stall. |
Secure Ski and Bike Storage | Store your skis in the mudroom and your bikes in secured storage underground. Visitors are responsible for locking and storage. |
Stereo | Included |
TV-Digital or HDTV | HD, PVR, plenty of channels, movies, music and more. |
Shared Amenities
Guest Parking | Five guest parking stalls reserved on a first come, first served basis. |
Garbage Pickup | Recycling / Garbage in visitor parking area. Thank you for recycling! |
Grocery Delivery | www.nestors.com, www.whistlergrocery.com |
Organize Childminding | Nannies on Call (604) 938-2823 |
Resort Tours | www.whistler.com |
Location & Map
Casa Kettlewell is a bright, family-friendly private entrance mountain retreat with Whistler Village and the Valley Trail at its doorstep! The townhome offers the convenience of the next door Whistler Raquet Club and Marketplace Shopping Centre and is a 10-minute walk or FREE Village Shuttle ride to the base of the mountain.
Access Time to Lifts
Free shuttle |
Greater than 10 minutes walk |
Access Time to Shops & Restaurants
Less than 5 minutes walk |
Access Time to Grocery Stores
Less than 5 minutes walk |
Local Map
Local Information
Attractions & Entertainment
Art Gallery | ||
Cinemas - Movie Theatres | ||
Cultural Centre | ||
Free Entertainment - Performances | ||
Library | ||
Live Music - Outdoor | ||
Markets - Farmers & Local |
Bars/Pubs & Nightlife
Apres Ski |
Food & Restaurants
Coffee Shops | ||
Liquor Store | ||
Restaurants - Family Friendly |
Health & Wellness
Medical Services |
Mountain Activities
Biking - Downhill | ||
Bungee Jumping | ||
Hiking | ||
Mountaineering | ||
Rock Climbing - Via Ferrata | ||
Site Seeing | ||
Ski & Snowboard School | ||
Skiing & Snowboarding - Backcountry | ||
Skiing & Snowboarding - Lifts | ||
Skiing & Snowboarding - Trails | ||
Sleigh Riding | ||
Snow Tubing | ||
Snowmobiling | ||
Snowmobiling |
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Owners who participate in the online credit card processing system have undergone additional screening through their payment processing application. | |
All owners must agree to AlluraDirect.com's Terms of Service Agreement, which outlines minimum mandatory standards, terms of account termination, and the formal guest complaints process. | |
All customer complaints against owners are tracked and kept on record. Owners with more than 2 complaints spanning a subscription period are automatically terminated. Owner accounts are now immediately terminated under a subset of zero tolerance clauses in the Terms of Service Agreement. You are free to contact AlluraDirect.com to get independent owner verification from our office. | |
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Thank you for agreeing to and upholding these policies during your stay at Casa Kettlewell.
Suitability & Eligibility Policies
Adults - Min Age to Stay: 21 | 21. |
Long Term Renters (Monthly) | We will accept long term renters. Please contact the owner for more details. |
Non-Smokers Only | All of our properties are non-smoking. Please respect the living space. Should caretakers advise that smoking occurred within the townhouse an additional charge of $150 will be posted to guest account for payment. |
Graduation & Stag/Stagette Parties | No rentals will be granted for these purposes. |
Pets | |
Subleased Tenants | Subleasing to other tenants not permitted. |
Wheelchairs | Property cannot accommodate wheelchair use and wheelchair access. |
Reservation & Cancellation Policies
Cancellations Made by Guests | All payments are non-refundable. Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against any unexpected events involving your lodging, flights or vacation-related products. |
Courtesy Hold Reservations | Not accepted. Reservations are confirmed with payment. |
Delayed Arrivals | No refunds. We are not responsible for circumstances which result in delayed arrivals. Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against any unexpected events involving your lodging, flights or vacation-related products. |
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information | Check-in and arrival instructions will be emailed upon balance payment. |
Guest Account Termination | The Owner or their Contact reserve the right to request permanent Guest account inactivation from this web sites technical administrators in the event of one or more of the following Guest actions: intentional property policy violation causing material damage or fines, Guest misrepresentation and/or fraud, intentionally defacing or damaging public or private property, breaking laws and bylaws, theft, public indecency, harassment, causing bodily or emotional harm & disturbing the peace after repetitive warnings. Guests will be notified by email of account termination. Guests may choose to appeal their account termination. Guests may be given the chance to reconcile with the Owner as a condition of preserving or reversing their account status. Account termination prevents the Guest from booking this or any other property that uses the same web site |
Guest Stay Contract | By reserving online via your credit card, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions. By clicking the AGREE button when paying online, you acknowledge that you have legally accepted, read, understood, agree with, and will comply with our publicly advertised policies (including payment terms) on our web site. |
Ineligible Guests Reservation Reversal | The Owner or their Contact reserves the right to cancel reservations made by, and refuse business to: Guests who do not meet the policies published in this property's Policies Table at the time of booking and past Guests known to have : intentionally violated rental property policies, damaged and/or defaced rental properties through intentionally destructive and/or negligent behavior, engaged in theft, broken local bylaws and laws, committed fraud or who misrepresented themselves, and Guests who have caused bodily or emotional harm to any third parties. Reservations may be cancelled up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time the ineligible Guest made the booking. Guests will be issued a refund by personal cheque. Refunds will be adjusted for any payment processing expenses |
Late Reservation Payments | Failure to pay by the due dates will result in automatic cancellation without a deposit refund. Guests can re-book dates if they are still available; deposit will not be re-charged. |
Privacy | The Owner, their booking Contact and this web sites technical administrators agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of their Guests without prior written consent from the Guests, except under force of law, or for law enforcement purposes relating to policy and property violation. The Owner and their booking Contact also agree to not use Guest personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Guests. Guests agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of the Owner or their booking Contact without prior written consent from the Owner and/or Contact, except under force of law or for law enforcement purposes. Guests also agree to not use Owner or Contact personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Owners and their Contact. |
Reservation Changes | Please contact us if you need to lengthen or shorten your reservation, and we will do what we can to accommodate. Changes are not guaranteed, and refunds may be treated in accordance with our cancellation policy. |
Guest Stay Policies
Check-In Time | 4:00 pm |
Check-Out Time | 10:00 am |
Complaints Concerning Property | Report all property complaints or obvious damage caused by previous Guests to us immediately, by phone and by email as they become evident. Serious problems should be reported with supporting photographs. We will make our best efforts to rectify problems within 24 hours of notification. Failure to notify us of property-related problems while in the property and as they become evident, will forfeit any rights or claims against us regarding property condition after your departure. |
Excessive Cleaning Costs | Guests authorize a credit card charge for excessive cleaning costs. |
Excessive Noise | Excessive noise is NOT tolerated neither inside the home or on the Granite Court grounds. Police, Security, and/or management will attend and there will be a fine per incident and guest may risk eviction. We reserve right to refuse or interrupt service to any client. To notify authorities of excessive noise in a neighbouring unit that is causing a disturbance to you please contact the Non-Emergency RCMP line at (604) 932-3044. |
Garbage Removal | Prior to vacating the townhouse guests are required to remove all trash and recyclables and deposit them in the Recycling & Garbage Room next to the Parking Garage. |
Housekeeping | $175 Cleaning Fee applies per reservation. If desired, guests may request help arranging additional mid-stay cleans ranging from $70-90. Contact owner with any inquiries. |
Internet Availability & Usage | Illegal downloads forbidden. Should we receive notification that such activity has occurred, the Guest responsible will be immediately evicted and charged for damages. |
Liability | Owner, agents and the townhouses reservation website are excluded from liability. Including for personal, bodily injury to guests or guests of guests while they are on our property or while in transit to our home or while on resort property. |
Maintenance Emergencies | Emergency contacts provided upon balance payment. |
Maximum Sleeping Capacity | 8. Up to 6 guests are included in the posted nightly rates. Additional guests are $20 pp. |
Missing Items | Guests authorize a credit card charge for missing items. |
Noise Restrictions | No noise after 10pm. You will be fined by security if your party and your guests disrupt other guests. |
Parking & Ticketing | The townhouse has assigned parking for one vehicle within a secured underground parking facility. Guests must ensure that they are parked in the correct stall assigned to the unit. Parking elsewhere may lead to the guests car being towed at the guests expense. If someone has incorrectly occupied the units assigned stall, guests may use a VISITOR stall in the secured parking area. Guests must be sure to LEAVE A NOTE on the dashboard indicating which unit they are occupying and contact the owner immediately. |
Policy Updates | Policies are subject to change without notice. |
Property Damage | Guest authorizes up to a $1000.00 CAD charge on their card payable when final payment is due unless otherwise arranged with us. In the event of property damage or breach of our policies, you have authorized the costs to remediate the damage or breach to be charged against the Damage Deposit. Damage or breach includes, but is not restricted to: noise complaints, common or private property damage, excessive cleaning charges, lost or broken or missing common or private property items, smoking inside the property, pets inside the property and all charges related to security company or police involvement regarding property occupant's behavior while in the property or on common premises. If damage is in excess of the Damage Deposit, the excess cost is also due from the Guest. |
Rental Accommodation Zoning | |
Terms of Eviction | Violation of our policies, damage to property (common property included) and violation of building policies are causes for eviction. In addition, excessive noise and offensive behaviour will not be tolerated and cause for eviction. |
Guarantees Policies
My Web Site Guarantee | I guarantee that my web site content is accurate. I will honor what I publish. |
Reservation Guarantee | In the event of property sale, property damage or double booking, I will make every effort to relocate you to a comparable property at no additional expense to you. |
Weather Guarantee | We cannot guarantee weather conditions, which are out of our control. Sorry, no refunds. |
Local Tips
My Money Saving Tips
Cheapest groceries | Stop in Squamish @ the Save on Foods for a big shop on the way up. You"ll save 8-15%ish |
Cheapest times to come to Whistler | Earlier December, April offers late season sun and great snow thanks to global warming. |
My biggest money saving tips | Pack a lunch on to the mountain one day. |
On a Personal Note
What makes Whistler so special and unique? | I love Whistler as it is a hybrid of high alpine adventure with tasty restaurants and classy stores. That pioneer "local" spirit is still evident at The Boot and Nestors. |
The Drive to Whistler
Best places to eat | Uli"s - offer"s hearty, value oriented food, Misty Mountain Pizza is tasty, The Brew House is a hop, skip and a jump away |
Best radio station | Listen to Mountain FM for traffic updates but bring your own tunes. |
Best things to see on the way to Whistler | Shannon Falls & The Chief in Squamish, Tantilus Range, Brandywine Falls |
My safety tips for drivers new to Hwy 99 | Be sure to check this website for up to date information on Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvements and Delays: http://projects.ch2m.com/TrafficUpdate/weekly-sts.asp |
Where to get the best views | Catch one of the last lifts up after closing. Fill the townhouse thermos up with hot coco at the Roundhouse. Sip a hot todie, let the crowds disapate. Admire the volcanic Black Tusk. Ski/board top to bottom with an enduring smile on. |
About Us
Dear Guest,
We were drawn to Whistler by our kindred wilderness spirit. This snowy peak ridden region is some of the most beautiful we've experienced thoughout the world. Wilderness spaces are a conduit to reflective and peaceful emotions. Our role and the challenges of our hyper paced world can be confusing and overwhelming unless we make time to recreate and reflect. We've searched all over Whistler and feel that Granite Court balances serene alpine beauty with "value" moreso than any other townhouses. Walk around the lit trail of ancient Lost Lake accessed by the Valley Trail on our doorstep. Wait for the crowds to subside at Whistler peak and embrace the sounds of wilderness silence with the volcanic Black Tusk in the foreground. Extend a friendly hand to an international or local and learn about them. Revel in the views. Respect the beauty of the hill. Leave no trace and recycle everything. You're all here to experience different things. No one is watching. Co-create memories! Our wilderness sentiments are with you from Vancouver. Enjoy Casa Kettlewell.
The Kettlewells
Spacious, comfortable and in a fantastic spot!
Bridget from Ferntree Gully, Australia
Date: May-18-2016 for a stay in Apr 2016
We had an amazing time at whistler in this property. Close to everything you need, peaceful, spacious and very easy to book and check in. We had 2 couples in the apartment and found it a perfect amount of space, I would definitely recommend staying here!
View Full ReviewGreat apartment
Nuala from Vancouver, Canada
Date: Jan-10-2016 for a stay in Jan 2016
Great spacious apartment. Great location, close to playground and upper village amenities. Quite a walk to ski lifts but free shuttle across road. Only criticism is couch not comfortable to sit.....
View Full Reviewnice stay
Hong from Coquitlam, Canada
Date: Aug-21-2015 for a stay in Aug 2015
We definitely had a good stay in the nice room. Room is clean and the owner is very responsive. The location is great as well. We'd like to book this room again when we go to Whistler next time.
View Full ReviewGreat for mountain-seekers!
Alex from Toronto, Canada
Date: Feb-10-2015 for a stay in Jan 2015
Great place to stay! Very roomy, useful amenities, and quick responding owners. A little bit of a walk to Blackcomb base, and couch could be a bit more comfy, but these were minor inconveniences, for the price that we paid! We would certainly come back!
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Rosemary from Keswick, United Kingdom
Date: Feb-03-2015 for a stay in Jan 2015
Had a great time in Whistler, apartment easy to find from instructions given and in nice quiet area, away from town but within easy walking distance of shops and slopes. Plenty of room to store stroller and ski boots downstairs and everything we might have needed available in kitchen (was great having the dishwasher!). Minor problems were dealt with promptly and effectively by the owner. If we ever return to Whistler we would definitely consider booking this apartment again.
View Full ReviewAwesome Whistler Value
Liam from Salter Point, Australia
Date: Jan-08-2015 for a stay in Dec 2014
Whistler is an expensive holiday destination, particularly over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Casa Kettlewell was awesome value and I am glad I found the place and would recommend it to anyone heading to enjoy all Whistler has to offer.
The property is just to the north of the northern end of the village stroll so it is not too expensive compared to other accommodations right in the heart of Whistler Village, but it was only a 12 minute walk each morning to the lifts and under 5 minutes to the Marketplace supermarket and liquor store which was very convenient. It was also easy to cut through to Blackcomb village so overall the location worked out well.
The property itself was fantastic for the price. The 2 good sized bedrooms on the 3rd floor and having 2 bathrooms was a godsend as everyone gets ready at the same time in the mornings to get to the lifts so that was super handy. On the second floor, the living room again was a good size with 2 decent couches and enough room to have friends over. The kitchen table was also a good area to socialise and the kitchen had all we needed to cook meals which we did a bit of. A washer and dryer was also slotted in and that was great to not have to worry about having to go to a laundromat or use common washing facilities. The ground floor was just the entrance landing which had a good rack and bench to easily store the snow gear for the 4 of us plus had a heater so our gear was always dry in the morning. Also the wifi was good, plenty of heating in all rooms and the key code entry was great to not have to worry about keys with 4 people.
The owner Charlene was really easy to deal with and even allowed us to stay in the apartment until late afternoon of our check out day as there were no new tenants arriving and we had a late shuttle so that flexibility was appreciated.
Overall we couldn't have been happier with how the accommodation turned out - unless of course somehow they managed to fit a hot tub in somewhere for next time but that is wishful thinking! Super value for Whistler in terms of location, price and comfort and highly recommended.
Cheers Liam & crew from Australia
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Nadine W from Colchester, United Kingdom
Date: Oct-26-2015
Spacious, comfortable and welcoming. Great location. Communication with the owners was excellent. Would stay here again.
Awesome Whistler Value
Bradburn28 from Perth, Australia
Date: Jan-08-2015
Whistler is an expensive holiday destination, particularly over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Casa Kettlewell was awesome value and I am glad I found the place and would recommend it to anyone heading to enjoy all Whistler has to offer. The apartment is as advertised with the best aspects being the good size of the bedrooms and living areas, location, wifi, keyless entry and the 2 bathrooms. Was very comfortable for 4 people and would be easy enough to fit another couple. The owner Charlene was really easy to deal with and even allowed us to stay in the apartment until late afternoon of our check out day as there were no new tenants arriving and we had a late shuttle so that flexibility was appreciated. Overall we couldn't have been happier with how the accommodation turned out. Super value for Whistler in terms of location, price and comfort and highly recommended. Cheers Liam & crew from Australia
Convenient and value for money
A FlipKey verified reviewer from
Date: Jun-03-2014
Our thirteenth trek to Whistler from the UK. Have stayed in a few places usually nearer the slopes. WIth skis kept near the slope this was easier. So great location. I would not have booked this appartment if I had read these reviews but would have missed out on something. It is not luxurious, everything is somewhat tired. Benefit of the doubt - it was near end of the season. Whilst I don't think we marked or damaged anything, it was nice being able to relax knowing a scuff would not show. So I would rent again, but would ensure that the sofabed had been replaced before expecting anyone to use that. I ended up sleeping on the floor, it was more comfortable.
Zuma65 from Sunshine Coast, Qld
Date: Sep-24-2013
This is a review for our stay for 3 months from December 2012 thru to March 2013. Seeing this was for an extended stay over the peak season, this was an expensive booking for us. Unfortunately we were not happy with many aspects of the property. The online claim of "absolutely clean" was not true in our case. It took my husband and I the first two days attending to cleaning of scuffed, scratched walls, vacuuming piles of dust from behind beds, dusting skirting boards, cleaning mould from bathrooms, purchasing new linen and pillows for beds and generally giving the property a spring clean. As we were responsible for cad 1,000 damage deposit we were keen to identify any broken or unclean items very early on in our stay to cover ourselves. Hence the many photos that we have taken. There was no iron in the property until we purchased one in week 6. No stereo was available as stated online and the fully stocked kitchen had broken appliances that were not replaced until week 6 of our stay. There was a long list of property items that needed attending to by their maintenance man after we had checked in leaving us without a working shower in one bathroom for longer then one week. Other items that needing attending to just after check in were the fireplace ( cutting in and out), kitchen tap leaking (needed replacing), laundry door getting stuck (hinges needed changing from one side to the other), broken vacuum cleaner (replacement only just managed to clean the white carpet in the condo). As you can see we had a maintenance man in and out of the property on and off for the first couple of weeks which meant we hang around to be there when he was thus losing our holiday time on maintenance items that should could have/should have been identified and attended prior to our check in. Unfortunately, we had to return home 2 weeks early due to emergency surgery and subsequent rehabilitation of an injury sustained by our son. Casa Kettlewell owners initially said that if the property was re booked for our dates that we cancelled they would, - this is their email response - "we will try to relet the space out for the time you would have otherwise occupied the unit. Should this happen, we will refund you the net rental income from this time period." However, when they did in fact let the property out for part of our cancelled dates they reneged on this offer of a refund. Essentially getting paid twice for the relet nights. **Bad Karma** Needless to say how the property is managed and maintained is somewhat disappointing. They were defensive when we mentioned issues with cleanliness and poorly maintained items, however you can judge from the pictures yourself. We have travelled a bit in the last few years whilst our children are at a good age and we always do thorough research on all aspects of the properties we are interested in and the location etc. Online pictures and reviews can only tell give you so much of the story and only upon closer inspection could you have seen many of the issues mentioned above. The location of Casa Kettlewell is great, the complex itself is quiet, but you do hear the revellers heading home after hours when the night is quiet. But this is be be expected in Whistler. The winter view from the front is enchanting and from the back of the property is beautiful as well. If the property was better maintained and the current furniture, beds and linen were updated it would be a condo worth considering to book.
Owner Response
We are disappointed that this family had a less than satisfactory experience at Casa Kettlewell. Since their stay Casa Kettlewell has received a much needed "spring clean." A new cleaning company was hired to care for the home. Deep cleans are done ritually following each departure, leaky sinks and creaky closet doors no more. All linens have been replaced (as they are annually) and new towels provided. Truthfully and contrary to the guests claim, the financial obligations of the owners under the rental agreement were exceeded. The guest vacated the property prior to their bookings end. The owners were under no obligation to refund them their unused nights. However, they still covered the cost of the guests extensive exit clean and their television subscription bills (a value of over $500, which would normally be the responsibility of the guest for long term stays). The guest also received their damage deposit back in full. Feel free to email the owners of Casa Kettlewell for any questions regarding this review. We pride ourselves in offering a clean, comfortable and affordable village location well suited to families. Best, The Kettlewells
Excellent location for Ironman week
Steve from BC
Date: Sep-13-2013
We stayed here for the week of Ironman Canada and it was perfectly located. Close to the activities but not in the middle of them. Close to the grocery store, coffee shops, drug store, etc. The unit is a little dinged up and the beds are not the most comfortable I've slept in. The kitchen was equipped with most of the stuff we needed. The pots and pans are worn out and need replacing. The windows are old and a pain in the butt to open/close. Parking was secure and great.
Long stay
A FlipKey verified reviewer from From all over the UK
Date: Jun-12-2012
We stayed for 4 months and had absolutely fantastic time, everything we needed was there, great position for the slops and the town, would recommend.
The townhouse was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay
Keith from NY
Date: Jan-25-2012
Overall the townhouse was very comfortable and we were happy with it.. There were however a few things that we thought should be fixed or better maintained: two burned out light bulbs - one in each bathroom no remote for TV no remote for DVD player much mold and mildew inside the main bathroom shower handle main bathroom fan does not work left back burner on range top is 50% burned out fridge door has no handle, and door does not close on its own instruction book in townhouse needs to be updated with the cureent codes for garage and trash doors the pull-out sofa mattress is worn out the foam pad for the cot is very marginal We enjoyed our stay and would likely rent again at Casa Kettlewell. Thanks for renting to us!
A FlipKey verified reviewer from 38 Evans Road Cooroy Queensland 4563
Date: Oct-09-2011
Very nice place to stay, quiet and easy to clean. Had a great Holiday!
Great stay in the World's Best Ski-Town
David from OR
Date: Jan-12-2011
Our stay at Casa Kettlewell was great from the pre-booking all the way to check out. The owners/managers were prompt in answering all questions and made the whole process a breeze. The location with free parking was ideal, close to shuttle, next to the Marketplace, and a short walk to nightlife and restaurants. Overall a great vacation, especially because other nature brought us a bunch of snow :). The only thing missing was a stereo... we made due just fine. We will certainly recommend it to anyone, as long we don't have plans to come back that week.
Great townhouse
A FlipKey verified reviewer from Vancouver
Date: Jan-12-2011
We spent New Years Eve weekend at Casa Kettlewell. We were a group of seven, and were all impressed by the place, particularly the location, convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable space for seven adults. Although a map was provided, it was a little tricky finding the place, and the check-in details were not very clear - it took us a while to find the unit number! Otherwise we received good communication from the manager and booking was easy. We would definitely consider staying again!
just okay
A FlipKey verified reviewer from washington state
Date: Jan-05-2011
I was led to believe this would be a top notch place, but the reality was much less. The place was quite large and the location was as billed, but many little things, that would be so easy to correct, made the stay uncomfortable. the coffee maker and shower were dirty and moldy. The bedding (comforters) were visibly soiled and we didnt want to touch them let alone sleep under them. The cups were all chipped, the pans were all dirty and there were only stainless steel wine glasses. We could never use the dvd player and the tv and internet went out halfway through our stay. But it couldnt be easier to find the place and the parking was the best. It was walking distance to everything. We overall enjoyed our stay, but expected much more based on the price we payed. It would be so easy to maintain this place to a higher standard. We would have brought our own stuff if we knew the condition of some of the household items and would have been much more comfortable.


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Flatt struggles in Skate America short program, OC's Wagner in first
KENT, WASH. - As Rachael Flatt stepped off the ice after her short program at Skate America on Saturday afternoon she pulled on a Stanford baseball cap, a tip of the hat from the Cardinal sophomore to the Big Game, the annual Stanford-Cal football clash going on at the same time nearly 800 miles down the Pacific coast in Berkeley.
"I'm depressed," Flatt said laughing when asked about missing the football game. "I'm bummed, but I was representing."
Missing the Big Game was a rare compromise by Flatt, the 2010 U.S. champion, who has been determined since enrolling at The Farm to make academics and the pursuit of a normal college experience, not skating, her primary focus.
Even so Flatt, 20, was clearly disappointed with a dismal performance in the 2012-13 season's first major international competition, a performance that raised serious questions about her skating future. Flatt, continuing to be hampered by tendinitis, posted a short program score of 43.72, more than 20 points below her personal best and leaving her last in the 10 skater field.
"Ideally I would have liked something a bit higher but it wasn't my best," Flatt said. "I was hoping to come in doing flips and Lutzes and I'm injured again so you do what you can at this point."
Orange County's Ashley Wagner, the reigning U.S. champion, is first going into Sunday's free skate at the ShoWare Center after posting a 60.61 short-program score despite a slight misstep on a triple loop jump.
"The triple loop wasn't exactly the quality I was looking for and I'm so bummed because I think it's one of my strongest jumps, but you know that was my first short program out under the spotlights of the crowd," Wagner said. "So I'm pleased how it went. I felt really nervous going out, so the fact that I was thinking throughout the entire program, which I don't like to do, and I was able to stand on my feet and put out something that I think is quality, I'm happy with the day."
Russia's Adelina Sotnikova is second at 58.93, with Team USA's Christina Gao, an 18-year-old freshman at Harvard, third at 56.63. "It was definitely one of my better skates," Gao said. "I was pretty confident going into it and I just kind of let each jump happen."
Like Flatt, Gao, a Cincinnati native who previously trained with 2010 Olympic champion Yu-Na Kim of South Korea in Toronto, is taking a full course load.
"I've been finding a pretty good balance getting to my rhythm every day," Gao said. "I've been balancing it pretty well so far."
Flatt went into the 2010 Olympic Games a medal contender coming off her U.S. title and a fifth place finish at the 2009 World Championships. But after finishing seventh in Vancouver, Flatt made it clear that academics and college life would take precedent over skating at Stanford. Flatt, a national AP scholar at Cheyenne Mountain High in Colorado Springs, is a biology (pre-medicine) major at Stanford.
"It's busy," she said of her schedule. "I don't skate as much as I used to. I skate for an hour-and-a-half in the morning most of the time and an occasional afternoon if I don't have much homework. But school's my priority. That's why I'm taking hard classes, I'm a full-time student taking 17 units. It's a lot but at the same time I have goals outside of skating. And those are coming first at this point."
On top of her already demanding schedule, Flatt's skating has been further limited by injury.
"I have pretty severe tendinitis in a couple tendons in my foot and ankle," Flatt said. "I had a partial muscle tear in my calf at some point. So that also is adding to the mix down there. It's just the same old. We're not really sure what to do at this point. A little bit of overuse sets it off. So we're working on it, we're hoping for the best."
There was a tone of resignation in her voice, and Flatt was asked how much longer she saw herself competing.
"I don't know," she said. "At this point it's how long my body, you know, stays together. But we'll see, we'll see what happens."
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An interesting article this afternoon posted at AOL's Fanhouse where retired Patriots safety Rodney Harrison told Nancy Gay that he believes he deserves consideration for the NFL Hall of Fame.
"Probably not," Harrison told FanHouse when asked if he thought he'd get in, "because just look how the NFL has looked at me all these years. Ignoring my stats and my impact as a player and a teammate. Focusing on the negative.
"Do I believe I'm a Hall of Fame player? Absolutely. Will I make it in there? That's up to you guys. But I know that I did all I could do."
Harrison also went on to say that the fact he only made the Pro Bowl twice in fifteen seasons was also a sore point.
"The Pro Bowl is an absolute joke," Harrison said. "When you look at the guys who can't even play safety and they're getting in. You've got guys going in with 70 tackles, one or two interceptions, no sacks, no passes defensed, no impact on the game. I mean, it's crazy how the Pro Bowl voting is.
"You mean to tell me a guy like John Lynch, who I respect to death, you tell me he's an eight, nine-time Pro Bowler, and I'm a two-time Pro Bowler?"
As Gay points out – in 2003, Harrison led the Patriots with 140 regular-season tackles and three interceptions, and was voted All-Pro by The Associated Press media panel. However, he failed to make the Pro Bowl roster that season.
"Look at these stats!" Harrison told Fanhouse. "All you have to do is pull 'em up and look at 'em — my interceptions, my tackles, my impact on the game. Everything! What does that tell you?
"But guess what: Because I'm Rodney Harrison, because everyone wanted to put this 'dirty player' stigma on me, no one would vote for me. But if you asked these guys, would they want me on their team, yes they would."
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When a Baltimore teenager fired on classmates on the first day of school this week, officials at the Southern Nevada Counterterrorism Center were watching closely.
A school shooting thousands of miles away probably has nothing to do with Las Vegas or terrorism. But the cops at the local fusion center have to be sure.
"We can't accept that it's an isolated event," said Patrick Baldwin, a manager at the fusion center at Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in downtown Las Vegas. "We must investigate whether it's a coordinated effort and right away push out advisories and notify the command staff."
Tracking school violence has been an emphasis at the fusion center the past four years. Baldwin said he remembered well the day that sparked the changes.
On Feb. 15, 2008, Palo Verde High School freshman Christopher Privett, 15, was gunned down by another teen in a drive-by shooting as he walked home from school.
In the weeks after the shooting, Sheriff Doug Gillespie made it clear that better communication was needed to prevent more shootings, Baldwin said.
Soon after the Privett shooting, an analyst from the Clark County School District joined the federal and local agencies at the fusion center under the Las Vegas police school violence initiative.
Fusion centers, developed by the federal government after the 9/11 attacks, are grounded in the idea that information flow between police agencies is key to stopping terrorism. But in Las Vegas and elsewhere, their focus has evolved into a broader "all crimes, all hazards" approach.
With monitoring national events for possible Nevada connections, officials at the Las Vegas fusion center are a one-stop shop for local agencies investigating threats at schools. An analyst staffs a watch desk 24 hours a day to coordinate calls and follow up with officers.
The threats coming into the fusion center are wide-ranging. If a student posts a threat on Facebook, a patrol officer will follow up with parents. If there are rumors of a gang fight at a football game, gang detectives could investigate.
A key advantage of the initiative is that information is centralized; in the past, officers might assume another agency was investigating, Baldwin said.
After finishing their investigation, officers must report their findings to the fusion center to determine the next step, South Central Area Command Capt. Tom Roberts said.
"The key is more for prevention than catching people in the act," Roberts said. "We want to deter it from happening."
It's hard to measure the effectiveness of a program that succeeds when bad things don't happen, but the statistics suggest the program is working. Violent crime at schools dropped 23 percent last year and has dropped 44 percent over four years.
But Baldwin knows one bad incident could change perceptions, and that's what he is working against.
"We're successful when we have no shootings," he said. "What happened in Baltimore, that's our worst nightmare."
The initiative's success has made it one of six finalists for the Center for Problem Oriented Policing Herman Goldstein Award, which recognizes police for innovative public safety problem-solving efforts.
Baldwin and Capt. John McGrath, who oversees the Northwest Area Command, will find out about the award after giving a presentation next month at a conference in Rhode Island.
When he talks about the program, Baldwin likes to recall the experience of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who witnessed police prevent a gang shooting during his tour of the Las Vegas fusion center.
"During the brief time I was on site, a potential crisis was identified and averted," Holder said in a 2010 speech. "Most importantly, they were able to protect and likely save lives."
Baldwin said the process can always be improved, but he is thrilled with the job officers have done. Few fusion centers around the country monitor school violence, so local cops didn't have a blueprint to follow, he said.
"It's a unique position for a fusion center to be in, and we're learning as we go," Baldwin said. "We know we're on the forefront. ...We don't have anybody to look at and tell us how to do it. We're the ones who are cutting through the ice first."
Contact reporter Mike Blasky at email@example.com or 702-383-0283.


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