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Chair rail height is 36 inches to save the wall from chair dings, right? Not really. Here's how to avoid a common mistake that many DIYers make. I plan to paint the lower portion of the walls in our nursery light green, then a chair rail, then the upper portion a light blue for sort of a landscape feel. I'm just not sure where to make the break from one color to the next. In your nursery, you might opt for simple two-tone walls by painting the chair rail and area above it a crisp white and choosing a more colorful option for the lower portion. For a more unusual look, hang clothesline across the walls at chair-rail height and use small clothespins to hang vintage ABC flashcards.
My DH and I are getting ready to get our son's nursery painted and ready and wanted to do a chair rail. Please post your pics of what you've done. To determine the height of your chair rail, measure the height of the ceiling and divide it by three. Chairs and chair rail may sound like they have a lot in common, but the relationship is limited to their approximate heights. In fact, in rooms with 9-ft. to 10-ft. ceilings, this height is actually most appropriate for chair rail, and best falls within the rules of classical architecture (see photo, right). Installing chair rail in my baby boys nursery this weekend. Explore Elizabeth Bowers Malchoff's board Chair Rail on Pinterest, a visual bookmarking tool that helps you discover and save creative ideas See more about High Chairs, Sarah Richardson and Boy Nurseries.
Anyway, I would like to do a white chair rail around the room with a dark shade of green on bottom and a lighter shade of green from the same palette on top. But with a crib and changing table, 40 inch height will likely be hidden half of the time. Once you've determined the height, use your tape measure and level to make a level line along the whole length of the room. Floors are not always level, so using a level to set your line will ensure that your chair rail will be straight. Rail in Espresso. Inspiration for a traditional nursery for boys in Toronto with beige walls and dark hardwood floors.
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Chair Rail Height In A Nursery. Aim for the standard chair rail height of 36 inches. If the crib comes in contact with the wall above that, consider adjusting upwards. Ideally you want the chair rail to also serve as a break in the color of the room. Determine the height of your chair rail. You can place a chalk line or strip of masking tape on the wall to help visualize the height while you decide. It will probably be somewhere between 30 and 36 inches (75-90cm) high, though some go higher for dramatic effect. This powder blue and white nursery is sweetly designed to the very last detail. The splash of colors in the floral wall art and bedding make this room suited for both boy or girl. Chair Rail: The ET8719 was used for chair rail. Its higher than average placement adds a feeling of comfort, like a blanket that envelops the room. I'm trying to swindle my husband to paint our new nursery blue (top) and white (bottom) with some sort of chair rail separating the 2 colors. Since it's a bedroom, it doesn't have to be a standard height. Obviously, chair rails are traditionally for protecting walls from chairs, but you don't have that issue. Chair Rail Height In Nursery – This post can use for individual, non-commercial purposes, because All trademarks referenced here in are the properties of their respective owners. Browse other image Chair Rail Height In Nursery in our galleries below, or choos other topic to find your desire inspiration. This mid-wall molding actually has less to do with chairs and more to do with proportion and scale. Handy!), letting your chair determine the height of your chair rail on your wall is akin to trying to change your foot in order to fit a specific size of shoe ie.
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I am doing a basic redo of our spare bedroom into our new nursery for our daughter coming in August. My wife requested a chair rail to be put in to separate the pink paint (bottom) with the white (top). Don't call a home improvement company or general contractor to install your chair rail. Chair rail may also be installed in bedrooms, nurseries and living rooms, and it looks wonderful in hallways, foyers and along stairways too. Learn how to identify, plan, and use trim and molding in your home with this style guide. So this weekend we headed over to their house to help them install a chair rail in their nursery. We decided to keep the height of this chair rail consistent with the other areas, which was 33.5 inches from the floor to the bottom of the rail.
Buy Chair Rails & wood moulding in stock from our selection of hardwood moulding available at our St. Charles Hardwoods stores in St. Louis. Step 1: Determine the Chair Rail Height Typically chair rails are installed between 30 to 26 inches high. My client Dana contacted me to help with her daughter's nursery when she was pregnant. I suggested that they paint a chocolate stripe at chair-rail height, frame it with white molding, and sprinkle it with stenciled flowers to match the flowers in the crib bedding.


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Current therapies for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are unsatisfactory, During the past year, we and three other groups discovered that U2AF1 and seven other components of the pre-mRNA splicing complex are recurrently mutated in patients with MDS and AML. Small molecule modulators of this complex have,been developed by our collaborators and others. The most advanced compounds in this class (called sudemycins) are soluble, stable, active against tumor xenografts in mice, non-toxic to normal cells, and can be synthesized in gram quantities. Sudemycins bind the SF3b splicing complex and induce apoptosis in cell lines after brief exposure, in part by causing alternative splicing of MDM2, a negative regulator of P53. The long-term goal of this proiect is to develop RNA splicing modulators as targeted therapv for MDS and AML, Our preliminary data demonstrate enhanced sensitivity of cells expressing mutant U2AF1 to sudemycin. We hypothesize that mutations in RNA splicing machinery confer sensitivity to splicing modulators by dysreguiating expression of alternatively spliced products that contribute to MDS/AML pathogenesis. We will test this hypothesis using well-defined systems in vitro and in vivo.
In Specific Aim 1, primary human AML myeloblasts with or without splicing gene mutations, based on completed sequencing of all coding genes in these samples, will be used to assess the impact of sudemycins (and other splicing modulators) on growth, viability, apoptosis, and cell cycle kinetics in vitro and chimerism, apoptosis, and trilineage differentiation in vivo after xenotransplantation into immune deficient mice. This will determine whether splicing gene mutations serve as biomarkers of sensitivity to these drugs.
In Specific Aim 2, we will discover alterations in the transcriptome induced by splicing modulators and develop sensitive and quantitative assays for assessment of the on-target effects of these agents. This project addresses SPORE translational endpoints by identifying genetic biomarkers that are predictive of response to splicing modulators and by developing assays that will be used for pharmacodynamic monitoring in clinical trials of splicing modulators:
Current chemotherapy treatments cure a minority of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We and others have recently discovered that RNA splicing, a critical metabolic pathway, is altered in many of these patients and compounds that modulate this pathway are available. This project will test the activity of this novel class of compounds in human cells and develop assays and preclinical data needed to initiate clinical trials of these agents in patients with MDS or AML.
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We did do something quiltrelated though, we (read: I) visited two quiltshops, *click at the pictures*
and purchased a few FQ's and a lovely yarn.
When we got home I did stitch almost all day, so I have to show you the result of VHRH in the sun! Block 10 almost done!
As I use to do here are some pictures of our trip.
This lady and I have something in common: sore feet!
After a good breakfast we are ready for a long day of sightseeing.
We also did a boattrip on Rhein and Mosel, a convenient way to see things without having to walk LOL


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The Campaign School is a two-day workshop that trains social workers to run for elected office; to work in leadership positions at the local, state and federal levels; and/or serve as effective advocates for social change. Even those who do not have any current ambition to run for office are changed by the understanding of their own political power. Attendees meet political social workers, gain exposure to career paths in political settings and learn valuable skills that can be applied to any practice setting.
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The Campaign School has made a block of rooms available at the Hilton hotel in downtown Hartford, CT for a discounted rate of $109 a night. This rate is only guaranteed until Friday, February 17th! You can make your reservation by using the link here or by entering group code USW. If you would like to book with an alternate hotel, Bradley Airport is a 15-minute drive from downtown Hartford. There are also a number of other hotels in the Hartford area.
The closest airport to UConn and the Campaign School is Bradley International, which is about 15 minutes north of Hartford. Amtrak will bring you directly to downtown Hartford, a short drive from the UConn West Hartford campus.
Getting to UConn From the Airport
The Hilton Hartford is a 20-minute drive from Bradley Airport. Uber is available at Bradley Airport, and an Uber to the hotel would cost between $20-25. You can also take the CT public bus shuttle #30 to the Hilton Hartford, which would take about 35 minutes at a cost of $3.50 for a day pass. The hotel is approximately four miles from UConn's School of Social Work Campus. We will try to coordinate carpools to the campus the morning of the event. However, Uber is available for approximately $7.
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Moon of Wandering
Moon of wandering:
door or window? Marked by trails
of lingered friends. Tears.
Untested. Eons before
and after. Dead reckoning.
Once again I've combined the word prompts (or synonyms) of the secret keeper and Colleen's tanka challenge. Colleen also provided the mysterious picture, below.
Magnetic Poetry Saturday: Ask These
Ask these tongues
how can my dreams
shine by day
yet ache like storms
together their music rains
symphony and sky
shadowless moon
This was another collaboration with Nina and the Oracle that fit together really easily. We decided to surprise each other today with our artwork and post separately. I punched holes to embroider on the paper, and then decided just to leave the holes. The weird light is because I photographed the collage taped to the window so the sun would shine through the holes.
Postcard Fiction: What She Saw, Part 3
Another ambiguous situation in a Jane Dougherty painting prompt. I decided to go for optimism, even though that's not my general state of mind these days. Here's the inspiration painting, by Iliya Repin:
And my response:
The last Postcard Fiction I did before this one was also a painting by Iliya Repin, "Freedom", a prompt from way back in September. I liked it so much I did it twice, and I'll post both of them one of these days. I collected Jane's other microfiction prompts between that one and this one in a folder; time, of course, always gets in the way of intentions.
One thing I did during our blog break was to enter a lot of juried art shows and submit both poetry and art to journals, which I find takes a lot of time, not to mention the fact that most journals won't accept work published on a blog. Eight of my Postcard Fictions were entered for a show of "art on paper", but I won't hear about acceptance or rejection until mid-January.
The Power of Three
concentric circles parallel time
ancient images blurred by neglect
footprints following memory's trace
photographs taken in black and white
voices scratched into indistinct paths
a present silent and without place
dreaming thoughts walk mysterious lines
orbits that intersect echoed light
shadows waiting in abandoned space
Jane Dougherty gave us three moons this week, and her own invented 3×3 poetry form: the trilune. It produces a nice rhythm I think.
Mad Symphony: a collaboration
Despite the bugginess of the Magnetic Poetry website, Nina and I had a wonderful time composing this poem, sending it back and forth for addition and revision many times. I did one illustration, and Nina did two.
to stop shadows from moaning
whisper to the sky like a rainstorm
petals sing to my dreams
some say music is like a watching wind
mad symphony like a summer moon
red and frantic blowing delirious screams
over a thousand purple seas
still life soars as love urges us
and together we shine by day
For the Elusive Trope's Magnetic Poetry Saturday Challenge. Join in! It's fun.
moon beamed
shadow falling
I am calling forward
waiting to parallel myself
Jane Dougherty's challenge prompt this week is a wonderful painting by Marc Chagall. The poem form is cinquain.
I have other ideas…well I won't get to them this week, but I'm sure this painting will be returning.
Call and Response: Refilling the Moon
Writer's Quote Wednesday asked us to think about rebirth. And what more appropriate symbol than the moon?
the full moon called
with his
large, muscular lips,
"see everything
become nothing"
Once again, I've been inspired by Claudia McGill to respond to her artwork and words. (You may note, Claudia, that my junk mail piece was monoprinted before it was collaged. I plan to explore this method further.)
You can see all the call and response collaborations with Claudia here.
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Moon and stars, big and blue the sky–
sleep coming, sleep is coming soon–
wings drift close, shadowing the light.
I wish for wings so I could fly–
touch the stars, touch the shining moon–
map the sky by scattering dreams,
catching the stars to say good night,
sky covered with magic moon beams.
The elementary school my daughters attended celebrated National Poetry Month in a big way. The children read and wrote a lot of verse, and Poem in Your Pocket Day was always fun, as they would pull out favorites to read to their classmates. Last year in April I posted a few of the bookmarks the school made one year with poems and artwork from the students. Both poem and artwork above were inspired by the bookmark below.
I love the images both Kenisha and Keanu used to represent the dreamworld of the night. Both would be in their early 20s now; I hope they are still writing and drawing their worlds. And producing poems from their pockets!
My poem is in the form of a san san, the challenge by Jane Dougherty this week. NaPoWriMo used this form for a prompt too, and I've wanted to try it, so thanks Jane for the push!
Fool's Lune
impossible orb
are you divining
the moon? Lunatic
they call you
celestial tricks
on the verge
forever pending
The first NaPoWriMo prompt was a lune poem, a haiku variation. I'm sure you've seen quite a few resposes already. I'm just a few days behind…
…and continuing the April fools.
My Dream
My dream is still. My dream is moving.
The chair on fire. Indigo.
The ending lost. Time disappearing.
My dream is still. My dream is
Silent green. The hand a burning rose.
The empty tree. The moon's glow.
My dream is still. My dream is moving.
The chair on fire. Indigo.
A response to Marta Shmatava's painting and Jane Dougherty's challenge to write a triolet. Mine fudges the form a little, but it's in the spirit of.


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How is it that water is the most vital and the most abundant substance on earth, yet more than three times more people lack water than the number of people that live in the United States (water.org)? That is nearly one billion people without clean water! Because of this, Congress implemented the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 in order to increase affordable and equitable access to safe water and sanitation in developing countries.
It has been seven years since the law was enacted and, as to be expected from any new program, improvements are necessary. Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives have developed an updated version, namely the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act (S. 641 and H.R. 3658). Although there are two separate versions of the bill, both propose the legislation ensures that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of State maximizes resources, enhances transparency and accountability, and strengthens public-private partnership and research. It also seeks to enhance America's leadership in mitigating water conflicts and in strategically engaging the efforts and donations of other governments, international organizations, and US based charities.
Columban missionaries serve in some of the neediest places in the world that are covered by the Water for the World Act. In the Philippines, for example, about one-fifth lack access to improved water supply and one-fourth lacks adequate water sanitation (Water for the Poor Act, FY2010 Report to Congress). Passing a bill like this will allow our government greater access to continue to work in the Philippines.
ACTION ALERT! Take part in supporting this bill by contacting your Members of Congress. Write a letter to your Senators and Representative urging them to cosponsor and endorse the bill's passage.


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v. t. - To extricate by winding; to unloose.
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Greg J. Smith over at Serial Consign has written an interesting piece about I Wanted to See All of the News From Today. Also published in Opticon1826
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- Fours
- Sixes
- Wickets
- WU Tharanga 13
- TM Dilshan 24
- KC Sangakkara 52
- DPMD Jayawardene 17
- LD Chandimal 1
- AD Mathews 35
- BMAJ Mendis 5
- KMDN Kulasekara 34
- SL Malinga 0
- HMRKB Herath 9
- BAW Mendis 7*
- B Lee 2/50
- DE Bollinger 3/35
- SR Watson 1/29
- MG Johnson 2/34
- XJ Doherty 1/43
- DJ Hussey 1/15
Bollinger to Dilshan, no run, goes after the first delivery, it's wide, way too wide for him to go at it without moving his feet
Bollinger to Dilshan, no run, extra bounce for Bollinger as Dilshan slashes at this, looking to go over point. Is beaten by the bounce
Bollinger to Dilshan, no run, fuller, swings in a bit, Dilshan pushes it back to Bollinger. That he had to hurriedly get the front pad out of the way suggests he was not expecting swing
Bollinger to Dilshan, no run, shorter, wider, left alone
Bollinger to Dilshan, no run, and he beats the edge with a short-of-a-length delivery just outside off. Dilshan played a defensive shot inside the line
Bollinger to Dilshan, 1 run, a good delivery but how well has he played this? Full and swinging in, towards off and middle, he makes room and plays with an open face, guiding it to third man for one
Lee to Dilshan, FOUR, top shot, meets this back-of-a-length delivery with a full face, timing it well, between the bowler and mid-on
Lee to Dilshan, FOUR, if the last ball was persuaded, this has been forced for four. Makes room and crashes this through covers. Beats the short extra cover
Lee to Dilshan, 2 runs, smart work from Watson, not so smart from Lee. Dilshan has hit this powerfully, straight to Watson at short extra cover, who throws down the non-striker's stump direct. Tharanga is back in, but Lee just has a nothing flick back at Dilshan, who gets out of the way and lets the ball go for two overthrows
Lee to Dilshan, 1 run, placed wide of mid-on for one
Bollinger to Dilshan, no run, short of a good length on middle, rocks back and defends it into the leg side
Bollinger to Dilshan, FOUR, smashed, on the up, lands on a good length and he flays it imperiously past extra cover
Bollinger to Dilshan, no run, around a good length just outside off, pushed on the bounce to that short extra cover fielder
Bollinger to Dilshan, 1 run, straying on the pads, tickles it down towards fine leg for a single
Watson to Dilshan, no run, goes for the big cut immediately, this one stays low, and squeezes under the bat
Watson to Dilshan, FOUR, Crack. Gentle short delivery, wide enough, and Dilshan gives it the treatment square on off side
Watson to Dilshan, no run, full, into the pads, driven down the ground, finds mid-on
Watson to Dilshan, no run, stops at him, Dilshan plays this uppishly through short extra cover from where Hussey was just moved to his left to prevent the boundaries that Dilshan has been hitting
Watson to Dilshan, 1 run, steered to third man for a single
Watson to Dilshan, 1 run, length ball, on off, Dilshan opens the body up, and drives it with an open face for single to sweeper-cover
Watson to Dilshan, 1 run, opens the face on this fullish delivery, places it between point and cover-point
Lee to Dilshan, no run, full, but swinging in, Dilshan is a touch late into the drive, finds mid-off
Lee to Dilshan, OUT, Inswinger. Timber. Dilshan has been a touch late with the fuller deliveries, and this one is slightly shorter than the driving length, and sneaks in through the big gap between bat and pad. Middle stump is out, Lee is thrilled
TM Dilshan b Lee 24 (35m 23b 4x4 0x6) SR: 104.34


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When asked how the commission is addressing the problem, Chairman Robert Meyers said "we're asking the voters to be the last check in the chain of command." Chairman Meyers can't ensure that Election Commission staff do their jobs for the voters of Shelby County and believes that voters should do their job for them.
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As usual, Jim I loved reading about the walk across the rocks and Sandwich. The pictures really gave you a great feel of the place and the fact that the weather was cloudy and rainy only enhanced the location. Thanks for always doing such a fun and interesting blog on the places you and Casey visit. I always feel like I am there!
Journey to Sandwich
Trip Start
Sep 10, 2013
Trip End
Sep 18, 2013
Where I stayed
Almost three-quarters of Provincetown is preserved in its wilderness state as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore Park. The Park provides visitors access to magnificent ocean beaches, nature bike trails and exhibits.
A breakwater was constructed in 1911 to protect the town's harbor from the dune's shifting sands. The unintended consequences of this project were a bonus that allows you to follow its path across the harbor to the outermost finger of the jutting Cape and the sentry of Wood End Lighthouse. Along the way, if the tide has taken its ritual leave, the harbor floor can be explored, which holds abandoned rowboats, horseshoe crabs, seaweed and other ocean oddities. Upon reaching the other side, amblers can continue on to Long Point lighthouse at land's end or cross over to the quiet beaches that lie on the Cape Cod Bay side of the spit.
Depending on speed, a walk across the breakwater can take anywhere between one to two hours. The rocks are not evenly laid so only those with sure footing should plan on the amble. It is also important to check the tide's schedule before crossing the breakwater because from time to time the harbor's water rises above the rock passage. We arrive as the high tide mark has passed and the waters are receding.
Yes, this was an intimidating walk. You literally are out in the middle of a bay walking on huge boulders that are irregularly spaced and in at least four instances require a "scramble" near the waterline. The "Danger Sinkhole" sign did not help inspire confidence either!
Whether you arrive by land, sea or sky, the Pilgrim Monument is the first thing you see when you approach Provincetown. Standing at 252 feet, the Monument commemorates the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims. It's the tallest all-granite structure in the United States. You can climb to the top on a series of stairs and ramps and will be rewarded with a spectacular view of Provincetown and beyond. The view of the Monument from the breakwater walk was spectacular.
With the Lighthouse theme still in play, we spied the Wood End Lighthouse. Near the very tip of Cape Cod. Wood End Lighthouse is now an unmanned light that sounds a horn to alert for fog. The lighthouse was built in 1872 and the adjacent oil house was built in 1896. This remote light can only be accessed by this long hike that we had started.
Marking the entrance to Provincetown Harbor, Long Point Lighthouse is an unmanned light. It is 38 feet tall and shines a green light. A fog sensor activates the fog horn. The lighthouse was built in 1875 and the adjacent oil house was built in 1904. This remote light can only be accessed by foot or boat. It is now illuminated via solar panels.
We climbed the first set of dunes to take in the view of the Boston skyline in the far distant horizon. It was hazy, but discernible. We were told that this viewpoint was where the whale watching vessels journeyed and that we might see whales from land. Then it started to rain. The thought of returning across now wet and slippery rocks outweighed our desire to reveal in the glory of the journey and explore the area more. We hurried back across the Breakwater Walk to the car arriving... a bit moist.
Thanks to the rain, our plans to explore the Highland Lighthouse (aka - The Cape Cod Lighthouse) and walk the trails at Beech Forrest and look for birds quickly vanished. We did visit the Racepoint area and have posted a picture from that location - on the other side of the tip of the Cape - looking back at Provincetown. The Pilgrim Monument stands tall and proud. We decided to steer a course for Wellfleet, Ma – home of the delicious Wellfleet Oyster!
We arrived in the sleepy town of Wellfleet just about lunchtime. One of the first rules of dining while traveling that I learned was to look for the restaurant with the most cars parked in the lot. The Bookstore Restaurant seemed to be the ticket. We circled the place twice and confirmed that in fact, there was a bookstore in the back. Our order... you guessed it, freshly shucked Wellfleet Oysters and Clam Chowder. We threw in a plate of Steamed Littleneck clams and their fried seafood sampler which was an assortment of wholebelly clams, scallops and shrimp. We learned later that the oysters they serve come out of the oyster beds that they own which are literally across the street from the restaurant.
The meal was heaven on earth! The Wellfleet Oyster possessed a pleasingly shocking salty liquor that complimented the sweet, crisp meat. It has plump meats with a mild, sweet flavor, high brininess and a crisp, clean finish. The clam chowder – the best I have had so far. A creamy concoction with succulent tender clams and potatoes just the right size and tooth. It tasted wonderful! The steamed clams were luscious and served in an amazing broth and the fried platter was lightly battered and lightly fried – perfect.
The Cape Cod landscape is one of many estuaries and salt marshes. The largest individual marsh is the Great Salt Marsh to the west of the town of Barnstable. With deep channels running through it, this is a popular area to explore by kayak. We have been told by several folks we have met along our journey that the viewscape of the Great Salt Marsh near Fort Hill should not be missed. We are not disappointed. The views were fantastic and Casey discovered and fell in love with the Beach Rose.
Near the Great Marsh, Captain Penniman built his French Second Empire style house in 1868. The house is a National Historic Site owned and interpreted by the National Park Service as part of Cape Cod National Seashore. The house holds the Penniman family's written records and artifact collections, which provide glimpses of the places and people that the family visited on their whaling voyages.
We leave the Great Salt Marsh and take Route 6A towards our destination for the day – Sandwich, MA. From its apparent beginning as a Native American trail, Route 6A evolved into a principal east-west cart path for early Cape Cod farmers and other settlers. In the late 17th century it became an extension of the Plymouth Colony's "King's Highway." With the rise of 18th century maritime activities on Cape Cod, sea captain homes, taverns and other commercial activities sprouted along the route, giving occasion to Boston-Provincetown stagecoaches to stop. In the next century, the demise of maritime industries prompted a focus on cranberry production in the district. Be sure to check out the pictures we took of a cranberry bog harvest in the next posting!
The Kings Highway winds its way through some of the oldest villages in America, including Bourne, Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and Orleans. Many of the homes and churches along this tree-shaded road are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was a very slow-paced, beautiful and pleasant drive.
We arrive at our Bed and Breakfast destination – The 1750 Inn at Sandwich Center and check into our room. Built in 1750, this inn is one of the oldest historic homes operating as a bed and breakfast on the Cape. Listed on the National Registry of Historical Places, the Inn stands in Town Hall Square in the heart of Sandwich, the Cape's oldest and most quaint village.
We quickly unpack and then head out to visit the Cape Cod Canal. Unfortunately, it is late in the day and the Visitor's Center is already closed. The Cape Cod Canal is an artificial waterway traversing the narrow neck of land that joins Cape Cod to mainland Massachusetts. Part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the canal is approximately 7 miles long. Multiple canal access points along both sides of the Canal have been developed into recreation areas equipped with restrooms, picnic areas and parking lots. Service roads which parallel both sides of the Canal are available for bicycling, jogging and walking. Ship watching is always an option!
We then head over to the Sandwich Boardwalk. The Sandwich Boardwalk is ranked number 8 of the National Geographic's top 10 boardwalks. Destroyed in 1991 by Hurricane Bob, the 1,350-foot boardwalk was rebuilt with support from locals, whose names and messages are inscribed on the planks leading to a broad sandy beach on Cape Cod Bay. But this is no commercial strip. Visitors are treated to postcard-worthy views of dunes, marshes, and a creek.
Town Neck Beach is adjacent to the boardwalk. Rocky and dune-backed, Town Neck Beach is a beautiful spot to watch boats travel in and out of the Cape Cod Canal. There's plenty of room for everyone and calm waters make this a great spot for swimming or kayaking.
We arrive at low tide and take a few pictures. Please check out the next entry of our travel blog and compare the views of the boardwalk and beach at high tide. You will be amazed.
For dinner, we are not really that hungry. We decide that perhaps a sandwich is in order. Imagine my frustration trying to Google Search the location Sandwich, MA looking for a good sandwich restaurant. We finally gave up and ducked into an Irish pub near the grocery store we visited. I had a sandwich. For the Best sandwich in Sandwich, hang in there for our next blog posting! Also, as if you needed a final cliff hanger... There is one more Lighthouse and one more Oyster!
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Congresbury, England BS49 5BQ, Storbritannien
Lovely place with fresh bread and coffee every day and a lovely part of the country.
Neale2016-11-29T00:00:00ZLovely Location, a very warm welcome, cozy home from home. Beautiful breakfast with warm rolls and croissants. Fresh orange juice and milk in the fridge!! Fantastic!
Jess2017-01-21T00:00:00ZJackie was very welcoming and gave us some great tips on what to do in the local area. Fig Tree Barn was gorgeous, and had some great views. It is ideal for a country escape whilst being close to Bristol. Although there was no kitchen, this did not matter as we had everything we needed. We even had warm croissants, rolls and fresh coffee bought to us in the morning. Would definitely recommend!
Russel2016-10-09T00:00:00ZBeautiful place to stay. Jackie was a brilliant hostess, and breakfast was a lovely touch. Surrounding area is lovely and great for country walks. Wish we could've stayed longer!
Aimee2016-12-08T00:00:00ZJackie's accommodation was lovely, very quaint barn in the countryside. It was well furnished and decorated, and immaculately clean. Jackie provided us with breakfast each morning which was delicious, and we visited a local takeaway which was only a 5 minute drive. We would warn that WiFi isn't always very strong, so if Internet access is a must then it may not be for you. But if you're looking for a tranquil break away from social media then it's perfect. Thanks Jackie!
Helena2017-01-08T00:00:00ZVery welcoming host, lovely little spot, exactly 'what it says on the tin'
Adrian2016-11-03T00:00:00ZIt was a pleasure to stay in this beautiful barn.
Gemma2016-10-16T00:00:00ZAmazing, peaceful and relaxing stay. Jackie was the perfect host and really looked after us, even making sure there were gluten free treats and breakfast for us. We could have stayed longer. The bed was super comfy and the upstairs was a haven of tranquility. We will definitely be back
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Bristol, England, Storbritannien
We had a relaxed stay in the caravans. So much space for us and in a beautiful nature. Little kitchen just for us with all we needed in it. We did sleep very well. Also nice and relaxed contact.
Margriet2016-08-16T00:00:00ZWe thoroughly enjoyed our country break at Tim's place. The caravans were warm and cosy, not flash but Definately comfortable and sufficient for a relaxed night over. We enjoyed waking up in the countryside and were provided with a great breakfast. I Definately recommend !
Philip2016-04-18T00:00:00ZLieu athipique tres agréable Parfait pour passer une soirée entre amis ou famille vu le rapport qualité/prix. Tranquilité assuré
BEATRICE2016-08-01T00:00:00ZFamily of 5 stayed here for 4 nights in August 2016. Caravans and facilities basic as per description but everything needed is there. Hosts are lovely and communication was great. Lovely and quiet very peaceful and perfect for lots of great things nearby. Would definitely recommend
Lauren2016-08-30T00:00:00ZWot can I say just spent a week at the caravan and it has been the best one yet. It is basic but that is its appeal it's quiet and peaceful.tim and liz are the perfect hosts and made me feel very welcome.
Roy2016-09-16T00:00:00ZTim's place was just as shown and described. Very cosy and comfortable. We stayed 2 nights as a family with 2 adult daughters so it was good to have 2 separate sleeping spaces, as well as a nearby toilet and sink. The additional kitchen area had everything we needed for breakfast and a simple evening meal. Even got fresh eggs one morning, which were great.
Angela2016-08-05T00:00:00ZLiz stond ons aan de poort op te wachten. Leuk welkom.
John2016-08-23T00:00:00ZWe really enjoyed our stay-nice caravans,a really well set up kitchen area,and in a lovely quiet spot.thanks!
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Clevedon, England BS21 6ER, Storbritannien
We had a great long weekend at Ella and Ollie's. The place was spacious and very well equipped with lovely views over fields from the living room exactly as in the photo! Our hosts gave us a great welcome with some nice touches in the kitchen such as a basket of farm eggs. Ideal location for exploring the N. Somerset coast and the Mendips.
Chris2016-08-09T00:00:00ZHad a lovely stay at Ella's farm retreat, had everything you needed and more. Would definitely recommend this to family and friends.
Joanna2016-09-16T00:00:00ZThe site is spacious, clean, quiet. It has a very nice view from the living room. The host is so nice. I had a happy stay. Many thanks.
Guodong2016-08-21T00:00:00ZI booked this accommodation literally the evening before I arrived. Ella was absolutely amazing, texting and emailing me to see what time I intended on (URL HIDDEN) ensure there was someone in to greet me. When I arrived Olly was there and showed me around this delightful, one bedroom self contained flat...which I have to say has bags of character. The pictures don't actually do this place justice! The standard of accommodation is very high, with a lovely kitchen which has everything you could need in it to make a nice evening meal and there was a complementary breakfast....nice cereal and milk. The bathroom is also fab with a very impressive shower, imagine a rainfall! I really enjoyed my stay here, it is lovely and peaceful, in a country location. It was nice to wake up to the noise of the geese and also to have the additional use of the garden. Olly's grandparents who live next door are very friendly and welcoming and I had a lovely chat with them about their farming life before I left. Would highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again. Thank you to Ella and Olly, hope your business goes from strength to strength.
Jemma2016-08-27T00:00:00ZUpon arrival Ella greeted me and made me very welcome. She showed me around the place. Not only was the fridge and cupboards stocked full of goodies and fresh food, she had baked us a beautiful banana loaf which never survived the weekend ;) the place was full of homely touches and it was perfect retreat away from stress.
Ben2016-08-28T00:00:00ZWhat an amazing place! The perfect location for a relaxing weekend in the green. This is one of the places, where you feel at home from the first step you enter the room. A nice, warm, cozy, extremely clean and well equipped apartment. Ella is a perfect host, exemplary her communication by email and the great banana cake we found in the kitchen, freshly prepared for us, can't be topped! Thanks so much for everything!
Joachim2016-10-04T00:00:00ZA lovely couple, very friendly, and a nice quiet retreat in the country. Thanks for the cereal and orange juice and everything
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Yatton, North Somerset BS49 4EU, Storbritannien
Great place to stay. Close to airport and made feel very welcome. Bev and Rob were very friendly and we straight away felt at home. The room was perfect and had everything we needed! Would love to stay here again, thank you!
Miriam And B.Thomas2016-02-21T00:00:00ZFantastic stay, directions were great, warm welcome, great nights sleep and Rob dropped me for an early flight to (URL HIDDEN) would stay again and recommend to friends n family, thank you again!
Paul2016-03-18T00:00:00ZGreat choice for a lay over prior to an early morning flight home. Comfy bed and clean bathroom, topped off with a welcome cup of tea!
Orna2016-03-20T00:00:00ZRob and Bev were most welcoming and accommodated our very early morning departure. They are a lovely couple with two cute small dogs. The bathroom is well laid out and right opposite the bedroom. Their location is perfect for a stress free short drive to Bristol airport.
Geoff2017-02-02T00:00:00ZWe had a fantastic stay with Rob and Bev, their home is stunning. We were very grateful as Rob picked us up from the airport at a horrible hour of the night. Nothing is too much trouble for them, and they are both so friendly. The bed was so comfy I didn't want to get out of it. Highly recommend this place to everyone.
Kim2016-07-29T00:00:00ZVery welcoming and friendly hosts. Clean and comfortable room and bathroom. Rob and Bev were very helpful with directions and local information. We met their two charming canines who were loads of fun. We only stayed one night as we were heading to the airport, which is only 10 minutes away by cab. If we were returning to the area in the future we would stay here again.
Jim2016-07-14T00:00:00ZI purposely booked with Rob and Bev as I wanted something close to the airport and it is definitely that. On the morning I was leaving Bev let me take my time checking out and went to quite considerable lengths to help me print my boarding card. Both of which were greatly appreciated.
Kate2016-11-05T00:00:00ZOur hosts were in the middle of a crisis when we due to arrive but Bev went the extra mile to accomodate us and made us feel truly at home. The room was lovely and the bed very comfy. Every thing was spotless and the shower awesome. The dogs were welcoming but well behaved in their owner's temporary absence. We needed a very early drop at the airport which went well and the pick up at the end of the trip was very swift. Parking on their property was a big bonus. We will definitely stay with Bev and Rob next time we fly from Bristol.
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Cleeve, BS49 4PP, Storbritannien
Another lovely stay with Hayley and Shane. Thanks again
Tony2016-09-08T00:00:00ZIt was a lovely experience staying at Shane and Hayley's. They initially responded to me immediately and so it was sorted straight away. It was no problem to them that I was arriving in the early hours and that my diet is gluten free. And as for the mattress, it was so comfortable that I am going to buy the same model! I will definitely stay there again.
Lynne2016-09-16T00:00:00ZWe had a lovely and splendid time at Shanes place. Shane and Haylee made us feel very welcome and our kids loved their dogs :-). Apart from a very nice breakfast and great tips for what to do around, we got to enjoy their fully equipped kitchen, sleep in very comfortable beds in lovely rooms, ate outside in the garden, and meet and talk to their awesome family. We would not recommend to stay there just for an overnight airport visit but would urge people to spend a few days to check out the lovely area and enjoy the hospitality of Shane and Haylee. This accommodation is an splendid example on how to do it right!
Eelko2016-08-19T00:00:00ZI had to cancel
Dawn2016-06-01T00:00:00ZThe room was as described - we were greeted by the host's daughter who showed us where everything was and how things worked. Breakfast was lovely - all laid out for us with a note saying the hosts would be in later in the day. No problems with communication - the hosts always replied very promptly.
Louise2016-08-25T00:00:00ZAmazing experience!!! The House is beautiful, very clean and tidy. The hosts prepared us a wonderful breakfast and made us feel like beeing in a 4 star hotel !!! We had the pleasure to meet beautiful and helpfull people, in a quite and confortable neighburhood. If possible, we will definetly give them another visit!!! Thank you from the heart for the unforgetable experience!!!
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Bristol, England BS49 5JF, Storbritannien
Shane was the perfect host! Friendly, and helpful. The room was immaculate, and we had a good nights sleep. Breakfast was lovely too, and we were provided with information on the local pubs. Shane even lent us his umbrella! Would definitely return here, and recommend to anyone.
James2016-09-05T00:00:00ZVery comfy stay with Shane, a welcoming host. Lovely bright, warm room, comfy bed. Lovely walk on sunny evening down the Strawberry Trail (old railway). Free access to modern kitchen and plenty of cereals and toast etc available for breakfast. All in all a lovely stay and well-placed for us to stay again on journeys to and from home.
Tony2016-04-29T00:00:00ZShane and Hayley were really welcoming, the house and room are lovely, bathroom also great. Had a lovely stay!
Natalie2017-02-12T00:00:00ZThe car parking for the airport was a great bonus
Sally2017-02-23T00:00:00ZAnother enjoyable stay with Shane and Hayley. They made us feel at home, with a warm, comfortable room and bed, free use of the kitchen and a good choice of continental breakfast foods. We look forward to more visits, Tony and Jan
Tony2016-05-05T00:00:00ZThe host made us feel (EMAIL HIDDEN)fy bed, lovely hot shower, clean and tidy, welcoming, what more could you want.
Sophie2016-04-12T00:00:00ZWe were welcomed with tea and home-made chocolate brownies. Hayley and Shane are such hospitable hosts. Nothing is too much trouble. If you want to stay somewhere in this neck of the woods then this is the place. We had a rich choice of breakfast foods too. Thanks again, Tony and Jan
Tony2016-09-07T00:00:00ZPerfect place to stay! Shane and Hayley are amazing people and did everything to make the stay flawless. They were flexible with our constantly changing arrival time and replied to our messages quickly. The room was spotless with a very comfortable bed (they'd even put bottles of water and chocolates in the room) and the bathroom was nice and clean. They also cooked us an AMAZING breakfast. Literally couldn't recommend this place more! They even gave me a lift a mile or 2 down the road to where I needed to go! Thank you!
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Bristol, England BS49 5JF, Storbritannien
This is a lovely house - very clean and comfortable and some lovely touches left by Simon and Laura to make us feel very welcome. It felt like home from home! It's a 20 minute stroll into town and 30 minutes to the pier so perfect for a wander around. I would def recommend staying here, and hope we can again some day.
Amy2015-07-19T00:00:00ZLovely house, everything you need. Perfect place to stay for a weekend. Thanks Simon and Laura!
Anne2016-05-03T00:00:00ZSimon was an excellent host! He gave us lots of information on the house and recommendations for the area. He very thoughtfully left us some breakfast ingredients and the house is clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything you need. Lovely home and a great stay!
Sophie2015-11-23T00:00:00ZGreaty, lovely, comify House. Thank you for easy Check In and the breakfast.
André2015-09-26T00:00:00ZSimon was an excellent airbnb host - very good communicator and everything went smoothly. The house was perfect for what we were looking for - very clean, comfortable and everything we needed was there.
Sabrina2016-07-11T00:00:00ZGreat stay at Simon's place. It was perfectly as described, clean and well equipped. Simon was great, and kept us informed of anything we needed!
Tim2016-04-04T00:00:00ZGreat communication, lovely home. A whistlestop stay but it suited our visit perfectly!
Tim2016-07-04T00:00:00ZSimon's place was great. Very modern, well equipped and looked after. The location was great, shops and motorway nearby. Instructions for check-in where also great and faultless. Overall a great stay and would stay again.
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Clevedon, BS21 5DD, Storbritannien
Jill and Andrews country cottage is really peaceful, quiet and private. There is a lovely garden and an orchard with a private place to sit and enjoy the views... The cottage is light and fresh, very clean, nicely furnished and very comfortable. The bedroom is perfect, the bed comfy and the bathroom so nice and clean, with lovely tiles! The kitchen is spacious and nice, modern and very complete, with tea, coffee, cereals, jam, milk, sugar and cakes everything is there! Jill and Andrew are perfect hosts. We forgot a bag with the most important things in it, such as my laptop....and did not even notice it yet. Coming out of the local bakery, Jill advises us, there was Andrew smiling with my bag in his hands... He and his son quickly followed us and found us outside the bakery not even knowing we left the bag behind!!! Thanks a lot for that inventive and very helpful action. We had a lovely stay at your place and hope to come back to enjoy your perfect and private cottage for a longer stay. Jill and Andrew we would like to give you the predicate Perfect Hosts! Willem and Jeannett(URL HIDDEN) A place to come back and stay for much longer.
Jeannette2016-08-28T00:00:00ZBeautiful, quiet cottage in a secluded area but driving distance from local amenities, great for a relaxing getaway. Very good, well-equipped kitchen - we bought some lamb from a local farm shop to roast one night. The host was nearby if needed but left us alone so it was lovely and private. We particularly enjoyed the log fire.
Chloe2016-11-02T00:00:00ZEnjoyed a wonderful stay. Jill's cottage is beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. Great location for exploring the local area and a warm and welcome host. Thank you very much
Siân2016-08-15T00:00:00ZWhat a wonderful stay. Beautiful apartment everything you could need. Attentive and kind host, Jill helped with taxis, breakfast was provided and bed was super comfy. Log burner was an added bonus. As was the snooker and ping pong tables. Would recommend. Xx
Talulah2016-09-26T00:00:00ZJill made us feel more than welcome upon our arrival, we were delighted that our hoast went to the effort of providing a high quality continental breakfast. The accomodation was fantastic, the aesthetics were beautiful, the property was very clean and comfortable. Id highly recomend staying at this Air B&B we couldnt of been happier with our choice! Danielle & Gareth
Danielle2016-09-19T00:00:00ZA lovely cottge with a lovely log fire! A perfect get away! Friendly host with great communications and good directions given. It's the small touches that make the big difference which is defiantly what Jill did. Thank you for a great stay! Rosie
Rosie2017-01-22T00:00:00ZLovely property, fantastic communication and an accommodating host :)
laura2017-02-12T00:00:00ZUn sitio precioso, una casa espaciosa y acogedora. Muy nuevo y muy limpio, todo en muy buen estado. Jill ha sido una estupenda anfitriona, nos ha ayudado con direcciones y estupendas sugerencias e incluso nos dejó el primer día un desayuno con cereales y brioche. Ha sido una experiencia estupenda que recomendamos. ¡Muchísimas gracias Jill por todo!
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Brinsea, England BS49 5JR, Storbritannien
A perfect place to stay. Lovely house and lovely hosts, I know the town as was visiting for my best friends wedding. Can't fault my stay and they made me very welcome. Highly recommend Thanks it was lovely to meet you!
Alison2016-09-12T00:00:00ZClean, comfortable and friendly, and really close to the sea - perfect!
Julia2016-09-08T00:00:00ZJude and Stephen were really excellent hosts, we couldn't of asked for more. The house's location is fantastic and the room was lovely, very clean and came supplied with everything we needed. Our stay far exceeded our expectations and we wouldn't hesitate in returning and recommending to others. We still very much appreciate having such a carefree weekend and being so well looked after. If you're going to Clevedon then look no further, without doubt a 10/10.
Kathryn2016-09-01T00:00:00ZExcellent séjour chez Jude et Stephen, le logement est exactement comme dans la description et Jude et Stephen sont des hôtes formidables qui font toujours attention a ce que l'on manque de rien. L'endroit est très agréable et à proximité de toutes commodités. On est vraiment à 2 minutes de la mer. Je recommande vraiment cet endroit.
Léo2016-07-22T00:00:00ZThis was my first experience of Air B&B - and I loved it! Jude and Stephen's generosity and warmth was truly outstanding, everything I could have hoped for! They seemed to have gone to huge lengths to provide a cheerful and welcoming, reassuring atmosphere and environment. The room was warm and comfortable, the supplies of food and drink and bathroom provisions plentiful. Flowers and colour everywhere! And they gave that bit extra when it was needed, such a special experience. Their house is a stones throw from the prom, the pier, cafes and great shops, I loved the sense of community in the town.
Lizzie2016-11-15T00:00:00ZSuper clean, spacious, great hosts who go out their way to make you feel comfortable. I had everything I could possibly need, too. Thanks :)
Jaime2016-11-25T00:00:00ZJude and Stephen were wonderful hosts. They made me feel very welcome, comfortable and at ease during my stay. The room is lovely, spacious, with very high ceiling and an en suite bathroom. The toilet is just across the hallway from the bedroom. There is a small fridge, toaster, microwave and tea/coffee making facilities inside the room. They even provided a basket of fruit, cereal for breakfast, milk, juice, yogurt, bread, butter etc. They were nice and warm little touches. Also, the space feels very private because Jude and Stephen retire upstairs so in the evening the basement area is all to myself. I will be going back to stay with Jude and Stephen again and again whenever it is available.
Maria2016-07-05T00:00:00ZWow!! What a wonderful time we had staying in Jude & Steven's beautiful home. They made us feel so welcome and went the extra mile with food in our suite, laundry and help with questions about the area. Everything was first rate and very clean. Besides all that, we felt like Jude/Steven became our new friends and enjoyed our many talks while we were there.
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Clevedon, BS21 7SB, Storbritannien
Gill made us feel welcome, the listing was as advertised, and the apartment was lovely and well equipped. The farm shop up the lane was very convenient also. I would recommend Heronwood Lodge :-)
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Brockley, Bristol BS48 3AT, Storbritannien
Our stay at Cross Cottage in Wrington was truly wonderful. The en-suite room was comfortable, clean, and absolutely all of our needs were catered for. Melanie is extremely thoughtful and we felt utterly spoiled and welcome in her warm home. A cider on arrival marked the start of a great evening and we enjoyed spending time with Melanie and Tom both at the pub and over breakfast the next morning. Melanie is an excellent cook; her porridge alone was some of the best we've ever eaten! As airbnb hosts ourselves, we have picked up ways to improve our own game based on Melanie's expert ways. If you're in the area this is the place to stay, a lovely private room in an exceptionally friendly family home.
Andy2016-06-26T00:00:00ZThis is such a nice place to stay, we felt most welcome, with soup, cider and bread, when i arrived late at night from Bristol AirPort. the dogs are so friendly, we loved them! As we did the cat! And the room is perfect, clean, and very private. The shower is amazing. But then, the breakfast, Tom made is flahavan irish porridge, hope i can find that in Holland! Thank you so much!
Judith2015-02-17T00:00:00ZAnother great stay - I'll be back!
magdalen2016-03-11T00:00:00ZA lovely house in a delightful village. Only minutes walk from The Ethicurean. The hosts were very welcoming, and gave us a delicious breakfast. A perfect stay!
George2015-10-14T00:00:00ZMelanie and Tom are super hosts, being very kind, accommodating, generous and interesting to chat with. Melanie also cooks a great Full English! The room is in a self-contained area at the top of the wonderfully characterful house, affording privacy, and has a swish en suite bathroom. The village of Wrington is close to the Mendips and has a choice of lively pubs within a minute's walk of the cottage's front door. All in all, a terrific place to stay.
Robin2014-04-11T00:00:00ZIt felt straight like visiting friends... Everything flowing and easy.. The picking of the key at the nearby shop,the welcome cup of tea and the chat with Melanie... The top of the house is all yours and the space very cosy, Lots of nice teas and bars to eat... Grand bathroom! The food at the nearby pub The Plough Inn is really good... Just a warning for people with walking difficulties...because the house is very old(hence its charm!) some of the floors and stairs can be uneven therefore great care is needed ...
christiane2017-01-10T00:00:00ZAnother great visit and I looking forward to being back in June!
magdalen2016-05-08T00:00:00ZHi, we enjoyed staying at Melanie's place and would recommend anyone considering staying. Thanks
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Wrington, England BS40 5QE, Storbritannien
Margaret and Peter made me feel so welcome. I had a great stay and I felt very looked after.
Christian2017-01-15T00:00:00ZWe spent just one night with Margreth & Peter, but enjoyed our stay very much. They were extremly gracious and friendly hosts, making us feel at home from the very start. Their house and garden are absolutely beautiful and situated in a peaceful neighborhood and we can only recommend this B&B to anyone looking for a nice place to stay!! Sarah, Fredy & baby Hannah
Fredy2016-09-18T00:00:00ZI had another great stay with Peter and Margaret. They are great hosts and make you feel very looked after.
Christian2017-02-13T00:00:00ZPeter and Margaret were the most warm and welcoming hosts you could wish for. We arrived as guests and have left as friends. The house and our bedroom was immaculate and the breakfast a real treat. We will certainly stay with Pet and Margaret next time we are in Wrington.
Mary-Clare2016-04-20T00:00:00ZPeter and Margaret were very welcoming and made us feel at home. The home produced honey was delicious.
Robin & Jan2016-11-19T00:00:00ZYou couldn't have asked for more genuine hosts in Peter and Margaret. I was made to feel welcome from the minute my booking was accepted and, during my stay, they got the balance between hospitatily and privacy just right. Great room, great people, great place!
Michelle2016-06-21T00:00:00ZIt was a great experience with friendly welcome! The room was lovely with a really comfortable bed. I would decently stay there again and recommend it to anyone!
Katalin 2016-05-20T00:00:00ZA wonderful warm and welcoming reception in a beautiful home. The hosts went out of their way to ensure my stay was an exceptionally enjoyable experience.
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Wrington, BS40 5NB, Storbritannien
Very clean cottage with wonderfully comfortable beds! Perfect little place for exploring the wider countryside, Bristol and Bath. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful and the cottage handbook was useful. Good food nearby in the local pubs. We would stay again.
Jannine2016-11-21T00:00:00ZExcellent house, very well furnished, outstanding value for money. Highly recommended
David2016-11-13T00:00:00Zlovely hosts and and amazing place to stay !! I can't praise enough, thanks you so so much
Lee2016-08-25T00:00:00ZA beautiful place, just 15 minute drive from the centre of Bristol. Jim was great to communicate with and the place was well equipped. Fresh milk, breakfast bits and clean towels and blankets were a fantastic and welcome touches! I would highly recommend.
Sarah2017-01-16T00:00:00ZWe would highly recommend The Forge for anyone staying in the Bristol area. Jim was there to greet us and show us through the cottage, which was lovely, comfortable, and just what we were hoping for. Jim and Ellen even had breakfast and tea items already in the fridge and cupboard for us, going beyond what was expected. We would definitely stay here again!
Karlene2016-10-17T00:00:00ZWonderful place to stay in Backwell. We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and JIm and Ellen were perfect hosts. Would love to stay here again.
Michael2016-09-05T00:00:00ZNice owner,good host,great place.
Jon2016-08-21T00:00:00ZLovely little cottage, well equipped. Had a lovely weekend. Would definitely come back again.
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Backwell, England BS48 3JW, Storbritannien
Liz was very accommodating and friendly, and her house was just lovely! :) it's really near the airport as well so the location was great for me to get there early the next morning.
Wei Lin2016-12-28T00:00:00ZNice room, near a great village pub, good location between cheddar gorge and the sea Liz and Tim could not have made us feel more welcome and went the extra mile in our opinion Happy to stay there again. Rob and Linda
Rob2016-09-05T00:00:00ZMi hija y yo hemos pasado tres días en casa de Liz y Tim. Todo el tiempo han estado pendientes por si necesitabamos algo. El lugar está un poco apartado, pero es genial para descansar y pasear por la naturaleza. Es recomendable tener un coche. La gente del lugar es muy amable y siempre dispuesta a ayudar cuando pedíamos información.
Annabella2016-10-19T00:00:00ZVery nice room in a pretty house and close to the airport. Liz and Tim are very friendly and flexible about the time. We also had a good breakfast with fresh eggs !!
Ophélie2016-08-17T00:00:00ZGreat place and room. Quiet and relaxing.
Christian2016-12-01T00:00:00ZCosy Cottage is a lovely place to stay. It's in a quiet wee village and still has everything you might need close by. Liz was great with sending details for where to find the cottage in advance and was flexible re arrival times too. Liz was warm, friendly and very helpful. I was made to feel welcome.
Kaz2016-09-03T00:00:00ZThanks for such a welcoming stay in your cosy cottage. It was a perfect location too!
Jenny2016-11-27T00:00:00ZVery quiet location. Home made cider and fresh eggs delicious
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Langford, North Somerset BS40 5HL, Storbritannien
Really nice place, have a good view, and everything you need. Will come again.
Rui2015-10-04T00:00:00ZMis compañeros quedaron muy agradecidos y muy contentos con el alquiler. Todo estuvo estupendo y Alison es muy amable
eva2016-02-09T00:00:00ZVery welcoming. It was a lovely cottage. Spotless and well equipped. The newly opened Railway inn opposite the cottage is so popular that it is booked up for weeks. I am sure it will ease up in time. We were new to Somerset. Lots to see in the area. bath, Wells Glastonbury, Cheddar and Dismaland in Weston-Super-Mare.
Robert2015-09-26T00:00:00ZCharming, clean, organized and very roomy, easily accessible by car. Alison is a welcoming hostess, accommodated our inconvenient check in and check out times. Don't miss a walk to the village or a meal at the Railway Inn.
Alex2015-11-28T00:00:00ZLovely stay in a lovely location. Cottage is set in beautiful gardens (which you are free to enjoy) plus off road parking. Host, Alison, was there to meet us and was very welcoming. There looked a nice pub over the road but we cannot comment as we didn't eat or drink there but it seemed very popular. We stayed on a Saturday evening and no noise from the pub or traffic was heard as the cottage faces away from the road. On arrival there is bread, butter, jam, croissants and milk plus tea and coffee. The cottage is spotless with all home comforts, dvd's, books, fully equipped kitchen etc. Very much a home from home. Would recommend and if we were in the area again, would definitely stay here.
Elizabeth2015-09-29T00:00:00ZThis is a lovely cosey cottage and was excellent value for money. The facilities were great and Alison and Jim were really friendly And welcoming. I would highly recommend staying here and hope to come again.
Jim2015-10-30T00:00:00ZWe loved staying at Alison and Jim's country cottage for two nights. The description was very accurate and the place exceeded our expectations. It was cozy, private, spacious, beautifully decorated, and fully equipped down to the clothes washer. The garden was beautiful. Alison made us dinner reservations at the excellent Railway Inn across the street, which was great for our first night in town. The location was just a short and pretty drive to Cheddar Gorge, and not too far to the West Somerset Railway that we wanted to see.
Christine2016-05-09T00:00:00ZA beautiful place in a small town but near enough to main roads and towns. Lovely restaurant and bar across the road and SPAR shop down the road. Alison had provided milk and a few provisions to get by with until we could go shopping which was a lovely touch. The house was lovely and warm and it was great having a washing machine so we could get washing up to date. It was also a bonus being able to cook a couple of our meals so we didn't have to eat out all the time. Will be coming back again.
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Sandford , England BS255RA, Storbritannien
This was a perfect place to stay when travelling to / from Bristol airport. I arrived late (11pm) and David was very accommodating with this time. The accommodation was comfortable and provided everything needed.
Sarah2016-06-26T00:00:00ZDavid is a wonderful man. He will welcome you and make you fill more than just at home, in family ! The house has a bright big living room, a cute garden with a lovely pound and the room was very clean and comfy. I'm going to move to Bristol in the next days and my family will probably visit me there. I will definitely recommend them to stay at David's home.
lorine2016-05-25T00:00:00ZDavid was very friendly. Room was good. £25 for a place to put your head before an early flight in the morning. Perfect! Thanks David.
Alastair2016-05-31T00:00:00ZSuperhost David was very welcoming , making me feel very much at home , You will have a great time enjoying his very interesting house. All communication were 100% , Backwell is very quiet and has excellent public transport links. A return to David's house is somewhat inevitable.
Gary 2016-11-04T00:00:00ZWhen I arrived I had sufficient information to be very comfortable.The house is very nicely laid out and all rooms are of large proportions.The kitchen is well designed and has all equipment to cook a nice meal should you wish to.Good off road parking.There are shops /takeaways and restaurant near by.I was greeted by a very happy little waggy tailed tailed doggie.Having use of my own bathroom was also very nice.All in all very nice stay .The location is very quiet and would recommend it.
Richard2016-10-23T00:00:00ZVery welcoming and a lovely homely household. Sorry I wasn't more sociable but I had to recharge after Paris in preparation for Glasto. Hope you enjoyed the mud bath!!!
Eddie2016-07-05T00:00:00ZStaying at David's was great, a bit like staying with family, he was accommodating and welcoming ..would be happy to stay again.
paul2016-05-23T00:00:00ZI stayed with David for two weeks whilst working in the area and he couldn't have been a better host! His house is warm and homely, the room has a comfortable bed, more than enough storage, and even it's own bathroom. David is an extremely likeable character with some great stories to tell. My only regret is that I didn't get to spend more time with him and Ruby - the most laid-back dog I've ever met! Thanks again, David!
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Pooped out: absence of big mammals foils ecosystem fertilization WASHINGTON You can call it the fertilization cessation, and scientists say it has had a disruptive effect on ecosystems around the world.A study unveiled on Monday showed that the extinction or precipitous population declines of large land and sea mammals starting at the end of the last Ice Age and continuing through today has deprived ecosystems of a vital source of fertilization in their dung, urine and, after death, decomposing bodies.The scientists said these large mammals including whales, mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, rhinos, huge armadillos as well as seabirds and migrating fish like salmon played a key role in making Earth fertile by spreading nutrients across oceans, up rivers and deep inland."In the past, abundant large free-ranging animals made nutrients more evenly distributed, thus increasing global fertility," University of Oxford ecologist Christopher Doughty said. By traveling long distances, these large mammals transported and recycled nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen to far-flung ecosystems, boosting their productivity. This capacity to spread nutrients away from concentrated sources on both land and sea to other ecosystems has plummeted to 6 percent of its former level, the study found."In a sense, Earth was a land of giants before humans colonized the planet," University of Vermont conservation biologist Joe Roman said.About 150 species of large mammals went extinct around 10,000 years ago, many due to a combination of human hunting and climate change, Roman said. Of 48 species of the very largest plant-eating land mammals alive during the Ice Age, including 16 species of elephants and their relatives, nine rhinoceros species and eight giant sloth species, only nine remain, none in the Americas, Doughty said.Before commercial whaling cut global whale populations by up to 90 percent in recent centuries, whales and other marine mammals transported around 750 million pounds (340,000 tonnes) of phosphorus from depths of around 100 yards (meters) where they feed to the sun-lit ocean surface annually, the researchers estimated. This has declined to 23 percent of its former level. "Great whales such as humpbacks, blue whales and sperm whales often dive deep to feed, coming to the surface to breathe and digest. They also defecate, or poop, at this time, releasing important nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous. These nutrients can enhance the growth of algae, invertebrates even fish," Roman said.The research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Reporting by Will Dunham; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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The Tablas Creek Vineyard 2010 Full Circle Pinot Noir is Tablas Creek's first bottling of this renowned Burgundy grape from the small vineyard outside Robert Haas's family home in Templeton. We named the wine Full Circle because it reflects his career: from a start introducing America to the greatness of Burgundy, through decades focusing on grapes from the Rhone, he's now growing Pinot at home.
After importing our Châteauneuf du Pape clones, we brought in selections of a few other high quality (non-Rhone) clones as part of an effort to expand our nursery business, including Pinot Noir. Although we eventually decided that our nursery should remain focused solely on the Rhone grape varieties we grow, we planted two rows of Pinot Noir near our nursery to produce enough vine material for the 2.5 acre vineyard around founder Robert Haas's house in Templeton. The Templeton Gap has been long recognized for its marine influence and resulting microclimate that is the coolest in the Paso Robles AVA, and the Haas Vineyard is in one of the coolest pockets of Templeton, near Santa Rita Creek. This vineyard is farmed organically by the Tablas Creek Vineyard team.
The 2010 vintage saw healthy rainfall after three years of drought. The ample early-season groundwater and a lack of spring frosts produced a good fruit set. A very cool summer delayed ripening by roughly three weeks, with harvest not beginning until mid-September and still less than half complete in mid-October. The long hangtime and cool temperatures combined to produce fruit with intense flavors and dark color at low alcohol levels. The Haas Vineyard Pinot Noir was harvested on September 28th.
The grapes were fermented in a one-ton microfermenter using native yeasts. After pressing, the wine was moved into two one-year-old Marcel Cadet 60-gallon barrels, for a hint of oak. The wines stayed on their lees, stirred occasionally, for a year and a half before they were blended and bottled in May 2012.
The 2010 Full Circle shows shows a classic old world Pinot Noir nose of sweet spices, black tea, plum and earth. The mouth leads with loamy minerality and follows with purple fruit, good acids and granular tannins, and shows a long, clean, spicy finish. Drink now or over the next decade.
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We're excited to be returning to the Mediterranean in the summer of 2017 to host a Rhone River cruise aboard the wonderful Uniworld ship S.S. Catherine. Partner Jason Haas, with his wife Meghan, and Executive Winemaker Neil Collins, with his wife Marci, will host this 8-day cruise from Avignon to Lyon. For all the details, and to book, visit our travel partners' Web site at foodandwinetrails.com/tablascreek2017 or call Food & Wine Trails at (800) 367-5348. We hope that you will join us!
We are excited that we have received our shipping permit for the great state of Arizona. Arizonans can now order wine or join our wine club. More shipping news »
In Antonio Galloni's Vinous (Sept. 2016) 28 Tablas wines topped 90 points, including 2014 Esprit Blanc (93), 2013 Panoplie (95), 2014 Patelin de Tablas (91) and 2014 En Gobelet (93). Read the review » More press »
The CA Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance awarded Tablas Creek one of four 2016 Green Medals for leadership in sustainability. Our practices »
Each month we feature one item that we think is showing particularly well at a 10% discount. February's feature is our 2014 Full Circle Pinot Noir. Details »
March 20, 2017
It's rare enough that the mass media writes about wine that I was pleased to see an opinion piece on wine in this Sunday's New York Times, called "Ignore the Snobs, Drink the Cheap, Delicious Wine". In the piece, author Bianca Bosker begins with a visit to Treasury Wine Estates. One of the world's largest wine companies, Treasury is best known for owning flagship brands like Penfold's, Stag's Leap, Lindeman's, Beringer, and Chateau St. Jean, but those are just a few of the wines they make. Between all their brands, according to their Web site, they sold over 30 million cases of wine in 2015 Read More »


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Most of these books are meant for kids ages 7 and older, in 2nd grade and up. They work best for kids who have already learned to read and can get the jokes.
Here some of my favorite books to share on April Fools Day, or any day I want to hear kids laughing.
C D B!Kids still love this classic wordplay book which uses single letters and numerals to make sentences 4 U 2 decode. Steig's clever humor, combined with drawings that give just enough clues, is X-L-N fun. Can you figure out "I N-V U" or "D N S 5 X"? Just in case, there's an answer key in back - but no P-K-N!
by William Steig
Aladdin / Simon & Schuster, 2003
originally published 1968
ages 7-12
available at your local library and on Amazon
Wumbers"Wri10" and "illustr8ed" by Rosenthal and Lichtenheld, Wumbers will delight kids as they figure out these words cre8ed with numbers. These word puzzles work much the same way as Steig's CDB! -- you'll find yourself saying them aloud to hear the words and figure out the puzzles. The puzzles are fun, just right for 3rd and 4th graders to figure out.
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Chronicle, 2012
ages 7-12
watch this book trailer
available at your local library and on Amazon
Go hang a salami! I'm a lasagna hog!If you like word puzzles, you'll love Agee's collection of palindromes - words and sentences that read the same forwards as backwards. Just try it with the title - go on, I'll wait. Now try these easier palindromes: "Star rats." "Wonton? Not now." With each, Agee pairs a simple, comical drawing that amplifies the humor perfectly. Plenty of white space gives young readers the time and ability to figure out these puzzles. Perfect for making flexible thinkers who have fun with words! I also love, love Jon Agee's out of print Who Ordered the Jumbo Shrimp? and Other Oxymorons. Brilliantly funny, and perfect for kids (find it still at your library here).
and other palindromes
by Jon Agee
Farrar Straus Giroux / Macmillan, 1991
ages 8-12
available at your local library and on Amazon
Creepy RiddlesAlthough this collection of Halloween-themed riddles is over ten years old, almost all of the jokes will still make kids crack up laughing. Veteran joke writers Hall and Eisenberg please kids with jokes such as "What do witches like to eat for dessert? ... Ice scream!" and "Why did Granny Monster knit her grandson three socks? ... Because she heard he'd grown another foot."
by Katy Hall, Lisa Eisenberg, & SD Schindler
Puffin Easy-to-Read
Puffin / Penguin, 1998
ages 5-8
available at your local library and on Amazon
The layout and design helps young readers, with only one joke per page, written in large font. The illustrations help children think about the word play and understand the joke. Schindler's cross-hatched illustrations might remind parents of Edward Gorey's classic cross-hatched drawings, but they will also appeal to new readers, with just the right amount of gross details to elicit groans and laughs.
Do you have any favorite joke books to share? I love finding new ways to make kids laugh and hook them with reading at the same time!
The review copies came from our local library and our home collection. If you make a purchase using the Amazon links on this site, a small portion goes to Great Kid Books (at no cost to you!). Thank you for your support.
Review ©2013 Mary Ann Scheuer, Great Kid Books


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