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What is the provenance of the Carron brand?
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Do Carron Stoves carry CE marking?
What is Defra smoke exemption / approval?
What are the terms of the Carron Stove Warranty?
What are the Building Regulations relating to the installation of multi fuel stoves?
Do I need an air vent?
What size stove do I need for my room?
How do I clean a Carron Stove?
How often should the chimney/flue be cleaned?
Can I buy replacement parts for my Carron stove?
Can I stand an air circulation fan on top of my Carron stove?
Can I use a 12mm thick hearth?
Why are red enamelled flue pipes more expensive than other colours?
What is the provenance of the Carron brand?
The original Carron company was an ironworks established in 1760 near Falkirk in Scotland. It prospered through the Industrial Revolution in the UK, at one point becoming the largest ironworks in Europe. Claims to fame include casting parts for James Watt's Steam Engine in 1765 and for the classic red telephone boxes designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Carron has long been associated with products of the finest quality. Original castings such as lamp pillars on the London Embankment are still standing proudly in the 21st Century! This remarkable heritage extends into the fine Carron stoves you see here today.
Why buy Carron?
With 6 enamel colours and the traditional gunmetal matt black, Carron multi fuel stoves suit any style of decor, traditional or contemporary. Incredible value for money, all the Carron stoves have a 3 year warranty on the stove body and 1 year on the inner components (excluding consumables such as door glass, fire bricks, fire rope and grate).
Do Carron Stoves carry CE Marking?
All 3 models of Carron Stove (7.3kW, Dante and 4.7kW) are tested, approved and certified to conform with BS EN13240-2001 which is the European Standard for room heaters fired by solid fuel.
The CE Marking also requires that a full range of spare parts are avilable for the stoves (telephone us if you require information and pricing for spare parts).
What is Defra smoke exemption / approval?
The 1993 Clean Air Act was passed to prevent the burning of non-smokeless fuels across many areas of the UK. In recent years, improvements in combustion efficiency have meant that DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) has tested and certified some stoves that burn wood, for use in these smoke exempt areas. All the Carron models carry this DEFRA certification and approval for use in smoke exempt zones when burning wood.
To view the DEFRA exemption notes follow this link, then type "Carron" in the search box on the DEFRA web page:
What are the terms of the Carron Stove Warranty?
Carron Stoves are supplied with a 3 year stove body and a 1 year inner components warranty. This warranty does not cover items that are considered to be consumables. These items include door glass, fire bricks, fire rope and grates. The use of incorrect fuels would invalidate this warranty.
To comply with the terms of the warranty, this appliance must be installed by a HETAS engineer. Proof of purchase and certificate of installation will be required in the case of a warranty claim.
What are the Building Regulations relating to the installation of multi fuel stoves?
The current UK regulations can be found in the document "Building Regulations 2000, Part J, Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems, 2010 edition. Click here to download (be patient, it is a large file!):
Do I need an air vent?
If you install a stove with a heat output of more than 5kW, a fixed air vent is required. For each kW of output over 5 kW, a fixed air vent with opening area of 550 square milliletres is required. The Carron 4.7kW and 5kW Dante stoves thus do not require room ventilation. The Carron 7.3kW stoves do require an air vent to be installed.
What size stove do I need for my room?
For efficient heating purposes, your choice of stove will be based on heat output. There is an easy, general calculation you can make to match output required to the size of your room. This calculation assumes that your room has average insulation and you require a "comfortable" room temperature of 20/21 degrees celcius (70 degrees fahrenheit) when it is zero degrees outside.
Measure the length, breadth and height of your room and multiply these numbers to achieve a result that tells you the cubic volume in metres. (If you have an awkwardly-shaped room, you may have to measure the volume in sections and add then together).
Divide the cubic volume by 14 and the answer equals the kW output you require.
For example, for a room that is 4m long by 4m wide by 2.5m high, the volume to be heated equals
4 x 4 x 2.5 = 40 cubic metres
40 divided by 14 = 2.86 kW
You must understand, that this is a very generalised, indicative measurement and there are many variables that will inform your choice. If your room has many windows, an open stairwell, is North-facing, the stove output will need to be greater.
Other factors such as moisture content of timber, outside weather conditions, positioning of air vents can also affect the efficiency of burning. For this reason, it is a good rule of thumb to select a stove that has an output of a couple of kW higher than the room size result.
One further point about aesthetics - if you are buying a stove to 'complete' a decorative theme, you may be very surprised at how small a stove you actually need to heat the room. You may prefer a size that gives far too much heat output for the room. You should bear in mind however, that a large stove burning low is generally not very efficient. A hard-working smaller stove will have cleaner glass, appealing flame effects and less condensation formed in the flue.
How do I clean a Carron Stove?
Allow the stove to cool and simply wipe the outside with a damp cloth.
The internal throat plate should be removed and cleaned monthly with a brush to remove ash and soot deposits.
The inner side of the door glass is self-cleaning when the stove is burning suitable fuels at efficient temperatures (note that use of wet and unseasoned wood can lead to deposit build-up on the glass).
How often should the chimney/flue be cleaned?
Tar and soot deposits in a chimney/flue will have the effect of reducing the draw and preventing the efficient burning of fuel. Lower heat output, dirty door glass and even chimney fires can result. It is important therefore that you have the chimney/flue swept at least annually. Again this is not an exact science and if you burn unseasoned wood or scrap timber, or operate at low burn temperatures, then the build up of deposits can be greater and more frequent cleaning will be required.
Can I buy replacement parts for my Carron stove?
We can supply the complete range of spare parts for all the Carron Stove models. Please telephone for information and prices.
Can I stand an air circulation fan on top of my Carron stove?
We recommend that you do not stand anything on the top of your stove. The stove body gets incredibly hot and the radiant heat is one of the benefits of a cast iron woodburning/multifuel stove. Anything standing on the top plate will also get incredibly hot and damaged / melted (depending on the material). Just as important - the stove body, particularly if enamelled, can crack and discolour if metal / conductive items are left on the top when it is in use. In fact we recommend that you never stand anything on the stove, even when it is not in use, as it is easy to forget that it is there when you do light the stove...
Can I use a 12mm thick hearth?
The Carron 4.7kW, 7.3kW and Dante stove models have been tested to verify that they do not cause the temperature of the upper surface of the hearth to exceed 100 degrees celsius. This means that a (minimum) 12mm thick non-combustible hearth can be used.
The Carron 11kW stove requires a constructional hearth of 250mm - please see the current Building Regulations for information.
Why are red enamelled flue pipes more expensive than other colours?
The flue manufacturers have imposed a surcharge to account for the steep rise in cost of the use and disposal of the raw material cadmium that is employed in the colouring process. The economics of this force us to pass on the price rise , thus making red enamelled pipes more expensive than other colours. Sadly, for the same reason, we are no longer able to offer free red flue pipe with red stoves. For these stoves we offer a free black pipe (matt or gloss black) or you can upgrade to red enamelled pipe at a significantly reduced price.
Serving all towns and cities in the East Midlands - Nottingham, Grantham, Lincoln, Newark, Sleaford, Peterborough, Oakham, Stamford, Melton Mowbray - with nationwide carrier delivery, all Carron Stove products and spare parts are available from Carron Direct.


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Ukrainian Parliament with a constitutional majority has adopted a statement calling Crimea inseparable from Ukraine and urged Russian President Vladimir Putin not to send troops, Ukrinform reported.
MPs have passed this decision at a meeting behind closed doors on Sunday.
"The Autonomous Republic of Crimea is an inseparable part of Ukraine, the territory is covered by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine," reads the statement.
It also notes that the movement of foreign military should only be in agreement with the Ukrainian authorities of Ukraine.
MPs, among other, have called on to resolve conflicts by peaceful means.
To recall, Russian President Vladimir Putin received permission from Russia's upper house of parliament Saturday to send troops to Ukraine, responding to what he called a threat to Russian lives.

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SC dismisses former cricketers bail plea
A bench headed by Justice H S Bedi, which refused to quash a non-bailable arrest warrant issued against Martin in the case, said that "he has been declared a proclaimed offender" in the case and "he is running away from the law."
The bench turned down the former cricketer`s plea for 24 hours` time to surrender. Martin, an Indian Railways batsman who had played 10 one-day internationals for India, is facing a Delhi Police probe for his alleged involvement in an emigration racket.
"For getting anticipatory bail, you have to show bonafide but your bonafide is very suspect," the court said.
The court passed the order on an appeal filed by the Martin challenging the Delhi High Court order refusing to cancel the non-bailable arrest warrant against him and dismissing his anticipatory bail plea.
The High Court had on April 8 refused to grant him any relief saying the allegation against him is serious and he has done "disservice" to the game which is close to the hearts of millions.
As per a criminal case registered in 2004, Martin, a native of Gujarat, had taken a group of young cricketers to England that year and had facilitated the "illegal stay" of one of them on the basis of forged documents.
According to the prosecution, one Nimesh Patel had alleged that he paid nearly Rs seven lakh to one Rajender Patel, the main agent for facilitating the "illegal emigration", and Martin was the "main beneficiary".
The police had said that Patel had nothing to do with the game and was subsequently deported by the British authorities for want of valid immigration papers.
"It prima facie appears to be a case of human trafficking behind the smoke screen of leading a cricket team abroad. The allegation against the petitioner is serious in nature," the High Court had said while accepting the status report filed by the police in the case.
Expressing anguish over Martin`s conduct, the court had said, "He claims to be an international cricket player, who has represented India abroad but prima facie appears to be illegally attempting to send people abroad by making them pose as cricket players, while they did not have even the basic knowledge of the game."


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Our monthly Board News gives a brief summary of each regular Board of Education meeting. In addition to being posted on the website, the Board News is emailed to Milford staff and parents. Click on the dates below for pdf files with highlights of the regular monthly Board of Education meetings held in 2013 and 2014. For meetings prior to 2013, please contact the Milford Treasurer's Office at (513)831-1314.
All of our regular Board meetings are videotaped and shown on cable. If you are interested in watching our meetings, click here.


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Nicio Aguilera is blunt: "Nobody up here trusts the county. We don't trust them, we don't like them." Aguilera, who spent 15 years fighting fires in Philadelphia and another 15 at a Carlsbad station, is one of a cadre of backcountry locals manning the front lines against what he calls a "power grab."
"The county had approximately 18 fire stations which are theoretically volunteer," Aguilera says. "Gradually, the county is gobbling them up in what they consider, I guess, to be a friendly way. They want to make them into a county fire department."
However, the county says it's not that simple. Supervisor Dianne Jacob, who kicked off the effort to consolidate area firefighting agencies in 2008, states, "The consolidation of local, rural fire agencies, including the Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District, with the County Fire Authority will make for a stronger, more cohesive firefighting force the next time a major wildfire hits. Consolidation has already helped provide around-the-clock fire protection in areas that previously had limited or no coverage."
Even by governmental standards, the firefighting structure in San Diego County is Byzantine, rife with gerrymandering, overlaps, gaps, and an intrinsic absence of cohesion. But up in Julian, a lot of folks think it's worth preserving.
"The local district is in charge of the structures," Aguilera says. "Theoretically, if there's a structure fire, we go first. Cal Fire is wild land. But during last week's fire, Cal Fire — they were all gone. Station 52, Cuyamaca, gone. Station 50, Julian, gone — nobody there."
The Julian squad consists of around 30 volunteers equipped with beepers; when they get the call, they go to the firehouse or meet up at the scene. To the unpaid blaze-busters and their supporters, it's no less than an American tradition, and a ubiquitous one at that.
"In our country," notes Aguilera, "approximately 80 percent of the fire departments are still volunteer, 20 percent paid. It's sort of a surprising fact, but that's the truth. A lot of small towns don't have the budget for a paid fire department. They count on volunteers from the local community to come out, to be willing to serve and to be trained, whatever they have to go through to do the job. A lot of people like volunteer fire departments because it's your neighbors comin' to help you. It's 'old-style,' right?"
According to Aguilera, at least some of the impetus to dissolve the Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District has come from the district's own "fire board." Aguilera fumes, "The board told us we were $100,000 behind, our ambulance service wasn't making any money, and that by the end of the year we'd be broke. They wanted us to vote to shut down our fire department and gave us one month to make up our mind. But, guess what? We did our own audit and we're actually $50,000 in the black. A lot of people are suspicious of the fire board. They want to know what's going on. How is it possible you can make a $150,000 error with a small budget to audit? People said, 'Are you doing something weird?'" Aguilera contends that, in any event, the district's alleged fiscal failings are a red herring. "The county doesn't care; they just want to take over. It's power. They want control of everything."
As things stand, the county provides a water truck and $30,000 for each station for maintenance. According to Cal Fire spokesperson Sarah Gordon, Julian's decision to opt out of the county scheme won't change things. But Aguilera maintains that county officials have threatened to withdraw support, saying, in effect, "If you don't come with us, we're pulling everything out and you're on your own."
Does it matter who puts out a fire?
"That's a good question," says Aguilera. "When we had the Cedar Fire, we had local companies going out, assisting with the full-size strike teams that were here. It was very heart-rending, because you would actually come onto a road, see three or four structures on fire, and one of them happened to be your house. Are you going to save your house — or your neighbor's house? Firefighters saved others' houses, but let their own houses burn. There's some emotional attachment to having your own folks there. When these big fires happen in rural country, the bottom line is that you're not gonna be able to save everybody's house. You just learn that. You might be on your own."
Aguilera admits, "There are a lot of nuances to this. For instance, if I have volunteers doing the work, I expect that they're gonna be trained, that they're gonna be in halfway decent shape. We have a lot of guys who are good enough to do flagging. They're nice enough to volunteer. They're old-timers like myself, but maybe they're not capable of going into a structure; maybe they don't have all the training, maybe they don't go to enough training. The county has offered, 'If you let us man your stations, we'll make sure there's somebody there.' They're gonna man it with Cal Fire." As for the locals, he laments, "They'll still have the ability to participate, but [noting the stricter physical-fitness requirements for paid firefighters] under a whole different set of circumstances."
Dianne Jacob denies that the county's motivation is to usurp local control. "Bringing these agencies under the umbrella of the County Fire Authority is not about grabbing power, it's about further minimizing the damage to people and property when disaster hits. I want to stress, however, that the final decision on consolidation rests with each community, not the county."
As to whether the Julian volunteers can do a better job, Aguilera is equivocal. "I don't know. That's up to you. Is it better to have a volunteer fire department or one that's paid? I'm not saying that the county coming in is the worst thing in the world; I'm just saying it's worthwhile to have a discussion about it. I talked to the Cal Fire captain just yesterday and his opinion is, 'Let Cal Fire take it over. If I was livin' here, that's what I'd like. You get better manning, better training, better equipment.' So, there's a variety of ways to look at this. There's also a lot of discussion about this power play."
Jack Shelver, president of the board of directors of the Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection District, did not respond to a request for comment on this story.
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- Appeal to "illegal tax" every year — Nov. 24, 2014
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- Cal Fire's Mission Has Changed — July 25, 2012
- After 2003 Cedar fire, San Diego County pushes regional fire department — July 22, 2009
I live in Ranchita. We were promised 24/7 coverage at our fire station. Our station is frequently empty. It was un-staffed on Independence Day. I needed help for my husband on a Saturday afternoon in May and we stopped at the fire station and found it empty. We also recently had a small fire in Ranchita and the fire department didn't have enough hose to reach the fire! Is this an improvement over our former volunteers? I don't think so!
This is for one reason, and one reason only... increase the power and control of government by mandating that firefighters are all "professional" (read: unionized), so that their dues flow into Democratic coffers and their numbers can be automatically counted on the Democratic side of any vote. There is nothing in the world wrong with volunteer fire departments. Funny how it's California which is so hell-bent on unionizing everyone, and also in close to, if not the, worst financial shape in the nation.
Leave the politics out of it. Let firefighters fight fires instead of bureaucracies.


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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Latest Pants
OK, I succumbed to the call of my conscience and made some white twill slacks before I made a fun-to-sew top. First, lets get the photography out of the way-I did it with a timer, alone, in the back yard and family room. By the time I got the camera positioned, over and over ran to the rock and jumped up in those damn wedges, I was a wrinkle ball. Now that's fine with me as these slacks are 100% cotton twill and I knew they would be a wrinkle ball from the get go. I almost completely sew with natural fibers and knew this was inevitable. I LOVE natural fibers. I also was after a very relaxed fit. I hate things tight. I wanted something cool and comfy, and I wanted something sewn FAST. So couture, these are not. They have no details other than darts and are serged all around. I am actually pretty happy with them, although I know they are not perfect.
I used my pants sloper which I haven't used since last summer and a winter of sewing on my arse and lots of other lame excuses has shown me it needs tweeking, the sloper that is. My butt is beyond tweaking. The rear crotch curve could use a tad more space. I also am going to make the darts deeper as I had a lot to ease in with the waistline, a la Claire Schaeffer, but on a hard twill that easing, despite lots of steaming, shows too much for me. So deeper darts next time. For the zip I used the Sandra Betzina killer fly zipper application. Wow, is that so easy! That alone makes her book, "Power Sewing" worth the purchase. These pants are cut full, as that is what I like and can carry off best. I have full thighs and butt and am only 5 ft tall so that is the style that seems most flattering. Any fit comments greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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This is closeup of a woman's collar made from the filmiest batiste with extremely tiny tucking. Enjoy:
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Looking good, Bunny! White pants are on my sewing agenda too.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Lindsay.ReplyDelete
Bunny, I think the fit looks great. I hope to be able to achieve fit that good when I attempt pants...soon. They won't be white pants, though. I'm not subjecting the world to that!ReplyDelete
Bunny, the pants look great on you! :-)ReplyDelete
I love sewing with natural fibers too. The fit on your pants is great. I particularly love linen and when people say "but it wrinkles" I put my fingers in my ears "la-la-la-la". You'll get so much use out of your pants, dressed up or down!ReplyDelete
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"We really enjoyed our stay in your comfortable well-outfitted cabin. Our favorite outdoor adventures while here include kayaking in Lake Lure and the Broad River, swimming and playing in the Broad River rapids, hiking to the spectacular waterfalls in the Pisgah National Forest, and hiking in Chimney Rock State Park. We also enjoyed the local restaurants and shopping."
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Great getaway spot for us! Perfect combination of quiet and convenience - our furkids loved Sadie's porch! Easy day trip to Asheville and great time spent on Lake Lure, and at Chimney Rock. 6/2015
Sadie's Retreat is conveniently located to Lake Laurel and the village of Chimney Rock. The cabin is lovely and the grounds are well kept. Keep in mind that there are limited television channels (Roku and Netflix) so if you have television watchers they made be disappointed. We visited the area on the "off season" so there were not a lot of people and that was great. The owner, Kimberly was great to work with and very attentive to our needs. She responds to requests immediately. The kitchen is well stocked with supplies and there is a gas grill on the porch. The surrounding area is also very nice. I would definitely recommend this cabin to others looking to stay in the area. 9/2015
A wonderful place for our family (Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister) where the two kids (ages 10, 8) had a room and so did the parents. Plus a nice kitchen, eating and living space too. The ability to bring our 14 year old puppy (who also enjoyed the town, lake and mountains) really kept it a family experience. It's not a 5 star hotel, but it doesn't need to be. It is clean and comfortable and probably the best value around town. Highly recommended. Aug 2015
We had an amazing time at Sadie's Retreat! The view, the hospitality, the comfy beds were all beyond expectations. We were lucky enough to celebrate our son's 3rd birthday over the weekend and it was really a great time. We will definitely be back! This was the perfect family vacation for the 4 of us. Thanks so much. - 9/2015
What a great place to get away and relax! We enjoyed every minute. The well-stocked kitchen – condiments, baking utensils and frosty beers mugs – were much appreciated. As was the basket of goodies in the bathroom. The basket of pamphlets gave us several ideas. We spent a day travelling the Blue Ridge Parkway. Walked around Lake Lure and the nature trails by Ingles on Route 9, shopped for souvenirs in Chimney Rock & Brevard, visited the Southern Highlands Folk Art Center – Awesome handmade American craftsmanship! We conquered Chimney Rock and beyond – all the way to Exclamation Point! I would love to see it in the other 3 seasons. Our intrepid mutt, Danny, went every step with us. He and I enjoyed walked around Snug Harbor Circle every morning too. Thanks for a thoroughly wonderful time. Jeanmarie, Mark Andrews – Danny Chagrin Falls, OH PS Love the porch! 9/24 – 10/2/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The cabin was perfect for us and our 2 kids. This is our 1st visit to the area and we will be back! Just the walk around Snug Harbor Circle was worth the trip. We enjoyed Chimney Rock and a boat tour of the lake. Sadie's Retreat was warm and welcoming – a home away from home. Thank you for sharing your home with us – we hope to return soon! The Segrave Family, Wake Forest, NC 10/4 – 10/8/11
We had a great time. The house is very neat and well laid out. We went on a boat tour, climbed Chimney Rock, & drove the Blue Ridge Parkway, and walked to the top of Mt Mitchell. We went to Pearson's Falls – kind of a disappointment – would not recommend. Our three dogs loved running in the woods and being walked to the top of Laurel Lane. Dinner at Larkin's was delicious. Definitely worth the expense. The Gaffney's Beth, Micheal, Jazz, Alabama, Matilda Charleston, SC 10/8 – 10/15/11
We were here to attend our daughter's wedding. The cabin was so nice and so very well equipped. We were so comfortable. We brought our 16 year old cat was is blind and see curled up on the red carpet in the living room and was so happy when we came in for the night. We saw 2 deer in the front yard. We love the cabin and the view. I would recommend this to anyone for a great getaway. Thank you! Sophie and Clint Shoaf 10/20 – 10/23/11
We had a wonderful time on our visit to Chimney Rock & our stay in Sadie's Retreat made it extra special. We come to the mountains each year for our wedding anniversary and this year was by far the best. The cabin was so warm and cozy after a day of hiking and sight seeing. Our little rescue dog, Jesse, had a great time also. Especially when she spotted a few squirrels! When we plan to return to the area we will make our way back to Sadie's Retreat. Thank you! Shelly and Brian Bunn 10/28 – 10/30/11
Thank you for allowing us to have our pets with us on vacation. It was our first 'family' vacation and it was enjoyed by all. We hiked Chimney Rock and the falls – long trek but well worth the view! Spent Sunday at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. Wow! It was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Your cabin is very comfortable with lots of thought put into it. Love the featherbed comforter. Fireplace was nice too, once we were able to get it going. It was great to finally visit the mountains in the fall to see the leaves change. Beautiful view! Thanks again! Tina & Mary Springfield 11/4-11/7/11
Spent two lovely days and nights here. Weather was great, view beautiful, cabin very cozy. Hiked to the waterfall and climbed the steps to the top of Chimney Rock. This was a nice place to relax and spend time with family. My daughters drove up from Atlanta, GA and I drove down from Raleigh, NC and we all had fun. Thanks for letting us stay at Sadie's Retreat. Dianne, Christie, Nicole, Lacey, and Ava 11/7-11/9/11
We had a great week with our 1 year old boy and dog. We enjoyed having the family together. The cabin was clean & well stocked. The view was great and both our son and dog enjoyed running on the front porch while we sat in the chairs. My husband enjoyed the Xbox a lot, while our son was sleeping. An added perk for him. Byrne Fainey 11/10 – 11/16/11
Nice pad. Cozy and clean. Sunny beautiful day. Too bad they let motor boats on the lake. Should have brought our big dog. Next time. Had a whole day at Chimney Rock. Fantastic weather. Nice and close by. The water in the tub takes a while to drain. So keep the place available, neat and clean. May be back in the spring…. 11/24/11 -11/25/11
WE had a great time! We live in Charlotte, which is close enough for a mini vacation but not so far that you have to recover from the drive. This cabin is great and the view is to die for. The whole town is great, everyone is nice, and going into Historic Hendersonville is a best bet because of all the shops. Our young children loved every moment of being here. The Esmeralda restaurant was excellent, worth every penny and then some! Hope to be back soon one day! Anita, Rodney, Taylan, Jacea 12/23/11 – 12/30/11
Cabin was great! Just perfect for our mini getaway! View is spectacular and so peaceful! Much better than staying in a hotel! If you go to Chimney Rock, visit Tia B's, food was great and service even better! Thanks! Jesse, Linda, Lily, Luis, Jack and Lelu 12/30-1/1/12
We had a wonderful time – this cabin was perfect for us. It was beautiful, the beds were comfortable, and we love the porch and view. We walked around Snug Harbor Circle several times – beautiful. During our stay we went to Chimney Rock, the Village, Riverwalk, Chimney Rock Gem Mine & Don Ross Trails. We ate at LaStrada's, Bayfront, & Riverfront. We had a great time everywhere we went! Jon, Cheryl, Jaclyn, Skipper 2/18 – 2/19/12
Christmas 2010 at Sadie's Retreat was a beautiful 'white Christmas". We woke Christmas morning to a snowfall and before we knew it we were in a winter wonderland. Never made it to the family gatherings due to conditions, but loved the Christmas together at the cabin w/lots of fun. Our Springer Spaniel had her 1st Christmas and never wanted to come back into the cabin. She absolutely loved playing in the snow. (Sorry, we live in FL) Guess she'll have to have the fond memories in Sadie's Retreat Thank you! Andy, Kathy and Cooper Jax Beach, FL Christmas 2010
Sadie's Retreat was a wonderful place to spend Thanksgiving together as a family. The Biltmore was on my parent's "Bucket List" and it was beautiful, but our memorable times were in the cabin together – enjoying the fall view, making a complete Thanksgiving meal, and driving around Lake Lure & Chimney Rock looking for local apples and trinkets. The cabin had everything (& more) that we needed to cook with, relax and give thanks (Even down to the first aid kit) We even enjoyed a walk around Laurel Lake and Snug Harbor Circle to loo at the spectacular lake & homes. The beds were comfortable, and place was very clean. It was hard for us to leave, but Kim was so nice to let us check out a little later. : ) We are looking forward to our next trip in the spring to be able to enjoy Lake Lure even more. God Bless John and Laura Atlanta, GA Larry and Clara Katy, TX 11/24 – 11/27/10
We had a wonderful weekend relaxing with friends at Sadie's Retreat. With a view like this, I didn't want to leave the cabin. We did manage to get to Chimney Rock Village but it was right back here to frill and have a glass of wine. What a terrific place to relax and recharge your batteries. Sadie's Retreat is a perfect weekend getaway. Can't wait to come back Keri and Deb 11/12 – 11/14/10
Wow – What a great weekend!The fall weather was absolutely perfect. Our girls weekend was just what we had planned, relaxing and fun. Walked around the lake and took lots of pictures. Went to the Spa and dinner at Larkins on the Lake. The cabin is fabulous and so well stocked! We are already planning our next trip! Thank you for sharing beautiful Sadie's Retreat! Liz and Dana Charlotte, NC 10/22 – 10/24/10
Had a great mother/daughter long weekend at Sadie's Retreat. You have more than enough furnishings at your cabin. The view is great. Highly recommend the Lake Lure Boat Tours. Thanks! Linea and Lois 10/12/10
We wanted to enjoy a relaxing girl's week vacation and knew Sadie's Retreat would be perfect when we found we could bring the dogs too. There are not a lot of places that allow 2 large boxers to join in on the vacation fun! It was perfect time of the year to enjoy coffee on the porch in the mornings, and hot chocolate in the evenings. The view is beautiful and being the off-season for vacation, we really enjoyed a week of quiet peace in the mountains. We loved exploring the area with the boxers and the boxers loved sleeping and relaxing at the cabin. The fireplace was a bonus. We cooked every meal but one at the cabin and will cherish our time of travel with Murdock and Malley along. Michelle, Rachel, Murdock, & Malley PS If you take 9 out of Bat Cave, it will take you all the way into downtown, historic Black Mountain, and there are shops there as well as a dog park October 3-8, 2010
We really enjoyed our stay here at Sadie's Retreat. Thank you for allowing us to bring our dogs as this made for a 'homey' atmosphere for us. The kitchen was stocked well and the bedrooms were comfortable. The best part had to be the frton porch with its beautiful view of the mountains. The temperatures were pefect to allow us to sit outside and enjoy God's wonders. The only things we didn't see were the deer everyone talks about! I have to say we were disappointed in our meal at Larkin's by the Lake. We found it over priced and under good. We did have a wonderful meal at a Mexican restaurant near the public beach. Thanks for a relaxing weekend, Steve, Christy, Julie, Aubry Sharbutts Concord NC September 10-12, 2010
Sadie's Retreat was the perfect getaway for the weekend! We really appreciated all the amenities that were provided that went above and beyond what we expected. The kitchen was so stocked with supplies that it reminded me of a lived in home. The only note I would make is that the light above the stove is not working and it is a little dark in the kitchen. Also there are white lines that scroll across the TV. We spent all day on Saturday hiking Chimney Rock and browsing through the shops in the village. Our little 5lb Jasper had tons of fun! We hope to come back again soon! **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 5/29/2010 – 5/31/2010 Thanks! The Clarks
Sadie's Retreat is very comfortable. The furnishings are lovely and comfortable. Great trip to Lake Lure. **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 6/21/2010 Greenleafs, Florida
This is a comfortable place. The weather was hot and humid but we had a nice time. We climbed Chimney Rock (the dog too) and the views were stunning. Our dog (Inky) was fascinated by the butterflies around the front deck. **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 7/14/2010 The Heagles Johnson City, TN
We really enjoyed our stay in your comfortable well-outfitted cabin. Our favorite outdoor adventures while here include kayaking in Lake Lure and the Broad River, swimming and playing in the Broad River rapids, hiking to the spectacular waterfalls in the Pisgah National Forest, and hiking in Chimney Rock State Park ( Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Falls). We also enjoyed eating at LaStrada and Pizza and Beer ( In Hendersonville) The cabin was an exceptionally nice place to come home to. Being able to view Chimney Rock and other ridges at all times of the day and in different weather conditions was a real treat. The sunsets and thunderstorms were great viewing. We appreciate the well-equipped cabin and the dog friendly features ( especially the dog nook in the bedrooms. **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 6/23 – 6/30/2010 John, Sarah, Julia & Eno
We planned a last minute trip to the mountains. The reservation and check in process made it seem as if we had spent a lot of time planning, very easy! This was the 1st time we brought our kids, Zach (7) and Abbey (5). They had a blast! Loved seeing the deer right across the street. Simi, our dog, made herself right at home, and also had a great time. I can't believe that in the reviews I read no one said that Chimney Rock is the main view from the front porch! What a bonus! The cabin was very welcoming and well kept. We'll definitely be back! Thank you so much! **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 7/18/2010 Elizabeth, Anthony, Zack, Abbey, Ben and Simi
We enjoyed Lake Lure very much! This cabin is extremely cozy and we hope to return soon. This is our 2nd trip to Lake Lure. The first time we stayed at a bed and breakfast which pales in comparision to Sadie's Retreat. Our main focus for coming was to relax and we were able to do just that. We enjoyed days and nights on the beautiful porch w/ an exceptional view of the breathtaking mountains. We also got some fishing done in Morse Park a couple of miles down the road. What I personally appreciate was the upfront pricing. It was one price from the beginning – no extra clean up fees, etc. Thank you for sharing this beautiful cabin with us. Even our Pomeranian (Babycakes) enjoyed herself and wore herself out in the park! **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 7/2/2010 Thanks!
We loved our week at Sadie's Retreat. Our dogs, Tucker and Beyonce, loved being porch dogs and settled right in. Don't know how the week sped by so fast but here it is leaving day. We climbed Chimney Rock on the Hickory Nut Trail. Kalle and Jake went to the VERY top, I watched LOL! We shopped Chimney Park, went tubing on The Broad River with the River Creek Campground Outfitters. It was a great family adventure, we "mined" for gems at The Broad River Gem Mine – Jake – 12- picked the :heaviest bucket and we were surprised by many treasures! We took the Blue Ridge Parkway to Cherokee and stopped at every overlook. Amazed to be in the clouds. Kalle and I read 2 complete books each! We recorded every sunset faithfully. We enjoyed the deer in the yard. We cooked fabulous meals on the grill from filets to Kabobs. Now we must, sadly, gather our things and go – We will miss Sadie's but have great memories! **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 7/25/2010 Babs, Kalle, Jake, EET
Wow! What a fabulous place. We really enjoyed our week at Sadie's Retreat. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the porch with the mountain view and having dinner and a movie night. WE enjoyed regular visit of the deer and butterfly over the bushes, the cabin was so comfortable with the AC and the modern appliances, and the beds wre very comfortable. What a beautiful area and location. We took the boat tour of Lake Lure and went up on top of Chimney Rock and walked the trail to stand below the waterfall. The people at the park were so friendly. We enjoyed using the gas grill to prepare our evening meals. What a great place to relaxand unwind after our son's busy wedding weekend. The good Lord gave us a beautiful evening and held off the rain for the ceremony and most of the reception. Thanks again for this stay in this home away from home. **Submitted from our on site guest book.** July 29-8/5/2010 Bob and Jude Jeff and Vanessa for 2 nights.
This is a wonderful, comfortable get away and we ( 2 age 60 couples!) enjoyed our week away. We have been in the area before so nothing was new, but we saw (again) a play at Flat Rock Playhouse (a must do if you love theater), toured Hendersonville and area, shopped at Chimney Rock for children and grandchildren, drove the Blue Ridge Parkway to Blowing Rock and area and took a different route back. We cooked all but one meal here at the house, and you have done a good job preparing it for guests. The gas grill is great and the front porch wonderful (after dark) It is hot in August! If we had a suggestion to improve your home, we would suggest a mirror in the second bedroom, a night light in the kitchen and a reading lamp somewhere as all 4 of us are avid vacation readers and had trouble finding good light. We enjoyed our week. Thanks so much! **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 8/5 – 8/12/2010 Ken, Kathy, Margaret and Tommy Thomson, GA
What a great place to relax and enjoy the views. Even walking snug circle was a beautiful walk. We tried to fit so much into a weekend. Definitely need to come back and finish what we didn't get to and then more. Really enjoyed all the amenities this place has to offer. Hiked Chimney Rock, did the boat tour, attempted horse back riding (rained out) at Cedar Creek Stables. Will try for thet before we leave or next visit. Would definitely recommend others to stay here. **Submitted from our on site guest book.** June 13-15, 2010 Thanks Julie and Deb
I don't even know how to put into words how much we loved Sadie's Retreat! When you advertized all the amenities of home you are not kidding! It could not have been any more welcoming if you tried. This was our first trip to the lake and we are working on figuring out what weekend we will be coming back in the fall. We went gem mining at the Chinmeny Rock Gem Mine and were surprised at how may gems you get! We strolled through Chimney Rock Village, Loved Bubba O'Leary's General Store. ( with their .10 cup of coffee) We climbed up to Devil's Head at Chimney Rock Park and took our dog, Tabasco, for a stroll along the boardwalk by the lake. If you like Jelly, Jam and Relish, pull over at the stand on the side of 64 headed towards Chimney Rock for an amazing selection of treats. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cabin with us, for your upfront pricing, and for letting us bring our beloved dog! **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 8/19 – 8/22/2010 Mark, Laurie, Vinny, and Tabasco – Charlotte, NC **This was written by the son of our Guest** 🙂 Hello I'm Vince, I'm seven years old and I enjoyed my stay at Sadie's Retreat. I found some really cool rocks at the gem mine – even a Geode. I climbed to the top of Chimney Rock Mountain with my Dad to see Devil's Head. I'm looking forward to eating breakfast on the proch tomorrow before I leave. I really liked the ice creamshop in Chimney Rock Village right outside the park gates. They have 61 flavors. I'm looking forward to coming back soon. Thank you for sharing your cabin. P.S. My dog Tabasco enjoyed his stay too.
We loved Sadie's Retreat! Sunrises, sunsets, butterflies all over the butterfly bushes, late afternoons on the porch…it was perfect! We came for the weekendso I could run the Lake Lure 10K on Friday night. What a great place to come back to relax! Callie, our dog, and I loved the challenging run around Snug Harbor Circle. We loved being able to bring her with us! Callie loved the front porch in the afternoon! We loved the ambiance of the cabin, wood everywhere. All the amenities were wonderful and made us feel truly at home! Can't wait to get back up here! **Submitted from our on site guest book.** 8/27-8/29/2010 John, Judy, Michael and Callie Kannapolis, NC
We had a fantastic time. Sadie's Retreat is a great place to spend a nice, relaxing weekend. Our dog, Louis, really liked his bed in the corner. Two additions that would make this retreat even better are a hot tub and an outdoor fire pit. We look forward to coming back sometime soon. Thanks for very much for a super weekend. The Roger's April 12, 2009
We really enjoyed our stay at Sadie's Retreat! We drove around the lake and didn't mind getting a little lost. The winding roads were fun. We ventured out to South Mountain State Park for what we thought would be a nice scenic bike ride, but what we got was a very challenging mountain bike experience. We were excited to come back to Sadie's Retreat for a relaxing evening. We also enjoyed a short hike at Chimney Rock State Park to see Hickory Nut Falls. Our dog Casey loved the weekend getaway, especially the hike and doggy bed. Wish we could stay longer! Thanks for everything. Christine, Jim & Casey April 17-19, 2009
We came up on the 11th & went to a couple shops. We came back here & got settled in. We rode out to Ingles for groceries. We came back & cooked out on the grill. It was raining so we just relaxed for the rest of the night. On the 12th, we rode through the mountains up past the shops & ended up ½ mile from Knoxville then turned around & came back. Then we rode up toward Rutherfordton. We also walked the trails across from Ingles. Then we ate at Larkin's on the Lake. For the rest of the night we relaxed in the cabin. Today on the 13th, we did all of our shopping all the shop us bring in ur dog, Molly, as long as we carried her. We are leaving in the morningat 10Am. We have had a great experience here at Sadie's Retreat & we also got loads of pictures of the mountains & cabin. We have seen a bunch of beautiful sites. We thank you so much for allowing us to bring Molly along. We will definitely be back. Thanks again. Barbara, Molly, Lisa and Chris PS we left Beggin' Strips for other dogs to enjoy our dog Molly didn't like them. Sure they will be put to good use. 5/11/2009 - 5/14/2009
A good relaxing week was had by all in spite of the wet weather. The cabin is in a lovely location. Living al fresco is a rarity in May in the UK! The Cottorill's 5/30/2009
We had a really nice weekend capped off with a beautiful wedding on Lake Lure Last night. The cabin was great and very convenient. The dogs were able to join us which always makes the trip even better. Thanks! The Smouter's 5/30/2009 - 6/1/2009
This was our first visit to Lake Lure and being able to stay in this wonderful cabin was ideal. We enjoyed being close to everything & being able to walk a short distance to see the lake. Sitting on the front porch & seeing beautiful mountain views & deer playing was awesome! Enjoyed Chimney Rock & the public beach. By far our favorite part of the trip was playing in the river at the Tiki Bar. Jumping off the rocks into the river and riding the rapids kept the boys (and me) entertained for hours. Please thank Sadie for allowing our family to stay in her retreat. David, Andrea, Matthew, Michael, and Mark Athens, GA Go Dawgs! PS Michael enjoyed building a humongous sand castle. 7/13/09 – 7/16/09
Garland, Melony, Carrie Jo, Erin in for the week. Ate at LaStrada for the first meal in town, good but pricey. Sunday, went to Asheville to Georgetown Baptist Church. Then a great meal of Asian Chinese buffet on Patton Road. Monday we hiked Chimney Rock& the falls – beautiful. Tuesday, fun in the sun, spent all day at the beach & dinner & games with our friends at another house. Wednesday we went Gem mining & shopping. Thursday, Asheville again, destination The Biltmore. Awesome. Well worth the money & trip. (Discount tickets from Ingles, kids under 16 free for summer.) Friday, started with blueberry pancakes, last chance shopping, a boat tour of the Lake, playing in the river, homemade pizza, and a concert near the beach. We saw deer, squirrels, rabbits, and two dead copperheads in the road. Would not recommend barefoot outside in the dark. We loved the cabin & location. Great relaxing vacation! The Easters: Elkton, VA 7/18/09 – 7/25/09
We really did enjoy our stay this week – it seemed a lot longer! Even the neighbors were friendly. Went Chimney Rock, Bat Cave and all the way to Black Mountain. Went to Saluda, Hendersonville, Asheville, and Biltmore Estates too! Walked the "walking path" around the lake and park with gazebo at Lake Lure. Went up into Riverbend Highlands (Bills Creek, Cedar Creek and Ridgecrest) and through Rumbling Bald ( Buffalo Creek Road). Enjoyed it all – the winding roads through the mountains and green pastures, past the lakes, and the Rocky Broad River, and the smaller creeks/streams! We had a great time, each day heading out to somewhere different! Lots to do and see if you just want to explore – walking trails, horse back riding (Cedar Creek Stables) and "climbing" Chimney Rock!! And aren't those waterfalls from "Last of the Mohicans" great??!! Thank you so much for all the little extras – from coffee, sugar,& creamer to the spices for cooking – to the basket of goodies in the bathroom, in case you forgot something! We'd definitely rent this cabin again! Thanking you – The Marlowe's March 14-21, 2009
We only stayed for a night but we were celebrated our dog's 4th birthday. He loves to go. We walked trails at Chimney Rock and did sunset walk on the boardwalk at Lake Lure. Had a wonderful time. The next morning I did some shops in town and we took Scruffy to the water, loved all the rocks. You're place is very nice, waking up to the mountain view. Also enjoyed your special touches of sunflower pictures and Thomas Kincaid print. Saw all the photos of your family. Thanks for allowing our pet, Scruffy. Love, Amber, James, Scruffy March 8, 2009
Cabin was great. Location ideal. Cabin was filled with amenities and it was great. Sat on porch and watched deer across the street. Chimney Rock and little town is awesome and only 2 miles down the hill. Well worth visit. Will find a week next year to stay. Queen beds would be nice for us over 30 group. That's my old observation. Daniel's Family October 9-12,2008 **To accomodate our guest's requests we now have Queen beds in all bedrooms**
The cabin is great. Chimney Rock park is impressive, read the attached brochure, ( I didn't until after) Planning your hikes is much smarter. At this time the public beack at Lake Lure is closed due to the low water level -it is only 3 feet deep. I enjoyed the pizza at Lakeside (Should it be called poolside?) Pizza. "First Timer" August 13-15,2008
This is our first visit to the mountains and it will definitely not be the last. We loved staying here and we absolutely love people around here. They are so nice, warm and willing to lend a hand. We drove to Asheville and it was a wonderful and really pretty ride. We made several trips to the lake and although we did not get to swimming we did take our boat out and go fishing. We will definitely be back. Thanks for all the little things that make this cabin feel like a house. Andrea, Chris, Tristan, Idei and Thor 5/4/2009 - 5/8/2009
We had the most relaxing wonderful experience here at Sadie's Retreat. There is so much to do in the area. We spent most of our time just relaxing on the porch. Nice location wonderful view. We took the boat tour def a must do! Betsy and Jerry June 18-20, 2009
We really enjoyed our stay at Sadie's Retreat – it is such a sweet cabin and had everything we needed to make the stay perfect. We enjoyed hiking Chimney Rock and visiting the local Restaurants. Sadie's Retreat was very relaxing and we hope to visit again in the future. Weatherman family Charlotte, NC June 29, 2009
Hey, My wife, son (5), and I enjoyed our three days in Lake Lure. The cabin was nice and met all our needs. The highlight for us was Chimney Rock – an energetic 5 year old can indeed make the climb from the bottom. Spent a day in Asheville. (If you go to Asheville, take 64/74 to Bat Cave, but then make athe left to take 64 over to I-26 and up to Asheville. 74 is just too windy for us at least.) We were amazed at all the amenities in the kitchen we're used to beach houses that have nothing. If I had to nitpick, a spaghetti strainer would have come in handy. Dinner at Larkin's on the Lake was really good – highly recommended. My son's favorite parts of the cabin were: spongebob on TV and the lockbox. Loved spinning those wheels. Hope he didn't wear it out. Thanks! Eric, Brenda, Brian Hill Cary, NC 7/8/09 – 7/12/09
We enjoyed the three day weekend w/friends getting reacquainted after many lost years after college. Thanks for providing the perfect intimate environment to make this happen. Best Wishes and future success w/Sadie's! Stephen & Marcia Martin Durham, NC PS Were the deer in the front yard kept on retainer or paid by the visit? They definitely added to the mountain ambience. PSS I waited to meet Sadie, but she never came to visit. Tell her we say hi. Give her big hug. 8/2/09
We had a great time! The cabin is wonderful, very cozy, comfortable & inviting. Diamond had fun hiking & swimming, chasing bunnies & squirrels. She did get a little over excited & jumped out of the car window. Luckily I was almost stopped! Trish & Diamond The cabin was very welcoming. What a wonderful place to spend our vacation. Stella had a great time hiking and just sitting on the porch enjoying the views. Thank you for providing a peaceful vacation home. Sue & Stella 9/9/09 – 9/13/09
Very relaxing. In a great location. We were able to get many areas in about ½ hour. Wish the leaves were brighter as the cabin has a beautiful view of the mountain. Enjoyed the privacy and comfort of the cabin. First vacation in a while where we didn't need to bring our Pom Dusty to an emergency vet – he likes privacy. The Farley's Rose & Jim, Biscuit & Dusty 10/21/09
We have really enjoyed our stay in Sadie's Retreat and at Lake Lure. The cabin was wonderful! (Thanks for listening to the previous guest's suggestions about the spaghetti strainer – we needed it!) Our puppy, Brandy, had the time of his life and thanks Sadie for the use of her bed. Lake Lure was nice – we strongly recommend to future guests to take the walk around the Lake at Morse Park Trail – Beautiful! Chimney Rock Park was amazing. The puppy couldn't make it to the top of Chimney Rock, but the Hickory Nut Falls trail at Chimney Rock Park was great for a dog! Chimney Rock Village was nice – the River Walk was wonderful! A short walk but well worth it. (Also great for dogs). Sadie's Retreat and the Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area far exceeded our expectations and we look forward to returning soon! The Cook Family 8/5/09 – 8/9/09
We had a grand time during our stay at Sadie's Retreat! A roomy comfortable serene place is just what we needed to get away from it all. To cap off all the wonderful things NC has to offer, the deer, sun rises, sunsets and hummingbirds (not to mention the Monarchs too!) were glorious! While staying at Sadie's Retreat, we ventured out many areas. First there was Asheville & the LaZoom tour. Then dinner at Limonies – spectacular food! The tour is a must do! Then there was Chimney Rock & hiking. Again, spectacular and awe inspiring. Lake Lure Beach – beautiful. Tubing down the French Broad River – Amazingly fun. A little treacherous yet fun. The town of Chimney Rock – a must do & don't forget River Walk & a ice cream at Hershey's Yummy! We took the Cherokee Excursion to Cherokee, NC. A bit of a distance but well worth it. There is a lot to be seen, especially if you're a history lover. The Pisgah Forest is beautiful and if you are here in the summer you must go to the Sliding Rock. It is a natural water slide that is 60 feet high and goes into a 50 foot swimming hole! Kids love it! It was great having Ingles right up the road! We ran out of time and had to leave but we will return to continue crossing off our "Bucket List" of things we'd like to do in North Carolina! Thank you for sharing your home with us! Rachel, Barbara & Jordan Staten Island, New York (and Mr Wilson too!!!) PS I loved my cabin vacation – thanx for the use of the bed, bowls, & toys – Sadie! Great porch to sleep, rest, watch deer & just plain relax on – great yard to explore. Buried a new bone in the house for next lucky dog to find. Nice to have a place that welcomes us dogs! Wilson James 8/9/09- 8/16/09
Despite all the rain, Phil, Lucas (see picture), Zack (85lbs black lab) and I had a wonderful stay. We hiked a lot, took Zach swimming, let Lucas run back and forth along the rocking chair front porch. This was a great getaway. The beds were super comfortable and all the extras were helpful. Only recommendation is to have "Dirty Dancing", The DVD to watch. The deer were beautiful! Love, Mom and Family Durham, NC 9/25/09
We had a wonderful time, loved the area went to Chimney Rock, Green Creek Winery in Columbus, took a boat tour of Lake Lure and had brunch at the Inn. It was a wonderful relaxing 5 day weekend and we hope to come back when the leaves have turned a little brighter! The Ugolik's 10/13/09
We came to Lake Lure to relax after our wedding – "our mini-moon". Even with all the rain we still made it out to Rutherfordton and Forest City – Great little towns. We stopped @ the pet/music store @ first and the soda fountain for great scones & lattes. Chimney Rock was fantastic & our canoe ride out on the lake. LaStrada was yummy w/great views as well as El Suerno – a little shack but tasty Mexican food. Thanks for the relaxing time! Alia, Eric and Diesel 10/18/09
We came to the cabin to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary (11/30/09). We had a wonderful stay! The cabin has everything we needed and is in a great location – convenient to everything. Our dog, Frenchie, loved walking the neighborhood and enjoyed the fresh air as did we. Kimberly had already makde us feel right at home via emails before our arrival. We definitely recommend the Lake Lure Boat Tour – Beautiful. Biltmore today – (Yah!) and dinner tonight. Thank you so much! The Davis' Rana, Gary, and the Shitzu Frenchie. 11/28/09 – 11/30/09
We have certainly enjoyed our visit here. The cabin is so cozy and we found everything that we needed! Uulea, our black lab, loved finding a bed, a toy, and food bowls. Everyone in the area is very nice and we enjoyed browsing through the stores and having breakfast at Ginny's. Lake Lure is a beautiful place and we have had a wonderful stay at Sadie's Retreat. Thank you for being so attentive to details. We hope to come again. Debi and Terry and Uulea 3/23/10 - 3/26/10
Our trip to Lake Lure was a surprise gift from my daughter to celebrate my birthday. What a wonderful surprise, and has been one of the best birthdays ever! Such a relaxing & enjoyable trip. Great place to stay – Love the views. Our boat tour of the lake was great. Hate to go and we are planning on coming back. The Jackson's. 10/23/09 – 10/25/09
Our stay at Sadie's Retreat was wonderful and relaxing. It had snowed here almost 2 feet and it was beautiful. We built a snow man and had plenty of snow ball fights. We took a day trip to Wolf Laurel Ski Resort and snow skiing was great. The town of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock were very nice and we enjoyed going around to the little shops. Watching movies in front of the fireplace at night was very relaxing. This is a wonderful cabin and look forward to our next visit. Jennie Eadon – Columbia, SC & Debbie and Blair – Columbia, SC with Max the Pug 12/20/09 – 12/22/09
We had a great time. Sadie's Retreat was wonderful. We visited Biltmore Estates both candlelight and toured the next day. The trip down to Asheville was both winding but beautiful. We had chance to eat at Larkin's on New Years Eve. The food was great, service great, and they seated us the reservations. We had a wonderful stay. - Allen & Betsy Boyd – "Cloey and Pebbles" The Other children 12/30/09 – 1/02/10
We had a wonderful time at Sadie's Retreat! It was a warm, comfortable cabin and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We left a note in the green book for you and future guests! I would recommend the cabin to anyone who wished to visit NC. Lake Lure is a quaint, beautiful town and very convenient to major roadways, grocery stores, fresh produce stands and other towns (Chimney Rock, Rutherfordton, Asheville). As you will see in the comment book, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to NC. Your reservation process is quick and very simple and the cabin is just as described. The only thing missing for us was a pair of binoculars (there was a meteor shower while we were there!) and hummingbird feeders. Otherwise, it was perfect in every sense! Again, thank you for sharing your home with us. We look forward to visiting again! Sincerely, Rachael
The long weekend getaway at this location was perfect. From the economical price, to the amenities within the cabin (cable, internet, etc), to the deer in the front yard across the street each morning and evening, it fully met our expectations. The kitchen was stocked with all needed utensils and accessories (even the corkscrew) and the bathroom was stocked with all the towels and toiletries needed. I even got a chance to play some Tiger Woods golf on the Xbox. 🙂 All communications were handled expediently and directions were accurate. The location of the cabin was convenient to Chimney Rock village and park, Lake Lure beach and lake access, as well as restaurants and the nearby Ingles. I highly recommend a stay at this site.


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I just finished BCG pre-talk, which is only 10 mins totally. I feel good about giving good answers.However, it seems that i didn't get the chance to the next round. I am wondering how does pre-talk select candidate. Thank you!
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Pre-talk focuses on the fit part of the interview, that's why it usually lasts only up to 15 minutes. Presence and communication skills are also scored across several sub dimensions . In terms of fit, some of the dimensions, as correctly pointed out, are prior experience and motivation. There are few other specific ones that I do not feel appropriate to discuss in a public forum.
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Carlos Tevez and his team-mates may have to play their next home match elsewhere after a fire at Hongkou Football Stadium.
Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua – who made headlines by signing Carlos Tevez on a £615,000-a-week contract in December – have seen part of their stadium gutted by fire. Tevez, is currently the world's highest paid footballer after joining Shenhua on a record-breaking deal from Boca Juniors in January.
The authorities reported that the blaze began at around 8.30am local time, burning through one end of Hongkou Stadium and stopping morning traffic nearby.
No one is believed to have been hurt during the dramatic incident, with the fire brigade saying the flames were contained shortly after they arrived.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and have yet to give a clear indication of the cause.
However, the police have revealed that they suspect the blaze may have started in the stadium's indoor rock climbing facilities.
Hongkou Stadium was China's first professional football stadium when it was opened in March 1999.
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For tinkerers and people who love programming complicated projects, devices like the Raspberry Pi and Arduino are amazing, but for those without technical knowledge, they can be a terrifying proposition. A new device called Verve 2 aims to bring the functionality of these devices to the masses without the need for programming skills.
The crux of a lot of cool projects you see developed using Arduino is the device itself, along with some connected sensors. From there, someone with electronics and programming knowledge writes the code that tells the system what to do when the sensors detect something. The general idea for Verve 2 is the same, except it doesn't require the programming step.
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inXus Interactive, the company behind Verve 2, is seeking funding on Kickstarter and it's already met its US$10,000 goal. Backers interested in ordering a full kit can do so for a pledge of $120. The team is also offering packages with fewer sensors starting at $45.
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Update: BMW 5 Series GT Official Photos
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One persons attempt to become a good artist painting in watercolour, experiences along the way and discussion of all things connected with it.
Thursday, 27 September 2012
Avon Valley Artists Thursday 27 September
9 comments:
- Carmen said...
I think these are amazing. All of them. Considering you were all looking at the same thing and yet you all came up with such widely different end pieces. Just love it.
- 27 September 2012 at 13:12
- Carmen said...
p.s am feeling very much the same about Search Press books - I think the last three art books I bought were from them and when I look through my wishlist - quite a few are their books.
- 27 September 2012 at 13:13
- L.W.Roth, said...
Yvonne's is terrific, but she did have the advantage. All of you did very well considering the set up was a surprise. It's amazing to see all the different perspectives in your group of painters.
- 27 September 2012 at 14:37
- Peter Ward said...
Thanks Carmen.
There was some very good stuff today.
Search Press are very good value for money and the books excellent.
- 27 September 2012 at 14:51
- Peter Ward said...
Thanks Linda. Some very interesting stuff today. Pity mine wasn't amongst it. Yvonne is very talented and consistently good.
- 27 September 2012 at 14:52
- Mick Carney said...
I echo the comments about the interest in these, some really attractive and thoughtful work. I detect the fact that your heart wasn't in this project.
- 28 September 2012 at 05:23
- Peter Ward said...
Thanks Mick. No it wasn't.
- 28 September 2012 at 06:11
- artist said...
Abstract art is not my favorite (Done by me). But whenever an instructor in a workshop makes me work abstractly I find that when I return to my "realistic" art I find a place to put in some abstract element.
I thought that all of the groups work was well done.
- 30 September 2012 at 11:52
- Peter Ward said...
Thanks Delilah. It isn't my favourite either although I do see some abstract paintings, particularly where they major on strong colour,that I do like.
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Aging makes for killer drinks
The Cocktailian By Gary Regan
Aged cocktails are becoming quite the thing, it seems. It's a very interesting concept, and it's a process that really does make a difference.
As far as I can make out, Tony Conigliaro, the English bartender whose latest venture, 69 Colebrooke Row, in the Islington district of London took off the moment the doors opened, is the guy who first thought of aging premixed cocktails. He's a bit of a mad-scientist type.
I sipped aged Manhattans at Tony's bar last year. They were a thing of great beauty. I managed to quaff three of them. They'd been aged in bottles.
Jeffrey Morgenthaler, head bartender at Clyde Common in Portland, Ore., also sampled some of Tony's aged cocktails, and he decided to play with the idea, laying his cocktails down in oak barrels, and thus adding yet another layer to the drinks.
What happens to cocktails when they age? For one thing, they oxidize a little when they are aged in bottles, which results in a tightly integrated, complex drink that shows a tad more complexity than a freshly made mixed drink.
Aging cocktails in wood adds yet another dimension to the finished product, and this is dependent on the barrel chosen for the project. If the barrel is new, then tannins from the wood, wood sugars and various other wood-related components flavor the cocktail. But if the bartender chooses to age drinks in a cask previously used to age, say, sherry, then the sherry that soaked into the wood will bring even more notes to the drink.
OK, that's enough of the in-depth scientific approach to cocktails. Let's get down to a serious drink. How does Cortez the Killer sound to you?
"The drink is named after the Neil Young song of the same name, mainly because of its fluid, meandering guitar solo," says Brent Butler, bartender at Blackbird on Market Street, and creator of this cocktail.
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Cortez the Killer
Serves 1
Adapted from a recipe by Brent Butler of Blackbird in San Francisco.
- 2 ounces Lunazul blanco tequila
- 3/4 ounce Bonal aperitif wine
- 1/4 ounce creme de cacao
- 1 small orange twist, as garnish
Instructions: Place all ingredients except the garnish in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe. Add the garnish.
Gary Regan is the author of "The Joy of Mixology" and other books. E-mail comments to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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