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I was at this place last night and was very insulted by the restaurant trickery used at this place.
Ex. : Kahlua sombrero was in a small oval glass filled tight with sliver ice and the whip cream...
I was at this place last night and was very insulted by the restaurant trickery used at this place.
Ex. : Kahlua sombrero was in a small oval glass filled tight with sliver ice and the whip cream top started well inside the small glass and didn't even reach the top of the glass rim 5 dollars!!.
Remove ice and whipped cream and you'll be lucky to fill a little dixie cup with your remaining drink.My rum and coke in an average 8oz glass loaded with ice was 4 dollars.
Dishes had 2 inch outer rims to give the effect of a huge plate,small portion of meat sat in the small area of the center of this deceiving plate smothered with a mountain of chuck tomato sauce to give the illusion of abundance. A well known practice in the restaurant industry but this was abusive.Very disappointed !! Take away the obnoctious plate and all the add-on dress-up dressings and you're left with a little piece of meat
Food was superb but the portions were appalling,hidden by mounds of chunk sauce on the little piece of meat to give the restaurant appeal of a full plate of food.
No vegetables are served with the dinners.It's potatoes or rice with your meat selection.Nothing on the dinner menu is less than 13 dollars. Drinks are small and expensive.You can not eat here for less than 45 dollars a couple. Go to Fridays,The 99,outback for the same food service minus the skimming and prices.
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It's Friday January badumpum, and I'm just about dead from the month of December,how about you?.It's always a busy time of year for me. Being an active musician, a DJ that worked a bunch of X-mas...
It's Friday January badumpum, and I'm just about dead from the month of December,how about you?.It's always a busy time of year for me. Being an active musician, a DJ that worked a bunch of X-mas parties playing X-mas songs over and over, a daytime pest control tech., and a part-time snow removal worker, I needed some much needed rest and relax ! So, on Friday afternoon I packed the car with some winter clothes, some good food, and some great drink(12 Newcastle brown Ale, bottle of rum), and headed out to my favorite camping spot in wintry western Mass. Minus the women, children, relatives and friends for once!
Jellystone camping resort!!
http://www.jellystonesturbridge.com/index.html
I was determined to think about nothing back home and just let out a deep sigh, relax and enjoy the view. It's really nice out here in western Massachusetts away from the city, traffic and noise any time of year, but in the winter it's peaceful, snowy white, and only a handful of people around. If you want you can skate on the lake, ski mobile around the trails in the woods or sled down the hills. Maybe next weekend. The first night it snowed all night(6 inches)and it came down so gentle you could see that it clung two inches deep on the trees the sunny next morning.Need shades!! Good God!
I only stuck out my head from the trailer to grab another beer out of the snow and go back to the game on the tube. "The tube?", you ask?! Yea, I watched the tube that first night with a clear and unloaded mind with plenty of room in it to absorb. And absorb I did as I watched the Celtics get boo'ed out of their own building. I actually learned a lot from the tube that night, especially the commercials.
There is a new Subway commercial out now with that guy that lost all that weight. This time he has a bunch of people with him that lost weight at Subway, too. I learned that all those people are proof that Subways' sandwiches are too small and over priced and leave you still hungry.But that's another review!
I saw a couple of other interesting car commercials that I managed to have a good laugh to myself while holed up inside. First the Dodge Caravan "It will warm the cockles of your heart"............. Huh? I did not know that! Next, the Dodge Durango "It will get you out of TOUGH SCRAPES". .... "tough scrapes?" I thought to myself, "Wow! These are some new and creative commercials!" Not!
Hey, this is what I got out of winter camping so far and I don't regret it. The brain was doing a great job of emptying the stress and responsibilities of back home and their was nothing else to think about but what the eyes and ears were getting today.
Back to Jellystone park camping resort,and the intent of this review.
The next day I came out of my hole (trailer) and saw a beautiful snow drenched sunny day and got a campfire going and some breakfast. After chow, it was off for a hike in the woods, some ski mobiling,and some friendly conversation with camping neighbors by the fire.There is a hiking trail around the perimeter of the lake or you can create your own in a park that's open year round but mostly deserted during winter. Plenty of tranquility.
It's time for lunch, football, and a Newcastle Brown Ale. So, I retreated to the hole again drying my wet boots on the heater,and putting on my back-up shoes, I kicked back on the couch for the Patriots/Jets game never once thinking about life back in the city, except once. I thought about JB and the internet in general and what it means to me and others. I wondered if I talked about myself too much and here I am doing it again! But, I came away with this answer. The internet is all about promotion. Period. Call it advertising, recognition, selling, etc, whatever. It's promotion and, for most, it's self promotion. I'm a person that I believe is known for his concern for others,except when it comes to the internet. That's where I'm concerned about me. And most people are as well and should be. It's all about you and what your about and if others agree. What good is a review if I don't know enough about you to give me an idea what your like and what your tastes are like. Even race, creed, color, religion, attitude, etc can make the review or reviewer feel differently than another.I'm only good for a product review now-and-then. That's just how I am!
Am I going off topic? Rambling? I think so. (But I wanted to share my thoughts of cold weather camping AND its affects!
I went winter camping at Jellystone park camping resort in Western Mass and this is what I got out of it. And I'm refreshed and smiling. It's a beautiful thing. I recommend it to anyone that feels the need to get off the path of life. Get away alone sometime for just a bit and collect your thoughts. Especially this time of year. The new millennium. Winter camping might have a different effect on you than me. After all we are all different and that's great for you, for JB and the rest of the world. This is what "I" like about winter camping. Maybe next weekend I'll skate and sled. This time,like the review title says, just my thoughts. Good food. Good drinks. Good times and good thoughts.
Jellystone park is located in the Sturbridge area and throughout the country.It is open year round.During winter. There is no water at the rental sites during winter months.There is electricity and cable tv at each site.A great place to relax and enjoy a breath of cold fresh air in the winter months.sites are reasonably priced,maintained and well spaced.General store and educated staff
However........................
If you plan on going camping this winter, remember to bring proper clothes for the occasion. Bring extra clothes especially socks. Wear clothes in layers to keep warm. I brought extra foot wear that came in handy when the others got too wet. Eat properly to keep your body fueled and warm. Bring snacks on hikes. Don't forget your compass.
Still smiling!
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Pros
Very imaginative and creative toy that will bring out the same in your child.
Cons
None yet.
The Bottom Line
Children's imaginations grow from the simplest things. Wood, fabric, and...
Pros
Very imaginative and creative toy that will bring out the same in your child.
Cons
None yet.
The Bottom Line
Children's imaginations grow from the simplest things. Wood, fabric, and their own creativity. I recommend these childrens products for any young child to broaden imagination, creativity, and motor skills.
Full Review
At Thanksgiving time I had the pleasure of seeing my neices for the first time in months and I saw that they had these flat-board figurines that they were busy with as I tried to get their attention.
The only way I could get any attention was to join in and get imaginative along with them, otherwise they were too busy for me!
Let me tell you about the woodkins products:
Woodkins are the invention of Pamela Drakes award-winning toys that are as fun as they are simple to play with.
Acclaimed for their unique sandwich-board design, Pamela Drake's collection of wooden "dressable" dolls will give your child endless times of imaginative play. With a closet full of colorful fabrics and interchangeable magnetic faces, these kids let their imagination explore by creating new looks, new moods and new stories for their dolls every time they play.
Each set comes packaged in a vinyl tote, perfect for aspiring young fashion designers. This toy is recommended for ages 4 and up.
Here is just some of the different types of sets available.
Single Pal Sets:
Each of ten single pal sets includes four magnetic faces, eight pieces of fabric, and one sandwich-board doll in a carry tote. "Our Favorites," the original Woodkins pals, include Kirsty, Emily, Lizzy, Kimmy, Cody, Jenny, Kelly, Tiffany, Jeffrey and Ricky.
Single Deluxe Sets:
Making storytelling even more fun, each single set comes with a sandwich board painted with one of ten scenic top panels: Beach, Party, Sports, Travel, Ballerina, Mermaid, Fairy, Hawaiian Girl, Princess and Get Well. Each set's closet of fabrics goes along with its scene, with summery cotton swatches for the "Beach" set, glitzy fabric for the "Party" set, and so on.
Double Deluxe Sets:
Two sets in one, each double deluxe set includes two sandwich-board dolls, two separate sets of fabric and eight interchangeable magnetic faces carried in a backpack tote. Six themes round out the line, including: Cinderella, Princess & The Frog, Fairy Tales, two Bride & Bridesmaid variations, and Bride & Groom.
Accessory Packs:
Enhancing the play value of Woodkins Pals and Cousins, accessory packs in four themes-Sports, Ballet, Party and Beach-include 10 different fabrics and a themed scenery for the Single Pal sandwich-boards. A bundle of 30 fabrics is provided.
Children's imaginations grow from the simplest things. Wood, fabric, and their own creativity.
All that a junior designer could require to dress a wooden model — four outfits, patterns, fabric, sequins, buttons, rhinestones, and more — comes in this fashionable kit. Just lift the lid and rearrange the ensembles for a brand-new look. Male and African-American dolls are also available.
Suggested age: 8 - 14 years.
I recommend this product for any young child to broaden imagination, creativity, and motor skills.
To find out more about these products and:
Kids can play on line at the following link:
SKN: 565183http://www.woodkins.com/code/playonline.php
Try the online link and let your child start to explore these products to see if its for your child. I think they will enjoy it!!
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 19.99-29.99
Type of Toy: Arts and Crafts
Age Range of Child: Kids to Teens
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Being in the pest control field for over twenty years,I feel compelled to start writing about what you should know about it. I'll be writing in the near future about companies, tips, and what to...
Being in the pest control field for over twenty years,I feel compelled to start writing about what you should know about it. I'll be writing in the near future about companies, tips, and what to look for in your service when calling upon a professional.There should be a pest management category for this.
First,professional pest control technicians [pco's] are licensed and trained to effectively MANAGE pests. Regular inspection, monitoring,and exclusion is key to effective pest MANAGEMENT.For the MOST part consumers can trust a pest management professional [pmp]. They have the training and knowledge to identify pests,pinpoint the cause and determine an appropriate solution. Today they are Professional applicators-not poison pushers. PMP'S are trained routinely in integrated pest management [Ipm].
[see epinion on INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT]
This means being well trained in the use of all solutions available to the pmp in solving any pest problem. Such as baits, traps, sanitation, exclusion,non- chemical means,etc,etc. A pmp should first inspect ,identify,and use the tools available to them to control the pest problem that a customer requests to be solved to avoid harm to the environment. Considerable efforts should be put towards preventing pest problems by controlling conditions which may attract or support pests. They should listen to what ever information you have for them and they should communicate with the customer on what they find and intend to do about it before doing anything. Then they should tell you what HAS been done and what you can expect from this service and what you might need to do to maintain this control.Communication is the utmost importance!!
Many people choose to take on the task of pest control themselves. Some succeed, many fail and do more harm then good. Do they understand that treatment is more than randomly throwing down some bait and then hoping for the best? Do they understand the ants biology,habits,and eating habits?? Some ant baits don't work at certain times of the year as I commented at some of the ant products written here. Most "everyday" consumer doesn't understand the way to LONG LASTING CONTROL. Putting down some ant traps,putting down some mouse bait will usually not get you long lasting results. You need to find out why you have the problem in the first place ,get to the source, eliminate and exclude entries. Repair the moisture problems,trim the bushes,tree's and clear those gutters. If you are a homeowner, next time it rains, grab the umbrella and go for a stroll around the outside of the house and inspect. Is the rain running off the house properly? Does something need to be weatherproofed ? Eliminate pest harborages.
PMP'S are professionals,experts in the MANAGEMENT OF PESTS. Their services are needed by the public. Their services have changed along with their methods. PMP'S and the customer need to be partners in understanding of the services to be rendered and what they can do together to get SAFE ,long lasting results.
See to it you get a qualified pest control technician if you plan on hiring one.There are always a few fly-by-nighters,as there is in any field so choose carefully. Ask questions. Feel free to ask for his operators license. They are required to carry on person at all times.And if you feel comfortable enough to take on a pest problem yourself and you intend to purchase a chemical controlling product. Always read the label!!! All of it. I'll be writing more soon on products and home tips soon.-ginzo
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Great place to lick your chops at both pizza and b-b-q. Convienient location.
Like the car tunnel nearby, timing is everything and there can be a wait.
The Bottom Line
This is a great place...
Great place to lick your chops at both pizza and b-b-q. Convienient location.
Like the car tunnel nearby, timing is everything and there can be a wait.
The Bottom Line
This is a great place to go and feel at home without worry about dress code. Very casual dining with good old-fashioned Italian food, pizza, and B-B-Q.
In what was once an all Italian neighborhood
Santarpio’s restaurant is a place in East Boston that many regulars go to for a great afternoon or evening of pizza and b-b-q. The room is not elegant but clean and comfortable. You need not dress for the occasion for the only thing exciting here are the food, friends, and your company that you bring. There are booths for a little privacy if you are bringing the kids or a date. You can belly up to the bar and get all of your service from the bartenders. They will serve you your food and drink.
Santarpio's is a place that serves the great old-fashioned crusted pizza. The pizza has a fabulous crust, real Italian pizza sauce, and lots of cheese. Santarpio’s is old style pizza made from the purist of Italians in old Italian East Boston. One of the great original old style restaurants. They also have a b-b-q pit that you can ask for a skewer of lamb, steak, or combo of tips.
Santarpio's does not deliver. You have to call in your order and pick it up. When you do pick it up go into the side door on the left side of the building. At the main entrance you will encounter a small line of hungry people most times of the afternoon waiting for a table. There is a side door that leads directly to the kitchen cooks where they have a pick up counter of sorts. While you wait for your order you can see the best in the business make pizza.
As I said, Santarpio’s is O.K. for a casual date or a long developed relationship. However, I would not bring a first date here. There is nothing romantic about this place. I prefer this with a group of friends on an afternoon when you can belly up to the bar, split a pizza while you wait for your lamb tip order. It comes out with fresh baked Italian bread and a few hot peppers. Mmmmmm hot peppers! My mouth waters!
There are many other Italian selections you can order from Santarpio’s including pasta dishes and fries for the kids. This is a friendly atmosphere restaurant. Located on the outer side of the Callahan tunnel leading from inner Boston to the airport. If landing at Logan airport, Santarpio’s is just outside of the airport.The food is above average overall. It is ginzo's pick for Italian B-B-Q. Enjoy!
Recommended:
Yes
Kid Friendliness: Yes
Vegetarian Friendly: Yes
Notes, Tips or Menu Recommendations Pizza is where it's at at santarpio's and the B-B-Q tips are a top choice. Located near the airport. Very casual dining.
Best Suited For: Friends
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This beer(ale) is something else! I may have never known if it wasn't for that bartender taking matters into his own hands! It's Holidaze time and the shopping and cooking is under way.Ginzo has...
This beer(ale) is something else! I may have never known if it wasn't for that bartender taking matters into his own hands! It's Holidaze time and the shopping and cooking is under way.Ginzo has just watched another hilarious New England Patriots football game and I'm settling down to my review with my fourth Newcastle Brown Ale almost polished off. I decided even though I don't have the specs on this ale,I sure know a great beer when I taste one. So,I will speak from my taste buds and you can go read one of the other fine reviews for the processing jumbo mumbo.(burp)
It all started last weekend when the band was playing at a club in Cambridge(mass.). We each got two free drink tickets good for that night at the club. I approached the bartender and handed him my ticket. I don't know why (well, maybe I do now!) but he opened me a bottle of this brown stuff called Newcastle Brown ale in a clear bottle(what's up with that!). Well, he seemed like a nice fellow so I decided to let him have his way with me (not like my girl). Well,well! What do we have here! A new beer for ginzo to foam at the mouth over!(another buuurp)
O.k., the beer(ale),developed by Colonel Jim Porter in Newcastle, Tyne,England and first brewed in 1927 this stuff is so smooth and tasty and has a light brown color to it from the brown sugar used in the processing. For those of you that don't know,brown sugar is made up of sugar and molasses. This is what I would guess what gives this beer the right blend of sweetness. There is just a hint of bitter to this beer and no strong after taste as you would find in many of the brown or dark ales similar to this.
I have been enjoying and preferbing,pre,pre,preeefering this beer cold (hic)all night and I think it's the best way to enjoy it. It goes down easy and sits easy in the tummy. They recommend it coooool.(hic) On the label they boast "The one and only" and jinzo(hic)agrees. I can not wait to turn my barfly friends on to this one! I hope I've (hic) helped you,too! Now someone help me off this floor(kidd'n). Good stuff! habby holidaze everyone!! (buuuurrp) More turkey and another Newcastle please!!
Recommended:
Yes
Price per six-pack ($US): 7.50
Beer Rating: A solid performer
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I ordered here many times and found the food to be greasy.
The bread often second day bread.
Pizza very greasy in the Greek tradition
It's a small sub and pizza joint where the kitchen is...
I ordered here many times and found the food to be greasy.
The bread often second day bread.
Pizza very greasy in the Greek tradition
It's a small sub and pizza joint where the kitchen is mostly hidden. I often frown from places that don't give me a good view where my food is coming from.
Really this review is unbiased regardless that the owner was trying to hit on my girl.I'm sure there were others!
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