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Choo choo fans will love it!
My son went through a train phase and it was so nice to be able to take him on an old time engine. We've not been during their annual "Day out with Thomas" because he's more a "real" train fan, but...
My son went through a train phase and it was so nice to be able to take him on an old time engine. We've not been during their annual "Day out with Thomas" because he's more a "real" train fan, but I have heard that it can be scary for some kids because it's crowded and the trains can be loud. We went on a train that took us through the woods and gave us history of the area and the trains and a bit about the flora and fauna of the area. It kept my interest, but that's a bit boring for the kids, but don't worry, they're too busy watching the brakeman, watching for where the train tracks switch, making train noises. It's a bit pricey, but it's also not something you do everyday. I would love to make it to one of their summer barbeques or take one of their wine trains.
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Not worth the trip from the peninsula
We went here because we were going to be in the area and my son was on a train kick. HE loved it, and it is relatively cheap, but I distinctly remember thinking "THIS IS IT?". I would have been...
We went here because we were going to be in the area and my son was on a train kick. HE loved it, and it is relatively cheap, but I distinctly remember thinking "THIS IS IT?". I would have been disappointed if I had made a special trip for it. The ferris wheel and carousel were nice, but again, I can find that at Pier 39 and at the local fair every year.
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Great exhibits for the kids, they love the otters!
This is a "zoo" where all of the animals are native to California and none of them can live on their own (some were born in captivity elsewhere and don't have their wild instincts, others were hurt...
This is a "zoo" where all of the animals are native to California and none of them can live on their own (some were born in captivity elsewhere and don't have their wild instincts, others were hurt in the wild and rescued). The docents are knowledgeable. There are exhibits that change every few months. They have free admission on the first Wednesday of the month and it can get crowded. It's also crowded on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month when they have "Toddler Tuesdays" when they have crafts and activities for a nominal fee above the admission price. Their yearly membership is reasonable and includes reciprocable admission to many other zoos and science museums across the country. They also offer nice birthday parties.
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Exceeded my expectations
I got these from a friend who had bought a multi-pack, but didn't like them. I'm a sucker for freebies, so I took them, but I don't like the look of boxer briefs for men, let alone me. The...
I got these from a friend who had bought a multi-pack, but didn't like them. I'm a sucker for freebies, so I took them, but I don't like the look of boxer briefs for men, let alone me. The particular boxers she got me were colorful and I go for black and white, so I gave them a whirl. I love these! They are so comfortable, I've even been pairing them with T-shirts for pajamas. They are a more forgiving cut, too.
You can get them at Target.com (I think my friend got her multi-pack at their brick and mortar store)
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_11/602-8638919-6019016?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000ECIQXC
or from Hanes directly http://www.hanes.com/HanesCommerce/en-US/Products/Product+Detail.htm?CS_ProductID=H49AU1&CS_Category=Women_Panties_Briefs&CS_Catalog=HanesCatalog&CatalogNavigationBreadCrumbs=HanesCatalog;women;Women_ByCategory;Women_Panties;Women_Panties_Briefs;Women_Panties_Briefs&CanBuy=True
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Awesome radio show archive
This is the website for the radio show of the same name on a public TV station out of Minneapolis. I've never heard the show live and sort of stumbled upon it, but I've downloaded shows off the...
This is the website for the radio show of the same name on a public TV station out of Minneapolis. I've never heard the show live and sort of stumbled upon it, but I've downloaded shows off the internet for free and relived some great one hit wonders (General Hospitale) and found some really bizarre stuff (Ethel Merman's disco version of her signature Everything's Coming Up Roses). I suggest you check it out.
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The forums here are sometimes better than the shows!
This is certainly the case with 7th Heaven. The posters on that forum are merciless, as well they should be, but somehow that gets you to watch so you can add to the snark. Darn them. If you live...
This is certainly the case with 7th Heaven. The posters on that forum are merciless, as well they should be, but somehow that gets you to watch so you can add to the snark. Darn them. If you live in the Stone Age like me (no TiVo), you can catch up on the episodes you missed just from the comments here. And the East Coast posts here before we see the episode on the West Coast, so if you can't wait to know who was voted off on Survivor, who won Dancing with the Stars, what happened on 24, you can spoil yourself early!
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Great video of bands in a different setting
There are over 300 archived "Sessions" that range from Pearl Jam to Clay Aiken, from Akon to Fall Out Boy. There is video of them performing their music and there is also video of them answering...
There are over 300 archived "Sessions" that range from Pearl Jam to Clay Aiken, from Akon to Fall Out Boy. There is video of them performing their music and there is also video of them answering questions. It's a great place to see for free the artists you may have heard buzz about but haven't heard their music. And you don't have to be an AOL customer to do so.
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The ultimate source for "where do I know him from?"
You know it happens, you are sitting there at home watching a movie on TV or DVD and you think, "where have I seen that guy". Through the whole movie or TV show, it's eating at you. Or "is he/she...
You know it happens, you are sitting there at home watching a movie on TV or DVD and you think, "where have I seen that guy". Through the whole movie or TV show, it's eating at you. Or "is he/she still alive? Is he our age?" Well, here's where you'll find the answer. You can search by name, by show or movie name, even by character. And if you are a celebrity watcher like I am, most of them have bios created by other users that gives you interesting but useless information that you can use at your next cocktail party.
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Can't live without it!
My husband and I generally live in the Stone Age - we have no cable, we only have a DVD player in the computer, we try to live within our means so that I can stay home with my kids. I earned this on...
My husband and I generally live in the Stone Age - we have no cable, we only have a DVD player in the computer, we try to live within our means so that I can stay home with my kids. I earned this on a Judy's Book promotion and decided to keep it instead of giving away/selling. Last week, about a year later, I thought I lost it (it had just been moved by my husband) and I was so bummed. I was contemplating spending money on it (and I am the world's biggest tightwad) I love the fact that you wear it like a necklace, so it doesn't fall and break like Walkmans. The only drawback is that there is no way to tell which song you are on. But it's easy to program.
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Pretty good coverage, friendly customer service reps
We live in California, but my husband's company is based in Oregon. We have PPO and most things do not require referral. My son needed speech and occupational therapy and we were able to get 30...
We live in California, but my husband's company is based in Oregon. We have PPO and most things do not require referral. My son needed speech and occupational therapy and we were able to get 30 sessions per year only paying a copay - these are expensive sessions we got for only $15 a week! Out of network claims are hard to get reimbursed, but it is hard to know if that is a function of the fact that Regence has to go through Blue Cross Blue Shield of California to pay it out. I have called customer service on many occasions and the reps have researched claims for me and called me back to tell me of the progress being made. On one recent claim, it did take 6 months to get reimbursed, but the rep who was working with me gave me her direct line and was friendly and helpful even after call after call.
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