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Its not a long fongerboard, its a reeeeaaaly deep cutaway. Manring is a real genius with open tunings. The Zon he uses has a hipshot on each tuner. It’s the Hyperbass model, see it at : http://www.zonguitars.com/zon.hyperbass.html — Henry! "Made In Krypton" – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> The other one is michael Manring. You don’t want to hear his > stuff. Or if you do, you’ll just end up abandoning your bass and > play triangle. Best show-off song IMO from Michael is Music For > Armchair Funambulist. He plays three basses. AT THE SAME TIME. > Oh yes, Manring… someone recommended him as an equivalent for > Robert Fripp in the bass world when I asked here… but Music for > Armchair Funambulists sounded more like Pat Metheny to me hmm. > I really should get some of his stuff… > But I seem to remember Michael played this weird Zon thing with a > really long fingerboard and Hipshot things so that he could change > the tuning… on Music for Armchair Funambulists. But I might be > wrong… > — > ( >  -

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> The other one is michael Manring. You don’t want to hear his > stuff. Or if you do, you’ll just end up abandoning your bass and > play triangle. Best show-off song IMO from Michael is Music For > Armchair Funambulist. He plays three basses. AT THE SAME TIME.

Oh yes, Manring… someone recommended him as an equivalent for Robert Fripp in the bass world when I asked here… but Music for Armchair Funambulists sounded more like Pat Metheny to me hmm. I really should get some of his stuff… But I seem to remember Michael played this weird Zon thing with a really long fingerboard and Hipshot things so that he could change the tuning… on Music for Armchair Funambulists. But I might be wrong… — (  -

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Figuring out slapping has been a great help to my playing precision, funksmanship, and improvisational ear.  I hardly ever use it, but I practice it all the time for the practical benefits.  It has made both of my hands more nimble than before. Last night at a jam I slapped "Fly Me to the Moon".  I wanted to be the first person who ever did it. Edward G. — "You must respect the delicate ecology of your delusions." –Tony Kushner —

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I never slap intentionally. > I often play with my thumb and when the jamming gets hot I sometimes > find myself slapping. > Once I realize what I am doing I stop slapping. > Old farst aren’t supposed to slap! > Pt

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> Lately everytime I go into a music store some kid is slapping his brains > out.. pinkety ponkety plunkety clank.. > I’m impressed by the idea of someone spending hours learning something I’ve > never had a real use for. *S*

Well… we are only here to impress you.  In fact, before I learn a new trick, I wonder.. "WWTD?" Get a copy of Victor Wooten’s "A show of hands" Leo.  Then visit his web site for some lessons. —   O> /()   ^^

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I wonder.. "WWTD?"   <——  what?

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> Figuring out slapping has been a great help to my playing > precision, funksmanship, and improvisational ear.  I hardly ever > use it, but I practice it all the time for the practical > benefits.  It has made both of my hands more nimble than before.

So the feeling in my right biceps (if that’s the right word?) wasn’t just because of any playing in general? I did think about that… but now I’ve got a flu. and it’s hard to find a joint or a muscle in my body that _doesn’t_ ache. but I must say that playing the double bass has given me a lot as well… — (  -

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> Get a copy of Victor Wooten’s "A show of hands" Leo.  Then visit > his web site for some lessons.

I’m sort of scared of this Wooten guy… he seems to be sooooo popular with bassists. I was actually looking for something called "A show of hands" in Allmusic.com because I couldn’t remember, however much I tried, whose album it was. Turned out there were quite a few of them. The one I was searching for was probably the one with Robert Fripp & the Crafties… but this is probably just my teen angst speaking… — (  -

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One Word : Stu Hamm. Slap, pop and tap are his trademarks, and even if there are many others, it’s still my favourite. — Henry! "Made In Krypton" – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> And how long did it take for me to lapse into this? > no, not really. I don’t particularly like most of the ubiquitous > slappy and tappy stuff. But stuff like Trey Gunn’s Warr guitar > playing with King Crimson… and some… simple slappy stuff… I > want to learn it. > I borrowed a Primus CD from the library (the CD being "Pork Soda") > cos I thought I’d like Les Claypool from the little I’d heard… > well, I knew it was kind of joke-ish. But really… it started to get > annoying after a while if it initially wasn’t (and it was). > But any way, I found myself trying to play the riff from King > Crimson’s "Pictures of a City"… really fast, slapping. It didn’t > sound all too bad… > and then I went on trying to play this in tune: >   1     2     3     4      1    2     3     4 > a-5—–5–3–5–10—10-|—10-11-12-3–12-3—-.| > And what’s the point in posting this here? Hmm… that’s a nice > question. Probably something along the lines of "who to listen to if > I want to hear tappin’n’slappin’ that’s not there just for the sake > of itself and the player doesn’t just sound like a boring session > musician either?"… but that’s probably all too much to ask? > — > ( >  -

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The other one is michael Manring. You don’t want to hear his stuff. Or if you do, you’ll just end up abandoning your bass and play triangle. Best show-off song IMO from Michael is Music For Armchair Funambulist. He plays three basses. AT THE SAME TIME. — Henry! "Made In Krypton" – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->> I’m sort of scared of this Wooten guy… he seems to be sooooo >> popular with bassists. > Only thing to be afraid of, is yoou might launch your bass off the > balcony after listening to him.  Just make sure the dog ain’t out. > hmm… got no balcony and no dog either… > Oh right, well, I might take a look at Vic’s stuff at some point… > Any famous ones playing slappy and tappy stuff on fretless? That’s > what I’m trying to do… > from what I recall, one might be Les Claypool? > — > ( >  -

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>> I’m sort of scared of this Wooten guy… he seems to be sooooo > popular with bassists. > Only thing to be afraid of, is yoou might launch your bass off the > balcony after listening to him.  Just make sure the dog ain’t out.

hmm… got no balcony and no dog either… Oh right, well, I might take a look at Vic’s stuff at some point… Any famous ones playing slappy and tappy stuff on fretless? That’s what I’m trying to do… from what I recall, one might be Les Claypool? — (  -

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> > I wonder.. "WWTD?"   <——  what?

"What would Twang Do." A bitter remark.  Beg pardon. —   O> /()   ^^

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> I’m sort of scared of this Wooten guy… he seems to be sooooo > popular with bassists.

Only thing to be afraid of, is yoou might launch your bass off the balcony after listening to him.  Just make sure the dog ain’t out. —   O> /()   ^^

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> > I wonder.. "WWTD?"   <——  what? > "What would Twang Do." > A bitter remark.  Beg pardon. > — >   O> > /() >   ^^

I don’t get all the posts. so I have no idea what this is in reference to. Tell you this much.. slapping and popping don’t impress me much anyway.*S* Twang!

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I never slap intentionally. I often play with my thumb and when the jamming gets hot I sometimes find myself slapping. Once I realize what I am doing I stop slapping. Old farst aren’t supposed to slap! Pt

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I’d say just the opposite. Learning from a book doesn’t always give you the feel of what the line should sound like – Unless you’re learning out of my book that is ; ) I think the biggest mistake people make is listening to the wrong kind of players. Warmed over white boy attempts at funk/metal don’t do justice to the real thing. Here’s a partial list of players/bands I feel are recommended listening for slap bass: Larry Graham (the first and still champ IMO) Stanley Clarke Marcus Miller Victor Bailey Cameo Kirk Franklin  - God’s Property/Nu Nation (wicked 6 string grooves) Brothers Johnson Rufus Victor Wooten Chukki Booker Of course, you could always grab one of my books as well: www.js3jazz.com/store.htm /shameless plug — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> If I were you.. I’d get a book on it instead of looking for cd’s > or other players to cop off of.. then I’d use it where I thought > it tasteful. > Hmm… for me the fun seems to be more in figuring it out by > myself… and IMO hearing some tasteful use of an "unorthodox" > (hardly that anymore…) technique is a better way to learn it than > playing through someone else’s idea of a nice technique workout. or > something to that effect, any way. > I was probably going to write something else as well but seems I > forgot already. bah. should take a break from playing… for a couple > of hours, maybe and there’s this flu as well. my mind isn’t what > it was earlier today. (or was that because of Primus? > — > ( >  -

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> If I were you.. I’d get a book on it instead of looking for cd’s > or other players to cop off of.. then I’d use it where I thought > it tasteful.

Hmm… for me the fun seems to be more in figuring it out by myself… and IMO hearing some tasteful use of an "unorthodox" (hardly that anymore…) technique is a better way to learn it than playing through someone else’s idea of a nice technique workout. or something to that effect, any way. I was probably going to write something else as well but seems I forgot already. bah. should take a break from playing… for a couple of hours, maybe and there’s this flu as well. my mind isn’t what it was earlier today. (or was that because of Primus? — (  -

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And how long did it take for me to lapse into this? no, not really. I don’t particularly like most of the ubiquitous slappy and tappy stuff. But stuff like Trey Gunn’s Warr guitar playing with King Crimson… and some… simple slappy stuff… I want to learn it. I borrowed a Primus CD from the library (the CD being "Pork Soda") cos I thought I’d like Les Claypool from the little I’d heard… well, I knew it was kind of joke-ish. But really… it started to get annoying after a while if it initially wasn’t (and it was). But any way, I found myself trying to play the riff from King Crimson’s "Pictures of a City"… really fast, slapping. It didn’t sound all too bad… and then I went on trying to play this in tune:   1     2     3     4      1    2     3     4     a-5—–5–3–5–10—10-|—10-11-12-3–12-3—-.| And what’s the point in posting this here? Hmm… that’s a nice question. Probably something along the lines of "who to listen to if I want to hear tappin’n’slappin’ that’s not there just for the sake of itself and the player doesn’t just sound like a boring session musician either?"… but that’s probably all too much to ask? — (  -

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> And how long did it take for me to lapse into this? > no, not really. I don’t particularly like most of the ubiquitous > slappy and tappy stuff. But stuff like Trey Gunn’s Warr guitar > playing with King Crimson… and some… simple slappy stuff… I > want to learn it. > I borrowed a Primus CD from the library (the CD being "Pork Soda") > cos I thought I’d like Les Claypool from the little I’d heard… > well, I knew it was kind of joke-ish. But really… it started to get > annoying after a while if it initially wasn’t (and it was). > But any way, I found myself trying to play the riff from King > Crimson’s "Pictures of a City"… really fast, slapping. It didn’t > sound all too bad… > and then I went on trying to play this in tune: >   1     2     3     4      1    2     3     4 > a-5—–5–3–5–10—10-|—10-11-12-3–12-3—-.| > And what’s the point in posting this here? Hmm… that’s a nice > question. Probably something along the lines of "who to listen to if > I want to hear tappin’n’slappin’ that’s not there just for the sake > of itself and the player doesn’t just sound like a boring session > musician either?"… but that’s probably all too much to ask? > — > (

For me it’s an effect. Ever heard Big Noise From Winnetka? (played by a lot of bands.. old time jazzy number) That’s where an upright is played with the drummer hitting the strings with sticks..and to me that’s what tap/slap is.. a percussive effect. If I wanted to play drums, I’d play drums. Lately everytime I go into a music store some kid is slapping his brains out.. pinkety ponkety plunkety clank.. I’m impressed by the idea of someone spending hours learning something I’ve never had a real use for. *S* If I were you.. I’d get a book on it instead of looking for cd’s or other players to cop off of.. then I’d use it where I thought it tasteful. Twang! — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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 The Bird Was Perfect But Not For Dinner By Mike Allen (Washington Post) President Bush’s Baghdad turkey was for looking, not for eating. In the most widely published image from his Thanksgiving day trip to Baghdad, the beaming president is wearing an Army workout jacket and surrounded by soldiers as he cradles a huge platter laden with a golden-brown turkey. The bird is so perfect it looks as if it came from a food magazine, with bunches of grapes and other trimmings completing a Norman Rockwell image that evokes bounty and security in one of the most dangerous parts of the world. But as a small sign of the many ways the White House maximized the impact of the 21/2-hour stop at the Baghdad airport, administration officials said yesterday that Bush picked up a decoration, not a serving plate. Nevertheless, the foray has opened new credibility questions for a White House that has dealt with issues as small as who placed the "Mission Accomplished" banner aboard the aircraft carrier Bush used to proclaim the end of major combat operations in Iraq, and as major as assertions about Saddam Hussein’s arsenal of unconventional weapons and his ability to threaten the United States. The White House has updated its account of an airborne conversation in which a British Airways pilot wondered into his radio if he had just seen Air Force One and was told that it was a Gulfstream 5, a much smaller plane. White House officials first said that the British Airways pilot had talked with the Air Force One pilot. Bush aides now say the conversation occurred between the British Airways pilot and an air traffic control worker. "I don’t think everybody was clear on exactly how that conversation happened," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said. British Airways said it has been unable to confirm the new version. "We’ve looked into it," a spokeswoman said from London. "It didn’t happen."

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Too Funny !!!  WHICH ONE IS THE PLASTIC TURKEY  NOW ?? ////

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> The Bird Was Perfect But Not For Dinner > By Mike Allen > (Washington Post) > President Bush’s Baghdad turkey was for looking, not for eating.

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No Howie we didn’t get to use the spa this time. But sitting by the pool was like being on the cruise again !! It’s really like a Cariibeean resort maybe in Aruba !! Boy i would i sure like sitting by that pool today it was 20 De. this mornning when i went out to the car .!! We even had a dusting of snow yesterday !! Ken G..> hopes the winter is not as bad as it was last year !!

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> No Howie we didn’t get to use the spa this time. But sitting by the pool was > like being on the cruise again !! It’s really like a Cariibeean resort maybe in > Aruba !! ‘

You are right. They have music on weekends.  Great cookies and other free snacks.  The pool is truly magnificent.  The regular gym (not the one in the spa) is more than adequate.  The beach is the best in Ft. Lauderdale.  I also love the italian restaurant in the hotel.  This place really spoils you, and whenever we’re in FLL for two nights or more, it is the only place I want to stay. Boy i would i sure like sitting by that pool today it was 20 De. this > mornning when i went out to the car .!! We even had a dusting of snow yesterday > !!

Sucks! > Ken G..> hopes the winter is not as bad as it was last year !!

I’m with you on that one. Howie

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Hi Howie we got a really great deal at the Marriot Horbor beach for 4 nights before our cruise on the Zuiderdam last august under $100 per night !! We stay in Ft louderdale alot before our cruises . But it’s going to be hard to stay anywhere else there now !!! Ken G

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> Hi Howie we got a really great deal at the Marriot Horbor beach for 4 nights > before our cruise on the Zuiderdam last august under $100 per night !! We stay > in Ft louderdale alot before our cruises . But it’s going to be hard to stay > anywhere else there now !!! > Ken G

Man do I know what you mean.  The lowest price I’ve ever had there was $80, in August.  However, we have gone there for two and three nights between cruises in Dec, Jan, and Feb for just over $100/night.  The staff is really wonderful, and even though I’ve been booking with priceline, they always give me a direct oceanview room if available (about $350 – 400/night in January on their website).  Watching the sunrise from one of the ocean view balconies is almost as awesome as watching this out at sea. Did you try the relatively new SPA at this place, Ken. Last February, Eileen got me a full body massage there for Valensburg (that’s what we call it in Brooklyn) Day.  Although it was expensive, compared with our Wednesday massages at home, it was much more reasonably priced than the junk they provide on the ships these days. Anyway, with the massage, I got an entire day’s use of the Spa, which was incredible.  They assigned me some guy for the day (Julio, Coolio, or something like that), who followed me around handing me towels, setting up my pool lounge chair (the outdoor Spa Pool had music playing under the water), wiping the sweat from my brow as I grunted and groaned in the gym.  After my workout, I stripped, showered, and went into the sauna.  The next thing I knew, Julio was in there in a crop white tuxedo coat and white gloves, carrying a silver tray filled with glasses of juice, cucumber infused water, etc.  It was awesome and surreal at the same time. All of this was followed by the BEST massage I have ever had in my life; and I have had hundreds of them. Howie

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Does anyone know where on FLL Beach the camera is set (bad grammar, I know!)?  Right now it shows a wavy white wall with a lockstone patio behind it.  Looks lovely – would like to try to stay there!

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That wall runs all along Ft. Lauderdale beach.  It’s not just in one spot. Unfortunately, most of the hotels (or motels) along that strand are marginal at best. Ernie

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> Does anyone know where on FLL Beach the camera is set (bad grammar, I > know!)?  Right now it shows a wavy white wall with a lockstone patio > behind it.  Looks lovely – would like to try to stay there!

No doubt about it, the best hotel on Ft. Lauderdale beach is the Marriot Harbor Beach (very expensive, unless you get a deal).  Go on priceline and start bidding for a resort on FLL Beach.  It’s the only one in Priceline’s inventory, so you can rebid by adding different locations. Howie

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Does anyone know where on FLL Beach the camera is set (bad grammar, I know!)?  Right now it shows a wavy white wall with a lockstone patio behind it.  Looks lovely – would like to try to stay there!

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That wall runs all along Ft. Lauderdale beach.  It’s not just in one spot. Unfortunately, most of the hotels (or motels) along that strand are marginal at best. Ernie

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does anyone know where on FLL Beach the camera is set (bad grammar, I > know!)?  Right now it shows a wavy white wall with a lockstone patio > behind it.  Looks lovely – would like to try to stay there!

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> Does anyone know where on FLL Beach the camera is set (bad grammar, I > know!)?  Right now it shows a wavy white wall with a lockstone patio > behind it.  Looks lovely – would like to try to stay there!

No doubt about it, the best hotel on Ft. Lauderdale beach is the Marriot Harbor Beach (very expensive, unless you get a deal).  Go on priceline and start bidding for a resort on FLL Beach.  It’s the only one in Priceline’s inventory, so you can rebid by adding different locations. Howie

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Hi Howie we got a really great deal at the Marriot Horbor beach for 4 nights before our cruise on the Zuiderdam last august under $100 per night !! We stay in Ft louderdale alot before our cruises . But it’s going to be hard to stay anywhere else there now !!! Ken G

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> Hi Howie we got a really great deal at the Marriot Horbor beach for 4 nights > before our cruise on the Zuiderdam last august under $100 per night !! We stay > in Ft louderdale alot before our cruises . But it’s going to be hard to stay > anywhere else there now !!! > Ken G

Man do I know what you mean.  The lowest price I’ve ever had there was $80, in August.  However, we have gone there for two and three nights between cruises in Dec, Jan, and Feb for just over $100/night.  The staff is really wonderful, and even though I’ve been booking with priceline, they always give me a direct oceanview room if available (about $350 – 400/night in January on their website).  Watching the sunrise from one of the ocean view balconies is almost as awesome as watching this out at sea. Did you try the relatively new SPA at this place, Ken. Last February, Eileen got me a full body massage there for Valensburg (that’s what we call it in Brooklyn) Day.  Although it was expensive, compared with our Wednesday massages at home, it was much more reasonably priced than the junk they provide on the ships these days. Anyway, with the massage, I got an entire day’s use of the Spa, which was incredible.  They assigned me some guy for the day (Julio, Coolio, or something like that), who followed me around handing me towels, setting up my pool lounge chair (the outdoor Spa Pool had music playing under the water), wiping the sweat from my brow as I grunted and groaned in the gym.  After my workout, I stripped, showered, and went into the sauna.  The next thing I knew, Julio was in there in a crop white tuxedo coat and white gloves, carrying a silver tray filled with glasses of juice, cucumber infused water, etc.  It was awesome and surreal at the same time. All of this was followed by the BEST massage I have ever had in my life; and I have had hundreds of them. Howie

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No Howie we didn’t get to use the spa this time. But sitting by the pool was like being on the cruise again !! It’s really like a Cariibeean resort maybe in Aruba !! Boy i would i sure like sitting by that pool today it was 20 De. this mornning when i went out to the car .!! We even had a dusting of snow yesterday !! Ken G..> hopes the winter is not as bad as it was last year !!

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> No Howie we didn’t get to use the spa this time. But sitting by the pool was > like being on the cruise again !! It’s really like a Cariibeean resort maybe in > Aruba !! ‘

You are right. They have music on weekends.  Great cookies and other free snacks.  The pool is truly magnificent.  The regular gym (not the one in the spa) is more than adequate.  The beach is the best in Ft. Lauderdale.  I also love the italian restaurant in the hotel.  This place really spoils you, and whenever we’re in FLL for two nights or more, it is the only place I want to stay. Boy i would i sure like sitting by that pool today it was 20 De. this > mornning when i went out to the car .!! We even had a dusting of snow yesterday > !!

Sucks! > Ken G..> hopes the winter is not as bad as it was last year !!

I’m with you on that one. Howie

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Your average reading is 96 so de biggest differential is 8/96 = 8% . That is pretty good. Boba Vancouver BC

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> What an awesome group. It’s been about a month for me with T2 (A1c 10.8) and > this group has answered innumerous questions for me. Thank you. > So here’s my current dilemma: I don’t have any health insurance so my > initial meter was a free Freestyle with purchase of strips. But when those > were gone in about 2 weeks (I’ve been test test testing like this ng > recommends) I decided to buy the Relion that this group also suggested. > Here’s the confusing part: > Freestyle 157, Relion 126 (finger stick, same drop of blood, thoroughly > clean hands) > Freestyle 135, Relion 88 > Freestyle 131, Relion 105 > Freestyle 125, Relion 94 > Those Freestyle numbers are actually very good for me, so the Relion numbers > are amazing! I’ve been doing a low carb diet since day one of this disease, > 45-65 low GI carbs spread out over 3 meals and 1 snack and I’ve added 10 > minute walks after meals and some light weight lifting to my 36 minute > treadmill/health rider workout that I’ve done 5-6 days a week for years. I’m > on 4/500 mg Avandamet now (4 mg Avandia kept my bg over 200 according to the > Freestyle meter). > So the question is, which meter do I believe? Or do I assume one is too high > and the other too low? Obviously I’d like to believe the Relion, but I tend > to believe the Freestyle, but I have no way to know, and no more money to > waste on this right now. I feel like with my diet and exercise, my numbers > should be the lower. > What do you all think? > Tori

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I had the same dilemma when I first got a OneTouch Ultra meter. I had been using the Reli-On for over a year. When I got the OneTouch all the readings were 15-20 higher. The margin for error of most meters is plus or mines 15% (maybe even 20%). If your Freestyle meter is reading 15% high (within tolerance) and your Reli-On meter is reading 15% low (also within tolerance), the Reli-On meter would produce readings that were 30% lower than the Freestyle. Doing the math, your readings are not that far out of line. I also might suggest that when testing with both meters you don’t use the same drop of blood. After the first test, the drop of blood might get contaminated by the reagents in the first test strip. Also, when obtaining the second drop of blood, don’t squeeze or milk the finger, this can cause the blood to be diluted by other body fluids and produce lower readings. This inaccuracy is something we have to live with, until meter accuracy is improved. For your own piece of mind you should take both meters to your next lab tests and compare them with the lab meter (like another poster suggested.) TerryR

> What an awesome group. It’s been about a month for me with T2 (A1c 10.8) and > this group has answered innumerous questions for me. Thank you. > So here’s my current dilemma: I don’t have any health insurance so my > initial meter was a free Freestyle with purchase of

strips. But when those – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> were gone in about 2 weeks (I’ve been test test testing like this ng > recommends) I decided to buy the Relion that this group also suggested. > Here’s the confusing part: > Freestyle 157, Relion 126 (finger stick, same drop of blood, thoroughly > clean hands) > Freestyle 135, Relion 88 > Freestyle 131, Relion 105 > Freestyle 125, Relion 94 > Those Freestyle numbers are actually very good for me, so the Relion numbers > are amazing! I’ve been doing a low carb diet since day one of this disease, > 45-65 low GI carbs spread out over 3 meals and 1 snack and I’ve added 10 > minute walks after meals and some light weight lifting to my 36 minute > treadmill/health rider workout that I’ve done 5-6 days a week for years. I’m > on 4/500 mg Avandamet now (4 mg Avandia kept my bg over

200 according to the > Freestyle meter). > So the question is, which meter do I believe? Or do I

assume one is too high > and the other too low? Obviously I’d like to believe the Relion, but I tend > to believe the Freestyle, but I have no way to know, and no more money to > waste on this right now. I feel like with my diet and

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By the way, Great Job! Keep up the good work. — t2_lurking geabbottATabbottandabbottDOTcom Do not mail to t2_lurking (auto-delete)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> What an awesome group. It’s been about a month for me with T2 (A1c 10.8) and > this group has answered innumerous questions for me. Thank you. > So here’s my current dilemma: I don’t have any health insurance so my > initial meter was a free Freestyle with purchase of strips. But when those > were gone in about 2 weeks (I’ve been test test testing like this ng > recommends) I decided to buy the Relion that this group also suggested. > Here’s the confusing part: > Freestyle 157, Relion 126 (finger stick, same drop of blood, thoroughly > clean hands) > Freestyle 135, Relion 88 > Freestyle 131, Relion 105 > Freestyle 125, Relion 94 > Those Freestyle numbers are actually very good for me, so the Relion numbers > are amazing! I’ve been doing a low carb diet since day one of this disease, > 45-65 low GI carbs spread out over 3 meals and 1 snack and I’ve added 10 > minute walks after meals and some light weight lifting to my 36 minute > treadmill/health rider workout that I’ve done 5-6 days a week for years. I’m > on 4/500 mg Avandamet now (4 mg Avandia kept my bg over 200 according to the > Freestyle meter). > So the question is, which meter do I believe? Or do I assume one is too high > and the other too low? Obviously I’d like to believe the Relion, but I tend > to believe the Freestyle, but I have no way to know, and no more money to > waste on this right now. I feel like with my diet and exercise, my numbers > should be the lower. > What do you all think? > Tori

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> What an awesome group. It’s been about a month for me with T2 (A1c 10.8) and > this group has answered innumerous questions for me. Thank you. > So here’s my current dilemma: I don’t have any health insurance so my > initial meter was a free Freestyle with purchase of strips. But when those > were gone in about 2 weeks (I’ve been test test testing like this ng > recommends) I decided to buy the Relion that this group also suggested. > Here’s the confusing part: > Freestyle 157, Relion 126 (finger stick, same drop of blood, thoroughly > clean hands) > Freestyle 135, Relion 88 > Freestyle 131, Relion 105 > Freestyle 125, Relion 94 > Those Freestyle numbers are actually very good for me, so the Relion numbers > are amazing! I’ve been doing a low carb diet since day one of this disease, > 45-65 low GI carbs spread out over 3 meals and 1 snack and I’ve added 10 > minute walks after meals and some light weight lifting to my 36 minute > treadmill/health rider workout that I’ve done 5-6 days a week for years. I’m > on 4/500 mg Avandamet now (4 mg Avandia kept my bg over 200 according to the > Freestyle meter). > So the question is, which meter do I believe? Or do I assume one is too high > and the other too low? Obviously I’d like to believe the Relion, but I tend > to believe the Freestyle, but I have no way to know, and no more money to > waste on this right now. I feel like with my diet and exercise, my numbers > should be the lower. > What do you all think?

Anyway you could go to a clinic and have them run a BG check and compare it to your meters?  The one closest to the clinic results wins!  I always check with my meter immediately after I have my bloodwork done.  The results have always been virtually identical, so I’m confident my meter is accurate. Might be worth the cost of the test even if you have to pay. — Best wishes Louise Type 2 since 2000, controlling by diet and exercise

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What an awesome group. It’s been about a month for me with T2 (A1c 10.8) and this group has answered innumerous questions for me. Thank you. So here’s my current dilemma: I don’t have any health insurance so my initial meter was a free Freestyle with purchase of strips. But when those were gone in about 2 weeks (I’ve been test test testing like this ng recommends) I decided to buy the Relion that this group also suggested. Here’s the confusing part: Freestyle 157, Relion 126 (finger stick, same drop of blood, thoroughly clean hands) Freestyle 135, Relion 88 Freestyle 131, Relion 105 Freestyle 125, Relion 94 Those Freestyle numbers are actually very good for me, so the Relion numbers are amazing! I’ve been doing a low carb diet since day one of this disease, 45-65 low GI carbs spread out over 3 meals and 1 snack and I’ve added 10 minute walks after meals and some light weight lifting to my 36 minute treadmill/health rider workout that I’ve done 5-6 days a week for years. I’m on 4/500 mg Avandamet now (4 mg Avandia kept my bg over 200 according to the Freestyle meter). So the question is, which meter do I believe? Or do I assume one is too high and the other too low? Obviously I’d like to believe the Relion, but I tend to believe the Freestyle, but I have no way to know, and no more money to waste on this right now. I feel like with my diet and exercise, my numbers should be the lower. What do you all think? Tori

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IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the following is the best place to visit? Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. Any thoughts anyone?? — Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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Having spent several months on the Riviera I can tell you that all the places you mentioned are wonderful, however, if you are there you simply must see Monaco, it truly is a fairy tale of a principality, on your way (take the train from Cannes) stop off at Villefranche sur mer an absolutely wonderful medieval town on one of the most beautiful bays in all of France. Nice is great, a little big for my taste, but still great. St. Tropez is a legend (go to club 55). The train ride from Cannes to Monaco is only about an hour, sit on the ocean side of the train to really see some incredible scenary. I just got back about a month ago, and I was there a year ago also, the Monaco grand prix, Cannes Film Festival, the International Jumping Competion (Horses), andI just missed the Tour de France (darn!) Best wishes and Bon Voyage

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We did Nice when we had our Mediterranean cruise. We visited both the Chagall Museum and the Matisse Museum. I would recommend both of them.

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> IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m > leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the > following is the best place to visit? > Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. > Any thoughts anyone??

What do you like to do? If you want to spend a day on a beach on the Med, some of the places you listed will have sand beaches and some will have rock beaches. If you want to wander through medieval streets, some of those places will be better than other. If you want to see great art… If you want to tour a castle — or tour the home of people who lived in a mansion grand enough to be called a castle…etc. No one can answer this question without knowing more about your preferences. Karen Selwyn

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I’ve been to all these places a couple of times. Cannes has the best beach, it is large and sandy, Nice is a large town and pretty dirty. It’s great to see, but don’t spend the whole day there. You would probably like taking the train to Monaco. It is spotless and a very interesting, beautiful place. See the Casino and palace area. The tour inside the palace isn’t worth the time. Then take a bus to Eze village, making sure you go to the top, not the town below. Then bus to Nice and train back to Cannes. It’ll be a full day. St.Paul isn’t the right direction for this itinerary. Antibe is nice, but not as important for the first trip. St. Tropez is to far and the other direction. Not a good day trip. Have a wonderful time! Lorrie

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m > leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the > following is the best place to visit? > Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. > Any thoughts anyone?? > — > Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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> IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m > leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the > following is the best place to visit? > Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. > Any thoughts anyone??

I spent time in Nice and Monaco last summer. I still dream about it. We stayed very close to the beach in Nice at a little 3* hotel and had an excellent time. I did not find it "dirty" at all. There was a tiny restaurant across from our hotel that served possibly the best pasta I’ve ever eaten. I was there in very early June, before the holiday season began and we had the run of the beach. We took the train to Monaco for a day. We bought a bus pass (I think it’s 3 Euro) and it gave us unlimited access to their bus system — which is air conditioned and quite plush. It’s called a "tourist pass" I believe. We went to the "Exotic Garden" and spent quite a few hours there … Admission was 6 Euro and would be a bargain at twice the price. It gives you a panoramic view of the principality. You can see cruise ships and the palace. Of course we visited the casino for 10 minutes … Didn’t pay 10 Euro to visit the fancy-schmancy part. I scheming ways to get back there for another extended visit. Cathy

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Depends on time in port ? == Cannes itself is interesting ,beautiful beach.

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Also, Chagall is buried at St. Paul de Vence and within walking distance of the City Gate there is a wonderful Modern Art Museum with some pretty good stuff, often missed by the average tourist. Cal Ford Lido Deck Cruises – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->We did Nice when we had our Mediterranean cruise. We visited both the >Chagall Museum and the Matisse Museum. I would recommend both of them.

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The Foundation Maeght, a wonderful museum. Jeff – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Also, Chagall is buried at St. Paul de Vence and within walking distance of the > City Gate there is a wonderful Modern Art Museum with some pretty good stuff, > often missed by the average tourist.

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> Depends on time in port ? == Cannes itself is interesting ,beautiful > beach.

Wow! Thanks everybody for your input. Although I’d like to hear from even more people, the info. thus far has helped tremendously. So far Monaco seems to be the preference. I’m not interested in shopping or beaches, but more so culture and beautiful sights that are unique in themselves. Thanks again everyone! — Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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> Wow! Thanks everybody for your input. Although I’d like to hear from > even more people, the info. thus far has helped tremendously. So far > Monaco seems to be the preference. I’m not interested in shopping or > beaches, but more so culture and beautiful sights that are unique in > themselves. Thanks again everyone!

I think much of Monaco is interchangeable with dozens of places throughout the world with glitzy high-rise buildings. If it’s culture and beautiful sights you want I would *not* recommend going there unless you have many days on the French Riviera. I would put St. Paul de Vence — along with the nearby Maeght Foundation — highest on the list. For the most part, St Paul de Vence is a place to walk through and admire the charming buildings; however, be sure to go inside the Chapelle de la Roserie which has Matisse drawings of the Stations of the Cross. I would put Nice next on the list with the Chagall, Modern Art (it focuses almost exclusively on Pop Art — both the French and American versions), and Matisse Museum (in that order). I also would visit the Russian Orthodox church in Nice — definitely a surprise to encounter this along the Riviera. There is a Picasso Museum in Antibes. If you want Roman sites, there’s a large restored arena in Frejus. If you wish to go a bit further afield, head north, north-west to the perched village of Moustiers-Ste. Marie. Even if you have seen the hill towns of Tuscany, you will not be prepared for the sight of this village hanging on a cliff. The steep up and down streets will definitely give you an aerobic workout. I have the name of a wonderful licensed guide who owns a large comfortable car. She is not cheap; you will probably spend considerably more than a ship’s excursiona. However, she is knowledgeable, very pleasant company, and will tailor a trip to meet your unique interests. Karen Selwyn

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VERY FIRST ——CHECK your ships time in PORT –  

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Depends on time in port ? == Cannes itself is interesting ,beautiful > beach. > Wow! Thanks everybody for your input. Although I’d like to hear from > even more people, the info. thus far has helped tremendously. So far > Monaco seems to be the preference. I’m not interested in shopping or > beaches, but more so culture and beautiful sights that are unique in > themselves. Thanks again everyone! > — > Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

If you have time in Monaco visit the Jardine exotica and climb through the Grotto, (only if you don’t mind stairs).  Also the aquarium is on of the best around, especially the exotic fish. If you are going to take the train, request a 1 day return, second class, much cheaper than 2 singles. PMM

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IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the following is the best place to visit? Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. Any thoughts anyone?? — Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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Having spent several months on the Riviera I can tell you that all the places you mentioned are wonderful, however, if you are there you simply must see Monaco, it truly is a fairy tale of a principality, on your way (take the train from Cannes) stop off at Villefranche sur mer an absolutely wonderful medieval town on one of the most beautiful bays in all of France. Nice is great, a little big for my taste, but still great. St. Tropez is a legend (go to club 55). The train ride from Cannes to Monaco is only about an hour, sit on the ocean side of the train to really see some incredible scenary. I just got back about a month ago, and I was there a year ago also, the Monaco grand prix, Cannes Film Festival, the International Jumping Competion (Horses), andI just missed the Tour de France (darn!) Best wishes and Bon Voyage

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We did Nice when we had our Mediterranean cruise. We visited both the Chagall Museum and the Matisse Museum. I would recommend both of them.

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> IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m > leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the > following is the best place to visit? > Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. > Any thoughts anyone??

What do you like to do? If you want to spend a day on a beach on the Med, some of the places you listed will have sand beaches and some will have rock beaches. If you want to wander through medieval streets, some of those places will be better than other. If you want to see great art… If you want to tour a castle — or tour the home of people who lived in a mansion grand enough to be called a castle…etc. No one can answer this question without knowing more about your preferences. Karen Selwyn

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I’ve been to all these places a couple of times. Cannes has the best beach, it is large and sandy, Nice is a large town and pretty dirty. It’s great to see, but don’t spend the whole day there. You would probably like taking the train to Monaco. It is spotless and a very interesting, beautiful place. See the Casino and palace area. The tour inside the palace isn’t worth the time. Then take a bus to Eze village, making sure you go to the top, not the town below. Then bus to Nice and train back to Cannes. It’ll be a full day. St.Paul isn’t the right direction for this itinerary. Antibe is nice, but not as important for the first trip. St. Tropez is to far and the other direction. Not a good day trip. Have a wonderful time! Lorrie

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m > leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the > following is the best place to visit? > Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. > Any thoughts anyone?? > — > Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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> IOur ship (Golden Princess) is stopping in the port of Cannes. I’m > leaning to going to Nice for the day but I’m not sure which of the > following is the best place to visit? > Monaco, St.Paul de Vence, St Tropez, Nice, or Antibes &Vallauris. > Any thoughts anyone??

I spent time in Nice and Monaco last summer. I still dream about it. We stayed very close to the beach in Nice at a little 3* hotel and had an excellent time. I did not find it "dirty" at all. There was a tiny restaurant across from our hotel that served possibly the best pasta I’ve ever eaten. I was there in very early June, before the holiday season began and we had the run of the beach. We took the train to Monaco for a day. We bought a bus pass (I think it’s 3 Euro) and it gave us unlimited access to their bus system — which is air conditioned and quite plush. It’s called a "tourist pass" I believe. We went to the "Exotic Garden" and spent quite a few hours there … Admission was 6 Euro and would be a bargain at twice the price. It gives you a panoramic view of the principality. You can see cruise ships and the palace. Of course we visited the casino for 10 minutes … Didn’t pay 10 Euro to visit the fancy-schmancy part. I scheming ways to get back there for another extended visit. Cathy

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Depends on time in port ? == Cannes itself is interesting ,beautiful beach.

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Also, Chagall is buried at St. Paul de Vence and within walking distance of the City Gate there is a wonderful Modern Art Museum with some pretty good stuff, often missed by the average tourist. Cal Ford Lido Deck Cruises – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->We did Nice when we had our Mediterranean cruise. We visited both the >Chagall Museum and the Matisse Museum. I would recommend both of them.

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The Foundation Maeght, a wonderful museum. Jeff – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Also, Chagall is buried at St. Paul de Vence and within walking distance of the > City Gate there is a wonderful Modern Art Museum with some pretty good stuff, > often missed by the average tourist.

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> Depends on time in port ? == Cannes itself is interesting ,beautiful > beach.

Wow! Thanks everybody for your input. Although I’d like to hear from even more people, the info. thus far has helped tremendously. So far Monaco seems to be the preference. I’m not interested in shopping or beaches, but more so culture and beautiful sights that are unique in themselves. Thanks again everyone! — Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

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> Wow! Thanks everybody for your input. Although I’d like to hear from > even more people, the info. thus far has helped tremendously. So far > Monaco seems to be the preference. I’m not interested in shopping or > beaches, but more so culture and beautiful sights that are unique in > themselves. Thanks again everyone!

I think much of Monaco is interchangeable with dozens of places throughout the world with glitzy high-rise buildings. If it’s culture and beautiful sights you want I would *not* recommend going there unless you have many days on the French Riviera. I would put St. Paul de Vence — along with the nearby Maeght Foundation — highest on the list. For the most part, St Paul de Vence is a place to walk through and admire the charming buildings; however, be sure to go inside the Chapelle de la Roserie which has Matisse drawings of the Stations of the Cross. I would put Nice next on the list with the Chagall, Modern Art (it focuses almost exclusively on Pop Art — both the French and American versions), and Matisse Museum (in that order). I also would visit the Russian Orthodox church in Nice — definitely a surprise to encounter this along the Riviera. There is a Picasso Museum in Antibes. If you want Roman sites, there’s a large restored arena in Frejus. If you wish to go a bit further afield, head north, north-west to the perched village of Moustiers-Ste. Marie. Even if you have seen the hill towns of Tuscany, you will not be prepared for the sight of this village hanging on a cliff. The steep up and down streets will definitely give you an aerobic workout. I have the name of a wonderful licensed guide who owns a large comfortable car. She is not cheap; you will probably spend considerably more than a ship’s excursiona. However, she is knowledgeable, very pleasant company, and will tailor a trip to meet your unique interests. Karen Selwyn

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VERY FIRST ——CHECK your ships time in PORT –  

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Hi Darlene

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Depends on time in port ? == Cannes itself is interesting ,beautiful > beach. > Wow! Thanks everybody for your input. Although I’d like to hear from > even more people, the info. thus far has helped tremendously. So far > Monaco seems to be the preference. I’m not interested in shopping or > beaches, but more so culture and beautiful sights that are unique in > themselves. Thanks again everyone! > — > Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server – http://www.Mailgate.ORG

If you have time in Monaco visit the Jardine exotica and climb through the Grotto, (only if you don’t mind stairs).  Also the aquarium is on of the best around, especially the exotic fish. If you are going to take the train, request a 1 day return, second class, much cheaper than 2 singles. PMM

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Hi All Well I originally quit 15 years ago and about a 18 months ago had a cigar after dinner….bad mistake as I gradually built up to 4 a day since then!! So I knew I was going to quit…knew I had to do it Cold Turkey as it’s the only way to get the Nic out of your system (the 3rd to 96th hours are just murder) and not end up dependent on the replacement therapy…and knew that it was likely I would get some weight gain. My plan was therefore as follows:- Buy a Concept II Rowing Machine … wire it up to a PC Get Crosstrainer II software and Rowpro software..install on PC Buy a Heart Rate Monitor…connect to PC Using Crosstrainer work out my dietary requirements for the 2 weeks from quitting – lots of fresh veg and fruit and fresh fruit juice in diet. Use Rowpro to work out a weight loss program – start your rowpro program on days 4 after quitting. Lay in the foodstuffs I’d need for those two weeks (and work out what fresh fruits I had to buy on during the period…ONLY buy what’s on the list). Get rid off ALL junkfood from the house. Make sue I have lots of workout clothes clean and ready in the house. Quit. Every time you get an urge for the first 4 days ROW 2000m (time isn’t important), drink .5 litres cold water or cold watered fresh fruit juices immediately after the exercise. After the first 4 days start the Rowpro program…but also still Row 1000m every time you get a bad urge to smoke. Results. I quit on 1st July – Resting Heart Rate 76bpm Have saved about $480 from cigars (41 not smoked) so paid for 40% of the concept II already (and if I sell it later I’ll probably get most of my money back anyway) I’ve rowed a total of 121,000m in the last 10 days. I’m eating better then I ever have in my life. I’ve lost 6 lbs (OK I do realise this is mostly fluid and not sustainable or healthy as a loss rate in the long term….2 lbs per week is sustainable as a loss rate).  I’m going to aim to lose 40-50 lbs over the next 6 months. I’m sleeping better then I have in years. My Resting Heart Rate is down to 72bpm…I would hope that with proper exercise I can get this down to 65 over the next year. Hope this helps people. Good Luck One week, three days, 9 hours, 37 minutes and 33 seconds. 41 cigars not smoked, saving

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Regular readers of r.t.a will recall the peals of laughter when Airbus published mockups of the A380 showing lover level night clubs, workout rooms and other assorted luxury spaces not present on any current commercial aircraft. Not so regular readers may wonder, why the laughter? From the current Av Week: "An unspecified number of [Emirates] A380s will be operated in a two class configuration, equipped with as many as 653 seats." Hope you weren’t going to be in any hurry getting off that aircraft. Even with dual jetways in operation (and that’s another big question), it’s going to be a while…

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> Regular readers of r.t.a will recall the peals of laughter when Airbus published > mockups of the A380 showing lover level night clubs, workout rooms and other > assorted luxury spaces not present on any current commercial aircraft. > Not so regular readers may wonder, why the laughter? From the current Av Week: > "An unspecified number of [Emirates] A380s will be operated in a two class > configuration, equipped with as many as 653 seats." > Hope you weren’t going to be in any hurry getting off that aircraft. Even with > dual jetways in operation (and that’s another big question), it’s going to be a > while…

Probably about as long as a fully-loaded 757 charter. Trust me, i’ve done this a number of times and I could easily have taken a nap Scotty — Academic Services, CCS                          (519) 824-4120 x2556 University of Guelph                     "If it’s not Scottish it’s CRRRRAAAAAAAPPPPPP!"

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>Probably about as long as a fully-loaded 757 charter. Trust me, i’ve done >this a number of times and I could easily have taken a nap

Yep. Even if the airline uses two jetways equally (and doesn’t reserve one for business/1st only), we’re talking almost the same number of people as a 777 or stretch 757 in charter mode.

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>>Probably about as long as a fully-loaded 757 charter. Trust me, i’ve done >this a number of times and I could easily have taken a nap > Yep. Even if the airline uses two jetways equally (and doesn’t reserve one for > business/1st only), we’re talking almost the same number of people as a 777 or > stretch 757 in charter mode.

Once the BUS/First class people have departed, there should be no problem with the people in steerage using it.

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Well airbus already do have below floor toilets etc –  from what I understand of the aircraft is that it will have more space than can be filled with pax/cargo b/c of weight constraits, however using that space to add relaxation areas would be possible as the weight of items for this are would not be considerable "Clark Wilhelm Griswold, Jr." <73115 dot 1041at compuserve com> wrote in – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Regular readers of r.t.a will recall the peals of laughter when Airbus published > mockups of the A380 showing lover level night clubs, workout rooms and other > assorted luxury spaces not present on any current commercial aircraft. > Not so regular readers may wonder, why the laughter? From the current Av Week: > "An unspecified number of [Emirates] A380s will be operated in a two class > configuration, equipped with as many as 653 seats." > Hope you weren’t going to be in any hurry getting off that aircraft. Even with > dual jetways in operation (and that’s another big question), it’s going to be a > while…

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>"An unspecified number of [Emirates] A380s will be operated in a two class >configuration, equipped with as many as 653 seats." >Hope you weren’t going to be in any hurry getting off that aircraft.

What happens if you need to be in a hurry getting off? I was under the impression that the maximum passenger numbers for the A380 were limited by the number and type of emergency exits. >Even with >dual jetways in operation (and that’s another big question), it’s going to be a >while…

I suppose in some airports they could always use lots of stairs and buses, or lots of stairs and a walk. They have some big fat buses at DXB: I wonder if they are ordering a few more? — Simon Elliott http://www.ctsn.co.uk/

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>Once the BUS/First class people have departed, there should be no >problem with the people in steerage using it.

I agree, but on the few flights I’ve been on where they actually used a dual jetway, one was reserved for 1st/bus only.

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>What happens if you need to be in a hurry getting off? I was under the >impression that the maximum passenger numbers for the A380 were limited >by the number and type of emergency exits.

I was referring to non-emergency egress. Obviously there will need to be enough emergency doors to meet the 90 second evac rule.

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Try some marine waterproof grease, since the hinges are exposed this stuff will resist washing out. Martin

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Wondering if anyone else has experienced this.  We own 2 Suburbans… a 94 > Chevy 1500 Silverado and a 99 GMC 1500 SLT… Both have the split rear > doors.  Have had this problem with the 94 since it was purchased used in 98 > and now the 99 is doing the same thing.  The doors are just a biatch to > open and close most the time.  I am a big guy and sometimes it takes me > both hands to either swing the doors open or to shut them.  If we grease > the living daylights out of the hinges they work fine for a while. But then > as the grease wears out it gets back to being a real workout to open and > shut the doors (not even doable if you have something in your hands)  Is > this is a common problem with these.  Is there some kind of adjustment that > could be made to the hinges.  I can understand the need for a little > resistance so the doors just dont flop around in the breeze.  But when it > gets bad it is like trying to close and open the vault doors at Ft. Knox. > Thanks in advance! > — > Will > email aint working at the moment….

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Wondering if anyone else has experienced this.  We own 2 Suburbans… a 94 Chevy 1500 Silverado and a 99 GMC 1500 SLT… Both have the split rear doors.  Have had this problem with the 94 since it was purchased used in 98 and now the 99 is doing the same thing.  The doors are just a biatch to open and close most the time.  I am a big guy and sometimes it takes me both hands to either swing the doors open or to shut them.  If we grease the living daylights out of the hinges they work fine for a while. But then as the grease wears out it gets back to being a real workout to open and shut the doors (not even doable if you have something in your hands)  Is this is a common problem with these.  Is there some kind of adjustment that could be made to the hinges.  I can understand the need for a little resistance so the doors just dont flop around in the breeze.  But when it gets bad it is like trying to close and open the vault doors at Ft. Knox. Thanks in advance! — Will email aint working at the moment….

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Hi all, I live near Atlanta, where I have the typical Georgia red clay soil.  It is hard stuff (I have swung a pick at it and only had the pick go in about 2"). Needless to say this isn’t good for growing things. Anyways, I’m looking at getting a garden tiller to till up some garden areas to get some organic material mixed in, and will also eventually till up the entire yard to get some organic material in so grass will grow decently. Does anybody have any recommendations for tillers?  Lowe’s has a small troy-built rear tine tiller for about $700, but I have also been looking at getting a used heavy duty ‘pre-bankruptcy’ troy built tiller.  Is there anything I should look at for those?  I’d like to spend about $700 (or less) if possible. Also, I presume that the front tined ones would just suck to try to use.  Is this presumtion correct?

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No tiller is fun to use in really bad soil/clay, but rear tine is definitely the way to go.  The older Troy tillers are built very well. I got mine about third hand; it’s the "Horse" model and is 15 or 20 years old and still going strong.  I had to replace the gaskets on the transmission to stop an oil leak, and they were still available. I’ve tilled some really poor soil with it, and although it bucks and jumps and gives you a real workout for the first few passes, it gets the job done.  Try to do it when there is moisture in the soil; not so much to be muddy, but enough so it is a little softer.  I try to do major tilling in the spring, after a few rainless days.  By august, it’s like trying to till concrete. Your other option is to rent one.  Until I lucked into a deal on the used one, I would rent a big tiller when I had a big job, and just use my mini tiller for maintenance stuff.  You can probably rent a big tiller 10 times for $700.  Around here, the rental places aren’t open on Sunday, so I rent it Saturday afternoon for one day, and get to return it Monday morning for no extra charge. Good luck. Paul – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Does anybody have any recommendations for tillers?  Lowe’s has a small >troy-built rear tine tiller for about $700, but I have also been looking at >getting a used heavy duty ‘pre-bankruptcy’ troy built tiller.  Is there >anything I should look at for those?  I’d like to spend about $700 (or less) >if possible. >Also, I presume that the front tined ones would just suck to try to use.  Is >this presumtion correct?

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi all, > I live near Atlanta, where I have the typical Georgia red clay soil.  It > is > hard stuff (I have swung a pick at it and only had the pick go in about > 2"). > Needless to say this isn’t good for growing things. > Anyways, I’m looking at getting a garden tiller to till up some garden > areas > to get some organic material mixed in, and will also eventually till up > the > entire yard to get some organic material in so grass will grow decently. > Does anybody have any recommendations for tillers?  Lowe’s has a small > troy-built rear tine tiller for about $700, but I have also been looking > at > getting a used heavy duty ‘pre-bankruptcy’ troy built tiller.  Is there > anything I should look at for those?  I’d like to spend about $700 (or > less) > if possible. > Also, I presume that the front tined ones would just suck to try to use. > Is > this presumtion correct?

A quick suggestion would be to head to the local rental place and spend about $30/day for a much bigger and faster machine.  A tiller is something you don’t use often enough to justify the cost of one that can do the job well. Just my two bits worth. -Vandros

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    A few years back I would have suggested the Troy-Built, but not since they were sold to MTD.     Even then I would have suggested that the first time or two you rent a commercial model to get things started and softened up a bit.  Any home tiller is going to have difficulty doing what you want to do.     Today I would suggest looking for a used Troy-Built made before MTD and in good condition for use after you get the ground broken with the really big tiller. — Joseph E. Meehan 26 + 6 = 1  It’s Irish Math

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi all, > I live near Atlanta, where I have the typical Georgia red clay soil.  It is > hard stuff (I have swung a pick at it and only had the pick go in about 2"). > Needless to say this isn’t good for growing things. > Anyways, I’m looking at getting a garden tiller to till up some garden areas > to get some organic material mixed in, and will also eventually till up the > entire yard to get some organic material in so grass will grow decently. > Does anybody have any recommendations for tillers?  Lowe’s has a small > troy-built rear tine tiller for about $700, but I have also been looking at > getting a used heavy duty ‘pre-bankruptcy’ troy built tiller.  Is there > anything I should look at for those?  I’d like to spend about $700 (or less) > if possible. > Also, I presume that the front tined ones would just suck to try to use. Is > this presumtion correct?

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We are going to Luxembourg for the weekend on the 1st March. Can anyone recommend somewhere to stay? Not wanting to spend too much money and would like the hotel near the city centre so that we can explore. Also – I’m getting confused – are there 2 airports in Luxembourg? With some of the hotel they say x number of kilometres from Luxembourg airport (LUX) and some say Luxembourg airport (Fin). Are they the same place?? I don’t want to be staying miles away from the airport! Thanks, Jo

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> Not wanting to spend too much money and > would like the hotel near the city centre > so that we can explore.

It’s hard to be far away from the city center in Luxembourg. > Also – I’m getting confused – are there 2 > airports in Luxembourg? With some of the > hotel they say x number of kilometres from > Luxembourg airport (LUX) and some say Luxembourg > airport (Fin). Are they the same place??

The airport is named Luxembourg Findel, and the airport code is LUX. Just one airport (not enough room for more). > I don’t want to be staying miles away from > the airport!

Nothing is that far away, unless you are walking.  It’s a nice little city with a fascinating canyon running right through the center of it, which I never had time to explore.

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Hi Jo, Could I ask you how much you intend to spend for the hotel, and maybe I’ll be able to find out what’s feasable. As for the airport, it’s about 7 Kms from Luxembourg city. If possible, don’t get there by Taxi as they are really expensive ! If you need more info about Luxembourg, please mail me directtly. Cheers Denis — Don’t take life too seriously, you won’t get out alive Travel pictures, links and stuff http://www.hdenis.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > We are going to Luxembourg for the weekend on the 1st March. Can anyone > recommend somewhere to stay? Not wanting to spend too much money and > would like the hotel near the city centre so that we can explore. > Also – I’m getting confused – are there 2 airports in Luxembourg? With > some of the hotel they say x number of kilometres from Luxembourg > airport (LUX) and some say Luxembourg airport (Fin). Are they the same > place?? > I don’t want to be staying miles away from the airport! > Thanks, Jo

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Does anyone have any advice about Luxembourg as I will be spending 2 or 3 days there in April?

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> Does anyone have any advice about Luxembourg as I will be spending 2 or 3 > days there in April?

It’s pleasant enough, but very expensive; hard to find a good, or even acceptable, hotel for less than EUR150 a night.  Be careful around the train station, it’s a bit of a dodgy area, like in many cities.  Otherwise, the place is safe and fairly pleasant.  The weather should be fair in April but be ready for sudden downpours (it is NW Europe after all).  The gorge that runs through the city is impressive, as are the fortifications around the gorge (Cazerne? – it’s been a while).  How are you arriving/departing and I can advise about transportation? Peter

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does anyone have any advice about Luxembourg as I will be spending 2 or 3 > days there in April? > It’s pleasant enough, but very expensive; hard to find a good, or even > acceptable, hotel for less than EUR150 a night.  Be careful around the train > station, it’s a bit of a dodgy area, like in many cities.  Otherwise, the > place is safe and fairly pleasant.  The weather should be fair in April but > be ready for sudden downpours (it is NW Europe after all).  The gorge that > runs through the city is impressive, as are the fortifications around the > gorge (Cazerne? – it’s been a while).  How are you arriving/departing and I > can advise about transportation? > Peter

I agree that Luxembourg is a very pleasant place to visit; however, I must respectfully disagree with the statements about it being very expensive.  I found the general prices comparable to the other Benelux nations (NL & B), as well as other surrounding areas.   I also had no problem finding affordable accommodations when I was there.  If you’re the "hotel type" but want to save money, then stay at a pension.  They’re plentiful and cheap. The last time I was there, I stayed for approx. $40 USD/per night at a nice, clean pension in Luxembourg City.  Don’t recall the name.  HOWEVER, in my opinion, the true charm of Luxembourg is not found in the Luxembourg City. Although the gorge/fortifications are well worth seeing in the City, these sites do not take much time to thoroughly visit.  If I were you, I’d go to the small towns in the countryside….particularly in the northern part of the country.  The towns are quaint and cozy and the northern landscape is dominated by the rolling Ardennes.  Clerveux is one town that comes to mind at the moment.  There are others too. Just my opinion…good luck

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>Does anyone have any advice about Luxembourg as I will be spending 2 or 3 >days there in April?

Very expensive and not really worth of special trip. But if you are going to be there anyway that’s a different story. ZAI — Verba volant, scripta manet.

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> It’s pleasant enough, but very expensive; hard to find a good, or even > acceptable, hotel for less than EUR150 a night.  Be careful around the train > station, it’s a bit of a dodgy area, like in many cities.  

My brother worked in the Luxembourg branch of an Italian bank for several years in the nineties. When we went there to see him, he booked us an hotel near the station. As the area looked dodgy, we asked him if there was any danger in leaving the car parked there. He replied: "Have a look to those shady people. If they looked shady enough, this would have been enough ground for the police to arrest them"

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I totally disagree with those who say Lux. isn’t worth it. It’s a beautiful country, and not as expensive as its neighbors (maybe in downtown Lux. City). Visit the other towns – Diekirch, Vianden (the most beautiful castle in the country), Echternach, Clervoux. The country’s history is amazing, and they are very proud of it. And best of all for the traveller, it’s not nearly as overrun with tourists. The people are multilingual and share efficiency with the Germans. Their cuisine, luckily, they share with the French!

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It’s been a while since I was there, but here’s my list and hopefully they’re still available: –The Casemates of the Petrusse.  A lot of climbing (400+ steps) and a workout but very interesting. –Luxembourg Live was a tourist "train" trip around the city that included historical knowledge and a good intro to the areas –It’s a good city to walk around.  The guidebooks usually suggest walking tours. –The Grand-Ducal Palace was closed when we were there due to visiting dignitaries. –As someone else pointed out, I highly recommend Diekirch and Vianden outside the city.  Also, the valley of the Eisch (known as the Valley of the Castles) is very pretty countryside. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Does anyone have any advice about Luxembourg as I will be spending 2 or 3 > days there in April?

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Enjoyed tyhe following restaurant "… Located the TIC in the Place d Armes  and reserved a room at Hotel Mon Plasir.  218 Rte. d Arlon. Small but nice room with shower and television. Watch 8 year old Cannon show.  2650 flux/dble. = $88  We would have preferred to be in the center of city (and I am sure there were places) but it was late in the day and we had no time to explore for a better hotel. The best part of the area was the Stones Steak House just a short walk from the hotel.  We were given heated rectangular stones and and cooked our steak on the stones.  We had a full dinner followed by coffee with Amaretto and chocolate. 1620 flambeaos ($90)" Jack (California)

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Does anyone have any advice about Luxembourg as I will be spending 2 or 3 > days there in April? >It’s pleasant enough, but very expensive; hard to find a good, or even >acceptable, hotel for less than EUR150 a night.  Be careful around the train >station, it’s a bit of a dodgy area, like in many cities.  Otherwise, the >place is safe and fairly pleasant.  The weather should be fair in April but >be ready for sudden downpours (it is NW Europe after all).  The gorge that >runs through the city is impressive, as are the fortifications around the >gorge (Cazerne? – it’s been a while).  How are you arriving/departing and I >can advise about transportation? >Peter

I was just there about three weeks ago, and while I must agree that while it is expensive compared to a lot of other cities, it can still be done fairly cheaply if you look around. I stayed at a hotel about a block from the station, it had Napoli in the name, Hotel Napoli or something like that. It is on Rue Strasbourg. When you get out of the station, make a right. You immediatily see a fork in the road. Take the left fork. Rue Strasbourg is the first cross street. Go left there and you will see the hotel on the right. I paid 40 Euros for a single with full bath. Really nice for the money. And it has a good Italian restaurant on the premises. As far as the area around the station being dodgy, I didn’t think so at all. There are however, a lot of "strip joints" in the area. I went into several of these however, and found that they were actually brothels. But this shouldn’t put you off. There are no derelicts hanging around like you see in more or less every other city. There are no drugs that I can recall. I only saw one homeless guy–and even he was wearing a tie !! The strangest thing about being there in late January was that the city seemed nearly shut down. The first night I couldn’t even find a decent restaurant. I had to stoop to going to a Chi-Chi’s, of all places. (the worst one i’ve ever been in.) By and large, it was a fairly pleasant place, though.

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> Enjoyed tyhe following restaurant

[...] I wonder if the Hotel D’Italia (Rue D’Anvers, close to railway station) is still there. It had the best restaurant I ever experienced — French quality, German quantity! Best regards, Jon C. — http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jg.campbell/

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The castle in Borsheid is great too, driving the small roads in the ardennes was one of the best things i have ever done.  The bulge museum in clervoux was excellent by the way. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I totally disagree with those who say Lux. isn’t worth it. It’s a beautiful >country, and not as expensive as its neighbors (maybe in downtown Lux. >City). Visit the other towns – Diekirch, Vianden (the most beautiful castle >in the country), Echternach, Clervoux. The country’s history is amazing, and >they are very proud of it. >And best of all for the traveller, it’s not nearly as overrun with tourists. >The people are multilingual and share efficiency with the Germans. Their >cuisine, luckily, they share with the French! > Does anyone have any advice about Luxembourg as I will be spending 2 or 3 > days there in April?

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Vianden is a lovely little town on the German border. It has a magnificent chateau. See it at: http://www.castle-vianden.lu/ BTW, when I was there (1982) they were just starting to rebuild the chateau. As you can see from the pictures, they’ve come a long way. There is camping and several hotels in the area. I also believe the town is served by rail, although I might have hitchhiked in – we’re talking 20 years ago (where did that time go?). There was also some WWII activity in the town as well during the Battle of the Bulge. T.T. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Enjoyed tyhe following restaurant > [...] > I wonder if the Hotel D’Italia (Rue D’Anvers, close to railway station) > is still there. It had the best restaurant I ever experienced — French > quality, German quantity! > Best regards, > Jon C. > — > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jg.campbell/

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>Vianden is a lovely little town on the German border. It has a magnificent >chateau. See it at: >http://www.castle-vianden.lu/

If you are there don’t forget to make the VERY short trip to Germany an visit Trier! Wonderful town with a lot of great ROMAN remains! Wolfgang

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Vianden is a lovely little town on the German border. It has a magnificent >chateau. See it at: >http://www.castle-vianden.lu/ > If you are there don’t forget to make the VERY short > trip to Germany an visit Trier! > Wonderful town with a lot of great ROMAN remains! > Wolfgang

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> If you are there don’t forget to make the VERY short > trip to Germany an visit Trier! > Wonderful town with a lot of great ROMAN remains!

And if you stay in Trier try the Hotel Petrisberg located at the highest point overlooking Trier (Sickingenstrasse 11-13)  We have stayed there in 1993. Very charming. Next to it is a small chapel built by German POW’s for the French Army of Occupation after WWII which had jurisdiction for the river towns in that area. Wonderful view of Trier and the surroundings. — Nancy Kay "Patience is a virtue"

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Several years ago we stayed in a hotel directly across the street from the train station. The hotel had a fine restaurant  and was a delightful hotel, It was the Kons Hotel. I believe it was operated by Mrs. Kons. I was wondering if the Kons is still there…Thanks …Dave DC

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>Several years ago we stayed in a hotel directly across the street from >the train station. The hotel had a fine restaurant  and was a delightful >hotel, It was the Kons Hotel. I believe it was operated by Mrs. Kons. I >was wondering if the Kons is still there…Thanks …Dave >DC

You’ve got to love it, Luxembourg is now a city, not a country

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> It’s been a while since I was there,

Probably longer since I was there (1970) but I would love to go back.  I hitch-hiked from Aachen in order to fly out of Luxembourg – you used to get cheaper flights on Icelandic Airways who flew there.  The countryside is lovely (you get to know that hitching .  I got  a ride from Belgium into Lux. with an old farmer driving an old Peugeot and we chatted for miles in bad English / bad French.  I stayed a couple of nights for nothing – the Boy Scouts own(ed) a turret in the old city wall.  It was about 3 stories high and we all (travelers from all over) helped with the food. (you really should calculate how much water to add to large quantities of Knorr soup mix before dumping it in the pan.. then a larger one.. then a yet larger one…) It is still strong in my mind just how *nice* it was;  it would be worth it for me to go back.  (Thinking, combine this with a trip to the Belgian GP; Spa-Francorchamps). Keith

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I have to plan a trip to Luxembourg for school.  If any one has any suggestioins to go anywhere or anything I would really like it. thanks

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Take a look at http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/luxembourg/ and http://www.luxembourg-city.lu/touristinfo/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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Mosel Valley (wine), Echternach, Oesling (northern part of the country), Vianden or Bourglinster to see old castles (these just 2 among others) and Luxembourg city itself offers quite some attractions. Cheers Denis — Don’t take life too seriously, you won’t get out alive Travel pictures, links and stuff <http://members.nbci.com/hdenis/> – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I have to plan a trip to Luxembourg for school.  If any one has any > suggestioins to go anywhere or anything I would really like it. > thanks

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> Depends on the speed at which you walk… it never took me more than 20 > minutes (probably because I always was in a hurry to catch my train home)

With luggage ? regards Marco Piccini

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> In a few weeks time I will be traveling by rail from Amsterdam to > Luxembourg. I will be staying at a hotel in Luxembourg City, located at > Place d’Armes. > Does anybody know how to get to Place d’Armes from the main railway station > of Luxembourg city? How far is it? Any bus connections?

Charles: it’s 1.7km from the station to Place d’Armes according to www.maporama.com I’ve been to Luxembourg quite a few times and there’s a bus terminus just to your right as you exit the main station.  A taxi won’t break the bank for that journey either, and your hotel may have a shuttle bus service to/from the station – quite a few do.  Luxembourg City Buses here

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Luxembourg City Buses here http://www.luxembourg-city.lu/vdl/html/autobus/index.html Oops.

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> You walk the main street in front of the train station. You cross a bridge, > walk another 300m and the Place d’Armes is on your right. > Have a nice time

Merci boucous! Charles.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> It will take about 30 min by foot. You may take a bus in front of the > station. Nearly all busses go to the Aldringen Place from where you may walk > in 5 min to the Place d’Armes. > Marco from Luxembourg > In a few weeks time I will be traveling by rail from Amsterdam to > Luxembourg. I will be staying at a hotel in Luxembourg City, located at > Place d’Armes. > Does anybody know how to get to Place d’Armes from the main railway > station > of Luxembourg city? How far is it? Any bus connections? > Regards, > Charles J. van Doornewaard

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