On Twitter Campmor stated:
Camping Tip #13. Dress in layers. As the temp rises or falls, you will be able to remain comfortable by adding or removing layers.
Camping Tip #13
Boy is this true during winter and fall camping...
I start with a T-shirt, Long Sleeve shirt, Sweatshirt, second sweat shirt, coat, etc. Lots of socks too! It may be COLD outside but nice and toasty in the camper :->
For summer camping I suggested the following:
@Campmor - how about camping tip #13A - bring lots & lots of T shirts when hot; its gross but I sweat through them (and enjoy "the change")
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Back to Owen & Ollies - Updated Review
We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Owen & Ollies tonight in Dracut, MA. Owen and Ollie's is an American restuarant (with a hint of Irish) that is located on Mill St. right off of Lakeview Avenue. The restaurant is VERY modern, comfortable, and simply gorgeous... It resides in an renovated old mill and they put a lot of money into this place. I love the very high 30 to 40 feet ceilings in the main dining room and the modern fire place. I love the Boston sports flags that are hanging in the bar area (visible from the dining room). The booth we sat in was tall so private conversation can be made and it is not all that noisy here either. The bar / lounge area is in the next room.
My wife was able to get her favorite Magner's Irish Cider for a beverage while I had an local Ollie and Owen brew (which is like an Amber boch). Both very good.
I had a 1/2 pound of steak tips which came with two sides. I had a fresh green side salad, and a vegetable medely rice. The steak tips were very good and the rice was a very nice compliment to the tips!
My wife had the turkey dinner which included stuffing, cranberry sauce and two sides (she chose mashed potato and a side caesar salad).
On a different visit I also had the Chicken, Broccoli and Four Cheese Pasta dish and was pleasantly surprised after being disappointed at many places including Bertuccis and Olive Garden. Very flavorful. I still love Cafe Luigi's version in Bedford, MA better though.
The service tonight from Sean was out of this world! He was very friendly, personable, and hard working. It was also nice to see our oldest daughter's friend. This is a nice local place.
There menu has been EXPANDED so they offer a lot of choices.
I also like that they give you the option for only having 1/2 the meal on many of their entrees. This helps out if you are trying to watching your waistline along with your wallet. We had appetizer, two entrees, a few drinks, and a desert and the bill was just over $50. So overall it was an excellent value.
A new favorite of ours that is just minutes away!
My wife was able to get her favorite Magner's Irish Cider for a beverage while I had an local Ollie and Owen brew (which is like an Amber boch). Both very good.
I had a 1/2 pound of steak tips which came with two sides. I had a fresh green side salad, and a vegetable medely rice. The steak tips were very good and the rice was a very nice compliment to the tips!
My wife had the turkey dinner which included stuffing, cranberry sauce and two sides (she chose mashed potato and a side caesar salad).
On a different visit I also had the Chicken, Broccoli and Four Cheese Pasta dish and was pleasantly surprised after being disappointed at many places including Bertuccis and Olive Garden. Very flavorful. I still love Cafe Luigi's version in Bedford, MA better though.
The service tonight from Sean was out of this world! He was very friendly, personable, and hard working. It was also nice to see our oldest daughter's friend. This is a nice local place.
There menu has been EXPANDED so they offer a lot of choices.
I also like that they give you the option for only having 1/2 the meal on many of their entrees. This helps out if you are trying to watching your waistline along with your wallet. We had appetizer, two entrees, a few drinks, and a desert and the bill was just over $50. So overall it was an excellent value.
A new favorite of ours that is just minutes away!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Burtt's Apple Orchard - Pick Your Own Review
Beautiful Fall Day in Vermont... we stopped by Burtt's Apple Orchard...
We enjoyed Burtt's Pick Your Own in Cabot, VT. Parking is limited and street parking is very limted as well. They had a GREAT variety of apples to pick from including Macintosh, Golden Crisp, etc. Our bag was about $20.00. They only take cash and checks so come prepared. The trees are on the small side so it is easy for young ones to pick. It was a very scenic ride to get here.
We visited from Mass. since our daughter lives just a few miles away.
Cabot factory is just a mile or two down the street. Great place to visit as well.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
NH Hiking - Cap Ridge Trail - Mt. Jefferson / Mt. Clay
The Cap Ridge Trail is located in Jefferson, NH off of the Jefferson Notch Rd (so this starts you off at a good elevation). My 15 year old son and I arrived here at 8AM and the parking lot was alredy 3/4 full on a bright and sunny but crisp saturday morning. Parking is limited so get there early. There is a self pay station which cost a modest $3 to park (cash/check only). The trail begins in deeps with a rocky and moderate climb. Also at the very beginning there are a few small foot bridges and believe it or not there was some water (even through its been really dry in New England). If you are not careful you may slip and fall into the mud (ask my son - fortunately this happened on the return trip). After a 1/2 mile or so the path evens out and narrows for a while and eventually comes to the clearing (about 45 minutes in) with a great view of Bretton Woods ski resort and the Mt. Washington Hotel (picture shown below).
The hike then resumes a more moderate climb (with small trees and brush) for what I would guess for another 1/4 mile or so. Then the fun begins! The trail gets VERY VERY steep. At the time that we arrived it was very windy and chilly too. You need to be super flexible to bend in the positions to make it up this section of the trail (I am not, so it was difficult to get up this part and probably took 1 hour to go only a 1/2 mile, I'm guessing). From here on very little trees and brush.
Once we got past the steepness of the Cap Ridge we took the Cornice crossover trail which is a route to the Gulfside Trail (Appalachian Trail). Our goal was to make it to Mt. Washington by noon (which both my wife and I did accomplish when we were much younger and "more in shape"). The Cornice trail is open was easy to moderate when compared to the steep part of the Caps Ridge. About a 1/2 hour later we reached the marker that stated distance for Mt. Washington was still 2.1 miles away. We then realized we would make it to Mt. Washington at 2-3PM instead of noon and then potentially not make it back until after dark. At that point we both decided to reach the Mt. Clay summit. The climb to the summit was moderate to difficult (and took about 20 minutes). It was difficult to find the summit marker (and we actually walked past it at first). The top of Mt. Clay appears to have 2 or even 3 peaks. After the second peak we decided "we were at the top" and ate lunch. When hikers passing by us confirmed that peak 3 was a lower peak we went back to peak 1 and found the marker.
Bring lots and lots of water with you. There are no natural water sources on this trail. We had plenty and went through a great deal (and had some to spare). At the top of Mt. Clay we watched 3 Cog railroads(2 bio-deisel and 1 coal) climb and descend Mt. Washington. One appeared to stop just before the summit and let its passengers out to take pictures. On the other side of Mt. Washington we could also see many many cars drive up the Mt. Washington Autoroad.
After our lunch we started our long descent. Now normally the hike down take less time (e.g., 4 hours up / 2-3 hours down). Not the case with the Cap Ridge trail. Due to its popularity, narrow trails, and steepness there was a wait to slide down the rocks.
This trail is not for the beginner or for those that are not in excellent physical shape. Some people turned around 1/2 way up and some paid for it days later ;-> Overall we had a great time but definately chewed off more than we can chew. Next year some smaller mountains for us and then Mt. Washington in the late summer again (perhaps the Jewell trail).
The hike then resumes a more moderate climb (with small trees and brush) for what I would guess for another 1/4 mile or so. Then the fun begins! The trail gets VERY VERY steep. At the time that we arrived it was very windy and chilly too. You need to be super flexible to bend in the positions to make it up this section of the trail (I am not, so it was difficult to get up this part and probably took 1 hour to go only a 1/2 mile, I'm guessing). From here on very little trees and brush.
Once we got past the steepness of the Cap Ridge we took the Cornice crossover trail which is a route to the Gulfside Trail (Appalachian Trail). Our goal was to make it to Mt. Washington by noon (which both my wife and I did accomplish when we were much younger and "more in shape"). The Cornice trail is open was easy to moderate when compared to the steep part of the Caps Ridge. About a 1/2 hour later we reached the marker that stated distance for Mt. Washington was still 2.1 miles away. We then realized we would make it to Mt. Washington at 2-3PM instead of noon and then potentially not make it back until after dark. At that point we both decided to reach the Mt. Clay summit. The climb to the summit was moderate to difficult (and took about 20 minutes). It was difficult to find the summit marker (and we actually walked past it at first). The top of Mt. Clay appears to have 2 or even 3 peaks. After the second peak we decided "we were at the top" and ate lunch. When hikers passing by us confirmed that peak 3 was a lower peak we went back to peak 1 and found the marker.
Bring lots and lots of water with you. There are no natural water sources on this trail. We had plenty and went through a great deal (and had some to spare). At the top of Mt. Clay we watched 3 Cog railroads(2 bio-deisel and 1 coal) climb and descend Mt. Washington. One appeared to stop just before the summit and let its passengers out to take pictures. On the other side of Mt. Washington we could also see many many cars drive up the Mt. Washington Autoroad.
After our lunch we started our long descent. Now normally the hike down take less time (e.g., 4 hours up / 2-3 hours down). Not the case with the Cap Ridge trail. Due to its popularity, narrow trails, and steepness there was a wait to slide down the rocks.
This trail is not for the beginner or for those that are not in excellent physical shape. Some people turned around 1/2 way up and some paid for it days later ;-> Overall we had a great time but definately chewed off more than we can chew. Next year some smaller mountains for us and then Mt. Washington in the late summer again (perhaps the Jewell trail).
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Lantern Motel & Campground Review
Lantern Resort Motel & Campground Review found on Yelp.com
My oldest son and I stayed up at the Lantern Campground Resort in Jefferson, NH. A reasonable $29 a night for accomodations with water/electric ($24 with no hookups).
See my full review on Yelp or ThatsCamping.com
- Friendly staff
- Spacious sites
- Beautiful grounds
- Modern and clean bathrooms
- FREE hot showers
- Two great pools
Camping Rules...
In case you are not following me on Twitter (newenglandcampr) and Why not?
Here are my live Camping Rules that I've posted while actually camping.... you can see I've lost count so there is a few missing...
Updated: 12 September 2010
#camping rule #1 - NO site cutting! Cabin campers need to learn this!
#camping rule #2 - NO smoking in common areas... Yuk! I DONT WANT TO BREATHE THAT IN!
#camping rule #3 - stand back when adding lighter fluid to a campfire. Cabin campers... Ugh! ::shakes head::
(missed camping rule #4 -- have to rethink this)
#camping rule #5 dont let the non cook pack the cooler! NO CHEESE for the burgers tonight...lol
#Camping rule #6 - "there's bug everywhere son... Your camping... Deal with it"
#Camping rule #7 - Do not move wood! It spreads bugs into the forest. My camping neighbors are doing this :'(
#Camping rule #8 - Bring a firestarter; Usually the campground wood is high quality wood that is diffult to light.
#Camping Rule #9 - Kids riding their bikes after dusk (when dark) is VERY VERY dangerous (especially without helmets)
#Camping Rule #10 - never leave your candy bar BINGO winnings on the picnic table (when the dogs are around).you might not have nothing left
#Camping Rule #11 - Never forget the matches or lighter especially if you are tent camping in the Whites in the fall (fire = warmth)
Here are my live Camping Rules that I've posted while actually camping.... you can see I've lost count so there is a few missing...
Updated: 12 September 2010
#camping rule #1 - NO site cutting! Cabin campers need to learn this!
#camping rule #2 - NO smoking in common areas... Yuk! I DONT WANT TO BREATHE THAT IN!
#camping rule #3 - stand back when adding lighter fluid to a campfire. Cabin campers... Ugh! ::shakes head::
(missed camping rule #4 -- have to rethink this)
#camping rule #5 dont let the non cook pack the cooler! NO CHEESE for the burgers tonight...lol
#Camping rule #6 - "there's bug everywhere son... Your camping... Deal with it"
#Camping rule #7 - Do not move wood! It spreads bugs into the forest. My camping neighbors are doing this :'(
#Camping rule #8 - Bring a firestarter; Usually the campground wood is high quality wood that is diffult to light.
#Camping Rule #9 - Kids riding their bikes after dusk (when dark) is VERY VERY dangerous (especially without helmets)
#Camping Rule #10 - never leave your candy bar BINGO winnings on the picnic table (when the dogs are around).you might not have nothing left
#Camping Rule #11 - Never forget the matches or lighter especially if you are tent camping in the Whites in the fall (fire = warmth)
Monday, September 06, 2010
Apple picking in New England
Where is your favorite place to "Pick - Your - Own" Apples?
We've picked from the following:
* Drew Farms in Westford, MA
* Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro, MA
See our review from 2008:
Review
* Mack's Apples in Londonderry, NH
* Ward's in Madison, NH
See Review from 2007:
Review
Now looking for a place in Vermont when we visit our daughter and son-in-law. Any suggestions?
We've picked from the following:
* Drew Farms in Westford, MA
* Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro, MA
See our review from 2008:
Review
* Mack's Apples in Londonderry, NH
* Ward's in Madison, NH
See Review from 2007:
Review
Now looking for a place in Vermont when we visit our daughter and son-in-law. Any suggestions?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Christmas in July!
Christmas in JulyCongratulations to my DW who won 1st place at the Christmas in July contest at a local campground we were visiting this past July. We filled up the trailer with all our decorations. It paid off!
This makes her total winnings the following:
* Halloween - 4 or 5 wins (at 4 different camp sites) + 1 honorable mention
* 4th Of July - 1 second place win
* Christmas - 1 first place win
She loves to site decorate!
Now we got to find a place where we can decorate for summer luau!!!
Makes camping fun!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Plain & Fancy Restaurant Review
*** As seen on TripAdvisor and Yelp!!! ***
We just finished an excellent Aaron & Jessica's Farm Tour buggy ride and were hungry and decided to stop in at the Plain & Fancy restaurant (right next door) in Bird in Hand, PA
We were all hungry for sure and this place did not disappoint!
My wife and I had the roast beef dinner special for $10.95. Delicious tenderly cooked roast beef topped with a delicious brown gray was served. Very excellent!!! Roast beef was tender. Extra gravy was provided for the REAL mashed potatoes. Not to mention a scrumptous bread stuffing! For my second side (included in the price) I had a fresh crispy garden salad with delicious cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions on topped of mixed greens. For beverage I had a glass of the local Lancaster beer (I like to try the local flavor out).
Our servers were probably not Amish by any means of the imagination. Service was thorough and was excellent! After ordering a basket of hot piping buns were served with a sweet and very good apple butter (real farm fresh butter is available as well).
My daughter had the hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes (it came with a bit of cranberry sauce). She really enjoyed every bite! It looked good and it is something that I would of ordered. My son enjoyed the crispy spicy nuggetts.
They put us in a side room which was very plain and if you needed to use the restroom it was quite a distance shared with the gift shop! They could use some more decos.
The value was excellent... With the 10% discount it was only $50 (not including tax). Everyone was full.. I was ready for a nap!
We just finished an excellent Aaron & Jessica's Farm Tour buggy ride and were hungry and decided to stop in at the Plain & Fancy restaurant (right next door) in Bird in Hand, PA
We were all hungry for sure and this place did not disappoint!
My wife and I had the roast beef dinner special for $10.95. Delicious tenderly cooked roast beef topped with a delicious brown gray was served. Very excellent!!! Roast beef was tender. Extra gravy was provided for the REAL mashed potatoes. Not to mention a scrumptous bread stuffing! For my second side (included in the price) I had a fresh crispy garden salad with delicious cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions on topped of mixed greens. For beverage I had a glass of the local Lancaster beer (I like to try the local flavor out).
Our servers were probably not Amish by any means of the imagination. Service was thorough and was excellent! After ordering a basket of hot piping buns were served with a sweet and very good apple butter (real farm fresh butter is available as well).
My daughter had the hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes (it came with a bit of cranberry sauce). She really enjoyed every bite! It looked good and it is something that I would of ordered. My son enjoyed the crispy spicy nuggetts.
They put us in a side room which was very plain and if you needed to use the restroom it was quite a distance shared with the gift shop! They could use some more decos.
The value was excellent... With the 10% discount it was only $50 (not including tax). Everyone was full.. I was ready for a nap!
Monday, August 09, 2010
ebay frustration
Ebay has all the bells and whistles... wonderful enterprise services to complete your online transactions but the customer service is VERY POOR! I had to explain their policy to them... NOTE the time and how long it takes as well...
Also there is no real protection for sellers from fraudelent users.
(I'm its4my4kids):
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7:59:56 PM Pamela B.
Hello, thanks for waiting and welcome to eBay Live Help! My name is Pamela B. How may I help you?
8:00:01 PM its4my4kids
hello Pamela... I believe we chatted earlier but got disconnected..
8:00:41 PM Pamela B.
We are facing some technical difficulty at our end and the chat might get disconnected. If the chat gets disconnected then do not hesitate to contact us back via Live Help. We appreciate your understanding.
8:01:19 PM its4my4kids
I'm trying to understand why I can't take advantage of the free listing promotion... I have a number of items to post... but I'm getting charged 25 cents
8:03:37 PM Pamela B.
let me look
8:03:57 PM Pamela B.
Did you list it or are you trying to list it?
8:05:05 PM its4my4kids
trying to list it but I did list one earlier tonight but got charged!!!!
8:07:12 PM Pamela B.
May I please have the item number to begin?
8:07:37 PM its4my4kids
one moment while I get that for you...
8:09:52 PM its4my4kids
320573543819
8:11:41 PM Pamela B.
Let me look
8:12:21 PM Pamela B.
I see you have selected teh Buy It Now option
8:12:26 PM Pamela B.
The*
8:12:33 PM its4my4kids
Yes... that should cost 5 cents...
8:12:37 PM its4my4kids
which I don't mind
8:13:04 PM its4my4kids
another auction that I didn't have that but it was going to charge me...
8:13:16 PM Pamela B.
I'll explain further
8:13:52 PM Pamela B.
Gallery Plus 0.35
Subtitle 0.50
Bold 2.00
8:14:56 PM its4my4kids
I didn't have any of those selected!
8:15:07 PM Pamela B.
Value pack is 0.65
8:15:13 PM its4my4kids
nope
8:15:27 PM Pamela B.
Just a second
8:15:47 PM Pamela B.
This fees should be charged but I see Your fees are 0.00
8:16:02 PM Pamela B.
And the current bvalance is 4.83
8:16:07 PM Pamela B.
balance*
8:17:34 PM its4my4kids
I signed up to pay my balance automatically with paypal... also I check my "accounts" page and the .25 cents was charged... I have a lot of books to post and many of them may not sell. So it will cost me more just to post... that is why I'm very interested in the promotion
8:22:09 PM Pamela B.
Yes you can list under the promotins
8:22:25 PM Pamela B.
there are no charges on the listing
8:22:47 PM its4my4kids
ok - I just posted in my secondary account for no fee but my main account has a fee?
8:23:27 PM Pamela B.
Nope there is no fees for this listing as I see it is free
8:23:29 PM its4my4kids
I'm very confused... can you explain why its charging me .25
8:23:36 PM its4my4kids
Oh... let me check
8:23:40 PM Pamela B.
There are 0.00 charges
8:23:45 PM Pamela B.
sure
8:25:50 PM its4my4kids
No... If you go to my Account activity... for item #32057353819 you will see there is a 0.25 insertion fee... clearly stated on my page...
8:27:35 PM Pamela B.
let me look
8:32:37 PM Pamela B.
Thanks a lot
8:32:56 PM its4my4kids
???
8:32:58 PM Pamela B.
Hey I see that you have listed the item with the starting price as 2.99
8:33:08 PM its4my4kids
and?
8:33:38 PM Pamela B.
In fact it should be as 0.99 it should be less than $1
8:34:29 PM its4my4kids
I'm not following? There is a free listing promotion for any price.
8:35:03 PM Pamela B.
Yes there are promotions goin on
8:35:28 PM Pamela B.
But then the item should be listed under the 0.99 it should be less than $1
8:35:43 PM Pamela B.
and I see your starting price is 2.99
8:36:01 PM Pamela B.
so that is the reason you are been charged
8:36:10 PM its4my4kids
I'm not following you? What does .99 cents have to do with it?
8:36:41 PM its4my4kids
No. There is a an ebay promotion listed / advertised on your web site that states list for any price with NO Listing fees!!!
8:37:03 PM Pamela B.
http://pages.ebay.com/promo/ListFreeAuctions2010/
8:37:23 PM Pamela B.
Just click on this link and you will get the correct information
8:38:03 PM Pamela B.
That link is from my messages
8:38:13 PM Pamela B.
Where ebay has send the email
8:38:32 PM its4my4kids
Ok - Here is what it says about the price I put in:
8:38:43 PM its4my4kids
$1.00-$9.99 FREE!*
8:38:53 PM Pamela B.
Just click on the my messages and you will see the email from ebay
8:39:09 PM its4my4kids
I did..
8:39:18 PM Pamela B.
may I know where do you see that 1.00 9.99
8:39:43 PM its4my4kids
It is near the bottom of the page
8:41:56 PM Pamela B.
Thanks for waiting!
8:42:11 PM Pamela B.
Hey yes I see that you are right
8:42:16 PM Pamela B.
I apologize for any inconvenience caused.
8:42:24 PM its4my4kids
No problem.
8:42:31 PM Pamela B.
Here what I can do is issue the credit from my end
8:42:53 PM Pamela B.
Not only that but I have already escalated the issue to our Technical team
8:43:07 PM Pamela B.
so that they can fix this problem as soon as possible
8:43:14 PM its4my4kids
Pamela... that is great! However I'm concerned about posting other items... thank youor your help.. will I get an email?
8:43:23 PM Pamela B.
That's a lot for bringing this to our attention
8:43:32 PM its4my4kids
or some type of message from ebay? because on or issues... i've been concerned...
8:43:33 PM Pamela B.
yes you will get the email
8:43:41 PM its4my4kids
thanks!!!
8:44:02 PM Pamela B.
You're most welcome!
8:44:03 PM Pamela B.
Is there anything else with which I can assist you?
8:44:18 PM its4my4kids
thats all for tonight!!!
8:44:28 PM Pamela B.
Have I addressed all your concerns to your satisfaction today?
8:45:03 PM its4my4kids
if I get the email describing the problem then yes...
8:45:28 PM Pamela B.
Thanks a lot:-) I’m sure customer satisfaction is all we aim!!
8:45:33 PM Pamela B.
Good bye and take care :-) 'Thanks for using eBay Live Help! To close this chat window, go ahead and click on the "Exit" button whenever you're ready
Also there is no real protection for sellers from fraudelent users.
(I'm its4my4kids):
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7:59:56 PM Pamela B.
Hello, thanks for waiting and welcome to eBay Live Help! My name is Pamela B. How may I help you?
8:00:01 PM its4my4kids
hello Pamela... I believe we chatted earlier but got disconnected..
8:00:41 PM Pamela B.
We are facing some technical difficulty at our end and the chat might get disconnected. If the chat gets disconnected then do not hesitate to contact us back via Live Help. We appreciate your understanding.
8:01:19 PM its4my4kids
I'm trying to understand why I can't take advantage of the free listing promotion... I have a number of items to post... but I'm getting charged 25 cents
8:03:37 PM Pamela B.
let me look
8:03:57 PM Pamela B.
Did you list it or are you trying to list it?
8:05:05 PM its4my4kids
trying to list it but I did list one earlier tonight but got charged!!!!
8:07:12 PM Pamela B.
May I please have the item number to begin?
8:07:37 PM its4my4kids
one moment while I get that for you...
8:09:52 PM its4my4kids
320573543819
8:11:41 PM Pamela B.
Let me look
8:12:21 PM Pamela B.
I see you have selected teh Buy It Now option
8:12:26 PM Pamela B.
The*
8:12:33 PM its4my4kids
Yes... that should cost 5 cents...
8:12:37 PM its4my4kids
which I don't mind
8:13:04 PM its4my4kids
another auction that I didn't have that but it was going to charge me...
8:13:16 PM Pamela B.
I'll explain further
8:13:52 PM Pamela B.
Gallery Plus 0.35
Subtitle 0.50
Bold 2.00
8:14:56 PM its4my4kids
I didn't have any of those selected!
8:15:07 PM Pamela B.
Value pack is 0.65
8:15:13 PM its4my4kids
nope
8:15:27 PM Pamela B.
Just a second
8:15:47 PM Pamela B.
This fees should be charged but I see Your fees are 0.00
8:16:02 PM Pamela B.
And the current bvalance is 4.83
8:16:07 PM Pamela B.
balance*
8:17:34 PM its4my4kids
I signed up to pay my balance automatically with paypal... also I check my "accounts" page and the .25 cents was charged... I have a lot of books to post and many of them may not sell. So it will cost me more just to post... that is why I'm very interested in the promotion
8:22:09 PM Pamela B.
Yes you can list under the promotins
8:22:25 PM Pamela B.
there are no charges on the listing
8:22:47 PM its4my4kids
ok - I just posted in my secondary account for no fee but my main account has a fee?
8:23:27 PM Pamela B.
Nope there is no fees for this listing as I see it is free
8:23:29 PM its4my4kids
I'm very confused... can you explain why its charging me .25
8:23:36 PM its4my4kids
Oh... let me check
8:23:40 PM Pamela B.
There are 0.00 charges
8:23:45 PM Pamela B.
sure
8:25:50 PM its4my4kids
No... If you go to my Account activity... for item #32057353819 you will see there is a 0.25 insertion fee... clearly stated on my page...
8:27:35 PM Pamela B.
let me look
8:32:37 PM Pamela B.
Thanks a lot
8:32:56 PM its4my4kids
???
8:32:58 PM Pamela B.
Hey I see that you have listed the item with the starting price as 2.99
8:33:08 PM its4my4kids
and?
8:33:38 PM Pamela B.
In fact it should be as 0.99 it should be less than $1
8:34:29 PM its4my4kids
I'm not following? There is a free listing promotion for any price.
8:35:03 PM Pamela B.
Yes there are promotions goin on
8:35:28 PM Pamela B.
But then the item should be listed under the 0.99 it should be less than $1
8:35:43 PM Pamela B.
and I see your starting price is 2.99
8:36:01 PM Pamela B.
so that is the reason you are been charged
8:36:10 PM its4my4kids
I'm not following you? What does .99 cents have to do with it?
8:36:41 PM its4my4kids
No. There is a an ebay promotion listed / advertised on your web site that states list for any price with NO Listing fees!!!
8:37:03 PM Pamela B.
http://pages.ebay.com/promo/ListFreeAuctions2010/
8:37:23 PM Pamela B.
Just click on this link and you will get the correct information
8:38:03 PM Pamela B.
That link is from my messages
8:38:13 PM Pamela B.
Where ebay has send the email
8:38:32 PM its4my4kids
Ok - Here is what it says about the price I put in:
8:38:43 PM its4my4kids
$1.00-$9.99 FREE!*
8:38:53 PM Pamela B.
Just click on the my messages and you will see the email from ebay
8:39:09 PM its4my4kids
I did..
8:39:18 PM Pamela B.
may I know where do you see that 1.00 9.99
8:39:43 PM its4my4kids
It is near the bottom of the page
8:41:56 PM Pamela B.
Thanks for waiting!
8:42:11 PM Pamela B.
Hey yes I see that you are right
8:42:16 PM Pamela B.
I apologize for any inconvenience caused.
8:42:24 PM its4my4kids
No problem.
8:42:31 PM Pamela B.
Here what I can do is issue the credit from my end
8:42:53 PM Pamela B.
Not only that but I have already escalated the issue to our Technical team
8:43:07 PM Pamela B.
so that they can fix this problem as soon as possible
8:43:14 PM its4my4kids
Pamela... that is great! However I'm concerned about posting other items... thank youor your help.. will I get an email?
8:43:23 PM Pamela B.
That's a lot for bringing this to our attention
8:43:32 PM its4my4kids
or some type of message from ebay? because on or issues... i've been concerned...
8:43:33 PM Pamela B.
yes you will get the email
8:43:41 PM its4my4kids
thanks!!!
8:44:02 PM Pamela B.
You're most welcome!
8:44:03 PM Pamela B.
Is there anything else with which I can assist you?
8:44:18 PM its4my4kids
thats all for tonight!!!
8:44:28 PM Pamela B.
Have I addressed all your concerns to your satisfaction today?
8:45:03 PM its4my4kids
if I get the email describing the problem then yes...
8:45:28 PM Pamela B.
Thanks a lot:-) I’m sure customer satisfaction is all we aim!!
8:45:33 PM Pamela B.
Good bye and take care :-) 'Thanks for using eBay Live Help! To close this chat window, go ahead and click on the "Exit" button whenever you're ready
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Has Danforth Bay gotten to Greedy?
Has Danforth Bay gotten to GREEDY?
Check out my post on That's Camping!
http://www.thatscamping.com/forum/index.php/topic,1504.0.html
Check out my post on That's Camping!
http://www.thatscamping.com/forum/index.php/topic,1504.0.html
Monday, July 19, 2010
Camping in the Rain? No Problem!!!
Camping while Raining? No problems.
Many campgrounds offer indoor activities such as table-top pool, candy bar bingo, craft activities, etc. Here my sons are playing their portable DS system under our screen house during a downpour! These are even networked these days so the two can play 1 game between several children. This has made an extra long trip to Texas very reasonable.
We had a portable Netbook system that my wife used to catch up on life :-> Unfortunately I don't recommend those as it died during this trip.
Camping Visitor Fees
My nephew joined us for Memorial day at camp pictured with my oldest son (note all that hair is gone... LOL) and my youngest son. In the much distance past we would take up to 3 cousins with no issues. With higher and higher visitor fees those days of taking multiple kids over multiple days are over. Some campgrounds charge up to $10 per night and up to $15 for an adult. I understand added people means added cost. However I don't think i even spend and extra $10 on food per day.
Showers are usually taken in my camper heated by my own hot water heater with my propane (that is if the kids take showers at all) sometimes you got to twist arms. I guess there is extra cost in water for toilets, dishes, etc. and perhaps extra activity staff is needed to handle all the "visitor" children
We paid somewhere in the vicinity of $30 for our nephews stay with us and it was worth every penny! No complaints. You can't put a price tag on the kids making great memories with their cousins. However back to reality. I would like to take my nieces and nephews on every other trip if I could.
Also I worry about fraud. Some campgrounds are just to busy to notice. Noone counts the number of people in your car. Its on the honor system whether you report a visitor or not. I suspect that two other families that camped near us were "un-paid" since there was no camping ticket on their windsheild. Hmm. Perhaps that is one of the main reasons for the high fees. The honest people paying for the non-honest?
I started a new topic on That's Camping Forum to discuss this. Post comments here or there :->
That's Camping Forum - Visitor Fees post
Hersheypark July Savings!!
Got this email today... so wish I was heading South instead of West this summer...
Only in Hershey can you enjoy Hot July Savings! Use this coupon to SAVE $15 off regular admission and/or $5 off junior (3-8) and senior (55-69) admission. One coupon may be used to purchase up to four admissions.
Find out more about HOT JULY SAVINGS at Hersheypark.
Tickets must be used by July 31, 2010.
Too hot? Cool down at The Boardwalk inside Hersheypark, featuring a lazy river, wave pool and more!
Staying overnight? Rooms available! Reserve online or call 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439).
Hershey Park Coupon
Only in Hershey can you enjoy Hot July Savings! Use this coupon to SAVE $15 off regular admission and/or $5 off junior (3-8) and senior (55-69) admission. One coupon may be used to purchase up to four admissions.
Find out more about HOT JULY SAVINGS at Hersheypark.
Tickets must be used by July 31, 2010.
Too hot? Cool down at The Boardwalk inside Hersheypark, featuring a lazy river, wave pool and more!
Staying overnight? Rooms available! Reserve online or call 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439).
Hershey Park Coupon
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Kancamagus - Swift River fun
There are lots of places to stop on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway which is located in the heart of the White Mountains between Lincoln, NH and Conway, NH.
Rocky Gorge and Lower Falls are two VERY popular public places to stop to enjoy a picnic lunch take some pictures and to get wet! They have facilities (e.g., out houses) on site. These places are also VERY crowded during a hot summer day as well and charge a nominal fee.
There are several campgrounds that in the White Mountain National Park. We stayed at Jigger Johnston back in 2007. Very very natural and beautiful. Also several hiking trails are along the way. Someday I hike the somewhat easy Sabbaday Falls trail again.
This past 4th of July we stopped at a location off the side of the road of the Swift River. We trekked through the woods and did some lunching, tubing, and relaxing on the Swift River.
Settler's Green - Dog Days!
Settler's Green Dog Days!
From the Settler's Green website:
* Glam-Fur Photo Booth with Costumes
* Open Agility Course
* FREE Dog Biscuits
* FREE Doggie Nail Clipping
* FREE Doggie Makeovers by Karla’s Pet Rendezvous
* FREE Dog Leashes with your donation to Animal Rescue League-NH
* Fod Kissing Booth
* Puppy Swim Pool
* Raffles, gift baskets and more!
NOTE: The BRAND NEW Marriott's Residence Inn is also VERY dog friendly as well. We enjoyed staying with them this past winter! It is right next to Four Your Paws Only!
From the Settler's Green website:
* Glam-Fur Photo Booth with Costumes
* Open Agility Course
* FREE Dog Biscuits
* FREE Doggie Nail Clipping
* FREE Doggie Makeovers by Karla’s Pet Rendezvous
* FREE Dog Leashes with your donation to Animal Rescue League-NH
* Fod Kissing Booth
* Puppy Swim Pool
* Raffles, gift baskets and more!
NOTE: The BRAND NEW Marriott's Residence Inn is also VERY dog friendly as well. We enjoyed staying with them this past winter! It is right next to Four Your Paws Only!
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Soulfest Discount!
Discount for SoulFest received in my church bulletin this week:
Please be in prayer for Soulfest 2010 which will be held August 4-7 at Gunstock in Gilford, NH. This is four life-changing days of Christ-honoring music, celebration, worship, fellowship and teaching. For tickets and additional information, please contact Jillian Abbott jillianabbottsemail@gmail.com / 603-630-9577 or visit www.soulfest.com / 978-346-4577. Be sure to use promo code JILLIAN for a 15% discount.
Please be in prayer for Soulfest 2010 which will be held August 4-7 at Gunstock in Gilford, NH. This is four life-changing days of Christ-honoring music, celebration, worship, fellowship and teaching. For tickets and additional information, please contact Jillian Abbott jillianabbottsemail@gmail.com / 603-630-9577 or visit www.soulfest.com / 978-346-4577. Be sure to use promo code JILLIAN for a 15% discount.
Need to do a lot more blogging but super busy these days.
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