Feels like Brigadoon Aug 31, 2008
The big draw here is the dock at the end of James Street, where tour boats depart ... Small boats tied up at the waterfront park, where benches invited people to take in the view. (Boston Globe)
Teams chance injury to get the Toughest Jobs done Aug 26, 2008
Separated into teams on two boats, they struggle with heavy equipment, dangerous traps, sorting crabs and their own seasickness. This is not a woman s world out on this crab boat, says Chris Young, an investment broker from New York. (Boston Herald)
Frontenac fun for all Aug 25, 2008
We need to promote the antique boats more. Right now it's more of a classic car show instead of a car and boat show. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A city filled with places to go lets her follow her heart Aug 24, 2008
Evening commuter boats steam in every direction, the interiors of their hulking silhouettes aglow in the purple-gray dusk. Colorful neon signage, from restaurants along the Galata Bridge's lower level, reflects bright shapes on the water's choppy surface. (Boston Globe)
Delft Blue and White Pottery Aug 23, 2008
The early blue and white delft pieces featured popular Asian motifs, many of which were copied from the ware produced in China during the reign of Emperor Wanli (1573-1619), and the traditional decorations of the pottery imported from 1620-1644, but before long, Dutch artists had replaced scenes of the Orient with local themes in the form of landscapes, flowers, boats, and windmills. Characteristics of Delft Earthenware. (Suite101.com)
Glacier Park: The next century - All kinds of fun lines drive to park Aug 20, 2008
From Highway 2, the large fort-like maze is the most noticeable part of the Amazing Fun Center in Coram, which also includes bumper boats, miniature golf, Bankshot Basketball and a go-cart racetrack ... The bumper boats contain water guns and are a wet ride ... Lake McDonald signals that our trip is nearing its end, and we watch ant-sized boats crawl across its sparkling blue waters before setting down in West Glacier. (Missoulian, MT)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and party barges can be rented through the. Falls Branch Trail winds through two miles of the park's pine and hardwood forest, crossing Little Canyon Creek and leading to a scenic waterfall at Falls Creek. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008
BOATS ***THE BOAT DOCK*** We Buy gn Used Boats. THE BOAT DOCK*** Springfield Illinois 217-793-7300 ***THE BOAT DOCK. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
NADAguides.com Sponsors the Premiere of the Movie 'Stratagem', Produced and Directed by Lead Software Engineer Jeremy Dean Aug 7, 2008
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Come here to dawdle, browse, dine, wander Jul 28, 2008
When dreaming of those lazy days of summer, images of ice cream and saltwater taffy, briny breezes, and sailboats skimming across the ocean come to mind ... Winking lighthouses dot offshore islands; spruce trees cling to rocky shores; sea gulls cry for scraps above lobstermen hauling traps; and boats and buoys bob in the busy harbor ... Windjammers, sea kayaks, and excursion boats depart harbor piers for island-hopping, puffin-sighting, whale-watching, and lighthouse-viewing tours; canoes,... (Boston Globe)
Couple build up Pickwicks Mill Creek area Jul 28, 2008
"There were some old docks out there," Danny Barnes said, "and one fell after Katrina came through and tore up 29 boats.". Wreckage from the docks became part of the bait shop. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 24, 2008
BOATS-BOOKS (Young, Tacoma News Tribune) -- You can take on the nautical theme at story time with two imaginative and engaging new picture books. Tall ships they're not, but the boats in two new picture books navigate lofty adventures. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
N.I. Fair features lawn mower races Jul 22, 2008
The U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association is proving America s infatuation with racing is not confined to fast cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and bicycles. The North Iowa Fair will host a sanctioned lawn mower race presented by the Iowa Lawn Mower Racing Association at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Grandstand. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
So much to see and do right here Jul 20, 2008
Coming up the weekend of July 26-27 is the Stonington Blessing of the Fleet, which starts at 5 p.m. Saturday on the town dock with a lobster fest and then continues with dancing from 7-11 p.m. Sunday at 11 a.m., there is a parade, five bands and general merriment, culminating in watching the decorated fishing boats and a blessing for the fleet at 3 p.m. For more information, go to www. stoningtonblessing. (New Haven Register, CT)
Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old Jul 18, 2008
Until four years ago, Mrs. Homer lived alone in the East Rockaway bungalow, with its plant-filled sunroom overlooking a grassy backyard and a canal filled with small boats. She and her daughter had moved there, joining Mrs. Homer s parents, during the Depression, after she and her husband, a traveling salesman, split up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Debbie Reynolds' boat sinks Jul 17, 2008
Todd Fisher, Reynolds' son, said "Jean Mary" was featured on television as one of the world's top 10 finest houseboats ... "It's decked out with super-expensive stuff," he said, adding that it is not uncommon for boats to sink. (The St. Augustine Record)
Trips through America's fight for freedom on less than a tank of gas Jul 16, 2008
Rediscover it here as this family-friendly exhibit encourages visitors to not only consider the scientific aspect of boats, but also to also appreciate their historic and artistic facets, from design to construction to actual sailing. The museum is the first venue to host the traveling exhibit "Black Hands, Blue Seas," a compelling display that explores untold stories of the African-American substantial contribution to the maritime world. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Next stop, summer Jul 13, 2008
The first generation in his Gloucester family not to make his living fishing, Demetri knows the Essex boats well: His father and grandfather fished an Essex-built dragger. His enthusiasm for the Essex shipbuilding industry was infectious, and his knowledge detailed. (Boston Globe)
Nelson to the rescue Jul 7, 2008
Other than wrecks, Nelson said he sees a lot of broken-down boats and other issues ... Nelson has pitched in with plane crashes and helped to find missing hikers as well as lost boats. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Special San Diego time for each family member Jul 6, 2008
Eats: Deb's tastes go toward informal seafood spots; her favorite in San Diego is Point Loma Seafoods, where you can sit out with your plate of fresh fish and watch the boats come into the little harbor. Sleeps: Any hotel choice would have more to do with the grounds than the rooms or amenities. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
The Mississippi Gulf Coast a prime place to go play summer hooky Jul 2, 2008
High winds and 30-foot tidal surges lifted casino boats to land, blew apart fishing piers and destroyed many houses and businesses. Since then, the transmogrified cities of Gulfport, Biloxi and Bay St. Louis have undergone intense cleanup and rebuilding operations. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SLIDESHOW: It was the place to be: Hanover Day again draws quite the crowd Jun 26, 2008
The Stetson House was open for the day to visitors and nearby, attendees could learn about the process of making wooden boats. At the HHS Yes stand, volunteers talked about a proposal in the works to have a new Hanover High School constructed, and visitors could make T-shirts in support of the project, a town wide vote for which will likely be taken this fall. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Dollar millionaires top 10m Jun 25, 2008
In Europe, they spend 22% of their spare cash on art; 17% on "luxury collectibles", including cars, jets and boats; 12% on luxury travel; and 6% on sport, including buying teams and racehorses. In Asia, their most popular items are jewellery, gems and watches, accounting for 19% of their spare money, followed by "luxury consumables" such as designer clothes. (guardian.co.uk)
An isolated paradise Jun 25, 2008
We are across from the refuge, and we rent boats and canoes. There are 300 or more species of birds there, and native rainbow trout and perch for fishing. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Fairhope and Point Clear offer serenity Jun 19, 2008
From our balcony, we watched families riding bikes, speed boats rushing by, small sailboats skimming through the water that laps on shore as soothingly as any ocean or gulf. Yet the resort retains its familiarity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A Look Back in Time: Things endure Jun 16, 2008
The rapids through the canyon capsized their boats and they were grateful to have survived. The opening Fremont boldly paddled into in 1842 was a 210-foot-tall dam made of massive masonry blocks, that in 1908 would bear Fremont's well earned sobriquet, Pathfinder. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Spots close to ATL Jun 13, 2008
Attracts about 500 boats each year. Oct. 2-4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Frugal fuel for fancy drivers Jun 10, 2008
The museum seas - especially during stressful times of fundraising and planning - are often choppy, and keeping nonprofit boats afloat (accomplishing goals, pleasing donors with many differing ideas) is a major accomplishment. Applause to all. (San Francisco Chronicle)
You know you are from Lodi if ... Jun 4, 2008
Mama Llama wrote on Jun 3, 2008 8:13 PM:" Well, CrispyBacon, this article did strike a sentimental chord with the "older" crowd it seems (I'm a '77 graduate from Lodi High). Yes, Lodian, I learned to skate on the old wooden-floored skating rink at the fairgrounds, watched many movies at Sunset theater, and LOVED the snow cones at Okazaki's! Cogito...are you referring to King Yin (the upstairs chinese food place)? It was our favorite; also rented paddle boats and kayaks at the lake with my... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Keokuk's small businesses featured during Small Business Appreciation luncheon May 22, 2008
They design fendering systems for boats and ships, with projects in North and South America and Africa. About 80 percent of our business is out of country, said Keidaisch. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Money, time lost in search for boy who wasn't missing May 21, 2008
Two sheriff's office boats were launched; officers were dispatched on four-wheelers, and the State Highway Patrol brought in a helicopter. Agents from the Raleigh, Miami, Washington, Charlotte and Richmond offices of the FBI put in time on the case. (News & Observer)
Home, sweet Downtown home May 17, 2008
He lounges as barges and boats go by, knowing that's as close as he'll ever get to river traffic. In fact, he rarely sets foot on the sidewalk of Fort Pitt Boulevard. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gander Mountain opens megastore May 17, 2008
Special features:Tall Tales restaurant (with wine bar and meeting room), archery range, fine gun showroom, service areas for boats and all-terrain vehicles. What's for sale:Gear related to fishing, hunting, boating, camping and other outdoors sports. (The Palm Beach Post)
Merchandise, Pets, Furniture, etc. May 15, 2008
Boats, Dockage-Storage, Marine Items $500 or Less, Personal Watercraft, Sailboats, Yachts. Adopt-A-Pet, Animals Lost and Found, Birds-Fish, Cats, Dogs, Horses. (The Palm Beach Post)
Soccer And Sightseeing In Europe May 13, 2008
Day passes for Swiss trains are accepted on the boats, which can be ridden to ports on both the French and Swiss sides of the lake. The dramatic Jet d'Eau is one of the world's largest fountains, with the stream of water towering 500 feet above the lake at the Geneva end and visible for miles. (CBS News -- World)
Classifieds 5/6/08 May 8, 2008
BOATS/EQUIP. ***THE BOAT DOCK*** We Buy gn Used Boats. THE BOAT DOCK*** Springfield Illinois 217-793-7300 ***THE BOAT DOCK. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Singapores' Clarke Quay May 5, 2008
The bumboats that ply tourists along the Singapore River delight in unlikely names such as Singapore Explorer or Quay Challenger, taking one of these boats along the River is to travel into Singapore s past. On the tour you will pass go-downs, shophouses and fine examples of colonial architecture in the ex-government buildings. (Suite101.com)
Saturday Market unveils Tailgate Market May 4, 2008
Leebrick described most of his merchandise as leftovers from fixing up good, old boats. Leebrick wasn t too worried about sales being slow. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Selling family treasures to pay bills May 2, 2008
On Craigslist, Buckmaster said, three of the four fastest-growing for-sale categories are tied to gas -- recreational vehicles like campers and trailers, cars and trucks, and boats. Raven noted more and more listings for furniture, particularly in areas around Miami and Las Vegas and other regions hardest hit by the housing crisis. (CNN)
Developer John Williams enters self-storage biz Apr 17, 2008
The next trend in urban storage facilities will be space big enough for recreational vehicles and boats, said Chuck Manley, executive director of Georgia Self Storage Association. "We're seeing more facilities having to offer that space, because homeowners associations won't allow you to park an RV or boat in your driveway for any length of time," he said. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
OneBeacon and Hagerty Alliance Moves Forward - New Business Underwriting as of March 28 - Apr 11, 2008
Mike Miller, CEO of OneBeacon said, "We are thrilled to be writing new business with Hagerty after nearly a year collaborating on products and a supporting platform to serve the collector markets. We have all been inspired by the Hagerty team's deep knowledge and passion about collector cars and boats. Needless to say, we are very excited about this new OneBeacon specialized capability delivered with our exceptional Hagerty partners." McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty said, "We have been quite... (PR Newswire)
Camden business moving to Belfast Apr 5, 2008
Gerald Weinand wrote on Apr 4, 2008 7:32 PM:" Outsiderin: You mean the way that Maine Boats rs is moving to Rockland, or the way The Institute for Global Ethics is? Just curious. ". Outsiderin wrote on Apr 4, 2008 10:03 AM:" Camden's loss is Belfast's gain. One wonders if not for the nonsense in Rockland would the owners have considered relocating to the Lime City. Good luck guys! ". (Courier Publications, ME)
Asian Pacific art gallery opens Apr 4, 2008
My favorite part of the exhibit were the Indonesian puppets," Garnett said. Some of the cultural artifacts that were shown in the exhibit were Chinese fans with paintings of tall white cranes and willow trees, a Sake glass, an Abacus, and good luck jewelry, colorful stoneware pendants of traditional Chinese figures. The exhibit was not full of just artifacts, however. There were some cultural paintings depicting Asian Pacific culture. One painting, called "Perched Up Houses," was painted on a... (Echo Online, MI)
St. Marys Georgia Apr 2, 2008
Catch fish either in shore or off shore with a plethora of charter boats. Scuba diving is sports offered for both beginner and advanced, and for a real easy cruise try the water taxi down to nearby Fernandina Beach just across the state line in Florida. (Suite101.com)
Bush apologizes to Mubarak for Suez shooting Mar 28, 2008
The ship was under contract to the navy, which has been wary of small motorboats since the attack on the U.S. destroyer Cole in 2000, in which terrorists drove a small vessel packed with explosives into the ship as it lay at anchor at a Yemeni port, killing 17 crew members ... In a statement, he said a security team on board the ship had fired two sets of warning shots as three small boats approached ... After the first set, two boats turned away, but the vendor's boat did not. (International Herald Tribune)
A good day at the flea market Mar 28, 2008
Capt. Daniel Maye had a 20-by-20-foot square on the parking lot covered with his stuff for sale: two outboards, a gas tank, dock line, electrical items, a barbecue grill, paddles, tool boxes and notes on four boats for sale. "I hope I don't have to take any of it back home," he said. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
COLUMN: Renowned angler and guide retires, backs sales event Mar 21, 2008
Eighteen boats and 34 entries from three states attempted to secure the first tournament win of the 2008 season. They braved a blustery winter mix of rain, sleet, and snow, and temperatures in the mid 30s, made nastier by a stiff a northerly wind. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rowing Hall of Fame dedicated at Mystic Seaport Mar 21, 2008
Suitably overlooking the Mystic River, the location highlights historic rowing medals, trophies, photographs, boats and oars dating to the 1800s that have been collected and will now have a permanent home for display. W. Hart Perry, the executive director of the National Rowing Foundation, resides in North Stonington and is also an adjunct curator for the Mystic Seaport Museum. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Community scholarship auction raises funds Mar 15, 2008
Asked to name a few of the items for sale, Holmes said the list includes two boats, a field generator, a high lift boom on a Ford pickup truck, and a 1994 Cadillac. "We also have inside coverage for antique furniture," Holmes said. (Pekin Times, IL)
All the Best Mar 6, 2008
From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the free finish line festivities include bayou tunes with Zydeco Joe and The H-Town Players, a chance to cheer on the racers as they cross the finish line, see some amazing boats up close and food and drinks will be available for purchase. River Oaks Garden Club s 73rd annual Azalea Trail, In our Own Backyard , will be Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will celebrate the 51st anniversary of Miss Ima Hogg s gift of her home and gardens, Bayou Bend, to the... (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Another Flood for Weary Ohio Town Feb 8, 2008
Fire Capt. Tom DeFrieze said only three people needed help getting out of their homes Thursday, and that the rescue boats on standby weren't needed. Only a dozen people took refuge at a shelter outside the flood zone. (Newsmax)
Top Panamanian Exports & Imports Jan 30, 2008
Pleasure boats and motors ; $11. 4 million (up 148%). (Suite101.com)
How, where to get away like a star Jan 30, 2008
It's also eco-minded: Building materials are indigenous, and guests can navigate the property's network of freshwater canals via electric boats. What to do: Visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum; have dinner in the beach town of Playa del Carmen (try the hip Glass Bar/ Di Vino); snorkel in underwater caves (cenotes); or book a treatment at the Rosewood's spa, which occupies its own little island. (CNN -- Travel)
Boat Asia 2008 sails into Marina at Keppel Bay Jan 25, 2008
The top-draw annual event will feature on-water display of luxury motor yachts, sail boats, keel boats and catamarans, mega yachts and super yachts at the marina which has the capacity for 170 yachts including mega-yachts of up to 250 feet. Visitors to the marina situated on the private Keppel Island will also get to check up on the the latest speed boats, jet skis and sailing yachts, marine equipment and accessories, as well as luxury resorts and properties at the on-land displays ... According... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
We need people with dirty jobs. They contribute to progress, too. Jan 21, 2008
They've gotten seasick in eel boats, been attacked by monkeys, crawled through caves, and been lowered into storm drains hauling 100 pounds of expensive equipment. They're all dirty jobbers themselves. (FastCompany)
Whalers and activists ready for next round off Antarctica Jan 18, 2008
The activists also use rubber runabout boats to try to get between the harpoon guns and their prey. . (International Herald Tribune)
Japan revives naval support mission Jan 11, 2008
The measure enacted Friday will limit Japanese ships to refueling boats not directly involved in hostilities in Afghanistan, a restriction aimed at winning over a public wary of violating the spirit of the pacifist constitution. Following the vote, Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba promptly ordered ships to prepare for dispatch. (International Herald Tribune)
Keep your insurance up to date for 2008 Dec 30, 2007
I only recommend taking a trip on this boat ride of world peace because come 2008 the boats are docking. Why. (North County Times)
Kennet and Avon Canal, Wiltshire Dec 27, 2007
As two boats fit into each lock the work can often be shared. The old lock cottage serves as a very welcome tea room. (Suite101.com)
Chinese team ready to salvage ancient ship on "Marine Silk Road" Dec 21, 2007
Tow boats would then pull the barge to a temporary port on Sunday where the basket would be sent to a specially-built museum. In order to avoid damage to the relics caused by a change of environment and pressure, the ancient ship would be put in a huge glass pool. (Xinhuanet, China)
The city of ships Dec 19, 2007
Kennebec Angler (97 Commercial St., 207-442-8239) is a central referral service for guides and boats. The area also has several nature preserves and sanctuaries with pleasant hiking trails, including Thorne Head Nature Preserve off High Street at the north end of town. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Dec 6, 2007
O'Connor wore her new boats as she stepped up to the cash register and then headed back to work ... "People come to Newport from the Midwest to see working boats, to watch a crew unload their catch and to smell the fish and lobsters," he said. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Something different Dec 6, 2007
A fireworks display by Turtleback Mountain Resort will explode in the night sky and provide a back drop for beautifully lighted boats. The visitors on the beach will hear the parade broadcast over a public address system and are invited to stop by the Elephant Butte Rotary Club table and vote for the Peoples Choice best decorated boat. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Make these moves before tax season to overcome uncertainty Dec 2, 2007
But they also can tack on big-ticket items such as cars and boats. Whether Congress extends the break or not, if you're thinking of buying a car, consider accelerating the purchase to get the sales tax deduction for this year's taxes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Welcome to Shirley's world: 415-piece Christmas village a labor of love Nov 25, 2007
Then the real work began - 15 hours worth - arranging 43 houses and buildings, 95 trees, 28 cars, 162 people and 87 miscellaneous items (boats, piers, bridges, etc. into a winter wonderland that takes up a sizeable portion of Smith's living room in south Jackson. (The Clarion-Ledger)
