Link Mp3. - World-of-Newave.info World-of-Newave.info http://www.world-of-newave.info/ 2008-09-08T09:03:10Z Latest news and articles about Link Mp3. Copyright (c)2004-2008.§/Newave SARL. All rights reserved. {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Gustav: Online resources are up, Blackwater gears up, Twitter blows up. (1) Here is an interactive, Java-animated map of Gustav's path, courtesy NOAA. (2) Mercenary army outsourcers Controversial private security contractor firm Blackwater is gearing up for disaster in the Gulf, as Hurricane Gustav approaches. Snip from a "help wanted" ad on the firm's website: Blackwater is compiling a list of qualified security personnel for possible deployment into areas affected by Hurricane Gustav. Applicants must meet all items listed under the respective Officer posting and be US citizens. Contract length is TBD. Via Clayton Cubitt. Update: Noah Shachtman at Wired Danger Room has much more on Blackwater's renewed presence in the region. (3) Sean Bonner of metblogs writes: This morning I've stumbled across a good number of online resources for Hurricane Gustav and New Orleans and thought it would be good to start a list here to keep track of them. Feel free to add any in the comments and I'll try to keep this list updated with any links posted. Gustav resources online (hub.metblogs) (4) You can follow Twitter chatter about #gustav here. Needless to say, the search string updates very frequently right now. (5) Wikipedia says the Swedish name "Gustav" means "Staff of the Goths." (image: by Flickr user Maitri V-R, shot this weekend in the French Quarter of New Orleans.) (6) Here is a Hurricane Gustav Wiki. This is the wiki for information relating to Hurricane Gustav and its approach to the northern Gulf coast. It's intended to be centralized site for links to information everywhere else on the web; please publicize it far and wide. Information will be moved here as time progresses from the similar wiki built during and after Hurricane Katrina's landfall 3 years ago. Please be polite and patient in working with the wiki and the community it attracts, to the extent that you can, and hopefully, everyone will get through this one in one piece. The creator of that Wiki, Andy Carvin, is asking Google Map gurus to help him create a comprehensive Gustav map mashup: We should build a map - or work with google to do so - that plots out as much data as possible re: evac centers, storm route, damage, flood reports, etc. If Google or someone else is doing it already, great; let's embed it. If not, we need to find some Google Map gurus to figure out how to get started. (thanks, Andy Carvin and Noelle McAfee) (7) About a quarter of all crude oil production in the United States takes place in the Gulf region. And nearly 100% of the oil-related activity in this region has now been shut down. What will happen to the price of oil?(8) Video: Anatomy of a Hurricane, embedded at the bottom of this BB post. An educational film produced in 1996 by the US Department of the Interior. "Hurricanes are beautifully organized storms of destruction... An average hurricane releases heat equivalent to the total electrical energy consumed annually in the United States." (from The Open Video Project, via Siege) (9) Doc Searls has a post up with pointers on "Getting Gustav." A little guide to New Orleans radio & other Hurricane Gustav sources. If you?re using a regular over-the-air-type radio, and you?re within 750 miles or so of New Orleans, tune in 870am to hear WWL. It?s one of the original (literal) clear channel stations. In the old days you?d get them from coast to coast at night, but in recent years the FCC has chosen to allow new stations to clutter the AM band at night (when signals skip off the ionosphere). But still, worth a check if you?re within range. WWL also has a hurricane coverage network of other stations in the area. If you?re listening over the Net, your station choices are WWL and WIST. Here?s a link to a browser thingie that plays WWL (using Windows Media or Silverlight). Here?s WIST?s audio page. Wish either used .mp3, but this isn?t the right time to complain. Both have excellent local coverage right now, from what I can gather. Lots of listener call-in stuff. (10) New Orleans Metblog contributor Craig, who owns a restaurant called Janitas on Magazine street, has decided to stay put and liveblog whatever happens. It sounds like he is a former broadcast industry professional. He finds lulz in these hard hours, with news crews pouring in as residents pour out: Being the only restaurant open on lower Magazine kinda made us The Place To Be. The ONLY Place to be. It was good to share some ?do you know?? time with folks in my former profession and to talk a little of what used to be shop. Some white SUV drove by with a big ?TV? plastered on it in black electrical tape. Given the deserted streets, I felt like I was in Beirut or someplace. Some ningnong TV guy was just on the tube, still wearing his cap and damp rain gear, facing the camera and intoning, ?Tonight, New Orleans is a city holding it?s breath?? Puh-leeze. Folks like you are part of the reason why I?m not in that business anymore. Start with his post titled "Here we go...", then read the others. (Thanks, Sean Bonner) (11) T-Mobile has opened its WiFi networks in the Gulf region for free access, which ought to greatly help with availability of telephony and data services. Previously on Boing Boing: New Orleans mayor: "We really don't have the resources to rescue you after this."... http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/gustav-online-resources-are-up-blackwater-gears-20080895627.htm 2008-08-31T23:13:58Z 2008-08-31T23:13:58Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/08/31/hurricane-gustav-onl.html Gustav: Online resources are up, Blackwater gears up, Twitter blows up. {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - (1) Here is an interactive, Java-animated map of Gustav's path, courtesy NOAA. (2) Mercenary army outsourcers Controversial private security contractor firm Blackwater is gearing up for disaster in the Gulf, as Hurricane Gustav approaches. Snip from a "help wanted" ad on the firm's website: Blackwater is compiling a list of qualified security personnel for possible deployment into areas affected by Hurricane Gustav. Applicants must meet all items listed under the respective Officer posting and be US citizens. Contract length is TBD. Via Clayton Cubitt. Update: Noah Shachtman at Wired Danger Room has much more on Blackwater's renewed presence in the region. (3) Sean Bonner of metblogs writes: This morning I've stumbled across a good number of online resources for Hurricane Gustav and New Orleans and thought it would be good to start a list here to keep track of them. Feel free to add any in the comments and I'll try to keep this list updated with any links posted. Gustav resources online (hub.metblogs) (4) You can follow Twitter chatter about #gustav here. Needless to say, the search string updates very frequently right now. (5) Wikipedia says the Swedish name "Gustav" means "Staff of the Goths." (image: by Flickr user Maitri V-R, shot this weekend in the French Quarter of New Orleans.) (6) Here is a Hurricane Gustav Wiki. This is the wiki for information relating to Hurricane Gustav and its approach to the northern Gulf coast. It's intended to be centralized site for links to information everywhere else on the web; please publicize it far and wide. Information will be moved here as time progresses from the similar wiki built during and after Hurricane Katrina's landfall 3 years ago. Please be polite and patient in working with the wiki and the community it attracts, to the extent that you can, and hopefully, everyone will get through this one in one piece. The creator of that Wiki, Andy Carvin, is asking Google Map gurus to help him create a comprehensive Gustav map mashup: We should build a map - or work with google to do so - that plots out as much data as possible re: evac centers, storm route, damage, flood reports, etc. If Google or someone else is doing it already, great; let's embed it. If not, we need to find some Google Map gurus to figure out how to get started. (thanks, Andy Carvin and Noelle McAfee) (7) About a quarter of all crude oil production in the United States takes place in the Gulf region. And nearly 100% of the oil-related activity in this region has now been shut down. What will happen to the price of oil?(8) Video: Anatomy of a Hurricane, embedded at the bottom of this BB post. An educational film produced in 1996 by the US Department of the Interior. "Hurricanes are beautifully organized storms of destruction... An average hurricane releases heat equivalent to the total electrical energy consumed annually in the United States." (from The Open Video Project, via Siege) (9) Doc Searls has a post up with pointers on "Getting Gustav." A little guide to New Orleans radio & other Hurricane Gustav sources. If you?re using a regular over-the-air-type radio, and you?re within 750 miles or so of New Orleans, tune in 870am to hear WWL. It?s one of the original (literal) clear channel stations. In the old days you?d get them from coast to coast at night, but in recent years the FCC has chosen to allow new stations to clutter the AM band at night (when signals skip off the ionosphere). But still, worth a check if you?re within range. WWL also has a hurricane coverage network of other stations in the area. If you?re listening over the Net, your station choices are WWL and WIST. Here?s a link to a browser thingie that plays WWL (using Windows Media or Silverlight). Here?s WIST?s audio page. Wish either used .mp3, but this isn?t the right time to complain. Both have excellent local coverage right now, from what I can gather. Lots of listener call-in stuff. (10) New Orleans Metblog contributor Craig, who owns a restaurant called Janitas on Magazine street, has decided to stay put and liveblog whatever happens. It sounds like he is a former broadcast industry professional. He finds lulz in these hard hours, with news crews pouring in as residents pour out: Being the only restaurant open on lower Magazine kinda made us The Place To Be. The ONLY Place to be. It was good to share some ?do you know?? time with folks in my former profession and to talk a little of what used to be shop. Some white SUV drove by with a big ?TV? plastered on it in black electrical tape. Given the deserted streets, I felt like I was in Beirut or someplace. Some ningnong TV guy was just on the tube, still wearing his cap and damp rain gear, facing the camera and intoning, ?Tonight, New Orleans is a city holding it?s breath?? Puh-leeze. Folks like you are part of the reason why I?m not in that business anymore. Start with his post titled "Here we go...", then read the others. (Thanks, Sean Bonner) (11) T-Mobile has opened its WiFi networks in the Gulf region for free access, which ought to greatly help with availability of telephony and data services. Previously on Boing Boing: New Orleans mayor: "We really don't have the resources to rescue you after this."...
Gustav: Online resources are up, Blackwater gears up, Twitter blows up. - Boing Boing {...}
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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - ____$156 - $215_•••►____THE____ QUIET ____CALL____ of ____FALL____☻_ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY … AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING. Summer is almost gone, but the Fall is the most gorgeous and peaceful time to spend with a loved one on the banks of Austin Creek. Starry skies, towering redwoods, and fresh air. Sleep like a baby, cook to your heart's content in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy the great outdoors in this eco-tourist paradise. ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/156-215-9658-the-quiet-call-of-fall-9787-paradise-20080849421.htm 2008-08-26T20:12:38Z 2008-08-26T20:12:38Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/vac/814049415.html ____$156 - $215_•••►____THE____ QUIET ____CALL____ of ____FALL____☻_ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY … AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING. Summer is almost gone, but the Fall is the most gorgeous and peaceful time to spend with a loved one on the banks of Austin Creek. Starry skies, towering redwoods, and fresh air. Sleep like a baby, cook to your heart's content in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy the great outdoors in this eco-tourist paradise. ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html
____$156 - $215_•••►____THE____ QUIET ____CALL____ of ____FALL____☻_ {...}
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Category: Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Travel and Tourism > Lodging

]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - ____$156 - $215_•••►__“the DREAMERY’S” FALL into WINTER SPECIAL___☻_ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY … AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING. Summer is almost gone, but the Fall is the most gorgeous and peaceful time to spend with a loved one on the banks of Austin Creek. Starry skies, towering redwoods, and fresh air. Sleep like a baby, cook to your heart's content in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy the great outdoors in this eco-tourist paradise. ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html Summer is almost gone, but the Fall is the most gorgeous and peaceful time to spend with a loved one on the banks of Austin Creek. Starry skies, towering redwoods, and fresh air. Sleep like a baby, cook to your heart's content in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy the great outdoors in this eco-tourist paradise. http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/156-215-9658-the-dreamery-s-fall-into-winter-special-20080815429.htm 2008-08-25T18:02:05Z 2008-08-25T18:02:05Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/vac/812164936.html ____$156 - $215_•••►__“the DREAMERY’S” FALL into WINTER SPECIAL___☻_ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY … AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING. Summer is almost gone, but the Fall is the most gorgeous and peaceful time to spend with a loved one on the banks of Austin Creek. Starry skies, towering redwoods, and fresh air. Sleep like a baby, cook to your heart's content in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy the great outdoors in this eco-tourist paradise. ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html Summer is almost gone, but the Fall is the most gorgeous and peaceful time to spend with a loved one on the banks of Austin Creek. Starry skies, towering redwoods, and fresh air. Sleep like a baby, cook to your heart's content in the fully equipped kitchen, and enjoy the great outdoors in this eco-tourist paradise.
____$156 - $215_•••►__“the DREAMERY’S” FALL into WINTER SPECIAL___☻_ {...}
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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > RENTALS} - Sunny summer in San Francisco (potrero hill) $3700 2bd ENJOY SAN FRANCISCO WITH STYLE This stylish condo makes a perfect short-term residence for executives, professionals or vacationers with a taste for modern living. The two well-appointed bedrooms comfortably sleep 4 people. The spacious living area with views to the Bay, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen will make your stay cozy just like at home. Conveniently located in sunny Potrero Hill. Walking distance from public transportation and trendy restaurants (Chez Papa, Elisa's Lingba, Baraka, Aperto, etc.). Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Safeway supermarkets near by. Easy access to I-80, Hwy101 and I-280. Convenient commute to the South Bay (San Jose, Millbrae, Redwood City, Sunnyvale and Silicon Valley) by train (Caltrain), and the station is only 2 blocks away. THE POTRERO HILL DISTRICT: Known to be the sunniest part of the city. Fog rarely touches Potrero Hill! The residential streets are unusually wide for San Francisco and every house seems to have a small garden, flower box or tree planted out front. Main Potrero Hill's restaurants and shops are situated on 18th street, only 3 blocks from the condo, between Connecticut and Texas streets. http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/potrerohill.shtml FEATURES: (For pictures click on this link: http://www.coolflames.us/sierra_heights.htm ) > Contemporary style furnishing > Open floor plan with huge windows > Large outdoor deck facing the Bay > Hardwood floors throughout living area > Luxury Kitchen: Stainless Steel appliances & Granite countertops. Includes dishwasher > 2 nicely furnished bedrooms. Large Master bedroom is large and stylish, with quality linens and down comforter and its own bathroom. The second bedroom is smaller but equally stylish. Both have a queen bed and are carpeted. > Has an office in the loft w/ WiFi Internet access and stereo speakers for your MP3 player. A VOIP phone upon request can be included but you need to have a SKYPE account or something similar to make phone calls. > Both bathrooms have a bath tub and travertine tiles. > Washer/dryer in unit > Secured garaged parking with remote-controlled access included for 1 car. AMENITIES: > Free WiFi wireless internet > All sheets & towels provided > All utilities included > TV with DVD and VCR I am looking to rent it from 2-6 months but shorter term would be considered at the following rates: $1100 / Week $3700 / Monthly + $100 for cleaning per rental Minimum stay is 2 weeks. Available Sep 1st For information call Betza Camacho at (415) 847-6371 http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/rentals/sunny-summer-in-san-francisco-potrero-hill-3700-20080849410.htm 2008-08-17T03:16:24Z 2008-08-17T03:16:24Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/sub/800060801.html Sunny summer in San Francisco (potrero hill) $3700 2bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - ENJOY SAN FRANCISCO WITH STYLE This stylish condo makes a perfect short-term residence for executives, professionals or vacationers with a taste for modern living. The two well-appointed bedrooms comfortably sleep 4 people. The spacious living area with views to the Bay, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen will make your stay cozy just like at home. Conveniently located in sunny Potrero Hill. Walking distance from public transportation and trendy restaurants (Chez Papa, Elisa's Lingba, Baraka, Aperto, etc.). Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Safeway supermarkets near by. Easy access to I-80, Hwy101 and I-280. Convenient commute to the South Bay (San Jose, Millbrae, Redwood City, Sunnyvale and Silicon Valley) by train (Caltrain), and the station is only 2 blocks away. THE POTRERO HILL DISTRICT: Known to be the sunniest part of the city. Fog rarely touches Potrero Hill! The residential streets are unusually wide for San Francisco and every house seems to have a small garden, flower box or tree planted out front. Main Potrero Hill's restaurants and shops are situated on 18th street, only 3 blocks from the condo, between Connecticut and Texas streets. http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/potrerohill.shtml FEATURES: (For pictures click on this link: http://www.coolflames.us/sierra_heights.htm ) > Contemporary style furnishing > Open floor plan with huge windows > Large outdoor deck facing the Bay > Hardwood floors throughout living area > Luxury Kitchen: Stainless Steel appliances & Granite countertops. Includes dishwasher > 2 nicely furnished bedrooms. Large Master bedroom is large and stylish, with quality linens and down comforter and its own bathroom. The second bedroom is smaller but equally stylish. Both have a queen bed and are carpeted. > Has an office in the loft w/ WiFi Internet access and stereo speakers for your MP3 player. A VOIP phone upon request can be included but you need to have a SKYPE account or something similar to make phone calls. > Both bathrooms have a bath tub and travertine tiles. > Washer/dryer in unit > Secured garaged parking with remote-controlled access included for 1 car. AMENITIES: > Free WiFi wireless internet > All sheets & towels provided > All utilities included > TV with DVD and VCR I am looking to rent it from 2-6 months but shorter term would be considered at the following rates: $1100 / Week $3700 / Monthly + $100 for cleaning per rental Minimum stay is 2 weeks. Available Sep 1st For information call Betza Camacho at (415) 847-6371
Sunny summer in San Francisco {...}
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Category: Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Business and Economy > Real Estate > Rentals

]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - ____$156 - $215_•••►__“the DREAMERY’S” FALL into WINTER SPECIAL___☻_ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) Ahh ... Late Summer and Autumn in west Sonoma county. The days ripen serenely. Colors turn to yellow, rust, and orange. Summertime visitors are replaced by falling leaves, a rain shower or two, and it becomes even more peaceful at Sequoia Beach Dreamery. It’s not far away and to make it easier to get there we're offering... ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/156-215-9658-the-dreamery-s-fall-into-winter-special-20080829915.htm 2008-08-14T19:00:32Z 2008-08-14T19:00:32Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/vac/796627061.html ____$156 - $215_•••►__“the DREAMERY’S” FALL into WINTER SPECIAL___☻_ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Ahh ... Late Summer and Autumn in west Sonoma county. The days ripen serenely. Colors turn to yellow, rust, and orange. Summertime visitors are replaced by falling leaves, a rain shower or two, and it becomes even more peaceful at Sequoia Beach Dreamery. It’s not far away and to make it easier to get there we're offering... ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html
____$156 - $215_•••►__“the DREAMERY’S” FALL into WINTER SPECIAL___☻_ {...}
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]]> {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - The Things That Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away -- story about geek monasteries for smart people who don't fit in Tor.com has just published a new story of mine, "The Things that Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away" (the title is from "The Future Soon," a Jonathan Coulton song), which is about geek monasteries that house smart people who can't get along in the world and put them to work as coders. The story is the first Tor.com piece to be Creative Commons licensed and you're encouraged to remix it, translate it, whatever. There's already a podcast of me reading the story (also CC licensed) and PDF, Mobipocket and Sony reader files are already available. Lawrence?s cubicle was just the right place to chew on a thorny logfile problem: decorated with the votive fetishes of his monastic order, a thousand calming, clarifying mandalas and saints devoted to helping him think clearly. From the nearby cubicles, Lawrence heard the ritualized muttering of a thousand brothers and sisters in the Order of Reflective Analytics, a susurration of harmonized, concentrated thought. On his display, he watched an instrument widget track the decibel level over time, the graph overlaid on a 3D curve of normal activity over time and space. He noted that the level was a little high, the room a little more anxious than usual. He clicked and tapped and thought some more, massaging the logfile to see if he could make it snap into focus and make sense, but it stubbornly refused to be sensible. The data tracked the custody chain of the bitstream the Order munged for the Securitat, and somewhere in there, a file had grown by 68 bytes, blowing its checksum and becoming An Anomaly. Order lore was filled with Anomalies, loose threads in the fabric of reality?bugs to be squashed in the data-set that was the Order?s universe. Starting with the pre-Order sysadmin who?d tracked a $0.75 billing anomaly back to foreign spy-ring that was using his systems to hack his military, these morality tales were object lessons to the Order?s monks: pick at the seams and the world will unravel in useful and interesting ways. The Things that Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away, MP3 link... http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/the-things-that-make-me-weak-and-strange-get-engineered-2008081113.htm 2008-08-06T14:45:40Z 2008-08-06T14:45:40Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/08/06/the-things-that-make.html The Things That Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away -- story about geek monasteries for smart people who don't fit in {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - Tor.com has just published a new story of mine, "The Things that Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away" (the title is from "The Future Soon," a Jonathan Coulton song), which is about geek monasteries that house smart people who can't get along in the world and put them to work as coders. The story is the first Tor.com piece to be Creative Commons licensed and you're encouraged to remix it, translate it, whatever. There's already a podcast of me reading the story (also CC licensed) and PDF, Mobipocket and Sony reader files are already available. Lawrence?s cubicle was just the right place to chew on a thorny logfile problem: decorated with the votive fetishes of his monastic order, a thousand calming, clarifying mandalas and saints devoted to helping him think clearly. From the nearby cubicles, Lawrence heard the ritualized muttering of a thousand brothers and sisters in the Order of Reflective Analytics, a susurration of harmonized, concentrated thought. On his display, he watched an instrument widget track the decibel level over time, the graph overlaid on a 3D curve of normal activity over time and space. He noted that the level was a little high, the room a little more anxious than usual. He clicked and tapped and thought some more, massaging the logfile to see if he could make it snap into focus and make sense, but it stubbornly refused to be sensible. The data tracked the custody chain of the bitstream the Order munged for the Securitat, and somewhere in there, a file had grown by 68 bytes, blowing its checksum and becoming An Anomaly. Order lore was filled with Anomalies, loose threads in the fabric of reality?bugs to be squashed in the data-set that was the Order?s universe. Starting with the pre-Order sysadmin who?d tracked a $0.75 billing anomaly back to foreign spy-ring that was using his systems to hack his military, these morality tales were object lessons to the Order?s monks: pick at the seams and the world will unravel in useful and interesting ways. The Things that Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away, MP3 link...
The Things That Make Me Weak and Strange Get Engineered Away -- story about geek monasteries for smart people who don't fit in - Boing Boing {...}
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Category: Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk

]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - _____$156 - $215_•••►____MASSAGE with your MINI-VACATION ?___☻__ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) WANT TO *REALLY* UNWIND? Then consider the option of booking an in-home massage with your vacation rental. Sequoia Beach Dreamery offers guests several massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. To make it easier to get away, we're also offering ... ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/156-215-9658-massage-with-your-mini-vacation-9787-20080785947.htm 2008-07-30T21:21:07Z 2008-07-30T21:21:07Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/vac/776448986.html _____$156 - $215_•••►____MASSAGE with your MINI-VACATION ?___☻__ (Paradise, Sonoma wine country, Cazadero) {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - WANT TO *REALLY* UNWIND? Then consider the option of booking an in-home massage with your vacation rental. Sequoia Beach Dreamery offers guests several massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. To make it easier to get away, we're also offering ... ►___ DISCOUNTS FOR CRAIG’S LIST READERS ___◄ NOW BOOKING FOR LATE SUMMER & FABULOUS FALL 2-3 DAYS - $215/night 1 WEEK - $1095 - $156/night Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. ►___SCROLL TO END TO SEE PHOTOS ___◄ ►___VIEW AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, more photos, and BOOK ONLINE at the following Web link: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html IMAGINE “THE DREAMERY” A lovely, comfy, 2-bedroom cottage beautifully sited on clear, clean Austin creek Spacious deck to enjoy nature, the creek, beach, and swimming hole Luxury hot tub/spa from which to star gaze Hot-water shower outdoors at the foot of magnificent old-growth redwoods Fully equipped kitchen, a complimentary bottle of California wine New desktop computer with high-speed cable Internet, or use your laptop with Wi-Fi Nearby bakery, romantic wood-burning fireplace Fog-Free micro-climate with the Pacific and gorgeous Sonoma coast nearby Easy-to-get-to getaway ... no long gravel or steep narrow roads to negotiate Just 98 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, 15 min. to Pacific Ocean Privacy & serenity, and great rates for CL readers. Sequoia Beach Dreamery is a great place for kids too, but this time ... how about just the two of you? NOTE: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 people. No more than 4 people on the property at any one time, including children and/or guests. No smoking. No pets. See below for booking information. ►___ DETAILED DESCRIPTION ______◄ PAMPER YOURSELF WITH HYDROMASSAGE Gently soak away urban stress in the luxury 'Hot Spring' spa. The outdoors hot tub soothes your aches with therapeutic 'hydro massage'. In this top-of-the-line spa, powerful water jets relax every muscle group -- relief is just moments away. SHOWER IN THE NUDE Most people do in fact shower in the nude (heh, heh) … but rarely outdoors. Now you can with the private outdoor shower. With both hot and cold running water, you can shower in nature among the towering Sequoias. After a brisk swim in the creek or soaking in the hot tub, you can even do the hot-cold-hot-cold CHA CHA CHA. Why not? Nobody’s watching. RUSSIAN RIVER RESORT & SONOMA COAST -- SO MUCH ... SO CLOSE The Dreamery is located in the Russian River resort area, about 90 minutes from the Golden Gate. You'll be near world-class wineries, restaurants, spectacular scenery, Northwood golf course, Armstrong Woods Redwood Preserve (tallest tree: 310 ft.; oldest 1,400 years), Jenner by-the-Sea, and the wild and breathtaking Sonoma Coast beaches. The area is also famous for cycling on Fort Ross and King Ridge roads. With hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more nearby ... outdoor activities abound in this eco-tourist paradise. However, once you get to the peaceful setting of the Dreamery, you may not (ever!) want to leave. Private and peaceful waterfront location (not cheek-to-jowl with neighbors left and right) Comfortable beds / Quality linens / Real down comforters Clean, Clean, Clean No cleaning fee is charged if you leave the place in good shape. (Most vacation homes charge extra). Four different ways to make coffee You can even book an in-home massage Have it all, or get away from it all -- your choice PARADISE GROVE -- PEACEFUL SERENITY PREDATES COLUMBUS A single-level bungalow, the Dreamery is set on a bend on pristine Austin Creek -- one of the cleanest watersheds in California. Large picture windows frame tranquil views of creek and verdant forest. The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features an all-redwood living room, open-beam ceilings, and gourmet cook's kitchen. Both bedrooms open onto a spacious deck overlooking the creek, beach, and swimming hole. The 1/2 acre of privacy includes a grove of centuries-old redwoods that predate Columbus, lots of light, and a calming Japanese garden. The year-round creek is home to giant blue heron, egrets, river otter, and ducks. This is arguably the most beautiful spot on Austin Creek. It's an easy 1/2 mile walk or bike ride to the hamlet of Cazadero where you will find a real "country store." A coffee shop/bakery is even closer. A short scenic drive brings you to the Sonoma beaches and coastline where the Russian River meets the mighty Pacific Ocean. And even if the coast is socked in with FOG, you’ll be protected in the sunny “banana belt” micro-climate with all-day sun (Feb. to Nov.). WORKING VACATION? The Dreamery also features an in-home computer for guest use. The setup offers free high-speed cable Internet and includes Wi-Fi access in case you want to bring your own wireless laptop. “Working Vacation” anyone? IN-HOME MASSAGE AVAILABLE To help you feel pampered when you visit, you can even order an in-home massage by an experienced massage therapist from the famed Osmosis Spa –– one of the top ten day spas in the United States. You’ll receive more info about the massage option after you make your Dreamery reservation. Or, feel free to reply to this post to receive info in advance. FIREPLACE, WINE, AND SO MUCH MORE Also included: newer 5-burner gas range, newer carpeting, forced-air central heat, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, telephone, espresso maker, gas BBQ, washer and dryer, CD/MP3/iPod stereo with a music library, TV/DVD/VCR with a video library (no cable TV, but lots of movie videos), book library, a complimentary bottle of Sonoma county wine, and more. ►___ SORRY: ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, NO PETS, NO "PARTY ANIMALS"______◄ The Dreamery is a smoke-free, pet-free environment ... including, please, no "party animals" (not a "party house"). For fire and safety reasons, smoking is not allowed ANYWHERE on the property. If you or anyone in your party smokes, PLEASE find another place to book. ►___NO MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY ______◄ Maximum occupancy is no more than 4 people at any one time -- including children and/or guests. House sleeps 4 people comfortably. This lovely setting is an easy-to-get-to getaway ... paved-road access right to the Japanese garden entrance. If you're looking for a special retreat for gentle pursuits like romancing, relaxing, reading, writing, and of course ... dreaming, it doesn't get any better than the Dreamery. ►___BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION - ASK FOR CRAIG’S LIST DISCOUNTS ______◄ 2-3 DAYS - ($215/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 1 WEEK - $1095 ($156/night) - Valid for visits between now and Oct. 31, 2008 Excluding holidays, must ask for discount at time of reservation. CALL OR EMAIL: Ellen DeProto or Nicki Hanson Russian River Vacation Homes E-mail: Ellen@riverhomes.com 1-800-310-0804 (in California) 1-800-997-3312 (in U.S. and Canada - outside California) + 707-869-9030 (local and international) * Notes: Rentals of less than 31 days require collection of 9% hotel tax plus 2% County Business Improvement Area tax. The rental agency charges a $20.00 booking fee. A fully refundable security deposit is required equal to one-half the rental amount. [key words: wine tasting, galleries, jazz festival, blues, whale wathcing, seal, beach combing, winery, vineyard, harvest, crush, canoe, hike, hiking, balloon, bird, birding, fishing, camping, Sequoia sempervirens, birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, celebration, president, valentine, Martin Luther King, Easter, memorial, fourth, July, 4th, labor, thanksgiving, Xmas, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, Halloween, B&B, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Tomales, Bodega Bay, Monte Rio, Duncan Mill, Meeker, Freestone, Occidental, Jenner, Occidental, , hotel, lodge, cabin, motel, place to stay, mother, father, women, summer, fall, winter, solstice.] ►___VIEW MORE PHOTOS, AVAILABILITY CALENDAR, & BOOK ONLINE at the FOLLOWING WEB LINK: http://www.riverhomes.com/homes/html/176-01/index.html
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]]> {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Super Man and the Bugout reading: what if Superman had been a nice Jewish boy from Toronto Roy Trumbull has performed an excellent reading of my short story The Super Man and the Bugout -- a story about Superman as a Jewish boy raised in Toronto's suburbs (one of Superman's creators being, of course, nice Jewish boys from Toronto!), put out of work by the arrival of benevolent aliens who welcome Earth to the Galactic Federation. ?Mama, I?m not a super-villain,? Hershie said for the millionth time. He chased the last of the gravy on his plate with a hunk of dark rye, skirting the shriveled derma left behind from his kishka. Ever since the bugouts had inducted Earth into their Galactic Federation, promising to end war, crime, and corruption, he?d found himself at loose ends. His adoptive Earth-mother, who?d named him Hershie Abromowicz, had talked him into meeting her at her favorite restaurant in the heart of Toronto?s Gaza Strip. ?Not a super-villain, he says. Listen to him: mister big-stuff. Well, smartypants, if you?re not a super-villain, what was that mess on the television last night then?? A busboy refilled their water, and Hershie took a long sip, staring off into the middle distance. Lately, he?d taken to avoiding looking at his mother: her infra-red signature was like a landing-strip for a coronary, and she wouldn?t let him take her to one of the bugout clinics for nanosurgery. MP3 Link... http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/super-man-and-the-bugout-reading-what-if-superman-20080725233.htm 2008-07-29T15:57:21Z 2008-07-29T15:57:21Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/07/28/super-man-and-the-bu.html Super Man and the Bugout reading: what if Superman had been a nice Jewish boy from Toronto {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - Roy Trumbull has performed an excellent reading of my short story The Super Man and the Bugout -- a story about Superman as a Jewish boy raised in Toronto's suburbs (one of Superman's creators being, of course, nice Jewish boys from Toronto!), put out of work by the arrival of benevolent aliens who welcome Earth to the Galactic Federation. ?Mama, I?m not a super-villain,? Hershie said for the millionth time. He chased the last of the gravy on his plate with a hunk of dark rye, skirting the shriveled derma left behind from his kishka. Ever since the bugouts had inducted Earth into their Galactic Federation, promising to end war, crime, and corruption, he?d found himself at loose ends. His adoptive Earth-mother, who?d named him Hershie Abromowicz, had talked him into meeting her at her favorite restaurant in the heart of Toronto?s Gaza Strip. ?Not a super-villain, he says. Listen to him: mister big-stuff. Well, smartypants, if you?re not a super-villain, what was that mess on the television last night then?? A busboy refilled their water, and Hershie took a long sip, staring off into the middle distance. Lately, he?d taken to avoiding looking at his mother: her infra-red signature was like a landing-strip for a coronary, and she wouldn?t let him take her to one of the bugout clinics for nanosurgery. MP3 Link...
Super Man and the Bugout reading: what if Superman had been a nice Jewish boy from Toronto - Boing Boing {...}
Published: July 29, 2008, 3:57 pm - Indexed: July 30, 2008, 3:25 pm - Page Size: 46KB
Category: Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk

]]> {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - UK tech-czar's ridiculous, fatuous podcast interview -- hilarious gag interview Becky sez, "FishNChip blog couldn't work out if this podcast with Sir Bonar Neville-Kingdom, a top British civil servant and the Brown government's technology czar, was a joke or not. It would be funny... if it wasn't so true." He talks about transformational government - just listen to his two examples (a 4-year old with HIV offered extra rice pudding a recently bereaved widow who is prompted to pay for her TV license - I kid you not). When challenged about concerns amongst the public about the NIS (National ID Card Scheme), he trots out the IPS' 10 myths rather than responding to what the public actually thinks; claims that the concerns originate from a small number of troublemakers working under the guise of the LSE; claims those with nothing to hide have nothing to fear; promotes the NIS as the gold standard of identity ... I get the distinct expression that Dave Birch from Consult Hyperion, who is very knowledgeable about identity management, is exasperated during the interview. And I am not surprised. Sir Bonar is so patronising (he talked about his "Blackberry girl" who clearly reads his email for him - you would think a tech czar could master that). I could feel his virtual hand reaching out from my MP3 player and patting me on the head. Link to podcast, Link to FishNChip blog on the podcast (Thanks, Becky!)... http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/uk-tech-czar-s-ridiculous-fatuous-podcast-interview-20080797142.htm 2008-07-29T12:17:40Z 2008-07-29T12:17:40Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/07/29/uk-techczars-ridicul.html UK tech-czar's ridiculous, fatuous podcast interview -- hilarious gag interview {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - Becky sez, "FishNChip blog couldn't work out if this podcast with Sir Bonar Neville-Kingdom, a top British civil servant and the Brown government's technology czar, was a joke or not. It would be funny... if it wasn't so true." He talks about transformational government - just listen to his two examples (a 4-year old with HIV offered extra rice pudding a recently bereaved widow who is prompted to pay for her TV license - I kid you not). When challenged about concerns amongst the public about the NIS (National ID Card Scheme), he trots out the IPS' 10 myths rather than responding to what the public actually thinks; claims that the concerns originate from a small number of troublemakers working under the guise of the LSE; claims those with nothing to hide have nothing to fear; promotes the NIS as the gold standard of identity ... I get the distinct expression that Dave Birch from Consult Hyperion, who is very knowledgeable about identity management, is exasperated during the interview. And I am not surprised. Sir Bonar is so patronising (he talked about his "Blackberry girl" who clearly reads his email for him - you would think a tech czar could master that). I could feel his virtual hand reaching out from my MP3 player and patting me on the head. Link to podcast, Link to FishNChip blog on the podcast (Thanks, Becky!)...
UK tech-czar's ridiculous, fatuous podcast interview -- hilarious gag interview - Boing Boing {...}
Published: July 29, 2008, 12:17 pm - Indexed: July 30, 2008, 3:25 pm - Page Size: 50KB
Category: Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk

]]> {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Today on Boing Boing Gadgets Today on Boing Boing Gadgets, we looked at a Mondrian MP3 player and catalogued Congress' fight with evil robots. There was a gorgeous birdsong box automaton and an iPhone 3G that comes in Brownlee's favorite color, whore red. And laboratories at night sure are pretty. We liked the Periodic Coffee Table, although it couldn't help but get us wondering how much cooler an Periodic Coffee Table of Imaginary Elements would have been. That's a project for you boys and girls at home... don't forget the Cavorite. But we digress. The hirsute and porcine finally lasered off his Zune tattoos. Brownlee really likes Half-Elf Tentacle Assault, surprising no one. Sprint is bizarrely selling its towers, only to lease them back. A racing game is giving testers epileptic seizures. Corn plastics do not make good water bottles and Toshiba says "this is not the UMPC you are looking for." And Neil Young doesn't understand anything about digital audio. From Joel, an ode to bacon. From Rob, the skewering of a PS3-loving bumpkin. From John, Elder's Game meets Lord of the Flies at summer camp. Finally: half a terrabyte of foot fetish porn for your perusal. We were really on a roll today. Link... http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/today-on-boing-boing-gadgets-20080719231.htm 2008-07-25T09:24:09Z 2008-07-25T09:24:09Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/07/24/today-on-boing-boing-51.html Today on Boing Boing Gadgets {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - Today on Boing Boing Gadgets, we looked at a Mondrian MP3 player and catalogued Congress' fight with evil robots. There was a gorgeous birdsong box automaton and an iPhone 3G that comes in Brownlee's favorite color, whore red. And laboratories at night sure are pretty. We liked the Periodic Coffee Table, although it couldn't help but get us wondering how much cooler an Periodic Coffee Table of Imaginary Elements would have been. That's a project for you boys and girls at home... don't forget the Cavorite. But we digress. The hirsute and porcine finally lasered off his Zune tattoos. Brownlee really likes Half-Elf Tentacle Assault, surprising no one. Sprint is bizarrely selling its towers, only to lease them back. A racing game is giving testers epileptic seizures. Corn plastics do not make good water bottles and Toshiba says "this is not the UMPC you are looking for." And Neil Young doesn't understand anything about digital audio. From Joel, an ode to bacon. From Rob, the skewering of a PS3-loving bumpkin. From John, Elder's Game meets Lord of the Flies at summer camp. Finally: half a terrabyte of foot fetish porn for your perusal. We were really on a roll today. Link...
Today on Boing Boing Gadgets - Boing Boing {...}
Published: July 25, 2008, 9:24 am - Indexed: July 28, 2008, 10:26 am - Page Size: 27KB
Category: Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk

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