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Hawaii’s North Shore a Great Winter Destination

When the long winter nights are getting you down and the cold seems to creep into your bones, don’t you just want to get away? Maybe to someplace warm that has beautiful beaches and bathtub warm ocean water? Hawaii is just the spot! While Hawaii is a great place to visit any time of year, the winter months are spectacular.

So what makes Hawaii in winter so great? A little something called the North Shore. Perhaps you have heard of it? In the winter the waves on the North Shore are just phenomenal! Surfers come from all over the world to experience the famous Bonzai Pipeline and other great Surfing spots on the North Shore. It is fascinating to watch the pros work the waves and surf the pipeline. On any given day you can watch dozens and sometimes hundreds of surfers hitting the waves.

But keep in mind, the surfing on the North Shore is not for beginners! The waves can be quite dangerous and there is a coral reef lying just beneath the water. It would be very painful, if not catastrophic to have a wave pound you into the coral.

However, there are places where you can venture into protected waters and snorkel or play. The water in Hawaii is bathtub warm and a beautiful blue. It is so clear you can see the bottom this makes for a perfect water playground!  On the North Shore there are a few little bays that are perfect for these activities. Adjacent to the Turtle Bay Resort there is a public beach and a snorkeling bay. The water is fairly shallow and it is protected from the large waves. It is a good size bay with room for lots of visitors.  Make sure you bring reef shoes, the coral is quite sharp on bare feet!

There aren’t very many hotels to choose from on the North Shore other than the Turtle Bay Resort, but you can find quite a few condos for rent. Check Craig’s List or do a Google search for North Shore Condos. There are many great units for rent right next to the Turtle Bay Resort.  You will save money by going this route and since they include a kitchen you will save on food as well!

While visiting, you need to make sure and stop at one of the many Shrimp Trucks you will see. There are quite a few shrimp farms along the main highway between Laie and Turtle Bay and there are old delivery vans that have been converted to lunch wagons near them. You can get a plate of fresh shrimp cooked in a wide variety of ways. Be adventurous and try something new, although I strongly recommend the garlic butter variety!

A visit to the North Shore of Oahu is very different from the bustling life of Waikiki.  While Waikiki is full of life and excitement, the North Shore is very relaxed and peaceful. However, I would recommend spending a few nights in both places so you can appreciate the difference.

A trip to Hawaii is heaven on earth, and a trip to the North Shore in winter is absolutely stunning! Start planning your trip now, you will never regret it.

About the Author

Paige loves to travel and has stayed in many different hotels.  She loves the comfort of Marriott bedding so she got some for herself! She enjoys nature, reading and the comfort of her down feather bed after a long day.

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Collecting Hall of Fame Vintage Guitars

Over the past couple of years the vintage guitar market has taken a hit here and there but overall has proven to be a sound investment for most. The experts say that when inflation accelerates and the dollar shrinks collectibles prove to be a good place for your money.

You might be asking yourself whether a guitar can really be a good investment. After all, to the untrained eye, most guitars are the same. However, the right guitar can be worth a lot to a collector. Guitars that have been owned by celebrities, or which are rare or unusual, can command very high prices indeed. If you’re worried about getting a return on your money, don’t be. Vintage guitars have consistently performed with more stability than the stock market. There are a number of reasons that collecting vintage guitars is an excellent strategy.

For one, they’re more tangible than a stock or bond. They give you an attractive piece to display, and are fun to collect, too. Guitars also don’t lose value over time. In fact, it’s just the opposite – vintage guitars consistently gain value as they get older, as long as you take the time to keep them in good condition. They’re also usually superior instruments. If you’re a musician as well as an investor, you’ll appreciate the superior action and tone of a real vintage instrument. The most popular vintage guitar with collectors is probably the Gibson Les Paul.

Here is a small example: Let’s say in 1959 you had $100.00 if you were to bury the $100.00 in a coffee can in your back yard or put it in your bank account and let it sit there drawing a couple percent interest inflation would slowly take this $100.00 and if you were to pull it out 50 years later you would find that $100.00 would barely get you a nice dinner for two. However if you would have taken that same $100.00 and gone to your local pawn shop in 1959 and picked up a 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar and placed it in the closet instead then you could pull it out of your closet today and it could be worth well over six figures.

People are starting to realize how much these instruments from the 50’s 60’s, and 70’s really mean to our culture.

There is a very limited supply and there still seems to be a high demand for these pieces of history which has proved to be a good choice for those who have invested in these instruments, such as the Gibson Les Pauls’ and Fender Telecasters and Stratocaster’s from the same era. (50’s, 60, and 70’s).

A good place to start collecting vintage guitars as an investment would be to focus your research on obtaining guitars from the list below.  This list includes that have been inducted into Vintage Guitar Magazine’s Hall of Fame. There are, of course, other lists and other guitars worth investing in, but this is certainly a great place to begin. Two great sites to begin your search for these exquisite instrument are Bob’s Vintage Guitars at http://www.bestguitaronline.com and the Best Guitar Shop at http://www.best-guitar-shop.

In the coming weeks, I will be featuring each of the exquisite instruments in detail. This information will prove useful in your search for vintage guitars that will provide a good return on your investment.

    
Fender Stratocaster
Inducted in 1990
The VG Hall of Fame was started in 1990 and we had little doubt the Strat would be among the first instruments selected for inclusion by our readers. Three single-coils, a vibrato (usually), and that great contoured, offset-double-cutaway body. Some 50 years after its introduction, it is still one of the most popular designs.

  
Gibson Les Paul Standard (‘Burst)
 Inducted in 1990
Also an easy first-year selection, LP Standard was introduced with a sunburst finish in 1958, and the ‘58 to’60 models are the most valuable vintage solidbody guitars. The Les Paul Standard is a classic no matter what finish it bears.

Martin D-28
 Inducted in 1991
The first acoustic in the VG Hall, the D-28 launched Martin’s line of incredible big and loud dreadnoughts in 1931. The D-28 has inspired many guitarists and builders, and remains one of Martin’s most popular models.
 
   
Fender Telecaster
Inducted in 1991
Leo Fender’s timeless classic is about as simple as an electric guitar can be, but still has the magic to appeal to guitarists playing just about any style of music. Every guitar player has a Telecaster (or should). Along with the Strat and Les Paul, the Tele is among the most popular designs around.

Fender Precision Bass
Inducted in 1992
The first bass in the VG Hall, and why not, it only forever revolutionized how the bass was played. One of the most innovative ideas in modern music history.
 

Gibson ES-335
Inducted in 1992
Born during Gibson’s “golden era,” the semi-hollow body ES-335 wedded archtop looks with solidbody performance. Whether it has dot inlays or blocks, it remains one of the coolest designs in guitardom.

D’Angelico New Yorker
Inducted in 1993
George Gruhn said of it in the March 2000 issue of Vintage Guitar, “The New Yorker is significant due to its superb quality and aesthetic artistic appeal,” and is “one of the finest guitars in the history of the instrument.”
 

Gibson Super 400
Inducted in 1993
Introduced in 1934, with its 18″ body and deluxe features, the Super 400 was the largest and most expensive guitar in the Gibson line. Its influence was soon apparent in the designs of many of the great archtops built by others. Whether the earlier non-cutaway acoustic version or the later double-pickup cutaway, it remains a true work of art.

Gibson L-5
Inducted in 1994
Introduced in 1922 and with a design guided by the legendary Lloyd Loar, the L-5 was the first modern archtop guitar. Initially a non-cutaway acoustic, the L-5 went through many changes, ultimately becoming a single-cutaway with two humbuckers.

Fender Jazz Bass
Inducted in 1995
With its two specially designed pickups, offset waist, and slimmer, narrower neck, the Jazz Bass was intended to be the more tonally diverse, slicker-playing descendant of the Precision. The fact it was available in Fender custom colors (often with matching headstock) makes it all the more cool.

Gibson Flying V
Inducted in 1996
One of the most distinct guitar designs ever created, but it wasn’t a hit when it came out in 1958. Rock and rollers discovered it the late ’60s and the V still makes a unique statement today.

Gretsch 6120
Inducted in 1996
If you play rockabilly, you better have one of these! Introduced as the Chet Atkins Hollowbody in ‘54, the 6120 soon shed the “G” brand and western inlays of the early versions, but never lost the Western Orange finish or the cool twang.

Rickenbacker 360/12
Inducted in 1997
It was good enough for George Harrison and gave us the “jingle jangle” of Roger McGuinn. That’s more than enough for the 360/12 to be the only 12-string in the Vintage Guitar Hall of Fame.

Martin D-45
Inducted in 1998
Originally the fanciest of Martin’s innovative dreadnought line. If you had one of the 96 made in the 1930s and early ’40s, your net worth would be considerably higher than it is now.

Gibson ES-150
Inducted in 1999
Gibson’s first electric Spanish guitar was also the first good-quality electric to hit the market. Favored by Charlie Christian, it housed Gibson’s first pickup, which is still in high demand and considered a classic.

Fender Jazzmaster
Inducted in 2002
Designed and marketed by Leo to cut into Gibson’s jazz market, it supplanted the Strat at the top of Fender’s line in 1958. And though its sound kept it from catching on with jazzers, garage surf bands of the day ate it up. It is one of the most copied solidbody designs of all time.

    
Gibson SJ-200
Inducted in 2002
A landmark amongst acoustic flattops, the SJ-200 was designed for cowboy guitarist Ray Whitley, and any cowboy worth his salt played one. Its popularity carried over to other genres, and never faded. From its jumbo-sized, sunburst-finished body to its ultra-fancy pickguard, bridge, and headstock, it was considered the consummate flat-top. Just ask Emmylou!

The 1954-’56 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Inducted in 2003
Can you say “Black Beauty?” Though Gibson didn’t give it the name, Les Paul himself chose black as the secondary color for the guitar bearing his moniker. Gibson did, however, use it to experiment with a three-pickup configuration and to introduce its famed Alnico-magnet pickup.
    
PRS Custom
Inducted in 2004
The first production instrument from a company that has become the guitar’s preeminent modern success story.
 

Gretsch White Falcon
Inducted in 2004
Like many great guitars, it has evolved through several versions. But it has been a classic since day one, for both it sound and utterly unique aesthetic.

National Tri-Cone series
Inducted in 2005
Its warm, sustaining tone emanates from three aluminum “resonators” designed to help guitarists stand out in big-band or orchestra settings. But, soon after being introduced, Nationals were adopted by Hawiian and blues players. Today, the Tri-Cone produces what many consider the ultimate acoustic blues tone.

Gibson ES-5
Inducted in 2006
One of the first guitars built after Ted McCarty took charge of Gibson, it helped solidify the company’s position as the world’s preeminent electric archtop maker. Today, its late-’50s variant with three PAF humbuckers and Switchmaster tone control is one of the most collectible of its ilk.

Fender Jaguar
Inducted in 2006
Jumping on the speeding Fender bandwagon in 1962, it helped the company stay on top throughout the decade, with its fancy new vibrato tailpiece, sophisticated electronics, and (usually) a funky custom color. If you played instrumental rock at the time, you either had one of these or you were probably ignored!

Gibson J-45
Inducted in 2007
Martin’s “dreadnought” flat-tops were big and dominated the guitar market of the 1930s. By the early ’40s, Gibson knew it needed a big flat-top to compete, and he J-45 (“J” for Jumbo, “45″ indicating its price in dollars) was it. A 16″ round-shoulded flat-top, even in the tough times of its launch, it received a very warm welcome and has ever since remained one of – if not the – most popular Gibson guitars.

Gibson Les Paul Model (Goldtop)
Inducted in 2008
Les Paul tried for years to convince Gibson it needed a solidbody in its line. Finally, Ted McCarty brought a single-cut experiment guitar to Les for his approval. Though its origianl bridge/tailpiece was far from perfect, the instrument served as Gibson’s test bed through the ’50s. Eventually, it reached the pinnacle among guitars and today sits among the top collectibles.

Gibson SG Standard
Inducted in 2009
By 1960, declining sales of the Les Paul model had Gibson looking to revamp the guitar. So the company gave it a radically redesigned, much thinner (and lighter!) body intended to better compete with Fender’s Strat. But the things that made up its very heart and soul – especially its humbucking pickups – remained. Today, the early-’60s version is a true classic. 

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For more information on vintage guitars visit Bob’s Vintage Guitars at http://www.bestguitaronline.com and the Best Guitar Shop

Christmas ideas for dad who loves hot rods, racing and surfing?

I’m trying to come up with something really unique for my dads Christmas present. Hes into hot rods and classic cars. Also something vintage drag racing would be appropriate for him. He’s also into surfing. (on his birthday I got him a vintage surf magazine from the year he was born, and he thought that was SO cool) any neat ideas? Thanks bunches!

How about buying a Holy rosary and a holy Scapular for the both of you and praying it to me together on Christmas Day-Jesus Christ
For all your dreams and wishes too come true and for greater glory and fullness of graces,explore and discover the many gifts of apparitions that god has sent for your spiritual guidance,enjoyment and enrichment for great will be your rewards and treasure stored in heaven,and carry a holy Scapular on you always and you will be saved.
Pray the holy rosary for world peace and for all of gods children to pray the Holy rosary.
Here is a Blessing and a Our father prayed just for you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

The holy Family.

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Hotel California Solo Video Lesson

The central coast of California is a great tourist spot and Monterey is a popular town. There is plenty of art, cafes and things to see in the town. Hotel California Solo Video LessonYou can also spend the day at the beach or play some golf at the famous Pebble beach golf course. The famous five mile drive is also in Monterey.

Monterey Plaza hotel & Spa is a beautiful spa that is right on the water. This hotel is on Cannery row and overlooks Monterey Bay. This hotel is the only four star rated hotel in the area and it has plenty of Mediterranean ambiance. At the hotel there is the Vista Blue spa, the caf? La Strada, Suck Club Grill and the Schooners Bistro on the Bay.

The Hyatt Regency hotel is a great spot for golfers as it is right next to the world famous Pebble Beach golf course. Besides golf the hotel has the TusCa Ristorante, a sports bar and several lounge areas. There is a spa that has a full service salon. Besides golf there are several swimming pools, a health club and a camp that can keep your children active and occupied all day long.

Right by the aquarium on Cannery Row is the Portola Hotel & Spa. The hotel overlooks the bay and is within walking distance of the aquarium and downtown Monterey. There are many spacious guest rooms and luxury suites to stay. The hotel offers high speed internet, entertainment systems and in room coffee service. They offer special aquarium packages.

One of the best luxury hotels in Monterey is the Hotel Pacific. This hotel is located close to the Monterey convention center and is near many other attractions in Monterey. When you stay at the Hotel Pacific you can enjoy complimentary breakfast, feather beds, fireplaces and afternoon refreshments. The hotel offers several package deals throughout the year.

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New Monterey Hotels by InterContinental hotel group is the Clement Monterey. This hotel has several different rooms available and each room has a patio or balcony that overlooks the ocean. There are meeting spaces both indoors and outdoors and this hotel is popular for conferences and special events like weddings. Other activities at the hotel include a spa, oceanfront patio, health club, whirlpool, kids club, restaurant, pool and bar.

Marriott has a hotel in Monterey that contains a spa and conference space. You are just a short walk from the downtown areas as well as the Del Monte beach. The hotel also has its own outdoor swimming pool and there are many different activities in the area including Surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, sailing, tennis, snorkeling, hiking and many bike trails.

The Hotel Pacific was built in the older adobe architecture style of old Monterey. The suites contain a terrace or balcony, wet bar, fireplace and feather beds. Outside the courtyard has beautiful garden and fountains. Each day you can enjoy continental breakfast and afternoon tea. You are just walking distance from Cannery row, the beach and downtown Monterey.

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Clothes Airer – the Indoor Equivelant to Sailing

Ah the smell of the sea, the fresh breezes, walks on the sands, kicking the surf with your bare feet. Just to be “beside the seaside beside the sea” is enough to lift the most jaded of spirits. Watching the yachts unfurl their sails, pull them in and turn into a broad reach to scut across the bay is a beautiful sight to see.

The idea of creating power without using energy is not a new one. Before engines were invented sails were king and the great sailing barges were hauled down to the sea and their great sails pulled up ready to sail the ocean.

Pulling on the clothesline to make it taut was a weekly task. Mainly to ensure that when fully loaded with the family wash it was totally secure and could not fly away. The image of clothes flapping in the breeze is a familiar one although, like the great ships, completely dependent on the weather. The use of the outdoor clothesline rapidly drops when winter nights are drawing in and the sun becomes weaker.

It is then that the indoor washing airer becomes an essential part of the laundry cycle. In the past we dragged the old wooden clotheshorse out of the cupboard to take pride of place in the sitting room. In cramped apartments this caused a sharp reduction in living space and acute embarrassment when visitors unexpectedly called. Thank goodness today there are other practical choices available in the wall mounted drying rack, whose arm folds outwards from the wall to hold a sliding expanding rack. This is a permanent centre for drying clothes and folds away after use.

It is really useful when installed in double or even triple formations, either side by side using the unused space up near the ceiling, or in stacked formation one above the other, for as high as the ceiling will allow.

Combined with washing lines both indoor and outdoor and perhaps a floor mounted airer for ultimate portability it is easy to move into a natural drying cycle where clothes etc are dried naturally and at their own pace. Not forced to dry and over dry by the modern tumble drier.

Dinghy sailing today is entirely energy free and silent. Similarly airers give years of energy free pleasure and the clothesline will be ready for action whenever needed.

About the Author

Jean Forsyth also enjoys writing articles for airers4you. She has used clothes airers for more than five years and feels that she couldn’t be without hers.

What Is The Name Of Dylan & Cole Sprouse’ Clothing Line???

yes, i know it is only sold in val surf and that store is only in california, but what is their clothing lines brand name? please help!

isn’t it lik sprouse bros or something?

AWE Episode 104

Customers Are Available For Everyone, At Any Time

You’re a sales genius. They love you; they trust you; and some of them keep on coming back for more. However, you can very suddenly go from Hero to Zero if you don’t keep your sales figures up to scratch. As a sales genius, you’ll be working hard to have deals lined up for weeks in advance so that you’re not enslaved by what has been referred to as “the Curse of a Sales Job”.

Working month to month, just treading water in the hopes of staying afloat, does not make you a super-sales-hero. You need to plan ahead – take the long-term view and line up those deals to ensure you maintain your status. This is what makes you great – and able to achieve your fullest potential. Again, this is hard work and dedication – but it is fuelled by your passion for selling and your dream to achieve all that you can.

You must realize that customers are available for everyone, at any time and at any age. Not so when it comes to sex, right? No – even with a reputation as a serial womanizer, you can go for weeks or even months at a time without having a beautiful woman to accompany you to social gatherings. That’s the quickest way to dissolve your reputation! But the beauty of sales is that there will always be someone who needs something that you’ve got – you just need to find them and approach the sale in an appropriate way, depending on their needs.

And, with selling, buying leads is also a legitimate way to generate sales – it’s not against the law, either. So when you find that you’re scraping the bottom of the barrel in terms of customers and your pipeline is running dry, you can absolutely purchase a list of leads. However, when your sex life is becoming somewhat dull, or non-existent, paying for a “lead” is not exactly the way you want to go (nor is it legal – in most countries, anyway).

Cruising the internet in search of customers is perfectly acceptable too. You won’t find yourself in any moral or ethical dilemma when paying for leads. And you won’t get fired for typing “selling techniques” into a search engine at work. But wait and see what happens when you’re caught Surfing the net for tips on “how to please…”

With all the technology that we have available to us today, the act of “cold-calling” is just about becoming a thing of the past. You can access so much information about a client before you even get to the first meeting. As a result, you will be better prepared than if you had just picked up the phone and dialed a random number in the hopes of charming yourself into another sale. With as much “pre-knowledge” of the customer as possible, you’re equipped to ask all of the right questions, and you’re able to listen to the client’s needs with a greater understanding.

If you’ve carried out your research thoroughly, half of the work is done. It can no longer be termed a “cold call” when you’re already warming up to the client and the operations of his business. Rather, you have the upper hand as you begin the call, knowing more about your client than he does about you. This means that you’re better prepared to approach him in an effective manner and better prepared to address the type of business that he has and the problems he might be encountering.

And besides, you don’t have to dial a “900” number to sell over the phone. If you want customers from faraway places, it’s not that difficult and not that expensive either. You just pick up the phone, send an e-mail, and use any modern technology that you have on hand. But try finding your dream woman from some faraway exotic place – you’ll pay a fortune in travelling costs and accommodation, and that’s before you’ve even taken her out to dinner.

Yet again we can prove that selling is better than sex – and far less risky too. Finding new customers won’t get you into trouble either. You can have as many customers as you want, and as many as you can handle!

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The secret of being successful in selling is the ability to transmit your energy and your enthusiasm about your product or service. If you fail to do that, you will not sell. If you want to learn how to transfer your energy into sales enthusiasm to improve your career and life, get my book “Selling Is Better Than Sex” today!

This book will provide you with more than 200 reasons why selling is even better than sex, and what you can do about it in order to improve your career and your life. This is not just another sales book – this is a revelation!

About the Author

Alen Majer consults and trains entrepreneurs and salespeople how to harness their (sex) energy and use it for the success of selling.

His blog: www.alenmajer.com

New book: www.SellingIsBetter.com

what channel can I watch surfing on I have dish satellite?

I wanna watch big surfing events like pipeline masters and the billabong XXL but I don’t know what channel its on. They have to be broadcasting it somewhere. I have dish satellite so if anyone knows where I can watch all these events I’ll give you best answer. thanks

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