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    Moving Forward, Looking Back: On a bleak Penfield afternoon, tears for Sandy Hook’s Jessica - December 14, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    One day this week, with a snowstorm heading our way, it occurred to me to take a walk on the beach.

    Outside, a thick cloud cover blocked out the sun and turned the sky into a featureless, grey void. The temperature hovered around freezing, and raw, misty gusts made it feel colder. It could have been colder, wetter, or windier, but all in all, nature had ordered up a pretty bleak afternoon. Perfect.

    I pulled on my boots and my parka, and grabbed my car keys. My wife turned down the invitation to come along, helpfully pointing out that I could skip the sunscreen.

    With enough motivation, I will visit natural places during "off-peak" seasons.

    The beach, for example, doesn't disappear after Labor Day. Long Island Sound comes ashore year-round, and the life it brings is year-round as well. Many creatures either fly or swim away for the winter, but the others have no choice but to hunker down and tough it out. I wanted to see for myself what was going on down there, knowing, of course, that I had the luxury of going home when I'd had enough.

    Not surprisingly, the parking lot at Penfield Beach was deserted. I walked up the ramp alongside Penfield Pavilion, transformed by Superstorm Sandy from a sparkling town facility to a moribund eyesore shrouded in plywood, with chain-link fencing and signs warning me not to trespass.

    At the top of the ramp I looked out over the dusky beach to the small but persistent waves breaking on the shore, and beyond to the horizon, where the water and the sky met in a monochromatic, battleship-grey haze.

    Not a soul was in sight, and not a single vessel was on the water. My little adventure was off to a dreary start.

    But over my right shoulder, a flash of pink and turquoise caught me by surprise. It was my first glimpse of the playground erected in memory of Jessica Rekos, one of the children killed in Newtown a year ago Dec. 14.

    In front of the playground -- a construction of ramps, gazebos, and slides -- is a sign with a large photograph of Jessica. Her smiling face and posture exudes intelligence and a relaxed, confident presence. Her hair spills over her shoulders onto her shirt, simply decorated with three daisies along the neckline. There can be no more fetching an image of girlhood. The drab, empty beach was no match for Jessica.

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    Marine Commission review next for Kingsmill boardwalk - December 13, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    NEWPORT NEWS The Virginia Marine Resources Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday morning on Xanterra's plan to build a new boardwalk and pier in the James River.

    The plan is heavily opposed by some members of the community, according to the commission's agenda.

    Xanterra has applied to build a 650-foot elevated boardwalk parallel to the James River shoreline, plus a 90-foot with a 60-foot T section, submitted plans show. The project will also include three 695-square-foot gazebos.

    Xanterra plans to augment stormwater collection with a dry swale system, and will also replant almost two acres with more than 700 native plants, replacing invasive Johnson grass growing in the area.

    The boardwalk will connect with a 1,900-foot concrete multiuse path in the resource protection area, according to county documents. James City's Wetlands and Chesapeake Bay boards approved the project locally last month.

    Now the plan must pass through the state's Marine Resources Commission, which has jurisdiction over state marine and aquatic resources.

    The Virginia Institute of Marine Science, which advises the state, has expressed concern the proposal creates "excessive" impervious surface.

    While passive recreation areas are permitted under Chesapeake Bay protection regulations, accommodating motorized golf carts is not considered a passive use by state guidelines, notes an October VIMS report. It concludes that the boardwalk is neither justified nor necessary, and that its shading will reduce photosynthesis in the river. VIMS had fewer issues with the pier.

    An environmental review coordinator with VMRC also noted that the state Department of Conservation & Recreation advised that the site is a habitat for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon.

    Xanterra responded to concerns in a Dec. 5 letter from contracted engineering firm Timmons Group, which argued that the width of the boardwalk is necessary to allow two-way traffic for passive users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. Motorized cart use will be limited.

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    Forsyth Park Inn, a Bed & Breakfast, Reveals Top 10 Reasons to Host Your Wedding in Savannah, Georgia - December 12, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Savannah, Georgia (PRWEB) December 12, 2013

    Destination weddings that are hosted in Savannah, Georgia, the Souths favorite hostess city, give couples and their guests the perfect opportunity to relax and soak up all the Southern comforts the historic city has to offer. From sipping iced tea on charming verandas to saying those I dos under an ancient oak tree dripping with Spanish moss wedding parties truly have the chance to be on vacation time. Forsyth Park Inn, a circa 1893 Queen Anne Victorian bed and breakfast, is now revealing all the best kept secrets Savannah, Georgia has to offer when it comes to weddings.

    1.Downtown Savannah is home to 24 beautiful historic squares which gives couples tons of options for wedding portraits. Most of Savannah's squares are named in honor or in memory of a historical event or person and many contain monuments, markers, statues, gazebos, and fountains which are the perfect backdrops for memorable wedding photos.

    2.Forsyth Park, set just across the street from Forsyth Park Inn, is one of Savannahs most stunning landscaped areas. It features an infamous white fountain flanked with hundred-year-old oak trees and serves as a perfect ceremony setting.

    3.Trolley tours are a great way to transport wedding parties throughout the historic city from ceremony venue to reception dinner. End the night with a haunted trolley tour for an exciting ride back to the inn; something wedding guests will never forget.

    4.Horse-drawn carriages also serve as the perfect transportation for newlyweds. Couples are whisked away after their vows in a fairy-tale manner and delivered to their reception dinners in true southern belle fashion.

    5.Savannahs Low Country cuisine is soulful, yet upscale. The dining options are endless in the historic downtown area, and the meals are served with down-home love and traditional southern elegance. Reception dinners can include anything from a low country seafood boil to contemporary farm-to-table feasts.

    6.Quaint Tybee Island is just minutes away from downtown Savannah, and offers wedding guests beach-side dining options, as well as, fun in the sun and sand. Start the destination wedding weekend out right with a coastal cocktail and a stroll along the Atlantic seashore.

    7.Forsyth Park Inns private courtyard garden is one of Savannahs most intimate ceremony locations. There are many secret gardens to uncover in the historic district, and each one acts as a romantic spot for exchanging vows.

    8.Savannah is home to three historic operating live theaters. Planning an evening show for wedding guests during their vacation weekend is the perfect way to entertain in a creative way. The Historic Savannah Theatre, built in 1818, arguably the oldest operating theater in the country what better way to enjoy the company of loved ones than in the seats of this theater.

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    Cedar Outdoor Furniture | Cedar Swing – Outdoor Glider - December 9, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Quality Affordable Amish Western Red Cedar Gazebos - in kit form for easy assembly by the homeowner. We now offer 2 styles and a varied price range to meet your budget. Our quality handcrafted Amish cedar gazebos can be used as a hot tub or Jacuzzi structure, use as a garden cedar gazebo, a great wedding cedar gazebo chapel, or simply in your backyard. These are Amish crafted, which mean that the Amish cedar gazebos are built with quality in mind and meant to last. The wood gazebo is all cedar and all styles have cedar shakes! All of our Amish western red cedar patio furniture products are made from natural tight knotty Western Red Cedar with non-staining hardware. Great Amish cedar lawn furniture for the patio, porch or yard. We sell great Amish cedar swings, cedar gliders, and great cedar Adirondack chairs.

    Kilmer Creek's Amish Western Red Cedar Potting Bench comes with a large 22"x47" work surface 32" off the floor. The potting bench overall size is 50-1/2" high x 55" wide (including the side shelf) x 23" deep. The wood potting bench Comes with an under counter cedar storage shelf, a side shelf and a top shelf. All Amish handcrafted.

    Quality Amish handcrafted Log Gazebos - in kit form for easy assembly by the homeowner. We now offer 3 styles and a varied price range to meet your budget. Our quality handcrafted Amish log gazebos can be used as a hot tub or Jacuzzi structure, used as a garden log gazebo, wedding log gazebo, or simply as a backyard log gazebo These are Amish crafted, which mean that the gazebos are built with quality in mind and meant to last.

    OPTIONS available are placement of doorways in the oval log gazebos, benches and screen kits. Looking for a different size? - you can also custom order a gazebo to fit your needs (we can ship without the cedar shakes, subtract the cedar flooring, add extra steps, add log railing, or even change the size). Our log gazebo style is Lodgepole pine with cedar roof & cedar flooring- all styles have cedar shakes! Our Amish crafted cedar lawn furniture looks great in our gazebos.

    we ship only within the continental US

    All our wood products are made in the Amish communites of St. Ignatius and Rexford, Montana

    Amish crafted quality and affordable cedar outdoor furniture:

    Looking for an alternative to a porch swing, please take a look at our cedar patio outdoor gliders. Kilmer's gliders require very little space, rock with a smooth glider, and can be easily moved.

    Kilmer's affordable traditional styled folding western red cedar Adirondack chair. The Adirondack cedar lawn furniture is shipped partially assembled, with a great contoured cedar seat and a barrel style back for comfort. The optional matching cedar ottoman tapers to the floor.

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    Gazebos, Pergolas, and Outdoor Enclosures – Sam’s Club - November 28, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Enjoying Outdoor Living in a Gazebo, Pergola, or Other Enclosure

    An outdoor enclosure can be the perfect way to enjoy al fresco living in comfort and accent your yard area. A pergola or creates a special touch to your outdoor space while serving a functional purpose. Adding a pergola or gazebo will enhance the surroundings considerably and add elegance while providing a cool, shaded refuge. A pergola can be used in gardens, patios, decks, and even pool sides. Vines can be grown over the pergola to create an especially intimate ambience. Not only are gazebos and pergolas great for entertaining, but they are also perfect for a whole variety of other outdoor activities.

    When choosing gazebos or pergolas for your outdoor space, there are a few things to consider. Think about the size of the area where you'll be putting your gazebo or pergola and how large an enclosure will fit well. Do you envision a large number of your family and friends having a great time in your gazebo? Then you might want to look for as large an enclosure as you have space for. Also consider the other decor that you already have in your outdoor living space and be sure to select an enclosure in a style, material, and color that's complementary. Explore the wide selection of outdoor enclosures right here at Sam's Club to find the gazebo, pergola, or arbor that's perfect for you.

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    Gazebo – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - November 27, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    A gazebo is a pavilion structure, sometimes octagonal or turret-shaped, often built in a park, garden or spacious public area.[1]

    Gazebos are freestanding or attached to a garden wall, roofed, and open on all sides; they provide shade, shelter, ornamental features in a landscape, and a place to rest. Some gazebos in public parks are large enough to serve as bandstands or rain shelters.

    Gazebos include pavilions, kiosks, alhambras, belvederes, follies, pergolas, and rotundas. Such structures are popular in warm and sunny climates. They are in the literature of China, Persia, and many other classical civilizations, going back to several millennia. Examples of such structures are the garden houses at Montacute House in Somerset, England. The gazebo at Elton on the Hill in Nottinghamshire, thought to date from the late 18th or early 19th century, is a square crenelated, brick and stone tower with an arched opening, part of an extensive system of red-brick walled gardens.[2]

    In contemporary England and North America gazebos are typically built of wood and covered with standard roofing materials, such as shingles. Gazebos can be tent-style structures of poles covered by tensioned fabric. Gazebos may have screens to aid in the exclusion of flying insects.

    Temporary gazebos are often set up in the campsites of music festivals in the United Kingdom and North America, usually accompanying tents around it.

    The word origin is unknown and has no cognates in other European languages. False etymologies are proposed, such as the French Que c'est beau ("How beautiful") and the Macaronic Latin gazebo ("I shall gaze"). L.L. Bacon proposed a derivation from Casbah, a Muslim quarter around the citadel in Algiers.[3] W. Sayers proposed Hispano-Arabic qushaybah, in a poem by Cordoban poet Ibn Quzman (d. 1160).[4]

    The word gazebo was used by British architects John and William Halfpenny in their book Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1750). Plate 55 of the book Elevation of a Chinese Gazebo shows a Chinese Tower or Gazebo, situated on a Rock, and raised to a considerable Height, and a Gallery round it to render the Prospect more complete.

    George Washington had a small eight-sided garden structure at Mount Vernon. Thomas Jefferson wrote about gazebos - called summerhouses or pavilions.

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    Garden Gazebos - November 27, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Installing a garden gazebo in your backyard is the perfect way to create a welcoming retreat for family and friends to enjoy the scenery and lounge outdoors.

    Depending on your garden's style, there is more than likely a variety of garden gazebo designs that will suit your style, landscape and pocketbook.

    The subsequent article discusses gazebo installation and design to suit any garden style.

    The most commonly found gazebo designs resemble antique Victorian Gazebo Style structures. These are generally built from rot resistant cedar or pressure treated woods that can be stained a natural wood color or primarily painted white with contrasting color accents.

    This type of gazebo style is still popular in both in public landscapes and private gardens. Gazebo kits can readily be found at home improvement and garden centers.

    Of course, an enterprising builder can even design a plan to perfectly suit the setting. Victorian style gazebos may be simple affairs with floor, railings and roofs or highly ornate features with built-in benches, stairs and ramps.

    Gazebo designs are generally open-air structures but it is possible to incorporate screens for those areas with significant mosquito populations.

    Many Victorian style gazebos also feature climbing plants. For example, the gazebo's base may be constructed with lattice-work which is the perfect support for an English ivy or colorful climbing roses.

    When landscaping and plants are settled within the garden, they becomes the perfect backdrop for any garden gazebo setting.

    For a private romantic secluded gazebo arrangement, consider installing tall trellises around the gazebo and hang baskets of flowers from hooks along the gazebo's rim. This style is perfectly adapted to a traditional formal English style garden or alternatively a rustic country landscape.

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    Dry Rot Gazebos – It Can Happen – Video - November 26, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder


    Dry Rot Gazebos - It Can Happen
    Latest track featuring harmonica with an early Beatles feel Please let us know what you think of the song . Sound quality not 100% , we apologise.

    By: Suzanne Pitcher

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    Dry Rot Gazebos – Missing You [Cover] – Video - November 26, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder


    Dry Rot Gazebos - Missing You [Cover]
    Our own arrangement of this timeless gem by Jimmy McCarthy . Playing around with this tune for a while decided to lay it down as is . Please leave comments . Hope you enjoy . Open to requests .

    By: Suzanne Pitcher

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    Garden Sheds, Gazebos & Prefab Outdoor Storage Buildings - November 26, 2013 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Summerwood Products is a leading provider of high quality wooden garden sheds, outdoor storage buildings, cedar gazebos, cabins, garages, backyard studios, playhouse kits and more. We also offer convenient DIY plans for download, optional accessories and special deals. From rustic to regal, large to lean-to styles, Summerwood transforms humble garden sheds into stylish extensions of your home. You co-design and assemble your cedar shed easily, then enjoy it for years. You'll love the freedom to customize, and decorate with design variations you won't see anywhere else. Take a tour inside and out of our Telluride shed. Perfect for workshops, tool storage and more. See more videos here. It's all about beautifying your corner of the world. Wood gazebos are among the prettiest additions you'll ever make to your landscape. And Summerwood is your best choice for getting it there. For more than 15 years, we've built and delivered the finest garden gazebos to people the world over. Summerwood offers many styles of pool houses, all of which you can modify with details to suit your needs. Or design your pool house from the ground up in our pool cabanas design center. Your final design will be a mix of the practical and decorative. For instance, you may want to complement your surroundings and home. Buying a wooden pre fab cabin doesn't mean you're compromising. In fact with the design flexibility that we offer, you may wonder why you ever considered starting from scratch. All of our designs can be thoroughly customized in our drag and drop cabin Custom Design Center, just imagine the possibilities. A garage shelters some of your most prized possessions, starting with your car. You want quality. Summerwood has a history, over 15 years, of producing and delivering top notch garage kits to homeowners throughout North America and beyond. At Summerwood, we're parents too. And because of this we care very deeply about providing kids playhouses that offer safe, fun and creative play time. With loads of fun styles and imaginative design options your choices are practically infinite. Your chances of finding the exact playhouse you want right here are pretty good. Whether it's the zen getaway where you create your masterpiece or a home office studio to make your next million, a home studio kit from Summerwood may be just what you've been dreaming of. Summerwood has been creating and delivering cedar spa enclosures and hot tub enclosures for over 15 years. Our system is designed so that you can get the perfect hot tub enclosure for your unique style and tastes.

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