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[personal profile] thalassino2013-10-01 04:13 pm

Ending Log

[After a couple of weeks of planning and work, Vatheon is ready to end their captivity.

Team One:

The information that has been brought out during the last Station Master session is that the Scientists are south from the outside barrier surrounding the Island. It appears they are on an Island on their own just out of sight from Vatheon’s Island. There will need to be a team to get through the barrier to get to the Scientists there to, hopefully, apprehend them and bring them to justice. The Station Master wants them to answer for what they have done.

If using the Corridors were the plan, then sending someone ahead of time to run recon of how far the Island is would be a good thing to do. Going gung-ho would also be an option. It’s entirely up to anyone involved.

There is also a broken submarine characters can fix up in the old Lab.

Those are just suggestions and there are other ways to go about this as well if anyone chooses to be part of the break-out-of-the-barrier-to-get-to-the-scientists team.

Team Two:

There is the problem of Fluffy guarding the barrier. A team needs to injure, kill, or otherwise subdue the giant Mosasaur. This should be accomplished while Team One is breaking through the other barrier.

If anyone Feferi wishes to distract or even befriend Fluffy, now would be a good time. As long as they hold his attention long enough for Team One to break through the barrier, then it'll work.

Team Three:

Team Three will need to guard the City as well as go after the Head Nurse. This should happen at the same time that Team One has landed on the Island. They need to take out the Head Nurse and the Scientists close to the same time in order to keep one from tipping off the other. She may use curses to get the upper hand and, if her April Fool’s Day prank was anything to go from, is very ruthless.

When everyone has finished their parts with the Head Nurse either disposed of or apprehended and the Scientists all locked up in the old Lab back on Vatheon Island, the Station Master will contact the outside to get authorities to send boats to Island.

Everyone will have a choice to stay in the world that Vatheon is part of or go back home.

((Plotting can be done Here.

Please note that the mods will be unavailable to play any of the NPCs. You are allowed to NPC them as needed.))
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[personal profile] croceamors2013-09-30 08:13 pm
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4 --> Support

Who: Saix and whoever is near the portals
When: Endgame, and aftermath
Where: The Corridors of Darkness between Vatheon and the scientists' island
Style: Any
Status: Open

During the assault

Anyone who's kept up with the planning is probably aware of Saix's role in things. Or, at least, they will be once the plan starts to go into motion. Anyone heading to the island to take care of the scientists will probably pass him by as he keeps open a swirling portal of Darkness alongside a couple of other figures. He won't often say anything, his face shrouded in shadow thanks to his hood. But occasionally, someone might have these words said to them-

"Don't fail, and make sure you get information from them."

Well, it's the closest to 'good luck' you'll get from him.

For those who are staying with him to keep open the Corridors, well, they might notice over time that he's not as usually resilient as usual. His shoulders will slump, and he'll clutch at his chest now and then.

Feel free to celebrate, everyone. Or heal. Both. Saix, however? Well, anyone up on the island will be able to find him, breathing hard and staring up at the moon. He's recuperating in his own way.
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[personal profile] findsrisks2013-09-29 10:44 am
Entry tags:

special relationship times

Who: Nanaki and Davesprite
What: Nanaki is still worried about what the station master said, so she's spending time with her boyfriend to try to cheer up.
Where: at her place
When: daytime

They're the most cuddly okok )
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[Day 541]

Who: Roxas and you~
Where: Near the ice cream shop
When: Afternoon
Style: I'll match
Status: Open!

Another summer ended, another birthday spent in the wrong body. At least he was around friends this time, although he's not sure if any of them remembered. He might have forgotten himself if certain people didn't keep reminding him of his age.

Rationally, it doesn't seem like the time to celebrate anyway. The curse proved that the order to terminate the experiment hasn't gotten through yet, but how long is that going to last? He should be trying to think of a way to fight back or escape.

But it's only the second birthday he's ever had. Shouldn't he get to celebrate a little bit?

Roxas can be found hanging around the vicinity of the ice cream shop in indecision. Maybe he can just call some friends up for an ice cream party. Do people do ice cream parties? If not, it should totally be a thing.

15 - Take Me Anywhere

Who: Dhaos and you
What: the big fluffy sheep needs to talk to people
When: all this week
Where: all over the island

[So this scientists were insisting on having a few last bits of fun with them before cutting to the chase, hm? Well, that suits Dhaos just fine. If they're still being messed with as normal - even if it seems to be a repeat - then nobody has been tipped off that they know. Still, he must admit that the first time was rather less of an annoyance than the first time. Being part unicorn had certainly had its drawbacks, but at least then he had had the advantage of opposable thumbs. He would definitely need to remember to replace the back door at some point next week. It was a shame to break it down.

Regardless of his current impediment though, things need to be done. Sadly, said things rather requiring thumbs. So anyone on the island being approached by a particularly fluffy yellow ram about 4ft at the shoulder, don't be alarmed. He probably just wants a favor done.]
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aw yeah villa log

Who: Villa peeps and friends
What: idk man i feel like we've done this a million times it's just random friends hanging out
When: Sept 15-21 whenever (Discovery Channel Curse)
Where: Soul Eater/Ao no Exorcist joint living space
Style: whatever

[So it's shaping up to be the end of the world, Vatheon's grand experiment is coming to a close, and plans have to be made for future fights.

Also like, everyone has animal parts.

Who: Isaac and Shiro
When: Waaaaay backdated to August 15th
Where: Library
Style: prose to start but I'll follow
Status: closed

Isaac was excited! Like ridiculously so.  All his life he'd been interested in the occult.  Demons, fairies, herboloy... you name it he LOEVED it.  However in his world the limit of what he could learn was mostly limited to what he could find in the odd book or two.  And the accuracy of said books were occasionally negotiable as sometimes they presented different information or even conflicted one another.

But here... here he met this awesome guy who seemed to be a fountain of knowledge in regards to absolutely everything he was interested in.   And Father Fujimoto had agreed to teach him a thing or two.  This was like the best thing that had happened to him since he came here! Which... wasn't THAT log, but still! It was so cool.

Now he was just waiting for him in the library, occupying his time by filling the margins of his notebook with little doodles and rough demon seals.  He'd been here a while now... he was afraid of being late so he might have arrived at their scheduled meeting spot like an hour early.
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[personal profile] mamaorca2013-09-17 01:07 pm

And then they had fishbutts

Who: Makoto & Nagisa & then later you!
When: August 16th
Where: Wiggling through the streets and then later at the island
Style: whatever you want
Status: first part is closed, second is open

---closed part---

Makoto was usually a morning person.  Back home he had to get up early not just for school, but to help his mom wrangle the twins and get them ready.  So it was still pretty early when he yawned and sat up, blinking blearily at the dim light filtering into his room.  His first step when getting up was usually to head to the bathroom and splash some water on his face to wake up.

He hit a roadblock the second he got up out of bed.  Or fell out of bed to be more accurate.  Because his legs were gone.  Or fused together or.. basically instead of the lower half of his body there was definitely a huge black and white tail thing... an orca tail? He'd figure it out later. After he was done freaking out a little.

"Uh Nagisa?!" he tried to to make his voice loud enough for his friend in the next room to hear... though that was at odds with his voice also being alarmingly high pitched and squeaky right now, "Are you missing some legs over there too right now?"

---open part---

Later on in the day, much later, you can probably find the boys up on the island, goofing off and getting used to swimming with tails and considerably less freaked out the earlier in the day.  Or earlier you might run into them attempting to wiggle their way to the elevator.  Don't laugh at them, they're trying their hardest!

23 ♐ Rendezvous

Who: Darkleer and Summoner
When: After this
Where: The island
Style: man idk
Status: Closed

If the lighthouse still existed, then Darkleer would know where to meet up with him. It was the spot of so many of their other meetings, after all. It only felt right. Still, now there's nothing much left but rubble. He understands the reason why, he really does, it's just... He wish it hadn't had to happen.

Ah well. Things do.

Still, he goes to sit at the remnants anyway, and stares up at the night sky. There's a lot to think about. The future is getting closer all the time, and this time it doesn't bring any kind of good news.
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five -- ceremonials

Shiemi Moriyama and YOU.
When: After the Station Master meeting.
Where: Mostly around the Villa.
Style: Whatever works for you!
Status: Open

[ To say that Shiemi was feeling sick after finding out about what was going to happen in the future would be an understatement.

Between the news of their possible extermination and the fact that this was all going to be over soon, the young woman's been a mix of emotions; scared, anxious, worried, happy, sad... she's gone through the whole spectrum in her confusion so many times that she's not sure what to think or feel. And it scares her, too...

What's going to happen to them? It's that fear that worries her to no end, especially since she's painfully aware of how useless she is without Nii-chan... was there anything she could do? What if she was nothing more than a burden at this point?

Perhaps she was thinking over it too much, but...

Either way... their adventure was going to end, right? Despite being so scared, Shiemi's taking it upon herself to wander around the Villa. Looking to say words that were left unsaid, or perhaps hoping that the knot in her stomach would come undone... even she doesn't know why she's doing this.

But it's better than doing nothing at all. ]
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[personal profile] paladaddy2013-09-14 11:22 pm

17: dead man walking [OPEN]

Who: Shiro and OPEN
When: Just after the Station Master meeting
Where: the Villa + various locations
Style: action
Status: open

time to tie up some loose ends )
croceamors: (twilightshards) (contemplate > So follow me down)
[personal profile] croceamors2013-09-14 05:35 pm

3 --> Matters of the Heart

Who: Saix, Maka, Axel, Rin, and Kid
When: Not too long after the Station Master's meeting
Where: Saix's house
Style: Whatever you want
Status: Closed

It was foolish to think he had such an abundance of time, honestly. Now they have to rush things. For someone like Saix, it isn't exactly preferable. Still, he's made his calls- one to Maka and one to Axel- so now all he has to do is wait.

New Moon seems to sense something is off, cuddled up against his master and being strangely quiet.

(no subject)

Who: Izumo, Bon
When: A little while after the Station Master's announcement
Where: Outside the Villa
Status: Closed

Repairing burnt bridges )
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[personal profile] thalassino2013-09-15 12:37 am

(no subject)

[If you've visited the island any time in the past week, then you would have had the briefest conversation with Station Master in the elevator, right before you stepped off onto the island, demeanor as polite as ever as he speaks--]

I'm trying out some new cookie recipes and wanted to know if you wanted to try some. Stop by, when you and your friends are able. I’m thinking of baking up a big batch on Saturday and pass them out where we met before. You really should come.

[--before the doors of the elevator will close, dissuading further conversation. He certainly looked far too serious to be talking about cookies.]

[For those who take Station Master up on his offer, he'll be waiting by the warehouse up on the island, distracted, before waving people inside. Inside are cookies, muffins, and cups of water, but those aren't the real reason he's summoned you here. When Station Master steps inside, he removes his hat, but his gaze is still distant, as if he has other thoughts preoccupying him.]

I’m sorry for calling everyone here on such short notice. I’m afraid I had little choice though and my message is not an enjoyable one.

[His expression is serious now, very serious.]

This morning I intercepted a message meant for the Head Nurse from the lead scientists who are behind this experiment. I was able to erase the message, leaving her unaware of its existence for now but I’m afraid I’ve only been able to buy us some time, nothing more.

[He’s reaching into his pocket now, drawing out a folded piece of paper. The message for those who’d rather read it black on white.]

It said they have gathered all the data needed and are shutting down this project. They’ve also given her the all clear on eradicating all left over assets. That is to say… you.

((Now with a summary))
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[personal profile] flared2013-09-13 05:27 am

Who:) and Roxas ([personal profile] coolerthansora)
When: Some time later in the afternoon
Where: Axel and Roxas' apartment
Style: Prose, but I'll follow whatever's cool with you, bro
Status: Closed

After taking a day for himself to just... sort out his thoughts related to quite a few things, Axel heads back home late one evening and immediately crashes in his bedroom, barely moving until he finally stirs later on in the afternoon the following day. It's clear he was exhausted especially after all those nights not following a proper sleeping schedule, but now he feels... a little better rested, all things considered.

Deciding that he'd rather not wear his coat today, Axel opts for a simple tank top and a pair of jeans then walks out into the living room where he spots all three of the baby chocobos sitting on the couch together. Well... he supposes they're not really babies anymore since they're more or less the size of watermelons now. They can't burrow in his hair and they can't all fit in the bathtub with Roxas in there with them and when they try to play around on the floor they usually end up bumping into things and knocking them over on accident.

... Hm. Maybe it's about time he discussed something with Roxas.

Thinking it, he walks over to the couch to pat each chocobo on the head before he makes his way over to Roxas' room. He hasn't seen Roxas in a little over a day now, so he really should show his face.

"Yo, Roxas. You in there?"
halfhearted: (haha too slow)
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While the caretaker is away

Who: Sora, Roxas, and Vanitas
Possibly guest starring Axel
When: Late Afternoon?
Where: Roxas’ place
Style: Whatever roxas your boat hur hur
Status: Closed

This can only end with blood and bruises... )
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It seems like we're playing charades, playing like we're afraid to live [CLOSED]

Who: N and Hilda
When: Waaaaay backdated, August 3rd, late evening
Where: N's apartment
Style: Action
Status: Closed

And this is one sacrifice I don't want to make. If there's no end, there can be no beginning... )

Even old men need to have fun

Who: Peony and Alister
When: Probably early evening-ish
Where: Up on the island, on the beach
Style: Whatever!
Status: Closed

Gampa needs to learn to enjoy life a little! )
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[personal profile] enfire2013-09-09 06:09 pm
Entry tags:

✘ the tribe member formerly known as...

Who: Heat & YOU!
When: Early evening, dinner time, heheh...
Where: the Forest
Style: Will match! Anything goes.
Status: Closed
Potential warnings for hungry cannibal.

Things just... hadn't been going well for Heat lately. )
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[personal profile] thalassino2013-09-08 09:22 pm

September Mingle Log

[The mingle party for this month is slightly delayed, and it certainly isn't because Station Master had decided to wait for the perfect weather.

Today, the party is taking place on the island, where there are locals stationed out on the beach who're more than happy to toss you a kite and show you how to fly one in this breezy day. There are plenty of kites to choose from, ranging from the simple to the pretty to the more tentacular.

Further out along the beach are rows and rows of surfboards, with a sign. With those sweet waves, doesn't it make you want to get out there and ride them? ...Well, even if you don't, some locals will be quite insistent you try and look they're even willing to show you the ropes!

Away from the waves, however, is an outdoor barbeque, with locals cooking shrimp prawns, fish, hot dogs, skewers... anything you want. There's something for everyone, and if you want to be the cook, they'll happily shove over and give you space to be the Iron Chef of the Beach.

...Actually the party's just an excuse for Station Master to show off his masterpiece]


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14th-Apr-2012 09:28 am - so about that flyer...
thalassino: (Default)
[ there's a bit of a commotion tonight, and many locals are talking about something happening up on the island. anyone curious enough to check it out would first notice a glowing shore to match a starry sky; it seems to be a type of jellyfish causing this.

immediately afterward they would undoubtedly see a very large boat having apparently docked itself on the shore. there's no captain in sight and it appears to be completely inoperable, so it's a full-blown mystery on how it arrived on the shore. it certainly doesn't look like a normal boat though— probably due to the fact that it is utterly decked out for a party.

there are streamers, balloons, and a whole lot of glitter on deck. there's even a large banner that reads:

☆ HAVE FUN!!! ☆

on deck there are speakers blasting a nautical-style party music should dancing be your thing. nearby there's plenty of good food for the eating, along with a gratuitous amount of chapagne (with a non-alcoholic brand for the underage); a champagne tower can also be seen. party games are encouraged, and a few are even already set up (such as the large whale-themed piñata).

have fun, mingle, and enjoy the party! ]
gun_symphony: (Shy smile)
Who: Rhi'a and Shelly
What: Slumber Parties~
Where: Yutopil Apartments: floor one, room one
When: Evening~
Warnings: ...It's Rhi'a and Shelly hanging out. CAN'T BE TAMED
Style: Action
Status: Closed, sorry. ;W;

[Things were far to negative outside the apartment. Yes, Rhi'a knew a murdered happened and that people had the right to be afraid and nervous and angry and all the other emotions that followed death, but that is clearly what the killer wants them all to feel, and this dragonkin will have none of that. After Shelly returned home, our friendly neighborhood dragon decided to propose and idea to clear the mood and their minds having a slumber party...

...yes, I know it doesn't mean anything if they already live together since it's always a sleep over, shut up.

Anyway, so now Rhi'a is just sitting on the couch, wearing her new black PJs and slippers, waiting for Shelly.]

Well...this should certainly be an interesting experience. I can't say I've had a traditional slumber party before.

23rd-Mar-2012 02:53 pm - Not happy to be here
destroytheworld: (Oh okay whatever)
Who: Morte and anyone unfortunate enough to meet her
Where: Plaza
When: Morning
Style: Prose but anything is fine
Status: Totally open
Today is the world's end )
17th-Mar-2012 06:55 am - Keep it blank or share it all.
red_medic: (Default)
Characters: RED Medic and...?
Location: The park
Time: March 15th
Style: prose or action
Status: open

Working with a bubble that displayed all his thoughts had been... Difficult. Not just did it distract the patients he talked to, but also it could get quite... Well. Embarassing. Especially when he got bored. Or... Distracted. Not many patients valued the sight of themselves cut open and mutilated on their doctor's examination table for some reason or another.

That was why Medic had taken to insert more breaks into his work schedule. Breaks he would use to clear his mind and concentrate on keeping himself and his thoughts in check.

Which was hard. Hard enough to make the mercenary twitchy. His mind and thoughts just used to be the one place where he always could live out any idea that came to him without anyone bothering him about it. But now they were all open to everyone.

Reason enough to take the day off and spend it somewhere quiet. Somewhere where he could let his mind wander or just try to keep that annoying bubble as clear as humanly possible. And as Medic sat at the edge of a small lake in the park, the bubble displayed but one thing: Itself.
6th-Mar-2012 05:31 pm - 03
ex_diplomacy861: (Default)
Who: Shelly and anyone
Where: Lower District → Middle District
When: Afternoon
Style: Either
Status: Open

[Early in the afternoon, Shelly heads down to the lower district as a continuation of a long due exploration. While she's at it, perhaps she can see how effective products from the Nostalgia Nook are. Given the epidemic a while back, how about, say, a panacea for a test run?

The Great Lamufao has other things in mind, apparently, and Shelly stares long and hard at what she just accidentally spent her tokens on.

. . . You're kidding me. You're giving me that?

[So Shelly returns to the Middle District with a whole new(?) pancreas of her own. Some deity, couldn't it have given it to her in a jar or something? She's going to need new gloves -- not to mention the smell.

But not now. Not when she looks out and one modest building catches her eyes. Peering over the potted plants through the window, she hums.

A salon . . .
14th-Feb-2012 03:41 pm - Meet the Medic in his natural habitat
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Characters: RED Medic and whoever wants to spend this lovely day at the hospital I guess. Colleagues, Patients, friends... Feel free to bother him and keep him from doing his work.
Location: The hospital.
Time: Feb 14th
Style: Action or prose, both is fine.
Status: open

To some, valentines day was some sort of holiday. But to Medic at least this was just another day to spend at work. Especially with the curse business and all being over for the time being.

So for the duration of this day, the mercenary can be encountered all over the hospital. The hallways, the main entrance, the cafeteria even, the lab or just in his office.

Some things to notice about Medic's office: Archimedes is in there. You may not see the bird, but the soft cooing can be heard quite clearly. On his desk are the many pieces of a dismantled syringe gun and on a counter on the wall one might notice a strange device as well as Medic's übersaw and the amputator. Mounted up on a rail above the examination table is the medigun, producing a low buzzing sound most of the time, but every now and then a brief cackle of charged energy runs through the machine. Other than that it's fairly orderly and at least right now harbors now severed heads that beg to be killed.

Anyone that choses to encounter Medic somewhere in the building will, however, meet him carrying a very familiar mug with him. Do not comment about the mug. It was free and he needs his coffee right now.

[[ooc: Please note, that no real medical advice can be given here, however. The mun builds cars for a living. We apologize for any inconveniences~ 8) ]]
11th-Feb-2012 09:46 pm - bluh bluh huge ball
thalassino: (Default)
Characters: Vatheon
Location: That Castle
Time: Evening, on Sunday
Style: Any
Status: OPEN. Threadjack, threadhop, spam away!

[ Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen of Vatheon— whatever your newfound stature may be, Prince, Princess, Knight, or Peasant, you will all receive a message on your SFC on the eve of Saturday regardless:

You are cordially invited to the castle for this evening's ball. In addition, you are all welcome to try and solve the riddle if it fancies you. It just may break the curse!

The invitation is unsigned, but its intentions are clear. Maybe you hadn't quite noticed the sizeable castle in the distance of the city that had sprung up, but this message would surely garner your attention toward it now.

Should you arrive at the castle, plenty of attractions await you:

Ballroom ❧ A very large and beautiful ballroom is lighted up, complete with a playing violin orchestra. While the curtains will be drawn during this event, there is a windowed view and exit on one side of the ballroom that leads to:

Smee's Rose Garden ❧ A broad and colorful spanse of a garden, complete with many paths and turns. Plenty of roses are arranged in great arches, which provide perfect little places should you need some privacy with your sweetheart. Anyone familiar will even tell you that the garden was purposefully designed for just that sort of thing.

The Riddle ❧ There is an inscription located on a noticeable plaque set in one of the garden's benches. It reads:

Two are necessary to break this curse
Riled up, upset, what kind of love?
Only this kiss will stop it from getting worse.
Look for a winged one is push comes to shove,
Look for a glance slightly dark,
Search for a pair in reluctant love.
One answers a call; that's your mark;
One longs for patria though adverse.

Dining Hall ❧ Connected to the ballroom is an extremely long hall that stretches as far as the eye can see, elegantly arranged as the dining area. Expensive and exquisite cuisine seem to be on the menu— try something new? Chances are you won't be eating from a selection such as this again anytime soon!

Dais ❧ There is a noticeable raised dais that is easily visible via any area within the ballroom. It's locked off from guests, though— what is it for...?

Do enjoy. ]
zelda_hylia: Cold (Cold)
Who: Zelda, Rhi'a
Where: One of Vatheon's many fine establishments
When: Before the curse, morning, February 5th
Style: Delicious actionspam
Status: Semi-open, poke one of us first~

[After gathering a little information about Vegeta, Zelda decides to try and find him for herself. She doesn't want to speak with him, just observe him a little. The largest lead she has about him is that he's hitting every restaurant in town. She can be found in one early morning, sitting off to the side with a glass of water and just watching.]
5th-Feb-2012 08:03 pm - It's an Age-Old Tale...
thalassino: (Default)
Characters: Princesses, Princes and Vatheonites all
Location: All around the fairy tale world
Time: All day erryday-- on Monday
Style: Whatever works best!
Status: OPEN. Threadjack, threadhop, spam away!

[Welcome to the curse, Vatheonites. Welcome to the fairy tale.

And with the tale, the world has changed. Nothing remains of the city that once was; now there are fantastical and crazy things, things that would be only found in books--and yet here they are.

There are a few places of note, however. A few places that might draw the intrepid adventurer, the curious.

To begin--

The Forest-- here can be found...well, trees. But other than trees, there are fairies, and curious shadows and eyes and things hiding where you do not want things to hide. Overall, it's not very safe anymore! Wolves might be on the prowl, mystical creatures that think that you sure do look a lot like lunch. And hidden deep within the forest in a system of sprawling caves lurks a dragon. Sitting on a pile of golden treasure.

The princess can be found there. Sure hope the dragon isn't sitting on her, whoops.

The Pirate Ship-- this one is much more straightforward. Namely, that there are pirates and they're out for your blood. But the ship itself is winding and filled with (empty) treasure chests and nasty sea critters that are, surprise surprise, also out for your blood. You might have to fight a pirate chief to save the princess in this labyrinth.

The Briar Patch/Towers-- where the carnival once stood there are now a couple of ominous towers, empty or filled with scuttling, skittery creatures or perhaps an unlucky slumbering foreigner. There are nasty thorns growing all over, but maybe if you're careful you can break through and find the one tower that houses the witch. Be careful--she has spells to throw at you. But she's also guarding another princess, so maybe it's worth the fight and...the flying monkeys.

The meadow-- deep in the lower district there is now a large meadow. Looks harmless, right? Only if you venture too far in, you will come across what look to be...monsters? Monsters of all shapes and sizes, vicious and ready to kill...except they're just illusions. The illusions get more and more real the closer you get to the center of the meadow, however. Some of them might even be able to actually bite, so be careful. Deep in the meadow there is a unicorn who is holding a poor princess captive. Can anyone rescue them?

Anyone is welcome to make a thread--princesses or princes or average Vatheonite pixie! Threadjack, have fun, be creative! Just remember that only the princesses' ~one true love~ will succeed...but everyone is welcome to give it a shot.]
4th-Feb-2012 09:49 pm - 02
ex_diplomacy861: (Default)
Who: Shelly and Rhi'a ([personal profile] gun_symphony)
When: Throughout the day
Where: Bookstore
Style: Either
Status: Closed

[Given their privileges in the city, the bookstore may as well be a library, and that's inevitably what Shelly has ended up treating it like as she pulls out a book to inspect its front cover. She flips through a handful of pages before returning it to the shelf and moving on. Pity. Nothing's hooking onto her.]

There has to be something . . .

[She turns to Rhi'a.]

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Inexpensive Tex-Mex fast food restaurant offering meatless burritos, tacos, and salad bowls with beans, grilled veggies, fresh salsas, and guacamole, as well as new spicy tofu sofritas for a meaty substitute. Now features a new pinto bean recipe that is entirely vegan, like their black beans.View menu.

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7th July, 2009

Finally, I have my PC back and I can post pictures. The warm weather and rain has caused a massive growth spurt; this year is turning out to be a bumper harvest. The turnips are huge and taste wonderful.

The tomatoes are looking great.

The chillis are flowering and hitting the roof of the greenhouse. The melons beneath them are putting on a lot of growth, I hope I get more than one fruit this time unlike all my previous attempts.

The runner beans are making lots of flowers.

The Borlotti beans are not quite showing as much flower.

Lovely beetroot.

The leaf patterning on courgettes is beautiful, the fruit should be ready to eat next weekend.

I've had to freeze the peas as there have been so many.

I've not dug up any of the early potatoes yet, but I will be soon. Notice that the hedge behind has been removed by the neighbour to be replaced by a 4 foot wicket fence. This will let more light onto the garden especially on to the plum tree and more importantly I don't have to trim the hedge anymore. This was a dangerous affair since to cut the top of the hedge I had to balance on stepladders on sloping ground.

I need to make a proper permanent but moveable netted frame for the sprouts. For now I've just stretched some netting over the plants but there are gaps and the cabbage white butterflies will find their way in. Notice the flowers of the coriander which has still bolted even in the part shade. Although I have got several pickings out of it it's time to sow some more.

Lastly for now, the strawberries are doing well and need regular pickings.

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Michelle said...

Those turnips really are huge! What a bonus that they are tasty too. So many large supermarket veg are completely tasteless


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Monday, February 25, 2013

Dumpling Party

The San Diego Food Bloggers (SDFB) community meet ups are always something to look forward to. Our leader Marie of Meandering Eats is popular for coming up with great themes for the get-togethers. A few of us SDFB ladies got together for a fun dumpling party at Marie's place this Saturday. We gobbled up a variety of dumplings, which, apart from the usual savory Asian kinds, included sweet blueberry dumplings - yum!

Veg Momos - steamed and pan-fried on one side (the other side ;)
When Marie first announced the event, I immediately thought of making Modak - my ultimate favorite dumplings. But then, modaks get made quite often in my house, thanks to my husband who will eat them any day. I could use a change and try something new. The next thing that came to mind was Nepali vegetable Momo - a savory dumpling very similar to its other Asian siblings but with some familiar spices to my Indian palate. Momos are native to Nepal and other Himalayan states/countries. I assume they were borrowed from the Chinese cuisine  Momos were a favorite thing to eat at my usual dine-out place in Utah - the Himalayan Kitchen. That's where I had momos for the first time and have been a fan ever since.

I found a whole lot of recipes online with some Tibetan or Bhutani variations. These dumplings have a simple covering of all purpose flour dough with filling of all sorts. The vegetarian dumplings have a variety of finely chopped vegetables sauteed with onion, ginger, garlic and some other spices. A few ingredients that struck me as unique were fenugreek seeds, and cumin and coriander powder. These are not the spices you would expect to find in a traditional Asian dumpling. And momos don't typically have soy sauce. This creates a unique dish that combines far east Asian and south Asian flavors. Momos can be simply steamed or pan-fried after steaming for some smokiness and sear, which is how I like them. They are traditionally served with a tangy tomato chutney, or 'tomato achaar'. I went for a quick combination of oil and Sriracha sauce. The shapes of momos are fun. You can shape them literally like modak. I attempted the half-moon shape with some degree of success.

  • The APF dough seizes while rolling so it's a little tedious work. But that's the maximum difficulty level!
  • If you plan on making momos, steam them just before serving. As I realized, they start to dry out if kept for too long.

Nepali Veg Momo

1 Cup all-purpose flour
Water as needed
A pinch of salt

2 Cups finely chopped vegetables - (Cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, spring onions, red & green bell peppers, spinach). Add more of cabbage and carrots than other veggies
2 Large garlic cloves - finely chopped (~1 tablespoon)
1/2 Inch piece of ginger - grated
1/4 Medium onion - finely chopped
Spices - ground fenugreek, cumin and coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon each
Handful of cilantro - finely chopped
Red chili powder to taste
Salt to taste
2 Teaspoons sesame oil
Vegetable oil for pan-frying
  • Form a stiff dough of APF with water and a pinch of salt. Some add a pinch of baking soda to the dough. I left it out. Cover and let it sit.
  • Heat sesame oil in a pan and add onion, ginger, garlic. Saute until onion is translucent.
  • Add the ground spice mix, red chili powder, all the veggies and cilantro and saute for a min or so just until the vegetables are tender. Do not overcook them.
  • Turn off heat and add salt at the very end so that the vegetables don't become watery. You want the filling to be dry. If it gets too watery, you can add a spoonful of APF mixed with a little bit of water to the filling and cook for a few seconds. That will hold the filling together. Let it cool before making the momos.
  • To shape the momos, roll out the dough into a thin roti/sheet - thin enough to be able to see light from the other side but thick enough that it won't rip while shaping.
  • Cut out small rounds with either a katori or a cookie cutter (as shown in picture above). Place a spoonful of the filling at the center and press close both ends by folding the round in the center.
  • To give them that characteristic dumpling look, pinch the excess flour to make petal-like shapes where you closed the dumpling. If you have too much flour at the end, just cut it with a knife before pinching.
  • Steam these dumplings in a steamer for 5-6 mins. I don't have the bamboo steamer, so I just put them in a greased pressure cooker vessel and steamed them in the pressure cooker without the whistle.
  • You can serve them just like that or pan-fry them in a little bit of oil on one side only until lightly browned.
All the goodies at the Dumpling party!

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Vegan Mexican Matzoh Casserole {Recipe}

Celebrate Passover with a non-traditional casserole featuring the holiday’s star ingredient.

Matzoh is an unleavened flatbread eaten during Passover in place of chametz (five specific grains and leavened bread), and while we love the traditional cracker, we’ve incorporated our favorite Mexican flavors for a new take on an old standard. Layers of vegan beef and beans are sandwiched between warm avocado and salsa, and then topped off with melted vegan cheddar cheese. Garnish this casserole with dairy-free sour cream and more salsa for an inspired meal that will have you singing, “Oy-le!”
Serves 4
What You Need:
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
6 ounces vegan ground beef
1 (16-ounce) can beans
¼ cup canned corn, drained
2 cups salsa, divided
4 avocados
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons salt
3 matzah
½ cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese
Vegan sour cream (for garnish)
Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
What You Do:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden, and stir in vegan beef. Cook until heated, approximately 5 minutes.

2. Stir in half of beans and corn (reserving rest for another use), along with corn and ½ cup salsa. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until mixture is combined and heated through.

3. While beans and corn are cooking, mash flesh of avocados with lime juice in a bowl. Add salt to taste.

4. Pour ¼ cup salsa into bottom of an 8 x 8-inch casserole dish. Place 1 matzah on top of the salsa. Spread half of the meat mixture over the matzah, followed by half of the avocado mash. Repeat with another matzah and the remaining meat mixture and avocado.

5. Top with 1 matzah. Spread remaining salsa over the top of the casserole and sprinkle with cheese.

6. Bake for 10 minutes. Cut into 4 square pieces and top with a dollop of sour cream, additional salsa, and cilantro.

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Saturday, 28 September 2013

First Efforts

From his introduction to the reissue, Ken Babstock celebrates Steven Heighton's poetry debut, Stalin's Carnival:
To employ that sly little descriptor, "early work," so often flags a creeping apology or caveat, as though we’d be well-advised to read with an eye to the binder marked "juvenilia." This simply is not the case here. Heighton’s enduring and consistent themes, and the tropes he employs to investigate them, are all here in force. Erotic and familial love, the body’s kinetic energies, a mature awareness of time’s designs on that body, history manifest in the present, violence, death, and our stubborn urge to sing in its shadow. Heighton seemed to be zeroing in on the eternal themes of lyric verse right out of the gate, yet his real sophistication shows its mark in how very many of these poems insist on embedding or naturalizing the heart’s concerns in a pulsing, tactile, dynamic context and frame. The poems are a picture of the world first—and within that recognizable theatre we watch the poem wrestle its devils to no clean decision.

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Monday, August 17, 2015

The United States and Cuba - Operation Northwoods

Updated March 2017

With the United States flag now flying over its embassy in Havana, Cuba for the first time in more than 54 years and the thawing of diplomatic relations between the two nations, I thought that a brief look at a bit of Cuban-American history was in order.

Back in 1962, the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) had outlined plans for a Cuba Project codenamed Operation Northwoods.   A document titled "Justification for U.S. Military Intervention in Cuba" was provided to then Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara on March 13, 1962.  Here is the cover letter signed by the Chairman of the JCS, General Lyman Lemnitzer who served as the JCS Chair from 1960 to 1962:

This set of plans was written in response to a request from the Chief of the Cuba Project, Colonel Edward Lansdale.  These plans included a series of covert proposals that the United States could use to justify an invasion of Cuba as part of America's secret anti-Castro program as you can see in this quote:

"The suggested courses of action appended to Enclosure A are based on the premise that US military intervention will result from a period of heightened US-Cuban tensions which place the United States in the position of suffering justifiable grievances.  World opinion, and the United Nations forum should be favourably affected by developing the international image of the Cuban government as rash and irresponsible, and as an alarming and unpredictable threat to the peace of the Western Hemisphere.  While the forgoing premise can be utilized at the present time it will continue to to hold good only as long as there can be reasonable certainty that US military invention in Cuba would not directly involve the Soviet Union."

The document goes on to list a series of scenarios that could be used to justify U.S. military intervention in Cuba as follows:

1.) Guantanamo Bay Area:  A series of options were listed that could be used in and around the Guantanamo base that would justify intervention by United States forces and the military response that would be utilized:

2.) A "Remember the Maine" incident:  The Maine Incident which took place in the harbour in Havana, Cuba in February 1898, was used to justify the short-lived Spanish - American war which ended up with Spain relinquishing its control of the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States.  This option that involves the destruction of a marine vessel in Cuban waters:

Notice that the JCS recommends the use of fake casualty lists associated with this action in United States newspapers to rally public support for military action against Cuba.

3.) Cuban Terrorism:  The JCS recommends developing a Communist Cuban terror campaign in the Miami area, other cities in Florida and in Washington.  This campaign could be pointed at Cuban refugees who were seeking asylum in the United States and could go as far as sinking a boatload of Cubans enroute to Florida or exploding a few plastic bombs in carefully chosen spots.

The following option seems almost prescient for those Americans who have strong beliefs in a conspiracy regarding what happened on September 11, 2001:

4.) Shooting down a Passenger Aircraft:

5.) Shooting down a USAF Aircraft:  In this option, it would appear that Cuban MIG fighters have shot down a USAF aircraft over international waters in an unprovoked attack:

In order to keep this document secret, the Joint Chiefs of Staff recommended that the document not be forwarded to :

1.) commanders of unified or specific commands.

2.) US officers assigned to NATO activities.

3.) Chairman, US Delegation, United Nations Military Staff Committee.

When you read the entire document, you realize how little things have changed over the last five decades.  By raising the spectre of terrorism and by using the deaths of innocent civilians, Washington has been able to continue its practice of geopolitical realignment and robbing us of our freedom through the invasion of our privacy, all in the name of "protecting us".

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  1. You know for a fact that some of these types of plans had to have been used. I also wonder when it became ok for people to really die. In these plans no one really dies but at some point it became ok for people to die. Well in fact even in these plans lobbing mortars into a populated base certainly could cause death. So they were not completely adverse to the dead of people in their top secret plans.


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Monday, 26 July 2010

Monday Ice: Everyday life singing

Singing is a national past time in Iceland, people break out in song on a regular basis especially at social gatherings such as the community celebration of Þorrablót and most towns no matter how small seem to have a choir of some description. Of course at Christmas time these choirs come out in force and last year I was able to witness the beautiful melodic voices of one in Sauðárkrókur.  I also fondly remember a group of guests at Ross and Olga's wedding breaking into song at Reykir in the evening after the barbecue.

Apparently there are approximately 87 music schools scattered around Iceland, for such a small country this is quite a number.

This first video is one I found on Google videos and I know people tell me that Iceland's population is small and everybody is related somehow and that there is much less than 6 degrees of separation in Iceland.  Well imagine my surprise when I recognised most of the participants in this video of a family reunion singing old Icelandic songs in a tent on a daughter inlaw Olga is front and centre surrounded by her family, many of whom I met earlier this year.

Sigga please let me know where and when this was...I spied Anja there also!

The next one is of a group of horsemen and women singing and drinking, before they saddle up for the final stage of the horse roundup in Skagafjördur.

Horses riding must stimulate some music nerve endings... so here are a couple more.

And to finish off here is an old icelandic song played on a traditional Icelandic instrument.

  1. That is hilarious - such a small world! It's from the family reunion at Tunga in 2007, I think - not sure whose video it is, though...

    Must do some singing on horseback during the summer, it looks like great fun!

  2. What Olga said - twas a family reunion at Tunga. The second and third one are from Laufskálarétt (last weekend in September), people drink a lot during this roundup. The second of these videos features cousins of Sirrí and co - Bjössi and Óli from Varmalæk (Bjössi had the blue cap) and Biggi from Ríp (guy who did my lawn - he is wearing the greenish coloured beanie)

  3. Sounds like it was Hilmar that took this


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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

The one with Too Close and Personal 2

Last night I hosted the annual Q&A. Firstly, thanks to the amazing staff @ The Pavilion for all their help and assistance, especially to Janice, Sandra and Stevie!

As usual, not everyone turns up, but we had a great crowd who were well up for the madness. Nuala hopped on stage, welcomed everyone and introduced Dave Duff aka Christ with a K who hit the stage just after 7 with his Sex with a miner song, closely followed by the wonderful Boy Racer Song. Just after 715pm Nuala went back out, and introduced yours truly. The questions came thick and fast and Im sure some people were left wondering "Is there something wrong with me?" It was absolute madness and laughs were aplenty and talking to people afterwards, everyone seemed to get a damn good kick out of it. Not to mention the tonnes of free CDs and DVDs we lashed out and the Xbox 360 Elite that some lucky listener won (Thanks Colm and Lou).

All kinds of questions were asked and in particular nearly 30 minutes of questions surrounding my sex life.
I think for next year, I'll tone down on the F and C words, which were rampant throughout the night. But, as the invite said, Live and Uncensored. Either way I had a damn good time and thanks to all for coming. For those who didnt bother turning up, Shame on you! You missed a genuinely fun night. Thanks also to Eimear, Nuala and Jen for all their hard work on the night. And yes, like a gobshite, I forgot to bring the camera.

The Best and Worst list of 08 is coming tomorrow, just before Santa arrives so check back then!


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Casa Tilias

High level of comfort. Fully equipped interior. Excellent pool area and garden. Premium location.
Albufeira in Algarve, Portugal
from £675 per week
4 beds 8 people 5 bathrooms Private Pool Satellite TV DVD Player

Ref: PAF103H

With a private pool, lush gardens and your very own tennis court, this spacious villa is perfect for relaxing family holidays in the sunshine. Just a short drive from Albufeira, Casa Tilias is close to several beautiful sandy beaches.

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Key Features

  • Large private pool set in lush gardens
  • Private tennis court right next to the villa
  • Walking distance to amenities

The road leads you to Casa Tilias through fields and villas set in leafy gardens. There is a driveway with parking at the front of the villa, and a private pool and gardens behind. The villa's private tennis court is adjacent to the villa gardens.

Ground Floor

The front door opens to a light and airy entrance hall, which leads to the open-plan living and dining room. This room is very spacious, and filled with natural light from three sets of French windows that lead out to the pool terrace and gardens. Straight ahead is the comfortable living area, with a stone fireplace and smooth beech floors. Three cream sofas are arranged around the fireplace, and in the corner are a TV with satellite channels, DVD and CD stereo.

The spacious dining area is to the left, with a solid dining table that seats eight. The table overlooks the leafy gardens through French windows that open onto a covered dining terrace. From the dining room, a doorway leads to the kitchen. Modern and fully equipped, the kitchen has a hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. From the kitchen, a doorway leads you back round to the entrance hall, past a utility room with washing machine and a shower room.

First Floor

Upstairs is a landing that leads to the four bedrooms, all of which are comfortably furnished and have fitted wardrobes. To the right is a spacious double bedroom with an en suite bathroom. Beside it is a large twin bedroom, also with en suite bathroom. Straight ahead is a cosy twin room that uses the separate bathroom adjacent to it. To the left is a double bedroom with en suite shower room and French windows to a lovely, private balcony terrace - the perfect place for to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the surrounding views.

French windows from the living and dining areas lead out to a partially covered terrace. Furnished with garden table and chairs, this spacious terrace is ideal for al fresco dining. In the garden is a stone barbeque, so as evening falls you can relax with a glass of chilled wine while the sound of sizzling fills the gardens.

Beyond the furnished terrace is the pool terrace. The large roman-ended pool measures 12m by 5.5m, and features a beautiful underwater dolphin mosaic. Around the pool are plenty of sun loungers and parasols and a poolside shower. Steps lead gently into the shallow end of the pool, which can be illuminated at night.

Surrounding the pool terrace are beautiful gardens, where leafy trees and thick palms cast dappled shade across the lush, green lawns. Adjacent to the gardens is the villa's very own private tennis court. Guests are asked to bring their own tennis equipment.

Additional Information

Casa Tilias is next door to Casa Surya

  • Check in: 4:00pm
  • Check out: 10:00am

In Summary

Ground Floor

Living/dining room:Satellite TV, DVD, CD/radio, dining table to seat 8
Kitchen:Hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Shower room:Shower, toilet, washbasin
Utility room:Washing machine

First Floor

Bedroom 1:Double bed, fitted wardrobes, en suite bathroom, private balcony
Bedroom 2:Double bed, fitted wardrobes, en suite shower room, balcony terrace
Bedroom 3:Twin beds, fitted wardrobes
Bedroom 4:Twin beds, fitted wardrobes, en suite shower room (shower, wash basin)
Bathroom:Bathroom, overhead shower, toilet, washbasin

Availability and Price

Step 1. Find an available date using our calendar. You can click on a date to set your arrival day.

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Step 2. Fill out how many days you wish to stay, as well as the number of people travelling.

We may be able to accommodate shorter breaks please call or email for details.

  • Gale Beach 2.0 km

  • Mini-market 1.0 km

  • Restaurant 0.8 km

  • Salgados Golf 3.0 km

  • 40.0 km from Faro

Casa Tilias is located in a peaceful residencia just 5km from the lively resort of Albufeira. The villa is just 2km from Gale Beach, a beautiful expanse of sand that stretches for miles between picturesque cliffs. A mini-market and restaurant are both within convenient walking distance. Just a short drive brings you to Albufeira, where you'll find an accessible sandy beach and wide selection of restaurants and bars.

Casa Tilias is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Albuferia coastline, with its fourteen sandy beaches and coves. The nearest is Gale beach, which has a wide variety of tourist facilities and snack bars. In the direction of Albufeira are two smaller beaches that are quieter and less visited. Castelo Beach and Sao Rafael are picturesque coves protected by stunning rock formations of great natural beauty.

Once a traditional fishing village, Albufeira is now a sprawling town with plenty to see and something to suit everyone. During the day you can enjoy the sandy stretches of beach or browse the markets where local handicrafts and fresh goods are sold. In the evening, a wide variety of bars, restaurants and clubs fill the streets with people and life; locals sit on the terraces of traditional restaurants, the bars fill up with thirsty customers and all kinds of music drift across the air. You can admire the array of white yachts in the newly completed marina in the west. Alternatively, you could stroll around the Old Town and explore the maze of cobbled streets, past white-washed fishermen's houses.

Many of the beaches have water sports on offer throughout the summer, and there are plenty of golf courses, tennis courts and horse riding facilities found all around the Algarve. The nearest golf course to the villa is Balaia Golf Course, a 9-hole course 8km away.

Nearby attractions for those with children include;

. ZooMarine- an ocean theme park set amongst lakes and gardens with exhibitions, shows and rides to entertain the whole family. Has a large range of marine animals from sea lions and dolphins to turtles and exotic birds. About 3km away in neighbouring Guia.

. Slide and Splash - a huge water park with pools, Jacuzzis, slides and rapids that can keep the whole family amused for a day. There are plenty of grassy areas for relaxing and picnicking and because the grounds are so large, it doesn't get too crowded. Located north of the town on the N125

Customer Reviews

Mrs Cascani, Co Galway Very Happy

customer service excellent from making the initial booking and then subsequently adding another person to the booking. also we were able to leave our bags in the villa on the last day as there were no clients arriving and we were able to use the outside shower, much appreciated. kate sorted this for us.

Mrs Walton, Ayrshire Very Happy
Mrs Dobson, Derbyshire Very Happy

Very peaceful place, couple of good bars and restaurants within walking distance

Mr Roberts, Beds Very Happy

That there is no worries and the Villas are always great with super and friendly service, and you are well looked after

the bars are friendly and are always willing to help you. And of course the peace and quiet

Mrs Friel, Tyrone Very Happy

Villa was beautiful and the grounds splendid.

Peace and quietb as villa Casa Tilias was in a remote area.

Miss Parker, Dunbartonshire Very Happy

The villa is every bit as good as the description given and staf of villas to go are very helpful

The peace abd quiet is great but there are shops and restaurants near by. Also the zoo marina is quite near and well worth a visit

Mrs Taylor, Wiltshire Happy

Excellent beaches and some good attractions for the children, especially Zoomarine. Close to the airport for hassle free transfers.

Mrs Ince, Lancs Very Happy

Personal freedom, home comforts, great locations

Quiet area, however a short drive to Albufeira or Montechorro for a more lively evening if you want it.

Ms Brierley, Leeds Very Happy

We love the indepence that a villa holiday gives you, it is just like home from home

Mr Gledhill, West Yorkshire Happy

We've booked twice with villastogo, both times we have found the service 1st class. We had a couple of issues while we were in the villa which the portugese rep handled quickly and efficiently.

It's a quiet area and car hire is a must!, don't be told otherwise. If you book a villa in this area don't expect neon lights and kareoke. There's bars around but it's lovely to chill out and relax.

Mr Pedley, Notts Very Happy

That it is very enjoyable.

Peace and quite

Mrs Thompson, Bucks Happy

Very reasonably priced and nice accommodation

Quiet location nice beach, few nice restaurants

Mr Hopkins, West Yorkshire Very Happy

if as good as the one we booked,you will have a great time

everything within reasonable distance,but not too close to be noisy

Mr O'brien, County Carlow Very Happy

everything was as described and the villa was in excellent condition ifact the pictures on the website didn't do the place justice

peace and Quiet , the zoo marine for children, beaches and of course the weather

Mr Ingate, Herts Very Happy

Clean, Tidy, Good Value

Good Restaurants and Peace and Quiet. Not to far from anywere.

Mr Witton, Kent Very Happy

Casa Tilias is a truly amazing villa. The pool and tennis court were perfect and the local restaurants are superb all within an easy walk. just a brilliant holiday.

The area around Casa Tilias is great. there are is a wide selction of restaurants with great food and a good price. There are not really any Bars, but with the restaurants being so comfortable and good service, you can realx over dinner. The beaches are lovley and very clean, but can be quiet popular in the high season. overall i think this area is definitely at the top in the algarve for a good relaxing holding with good food and wine.

Miss Nguyen, Essex Very Happy

affordable price,villa has swimming pool which is very good and decent.

people are very friendly and helpful,few local restaurants in walking distant. the bar/karaoke was good fun.local shops which was usefull.overall nice and peaceful area for a care free holiday

Mr Ward, South Wirral Very Happy

Great value.

Very quiet

Mr Sanders, N/A Very Happy

That the description in the brochure is accurate and the villa lives up to expectation

Nearness of restaurants, taxi rank and good supermarket. Relatively peaceful surroundings.

Mrs Allen, N/A Very Happy

Excellent value for money and spotlessly clean. Pool excellent.

Nice quiet area some very ggod restaurants within walking distance. Cohela beach very ggod. You do really need a car to stay in this area.

Mrs Deeprose, N/A Very Happy

Villa excellent totally met and exceeded our expectations. Pick up to and from airport also excellent. All in all excellent accommodation and service wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

For our party the location was perfect, peace and quiet if you need it, local bars close by, but not too many. Nightlight a short taxi ride away.

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