Epinions Recent Reviews for carolynmarie

Read this book... and learn...

Fri, 11 May 2001 19:42:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - Having received my copy of this book yesterday, I devoured it last night and finished it off this morning. Wow!!!

This book, written by a young priest (I can call him young as anyone younger than me fits that description) (He's 48)is the...

Bummer trip to the Mint in Washington DC

Wed, 21 Mar 2001 20:30:06 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - My husband and I just got home from our trip to Washington DC and I am still seething. We really did want to go to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. The first day we went, we got there too late... at 4PM and the last tour is at 2PM...(Take note all...

Why drive when you can go by boat?

Fri, 15 Sep 2000 00:35:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - This summer my husband and I went to Nova Scotia and since I was the trip planner and navigator, it made sense to me to drive over to Portland, Maine and then take the Scotia Prince overnight ferry from Portland to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. From looking at...

Timbids and donuts and pastries... Oh My!!!

Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:35:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - Then there's coffee, and soups and sandwiches too... and lots of other goodies to satisfy your palate. This was a gift on our trip to Nova Scotia. We had no idea what we were in for when we first pulled up at Tim Hortons but did we ever get addicted and...

Friendly's.... great food, great treats

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 14:42:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - I had had fond memories of Friendly's from my days of living in Ohio so on our recent trip to New England and Nova Scotia we chose to eat at Friendly's twice....once in Vermont and once in Connecticut. The service both times was absolutely excellent and...

National Car Rental-- Love it!!

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 21:59:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - My husband and I just returned from a trip to New England and Nova Scotia. We flew into Hartford and rented a car from National Car Rental. This is the second time we have used this company for our rental needs. We reserved the car that we needed online,...

Rocky Neck... uh...hmmm

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 11:04:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - My husband and I just returned from our vacation which included a four night stay at Rocky Neck State Park. We were there because of Opsail 2000 in New London, Connecticut.

We were tent camping, and our tent camp site was M...it was close...

Metrolink: Metrolink--St Louis, MO

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 02:55:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - Although I have not yet used this mode of transportation,(subway) I look forwards to doing so based on the service and information that has been provided to me by their employees. I had contacted them via their website for the purpose of soliciting...

Southwest wins my vote....

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 02:32:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - Southwest is my favorite airline because they are no frills, up-front about their policies and have great consumer airfare sales. There is a conference that I need to go to in Missouri... Southwest last week had a promo fare for 82.00 each way... but...

The Cider House Rules

Sat, 26 Feb 2000 11:44:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - We went to see this movie for entertainment. Overall, the movie was wonderful. The fact that the movie was not only about an orphanage..but also about grim facts of life... people getting abortions....and that it was treated as an "ok" activity...

Packed Sardines in coach ......

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 08:36:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - The problem with Leg room is not totally just a Delta problem but is a problem with all airlines more or less in the coach area. They are trying to cram more people in less space so as to maximize profits and usability of the plane... read increase...

Mr. Wang's

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 11:41:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - This is a great place to go for a variety of Chinese food specialties. They have a buffet with multiple choices of foods ranging from soups and won tons to Sesame chicken, sweet and sour pork etc.. also a wonderful little desert bar. There is something...

1995 Buick Regal: When you want a regal car, you want a Regal

Sun, 6 Feb 2000 20:29:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - This car is not made of Gold, but it is a goldmine for stable, reliable transportation. We bought our Regal about 6 years ago... brand new... and right off the showroom floor with no money down etc... signed the paperwork and drove out of the showroom...

My favorite car

Sun, 6 Feb 2000 20:05:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - I bought a Buick Century and loved that car... used it till it plumb wore out. The car looked great, felt great, rode great... had no problems with it for the longest time. The steering wheel had a great feel, easy maneuverability. The seats were cloth...

Titansearch.com: Titan has problems

Sun, 6 Feb 2000 03:04:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - And it amounts to less money for everyone who signed with them. I initially liked them and referred all my searches to their engine..but it really is a waste of time with all the rule changes that they are initiating. I too have only been with them for...

Weigh Down not for all but....

Fri, 4 Feb 2000 00:55:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - I tried this food program also and did lose about 15 pounds while on it. My problem is that I did not stay on it consistently...i.e. follow program often enough to lose the most that I could have on this program. I feel that exercise is essential to...

St. Agnes Academy

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 09:53:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - Now I know it is difficult to write a review when your experience was over 30 years ago... but let me tell you, I went to St. Agnes Academy for 12 years...13 if you include Kindergarten, and I loved this place. The thrust is for academics but also a well...

Southwest Airlines

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 08:08:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - Being from the South, southwest airlines is my very favorite because of the economical...read that cheap....fares and good destination choices.

The ticketing is easily accomplished either online or on the phone. There are no surprises here...

Rendezvous BBQ

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:33:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - We went with some friends to the Rendezvous for ribs. The restaurant was very noisy.. very busy... and crowded. The wait time was obnoxious, overly long and then when we had waited our time... and still had not been seated, we complained and finally did...

This machine lasts and lasts

Sat, 29 Jan 2000 10:43:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - My Kitchen Aid mixer Model 45SS was given to me as a Christmas present over 20 years ago and it is still going strong. I love this product as it is so durable, easy to use, easy to clean and store. My mother had a Kitchen Aid too so I guess I am a second...

Chop Suey Inn

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:33:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - My husband and I often order out from the Chop Suey Inn on Greensprings Highway in Birmingham. It is a small hole in the wall Chinese take out with many, many selections to chose from, friendly wait staff, and fast delivery of foods. You know what your...

Donato's Pizza is Great!!!..

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:25:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - Donato's!!!

Hands down this is the doggonest best pizza you have ever tasted. Their varieties are unique... Garden Vegy, Chicken Vegy, Hawaiian, the standard Pepperoni, sausage etc..The sauce is wonderful...a real rich taste... the cheese is...

More good eats: Dixie Cafe

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:16:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - This is down home cooking just like Mom makes. This is a little hole in the wall restaurant in which you can have your meat plus three, dessert and salad and not have spent a bundle. Breads are wonderful too. The service is very good. The restaurant is...

Corky's Bar-B-Q

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:04:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author carolynmarie - If you are hungry for Bar-B-Q, then you definitely want to go to Corky's. Is is hands down, the best in the South!!! Corky's BBQ is on Poplar Avenue....also they have one in Metairie La...just outside of New Orleans.

This restaurant has...