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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-chelledun Recent reviews written by member chelledun en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_475818462852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I've had somewhat of a rough history with my Canon cameras, typically losing/breaking them on an annual or biannual basis.  Several of these misfortunes have been my fault, while others I have chalked up to receiving a "lemon" camera. ... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475818462852 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:49:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475818462852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475467124356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Napa Valley is a popular leisure destination in north-central California made famous by its constantly flowing supply of wine and the terrible movie Sideways.  The valley area stretches from approximately Napa at the south end to Calistoga at the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475467124356 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:42:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475467124356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_475009814148?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Every summer needs a good, raunchy, R-rated comedy, and The Hangover fits the bill.  This recent release centers around the pre-wedding adventures of groom-to-be Doug (Justin Bartha), his best friends Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Stu (Ed Helms),... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475009814148 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:58:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475009814148?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473959927428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - This wasn't our first trip to the jelly belly factory.  As proud veterans of multiple visits to Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin's Jelly Belly Warehouse Tour, we just knew that Fairfield, California's Jelly Belly Factory Tour would be even... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473959927428 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:40:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473959927428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473169432196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - The Courtyard San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point in South San Francisco is the type of hotel one would choose for the evening prior to an early morning flight but not for any other occasion.  The area surrounding the hotel is decidedly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473169432196 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 21:30:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473169432196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473066671748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - As I searched for lodging options in or near Yosemite National Park, I learned that that the hotels in this area are some of the most expensive I've ever encountered.  Further, they book up months or even years in advance!  After declining to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473066671748 Sat, 6 Jun 2009 23:08:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473066671748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472840375940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is currently reinventing itself.  When we visited in late May, we entered through a brand spanking new front entrance and encountered a variety of construction projects geared toward producing new... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472840375940 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 23:51:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472840375940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472350363268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Situated in the peaceful countryside of Oakville, California, Robert Mondavi Winery is, for many, the holy grail of Napa Valley wineries.  Even I, a near-total wine novice, had heard of and tasted Robert Mondavi wines prior to my visit.  While... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472350363268 Sun, 31 May 2009 19:44:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472350363268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471915335300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - It's rare for me to park at any given hotel for more than a day or two a time, so I was thrilled to spend five relaxing nights at the Vintage Inn in Yountville, California.  This Napa Valley wine country hotel receives rave reviews online,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471915335300 Wed, 27 May 2009 23:34:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471915335300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471778299524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Those who have visited California wine country likely already know that Thomas Keller is a name both famous and infamous amongst Napa Valley foodies.  Tiny Yountville in the heart of the valley boasts no less than three Thomas Keller creations... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471778299524 Tue, 26 May 2009 20:54:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471778299524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471666822788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I have a serious interest in the cultural history of seaside boardwalks and amusement parks.  As such, a trip to California's 100+ year old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk seemed well worth a two hour detour from our recent wine country... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471666822788 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:50:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471666822788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471253290628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - After hearing rave reviews both online and from friends, this Mother's Day our family of five treated mom to a Chicago Food Planet Food Tour of Chicago's Near North.  The verdict?  The three hour tour was a unanimous smash hit.  We... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471253290628 Fri, 22 May 2009 01:31:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471253290628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_471140437636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - After being relatively underwhelmed with Tim Hanks in The Da Vinci Code, I was hesitant to sign on for more symbology adventures in Angels and Demons.  Fortunately, this second Dan... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~471140437636 Thu, 21 May 2009 01:52:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_471140437636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470853979780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - The Chelledun family needed two rooms at a reasonable price for a whirlwind weekend tour of San Francisco.  The Omni San Francisco seemed to fit the bill, as the price was right and we'd previously had good experiences at Omnis in Indianapolis and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470853979780 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:13:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470853979780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470440775300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - On the second day of our recent Milwaukee weekend getaway, the weather turned from pleasantly warm and springish to a freezing, torrential downpour.  As such, we scuttled our outdoor plans and turned to the Milwaukee Public Museum to keep us... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470440775300 Fri, 15 May 2009 00:08:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470440775300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_470085832324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - There are few things that put a smile on my face more than high quality food, attractively presented.  As such, I am a huge fan of public markets in general and the Milwaukee Public Market specifically.  Know Before You Go... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~470085832324 Tue, 12 May 2009 00:29:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_470085832324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469125467780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Everyone knows about Chicago's mega-attractions such as the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Sears Tower.  Unfortunately, these mammoth museums can completely overshadow the city's many smaller attractions, even for those of us who visit the city... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469125467780 Sun, 3 May 2009 11:51:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469125467780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469005471364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Summer blockbuster season has officially started, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine is first on the docket.  Although I loved all three installments of the X-Men Trilogy, I entered the theater with extremely low expectations after reading scathing... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469005471364 Sat, 2 May 2009 10:23:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469005471364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468723797636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - If you ask around for good German food in Milwaukee, half the folks you talk to will recommend Karl Ratzsch's and the other half will suggest Mader's.  On our recent trip we opted for 104-year old Karl Ratzsch's based on slightly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468723797636 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:42:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468723797636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468285427332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - After a long run in London and a still-ongoing one on Broadway, Disney's Mary Poppins musical is now on tour through 2010.  We saw the touring version of the show, which runs at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago through July 12,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468285427332 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:13:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468285427332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467829362308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Mother Nature finally blessed the Midwest with a lovely day this weekend, and mr_chelledun and I were lucky enough to spend part of it at Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Conservatory, aka The Domes.  As soon as we pulled up, the reason for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467829362308 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:04:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467829362308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467596840580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Residence Inn franchises tend to be surprisingly nice for the price point, and the Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown is no exception.  Housed in a historic building which used to host Gimbel's Department Store, this urban hotel manages to be... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467596840580 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:23:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467596840580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467054464644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - While planning a trip to the wonderful Chattanooga Aquarium, I simultaneously planned a meal at adjacent The Blue Plate restaurant.  I was attracted by what I read online about the restaurant's concept - a modernized diner where every... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467054464644 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:30:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467054464644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466681171588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Adventureland is a dramatic, slightly funny coming-of-age film totally mismarketed as a Superbad-style comedy.  While I consider the movie generally worth seeing for its nostalgic feeling and a handful of fascinating characters, I left... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466681171588 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:00:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466681171588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466320789124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Located in Indiana's east central region, Turkey Run Inn is the in-park lodging option for popular Turkey Run State Park.  Mr_chelledun and I spent a weekend at the hotel this April as part of our ongoing quest to visit each of many parks... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466320789124 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:23:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466320789124?linkin_id=8003929