Epinions Recent Reviews for gdinero

Bissell SpotBot is an Effective Helper, but...

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 03:53:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - Executive Summary Update: I have had the SpotBot for several months, and it is one of the few products I've bought that I have absolutely no regrets about buying. It works, over and over again, very well. I mostly use it for cleaning up pet...

Gila Wilderness has it all

Wed, 25 May 2005 01:03:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - The Gila Wilderness is nestled in southwestern New Mexico, along the Continental Divide. A map of the area can be found here: http://www2.srs.fs.fed.us/r3/g
ila/maps/mapen.shtml
The interesting thing is that the wilderness has an incredible array of...

Dinosaur Valley State Park has something for everyone

Wed, 6 Apr 2005 14:58:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - Dinosaur Valley State Park offers hiking and biking trails, car camping, seven primitive camp sites, a wide river flowing through it, and of course, dinosaur tracks. On account of this, it has a lot to offer for a wide range of visitors. The park is...

Not really a 5 star experience

Tue, 5 Apr 2005 00:48:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - When I planned my trip to Padre Island last September, I was pretty excited about it. Where else can you drive on a beach to whatever point you want, put up a camp, and enjoy the solitude of a private oasis? I love the outdoors. I like hiking,...

Black & Decker HCC100 Home Cafe Single Serve Coffee Brewing System: Black & Decker Home Cafe System is great (with low expectations)

Tue, 8 Feb 2005 20:05:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - The Black and Decker Home Café system should be featured on The Simpsons. It’s a parody appliance; it doesn’t do anything well. And yet I use it every morning, and some evenings. Go figure. The “System” promises café-tasting coffee in about a...

Breakfast makes it stand out

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 01:00:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - I wasn't overly impressed with the La Quinta hotel given it's premium price over Motel 6 and like hotels. This hotel had some slightly upscale touches to the lobby and rooms, including crown moldings, modern and elegant lamps, and a work desk in the...

Lake Tahoe backcountry hiking is anything but desolate

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 14:53:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - The Desolation Wilderness located adjacent to Lake Tahoe is one of the most gorgeous and unique areas I have ever experienced. It includes several well-known trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, the Tahoe Rim Trail (which covers over 150 miles...

Motel 6 South Lake Tahoe: Decent Value in the Tahoe area

Tue, 14 Sep 2004 03:15:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe is located on the main road in the town, near several other large chains and boutique lodgings. It's 4 miles south of Stateline and the Heavenly Ski resort, and about a mile from the 50/89 "Y" intersection that leads to...

The best backpacking guide ever?

Sat, 11 Sep 2004 19:36:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - Hiking in the USA is possibly the perfect backcountry backpacking reference book for me. I have to say that I was extremely surprised that the Lonely Planet ("LP" in the rest of my review) publishers were able to produce a good backcountry hiking book,...

Underground goes Mainstream

Thu, 26 Aug 2004 12:59:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - NFS Underground may be the best driving game I've played. It's just a lot of fun and has a lot of cool effects and absolutely stunning graphics. It also doesn't have any programming bugs as far as I know: the game has never hung up and required...

Courtyard Nashville Downtown: Great hotel and location

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:49:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - The Marriott Courtyard was far better than I expected from a Courtyard hotel, and located in the heart of downtown just a few blocks from the riverside and from the shops and restaurants on Broadway. It's located about 4 blocks from the Hilton as well...

Snorkeling - Not a great value

Fri, 6 Aug 2004 14:26:09 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - I went to Aruba in July 2004 and did a 2.5 hour snorkeling trip with Red Sail Sports. I do not recommend the experience because of the number of people on the boat at any given time and the poor quality of the snorkeling coral, fish, etc...

Allegro Resort Aruba and Casino: Nice hotel, premium location, no worries

Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:24:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - I stayed at the Allegro all inclusive for 3 nights in late July 2004. I think it's a good value for the area, and above average for all inclusives. Location The hotel is located in what has got to be the premium beach of the island, Palm...

Big bang start, uneventful game play

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 12:56:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - This is a first person shooter (PFS) game that's very addicting. The two best parts of the game are the ties to the history and the ease of blasting away at your often more heavily equipped enemies. This game is produced by Dreamworks, who also...

Solid Kumho Replacements

Tue, 16 Mar 2004 13:54:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - July 2006 Update: I've had these tires on my car for over two years, and over 30,000 miles. This is at least 50% better tread life than I experienced with either the stock Eagles or the Kumho Ecsta Supra 712's. I need to replace two of the tires in...

This thing's awesome!

Thu, 15 Jan 2004 20:37:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - I love my chopper. It's handy, dandy, and great all in a nice compact package. I've had it for about a year now, with no material problems. I'm the laziest cook I know. A bachelor at heart, and rarely touching a recipe that takes more than 30...

Greatest Hit?

Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:04:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - Now that Need for Speed (NFS): Hot Pursuit 2 is a greatest hit, it's available for $20 at virtually all the major retailers. With that price, I had to pick up a copy. Before I get into what I like about the game, here are the driving games (and...

Sheraton Iguazu Resort: Great location

Fri, 9 Jan 2004 14:54:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - First, I did not stay at the Sheraton. But I had some thoughts on the hotel that would be useful to potential visitors, although probably not enough to make the go/don't go decision. Location 1) It's the only hotel in the Park Reserve 2)...

Better than some, not the best though

Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:01:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - I’ve been eyeing these things since I saw them for sale in Tokyo back in 2000. A few years ago I broke down and purchased $50 Aiwa noise-canceling earphones, and then recently, decided to buy these instead for the following reasons: - I wanted very...

Living history well worth visiting

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 03:48:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - Penh is a clashing of two worlds. On the one hand, you have the government and the ex-pats who paint a picture of a rich life. The Palace grounds in Phnom Penh (I’ll just call it PP in the rest of the text) are gorgeous. Landscaped to perfection, paved...

Hôtel du Nord: Perfect location with charm and value

Sat, 25 Oct 2003 20:53:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - I stayed at the Hotel du Nord in Annecy, France in Sep 2003. Overview It's one of the few hotels listed by Frommers, and it was a total gem. Rated at a government two stars, I had relatively low expectations. But the people were friendly, alb...

Havasupai: Spectacular Waterfalls in the Canyon

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 23:41:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - The Scoop Havasupai is amazing. It’s spectacular. If you have ever seen a picture of a waterfall that’s associated with the Grand Canyon, it’s in the Havasupai Indian reservation. They actually offer three beautiful and amazing waterfall...

Nice hotel, Crappy Neighborhood

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:02:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - Pheonix’s Sky Harbor airport isn’t exactly the most hotel-abundant airport in the world. We drove into the area around midnight on a Saturday night in October 2003 looking for a hotel. After getting lost in the “hood” just west of the airport, we finall...

Travelodge Williams Grand Canyon: Solid value in a quaint town

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 01:39:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - I stayed in the Travelodge in Williams, AZ in October 2003. Overview The Travelodge is your basic clean motel type. They have three buildings making a horseshoe surrounding a parking lot that faces the main road on Rt. 66. They have an indoor ja...

Wyndham El San Juan: El San Juan: Decadent style and Incredible Nightlife

Thu, 9 Oct 2003 14:37:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gdinero - The Wyndham El San Juan reeks of style. Location It's located across the street from the airport, and on a beach. Other hotels sharing that strip of land include Intercontinental, Water Club Hotel, and Ritz Carlton; so you know you're in good com...