Epinions Recent Reviews for joli

Ford F150 SuperCab: Not for those with kids in carseats!

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 04:27:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I absolutely need a truck for hauling trash, bringing the dogs, hauling wood and plants, etc, but then I absolutely need a backseat for my son who is in a carseat. I couldn't afford a truck with a full backseat, so I bought a 2000 Ford F150 supercab,...

As a Regular Person, Do I Really Need Such an Elaborate Piece of Equipment?

Sat, 1 Nov 2003 05:53:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I am a regular person. I have a very small home business that requires a lot of computer work but not so much printing work. I do go to school and need to print out assignments. My family and I do a lot of net surfing and frequently print out websites...

About 30 Steps to Best Snorkeling Beach in Kona from this Hotel

Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:26:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - The Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort on the Big Island is a first-class, oceanfront hotel that is moderately priced. It is in a quiet area in Kona right next to the best snorkeling beach for miles around. The Rooms The rooms are clean and bright wit...

Best Hotel in Hilo

Sat, 11 Oct 2003 21:50:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I first moved to the Big Island, the Army put me up at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel for almost two months while I was looking for a house to rent. It is a good quality hotel, the best in Hilo, in my opinion. The Naniloa, right next door, is also a good hotel b...

TravelNow.com: Worked great and I got the cheapest price

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 23:03:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I used travelnow to rent a car on Oahu and was quite satisfied. I live on the Big Island and was taking a last-minute trip to Oahu. I checked most of the online major car rental sites (I think it was budget, dollar, avis, and hertz that I checked) a...

Hilton Waikoloa Village: This Local's Choice

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 22:48:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - What originally attracted myself and my husband to this hotel was the dolphin quest program. We used to sneak on the grounds and watch the dolphin shows when we were on the Kona side (we live on the Big Island). I have since learned you don't have to sn...

Eureka Bagless/Cyclonic Whirlwind Vacuums: Good Vacuum, Buy It Without Worry unless ....

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 17:05:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I have had this vacuum for almost a year now, and I definitely recommend it. Just a note, I have very short carpet - almost like berber, but not quite. I don't know how it works on longer carpet.

I bought it because my old vacuum broke, and...

Do yourself a favor, wait for Planet of the Apes to come out on video

Wed, 3 Oct 2001 19:49:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I saw Planet of the Apes last night, and my husband and I both thought it sucked.

The main reason we went to see it was because part of it was filmed on the island we live on at the lava flow. All the parts with the black, ropy lava as...

I Can Wear Makeup Again

Wed, 4 Apr 2001 04:05:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I never, ever thought I would write an epinion in the beauty category - heck, I usually don't even brush my hair. BUT, these things are so great - I just had to bite the bullet and let someone know.

Before I was married I liked to look decent...

A Grand History of the World at Work

Wed, 27 Dec 2000 23:43:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I didn't know what to expect when we went to the Museum of Science and Industry for the first time ever in October. I grew up my whole life in Illinois, half of it less than two hours from Chicago, and I had never been to the museum before. As I think...

Archived Web Services Reviews: Turbonote: an incredibly useful desktop organization tool

Fri, 22 Dec 2000 00:07:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - Ok, my mother told me about this product about six months ago, and now I will pass it on in the spirit of the season. It is called Turbonote+; there is a freeware version, and a paid version. I currently use the freeware version, but I am...

Good for a beginner's camera only - but not at full price

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 23:03:04 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joli - A few months ago my husband decided we needed a digital camera. We ended up buying the Canon S10, which I am very happy with. He also wanted a cheap one for work, and (I'm still not sure how) he ended up talking me into getting him the Largan...

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium: well worth a visit!

Sun, 10 Dec 2000 02:57:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I visited the Shedd Aquarium in October with my husband, mother, sister, and my sister's boyfriend during a whirlwind trip to Chicago. Our tickets were $15 a piece, and we stayed about three hours. It was well worth the time and money, and enjoyable...

He didn't get messed up without getting "messed up"

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 04:43:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I went to see the 1:15 matinee showing of Unbreakable today with my husband, John. The ticket cost $4.50, and all I can say is "I'm glad we didn't pay full price". The movie was good for two reasons: 1. The acting and directing was...

Our research pointed to the Canon S10, and we were right.

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 06:54:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - A few months ago, I gave in to my husband's constant demands for a digital camera. He wanted one badly, I didn't want to fork over the cash, but I kind of wanted one too. I put pictures up on my website a lot and I thought it would be an easier way to...

I love my bed

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 08:17:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - I am the proud owner of a King size Simmons Beautyrest Mattress for almost three years now. I still think to myself "I love my bed" at least a couple times a week when I first slide into it. I count this bed as one of the bigger blessings in...

Delta: is a cheaper ticket worth this?

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:52:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joli - A couple of weeks ago my husband and I flow roundtrip from Hawaii to Georgia and back again. My husband thoroughly researched all the airline prices and picked Delta as the cheapest (we flew coach). My husband prefers to fly TWA, but the trip was...

This car provided a very comfortable drive across 4 states

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 21:34:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - My husband and I just got back from a trip to the mainland yesterday. We flew to Chicago, and rented this car. We stayed in Chicago for three days, then drove to New Jersey and stayed there for four days.

When my husband called the rental...

Kauai Underground Guide: Why you should buy this book if you are going to Kauai:

Fri, 29 Sep 2000 07:19:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - Reason #1, The Content

This book has it all, everything you want to know about Kauai. It is completely up-to-date, with 16 editions having been released between the first in 1980 and the latest in 2000. It chronicles what to expect, what to...

does what it says ... but not near the real thing.

Thu, 31 Aug 2000 06:05:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author joli - My husband bought me this massager as a gift over a year ago, thinking (quite incorrectly) that he wouldn't have to give me back massages anymore. I am a big lover of massages. I try and coerce him into giving me one whenever possible and I pay for...

My favorite American City

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 15:54:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - Hi all, I am participating in a write-off about "my Favorite American City". The other writers are Elorraine, poneyby, Kassie, ptiemann, jules, risaj1, jo.com, moderngypsy, AmyLEnsor, CodeBaloo, afton, disartain, njymix, kevlog, hevinly,...

I have finally given up on Netscape ... for good.

Mon, 28 Aug 2000 07:22:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author joli - My first three years of Internet Browsing all faithfully belonged to Netscape. I started with Netscape 2.0, and I officially gave up on Netscape while Communicator 4.7 was the newest browser. Incidentally, I still have 4.7 on the computer, and that's...

My online journey with the University of Phoenix

Thu, 17 Aug 2000 11:24:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - ***Note – this is a very long and very descriptive review – you will only find it useful if you are considering University of Phoenix or trying to discover how online degrees work, so read at your own risk. :)

I just finished my third class...

Sportfishing on the Big Island; Kona style

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:10:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author joli - A few weeks ago my husband and I went to Kona (the other side of the island, about 98 miles from where we live) to go fishing. We don't own a boat, and when we fish on our side we normally just fish from shore. My husband has dreams of owning a boat in...

The Big Island's Kohala (gold) Coast

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 04:18:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joli - It's debateable exactly where the Kohala Coast starts, but for our purposes we'll start at Kona Coast State Park, which is at the 88 mile marker on Queen Kaahumanu Hwy (also known as Hwy 19, or Queen K for short) won the west side of the Big Island. To...