Epinions Recent Reviews for jstancil

A World, B World, Sea World

Sat, 28 Sep 2002 00:16:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Being Florida residents, my wife and I took the opportunity this summer to get a good deal on a season pass to Sea World. It is most definitely a place to visit more than once. Unlike other parks, you can see all, or most of it in one l o n g day, but...

Selections from Savannah

Sat, 14 Sep 2002 17:15:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - My wife and I recently visited Historic Downtown Savannah for a time of refreshment and relaxation. We had a wonderful time, we found the people to be friendly and very helpful. The town was interesting and delightful. This is a review of some of what...

An Excellent Vacuum

Sun, 28 Jul 2002 00:48:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Due to the death of our old vacuum cleaner we were recently in the market for a new one. It had been so long since we bought a vacuum, the market had changed dramatically.

The first criteria on the list was that we wanted a bagless cleaner...

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: I Love My Sport Trac!

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 01:21:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - The first time I saw a Ford Explorer Sport Trac, I knew I had to have one. Then I found out what they cost. But I waited a while and finally got one that was reasonably affordable and well equipped. Let me state right off that this is not a technical...

Comfort Inns and Suites: St. Augustine Comfort Suites Ranks High

Sun, 2 Sep 2001 01:08:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - We recently stayed for three nights at the Comfort Suites in St. Augustine, Florida. For the golfers among us, you will be pleased to know that this hotel is nearby the World Golf Village, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame. It is several miles...

Travelocity Flight Reservations: Not Bad, Could be Better

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 23:55:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - I have been a user of Travelocity for its airline reservation services for a number of years. For the most part, I am pleased with the site. If nothing else, it gives me control over my reservations, and allows me to browse alternatives.

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Light, Camera, Lots of Action

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 23:41:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Disney/MGM Studios is a neat theme park. I think one thing that makes it appealing is it's tie-in to movies, TV shows and the like. It seems familiar in a nice sort of way. Just walking around the park is interesting. You may find yourself in New...

Half.com: Half Good, Half Bad

Sun, 12 Aug 2001 01:24:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Half.com reminds me somewhat of "A Tale of Two Cities." It can be both very good and very bad. Having said that, I have purchased numerous books, cd's, and videos on half.com and have not had a bad experience yet. Likewise, I have sold several books...

Epcot -- Journey Around the World

Sat, 11 Aug 2001 23:00:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - We enjoy Epcot. In our opinion, it is the best of the Disney Parks in Orlando. Traveling around the World Showcase you can get a glimpse of what it is like in various countries. It is not a detailed, scholarly, travelogue. We will leave that for...

Test Track " I like it!"

Sat, 11 Aug 2001 01:34:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - On a recent visit to EPCOT, I had to try the Test Track ride. Being a car and speed nut, I was really looking forward to it. Knowing it might be a popular ride (boy was that an understatement), I immediately went to the Test Track Pavillion to check...

Outpost.com: Outpost Can't Be Too Far Out

Sat, 11 Aug 2001 01:20:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - In my opinion, Outpost combines the two best features of online buying -- good prices and fast, inexpensive delivery. Sure, I miss the days when Outpost.com offered free overnight shipping. Let's face it, that was an unrealistic policy for the long...

Magic Kingdom -- You Gotta Do It.

Fri, 10 Aug 2001 01:48:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - As residents of Florida we took advantage of a special deal from Disney this Summer that has enabled us to visit all the major Disney Parks in Orlando. We have been to Epcot, MGM Studios, and the Magic Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom by far is our least...

Water Pik Pioneers Again

Sun, 5 Aug 2001 01:42:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - I remember several years ago when Water Pik introduced the massaging shower head. Being a "gadget freak" and someone who enjoys baths and showers, I had to have one. It was a great experience. Soon after, it seems like everyone came out with a...

Oki 600e is OK by Me

Thu, 2 Aug 2001 22:37:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - I have had my Okidata 600e Printer for several years and, if nothing else, it is a workhorse. It has received heavy usage ever since I purchased it, and it has been totally reliable.

The printer operates at an output of 6ppm and has a 100...

A Half-Pint of Fun

Thu, 2 Aug 2001 20:06:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - This is a fun little microwave! First, it comes in a series of bright colors -- blue, orange, green, purple, and red in addition to black and white. I wanted a small microwave for my office, but did not want to spend a lot of money. This one fit my...

Works Like a Charm

Sat, 14 Jul 2001 16:51:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - I am a college professor who uses PowerPoint for presentations in my classroom on a regular basis. The main problem I have had with these presentations is being tied to the computer in order to use the mouse. I recently purchased a notebook computer,...

Delta--Flying Higher

Thu, 21 Jun 2001 22:47:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - My wife recently flew from Tampa to Phoenix and back via Delta. The experience was a totally pleasant one, from the booking of the reservations to the flight itself.

Delta's website, www.delta.com is an easy site to utilize. Besides, they...

A Good,Basic VCR

Sat, 9 Jun 2001 11:46:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Having recently purchased a new television and a new DVD player, I decided to complete the cycle with a new VCR, replacing our ancient one that wasn't doing too well. I found a good price on a refurbished Panasonic PV-V4520 at auction on UBid. I placed...

Easy to Operate

Fri, 1 Jun 2001 17:11:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Since we were in the market for a new big screen TV, I felt that it would be nice to join the 21st century and get a DVD player to accompany it. I did some shopping around, looking for a basic set at a good price. I didn't want a multi-disk unit, and...

A Good Buy

Fri, 1 Jun 2001 16:56:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Our (very) old television recently lost its green color, so we were in the market for a new set. The old set was too small for our family room, anyway, so off I went shopping for new set. I soon decided that a 32 inch model was optimal for our...

Good price, good appliance

Sun, 13 May 2001 21:48:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Our 3 year old GE microwave bit the dust recently, putting us in the market for a new microwave. So, off we went in search of a medium to large microwave at a good price.

After looking over the offerings that several manufacturers had, we...

Sonny's is not for me

Sat, 12 May 2001 22:50:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Mention barbecue in the South and you will have more opinions than people. It seems that every state, and even sections within the state, has their own idea about what is "real" barbecue. Up front, I must mention that I have been heavily influenced by...

T-Mobile Phone Service in Tampa/St. Petersburg: Voice Stream - only a trickle

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 02:17:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - Last Summer we decided it was time to take the plunge into mobile phones. After looking at the plans offered by several companies, we decided on Voice Stream. Boy, was that ever a mistake!

Things started off all right. But then we started...

Ice Palace - Better than the Hockey Team

Mon, 5 Mar 2001 17:56:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - The Ice Palace in Tampa is a beautiful building. As you approach the building, there is a large courtyard before reaching the arena. This kind of sets it off and makes it feel less crowded, somehow. Inside I found the corridors to be adequate with...

Southwest Flies for Me!

Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:19:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jstancil - I recently traveled cross-country on Southwest Airline. This was not my first use of Southwest, I have flown them several times in the past. My experience in flying from Tampa to Phoenix confirmed my previous encounters with the airline. In a...