© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-toiletoctopus Recent reviews written by member toiletoctopus en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_492636114564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - There have been so many books about the Titanic, that it is almost hard to "fathom" sometimes. The famous Walter Lord and Charles Pellegrino have written about the disaster in extensive detail, along with a host of other authors, historians, and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~492636114564 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:37:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_492636114564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491983244932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I have a confession to make, and its going to be painful and embarrassing. Several years ago I bought an acoustic guitar, and thought it wouldn't be that hard to learn. Boy was I wrong, and I'm glad that my wife and mother-in-law enjoy playing on it so... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491983244932 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:00:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491983244932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_491982327428?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I recently finished Jena Craighead George's classic "My Side of the Mountain," after reading about it in the Washington Post. There are so many books out there, but I am shocked that this was my introduction to a novel written fifty... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~491982327428 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:25:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_491982327428?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490328788612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - There have been a lot of controversial figures in our country's young history, but one of the most either beloved or despised is John Brown. He was a abolitionist who went further than using the ink of a pen, and relied on weaponry and violence to free... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490328788612 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:58:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490328788612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490220916356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - Although I generally dislike Fairfax County, VA for its yuppies and parking lot traffic conditions, there are some aspects that make it worth spending time in. You can find any style of restaurant in this area, as its diverse population, has brought... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490220916356 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:41:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490220916356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_490220260996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I'm really trying to work on being more cultured, as I now have two sons, and a wife that I absolutely adore. Usually I like reading magazines devoted to fishing and hunting, but I'm making an effort to read more publications that are of a family nature... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~490220260996 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:14:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_490220260996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489796832900?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - A couple of weeks ago, I had a rather unfortunate meal from Trader Joe's,which rendered the usually buoyant toiletoctopus to the depths of depravity of which I never want to return. Without getting too graphic, stomach pains and diarrhea were the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489796832900 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:48:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489796832900?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_489795718788?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - Gambling is a multi-billion dollar enterprise, that generally finds a way, to suck out all of the blood of cities that sanction it. An example of this is Atlantic City, which I don't want to visit again. This has got to be the most depressing area... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~489795718788 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:20:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_489795718788?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488613777028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I just got back from seeing the movie "Paranormal Activity," and it far exceeded my miniscule expectations. A lot of hyped movies have fallen flat, such as a similarly red hot release a few years ago, "The Blair Witch Project." I expected... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488613777028 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:08:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488613777028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488287342212?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - Can you imagine ice skating with a guy named Toiletoctopus? Can you picture a 6'2 215 lb klutz flying around the corners of the ice, and not at least have a moment of fearful trepidation? Come on out to the Fairfax Ice Arena, and see this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488287342212 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:17:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488287342212?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488282820228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - If I ever got the chance to ask tent manufacturers a couple of questions, that would be a great day indeed. As someone who would rather be in a tent, than in my own house, I would first try to get the lowdown on why all tent bags are so darned small... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488282820228 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:26:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488282820228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488277970564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - When I first saw the Mountain House Freeze Dried Ice Cream Sandwiches, I have to admit thinking, "Wow, that's a cool idea." Whenever I'm out in the woods, there's always a strange craving for an ice cream product. Unfortunately you can't go to an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488277970564 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:50:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488277970564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488276987524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - My house is starting to look like a zoo, with two boys, and a dog that thinks she's one of their siblings. Thankfully my wife puts up with all of us, and tolerates all of the stupidity that we can commit on a daily basis. Like most families, we greatly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488276987524 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:25:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488276987524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488272334468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I have to say that Mountain House food's have been a "mixed bag," even though they've been helpful on backpacking trips. A trip outdoors, that requires a lot of hiking, will have you make sacrifices with regards to weight control. You don't want... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488272334468 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:45:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488272334468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488271089284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - You can spend a lot of money on colognes, and while sometimes higher prices reflect high quality, that's not always the case. For going out to a fancy restaurant, or a night on the town, I like to wear Versace Pour Homme. Now, the name alone... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488271089284 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:24:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488271089284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488254115460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - Recently I broke one of my rules, which is never smoke a cigar more than $10, that doesn't come from Cuba. I had been hearing raves and accolades for years, with regards to Davidoff cigars, which are thought of highly in publications like Cigar... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488254115460 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:05:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488254115460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488247037572?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I'm not fond of Prince William County, which is about thirty miles South of Washington D.C. I used to live in Woodbridge, which is sometimes referred to as "Hoodbridge," and Manassas Park, that is sometimes called a name associated with "donkeys." This... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488247037572 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:08:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488247037572?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488237600388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - Living in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area can be a nightmare of sorts. If you've driven on the Beltway, you most certainly understand the term, "Billion Dollar Parking Lot." It's stressful sitting along while traffic on this artery grinds to a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488237600388 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:09:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488237600388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_488161906308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I'm not too thrilled with politicians of either political party, as they are nothing but a bunch of boobs. Their weasel like behavior, and stealing candy from babies gets pretty old fast. Thankfully there's some boobs in Washington D.C. that I do enjoy,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~488161906308 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:46:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_488161906308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487806307972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - As someone who truly loves the outdoors, and abhors every moment of office time, I'm looking forward to retirement. It's some 20+ years away, but its not too early to dream about constant skiing, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, and hunting. Lately I've... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487806307972 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:54:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487806307972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487801458308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - None of us will ever forget what we were doing, when we learned about the attacks that occured on 9/11/01. This date has been seared into our collective consciousness, as we had to witness people of all faiths and backgrounds, being attacked by a bunch... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487801458308 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:15:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487801458308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487742803588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I used to live in Arlington County, which is of course just across from the District line, and its known internationally for the National Cemetery, Pentagon, and annoying office parks in Crystal City. You can sit in traffic for hours crossing it,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487742803588 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:20:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487742803588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487506939524?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - To those who spend a lot of time outdoors, hiking and camping while surviving the elements, you know that any food can taste delicious. I have to confess to enjoying Spam and hominy while enjoying nature's beauty, but wouldn't think twice about... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487506939524 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:49:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487506939524?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487483018884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - Want to buy a new car or television? If you are in the market, you want to do some research before purchasing something so expensive. You could turn to the internet, which brings its own can of worms, or go to a more reputable place like Epinions... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487483018884 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:29:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487483018884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_487263473284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author toiletoctopus - I am not pleased that Nicaragua has recognized Abhkhazia and South Ossetia as independent countries, when these lands are part of the sovereign nation of Georgia. This nation was of course, attacked by Russian soldiers last year, and still occupied by... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~487263473284 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:58:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_487263473284?linkin_id=8003929