TammyWright

Quote: Originally Posted by krebsler Tammy, do you know if I would be able to make a reservation at one of Dream's restaurants for my welcome dinner? Providing all my guests are staying at Dreams. usually if it is a large group (like 10 people or more) they will want you to pay for a private event. you can of course just go to the restaurant with your group but you might have to wait. they usually do not like to do events at the restaurants (especially smaller ones) unless it is a private or semi-private event.

do you and your daughter have the same last name....? they rarely check for the notarized doc...i send it to my clients to sign but no one has ever been asked for it.

it REALLY is not a good idea. i hear horror stories all the time of packages not arriving (some of mine didn't for my OOT bags and i had them sent weeks before). if you must do it, there are shipping brokers that can make the process a little easier and help you navigate through the paperwork but i really do not think it is work it...just pack an extra suitcase or split the stuff amongst your family to bring (thats waht i did).

both daniels are really great and so accomodating. they really make brides and grooms feel like they are VIP's and they treat your wedding day as it was their own. it is one of the reasons i think dreams tulum is such a great place to get married...in addition to being in such a beautiful location, the staff is top notch!

say hi to the ladies for me (mariana, yarai, yessoca, yolanda)... also, the night club is not REALLY a night club in the sense of what you expect in the US. it is more of a conference rooms with disco-ey lights, bar, music....where people can stay up late and dance, drink, hang out...

here are the results so far: Abbie 1 alexandra84 1 Alexis 1 Cooper 1 hollisandsteph 1 kristie 1 montegobay09 1 mrsfink 1 photographybyjessica 1 rarpia 1 RichardMay 1 Sapphire723 1 vero319 1 its a close race!!

there are a ton...check out this thread. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t25646

Quote: Originally Posted by msmoodyr Who do you recommend for Riu Negril (Tropical Bay)? try TA maureen

so glad everything worked out for you...except for shipping your stuff...i am always scared to ship things to mexico. i always hear more things disappear than make it. are your pics up yet?

gosh, i am just so sorry. your fiance sounds like he got cold feet but is ready to move forward. i have no words of advice but hope you both find some clarity in this situation.

i hope a vet or vet tech on here might have some good advice for you...sending positive thoughts to your kitty.

has he eaten anything like household chemicals or toxic plants. i hate to say it but you really should take the kitty to the vet, sooner than later.

Quote: Originally Posted by envision4evr Hi I need a TA for travel arrangemets from NewYork to Punta Cana...any suggestions? def. try TA Dina...she is located close to you and our Punta Cana expert. you can pm her here...her username is "TA Dina"

ikupoo, i am in northern cali as well and think that worms will do fine in the compost during the winter because during the breakdown/composting things really heat up in the pile. i can't wait to have worms in my compost pile!!

right now it is in a big pile but we are trying to decide exactly what tystem we want. i think we are going to build a compost box with thise concrete reinforeced wiring around the top part to keep the critters out but let air in. i am going to make steve do the turning...haha. the compst bins that i saw were probably not big enough for what i want because in addition to our garden bed (but will be beds, by next year) i also have a bunch of fruit trees.

continued article from post above: Quote: FEATURE PROS AND CONS Once you have decided which kind of tumbler you want, look at the specific features of each. It's the little things that can make or break a design. For instance, compare the Envirocycle to the EZ Composter. The former has a hinged door. The latter has a round hatch with finely threaded screws. As a result, loading and unloading the Envirocycle is considerably easier than loading and unloading the EZ Composter, which has a hatch that is difficult to screw down even when the unit is new, let alone after dirt and debris clog the threads. Among center-axle types, some, such as the Tumbleweed, open at both ends, while others, such as the Urban compost Tumbler., open only atone end. Having openings on both ends makes loading and unloading simpler. However, the extra air flow of the UCT's patented core-aeration system, which precludes having both ends open, might he worth the trade-off. Capacity also can be an issue. Many models come in more than one size. At first blush, the larger size seems to make sense because it produces more compost in the same amount of time as a smaller one. But the larger one also might he heavier and more difficult to operate. There's another aspect of capacity to consider. Composting speed is a function of the last items to he added. That is, you won't get a full load of compost unless you've put in a full load of organic material. This doesn't mean you can't add material a little at a tune. What it does mean, however, is that "time to completion" is measured from the last of those small additions. Because of this, you may want to have more than one unit. Start by completely filling one with a mixture of brown and green compost material. Examples of brown material are fine mood chips, brown weeds, straw, leaves and kitchen scraps; examples of green material are grass clippings, green garden cast-offs and manure. While that batch "cooks," you can slowly fill another unit. This is the idea behind the ComposTwin: You can have one bin filled and composting while you are adding fresh ingredients to the second bin. OPERATING FACTORS Whichever unit you choose, you should be aware of certain operational factors: 1) Ignore recommendations to use compost accelerators. About half the manufacturers still recommend this practice, yet study after study has shown that such additives have no appreciable effect on the composting process. If nothing else is available, keep a bag of leaves or a bale of straw handy and use it as necessary to maintain the balance. In most cases where users have reported poor results, it turns out they have been adding only grass clippings and kitchen scraps to the unit. 3) All tumblers are pest-proof to rodents, dogs and other animals—not to insects. When you open a tumbler. Be prepared for a cloud of gnats to emerge. The fact is, these same gnats hover over open compost piles, but you are less aware of them because you don't encounter them in mass. 4) Monitor the moisture content. Tumblers retain moisture letter than open piles, so you don't need to add much. Usually, grass clippings alone provide more than enough moisture. Your working pile should feel like a clamp sponge. If its wetter than that, leave the door open awhile so it can dry out. Occasionally you may have to add a small amount of water. If so, add no more than a cup at a time, and be sure to tumble the contents after each addition. 5) Air is crucial to the composting process. Periodically check to ensure the vents in your composter haven't been clogged by organic material. If you think the mix isn't getting enough air, rotate tile tumblers more frequently. Compost Tumbler Sources ComposTwin: Mantis. (800) 366-6268; Mantis Garden Tools - Mantis Tiller Envirocycle: Envirocycle Systems. (514) 767-7770; ENVIROCYCLE SYSTEMS INC. Tumbleweed: Eons Down Under Wares. (877) 886-2532 Urban Compost Tumbler: D&P Industries. (877) 546-4400; http://thecomposter.com/ EZ Composter: Spruce Creek. (800) 940-0187; ww.ezcompost.com BioOrb: Planet Natural. (800) 289-6656; Garden Supply - Planet Natural ComposTumbler: ComposTumbler. 1800) 880-2345: www.ComposTumbler.com

also, this is an article saying that tumblers are a waste of $$ and to me they are sort of unsitely and the materials used sort of goes against my whole reason for compsoting...which is to reuse and less waste. source: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Natur...-Tumblers.aspx Quote: You've seen the ads: "Now you can have dark, rich compost in just a few weeks!" What an appealing message. Whether you grow flowers, vegetables, herbs or houseplants, compost is "black gold" in the garden. We never have enough of it, and can't make it fast enough. Compost tumblers, the ads say, can give us a steady supply every couple of weeks. Designed so you can crank, turn or roll the container to turn and aerate the compost, tumblers come in several sizes. Before you run out and buy one, however, be aware that those headlines are advertising hyperbole at best. In our tests, tumblers did not produce finished compost any faster than a well-managed compost bin or open pile. To be sure, the ingredients appear to be composting faster because you are likely to turn the contents more often in a tumbler, thus introducing air—one of the four vital ingredients (the others being nitrogen, carbon and water)—that is necessary to turn vegetable matter into compost. But if you build an open pile the same size as a tumbler's capacity, use the same ingredients in both and turn the open pile whenever you rotate the tumbler, they will produce compost in the same general time frame. So, why should you buy a compost tumbler? Last summer we conducted a field test of various compost tumblers versus open compost piles. Although most of us at MOTHER use cold composting methods (substituting time for the work of maintaining a hot pile), we ran a hot pile as a control. Under our environmental conditions, both the open (hot) pile control and the tumblers yielded rich, finished compost in about 10 weeks—a far ay from the 14 days some of the manufacturers claim. The tumblers were certainly easier to use than turning an open pile with a pitchfork, but they did not appreciably increase the speed of production when compared to a properly managed open pile. Ease of turning is probably the main benefit tumblers offer, but as you will see below, some are easier to turn than others. Although the decomposition time is not increased, compost tumblers do have advantages in addition to ease of turning. By and large, they are clean, neat, unobtrusive, pest-resistant and odor-free. Because of this, tumblers often can be used in urban and suburban areas, where local laws or restrictive covenants may prohibit open compost piles. One pleasant surprise during the testing, in what turned out to be a drought year, was that the enclosed tumblers retained moisture better than the open pile, which had to be watered frequently. Compost tumblers fall into four general categories based on their construction: Crank-operated drums. A horizontally mounted drum rests on a raised framework. A crank assembly lets you turn the drum easily, while the internal baffles help mix the materials, adding air. Because the drums are raised relatively high, emptying them is simple. Merely push a wheelbarrow under the drum, position the door and open it. Compost pours directly into the wheelbarrow. This style of tumbler tends to cost about twice as much as other styles. But, as with anything else, you get what you pay for. In this case, you trade money for ease of operation. The Mantis ComposTwin (Page 105) and the ComposTumbler (Page 10 are examples of this design; the former has a double drum and the latter has a single drum (available in two sizes). Center-axle drums. A vertically mounted drum rotates around a central, horizontal axle supported by a wood, metal or PVC frame. Operation is generally easy, particularly with the models that have doors on both ends. The central axle acts to break up and mix the materials. Most of these tumblers are mounted low to the ground, however, so emptying them can be a chore unless you have a low-boy wheelbarrow that happens to fit under them. The Urban Compost Tumbler (UCT) and the Tumbleweed are this type. Base rolling drums. A horizontally configured drum rolls on a ground-level base. Some of them actually have rollers, while others have molded rounded points to suspend the drum and let it rotate. Obviously, the tumblers with rollers are easier to turn. To help make rotating easier, several of this style have steps molded into the body, so you can use your feet and legs to turn them, thus theoretically easing back strain. Because the base rolling tumblers virtually sit on the ground, emptying them can be awkward. You have to shovel the compost out—through relatively small openings—rather than pouring it. Typical of this design are the Envirocycle, the Step-down Composter and the EZ Composter Roll-around spheres These are giant molded angu lar balls that you fill with composting material and then roll around your yard. The idea is initially intriguing; in practice, however, they tend to he the most awkward to use and the most difficult to empty. Roll-around composters are not really round, but are faceted like a geodesic dome. As a result. they only roll on what would be their equator. And, instead of rolling like a snowball, they swing to the left or right in sharp arcs. The heavier they are loaded, the less control you have.

here is a movie on how to make your own...Build Your Own Compost Tumbler : TreeHugger also has a tip that urine helps compost faster...ewww...

hey jessica, that's weird...we are composting and i was looking at a tumbler but i think we are just going to start in a big box and toss it every week or so...i figure we buy so much crap... we are chipping a bunch of trees right now to add to the compost box and i think i will get some red worms as i heard those really help break down the materials and make them richer. i am trying to do a fast compost to hopefully mix it in our garden soil in the next 6 weeks or so....i read some instructions that say you can do it quickly to get started...just need to keep the pile moist like a wrung out sponge, toss often to aerate, make sure it has a good balance of dry browns (sawdust, stredded cradbard, dry leaves) and moist greens (vegetable trimmings, grass clippins, green leaves, etc). also, to make the process faster, it is better if the pieces are smaller so that they break down faster.

Quote: Originally Posted by KimmyG Hi! Do we have a TA that specializes in Riviera Maya or RIU weddings?? Try TA Jennifer or TA Maureen Quote: Originally Posted by Hopelesslyblissful Hi. I was just wondering if by any chance I could get help from a TA who specializes in Canadian brides and also in Jamaica. I am just in the starter stages of planning and live in a VERY small city without a TA. If I could get ANY help at all that would be great!! Try TA Lindsay

the topic is being discussed here: http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t38173 this thread is now closed.

we spent around $19k for 200 people. this included a 10 course meal (asian banquet with lobster, crab, peking duck, suckling pig) and open bar. if you break down the numbers you have about $800 for 200 people so about $4 per person...i don't know about you but $4 is pretty tight for alcohol and food. Quote: Originally Posted by GracieBebe Hi All, We are also currently planning an AHR and I was just curious on how much people spent on theirs. FH gave me a strict budget of $1000 for approx. 150-200 people (depending on if we invite his extended family, i.e. cousins, etc.). We already spent $200 on the picnic/park location, and we're getting the wedding cake as a gift from one of our friends. So I'm wondering if I can do booze and food for $800 for that many people. I'm thinking just burgers, hotdogs, chicken, ribs, salads, slaw, rolls, and wedding cake for dessert. Tons of beer and some liquor for margaritas and mixed drinks. What do you think girls? TIA!

Quote: Originally Posted by Duchess I don't mean to get defensive but my god, when you search for things, so many threads that are unrelated come up. I recall being in a panic and searching for quite a while. "tip" brought up every wedding tip (ie hints and tips) on here. I read through all of the how to threads on searching, and still found it really difficult. I don't mean to hijack, but sometimes the answers are really, really, really hard to find. Quote: Originally Posted by Christine well maybe you should refine your searches, think about the internet for example. When you go to google and type in "tip" do you think exactly what you want is going to come up first...umm no, actually you have to be careful about your selection. If I was looking for information on tipping, I would search the word "tipping". We also have an advanced search on this forum that let's you specify an area, a person, and even more keywords. This is a very large forum and searching becomes even more inefficient when we continue to post the same things over and over again. christine is absolutely right. if people searched to begin with instead of posting a new thread on the same topic over and over again, there would not be an issue with so many posts coming up when you do a search. and it would not hurt to do a more refined search. some people just need to use common sense. the moderators and i spend HOURS combining repetetive threads/posts because people do not bother to search. and honestly, shame on you for discouraging searching then complaining about too many results coming up when you do search. talk about being part of the problem and not the solution.

Thank you alyssa No matter how it is spelled out or how many times there will always be people that do not understand. I do get way too many pms and emails and if the question that is being asked has already been answered on the forum I will most likely not respond.

i love cookies and cream...maybe we will walk to the store to make them today!!! i also really love cream cheese frosting...do you think that will be too heavy for this cupcake. i am freaking out here. i need cupcakes!!