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• Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

If you own an RV you already know that, unlike the relative simplicity of camping, both storing and parking it can be a major hassle. An RV is very large and obviously needs its own dedicated space to park and store when you are not using it for an extended period of time.

Most of the time RV’s are only used for a weekend here or a week there, so the question of where to keep it safely when you are not using it comes up frequently.

Where, oh Where

Some RV owners are fortunate enough to have a large backyard or driveway, but others are limited to storing it on their lawn or in front of their home - choices that few neighbors appreciate!

One option for these people is to store their RV at a recreational vehicle park. Many of the parks available for camping and traveling while on vacation also have storage for unused RV’s that simply take up a lot of space at your home.

Bear in mind that you are basically paying the same price as if you were using your RV at the time, so you need to have a very large budget to keep up with the price of storing it at the park.

RV Lots

For a more inexpensive option, you may want to look into storing it at a self storage area made specifically for recreational vehicles. You can rent these self storage units for your RV by the month.

Not only is this relatively inexpensive, but it keeps the RV safe from theft, vandalism, and weather elements. Doing so allows you the freedom to retrieve the RV any time you wish with minimal effort. Keeping your RV in a self storage area is one of the best choices for extended periods of non-use.

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Finally you do have the option of storing the RV on your own property. Again, though most people do not prefer this unless they have a lot of excess room, it can be done if you run out of other viable options.

You might even consider building a garage specifically for your RV to keep it safe from the weather and out of harms way, or instead you could simply park it in your yard if your neighborhood has no covenants or other restrictions forbidding it.

Consider Your Neighbors

Even without covenant restrictions, you should consider housing value in your neighborhood and neighbor impressions before using your property as an RV storage site.

An RV can seldom be parked on the street for longer than 72 hours on average, but your city may have different policies. Either way, you should check with your town ordinance to see where and how close to the street it can be parked and if there are any set rules limiting RV storage.

The best storage for your RV is the storage that keeps it safe and away from any dangers such as theft, weather, and vandalism.

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Author: admin
• Monday, November 17th, 2008

When I was five years old my brother took me horseback riding to this really nice ranch that my grandfather used to own. I remember that we used to go down to the ranch every summer and help my grandfather clean his western saddles. He would give us a dollar for every saddle that we cleaned and he had plenty to keep us busy all summer. As I got older I remember that we go more into school and into our friends so we just stopped going. I miss the ranch very much and I am hoping to buy one some day so that my kids will have the same experience I did.

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• Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

I can’t wait for Winter to end and Spring to begin. The new season brings with it the air of celebration. First, there is Easter, which which is a holiday at the beginning of spring. But there are also graduations, confirmations, weddings, birthdays, and Mothers and Fathers Day. Spring also makes one feel like celebrating even if there is no specific occasion. There are cookouts and casual get togethers in our neighborhood when the weather warms.

Of course all this great stuff comes with one drawback Most of these events require us to give a present. And it can’t be just any old present, it needs to be an interesting present that we can be proud of. Because it’s Spring I love to focus on bright and uplifting awesome gift ideas personalized. Generally I prefer something that speaks to my love of nature, my zest for life.

If you are looking for a present for a spring wedding, and the new couple is starting a new home together, they could probably use some items to make the outside of their home as cheery as their outlook on their new life together. Some hand held garden tools such as a trowel and gardening glovereally would make housewarming gifts anyone would really like. Maybe the couple isn’t the gardening type, but all couples will likely find themselves entertaining guests. as cheery as their outlook on their new life together, inexpensive plastic ware, such as plates, tumblers, pitchers, and serving dishes can be added to a picnic basket or table cloth to inspire that outdoor barbecue.

I have a son who has recently graduated from college. He really likes to golf so for him, great graduation gift ideas with an outdoor theme would address his passion for the sport. While he’d love the newest driver, even a nice towel for his bag would be a special treat. As a young man, when he’s outdoors he always brings his ipod so getting him a nice ipod holder to securely hold the ipod would be much appreciated.

I have a young daughter who can’t wait for school to be over each spring. Then she spends many days laying in the sun by the pool. During the late spring and early summer we seem to have endless birthday parties to go to and finding a great present can be a challenge. But some of the old standbys still work like an old fashioned hula hoop or frisbee. Of course there are the video games and I admit I break down sometimes even if that has no outdoor use.

As I’ve gotten older I find I love spring more and more each year. The newness of the flowers and the vibrant color of the pale greens is such a joy after the cold and brown tones of winter. Enjoy your spring this year - it will be the best present of all.

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Author: admin
• Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Prepare to be AMAZED! Introducing The Rainbow Carl McKee Playhouse! The Carl McKee Play Centre features two 5′ x 5′ decks, a 4-position swing-beam, and a huge 14′ scoop slide as standard. It is the Play Centre for older children and large gardens, and they are big enough to keep children interested until into their teens.
Carl McKee Climbing Frames and Outdoor Wooden Play Equipment are some of the finest quality play systems available in the UK. Our climbing frames are considered to be the ‘Rolls Royce’ of the Play Centre industry with exceptional quality and installation services.
The Carl McKee Play Centre is manufactured by Rainbow Play Systems Inc, using 100% natural cedar and redwood. More about Rainbow Play Systems, their quality and philosophy is below.

The Rainbow King Kong Custom Play-centre is also backed by Rainbow’s Exclusive Lifetime Warranty.
You can choose between the fun, vibrant and traditional rainbow colours for your fully removable, washable canopies or a more natural, beautiful deep forest green.

Climbing Frame Features:
• 37.5 Square Foot Super-sized Castle Fort
• Easy-Climb Main Structural Chain Cargo Ladder
• Easy-Climb Main Structural Step/Rung Ladder
• 15′ Super Scoop Safety Slide
• Super-sized Jacob’s Rope Ladder
• 2 Visibility Vertical Rail Panels
• Choice of Canopy or Lap Bevel Wooden Roof Option
• 360° Race Car Tire Swing w/Commercial Swivel
• 6”x 6” Construction Overhead Monkey Bars & Shimmy Handles
• 32 Square Foot Super-sized King Kong Penthouse
• Choice of King Kong Penthouse Canopy or Wooden Roof Option
• 360° Commercial Spiral Tube Slide
• Double Curve Commercial Tube Slide
• 2-73 Square Foot Multi-Level Clubhouse Forts
• 26 Visibility Vertical Rail Panels
• 15′ Super Scoop Safety Slide
• Grab n’ Go Bar Above Slide
• Squiggle Wiggle Commercial Tube Slide
• 3 Grab n’ Go Bars Above Slides
• Choice of Canopy colour
• Easy-Climb Ramp with Ropes
• Triple Wide Commercial Rock wall
• Four Station Swing Beam with Header- Fully Equipped
• 5 Pair Bronze Bushing Swing Hangers
• 3 Sling Swings with Vinyl Coated Safety Chain
• Knotted Rope with Disc
• Adult Lawn Swing
• 2 Lower Level Playhouses
• Store Front Panels
• 2 Lower Level Floors
• 4”x 6” Construction Overhead Monkey Bars
• 25 Square Foot Penthouse
• Extended Penthouse Bubble Panel
• 10 Foot Crawl Tunnel
• Crow’s Nest
• 10 Foot Billy Goat Bridge
• 4 Pair of Vinyl Coated Safety Handles
• 3 Ship’s Wheels
• 2 Binoculars
• 1 Periscope
Unit Dimensions:
• Length - 58 ft / 17.68m
• Depth - 46 ft / 14m
• Height - 16 ft / 4.8m

PLEASE NOTE: There will be an extra delivery charge for Wales, Scotland, Devonshire and Northern England. Please call for more details.

Why Choose Rainbow? - Eco Friendly

100% Natural Cedar & Redwood and Cypress Construction.
• Rainbow Play Systems has mandated to our suppliers to adhere to a major forest initiative.
• The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) calls for third party inspections of forestlands for sustain-ability and habitat use.
• Certification has been set up to certify mills to produce “Certified Lumber.”
• Our timber has to be approved to be harvested under an agreement reached in cooperation with scientists, environmental groups and foresters
• Our ‘Eco Friendly’ stance means that we ensure not to harm watersheds around streams, wildlife, soil erosion, and to ensure no one area is over-harvested.
• Cedar and redwood are naturally decay resistant, which means they do not have to be treated with possibly toxic chemicals

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Author: admin
• Monday, October 06th, 2008

Home and garden decorating is a hot topic. This is evident in television programming. Every second television show is related to decorating your home and garden. Programs such as The Decorating Challenge, Curb Appeal and The House Doctor are great examples of home and garden decorating shows. These programs are quite interesting and quite helpful for people who are looking for landscape design plans to make changes to their home and garden. These shows take everyday living spaces and transform them into beautiful, inviting places. Since these programs generally work with a budget, they help people realize that home and garden decorating can be accomplished without going to great expense. They also demonstrate that even small changes can make an enormous difference in home and garden decorating.

Home and garden decorating involves anything, materials, paint, fabric, accessories; items that can be used to make decorative improvements to a home or garden. When considering making changes around the house or in the back garden, some people may feel intimidated because they do not know how to landscape nor do they have any crafty skills. Home and gardening programs, magazines, books and catalogs, show homeowners that it isn’t necessary to be a skilled individual to make home and garden landscape changes. These resources teach people that simple, basic changes and additions can transform a space, either home or garden, into something completely different and beautiful.
Many homeowners and decorators decorate so that the home and home landscape plan compliment each other. When people have beautiful gardens, they often like to have that beauty brought into their living space. One easy way to accomplish this is to display, fresh-cut flowers from the garden, throughout the home. Flowers provide a lovely, fresh scent and add color to any space. When home and garden decorating, perhaps a homeowner might like to bring the country theme in their home, out into their garden. A patio could easily be decorated to portray country home decorating. This would allow people to enjoy the warmth and coziness of country decorating both inside and outside the home.

There are many home and garden decorating ideas. A person could take a drive around town and find details of other houses and gardens which interest them. They can then take these ideas back to their own home and garden. Window boxes make lovely decorations for any home. These decorations, filled with seasonal flowers, can be enjoyed both inside and outside the home.

Home and garden decorating can add hours of fun to your day. Since it’s your space anything, that interests you, goes. If you’re a person who doesn’t like clutter, redefining your property may be a simple as removing unwanted items from your home or cutting down overgrown trees from your garden. You’d be surprised at the difference this could make in your home and garden decorating plans. A fresh coat of pain on the interior or the exterior of your house will certainly be an improvement. Replacing the wooden planks on a patio and finishing them with a rich stain would definitely compliment your garden as well as your home. There are many home and garden decorating ideas. When you’re out with a group of friends, why not ask for home and garden decorating suggestions. Once you begin your decorating project, you’ll discover all sorts of techniques to make improvements to your home and garden.

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Author: Christy
• Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Outdoor activities provide you entertainment and it makes you free from the worries and cares of the world. Now people are suffering from different dangerous disease because they are stuck before computers and TVs. They do not have free time to indulge you into physical outdoor activities.
In spring season, you can begin for gardening and can go for your first picnic with healthier launch. In summer seasons, you can go to the place where you find much cooler environment and some outdoor activities that involve physical exercises. For example swimming and bathing in the pool or the lake refreshes your mind and body.
You can also enjoy camping and tenting experience while having BBQ during the snow seasons. All these outdoor activities act like a recreational blast for your relax and free you from the mental stress and tensions. In snow seasons, you can enjoy while making snow toys for your kids. It really gives you a wonderful experience to enjoy the real bliss of enjoy the beauty of the seasons as every season has its own charm.
If you do not have a plan to go out due to some problem, you can enjoy at your home. In spring season, you can devote your time for gardening and it also keeps you close to nature. Outdoor recreation is the thing that makes your life worthwhile. When you learn to enjoy the beauty of all the seasons, you feel yourself more relax happier and lead a happier life

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