The Landscape and Garden Blog
Jul
28
When in Arizona a ‘must-do’ is WestWorld Equestrian Center of Scottsdale . WestWorld is nationally recognized as a premier equestrian and special event facility that provides recreation and entertainment for the entire family.
This open-air arena is home to a great number of horse shows, international car exhibitions such as the world-renowned Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction and many other exciting activities throughout the year, like the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival .
Coming August 22, 2010, is the Blue Ribbon Horse Show; on August 28th the AZ Reining Horse Fool ‘em and School’em, which is an event where competitors have to complete one of 10 approved patterns in the arena, for instance, a trademark pattern may include large and small circles of various speeds, flying lead changes, 360 degree spins in place, roll backs and sliding stops; all geared to show the close relationship between the horse and its rider and fun for the whole family.
If horsing around doesn’t suit you, check out WestWorld’s Sanctuary Golf Course, built on the Western slope of Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains right next door to the equestrian center. Acclaimed golf course designer Randy Heckenkemper has transformed the Bureau of Reclamations’ storm water retention area into one of the premier Scottsdale golf courses; 6,624 yards, par-71 and a haven for native plants and wildlife; it even acquired status with the Audubon Society.
The WestWorld Equestrian Center and Sanctuary Golf Course is located at 16601 N. Pima Road, next to several five star hotels Scottsdale is renowned for throughout the world.
Jul
23
Caring for someone in need of a shower is a daunting task if you don’t have a shower chair. You will find a shower chair can improve your life considerably and will definitely make life easier for your loved one. Today’s shower chairs come in a variety of great colors, styles, features and textures. Buying the right shower chair may become just as daunting as assisting your loved one in the shower.
Shower chairs generally are prescribed by a doctor and are not normally covered by Medicare. So, choosing a shower chair that will fit your budget is important and understanding some of the basic features will help you with picking the best shower chair for your specific needs. For example: the adjustable height feature means that your loved one can reach the soap and faucets easily as they sit comfortably; the legs of the shower chair should have firm rubber grips that will provide a slip free shower; arm rests, which are optional, can make a big difference in comfort level; and the material of the shower chair should be able to withstand prolonged time in hot water.
You will find most medical supply companies to have the perfect shower chair and at a price you can afford. You will also find many other products that can be used to make the shower time process easier and worry free such as tub transfer chairs, grab bars and bath chairs, all geared for your loved one who has limited mobility or is having a difficult time when it comes to bathing .
Jul
18
In real estate parlance, the host of a web site could be said to be playing the role of the mortgage title company. They’re the ones who make it possible for the site to live on the internet. It’s almost like setting out the parameters for the property to be built. It’s up to the company or individual to build the site, although there are plenty of ways to contract other people to do that complicated work. It’s not uncommon, however, to find that the web site hosting company will also help to build and design the site, too, making it a business that has its hands in all areas related to web sites, from design to implementation.
The site’s domain name acts as the physical address. Like the address of a house, it is a direction for browsers to get directly to where they want to go. Interestingly, this connection between a domain and a physical house address was much more abstract just a few years ago. The culture at large has become accustomed to thinking about the world differently. Where once there were physical maps, now domains like mapquest and gps systems can give directions in moments. The generation growing up now is used to this as a matter of course, so the metaphor of real estate and domain names isn’t difficult to connect to. In fact, it’s become part of the way that humans perceive reality.
Jul
12
To get a true feel of Dallas, Texas, travelers should experience not only its architecture and nightlife, but the work of its emerging artists. Fortunately, there’s a museum for that, where area artists may be seen for free. Dallas Contemporary originated in 1978 to provide a space designed to bring contemporary art to the forefront of Dallas culture.
Until the 8th of August, 2010, visitors will be able to see “Seedlings,” a show that brings together nine new artists built around a single theme, exploring how nature or natural systems have influenced human industry. The art work contained here asks various questions, such as how might bees teach people about modern aesthetics? The work considers how we merge with or destroy our natural surroundings, such as plant-life, mud, soil, algae, crystals, or flowers. The artists — Hilary Berseth, David Brooks, Jedediah Ceasar, Jessica Halonen, Hilary Harnischfeger, Christopher Ho, Virginia Poundstone, Gilad Ratman, and Lucy Raven — all invoke these themes, exploring how people can collaborate and how interconnected we are with nature.
If you come to Texas and stay overnight in a downtown hotel, Dallas Contemporary will offer a way to explore the city in a way you haven’t seen before. Future happenings will include the Legends 2010 Event, held on September 16th, which celebrates artists, arts patrons and arts professionals. Then, from September 16 to October 31, enjoy the work of the Legends Recipient Solo Exhibition, in which an annual artist is selected to be honored in a one-person show.
Jul
1
When you’ve had a great day of golf in Rancho Mirage , then it’s time to have a great meal at ‘Shame on the Moon’ restaurant , located at 69550 Frank Sinatra Drive. This restaurant is warm and extremely welcoming with its busy main room and romantic patio and has been serving its desert patrons since 1983. There’s nothing better than to sit down to a great Continental cuisine as you and your golf partner recount your great day of golf.
The menu, under the direction of Jorge Villabona features everything from wild mushroom ravioli to one of the best sauteed calf’s liver in town. The homemade veal meatloaf served with garlic mashed potatoes, and the grilled filet mignon glazed with a fabulous blue cheese Cabernet sauce is an exquisite, tantalizing dish not to be missed. The desserts are made right on the premises, including a tasty banana napoleon and the freshest creme brulee possible.
The menu is extensive and expensive, but still less than its competitors, and besides the cuisine, it’s the staff you’ll fall in love with, from the moment the Hostess, Ginger, greets you by name and escorts you to your table, which by-the-way, also has your name on a placard, to having a cocktail at Johnny’s bar, to the wait staffs excellent personal service, you’ll feel as if you’re one of the family. Plus, now that it’s summer, Shame on the Moon offers a summer special, their annual summer $19.95 three-course menu, which is available Sunday through Friday until August.
As you head back to your hotel Rancho Mirage offers its resort guests, you’ll regale in the most excellent day of golf and a night of excellent dinning. Even if the next day, your golf game is a little off, head on back to ‘Shame on the Moon’, where the staff and the food will make you only remember the good swings.
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