Celebrate New Year's Eve

How do you celebrate New Year's Eve?

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Eve (also known as Old Year's Day or Saint Sylvester's Day in many countries), the last day of the year, is on December 31 which is the seventh day of the Christmas season. In many countries, New Year's Eve is celebrated at evening social gatherings, where many people dance, eat, drink alcoholic beverages, and watch or light fireworks to mark the new year. Some people attend a watch night service. The celebrations generally go on past midnight into January 1st (New Year's Day).

Samoa, Tonga and Kiritimati (Christmas Island), part of Kiribati, are the first places to welcome the New Year while American Samoa and Baker Island in the United States of America are among the last.

In the United States, New Year's Eve is celebrated with formal parties, family-oriented activities, and other large public events.

One of the most prominent celebrations in the country is the "ball drop" held in New York City's Times Square. Inspired by the time balls that were formally used as a time signal, at 11:59 p.m. ET, an 11,875-pound 12-foot diameter Waterford crystal ball located on the roof of One Times Square is lowered down a pole that is 70 feet high, reaching the roof of the building 60 seconds later to signal the start of the New Year. The Ball Drop has been held since 1907, and in recent years has averaged around a million spectators annually. The popularity of the spectacle also inspired similar "drop" events outside of New York City, which often use objects that represent a region's culture, geography, or history—such as Atlanta's "Peach Drop", representing Georgia's identity as the "Peach State". Alongside the festivities in Times Square, New York's Central Park hosts a "Midnight Run" event organized by the New York Road Runners, which culminates in a fireworks show and a race around the park that begins at midnight.

Radio and television broadcasts from festivities in New York helped to ingrain aspects of them in American pop culture; beginning on the radio in 1928, and on CBS television from 1956 to 1976 with ball drop coverage, Guy Lombardo and his band, The Royal Canadians, presented an annual New Year's Eve broadcast from the ballroom of New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The broadcasts were best known for the Royal Canadians' signature performance of "Auld Lang Syne" at midnight, which made the standard synonymous with New Year's in the United States. Following Lombardo's death in 1977, ABC's competing program New Year's Rockin' Eve succeeded the Royal Canadians as the dominant New Year's Eve special on television. Its creator and host Dick Clark intended the program to be a modern and youthful alternative to Lombardo's big band music. Including ABC's special coverage of the year 2000, Clark would host New Year's Eve coverage on ABC for 33 straight years. After suffering a stroke, Clark ceded hosting duties in 2005 to talk show host Regis Philbin, and retired as full-time host in 2006 in favor of Ryan Seacrest due to a speech impediment caused by the stroke. Clark continued to make appearances from a studio on the program annually until his death in 2012.


Notable celebrations occur in other cities as well. On the Las Vegas Strip, the streets are closed to vehicle traffic on the evening of New Year's Eve, and a large fireworks show is held at midnight which spans across multiple resort buildings. Major theme parks may also hold New Year's celebrations; Disney theme parks, such as Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim, California, are traditionally the busiest during the days up to and including New Year's Eve. Los Angeles, a city long without a major public New Year celebration, held an inaugural gathering in Downtown's newly completed Grand Park to celebrate the beginning of 2014. The event included food trucks, art installations, and light shows, culminating with a projection mapping show on the side of Los Angeles City Hall near midnight. The inaugural event drew over 25,000 spectators and participants. In 2015, Chicago held Chi-Town Rising, the city's first ever outdoor New Year's Eve festival on the Magnificent Mile. The event was hosted by Mario Lopez with musical guests American Authors and Chicago. Nearly 100,000 people attended the inaugural event.

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Rizzi.Rocks: Finland's Lordi In The Valley Of The Sun

Rizzi.Rocks: Finland's Lordi In The Valley Of The Sun: Don't miss your chance to see Lordi, the world renown Finnish group, on their world tour they will be at Club Red in Mesa on Thursday,...Lordi Feb. 9th Club Red Mesa with 2 In The Chest, Goth Brooks, Leshen, Special Guest and more. Thu, Feb 9, 2017 6:00 pm Club Red Mesa, Az
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Finland's Lordi In The Valley Of The Sun

Don't miss your chance to see Lordi, the world renown Finnish group, on their world tour they will be at Club Red in Mesa on Thursday, February 9, 2017 Great News! Tickets are just $25.00. Contact Rizzi  rizzi@rizzi.rocks or Rich rbjm.dbms@live.com to get the tickets. As a perfect western theme 2 In The Chest will be opening for Lordi.

I look forward to the show as both a fan of Lordi and also a performer and manager of the 2 In The Chest group.


Some background about Lordi for those who are curious. Lordi are a Finnish hard rock heavy metal band, formed in 1992 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume maker, Mr Lordi. In addition to their melodic metal music, Lordi are also known for wearing monster masks and using horror elements with pyrotechnics during concerts and music videos. Lordi rose to fame in 2002 with their hit single, "Would You Love a Monsterman?". 

The band made history in 2006 by becoming the first, and still today the only, hard rock act and Finnish artist to win the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah".

Photographer Albin Olsson

Lordi has toured around the world actively since 2002. The band records a new studio album in 2–3 years cycle and at the same time Mr Lordi upgrades the costumes and masks of the band. 

Monstereophonic were released in Fall of 2016. The band has gone through several line-up changes, but original members Mr Lordi and guitarist Amen are still active with the band.

Lordi's Music Style

Their music is formed of hard rock and heavy metal music elements. The band's horror-related albums, the monster costumes worn by all band members, and the horror elements of their performances are hallmarks of shock rock. The band was mostly influenced by KISS, but also by Alice Cooper and Twisted Sister.

The band members are Mr. Lordi (vocals), Mr. Amen (guitar), Mr. Ox (bass), Mr. Mana (drums) and Ms. Hella (keyboards).

Although the band is often perceived by the media as a heavy metal band due to their monster costumes, their musical style has more characteristics of the hard rock genre. Over the years, the band's musical style has taken a very varied direction between hard rock and metal, with the pattern seeming as though it changes between the two with every album released. Their debut album, Get Heavy, represented a large part of traditional hard rock music, but by the release of their The Monsterican Dream album in 2004, the band had shifted considerably toward heavier music and horror effects were prominently displayed. However, in their 2006 album The Arockalypse, Lordi shifted back toward hard rock, eschewing horror themes and special effects. Their 2008 studio album, Deadache, included more typical horror elements, leaning once again toward the heavier side of the spectrum. Babez For Breakfast saw the band once again shift back to the traditional hard rock elements, with an even greater exposure to the 1980s than the band's previous albums. To Beast or Not to Beast focuses completely on heavy metal, and was the band's heaviest album. Their 2014 album, Scare Force One, contains elements of heavy metal while still maintaining the melodic rhythm of hard rock.

Members of Lordi have stated their desire for their unmasked faces to remain private. However, they have made a number of unmasked appearances in several news outlets.

Costumes And Masks

Amen's outfits are designed by his character "The Mummified Pharaoh".
Lordi members have stated that their costumes were inspired by Kiss and the horror genre. Mr Lordi himself has said that without Kiss, Lordi probably would not exist. The monster masks and costumes the band use are made of foam latex, with some other materials like canvas, metal and leather. The masks and costumes of Lordi are all and always made by Mr Lordi himself. As a professional make-up artist and sculptor, Mr Lordi has the necessary knowledge to produce those things easily. The band members do each other's makeup. The band updates their outfits and masks for each new album.

It takes the other band members about one hour to put their masks and costumes on, though it takes Mr Lordi two to three hours to put on his. He has also said that the materials for suits costs "hundreds of dollars".

The monster costumes are such an integral part of Lordi's publicity image that they refuse to be photographed or even interviewed without them, even if in some cases it leads to their own discomfort. Lordi has done interviews without their masks but the interviews are always filmed from the back so that their faces are not visible. Previously during interviews, Lordi members spoke only English to the cameras, not their native Finnish. In a brief segment on the BBC reporting about the band attending the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, they were shown lounging beside a pool in full sunlight, while wearing their monster costumes.

Lordi’s Stage Show

Pyrotechnics, and horror elements are important parts of Lordi's stage show, designed and mostly created by Mr Lordi. The horror elements are largely derived from horror movies with some influence from Alice Cooper. Their stage platform is also equipped with monster actors, zombies, dolls, tricks, and sometimes stage dancers. Mr Lordi is also known to use a two-headed axe.

In 2009 the band made some new special effects with big help from Weta Workshop of New Zealand. The workshop has also designed scenery for movies such as The Lord of the Rings, King Kong and 30 Days of Night.

Lordi Appears For Media Always In The Masks.

Despite the band's strict approach in relation to their costumes, multiple newspapers have published more or less fake photos of the band members without makeup. On 15 March 2006, the Finnish tabloid Ilta-Sanomat published a photograph of Mr Lordi in civilian clothing, with his face partially showing. On 22 May 2006, the Daily Mail published what was believed to be an old picture of the band without their makeup or masks. It was later revealed that the band in the photo was actually Children of Bodom, a different band altogether. This was acknowledged on Children of Bodom's official website. The photograph did feature Enary, Lordi's former keyboard player. However, Enary left Lordi in 2005, well before the picture in the newspaper. On the same day, Bild-Zeitung, a German tabloid, published what they claimed was a photograph of Mr Lordi without his mask in its section "Bild Uncovered" with the headline "He is the Grand Prix Monster: All of Germany discusses the Ugliest Winners of all Time". Many other European tabloids and newspapers have published the same or similar photographs.

On 24 May 2006, the Finnish tabloid magazine Seven Days published an old picture of Mr Lordi's face on the front page, and two days later another tabloid, Katso! ("Look!"), published unmasked pictures of the other four band members. Both magazines were heavily criticised by their readers for publishing these pictures, which led to swift apologies from both magazines and promises not to publish unmasked pictures of Lordi anymore. On 26 May 2006, video footage was shown on television in Lithuania. It featured four men dressed in black, sitting by the table at the airport in Athens. After a few seconds, Heikki Paasonen (the Eurovision Finnish commentator) in a black Lordi shirt came and stood in front of the camera, covering the view.

Tributes

Lordi's Square, in the center of Rovaniemi, Finland, the hometown of the lead singer Mr Lordi, was renamed shortly after the band's victory at the Eurovision Song Contest. It was part of a redevelopment of Rovaniemi city center. After the Eurovision victory, all the members of the line-up at the time got tributes from their hometowns.

Itella, the Finnish postal service, issued a Lordi postage stamp in May 2007 in recognition of their Eurovision win. Itella had already released Lordi's Christmas single, "It Snows in Hell" in a special Christmas card edition.

A brand of soda, "Lordi Cola", was named after them and was launched in September 2006, featuring labels designed by Mr Lordi, several depicting individual members and one featuring the whole band.

Mark Thursday February 9th on your calendars and see Lordi Live. That is at Club Red 1306 West University Drive, Mesa AZ 85201. West Theater Brought to you by 13th Floor Entertainment.

Lordi Website and Lordi Facebook

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Adult Crusing Anyone?

Have you thought that a cruise sounds nice, but ... Ok, the idea of being trapped at sea with a thousand screaming kids isn't your idea of fun... Somebody at Carnival knows just what you need, and it's pretty much exactly the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Look, you'll still be on the same ship as the kids, the hoopla, and all the Carnival-style excitement… but you could easily forget, because when you’re at Serenity you could not be further from it all.

The world you'll find yourself in is one of complete peace, sea breezes, swaying hammocks and, of course, a nearby bar. It's the place to get done the kind of stuff you just can't seem to do anywhere else — reconnect with your partner, finish that book, or do absolutely, blissfully, nothing at all.

Does that sound better?  Wonder just what they have to offer you and your partner? Well what follows are just some of the highlights.

Cloud 9 Spa

Sometimes you just need to get away… from all that vacation. Seriously? Look, we know that sitting at home now, it’s hard for you to imagine wanting a vacation from your vacation, but trust us — it’s nice to have a place to unwind after the day’s excitement, to escape to a world designed from the ground up for relaxation. Cloud 9 Spa staff are masters — no, artists — trained in the craft of simply helping you chill. What’s their secret? Massages, facials, body wraps and more — these are the tools of the trade… and the trade is ultimate relaxation.

Twister Waterslide

Above the ship you'll find the shining sun, but that's not all — basking in its rays is a gleaming symbol of fun, a monument to merriment... a sign of splashy-good times to come. Spot the spiraling Twister Waterslide atop your Carnival ship and you can be sure that your vacation comes complete with twists, turns and squeals of thrilled delight. Countless gallons of water course through the entire length of this slide, so you're by no means dry when you start, but by the time you reach the end — hundreds of feet later — you reach new levels of soaking, splashing down in that classic waterslide photo-finish: hands-up, eyes wide and nothing but exhilaration on your face.

Thirsty? There is a bar to quench your thirst with juices, soda, adult beverages, and more. The bar hours are from 8 AM – 10 PM each are on your cruise. If you are considering a Carnival Cruise and want to get away from the main crowd anytime during your cruise, consider heading up to the Serenity Retreat.

More about adult cruising and adventures in future blogs, so please check back soon!
Adult Cruise sound fun ... Call your local travel agent or visit carnival.com

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Do You Enjoy The 12 Days Of Christmas?

Do You Enjoy The 12 Days Of Christmas? The Song or the story, that is.

On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
A Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fifth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the seventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the ninth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the tenth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves

and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

How much does the 12 days of Christmas cost?
That's slightly up from the 0.6% pace in 2015. The cost of everything on the list, from the partridge to the drummers, totaled $34,363.49, an increase of a few hundred dollars from last year. The "core" index, excluding volatile swan prices, rose 1.1% to $21,238.49.

The song can be found on youtube  https://youtu.be/b7cSZD1GPuU

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Magic Kingdom Adding In-Park Parade Cabanas

This is an update that is modified and reprinted here from WDW News Today. 

BREAKING: The Magic Kingdom Adding In-Park Cabanas for Guests to Rent
Magic Kingdom, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World Resort

You may be used to renting cabanas at Disney water parks, but now Disney is adding the offering to its theme parks. The Kingdom Cabanas will be added to the Magic Kingdom Park on November 27th, 2016. Situated near Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, the cabanas can accommodate up to 8 guests. 

At the time this was written they are available for a daily rental price of only $649.

Storage, Device-charging, Snacks and More

Amenities in the Kingdom Cabanas include private and shaded seating, cold beverages, snacks, a lockable storage trunk, electronic device charging stations, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, a small refrigerator, one fruit basket, a one-time delivery of ice cream novelties and desserts, personalized Mickey ears, and reserved viewing space for parades and fireworks.
Bookings for the cabanas are now open by calling 407-WDW-PLAY or visiting concierge at any Disney World Resort Hotel.

A WDWNT reader sent in the photo of the cabanas being set up at the park recently:  I look forward to seeing them in person during an up coming Disney trip.

WDWNT website a great source of Walt Disney World News

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A Great Idea Poseidon Undersea Resort That Never Was

Have you ever found out about something and think it is a perfect idea? The Poseidon Undersea Resorts was a proposed chain of underwater five-star resorts that was first slated to open by September 2008. The first was to be located on a private island in Fiji. The project was to be the world's first permanent one-atmosphere seafloor structure. Not all great ideas make it.  Here is the story of what could have been.

The Plans

The Resort was to provide all the comforts, conveniences and opportunities only a five-star resort can offer, Poseidon’s Mysterious Island is the culmination of every elite vacationer’s vision. The proposed location was Katafanga Island in Fiji. With a design concept in mind, Jones needed to find an appropriate location. To help find it, Jones offered a $10,000 reward for anybody that came up with the perfect location for the venture. After taking the suggestion of a business associate, who recommended a reef off Eleuthera, an island in the Bahamas, negotiations began with the island's American owners. The negotiations did not go well, and after a year of failed back-and-forth offers the location was scrapped and sights were set off Fiji. The Poseidon undersea resort still doesn't exist.

At a real Tucson Bed & Breakfast

What a great adventure this idea could have grown into. But lack of money lead to the idea never reaching its goal.

Planned activities were to be for adventurers who wish to explore the unimaginable, like maneuvering a personal Triton submarine through a lagoon, exploring the ocean’s depths as the passenger of a 1,000-foot luxury submersible, and scuba diving in pristine waters. Those who seek solitude will find the epitome of relaxation when indulging in marine-focused spa treatments and meditation under the gaze of only the moon and stars. Whether traveling alone, as a pair, or in a group, you will find what you seek.             

Services were to include two fine dining establishments, one on land and one below the sea, presenting plates of culinary excellence day and night. A dive shop and retail boutique will also be at your service, along with a library/lounge, theater area and conference room/wedding chapel. Fitness amenities include a nine-hole executive golf course, tennis courts, private splash pools and a fitness center.
             
And then there’s your definitive playground… the ocean.

Teh idea was so you could hold a unforgettable wedding or a vox–renewal ceremony, or if you simply wish to experience a romantic escapade without bounds. Poseidon’s facilities are un–matched. And there’s no need to worry about the details; our wedding/event consultants and guest services staff will help make your wishes come true.

Underwater
Or, for a wedding ceremony or vow renewal truly unlike any other, reserve the undersea chapel. This splendid space offers an enchanting environment made all the more interesting with its ever-changing backdrop: a transparent wall overlooking a coral garden. After the ceremony, guests could be escorted to the dining room for cocktails and gourmet hors d’oeuvres as our staff quickly rearranges the space to produce a dance floor and suitable sit-down dining arrangements.

Outdoors
There’s something undeniably sensual about the sea: the salty fragrance of the ocean’s breeze, the rhythmic beat of the surf, the gentle curve of a rising wave… Plans for you and your partner could gladly abandon yourselves to this all-enveloping world where each sense is heightened. Want your ceremony to take place in private, on the sand, at sundown, under a white hibiscus-covered arbor with a steel drum band performing? 

But sad to say this never happened. The resort was to feature twenty-four 550-square-foot guest rooms, an underwater restaurant and bar, a library, conference room, wedding chapel, spa and a 1,200-square-foot luxury suite. Reservations at the resort were to be priced at $30,000 per couple per week.

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Would You Like To Visit A Real Wolf?

I must say that something that matters to me is proper care of animals.  The exotic wolf population is no different. I have had a chance to be around them and they are fantastic big dogs.  Yes, they are like any big dog.  They are very intelligent and very sweet and want nothing more than a good belly rub.  

Are you looking for something different to do this summer? Would you like to do something very different and to have that in the cool pines and just 2 hours away from the Phoenix Metro area?

Consider The Medicine Wheel Lodge. The Medicine Wheel Lodge invites you to go back in time listening to the stories passed down from. the Shamans while reconnecting with the Earth Mother and experiencing Harmony and Balance amidst a private ancient oasis. The Peace you will experience is the presence of those who have gone before, and those who are still present. It is their connection and reverence to the land that gifts all who visit, such tranquility. If you are very perceptive, you may see them or watch them dance or feel their energy.

The name and vision of the Medicine Wheel Lodge were given years ago, that the property would be shared with all who found their way to it.  The Shamans said that this would open the hearts of those who were drawn here so that they would be prepared to seek and embark on their own journeys.

The wolves are teachers and particularly get excited when the children come to visit. They are gentle and loving. The wolf medicine teaches us how to come together as family, how to rely on one another, and how to care for the young, old and sick.

The wolves are leaders, teachers, and protectors. The children learn much from them - respect for all animals and creations, respect for themselves, one another, their siblings, their parents, their teachers, their classmates, Mother Earth and all elements.

The Wolf Sanctuary has raised and rescued different types of wolves.  They are with me until they naturally cross over to spirit. They are not only ambassadors for their own kind, but for all animals, both wild and domestic. 

They are Medicine Wheel teachers! You will not only learn about them, and their  "medicine" but you will go into the their large habitat and will interact with them, while receiving many kisses and feeling their healing energy.   These Tundra wolves are very special, with a sweetness that exudes many healing qualities. 

If you are wanting joy, unconditional love, balance and harmony, seeking to learn how to love supernaturally and  successfully, these magnificent creatures will teach you about love, loyalty, learning, listening, trust, forgiveness, releasing fear, patience, living in the moment, and how to become one with nature and wildlife. 

I must remind you that you need to call first to make an appointment to visit the wolves.  928-592-0588

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My Travels: Le Rendez-Vous Paloma Bed & Breakfast

As part of what I do, I get to travel and visit different properties around the country. I was very amazed how nice this Bed and Breakfast was. The Le Rendez-Vous Paloma Bed & Breakfast suite in Tucson is a perfect example of a surprise that was over the top in what it had to offer. It is perhaps the best overall B & B in the country. When you take each category you may find one that beats it because a single unique feature. But here we are talking over all.  Location, view, quality and amenities it is nearly impossible to beat. From the furnishings, to the art, to quality of the sheets, to view from the patio and the perfectly stocked fridge and pantry in the full kitchen setup is near perfect.

My cool and comfortable one bedroom suiye featured one of the greatest 180 degree wrap around deck view of the Catalina Mountains and city lights, the rooms comfortably accommodate up to 4 and are centrally located on a quiet hilly 3 acre desert landscaped property. Here is a link to a full panoramic view from my deck.

You will enjoy a relaxing stay in one of their cozy Suites tucked away in the Catalina foothills with a 180 degree view oif surrounding of the magnificent Catalina mountains and City lights below, and just 5 miles away from a wonderful and well acclaimed bistro bar French restaurant, owned and operated by Gordon Berger, the owner of Le Rendez-Vous’ son. I enjoyed some wonderful coq au vin (chicken in red wine) one evening on the patio with the warm city lights sparkling in the valley below.

I also need to mention the pool, spa and separate cozy hot tub as just part of the amenities. Would you care for a massage? Just call your host and Martha will provide you a rejuvenating relaxing massage. Lighted and covered parking is right outside your suite. I must add that Jean's wife, the masseuse, was out of the country while I was there and I didn't get a chance to enjoy this feature during my stay.

On property you will find a washer and dryer. Your flat screen TV is cable fed and each suite has its own fast, powerful, wireless Internet connection. I want to repeat that this isn’t a shared connection. Accessories and an extra power strip are found in a drawer in the kitchen.

You will marvel at the art and details in the suite. These touches along with reading material make this a truly relaxing environment. Perhaps the biggest surprise is how modestly priced all of this luxury is. The minimum stay is three days. There are 5 separate units on property. Each one is located with different views and is furnished uniquely.

This could be a good spot to mention the property will "consider" pets. My host even offered to pet sit so I coud go out for a night on the town. One consideration for pet owners is that much of the property is desert plants and you need to walk them with care.

Baby Boi and Markeyy enjoying a view of the moon from my suites' front porch.

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I Love Halloween and Costumes Year Around

 Halloween and Costumes are fun year around. Here are photos to show what I mean and hope you enjoy seeing.

2 In The Chest Outfit

Recent Birthday Party

Lumber Jane

Cowgirl

Rattlesnake Wrangler

Hockey Anyone

Strange Mask

Harem Girl

With Halloween Friend
Many more ... I will add some from time to time.

I’m With The Band: Malicious Melodies

While I have been dancing with local bands in and around the Phoenix Metro area for a number yearsm one group I have been working with lately is Malicious Melodies. This band is relatively new but is made up from musicians from other bands. The current members of Malicious Melodies are John McGaw lll - Lead Vocalist, Jeramey Wilson - Lead guitar, Erik Redmon - Rhythm guitar, Dennis Kennis - Bassist, Josh Bounds - Drums and Rizzi Rocks - Dancer:. That’s right I am officially part of the band. 

We are listing our Genre as Hard Rock but I think it is very difficult to pin us down to just hard rock, perhaps Rock and Roll woild be more accurate. We write and perform our own original songs. Depending on location and as a tribute to both the artists and the fans we play some popular covers as well. Malicious Melodies strives to bring great Rock and Roll and the best performances we can perform to crowds everywhere. We play anywhere and everywhere we can, including house parties, Night clubs, Biker stops, and larger events. To get in contact with the band you need not look far, just hit us on Facebook. The music is so inspiring and wonderful to dance to.

Some of our songs are, Persistence of Life, Wretched Lies, Drink Pot Smoke Beer, End Of Days, Hell Or High Water, Hit Me High Wide and Handsome and In The Shadows   and we are working on getting more music on https://www.reverbnation.com/MaliciousMelodies 

Officially founded in January of 2016 with John McGaw lll - Lead Vocals, Jeramey Wilson - Lead guitar, Erik Redmon - Rhythm guitar, Dennis Kennis - Bassist, Todd Hausmann - Bass, Harley Elliott – Drums and Chris Howell - Drums. Recently in Prescott Valley Chole Morgan joined us for back-up vocals and I got to add my voice for one number as well.

Josh Bounds, Erik Redmon, Rizzi Rocks, Dennis Kennis
John McGaw lll, Jeramey Wilson

We are getting quite busy with upcoming shows at Pranksters Too on November 4th, Riviera Roadhouse in Bullhead City on December 9th.

Recent shows have included October 15th where we performed for the October Birthday! Bash at Barefoot Bob's Billiards and a Barbeque party, both were in Prescott Valley and two shows at Club Tazec in Mesa.  The first was with Tricus and the second with 2 In The Chest. We also managed to sneak in a gig at Venue of the Slopes. Our first official show was at the Metalheads Clubhouse.

Make sure you visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MailiciousMelodies/ for all the latest information and events and venues.

My company and I have added to the photos used to promote and record the various outings. You can stop by my internet hub rizzi.rocks to find links to my many different adventures in all that I do. 

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