http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/annebkaba Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:35:51 GMT Reviews by annebkaba http://www.viewpoints.com/Red-Dog-Inn-and-Resort-Mansfield-MA-review-23d0 The staff at the Red Dog Inn and Resort are top notch.  They are professional, courteous and honest.  They strive to be the best and stay the best.  The groomers love their work and the animals they groom don't just get a bath.  They are pampered!  — The kennel staff are awesome too.  They have taken wonderful care of my dogs.  My boys have been happy to go there! —... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:35:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Red-Dog-Inn-and-Resort-Mansfield-MA-review-23d0 annebkaba 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Britax-Marathon-Car-Seat-review-1990 I bought this seat 3.5 years ago when my son finally outgrew his infant seat.  I was looking for safety and value.  In comparing the Marathon to others in it's price range, Britax was the only seat made to hold a child larger than 40 pounds.  At that point, a booster seat purchase would have to be made.  I felt the Britax was made with superior materials and for the price, was a bargain.  — My son's been in his seat for 3.5 years and only now am I considering replacing his seat cover.  It's elastic around the edges is only now just beginning to loose it's elasticity and slide down.  I just wish I could buy a new cover in a store. — When Britax had a recall of the adjuster strap, I was notified that a strap would arrive at my house by a particular date.  It arrived earlier than stated.  The replacement instructions were easy to read and understand.  — I believe Britax is the best made carseat on the market and would... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:25:49 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Britax-Marathon-Car-Seat-review-1990 annebkaba 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Honda-CR-V-EX-2006-review-e9420 My 2006 Honda Cr-V is a 4 speed standard transmission.  I really enjoy driving this and even in traffic, it doesn't become annoying to shift.   The view ahead is fabulous with small blind spots at the edges of the windshield.  The dash is comfortably laid out and easy to understand.  The seats are firm but not stiff and are comfortable for local trips.  I have experienced back fatigue on longer trips as lumbar support could be better.   Side view mirrors are nice and large and easy to adjust. — The further back you go in the car, however, the bigger the blind spots become.  I find backing up very difficult.  The rear window is set rather high and I am short: a bad mix when trying to back out of a parking space without incident.   Part of the reason for the high back window is the spare tire being mounted there and I am very glad to see that's changed for the 2007 model.  — I am thoroughly disgusted with the... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:57:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Honda-CR-V-EX-2006-review-e9420 annebkaba 2