Martin Waters asked:


 

You see them in theme parks. You see them in playgrounds. You see them in malls. But have you seen your child’s reaction yet the moment he finds an inflatable castle? The reaction is something similar to an uncontainable joy and excitement – much more if you let him or her play in it.

There is no kid in this world who doesn’t love inflatable castles. It is one life-size toy that brings all their fantasies for life. More so, they can share the fun with ten other kids aboard this toy. And that’s social interaction for a better emotional quotient at play for your kids. Kids love to run, jump, and bounce around. With this cool toy, they can do all of those and more – all to their hearts desire.

But kids are not just the only ones who love the sight of an inflatable castle. Even adults can be awed by this unique, big toy. It is usually placed right at the center of a playground as the main attraction, primarily because it can really draw attention – regardless if you’re a small child or an adult young at heart. Just how many childhood memories of yours were triggered at the sight of an inflatable castle?

Playing inside an inflatable castle is an enormous delight to kids. And it is good to know that it is quite easy to bring these toys right inside your homes. You can buy them or rent them. They’re very much available at specialty stores these days. It could just be the perfect birthday gift you can give your kids.

Parents rent inflatable castles for birthday parties. Slowly, these toys are becoming the staples of such an event. More and more parents are looking for inflatable rentals to make the birthdays of their prince and princess memorable. Sooner or later, birthdays won’t be complete without these inflatable bouncers in the foreground.

Inflatable bouncers come in varied size, shape, and form. There certainly is one that would fit in your backyard or garage. The ones used in parks and playgrounds are usually the biggest ones. Oftentimes, they are customized. The ones you can buy from retail stores and online shops are much smaller. Most of them can accommodate five to ten kids at a time.

Buying inflatable bouncers is slick and easy. And that’s because it comes with everything you will need to set it up. Aside from the inflatable bouncer itself, the package contains the air blower and a repair kit. Installation is a jiffy as well. You just have to connect the air blower to the inflatable and to the power outlet. Leave it for a few minutes and the bouncer will come into life right before your eyes.

Delight your kids with this nice surprise. Keep an inflatable bouncer in your backyard or garage. See how joyous his reaction would be once he discovers it. Surely, he won’t sit on the couch or in front of the computer all day any longer. You’ll most likely find him bouncing and sweating inside the inflatable set. This toy might just be the solution you are looking for to child obesity. Keep your kids active. That way, they’ll be stronger and more alert and not at all sickly.



KENNY

cat asked:


I have to write this research paper on Castles and their effect on fuedalism and well i am not too sure how to get that first sentance. once i get one i’ll be good…

NUMBERS

John Pelley asked:


Drive through the country side of South Central Connecticut. The country is very rolling, with many field stone fences. In East Haddam is St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, which has a bell dating from 815 A.D. It is said to be the world’s oldest church bell still in use. The Spanish monastery, from which it comes, was destroyed by Napoleon and the bell was salvaged. It arrived here on a shipload of metal and found a home in this parish church to toll again.

Also in East Haddam is the Goodspeed Theater, in which are performed musicals. Victorian in architecture, the theater overlooks the Connecticut River.

Also overlooking the river is the Gillette Castle. Built between 1914 and 1919, this building built entirely of fieldstone (six million on the property) is an example of the post Victorian Movement, reminiscent of the Prairie School of Chicago. William Gillette (no relation to Gillette Safety Razor Company), once a neighbor of Mark Twain in Hartford, ignored the wishes of his father and became an actor. During his career he wrote and stared in over twenty plays, most notably bringing the role of Sherlock Holmes to the stage. Around the turn of the century he was earning over $200,000 per year. He fell in love with the overlook of the river, which he called the Seventh Sister and proceeded to build this home. Consisting of 24 rooms, the house contains many ingenious inventions thought up by Gillette. Every door and lock is of a different design. He had a special lock on his liquor cabinet that even Albert Einstein or Mark Twain could not figure out how to open. He would silently laugh at them by viewing their frustrations in strategically placed mirrors. He had a small scaled railroad erected on his grounds with over three miles of track, including trestles and a hundred yard tunnel. The house itself has undergone extensive reconstruction and has now reopened to much of its former glory. At five dollars per person it is a bargain to see the tribute of William Gillette. Did I mention the view? Overlooking the Connecticut River and the surrounding countryside, you can see the small ferry crossing the River with passengers and cars.

Old Saybrook is at the tip of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound. Once the home of Yale University before it moved to New Haven, it is now a quiet community. In the memorial park are the remnants of an old train roundhouse, a building in which maintenance was performed on the engines. A boardwalk leads out to an estuary and marsh lands with a description of the flora and fauna found there. An interesting plaque gives the history of the Pequot Wars. The tale told that the Pequot started the war with the British and the British finished it off. Is there a third side to the story?

Across the river is Old Lyme, purported to be the home of many ship captains. There is no map designating the historical homes. The locals claim that the town residents want to live in anonymity and keep the tourists away. On the Northern edge of town is Florence Griswold Museum with a collection of American Impressionists. Adjacent is an art academy and museum, which accepts tourists.  Today Lyme has the dubious distinction of being the name of Lyme disease carried by the deer tick.  There goes anonymity.

Further East is Groton, the home of the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine, launched in 1954. She and her crew were the first ones to sail under the North Pole. Audio guided tours are available for free aboard the sub. She is the only nuclear submarine on display in the world. Groton is also the home of the Coast Guard Academy.  

On the grounds is the submarine museum, with displays of submarines used since Bushnell invented the Turtle during the revolutionary war. Hand propelled he drove the sub into New York Harbor to blow up the English ship Eagle, but was unable to attach the charges. The museum has many hands on displays on life in a submarine, from the attack room, the conning tower with periscope, torpedo room, sonar and radar. Outside are one man and two man subs used by Italy, Japan, and other countries in war.



RICHARD

Ina asked:


what are the roles played by castles in the middle ages?

EMIL

Hailey Allen asked:


Scotland is known for its’ typical Scottish music and sports. It has over 790 beautiful islands with amazing coastlines. The landscapes of Scotland are dotted with beautiful castles. The Scottish castles are as interesting as the Scottish culture and are every monument has its own story to tell. There are approximately 3000 Scottish Castles and are found in all parts of the country.

The first Castle that I’m going to discuss about is the Castle Fraser. This Scottish castle is positioned near Inverurie, which lies in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland. This beautiful Castle has served as a background for some of the scenes shot in Bafta. The Castle was initially known as the Muchall-in-Mar and has an array of stories attached to it. The Castle Fraser is open for public view during the summer months only.

The Edinburgh Castle is the second most popular destination in Scotland. It is interesting to note that this Castle stands upon an extinct volcano, which had risen some 340 million years ago. This Castle has been the center of military activities and can be seen against a mesmerizing skyline, where it sits majestically atop the Castle Rock.

Another Castle that’s very famous in Scotland is the Edzell Castle. David Lindsay started the construction of this Castle in the year 1520 and later on the Earl of Dalhousie, finally owned the castle. It is known for its curious or interesting Wall Garden. Today the Castle comprises of a Tower house and has an assortment of buildings within its court.

Bothwell Castle has attained status of being the largest Stone Castles in the country. It is located on a very steep river bank, located above the River Clyde. William Morey is known to have constructed this castle but due to invasions, this Castle has seen itself in different hands during different periods.

A trip to see the Scottish castles would definitely be worth the effort!



JOHNNIE

Dermot Condell asked:


home is his castle…” so the adage says. Uunfortunately in this case, it seems Kanturk Castle, County Cork, Ireland never became a place of living. Regardless of it, what did get constructed was and is magnificent. The main structure offers four story, while each tower reaches five story.

Today as you stroll around this fine historical building, it’s difficult to imagine that it was constructed in about 1601. four hundred years later and it is still standing strong. ‘Bualadh bos’ to the stone masons. (Bualadh bos is Irish/Gaelic for applause or praise) Legend has it that sven stone masons all named John erected the Castle. Therefore at one time the Castle was called as “Carrig-na-Shane-Saor” i.e. The Rock of John the Mason.

There are several points of view on whom precisely the castle was made for. Some think it was McDonogh McCarthy, while others say it was Dermot McOwen. Still the dating of the building cannot be agreed upon. usually it is believed to be late 16th century early 17th century.

Why was it that he never inhabited it? Well, there is a bit more to that proverb: ‘A man’s home is his castle …, but that is, ‘until the Queen arrives’. The neighbors of Kanturk Castle were becoming a bit bothered about the stature of this building and to the reasons of its being. The Privy Council, which was like close consultants to the Queen of England at the time, was informed and ordered the work on the structure to be kept under wraps. Therefore, ‘A man’s home is his castle until the queen arrives’.

So disappointed the overlord was, it’s reported that he broke the leaded glass and the tiles and flung them into the river.

Over time after that the property changed hands a number of times. Now it is managed by An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland, since 14th July 2000.

Why not come and visit Kanturk Castle, County Cork, Ireland for yourself. As you move around imagine existing in the 15/1600s with the Mc Donagh McCarthy’s at Kanturk Castle.

Other references to Kanturk Castle: An Taisce press release, “The story of Kanturk Castle” by Jean J. McCarthy

DUSTIN

Matt Coughlan asked:


The Golden Lane is a part of the Prague Castle complex, dating from the 15th Century. It is a street where the houses are so small you would be forgiven for thinking they were inhabited by dwarves. Anyone who has read a Discworld novel would also be forgiven for thinking they had walked straight into Ankh Morpork, for this is where Terry Pratchett drew some of his inspiration from.

The Golden lane is essentially a very small street lined by 11 historic dwellings. Each house is in fact a tiny self contained exhibit, ranging from medieval armoury to textiles, as well as selling all of the usual souvenirs aimed at tourists. There are also some hands on activities to be found, such a shooting gallery located in one of the larger buildings where you can play around with a fully functional crossbow.

The lane was formed when a new outer wall was added to the existing castle complex, towards to the end of the 15th century, and Rudolf II gave the space to the castle marksmen guarding the fortification. There were 24 marksmen, and given the very limited space available this is how the houses came to be so small. Over time several of the houses were destroyed, and as marksmen became obsolete the houses were eventually sold on to the general public of the time. The lane supposedly got its name from the many alchemists who lived here, although this is in fact an urban myth. However, there was one documented story of a single Alchemist living amongst the regular folk in 1831, who ended up setting fire to part of his house following an explosion. When the fire was extinguished he was supposedly found lying dead with a large gold nugget in his hand. Had he turned lead into gold? I suppose we will never know!

If you are planning a trip to Prague it is definitely worth a visit. The kids will love it, and there is plenty for adults to see and do as well both here and in the castle itself.



JORGE

msett asked:


You’re like a king and you can place defenses to guard your castle or whatever. They come in waves and you’re towers of arrows will attack them. It’s not Defend Your Castle. It’s more like a strategy game

NUMBERS

Shung Cho asked:


Me and friends going to go there after bars this weekend and we’d like to know , thanks.

TERRENCE

Kenneth George Houdek, n.e. IL. asked:


Like medieval times and such.
Or any place to live that’s different.Am homeless now.

JULIUS