Comments for Trek Hound http://trekhound.com A resource for independent travelers Mon, 06 May 2013 16:14:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Step Back in Time with a Trip to Mackinac Island by Lisa http://trekhound.com/2013/05/06/step-back-in-time-with-a-trip-to-mackinac-island/comment-page-1/#comment-43551 Lisa Mon, 06 May 2013 16:14:10 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=5171#comment-43551 This is one of my fondest memories of childhood. We always spent a few weeks in the simmering the UP. That is a beautiful island. This is one of my fondest memories of childhood. We always spent a few weeks in the simmering the UP. That is a beautiful island.

]]> Comment on Unexpected Travel Uses for S Hooks by Anonymous http://trekhound.com/2009/07/20/unexpected-travel-uses-for-s-hooks/comment-page-1/#comment-38227 Anonymous Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:00:15 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=904#comment-38227 Thanks so much for this post. I ordered the Ikea hooks based on your recommendation, and they work perfectly. Here is some more information to help people find them. These S-hooks are from the Grundtal product line, and are made of stainless steel. There are two sizes: 2 3/4 inches long (7 cm), or 4 3/8 inches long (11 cm); you want the larger size. They are sold in packages of 5. Prices below are US-based. $3.99 at Ikea, plus $10 minimum shipping if ordered from them online: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70011397/#/00011536 For those without a local Ikea store, to just buy one pack of hooks, you can save on shipping by ordering from one of several small businesses reselling Ikea products online from their own local Ikea store. $8.46 including shipping from QQ-Outlet, or $8.97 including shipping from Shop At Clares: http://www.amazon.com/Butcher-Hanging-S-Hook-4-25in-Stainless/dp/B00423ID0U $8.99 including shipping: http://www.myikeamarketplace.com/products/ikea-grundtal-s-hooks-stainless-steel.html $6.99 plus shipping, currently closed while their local Ikea remodels: http://everythingikea.com/kitchen/organizers/grundtal-ikea-s-hook-stainless-steel-4-3-8-5-pack $10.48 including shipping from qq-outlet on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pc-IKEA-GRUNDTAL-4-3-8-S-HOOK-Holder-Hanger-/280695326101 $10.48 including shipping from bestbrandsbestbargains on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-IKEA-GRUNDTAL-PACK-OF-5-KITCHEN-RAIL-S-HOOKS-STAINLESS-STEEL-11cm-/120890237862 $10.55 including shipping from wisemanpro on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IKEA-GRUNDTAL-S-HOOK-STAINLESS-STEEL-11cm-5-PIECES-/230695214420 $10.99 including shipping from spiders*and*ladybugs on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IKEA-5-pack-S-hook-LARGE-4-3-8-pot-pan-lid-container-holder-steel-GRUNDTAL-new-/320962930382 Thanks so much for this post. I ordered the Ikea hooks based on your recommendation, and they work perfectly. Here is some more information to help people find them.

These S-hooks are from the Grundtal product line, and are made of stainless steel. There are two sizes: 2 3/4 inches long (7 cm), or 4 3/8 inches long (11 cm); you want the larger size. They are sold in packages of 5. Prices below are US-based.

$3.99 at Ikea, plus $10 minimum shipping if ordered from them online: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70011397/#/00011536

For those without a local Ikea store, to just buy one pack of hooks, you can save on shipping by ordering from one of several small businesses reselling Ikea products online from their own local Ikea store.

$8.46 including shipping from QQ-Outlet, or $8.97 including shipping from Shop At Clares: http://www.amazon.com/Butcher-Hanging-S-Hook-4-25in-Stainless/dp/B00423ID0U

$8.99 including shipping: http://www.myikeamarketplace.com/products/ikea-grundtal-s-hooks-stainless-steel.html

$6.99 plus shipping, currently closed while their local Ikea remodels: http://everythingikea.com/kitchen/organizers/grundtal-ikea-s-hook-stainless-steel-4-3-8-5-pack

$10.48 including shipping from qq-outlet on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pc-IKEA-GRUNDTAL-4-3-8-S-HOOK-Holder-Hanger-/280695326101

$10.48 including shipping from bestbrandsbestbargains on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-IKEA-GRUNDTAL-PACK-OF-5-KITCHEN-RAIL-S-HOOKS-STAINLESS-STEEL-11cm-/120890237862

$10.55 including shipping from wisemanpro on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IKEA-GRUNDTAL-S-HOOK-STAINLESS-STEEL-11cm-5-PIECES-/230695214420

$10.99 including shipping from spiders*and*ladybugs on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/IKEA-5-pack-S-hook-LARGE-4-3-8-pot-pan-lid-container-holder-steel-GRUNDTAL-new-/320962930382

]]> Comment on Top Tips for Traveling with Children by Columbia’s Indie Grits Festival Offers Fun for Film Buffs, Foodies and Fine Arts Fans | canada.com http://trekhound.com/2012/02/08/top-tips-for-traveling-with-children-2/comment-page-1/#comment-35223 Columbia’s Indie Grits Festival Offers Fun for Film Buffs, Foodies and Fine Arts Fans | canada.com Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:43:15 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=4146#comment-35223 [...] Park. This makes Indie Grits a great idea for family reunions, girlfriend getaways and couples traveling with children. This year’s festival takes place from April 12th through the 21st. Here’s how to make the most [...] [...] Park. This makes Indie Grits a great idea for family reunions, girlfriend getaways and couples traveling with children. This year’s festival takes place from April 12th through the 21st. Here’s how to make the most [...]

]]> Comment on Affordable Ideas for Family Reunions by Columbia’s Indie Grits Festival Offers Fun for Film Buffs, Foodies and Fine Arts Fans | canada.com http://trekhound.com/2011/12/23/affordable-ideas-for-family-reunions/comment-page-1/#comment-35222 Columbia’s Indie Grits Festival Offers Fun for Film Buffs, Foodies and Fine Arts Fans | canada.com Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:41:04 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=3846#comment-35222 [...] microbrewery and easy access to Congaree National Park. This makes Indie Grits a great idea for family reunions, girlfriend getaways and couples traveling with children. This year’s festival takes place from [...] [...] microbrewery and easy access to Congaree National Park. This makes Indie Grits a great idea for family reunions, girlfriend getaways and couples traveling with children. This year’s festival takes place from [...]

]]> Comment on Glamping on the Cheap by Affordable Tips for Valentine Romance http://trekhound.com/2011/12/13/glamping-on-the-cheap/comment-page-1/#comment-34322 Affordable Tips for Valentine Romance Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:04:02 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=3912#comment-34322 [...] truth is that camping can be a great couple’s experience as well. Go for the gusto and consider glamping in a nice cabin where you can whip up a great candlelight meal, or pitching a tent (climate [...] [...] truth is that camping can be a great couple’s experience as well. Go for the gusto and consider glamping in a nice cabin where you can whip up a great candlelight meal, or pitching a tent (climate [...]

]]> Comment on Snowshoeing Offers Active, Affordable Vacation Options by How to Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun http://trekhound.com/2012/03/09/snowshoeing-offers-active-affordable-vacation-options/comment-page-1/#comment-33971 How to Tighten Your Budget and Still Have Fun Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:30:07 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=4326#comment-33971 [...] you are hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking or even mountain biking, trail trips are one of the top ways to have fun on a budget. [...] [...] you are hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking or even mountain biking, trail trips are one of the top ways to have fun on a budget. [...]

]]> Comment on Making the Most of Family Vacations by Paddling and Panthers Part of Paradise Coast Travel Experience | canada.com http://trekhound.com/2012/08/28/making-the-most-of-family-vacations/comment-page-1/#comment-33893 Paddling and Panthers Part of Paradise Coast Travel Experience | canada.com Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:29:58 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=4890#comment-33893 [...] to public resources such as nature sanctuaries, parks and preserves. Here are a just a handful of family vacation options the destination [...] [...] to public resources such as nature sanctuaries, parks and preserves. Here are a just a handful of family vacation options the destination [...]

]]> Comment on Travel Photography Tips for Beginners by 9 Winning Ways to Build Passive Income http://trekhound.com/2012/03/29/travel-photography-tips-for-beginners/comment-page-1/#comment-33512 9 Winning Ways to Build Passive Income Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:30:20 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=4376#comment-33512 [...] you’re into travel photography or simply enjoy taking pictures of your favorite baked goods, there’s money to be made in the [...] [...] you’re into travel photography or simply enjoy taking pictures of your favorite baked goods, there’s money to be made in the [...]

]]> Comment on Snowshoeing Offers Active, Affordable Vacation Options by Affordable and Entertaining Ideas for New Year’s Eve http://trekhound.com/2012/03/09/snowshoeing-offers-active-affordable-vacation-options/comment-page-1/#comment-32448 Affordable and Entertaining Ideas for New Year’s Eve Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:17 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=4326#comment-32448 [...] fireplaces and cozy living areas for relaxing. If the one you choose happens to be located near a snowshoeing trail, even [...] [...] fireplaces and cozy living areas for relaxing. If the one you choose happens to be located near a snowshoeing trail, even [...]

]]> Comment on Affordable Ideas for Family Reunions by Money-Saving Surprise Party Ideas http://trekhound.com/2011/12/23/affordable-ideas-for-family-reunions/comment-page-1/#comment-31667 Money-Saving Surprise Party Ideas Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:01:38 +0000 http://trekhound.com/?p=3846#comment-31667 [...] savings. Pot luck gatherings at a beach pavilion work as well for a surprise party as they do for family reunions, because you can pitch the event to the guest of honor as a casual gathering without them knowing [...] [...] savings. Pot luck gatherings at a beach pavilion work as well for a surprise party as they do for family reunions, because you can pitch the event to the guest of honor as a casual gathering without them knowing [...]

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