Come See Party Cove

Party Cove, located in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri is one of the wildest adventure spots in the United States. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, every weekend is a party at Party Cove. If you are not hip on seeing scantily clad men and women or wet and wild adventures, then you may want to avoid Party Cove during each weekend of the summer season. Otherwise, the area is in a serene setting backed by the beauty of Lake of the Ozarks.

The water party spot is located in Osage Beach. You cannot get there with the help of maps, unless they are homemade, but in the summer, you simply cannot miss finding this location. If you plan to boat to the Cove, you will just need to head over to the Grand Glaize Bridge. As you approach, if you do not see the party going on, then you will be able to hear it for sure.

From the bridge, you will be able to see hundreds (or thousands) of boats, heading at regulated speeds (just because it can get so wild) to a pre-determined location on the Lake. At the present, this area is officially known as Anderson Hollow Cove and it is located right off the shore from a Missouri state park.

Over the years, the location of Party Cove has moved around this man-made lake. This is mostly because real estate development, a booming industry in Lake of the Ozarks, has made it hard for partygoers to party quite so hardy in the backyard of these recent building developments. This has not slowed the celebration down. In fact, in recent years it has grown to the point where water patrol projects numbers in the three thousands for July 4 weekend alone.

Once visitors arrive at Party Cove, all of the boats are tied together, in a procession, to make one large, floating, party house. There is no other party quite like the one at Party Cove. Things can get wild as alcohol is distributed freely. Anything goes at Party Cove, and the excitement is enough to bring people from all over the country to Party Cove for at least one weekend in the summer.

The history of Party Cove dates back to the 1960's and the party continues on today. Sometimes, the party gets a little out of hand, as X-rated adventures occur. With this in mind, if you are into wild partying then you simply cannot afford to miss a trip to this wonder of the ozarks. Just remember not to get too out of hand.

The mile long path that Party Cove stretches across can lead to trouble if you are not careful. Make sure, if you drink, you have a designated driver of your boat. You will not want to be picked up for a BWI (boating while intoxicated). Otherwise, just remember to be safe and have fun. Your adventure at Party Cove is ready to begin, whenever you are ready to set sail and party!

Air Conditioner Rentals

People needing air conditioners for temporary purposes can approach Air Conditioner Rental companies. Rental companies provide air conditioners on rent for short term or long term periods and charge rent on a monthly basis.

Temporary businesses, business meetings, wedding receptions, and high school and college functions are events that can preferably take air conditioners on rent. Even homes that do not wish to spend huge sums on purchasing air conditioners can rent them for the summer months. Shops and establishments that are not willing to spend their money on outright purchases can reduce their infrastructure investments by renting air conditioners.

Several companies offer air conditioners on rent at attractive discounted prices, especially during the sultry summer months. However, it is sometimes necessary to book for an air conditioner in advance, because the demand shoots up during the summer. Businesses may require a large number of air conditioner units, which also must be booked in advance.

When a party approaches a rental company for cooling requirements, the rental company may send one of their experts to inspect the area of the room and other factors. Once this is done, they will suggest the tonnage and type of air conditioner that may be suited to the room. This kind of service is usually free and provided by the rental company. Then estimates are drawn and there may be negotiations on the rent. A formal contract is signed and the air conditioner is installed at the venue of the renting party.

Air Conditioner Rental companies deal in all kinds of air conditioners, such as window, split, central, portable, industrial, and more. Generally, the type of air conditioner is decided based on the venue requiring cooling. Prices vary according to the kind of air conditioner installed. Central air conditioning is the priciest and window is the cheapest.

Some companies charge a deposit before giving the air conditioner on hire. Any damage to the air conditioner during its usage is compensated for from the deposit money. If there are no deductions, then the entire deposit is refunded on return of the air conditioner.

The rent on an air conditioner unit depends on the length of time it is rented for and its make. It may be a few hundred dollars per month.

Travel Insurance for Vacation Rentals

A family booked a rental cottage last summer, arrived safely and just loved the cottage. However, on the second day of their two week stay, the mom got a call to say her father was seriously ill and not expected to live. The family packed up and returned home, and sadly, her dad died a few days later. After the funeral, the renter called the cottage owner and asked what sort of refund she could expect as they had only used 2 days of their 14 day booking. The owner refused to pay any refund with the explanation that she relied on the cottage rental income to pay the costs of her cottage and it was always fully booked through the season. She was not able to find a replacement rental party at the last minute and as the rental agreement stated; if that was the case no money would be returned. Of course the rental group did not have travel insurance, which would probably have covered trip curtailment due to the illness and/or death of a close relative. The rental cost the family over $4000 and they were not able to recover a penny of that money.

Many people believe that trip insurance is only necessary if there is a flight involved; where delay, lost baggage, and the risk of the airline going bust, is covered; and medical cover is required in a foreign country. It’s not considered important, or not considered at all, to buy insurance to cover a trip taken by road to a self catering property in the same province or the same country.

Think again! Most cottage bookings are made several months in advance and many things could happen after you have booked to change your circumstances. Illnesses of any member of the traveling party, redundancy or a call to jury service are just a few of the situations that would be covered by a travel insurance policy. A few insurance companies also offer a ‘change of mind’ clause, allowing you to cancel for any reason after a booking has been made and paid in full. This normally pays out an amount sufficient to cover any cancellation fee the rental agency or owner may apply.

When you book your vacation rental property, check the property owners or agencies cancellation policies carefully. If it is not clear, ask the question. In general, most private owners and rental agencies will attempt to rebook a property if it is cancelled, and refund your money for the period they have rebooked, less a cancellation fee.

Plan a Halloween Party They'll Never Forget!

Have you noticed that Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore? It can be a great night for the whole family and particularly if you want an alternative to trick-or-treating. Throwing a Halloween Party is a sure fire way to get both adults and kids excited about Halloween.

Halloween party invitations are very important. They are the best way to get your guests excited about the party. Send out some great hand made Halloween party invitations, it will get the kids involved, and you can be sure your party will stick in people’s minds. Two weeks in advance is the best time to send them. Let them know there will be prizes for the best costume or scariest pumpkin (more about this later *)

- Create a cute ghost card using your kid’s footprint. Use some black construction paper and fold it in half. Have your child dip his/her foot into white paint and stamp the card with the footprint. Let your cards try. With a black marker a face to your ghost. Write a message with a gold pen inside your card.

- Use some of our printable Halloween invitations and write your message with a shaky hand, then wrap it in a little cob webbing and enclose little black plastic spiders for extra creepiness.

Create the spooky ambiance Halloween is famous for. Hairy spiders in webs in ceilings and corners is the classic but here are some other decorating tips:

- Cover tables with black table cloths and decorate with pumpkin cutouts and pumpkin garlands (you can get a pattern to make it yourself)

- Cover sofas and chairs with white sheets.

- Light essential passageways to the toilets or the bar with inexpensive rope lights but try to keep general lighting to a minimum, substituting black or red light bulbs.

- Have a pumpkin contest (announcing it in your invitation). * Ask your guests to bring their carved pumpkins to the party and you will have some of the best decorations delivered to your door.

- Make a pumpkin patch. Put some boxes on a table to get different heights for display, draping dark fabric over them. Add some real vines of leaves or green ribbons for contrast and of course use tea lights to illuminate. This could also be a good place for your snacks.

- Roll up orange napkins with black cutlery inside placing it inside a bat napkin holder.

- Place rows of tombstones with the names of your guests leading up to your door. Use decorated cardboard or cereal boxes.

- You can also hang Halloween lights around your front door and use a fog machine to welcome your guests (available at party rental stores)

Games and Activities can really make all the difference and they encourage people to mix. Don’t forget to have lots of prizes on hand.

- Create a Halloween photo backdrop for everyone to get a picture taken.

- Have an area where kids can create their own frame for their photo.

- Have a dance contest to the Monster Mash song.

- Have a Halloween Lotto giving out prizes of miniature candy bars or party favors.

- Rent Halloween videos for later in the evening.

When it comes to food and refreshments, it’s hard to know where to start. Serving chips and dips in black plastic cauldrons or floating a rubber hand in the punch bowl are just the beginning. There are many sites with great Halloween resources.

Halloween isn't just ghosts, witches and monsters or about candy or costumes. Halloween is a perfect time for spending time with family and friends. Having a Halloween party offers plenty of easy and interesting decorating projects and activities for kids as well as for adults.

Make Your Party Memorable

Everyone knows that the majority of people are happy when their stomachs are full and the only way to get them to fill up on food is if it is enjoyable and exciting food. The two things that we can all agree on is that everyone loves to remember their good memories as a child and the second on is that we all have a sweet tooth. The best way to get the most bangs for your buck and accomplish both purposes is to rent a cotton candy machine for your next party. It does not matter if it is a child’s party or a business function everyone will love the machine.

Cotton candy has been around since the late 1800’s and has been a staple of every circus and carnival ever since. The reason is that it is easy to make, cheap to make, easy to eat and most of all fun and tasty to consume. The ability to make your own for your party guests is just a phone call away. The simplistic design makes these machine cheap to make and even cheaper to rent out. Your local party rental shop will have at least one and your local hardware store may even have some inexpensive and high quality machines to be purchased. Those few dollars will pay you back ten fold when your guests are pleased beyond words to stroll down memory lane with arguably the most memorable food of their childhood.

Nobody is really sure where to credit the invention of the machine to as it has been a point of argument for over one hundred years but the bottom line is that it is tasty and some genius invented it. The details are interesting to think about but only for a few minutes before you take your first bite of cotton candy. After that it is just great that it has been invented.

5 Baby Shower Decorating Ideas

Decorations turn an everyday room into an occasion. Decorating for a baby shower doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Keep things simple and stick to a theme. Themes can be colors, animals, baby items or decoration themes. Having too many themes at your baby shower will make it seem unorganized. Colors work well with other themes. For example, pink & green colors with a frog theme.

Let us first focus on the tables. Whether a buffet table, a table for your guests to sit at or a gift table, you will need to cover them with fabric or plastic table covers. While I am not opposed to plastic table covers, make sure they are thick enough so you can’t see through to the table below. Fabric table covers can be expensive, especially if you have a lot of tables. Most party rental stores will rent fabric table covers.

Now that your tables are covered you can decorate them. Centerpieces create a focal point on the table. I went to a baby shower where they had a round table with a 5” high by 4” wide centerpiece. The table was 60” so it looked so empty. Take the size of your table into consideration. You can purchase something that mom to be can use such as a baby sock bouquet or diaper cake. You can have your favors as a centerpiece such as a lollipop bouquet or create a ring of favor bags or candles. Other table decorations, such as confetti, are optional.

If you are catering your baby shower make sure you put out plates, napkins, cups, and utensils. If you are using disposable plates and utensils make sure they will be sturdy enough so they won’t break.

I love balloon bouquets. All you need are some latex balloons. Bunch them up in groups of 5-6 balloons. Mix up the colors – pink & green, pink & white, blue & yellow, blue & white, etc. You can even substitute a Mylar baby shower balloon for one of the latex balloons. Weigh down the balloon bouquet with a balloon weight. Balloons, ribbon and balloon weights can be found at most party supply stores. Place balloons strategically around the room. I have to say that I’m not a fan of balloons on the floor. You run the risk of someone tripping on them and hurting themselves.

Walls can be decorated with baby shower banners or homemade posters of baby pictures of guests, mommy to be or daddy to be.

Decorating for a baby shower can be easy, inexpensive and fun. Be creative, keep things simple and enjoy your baby shower!

Great Party Ideas -- Bouncing Houses and Moon Jumps

So you are planning to throw a party for your Child's birthday, now you need to work out how you plan to entertain them.

From my own experience I have learnt that for most children between the ages of two and ten an inflatable bouncing house or moon jump is a fantastic party idea!

For those of you that don’t know what they are or have never come across this concept I will explain. An inflatable bouncing house is a large inflatable structure generally with an area for bouncing on. In the UK they are called bouncy castles, they are so called because the first bouncing houses in the UK were actually shaped like castles with turrets and towers. Nowadays the shapes and designs are very varied, you can find bouncing houses with inflatable slides attached to them, or with other inflatable structures inside for climbing on. Find more info at www.bouncyfunforall.info

The artwork themes of bouncing houses can really thrill a child who is fanatical about a television character, as you can find many units with specific themes.

The great thing about having a bouncing house at your party is that while you are busy preparing food and decorating your home, the rental company will come and erect the structure for you, so all you need to do is switch the electric plug on and you are ready to go.

No need to worry about party games as once the children get on the bouncer you will have a hard job getting them off!

At the end of the party the rental company will come back and take the structure away.

Rental rates for bouncing houses are not very expensive, but when you are selecting a rental company there are a couple of things to find out first. Make sure that the units they use are clean and regularly maintained, and ask whether they have insurance. It is likely that you will be asked to sign a responsibility waiver, which basically states that you will be responsible for the safe use of the children using the bouncing house.

After Prom Party and School Carnival Event Ideas

Spring is upon us, which means that just around the corner the school season will be winding up. For many students it means a time for fun and laughter. But for many high school juniors and seniors, their minds are focus on prom night.

Prom night is a major highlight of many students high school career. On this night, everything is planned to be perfect and run smoothly. This can also be a stressful time for the teachers and parents who attend prom. Staying on top of things and making sure that nothing gets "out of hand" can be somewhat overwhelming. Especially when it come to the prom after parties.

Many schools will arrange for games and activities to be held on campus to prevent the students from getting into trouble. Sadly, many students will never attend these functions, due to childish games or lack off interest. The key to remember is to try and find something that will keep the students attention and provide great entertainment. A question to ask yourself is, "Will the students be able to enjoy this time and time again?" Having games and activities that are fun, but only last for a short period of time will only lead the student to boredom. It is important to keep the students active and entertained.

When I was a freshman in college, my university held a block party for all arriving freshman. The university had blocked off two major intersections and parking lots so we could as walk about and interact. To keep up occupied and a part of the festivities, the university had rented an inflatable moonwalk, and an inflatable obstacle course. Students were lining up to try out these games and would still get back in line after they were done.

Inflated games have been hits for all types of school or even church events. They can provide safe and clean fun for students or adults. Most rental companies that offer inflatable games can usually be found on the Internet or in the yellow pages. But before you to decide on a company to rent from, hear are three things to think off.

1. What is the condition of the equipment?

2. Where is the company you are renting from located and is there a traveling fee?

3. Is there enough space to accommodate these inflated games at location of the party?

4. Ask the company for an approximate number of guests a game can allow per hour.

5. Does the company provide skilled equipment supervisors?

The idea behind these games is to bring laughter and enjoyment to everyone around. Keeping these five simple questions in mind, you will be able to decide if the company you are going to rent from is truly going to provide you with the best in inflatable entertainment possible.

Ideas to Make your Indiana Picnic Great!

Indiana is a great place for an old time summer picnic. But how can you make your picnic special? Here are just a few ideas for your Indiana picnic.

1) Relay Races & games for the kids AND adults: Remember the old fashioned games? 3 legged race, wheelbarrow race, balloon squash, egg toss. But don't just do this for the kids. These type of games are great interactive games for the kids and the adults.

2) Cornhole Games: Cornhole games are a staple at most Indiana picnics. This craze grows more popular each year and the game is so addictive that once you start playing you won't want to stop.

3) Homemade Ice Cream: Remember how much fun it used to be to anticipate how great that ice cream would taste when it was finished?

4) Cotton Candy/Snow Cones: These are an added treat that make a picnic more like a festival. The machines can easily be rented at most party rental companies.

5) Volley Ball or Badmitton: Both games can be set up easily and offer a good chance to network with old friends.

6) Set up a Sprinkler: What could be more fun on a hot summer day.

7) Moonbounces are a blast: And can be rented easily for a day of fun and excitement.

8) Don't forget some simple games for people that don't want such a hectic play time. Cards are a great way to have fun with your friends and relax at the same time.

Just keep in mind that picnics are about relaxing with friends. All you need to do is throw in some food and drinks, good friends and a few entertainment ideas and your day will be complete.

Tips For Planning A 50th Wedding Anniversary Party

Planning a 50th wedding anniversary party can be a great honor. You can have friends and family at the event that could not be at the original ceremony. Planning a 50th wedding anniversary is also more relaxed because there is less stress and pressure involved.

The anniversary party is more the celebration of two well-lived lives that have endured tough times and emerged all the better for it. You can make the party fun, too, by planning as you would for a wedding. Planning a 50th wedding anniversary can also be more fun because it is an event that family and friends can plan together.

When planning a 50th wedding anniversary party, you can flex your creativity by sending out invitation pictures. This can mean a variety of things, but one way you can do this is to include a picture of the happy couple on their wedding day.

These wedding invitation pictures provide a feeling of nostalgia, while giving younger guests an idea of what the couple of honor looked like 50 years ago. You may want to include a picture of the couple on their wedding day and a current picture to show how they have progressed over the years.

Wedding reception rental options makes planning such an anniversary party less expensive. Instead of renting a large and extravagant hall, you can take advantage of less-expensive reception rentals. A VFW hall is an ideal place to have your anniversary party.

This type of reception rental is generally cheaper to rent than other places. You can also select a church with a fellowship hall, instead of a more expensive wedding reception rental. A family member's home also makes a great place for the event. When planning a 50th wedding anniversary party, explore all of your options to find the best place to have it.

If you've ever tried planning such a party, you've probably noticed that it is very similar to organising a traditional wedding. As a creative idea, you can try to recreate the actual day that the happy couple got married.

Many of the same things are included in both events, such as wedding reception rentals and delicious cakes. Most 50th anniversary parties have dancing and music so the guests can have a delightful experience.

Planning a 50th anniversary party can be just as much fun as planning for the original day. From the invitation pictures to the catering of the event, family and friends can pitch in to make this day just as special as the original day.

This can even be more special because the couple can enjoy the company of people who have stood by their side for the last five decades, while reveling in the company of kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

The Birthday Party of the Century on a Budget

It isn't the first time, nor will it be the last time you find yourself planning the birthday party of the century. Whether it's a kids birthday, a milestone birthday, baby's 1st birthday or a surprise birthday party, you will want it to be the best from the invitations to the party favors. But how can you ensure this without overspending?

If you're having the birthday party in the backyard, pick a cool theme and make your own decorations. Take a little time to organize a scavenger hunt or make a pinata filled with dollar store toys and bulk candy.

Bake your own cake and order a sheet pizza served with koolaid. For celebration favors, you can have the kids make caramel apples or peruse the Oriental Trading Post site for many great ideas! Add to your theme with friends who know a few magic tricks or would be willing to dress in costume.

McDonald's throw great kids parties. The package includes hosting for ten kids, complete with cake, sundaes, decorations, goodie bags and a gift for your child -- all for $70. At Chuck E. Cheese, you can host ten kids for $110 and they'll receive: two slices of pizza, unlimited pop, birthday cake, a performance and 20 game tokens.

Your child will even receive a visit from Chuck E. Cheese, a balloon, a collector's cup, a crown and cotton candy, while the establishment takes care of cleaning and planning. Eden Park Roller Rink in Pennsylvania offers invitations, admission, skate rental, pizza and pop for $6/kid.

If you want to go with a bowling alley, be aware that it could cost $100-$200. However, some smaller places like Fort Leavenworth Bowling Center will give you an hour of bowling, pizza or a hotdog, chips, a drink and an hour in the celebration room for $7 or less per child.

For adults, family-style restaurants or Chinese buffets are a sensible option. If you'd like to be a little more creative, an intimate wine tasting party with 8 to 10 guests can be a nice treat. For $20 you can get a wine celebration kit with name badges, pens, wine comment cards, decorations, a celebration guide and wine bags.

Each bottle of wine will cover ten samples and purchasing wine through a winery can get you each bottle for $8-10 each. You should purchase at least two reds, two whites and a blush. You can serve cheese, crackers, grapes and bread dip.

You should be able to do this event for $100 or so. Movie nights or game nights can be a lot of fun too. Another way to stick to a budget while planning the birthday party for someone you love, is to limit the guests to 7 or have someone else help split the cost.

The birthday party you've thrown for a loved one can be a very meaningful experience for everyone, but it doesn't have to bankrupt you.

With some careful planning, you can save pennies behind the scenes while your guests remark, "You've really outdone yourself this time!"

Party Decorations and Themes

If you're artistic, making your own party decorations can be extremely fun and cost-efficient. On the other hand, if you're pressed for time, celebration supply stores and online discount celebration supply sites can be a real blessing.

To make things even easier, some celebration rental services bring all the actors, party decorations and backdrops for you, if you're willing to pay for it. After setting your budget, we can examine the various options.

First, choose a theme for your party decorations. Some possible ideas for an adult theme celebration include: luau, western, circus, safari, Hollywood, 1950s, Roaring 20s, disco, space, pirate, sports, Las Vegas, Arabian Nights, medieval times, Mardi Gras, Spanish fiesta, rock and roll or futuristic.

Kids often enjoy character and pop culture themes, like: Spiderman, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bob the Builder, Dora the Explorer, Finding Nemo, Pokemon, Harry Potter or American Idol.

If you're interested in making your own decorations for a kids party, Coolest-kid-birthday-parties is a great resource. For example, with an undersea theme, you can follow step-by-step instructions on making a Finding Nemo pinata, a shark mouth standee to take photos next to and seashell party invitations. In addition to decoration ideas for various themes, the site also has food and activity tips.

If you'd rather purchase items, Party City is a great store where you can get accent themes like: disco, rock and roll, luau, movie night, fiesta, casino and western.

If you're throwing a fiesta, you can buy decorations like: chili pepper garland ($2.29), scene setters ($5), cut-outs ($3 - $10), chili pepper lights ($10), an inflatable cactus ($5), a maraca centerpiece ($3), an inflatable sombrero cooler ($13) and a pinata ($10 - $20).

You might also want to check online at Orientaltradingpost for similar items. They have twelve assorted inflatable items for $20 in the fiesta theme and great deals on bulk celebration favors.

Tableware and partyware add a nice touch to a theme party, often functioning as additional party decorations; however, the cost of these items can be exorbitant.

Most vendors sell plates in packages of eight, which is fine for intimate gatherings, but can be a nightmare if you're having fifty plus people attending. Partysupplydirect has similar deals for partyware but more selection.

A budget-conscious solution if you're not looking to spend $100 in partyware would be to purchase solid-color plates and cutlery but buy a couple of themed serving dishes, tablecloths and straws at half the cost. Another good way to stay on budget is to split expenses with other people and delegate partyware purchases.

While it is the most expensive option, hiring Premier Casino Events to provide the celebration decorations for you could be an elaborate and all-in-one, stress-free way to throw your celebration.

If you were throwing a Halloween one, not only would the company bring fog machines, coffins, cobwebbed park benches, trick mirrors and cemetary gates, but they would also bring casino games, ghoulish actors, music and food to entertain your guests for a full four hours as well!

Looking online for party decorations is a good way to brainstorm ideas. You may choose to make a few things yourself, like a pinata, or you may purchase decorations from a store.

Try to make your purchases thoughtful and don't waste money on things you'll never use again. Delegating responsibilities to co-planners can also help you cut costs and share the excitement with friends, especially when it comes to a surprise birthday party!

Why Not Have a Foam Dance Party at Your Next Indiana Event

The term “foam dance party” is really confusing to a lot of people. What is it? Why would someone want to do play in foam? Where can you find one?

A foam dance party can be simple with foam pouring out of a machine into your back yard. You can also contain the foam in an inflatable pit or you can get really elaborate and add black lights disco balls and loud music. And if you wonder why everyone likes them? Just remember how fun it was to play in a bubble bath when you were a child. And then multiply that feeling again and again. Not only is it fun to be in the foam…but watching the bubbles float up through the sky is an entertaining experience.

In the past you could find foam dance parties at colleges but they are becoming more and more popular each year for the average backyard party. Of course there are always a lot of questions when the subject of the foam party comes up. I’ll try to answer some of them here:

* The foam is a specialty foam although you can actually use baby shampoo if you don’t have foam available.
* Foam Machines and Pits can be found at Specialty Party Rental Companies
* If you’re more of a DIY type person….you can find instructions for building your own foam machine on the internet. They are fairly simple to make.
* Nope…you’re not supposed to be naked. Clothing is good!
* Foam parties can work for all ages. You can adjust the amount of foam that’s filling the area to meet the needs of your guests.

Generally you’ll want to have your event outside and for safety’s sake you’ll need an area that isn’t slippery when it’s wet. Some inflatable foam pits have vinyl bottoms but most are just inflatable retaining walls.

If you rent equipment the cost for the parties generally runs from $300-$2000.00 depending on the amount of foam needed and the length of time for your event. This year you’ll probably see foam parties at Company Picnics, Birthday Parties, College Events, Fundraising parties and festivals.

Rental Rock Climbing Wall - A Party With a Twist

You have decided you want your party to be extra special this time. What can you do to make it stand out, to have people talking about it for weeks to come? An easy and fun solution is to get a rental rock climbing wall. A rental rock-climbing wall has become a popular way to not only get the party started, but as a draw for charity and fund raising events as well. Maybe you are part of an organization that puts on a fair of some sort every year, a rental rock-climbing wall can be just the ticket to get people interested enough to attend your event.

Wall rental rates vary, but the average price is $150-$250 per hour. For that you will get all the equipment and gear you will need and a trained staff to assist you and your guests so that everyone will get the most out of the experience with the most enjoyment. When you decide on a rental rock climbing wall, the company you choose to provide it will transport it to your location and set it up in minutes for you and your guests to enjoy.

You can pick from different types of wall. There is a three climber and a five climber. The difference is how many climbers it can accommodate at one time. If you are having an event where you expect many people to attend, a five climber is probably best. For a smaller private party, a three climber will do just fine. You will have to ensure you have enough space to accommodate your wall. Check with the company to decide if a rental rock-climbing wall is right for your yard or space.

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy using a rental rock climbing wall. You can be as young as three years old or as old as seventy-five. Your rental rock-climbing wall can be set up for beginners, or set up with more challenging routes to please even the most seasoned rock-climber. Do your homework and find out more about a rental rock-climbing wall for your next event. People will be talking about for a long time after the fun is over and will ask you where they can get a rental rock-climbing wall for their next party.

Why Your Wedding Might Include A Bus Party Rental

A Bus Party Rental is one of the BEST ways for you to create a memorable experience when staging a stag party, team party or even a kids party. Utilizing a Bus Party Rental can not only be lot of fun for you and your guests but a Bus Party Rental can also be one of the safest modes of transportation during an event includes alcoholic beverages.

A bus party rental will save you the worries of wondering if one of your carloads of friends is travelling with someone who's had to much to drink, and a bus party rental also ensures that no one gets lost while getting to one of your destinations. Everyone is all in one place enjoying themselves, while safely travelling under the guidance of an experienced bus party rental driver.

Forget imitation party buses, expensive limos or trying to find your own way around a city. Check in your city for a "Bus Party Rental" company that specializes in bus party rentals, almost EVERY city has one! Then, you don't just have a boring old bus charter company but the ultimate party bus! Many of them include lightshows, state-of-the-art sound systems and often times - lots of room for dancing! We've even seen bus party rentals with a dance pole for those of you that like to get a little crazy!

One of the best reasons to find a bonafide bus party rental company is that the good ones have established relationships with the top bars and nightclubs in your city, so bus party rental passengers can enjoy benefits of VIP treatment like no cover charges or long lines.

I have even used a bus party rental for a stag with 30 of my drunk friends to get into the ritziest club in Vancouver! It took some planning, but I got the bus party rental lined up 1st, then called the club 2 months in advance and instead of telling them I'd like to bring a "Stag Party" to their club(which they would have said NO WAY" to, I told them I had a group of foreign exchange students visiting our fine city and would like to bring them there.

The bus party rental company wasn't aware of this fact either and it allowed us to bring 30 guys "on a stag" into the fanciest club in our city at the time. Naturally we only lasted an hour before they figured out we weren't foreign exchange students after all, but at least we had our bus party rental waiting outside for us.

Check out the bus party rental in your town for your next special event!

Tips for Showing Your Presence on the Web

You must increase your PR to increase your Google/Yahoo Rankings.

Getting backlinks (links to your site from others) is necessary to increase your Page Rank in the long term. Robots are quite busy; so it is useful to have a page listing all your backlinks to tell them what pages they should analyse. I highly recommend to dedicate one page of your site to list the pages linking to your page

Another way to build back-links is by using a reciprocal Link Building method. Contact vendors in industries around you and try to exchange links with them (You post mine if I post yours)

Another way to increase PR is to submit your website to as many web directories as possible. Each search engine has its own directory. Make sure you add yourself to each search engines directory.

By publishing articles you can also increase your PR rating. There are many websites which will allow you to post freely. First find a topic that is important, not only to you, but with regards to your industry.

In addition to the above methods, Blog submission can be very helpful in increasing PR. Blogs typically have a higher web traffic rate than other websites. The more that Google or Yahoo see your link within popular websites, the faster your websites PR rating will increase!

Finally, get a tracker on your website; Trackers also allow a better understanding of your visitors: you may know the referring link, the keyword used in the search engine and much more.

Indiana Party Rental - Water Fun for Summer Events

Remember when you were small and your parents got out the sprinkler on a hot summer day? Not only was it cool and refreshing…but you and your friends had a blast.

Well….we’ve come a long way since the days of the backyard sprinkler. One of our most popular items right now are inflatable water slides. Water slides come in all shapes and sizes. There are slides with pools, without pools, inflatable slip and slides, slides with sprinklers and slides in every theme imaginable.

And are they just for kids? Nope….they’re for ALL ages. And they’re loved by all ages.

When we first bought our inflatable slip and slide we sent it up to a friend’s house for a trial run. Their kids are a little younger than ours and we like to get their thoughts our newer pieces of equipment. We found out after their party that although the kids had a great time, it was the PARENTS who really enjoyed the equipment.

Evidently a slip n slide is a huge amount of fun for parents who are stressed out after a long busy day.

Where can these units be used? Anywhere you have a power supply and water supply. Most units have a continual mist of water running over them at all times so they need to be within 50’ of a water connection and of course, since they’re inflated by a blower, you also need a power supply within 50’.

And water slides are not just for back yard parties. More and more they’re being used for company picnics, summer camps and special events.''So, if you're looking to add a "splash" to a hot summer party....think Water Slide!

How to Save Stress by Using a Party Rental Company in Indiana

When you're planning an event the details can often be overwhelming. Do you need a DJ? Magician for the kids? How about moonbounces, inflatable games or other entertainment?

These questions and others can be answered easily by calling a Party Rental Company. Now, there is a difference between a party rental company and a party planner. Most of the time a party planner is a specialized agent that will help you plan all the details of your event. And many times party planners have their own contacts in the party rental world.

But, although a party planner can really ease the stress of planning a larger event, (and we highly recommend you use one) they aren't always necessary for smaller parties. Many people that plan their own events have a fairly good idea of what they want, they just aren't sure where to get it.

Calling a Party Rental Company can not only save some work, it also enables you to learn about new and unique rental items on the marketplace. Items like wax hands, bear stuffing machines and of course all the great inflatable games.

Perhaps you're planning a block party. You've planned the food and drinks for the cookout, but you need something fun for the kids. One simple phone call can take care of all the unique items.

Your simple party can easily become a blockbuster event. Just add a moonbounce or water slide, some cotton candy and a margarita machine and you've got a spectacular night planned that everyone will love.

So, remember, the next time you plan your event, don't do it alone. Make that one call and get some great suggestions to add more fun to your special day.

Growing Your Party Rental Business

Marketing a party rental business can seem difficult at times. Most companies try the yellow pages first. But my marketing program is a bit different. Over 75% of my marketing is done with a newsletter.

I am always amazed when people tell me they don't think a newsletter will work well for them. Why not? You are an expert on entertainment....don't you think people could use your help?

Setting up a newsletter is fairly easy. You'll need a newsletter service with an autoresponder. I use Intellicontact for mine. It's very easy to set up a form for sign ups on your website.. Sometimes it helps to offer an incentive. A free party drawing is a great way to get people to sign up for your newsletter. Just make sure that if you do this, follow through and actually give away a party. That's just one more story for your newsletter.

I actually do two different sets of writings. When people sign up for my pricelist they get a series of preplanned emails that tell all about our business. I write these one time. You can write a year's worth of short letters if you want. They go out at a preplanned time to the customer. Then, you have your actual newsletter. I usually do my rental news about once a month although you might choose to do one more frequently. Decide what your goal is when a customer subscribes to your letter. Is it a quick sale? A possible customer who will tell others about you? A great rental? Probably your goal will be all of the above. And you can achieve the goal easily if you do the right type of letter.

Keep your letter informative. Offer information beneficial to the customer. You might offer theme party ideas, decorating ideas or tips on specialized parties. BUT, in addition to tips, you want to drive the customer to your website or get them thinking about doing business with you. AND you want some quick sales from your newsletter.

Here's a format that might work: Write a generic letter listing some entertainment ideas for different types of events. Change events for each newsletter so there's always something to look forward to. Include games, recipes or anything else your readers might enjoy. Include some links to affiliate products you sell...books on planning parties, decorating websites, kids games. And finally, focus a couple of paragraphs on specific items that you offer that might be beneficial to your customers.

Every time you talk to a prospective client, make sure you ask permission to add their email to your newsletter list. I add about 20 a week to mine...and you'd better believe it's a great way to promote your business!

How To Start A Party Rental Company

I’m sure you’ve seen moonbounces at various parties & events. Perhaps you’ve even rented one. But have you ever thought about the financial windfall that can come with owning a couple of the units?

Moonbounces rent for anywhere from $85.00/day on the west coast to $250.00 & up in other parts of the country. Here in Indianapolis, we rent ours for around $225.00 for four to six hours. So…if you charge $150.00 for your rental, you can make an extra $300.00 per week in income.

Of course, there are some expenses that come with the rental. You’ll need a truck or a small trailer. A good dolly, extension cords, business cards, insurance and other small business items. Most people who start up a rental company do the deliveries and bookings themselves. That’s the joy of it. You work when you want to….not when you’re told to. On the other hand…the downside is that if you want the income you might as well accept that it’s going to be there on the weekend and that’s when you’ll be working.

The most expensive part of inflatables is the insurance. Insurance tends to get cheaper as you insure more units but the start up can be a bit tough. The average moonbounce costs around $1500.00 with the insurance running another $750.00. So…you can start up with one bounce for around $2500.00. At a rental rate of $150.00 you’ll have your expenses and covered in less than twenty rentals. Of course…if you charge what we do, you’re unit & costs will be paid for in about ten to twelve rentals.

Moonbounces aren’t the only thing you can rent. We started five years ago with two moonbounces and now have over fifty interactive games. Jousts, Giant Slides, Obstacle courses, video games, casino equipment and fun foods. So, as you can see the business will grow as large as you want it to. About the only way to fail is to purchase the equipment and leave it in your garage. Inflatable moonbounces and other inflatables are their own best advertisement.

To get going on your new business you just need to follow these simple steps.

1) Talk to your state and local boards to find out what is necessary to open your own inflatable rental business. Some states have restrictions on what you can do.

2) Start talking to suppliers. Search the web for “moonbounce” or “interactive games”

3) Ask the suppliers to give you insurance info. Do NOT make a purchase until you’ve secured insurance.

4) Once you have insurance locked up, place your order.

5) While you’re waiting for your equipment, get some fliers made up, business cards and a dedicated phone number. Tell EVERYONE about your new business.

6) Although you’re starting to advertise, it’s not recommended to book your units before they arrive. That’s just asking for trouble.

7) As soon as your equipment arrives, inspect it for damage before the delivery truck leaves. Make sure it’s all there (most units are sold with a blower).

8) Blow up your equipment and get familiar with it. Sit it in your yard or a friends yard and let the kids play. The more it’s seen the more people will want it.

Pretty simple, isn’t it? Of course I just touched on the steps but it’s not much more complicated than that. If you join the Party Rental Industry you’ll be sharing fun with everyone. And that’s a great way to make an income.

How to Save Stress by Using a Party Rental Company in Indiana

When you're planning an event the details can often be overwhelming. Do you need a DJ? Magician for the kids? How about moonbounces, inflatable games or other entertainment?

These questions and others can be answered easily by calling a Party Rental Company. Now, there is a difference between a party rental company and a party planner. Most of the time a party planner is a specialized agent that will help you plan all the details of your event. And many times party planners have their own contacts in the party rental world.

But, although a party planner can really ease the stress of planning a larger event, (and we highly recommend you use one) they aren't always necessary for smaller parties. Many people that plan their own events have a fairly good idea of what they want, they just aren't sure where to get it.

Calling a Party Rental Company can not only save some work, it also enables you to learn about new and unique rental items on the marketplace. Items like wax hands, bear stuffing machines and of course all the great inflatable games.

Perhaps you're planning a block party. You've planned the food and drinks for the cookout, but you need something fun for the kids. One simple phone call can take care of all the unique items.

Your simple party can easily become a blockbuster event. Just add a moonbounce or water slide, some cotton candy and a margarita machine and you've got a spectacular night planned that everyone will love.

So, remember, the next time you plan your event, don't do it alone. Make that one call and get some great suggestions to add more fun to your special day.

Indiana Party Rental - Water Fun for Summer Events

Remember when you were small and your parents got out the sprinkler on a hot summer day? Not only was it cool and refreshing…but you and your friends had a blast.

Well….we’ve come a long way since the days of the backyard sprinkler. One of our most popular items right now are inflatable water slides. Water slides come in all shapes and sizes. There are slides with pools, without pools, inflatable slip and slides, slides with sprinklers and slides in every theme imaginable.

And are they just for kids? Nope….they’re for ALL ages. And they’re loved by all ages.

When we first bought our inflatable slip and slide we sent it up to a friend’s house for a trial run. Their kids are a little younger than ours and we like to get their thoughts our newer pieces of equipment. We found out after their party that although the kids had a great time, it was the PARENTS who really enjoyed the equipment.

Evidently a slip n slide is a huge amount of fun for parents who are stressed out after a long busy day.

Where can these units be used? Anywhere you have a power supply and water supply. Most units have a continual mist of water running over them at all times so they need to be within 50’ of a water connection and of course, since they’re inflated by a blower, you also need a power supply within 50’.

And water slides are not just for back yard parties. More and more they’re being used for company picnics, summer camps and special events.''So, if you're looking to add a "splash" to a hot summer party....think Water Slide!

Home Buying Tips for Murrieta and Temecula CA Real Estate ?

Buying a Temecula or Murrieta home in a buyer?s market can actually be very challenging for all the exact reasons you might think it will be easy. Remember the goal is to get the best home that meets your goals and represents the best investment for your family. What are some of these buyer market benefits?

- Ultra high supply of home listings - Good ability to negotiate price and terms - High competition between sellers

No matter how you slice it those bullet points are a great thing for buyers, right? Believe it or not this can cause a lot of hesitation and consternation for buyers. How so you ask? Let?s say you find the ideal Temecula home in a wonderful neighborhood on a perfect cul-de-sac street and filled with lots of upgrades. You love the layout but the owners are stuck on price and just two streets away is the exact same floor plan, not as nice of a home in terms of lot and upgrades, and the street isn?t a cul-de-sac but the price is 30k less. And then just another street away is another model match with no upgrades, stained carpet, and priced 15k less.

Now you think how nice it would be to get the first home for less but the seller?s won?t budge and honestly it is priced fair when considering all variables. In fact, since it is a down market, it is lower priced then it has been in years. But were are in a buyer?s market and it is galling to pay 45k more! And witth just an additional 10-15k, you feel like you could rehab the cheapest model match and still have a nice home. So, after a lot of soul searching you make an offer on the lowest model match and figure you will fix it up. By paying 45k less and putting in 10k, you save 35k in theory for the same neighborhood and house just a few streets away.

This sounds like a great idea but the problem is that once you move in, you have a hard cost to you to make repairs versus a simple increased payment. So you get a equity loan or tap your savings and put 10k into the property and get all new carpet, paint, and some tile in the bathrooms. That?s it and you have burned all that cash. You also live there for the average of 3-5 years and have ?elbow grease? projects every weekend. While fun at first, this gets old fast and you are tired of cars buzzing through the street and constantly wish you were on the cul-de-sac. You also feel uncomfortable inviting people over until you get it all ?fixed? and thus are not enjoying the house as much as you planned.

This may sound worst case scenario but I have seen this several times this year alone. The real sad part is 35k (45K ? 10K) more would have cost an average of $210 more a month. Over 5 years that will finally equal the 10k you put into the bargain property and you have had to work every weekend, haven?t enjoyed the house, never invited people over, or even had a weekend BBQ!

Also, no matter what you put into the home, you can never equal the home with the better lot, upgrades, and incredible cul-de-sac street. That could be your kids playing neighborhood basketball safely or your family enjoying a safe block party. After 3 years you have grown tired of worrying each time your kids go out to play due to drive through traffic and decide to sell the house. Guess what? The market is still a tough and people are very picky, looking for that perfect, upgraded, cul-de-sac home you passed on!

This article is an example of a buyer seeing high inventory and pricing deals but losing common sense and thereby making a bad decision. How many times have you seen people get caught up in major sales and buy something they don?t even want because it was such a good deal? This is happening a lot right now and it gets worse if a person waits three years and finds they can?t afford to sell the house at that time. Then they continue to be stuck in a home that they do not like when the could of really enjoyed and been proud of a home they purchased in the first place.

Looking for a diamond in the rough is savvy. But don?t forget your goals amid all the Temecula and Murrieta home listings and price drops. Don?t be disappointed if someone won?t come down in price. Just make sure your Murrieta or Temecula real estate broker does the necessary property research and enables you to discern a fair or even aggressive price for that perfect home.

Regulatory guidance on commercial real estate risk: mind the gap for great guidance on good lending

This article describes the key elements of an interagency guidance issued in December 2006 regarding concentrations in commercial real estate lending and sound risk management practices. The guidance can be used to identify possible gaps in an institution's commercial real estate risk management policies and procedures, as well as practices and processes. The article concludes with some options and reference resources for plugging those gaps.

The German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Hegel advised that order is the first requisite of liberty, and here in the land of liberty, we bankers enjoy considerable order. For the continuing good of the order, on December 12, 2006, the FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve published their final guidance on concentrations in commercial real estate. Absent the OTC (1), these agencies have observed that commercial real estate (CRE) concentrations (2) have been rising over the past several years and, in their collective opinion, "have reached levels that could create safety and soundness concerns in the event of a significant downturn." (3)

Small to mid-size institutions have been especially attracted to the profit potential of CRE lending, yet past history has shown the CRE markets rapidly reverse their fortunes during economic downturns. A bank's ability to survive CRE recessions depends on the adequacy of its risk management practices and capital levels (4), but the agencies are concerned that the typical bank with a high CRE concentration may not have the policies and procedures to manage the risk. Consequently, the agencies have issued this latest guidance for helping banks manage their CRE risk. (5)

Concentration Growth and the Final Guidance: Up, Up, and Away

The agencies' concern about CRE concentration stems from exponential growth in CRE relative to risk-based capital among smaller banks in just under three years:

Bank size ($millions) December 31, 2003 September 30, 2006

100-1,000 156% 318%
1,000-10,000 127% 300%

At the same time, surveys of banker practices as well as examination results indicate that high-concentration institutions have relaxed their underwriting standards in response to stiff competition, and many banks lack appropriate policies and procedures to manage the related CRE risk. (6)

CRE concentration criteria. The agencies will employ two ratios and a growth measure "as a screen for identifying institutions with potential CRE concentration risk ... that, if breached by a bank, may invite greater regulatory scrutiny to ensure the bank has in place heightened risk management practices and capital levels." (7)

* Total reported loans for construction, land development, and other land add up to 100% or more of total risk-based capital.

* Total commercial real estate loans meet or exceed 300% of capital.

* Outstanding CRE loans have grown 50% or more over the past three years.

The guidance is aimed at CRE loans for which the cash flow from the real estate is the primary source of repayment, not at loans for which real estate collateral is taken as a secondary source of repayment or through an abundance of caution. Their risk profiles are sensitive to the condition of the market and its drivers--capitalization rates, vacancy rates, rental rates, and so on. They derive 50% or more of their repayment source from third-party, nonaffiliated rental income or from the proceeds of the sale, refinancing, or permanent financing of the property. Therefore, the following loans fall within the parameters of the guidance:

* Land development and construction loans, including one- to four-family residential and commercial construction loans and other land loans.

* Loans secured by multifamily property and nonfarm, nonresidential property where the primary source of repayment is derived from rental income associated with the property.

* Also subject to the guidance are loans to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and unsecured loans to developers if repayment depends on the performance of the CRE market.

Excluded from the guidance are loans secured by nonfarm, nonresidential properties where the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from the ongoing operations and activities conducted by the party, or affiliate of the party, who owns the property. So, the guidance is aimed at 1) borrowing real estate developers and investors (REDI borrowers) and 2) co-REDI borrowers (e.g., the doctor who decides to build, own, and operate a shopping center)--but not at owner-occupied borrowers. (8)

While these new measures have generated considerable debate between bankers and regulators, the guidance is now in place, so bankers must learn to live with it. In fact, the guidance actually provides an opportunity for financial institutions to compare their individual CRE risk management practices with the final guidance, identify any gaps, and then try to plug them.

Hudson crossing party to be held Nov. 1

Comedian Artie Lange is celebrating with The Dermot Company and The Building Investment Trust of the AFL-CIO at the construction site of the developer's new luxury residential building, Hudson Crossing, 400 West 37th St. Lange is famous for his radio, television, comedy club and movie credits, including Dirty Work, The Bachelor, Lost & Found, Mystery Men and TV's The Norm Show and MAD TV.

"The Halfway Party with Artie Lange" will transform the building's basement into a temporary standup comedy club, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 1. Every vendor, worker and supplier who has worked on the project is invited. Select others, including investors, are also invited.

Hudson Grossing is located in the heart of the fabulous food shopping corridor of Ninth Avenue. A famous local restaurant; Manganaro's Heros will provide refreshments and lunch, prepared in their kitchen directly across the street.

The $75 million Hudson Crossing is to be a 259-unit rental apartment building whose rental office will open in January of 2003, and whose first occupants will move in starting in April of 2003. In addition to residential apartments and amenities, the building will house 5,300 square feet of ground floor retail space and a 164-space public parking garage at grade and basement levels. Construction began in January 2002.