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Cruise Europe in 2009

Fun, affordable, English-speaking -- with ships and itineraries that may surprise you...Read More...
Posted on December 28,2008

Hope Everyone Had a Wonderful Christmas!

I had a lovely visit in Wichita, and there was no snow!Read More...
Posted on December 26,2008

Goodies to Take to My Mom's House

...and I do NOT want a white Christmas after driving up there in the snow 3 years in a row!Read More...
Posted on December 18,2008

Annual Christmas Poem -- The City on the Sea

...but ever dream of sailing with the moonRead More...
Posted on December 10,2008

Just Got Back From Kansas City...

Wow! What a great game!Read More...
Posted on December 08,2008

Pet Delights of Cruising

On a cruise ship, there's a new wonder every single day...Read More...
Posted on November 30,2008

I'm Thankful For...

There are many people to be thankful for today and every day!Read More...
Posted on November 26,2008

Thanksgiving Wine, cont...

It was a Preston Semillon...Read More...
Posted on November 21,2008

Time to Think About Wine for Thanksgiving

Hmmm. let's rummage through the "wine closet" and see what we can find...Read More...
Posted on November 20,2008

Kansas Haiku

Gold and copper plains Under a platinum sky -- November dawning.       Read More...
Posted on November 06,2008

Catching up after missing a few days...

Lovely Fall weather everywhere!Read More...
Posted on November 06,2008

Fall Beauty in Kansas City and Seattle

I thought it would be too late for pretty Fall color, but...Read More...
Posted on November 03,2008

What's Your Dream Princess Cruise?

This is just for fun -- no obligation. I'd just love to hear where people would most dream of cruising...Read More...
Posted on October 29,2008

The Norwegian Jade gets a rave review!

"We just loved our balcony at the back of the ship! It was especially nice to sit out there in the evenings..."Read More...
Posted on October 23,2008

Please join us at the Richardson Health and Wellness Fair!

October 31st at the Richardson Civic Center...Read More...
Posted on October 22,2008

The Oasis of the Seas final reveal was so cool!

Unique marketing event...Read More...
Posted on October 22,2008

Excitement Builds for the World's Largest Cruise Ship!

Picture it, people -- a ship the size of 2 Carnival Conquests...Read More...
Posted on October 21,2008

Woo-Hoo! A rainy day!

And the temperature finally down to a tolerable level...Read More...
Posted on October 15,2008

This time it was the office phone!

More technology woes...Read More...
Posted on October 13,2008

Technology Breakdown!

I knew it was a cheap phone, but this was ridiculous!Read More...
Posted on October 07,2008

It's Oktoberfest Time!

A sister, a house, a party...Read More...
Posted on October 01,2008

Island Princess Gets Rave Review

Gene and Judy just got back from an amazing Alaska cruisetour...Read More...
Posted on September 25,2008

Thanks for all who participated in and attended the Travel Show!

Scott, Sandy, and Kim -- you are awesome -- thanks so much!Read More...
Posted on September 21,2008

Experiment with video...

Going to see if I can embed this video from my YouTube site...Read More...
Posted on September 20,2008

Getting Ready for the Travel Show!

Haven't had much time for blogging this week...Read More...
Posted on September 19,2008

Finally Got My Pictures!

Here are a few shots from Key West, the Norwegian Sky, and the Bahamas...Read More...
Posted on September 12,2008

Alaska Night had a great turnout!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by...Read More...
Posted on September 12,2008

Bahamas Ports-of-Call

What gorgeous destinations!Read More...
Posted on September 05,2008

Report on the beautiful Norwegian Sky

NCL has done a great job upgrading their "Freestyle Cruising" program -- in every way from the reservation system to the wine list...Read More...
Posted on September 03,2008

KEY LIME PIE RECIPE

This one is a meringue variety -- straight from "The Best Key Lime Pie Store" in Key West, FloridaRead More...
Posted on September 01,2008

Reporting Back From Florida and the Bahamas!

The cruise by itself may not be practical when factoring in airfare, but by combining it with some time in Florida we created a worthwhile vacation that was fun, relaxing, and beneficial to my knowledge base...Read More...
Posted on August 31,2008

World Traveler Returns to Cool Weather, Rain

Kay brought the cooler weather and rain back with her from Scotland!Read More...
Posted on August 18,2008

More Excellent Reports on the Conquest!

She had such a good time I think we'll take the cruise as a family trip...Read More...
Posted on August 18,2008

I Love My Clients!

If only the browsers would give me a chance to show what I can do for them...Read More...
Posted on August 12,2008

Backyard non-brag!

The heat and the bugs have really taken their toll...Read More...
Posted on August 08,2008

Great Ways to Get Away From the Heat

Let's face it -- just about anywhere is cooler than it is here!Read More...
Posted on August 05,2008

What Not to Wear

Sure, packing lists are helpful, but here are some things you really need to know...Read More...
Posted on July 29,2008

Coral Princess Gets Another Rave Review!

"It wasn't as fancy as Regent, but I really liked Princess and thought it was a good value for everything we got."Read More...
Posted on July 22,2008

Quick and Easy Muffins for a Lazy Sunday

Whenever I end up with bananas I haven't eaten during the week, I make these yummy little muffins...Read More...
Posted on July 19,2008

It's Europe for the Fall!

Cruise prices in Europe this Fall are just too good to pass up...Read More...
Posted on July 18,2008

I Knew I Couldn't Do It!

No way could I make it through the whole summer without booking myself a cruise...Read More...
Posted on July 11,2008

More Cruisers Reporting Expectations Exceeded!

We are ready to go again...Read More...
Posted on July 08,2008

Alaska on My Mind ...

There are so many places to go in the world. What is it about Alaska that lures me to go again and again?Read More...
Posted on July 07,2008

Hope Everybody Has a Great Fourth of July Weekend!

I haven't seen any weather forecasts predicting rain, so it should be an excellent weekend for fireworks!Read More...
Posted on July 03,2008

Backyard Garden Brag

I've never been a humble cook...Read More...
Posted on June 27,2008

Early Summer Travelers are reporting back...

Everybody has had such great vacations!Read More...
Posted on June 19,2008

The Best Brownies EVER!

Not only delicious, but easy to make and not requiring any weird ingredients ...Read More...
Posted on June 13,2008

Nice Article on Mexico City

Mexico City is so much nicer and has so much more to offer than you might think!Read More...
Posted on June 08,2008

Is Travel Really Down?

I've seen a couple of articles about how people are taking fewer trips, but ...Read More...
Posted on May 31,2008

So What's Wine Got To Do With Cruising?

Overall, cruise lines are improving the quality of their wine lists ...Read More...
Posted on May 26,2008

California Wine Blogging

Any time of year is beautiful in the wine valleys, but May was particularly nice because of the roses!Read More...
Posted on May 23,2008

Crazy about California!

Just got back from a whirlwind tour of Wine Country ...Read More...
Posted on May 14,2008

Finally decided on our 2009 Group!

Canada - New England wins, but with a twist ...Read More...
Posted on May 01,2008

Things You Probably Didn't Know About Jamaica

Whether you're going for an all-inclusive stay, or stopping there during a cruise, you'll appreciate these little tips!Read More...
Posted on April 28,2008

Both Cruises Win!

The vote was evenly split -- so we will will go along with Marcie's good sense and do one of them in 2009 and the other in 2010!Read More...
Posted on April 21,2008

Help me pick a cruise!

Would you please participate in a quick survey? I want to host a group on a cruise next May and I can't decide between the West Coast or Canada-New England!Read More...
Posted on April 11,2008

Debby's Hawaii Vacation

Mark played golf at the Plantation near the Ritz in Kapalua -- he thought it was awesome! Read on for much more...Read More...
Posted on April 08,2008

Hawaii was great!

Debby and Mark just got back from celebrating their anniversary in Hawaii, and they had a wonderful trip. Please read her 'comment" to hear all about it, and pick up her first-hand Hawaii travel tips.Read More...
Posted on March 26,2008

Great article -- "Taking the Kids"

What's not to like? You don't have to be with your parents, except maybe at dinner.Read More...
Posted on March 21,2008

What's the best thing about a Hawaiian cruise?

Top 10 reasons to make your next Hawaiian vacation a cruise!Read More...
Posted on March 17,2008

Now More Than Ever -- it Makes Sense to Cruise in Europe

Here we go again with the euro ... The only way to beat the falling dollar value is to pay for your European vacation in advance.Read More...
Posted on February 27,2008

Just Got Back From Mexico!

Beautiful cruise aboard the Dawn Princess!Read More...
Posted on February 11,2008
 
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