I suppose that the nice thing to do would have been to warn him. But it was just SO much more fun this way. Ed and I drove down from the Fortuna Foothills and parked at the Los Algodones border crossing into Mexico. Within minutes after entering Mexico, Ed was the somewhat sheepish owner of 2 'gold' and one silver necklace. No, he wasn't buying them for me. He knows me better than that. … [Read more...]
Enhanced In-Flight Security Measures
Here is the text of a new security directive from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Transportation Security Administration issued on Christmas Day. Subject: Security Directive Number: SD 1544-09-06 Date: December 25, 2009 EXPIRATION: 0200Z on December 30, 2009 This Security Directive (SD) must be implemented immediately. The measures contained in this SD are in addition to all … [Read more...]
Flying During Swine Flu Outbreak? Protect Yourself!
OK, I love to fly, especially upside-down in a Pitts-Special, but flying commercially leaves me cold for the simple reason that most people are boors and don't even know how to cover their mouths properly when they sneeze or cough. (Use your sleeve). Years ago, I therefore adopted the habit of ceasing to breathe for extended periods of time when I heard anyone in the cabin sputter and spew forth … [Read more...]
Avoid the Pain of Sunburn and Heat Exhaustion
Up until now, I’ve been sunburned only once in my life — after sitting in the Mediterranean sun for hours the day after our arrival on the Costa del Sol. That happened when I was 14. Now fast forward 34 years. What with a huge landscape project underway, trying to get the house and garden ready for our annual Canada Day Eve block party and a planned family visit, I pulled a really … [Read more...]
Would You Redeem Airline Rewards Points to Buy Carbon Offsets?
Let's face it, flying adds carbon dioxide CO2 to the atmosphere which contributes to climate change. In addition to reducing the number of times we fly every year, Ed and I also like the option of being able to reduce our footprint by purchasing and/or redeeming Aeroplan rewards points for carbon offsets. Partnering with ZeroFootprint, Air Canada launched its carbon offset program in May … [Read more...]
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