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A Few Tips for Cruising Alaska

Alaska Vignettes April 3, 2019 0 Comments

  Going to Alaska should be on almost everyone’s bucket list.  There is no doubt you will need some desire, planning and monies to make this trip.  We have explored Alaska twice on modest terms. We have put together for friends some of the points and recommendations you may want to think about when going to Alaska–our 49th State. We…

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Marty’s Tips On Traveling Hawaii

Big Island Big Island of Hawaii Hawaii Kauai Lanai Maui Oahu Vignettes October 18, 2017 0 Comments

GETTING TO HAWAII Over the years I wrote a summary of what we did and what we liked. Hawaii is our favorite state, and I have been to all 50 states! We have traveled to Hawaii FIVE different times totally for about six months.  We have always done the Hawaiian home run, visiting all four major islands.  I recommend memorizing…

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A Special Wine Cellar at EPCOT

Florida Orlando October 5, 2017 0 Comments

  Escape the Heat at Tutto Gusto’s Wine Cellar When the temperature is over ninety around the showcase, a great place to escape from the heat is the Tutto Gusto’s Wine Cellar.  It is located in the Italian pavilion next to its big brother restaurant, Tutto Gusto.   This cozy wine bar is extremely dark and cool.  My wife had…

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Traveling Faux Pas?

Arizona Grand Canyon Greece Vignettes June 21, 2017 0 Comments

If you travel, mistakes and detours are in store.  My brother recently booked a hotel in South Carolina.  He actually wanted to book  the same named hotel in Colorado.  It took a few calls to Hotwire to correct the problem.  Some people have made critical air reservations.  Booking Athens, GA instead of Athens, Greece for example.  We have had our fair share of…

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Airplane seats are not the only ones you can lose; or A Moment of Paradise–GONE

Florida Orlando Vignettes April 30, 2017 0 Comments

  We visited Disney Springs recently, our 10th or so visit this year, and wanted to explore a new restaurant.  We chose Paradiso 37, located right on the lake of Disney Springs.  It advertises a combination of Argentinian and Peruvian foods.  We wanted something simple.  Nachos with chili con carne fit the bill besides a few libations. We went to the deck…

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Planet Hollywood–Disney Springs, “It Just Has To Get Better”

Florida Orlando Vignettes February 13, 2017 0 Comments

  Long overdue, Planet Hollywood is up and running—at least it is open. The famous Planet Hollywood memorabilia can still be seen.  My wife loved the music videos.  We were there for a late lunch and the noise level was not as pronounced.  The “Observatory” seating is unique and there is even seating outside. A separate bar is downstairs called…

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Moffitt Cancer Center

Florida Tampa October 16, 2016 0 Comments

Picture was taken September 2015 on Christina’s 25th birthday CAREGIVER CLASS Checking into Moffitt Cancer Center with Marty Bielicki, Debbie Watson and Chris Watson to take a class in how to be a caregiver for Christina Watson. Christina, our granddaughter, will begin her Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) on Friday, October 21st after 4 days of extremely strong chemotherapy which completely…

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