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So today is the day we go to the time share presentation. I am full of confidence about not getting sucked into anything. But really I have been looking into getting a time share in the US for some time now. So we catch the Deuce bus down to the Mandalay Bay Casino where we check in with the very friendly staff. I know they are friendly because they want your money, I hear you all say. But stay with me here. Well we check in at the Mandalay  and take the shuttle along with a number of other couples,…

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Shopping For a Wireless USB Device in San Francisco

Before coming over to the US we had checked out the buying a USB prepaid wireless internet device and online it looked as if  Best Buy had the best deal.  So this morning Val and I headed out to Best Buy to check it out. We walked down to Mason St and caught the Mason-Powell cable car into Market St which is the main street in San Francisco.  Not being sure where to head to from the drop off point we headed left down Market St and asked a couple of street vendors and in Walgreens if they knew where…

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A Short History of the Venetian Mask

When Paula and I were in Venice we were captivated by the amazing array of Venetian Masks available for sale. The workmanship and attention to detail is quite extraordinary and they come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles. And because this is not an item that you want to jam into your suitcase you will find that most stores will arrange to ship your chosen mask home. So what is it that inspired the Venetians to wear masks in times gone by. I wouldn’t mind betting that it was a cover up for when they were getting…

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ARA Shoes – Great for Walking

When we where in Florence a couple of years ago, we purchased some great walking sandals. We had done so much walking around Europe in joggers that our feet were ready to drop off. ARA Sandals are the most comfortable shoes we have ever worn. So naturally when they eventually wore out we set off to buy some more. Easier said than done. They are made in Germany and we were unable to find local stockists when we were first looking for them. So we thought we would buy some when we went to the US for the Affiliate Summit. Oh…

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