• Awesome

    To the UK and Back!  

    It was a long time coming and a lot happened between the COVID-19 outbreak and my divorce, so yes, this trip was way overdue. It was also very much needed. I took a direct flight as I did not have much time to spare and due to the unpredictability of flight cancellations coupled with pilot shortages post COVID, I certainly didn’t want to risk losing a day or two of vacation bliss! I mean, who does? I like to be in control of my time, yes, I know “surprise,” and I may be even a little bit of a…

  • All Me,  Awesome

    Austin

    Dodgies or not… that is the question…. Wow where to start.. I guess the beginning makes sense. My birthday was coming up and I  needed to get away,  my girlfriends (The Dodgies) couldn’t make this trip, so  I decided  to fly solo and head to Austin anyway!  I stayed at The Driskill hotel   the Driskill had a rich history.. by that, I mean as you enter it feels as if you are walking back to a time of pure decadence with all its spectacular decor. This hotel is beautiful and ideally placed near music and great food, for me…

  • Friends

    Nashville – We Have Arrived!

    Arriving just after midnight,  no hotel for the first night we had figured we would just go for it, maybe find an all night bar,  who am i kidding we are cheapskates well at least I am.  Now this is when Jackie came into her own, both Brooke and I were convinced we wouldn’t get an extra night free,  but Jackie being Jackie said why not just ask, nothing to lose right,  she called (Dream Hotel on 4th), explained to them them that we had just landed and could we get into our room early and she also pointed…

  • Awesome

    “Pink” or was it?

    I was recently in Buena Vista, CO taking one of my favorite long weekends away from work and  life in general.  Buena Vista is a place that has kept its small town vibe and which has exquisite scenery as well as a ton of outdoor activities that include Hiking 14ers, Kayaking and White Water Rafting to mention a few.  I like to visit alone and take time to reflect on the past and let it go, something we all need to do in order to move into the future and as always I frequent a few places in the…