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My new favorite band probably doesn’t really exist! It reminds me of 70’s era Eagles or America with a new age vibe. Climbing fast on Spotify at over 750,000 listeners. The “Velvet Sundown” virtual group of 4 members each have unique biographies. Their first album has 10 songs which are all great. AI really is […]
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Experiencing the vibrant Hindu Chariot Parade in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was truly a delight. In retirement, I find myself embracing spontaneous cultural events and taking the time to explore their deep-rooted traditions. The Ratha Yatra Chariot Parade (Wikipedia), a celebration that dates back over 5,500 years, was a mesmerizing display of devotion and joy. A […]
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One of the most fascinating experiences from our snowbird travels in Turkey was exploring the Underground City of Saratlı Kırkgöz, near Cappadocia. The resemblance to the cave-like homes in The Flintstones is undeniable. Among the 36 known subterranean cities in the region, some extend up to eight stories deep and span as much as eight […]
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In 1980 as the Radio Shack TRS-80 became popular, and I had been selling quite a few of them in Ken’s Kiristiansen’s regular Radio Shack store in the valley, the District Manager (Ken Bechervaise / Pat Cramer ) suggested that I apply to Manage the new Tandy Computer Center that they were opening in Halifax […]
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We explored the castle of my dreams, while on an extended layover in the UK, when returning from our European snowbird excursions. It has all the important elements including massive stone walls protecting an impenetrable tower keep on a prominent cliff, surrounded by a natural river moat. Of course it has a dungeon, and Great […]
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My personal story about being lost in the woods at age 7 with my younger brother. I grew up on a “hobby farm” in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. My dad’s day job was a provincial wildlife biologist, and he loves the farming lifestyle. In the fall of 1964, when I was a boy of […]
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It can be challenging to find a low cost way to stay connected to your Canadian phone services while travelling in USA and Mexico and beyond. In particular most banking services (and other web sites) will want to send you a text message to ensure your login is legitimate (2FA). Although you can buy extended […]
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A hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia at sunrise was a must do attraction for me. Its a cool (3C) start to the day, but feel’s warmer once moving in the sky, especially when accompanied by the overhead flame of the balloon. Our pilot has over 6 years of experience here. They start filling the […]
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During our Snowbird retirement, we embarked on a captivating 14-day journey through Turkey, tracing a loop from Istanbul to Cappadocia after reaching the 90-day limit in the European Schengen zone. This adventure offered fascinating glimpses into the opulent lives of the Ottoman Sultans, from their lavish palace harem rooms to the contrast between sprawling modern […]
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We are excited to be headed to Turkey for 3 weeks, in early April after our 3 month snowbird stay in Spain. An 11 day organized tour for most of it, starting in Istanbul, looping to Cappadocia and back. FYI its actually Turkiye – pronounced Tur-key-yay. This is the tour details, which shows a day […]
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