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Experience San Francisco’s Best French Bistro’s

Posted on February 18, 2015 by storiesbygary

Spending some time visiting San Francisco is a treat for anyone, with a city steeped in history, ethnic diversity, culture and more that is reflected in it’s restaurants. This isn’t the local town where you can run down to the … Continue reading →

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Drunk Driving in a Golf Cart? Really? only on Ambergris Caye

Posted on October 31, 2013 by storiesbygary

Getting around the island of Ambergris Caye in Central America is so much different than  in the U.S. or almost anywhere else in the world. I can almost relate it to my early experiences in South East Asia, with it’s … Continue reading →

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Belize..the Cure for todays day to day Bullshit !

Posted on October 10, 2013 by storiesbygary

Many of us dream about a better life, less stress, more cost effective especially venturing into our retirement years, and without the day to day same old bullshit when we turn on the TV. As a matter of a fact, … Continue reading →

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Don’t “Hold the Mayo” in Sonoma

Posted on March 17, 2013 by storiesbygary

I am always looking for my next “Great Winery Find”, and wasn’t disappointed yesterday while on a quick stay in Sonoma California wine country, Sonoma. I had hoped for a visit to the private “Wine & Food Pairing” at St. … Continue reading →

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Put something “Wild” down your throat, game and wine of course.

Posted on March 15, 2013 by storiesbygary

As I stroll through the racks in my game freezers, deciding whether to have a elk roast, venison steaks, or bear rump this weekend, I also reflected my wine cellar choices. I seem to always try something different with wild … Continue reading →

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To take a Danube River Wine Cruise..or Not

Posted on February 15, 2013 by storiesbygary

I have recently been giving the thought of what larger trips I will make over the next couple of years, being larger international travel takes careful planning, for your time, as well as your money. As of yesterday, the plan … Continue reading →

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Cold and Professionally tapped Guinness in Old Sacramento

Posted on January 31, 2013 by storiesbygary

Yesterday afternoon was pure pleasure for me, with the sun shining, smiling visitors walking the streets, and new adventures around each corner, I was in Old Sacramento, California. Being in Northern California a couple days before attending this years ZAP … Continue reading →

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For Desert ? Christmas Cookies and Peppermint Ice Creme of course !

Posted on December 26, 2012 by storiesbygary

The day after Christmas and all through the house, wrapping paper, ribbons, empty wine bottles, wine glasses and a couple really tired looking Rottweilers ! But what a success it was too, with even the Rotties getting presents, new fancy … Continue reading →

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