My Dog


Rumor, my female Aussie, will get up onto my lap with two front legs. She then starts scratching me to get my attention with one leg - her left one. I guess she’s literally a “southpaw”. Shawn

Tourism in Amsterdam


Amsterdam is getting even more serious about its continuing over-tourism problem. The city had previously enacted some measures to curb some of the issues but they have just decided that in addition to the visitor fees and such no new hotels can be built UNLESS another closes. They had 20.7 MILLION overnight tourist stays in … Continue reading Tourism in Amsterdam

Oh, That’s Better!; Airline Seat Changes; Idiot Tourists


I finally had my first experience towing the trailer with the new rear camera. It’s so much better and it’s interesting to notice where the other vehicles are in the camera as opposed to the mirrors. I have noticed that comparing where the vehicles I am passing are in the mirrors compared to the camera … Continue reading Oh, That’s Better!; Airline Seat Changes; Idiot Tourists

Greedy Airlines


I saw that JetBlew is going to surge pricing for checked bags, charging more for “peak” travel times and dates. Up to $70 a bag…EACH WAY! WTF?! Look, these greedy bastards are not going to stop and it’s time everyone who flies screams “I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore!” and … Continue reading Greedy Airlines

A Personal Thought


Since I started this blog I have had a few devoted followers (and I thank you all very much). One was my mom, who was there from day one until she died in 2016 (fuck you, cancer). Another one was my Aunt Sharon. “Auntie” as I jokingly called her was a wonderful human being. Fun, … Continue reading A Personal Thought