The America’s Premier Expert’s event started with a private party in a suite poolside at the Roosevelt. Apparently this is where the Hollywood Celeb’s come to hang out from time to time and they like to rent a suite to chill out. As we arrived a shoot for a tv show or magazine was just […]
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I didn’t talk much about Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in the previous blog so I thought I’d better mention it as it’s a really big tourist attraction on Hollywood Blvd. It was originally opened in 1927 and it was the most spectacular theatre opening in motion picture history. Thousands of people lined Hollwood Blvd and a […]
Continue reading …Well last night I covered part of what I got upto on my first two days in California so this is my update on the crazy long weekend. After leaving Solvang I made the small journey to Santa Barbara itself. Santa Barbara is sometimes known as the “American Riviera” and is a popular tourist and […]
Continue reading …I am watching the Presidential Address to Congress and all I can say is what a difference between this guy and the previous few doofuses that have occupied the White House. Amazing … healthcare for kids … tax breaks if you earn less than $250K per year … a review of the wars … zero tolerance […]
Continue reading …Academy Awards Winners Actor in a leading role: Sean Penn (MILK) Actress in a leading role: Kate Winslet (The Reader) Actor in a supporting role: Heath Ledger (Dark Knight) Actress in a supporting role: Penelope Cruz (VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA ) Animated Feature Film: Wall-E Art Direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Cinematography: Slumdog Millionaire […]
Continue reading …Details of how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country’s most reckless driver have emerged in the Irish Times and I just had to chuckle. He had been wanted from counties Cork to Cavan after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. However, each time the serial offender was […]
Continue reading …Great news this week…Tiger’s coming back! He’s due to make his comeback at the Accenture Match Play Championship that starts on 25th February and this is nothing but good news for golf lovers. Golf has been pretty boring since he’s been away and it just goes to show what an impact he’s had on the […]
Continue reading …TripAdvisor published the list that always makes my skin crawl and dread when I have to board that plane and have a hotel stay. That’s why I always have my friends visiting Orlando stay in one of our vacation homes … I know they will pass any blacklight test and our cleaners are very thorough. […]
Continue reading …“Fear Factor Live” a Victim of the Fear Factor
February 8, 2009 Comments Off on “Fear Factor Live” a Victim of the Fear FactorORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando’s “Fear Factor Live” attraction was temporarily closed Thursday amid a factor of fear and uncertainty about the economy. The attraction, which challenges park guests to gross-out stunts like the ones on the NBC television show, will reopen in the spring. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder wouldn’t say how many months […]
Continue reading …Brrr…it’s chilly round here. Here’s some things to do in Orlando on a cold day
February 5, 2009 1 CommentIf you’re currently staying in one our luxurious vacation homes in Orlando you’ll need something to do today because it’s very chilly out there. As I write this the temperature is 32 degrees and even though the sun is out it’s not going to get much over 54 degrees today. I know some people in […]
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