Blogs from Europe - page 2

A pleasant surprise at Portrush! The weather cleared and we woke up to a warm, sunny day. Unplanned, we drove over to the Royal Portrush Golf Club, (home of the 2019 Open Championship and Rory McIlroy’s former home course) thinking we might get a last minute tee time. Lo and behold, the only time was with another twosome. Incredibly it was Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. What a golf game!! Both Debra and I had record scores, I shot a 74 and Debra finished with 85. I had a “hole in one” on the 155 yard hole #3, par 3 and on the 510 yard par 5, hole #12, I actually drove the ball off the tee within 30 yards of Rory’s drive. It was an incredible day topped off by having a beer with Rory ... read more

April 15 We arrived in Spain this morning to a clear sunny day with a brisk breeze. My plans today are self indulgent, first a long shower , than lunch followed by sunning by the pool, a full body massage and then dinner in the Pinnacle. The poker gods have been looking after me, sort of. Two days ago I missed the tournament. I overslept. That night I got to the table to late. It was full so I made myself comfortable and watched the Masters golf tournament. Yesterday we only had three show up for the tournament so it was a no go. Last night no one showed up for the cash game. So I headed to the Gallery to watch the Masters. I had the couch to myself right in front of the TV. ... read more

Well, for the first time in my life, I am officially unemployed. I'm not sure if it's sunk in yet, but it will definitely grow on me. In fact, I believe I like it already. AAAAnyway, we depart for Buenos Aires in three days and successfully cleared the flat of most of our worldly possessions the other day after a 12-hour packing spree aided by late box delivery and an early arrival van to transport the items to storage. Just one more go through after tomorrow night's leaving party at Quinn's in Kentish Town, and we're out of here. You get kind of sick of all the leaving drinks, and there won't be much taste for the exquisite Argentinian wine by the time we get there. Maybe I should make another trial pack tomorrow; I'm sure ... read more

Day 53 - Flying home - losing 9 hours Bernard left me at security, and I’m off! I wandered through duty free, I know not to buy cigarettes here for Andrea, as they are so expensive. I’ll wait I’m in Dubai. My Apple Watch died whilst I was away, I may have mentioned it yesterday’s. I’ve lost the plot! But I did buy a new one to replace it. My flight set off perfectly, and on time. My first flight, Sydney to Dubai is 12 hours long, but in transition, I lose about 6 hours. When I land in Dubai, my body will feel like it is 10:40am, but as I have dropped the 6 hrs, as I land, I go back to 4:40am. I’m not sure that my body is entirely happy about that! We ... read more

Are you looking for a fun, eco-friendly and convenient way to get around town or explore the great outdoors? Consider investing in an electric bike. These innovative ebikes offer the perfect blend of portability, power and rider comfort. Here's why an electric folding bike should top your shopping list. Ultimate Versatility One of the biggest draws of an electric folding bike is its incredible versatility. These compact marvels are designed to seamlessly adapt to your lifestyle and travel needs. With the ability to quickly fold down to a compact size, you can effortlessly transport your bike wherever your adventures take you. Envision bringing your folding ebike along on road trips, hiking excursions, or even tossing it in the trunk for a spontaneous countryside cruise. The folding mechanism allows you to conveniently store the bike in tight ... read more