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Saturday
Oct 31,2009

Well, it is not probably the right time for sending out christmas cards. However, we’ve got to admit that looking for greeting cards, or any other things for the matter, near Christmas time is not very enjoyable. There are crowds anywhere. Even online shopping is crowded, so that we cannot expect our things to be delivered in time at all. Thus, starting early and shopping for Christmas cards and Christmas presents one of these days might be the perfect idea after all. By the time any other people to do some Christmas shopping, we have done our shopping and can enjoy the Christmas crowds and decorations without too much headache.

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  • Saving the Water

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    Saturday
    Oct 31,2009

    Well, it’s not like we are saving water or something. It is just that to preserve the water we need to use the water, especially the tap water, as necessary. And we can only imagine how much water we need for watering the plants or for washing cars. One way to support this water preservation is by using rain barrels for our home. Rain barrels are usually positioned under rain spouts so that when it is raining the water will fill the barrels. Although it is not probably wise to use the water for drinking and bathing, the water is certainly good enough to water the plants, wash the cars, and any other outdoor use of water.

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  • Thursday
    Oct 29,2009
    cheap tuscany travel
    Hotpink555 asked:

    I live in the UK and my partner and I would like to go to Tuscany this summer. We want to book a private, secluded and good quality villa which isn’t near or attached to any other houses or apartments, but I don’t know which are the most reputable and well known agents to book with. I assume that booking online is cheaper than using a high street travel agent, but any advice would be welcome. Thanks in advance!


    Thursday
    Oct 29,2009
    saving money travel
    hkek4ev asked:

    I am a certified travel agent and I can give you a quote now if you let me know where you want to travel to


    Thursday
    Oct 29,2009
    cheap tuscany travel
    ktn0103 asked:

    Specifically, I will be in Rome for a few days and am looking to travel up to Venice (through Tuscany) within one week w/ a stop or two in btwn. I’ve been on trenitalia.com and it’s not helping. The only thing I see is a “3 in 2 months” pass, but it’s $160 per person! Ideally I’d love a week pass to use freely with a stop or 2 in btwn Rome & Venice. We check out of Rome on 4/21 and have a hotel in Venice starting 4/25. Any suggestions!? THANKS MUCH!
    the two answers i got so far aren’t what i was asking. i was hoping for some specifics… actual train passes etc.
    THANKS SCOTT K!
    thank you martina l, saretta80 & lordgab17!! keep the advice coming :)
    i did notice that the “flexible” passes are more expensive, but maybe because i’m looking at the “nicer” trains. if anyone has any suggestions on where else to stop in tuscany, i’d welcome those too!


    Thursday
    Oct 29,2009
    loan holiday trips
    Inquizitive asked:

    I would be in Hong kong for 4/5 days.
    The attractions I have shortlisted are:
    1 Ngong Ping 360/Giant Budda trip
    2 Victoria Peak via Peak tram
    3 Madame Tussauds
    4 Watching symphony of Lights on Avenue of Stars
    5 Star Ferry ride (which type of ride is best? Symphony of lights again?)
    6 Causeway bay/Repulse Bay
    7 Oceans’ park
    8 Best Shopping experience (any mall or street)
    9 Any museum
    10 Disneyland

    Can someone PLEASE help me with like a Day 1 - Day 3 plan with +/- attractions above. I have planned for disneyland on day4 afternoon and overnight at disney hotel and then next day would leave for the airport from there.

    And can someone PLEASE explain how octopus 3-Day free Tourist pass works. Should I buy a tourist pass or a “on-loan” pass?