Monthly Archives: April 2010

Running – Chico runs Eugene

It’s hard to imagine that nearly a year has passed since I ran my first marathon in nearly 19 years. Since I had so much fun (to the extent that running 26.2 miles is fun), I’m heading north to Eugene, … Continue reading

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Lodging – Oyster hotel reviews

In a wired world there seems to be no end of websites one can peruse for hotel reviews. But whether gushing or caustic, you should take what you read with a grain or a bag of salt, depending on the … Continue reading

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Airlines – No bags fly free

Last week Spirit Airlines announced new fees to go into effect in August that will result in passengers paying a fee to bring a carry-on bag on board. Link to USA Today article In brief, for a carry-on bag Spirit … Continue reading

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Lodging – Book a room, then cancel if need be

It’s natural that a traveler would want to be certain about the reasons for a trip, before making plans that may ultimately mean a commitment to spending money. But when it comes to hotel bookings you can do yourself a … Continue reading

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