Sorry there has been now posting for a couple of weeks. I was waylaid by a cruise. We were invited at the Last Minute on the Playboy straight ahead Jazz cruise on the Holland America Westerdam.

I am sitting in the Candlewood Suites in Ft Lauderdale with "UNLIMITED" internet. So, I am taking advantage after paying $100 for a week of "WEAK" internet access.

I have spent the day looking for the "Alusive" 58" short diner jacket while my wife looks for the perfect dress.

Being country bumkins we visited Neiman Marcus last call store. for a bargai? This means that mens suites which were $3,000 are now only $1,200. I was going to buy a few but apparently if your chest measures more than 42" you are not allowed the shop at Neiman Marcus.

I thought I saw a security guard with a tape measure following me?

Did I mention that Holland America owing to the current economic climate gave me a special offer for our N.Z segment?

An upgrade to a balcony for only $999 per person. The cruise cost was only $1,699?

The answer is there are only two decks of Balconies on the Volendam so the prices are at leas double the outside prices.

A note on how not to spend more than you need for a rental car at FT Lauderdale.

Book to be picked up at the dock.

Do not! Get on the bus you are told to get on and be taken the the car rental unit at the Airport.

You will pay an extra $25-$30 for the airport facilities fees!

More to come!