Save money on your passport photos
When you are ready to go and get your passport photos, you will find that they will cost you anywhere from $8 to $20. Back when I got my passport photos I went to the local AAA office and paid $8.00, which was the fee for members, and got 4 photos.
There is a cheaper way to get your passport photos though!
You can take them at home with a digital camera - just make you are doing it the way they would as far as background and what not. Then upload the photos www.epassportphoto.com.
The site will take your image file and make it into a 4×6 image file with six of the required 2×2 passport-size photos.
Then just use an online service to get them printed. If you watch sites like Slick Deals or Fat Wallet you will often see codes for free prints at Walgreens. Otherwise you can upload it to a similar place and get it printed for around $0.20.
Open Tai Chi Classes at Somerset House Trust in London
From June 3rd to June 26th this summer you will want to take advantage of the open Tai Chi classes offered at the Somerset House Trust in London.
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art that is something that people of all ages can enjoy. It takes many forms, with the hand form being the most popular. The slow movements of the hand form smooth the flow of energy, or qi (chi) around the body, encouraging balance, relaxation and focusing the mind.
This summer, you can take part in the open tai chi classes at London’s Somerset House Trust on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 AM until 9:15 AM. The classes last from June 3 - 26.
Free Rand McNally Road Atlas from DHL
Get a free Rand McNally Road Atlas for filling out a survey about your shipping habits over at the DHL website. The atlas contains over 80 pages of maps for the United States, Canada and Mexico. A great resource before the summer travel season takes off! And don’t forget - it is totally free!
Once you fill out their survey, it says to expect your free atlas in 2 - 3 weeks. Enjoy.
41st Annual Summerfair Cincinnati
The 41st Annual Summerfair Cincinnati takes place this year from Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1st in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Summerfair is a combination of more than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from around the country exhibiting and selling works ranging from ceramics and sculptures to painting and photography; 5 stages of local and regional entertainers; and a variety of gourmet arts.
During the last decade, Summerfair has consistently been identified as one of the 200 best shows in the United States by Sunshine Artist magazine, an influential trade publication – most recently (2006) it was ranked the 8th Best Fine Art and Design Show. In addition, since 1999 Summerfair has received three Artists’ Choice Awards from the National Association of Independent Artists.
Summerfair takes place at Cincinnati’s Coney Island, just 13 miles from downtown Cincinnati.
Summerfair hours:
Friday, May 30, 2008 (2:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Saturday, May 31, 2008 (10:00 am - 8:00 pm)
Sunday, June 1, 2008 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Summerfair cost:
Adults: $9.00
Children (12 & under): FREE
Parking: FREE, compliments of Summerfair Cincinnati
For more info, including directions and online tickets, visit the Summerfair Cincinnati website www.summerfair.org.
American Airlines to charge $15 for 1st checked bag
As if airlines were not already raising costs and adding fees fast enough, there is a new one to note.
Beginning on June 15, 2008 American Airlines will charge passengers $15 for the FIRST checked bag. Yes, you read that correctly. If you are checking any luggage with American Airlines it is gonna cost you starting June 15th.
What will they charge us for next? Seatbelts? Restroom privileges?
A Taste of Spain 2008: The Largest Sevillanas Dance
On May 25, 2008 in Regent Street in London there will be a Guinness World Record attempt to stage the largest Sevillanas dance ever. If you want to be a part of this you can! In fact, anyone can participate as long as they register online.
Here is what you need to know -
Regent Street is going to be closed to traffic on May 25th between the hours of noon and 4 PM. There will be three bands from Andalucia providing music. And there are even dance lessons with live music before the main event begins. If you do not need lessons you are welcome to practice with the beginners.
To celebrate the event, Heddon Street and Swallow Street will be offering special Spanish delicacies and al fresco dining through out the day. And once the main event is over, you can head to Heddon Street for more Andalucian music and dancing.
And if you can’t squeeze all the fun into that night, do not worry as the Spanish fun continues for a fortnight! There will be Spanish food at Heddon Street and Swallow Street restaurants and a program of live music and dance.
For more information on Regent Street festivities visit www.regentstreetonline.com and check out www.tastespain.info for info on A Taste of Spain 2008.
The Million Dollar Highway
The Million Dollar Highway is a stretch of highway about 25 miles in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado.
While the entire 25 miles stretch is called the Million Dollar Highway, it is really the twelve miles south of Ouray through the Uncompahgre Gorge to the summit of Red Mountain Pass which gains the highway its name. In this particular part of the Million Dollar Highway you will see steep cliffs with the noticeable lack of guardrails. As if that is not exciting/dangerous enough, you will also meet several hairpin “S” curves on the ascent of Red Mountain Pass. My first time on the Million Dollar Highway was on a school trip where we were in a large coach on those hairpin turns. Being on the side of the bus with the steep drop-offs and lack of guardrails is something that I will not soon forget. And, the scenery is equally as memorable.
For more on the Million Dollar Highway:
- Roadtrip America
- Jeff Blaylock’s Photoblog - the comments on this blog are priceless
- Road Trip USA
- Webshots - photos of the MDH
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