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Archive for the ‘Just for Fun’ Category

November 24th, 2007

Flight Attendant Shopping: Hilo Hattie’s

During the 1950-60’s, Hilo Hattie was the stage name for a popular Hawaiian entertainer whose real name was Clarissa Haili.  She was originally a teacher, but achieved fame as a singer and dancer, popularizing a comic hula-style dancing.
In 1963, a Hawaiian store opened for business, naming the store after this popular entertainer.  Hilo Hattie’s […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

November 21st, 2007

The Skies Look Busy

If you had any doubt that the skies were busy, take a look at this artistic rendition of flight patterns across the United States.
 

 
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October 14th, 2007

Wander the Halloween Fantasy Trail

Halloween revelers in the Portland Metro area can wander over to Oregon City, and the Halloween Fantasy Trail located at Wentzel Farm.
While the trail is open year round, it is decorated with spooky sights and sounds for the Halloween season.  The trail goes on for 1,000 feet, though a 40 foot castle filled with ghosts, […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

September 27th, 2007

Brunch is a Drag in San Francisco

Brunch is San Francisco is always a real treat. And what could be better than brunch in a classic environment — with a twist.  
Enjoy a weekly Drag Queen performance during brunch at Harry Denton’s Starlight Room , on the 21st floor of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel (450 Powell Street). 
It’s a salute to the traditional variety […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

September 23rd, 2007

Grover is a Flight Attendant

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September 16th, 2007

Odd Travel Memories from Childhood

Growing up, I lived a couple hours north of Seattle.  While that doesn’t seem very far of a drive by today’s standards, back then, the trip involved a great deal of logistical planning, and was one my family took only a few times a year.
A couple of favorite places that we would go included […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 6 comments

September 7th, 2007

Amelie & I are Both in Paris

Vacation is a wonderful thing!  Since I couldn’t bring you along, perhaps you can experience Paris vicariously with the video trailer from the movie Amelie (one of my favorite foreign films).
I’m hoping to visit some of the locations where these movie was filmed.
 

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By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

September 6th, 2007

Stringing You Along with The World’s Largest Ball of It

I wasn’t sure if it was true, or an urban legend, but there really is a large ball of string, claiming to be the World’s largest.  I don’t know if it really is the largest in the world, but this hulking ball of string is located in Weston, Missouri (500 Welt Street) at America Bowman Restaurant.
The site […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

September 1st, 2007

August Flying

Earlier this month I wrote about a new service called Flight Memory, where you could keep track of how many trips you’ve taken, miles you’ve flown, hours you’ve spent in the air, etc.
Since flying is my day job, I thought I’d see just how much time I spent in the air.  I’ve always thought […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

August 26th, 2007

Choose Your Favorite Travel Movie

Have you ever seen a movie that made you fall in a love with a city?  The movie have been great, or not so great, but the photography so captivated you, that you were spellbound in front of the screen.  You absolutely, positively wanted to be there. . . now!
That’s the focus of Conde Nast Traveler’s […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment