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They Go Uppity Up Up...
It has been a long time between posts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the lives of people the world over. Despite...

Ash Collins
Jun 9, 20207 min read
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The Sir Francis Drake Drive
For some time now I have contemplated an explorative photographic journey to the Point Reyes National Foreshore that lies some 45 minutes...

Ash Collins
Mar 11, 20206 min read
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Hollywood of the North
It was that time once again for we had to renew our E-3 Visas such that we could remain in the US for a further 2 years; the destination...

Ash Collins
Feb 13, 20205 min read
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Unlike Del Griffith & Neal Page, we did not encounter any travel disasters as we embarked upon our trip home over the Thanksgiving...

Ash Collins
Dec 30, 20197 min read
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Pardon Me Sir, is that the NAPA Choo Choo?
"All aboard" was the cry from our conductor as he summoned the Hilton Grand Vacation members to hustle onto the vintage carriages bound...

Ash Collins
Oct 22, 20194 min read
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There's No Crying In Baseball
Yesterday we, along with 41,000 + fans were witness to the Skipper's final game in charge of the San Francisco Giants. It was not the...

Ash Collins
Sep 30, 20192 min read
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To Be Cher to be Cher
I need to vent my anger & frustration at the Park MGM security team for their mishandling and mismanagement of a situation in relation...

Ash Collins
Aug 27, 20193 min read
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Like A Rolling Stone
At a point in time, we were very uncertain that this show would ever take place? The Stones 76 year old frontman, Mick Jagger, underwent...

Ash Collins
Aug 13, 20194 min read
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Way up North to Alaska
At the end of May we embarked upon our long awaited cruise from our home Port of San Francisco bound for Alaska. The Grand Princess, the...

Ash Collins
Jul 31, 20197 min read
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Red Rock Country
Trace & I travelled to Phoenix recently to see the great Sir James Paul McCartney. The day after the show we took a day long tour out to...

Ash Collins
Jul 30, 20191 min read
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When I'm Sixty Four...
One of the many benefits of living in the US is the ease of access to musicians and bands. This man is a living icon whose career has...

Ash Collins
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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Ride'm Cowboy...
One of the US traditions Tracey & I have embraced is the 4th of July celebration at the Marin County Fair each year. The Fair is held in...

Ash Collins
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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Little Creatures Is Here in San Francisco
Last Friday (26 July 2019) marked the opening of an Aussie icon downtown in the Mission Bay district. Situated diagonally opposite Oracle...

Ash Collins
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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A Rye Grin
Sunny San Francisco has no shortage of great bars...Harper & Rye on Polk & Clay is no exception to this rule. This popular neighborhood...

Ash Collins
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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Bluestone Lane - Aussie Cafe
Is there anything better than a hearty breakfast the morning after a night out at a beerfest? Thank you Bluestone Lane Cafe (685 Market...

Ash Collins
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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