Photos: Loreto Bay swimming pool
A ribbon ceremony marks the completion of a building. But how do you mark the completion of a swimming pool? A water filling “ceremony” Loreto…
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Mystery getaway location revealed: Tahoe here we come!
If you guessed Tahoe as the StarkSilverCreek mystery weekend getaway location, you are right and can consider yourself quite clever. Congratulations! Here is a recap…
‘Windows on the World Complete Wine Course’: A must-have book for wine beginners and pros alike
Finding a wine book that is ‘just right’ is not easy. Some writers are too flowery, often evoking unnecessary sensuality and generally “phoofy” language to…
Week in review: The calm before the storm?
Somehow, some way, I managed to survive a week here surrounded by two Kao women, with Loni’s sister in town from Toronto for a visit.…
Loreto Live: Whale watching in Magdalena Bay
Guest post by Jane Lurie. KCLB, a virtual TV station by homeowners for homeowners. Second feature: Trip Magdalena Bay to visit the Gray Whales. View…
Loreto Bay News announces Robert Toubman as administrator of Condo Regimes
Loreto Bay News just sent another update informing Loreto Bay homeowners of a couple of changes. My commentary: Loreto Bay Corporate Accounting, Sales, Marketing and…
Weekend wine recommendations (value picks)
There are plenty of great wines out there. Recently I read that it’s now less about choosing a bad wine then a boring wine —…
“All Things Canadian” re-visited: Obama BeaverTail edition
Last December we ran our “All Things Canadian” series as we enjoyed a snowy week with family and friends up in my hometown of Ottawa,…
Alaska Airline gouge
Alaska Air seems to be really taking advantage of the flight restrictions and cut backs. A change in airfare from March 15 to April 5…
Twitter and the wine industry: Micro-blogging, marketing and waxing poetic
Today, the Napa Valley Marriott asked on Twitter if a list of wineries that use Twitter existed. I’m guessing plenty of responses came in, as…