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Hazy September Afternoon in the Antiguan Hills

The Trade Winds Hotel sits atop a lovely hill on the north west of Antigua overlooking the well-regarded Dickenson Bay.

It extends its high levels of service to the Bayhouse Restaurant ‘au sein’. The spacious deck has many tables with excellent views you can’t help but think there are few better places to come and eat at lunch or for one evening. Indeed the barman has served me up the best twist on a mojito I have ever had ! I have had mojitos in Havana too. It’s like English football to the cocktail world – they just invented the game !

I have to say it has been a less than clear day today a bit muggy out of season and here is a perfect place to capture the wind that blows through Antigua. I have taken the afternoon off and escaped Jolly Harbour where I stay. BUT I long to be in this part of the island. It just feels good to me and I have become to familiar down there a nomad like me – time to haul ass !

The pool is perfectly refreshing – I’m just going back in, be with you again soon.

I wish you could have been there ! A nice dip and now another mojito twisted by lady ginger – but you can feel bad for me since it is a temporary rest from the racetrack.

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How to Buy an Engagement Ring - The Definitive Guide

How to Buy an Engagement Ring - The Definitive Guide

There are some occasions in life you will never forget and several of them revolve around your wedding day. The proposal and actual wedding day are moments you will likely cherish forever, and one of the biggest reminders of both of these occasions is the wedding ring. Certainly you’ll want to make sure that you’ve done your homework, whatever ring you choose. Here are a few suggestions to help along the way.

Decide On a Budget

One of the first things you’ll need to do is decide just how much money to spend. Many people say that your budget for a wedding ring should be two month’s salary. Whether you spend more or less is up to you, but it is a purchase that you hope will last a lifetime, so you should be certain you have thought it through. After you have made this decision, you shouldn’t deviate far from your budget. Paying more money than you’re able doesn’t mean you love your sweetheart more! Of course, this is no time to start skimping, either. The important thing is that you make a good choice based on what you can afford.

The Four C’s

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The Denim Phenomenon is Far From Over: 5 Ways to Spice Up Your Denim

The Denim Phenomenon is Far From Over: 5 Ways to Spice Up Your Denim

Denim is something that will never go out of fashion. We all know that fashion and trends are constantly changing, this means that the way we wear denim changes but it is still always there!

For 2013 and going into 2014, denim is playing a massive part in fashion and it’s what people want to wear. Thankfully there are lots of different ways you can incorporate denim into your wardrobe and even brighten up old pieces of denim that you already own.

Add Studs

If you already have a pair of jeans and you want to know how to bring them up to date then studs are perfect for you. There are different studs you can get although pyramid ones are probably the most popular. You can get hundreds of these for just a few pounds. They usually come with rivets on the back, so in essence you just pin this onto the denim where you want them to be. You can use these on pockets of jeans or hem lines of jackets or anywhere that can be seen and this will bring your denim clothing bang up to date.

Bleach Your Jeans

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Extra Money is Just a Fingernail Away

Extra Money is Just a Fingernail Away

Knowing everything that you can about nail care will make you a more successful nail technician than the average professional.  You should find a reputable agency so that you can take a varied and complete curriculum of coursework that informs you about all aspects of nail care.  You’ll want to know the health and physical make-up of nails and all about the anatomy of fingertips that can add elegance to any ensemble.  By learning all that you can about the nail care industry you’ll be a more educated professional who is ready to offer full service treatment to your clients.

Work at Your Own Pace

If you’ve been out of school for a while or perhaps are a stay-at-home-mom who would like to earn extra money, you can work through the courses offered at an exceptional nail and beauty agency that provides you with both onsite and distance learning opportunities.  You can take the step-by-step guidebook and practise as you learn new techniques and methods for working on nails to make them more attractive.  By using online tutorials and videos you can see how to do the various aspects of nail care instead of just reading about it in a book.  This is also a wonderful time to practise on your friends and relatives as you experiment with your own creativity and techniques for nail care.  It’s also fun to combine colours and different interesting patterns for effect; your friends will love the free attention that their nails are receiving.

Ask the Professionals

During your coursework, you should have some time when you perform nail care directly under the supervision of professionals who are currently working in the nail industry.  This will be the time to ask the experts their opinions about questions that you have or concerns that have been raised during your studies.  By learning from their mistakes you can overcome obstacles more quickly and be well on your way to a successful career.  Pay close attention to your mock test results, note any issues that you are having as you work through the coursework, and ask the tutor how she would handle the situation.  You’ll find that these seasoned professionals can save you time, money, and effort with their candid responses and their wealth of knowledge.  Gather all of the tips and guidelines that these tutors offer to you and remember them or record them for future use.

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Heading on holiday? Beware expensive car hire!

Bags packed? Check. Flight booked and passport found? Check. Hire car sorted out? Almost… Hiring a car on holiday is an essential for many travellers. But finding a good deal on car hire can be difficult. The cost of car hire is different depending on the destination, but also depending on the package you choose. If you’re hiring a car in Florida, look forward to the cheapest costs out of all holiday destinations. But watch out if you are driving a hire car in Norway – picking up a rental from Oslo Airport was the most expensive destination for holiday car hire, according to a recent report from the Post Office.

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Homecoming Dress Ideas

Homecoming occasions are exceptionally essential for every teenager. This event rather marks their advent in on the planet of adolescence. What is most significant would be the impression that you develop at this event. For ladies, the right homecoming dresses may possibly really well spell the difference in between the epitome of awesome and a standard school personality. Hence, it's no wonder that the majority effectively identified style designers cater to this crowd of budding fashionistas.

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