// archives

Archive for July, 2006

Fleischmann Planetarium Reno Nevada

By ⋅ July 27, 2006 ⋅ One comment

My nephew has been staying with us the last few days so we have been checking out some of the local attractions for kids around the Reno, Nevada area. Today our excursions took us to the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center currently located on the campus of UNR (University of Northern Nevada) although potentially set [...]

Ex Adult Movie Star Melody “Mimi Miyagi” Damayo Runs For Governor Of Nevada

By ⋅ July 21, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

So what made me smile this week? With all the depressing news coming out of the Middle East again this week there was at least one shining light coming out of my new home state of Nevada. So what made me smile? The news that Ex porn star Melody Damayo (aka Mimi Miyagi) is running [...]

Harrah’s Automobile Collection – National Automobile Museum, Reno, Nevada

By ⋅ July 21, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

The National Automobile Museum of Nevada houses the remains of the Harrah Collection (175 vintage cars dating back to 1892) and more. Recently I visited the museum in downtown Reno and was hugely impressed. Read more about the museum and the history of Harrah’s automobile collection here.

Pirates Of The Caribbean : Dead Man’s Chest Review 2006

By ⋅ July 20, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

I thoroughly enjoyed the first Pirates Of The Caribbean movie and would count myself amongst those who having seen that movie had been eagerly awaiting the inevitable sequel. I have loved pirate movies since I was a kid, watching classics like Captain Blood, The Black Swan, Captain Kidd, Treasure Island…umm, I even liked the somewhat widely panned [...]

Find Cheap Gas In Your Area

By ⋅ July 20, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

So you’re tired of those expensive gas prices at the pumps huh? Wondering where to find the cheapest gas in town? There’s help out there! I found a few of these services specific to the UK when a fuel shortage there sent prices rocketing a few years back. Considering the hikes in the U.S. right [...]

Experts Warn Gas To Reach $4 Per Gallon Within Six Months

By ⋅ July 20, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

Welcome to European pricing. According to gas price comparison websites the average cost of a gallon of gas in the United States right now is around $2.98. The highest price is over $3.60 and over the last few days there have been spotty reports of individual gas stations boosting prices up to just below $4 per [...]

Where To Buy English Crumpets In America

By ⋅ July 10, 2006 ⋅ 4 comments

If you are looking for crumpets in the United States then you’ve found them! Includes where to find crumpets in North America with a brief history of the word crumpet as a slang term and origins of the word crumpet, serving suggestions plus where to find a good crumpet recipe to make your own from scratch.

Where To Find British Food In America

By ⋅ July 10, 2006 ⋅ 11 comments

One of the things I find myself missing most about England is the food I grew up with and the brand name products I have come to love and trust. You never know quite how much you rely upon the ability to just walk out and buy a product until suddenly it isn’t there anymore [...]

British Toad In The Hole Recipe and History Of Sausage Toad

By ⋅ July 2, 2006 ⋅ 11 comments

Now, how this dish earned its name is anyone’s guess! There are no toads and nothing to do with holes so far as I can tell either, but it is definitely a British classic which has sadly fallen somewhat out of favour in many modern households.  The origins of toad-in-the-hole (or “toad in a hole” [...]

England Lose On Penalties – Again!

By ⋅ July 2, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment

It was a brave performance in which England looked like the better side for a great portion of the match (maybe a little bias there but not much…probably) but ultimately they fell to an under-stength Portugese side missing two of their star players after that ridiculously refereed match against Holland left two of their first team [...]

«Previous —