We have a cute mad Jack Russell terrier called 'Dolly' she gets into all kinds of trouble. It would be almost impossible to give her a bath. That horrible 'doggie smell' is really gross! What is the answer? Simple; Baby Wipes are great and the dog seems to enjoy being wiped down. This is a tip from owners that show dogs. Her coat is nice and shiny and keeps her smelling nice; well most of the time! If we could just find a cure for 'madness', see her website and diary:
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
LOST LUGGAGE TIPS: Avoiding Lost Luggage At Airports
Avoiding Lost Luggage At Airports
Last year my bags went missing when I arrived at Singapore. Fortunately I had taken some precautions which helped the airport customer services trace my luggage. This was the first time this had happened to me after many flights.
Make sure you put a label inside your bags with your home address and contact numbers. I also added a time line with all the flight numbers and dates.
Packing
You can get a lot more clothes in your bag if you roll them up and you will have much less creasing, for your nice outfits. Always take change of clothes and two days underwear in your hand baggage. Hotels have laundry or wash them yourself you can last a good while. Obviously you can buy some cheap clothes locally.
I put bright stickers on my cases to make them easy to spot on a busy luggage claim carousel.
Take photos of all your baggage. If you have a photo put flight number details on the back. Know the weight limits for your bags and weigh on bathroom scales to avoid embarrassment at check-in. Excess weight baggage can get expensive.
Make sure you keep the receipt for your bags you get at check-in. This will have a bar code on it which will help the airport staff to find your bags. KEEP COOL I was in a state of near panic!
Be polite with the staff, you are upset of course but they are trying to help you! You will have to fill a form in where you provide details of your hotel and forward journey. An email address is very useful if you don't have one get a free one like gmail or yahoo. Nearly all hotels have internet access these days.
My luggage finally turned up at my hotel after two days. I could have managed but my onward 3 week trip to Thailand, was so much better with all my stuff.
When back home, I sent an email thanking the customer services staff. Remember, they have a very difficult job handling abusive, upset people all day!
Last year my bags went missing when I arrived at Singapore. Fortunately I had taken some precautions which helped the airport customer services trace my luggage. This was the first time this had happened to me after many flights.
Make sure you put a label inside your bags with your home address and contact numbers. I also added a time line with all the flight numbers and dates.
Packing
You can get a lot more clothes in your bag if you roll them up and you will have much less creasing, for your nice outfits. Always take change of clothes and two days underwear in your hand baggage. Hotels have laundry or wash them yourself you can last a good while. Obviously you can buy some cheap clothes locally.
I put bright stickers on my cases to make them easy to spot on a busy luggage claim carousel.
Take photos of all your baggage. If you have a photo put flight number details on the back. Know the weight limits for your bags and weigh on bathroom scales to avoid embarrassment at check-in. Excess weight baggage can get expensive.
Make sure you keep the receipt for your bags you get at check-in. This will have a bar code on it which will help the airport staff to find your bags. KEEP COOL I was in a state of near panic!
Be polite with the staff, you are upset of course but they are trying to help you! You will have to fill a form in where you provide details of your hotel and forward journey. An email address is very useful if you don't have one get a free one like gmail or yahoo. Nearly all hotels have internet access these days.
My luggage finally turned up at my hotel after two days. I could have managed but my onward 3 week trip to Thailand, was so much better with all my stuff.
When back home, I sent an email thanking the customer services staff. Remember, they have a very difficult job handling abusive, upset people all day!
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Taking Your Daily Dose Of Garlic
Taking Your Daily Dose Of Garlic
I was doing a little research into the affects of Garlic on reducing High Blood Pressure and I found that taking a daily dose of garlic can have a positive affect. At the moment my own BP is higher than it should be so I am just looking to help get it down without changing or increasing my medication. In my own case my diet has changed over the last year and my salt and sugar intake have increased. So I really need to eat less salty snacks, processed foods and chocolates.
One thing about garlic is it can do no harm! Apart from perhaps some bad breath! It does tend to repeat but garlic capsules get round this anyway. The active ingredient is a chemical called Allicin. Actually fresh Garlic does not contain the chemical.When garlic is cut or crushed alliin and the enzyme allinase, interact making Allicin.
Garlic does seem to be one of those natural 'wonder foods' that has a number of claimed benefits including:
Reducing Cholesterol and Fat Deposition
Helps with Male Impotence
Reducing BP as mentioned
Also good for zapping bacteria
Warding off coughs and colds
Acne cure
So taking a capsule or portion of garlic a day has got to be good for your health! It is an important component of the healthy 'Mediterranean Diet'. Although looking out on a wintery day here in Somerset, I think the sunshine and warmer climate must help.
If you have any vampires around your way, it is good for keeping them at bay! This really is an ancient remedy with no side effect so you can't real lose Taking Your Daily Dose Of Garlic!
I was doing a little research into the affects of Garlic on reducing High Blood Pressure and I found that taking a daily dose of garlic can have a positive affect. At the moment my own BP is higher than it should be so I am just looking to help get it down without changing or increasing my medication. In my own case my diet has changed over the last year and my salt and sugar intake have increased. So I really need to eat less salty snacks, processed foods and chocolates.
One thing about garlic is it can do no harm! Apart from perhaps some bad breath! It does tend to repeat but garlic capsules get round this anyway. The active ingredient is a chemical called Allicin. Actually fresh Garlic does not contain the chemical.When garlic is cut or crushed alliin and the enzyme allinase, interact making Allicin.
Garlic does seem to be one of those natural 'wonder foods' that has a number of claimed benefits including:
Reducing Cholesterol and Fat Deposition
Helps with Male Impotence
Reducing BP as mentioned
Also good for zapping bacteria
Warding off coughs and colds
Acne cure
So taking a capsule or portion of garlic a day has got to be good for your health! It is an important component of the healthy 'Mediterranean Diet'. Although looking out on a wintery day here in Somerset, I think the sunshine and warmer climate must help.
If you have any vampires around your way, it is good for keeping them at bay! This really is an ancient remedy with no side effect so you can't real lose Taking Your Daily Dose Of Garlic!
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