Qwowi at the Races: The 139th Travers Stakes

As a guy who has spent the better part of the 20 years living in the Saratoga, NY area it’s practically a crime that I’ve never attended a running of the Travers (or the mid-summer derby as it’s often referred to in these parts). Granted, I’m fairly new to thoroughbred racing, but that’s hardly [...]

Good Customer Service from Hertz, Crate&Barrel

I often complain that customer service is dead, that retail companies are forgetting to train their staff the motto: the customer is always right. How come I’m usually wrong, and there’s no way to solve or answer my questions?
Anyway, when my faith is restored, I try to shout it from the rooftops. So, here goes.
Here [...]

Qwowi in Alaska – A Day in Fairbanks

While we’ve thoroughly enjoyed most of our Holland America Alaskan Cruise Tour so far, a day spent in Fairbanks leaves plenty to be desired.

The paddle wheel of the boat that took us to the Indian camp. Shutter set to 1/10th to try and preserve the motion.

Only one picture today as we didn’t really take [...]