See Video Travelers Block Crooks! Protect your #Passport and Credit cards. This RFID Blocking Wallet prevents someone from reading your information, as fast as you can tap your CC at the coffee to pay, so can #crooks unknowingly bump your wallet. Worse yet, your passport. If you have a #RFID chip you are at risk.
Travelers Block Crooks! Protect your #Passport and Credit cards with this RFID Blocking Wallet. It prevents someone from reading your information, as fast as you can tap your RFID Credit Card at the coffee to pay, so can crooks unknowingly bump your wallet. In fact you don’t even have to touch it! Someone can walk close to you and read it with out you even knowing! I’ve put my chip in a reader and held the machine down with my other hand that holds may wallet and it read the one in my wallet, not the one I was using. Each RFID chip holds different information. It’s sad our government insists on giving up our info to every Tom Dick and Harry. Furthermore, I would absolutely never give up your home address again! Get a PO Box and buffer between you and the crooks. I get in a car accident with a hoodlum and we have to exchange addresses!!??? Sorry. Anyway, either get this RFID blocker or something like it to block readers. We need to press to our government make anyone who gives out our credit info, make them pay for the identity theft repercussions we have to go through. Go after businesses who send out CC Apps with our information on it to pay a fine. Anyway, here are a couple of options, a wallet, or slips you put your card in. Check out the video…
When Jamaica chose independence in 1962, the Cayman Islands elected to stay under British Rule. One thing you will notice flying in, they have ridiculously disproportionate banks to the size of the Island and population. The story goes..
‘…According to the legend, a member of the passenger list for the 10 vessels included a royal prince, one of the sons of Britain’s King George III. The legend further states that when the King was apprised of the bravery on the part of the Caymanians in saving the crews and passengers of the foundering ships, he decided to repay their bravery. The reward became a decree that the people of the Cayman Islands would thereafter be free from war conscription and taxes…’ –wikipedia
And for some reason today people hide their money here. Maybe because they evade taxes? Who knows. but you would think with towering banks, there would be a lot of hustle and bustle, traffic and such. Nope. It’s just a tropical island with big banks. In fact, not far away from main street on a inner city road, I poked my nose in an old, what seamed to be abandoned, shack with no one around. When I looked inside there was a gigantic cow hanging up side down getting it’s blood drained before butchering. Quite the eerie feeling being alone and rolling up on that. A few blocks up the street was a street vender with a bar-b-cue pit cooking up some jerk chicken. (You should try it, it’s yummy).
“Jerk chicken is a spicy grilled-meat dish that is coated in spices and slow-cooked over a fire or grill traditionally composed of green pimento wood positioned over burning coals; the smoke is the key to the flavor of the dish. Most associated with Jamaica but common throughout the Caribbean.A mixture of herbs, scotch bonnet peppers, spices, and seasonings that are used to flavor meats that will be grilled. A blend originated in Jamaica, includes ground chiles, black pepper, onions, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger.”
My excitement was this was the first time out of the Country where I had to get a pass port and do all that. I did go to Mexico, but I didn’t need a passport to get to Tijuana. That’s a whole nother story! Anyway, I not only got my pass port but I did get re-certified to scuba dive. I have all the gear, not including the tanks. We were going to a World class diving spot. I was excited to having some travel under my belt to start my blogging about travel. Anyway, We landed and stayed on Grand Cayman Island. We stayed at a first class Hotel / Condo. The Grand Cayman Resort. My 1st time at that too.
Other great Scuba diving sites here include Leslie’s Curl, Eagle Ray Pass and … You will likely catch a glimpse of eagle rays, turtles and sharks cruising off the wall. … as well where you can try the local brew, appropriately named. By the way I pet a shark while diving, I believe a Nurse shark -Ginglymostoma cirratum) the local fed it so it was almost like a pet. His shark who’s skin felt like it had 1000’s of tiny plastic bubbles.
00-2 9/17/2000 Christy’s Pool – Castro Valley, CA Location: Max Depth 6 Max Bottom Time 6 Min. ME: Tank Size: 80 PSI Start: 3000 Return: 500 Dive Buddy: Tank Size: 80 PSI Start: 3000 Return: 10
Pool PHOTO I dove with Kandi and her nieces (Sarah & Rachel) to test my equipment. They all got a chance to breath under water. I tested my dive equipment, my new dive watch and dive camera. The dive watch wasn’t working and had to return it as a recall. I had a problem with the Oceanic regulator. It was new, but used. The diaphragm would tend to flip over and I would suck in water; (Many dives later, I found out it was only that the ‘O’ ring was not in!! A very, very critical piece that held the diaphragm in place.) Dooley noted! This is why I test and retest!! AND RESEST!
Day 2 9/18/2000 I tired the new dive watch (Aeris / Savant dive computer) it working fine and logged ”6 ft 6 minutes of testing equipment.’ But reset too? It’s difficult for me to grasp. Only two buttons that do a lot. The kids adored diving. My framing was way off with the camera. I’m using the Sea & Sea USA – Underwater 35 mm Photography Camera
Grand Cayman Island
Grand Cayman Island “Public Beach” Grand Cayman Island “Seven Mile Beach” 9/24/2000 Total Bottom Time: Snorkle Max Depth 15 ft. This is a great photo opportunity for sandy beaches. The cabanas are painted mint green, pink, blue, purple, etc. Very tropical and cute. The beach is white sand with a shallow depth of about 15 feet deep. The Hotel had us a bbq party with the rest of the Hotel “Spicy Jerk Chicken”, a island specialty. The Popular beer here, or as they say, the Caribbean is “Red Strip” it’s a doable beer. Not to fancy attack on the taste buds. I say it tastes between a Bud and Amstell light.
We just snorkeled, not to many fish. Small ones huddled around underwater gadgets like a cement block anchor. Kandie seen a 2 foot spotted sing ray. As Kandie will attest to why you don’t handle the animals. She tired to pose for a photo, and it whipped around and stung her, about a 1/8 of a inch cut on her left hand. I can’t personally tell you what it feels like but she only got a small warning that hurt for about a half hour.
We fallowed around a pipe line and the fish seamed to hover around it for shelter. I took photos with my 35mm Sea Reef ASA 400 film. There was plenty of light due to the shallow depth and sunlight.
Grand Cayman Island
Later “Pepe” our Hotel driver — who I might add, took a liking to me and made sure I had a personal tour guide. Of course Kandie doesn’t like to be social at all, and gets annoyed at me. Not anymore than I get at her for being unsocial.
So anyway, Pepe drove me back to the beach to get my sandals I left behind. He insisted he take me to different spots to see the sun set for photo opps. He knew I was a professional photographer. I got a photo of a miniature lizard. A fisherman in a green boat, and back at the public beach I took sunset photos of the cabanas.
I got some photos of the Hotel and Peake, the cook holding a beautiful plate. In most cases I used a sky filter on the camera. (35 mm Minolta)
I met Gaylyn at the pool I asked her to be a stand in for a photo. We became friends. Eventually I passed out from exhaustion at the end of the day.
9-25-2000 The Hotel offered to go on a day Cruz of Crystal Harbor. Where we met officially Gaylen and her girlfriend Tree who soon became our travel friends.
I picked up the photos I sent in for development.
Dive Log 00-3 9/28/2000 Time: 1:11 US/Sf time Total Bottom Time: 26 min. Max Depth 45 ft. LOCATION: Grand Cayman Island “Eden Rock” Church & Grand Eden Rock North W.50 19’17.618 N 81’23.227W 20 1 Eden Rock South W.51 19’17.586 N 81’23.236W 20 1
Diving with Cayman Diver Ltd. Capt. Don Foster.WEB / Facebook
9/28/2000 Time: 1:11 US/Sf time Total Bottom Time: 29 min. Max Depth 105 ft.
00-4 Leslies Curl LOCATION: North Side Grand Cayman Island Leslie’s Curl N.18 / Latitude 19’23.030 N Longitude 81’19.214 W Depth 60 PIN 1
Grand Cayman Island “The Wall“ currency in Grand Cayman is the Cayman Island dollar (CI$) which has a fixed … and Time 16:43 (US/SF Time?) Total Bottom Time: 29 Max Depth 105 ft.
Swim with fishes 24 hours have gone by sense I swam to the edge of the abyss known as “The Wall” on Cayman Island. I was at 105 feet looking down into deeper darkness, venerable to another planet on earth. Amazed at it’s Grandeur and beauty, fearful of the unknown. Yet brave enough to swim to the edge. Every move I made, I was conscious of the oxygen I was breathing in, conscious of every shallow breath, as the sounds of my bubbles so deep in the ocean ascend as I slowly descend. I am more amazed to look up, where others are amazed to look down and around. Here I am; living and breathing deep underwater like a fish. Sunlight at the surface trickles beams of light through the water as though you can reach up and grab one over 100 feet away. Looking at the bottom of our boat. Wow! Wow, at it’s beautiful, and Wow, that I am breathing where few dare to tread. And wow, I can die. As I try to relax and take it all in, I try to focus on something besides the apparent sound of my troubled breathing. Our guide pointed out a giant ‘Spotted Stingray’ gracefully gliding through the water.
I caught up with him and fallowed behind the Ray who swam more graceful than anything I had ever seen. His wing span larger than my arms. As I got closer he sped up, >>>>>>>just a little more faster to my advance, and looped shortly into a sore down the edge of the abyss, until I was at my maximum depth 105 feet then back up. I fallowed him, mimicking the movements of his wings, then back up 98 feet floating into a soft ascend. For a moment I felt the sensation of what a bird following a flock of birds. Wondering what it would be like to be him. As I got closer he would speed up, being more cautious of my moves. For a moment I forgot about my breathing and all the fears I had, I was one with his grace.
Sting Ray City, Grand Cayman Island
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Mr Heater Buddy best indoor propane heater review, see how the safety feature that automatically shuts the gas off if it tips over!!
One of my Favorite Things: Mr Heater Buddy the best indoor propane heater for home, emergency kit and RV’s! Here is my review and demonstration how the safety features work when it gets knocked over in the video. If you get this, or any propane heater I would absolutely get the ‘Kidde Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector’! Make sure you read all the directions and potential hazards.
Best is to consult the fire department about your space. You can hook it up to a larger tank, but go by the instructions and use only approved connectors and process! When in doubt shut the source of gas off. I love the 1lb option incase I fall asleep with the heater on.
I love the compactness, the reliability and the versatility. Make sure you only used the Mr Heater parts and recommendations and have the recommended ventilation. There is a safety feature that automatically shuts the gas off if it tips over or if its not lit like the the light goes out from the wind or something. If you ever read any direction in your life, read these ones! Also, do a soap test so you know you have it properly attached and there are no leaks. There is not safety shut off at the tank connection. I also got the cover so I keep the unit clean when not using. It’s worth the investment. If not for camping and RVs, have it as an emergency backup. I had one 20 years and eventually it got clogged up for not covering it when not in use. Also non Mr Buddy parts can leach out oils that also clog the parts.
This is Pt1. Part 2 I will show the accessories for the Buddy. Check out the links below.
– Stacy Poulos Adventure Life Reporter @postcardTravelers
My favorite time of year again! The Most Exciting Travel Show Returns to the Bay Area and I will be there to get the scoop. March 4-5th 2023. Tickets are available on line or at the door. Discover thousands of vacation options from the top destinations, tour operators and travel providers from around the globe, the world in one room! Meet with travel experts who are on-hand to help you plan and book your trip. Many owner operators! You’ll receive the most up to date travel tips and advice, with the chance to meet your favorite travel celebrity. Plus, you’ll have access to show-only travel savings, trip giveaways and show-only deals, right at your fingertips! Click below to learn more and buy tickets, and we’ll see you at the SF/Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show. [More information]
Past Shows: My mentor Rick Steve’s will be there to name a few. The interesting thing about going to expo events like these, is how excited you get when you’re surrounded by things you love. Who doesn’t love to travel? This show is at the Santa Clara Convention Center but they’re all over the USA. Click on the book!
Super Kool ORU Kayak http://bit.ly/2HOMwVq
Event Description; The Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show is where travel lovers come for travel inspiration, expert information and fun, cultural interaction. It’s where you’ll discover thousands of authentic travel experiences and speak directly to the travel experts who can get you there, give you the inside scoop, and save you money on exclusive travel deals.
Host, Rick Steves’ Europe, Samantha Brown, Travel Channel Host, and Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer’s Guides and Publisher.
My gear at REI. I love everything about them. Most recently I bought this backpack that is light weight and has a frame on the inside. Seriously I love it!
Tip: One Month to Live Author Patricia Schultz gives us 5 places to go.
After 2 years of planning and a 2nd attempt to find it on the Delta, I finally found my Shipwreck! For now it’s the ‘Spud Island Shipwreck’ since there are no markings and I can’t find any information on it. It will officially be the ‘Spud Island Shipwreck’. On the way to the wreck #CaptainBonnie (Bonnie Nasworthy Jones) pointed out a sunken city. I call ‘Jones Track Ghost Town’, an abandoned sunken Ghost Town. It consists of a few floating (or not floating) buildings and house boats abandoned by a man who left them behind to live in Costa Rica. Now the Delta is slowly swallowing them up. It’s definitely a ominous Ghostly scene. I took many photos of both locations. I didn’t get to spend as much time flying over them for my battery only lasted 10 minutes. rrr. Anyway, what a journey! Thank you Captin Bonnie for being such a brave, patient and great caption to get me there and back safely through the twisted and dangerous areas of the Delta and San Joaquin River! Stand by for the video ‘Journey to Spud Island Shipwreck’ and keep and eye out for my photography from the trip. www.PostcardTravelers.com by Stacy Poulos & Eye Fly Cinematography
Hike/ Palos Colorados Trail Head – Joaquin Miller Park 40 Joaquin Miller Ct, Oakland, CA 94611
This is a great, completely shaded, hike in the Oakland hills of California. ‘Palos Colorados Trail’ is just one of the many ‘Joaquin Miller Park’ Trails. Palos Colorados you can hike round trip about 3 miles along the Palo Seco Creek, well the creek is at the bottom of the hill. (On my map below it’s the red line). With a 688 feet elevation gain. (Down hill on the way back). (Get the official Oakland Trails Map https://oaklandtrails.org/maps/)No bikes allowed. If you choose to go on a bike trail for part of it, continue on the the orange line (The Sinawik trail) going back on that one will also make you end up, up-hill. Or just double back on the Palos Colorados like we did. I wasn’t looking to break a record, just get the body moving. I mention I was on a Keto Diet, I didn’t follow it in it’s entirely, I mostly changed many things in my diet and cut out the CARBS and sugar and lost 30 pounds. The coconut Oil I speak of was MTC Oil, here’s a link. You have to have ‘good fat’ in your diet. Avocado everyday and MTC Oil (Coconut Oil). I Have it everyday in my coffee. I also get it from Vitacost about $14.00 where it retails $23.00 as well as many of my Vitamin products. (Free shipping when you reach a certain amount). I feel great! 30 days before my next birthday I was determined to change my life in every way. You really see results fast with Keto with just a few changes. I also changed my beer, (your really not supposed to drink beer but I know having one 2/3rd less carbs also played a big factor). I did many other things that contribute to anti aging like nuts, berries, etc. At some point I’ll get more into it. Like I found on a rock; “What you are not changing, you are choosing”. I don’t want to be like the rock!
Keto Diet-MTC-Oil
Any way, I mention a very ‘old metal pipe’ in the video turns out, they are remnants from an old water delivery system that fed the neighborhoods below Joaquin Miller Park from a reservoir that once occupied the meadow inside the park. So, no, it’s not for Gold mining as I thought, that I know of. If you look closely though you can tell it was made a long-long time ago.
The hike has some good elevations for interesting views and exercise. It’s a narrow trail, with a big drop. The one we went on has no bikes, but you can make sort of a round trip and end up behind Monaghans Oakland if you chose to take the bike trail back. But you are always dealing with bicyclist. And to get back to your car, you will have to walk on the road. Unless you leave a car at Monaghans, then you can drive your friend back after you have lunch. Be cautious where you park, they tow cars around Monaghans! Anyway Have a great day, enjoy the trip.
Important Travelers Gear by Stacy Poulos PostcardTravelers.com
Adventure friends here are some great must have important travelers gear! Sorry about the motorcycle / travel hair! LOL Anyway I guess my bag is not water proof. It’s water resistant. I found links from my affiliates….
Watch the video I give you a tour of my products I use when riding. Use at your own risk. Consult professionals.
REI Duffel-backpack Water resistant heavy duty tie down loops.
❤️🎒 Duffel Bag turns Backpack from REI Co-op Big Haul 60 Duffel I love mine! The straps can easily be tucked away. It offers great water protection but apparently is not waterproof as I said in the video. It’s a soft plastic like material. I don’t like that harder water proof plastic material, this gives more. Most airlines require a piece of carry-on luggage to be no bigger than 45 linear inches (L + W + H) to meet carry-on size restrictions. This can vary check with your airline ahead of time. If you don’t fill it up, you squeeze down . . . . those extra 5.4 inches. There are a lot of heavy duty loops on the sides for tie down hooks and / or ropes. I don’t buy bags anymore that aren’t water resistant. I also think it helps keep the bugs out. How every this lovely orange attracts them lol. But I had to have it, thanks mom! XOXO http://bit.ly/2NE3XfI
iClever Jump Start thingie.
❤️🏍️🔌 iClever Jump Start thingie. This was a life saver!! I had to jump my bike 4 times in one day! The bartender came out of the bar with this. Thank you! I think all businesses / every one should have one to help people. It also charges cell phones, laptops and ipads! Anyway I found it on Amazon. It shows a motorcycle 12 V. [PD 30W Input & Output] iClever 20000mAh Car Jump Starter (up to 8L gas or 6.5L diesel engine), Power Delivery 30W Power Bank with Dual USB 3.0 Quick Charging for Nintendo Switch and MacBook… on Amazon. PS the hard part was attaching the clamps, as usual! Harley doesn’t give you room on the battery to grab the battery terminal. I just had someone hold it on it. (not exactly safe) MAKE SURE YOU CAN USE IT WITH YOUR BIKE! There is another way to jump start a battery on a motorcycle when I learn I’ll show you too.
❤️❤️🔌🔌 PocketJuice 2 and 3 out lets. This is a different Model. Mine is older. This one has a plug in thing, even better. I keep it with me all the time! It’s better to have one the size of you phone. I try never to leave with out it. https://amzn.to/2XI5NQB
Carabiner Combination Lock
❤️🔒 Carabiner Combination Lock I made my own device with this adding the wire. It’s really to prevent people from cutting and running. I made the same thing when I went to Europe. I still have it, I just forgot the combination. 😎 https://amzn.to/2YrK2BD
Make your own lock with wire rope and do-dad thingies.
🔒 Make your own lock with wire rope and do-dad thingies. Wire Rope Thimble / Loop-End Cable thingies. Here’s a kit. The size all need to be the same. And if you use the Master Lock Carabiner the thingie needs to fit the bottom loop. Technically you can make it any size and put it through the big loop. https://amzn.to/2KVOG88
❤️🔒 Blah, blah blah. If you don’t want to go through all that bullshit you can have a pre-made one that is coated. Heavy Duty Black Combination Lock Cable | Best Security PIN Locking Chain.
My favorite time of year again! The Most Exciting Travel Show Returns to the Bay Area and I will be there to get the scoop. Tickets are available on line or at the door. My mentor Rick Steve’s will be there to name a few. The interesting thing about going to expo events like these, is how excited you get when you’re surrounded by things you love. Who doesn’t love to travel? This show is at the Santa Clara Convention Center but they’re all over the USA. Click on the book!
SF / Bay Area: May 21-22 + Other locations and dates.
Super Kool ORU Kayak http://bit.ly/2HOMwVq
Event Description; The Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show is where travel lovers come for travel inspiration, expert information and fun, cultural interaction. It’s where you’ll discover thousands of authentic travel experiences and speak directly to the travel experts who can get you there, give you the inside scoop, and save you money on exclusive travel deals.
Host, Rick Steves’ Europe, Samantha Brown, Travel Channel Host, and Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer’s Guides and Publisher.
My gear at REI. I love everything about them. Most recently I bought this backpack that is light weight and has a frame on the inside. Seriously I love it!
Tip: One Month to Live Author Patricia Schultz gives us 5 places to go.
Pirates, shipwrecks, and Ghosts Adventure Map By Stacy Poulos PostcardTravelers.com
There is nothing like a full moon to uncover what lies beneath the surface of the earth. I’m not going to lie, I’ve been learning as I go about this phenomenon called ‘tides’ since I have been kayaking and was basically stuck in the mud trying to get to the shore walking my boat in mud up to my knees. It’s something I knew about but never really understood it’s wonder. And then there’s King tides. Which is an even greater water level. Which I took notice when I was kayaking in Alameda and couldn’t get close to my kayak partner because the current was so great and I was tired from a long day of kayaking. So it’s not advisable to be kayaking or boating, or even being near the edge of the water because of sneaker waves. But at low tied it’s a great time to see what has been under the water all this time. During this King tide the water level reached 7+ feet at highest tide in the SF Bay Area. For me this mean there are a few ships including one from the 1800’s I have to go see at it’s lowest tide. This King tide will last just a few days.
Unfortunately the lowest tide had been at sunset, and with the clouds almost impossible to see, but I DID! I was at Point San Pablo at 5pm ish and on the road looking into Point San Pablo Harbor and off to the left of the harbor you can see the shape of what appears to be a large wood ship. What is left is just the frame that look like a fence of just posts.
King Tides Week of January 21-23
Here are some important tips that will educate even just a hiker or walker along any Bay or shore in the world! No matter where you go. And if you are traveling, you are most likely planning on being near water! So be aware, knowledge is power.
Parking. With out looking at a tide chart, you can logically look at the ground and see where the water line is on low and high tide. Usually the water line is pretty apparent. Know that if it is low tide and your car is far away from the water. It can possible be submerged when you get back! Or the road you came in will be submerged as well. Almost for sure when there is a King tide.
Kayaking and boating and being stuck in the mud. Have no fear. Know that every 6 hours the Tide changes direction. Before it dose it will sit for a hour before it makes it way back called a slack tide. Most the time you don’t know the tide is even moving. So it can creep up on you. Lets say you planned to get out of the water and there is 20 feet of mud. You can wait it out cut it will eventually fill up.
Wikipedia Ebb and Flow
“Ebb and flow (also called ebb and flood and flood drain) are two phases of the tide or any similar movement of water. The ebb is the outgoing phase, when the tide drains away from the shore; and the flow is the incoming phase when water rises again. The terms are also common in figurative use…” – Wikipedia
“Slack water, also known as ‘the stand of the tide’, is a short period in a body of tidal water when the water is completely unstressed, and there is no movement either way in the tidal stream, and which occurs before the direction of the tidal stream reverses…” – Wikipedia
More incite: When you see a boat in the mud tipped over, have no fear. It’s most likely the owner misjudged the tides and soon the water will be back to fill up.
Boater rules. It is boaters curtsy and I think law that you’re never supposed to pass by a boater in need of help. [article] You could save their life, even if at the moment they seam to be fine.
Currents. Currents are whats happening underneath. When you get near large objects like bridges, boulders, etc. The water rushes more and is stronger to get around those objects. Think of the SF Bay as a big bottle of water with a small neck (the golden Gate Bridge) that poor into another bottle of water and it takes 6 hours to pour on to the other bottle. As it pours back into the SF Bay it fills all the little bays as it goes back out to sea it’s sucks the water from the shore line leaving sometimes 4 to 20 feet of mud depending where you are at. This is world wide. If you don’t want to be stuck in the mud, plan on coming out of the water at high tide. However, you also want to think about the direction of the current. It’s a delicate balance of knowing the current. Sometimes, excuse my language but it can be a bitch going against the current! So there are 2 known factors tides and current. The wild card is weather / wind factor. You can go with a current but against the wind. And honestly I don’t know what is worse. And then there is light. Ya, you got it planned out on paper, but what about sunset? Will you be able to see when you get out? And if it’s cloudy or near mountains or cliffs you can loose hours of good light! Whew, thats a lot to think about. But you should always think about it!! One time when I was in Zion National Park we didn’t start a hike until 3pm, I know, duh!! Not my fault. Anyway, even though we could see at the top of the mountain. Walking back it was in the straight up dark! The mountains basically had us in a crack in the ground. Luckily I was prepared and had a head lamp light in my arsenal of stuff. Petzel is a great bran. Always buy your adventure gear at REI, I recommend becoming a member worth the bucks. You’ll get it back in lots of lifetime savings! They are our sponsor and affiliate because I love them!
Petzl Headlamps
A cheaper and great option is this little head lamp that I clip on my hat. Best thing since sliced bread! I love it. I have two one for me and on for a adventure partner. They are usually never prepared. I always wear a baseball cap. If you don’t, it’s not the best option. For me, it is!
My Favorite Amphipod Swift-Clip Cap Light
I also have one of these clipped on my belt hiking belt. And life jacket. I think it’s great to have at all times. Not exactly a flash ligt but in a emergency it can help guide you hime. However I don’t know how water proof it is. Just don’t be cheap about these items!
Favorite thins Nite Ize SpotLit LED Carabiner Light
Maps or better yet officially called “Charts” A NOAA chart will show you how deep the water is at it normal low level. It will also show ship wrecks the are submerged so boaters with engines don’t run into them. For me it’s a place to explore and how I found may locations of shipwrecks. They are free on line. If your a boater / kayaker I recommend buying the one of the area you frequent. For me it’s like a treasure map!
I will up date this blog as I find my shipwrecks during the King Tides.
May Adventure Map. Zoom into Ocean Beach Area, Hunters point and Richmond bridge area on the Richmond side and Point San Pablo. There are layers at the top you can turn on more layers and turn off layers.
Lights! 5 of the most fantastic products for RV, trailer, campers, boat owners, off the grid, emergency preparer and 3rd world country independent survivors. …And fancy people with unique tastes. Fairy lights that are powered by USB! And Lamps / power banks, rechargeable by solar. Why do I like ‘fairy lights’? They are pretty. They have a warm feel to them. And they give a warm feel to a room, tent or hut. As you will see I also made a lamp with Fairy lights to go with my candle holder. They don’t take a lot of power to run, are water proof. They are the best thing since sliced bread! Plus I show my USB powered lamp.
Fairy lights
100 Fairy lights USB powered under 10 bucks. There are 2 options one with USB, and one that takes batteries. It’s silly not to go with the USB option. You can always rotate USB type power banks to keep your products fresh with power. See video. I have had battery powered for many years. I never know when it’s going to run out. With USB I can just switch them out.
On the left is a USB powered GoalZero lamp that ALSO has a port for charging other USB devices, it has it’s own stand, it can be hung by it’s own hook or ring, or magnet!! The right is a sample of a lamp used to hold candles inside a chicken coop wire holder I got at Ross. Then I sewed the fairy lights through the unit and placed the power under the candle. This one is battery powered. I’m going to make a cute platform incase the candle gets it hot. The rest of the room is powered by a USB power bank. sold separately.
***Amazon USB Fairy lights 100 count ***dimmable***. If I did anything different, I would have got the dimmable option. 100 lights are pretty bright. https://amzn.to/2SRVV1g
Amazon LED Fairy Lights 33ft 100 LEDs Battery Operated String Lights Waterproof Multi Color Changing
Large Power Banks, I bought this over a year ago, I love it. I can power my laptop with it.
AC Power Bank
Here is another multi purpose USB charger and jump starter that you MUST HAVE! I discovered it when I broke down on my Motorcycle it jump started it 4 times… it’s a Harley. I did another blog about it. Something you want to bring with you small enough to carry on a motorcycle. It also has a flash light. The most inconvenient part is they are hard to get around a batterie.
iClever Jump Start thingie.
This is a great usb charger that you can also re-charge by the sun! Why not have one on had that is solar power. You hope never to really need off the grid, but you have to love knowing you will have it. Keep it in the car incase you end up one of those stories. You were best prepared. Its’s also very reasonably priced. 2 USB out lets. And had a built in flash light. If you were stranded, this is perfect. It is not ‘light’ for backpackers. Logically it has 4 panels so it can charge faster that a 1 and 2 panel.
These next products are from REI. Before I go on, anytime you can buy from REI I would, it’s absolutely worth the membership price. You get 20% off coupons ever year and for signing up. I think 2 or 4 coupons a year. Every dollar you spend on full price items, you get dividends back! When REI haves deep discounted garage sales only REI members are welcome. What I like most about being a member is there 1 year return policy. You don’t need a receipt, they keep you on file. Join for 20 bucks. You’ll start off by getting a 20% coupon in your email or mail box. Join: http://bit.ly/2SPI8Z5
USB Lanterns
GoalZero Lamp with big results. Rechargeable with USB connection or Solar USB at REI Goal Zero Lighthouse Core Electric Lantern & USB Power Hub (about 50.00 well worth the money invested). Ps you can also barrow the power to charge devices.
Then to charge them you need USB, you probably already have them.
REI Goal Zero Flip 10 Portable Charger (built in USB flip connector) I like this because it has a built in USB plug AND level indicator lights. Most don’t so you never know how low your battery is.
Goal Zero Sherpa 40 Power Pack a little more spendy but will last a lot longer. Fairy light don’t take much power. And the more capabilities one bank has the less you have to carry around.
Now if you really want to be ‘off the grid’ goal Zero products are rechargeable by the sun! Make sure the panel you get matches the device. Explore REI’s Goal Zero options.
Now if you bought under your membership you are earning while you spend!
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San Francisco History Days Vender — photo by Stacy Poulos Postcardtravelers.com
authentic civil war uniform – costume- photo by Stacy Poulos Postcardtravelers.com
Take a unique trip back in San Francisco time at the ‘San Francisco History Days’ held every year in March. Here, History enthusiast dress up in authentic period clothing to add to the atmosphere. There are many booths that represent Historical organizations and museums all over the Bay area. Mostly in SF. My favorite booth was the Pacific Bus Museum sense I have already have been there in Fremont. There were representatives from all over. This is a great resource for researching History, locations, actors, etc. there are endless possibilities all at the Old Mint, which is a vault as a perfect setting. “…dozens of organizations celebrating and telling the stories of the City’s unique past. We invite you to meet community historians, archivists, genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, educators, re-enactors, and other history enthusiasts at this FREE, all-ages weekend event at the historic site.’ (List of 2018 exhibitors)
Here is a little teaser video of what it’s like on the inside.
My favorite time of year again! The Most Exciting Travel Show Returns to the Bay Area and I will be there to get the scoop. Tickets are available on line or at the door. My mentor Rick Steve’s will be there to name a few. The interesting thing about going to expo events like these, is how excited you get when you’re surrounded by things you love. Who doesn’t love to travel? This show is at the Santa Clara Convention Center but there all over the USA. Click on the book!
SF / Bay Area: May 21-22, 2022 + Other locations and dates.
Event Description; The Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show is where travel lovers come for travel inspiration, expert information and fun, cultural interaction. It’s where you’ll discover thousands of authentic travel experiences and speak directly to the travel experts who can get you there, give you the inside scoop, and save you money on exclusive travel deals.
Host, Rick Steves’ Europe, Samantha Brown, Travel Channel Host, and Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director of the Frommer’s Guides and Publisher.
My gear at REI. I love everything about them. Most recently I bought this backpack that is light weight and has a frame on the inside. Seriously I love it!
Tip: One Month to Live Author Patricia Schultz gives us 5 places to go.
Visit Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 654-0200
http://www.hiller.org/ https://www.facebook.com/HillerAviationMuseum
This is such a great place! Real airplanes hanging from the ceiling. Vintage airplanes and replicas of the first airplanes including ones that never left the ground. In their words: “The Hiller Aviation Museum engages the community in the human spirit of adventure, discovery and innovation. Through compelling exhibits and immersive programs, the museum provides a stimulating environment with multiple ways for public audiences to experience the adventure of aviation, its future promise and its history in California, and to use aviation as a gateway for exploring science, history and technology.” I’ll say! This place is great for kids and adults. Check out my live mini tour video and bonus video flying inside a PT-17 in a Air show for the Tuskegee Airmen. PT-17 were there Trainer Planes.
Live inside At Hiller Aviation Museum In San Carlos with Stacy Poulos PostcardTravelers
I have a lot of History with flying and I have a correction to make about this video, my grandfather George Stein worked for Hughes Aircraft where was one of the 3rd persons to fly over the Atlantic Ocean in the China Clipper (not 42nd as I stated in the video). He also worked on the Space Shuttle for NASA and engineered and modified old bomber aircraft planes so they can add new technology computers to them. His Company was Stein Engineering. At one point we had a wind tunnel built in our living room for NASA. As a child the 1st Airplane I flew in landed in the water; Catalina Seaplanes, I’m in love with them! Of course after I flew, in many commercial airplanes that landed on the ground. As a young adult I flew around Catalina Island in a Cessna 150 sword fish spotting, the Pilot let me take hold of the rains. Later I was one of the independent camera at the 1 Air Show Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and interviewed the 1st Black Pilots of America and the 1st Black General of America Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Which also landed me to have the honor of Flying in the lead Airplane with the president of the Confederate Air force Milo Tichacek in his PT-17 (see the bonus video inside that flight!). Then I flew in the nose of a B-25 Bomber the gunner seat. Eventually upside down in a P-51 and a an old Beechcraft. I’ve also flown in the channel 5 helicopter, and a police helicopter. Whew! So as you can imagine I had the aviation bug all my life. Eventually I took a lesion with California Airways with Keith Amaro and got to fly over the Golden gate bridge in a Cessna 172! Basically; lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky …and lucky!!
