Author Archives: Q-tips

C – Montego Bay Jamaica – Day 1

Montego Bay, Jamaica – – Stayed at “El Greco” resort – it is a dump. Not that we expected it to be classy and upscale since we were there for sleeping overnight for one night. There are no elevators, so … Continue reading

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B – Government – their people get and can/cannot do

What the Cubans can/cannot do and what the Cuban government gives them. When the tour guides speak about living in Cuba, you hear how great Cuba is regarding health care/dental, etc.  However, it probably is against the government rules to … Continue reading

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Jackie

JACKIE – Intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Natalie Portman). JACKIE places us in her world during the days … Continue reading

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Hidden Figures

HIDDEN FIGURES – The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in … Continue reading

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The WHITE RAVEN – Felton, CA 12/2019

The WHITE RAVEN – 6253 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 831-335-361, awhiteraven.com Q-Tips say: under New Owners but still A SUPER GREAT Place for coffee and breakfast munchies. They have the absolute best coffee, Chais, milks, tea, etc. around. They also … Continue reading

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Mountain Mike Pizza – Fremont 12/2016

Mountain Mike Pizza – 39415 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA, (510) 490-7500, mountainmikes.com Q-Tips say:  Our first stop with our son-in-law and grandson after flying into CA. Decent food/salad bar, TV’s everywhere, very casual, and a table game to keep the little … Continue reading

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Hidden Peak Teahouse – Santa Cruz 12/2016

Hidden Peak Teahouse –  1541 C Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 831-423-4200,   hiddenpeakteahouse.com  Mrs. Q says: Wonderful quiet place to enjoy some tea and lite bites. Had a wonderful afternoon with my daughter, just talking and enjoying one another’s company alone. Tea, … Continue reading

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Fantasy of Lights 12/2016

FANTACY OF LIGHTS – Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos, CA – ticket sold on line: parkhere.org Q-tips say:  GREAT PLACE for kids of all ages. This is a County Park that is turned into a … Continue reading

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Crow’s Nest 2018

CROW’S NEST Restaurant – 218 E Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA, (831) 476-456, crowsnest-santacruz.com Q-Tips Say:  Was always a go to restaurant when we were near Santa Cruz. Love the views, upstairs Breakwater Grill  “Half off Happy Hour Drinks and … Continue reading

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Christmas Train– Polar Express Train Ride 12/2019

Polar Express Train Christmas Train Ride 1 – 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA (877)7726-7245, SantaCruzCruz Q-tips say:   “The Polar Express Train Ride” is fun for kids of all ages.  Mrs. Q says: the only sad thing about this event … Continue reading

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