Although you may have had some familiarity with the wines of the Douro I am guessing most of that is with red wines including Ports. But the white wines of the Douro and that includes Ports are lesser known. That is a bit of a shame as the whites can grow on you. Part ofContinue reading “RKS Wines: Portugal’s Douro Seldom Disappoints”
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
“My Life as a Golf Marshall” :The Bane of Golf Marshalls: Lack of Etiquette
Given that the prime responsibility of a golf Marshall is keeping the pace of play on track what causes the majority of threats to a good pace? Multiple Practice Swings: I don’t know how many times I have felt like yelling “Just hit the ball!”. It is actually painful for some Marshalls and maddening forContinue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall” :The Bane of Golf Marshalls: Lack of Etiquette”
“My Life as a Golf Marshall” :Chapter 13 How to Deal with Juniors
Juniors are a special case. Many are savvy as to golf etiquette but an equal number are clueless. This could be because they have played with parents clueless about etiquette or their parents do not play golf therefore unable to impart good or bad etiquette. Like talking on the green on their cellphones before putting.Continue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall” :Chapter 13 How to Deal with Juniors”
RKS Wines: The Penniless Pensioner is Back in Town and Cleared of Tax Evasion! His Attempt to Rebuild a Wine Cellar
Dear readers the Penniless Pensioner has been cleared of all tax evasion suspicion by the Canada Revenue Agency. It was all just a horrible mistake the CRA said and failed to apologize despite the fact PP spent two weeks in a Roman prison (awaiting extradition to Canada) where he became somewhat renowned for learning howContinue reading “RKS Wines: The Penniless Pensioner is Back in Town and Cleared of Tax Evasion! His Attempt to Rebuild a Wine Cellar”
What travellers value in 2021 (From e-Hotelier)
Frederic Gonzalo69 postsPosted on Yesterday at 9:56 am278 views As we emerge from over 18 months of this ongoing pandemic, we observe significant changes in customer needs and wants. This is particularly true for travelers, since travel and hospitality has been among the hardest hit industries. Moving forward, travel brands will need to adapt and adjust theirContinue reading “What travellers value in 2021 (From e-Hotelier)”
“My Life as a Golf Marshall” : The Agony and the Ecstasy
You see it every outing as a Marshall. Lots of self blame and sometimes loathing flows all over the course with bad shots and putts often accompanied by foul language. And you see plenty of those to the point you might say golf is but a collection of bad shots and errant putts. I tryContinue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall” : The Agony and the Ecstasy”
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federally regulated transportation employees and travellers
From: Transport Canada Backgrounder October 6, 2021 Vaccinations are our best line of defense against COVID-19 and its variants. On August 13, 2021, the Government of Canada announced its intent to require COVID-19 vaccination for employees in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors and its travellers. On October 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy PrimeContinue reading “Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federally regulated transportation employees and travellers”
COVID-19 RAPID TEST KITS: NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE CANADIAN SHIELD TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO TESTING
The test kits, which are significantly more affordable than other options on the market, take 15 minutes to use and are an effective screening tool for COVID-19 in our communities. WATERLOO, ON | OCTOBER 14, 2021 — In an effort to make rapid testing accessible to all Canadians, The Canadian Shield will begin offering rapid COVID-19 antigen testContinue reading “COVID-19 RAPID TEST KITS: NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE CANADIAN SHIELD TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO TESTING“
Niagara-on-the Lake “Taste the Season”
October 14, 2021 Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Celebrate the season’s bounty with exceptional VQA wines and Holiday-inspired food pairings experiences at each of our member wineries during ‘Taste the Season’ NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON- Wineries of Niagara on-the-Lake is ready to welcome back VQA wine lovers to safely taste exceptional wines paired with seasonal culinary offerings. During theContinue reading “Niagara-on-the Lake “Taste the Season””
“My Life as a Golf Marshall” : A Nasty Push and Swing then a Fist Rebound
Last year at my course I hear about another violent incident which did not bode well for the Marshall. The Marshall made some comment to a group of golfers which enraged a dickhead who rushed at the Marshall in a rage and pushed him back in his golf cart. The Marshall got up and startedContinue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall” : A Nasty Push and Swing then a Fist Rebound”
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