Epinions Recent Reviews for bluestarmom

JVC Everio MG-21U Model Hard Disk Camcorder, no tapes needed

Wed, 8 Nov 2006 01:38:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - I have two older camcorders. The first one was an RCA that is very large, and uses tapes. The second one I bought was was a smaller more compact JVC using the mini DV tapes. I was not in the market for a new camcorder. This one was a surprise gift...

My First Digital Camera, The 4.0 megapixel Olympus C-765 Ultra Zoom

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:58:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - I have wanted a digital camera for a while, but have been hesitant to switch from 35mm film camera (my Olympus Super Zoom 170)to a fully digital camera. I like to take photos of everything and anything related to travel, sports, my family, friends, etc...

Nokia 3100: Cell Phone Rookie with a Nokia 3100

Wed, 15 Sep 2004 03:39:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - I am a cell phone rookie. In my job I am a Reservation Sales Agent, who is paid to be on the phone 40 hours a week, speaking with 75-130 passengers a day. I have never ever wanted a cell phone. Never say never. I wandered into Best Buy one day for no...

My Free Elph2

Wed, 21 May 2003 03:58:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - I work for AMTRAK as a Reservation Sales Agent. With our incentive program, the Stampede, you earned stamps monthly based on specific performance criteria. You shop from a catalog, and buy items by redeeming your "incentive stamps", similar to the old...

My first BA experience April 2002

Sun, 18 May 2003 04:14:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - Being the grand prize winner of a local newspaper contest "Reader's Choice", I won a round trip 8 day 7 night trip for 2 to London England. The round trip airline flights were on British Airways, booked by my travel agent.

Check in:

We...

My first Korean Air experience, travel to Narita

Fri, 16 May 2003 05:27:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - This past December 2002 my 17 year old daughter and I flew as part of a 16 member delegation of the International Relations Council, Riverside CA. The purpose of our trip was to celebrate the 45 year anniversary sister city program between Riverside and...

Forget McDonald's and Burger King, Change to IN-N-Out

Thu, 15 May 2003 05:01:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - I have lived in S. CA for 25 years now. My favorite trip to IN-N-Out goes hand in hand with my frequent trips to Home Depot. They are on opposite corners. I have eaten at McDonald's, Burger King, Farmer Boys (another local S CA chain) for hamburgers...

You know you've been there too many times when they know your order on sight

Tue, 13 May 2003 04:56:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - What can I say? My teenage daughter started it all. It has since snowballed from there. I have never been a fan of iced coffee drinks, until Starbucks came along.

To illustrate how far I have come, I have been to Starbucks in London,...

My First Full Sized Hair Dryer

Tue, 13 May 2003 00:03:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - I am of the nature that smaller and lighter is better and easier to use. My previous 3 hairdryers have been the small handheld, compact style models, including a Conair.

Anyway, my hairdryer one day suddenly quit. I gave it to my "handyman"...

Proctor Silex Simply Coffee 46871: My first Proctor Silex Coffee Maker Experience

Mon, 12 May 2003 14:25:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - Due to a November 2002 fire in my garage, my house and its contents were packed up, and along with that my two current coffeemakers, both Braun models, went into storage. In an apartment temporarily I needed a coffeemaker. My girlfriend's spare one was...

Proflowers.com: A fantastic price, freshest quality, flower care instructions, with even a free vase included

Sat, 10 May 2003 04:42:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - Proflowers.com advertises fresh flowers, just cut, shipped in bud stage, by Federal Express. They guarantee 7 day freshness. I checked other on-line florists also before placing my order.

With proflowers.com I placed two separate orders on...

London, a history making first trip to Europe

Fri, 9 May 2003 05:22:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - In October 2001 I won a grand prize trip to London, for 2. It comprised of 8 days, 7 nights, 4 star hotel, airport to hotel transfers, hotel to airport transfers, breakfast daily, 1 day guided bus tour, 2 tickets to a West End play.

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MLB close to home

Fri, 9 May 2003 04:29:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - Over the past 10 years I have probably attended 30 Angels games, mostly vs the Yankees. I remember the Old Big A and now the newest version, Edison Field.

Edison Field is very much like a tourist attraction. That is not hard to imagine...

My unusual Mission Inn Stay, November 2002

Thu, 8 May 2003 05:16:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - L have currently lived locally in Riverside for 25 years now. My husband and 3 daughters stayed at the Mission Inn for a most unusual reason. Due to a personal emergency re a garage fire at our home, and a military ball in town during this same...

My newest Olympus Vacation & All Purpose Camera

Thu, 8 May 2003 02:18:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - Wow, this is my 4th Olympus camera. This time I needed a new camera because my husband took our Stylus Epic Zoom 140QD to Florida with him. Now I needed a new camera for my upcoming vacation, this Since I could not yet decide on which digital to buy, I...

My new vacation camera

Thu, 8 May 2003 01:42:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - In April 2002 my husband and I bought this Stylus Zoom 140QD camera at our local Wal-Mart, the night before our trip to London and Paris. We physically tried out several cameras on the sales floor, testing out their ease of use and comparing features...

Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh Easter Festival

Tue, 6 May 2003 05:28:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - I traveled with Riverside All Stars Marching Band, 125 group members total, for Edinburgh Easter Festival. My first trip to Edinburgh, and to Scotland. I stayed in the newer remodeled section at the Roxburghe Hotel. It is considered to be a 4 Star...

My first Thistle Experience

Tue, 6 May 2003 04:40:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - Our trip:

My daughter Kristen and I stayed here 2 nights, as part of the Riverside All Stars (marching band). We just came from 4 days in Edinburgh Scotland. Our complete group consisted of 125 musicians and adults combined.

Thistle...

Hilton Kensington: My 2002 grand prize trip to London

Tue, 6 May 2003 04:40:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluestarmom - In October 2001 I won an 8 day stay vacation to London, via a local newspaper contest. Our trip at the Hilton Kensington was for 7 night/8 day stay.

At check in my reservation number had been lost. With my Trafalgar Tours vouchers we got...