Epinions Recent Reviews for buppy

So what if I am a snobby bride!

Thu, 6 Sep 2001 15:59:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - After becoming engaged a few weeks ago, I went out and bought every bridal magazine currently on the shelves. Hey, I thought, this is a once in a lifetime event, right? I often need justification for my purchases, especially 8 bridal...

Buppy's trip to The Strip

Tue, 28 Aug 2001 18:54:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I try to visit Las Vegas 3-4 times per year, or as my bank account permits. My fiance and I are trying to get it out of our systems before we have 3 or 4 kids in tow. Although there are kids all over the place there, I find it more fun for adults and...

Paris without crossing the Atlantic!

Mon, 27 Aug 2001 14:58:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - Bonjour!

Once again, my fiance and I made our annual summer trip to Las Vegas. This time of the year, although very hot, is cheaper and less crowded, especially during the week. I found the Paris Las Vegas on the internet for $69 a...

Give me a piece of that Pie!

Fri, 17 Aug 2001 15:26:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - Having been disappointed with the sequels I have seen so far this summer (Jurassic Park 3, Rush Hour 2), I was a little bit skeptical about American Pie 2. Of the three I had seen, this one was my favorite.

The Players...

Obviously, they are not concerned about the energy crisis

Tue, 7 Aug 2001 20:45:36 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I recently visited my future in-laws for a week in Pittsburgh, PA. After getting over illusions of becoming a steelwelder/dancer only to be discovered by a rich steel tycoon (Flashdance is one of my favorite movies) I learned there are very few...

Amazon.com: Amazon.com: How not to get lost in this jungle

Mon, 6 Aug 2001 18:23:23 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - Amazon.com used to be a small jungle of books, videos and other multimedia. Visiting the site recently, I was surprised to see a pop-up window advertising free shipping on cameras and electronics. HUH?

I have ordered books and...

The makeup artist took the day off?

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 17:23:21 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I love dance movies (with the exception of Dirty Dancing). Flashdance is one of my all time favorites, and being a former ballerina myself, I was excited when Save the Last Dance came to Pay-Per-View and I was able to order it. Being...

Varsity Ford: THIS cheerleader will not cheer for Varsity Ford

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:19:28 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I bought my 2000 Mustang convertible on a whim. Most people will buy a CD or a lipstick or maybe even a pair of shoes. But not me. I "stopped in" one evening on my way home from work and left 3 hours later with a new car. Here are my experiences in...

Picture taking for idiots

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 18:01:44 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - My Kodak camera that I had since my freshman year in college finally kicked the bucket a little while back. After burying my dear old friend that had been my companion for nearly 8 years, I began researching the internet in hopes of finding a new friend...

Give me my speakerphone!

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 15:54:03 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - Specs:

2.4GHZ

Speakerphone capability on both handset and base

Caller ID and Call Waiting ID

4 key driven menu

Volume adjustment for keypad, ringer and volume

Ringer, low range and keypad sound choices

Keypads on...

Views On Tipping Food servers: I'll be brief! I promise!

Mon, 9 Jul 2001 19:32:38 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - This must be a new topic. I was salivating when I stumbled upon it. I have enjoyed reading other's views for a majority of my day. I could go on for days about this topic, but I will sum up in a few tidy thoughts:

1) NO OFFENSE - please do not...

Indecisive about this one......

Mon, 9 Jul 2001 18:04:40 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I have always had the impression that Il Fornaio was Spago-like in price and atmosphere (a genuine rip-off). I've passed the restaurant many times, both in Palo Alto and Burlingame, but have never thought about eating there. I finally looked at their...

Ghetto Air

Fri, 6 Jul 2001 17:44:14 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - Alright, so I didn't come up with this title on my own. A dear friend of mine who has had the displeasure of flying this airline twice came up with it. I have only flown once (roundtrip) and believe me when I tell you if National was giving away free...

Sprint Mobile Phone Service in San Francisco/San Jose/Oakland: SPRINT: overcoming a bad rep

Wed, 10 Jan 2001 04:40:39 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I read many reviews bashing Sprint. I would like to share my experience and maybe even change a few minds in the process.

After my last layoff, I was faced with obtaining my own cellular service. For the past 4 years, I had company paid for...

Diary of a TLC addict

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 21:53:57 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - November 30, 2000: faced with my first day of unemployment, I plunk down in front of the TV and bring up my digital cable on screen guide. Remembering what one of my friends at Microsoft told me (they get to have cool things in their offices like TV's...

Adult entertainment

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 19:49:32 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - D&B is new to the Bay Area and the concept was new to me. I expected a restaurant and an arcade with tons of kids running around, especially with no school the next day, having gone the night before Thanksgiving with about 8 other friends. What I got...

MGM Grand: How grand is it?

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 16:24:58 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I love Las Vegas. I love going there, staying there, gambling there and of course, eating there. Last April, 7 girls and myself voyaged to Las Vegas for a friend's bachelorette party. I was the organizer. My idea, and everyone else went along with it...

Olive Garden: a consistent chain

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 16:50:09 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - Ah yes, the Olive Garden. I have been going to this restaurant since I was a sophomore in college, about 7 years ago, working as a waitress and living in Lake George, NY. My roommate at the time and I would go there, fill up on salad and breadsticks and...

Overall, Osteria is a winner!

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:38:24 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - Saturday night, 8:20pm - sitting in the super small waiting area of Osteria amongst a woman in a wheelchair and a very pregnant woman. I give up my seat to the very pregnant woman and plaster myself against a coat rack with my 2 friends. Yes, we had...

Hard Rock: Worth the hype?

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 19:48:23 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - In my opinion, not really. I have visited 2, one in Lake Tahoe, the other in Baltimore. This review will cover the one in Baltimore, as I was a wee bit tipsy at the one in Tahoe and don't have a clear recollection.

One thing can be said about...

Evite: My name is Buppy and I am addicted to Evite

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:37:42 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - OK, my name is not Buppy, but I am an addict. As soon as anyone mentions the slightest possibility of a social gathering, I am logged into Evite and picking out backgrounds and design themes. From dinner nights to movie nights to girls' night out, I have...

America Worst...errr....West

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:19:22 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I was ecstatic when I found round trip from San Jose to Baltimore on America West for $220 to go and visit one of my college friends. It was a great deal and boyfriend and I immediately booked it. Upon arrival at the airport for our red-eye, we found we...

The view was nice......

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 17:51:30 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - My boyfriend and I traveled to Half Moon Bay a few weekends ago in search of a pumpkin patch. Well, shortly after getting on Highway 84 to cross over, the rain began coming down in buckets. Already more than halfway there, we decided to continue. Since...

Permanant damage?

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 22:37:27 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I went through a rough personal time last year and as a result, my skin suffered. I had not had such bad acne since I was 16. After trying various over the counter remedies and home concoctions, I turned to this formula. My skin condition varied by...

Westin: Westin St. Francis=LUXURY

Wed, 8 Nov 2000 16:42:35 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author buppy - I was ecstatic when one of my college friends from back East told me she was coming to San Francisco for business. I was going to pick her up at the airport and then spend the weekend, and was even more ecstatic when I found out where she was staying,...