Tuesday, July 24, 2007

MOJO Uncorked

Recently, the old Cable TV HD network, INHD, switched to Mojo. Well, not so recently really, but you get the idea.

While I miss the programming from the past, I will admit it was started to add High Def to the airwaves (you mean cable? - ed), and it was geared to an older clientele. Now that everyone has HD, they have switched formats to appeal to the young and hip. They are the ones the advertisers want.

On Mojo, I have to say I enjoy
Three Sheets with Zane Lampley, whoever he is. Probably one of the best paying gigs around. Travel the world and drink with the locals. Sign me up.
Of course, I am a little past my prime to be doing that anymore. More my speed is
Uncorked with Billy Merritt – another one of those, who?

I think the host takes a little getting used to, but the Lovely Wife® thinks he is quite funny right off the bat.

Last night the episode was a not so informative tour around
Whistler Mountain in British Columbia. Learned a little about Canadian Wines, although it focused on the Okanagan Valley region and Ice Wine. It did mention the Niagara Peninsula region briefly. But hey, it is only a thirty minute show, so what do you want, eh?

So enjoy if you have High Def from Cable and your provider carries the channel. But I still miss the beautiful photography of the Aussie Wine Trails.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Puerto Vallarta Mexico - Canopy Adventure

If you are ever in Puerto Vallarta, you need to do this:
Puerto Vallarta Mexico Eco-tour - Canopy Adventure

You can do it in other places, like Costa Rica, but I can only speak of this one. Definitely a trip. Guides are hokey, but fun. Although, it being Mexico, it is not OSHA compliant - which adds to the thrill.