Maybe this post is a little off the beaten path, but I am hoping the information will come in handy for those of you that may stumble across a VIP Ticket for a Playboy Mansion soiree.  Sure, these tickets go for around $1000 but being in the right place at the right time you could find yourself at the Mansion rubbing elbows with movie stars and realizing that the ladies seen on the pages of Playboy are not as airbrushed as you might think; Holly Madison was absolutely stunning in person!  As with any party there are things to know, which is no different at Hef’s Pad.  Here are a few tips to help you to perhaps blend in and get the most out of that $1000 ticket.

• Don’t think that it is going to be cheesy and on par with your neighborhood Hooters.  I went in with low expectations of a 70s throwback party, which was definitely not the case.  In fact, every one of my expectations were greatly exceeded.
• Dress code:  Basically, anything goes.
• Open bar:  You paid a grand to get in and yes all the alcohol is free and premium, plus there is plenty of food.
• Don’t try to get at Hef:  I was there during a boxing match so this may not always be the rule; however, during the fights Hef, Holly, Bridget and Kendra (i.e. The Girls Next Door) were pretty well protected by security which was undercover but would promptly and without humor inform would be picture takers that their mission was not an option.  Most notably, I saw a reality T.V. personality try to approach Mr. Hefner, with no luck, and then a stern howbeit polite lecture.
• There will be shenanigans in the Grotto, so if you pop your head in there expect to maybe see something.
• If you’ve got ‘em, smoke ‘em.  Everyone seems to have a cigar, because they are selling them there.  $50 for a Cuban really tops off the experience.
• Don’t try to break in:  Legends abound, but apparently if you try to jump the fence into the Mansion you will get prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
• Make sure that your camera is full of film and has batteries, because you would not want to go to The Playboy Mansion and only get four pictures.
• Have a great time!

By the way, I would like to thank all the staff and everyone at the Mansion (including Hef and all the surprisingly friendly Playmates) for putting on such a classy party!  I really had a blast.

Happy Travels!

Chris

So you wanna party and go dancing…….

Part One: San Jose, Costa Rica

The name Costa Rica conjures lush mountains, white sand beaches, surfer-dream curls and jungle adventures - but if you’re coming to Costa Rica, more than likely you’ll be in San Jose for at east a day or two getting your bearings and planning your excursions.  San Jose - or Chepe, as it’s known throughout the country -  is a sprawling, bustling, active city, shabby at the center and confusing in its layout.  There are no street names, roads curve and go dead-end with no notice, and no one can give you any real directions.

What better place to go party??

Start your night at El Pueblo, just north of downtown - all the cab drivers know it well.  Designed to look like an old Spanish village, El Pueblo has a broad mix of bars, clubs and restaurants, scattered with the occasional trinket shop and local art gallery.  Some of the clubs offer rock music; some offer dance; they all promise a good time cozying up to sweaty, fun-loving locals.  Most places here serve reasonable food and lots of beer - an Imperial or Bavaria will set you back about $3, and a decent cocktail will be around $6.  Known amongst the locals as the place where tourists go, be careful to watch your pockets.  Varying hours; some places open as early as 10AM but the place really gets hopping from 9PM - 3AM.

Sand Live is a massive indoor/outdoor performance venue and bar, overflowing with Ticans and ex-pats coming to hear heavy metal and other serious rock music.  Located across from the San Pedro Mall, Sand has hosted the likes of Metallica and Smashing Pumpkins, as well as local, Central American and South American groups.  The ubiquitous Imperial will set you back $3; cover charge varies.

Cheek to jowl grinding not your thing?  Looking to pick up a hot, well-styled Tican or ex-pat, an elegant lounge downtown near the Sabana Park called Rapsodia, will hit high on your list.  Carefully pick a spot to scope the scene - the bustling main room on the first floor has a few semi-private spaces while offering a great view of the crowd; the second floor VIP area has an outdoor patio with a great street view so you can check out exactly who is entering, and the lush backyard is great for cuddling with your new friend, with cushy lounges spread about a bamboo-growers paradise.  Serving light food and well-made cocktails to Costa Rica’s young and upwardly mobile - a Bavaria will set you back $4, and and a Cosmo will run you $6, they have a rotating roster of talented local DJ’s spinning house, minimal techno and sometimes (unavoidably in Central America) reggaeton.  The address is listed as “Frente al HSBC Paseo Colon - In front of the Paseo Colon HSBC.  Hours: from 8PM - 2AM daily.

In addition, San Jose is full of clubs offering salsa and merengue; reggaeton; and just plain drinking.  Check out the week’s listings in the free publications: the Tico Times will give you all the local dirt in English, while La Nacion will deliver more information in spanish, including the latest on clubs, movie theaters and music.

Late night partying means early morning dining - a tough call in San Jose.  The street-food vendors usually wrap up by midnight, well before the serious reveler is ready to turn in.  There’s one great option, downtown by Sabana Park (and very close to Rapsodia): Soda Tapia, a 24-hour diner styled after classic American 1950’s roller-skate diners.  You won’t find any wheeled girls here, but the Tapia Gordito lives up to its name: a huge sub sandwich with beef, sliced ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, it’s 3 meals in one.

Not feeling adventurous?  Or more likely, craving a burrito?  There’s plenty of instantly-recognizable Taco Bell’s located throughout the city - and just like our North American counterparts, Ticans on a late night bender all seem to converge upon them around 3AM.  Nothing like Fiesta Fries and Taco Pizzas to mop up the morning hangover.

Happy partying!

RUNNING OF THE BULLS IN NEW ORLEANS!!!  SECOND ANNUAL:  Many Americans dream of laying their bravado on the line in Pamplona, Spain by participating in the famed encierros of Sanfermines.  Most Americans never get there!  Why?  Probably because they can’t take that much time or spend that much money.  Maybe it’s because their spouse or mom won’t let them!  Well, now they can get as close to that experience as possible, right here in New Orleans.

The second annual San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO) will commence at precisely 8AM, as in Pamplona, at the corner of Conti and Burgundy in the famous French Quarter.  After gathering at the Three Legged Dog bar for instructions, the bulls, in this case played by 30 of the beautiful, yet equally imposing Big Easy Roller Girls, will be unleashed upon the corredores (runners).  While death is highly unlikely, there’s always the threat of being battered by a waffle ball bat, or spraining an ankle!  Either way, it will be “run at your own risk.”  This year’s turnout is sure to be more than the nearly 200 participants at El Primero Encierro 07-07-07 (The First Running of the Bulls).

After the encierro the SFNO festival continues at the Gazebo Café, located at 1018 Decatur Street.  Tapas style food, Marques de Caceres Spanish wine, Miller High Life beer, and Old New Orleans Rum drinks will be on-hand for all to enjoy along with the DJs and live music, all put together by Nola Bulls.  For more information, visit www.nolabulls.com.

Nola Bulls, LLC was founded 2007 and is a provider and promoter of entertainment and cultural events in the New Orleans area.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Mickey Hanning, please call 504.247.3714 or email Mickey at mickey@nolabulls.com.

]]> http://ikangaroo.com/2008/07/07/new-orleans-running-with-the-bulls/feed/ http://ikangaroo.com/2008/06/04/central-fried-chicken/ http://ikangaroo.com/2008/06/04/central-fried-chicken/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:51:10 +0000 Chris http://ikangaroo.com/?p=526 By Tai–

Central America has a surprisingly mediocre array of food to eat - the fish, though astoundingly fresh, is often overcooked; potatoes are begging for butter; meat is tough and stringy. For the most part, a gourmet foodie (or even someone who has a passing interest in good eats) might starve to death when traveling through Central America. Between bad preparation, random “seasons” affecting the availability of lobster, conch, and other seafood, sometimes simple is best - and much like bacon, just about everyone likes fried chicken. Golden fried with crispy skin enclosing perfectly tender, juicy, greasy meat forces you to eat with your hands and lick them with delight. Forthwith: four of the finest fried chicken joints in Central America.

Emery’s Restaurant, Main Street, Punta Gorda, Belize: Punta Gorda is a quintessential Belizean town: 8 blocks long 3 blocks wide, and not much more to do than watch mangoes fall. While waiting for gravity to have its way, head over to Emerys on the north side of town: an open air palapa, dirt floor restaurant serving nothing fancy, just good cold beer for $2 and some of the juiciest, richest fried chicken ($5, with fries) in the entire country of Belize.

El Super Pollo, Parque Central, Tilaran: Costa Rica Tilaran is a busy ranching town near Lake Arenal, and likely to be somewhere on your trip if you are heading between Arenal and the west coast. Ignore the fancy new steam-table restaurant on the edge of town and come right to the heart of the matter at El Super Pollo. The golden-fried, crispy skinned chicken that comes oozing grease onto the fries below is an epiphany, incredibly affordable at only $3 for half a chicken. The little dogs waiting for the rare scrap under the tables will tell you - this is THE best fried chicken in Costa Rica.

Soda El Rio, La Fortuna, Costa Rica: La Fortuna is at the east end of Volcano Arenal, and loaded with overpriced tourist joints serving mediocre food at high prices. Skip all that for Soda el Rio, a no-frills Costa Rican version of the US diner. Your $2 beer will complement the fried chicken nicely here: it comes as a complete meal with super crispy double-fried fries and a small salad for $5. Eat your heart out, then order more - the grease dribbling down your chin is worth it.

The Open-Air No Name Restaurants in Managua, Nicaragua: Apparently there’s a rivalry amongst the local Nicaraguan ladies for the title of “Queen of Fried.” The delightful smell of frying chicken and the ubiquitous side of fries and cabbage salad wafts out from every open-air cafe lining these small streets - pick the one with the most locals and order up. Your meal will come with rice-n-beans, fries, plantains and some damn fiery peppers for about $2. Add a buck for a cold brew - mmmmm.

And one to avoid: the ubiquitous Pollo Campero, scattered between Mayan ruins and surfing beaches from Guatemala to Costa Rica. Modeled after America’s finest Colonel, Pollo Campero almost gets it right - they have sporks, and big photos of fried chicken plastering the wall, and a big soda machine too. They offer 3 different types of fried chicken: Regular, Crispy and Extra Crispy. When I ordered the Crispy, they informed me that they didn’t have it. So I ordered the Extra Crispy - again, not available. When pressed, the clerk confirmed that in fact, they DO have Crispy, and Extra Crispy in the freezer -but it takes too long to prepare, so they simply leave it frozen and don’t bother serving it.

Aaaah Central America - it’s trying so hard to be capitalist, but sometimes they just miss the mark…..

Expedia.com has just started an annual survey which asked 4,000 hoteliers to comment on and rate tourist based on 10 specific categories including popularity, behavior, manners, willingness to learn the language and try local cuisine, generosity, tidiness, volume, fashion sense and propensity to complain. The Japanese score top honors, Americans are in the middle of the pack with the Chinese bottoming out the list.

“Hoteliers are the experts when it comes to interacting with tourists, so as the busy summer travel season approaches and vacationers prepare for their own travel experiences, we thought it would be fun to present some of their common perceptions regarding tourists from all around the world,” said Karyn Thale, travel expert, Expedia.com(R). “We hope the results inspire Americans to keep up their generosity and cultural curiosity and convince them to leave the white tennis shoes and fanny packs at home!”

Obviously, it is not that easy to silo nationalities into a neat little list but there are some insights to be gleaned beyond the “fanny pack” and American noise level. Basically, I feel that the main issue that Americans get frustrated by, and complain about, is the fact that hotel rooms are much different outside the USA. In the USA one can roll up to any Holiday Inn and have a big comfortable room with two queen beds, cable T.V., 400+ count bedding and a lot of other comfort items. However, as a general rule, this is not the norm with hotel rooms outside North America, which can be quite a shock when spending $200+ for a three star hotel in London that is a little more than a shoe box with a double bed and a tele that only shows Sky News and CNN International. I am a pretty seasoned traveler and this fact still gets me, but it is simply a rule of the road and not something to get upset about. So, simply adjust that expectation and expect that “quaint and comfy room in a former royal palace” to be the size of a Pod. After all it is just a room.

So, after no more avail here it is: The World’s Best Tourists, Ranking From Best to Worst, 2008

1. Japanese

2. German/British (tie) (The Germans were considered the tidiest of all nationalities.)

3. Canadian (The most popular tourists in their own country were the Canadians as well.)

4. Swiss

5. Dutch

6. Australian/Swedish (tie)

7. Belgian

8. Norwegian

9. Austrian/Danish/Finnish (tie)

10. New Zealanders (Kiwi)

11. U.S. American/Thai (tie)

12. Irish/Czech/South African/Portugese (tie)

13. Brazilian

14. Italian/Greek/Polish (tie)

15. Turkish

16. Spanish

17. Mexican

18. Russian

19. French …The French didn’t do too well, coming in, as you can see at 19th. They were seen as the most “fiscally conservative,” presumably when it comes to such matters as tipping.

20. Indian

21. Chinese

Here is an interesting concept. Have a reliable friend at home that you can call or text at any time to get information that you need. True, this power could be used for a number of things including getting stats about your favorite players, learning the score of the game, finding out who won the Apprentice, settling a bar bet or argument about an actor’s original name, but as iKangaroo is a travel website we will focus in how ChaCha can be used to make your life easier when you are on the road.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have been “Guiding” for ChaCha a few hours a week. When I first heard about ChaCha and its concept of guided search in ‘06 I was skeptical about why people would need help searching via chat. As of April 2008 ChaCha no longer offers chat search via computer even though ChaCha.com is still alive. However, what ChaCha does offer is the avaunt guard of mobile search and a fantastic tool to those who know about it. As of press time, April 20, 2008, the service is still free but you are charged according to your wireless plan.

ChaCha Text / SMS (text 242 242 )-

How it works: Format your question into an easy to understand information request and send it off to ChaCha. From here a ChaCha Guide will field the question and search the internet for the best answer. They will send you back a response which includes a source link of where the information originated.

ChaCha Voice (1-800-2ChaCha)-

How it works: Call 1-800-2ChaCha and ask your question. There will be someone who will transcribe your question and send it along. Your question will be returned to you via SMS. Easy breezy!

Some tips for getting the best results from ChaCha:

Add as much detail to your query as possible in terms of your location (i.e. I am at 79th and Broadway in NYC, can you find me the closest place with free wifi?).

Remember that Guides are- for the most part- only as good as the internet and that even though the internet has a ton of info not all of it is accurate. It’s best to have it in your mind where YOU would look and exactly what information you are seeking (i.e. the more focused your question, the more quickly you will get your answer and the more accurate it will be).

Remember that the response you get from ChaCha is constrained by the number of characters that can fit into a message, which is 160. So, asking for lists of restaurants or lists in general may not be feasible. One way around this is that all of the customers’ questions are tracked and you could respond to your answer and ask for more options. The Guide would then be able to see what options you were given and then send other options.

Great uses for ChaCha when you are traveling!

• Flight info: If you know your flight number and info you can send it to ChaCha and they will access flightstats.com to get updated info on your flight. Don’t forget to add the airline, airport, date and flight number.
• Finding out opening hours: Nothing is worse then rolling up to a restaurant or museum only to find out that it is closed. To get around this ask ChaCha the hours. With museums you can ask if there is a dress code, if they accept credit cards and ticket price.
• Gas prices: If you are on a road trip and want to find the lowest gas prices then ask ChaCha. Don’t forget to add the location of where you are looking.
• Wine pairings: ChaCha can run checks on the wine you are interested in and what it should go with.
• Weather: If you are heading out for the day, send a quick text to ChaCha with your city and weather request.
• Get reviews: If you are unsure about a restaurant you are about to eat at then send ChaCha the name, address and ask for a review. Sites like Trip Advisor and Yelp give aggregate scores which you might find useful.

At the time of this writing ChaCha is only available in the USA, however, there are plans to expand into other markets. I love the idea of this for a travel tool and think that there is a lot of potential to make the travel experience much more rich. Too many times have I showed up to a closed restaurant- or needed reservations or a dress code- or just missed the closing of a museum, which for now seems that ChaCha will help me not do this in the future. Now in about 3 minutes you can have these questions answered and save yourself the time, money and hassle!

Happy Travels,

Chris

Skybus Airlines will cease all operations effective Saturday, April 5.

Skybus struggled to overcome the combination of rising jet fuel costs and a slowing economic environment. These two issues proved to be insurmountable for a new carrier.

We deeply regret the impact this decision will have on our employees and their families, customers, vendors, suppliers, airport officials and others in the cities in which we have operated. Our financial condition is such that our Board of Directors felt it had no choice but to cease operations.

Passengers holding reservations for Skybus flights scheduled to depart on or after Saturday, April 5, 2008 should contact their credit card companies to arrange to apply for a refund. More information for customers and others will be made available on the Skybus web site (www.skybus.com) as it becomes available.

All flights for Friday, April 4 will be completed. Passengers holding reservations on flights for Friday, April 4 should check in for their flight at a Skybus kiosk at the airport instead of the Skybus website.

Good luck to all the employees.

]]> http://ikangaroo.com/2008/04/04/april-5-2008-skybus-is-out-of-business/feed/ http://ikangaroo.com/2008/04/02/update-berlin-april-2-2008-new-strikes-averted/ http://ikangaroo.com/2008/04/02/update-berlin-april-2-2008-new-strikes-averted/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:44:07 +0000 Chris http://ikangaroo.com/?p=497 A new strike by Berlin public transport workers has been canceled at the last minute.

In a high-level meeting just after midnight early morning April 2 Berlin transportation leaders (BVG) and public worker’s union Verdi agreed to talk in a long-running wage dispute and agreed there would be no strikes during this round of negotiation.

BVG, which employs some 12,000 workers, announced the cancellation immediately. Service is expected to be uninterrupted on April 2, 2008.

By Dan

San Francisco– I flew into San Francisco where I hung out for a few days to do all the touristy things like Alcatraz (the boat ride out was cool, and on a clear day you can get some great photos looking back at the city but really not worth the queueing and cost), clam chowder in a sourdough bread roll from Boudin Sourdough Bakery at Fisherman’s Wharf (awesome!) and hiring a bicycle from Blazing Saddles to tour around the city (take their suggestion and head across the bridge, remember that this is the second “hilliest” city in the world, at one stage the road was so steep that I was lifting the front wheel off the ground just trying to pedal!). Nighttimes were spent enjoying my first ever Dirty Martini (martini with olive juice, sublime) which was cheap ($5 for the whole shaker) and served in a friendly atmosphere at The Buena Vista Cafe and exploring the street art/graffiti in Haight Street, where Timothy Leary and his Electric Kool Aid Gang used to hang out. There are plenty of cool little bars and restaurants, one of my favorites was Noc Noc Club (please, if you go to San Francisco make sure you check this place out, it has a great subterranean feel and always has a cool artist exhibiting in the bar).

I even gave art buying a go one night when I stopped in a little art gallery which was featuring a series of Dali etchings for sale, from his Alice in Wonderland Collection. Now I love Dali, and have always dreamed of owning one. An etching is a copy of an original piece, however, due to the processes involved every etching is unique, and one of the etchings called Pig and Pepper was chosen to be signed by Dali himself, which means it was one of the better examples. The saleswoman was very good at her job, and before too long she had me seated in a private viewing room, rapidly falling in love with a piece of art which she could “offer” to me for the discounted price of $8,350, plus shipping. As ludicrous as this might seem, I now understand that purchasing art is an emotive, not financial decision, and I promised her that I would consider it. Believe it or not, I did seriously intend to spend the evening justifying the cost to myself. Fortunately my parents always taught me to carefully consider and research any large purchase so I did a quick check on eBay and found an entire 12 etching set for just $7500….. needless to say, I didn’t go back the next day! I suppose that she was the American version of the Egyptian papyrus salesmen or the Turkish rug merchant. So the main take away is that whenever you are traveling and stop by a shop no matter if it is in Turkey, Egypt or I guess even San Francisco get out of the shop with your cash, go and have a drink, do a little research, possibly sleep on it and then if you still want the item, go back and get it.

Thanks for reading,

Dan

]]> http://ikangaroo.com/2008/03/28/dan-san-francisco-itinerary/feed/ http://ikangaroo.com/2008/03/24/deepdale-earthday-april-22-2008/ http://ikangaroo.com/2008/03/24/deepdale-earthday-april-22-2008/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:28:55 +0000 Chris http://ikangaroo.com/2008/03/24/deepdale-earthday-april-22-2008/ Press release– Deepdale Backpackers and Camping, at Deepdale Farm on the beautiful north Norfolk coast, is an eco friendly backpackers hostel and campsite.

On Earth Day 2008, 22nd April, Deepdale Backpackers and Camping will be hosting a whole range of eco friendly organizations for an Earth Day exhibition about the environment, including environmental technology installers, advisors, pressure groups and other related organizations.

Whether you are looking for solar panels, wood chip boiler, LED lights, ground source heat pump, wind turbine, need some advice about how to green up your home or business, want to know more about organics or just fancy a look around Deepdale’s eco-friendly facilities, you are more than welcome.

It doesn’t matter if you are already interested in the environment, want to become more eco friendly or you’re a skeptic.

Who should visit this exhibition:

• Businesses looking to green up their organization
• Companies wanting to save money on services
• Architects and builders wanting to learn about more eco friendly building materials and techniques
• Farmers looking to diversify and needing some inspiration and of course
• Individuals who would like to make their homes more energy efficient

Plans are still being confirmed, so check back soon for more information.

Exhibitors include:

Earthly Ideas: Diversification, Environmental and Marketing Advice

Deepdale Backpackers and Camping: Eco friendly hostel and camping accommodation on the beautiful north Norfolk coast

Sun, Wind and Rain: Installer’s of solar photovoltaic, wind turbine’s and rain water harvesting system’s. Also supply low energy L.E.D lighting, biomass boilers, composters and eco-building materials

Norfolk Solar: Install solar water heating on domestic properties

Eastex: A free service to keep useful materials in circulation via the internet

Mosscliff Environmental Ltd: Suppliers and installers of small wind turbines 1kw to 20kw

Designer Stubble: Builds with straw, timber frame and other natural materials - building that does not cost the earth

Solarworks: Solarworks Ltd have been installing solar hot water and pool heating systems throughout East Anglia for 25 years. Grants available

Earth, Wind and Fire Solar Ltd: Solar thermal products (UK supplier & installer of the T2 flat plate panel). Sales of wood burning stoves for space heating and central heating

Crestmont Ltd: Domestic and larger wormeries, Composts and mulches, Organic wormcast compost

Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre Anglia: Free independent energy saving advice for domestic households on energy efficiency, renewable technologies, and sustainable transport

Norfolk County Council: Provides free environmental advice to all Norfolk businesses across a range of environmental issues including waste and recycling, energy and water efficiency, pollution prevention and legal compliance.

Andrew Morton Associates Ltd: Chartered Quantity Surveyors providing cost advice and commercial management of building projects.

Period Property Preservation Ltd: Instand foundation system for environmentally sensitive areas

British Wild Flower Plants: Specialist Wild flower nursery supplying over 400 native plants with known provenance including green roof and grey water treatment plants.

Fisher Energy: Fisher Energy can provide a complete renewable energy solution

Recycling & Waste Management

Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk: The Council provides waste and recycling services to over 1000 businesses in West Norfolk protecting the environment and saving money

Redwood Power Systems Ltd: Design/implementation of building management systems, improving the environment and functionality for its occupants, reducing operational and maintenance costs.

NSP Renewables Ltd: Installers of renewable energy products BRE/Low carbons building registered installer (2142904)

Newborn Nappy Laundry: 100% cotton nappy laundry service

CPRE Norfolk: The Campaign to Protect Rural England have led research on Green Buildings in Norfolk - booklets, exhibitions, presentations and tours - come and find out more about the campaign.

GreenFinder: Showcasing the best eco friendly products and services online and at green events and exhibitions throughout the U.K

Magnotherapy UK: Magnetic fuel saving/limescale reduction devices for vehicles, heating & plumbing systems. Works for gas, oil, petrol, diesel & water.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Working to protect and promote Norfolk’s wildlife, helping people identify what they can do to help wildlife in their areas. They will be a sustainability quiz for people to do, resources to buy and free wildlife advice on offer.

RSPB: The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way.

Dipetane Distribution: Dipetane Fuel Treatment improves fuel economy aprox 10% whilst lowering smoke 50% and emissions 25%. For Petrol, Diesel, Biodiesel and Heating oil.

More exhibitors will be announced in due course.

If you would like to exhibit or to find out more information about exhibitors please visit: www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/earthday