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Do bears surf in the woods ?

Well, it’s been a long time coming and the first weekend has finally arrived. The flight over to the private airfield was a pleasant one as is usually it tends to be. The nuts had just that right amount of salt, the baked goods were absolutely as fresh as the fruit was. Even the pilot seemed to make an extra smooth landing, everything seemed to be going your way.

Not being familiar with the lay of the land, or the roads, it was decided to have a chartered limo waiting. This is wise isn’t it, sure it is, after all you haven’t had a chance to stop by the local luxury SUV dealer. You’ve heard it does snow a few times a year here.

The kids have been asking all year when will it be ready, isn’t ready yet, tell ‘em to hurry up dad! The pictures sent by the builder were nice, but they simply couldn’t do justice to the image of your remote rustic cabin in the mountains. You arrive, unpack the provisions, yes, there is even kindled wood and log ready to light in the stone fireplace.

It’s now 8 pm and the kids are asking, hey dad, how do I check my email ? It’s at that moment you realize what dire straits you are in if you can’t solve the problem. You try to mollify them by ordering a pizza. Your concern is shared by the delivery man. He request’s a small tip if he can solve your problem, you agree. He mentions a short phrase and writes it on the pizza box. It said get Wild Blue, problem solved, you smile and instantly flip him a c-note.

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How Many Cars Is Too Many?

A person who owns one car may or may not need it. A person who lives in area where there is plentiful public transportation and who does not often venture outside of a city probably does not even need that. A person who lives in a small town does need a vehicle, often because there is no transportation available. This is the case for the United States. It is not often the case in other countries, where public transportation is in plentiful supply. A person seldom needs more (more…)

Best Values for Vacation Homes: Tuscany v. Milan

For travelers who wish to stop staying at five star plus hotels in an effort to help the floundering economies of the host countries we recommend coming down a few notches to the vacation rental level of accommodations. We realize this may be quite a shock to those accustomed to superior standards of hospitality but the surrounding locale should more than make up for the sacrifice.
Milan offers a huge selection of short term rentals (more…)

Great Birthday Gifts for Under 10,000

Some say the hardest part of a relationship is getting to know, really getting to know, another person. Others say it’s learning how to compromise, to meet your friend (lover, spouse, child, house cleaner) half way. Of course these people don’t know what you and I know, they haven’t dealt with the types of things you and I deal with. We, with our experience, know that the hardest part of a relationship is figuring out what kind of gift to get the special someone.

First step is prudence. (more…)

Most Eligible Women Alive

Gone are the days of successful men wining, dining and wooing their female counterparts. This is a generation who has grown up with mothers just as likely to be the breadwinner in a happy household. It has been a longtime tradition for wealthy older men to purchase the most exquisite trophies on the market to be proudly displayed in their bedroom and/or kitchen; however, in an era of equal rights, it is becoming just as common for financially fortunate aging women to stop by the just-over-teenage trophy store and pick up a little something for themselves. So for all you young men out there, looking to live a lavish life of luxury but neither coming from money nor willing to work for it, these are the most eligible unmarried women in the world today, possessing that eclectic blend of riches, beauty and scorn. 1.Elin Nordegren formerly Woods net worth: 750 million It’s been a rough year run of things for Elin as of late. Combine turning 30 with the much ballyhooed antics of her ex-husband Tiger Woods off the golf course, and what you have is a gorgeous former model, with half the estate of one of the richest athletes on the world, subconsciously looking to exact her revenge and prove she’s still got it. Trust issues might still be a lingering after-effect (and with good reason), but nothing a little couples counseling on her dime can’t fix. 2.Jennifer Aniston net worth: 120 million Mainstream hope that America’s Sweetheart will live happily ever after is sinking faster than a Star Jones-paddled canoe, but who knows, perhaps you could be the fellow to treat her right. Besides, after high publicity relationships with Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn and John Mayer, she recently slummed it up (relatively) with the actor best known as “that guy from Cougar Town.” Maybe, just maybe, “that guy who was on the Jumbotron at the game that one time” is next. (more…)

Diamonds Are For Whatever

A diamond is truly timeless. When used appropriately, a well cut diamond can be valued well beyond its market price, symbolizing a level of class, commitment and purpose that can’t be expressed in mere dollar amount. With that said, when you have a whole lot of money, each subsequent diamond may add a little sparkle to your life, but it’s highly unlikely each individual rock will hold quite as special place of a place in the mind or heart. There can come a point in one’s affluence when a box full of diamonds is little more than a glorified tub of glitter. Here are some wise purchases when you finally hit that plateau.Nesmuk Diamond Kitchen Knife w/ring (Price: 40,000) Not only does cooking’s finest heirloom boast a selection of diamonds to complement its sterling silver handle, it manages to integrate them while minimizing utility. After all, if you’re going to develop a diamond-centric cutting tool why not fashion a knife that can not only cut up a cutlet but also slice through a stained glass window while at it? On the other hand, with daggers and candlesticks becoming more and more obsolete, the “diamond-handled kitchen knife” does make a nice murder weapon for a modern day Clue remake. (more…)

Watch Your Money Move

When purchasing a million-plus dollar automobile, there are only two logical assumptions as to why it’s a sound investment. Either you are merely using your living room like a mall atrium, showing off prize cars for drawings and giveaways as decoration, with no intention of taking one for a lap around the food court, or you are a supremely confident driver capable of summoning Jason Bourne type instincts in the face of oncoming traffic. Bear in mind, every luxury automobile is just one 16-year-old with a cell phone away from an overpriced pile of scrap metal. Furthermore, unlike real estate which (until recently) has largely held or increased its value assuming proper upkeep and barring natural disaster, a car immediately depreciates the second you drive it off the lot. With that in mind, here’s a look at two of the world’s biggest fast-moving price tags.Bugatti Veyron (Price: 1,700,000) Enter the world’s fastest street legal car, though one would be tough-pressed to find a street on which it’s legal to top out at just over 250 mph. With its W16 engine (comprised of 16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders a piece) the Veyron affords drivers 1001 horsepower, far and away the most powerful road-car on the market. Since any prospective buyer obviously has some cash to blow, the trip from Los Angeles to Vegas is a hair over 270 miles, meaning you could easily throw down a few more meaningless money stacks on black just over an hour after leaving the City of Angels (assuming no petulant police officers or bathroom breaks). (more…)

Wear Your Wealth on Your Wrist

Having money is a lot of fun in and of itself, but some people like to show off exactly how much they are worth. Without literally donning a suit made entirely of 100 dollar bills (after all, how well would your matching money umbrella hold up when you make it rain?), these selected watches are pretty much as close as you can come to wearing your wealth for all to see.Piaget Emperador Temple (Price: 3,500,000) For approximately the same price as a mid-level Malibu home, the Temple allows you to tell time with the world’s elite. Comprised of over 1,200 diamonds of various cuts, many women would willingly accept it in lieu of an engagement ring, actually saving you three months salary in the long run, which if you can afford this watch is probably a healthy chunk of change. Not only does this watch possess enough diamonds to make even African warlords blush, it boasts unparalleled precision as well. Considering the Temple has two watches hidden in its design, each revealed by pushing down on a set trigger, it is actually a bargain compared to some other expensive pieces, running a mere 1,750,000 per face. (more…)

The Spoils of Youth

They say money can’t buy happiness, but for generations now brand new toys, clothes and accessories have made up for missed recitals, being cut from the basketball team and even individual bouts with social awkwardness. For particularly wealthy parents, each successive disappointment comes with the increasingly expensive task of making it right. Of course, after a decade-or-so’s worth of birthdays and back to school specials, there’s only so much a kid doesn’t already have. Though it may seem that Christmas comes every day for Sam and Sally Silverspoon, here are a few gift ideas that will make them smile on a special occasion.Louis Vuitton Skateboard (Price: 8,250) So your young one might not naturally fit in with the average skateboard punk crew, but surely somewhere there’s a crowd of rich kids out there who can fake it in a Malibu’s Most Wanted meets Avril Lavigne kind of way. Any sort of grinding trick is heavily frowned upon, after all, once you scuff up the designer name it becomes just your average 4-wheeled recipe for a platinum cast. (more…)

Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin?

Let’s be honest, human skin is overrated. Aside from the occasional bronze tan after summering at the French Riviera, what more does it really offer? Our animal friends offer much more practical outer layers, after all, alligators sleekly stride through water and can lay in the sun all day without wrinkling, chinchilla’s rarely complain about a chilly winter evening and snake’s shed their skin anyway; it’s not like they are terribly attached to it. For only a couple of thousand dollars a pop, you can finally help put human skin where it belongs, as a failed fad of seasons past. Step into more highly evolved fashion future with this entirely animal skin ensemble. Okay, you might look ridiculous, but fashion statements are inherently bold by nature (and in this case at the expense of it).Hermes Matte Crocodile Birkin Bag (Price: 120,000) Handbags are perhaps an entire subject on their own, with high end models rarely comprised of mere fabric, but few one-time hides ever eclipse the exorbitant price tag of this little ditty. Apparently, cheaper versions of the original are available for around 5,000. Still for only about the same price, you can purchase your very own baby crocodile, which over the years can grow to hold not only your cellphone, wallet and keys but a wide assortment of insects, fish, shellfish alongside the occasional roaming neighborhood pet. (more…)