October 20th 2017 One Happy Newsletter The One Happy Podcast NewsletterA little bit of sunshine delivered to your inbox every week.  Hi there everyone!This is one of those day late editions of the newsletter because this week has been filled with pre-vacation errands that needed to be run.  I'm sure you all know how hectic things get right before a trip, but the payoff is always worth it.  Later on today I will be driving up to Newark to fly out Sunday morning but first I should probably pack lol.  But before I do that I wanted to get this newsletter out, especially because it was already 75% done.  I hope you enjoy it and I will be seeing you in Aruba. Thanks, Aruba Curt Robinson   So last week I followed up the question about how late you stay up on vacation with a question about how early you rise.  Oddly enough there was a different mix of people answering each which made it nearly impossible to nail down if the obvious conclusion that early risers go to bed early and vice versa is true.  Some did respond to both and conventional wisdom seems to be in full effect so we will just roll with that.  Here are the results to last weeks question of "How early you wake on up vacation" nearly 60 % of you wake up between 6-8am.  25% wake up between 5 and 6 am15% wake up between 8 and 10 ama few of you wake up prior to 5 am   It doesn't surprise me that the majority of vacations wake up between 6-8am as I also fall into that category even with not going to bed until well after midnite.  What does surprise is how few wake up before 5am.  I expected that number to be much larger. From reading the Facebook groups and hearing the horror stories you'd think resort guests have to get up at 3 am to get a chair.  I guess those stories like most other things you read on the net are greatly exaggerated.  Thanks for setting the record straight. How early do you get to the airport when departing from Aruba?A. more than 3 hoursB. 2 to 3 hours earlyC. 1 to 2 hours earlyD. I am completely insane and cut it embarrassingly close    What is in store for Episode 98 of One Happy Podcast? Episode 98 of One Happy Podcast will be a multi-part show that spans the entirety of this Aruba vacation.  I am doing it this way partially because they are likely to be shorter than the usual full-blown episodes and partially because I am stalling until I can get something cool set up for episode 100 lol.  How's that for full disclosure?  Hey, I am nothing if not honest.  I have a couple of ideas in mind, I just need to pick the one that will do the occasion justice.  In the meantime check out Onehappypodcast.com to check out all of the episode 98s which should start being posted Monday.  Also be sure to pay attention to Facebook for the most up to date play by play of the trip as I will be over-sharing there.  You can do so by liking the Facebook page or by joining the Friends of One Happy Podcast Facebook group. I will also be posting photos on Instagram so you may want to follow that as well.     Click Here to Visit One Happy Podcast    Friends of One Happy Podcast:3rd Anniversary Party When: October 24, 2017 | 7:00 P.M.Where: Legends Pub | L.G. Smith Boulevard/Sasaki Weg 388, Noord, Aruba  Come join me celebrate the 3rd anniversary of One Happy Podcast!  This is probably the thing I am most looking forward during this vacation.  On Tuesday I am having a party at Legend's Pub.  Hopefully, some of you show up if you are on the island.  Even if you can't physically, please come party in spirit because without you all listening to the podcast episodes there is no way I would have had the motivation to keep going. If you are a fan of the show, the newsletter or both and would like to help me celebrate I would be more than happy to accept any drinks you want to pass my way.  In person is great but even if you aren't on the island I have set up a PayPal link that allows you to buy me a beer via either PayPal balance or credit card if you don't have PayPal.  There are three options.- Buy Aruba Curt an Amstel Bright – 5 dollar donation- Buy Aruba Curt a Bucket of Beer – 20 dollar donation- Send over amount you’d like- enter in any amount you’d likeEveryone that donates will be entered into a drawing for surprise gift that should be pretty cool.  Also, anyone that has donated since the beginning of September will be entered into the drawing. Masha Danki!   The Art of Wine & Food"Chef Invitational"When: October 21, 2017 | 7:00-10:00 P.M.Where: The Wine Room A pure gastronomical journey into the world of fine wine & food pairing. Chef will talk about his expertise, speciality and how to prepare the dishes of this delightful culinary evening. More Information   Aruba Dog Show 2017When: October 29, 2017 | 4:00-9:00 P.M.Where: Villa Floralina  Come on by the Aruba Dog Show 2017! The dog show will feature contestants in 3 categories: beauty, obedience, and tricks. Whether you have a dog or not, you should definitely come by. You can register your dog at the Aruba Animal Shelter, Bestial, Veterinary Clinics Noord and Wayaca, Contreras Clinic, Just4Pet, or the at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/3lTZrCU528r0Blp42. We will have food, beverages, a kids corner, a raffle, and a whole lot more!The raffle features prizes such as weekend stays at La Cabana, Marriott, and the Hyatt, a day pass at the Ritz Carlton, tickets to the De Palm Island, a deep-sea fishing tour, a flatscreen TV, and a whole lot more. You can buy these raffle tickets now at the Aruba Animal Shelter or at the event. More Information   Love Festival Aruba 2017When: November 1-5, 2017Where: Harbor Square Arena Love Festival is a house music festival on the idyllic tropical setting that is the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. Intertwining a lineup of renowned DJs from Europe's electronic scene with some of the Caribbean's most stunning scenery and local talent, the festival is a gripping combination of cultural elements. With music during the sun-soaked days, as well as the starlit nights, the other-worldly surroundings are the ultimate stages for the festival's unparalleled experience.So what are you waiting for? Come on over to this side of the fabulous life with Love Festival in Aruba. Come and feel the Love! More Information  5 Days - 40+ Djs / Roger Sanchez, Dennis Ferrer, Stefano Noferini, Technasia, Prok & Fitch, Bontan, Carlo Lio, Robbie Rivera, Jose Grossman, Donnie Lowe, Fiin, Mesquitas, Mike Van Loon, Sebastian Morxx, Riotgear, Roxy Delgado, Tony Guerra   Aruba Art FairWhen: November 24-26, 2017 Aruba Art Fair is a 3 day fair with the main purpose of exhibiting and selling of original art. To add to the festivities and entice visitors to attend, we have also included performance arts including dance, theatre, and music, performed by groups from the local community and student organizations. More Information    Getting Amstel Brights sent as a present is very cool but if you are a fan of the show, the newsletter or both the best way to show appreciation is by helping the show grow.  The primary ways this can happen is by spreading the word.   So anytime you see a One Happy Podcast posting sharing it on Facebook or posting about it on the forums is extremely helpful.  The other way is by leaving a review on iTunes, which is the largest search engine for podcasts.  The more positive reviews you have the higher you are positioned. In a nutshell sharing posts is a great way to get people you already know to also enjoy the show and leaving a review is the best way to help people outside of your network discover what I hope is a great Aruba resource.  Thank you in advance. NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON  Remember the highlights books that have been around since the 1940s?  I used to love those as a child.  Those were the inspiration for me creating this Aruba based activities book.  Now I know that tablets and cell phone games rule the day and technology is wonderful.  I love technology, it puts food on my table and allows me to go on Aruba vacations.  However, I can't help but believe that the world was a better place when things were simpler.  That is why I decided to create this book. Vacations are about family and quality time as much as they are about anything else.  So by making this, I wanted something that parents or grandparents can do with children or even siblings with each other that provides a bonding experience and kicks of vacation in the right way.  To me spending time with a young one playing these games and activities in the airport or on the airplane w