Very excited to welcome D.G.Kaye.. Debby Gies as a new columnist for Smorgasbord. I know how much everyone has enjoyed Debby’s travel posts from her archives and was delighted when she accepted my invitation to write a column on a regular basis.
To get the ball rolling, she will be giving us the low down on how to plan and prepare for a cruise to ensure no hassle and plenty of enjoyment.
In three parts every fortnight from Monday 18th June, she will then move to a permanent monthly spot.
Debby has become been such an amazing supporter of the blog and contributor since early 2015 and apart from sharing my posts all over social media, her guest posts have always delighted and informed.
Apart from promoting her new role here on the blog.. I also wanted to wish her Happy Birthday. According to her Facebook profile she is 113! She looks amazing for her age and is clearly a testament to her attitude to life……
Debby likes her cakes gluten free.. so we can all enjoy a slice or two of this one. Could not fit 113 candles on.. we don’t want a fire hazard.

Here is Kool & The Gang with A Celebration…Enjoy the day Debby and sorry not to be there to celebrate with you G… everybody on your feet.
Here is one of Debby’s latest guest posts on the aging issue… she is married to a toy boy of 80.. and G recently had to renew his driving license and required eye surgery to get it! Debby moved heaven and earth and probably a few civil servants to tears (of laughter of course) in her campaign to get her love back on the road.
Read about the hoops D.G. was willing to jump through: https://scvincent.com/2018/06/05/guest-author-d-g-kaye-aging-and-changes-maintaining-the-privilege-to-drive/
And here is her latest post on her own blog: https://dgkayewriter.com/day-life-sunshine-deaf-ears-chat/
Debby has written a book about some of her travel adventures and with plenty of tips from packing to dealing with zealous customs officers, it is amusing and helpful to any traveler, particularly those unused to the airport ‘shenanigans’.
I know that her column is going to be very popular and I hope you will join us on June 18th.
About D.G. Kaye
Debby Gies is a Canadian nonfiction/memoir author who writes under the pen name of D.G. Kaye. She was born, raised, and resides in Toronto, Canada. Kaye writes about her life experiences, matters of the heart and women’s issues.
D.G. writes to inspire others. Her writing encompasses stories taken from events she encountered in her own life, and she shares the lessons taken from them. Her sunny outlook on life developed from learning to overcome challenges in her life, and finding the upside from those situations, while practicing gratitude for all the positives.
When Kaye isn’t writing intimate memoirs, she brings her natural sense of humor into her other works. She loves to laugh and self- medicate with a daily dose of humor.
I love to tell stories that have lessons in them, and hope to empower others by sharing my own experiences. I write raw and honest about my own experiences, hoping through my writing, that others can relate and find that there is always a choice to move from a negative space, and look for the positive.
Quotes:
“Live Laugh Love . . . And Don’t Forget to Breathe!”
“For every kindness, there should be kindness in return. Wouldn’t that just make the world right?”
When I’m not writing, I’m reading or quite possibly looking after some mundane thing in life. It’s also possible I may be on a secret getaway trip, as that is my passion—traveling.
Have Bags Will Travel
About the book
D.G. Kaye is back, and as she reflects on some of her more memorable vacations and travel snags, she finds herself constantly struggling to keep one step ahead of the ever-changing guidelines of the airlines–with her overweight luggage in tow. Her stories alert us to some of the pitfalls of being an obsessive shopper, especially when it comes time for D.G. to bring her treasures home, and remind us of the simpler days when traveling was a breeze.
In her quest to keep from tipping the scales, D.G. strives to devise new tricks to fit everything in her suitcases on each trip. Why is she consistently a target for Canada customs on her return journeys?
D.G.’s witty tales take us from airports, to travel escapades with best friends, to reflections on how time can change the places we hold dear in our hearts. Her memories will entertain and have you reminiscing about some of your own most treasured journeys–and perhaps make you contemplate revamping your packing strategies.
A recent review for Have Bags Will Travel
“Have Bags, Will Travel” is a delightful read on the experiences of travel, fashion, the art of packing suitcases with the emphasis on having a good time. Author, D.G. Kaye details her days on board planes to many popular destinations and her vivacious antics with friends. She also relates her solo travels to exotic destinations with steep cliffs and too much baggage. I particularly enjoyed the details of the by-gone, romantic days aboard Wardair, and the exquisite details of vintage Las Vegas.
A consummate shopper, D.G. Kaye relates her rather humorous run-ins with customs officials. How does it feel to be singled out routinely by airline officials? A read through this humorous pages will give you the insight to these first-hand conflicts.
I would say this might be required reading for shoe connoisseurs and fashion mavens especially if they have a plane ticket in hand. Germ avoidance theory is also discussed, and it may never be possible to look at airplane bathrooms the same.
D.G. Kaye brings back the memories of best friends and blazing trips through the desert. Many readers will identify with the struggles of this stylish lady attempting to blend in to avoid a custom’s mishap. A short and super fun read, “Have Bags, Will Travel” is perfect for your next airplane ride.
And Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-Bags-Will-Travel-Over-Packer-ebook/dp/B015HP1R6S
Other books by D.G. Kaye
Read all the reviews and buy the books: http://www.amazon.com/author/dgkaye7
and Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/D.G.-Kaye/e/B00HE028FO
More reviews and follow Debby on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/dgkaye
Connect to Debby Gies
Blog: http://www.dgkayewriter.com
About me: http://www.wiseintro.co/dgkaye7
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@pokercubster (yes there’s a story)
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dgkaye7
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dgkaye
Google: http://www.google.com/+DebbyDGKayeGies
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dgkaye
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/dgkaye7
I am sure that you join me in wishing Debby a very Happy Birthday and I hope you will drop in on Monday 18th of June for the first post for her new travel column. Thanks Sally
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Great news! Looking forward to Debby´s regular posts and happy Birthday! Thanks, Sally!
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Thank you Olga.. hugsxx
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Thanks so much Olga ❤
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Sally, thanks for the smiles, birthday wishes and the lovely introduction. I’m still laughing about your divulging my FB age. 🙂 Leave it to you to notice my age on FB, lol. Can’t wait to share my travel tips and stories! ❤ ❤
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Be careful at what you put out there Debby… it is sure to be discovered…xxxxx ♥♥
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One can wish! 🙂 ❤
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Happy Birthday, Debby! I did notice the age on Facebook and thought perhaps you had a fountain of youth in your backyard or suitcase!! I look forward to your series.
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Ha ha Darlene. Thanks for the wishes and well, if I had that magic secret, it would sure to be a best seller! 🙂 xx
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Thanks Darlene..hugsxx
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Happy 113 Birthday Debby… here’s to another 113! Pxxx
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Omg I’m cracking up!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for the lovely wishes Paul. Not sure I could endure another 113 though. Lol 🙂 xxx
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Sounds like a fun column, Sally. And a Happy 113th birthday to Debby! I don’t know how she does it. 😀
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I’m still laughing all the way here from my own page Diana. Thank you again my friend! Some secrets must remain secret. 🙂 ❤
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Me neither Diana.. must be the elixir of youth!! or Tequila.. xxx
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The elixir of youth, I think. But there’s nothing wrong with napping either. 😀
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Great news, ladies! Look forward to the posts!!
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Thank you Claire..
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Thank you Claire 🙂
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Happy birthday, Debby. I look forward to your new series with Sally.
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thanks Robbie… hugsx
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Thanks so much Robbie. 🙂 x
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Wishing you a very happy birthday, you look wonderful for your age 🙂
Looking forward to reading your posts on Smorgasbord!
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Thank you Jacquie.. xxx
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Ah, thanks Jacquie, I’m looking forward to doing this series here. As for my age, sorry, can’t share my beauty secrets to looking good over 100 LOL 🙂 x
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Great idea! Looking forward to more informative and entertaining posts à la Debby 🙂 ❤️
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Oh thanks bunches T. I’ll aim to entertain. 🙂 ❤ xx
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Happy birthday to Debby. And many thanks for the slice of cake. A lovely post to celebrate our lovely Debby. Xxx
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Thank you Marje… XXXX
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Thank you Lovely Marje. ❤
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Happy birthday, sister. ❤
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Thank you sister Adele ❤ 🙂
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113? Wow! That’s a great milestone, Debby. May I say that you’re looking great. At least Facebook didn’t get your actual birthday wrong, Or did they? Anyway, congratulations on the new role on Sally’s blog, and I hope you had a great birthday.
Hugs to you both
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Thank you Hugh.. and I agree she is looking great…. hugs xxx
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Thanks so much Hugh. Lol, Sally let the cat out of the bag. Now I may have to start writing articles on my beauty secrets at 113! 🙂 😉 ❤ xx
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Will be a best seller… xxx♥
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LOL 🙂 xx
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Thank you for sharing Sally, and Debby will make a wonderful addition with her Travel posts.. Happy Belated Birthday Debby.. LOVE and HUGS to you both.. ❤
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Thank you very much Sue.. I am looking forward to it… hugsxxx♥
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Thank you so much my wonderful friend. 🙂 ❤
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Hugs ❤
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Happy Birthday, Debby. Hope that this 113th year will be even more phenomenal than the past ones. Looking forward to your column. Take care and all the best to you on this very special day.
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Thanks William.. xxx
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Thank you so much William for the lovely wishes. I’m honored to be part of Sally’s Blog Magazine columns alongside you! 🙂 🙂
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Happy Birthday, Debby ..Looking good girl and looking to your posts it will be fun and Happy Holibobs….Hugs Carol xxx
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Forward xxx
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Thanks Carol xxx
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Lol, thanks Carol. You’re so funny! Happy to be part of the blog magazine with you. ❤ xx
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Ditto…Staff parteeee ❤ xx
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Right on! 🙂 ❤
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Hi Sally! What a wonderful birthday present for Debby. I commented on her post that I thought she looked amazing, no matter what her FB age! What an exciting upcoming travel column too. Hugs to you both! 🙂 ❤ xxx
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Thanks so much for dropping by sweet Sher. Now don’t be spreading those rumors about my age! Lol 🙂 ❤ xx
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Thank you Sherri.. it is going to be a lot of fun I am certain of that… hugs xxx♥
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Definitely Sally! Hugs back! ❤ xxx
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The part about Debby turning 113 on Facebook made me laugh out loud 😀 I’m soooo excited for Debby having an upcoming column here, Sally. You two are leading the way when it comes to female bloggers ❤ I have no doubt that this collaboration will be amazing.
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Well, thanks again for the kudos Christy. Empowering women, certainly includes you! 🙂 ❤ xx
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Awwww –>> Your comment made my day, Debby!
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Thank you Christy and delighted to have Debby join the team… looking forward to it.. xxx♥
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This is going to be a fabulous series, Sally. Debby will have much wisdom to share from her long life. 🙂
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Thank you Norah.. I am looking forward to it too.. 113 years.. the things she has seen and experienced!! xx
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Indeed! 🙂
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