Sam Graubner

Traveling to Europe.... check out what's coming.

The implementation of ETIAS, a new travel authorization required for U.S. passport holders visiting many European countries, has been delayed again. Here’s what you need to know: 1. ⏳ Delay in ETIAS Implementation: ◦ ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) will not be in place during the first half of 2025. ◦ The system is now expected to launch after October 2025, possibly delaying its full rollout until 2026. 2. 🛂 What Is ETIAS? ◦ ETIAS is a travel authorization that U.S. travelers will need to enter 30 European countries. ◦ It will include EU Schengen states, EFTA countries, and European microstates with open borders (e.g., Vatican City). 3. 🌍 Countries Requiring ETIAS: ◦ Includes popular destinations like France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece, and Switzerland. 4. 🔧 Reasons for the Delay: ◦ ETIAS depends on the Entry/Exit System (EES), which has been postponed to October 2025 due to reliability, readiness, and industry concerns.

I don't know if this is true or not... doing this anyway... can't hurt.

So now they are doing it, just announced on Channel 13 News. Facebook is charging all users starting Monday. You can do a opt-out by this. Hold your finger over this message and copy, it can’t be a shared.

I do not give permission for Facebook to charge $4.99a month to my account, also; all my pictures are property of mine and not Facebook.

Thank you!

Enjoy your day friends!

We like to support local talent and tonight was Andy Braun at Natty Oaks. Not many nice evenings to enjoy outdoors, so we're taking advantage of as many as we can! Good talent, good food, good venue!

Thought I'd share... friends from McKinley Marina G Dock ... we always enjoyed hearing their tunes on the dock! Fun times! You'll enjoy; so try to get there.