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[PracPerfPatricia]

I love the Boardwalk, I really have to stay there someday! Ugh, that chair is SO creepy, I remember seeing it when we visited there last year, scary!

The Boardwalk is really great...yep once you've seen those chairs, they are pretty hard to forget...

Yum, those cupcakes look SO good! I'm so annoyed with myself that I didn't get one of the seasonal cupcakes when I was there, I love anything mint flavored! Although the strawberry one looks good too!

The peppermint chocolate was really good too... I was hoping to run into a gingerbread cupcake... I know they have them but my timing was just off... I love strawberries...

I love this picture! So glad you had good swimming weather. I never swam last December, but I certainly hit the hot tub.

Yes David is a little diehard when it comes to swimming... I think part of it is he team swims so he's really used to the colder water... he just loves water... if we lived on the coast, I think he'd want to surf...

You DID get a picture of Todd and Paul. You sneaky photographer, you!

Oh there was no way I was leaving without proof of meeting (kind of... lol...) Todd and Paul... I'm sure we;ll get closer acquainted this summer...

I love the Boardwalk !! We leave on Thursday to stay there !! Scooter Mom - the Final chapter !!

That's tomorrow... I hope you have the happiest birthday trip...

Those chairs are SO creepy!!! I can safely say that I will be staying FAR away from them when taking my bridal portraits!

Darn Right... You're the bride and you get what you want... and that is certainly not Todd and Paul... Can you imagine if that other bride didn't realize and they show up in her photos with those creepy leery smiles...?

 

[KatMark]

Your ADR's sound great. Personally, I would go with the Flying Fish over Brown Derby. We've never been to Flying Fish, but Nicki swears by the place and we did not enjoy our meal at Brown Derby at all.

Love Crystal Palace and Boma, and Yachtsman was the meal of the trip for us last month--loved it.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Osbourne Lights and Fantasmic; An Evening at the Studios...


A chapter in which we view the Osbourne Lights preceded by a stop by the Tune In Lounge and at long last, We get to see Fantasmic....


We were on our way back after swimming and bubble bathing to the Studios but first, we had the issue of figuring out the evening's sustenance...

this was one evening I had left dinner plans open because the main priority was to see the Osbourne Lights and Fantasmic...(which sadly after many Disney trips, we had never seen). Fortunately there was an 8pm showing of Fantasmic and the O Lights go on at dusk so that timing was very was doable...

I had just planned on grabbing CS in the Studios but it turned out the boys had seen Beaches and Cream when they were at the pool... and now wanted to go there...

I was initially conflicted... I have that "I'm the mom and it's my responsibility to ensure that everyone is getting well balance meals throughout the day"... we'd already had Burgers and fries and cupcakes and candy and even though I love Beaches it's not the most well balanced....

oh the heck with it...

Let's go to Beaches & Cream...





It was still pretty early-just about 4:30 and we luckily got seated within 5 minutes...

The boys went for the burgers...& I decided to try the vegetable sandwich (which had a kind of boursin cheese spread) on focaccia bread which I'm guessing was more of a concession from them to having a vegetarian option than actual health concerns...& it wasn't bad... it just wasn't ultra great either... next time I'm planning ahead and sticking with the burger...

I absolutely cannot leave here without having a No Way Jose - I think it's part of my own personal code...(On the slim chance you are reading this and have not heard of this scrumptious concoction it's like a peanut butter cup turned into an ice cream sundae... being already full...we were able to get a smaller version... the wonderful waitress recommended getting the 2 scoop sundae and she'd have them make it up just like a No Way Jose...

It was DELICIOUS...



We decided to take a detour down through the Yacht Club and see what they were doing for Holiday Decorations...I do like the Yacht Club... but it does always feel the most serious to me... like a sailing club for summer vacationers with Maine "cottages"...

They had a Train Set up...

& Yachts on their tree....

With full stomachs and feeling nautically inspired we made our way back to the ferry and down over to the dock to get the ferry back over to the Studios...

Stopped for a PP Photo... yes... I made everyone wear their red Mickey Holiday scarves...we were going to see Christmas lights after all...

But first in keeping with my pledge to try new things including adult beverages... We stopped back in the Tune in Lounge to pick up some drinks to have while seeing the Osbourne Lights...

I believe I got the..Grandma's Picnic Punch -- with Skyy vodka, peach schnapps, creme de cassis, light lemonade and pineapple juice.

& Eric had a Dad's Electric Lemonade - an electrifying blue drink with Bacardi rum, Skyy vodka, blue curacao, sweet and sour mix and Sprite

Both were very tasty...


The Tune in Lounge is so retro cute...

& I love how the trees everywhere are themed to their location....

Happy me....

I have to admit that the glow cubes were really fun at night....(blue glowing cup in hand...)

I am going to post a few of my Osbourne Lights pictures but honestly they are so much an immersion experience...& unless you are a far better photographer than me (which isn't that difficult) you have to be "in' them to fully get the full experience. I don't know what it is but I think humans instinctively love light and these are amazing, going on forever, over the top Christmas Lights with music playing...I don't think I've ever seen David just about speechless before and he was....

Keeping an eye on the time since we wanted to get to Fantasmic at least an hour ahead... we reluctantly left and headed that way but first stopped at this ...The Great Movie Ride... (Disney's own little copy of Grauman's Chinese Theatre)

I think this just looks extra pretty at night...WE got the gangster version... someday as God as my witness, I will get the Cowboy Version.... I don't know if it was the results of my drink, the effects of the lights but the montage of clips at the end made me tear up...

So we made our way over towards Sunset Blvd., turned onto and saw a mass of humanity lining up at least half way down one side of the Street... oh wow...it was a little after 7... and I was second guessing whether we'd get in or not to

Fantasmic....

It feels like so very many people and you can't imagine everyone is getting in and you aren't even sure where everyone came from...
As the line started to move... I was so curious to see this theatre and where everyone was going to sit...

and we kept going... and going... and going and going.... (if you've done this you know what I'm talking about and if not trust me... we must all be a very trusting group because honestly you could be leaving the state of Florida...for all of the walking but finally the theatre is there... and it appears there is plenty of room... in fact this second show doesn't even totally fill in...

Mickey Pretzel for David...

The show began and the whole theme is based on Mickey's Dream's being invaded by villains and then he finds the courage to stand up and fight them off so good can prevail... It is very impressive, big effects, pyrotechnics and it was really a great show... BUT... and I'm not sure why I don't think it's a must do for me everytime... I think I'd rather see Wishes or Illuminations or the evening parade at MK... I'm not sure why... just a personal preference I guess... I don't think I would every skip Osbourne Lights however if it was up during the time we went...

That little speck of light at the top would be Mickey...

All the good (non villains) at the end...

So everyone exited the theatre en masse at the end... and we got to see "back stage" stuff that you normally never see on our way out of the theatre...and again we walked and walked and walked...(I joked with Eric that we should climb the fence because I believe the Parking Lots and the Ferries back to the Boardwalk hotels would have been very close to where the theater lets out... but he seemed to think that we shouldn't & so we didn't ......

but we did get the Ferry back to the Beach Club to have a good sleep so we'd be bright eyed and bushy tailed for our day at Animal Kingdom....


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[KatMark]

Great update, Patricia. Loved Beaches & Cream when we ate there last month. I have the exact same feeling you do about the Yacht Club...a little too serious to me (I feel the same way about the GF and have no desire to stay at either).

So glad you got your drinks and glow cubes for your drinking pleasure while seeing the Osborne Lights. This year, I just want to "observe" and not take pictures.

We finally got the Cowboy after the last six or seven visits to Disney. I don't know why they don't do it more often.

I'm happy you finally got to see Fantasmic finally. We went this year because Des had never seen it and we hadn't seen it since they made some changes. I have to say that I don't need to do it every year, but I prefer it to Illuminations. But nothing tops Wishes in my book.

Love the photopass pictures and the matching scarfs.

 

[Stringbean&Wingnut]

Yay for Beaches and Cream! I think any day is a good day to go there, even if you'd had burgers earlier!

Agreed about the Osborne Lights really being an immersive experience. I honestly think they're one of the most magical things in WDW - how cool that you were a part of the action with your glowing drink!

 

[AlohaAnnie]

Wow!

I had 2 updates to catch up on, where have I been?

Anyway,

Creepy chairs - Have you read the Disney after Dark series. It would be scary if those things came to life at night.


Love under water photos, my favorite!

Another Cupcake for my list.

Cute matching scarves, I love them.

I vote for Flying Fish! - Hope Yachtsman works out this time.

Beaches & Cream - We really like to eat here.

 

[Victoriasmom98]

Very nice update!!! I love your matching scarves -- too cute!!

 

[SoNotAPrincess]

Hello! I'm so glad you posted on my TR because it led me over here to yours!

I'm all caught up and really enjoying your breezy writing style...lots of detail, too, and gorgeous photos, which are lots of fun!

I won't comment on every installment, but I want to say that London sounds very romantic as a honeymoon destination. It's on my bucket list, primarily due to literary influence!

 

[Disney9.9.10]

I seriously need to eat at Beaches and Cream lol The vegetarian sandwich at the Plaza is delicious and looks much better than that sandwich though. I love your scarves! So cute I agree with you about the Osborne lights. I've seen many many pictures of them (some of them incredible) but nothing compares to actually being there!

 

[debrapagliasotti]

I am all caught up again! I fell behind and just recently was able to get back on the Dis regularly and finally got my own TR going a couple days ago.

Great updates!

Wasnt Osborne lights amazing!!?? I could have stayed there for hours just looking at everything!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Present and accounted for... I have planned time later today to catch up on everyone's reports and I'm working on an update... I just want to do some replies while I'm grabbing a bit of lunch...

Your ADR's sound great. Personally, I would go with the Flying Fish over Brown Derby. We've never been to Flying Fish, but Nicki swears by the place and we did not enjoy our meal at Brown Derby at all.

Yes... thanks... I got everything I wanted... apparently Flying Fish isn't doing a Imagineering Dinner... I did get the Imagineering Lunch at HBD... he really wants to meet the Imagineer... will have to discuss the trade off with the food...Flying Fish is really delish... we ate there once before and it was yummy...

Love Crystal Palace and Boma, and Yachtsman was the meal of the trip for us last month--loved it.

Got a 8:10 on our MK day( opens at 9) so excited about that and Boma and Yachtsman with the family...

Great update, Patricia. Loved Beaches & Cream when we ate there last month. I have the exact same feeling you do about the Yacht Club...a little too serious to me (I feel the same way about the GF and have no desire to stay at either).

Beaches is always good and fun... yes the YC seems very serious to me as well and while the GF is definitely "grand", I never felt it was very "warm" ...



So glad you got your drinks and glow cubes for your drinking pleasure while seeing the Osborne Lights. This year, I just want to "observe" and not take pictures.

I didn't really take many photos either... and I loved my drink...

We finally got the Cowboy after the last six or seven visits to Disney. I don't know why they don't do it more often.

Yes... you got the cowboy... that gives me hope that one day I will as well...

I'm happy you finally got to see Fantasmic finally. We went this year because Des had never seen it and we hadn't seen it since they made some changes. I have to say that I don't need to do it every year, but I prefer it to Illuminations. But nothing tops Wishes in my book.

Agree... Wishes is the BEST...

Love the photopass pictures and the matching scarfs.

Thanks...

Yay for Beaches and Cream! I think any day is a good day to go there, even if you'd had burgers earlier!

Yes... and it was vacation...

Agreed about the Osborne Lights really being an immersive experience. I honestly think they're one of the most magical things in WDW - how cool that you were a part of the action with your glowing drink!

Yes... I highly recommend the whole Osborne/ drink with a glow cube experience...

Wow!

I had 2 updates to catch up on, where have I been?

Anyway,

Creepy chairs - Have you read the Disney after Dark series. It would be scary if those things came to life at night.

NO... I haven't read... Do TELL... (& yes those chairs coming to life would be terrifying...


Love under water photos, my favorite!

Yes... really great for those pool photos...

Another Cupcake for my list.



Cute matching scarves, I love them.

I'm geeky that way...

I vote for Flying Fish! - Hope Yachtsman works out this time.

I know FF has better food... but I don't know what to do about the Imagineer part...

Beaches & Cream - We really like to eat here.

It's good stuff....

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Very nice update!!! I love your matching scarves -- too cute!!

Thanks... I'm a bit corny at times...

Hello! I'm so glad you posted on my TR because it led me over here to yours!

Thanks... I'm so glad you popped in...

I'm all caught up and really enjoying your breezy writing style...lots of detail, too, and gorgeous photos, which are lots of fun!

Thanks...

I won't comment on every installment, but I want to say that London sounds very romantic as a honeymoon destination. It's on my bucket list, primarily due to literary influence!

Yes it is pretty exciting place for any of us who have a thing for English Literature...

I seriously need to eat at Beaches and Cream lol The vegetarian sandwich at the Plaza is delicious and looks much better than that sandwich though. I love your scarves! So cute I agree with you about the Osborne lights. I've seen many many pictures of them (some of them incredible) but nothing compares to actually being there!

Hmmm... I don't remember the veggie sandwich at the Plaza... Good to know about... thanks about the scarves... and the Osborne Lights... really you have to see to believe...

I am all caught up again! I fell behind and just recently was able to get back on the Dis regularly and finally got my own TR going a couple days ago.

Well of course you were behind... YOU WERE AT DISNEY!

Great updates!

Wasnt Osborne lights amazing!!?? I could have stayed there for hours just looking at everything!

The lights are truly spectacular... Looking forward to coming over to read your TR....

 

[AlohaAnnie]

Disney After Dark or the Kingdom Keepers Series:

Great Books.


Here is a link to barnesandnoble.com



The Disney Villans are trying to take over and there are kids that save Disney from them. It is a wonderful series. DH, Myself, and DD have read them.

Take a look!

 

[MEK]

I absolutely LOVE your Mickey Scarves and I think I must get one. So, so cute! And its perfect outside right now for Mickey Scarves!

I think your summer trip sounds wonderful. I absolutely love Charleston and Savannah and can't wait to go visit (soon - April 8th ). Of course, what I am realizing now is that a lot of these accepted student days happen in April. Nick ended up applying to so many freaking colleges I don't know how he is ever going to decided. So that will be the next stressor.

Hope all is going well for Em in that department. He is still waiting to hear back from 3 and one is Virginia Tech - apparently they don't notify until April.

Anyhoo - you are going to love both of those cities. Simply amazing!

Can you believe I still haven't eaten at Beaches n Cream. Maybe I can finally make that happen either in June or October. Your sundae looks amazing.

Sorry I have been MIA. I did the soccer video for Nick's banquet last weekend and I spent countless hours working on it.

Hope you are enjoying this cold weather as much as I am.

Also - I joined Longwood Gardens as a member, so if you want to meet up sometime, just say the word.

 

[amazingact21]

Two of my favorite Disney things in one night! Beaches and Cream ice cream and the Osbourne Lights.... Sounds like a fantastic night.
It really is impossible to go to B&C and NOT get a sundae, that's the best part about the restaurant.


I agree, pictures don't do the Osbourne Lights justice. It's such a wonderful sight, and something everyone should try and see during the holidays.


Ugh, that path into the Fantasmic! theater is insanely long. You do feel like you're leaving the park!

 

[Tink-erin-belle]

Rosa Regale – thanks! I put that on my list of things to try in WDW! I’m going to try the German wines, too. I actually tried a Riesling from Germany last weekend when I went out with my sisters. It was divine! I ordered a second glass and I kind of regretted not ordering a bottle for the table to share.

It looks like you and your family had a really nice time in WS! My kids and I love lamb, hummus, pita bread etc., so I think the food at Tangerine Café will be right up our alley! Your plate looked delish! The story of the Daruma doll is fascinating. My kids wanted one, too! Aww, your Photopass pictures are so cute! I love the one of David kissing your cheek! Your meal at La Hacienda looked fantastic! That was A LOT of food!

After reading the last few sections of your TR, I lost track of time and I didn’t realize that the CP was on your arrival day! No wonder you guys were tired! Up at 4am, flying all the way to Orlando and an almost full day of touring! I’m impressed you got that much done! I don’t blame you for giving away your CP tickets and I think it was a wonderful gesture. I bet that family was extremely happy!

Your trip to the German restaurant in Philadelphia looked nice, by the way. I love finding new restaurants! OK, back to your TR… Congrats on conquering RnRc! That cupcake looked really good! That is on my list to try on our Cupcake Crawl! Sci Fi is on my list, too! OK, I’m going to pretend that I didn’t see those delicious looking strawberry and peppermint cupcakes or that No Way Jose! Mmm! Your TR has me craving sweets! Your Photopass picture with everyone wearing their Christmas scarves is adorable!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Disney After Dark or the Kingdom Keepers Series:

Great Books.


Here is a link to barnesandnoble.com



The Disney Villans are trying to take over and there are kids that save Disney from them. It is a wonderful series. DH, Myself, and DD have read them.

Take a look!

Thanks for the link... I am very easily persuaded to try new books and giving me the link is like extra permission...

I absolutely LOVE your Mickey Scarves and I think I must get one. So, so cute! And its perfect outside right now for Mickey Scarves!

Thanks... We have four ... one for Emily too... and they'll go back in the Dis box at some point... you never know when they might be needed... OMG... isn't it just ferociously cold right now?

I think your summer trip sounds wonderful. I absolutely love Charleston and Savannah and can't wait to go visit (soon - April 8th ). Of course, what I am realizing now is that a lot of these accepted student days happen in April. Nick ended up applying to so many freaking colleges I don't know how he is ever going to decided. So that will be the next stressor.

I am looking forward to the trip... not sure about the driving though... but we'll see...

Oh yes... March is the time most of the schools release decisions...( I hope we aren't in Rome when they release but I guess they do notifications online now... Em applied to 8 and it is going to be a wild month... All the best luck to Nick and I hope from the bottom of my heart he gets into his favorite... It is like a competitive sport these days... the whole application process is insane ...

Hope all is going well for Em in that department. He is still waiting to hear back from 3 and one is Virginia Tech - apparently they don't notify until April.

I think most have to respond by April 1st...

Anyhoo - you are going to love both of those cities. Simply amazing!

Your tr... was very helpful...

Can you believe I still haven't eaten at Beaches n Cream. Maybe I can finally make that happen either in June or October. Your sundae looks amazing.

The sundae was amazing... and plan your meals so you can get a burger there...

Sorry I have been MIA. I did the soccer video for Nick's banquet last weekend and I spent countless hours working on it.

It's funny and annoying how life comes in the way of Dising isn't it... This has been a crazy busy week for me as well and I haven't been on to much this past week either... hoping for time this weekend...

Hope you are enjoying this cold weather as much as I am.

Yes because I live for 18 degree days...

Also - I joined Longwood Gardens as a member, so if you want to meet up sometime, just say the word.

I would love too! Can we go in the spring though when it warms up... I love the daffodils and tulips...

Two of my favorite Disney things in one night! Beaches and Cream ice cream and the Osbourne Lights.... Sounds like a fantastic night.
It really is impossible to go to B&C and NOT get a sundae, that's the best part about the restaurant.

Yes I think it is against some Disney law not to get ice cream in there once you enter...


I agree, pictures don't do the Osbourne Lights justice. It's such a wonderful sight, and something everyone should try and see during the holidays.

It is too Awesome... you really do have to see to believe...


Ugh, that path into the Fantasmic! theater is insanely long. You do feel like you're leaving the park!

Yes... You could be leaving Orlando...

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Rosa Regale – thanks! I put that on my list of things to try in WDW! I’m going to try the German wines, too. I actually tried a Riesling from Germany last weekend when I went out with my sisters. It was divine! I ordered a second glass and I kind of regretted not ordering a bottle for the table to share.

I'm glad you had some good wine you liked...... there really are so many different styles and tastes of wine... that I think there is something out there for anyone who wants to find their favorite

It looks like you and your family had a really nice time in WS! My kids and I love lamb, hummus, pita bread etc., so I think the food at Tangerine Café will be right up our alley! Your plate looked delish!

Yes.. Go... so pretty in there as well...

The story of the Daruma doll is fascinating. My kids wanted one, too! We had seen them before but I wasn't really sure what they were for so it's kind of cool he filled in one of his eyes on New Years... I'm crossing my fingers his wish comes true...

Aww, your Photopass pictures are so cute! I love the one of David kissing your cheek! Thanks I love that one too... let's just say Mr. David got himself a lot of brownie points when I saw that...

Your meal at La Hacienda looked fantastic! That was A LOT of food! OMG... it was good but way too much food... if we hadn't been tied into the CP package we would have def shared... Dis food is expensive and usually pretty generous portion sizes too...

After reading the last few sections of your TR, I lost track of time and I didn’t realize that the CP was on your arrival day! No wonder you guys were tired! Up at 4am, flying all the way to Orlando and an almost full day of touring! I’m impressed you got that much done! I don’t blame you for giving away your CP tickets and I think it was a wonderful gesture. I bet that family was extremely happy! I think they were happy...and I really hope they enjoyed it... I was way too tired at that point... so I'm happy someone got to use the tickets... I have really mixed feelings on all of those ticketed meal packages...I'm not sure how fair it is when you already have people paying park admission...

Your trip to the German restaurant in Philadelphia looked nice, by the way. I love finding new restaurants! OK, back to your TR… Congrats on conquering RnRc! LOL... I was feeling pretty proud of myself I must admit... That cupcake looked really good! That is on my list to try on our Cupcake Crawl! Ummm.. yes well I tried 5 different cupcakes while we were there... so I guess I did a bit of an unofficial CC myself...

Sci Fi is on my list, too! It is so much fun there... such great theming...

OK, I’m going to pretend that I didn’t see those delicious looking strawberry and peppermint cupcakes or that No Way Jose! Mmm! That's why I try not to read TRs when I'm hungry because I always wind up searching around in my kitchen...
Your TR has me craving sweets!

Your Photopass picture with everyone wearing their Christmas scarves is adorable!

Thanks... I got a great deal on them on a Dis store clearance.... I knew they'd come in handy at some point...

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

It's been a bizarre and crazy week... It's been cold and crazy and I've had little Dis time until today for a little bit... I'm trying to catch up on everyone's TRs and PTRs and update mine as well...

But before I begin our 3rd Day of our Chrismasland Trip

at the Animal Kingdom...

I just wanted to add a bit more Christmas to this "Christmasland" TR... loleven though it doesn't take place in Orlando but in my very own city- Philadelphia...

During the holidays, the "Macy's" in Center City... which is really or really used to be the Wanamakers... has a holiday light show... in its center atrium... which has been going on for many, many years now... actually starting in the mid 1950s and going on with a few changes...., in addition it acquired a really lovely walk through version of A Christmas Carol from another Grand Department Store that is sadly no longer in business, Strawbridges (which used to be Strawbridge and Clothier)...

As a little girl I remember going into Center City every year to see the special holiday displays at the large city Department Stores... (which are sadly disappearing at the ascendency of the malls...) I like a good mall as much as the next person, but honestly there was something special about the lengths and detailing in the holiday displays in the turn of the 20th century Department stores ... New York still has them but they are slowing disappearing in many other cities...

Fortunately when Macy's took over the old Philadelphia store Wanamakers... they continued the light show and acquired the Dickens Village... so It's something of a tradition for us to go in and see them every year...

First we need a bit of breakfast/brunch at Jones, which is a restaurant that has a 60s/70s- almost Brady Bunch theme/decor to it... and it is nicely located a block or so from Independence Hall if you are ever in the city of Brotherly Love... the food is quite tasty... we had omelets, pancakes & there was an amazing sweet potato and peppers hash with sunny side up eggs...

great drinks including a design your own bloody Mary...

& a very yummy chocolate coffee cake with cream cheesing icing on the side...

After breakfast... we made our way down to the store to get in line for Dickens Village first... we went through years that 100 years ago where probably used for board meetings of the stores executives... gorgeous detailing...

The beginning of the Christmas Carol Story as told by Charles Dickens...

Our story commences...

Moving the story along... The Ghost of Christmas Present...

ok... really moving it along... (the whole thing takes at least 15 minutes to go through...)

... all ends well though... as you probably know...

On to the light show...

It really is quite lovely... there is a musical narrative, the lights "dance", all in all a wonderful holiday display... Our very own miniature Osborne Lights if you will...


& we will now return to the regularly scheduled program... A great day begins at the Animal Kingdom...

ERIC... Relax we will get to Expedition Everest...


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[MEK]

Wow - now THAT was a trip down memory lane! My mom took us to that same display every year when we were kids. I didn't even realize it was still there. As as child, I was always fascinated by it.

Breakfast looks amazing and I am all about a make- your-own bloody Mary! Now that looks fun!

Thanks so much for posting those pictures.

And - yes - spring is good for Longwood!