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Looks good for USF! I know how much you love that resort and I enjoyed it too when I dined at BICE! I didn't dine at a lot of eateries at Universal but the ones I did go to I enjoyed. These also include Anojito's on City Walk and the CowFish. I know you've been to the latter. I also dined in my hotel for sushi at the Orchid Court Lounge, which was quite good. Pretty informal and just sat at the counter. Probably not worth the trip over there but if you were at the Royal Pacific it would be a good option. Sushi Bar opens at 5 pm. There was also the Hotdog Hall of Fame on CityWalk which was very good for a CS eatery. Great hotdog combos named after parts of the USA. I've heard Vivo Italian Kitchen, Emeril's on CityWalk and at the RP are all good. Plan to try some of the others on another trip.
We are definitely planning on trying Antojito's. Vivo Italian Kitchen sounds great to me but not so much Muffin. We need to start doing some research!!
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It’s not gourmet dining, but the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is a lot of fun to eat at! Incredible shakes and desserts! I hear that it can have long waits for dinner, but we went for lunch while walking between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, and we didn’t have to wait at all!
It’s not gourmet dining, but the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is a lot of fun to eat at! Incredible shakes and desserts! I hear that it can have long waits for dinner, but we went for lunch while walking between Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, and we didn’t have to wait at all!
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Pam, I have so been wanting to try that place!! That is definitely going on my list!!
Adrienne is hanging in there. She goes for radiation every day next month and a week into November. She also starts chemo on Wednesday’s and I am taking her for her first treatment. Please keep her in your thoughts.
Monday was our 35th wedding anniversary and Muffin sent me the dumbest ecard at work. . I thought it was going to be really nice as it started out as a pretty video but then it said ‘wishing the two of you every happiness blah blah blah'. I bought him a really nice card that was clearly from his wife.
But he must have realized how lame the card was because when I came home from work, he made me filet and lobster cakes, had a nice chilled bottle of Prosecco, gave me a dozen red roses and some majorly cool Mickey, Minnie and Goofy Halloween decorations!
Today is Katie’s birthday and she is 29. I asked her what she wanted and she told me she wanted me to go rock climbing with her. Yes, you read that right. I very, very reluctantly agreed and here is evidence that I at least tried it:
I lasted for two and a half beginner type walls and then just didn’t want to do anymore. Rock climbing is definitely not my sport. I just honestly had a great time watching her. She is very athletic and did awesome!! Not to mention that she was so happy!!
After that, we went to our local favorite restaurant for a beer and a bite to eat. I am pretty sure she had a good birthday!!
The weather is just awful here today so we are now just chilling at home and hanging out inside.
WOWsers! You are much braver than me! I maybe could get up the first steps then my head would spin and I would start hyperventilating...yeah. no heights for me! But how special for Katie that you tried and got up the walls you did!
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Glad you did the rock climbing and stuck with it as long as you could. You can say you did it!
Sending the best to Adrienne and hope things can improve, but not sure about this!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Continuing prayers and for Adrienne. I know you’ll be great company for her at chemo.
My kids are both good rock climbers, but I’ve never tried. I’ve always assumed I’d embarrass myself by not getting beyond the first step. Good for you doing as much as you did!
Funny about the card from Muffin. Glad he redeemed himself when you got home!
Happy Anniversary! So funny about your anniversary card, hey at least you got one! But I'm glad Muffin made up for it. Rock Climbing isn't something I would want to do but I do admire people that do it.
WOWsers! You are much braver than me! I maybe could get up the first steps then my head would spin and I would start hyperventilating...yeah. no heights for me! But how special for Katie that you tried and got up the walls you did!
for Adrienne.
Thank you, Stephanie!!
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Good for you for trying! Prayers for Adrienne
Thanks, Julie!!
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Many ixie for Adrienne!
Happy Anniversary!
What a cool mom are you to go rock wall climbing with your daughter for her birthday! to Katie!
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I didn't dine at a lot of eateries at Universal but the ones I did go to I enjoyed. These also include Anojito's on City Walk and the CowFish. I know you've been to the latter. I also dined in my hotel for sushi at the Orchid Court Lounge, which was quite good. Pretty informal and just sat at the counter. Probably not worth the trip over there but if you were at the Royal Pacific it would be a good option. Sushi Bar opens at 5 pm. There was also the Hotdog Hall of Fame on CityWalk which was very good for a CS eatery. Great hotdog combos named after parts of the USA. I've heard Vivo Italian Kitchen, Emeril's on CityWalk and at the RP are all good. Plan to try some of the others on another trip.
. I thought it was going to be really nice as it started out as a pretty video but then it said ‘wishing the two of you every happiness blah blah blah'. 
I bought him a really nice card that was clearly from his wife.
Yes, you read that right. I very, very reluctantly agreed and here is evidence that I at least tried it:
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