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Saturday 26 December – part five: I never knew that version of that song! :
Then we found an organ concert going on in a neighbouring room, so we sat there and watched that, which included a ballet performance, singing along to some of the carols and Christmas songs, although Sue and Steve seemed to know a few different versions, which made us hysterical. After we heard their version of Walking in a Winter Wonderland, there was no way I could sing any more of that. That tune will never be the same for me again, let’s just say.
We headed out of the concert room and got some final photos on the way out of the Conservatory.
Then it was time to head over to dinner at 1906, the restaurant at Longwood Gardens. We had a reservation there for 7.30 and later discovered that was the last possible time that we could have got in there.
We were seated near the big Christmas tree outside, so Mark got our server Ashley to take some photos of us, with that behind us, while Steve had her videoing the auspicious occasion as well. She was excellent and got a very good tip for her work.
”Now what do I fancy on this menu? You didn’t move quickly enough Sue... One-eye back in action... The bread on the table.... ... and Mark finds a good use for it! Cheers! Who thinks Steve likes his?
We all passed on appetisers and went for entrees instead. I had the sweet potato gnocchi gratin, while Mark had the halibut, which was a special on the menu. Mine was superb, but there was far too much of it and I just couldn’t finish it.
Out of all of us, only Steve went for dessert and got butter pecan ice cream, which he seemed to enjoy.
And who thinks Sue enjoyed the ice cream?
We had already decided that, as we had booked this restaurant, we would pay for it. After all, it had been our request to come to Longwood Gardens. Sue and Steve did protest, but fortunately I had roped Ashley in to help me, although she did bring the bill by accident to the table, which she was mortified about when she realised what she had done. It was fine with me. It’s easy to make a mistake and she had been so good with everything else during the meal. We had had such a great time with great friends. It had been a wonderful first night with Sue and Steve.
1906:
Entree 8½ 9½ Service 9½ 9 Atmosphere 9 9 Value for money 8½ 8½
Average score: 8.94
We headed out and back into the park and took some more photos outside.
We slowly walked back to the visitor centre, getting lots more photos on the way. Sadly, by now, it was too late for the fountains, but it had been a great evening, even without seeing those. By now, the rain had stopped. It was a shame that it couldn’t have done that earlier.
I got some fridge magnets in the shop there and then it was back to the car.
We drove back to the hotel and I have nothing but admiration for Sue driving in the fog that we had. At times, you couldn’t see the road ahead of you and, as far as I know, it wasn’t a route that was familiar with. I was falling asleep as we drove back, so I was very relieved to get back to the hotel and head back to the room.
The weather today was wet with a lot of rain in the evening and temperatures in the high 30s. The best thing today was Longwood Gardens. The worst thing today was the weather. The funniest thing today was just about everything with Sue and Steve! Today we tried going to Bahama Breeze And the result was it was a really good meal and a lovely atmosphere. The most magical moment today was seeing Sue and Steve.
I just caught up and now need to take a holiday trip to Longwood Gardens. I think the poinsetta beds are unreal. As to your comment that Disney could learn something, my concern would be that if they were done at Disney, someone would step in the middle of them to do a family photo. As much as I love Disney, I dislike the lack of respect for the property and find it difficult to deal with. I have never been to a place where ropes and barriers seem to have little meaning to many. I suspect no one was stepping in the plants there.
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We love Longwood Gardens. It's only about 45 minutes from our house, and during Christmas time it is soooo beautiful. My favorite part is the conservatory. It's just amazing what they do with the place.
We've never eaten at the restaurant, but after seeing the meal, we may have to try it out !
I think I said this before but stunning photo's. on Sue's driving.
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We got going slowly today and got a text message from Sue about 9.00, saying “good morning”. We said that we’d be ready by about 9.45, but a few minutes before that, we got a knock on the connecting doors between us, asking if we were descent. Let’s just say I was, but Mark wasn’t quite yet and, of course what did Steve have in his hands? You got it – the video camera. Too funny!
We spend some time trying to work out where to go for breakfast. We didn’t fancy paying the price that the hotel were asking for, so we got the car loaded up, which was quite a task, with everything we had with us. Somehow though, the guys managed to do a better job than the guy at the airport, with everything in the trunk, instead of bits on the back seat.
A little bit of luggage... Does this man look awake to you? One-eyed Sue Making sure the Eeyores could see out as we were driving! “I want breakfast!”
Mark suggest using Garmin to find somewhere for breakfast and Steve managed to find a place called Christine’s family restaurant that sounded promising, so off we went. When we got there, it was like a typical diner that you imagine and inside, it was just like a little family run place and you got the impression that all the people there were regulars. I felt quite odd walking in with my camera, but I did still take some shots in there.
We all went for the buffet, which was only $7.95. It had bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, waffles, pancakes and French toast and I went for the last three first, all with syrup and strawberry sauce.
I also had some cereal and asked for some milk to go with it. Guess what I ended up with? A whole pint glass of the stuff! I knew that I would end up spilling it, so I got Mark to pour it for me and he did a great job with it.
There was also fresh fruit of pineapple, grapes and melon. It was really great value and thank you very much to Sue and Steve who paid for it. It was a lovely start to the day.
Christine’s
Food 8½ 9½
Service 9½ 9½
Atmosphere 8½ 8½
Value for money 9½ 9½
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I knew that I would end up spilling it, so I got Mark to pour it for me and he did a great job with it. 
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