tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29150906290602217942024-02-19T01:37:30.761-05:00Because I said so…Growing up, anytime I asked my father why I had to do something I was told, his reply was, "Because I said so." So in the spirit of all self-proclaimed authorities out there, I name my blog in your honor. My disclaimer is this, I am not a travel authority or a culinary expert or a wine connoisseur. My passion for all things related to travel, food and friends is my only credibility (and perhaps my 20+ years of tourism marketing) . The rest, as they say, is because I said so.Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-8369472526329327412011-03-18T08:09:00.003-04:002011-03-18T08:49:49.935-04:00Time with a Treasured Friend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ44LsuOYrBxanlERKgouvugdWPl-5Guf6rDn_ECvbGHETnNaFwZcce4CZae5W8pSZoUQy2wDpVFW5qGchwoKm2fJs21XZgmzZxqG6gDw7s0t9QJN8-e4SC9lTKpe5skqh1QPyNgb-UJL5/s1600/IMG_0155.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ44LsuOYrBxanlERKgouvugdWPl-5Guf6rDn_ECvbGHETnNaFwZcce4CZae5W8pSZoUQy2wDpVFW5qGchwoKm2fJs21XZgmzZxqG6gDw7s0t9QJN8-e4SC9lTKpe5skqh1QPyNgb-UJL5/s320/IMG_0155.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585391258696047154" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">Having moved to Florida 23 years ago from my home state of New York, I am always thrilled when an old friend or family member comes to vacation in Florida. Recently, my college sorority sister, Marla, and her lovely daughter Livia (who I had only seen on Facebook), and I rendezvoused at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples.</span><br /><br />The beach was beautiful and the skies were sunny and bright blue. We sat for hours, talking and reconnecting while Liv played in the Gulf and collected shell after shell. I came to learn that Marla’s parents (Massachusetts snowbirds) are regulars to this state park. In fact, her dad had a camera the size of a beach ball!<br /><br />While we spent the day catching up, her parents were up the way at Wiggins Pass, photographing the birds, wildlife and fisherman. His images can be seen on his Flickr site, http://www.flickr.com/photos/shelshots/<br /><br />I cherish the time I spent with my friend, and the fact that Florida has so many treasured parks to share with the world.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><i>Footnote: I am a Board Member of Friends of Florida State Parks, a non profit citizen support organization formed to support the state park system in Florida. To share your own state park story and show your support for Florida State Parks, go to www.lovemystateparks.com and share!</i><br /></span></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JRnlcbzE5nj2sMcGpe-GSTu2w-70XA4mHTFMciG9d_nqypaBUsi49Hlx0leRc20cdMMOUv3iNgX3fQpG7pbR2W8_K242kkslDaAQvGTQv6WxWk-4c1cOUJMi426DRNkc4NK5NHxQiKuF/s1600/IMG_0156.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JRnlcbzE5nj2sMcGpe-GSTu2w-70XA4mHTFMciG9d_nqypaBUsi49Hlx0leRc20cdMMOUv3iNgX3fQpG7pbR2W8_K242kkslDaAQvGTQv6WxWk-4c1cOUJMi426DRNkc4NK5NHxQiKuF/s320/IMG_0156.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585391804590781970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCDMWIpYAaXAF_NJ36ufvEqyUjKTBbS92_DIfzqrRWvt2tmbOu39w1aUtSiYGrigL_J0WRyvseH74v-CfJIshEwMmubDlN_eZYUjQrEIHXXl2sIiAhJiy_LQH25pS7LHCPaybGIKkTDc0/s1600/IMG_0160.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCDMWIpYAaXAF_NJ36ufvEqyUjKTBbS92_DIfzqrRWvt2tmbOu39w1aUtSiYGrigL_J0WRyvseH74v-CfJIshEwMmubDlN_eZYUjQrEIHXXl2sIiAhJiy_LQH25pS7LHCPaybGIKkTDc0/s320/IMG_0160.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585391810082760866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriUjkQU6JWUfCGcWLglB9A7H-yU0Yz4BMWUJHf7EKRDY9vhwOxJNmbLz7ruSdpNpwdt8lfhOdUj8_ojVlaj03qZWiBbqo0yYKLqaNWFeR1ImuDAP3PD5zT4LmWxiB8lUlcZ53ilCj2fQP/s1600/IMG_0162.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriUjkQU6JWUfCGcWLglB9A7H-yU0Yz4BMWUJHf7EKRDY9vhwOxJNmbLz7ruSdpNpwdt8lfhOdUj8_ojVlaj03qZWiBbqo0yYKLqaNWFeR1ImuDAP3PD5zT4LmWxiB8lUlcZ53ilCj2fQP/s320/IMG_0162.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585391814290054002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjU0wQf7JOTg-1G8PkBAU8WBgAGHVFykMTT0QnB7640ZRYMBbyuG13rZ2KZFDUnQDBkl27EmF_BZYWPCzarvHdQC4tUTnFXgRhwS-govTYD1VggewC4Tf-yEEYBjXt5812SzXDIDeIDZ-/s1600/IMG_0172.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjU0wQf7JOTg-1G8PkBAU8WBgAGHVFykMTT0QnB7640ZRYMBbyuG13rZ2KZFDUnQDBkl27EmF_BZYWPCzarvHdQC4tUTnFXgRhwS-govTYD1VggewC4Tf-yEEYBjXt5812SzXDIDeIDZ-/s320/IMG_0172.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585391822861065778" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-63909542546995880092011-03-18T08:03:00.001-04:002011-03-18T08:05:30.760-04:00Tailgating Done Right<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIypHV0Aux3u8PYirPRr9WSjaI2mdDNwEi_p65_d-yQqbwROPPT3CHiFrJzIwhsB7-WAH9wq6aEZtjGUMOSyyVKKe9-nDHEaLpmskYDHUPz6Mc3U8MBzuR0Q4ck4psMHnSxgNzRp6WDG_Q/s1600/IMG_0266.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIypHV0Aux3u8PYirPRr9WSjaI2mdDNwEi_p65_d-yQqbwROPPT3CHiFrJzIwhsB7-WAH9wq6aEZtjGUMOSyyVKKe9-nDHEaLpmskYDHUPz6Mc3U8MBzuR0Q4ck4psMHnSxgNzRp6WDG_Q/s320/IMG_0266.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585387730484938450" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This is what tailgating looks like in Gainesville. Orange and Blue and red cup craziness starting most weekends at 8am! Lucky for the Cushings, my friends the Spiros have been loyal tailgaters for more years than they probably care to admit. With a longtime reserved "spot" and a gang of fellow Gators, they are die hard fans. Have game will travel. Thanks Chris and Rach for making our first season memorable. Who is it that's in college, our kids or us? ;)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMI3vEDix1CtyIi-POmjknV-NCrpPWBGR0WTILiua-QyJoepSjUAVtyM6o3HYkjFCnKeggWREy7-Se_qBuGEAvWI7RSZq-MCulWU2Qyc0EfNRCRwBn0spG3ei-nKoPfjhni0r0LAlVz7pV/s1600/IMG_0245.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMI3vEDix1CtyIi-POmjknV-NCrpPWBGR0WTILiua-QyJoepSjUAVtyM6o3HYkjFCnKeggWREy7-Se_qBuGEAvWI7RSZq-MCulWU2Qyc0EfNRCRwBn0spG3ei-nKoPfjhni0r0LAlVz7pV/s320/IMG_0245.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585388612069718546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1OkL_qxlWtcAY8tpA0ChBZGnV2zER7FBTCwdvPBZ79SKr4quGyGjtB8BuvQgp6rGlnwSY1T_yEFAVJVun6ZO4Szgq0yY37xuXmF46NNvITThDmGbTDsc6PDi-RGnbgixJd2b893dO1jU/s1600/IMG_0248.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1OkL_qxlWtcAY8tpA0ChBZGnV2zER7FBTCwdvPBZ79SKr4quGyGjtB8BuvQgp6rGlnwSY1T_yEFAVJVun6ZO4Szgq0yY37xuXmF46NNvITThDmGbTDsc6PDi-RGnbgixJd2b893dO1jU/s320/IMG_0248.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585388614065275570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjboZ2BBh87cr20Bj51u8tmAxpCUgxDIwrT2zJ9Yf3ArTk-5Bg57aFDd11BPa6EZTvkFo-VRQ6VpFvtrwQs7x19ayig4n7bVerhyphenhypheniTFG0LbfyZfNZB3qAcuT_T7WxKLJPa22pOKAc6spdgn/s1600/IMG_0253.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjboZ2BBh87cr20Bj51u8tmAxpCUgxDIwrT2zJ9Yf3ArTk-5Bg57aFDd11BPa6EZTvkFo-VRQ6VpFvtrwQs7x19ayig4n7bVerhyphenhypheniTFG0LbfyZfNZB3qAcuT_T7WxKLJPa22pOKAc6spdgn/s320/IMG_0253.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585388619103378738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoS4ZDJ_LLRr_f5BOwn601P0NtUc7Bo6c0CpLYDFSZ_opW4mcJDFn3OJi3oeUhdga0xXyVBbmB_iH8xcxV4TTanNVFzpt7Z0RRFb9rgugjUBjr0fn0c5dqLc_kiFgodAvFb1S6cLHy9Fh/s1600/IMG_0254.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwoS4ZDJ_LLRr_f5BOwn601P0NtUc7Bo6c0CpLYDFSZ_opW4mcJDFn3OJi3oeUhdga0xXyVBbmB_iH8xcxV4TTanNVFzpt7Z0RRFb9rgugjUBjr0fn0c5dqLc_kiFgodAvFb1S6cLHy9Fh/s320/IMG_0254.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585388626122168642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5Gy9Ock0rfUL4mI_5YXyOEMsN1K9uCscSKgRKSwtZW4DvwgE1ct6falWOHGvmgR7e2gTOAxtBPeoglZs7prIigHabGULnYnoFz8rszR2xVCjGJVD-fNaZdGC7Ftnm4dVkGq9e4p66bsN/s1600/IMG_0268.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ5Gy9Ock0rfUL4mI_5YXyOEMsN1K9uCscSKgRKSwtZW4DvwgE1ct6falWOHGvmgR7e2gTOAxtBPeoglZs7prIigHabGULnYnoFz8rszR2xVCjGJVD-fNaZdGC7Ftnm4dVkGq9e4p66bsN/s320/IMG_0268.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585388628642740066" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-87972615786818072312010-10-28T07:05:00.004-04:002010-10-28T07:11:12.519-04:00Beyond Gator Nation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFw-NkfflRqIWOSMKKjCehnf9bc9ICoukylRddF2gnALTCxxyZCyuKN9vmNknhIjHd25Eah1I43MuBI3iz9QDTJGf_wjRANXTsWYyU9MghWyuuRo9bPrl_wQCFb6PM1f2qUojfo9fR06D/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-10-28+at+7.09.55+AM.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFw-NkfflRqIWOSMKKjCehnf9bc9ICoukylRddF2gnALTCxxyZCyuKN9vmNknhIjHd25Eah1I43MuBI3iz9QDTJGf_wjRANXTsWYyU9MghWyuuRo9bPrl_wQCFb6PM1f2qUojfo9fR06D/s320/Screen+shot+2010-10-28+at+7.09.55+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533052702833246946" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Is there anything beyond Gator Nation, you might ask? It’s hard to see past the orange and blue of the </span></span><a href="http://www.ufl.edu/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">University of Florida,</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"> but if you dare, you will find a charming, hip, cultural and natural Florida town. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">After more than a half dozen trips to the 352 since my daughter has become a Gator, I have ventured to explore this enduring city. Upon some research, I learned that Gainesville has survived more than its share of tragedies. Struck in 1851 by a fire, 1903 by a cyclone, and 1936 by a tornado, this thriving college town has sustenance.</span><br /><br />Hosted by </span><a href="http://www.visitgainesville.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Visit Gainesville</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, the County’s official tourism organization, this year’s FACVB Annual Meeting (Florida Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus) was a downtown treat. With our meetings held at the </span><a href="http://www.hamptoninnandsuitesgainesville.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hampton Inn & Suites </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">on First Street, the pavered playground of restaurants, nightclubs, boutiques, government buildings and historical architecture was a delight. The first night of my arrival for the welcome reception at </span><a href="http://www.hookedonharrys.com/page/28-4172.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> was met with the weekly Wednesday afternoon Farmers Market in the town plaza. From there, lunch at </span><a href="http://www.tiamogainesville.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Ti Amo! </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">and dinner at </span><a href="http://www.marksprimesteakhouse.com/page/33-4310.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mark’s Prime Steakhouse </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">caused the group to venture out beyond the conference room walls.<br /><br />Inspired by this resurgent downtown, I further visited </span><a href="http://www.dragonflysushi.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Dragonfly</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> for some amazing sushi, a few of the boutiques and the historic </span><a href="http://www.thehipp.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hippodrome Theater,</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> the 1909 classical revival building originating as Gainesville’s Post Office. During my stay the downtown culture came alive, hosting the Gay Pride Festival in the city’s Bo Diddley Community Plaza. All in all, I find this city to be a mix of old Florida history meets high intelligence meets hip culturalism. Honestly, I love college towns!</span>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-16106760356233302312010-08-04T07:15:00.008-04:002010-08-04T07:45:34.482-04:00Katie Koo Ties the Knot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUo1qDcQSzC9ayu-BOqxvptcCtI19hOcNm6tD_It63a3319XhlL6tcCcDna8zIXLl04h59UnpzlBOuFtJOQWVLbe3cEUqKgHwpHB4sTIVkqgOGnwZ33GhSPyHxoCFcyKDNznvXcfjbyOz2/s1600/IMG_0473.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUo1qDcQSzC9ayu-BOqxvptcCtI19hOcNm6tD_It63a3319XhlL6tcCcDna8zIXLl04h59UnpzlBOuFtJOQWVLbe3cEUqKgHwpHB4sTIVkqgOGnwZ33GhSPyHxoCFcyKDNznvXcfjbyOz2/s320/IMG_0473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501517485107858594" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;">I remember talking a walk with my little cousin Katie Beth around her block like it was yesterday. She held my hand and looked up at me with those precious dimples and deep set smile. Everytime I look into her little Bryana's face, I see Katie as she was back then. Today, Katie still dons those dimples and her smile will still light up a room, but she is a grown woman with 2 beautiful daughters and a great hubby named Bryan, whom she recently wed.</span><br /><br />Memorial Day girls trip turned out to be such a great time. Katie got married at Arbor Ridge, which used to be the Knollwood Motor Inn. Back in the day, it was more of a rent by the hour kinda motel ;). Nowadays it's a popular reception site with a new banquet hall sitting adjacent to the completely restored inn. I didn't even recognize it, with its facade of graceful columns.<br /><br />Cousin Katie is my first cousin Cheryl's half sistah, daughter of my uncle and his wife Paula. Their family is a big, diverse melting pot of kids, including Cheryl and Denise (my first cousins), Katie, her sisters Amanda and Michelle, and brothers Bret and Richie. Don't ask me to explain it, just go with it. When this crew gets together, it's gonna be a wild and crazy ride!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br />My sister Karen came up from Jersey and Cheryl's bff Annie came from Manhattan, and we all bunked up at the inn. After the agonizing shoe shopping experience with my other cousin, Sue, we polished ourselves up and headed to St Mary's in Fishkill. A flashback to my Catholic upbringing and our childhood church. I cringed a bit as we entered the parking lot, flooded with memories of CCD and vicious nuns (just kidding).<br /><br />It didn't take long for the Happy Hour to get happy... the cosmo's were aflowin and the dancing was never ending. You can see in the pictures that Cheryl and Annie had a splendid time. I think Annie has a total intolerance for alcohol. She must not be a Pilla. ;)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br />Everyone looked gorgeous and the pasta was yummy too. Katie and Bryan are the cutest couple. Oh, and the gal in the pink shoes? 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqIU35JEWfe3QB6InDkRolgNy0kDHf6Sp6mM4A0qCsV7vaQkhuzqRSzlNx2dTXniayIgcdVEYbrHz6_UEf_KSA3VVo2hTN92bf-NKWXyPPOVtdeGu1a_xijDvmmMeeV5JQx2h-PcKaEgr/s320/IMG_0511.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501518902594572754" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-66164255794663069012010-07-25T08:05:00.010-04:002010-07-25T19:53:58.752-04:00Class of 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9WlPwepOuLn0b_cAkyEgnFpjAQBndo6huavDdqo_w5xhDLzMZdk0Gp9LYwl2ZwNrI7aVsqObkC3oM7Oak40l9sx5OEpmBjL5FvVaAueSv44X1eiacZFoDjaOBu1GUHEM0G9ssdlKE2GB/s1600/IMG_0557.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9WlPwepOuLn0b_cAkyEgnFpjAQBndo6huavDdqo_w5xhDLzMZdk0Gp9LYwl2ZwNrI7aVsqObkC3oM7Oak40l9sx5OEpmBjL5FvVaAueSv44X1eiacZFoDjaOBu1GUHEM0G9ssdlKE2GB/s320/IMG_0557.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497819239828970114" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">This Spring has been centrally focused on our awesome daughter, Taryn. It has been a bittersweet time in our household as her high school graduation approached and passed, and the countdown to our empty nest has ensued. As I've watched other parents this year going through the same emotions, I've noticed a slightly more intense variety in those of us with an only child. There are no more children to follow, so the feeling of finality looms over us. We are happy yet anxious. Proud yet worried. Excited yet cautious. Relieved yet saddened.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The last couple months have been filled with good times and special celebrations. Senior Prom. Senior Inspiration Celebration. Graduation. Graduation parties. A new job. College preview. Apartment shopping. Our dearest friends and family have come to join and celebrate with us. There have been many "lasts" and just as many "firsts". The last prom, the last exams, the last day of school, the last grad party. The first job (outside of being supported by her Aunt and Uncle 30acre ;), the first apartment, the first college schedule, the first college ID, the first roommate, and the first... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">umm</span>, tattoo.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We are at 19 days and counting until we move Taryn into her apartment in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gainesville</span>, Florida. Flashbacks to my days at Syracuse are now commonplace. Many parallels, from the orange and blue to the 4 hour drive. I will admit, Taryn's roommate's mother and I have fantasized of the two of us going to live in their place and leaving them here. Gene and I have preplanned Fall football games and weekends as Gators. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">College is such a promising time, full of hope and change and new experiences and fear and trepidation. I cannot think of a time, aside from perhaps my pregnancy, when I had such emotions. I am beyond excited for Taryn and all that her life can become. I have a feeling, as I'm sure many of you are thinking as well, that I am not going to handle this well. Taryn and I are connected. </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Really</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> connected. And I will miss the heck out of her. 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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GJ4tZacTHtRoSM1YSUeUjPXJf4yBpqkOT6U8mlBHVatEcw7GvNqWCNYtHP9UPWtWw89dZoo7m_8qi17oqLSvNBZHxDNN4PaCiNpoOJ-kpSbfP5EfHaZSW73-29k7HUzXlTzC-h37n5Ec/s320/IMG_3832.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482813752123576434" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">My husband is now a full-fledged member of AARP. These are the times you appreciate marrying a much older man. And, he appreciates having a young, creative wife to plan the best of surprises.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Our DC/Loudoun trip was Gene's actual "gift", so he wasn't expecting his 3 best friends from high school to show up at Hooter's the night of his actual birthday. So unexpected it was, that he had no clue the "drag queen" who approached him in a "Shooters" costume was his buddy Dan from Boston. The 2 men that followed in mullets and fake teeth were wrestlers Nick and Rob from NY. At that point, I was a little concerned about his arrhythmia, since he was barely breathing and his face was bright red.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It's not easy to surprise your husband of 22 years. We tend to know each other very well and can usually smell a surprise a mile away. But I think I got him this time. After the wings and beer night, my daughter and I took off on Saturday to cousin Cheryl's to give them some guy time. They golfed and hung out and grilled the live lobsters he got as a gift. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">And, on Sunday, we converged for a lovely breakfast at the house followed by a grueling and fierce middle aged volleyball match in my backyard. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7OBZfX2x7vK6TdpfGBY9NSqpi-AyttPuwfsDPXhn4No8aJdIFCgQlmMgbCVsfx-5J2kT_ABK1F4yPBU_EzAqR1fRunQAa3N6N9Pahb5WnTR203t93aCODHsbJhLmHXZIKuCu5oY89f6-/s320/IMG_3912.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482818874129632050" /></a><br /></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-36712128723098613822010-05-28T11:45:00.006-04:002010-05-28T13:27:38.725-04:00Happy 2nd Birthday To My Blog!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBK3rZ96ae6a6rsMn9OU_F-IF1BBXQLaNSoA_04jOljpEyv4VDotOD2PyDctVxsSBLYD56CKrCUvo4Q-BCXcCIE26F7kr596b-Bf-E5x3l5ZNxu5xuU95y2AEVNNgXaKZal3T0sbTENaRQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-28+at+12.09.56+PM.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBK3rZ96ae6a6rsMn9OU_F-IF1BBXQLaNSoA_04jOljpEyv4VDotOD2PyDctVxsSBLYD56CKrCUvo4Q-BCXcCIE26F7kr596b-Bf-E5x3l5ZNxu5xuU95y2AEVNNgXaKZal3T0sbTENaRQ/s320/Screen+shot+2010-05-28+at+12.09.56+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476354002978500130" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">May 20th marked the 2nd birthday of my blog! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In its second year, "Because I Said So" had over <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">3,800 visits</span> (23% increase) and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">2,734 visitors</span> (70% increase) from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">50 countries and all but one of the United States</span> (gonna have to work on that, Montana!). My Top 3 Countries: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">U.S., Canada and United Kingdom</span>. Top 3 U.S. States: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Florida, New York and Virginia</span> (VA is new to the top 3, thanks Loudoun!).</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;">Another new blogging development this year is the addition of a new blog, <a href="http://www.ourislandculture.com">Our Island Culture</a>, that I write along with my business partner, Kimberly, for the destination of Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key. Check it out if you get a chance, I write under the name of Island Girl.<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;color:#29303B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;color:#29303B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thanks to all who take the time to read about my antics, and a very special thanks to those who comment on the blog. I read your comments and I appreciate the love.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;color:#29303B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;color:#29303B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In honor of the Birthday Blog, here is a look back at my first post from 2 years ago: </span><a href="http://marecushing.blogspot.com/2008/05/my-first-post-it-only-took-20-years-of.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Charleston, SC</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;color:#29303B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', sans-serif;color:#29303B;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div></div></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-8184513687323305142010-05-20T07:01:00.014-04:002010-05-20T08:25:50.945-04:00Lemon Pound Cake, Anyone?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAIiIXygwoOO_hcEfzG7pMVJuegPwgLaENUUHnAWWstGAFnIebnDBS8B9S9DTswVD9l-fINOinx70gLr-koQsOtlim2SdC5Xrj7EOOeNnimexMR9Fdf6HOUoxdEpuAAwcZVr5QKg8AOeR/s1600/IMG_1666.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsAIiIXygwoOO_hcEfzG7pMVJuegPwgLaENUUHnAWWstGAFnIebnDBS8B9S9DTswVD9l-fINOinx70gLr-koQsOtlim2SdC5Xrj7EOOeNnimexMR9Fdf6HOUoxdEpuAAwcZVr5QKg8AOeR/s320/IMG_1666.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473321989808166402" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Maybe back in the days of Newhart I might have fantasized about owning a bed & breakfast once or twice. I do recall thinking during those fleeting moments about having strangers in my house, having to clean it and doing lots of cooking. If you know me at all, you know that is not my forte. Add to that the knowledge I've gained in the resort industry of ADR's, occupancy, operating expenses, etc and I would have said not a chance. That is, until I met JoAnn and her lemon pound cake.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">JoAnn and Kevin Hazard hailed from suburban Virginia, where they raised their family and lived normal lives with normal jobs. Until a few years ago, when they decided to pursue their dream of living in the place they loved to vacation, Middleburg. <a href="http://www.visitloudoun.org/things-to-do/towns-and-villages/middleburg/">Middleburg</a> is a quaint, historic and upscale village in rural Loudoun County, Northern Virginia. Loudoun is in DC's backyard, known for its Civil War history, rolling hills, and boutique wineries.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Our stay at the <a href="http://www.middleburgcountryinn.com/">Middleburg Country Inn</a> was prompted by a research trip I made last summer. The impression JoAnn made on me with her soft-spoken hospitality was enough to bring me back. I shared this visit with my husband (50th birthday), Mike and Christine (50th birthday), and Billy and Karen (20th anniversary). In fact, the arrival of my sister Karen and brother-in-law Billy from New Jersey was a surprise for Gene. The inn is at the entry of the village, situated on a large green lawn with multiple sun porches. From the third floor balcony I could see an old brick house to the right, a tiny red barn to the left, and an 18th century cemetery across the lane.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">During our stay, we had chance to share a glass of wine on the patio one evening with our innkeepers. Kevin, who reminds me of a much taller Gene, is a great guy. He was a wrestler in school like my hubby and he commutes to DC working as a general contractor. All the while we chatted, JoAnn held her rooster shaped timer on her lap to keep a watchful eye on the never empty bowl of chocolate chip cookies that resided in the entry. I can't tell you how many times I had to turn a blind eye on that bowl during our stay! (I confess to ONE cookie on the last night. Don't think the remainder of the clan can say the same.)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In comparison to a B&B I stayed at in Charleston, SC, Middleburg Country Inn is much more a home than a hotel. The couple live at the inn, and you can tell. While JoAnn cooks the breakfast (I witnessed her early rise to cook the bacon), Kevin serves it. They know everyone in town, and a simple question will get you hooked up with reservations or coupons to a local wine tasting. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Curious George (I mean Mike) picked JoAnn's brain about the life of an innkeeper. And the fantasy crept back in. I did offer to inn-sit for them so they could vacay, like the girl in Nights of Rodanthe. JoAnn told me to be careful what I wish for. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjeKhYfU3nOn00fj84tm7mpXdfEokXmxqUY6GhpBTRyLI9TTj6ayw0t0WJMkpZWq85dI4-w6w_OUhFi4VeMt9vDDiUSS8X2pNqG8yGslpYvoHsSKBIYMkEoiXt2HaWamG3ZWzl8edgqFE7/s320/IMG_0333.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473321700680120658" /></a><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-19311771885124588262010-05-18T09:56:00.009-04:002010-05-18T10:10:39.572-04:00Historic Waterford Village – A Step Back in Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoCl80Mccsiz4ejNaYZDN0GHxikWH3mEEOr_UgP6O3n76pN3irEMNY3Jcbh_UV7dy1eVpxU6g4IlnkKI9WQccbvZPnLCulhxRVb8toTDvSyUWgxVNVdg_El7jssEmt2YoAl5cq0NMPOxt/s1600/IMG_0363.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoCl80Mccsiz4ejNaYZDN0GHxikWH3mEEOr_UgP6O3n76pN3irEMNY3Jcbh_UV7dy1eVpxU6g4IlnkKI9WQccbvZPnLCulhxRVb8toTDvSyUWgxVNVdg_El7jssEmt2YoAl5cq0NMPOxt/s320/IMG_0363.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472609312527440546" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663300;">It was a drizzly day in mid April, the final full day of our DC/Virginia trip, when our friendly <a href="http://www.middleburgcountryinn.com/">Middleburg Country Inn</a> innkeeper, Kevin, handed my clan a walking tour of the <a href="http://www.waterfordva-wca.org/about.htm">Village of Waterford, Virginia</a>. For some reason, the slight chill in the air provided a sort of timeless setting for poking around this surreal town. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://www.waterfordva-wca.org/visit-tour-lower-main.htm">The tour </a>started at the Corner Store of the 1733 village, founded by Amos Janney, a Quaker from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and led us down Main Street past the Jail, the Post Office (still functioning), the Bank, the Sugar Shack and ending at the Mill. The dwellings in between ranged from row houses to stone cottages to Victorians to log cabins. As we read from our modern-day print out, we learned of each building’s history. The 19th </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">century structures that used to house a general store, carriage painting business, shoemakers shop, watch making and jewelry store, a school, and a tannery now exist as residential homes. In fact, while passing by the Goodwin-Sappington House (former shoemakers shop) a young man holding a little girl exited the home. Since we were admiring the gardens to the left of the home, he informed us the house now belongs to his mother whom he was visiting. He was heading into Leesburg to get take out, since there are no dining establishments in the village. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Before the Civil War, Waterford had grown to the second largest town in <a href="http://www.visitloudoun.org/">Loudoun County</a>. Today, it remains much the same size as it was then, with only 90 buildings. In 1970, the Secretary of the Interior determined that Waterford possessed such national significance that it was designated a National Historic Landmark. This is the highest designation of historic significance possible in the United States. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It occurred to us that living in a 250+ year-old village with little or no commercial amenities is a rare experience that could be very, very cool… or very, very challenging. We concluded that it really depends on where you are in your life and what you’re looking for. 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpntJUJVnZiAsCkdx-xJiHQjfKULQBS7npSKd2yTaqvRNrwUllFw5YXBHTRTB72Ky2s3YJJoGMaw_1t2nj-CuByrHgSBpaxW3CdZkEFRBeAwoiro5cMpLq7JyBbhFIIk_4tXaOG2PVXiD/s320/Screen+shot+2010-04-05+at+5.00.24+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456761491796814130" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;">The weather this Easter was absolutely perfect in Florida. In the morning, we lingered over eggs and coffee, made by our resident junior chef, Taryn. At noon, Gene, Taryn and I headed out for a scenic 10-mile bike ride. The wind made it a bit challenging at times, but overall a great ride together. Dinner this year was a break from tradition, since my cousin Cheryl took off to Southern Cali for Spring Break instead of slaving over dinner for us (the nerve). And my mother, the newly retired half back, also ditched me for the mountains of North Cakalaki.</span><div><br /></div><div>So we headed across the Caloosahatchee to our oldest and dearest friends and substitute family, the Bolebruch's. Christine's sister Pam made us hold an Easter egg hunt, even though our children range from 15 to 24. Surprisingly, the kids took well to it and even got a little competitive looking for the trading cards we hid along with the eggs. Next year, they want more eggs we were told.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was a beautiful evening, Mike made a lovely ham and Gene smoked a turkey. I always feel at home with my buddies in the Cape, they are just like family. We did miss Forrest, however, but his dog Jenny made us feel like he was there. I still have one unanswered question though... why is there a tri-pod in your bedroom Chris?</div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-32275955311109419302010-03-12T09:17:00.002-05:002010-03-12T09:23:46.791-05:005 Months and Counting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZH1UsR63r073uKX02G0hVfcQ-dndzVay7jySrr27CpV4_rscSx8zLzb8_pX0ksVGr5tT4ZdtRg5euEJAiFcmvjXa1TIO0mNIyxcLRlokAMyey78t3DsmrYGYQx-aLKJ81HrMD1KS_BEN/s1600-h/IMG_3252.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZH1UsR63r073uKX02G0hVfcQ-dndzVay7jySrr27CpV4_rscSx8zLzb8_pX0ksVGr5tT4ZdtRg5euEJAiFcmvjXa1TIO0mNIyxcLRlokAMyey78t3DsmrYGYQx-aLKJ81HrMD1KS_BEN/s320/IMG_3252.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447752789826599362" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">We have a winner for Taryn's first college apartment. And, now Mom and Dad are faced with the mixed emotions of being empty-nesters. Excited for our daughter we are, but scared, anxious, and sad are among the other feelings gripping us on a daily basis. In August, we will pack up most of her belongings, along with sacrificed dishes, towels, small appliances and furniture from around our house and drive her 4 hours away. Where we will unpack her, set her place up, and load her up with groceries before we drive the long, agonizing trip home. Alone. Just the two of us. Nuff said.</span></span>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-46113844692149231202010-03-01T07:29:00.003-05:002010-03-01T07:50:09.340-05:00Gator Family<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXdbHb0wJkOldj6eooO6qa4UlJsx_AS9LjJRWGdlPyvbwno466DcMUnEraWiWShNR-ryhHNL7Ri4i3EZ962lwZXamC1e2lfUsO8sOIitwjHFAhHoc9wt-V2723nDNNMJ4BogLVGioxNWC/s1600-h/IMG_2627.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXdbHb0wJkOldj6eooO6qa4UlJsx_AS9LjJRWGdlPyvbwno466DcMUnEraWiWShNR-ryhHNL7Ri4i3EZ962lwZXamC1e2lfUsO8sOIitwjHFAhHoc9wt-V2723nDNNMJ4BogLVGioxNWC/s320/IMG_2627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443646763144519458" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Yes, it's true. My daughter got accepted to University of Florida for pre-med. The Gators. Chomp chomp. And out from the closet comes all my old orange and blue! A few parallels to my alma mater (Syracuse). Orange and blue and 3.5 hours from home. Minus the snow of course.</span><br /><br />This weekend is our first road trip to the campus to hunt for housing. A dorm girl, she is not. Although we are signing up for the dorms as a back up, we are apartment hunting. My baby girl will be leaving me in a few short months, and she's taking my granddoggy with her. Where's the justice?<br /><br />On this weekend's agenda, the following apartment complexes for those who want to follow along - or vote for your pic. The goal is to stay near campus and sorority row (BIG campus) to give her as much of the college experience as possible. You can get alot more bang for your buck off the opposite side of campus, however, it's a few miles away and she would bus to classes. Maybe for her 2nd year.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><a href="http://www.lookingglassapartments.com/">Looking Glass Apartments </a></span>- close to library the "The Swamp" restaurant. A little worried about the neighborhood and the condition of the place. Multiple 2 bedrooms to choose from and affordable. Says only takes cats so we have to see if they consider our large hamster acceptable.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bellaproperties.net/margaret_manor.asp">Margaret Manor</a> - 3 blocks to my favorite sorority. Only 4 two-bedroom apartments in the building. No amenities, but nice looking place. Worried about safety as it seems a little off the beaten path. Will take the peanut.<br /><br /><a href="http://campusviewplace.com/pages/FloorPlan.php#">Campus View Place</a> - Owned by a friend, brand new. Only one parking spot and pretty high on the price list. Will do a partial year lease, but daughter will use the place 2nd year.<br /><br /><a href="http://wildflowergainesville.com/">Wildflower Apartments</a> - Looks like a great location and great amenities. Problem being price, can only afford possibly the 3 bedroom but only have 2 girls so far.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.trimarkproperties.com/Windsor_Hall/">Windsor Hall </a>- Off campus dorm concept. Dog is a no go, but this is a back up if the roommate or the apartment thing doesn't work out. Benefits are you are guaranteed your room choice, and singles are an option. Plus full kitchen in the building and kitchenette's in the rooms. Good location.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">If none of these work out, we move to the opposite side of town, where I've heard there are many great places...Canopy, Woodlands, Museum Walk, etc. That would be trip number 2. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Look forward to your votes!</span></div><div><br /></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-40115732218223942912010-02-16T08:23:00.009-05:002010-02-16T08:57:30.877-05:00Liz, my other daughter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdeoh5P8s62bKHnAOFDfyyL7nW6zdyoIEDwIyMcZZGYN4Qzrxhf-T9tZ0iO8c6-M1rJo9TuuB6dP_wpQUElUHL5m0EfhCrtdfvyfGY5eIDcXupsBHC3AmpzISDYaydowhH7d7EF2OvIrrO/s1600-h/IMG_2967.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdeoh5P8s62bKHnAOFDfyyL7nW6zdyoIEDwIyMcZZGYN4Qzrxhf-T9tZ0iO8c6-M1rJo9TuuB6dP_wpQUElUHL5m0EfhCrtdfvyfGY5eIDcXupsBHC3AmpzISDYaydowhH7d7EF2OvIrrO/s320/IMG_2967.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438838203064831138" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">When you have a daughter, you will know what I mean when I tell you that there are other people's daughters that become yours as well. Liz is one of those girls who has taken her place in the Cushing family. Taryn met Liz during their competitive cheerleading years at an all star gym. Liz amused us with her laughing eyes and her country girl personality. Liz introduced us to the ways of the Florida redneck, and we introduced Liz to "fancy food" (in her words). Taryn and she were inseparable.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In high school, Taryn and Liz went to different schools, and all star cheerleading came to an end (Taryn-knee surgeries, Liz-high school team). Our visits with Liz became fewer, but distance cannot end a true friendship. On Dec 21st, 2008, Taryn received the news that Liz had been thrown 40 feet from a motorcycle and was in critical condition. The boy driving had died. The next 17 days were a nightmare. Liz's brain swelling had put her in a coma, and Taryn began the daily ritual of bedside vigils at the hospital. Eventually, Liz was sent to a neurological rehab center in central Florida, where she would await her fate. Weekends were spent driving to the rehab, and when Liz awoke, the miracle began. Her memory was intact, and she made rapid and miraculous progress.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This past December, we celebrated a year since Liz's accident. While Liz carries with her some physical handicaps, her spirit is more alive than ever. Taryn and she are forever connected in a bond not many will ever experience. Liz has been a source of inspiration for my daughter, and Taryn wrote about Liz in her college application essays. We had Liz and her parents over for a special dinner to celebrate, and Taryn bought Liz the same Swarovski cross necklace that she had worn to the rehab. While Liz's parents are Missy and Jerry, this child is mine as well. And Taryn will always have a place in their family.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">These are the blessings of motherhood.</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCuYgZlwIozH_z5lZANljxc_k-nSwsib4NvFEUKyWfSKSQC_7rW1-aCs6Zt_CmLHjBGYnxJFjCD9RNBHLCU7Bg225Os1nBVsce67SsN-Wb_b2bpZYV-PWIgZd6N4z9oTz9upE8dtMQxMj/s1600-h/IMG_1193.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCuYgZlwIozH_z5lZANljxc_k-nSwsib4NvFEUKyWfSKSQC_7rW1-aCs6Zt_CmLHjBGYnxJFjCD9RNBHLCU7Bg225Os1nBVsce67SsN-Wb_b2bpZYV-PWIgZd6N4z9oTz9upE8dtMQxMj/s320/IMG_1193.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438839337454947682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjce1600nb_sDoCYgv0TJc7e1QBYWVe1UOvZR72xuuU_QlzGtRlAFInwgyMFmMDy9jDU478tnP6ZRIveni44G3g0IaC28cnBXuwhkUkLbguw4SA30KE-rB_ksu_bIV3umG2PzH0ERFj9y9R/s1600-h/IMG_1190.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ggAZ01jy2db6qQI_S5o4JjpRYT47hvYy9MyK-_TWaVtcusNR1druy9lxPtfl1xam1mYiC3lMGPFw-u5982rcyJk3HZf1oMccEBGJe41lMLvMbQ3qEMhLrkZrIfMXDeabZwguiDAU3hoW/s320/IMG_2955.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438839723738688802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Bv5AWK8MeePIHjVtg7fHBl22HzjY9bY0g7kxqwemy36SipXXWFkNzEzIhEF6Qxz34eRR49f0kl43c897eSVN2IUdjW-_JYxYBFelrgx5f0gkE_6IdbIge5NpL5UqGlYGvsIBTI7H9REi/s1600-h/IMG_2960.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Bv5AWK8MeePIHjVtg7fHBl22HzjY9bY0g7kxqwemy36SipXXWFkNzEzIhEF6Qxz34eRR49f0kl43c897eSVN2IUdjW-_JYxYBFelrgx5f0gkE_6IdbIge5NpL5UqGlYGvsIBTI7H9REi/s320/IMG_2960.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438839979242976482" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-43616032348181221502010-02-12T14:25:00.007-05:002010-02-12T14:39:29.941-05:00A Valentine's Post<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiInWVIYDt5MvrrSO1s1U96cNKUWKa-H6nAWlAHBJYXvYYokNXirPAotD7swhWZ9ouPurdYo7oX63Q5i7dlukI_W3VFFevMQ_MtOl7zLzTNp-ilezpRmlD-9dw5j05thlmbQM8Zi03nnb74/s1600-h/_Device+Memory_home_user_pictures_IMG00744.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiInWVIYDt5MvrrSO1s1U96cNKUWKa-H6nAWlAHBJYXvYYokNXirPAotD7swhWZ9ouPurdYo7oX63Q5i7dlukI_W3VFFevMQ_MtOl7zLzTNp-ilezpRmlD-9dw5j05thlmbQM8Zi03nnb74/s320/_Device+Memory_home_user_pictures_IMG00744.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437442788648324258" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">This Sunday will be my 27th Valentine's Day spent with the same guy. And as of yet, the only thing we have planned is to play tennis with some friends. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Not that we aren't a romantic couple, but tonight we are going to the Ale House with the family, and tomorrow we have a bar mitzvah. So we'll probably be tired by then. I'm sure I will get roses and a card from Publix, since that will give my husband an excuse to stop at the grocery store again this week (his favorite place in the world besides his bed).<br /><br />Just so that you don't think we are a washed up old married couple, I thought I'd share a post from the destination blog that I write for. With a teen in the house and a busy social life, we have to plan our romance. This post is about an evening we spent ALONE on Anna Maria Island. To read it, </span><a href="http://www.ourislandculture.com/?p=100"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Click here.</span></a></div><br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day. Tell your honey you love him or her. And eat chocolate!Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-8044540171398622282010-02-09T14:19:00.014-05:002010-02-09T19:04:24.256-05:00Taryn's 18th Birthday in NYC - Day Three<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_wVRo-ZlevQhF5VqW7c7NwP9lyKiQbqQ1OawbDK-B0_-OrddtpYL7tk8jpiU5be2X65qIR0410I6zdtvml1-AwArTu0KRMuxnDLcfI2QVyqNRAEarMfPXf1tFzVUbqx_IdvSmgRbAcuL/s1600-h/IMG_2785.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_wVRo-ZlevQhF5VqW7c7NwP9lyKiQbqQ1OawbDK-B0_-OrddtpYL7tk8jpiU5be2X65qIR0410I6zdtvml1-AwArTu0KRMuxnDLcfI2QVyqNRAEarMfPXf1tFzVUbqx_IdvSmgRbAcuL/s320/IMG_2785.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436395485495054018" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Sunday morning there was another surprise in store for Taryn. It was the day of her actual birthday, and we were scheduled to have dinner with my sister Karen and her family. Her son CJ and Taryn are 2 days apart, so dinner at our favorite Italian restaurant, Angelo's on Mulberry, had been reserved. This Taryn knew. What she didn't know was that her father wasn't going to miss his daughter's 18th birthday dinner.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There we were, standing in Toys R Us in Times Square looking at the people on the ferris wheel. A little tap on her shoulder and Daddy stood behind her. I think if we keep this up, we may give the little girl a heart attack. Sadly, Aunt Cheryl never made it, but Gene in NYC was a major deal. He is not a huge fan of the city crowds. After some hugs and tears, we dropped his bag and headed off in the rain to see the tree. $5 street umbrellas saved the day. As did a really nice lady at the ticket booth at Radio City Music Hall, who gave the birthday girl some great last-minute discount orchestra seats for the Christmas Spectacular. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">After the show, we found our way to Le Parker Meridian Hotel, which I've heard houses the "Burger Joint", a hole-in-the-wall, cash-only place that serves 2 things... greasy burgers and fries. Oh, and beer. Behind a big red curtain off the lobby, this place was everything I'd heard. Hard to believe it's inside a 4-star hotel. The gingerbread houses in the lobby were a delight to look at while we digested the wrongness of that lunch.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Some rainy day shopping worked off a bit of the calories (yeah right), and we headed back to the room to prepare for dinner in Little Italy. So we get to Angelo's, and note to self: do not let Billy order! He is an Angelo's regular and the guy likes to order food. Parmesan and olives, calamari, stuffed clams, shrimp, mozzarella spedini, calamari salad. Followed by bowls of pasta, filet, chicken parmigiana, and more. Three bottles of Classic Chianti later we had laughed and ate and laughed some more. I love my sister's family, and I loved that the kids spent their birthdays together even though they live so far apart.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The night was still young, and we spent another hour next door at the 100+ year old bakery Ferrara, ordering pastries and espresso. Then, we went to the tree (again), watched the skaters in Rock Center, lit candles for our father at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and then wandered through Times Square. The best memory of the evening had to be the stop off at Charmin's public restrooms, which turned out to be a playground for all ages themed with all things potty. Who knew bathrooms could be so fun! We even took our turns at powering the 2010 sign for New Year's Eve in the Duracell room. Kudos to Charmin and Duracell for great marketing.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">After our good-byes with the Jersey Tavernise's, Gene retired to the room and Chris, Taryn and I headed to the rink. Taryn's one wish for the trip... to skate in Rockefeller Center on her birthday. What a blast we had, and miraculously, we all stayed vertical.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thanks New York, for another wonderful memory with my daughter. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_F1hsae-kJH7iv0XQxMDks7o3qLisTNKWx7nU2be3Qkz2UUtKQaEUig3Jv4o5CJ8YWPTUUWi702NNxuNNDJr1_CD2Y46iNKqCQ_T8YaooXIua5zAs1MizIFloVt5AE1tTyOv_VuTcfRBn/s1600-h/IMG_2788.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_F1hsae-kJH7iv0XQxMDks7o3qLisTNKWx7nU2be3Qkz2UUtKQaEUig3Jv4o5CJ8YWPTUUWi702NNxuNNDJr1_CD2Y46iNKqCQ_T8YaooXIua5zAs1MizIFloVt5AE1tTyOv_VuTcfRBn/s320/IMG_2788.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436395897689645826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLoMxjXpopHC43rL48wsMg63yxXq3lfzZI2yZUpxD0ETI5Fav77rIL-ONEo_stog8MKvKiYH3PR1C0kLlwoojBoAoVQ8-kQELkdlJLjzqMP-7xLYh15qPOC4NT26PeifcvKUO8RmgNbma/s1600-h/IMG_2791.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-v5pTy0C_mkSUvrbRhVv37VNaFLGYoJkGikbX4HtOfAgRHwFB-uVKA16IH6x7H1dlLzNXpfpB5Dhw2g-JeD4HINtbFzUgrKV-sXXPQpMVYin23MOLJYsREJY4jGftNLQN5niv8tEeqWkB/s320/IMG_2924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436398663824245618" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-87470104293136682182010-01-27T07:05:00.009-05:002010-01-31T16:55:34.834-05:00Taryn's 18th Birthday in NYC - Day Two<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRjRdHkJGPsmrPhYpcaeO5hu_1CzuShhOqbXU-KyvSa2COUvUx0ML2Du2jzbLBulJNDiDoEgdygI1WSpPGtTYb0h1gDq7N3t3ps1Mex0FyrjiiVsCoTtsXNdryc5r2qKMmk-3pesaj-5H/s1600-h/IMG_2742.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRjRdHkJGPsmrPhYpcaeO5hu_1CzuShhOqbXU-KyvSa2COUvUx0ML2Du2jzbLBulJNDiDoEgdygI1WSpPGtTYb0h1gDq7N3t3ps1Mex0FyrjiiVsCoTtsXNdryc5r2qKMmk-3pesaj-5H/s320/IMG_2742.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433023901261665090" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">On Saturday morning, Taryn and I were in our hotel room getting ready for the day when someone knocked on the door. Now mind you, I had remained in my jeans and bra just so that when this occurred, I would have cause to make Tar answer it. Now to give you a bit of history, Taryn had been spying on a couple across the street, who were on an apartment or hotel (couldn't tell) balcony having what looked to be a lover's quarrel. When the knock came, the look of terror on my daughter's face was undeniable. She thought they had seen her and came to confront her. LOL! I'm sorry, that's funny - I don't care WHO you are!<br /></span><br />OMG! It's Aunt Christine! What are you doing here??? I'm here to shop 5th Ave with you! And so Day 2 began. Before heading to 5th Ave, we checked out the new pedestrian area in Times Square and had breakfast at Junior's Diner. On our way to 5th, we strolled by the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center and braved the pre-holiday streets. Whoa! Christmas shopping in NYC a couple weeks before the holiday is nuts! I felt like I was in Chinatown during the Chinese New Year parade. That didn't stop the trio.<br /><br />We decided we love the little grocery market next door to our hotel, and picked up a couple snacks in the afternoon after an exhausting day (hey, spending money is hard work!). We refreshed and dressed for Saturday night's reunion with my sorority sisters. Melanie had flown in from Cali, and Gwen was coming in from Jersey. Andrea was bunking at Karen's house. We met at Blu Chili, our favorite sushi and martini bar. My sisters were happy to see Christine again, and they even made her an honorary Chi Omega. They didn't do so for Taryn, since she will be a full-fledged sister by next year. Wink wink.<br /><br />We couldn't leave the city without the obligatory visit to our favorite gay piano bar on the upper east side, Brandy's. And, we even found a sofa on the street for Annie. Some things are funny, year after year. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHgUwWDivU4H0Nbo3G61G6-YkxANNyqJbgRuf91P7jhPcBUTt7yjG_E6yyjX9LXt7_t1x9_TtSwdqYAP5fVAtPIE-tQE6kvojm1HT2c-68_bIJzTOV63hZlIslonIP4KiaZV1nLdy3okfX/s320/IMG_2774.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433025733120170802" /></a></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-3589474011085906592010-01-22T07:42:00.011-05:002010-01-26T10:12:37.549-05:00Taryn's 18th Bday in NYC - Day One<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ_SlXdIqWFsDxoRFgTOu8DaG0ZL_PTyQJKtIjv9otkK6NpDhKkxp9_fRq7X99lZDxQWWW0BcM9WbtD0D2eo_N-hy8Oc_AsHBYzkgFgpMBH-mscyrqC8hoOAN11fI5peqfMpfXAMFWSRg/s1600-h/IMG_2701.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZ_SlXdIqWFsDxoRFgTOu8DaG0ZL_PTyQJKtIjv9otkK6NpDhKkxp9_fRq7X99lZDxQWWW0BcM9WbtD0D2eo_N-hy8Oc_AsHBYzkgFgpMBH-mscyrqC8hoOAN11fI5peqfMpfXAMFWSRg/s320/IMG_2701.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429548336499374594" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Since 2005, we have given Taryn a choice for her birthday... a party with your friends or a weekend in NYC with Mommy and her friends. Yup, you guessed it. I raised the girl to travel. This year was Taryn's 18th, so I had to do it big. She skipped school on Friday and we splurged on a third night versus our customary 2 nights. Unfortunately, our usual cohorts, Aunt Chris and Aunt Cheryl, couldn't make it this year. Or so she thought.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The early flight got us into NYC at 10am on Friday, and it was bitter cold. Our first order of business, after we dropped the bags at The Muse, was shopping and lunch at Katz Deli. I had inadvertently printed a very old internet article about a number of little known fashion warehouses, where you could get designer digs for a fraction. Subway riders we are, and we hopped on and off a number of times, only to find each warehouse long since closed. Ugh! We happened upon a consignment boutique, where we found a couples treasures each. I got a sweater for $8 (which btw taryn is is wearing in the pictures at dinner) and Taryn got the cutest dress for $20. I passed on the Versace coat for $1,600. But, it was tempting ;). I enjoyed our walk through Little Italy, where the Christmas decorations on the charming restaurants and shops were heart warming.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Katz Deli is a wayyyyys east, and again, it was freezing. But worth the long walk. Long lines, packed tables and walls lined with signed autographs dating back to the deli's historic beginnings. Even though we opted for a lean roast beef of rye and a side salad (we were saving ourselves for the indulgences to come), we tasted the famous pastrami at the counter and OMG!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Our first evening we met up with the delicious Annie Bananie Mendelson, resident of the upper east side, and Katie Boo Bashant, my scrumptious cousin. Katie picked a Thai place we hadn't been to, and we had a fabulous time. Although someone was missing for certain (Aunt Cheryl).</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We were pleasantly surprised to find that my buddy had upgraded us to a larger room with 2 beds at the hotel. The relief for me was that I knew some other people were showing up, so one bed for 4 people was going to be interesting. Then again, this crew in NYC is always interesting, to say the least.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Stay tuned for Day 2.</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguagzcv_a1aNFD_KJ2dXO9nCj6iyGogqTiq6SviktbwQBGJ6ZYLRWl8FABnIUuFlOH7u-FFwmDW_8L790TYt_JDl2sGyQnzqy1SZ14_BhRgr3g-jg0SZ1xHih0yjgp7lppelr9Hs1OG7X/s1600-h/IMG_2711.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguagzcv_a1aNFD_KJ2dXO9nCj6iyGogqTiq6SviktbwQBGJ6ZYLRWl8FABnIUuFlOH7u-FFwmDW_8L790TYt_JDl2sGyQnzqy1SZ14_BhRgr3g-jg0SZ1xHih0yjgp7lppelr9Hs1OG7X/s320/IMG_2711.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429548938265959266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEpmQXcy6wMY1oH2285cZGs4A5jSjpBHcf3uu2oRxehdF9Q-dDOyYD-kkSxoK5YroPOZTmxBGIb9S2L6pxuWLX9aXZe5z_H1C9PAKtlqoWHQZo9FBfWSCeSPY4pUoZsxOcMaBGht5fM7qa/s1600-h/IMG_2718.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiasVTwWRiwUgcMoOBRKyAcU78j9Z-jaUrAtEKEcZkrsHQvIWyuYcGkpZQdTR70O7BacZ9NCNs554HxR4JkNk_dFOC2p35v1uv2DYM5T8frPDiAhUjGsUkIkMvx0evvwdlic-xBw0_zg0u3/s320/IMG_2728.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429549382646859650" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-46769633633497272822010-01-10T11:04:00.009-05:002010-01-10T11:51:25.651-05:00An Untraditional Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgtaQc-QTTWcRH1rAX2lABpA2AtkLe7itIDRS4luJNDyIazp1xf2Z1geQet2dek1yZ_ij5VfntsWDb9lXpOeKk-OC2gAWKEVmJSr3CQkvoPZcTdR8YFC-y13g9oSW-uvM_mRBlK4BMjsz/s1600-h/IMG_2976.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgtaQc-QTTWcRH1rAX2lABpA2AtkLe7itIDRS4luJNDyIazp1xf2Z1geQet2dek1yZ_ij5VfntsWDb9lXpOeKk-OC2gAWKEVmJSr3CQkvoPZcTdR8YFC-y13g9oSW-uvM_mRBlK4BMjsz/s320/IMG_2976.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425151801982036690" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">For nearly 20 years, the Cushings have hosted a Christmas Eve dinner at our home. What started as a sit down dinner for 8, grew to a staggering bash for 116. Yes, in our home. And we do all the cooking, preparation, decoration, set up and clean up. It's our gift to our friends and family. We start cooking on Thanksgiving weekend and don't stop till Christmas Eve. Last year, however, on Christmas Day, we were at our friend Pam's house for dinner and nearly fell asleep in our food. We hit a wall. We thought... we need a year off. And that's what we did. So this Christmas Eve, we trimmed it wayyyyyy down, and did an intimate dinner for 15. Piece of cake for us. </span><div><br /></div><div>The upside - no borrowing tables, chairs, professional heaters. No rearranging of furniture and setting up of dining areas inside and outside. Limited decorations, and not even any outside lights. And, we actually spent one-on-one time with the people who were here instead of cooking, cleaning and hosting. The downside - we didn't share our holiday with dozens of friends and family, some of whom we only see at Christmastime, and there weren't hoards of children running around my house. The worst part - my mother moved to North Carolina on Dec 22nd and I didn't see her for Christmas :(.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enter Christmas Day. We loaded up the SUV with ourselves, our daughter, her boyfriend and 3 of the doggies and set off for a truly untraditional Christmas. Three nights on Anna Maria Island in a cottage by the beach. We arrived in time for sunset, and took a moment to enjoy it before heading to Banana Cabanas, a little Caribbean joint in Bradenton Beach. For Christmas dinner, we had everything from a burger and fries (Gene...borrrrring!) to jerk chicken and ribs to seafood paella to crabmeat stuffed macadamia nut grouper. </div><div><br /></div><div>For the next 3 days, we rode bikes around the island, played tennis, and played pool at a local pizza joint with the kids. We watched movies and napped, and took morning and evening walks on the beach and on old wooden piers. The doggies were happy, the kids were happy, and we were happy and relaxed. </div><div><br /></div><div>Will the Cushings ever cook for the masses again? Certainly. But we may have a few new traditions as well.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja82Y_YprQLcCD96iyKkUsf1GUMDex5Czcn2dplJBvk64qPBTh7ktQClIDNuUkMW6xH1s3mtxFBMF6sRri0L2sRPBwXw7lJtBjbsYNxj-3jaANA_ic-RwjOaa2CYVAxX-J0xrezcVFulAO/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja82Y_YprQLcCD96iyKkUsf1GUMDex5Czcn2dplJBvk64qPBTh7ktQClIDNuUkMW6xH1s3mtxFBMF6sRri0L2sRPBwXw7lJtBjbsYNxj-3jaANA_ic-RwjOaa2CYVAxX-J0xrezcVFulAO/s320/Picture+7.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425152491940937842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBTY5GDVuzT_JTv4l9jiRA5bqm0lU_TijlexNLAeYzhoQTSeppJKglvUPFFv9g15zq3pIc5uJM5lGThv8u4BBKSGRBoEEvrJPrvirHGCN3BO4jjlo9A2xDfFTFl-K3-ay58wj8XcOejqUA/s1600-h/Picture+11.png"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUh4LkqwPh1IAj7i6lXCCGK7jwdouoUc1x7ErRa3cc3KzPp2Tymg_vRUdcR0YKPRI_OgoHsnxeEPEI-VRRErff8XYPl_R497CVTglDcu-QIjTu-sDbUdl_tlcNquT-DPyrR4jAW0O3K-5/s320/IMG_3103.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425153991211672226" /></a><br /><br /></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-79769099156916520232010-01-08T13:08:00.002-05:002010-01-08T13:11:36.282-05:002010 Blog PromisesI have been a very baaaaaad blogger. Good thing there isn't a Santa Blogger, or my blog stocking would be full of coal this year. I have made trips I haven't posted about, pictures waiting to upload in my iphoto, and dozens of get togethers worthy of the written word. I'm sorry readers! I've slacked, and for that I am sorry.<div><br /></div><div>2010 is the year. I will post more than any previous year. I promise. Girl Scout promise.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for my best year yet!</div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-40705287922647208012009-10-23T09:50:00.008-04:002009-10-23T10:41:26.442-04:00Tips on Finding Travel Deals<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">I travel quite a bit. Not a tremendous amount, like say, my FB friends <a href="http://www.johnnyjet.com/home.asp">Johnny Jet</a> or <a href="http://www.elliott.org/">Chris Elliott</a>. And, I have not (yet) become a famous travel blogger who is hosted in all kinds of exotic destinations so I can write about them. Someday maybe, with any luck ;).</span><br /><br />Meanwhile, I often hear from friends... "I'm going to (fill in the blank city) and I know you've been there. Where should I stay and how do I get a good deal?" If I've been there, I'm happy to give specific information. If not, here's my standard method for finding a good deal.<br /><br />Airfare:<br />First step - I go to </span><a href="http://www.sidestep.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.sidestep.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. What I like about Sidestep is that, unlike Orbitz or Expedia, it is not a booking engine. It is merely a price comparison. It shows you more airlines than the 2 afore mentioned and it tells you where to get the deal (i.e. on the airlines' site, or cheapoair, or orbitz, etc).<br /><br />Second step - once I find a flight combo and price I like, I go to the airlines' individual sites and search there - as well as other booking sites, to see if other times or web only fares are listed. On both Sidestep and the individual sites, I search both round trip and one-way flights... since sometimes it's cheaper to book one-ways on 2 different sites than a round trip with one airline.<br /><br />For instance, I prefer <a href="http://www.jetblue.com">JetBlue</a> to NYC, but sometimes I need to give up the TV and fly only one way with JB and the other with say, Continental. I also will fly into JFK and outta Newark, or vice versa, if it's cheaper and if the times work better for me. Not a big difference in cab fare. And, in certain markets, I find that you have to figure out who the best carriers are for your connection and shop those (for example, United and US Air are the 2 best choices for me, with regards to price and non-stops/directs, from Fort Myers to Reagan National in DC).</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Side bar: I'm not a fan of flying through certain airports, Atlanta and Philly, to name two. They are huge and you've gotta be careful that the flight connection you have booked is not less than an hour in these airports. Atlanta/Delta is notorious for flight delays, cancellations and gate changes and you will find yourself runnnnnning like crazy to catch your connection. Trust me on this one, avoid connections under an hour there.<br /><br />Hotels:<br /><a href="http://www.travelzoo.com">Travelzoo</a> is my favorite for hotel deals and is always my starting point. I receive their weekly Top 20 Deals list and it prompts me to browse my fave cities. Sometimes I create a trip based on a deal, versus picking a date then finding a deal. I like Travelzoo because there are some independent properties and small hotel groups that I have found I can rely on for periodic Travelzoo exclusive deals. Like for instance, one of my fave hotel groups, <a href="http://www.kimptonhotels.com/">Kimpton</a>, will post Travelzoo deals. To date I've stayed at 4 of their properties in NYC, San Fran and DC....all with Travelzoo deals. When I had the Hawk's Cay Resort account, we did Travelzoo promotions as well. You have to check back regularly on Travelzoo, because the deals come and go and book quickly... kinda like shopping at Costco or Homegoods.<br /><br />I will shop <a href="http://www.hotels.com">hotels.com</a>, because they sometimes have a sale on certain hotels. BUT, I only book hotels I am familiar with or have read reviews on <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com">TripAdvisor</a>. I think that sometimes their 3 star or 4 star hotels are more like 2's in my book. Prime example, The Paramount in NYC. Not horrible, but not great and the rooms are the size of a walk in closet.<br /><br />I also like to follow Budget Travel's magazine and website for deals and recommendations. They often write about hotels you would never find on any major booking site like hotels.com. Mostly hotels with a large inventory on rooms will appear on hotels.com, esp in major markets... so check out places like <a href="http://www.budgettravelonline.com">budgettravelonline.com</a> for smaller boutique reviews and deals. I have had some success with Marriott's website, and I also receive their members e-mail with last minute specials.<br /><br />My best tip on hotel bookings, if you find a deal, check the cancellation policy and the rez requirements. If you can cancel up to a day or two prior and they only do a credit card hold, then by all means, book the deal and then keep shopping for a better one!<br /><br />Car rentals:<br />I don't do these very often, but one great tip I learned this summer from a good friend... if you are booking a car for a long period of time (esp one way), try shopping it with shorter rentals. My family went on a cross country for 3 weeks this summer, and instead of renting a car from Kansas City to San Francisco for 3 weeks, we did 3 one-week rentals (Kansas City to Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole to Vegas, Vegas to San Fran) and saved over $1,000 dollars. With the same company! I kid you not!<br /><br />Travel news:<br />I like <a href="http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/">"This Just In"</a> by Budget Travel and receive their RSS feed.<br /><br />I'm open to any great deal finding techniques you have... please share!</span><br /></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-61151148008321540502009-09-02T06:31:00.016-04:002009-09-02T07:38:45.129-04:00Mi familia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8bdvWy2ehE-5VVBcwdUjXNSIWGMA-ykZEvXMmuUet3e74BPyG_2ogRaanqwAHiDa27AMGRZWRzxFVDNQ8DnXpZorlI7AJIpXDYepMDapZmx-WdmYbY_5eXC0VdHsm0UpKXiZoUBjJowS/s1600-h/Picture+24.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf8bdvWy2ehE-5VVBcwdUjXNSIWGMA-ykZEvXMmuUet3e74BPyG_2ogRaanqwAHiDa27AMGRZWRzxFVDNQ8DnXpZorlI7AJIpXDYepMDapZmx-WdmYbY_5eXC0VdHsm0UpKXiZoUBjJowS/s320/Picture+24.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376830844158202418" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">When it comes to meaningful events, I didn't think I could top the cross country trip this summer. The first weekend in August though, I took a quick weekend jaunt to my hometown in New York for an old fashioned Italian family reunion. It was the first time our extended family had come together like this in probably 20 years or more. Why now? Cathi D'Errico Schultz.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">By looking at her, you'd never know my cousin Cathi was Italian. Tall and statuesque, our blonde darling was the youngest, and sweetest, of my clan. She carried with her a cheshire grin and a infectious laugh. How this vibrant 37 year old woman could pass away at such a young age, and why, is just beyond me. It will be one of the first questions I ask at the pearly gates.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">At Cathi's funeral, 2nd and 3rd cousins I haven't seen since childhood vowed to have a reunion in Cathi's honor. And, did we. On August 2nd, over a hundred of us gathered on Cathi's parents front lawn, holding hands, crying and praying together as a family. It's times like these, you are proud to have the family you do. You are proud of your heritage. And you long for the old days of pasta, rowdiness and a few extra cocktails. ;)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">On this day, I met my cousin's kids for the first time, and they met my daughter. Taryn got a look into my upbringing in a way she hadn't before. Almost all were there, the local NY crew, the Yonkers crew, the Connecticut crew and the Florida crew. The 2 remaining elders, my grandmother and my great aunt, watched us dance from the front porch.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">We got the generational photos... the first generation (Nan and Aunt Madeline), the second generation (my mom and her first cousins), the 3rd generation (us, the "kids") and the 4th (the kids' kids). Cousin Johnny and the lovely Renee sang to us in the rain. The cameras were a-snapping... especially the "fall" (you know what I mean). There was lots of laughter and lots of tears... it was an unforgettable day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">We vowed to keep in touch, and since have plastered Facebook with dozens of flattering, and not so flattering, photos. This family will never be the same since we lost Cathi - both in a seriously bad way, but also in a very, very good way. Thanks, Cuz.</span></span></div></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQYox0C2yxNmeTIEXe8LanuFCGdGgBarhRpMAta30vVdB0Afcelca6FJy6i-wV9t-i3KBGms1jXWWomwXLoVfu6KWa7ARy0wUKvXoLjs3XWBwdyxgTFewxvvq-g2wA-lvIl6RfB7nE6Dku/s1600-h/Picture+8.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQYox0C2yxNmeTIEXe8LanuFCGdGgBarhRpMAta30vVdB0Afcelca6FJy6i-wV9t-i3KBGms1jXWWomwXLoVfu6KWa7ARy0wUKvXoLjs3XWBwdyxgTFewxvvq-g2wA-lvIl6RfB7nE6Dku/s320/Picture+8.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376831362331361586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaDpmViuOwwfav6AnQGnQy7bZ_n5MqsU8V_CLSHYBUBYWSlbhX_yK0Vegq0l4KuMjgOT4Im0rjv_9u1xY-GX6TWhzqN32MnJMxgXGp2huPgjCDjnMQD-JaFUMF5xzc9tG0niTzCovx2-T9/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALfEo7nA4Njd1BgwLXXQuz5XOAoi_N5SZBd8asDOy4Qfl3UwqaXU_y7vxnKLFf2M9Ae7O-LivSMSihgV_9NlZYZgQC68VumavunnuIjb63RjiHrLKmwYNbPLisbr9pmQS-_h-zcDVRIop/s320/IMG_2152.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376832774795358706" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-26736244176301940862009-08-13T07:14:00.011-04:002009-08-13T08:03:53.866-04:00Lovely Ladies In DC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIPt9xZiKU4SxXKeMmt7mBPMlvgv_mvy-nccKD9-g0OsqwmQWZwHAYdkFXwHV3bq75bXLuVFVojQGBMBohyDXPqnS8b5fVX8HGJFlara5LYtNb5ky9pRGJQ_TMwUDNqdMXJU3SZmFOog5/s1600-h/IMG_2104.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIPt9xZiKU4SxXKeMmt7mBPMlvgv_mvy-nccKD9-g0OsqwmQWZwHAYdkFXwHV3bq75bXLuVFVojQGBMBohyDXPqnS8b5fVX8HGJFlara5LYtNb5ky9pRGJQ_TMwUDNqdMXJU3SZmFOog5/s320/IMG_2104.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369416229584686034" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">My "Philly in a Day" trip was followed immediately with a drive to Old Town Alexandria, where I had more business to conduct. Another opportunity to explore a town I've never been to, and to hook up with another Chi Omega Sorority sister or two. So, my handy assistant and I (my daughter Taryn) traveled with Walter and Claire Klages, the research team for our mutual client, Northern Virginia's, </span><a href="http://www.visitloudoun.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Loudoun County</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">. I am so glad the Focus Group for that night was in Old Town Alexandria, because it was a charming old walking city a stone's throw from DC. It also gave me another VA town to compare Loudoun's quaint towns and villages to. </span><a href="http://www.morrisonhouse.com/index.html?WT.mc_n=Morrison_NAME&WT.mc_t=Hotel_PPC&WT.srch=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">The Morrison House</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">, another Kimpton hotel, was delightful... and again I had a better room than Walter (wink wink). The only surprise was the fact that VA doesn't allow alcohol to be given away, so the free wine hour in the lobby that is Kimpton's signature, was not permitted. :(</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This girl is not dull, so the day after my work assignment, I stayed for an extra day to rendezvous with my dear friend Patty Fitzsimmons. She is a beauty of a lady, always has been - and it was so great to see her after 20 years. How do we let time escape us like that? I will never forget the beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace she sang at my wedding.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Patty played tour guide (see a pattern? if not, refer back to Philly in a Day post) for us, and whisked us off to DC, where we met sorority sister Chris Pellerin and her adorable daughter Emily at the <a href="http://www.ebbitt.com/main/index-flash.cfm">Old Ebbit Grill</a>. Chris is an influential lobbyist, with offices basically across the street from the White House. I was so thankful she took a few hours out of her work day to lunch with us and show us her office digs. Between these two DC experts, we were able to get a great overview of the city, and a few inside stories as well.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Unfortunately, our one day visit did not afford us time to go into some of the famous landmarks, like the Washington Monument and the Capitol, but believe me, we will plan another visit to this impressive city. It is really hard to describe how awesome it is to see all these monumental buildings side-by-side - from the Treasury, to the National Library, to the Pentagon. Just wow.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We went for a walk through the grand <a href="http://www.willardwashington.com/">Willard Hotel,</a> where Reverend Martin Luther King Jr wrote his speech "I Have a Dream", and Julia Ward Howe penned the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." We imbibed in a delicious Mojito at the hotel's illustrious Round Robin Bar, where Confederate spies were said to conspire against the Union.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I'm going to have to say, little Emily stole the show that day for me with this little interaction between she and my daughter in front of the White House:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Taryn: "You see that house there, Emily. Do you know whose house it is?"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Emily: "No, whose?"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Taryn: "President Obama's."</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Emily looks perplexed.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Taryn: "He lives in there."</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Emily: "No he doesn't."</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Taryn: "He does, that's his house."</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Emily: "Nuh uh, he lives inside the TV."</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7w5haH4NBGwVpWeQ4qT2Adz0MOeHM1d01-bRVJUZhuGuvyDIPj0Rgdt_N_PkoNBb4reMbQLluWbFNtS2f51YWy4kzSh5khznT5G96cPP0WzLuhhlqKp2bDguGiMFk_P43Dqw_nyCObzI5/s1600-h/IMG_2060.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkOGseJK5RXEOBozM8pafNccbnX6Ci6knu0IKjffHb4OuWafHbJTjtTqmAD9ATLaINUb0SZABl4CZV9TL2pzvaNQhglHxuRGpg-aciGqKaQ4y3BUjqjoLO-tWc-SYlxBbIc-xcaqLo1eZ/s320/IMG_2110.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369417706527404178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWarExwhafZbfQfOhRAB_bODZ-koWW4S2PDP4FdxHwDED1lAzCEeGH8CNT0OVOBu7XlCo6KN1h7Y91lTXOi6lNeu_U3GcE1Owiz-1ChI9668VlpLbsSCgKDPEPZMS6GJtKcIcZ9ttdWj59/s1600-h/IMG_2116.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWarExwhafZbfQfOhRAB_bODZ-koWW4S2PDP4FdxHwDED1lAzCEeGH8CNT0OVOBu7XlCo6KN1h7Y91lTXOi6lNeu_U3GcE1Owiz-1ChI9668VlpLbsSCgKDPEPZMS6GJtKcIcZ9ttdWj59/s320/IMG_2116.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369417698430864258" /></a>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-31131379393215246512009-08-09T16:21:00.008-04:002009-08-09T17:02:57.199-04:00Philly in a Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1wVHPFqQh1XoJ57Xgy_ZBdaTWSIU-yGeBeiXkC6BQxXpMKaZA0gFJiPDexleFI_G7CCSt6d3qAOguqr9Qsl87GCBg0QMKkDSujhbviqRCAM6wDb76pDV4ClvAvk0bxDbyEGc9qn1xpP2/s1600-h/IMG_2054.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1wVHPFqQh1XoJ57Xgy_ZBdaTWSIU-yGeBeiXkC6BQxXpMKaZA0gFJiPDexleFI_G7CCSt6d3qAOguqr9Qsl87GCBg0QMKkDSujhbviqRCAM6wDb76pDV4ClvAvk0bxDbyEGc9qn1xpP2/s320/IMG_2054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368070862982847266" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;">Shortly after our cross country trip (3 days in fact), I once again boarded a plane. With 3 focus groups planned in 3 cities over 3 days, there was no rest for the weary. I took my daughter along, who turned out to be our official assistant during the business trip. It also was a great way to expose her to a couple cities we haven't yet been to.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">After our first FG in Jersey, we took the couple hour drive to Philly for FG #2. Since these research events take place in the evenings, I had an opportunity for a quick visit with my college roomie Jennifer Waite Hawes. She graciously toured Taryn and I through historic downtown Philly. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In case you ever wondered what you can see in 3 hours in Philly, it goes like this...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We parked under the new National Constitution Center, which houses the U.S. Constitution and 160,000 sq ft of exhibits surrounding the historical 4 page document. We did not enter the museum, but I heard there is a hall of life-size bronze figures of the constitution's signers. Next, we wandered through the adjacent Independence Visitors Center and received some tips on a quick tour of Old City.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">We strolled on down to the Liberty Bell. Even though it measures 14' in diameter, for some reason I expected it to be bigger. Regardless, it is housed in a lovely new building that is light and airy with great photos and historical documents displayed throughout. It also happens to be free to enter the exhibit, which can be a quick pass through or you can linger a little longer. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">On the far end of Independence Mall stands Independence Hall, the infamous location where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the U.S. Constitution was penned. Manned by National Park Rangers, we wandered the grounds and found our way to Ben Franklin's former home site and print shop. Here, I purchased a printed scroll for the husband-and-wife business friends I was traveling with. It said, "Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, and half shut after."</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">There is so much more to see in Philly that we didn't have time for, but I was able to get a sense of the spirit of our Nation's founders in this original American city.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Jen was such a good sport whisking us around Philly on a toasty summer day, and we toasted to old times and good friends at a sidewalk cafe. The special of the house, a fruity vodka cocktail, was a refreshing end to a lovely afternoon. Thanks, Jen!</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oTfbX04B31bRAZRDwP-PCdeeLNgexllB_ud1ROAHCCKW_jYx6Hp-LhzwhP2_GFOR-y5r4uMhyLkZ66YT6Eyn702PP1TXYu1Yk7iVm7N1jbZ0cZZdFaJWd9KpZIx9jnFlPCQaYmjXS-tP/s1600-h/IMG_2024.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5oTfbX04B31bRAZRDwP-PCdeeLNgexllB_ud1ROAHCCKW_jYx6Hp-LhzwhP2_GFOR-y5r4uMhyLkZ66YT6Eyn702PP1TXYu1Yk7iVm7N1jbZ0cZZdFaJWd9KpZIx9jnFlPCQaYmjXS-tP/s320/IMG_2024.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368071169672958946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgci__TpHYHCumdqU744KOK8QEt2FsJvSnsgWEBMbxAPmMEZ3VnuCZj8WqDUDSBoE4oBV_yrf5w3TNtM7NiiYMNahZZUDyMCRmyTnFsvPjmnR1JlMZDtQyg6Ok3RG9B7kjrjwX7alluVlJC/s1600-h/IMG_2021.JPG"><img style="float:right; 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Road Trip Week 2<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">You know it's a good trip when it takes me two weeks to recover enough to write the post for it! After our National Park Week, we were parked and canyoned out - and ready to get back to civilization. Good 'ole Cali was the perfect answer to those prayers. From LA to San Fran, we weaved our way up the coast and celebrated our grand finale in Napa and Sonoma Valleys. I have to say, I really like California!</span><br /><br />Our drive from Vegas on July 5th over to Los Angeles saw a huge change in temperature - peaking at 116 in Death Valley and landing at a pleasant 65 degrees when we arrived at the </span><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxmb-marina-del-rey-marriott/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Marriott in Marina del Rey</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">, a beautiful hotel only a few blocks to Venice Beach. I have to say, it was a far cry from our "rustic" accommodations in Yellowstone only a week prior. We valeted the car ($26 a night -ugh), checked into our lovely room and quickly headed out the door to see the Pacific Ocean. There, we met my college sorority sister Marla Kornfeld Rothfarb and her family and enjoyed a delightful evening at <a href="http://www.cotrattoria.com/">C&O Trattoria</a> on Venice Beach. The atmosphere was right up my Italian alley, with an outdoor courtyard lit up with strings of lights and an occasional group rendition of "When the Moon Hits Your Eye..."</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkqVMIqbkVYde52VdNo8hTUFhUc_9btV3uCAc4idTMOrV0j5DbftbLCTQdYNf8CLP5J72mLNUxSALqGsWECL4eUFcD-p1E65G6E2yYVZjGuhqw-VU5R6I-hS1r6XkkrPiF_y8WdQizy_Q/s1600-h/IMG_1258.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkqVMIqbkVYde52VdNo8hTUFhUc_9btV3uCAc4idTMOrV0j5DbftbLCTQdYNf8CLP5J72mLNUxSALqGsWECL4eUFcD-p1E65G6E2yYVZjGuhqw-VU5R6I-hS1r6XkkrPiF_y8WdQizy_Q/s320/IMG_1258.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362520120350261250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfezgtyjLxhMo2s2ATl3qqyTWgAXXqnbjR_qzrA0J7Fx4ilHB-l1-gnJcenax4b_VDhc4gR8fZLuvDu_w8QWRWY945UIivu_JYVKOHwzETRs_K7OWPXqi2RcKQQl8z7Q2sGdV_11v33kmF/s1600-h/IMG_1254.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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We were witness to a celebrity sighting at Tod's on Rodeo and a crowd of mourners surrounding Michael Jackson's Star on Hollywood Blvd. We had a great lunch with our friend and UCLA student David Chow and his beautiful girlfriend Katherine at <a href="http://www.dolcegroup.com/ketchup/">Ketchup</a>, a trendy restaurant in Beverly Hills owned by Ashton Kutcher. We did not see Ashton, but enjoyed 5 flavors of ketchup at his digs and a lovely view of the Hills. We totally avoided downtown LA, since rumors were spreading that the massive convergence for MJ's memorial the next day would be God-awful. Did I mention that there's a bit of traffic in and around LA? 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The historic diner is a quaint little French inspired landmark, owned by our host and waiter Silvio. We dined outside on a very narrow porch at a rustic but oh so charming wood table. The rusty Mott Street sign behind me made me flash to my favorite Chinatown basement hideaway called WoHops in NYC. I ordered the Governator - as reviewed by Guy from Diners, Drive Inns and Dives. As a favorite of Governor Arnie, I thought it should be called the Terminator, since the scrambled egg concoction was chock full of the ultimate no no's, from bacon to ham to potatoes... everything but the kitchen sink. Gene had an incredible burger and Taryn had her favorite fall back BLT. 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Gotta love Southern Cali! As we made it further north, the vistas changed and we spotted fields of grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and cows. The air got chillier, the water got deeper blue and the coast got rockier. A favorite stop was one of many lookouts, where we got surprisingly close to a smelly and loud group of elephant seals. So weird the way they pile on top of each other in rows on the beach. Approaching Monterey, it got crazy steep, crazy winding and crazy incredible with views around every sharp corner. At moments, the cliffy roads took our breath away. The bikers blew our minds, riding on the edge of these roads with no railings and up tremendous inclines. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wJ2sQQ1HopYjp9HASQ57T7Z4bDU3HaPiCFUT6OJfMlafJ3CUWMyUUWWtKNJssAGu8W6pwjLZBQ7UZ3fIFjP4IJDUMixmnrQK6DNElN-HaGUHO1n_2GJZgZAXm8KODmHHCxOEfHlia0FM/s320/IMG_1433.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362773235236758626" /></a><br /><br />Monterey CA is home to another college sorority sister, Melanie Darling Scholl and her family, whom we truly enjoyed spending an evening with over some great burgers and a few tall cold ones on our only night in that town. I can see why Mel is hoping for a few more years there before her high ranking husband has to move them again. Beautiful town and a super family.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vimXAWNUUW8UVWoD-2e2pyVG1zryHy1agJBMY6N9BBEVyIoY-0mLK2gOU2jem3sYp-7kJScuPJpjdQtUQv5-rbZo8m91YZUA9T3vbMJiNh5wzmwMRudzB38AmX8L2RWumcRkRNUx9joN/s1600-h/IMG_1434.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1vimXAWNUUW8UVWoD-2e2pyVG1zryHy1agJBMY6N9BBEVyIoY-0mLK2gOU2jem3sYp-7kJScuPJpjdQtUQv5-rbZo8m91YZUA9T3vbMJiNh5wzmwMRudzB38AmX8L2RWumcRkRNUx9joN/s320/IMG_1434.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362775379604414130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1H1B2JO4SINJgXdxjnqVmKQLLzyNybjsKNrzB8TLS424PafYH9REKmkQ88yaDSHsE7LC_Bx-dVIFBZABq25iVtzOHjwCMjJP-_skmChM6ckfTwD_SRhRY9ISUR4-o7j5plOAd7zcdUhGt/s1600-h/IMG_1462.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1H1B2JO4SINJgXdxjnqVmKQLLzyNybjsKNrzB8TLS424PafYH9REKmkQ88yaDSHsE7LC_Bx-dVIFBZABq25iVtzOHjwCMjJP-_skmChM6ckfTwD_SRhRY9ISUR4-o7j5plOAd7zcdUhGt/s320/IMG_1462.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362775377669985042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirll54VRRAAuvquz2IzUAA99hjx3NCupRQfG9MS_sMAePkPJzj2mp2mVSqY-lrvP76Ug2LSDXexckaKuUqzvhMSBw2BC7JQMvTgh7A3B-qqEZpHl7G47ZyezNjDqA8onbRDt00PPCJ-nx5/s1600-h/IMG_1467.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirll54VRRAAuvquz2IzUAA99hjx3NCupRQfG9MS_sMAePkPJzj2mp2mVSqY-lrvP76Ug2LSDXexckaKuUqzvhMSBw2BC7JQMvTgh7A3B-qqEZpHl7G47ZyezNjDqA8onbRDt00PPCJ-nx5/s320/IMG_1467.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362775372862833618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiyjbJgZJuWqQgIjUq9YqN9RBFeQrKRcvCRqFsCIffAjtipj7wbjb6O76JSgZMoMU0MBQ3H_11ZyOQ8NVVG9Kq5XmpqAHA0wLedTXDpem2DO75L7TsvYEoJog56pZqD7bXB-1hwfgRdhs/s1600-h/IMG_1476.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNiyjbJgZJuWqQgIjUq9YqN9RBFeQrKRcvCRqFsCIffAjtipj7wbjb6O76JSgZMoMU0MBQ3H_11ZyOQ8NVVG9Kq5XmpqAHA0wLedTXDpem2DO75L7TsvYEoJog56pZqD7bXB-1hwfgRdhs/s320/IMG_1476.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362775366990421330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJl_MxHb6V3h9R6PF19sX0FsgQ9C94qwz-8Plx5J8VtG1qr6oGAg908GfSEv-wfK5RFmIQSuwzcGMrQFsy78gYnBGRUCcax7DxhFePuGiTa5ZQmxft8r28tx9c_VnMD_0fwBpahOuIbu_/s1600-h/IMG_1478.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJl_MxHb6V3h9R6PF19sX0FsgQ9C94qwz-8Plx5J8VtG1qr6oGAg908GfSEv-wfK5RFmIQSuwzcGMrQFsy78gYnBGRUCcax7DxhFePuGiTa5ZQmxft8r28tx9c_VnMD_0fwBpahOuIbu_/s320/IMG_1478.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362775367932728066" /></a><br /><br />San Francisco was our final resting place before heading home to the heat of FL in July and we were grateful for the cooler climate. This is a city I could spend some time in. It's like my cherished NYC but with a touch of Boston waterfront. Uniquely though, it has the PACIFIC OCEAN... with stunning beaches and incredible redwood forests! We absolutely loved it -and if they could only move it closer to the east coast, we would probably become regular visitors. The Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams exhibit was great fun at <a href="http://www.sfmoma.org/">SFMOMA</a>, especially because we were joined by one of my favorite people to attend art museums with... my business partner and one of my BFF's, Kimberly and her family (who surprised us for the last leg of our trip)! I just loved watching my daughter and my 2 Godsons listening to their audio tours while they viewed fine art and photography together. One of those priceless moments when your worlds collide in all the right ways. I can go on and on about SF, from the street cars to the sourdough bread to the seals at the wharf to Alcatraz and even my daughter's insanely claustrophobic shopping escapade at the 3-story Forever 21. And, of course, I haven't yet been disappointed in a Kimpton Hotel - ours was the <a href="http://www.serranohotel.com/index.html?WT.mc_n=Serrano_Google_NAME_PROMO&WT.mc_t=Hotel_PPC&WT.srch=1">Serrano</a>, where the complimentary wine hour at 5:30pm became a ritual for watching my daughter beat her father at Wii in the lobby.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2FKGnHsQJaGmwcv1l5so6Z_G8vzU0cs69mfQkOuXFRtlLX7J-FnH784BBg8IdN8zKkzUreVlJhHh8uUqvmOqAxy-Tq4iMdhcCwtNt0NG_AS_Bp4x8ci59kxBzKQ1xkta_Js6HIQf1558/s1600-h/IMG_1482.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij2FKGnHsQJaGmwcv1l5so6Z_G8vzU0cs69mfQkOuXFRtlLX7J-FnH784BBg8IdN8zKkzUreVlJhHh8uUqvmOqAxy-Tq4iMdhcCwtNt0NG_AS_Bp4x8ci59kxBzKQ1xkta_Js6HIQf1558/s320/IMG_1482.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362775916046858738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvHLKwrBAUkzarDEML1p_hFzr3nWvH9CKgjaS3to-O2Xu8RhSsflU36OrM6Bgh9BxPb1dB9Yj0_iY5ZajOJ9vFoZiNW2OOGJo_wa9prspJQt9hnBka8sNVINCe7w5HsqqD7xivOiHMw5i/s1600-h/IMG_1488.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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It cleared up upon our arrival at the absolutely gorgeous <a href="http://www.gargiulovineyards.com/">Gargiulo Vineyards </a>in Oakville, Napa Valley. A lovely, and now favorite, client of mine ;) arranged a private tasting and tour with <a href="http://www.margaretevents.com/AboutUs.html">Margaret Short</a>, event planner extraordinaire. Margaret is a long-time resident and business owner in Naples, Florida, and she is spending the summer at Gargiulo planning their summer events. Our co-host and Margaret's beaux happened to be Trent Ryan, an old colleague of mine from BVK. Small world. The winery and vineyard was so beautiful and we loved every minute of our tour of the grounds. What a dream to spend a summer at a vineyard... I was jealous for sure. The wine was outstanding and we left with a couple bottles to head to Sonoma for our last evening of the trip. There, we joined Kimberly at her rented <a href="http://www.staysonoma.com/lodging/details.php?pid=188&pg=1&ct=25&region=as&duration=1&month=07&day=24&year=2009">cottage</a> for a sunset dinner. Joined by some SF friends of theirs and our employee and friend Lisa and her family, it was a beautiful evening of laughter, love and music. Kim's friend Dave brought his guitar and the kids played Frisbee in the yard, while we sat in Adirondack chairs and gazed at the wildflowers bordering the yard. Hello, I think I'm never going home!!! 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FftOqpxlKnzATS-ptfISj9Ttj-HKg3Mh64gGcX3hGBz1rBjyT7lxYi7vkeiIK0NnfyDMowwk-xiWtZWdQ2iMc2nv_o9O3PCoEb9WPbKxUW_Fi517ZuKPKzgJalg12TTosfPWU4cNGjaM/s320/IMG_1934.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362788135384439266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHyr_JczXXj23nfCxjCBkqSN9NBwJ86QRxj4222pLJW3f_kUOuUmQKgU7qOgng1zesFWwJP7oV_u2QC9s9WBqNTKq-iToqW6JDlWWt9fFqPBM8iAyIfxB8hHlwLYmIgx9s1f27vgR9jXX/s1600-h/IMG_1951.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixHyr_JczXXj23nfCxjCBkqSN9NBwJ86QRxj4222pLJW3f_kUOuUmQKgU7qOgng1zesFWwJP7oV_u2QC9s9WBqNTKq-iToqW6JDlWWt9fFqPBM8iAyIfxB8hHlwLYmIgx9s1f27vgR9jXX/s320/IMG_1951.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362788131189509922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDshRYwSZ4Du3nDxzFHKcnb5DLDEbHCLdIIWDn-s0ezsom2cpG7ii5DN5oGkvWBkAE-akMPMv3lA_uxTBCPx0qMabgbVBvY5iHSbuimnZ7x4UuDlM0HU-1OmFnYURetGbU5sRZ0zjo6aoA/s1600-h/IMG_1966.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDshRYwSZ4Du3nDxzFHKcnb5DLDEbHCLdIIWDn-s0ezsom2cpG7ii5DN5oGkvWBkAE-akMPMv3lA_uxTBCPx0qMabgbVBvY5iHSbuimnZ7x4UuDlM0HU-1OmFnYURetGbU5sRZ0zjo6aoA/s320/IMG_1966.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362788128660402962" /></a><br /><br />Simply unforgettable.</span></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915090629060221794.post-21507933424422934682009-07-11T21:24:00.045-04:002009-07-12T23:21:52.011-04:00National Park Week<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">After a week traveling without me from Tulsa to South Dakota, my family picked me up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to begin the second week of the cross country trip (my first week). This trip was inspired by my husband many years ago, who dreamed of taking our daughter to see all the classic American sights before she heads off to college in another year. They picked me up at the Jackson Airport, which is small and rustic, with an elk horn arch greeting us as we deplaned on the tarmac and walked in the back door of the airport. The views of snow covered mountain tops from my window seat got me excited for this once in a lifetime adventure.</span><br /></span><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Jackson Hole, Wyoming (1 night)<br /></span></b>Jackson is a wealthy city, with million dollar ranches built into mountain sides and a downtown filled with western shops, cafes and historic inns. Ours was the <a href="http://www.worthotel.com/">Wort Hotel,</a> built in 1941, named one of America’s 54 Great Inns by National Geographic Traveler. A splurge, but worth every penny to kick off this week of spectacular scenery. </span><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhp0DgbyhwP_T7BJic9tgq6YbfU_Vdd3nu1mW6vqTWfRd9fFgFzDKBNHaBHg-VkGRfptqpZk_gaTdJ4-7N9-P_3ratc8n3sHVbb2-PR2cezjYsJrLv0dTfo3L1OafYnNWQyTt2jz1y-Ia/s1600-h/IMG_0479.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhp0DgbyhwP_T7BJic9tgq6YbfU_Vdd3nu1mW6vqTWfRd9fFgFzDKBNHaBHg-VkGRfptqpZk_gaTdJ4-7N9-P_3ratc8n3sHVbb2-PR2cezjYsJrLv0dTfo3L1OafYnNWQyTt2jz1y-Ia/s320/IMG_0479.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357611588764993266" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Kozzu1FQiwMBlzMG-d7tiQtJ8SoJDIq5VZBLdWUrtUmZQS0BayjBeBmqjZI97TixRqMCMBMWukWJNwMEXU_bLo0I7wGme-CZfT4OrPilZrLHHmDVkcOSeG18uoM9AC241GQwQRwVsi0G/s1600-h/IMG_0487.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Kozzu1FQiwMBlzMG-d7tiQtJ8SoJDIq5VZBLdWUrtUmZQS0BayjBeBmqjZI97TixRqMCMBMWukWJNwMEXU_bLo0I7wGme-CZfT4OrPilZrLHHmDVkcOSeG18uoM9AC241GQwQRwVsi0G/s320/IMG_0487.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357611595284791906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDT3c21lnHRyHRqy-dJKZcB_ugpJwkkC2YqmcP6B9ZgljJHqiGoydzgvkiwufinFrZOPhm534UtFNlPwa3AZmkyAbocmlkn4IR4F8ZH4C1qKKcLxqEe8r-s3P6sJ1oFnWmr5whAc_VJfy/s1600-h/IMG_0485.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDT3c21lnHRyHRqy-dJKZcB_ugpJwkkC2YqmcP6B9ZgljJHqiGoydzgvkiwufinFrZOPhm534UtFNlPwa3AZmkyAbocmlkn4IR4F8ZH4C1qKKcLxqEe8r-s3P6sJ1oFnWmr5whAc_VJfy/s320/IMG_0485.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357611594109910994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucBxIDPgNS027HJFLx4oqu2pfoFnhHhD5WHPOAktocEAtJ1n1ADmHev0RbHT5OLmJblTsuzG8ENslkI9X7FrX7I3CyRPvGB1sd437POK8iKLVoK8Ul_zXIZYT0oMKYvLkPIG8vOAWwtOf/s1600-h/IMG_0503.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhucBxIDPgNS027HJFLx4oqu2pfoFnhHhD5WHPOAktocEAtJ1n1ADmHev0RbHT5OLmJblTsuzG8ENslkI9X7FrX7I3CyRPvGB1sd437POK8iKLVoK8Ul_zXIZYT0oMKYvLkPIG8vOAWwtOf/s320/IMG_0503.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357612341237894498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgum2phxpagHt86urHalvbQGnBIHodF5d2_xR9ND1RgKYgHGeClKWCUD5W45NPKOWGEOe3Eir4YnWby9_RYBPifPyO4YLJOdthice_TWzSe3CtgkpQm2K4zqC0k7RUZwmAEfQRGbA_VuNgo/s1600-h/IMG_0509.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgum2phxpagHt86urHalvbQGnBIHodF5d2_xR9ND1RgKYgHGeClKWCUD5W45NPKOWGEOe3Eir4YnWby9_RYBPifPyO4YLJOdthice_TWzSe3CtgkpQm2K4zqC0k7RUZwmAEfQRGbA_VuNgo/s320/IMG_0509.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357612334085053026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NKwPcayc05L5FuFo2PmmbIvPVAJ2RgFT3ZZ2uFaxu4dIwr0i8u1JPfYEZIyYJACcENeNhF4RkqI8VaQD8TfVsi3Sm4SHxU_kmyLuMpvJs0GcQZhcSUcTV9Qv9FJwEAyxL-l8wj8bQ0WS/s1600-h/IMG_0497.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NKwPcayc05L5FuFo2PmmbIvPVAJ2RgFT3ZZ2uFaxu4dIwr0i8u1JPfYEZIyYJACcENeNhF4RkqI8VaQD8TfVsi3Sm4SHxU_kmyLuMpvJs0GcQZhcSUcTV9Qv9FJwEAyxL-l8wj8bQ0WS/s320/IMG_0497.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357612329289450178" /></a><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">While here, we took a 2 hour horseback ride at the <a href="http://www.springcreekranch.com/recreation/summer/horseback_riding.asp">Spring Creek Ranch </a>and rode the aerial tram at Teton Village. Ward, the owner of 66 beautiful horses, has been running his stables for 24 years and rode up in his favorite office chair named “Rowdy” to welcome us. Maverick, our guide and a bit of a misfit, took the three of us on an incredible ride on the ranch’s 800 acres, where we saw Jackson from above. </span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVl0ab65dCs42Fgdeqtr2Jh-Iix4LE2BDOyZOv-w2_q2hgPuxoqP0is15jrz6uiG5zn72NSCqBnTQDWGDREHCx_I2woWoQlDcxGvIbxw8b693PSe_Yj54_F5ChftlULf-ETgDQ68tziM0/s1600-h/IMG_0600.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBVl0ab65dCs42Fgdeqtr2Jh-Iix4LE2BDOyZOv-w2_q2hgPuxoqP0is15jrz6uiG5zn72NSCqBnTQDWGDREHCx_I2woWoQlDcxGvIbxw8b693PSe_Yj54_F5ChftlULf-ETgDQ68tziM0/s320/IMG_0600.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357682126556428770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHA-QvF5jyJLqiKhu_MXaAxVV1DRlyspA5zOnncvMdK4m8Ow9kqX4AzXO5rVVcGxGBOPLsu0xu3NVPprnGK7Jx5_K75CkwTQYTC4teHgmepgcRiDuXsgunZTkTR3uLcdq-9dQAHN6z2_0a/s1600-h/IMG_0572.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoM6nlNJq8DQNTJNxStOM9IqlGW-d4gaowHOOcHE_6UgA4WHGqiPaQjZZpWVNOh5ZE12Q8OZcBvQ8DOPHeY-a5fH1Ij3anbNvE5f4gtAzaePgloWiVTa8wCGc-WF5KlGlUs8nsmw2qlYK-/s320/IMG_0647.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357682988745985602" /></a><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The aerial tram in the village took us up to over 10,000 feet, where Taryn threw snowballs at me for probably her third or fourth time ever. The views were breathtaking from the top. The 2 meals we had in Jackson were both noteworthy: lunch at Sweetwater Restaurant – in a 1915 log cabin; and dinner at <a href="http://www.tetonthai.com/">Teton Thai </a>– owned by a young American man and his wife, a Thai chef. Teton Thai is a bit of a local secret… and its BYOB, so stop at the package store on your way.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-LAuyH-iWo0Mpbi3DshnGYRvbzJ36qup7nP24MfBUENlXirxqcdlAwxLVyHDRC1jUmA1SmJ9wpzXXg-Jg2iMWaKPm6MpQTUaCkNGxzJtSIEcGjqfiX3Ps0nXOLKUaAszIlDhVsLVh7Cs/s1600-h/IMG_0707.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1-LAuyH-iWo0Mpbi3DshnGYRvbzJ36qup7nP24MfBUENlXirxqcdlAwxLVyHDRC1jUmA1SmJ9wpzXXg-Jg2iMWaKPm6MpQTUaCkNGxzJtSIEcGjqfiX3Ps0nXOLKUaAszIlDhVsLVh7Cs/s320/IMG_0707.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357683538906082642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-25EaVr0DvoVsOuI7eHMoW8EA7hzGpSB36id-J3_D8XuLh2FNaNDorVu7CXDQKYhT4zTGNY3PUyWFZWPoWcdIWvn3hJkJItmsp0kfCLLDjXkpv9kQmPEKswZOLrMNYpHzH7_E72vUUmh/s1600-h/IMG_0669.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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Although it’s only an hour or so north of Jackson, I didn’t realize how large Yellowstone really is once you get inside. The are 2 main loops in the Park, and the rangers recommend doing each loop on a different day. This is because it’s about 3 hours around the southern loop, and with all the geysers and falls and trails, it is a full day of driving and stopping. The stops we found worthy were: Old Faithful, Midway Geyser, Firehole Canyon Drive, the Brink of Upper Falls and Artist’s Point. The first three being between Grant Village and Madison on the west side and the second being between Canyon Village and Lake Village on the east side of the loop. The food was cafeteria quality at best, and many restaurants in the park require reservations, so plan ahead. For lunches, we found grabbing some premade sandwiches and fruit at one of the general stores is the best way to stay on the go and see the most sites. P.S. Grant Village Lodge was dorm roomish, we’d suggest trying another park lodge.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCGDVrs5vnr1AVSG43RMxMAmevZnIUBryZQ142_SSYb2yPR_unpgyLrL-WmFHn9J-fXFPSc_x7NOeNtA3OPT4ZyK5DZhl5Zo4J3E-1MPNUXMe180SHy8H3ZeGKM4UCZrKer5NwSnn-Gt9/s1600-h/IMG_0715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCGDVrs5vnr1AVSG43RMxMAmevZnIUBryZQ142_SSYb2yPR_unpgyLrL-WmFHn9J-fXFPSc_x7NOeNtA3OPT4ZyK5DZhl5Zo4J3E-1MPNUXMe180SHy8H3ZeGKM4UCZrKer5NwSnn-Gt9/s320/IMG_0715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357685119262844626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVLLEN1HT-x2wpClF3uriG8KzdTBjWJI26w_jrh9195VemCb0865GvDx_wVpBrHVvfk0TTvNJYd1c_23Psj1kg5ZtRugxOaWcWNKGKEZ1h0328tVXpuRrMIBAjwgyekMbimpOOmlPeyKA/s1600-h/IMG_0721.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVLLEN1HT-x2wpClF3uriG8KzdTBjWJI26w_jrh9195VemCb0865GvDx_wVpBrHVvfk0TTvNJYd1c_23Psj1kg5ZtRugxOaWcWNKGKEZ1h0328tVXpuRrMIBAjwgyekMbimpOOmlPeyKA/s320/IMG_0721.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357689199416183938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzdd78rUqLp6dRIK2BoSUXVqCrvNxCXItzZLctQp8XRFO96gGevSTvYAgPWkcjQZTW7bw8Go3Ox4GZKxq3dn7_XQRBQH1MDH7bMl6vr8DD4IQCqZ_OnTNtcE9hiApGUeLcQThvbandvMF/s1600-h/IMG_0747.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzdd78rUqLp6dRIK2BoSUXVqCrvNxCXItzZLctQp8XRFO96gGevSTvYAgPWkcjQZTW7bw8Go3Ox4GZKxq3dn7_XQRBQH1MDH7bMl6vr8DD4IQCqZ_OnTNtcE9hiApGUeLcQThvbandvMF/s320/IMG_0747.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357689177119207042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUK5FpP4Dx_vFdbkO7NHzbfb1_4Ik1S3GoxMpXk6VXnTg-WKZotV_Rc8m6OljmQzEsozyD_EmwjrqXxc6ppUY6rxbNbFzHvI3s5ynDxFlOqa0Gk3MCODcgjyUuNpjzlHKtaTqtMUahRda/s1600-h/IMG_0789.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUK5FpP4Dx_vFdbkO7NHzbfb1_4Ik1S3GoxMpXk6VXnTg-WKZotV_Rc8m6OljmQzEsozyD_EmwjrqXxc6ppUY6rxbNbFzHvI3s5ynDxFlOqa0Gk3MCODcgjyUuNpjzlHKtaTqtMUahRda/s320/IMG_0789.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357688827382180994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsB8JlvlS6WvLzCFjHY5VTvGhnEPYo8xTqQcp867Pq4EibzEoLp5ysjgYSlZeq0BfAasIrcksAiNXh71x3WEsai-FDfVsmjJx9Smp8bvnaG6XsyyvxEJduhq4zKPKeC381s34k-BDYCSS/s1600-h/IMG_0797.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsB8JlvlS6WvLzCFjHY5VTvGhnEPYo8xTqQcp867Pq4EibzEoLp5ysjgYSlZeq0BfAasIrcksAiNXh71x3WEsai-FDfVsmjJx9Smp8bvnaG6XsyyvxEJduhq4zKPKeC381s34k-BDYCSS/s320/IMG_0797.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357688809549223874" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirREC2bMCF6roNQ7-PmbsDZonrmbBCRp-JAmVzybEN9Aq0w6euNWBtvM8pYDRdPxnUqlitdLSW1QM_KQU_ir8koBjrfrERqVCL_-oQ9CdwH2F_iQ4_YgJ2Sz5QMyVD5aM6kScgKP3GiDOR/s1600-h/IMG_0798.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirREC2bMCF6roNQ7-PmbsDZonrmbBCRp-JAmVzybEN9Aq0w6euNWBtvM8pYDRdPxnUqlitdLSW1QM_KQU_ir8koBjrfrERqVCL_-oQ9CdwH2F_iQ4_YgJ2Sz5QMyVD5aM6kScgKP3GiDOR/s320/IMG_0798.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357688788360563042" /></a><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Salt Lake City, Utah (drive thru)<br /></span></b>With a 9 hour drive from YSNP to Cedar City in Southern Utah, we planned a lunchtime stop in SLC to dine at the Red Iguana, a restaurant featured on Diners, Drive Inns and Dives. This is the second dive my family had tried so far, and we were starting to become true believers in Guy’s ability to judge good tasting food. The <a href="http://www.rediguana.com/home.html">Red Iguana </a>was, as expected, not in a great area, but it was out the door with SLC business suits waiting for tables. We knew immediately it would be good. The Killer Nachos were killer and received a rating of 9 from my nacho aficionado husband. The mole verde was very good, albeit different, and the margarita I had packed a punch. Following our truly spiritual experience with our Mexican food, we visited the Mormon Temple and the <a href="https://saltlakecathedral.org/">Cathedral of the Madeleine,</a> the first being rather impressive with its 10 acres of gardens and buildings, and the latter having such pretty stained glass.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjq3DDf-ux1qNkAjv2AiKREc_SBpMdSr1G6sp6dFjA-YkNcycly9bQAsFQ9yD2D5h5I-_rqyMowhWx_hTn_J271oa3GUJItQcp6cou25npXPpn_34ITIi7pHC9pjRpc_yZNXEPXpuAi_r/s1600-h/IMG_0815.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjq3DDf-ux1qNkAjv2AiKREc_SBpMdSr1G6sp6dFjA-YkNcycly9bQAsFQ9yD2D5h5I-_rqyMowhWx_hTn_J271oa3GUJItQcp6cou25npXPpn_34ITIi7pHC9pjRpc_yZNXEPXpuAi_r/s320/IMG_0815.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357777434209440482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_ev_nrdNz3zVc4ffbabYmK9tbKgZN6j8VQX7CmqXnGziDrbn4__RMuxSqG1gQGUjLMo48X_lPY1m2VndYJWxqZ52Ck3Mi5Ohyyx5tYhe4DpOUjTr13eiCJXxAmT0hRcUuXIolDj6LDWk/s1600-h/IMG_0819.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv_ev_nrdNz3zVc4ffbabYmK9tbKgZN6j8VQX7CmqXnGziDrbn4__RMuxSqG1gQGUjLMo48X_lPY1m2VndYJWxqZ52Ck3Mi5Ohyyx5tYhe4DpOUjTr13eiCJXxAmT0hRcUuXIolDj6LDWk/s320/IMG_0819.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357777426885242498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWN0FWyiO1ISPY9RKnFgFUqPd_RMdOUUDstfEO29G0cCXM8a1bckxDG1S_7snIsFi3tiFY3IokBsL4_qgsHpvl-ZOoMNWX8rJdaZDyDsrdkeuno2lsjMF-fh1HHaYM6OKbN9Sa3R5VeqnG/s1600-h/IMG_0836.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWN0FWyiO1ISPY9RKnFgFUqPd_RMdOUUDstfEO29G0cCXM8a1bckxDG1S_7snIsFi3tiFY3IokBsL4_qgsHpvl-ZOoMNWX8rJdaZDyDsrdkeuno2lsjMF-fh1HHaYM6OKbN9Sa3R5VeqnG/s320/IMG_0836.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357777380388000770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCe6_5ylc2uXjFlPIfHvq39BSAVepsGyFyI71-Vok6mduE_2rqCygG7g69zfApGtT7ehDWVFUnjE3K7vC4SpXg28ThYmjJ8cJpelsk8AG13gv-1ZEnonYFeGjtVobwFWqc7t5IjnhQom9O/s1600-h/IMG_0850.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCe6_5ylc2uXjFlPIfHvq39BSAVepsGyFyI71-Vok6mduE_2rqCygG7g69zfApGtT7ehDWVFUnjE3K7vC4SpXg28ThYmjJ8cJpelsk8AG13gv-1ZEnonYFeGjtVobwFWqc7t5IjnhQom9O/s320/IMG_0850.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357777379841573298" /></a><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Cedar City, Utah (2 nights)<br /></span></b>My attempt at booking a lodge inside Bryce Canyon failed, as they were sold out even though I planned our trip months in advance. Cedar City was the closest city I could find, and we went without knowing what to expect. It turned out to be one of our favorite stops, both because Cedar City is a pretty little town and the <a href="http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CEDARHX">Hampton Inn </a>was conveniently located next to many restaurants (including Ninja, a Japanese steakhouse we dined at – and Starbucks!). It also wasn’t far from <a href="http://www.nps.gov/zion">Zion National Park,</a> which we didn’t even plan to visit. Zion-Kolob Canyon was about 30 minutes south, a beautiful 5 miles scenic drive and very much worth the stop on the way to Zion. ZNP was another hours south and around, where we parked and rode the shuttle bus up to the very end trail called Riverwalk. Being a hot day, wading in the river at the end of the hike was soooooo enjoyable. We also drove the few miles to the scenic tunnel, called the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway. 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfHq5PfBT2M0JS83qmr5hAN3JnZra4l6jnrhejaL6JERyn7fujF0BV7VGJkUGWPKUunn2jSpKxaNAaY28FtPs-y0URNPn54jOfKb4h-MQV_B7GHuTQ-TbYkqUWuXogE2bG_-_jl8uCITJ/s320/IMG_0910.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357779361635325954" /></a><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Bryce Canyon (drive thru)<br /></span></b>About 2 hours east of Cedar City, we spent a few hours at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/brca/">Bryce</a> on the way to Grand Canyon, as a result of the recommendation of my good friend Betty. The red spires, called hoodoos, were incredible to see and to photograph. The Navajo Loop Trail was among my favorites of the week, albeit very steep and strenuous! We did it in a hour and it was only 1.3 miles, but it felt much longer. I would do it again though, it was worth every step.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8Eq8NNdIR3vtBXjGpyH2H9Ia_zaN_zD-7vrx_xB7UqPabYhcXGx-Tb44TO9wdyfoeh8_HX6AcsQwNajXEJseTSo8H_rRWFukHDkleojnsMhyphenhyphenbVtcSvSzH0v5O8Bms0IaIaQ_bIPukmYw/s1600-h/IMG_0979.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8Eq8NNdIR3vtBXjGpyH2H9Ia_zaN_zD-7vrx_xB7UqPabYhcXGx-Tb44TO9wdyfoeh8_HX6AcsQwNajXEJseTSo8H_rRWFukHDkleojnsMhyphenhyphenbVtcSvSzH0v5O8Bms0IaIaQ_bIPukmYw/s320/IMG_0979.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357680535776726690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ5NmC5N1PaWX2tFWKi3Og8jmUwo8Y2O9oZnammhUFygABCTe2wyzuTopU0I_8BZlyN19vRB3eENaoS9TZl408jyVHBOaatH2jPLJHW4A6W0QdY-TccDoIlXZzqqnvqgqpmLZx1O8nDPv/s1600-h/IMG_0962.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ5NmC5N1PaWX2tFWKi3Og8jmUwo8Y2O9oZnammhUFygABCTe2wyzuTopU0I_8BZlyN19vRB3eENaoS9TZl408jyVHBOaatH2jPLJHW4A6W0QdY-TccDoIlXZzqqnvqgqpmLZx1O8nDPv/s320/IMG_0962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357680531014645058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7zHldUWiDy5Ci6kyZr66lnNIUDYZH7DI1xONiOA1iG2Tow6U1uo8BXXQDCSVkxwHElslxZNtOZfyXUQqHZ4rGQNr9kLcGGXuEg9ijfu1l3JT2kUUVIMfA9S5pb7ByScEwBFzqZPmWGTm/s1600-h/IMG_1037.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7zHldUWiDy5Ci6kyZr66lnNIUDYZH7DI1xONiOA1iG2Tow6U1uo8BXXQDCSVkxwHElslxZNtOZfyXUQqHZ4rGQNr9kLcGGXuEg9ijfu1l3JT2kUUVIMfA9S5pb7ByScEwBFzqZPmWGTm/s320/IMG_1037.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357680521468968658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUsyZyWM_vKwjjdgvPmB3DWgtnw-1L0h1WgX6OSHzIRRTCX6tvIMABQbq_L_Q4ORXxmiobmbM5gDa9PRa_IR6sHJWBjoJL5Pqatfboz6Eet_JFP7NN7nyuPXxmkc4UcWzhiyFM0nOPXO_/s1600-h/IMG_1005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtUsyZyWM_vKwjjdgvPmB3DWgtnw-1L0h1WgX6OSHzIRRTCX6tvIMABQbq_L_Q4ORXxmiobmbM5gDa9PRa_IR6sHJWBjoJL5Pqatfboz6Eet_JFP7NN7nyuPXxmkc4UcWzhiyFM0nOPXO_/s320/IMG_1005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357680920622738034" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgdZGqxfTftvT5RPB3bjOJ8EaQLnLGWWxclQClenLW-fkKeSG6QPvRZOgEIX6kCGZRNvRliFfRwx6AqcU6FKdHL6RRyIUgSc8ROh9RfDSC6ImgrF9CDcEggzvSFmhS85JYgk8TcER4jc7/s1600-h/IMG_1011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgdZGqxfTftvT5RPB3bjOJ8EaQLnLGWWxclQClenLW-fkKeSG6QPvRZOgEIX6kCGZRNvRliFfRwx6AqcU6FKdHL6RRyIUgSc8ROh9RfDSC6ImgrF9CDcEggzvSFmhS85JYgk8TcER4jc7/s320/IMG_1011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357680912554961842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWGdm4ZaZWj-NaGRXhT25esU8bNGnIQPAa0BF-jIGyPE1A4VQiaUpjLf2euwgQrnogse5gyA3aQyWfNdRxwMxoB2r8Wt25eKQr98Maun5f1deZSx4wN6QKlaFSKAy652RFxAqkLqkj1G9/s1600-h/IMG_1034.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWGdm4ZaZWj-NaGRXhT25esU8bNGnIQPAa0BF-jIGyPE1A4VQiaUpjLf2euwgQrnogse5gyA3aQyWfNdRxwMxoB2r8Wt25eKQr98Maun5f1deZSx4wN6QKlaFSKAy652RFxAqkLqkj1G9/s320/IMG_1034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357680904766768290" /></a><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Grand Canyon (2 nights)<br /></span></b>A little park weary, we were grateful to be at the grand finale of our National Park tour. Our daughter was jonesing for a real town and real shopping. She wouldn’t find any of that at Tusayan, Arizona. What she did enjoy (we all did) was the 25 minute <a href="http://www.papillon.com/">helicopter ride </a>over the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grca/">Grand Canyon.</a> Priceless, but much too quick! In the afternoon, we did a few trail walks on the Hermit’s Nest shuttle loop, where we experienced a hail storm (yes, in July!) and a beautiful streaky sunset over the canyon. 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For food, we plan to recommend <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g31393-d1197648-Reviews-Sophie_s_Mexican_Kitchen-Tusayan_Grand_Canyon_National_Park_Arizona.html">Sophie’s Mexican Kitchen</a> to Guy on Diners, Drive Inns and Dives – which we found on our second day. We returned for dinner. You just can’t beat a $4.95 burrito with rice and beans, homemade guacamole, sour cream and 2 flavors of salsa – especially when it’s authentic and made in front of you by a Mexican cook who had been there all day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_J7nK57r-NiqKHxZ35GKkbvwlWdafWDjz4fT_4OaaqvnV6IJDtanrzL8g5hE_cRkD9s7gvaNdgi6GDRJIsto2c0TXNaGMnw064bReVNcvvOsYZTplAZWn6XoOSzDJzMETAdVNwpPL8cRu/s1600-h/IMG_1124.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_J7nK57r-NiqKHxZ35GKkbvwlWdafWDjz4fT_4OaaqvnV6IJDtanrzL8g5hE_cRkD9s7gvaNdgi6GDRJIsto2c0TXNaGMnw064bReVNcvvOsYZTplAZWn6XoOSzDJzMETAdVNwpPL8cRu/s320/IMG_1124.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357773404793618402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27nBvETotT-m-azDcxt8NmHYQBSReIFH7WYrJ7yzZzU6GVola1z3g1WXZLpSvNe1Sd0lNHSjf3WWtV9zbmPfZeaCgpE4zuhZg6d3f2FvZ4hEEpp5s6Imni7BtMZ9E_O18ncYMv7jo_StG/s1600-h/IMG_1126.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj27nBvETotT-m-azDcxt8NmHYQBSReIFH7WYrJ7yzZzU6GVola1z3g1WXZLpSvNe1Sd0lNHSjf3WWtV9zbmPfZeaCgpE4zuhZg6d3f2FvZ4hEEpp5s6Imni7BtMZ9E_O18ncYMv7jo_StG/s320/IMG_1126.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357773410617214050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW1cTVqjKBw79lJLGmuwaxdhbPFAQOC5CZfSRr9YYP5iZ0Gf5iUYESg8ESeDgt0JjbKACocVyTmIhZPoZW6To5Z-MPTXamSHrUALyQmERB3AdnXVHPPorf9ZbWNNUekkRZSn9ppQZQuxy/s1600-h/IMG_1131.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW1cTVqjKBw79lJLGmuwaxdhbPFAQOC5CZfSRr9YYP5iZ0Gf5iUYESg8ESeDgt0JjbKACocVyTmIhZPoZW6To5Z-MPTXamSHrUALyQmERB3AdnXVHPPorf9ZbWNNUekkRZSn9ppQZQuxy/s320/IMG_1131.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357773394747554242" /></a><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Las Vegas (1 night)<br /></span></b>Not exactly a National Park, but it has its share of wildlife (ba dump bump). Vegas was our transition night between our week of National Parks and our week in Coastal California. We were there on July 4th, and the sheer number of people combined with the lights and dazzle of the strip was a culture shock for Taryn, especially after a week in canyons and forests. The <a href="http://www.flamingolasvegas.com/casinos/flamingo-las-vegas/hotel-casino/property-home-2fieldsNoText.shtml">Flamingo</a> was a great spot to be in the middle of the action and just across the street from both the Forum Mall (Taryn’s first order of business) and the Bellagio, where we saw <a href="http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/showstickets/O/O-Las-Vegas.htm">Cirque du Soleil’s “O”.</a> Our third row seats made it all the more awesome, since we could see every splash and even hear the performers talk to each other. We really enjoyed the show, and would recommend getting as close as you can. On our way out of town, we lunched at our third dive from Guy, the <a href="http://www.fourkegs.com/">Four Kegs Pub.</a> The stromboli he featured was great, but warning it is in a really seedy bar. Luckily, the dining room is separated by glass from the very smoky bar, where about a dozen regulars were belly up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAVfDfqqCojcrZXBoSVWoIYOCAATutNViGhcTQe9R2wgWDKsCq9iNwNAyRJGJKdvPjX0_cW4R4-aiqULQLXBGT4vzSDP3rnWXCDmLf7nfHywL-z2Aj1JunDKCZLu-noGMmX6upHNK1sMF/s1600-h/IMG_1234.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijAVfDfqqCojcrZXBoSVWoIYOCAATutNViGhcTQe9R2wgWDKsCq9iNwNAyRJGJKdvPjX0_cW4R4-aiqULQLXBGT4vzSDP3rnWXCDmLf7nfHywL-z2Aj1JunDKCZLu-noGMmX6upHNK1sMF/s320/IMG_1234.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357778877199130690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTge__JzBrUifjjDsIuIMi8PIoIJ3K4F7104yjPRPg5Q7Ckz9G1CmnNa5wRCJ6DrWxTaoMUdJozQikkTB39FSccRRn8zoJZ0v9s86QH0Rdx4wPQbO38Ei1Ue5P4VbVu8B_M0Aa0_leqQm/s1600-h/IMG_1239.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTge__JzBrUifjjDsIuIMi8PIoIJ3K4F7104yjPRPg5Q7Ckz9G1CmnNa5wRCJ6DrWxTaoMUdJozQikkTB39FSccRRn8zoJZ0v9s86QH0Rdx4wPQbO38Ei1Ue5P4VbVu8B_M0Aa0_leqQm/s320/IMG_1239.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357778872293508274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wGIRMwWg21sQobETVckE_CiW_BdZUgi-ZiAPlM1o21fz_pBZOVcFuLzxsExa5pC5NbZ1m5FttQXhKcVi67iBD4fYd0JQbEyOqp9aOwjR5F1gzL2wbg9oPFJglQanaeK86FDqpgXmM7pW/s1600-h/IMG_1243.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wGIRMwWg21sQobETVckE_CiW_BdZUgi-ZiAPlM1o21fz_pBZOVcFuLzxsExa5pC5NbZ1m5FttQXhKcVi67iBD4fYd0JQbEyOqp9aOwjR5F1gzL2wbg9oPFJglQanaeK86FDqpgXmM7pW/s320/IMG_1243.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357778869359277234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbtffgwTqFc9rKPJ7XTNTKOGld59FWHwsB9Dit_FcAaS4SfYEL2blclW6zgQyMB0GL104aOULKARaT50K_7Sknpaql6uoAMgJx8IzAKwP7gbrkIUckKp5hEkUJSKjsOi3JffPZj_mYBfo/s1600-h/IMG_1244.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbtffgwTqFc9rKPJ7XTNTKOGld59FWHwsB9Dit_FcAaS4SfYEL2blclW6zgQyMB0GL104aOULKARaT50K_7Sknpaql6uoAMgJx8IzAKwP7gbrkIUckKp5hEkUJSKjsOi3JffPZj_mYBfo/s320/IMG_1244.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357778863768830658" /></a><br /><br />As I type, we are passing through the Mohave Desert on our way to Los Angeles to begin week two. Chow for now.<br /><br />P.S. If you do a multiple NP trip, be sure to buy the annual pass for $80. It’ll get you into every NP – otherwise, it’s $25 per park.</span></div>Marianne Cushinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613693033663506646noreply@blogger.com1