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"[fbvideonew][/fbvideonew]" What the heck was supposed to go in here? Just being curious of me.

^ ....with no (version of their) Fast Pass tickets available for it.

Kirk Douglas just passed away. At age 103! And he was in one of my all-time fave Disney films.... ...with James Mason as the great Captain Nemo.

Kirk Douglas. He was 103! Good for him. One of my fave Disney films.

It's Wednesday.

Acquittal. Yep. That's it.

Killing Me Softly ~ Roberta Flack

Several months ago. We still get one delivered, but it's mainly for David and his political interests. I get all my true, not fake news from The Internet. When was the last time you slept over 8 hours?

^ Who knows? It could be figuring out all the union contracts that have to be done, etc. The filming of it was the probably the easiest thing about doing this. The rest is all 'money concerns.' I also found it ironic, that finally, we're getting to see a touring production of it (in Vancouver), but not till July 2021 - less than three months before that screening with the original Brdwy cast. Ahhh, timing.

Can truffles be found, in the U.S.A? Or North America, for that matter? Just curious about it. And I could just look it up, but I much prefer the more interesting answers from TPR members.

And that runs more than just one train on it.

The new marquee sign for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway has been installed. Photos from Disney.

^ Yuck on that. But you were okay, so that's what's important, right? Groceries ~ $260

^ So that's what truffles actually look like! I've seen them as shavings on food like that first photo. But never as they looked when first dug up. Cool. And ugly looking.

A glass jar of pickled artichoke hearts for $5.

I must admit, Toshimaen had one of the "blandest" dark rides I had ever been on. Period. But then - there was that awesome Toys 'R Us nearby... My Toshimaen dark ride WTF? opinion. TPR 2011 Japan Tour.

I just took this shot, and was surprised how detailed I got the focus on the moon, there! I didn't downsize the photo, so you can zoom in and see how detailed that moon is, lol! Taken at 3:50pm, Feb.03/20. Using my Canon PowerShot camera.

^ If that's the case, then I do hope that Hanayashiki Park (opened in 1853) holds on forever! https://www.hanayashiki.net/en

Woo hoo! The announcement was posted at Broadway.com ... https://www.broadway.com/buzz/198307/wait-for-it-filmed-performance-of-hamilton-featuring-original-cast-to-arrive-in-cinemas-in-fall-2021/ ...With Lin Manuel Miranda (r.) and the Original Broadway Cast!

^ Personally, I love "Show Yourself" much much better, and wished that had been the Oscar nominated song. Ironic ~ Alanis Morissette

I will miss that coaster with the plush armchair-like seats in it. Way Back When ~ Our Add-On Park in the TPR 2007 Japan Tour. The 2011 TPR Japan Tour. Summer Carnival back then, at the park.

^ Yeah, it's looking great! They had a Question Period at the end of the Session, and the interesting thing I noticed about it, was I was the only one who actually asked anything about Playland. And my question was about what was happening with Coaster, after all that had happened to it last year? I even got a bunch of laughs from the crowd, when I then said that "with no seat belts, or any restraints at all...it's an AWESOME coaster!" Which then made me realize that, except for two who immediately agreed with me, the rest of the crowd either "Rode it once, and Never again!" or were never planning to ride it. The other questions were mainly around three things: the extension of the Green Space from the pond that's already there, being a stream heading north; parking in the area and transit expansion; access on a small road that actually goes thru the grounds (it will be closed). Non-Playland questions. They were important questions, yes. But....not Playland ones. R.I.P. (1994-2018)

Forever Young ~ Rod Stewart

Lots of food stuff for February!... National Hot Breakfast Month Canned Food Month National Cherry Month National Snack Food Month Great American Pies Month National Grapefruit Month National Potato Lovers Month National Hot Breakfast Month Fourth Thursday of the Month – National Chili Day (27th)

I attended one of the Information Sessions that the PNE Board put together to inform locals and anyone interested, in what's been done so far, and what is yet to be done in the redevelopment of not just Playland, but the PNE grounds, too. Lots and lots of information was given out, primarily by Shelley Frost, the President and CEO of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE). She was accompanied by several of the Board Members responsible for specific areas. Like the PNE's Green Space. And Playland. I was only allowed to take photos of what was projected up on the screen. And unfortunately, the sun decided to make an appearance, so my photos are a bit 'light' but not washed out entirely. Lots of stuff, past, present and future was presented. For Playland itself, there were/are plans in place for two stages of redevelopment: the first part being renovating and upgrading Playland itself. The second part being development of the second (northern) new part of the park. It would result in Playland being expanded from 17 acres to 22 acres. In 4-10 years' time. Since this all started in 2016, that means the New Playland could be ready by ... 2026? I asked about the current situation with Coaster, from all that happened last year (red train dismantled; purple train stuck on tracks, then dismantled). From what was said, it appears they are sticking with running one train only, for the season and the PNE. Hmmm. So there's another reason I won't be riding it during The Fair in August. Nothing was really divulged about any new rides and/or coasters being sought for the New Playland. Nor was anything said about what would replace Corkscrew, now that they dismantled it completely. Here's what I got from the presentation... Phase A - Playland currently. Phase B - Future Playland. This will be cool, if approved. Open air all-weather 'roof' for the Amphiteatre audience space. The new stream that will come from the pond already there, heading north to Burrard Inlet. It was a lot to take in, but everything is being worked on for redevelopment of the PNE grounds. What's going to be presented to city council for approval. The old model of Playland (with the new north part) on display.