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Forgot to add. We saw the original ALEGRIA back in July of 2003, so I am bringing along the original program for that production. And check out the top tier price for a seat, back then. Before they outdid themself, and start offering "the VIP Experience," for - alot - more. The original show, back in 2003. Our top priced tickets, way back then.

Last night's dinner at Absinthe Bistro was wonderful. We had the three course meal, and shared plates, too. http://www.bistroabsinthe.com/ Before we left for dinner, David coordinated our light up pendants. He makes them, himself. Still funny to see full sized palm trees around here. On the way to the restaurant. Inside Bistro Absinthe. Ooooo, I found butter w/apricots and chive in it. The two of us, 'clinking' our 50th together. Dinner is served! David had the poached salmon. And I had the rib eye steak, with a Caesar Salad along side. Delicious! For dessert, we shared the restaurant's creme brulee'. With an Anniversary Candle! And a nice cheese plate, and my fave absinthe cocktail: The Black Fairy. Tonight, we head downtown to see Cirque du Soleil's Alegria. And HAPPY EARTH DAY, every one!

Tonight, we head to our fave French Restaurant, located just a few blocks away. It's actually the day before our Real Anny Date. But that's okay. This weekend is really a celebration of not just me and David but for us, individually. i.e Birthdays! Mine was three weeks ago (turned 69) - March 30 - David's (75th) was two weeks ago - April 7 - and now we are here, for tomorrow on Earth Day. Stay tuned, stay healthy, stay safe everybody! More to follow..... 0 Us, nearly a decade ago, at the annual OUT ON SCREEN queer film fest. 2013.

^ You're a sick, sick, twisted kind of 'kid', Mr. Smith. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)

"...a lion collided with a safari tram...." That alone, was worth reading about. But I'm glad they had a fire extinguisher, handy.

^ You are so dedicated, aren't you? I admire that, in a true burger lover. What I hope to enjoy, soon. A Vera's burger.

"And just like that ... " They just posted all the info. on this season of Playland! And Melissa kindly sent me the LINK to all of the info. Here it is: https://www.pne.ca/playland/ Advance dated tickets are bought through TicketLeader. And as for any Season Passes, they are quoted as saying they will not be offering them this season. So it's a "Pay for each day you go", kind of set up. Which means, although I already have a VIP ticket for the HAPPYLAND Pride Event, on Sunday, July 31st .... which includes Playland .... but before or after that ....... hmmmph. $43.50 + taxes (Cdn) a day - and no rate for seniors. <sighs> P.S. There ya go, John! But note, they list Coaster as "under maintenance", now. Hopefully, that changes by mid-June, when Playland opens.

I just inquired about whether there's a schedule (at all) for this season of Playland, etc. And I received this comment from someone who is part of the Playland "community"... Better than nothing, right?

omg - it's now been 50 years since my very first trip to Japan in .....1972! And back then, we were allowed (at the time) to drive up Mt. Fuji really close to the top (no snow on it back then, late August), take photos and then head back down to Fuji-Q Highland park, for some rides.

Land line. Deal with it.

^ Seriously, "Asian food" at most theme parks is suspect. Better to avoid it, and buy "in town" etc. Really. IMhO.

^ It was the first Cirque show that toured to Vancouver (2003), so it, and the soundtrack cd, are a fave of ours. The original program we got, back in 2003. I'm bringing it with us for this 2022 tour. To 'compare' the tours, etc. Will post a TR once we're there and in the VIP Tent, etc. Done! The "Alegria" TR is at the end of my 50th Anny thread....

Just bought $50 Cdn of liquor and ciders. And a couple of lottery tickets, too

^ Awesome trip report, Bert! I giggled at the term "Austinite". We're "Vancouverites" here in BC. And I looooove Austin BBQ! What I remember from a trip back in ..... the Fall of 1992?

^ Great! I should be able to use our small (but mighty) toaster oven for these kinds of mini-pizzas. But I need to get me some English Muffins, lol. Sauce and cheese and toppings, we got. By the way, the shot you took of what you made, "looked like" it was at a restaurant. That's why I asked.

^ Brrrrrrrrr. Still, it all looks nice and ... "dusted."

^ I agree about this! Really cool for a "not that tall" drop tower! TPR 2008 Europe Tour.

^^ WW is looking great! Looking much better than where Green Lantern stood.

^ Don't underestimate the fun you can have at Schlossbeck park. There are a few "DIY" rides that are pretty cool, even for adults. The food offered there, is pretty good, too. Shlossbeck Park. TPR 2008 Europe Tour. And they did have a coaster credit there, to ride.

^ So I hope you feel TOTALLY GUILTY about having that coaster so close to where you live.

^ They all look great ... but, was this something you did at a restaurant or ....? Not sure how you did this. Just asking.

^ I'm just saying .... but after seeing one very 'intense' preview on tv ... I believe this might be the "Jo Jo Rabbit" film to see, this year. IMhO. They're totally different, sure. But both had plenty of unexpected wierdness going on. "French Dispatch" was like that for myself, last year.

For those who need to know: The 2022 TONY Awards' Nominations occur on Monday, May 9th. And the TONY AWARDS will be broadcast on Sunday, June 12th. On CBS of course.

Alegria is now playing in Vancouver! And we're going to be seeing it this coming Friday, Earth Day, April 22nd. On our 50th Annniversary! From heading into town for other things, I see we've gotten the blue striped chapiteau to see the show in. Very nice. And we're going to have the VIP Experience, too! Free cocktails, food, cast meetings, and program!

^ But ...... cooked patties in mustard? That's definitely a different way to do it, lol. Whatever it's all about, it's certainly intriguing to try. Thanks for the explain.