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^ Ooooo that's my Walibi Holland Day! (Just noting the same date. Have a great Bash, everybody!)

^ I think that if they try and stay true to what the first three (4-6?) films did and had, then the majority of SWfans (including myself) will be happy. But, for the sake of "today," then they probably will have to theme references to the new trilogy, good or bad reviews. I mean, everybody is going to eventually check out every new film, right?

^ Works for me.

^ Yes, and it made me wonder if this was going to be one of those quick "Disney Princess Guest Appearances"....like The Little Mermaid was? And how about them bringing Red back into a story of her own, with Granny of course. It felt like the residents had really been put aside, in favour of The Main Group, a lot. And isn't "OUaT...In Wonderland" supposed to be coming back - with a new/different script?

Wild Horses Rolling Stones

...Continuing on, I eventually made way over from the Beer Fest to the Rib Fest area, which also had this place called Unroutine Poutine, and featured one poutine with Montreal smoked meat, sauce, etc. I also had the $1 off coupon on an order of this (thank you PNE Coupon Book), so that was good enough for me. And the Montreal-Style Poutine did not disappoint! I was impressed with amount of fries (again) used, and the good portion of smoked meat on top, with a light garlic sauce on top of that. Very tasty and My PNE Food Grade: B+, easy. ...So back to Dead Frog I went, where locals were already approving. I took a chance on another "fruit" beer, this one called The Seasonal. Great stuff! It was sweet enough for my taste, and I definitely would love another! Quick! Find The Mug! Big Rock Brewery is another well-known local establishment. I tried this one. I think the visual poster got me, lol. And yet, Rhinestone Cowboy was very tasty, and worth trying again. The nice folks at Russell Breweries. Guess which one I tried? A pause to look out at the visible end of the Hastings Racing Grandstand. Good also! I am on a roll, here! But - it was time to go and get some food. So here I went for some poutine. "Montreal-Style" And with a slice of dill pickle too! (o: I went into the beer tent right beside poutine and Ribs Fest, got a cider, and "Dueling Pianos" was going on. A very entertaining couple, they really got the crowd going in sing-a-longs, and excellent pianists, too! The mess that is Poutine.... ...And I finished it too! It was great, a "B". The mini-StarFlyer, less than half the height of our Playland one. Sun setting. Grabbed mini-donuts for a quick dessert. These were Mr.Ken's, and there must have been several different brands of mini-donuts here, too! Quite the increase, from several years ago. And this is how my PNE visit ended. Beautiful.

Last Thursday, the "PNE Mission" was to check out this year's BC Craft Beer Fest and then later on, get me some Poutine, "Montreal Style." Both were very, very good. This way to the BC Craft Beer fest... What I have to check out. With more varieties available this coming week! The name alone drew me to it, lol. The personas, however, was a bit bitter for my tastebuds. This also shows the 4 oz. "mug" we got, along with 2 beer tix for our $10 entry. More beer tix were available inside, at $1.50 each. Yes, it is! But alas, the Raspberry Ale proved not to be as sweet as I'd hoped it to be. On to Steam Works, a well known local brewery. And the Kolsch did taste nicer than the previous two I'd had by then. Main entrance to the Racing Track. Back of the Track. (o; So true, so true. What the Huck? Looking out from a tables tent. It was a nice casual afternoon there, amongst all the PNE craziness that going goes on with families, kids, lovers, etc. The music they were playing was great, too. A definite local fave of mine - Red Truck. I got the lager. And it does not disappoint. Then there was this brewery. With a couple of definite... ...IN YOUR FACE beer listings. I tried the Jerkface 9000. It wasn't bad. Looking down the walkway towards other beer brewery tents. (More pix ~ and that poutine ~ to come...)

Just before leaving the PNE last Thursday evening...

I never had any language problems at Europa, on my visits there. Everything in menus is pretty easy to figure out, and as well at the fast food counters. And I know there are english versions of the park map, too. And if you can learn only two words, "Please and Thank You" in any language, that certainly helps you connect with those working at the parks.

September 27th cannot come soon enough.

^ I agree, although I have been known to take a Tylenol later in the day. But nothing like these over the counter meds. Please medicate responsibly, people!

8/10 I love it! Skateboards.

Yes. Do you enjoy a good salad?

I just got us tickets for January 8, 2016 for the new touring cast of... So You Think You Can Dance It's been an awesome season this time round, and it's becoming so awful to have to whittle down the numbers. Thankfully, the Top 10 get to tour, and this is when we're going to see them. Awesome. Coming to a city near you. See them! They're all amazing!

A preview of the Craft Beer Fest I went to, a couple of days ago, at The Fair... Hmmm. Did I choose this brew? Or maybe this nasty beverage? (o;

At home, I always double dip.

Mellow

Something opera-ish.

Burn Anaconda down. Just a suggestion.

Fixed.

WOO HOO! My 3D Blu-ray copy of BIG HERO 6 arrived, just a few minutes ago! And I just noticed the "Classics #" on it - 53 - my birth year! Awesome! Can't wait to see it again - later.

Got it, thanks. And if there's a USJ logo of some kind on the box... BONUS!!!

^ Cool! I am also wondering if Derek has heard of, or even tried, any of these breweries? (EDIT to add two pix I forgot to post. How could I miss these?!!!)

How long do I have to think about it?

Sounds like a new sandwich.