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^ True enough.

It's amazing what "a little tree landscaping" here and there, can transform any ride into an adventure of it's own. Jet Coaster itself was really nothing special to me, especially with those not-very-exciting dips in it. But I still really enjoyed the ride, with not being able to see all of it's track, ahead of me. All trees. Everywhere! And - I would kill to see what they could or would do for a "Halloween layover" of it, with spooks and ghouls all around in the forest, there. That would be great to ride thru. Jet Coaster's in there.... somewhere. TPR 2013 Japan Tour.

^ Have an awesome safe time, you lucky crazy ducks! And you've got Bert as your guide. Perfect!

They're posting pages from a book that was created, for the PNE's 100th Birthday, in 2010. I have a copy of it, but it's nice to see that they're showing some of it to those who didn't know about it. It's a really wonderful book covering everything that has ever been, to do with the PNE Fair and/or Playland. https://www.pne.ca/about-us/100-years-fun/ Love this one. A coaster I never got to ride.... Dip The Dips (I swear that's what it's name was!) Interestingly, I do remember riding the classic Shoot-The-Chutes boat ride there in front of DtD. Our current Coaster opened in 1958, making me only 5 years old at that time, lol. Ah well. That first coaster looked awesome!

^ I have actually found, through all the countries I have toured through, that Sunday morning arrival guarantees a pretty perfect start to any day at any park, world wide. Religion has it's benefits for some park fans. Monday mornings are some times also good, if the park opens that day, too. Locals back to work, so not as busy that opening morning, I'd like to think.

New overhead shot of Fantasy Springs construction posted. Thanks to @KabaPark_RC for posting the shot. Frozen attraction in the near-top right corner; top middle, ToonTown; below it, Arendelle Castle/restaurant, Tangled attraction to it's right. Closer to bottom, left/Tinkerbell ride-Lost Boys Snacks, right/PeterPan attraction; middle of two roadways to be concealed with Cave/Fountains entrance. And the new Fantasy Springs Hotel to the near-bottom left corner of it all. Hope that wasn't too confusing with how I described things.

I'm thinking of nothing ~ but ~ strawberries, right now!

^ Location suggestion? I am a curious person.

Long Live the Lorensberg Hotel! As well as it's 'fancy-ful elevator' and a really great Breakfast spread every morning! (2006-09-14 visits) Thanks for the nice TR reminder.....and damn, that was a lot of planes you know about! Colour me Impressed!

Listening to a true classic of American Musical Theater.... The Book Of Mormon.

I hope it does eventually go well for everyone involved. ~ A Fanboi From 'Afar' (i.e. Western Canada).

Sad news to report.... Christopher Plummer has passed away at the age of 91. He is known for a lot of his stage work in Canada, as well as several films, over several decades. He won the Oscar for Supporting Actor, playing a father dying of cancer, coming out to his son. Much deserved. BUT - he also had won the 1973 TONY... for Best Actor... in a Musical. TRUTH! He played Cyrano in the musical, "Cyrano." I have copies of the show, both in CD and Original Cast LP. An actually great show to listen to, and he's no slouch, bless him! He was a true Canadian Icon, and an amazing Acting Legend. Early stage work - Othello. What he won his Best Lead Actor-Musical TONY for, in 1973.

<sighs> And now.... Christopher Plummer ...passed away at age 91. Early stage acting. In "Othello." Quote by Broadway.com

$1 a donut is an alright price with me! Are the EXPRESS LINE donuts pre-packaged, etc? Just curious of me. (And those jars of pickles look mighty good to me, too!)

Time for a newer, more truer one... Taken last September, during Playland's "Limited Openings" summer. I am hoping things go much, Much Better for them. And us. What the avatar is, now. And what it came from. Monday, Sept. 07/ 2020. The last day Playland was open, for it's (ahem) "season."

Trip.

What the f just happened now? One moment, I wasn't able to get in - now I am The Only One Here? Eek. EDIT: Now there are 2 of us here....with Sharktums! My stress is gone, now. And Robb's here, now. EDIT EDIT: Now everybody's here! Woo hoo! ......and Whew! I just love technology.

Recent pix of Stella, taken when we had a clear sky, and sunshine during the winter time. On the back fence of our back yard. The Close Up Shot ~ January 22, 2021.

I read that Canada's Snowbirds, those from Canada (usually elders) who travel south for winter vacations (Florida, etc.), are bitching and complaining and wanting to be exempted from recent covid-19 rules that the Gov't has just implemented..... and warned them about, for several months now. The rest of Canada is saying "F-You. You're on your own. You shouldn't have gone in the first place. You knew in advance, and still you went." Stupid idiots. It's a relatively small percentage who went, but still. They should have known better. Dumbasses.

Hal Holbrook, Emmy and Tony-Winning Actor Who Portrayed Mark Twain, Dies at 95.

"Trouble In Paradise" Rufus Wainwright

CatBus!

Wow, a multi-tasker!

How's the hour going?

Have Fun, Every One!