A Day at Universal

Many thanks go out to Valda of Jenks Manor this evening for graciously hosting my posse at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure today.

Without her authoritative presence as our escort, I don't think we would have survived the throngs of other tourists in the parks this eve of new year's eve.

The niblings particularly enjoyed meeting her better-known co-workers, like Spiderman and The Grinch.

But, I think the highlight was probably the primo spot we staked-out for the Macy's parade. (It's the same one New Yorkers have to brave nasty, wintery weather to see on Thanksgiving.)

Thanks again, Valda!

USF Day

No, USF doesn't stand for University of South Florida.

At least not today it doesn't.

Today, it stood for Universal Studios Florida.

In the ongoing effort to keep our minds off recent events, old Valda and Howard trotted us out to the theme parks for the day.

Had a great time, and couldn't ask for better weather. Hopefully, I'll get some copies of the numerous digipics to post here.