Took the family up to Gettysburg for the Apple Blossom Festival. The weather was fabulous and perfect for touring the battlefield. We did the whole 9 yards while we were there: museum, film, cyclorama, Jennie Wade House, cemetery, and the "Ghosts of Gettysburg" tour. (May have caught a glimpse of a spook or two!!!) We had a great time shopping in the quaint shops in downtown Gettysburg. I was hoping to buy some Civil War Era Miniatures at the Gettysburg Miniatures Soldier Shop but didn't. (Note to owner: You may want to actually speak to customers in the store jacka$$!!!!) All-in-all a very nice little weekend get-away.
If you get the chance, make sure to eat at Tommy's Pizza when you are in Gettysburg. I can honestly say that their pizza is among the very best that I have ever eaten. We also ate at O'Rorke's. The food there was mediocre at best and the service was about the same. The whole place smelled like stale beer. Won't be headed back there any time soon!
The worst part of the trip was our stay at the Comfort Inn Suites near the cemetery. My first clue that this was not going to be a good choice was the fact that they still had Christmas decorations in the lobby. The lobby smelled like chlorine which was either coming from a fish pond or from the pool. The halls had the same smell throughout the hotel. The rooms were OK. My closet door had a big hole in it and there was a dirty garment left in it by the previous occupant. The foldout bed was so bad that your dog couldn't have slept on it. We had to ask for new sheets and blankets because the ones that were on the beds were soiled. When the staff came to change the sheets they were very rude.
Hoping to salvage something from the stay, we tried the free breakfast offered at the hotel. If you love cold eggs and sausage then you have found the right place. Outside of the coffee, nothing was remotely decent. The best part of our stay at the Comfort Suites in was when we checked out. I would NEVER stay there again or recommend it to anyone. PLEASE READ THE ONLINE REVIEWS ABOUT THIS PLACE!!!!! I wish that I had!
Random Thoughts:
My Penguins blew it big time in the playoffs! Once again the boys in black and gold couldn't find the back of the net. SOOOOOOOOOOO disappointing!!!!!!!!
Ate at a new Chinese Restaurant in Plum Borough called the Golden Palace. Excellent in every way!!!!! I can't wait to go back!
Drinks last night with friends at Crave Melt and Tap In Murrysville. Cool atmosphere. A really great selection of beer. Food - small portions and pricey. Excellent service. A good time had by all!
An injury to my shoulder has kept me from doing too much in the way of miniatures painting. I have completed several Reaper Bones miniatures which turned out exceptionally well. I'm looking forward to painting more as soon as I'm up to it.
Ta-ta for now. Headed outside to enjoy the sunshine!