Vickie's Thoughts

Say it ain’t so

I’ve been in mourning all day long….the iconic Tavern On The Green Restaurant located in New York’s Central Park is closing. That’s right. That beautiful restaurant filled with the chandeliers dripping with colored crystals, the one that I always included in my many group trips to New York, the restaurant that was in both “Ghostbusters” and “When Harry Met Sally” is closing. Tomorrow. Apparently they, like so many other places like them, just ran out of money.

I’ll get over this, I’m sure. But for now, I’m feeling nostalgic pain, knowing that they’re auctioning off all the mirrors and aforementioned chandeliers and other kitschy stuff that made it so unique. And now I fear that the former Crystal Dining Room will become a Wendy’s or another Subway. Sniff. Farewell, Tavern On the Green.

I wonder if the Christmas ornament I bought there in 1982 is now valuable?

Your memories of New York welcome here.

Completed projects

I know, I know, this season calls for lots of projects in the works. But, really, does anything feel as good as getting that long-delayed project completed? Even if you get up in the middle of the night to finish it? Well, this morning I’m experiencing that too-rare feeling. I’m finished with a long-overdue project! Aah. Satisfaction. Completeness. Resolution. Absolution. Thankfulness for tenacity. I’m there.

Now, what was I doing when I started this?

Having a great time, wish you were here.
Vickie

After all these years…..

For more than 30 years, I’ve been “doing” travel. Planning it. Dreaming about it. Traveling with group tours and making other people’s travel dreams come true. It’s truly my life’s work, for which I’m extremely thankful.

And even after all this time, and all the places and all the wonderful people (and okay, some not-so-wonderful, too) I can honestly tell you that I still love this job! I can tell I still love it because as I was feverishly working on getting the updated Scotland itinerary on this site, I actually started grinning at what I describing to potential travelers. It was so wonderful to relive some of my favorite spots in the U.K.; describing them in detail only made me remember them even more fondly…like looking at pictures.

Anyway, today is another opportunity for me to serve my clients in a business I love. Thank you for letting me be part of your travel memories in this way. It’s been a great ride!

Having a great time,
Wish you were here.
Vickie

I can’t get that song out of my head!

Don’t you just hate it when you can’t get a song out of your head? (Or is it just me?)  Anyway, ever since I set the date for our upcoming day trip to the great State Fair of Texas on October 15th, I’ve had the words and music in my head.  You know the one. It’s the song from the movie, “State Fair”. (Warning….the following song may become lodged in your brain…)    “Our state fair is a GREAT state fair…don’t MISS it, don’t EVEN be late…It’s dollars to donuts that our state fair…is the best state FAIR in the state.”  Okay now you have it in your head, too.    You’re welcome.

What’s funny about the song is that it wasn’t referring to our state fair….the original 1945 movie was about the Iowa State Fair, though the later version starring Pat Boone was filmed at our own fair.  Anyway, it’s all about romance and fun.   And for me, it’s about the food.  I’m looking for the fried butter at this year’s food booths.

Romance and fun included in our upcoming day trip to Dallas on Thursday, October 15.  It’s $30 for the day, if you’re 60 or over…$10 more if you’re under 60.  It’s a great deal to one of our state’s most popular annual events.  Join me, won’t you?  I promise not to sing on the bus.

Having a great time. Wish you were here.

Vickie

It’s not fall until Uncle Dave says it’s fall.

If spring in Texoma means blue bonnets in the median of Hwy 75 and a blanket of red clover at the entrance to Denison, then autumn in Sherman MUST mean that Uncle Dave is open for business!   Yep, it’s fall.  Uncle Dave’s Plant store is located in the parking lot of Goodwill’s store on Texoma Parkway and he’s loaded with beautiful pumpkins and d gourds of all sizes and colors (including my favorite white pumpkins),  great pots of fall blooming mums, and cornstalks and bales of hay for your seasonal decorating.  Get out there while the pickin’ is good!

First cool morning.  Check.  Calendar says fall is here.  Check.  State Fair opens this weekend. Check.

Put away your white shoes.  It’s autumn!

Having a great time.  Wish you were here,

Vickie

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