Disney Tour

On Thursday, I joined 24 Miona Shores (our village) ladies for the Disney Institute's Yuletide Tour. We boarded a bus with two excellent guides, Ben and Cindy, who proceeded to tell us many historical facts about Christmas traditions. At Epcot, we learned of Germany's many contributions, among them the tree and candy cane. We then went to the Magic Kingdom where the Christmas parade was being filmed on Main Street. This will be shown December 26. Kris Allen, American Idol winner, was performing on stage in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle. Our last stop was Holiday Services, a huge warehouse where the Christmas decorations are stored, repaired and sorted for the following year. We saw the huge Christmas tree which will be put together on Main Street after filming of the parade. The tree is in 6 pieces and weighs several tons. Another stop was the Grand Floridian Resort to see the 16' tall gingerbread house.






Friday's golf was canceled due to rain. And rain it did...all day! I decided to go shopping. I've been looking for fabric with which to make window treatments, now that I have my new sewing machine. I neglected to report last week about my first time ever Black Friday shopping experience. I got to Joanne's about 6:15 AM to pick up a sewing machine($50 less than the previous one I bought and had not yet opened), a pull tote in which to store the machine when not in use, and a Christmas tree. These items retailed for $330 but were on sale for $145. I could have saved an additional $80 as I wasn't charged for the sewing machine but called when I realized what had happened. The store manager was most appreciative of my call. :-)

Saturday Arne and I took a ride up to Ocala to pick up our lamp and to order tables for the living room. They'll be delivered on Friday. That evening we watched our adopted Gators lose to Alabama. I know of several people who were happy to see Florida lose as they want a new national champ.

No volleyball today as many of the players are in Ft. Myers for the Florida Senior Games. My age group didn't go which was fine with me as I'm so new at the game.