Three weeks ago today, we drove back home from Williamsburg after Grand Illumination on Becky's birthday. Today, we drove back to Williamsburg on MY birthday. Yep, we are back for a spur-of-the-moment, long weekend. This used to be our traditional Christmas trip when we were both teaching, but after retirement, we starting coming up for Grand Illumination rather than for my birthday and to ring in a new year. So this is a special!
We were up and out of Newton well before the sun came up. Making excellent time, we rolled into town before one o'clock. Neither one of us could believe how many people were town and we ended up parking at Gene's house (where we stayed for years and years) before heading back to Merchants Square.
Becky had a few things on her shopping list so we took care of that first. It was very windy, cloudy, and cold and I really didn't want to walk around taking photos under those conditions so shopping sounded like a reasonable substitute. We ultimately made our way to the Peanut Shop to graze through the free samples. We look at it as dessert...LOL.
We were up and out of Newton well before the sun came up. Making excellent time, we rolled into town before one o'clock. Neither one of us could believe how many people were town and we ended up parking at Gene's house (where we stayed for years and years) before heading back to Merchants Square.
Becky had a few things on her shopping list so we took care of that first. It was very windy, cloudy, and cold and I really didn't want to walk around taking photos under those conditions so shopping sounded like a reasonable substitute. We ultimately made our way to the Peanut Shop to graze through the free samples. We look at it as dessert...LOL.
Bec's favorite brass ornaments were 50% off
We love the German Christmas items at Binn's
I somehow resisted temptation and didn't go in The Precious Gem jewelry store
You simply cannot find better peanuts in the world than big, fat Virginia peanuts!
Liberty's Ice Pavilion was quite popular this afternoon
A dramatic sky reflected some nice light on the Powder Magazine
After several hours of shopping, we headed over to The Woodlands to check in. Instead of staying at our Cascades, we are treating ourselves to an upgrade this weekend.
Our room was ready and check in was a breeze. We weren't here long before there was a knock at the door. "Housekeeping." When I opened the door, I found a little fellow holding a bag. He handed it to me and said "Happy birthday!" Wow...how cool.
Our room was ready and check in was a breeze. We weren't here long before there was a knock at the door. "Housekeeping." When I opened the door, I found a little fellow holding a bag. He handed it to me and said "Happy birthday!" Wow...how cool.
Happy birthday from Colonial Williamsburg!
A card, ginger ale, root beer, & VA peanuts
We had supper reservations at Huzzah and our camping buddies, Dave and Sheila from nearby Newport News joined us! Good food and good conversation made for a great supper. Afterwards, we walked back over to The Woodlands and settled down for a serious game of Oh Hell in front of the fireplace.
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This birthday girl is pooped and ready for bed. Thanks so much for all your greetings over on Facebook. Your friendship means a lot! Nite nite from Colonial Williamsburg my Postcard-reading friends.
