Pics from the Scottish Visitors
Paul and El left our house Sunday morning, headed for NY. They finally head for home tonight at 10:00 . We had a busy and fun two days while they were here, trying to fit in what we could. Thursday, we picked them up at the airport and then headed for Manuel's Taco Hut. After that, we had to stop at the grocery store for food and drinks because we were out of everything. Then it was back to the house, to make the bathroom functional. They patiently waited on the couch, watching saved episodes of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, while we dashed about, hooking up the shower. By that evening, the bathroom was usable - thank god.
Friday - we saw District 9 at the theater. Great movie. Very thought provoking. Love the special effects. Lots of exploding and goo.
Friday night - bowling ! We didn't get any action shots of bowling. It was too dark. They had the black lights on, so I guess we should have worn something fluorescent?
Saturday - we headed to Canada. The Coventry Garden terraces were closed, but we got to walk through part of the gardens. Then we went to the Odette Sculpture Park. The sculptures are lined up along the river.
We headed back to our house for Paul's chili, which we ate after watching "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles", which is the perfect movie to see the day before you have to travel.
ETA : Okay, I know the cut for the pics didn't work so you don't have to tell me. To fix it, I have to re-do the post all over again, and fuck that.
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Group shot in front of the house
Mike and Paul at the bowling alley.
Walking the trail at Coventry Gardens
Big Bug
El knew all the flowers.
Michael found a group of trees just right for him
The view of Detroit from the river in Canada
Walking along the trail of sculptures
El and Michael by the goat fountain
Paul and I judging the "Business Man on a Horse"
Columns (clever name, no?)
I don't remember the name of this, but I call it Craggy Sculpture
This is called "Garden" ?!
Hanging on the rail
Having Subway lunch (our map was sponsored by Subway and indicated several Subways in the area)
Michael likes the trees, yes he does.
Michael and I with the penguins
We couldn't tell what this sculpture was supposed to be, but it makes for a good photo op.
Paul and El on the river
Paul the photographer
sacked out
"Union 6"
Tired of sculpture
The group, before we headed to the airport on the last day.
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Friday - we saw District 9 at the theater. Great movie. Very thought provoking. Love the special effects. Lots of exploding and goo.
Friday night - bowling ! We didn't get any action shots of bowling. It was too dark. They had the black lights on, so I guess we should have worn something fluorescent?
Saturday - we headed to Canada. The Coventry Garden terraces were closed, but we got to walk through part of the gardens. Then we went to the Odette Sculpture Park. The sculptures are lined up along the river.
We headed back to our house for Paul's chili, which we ate after watching "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles", which is the perfect movie to see the day before you have to travel.
ETA : Okay, I know the cut for the pics didn't work so you don't have to tell me. To fix it, I have to re-do the post all over again, and fuck that.
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Group shot in front of the house
Mike and Paul at the bowling alley.
Walking the trail at Coventry Gardens
Big Bug
El knew all the flowers.
Michael found a group of trees just right for him
The view of Detroit from the river in Canada
Walking along the trail of sculptures
El and Michael by the goat fountain
Paul and I judging the "Business Man on a Horse"
Columns (clever name, no?)
I don't remember the name of this, but I call it Craggy Sculpture
This is called "Garden" ?!
Hanging on the rail
Having Subway lunch (our map was sponsored by Subway and indicated several Subways in the area)
Michael likes the trees, yes he does.
Michael and I with the penguins
We couldn't tell what this sculpture was supposed to be, but it makes for a good photo op.
Paul and El on the river
Paul the photographer
sacked out
"Union 6"
Tired of sculpture
The group, before we headed to the airport on the last day.
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