No trip to Southern California would be complete without a visit with Kellie from Coastal Enterprises, who supplies our Precision Board High-Density Urethane. They have been a supporter of the Sign Invitational since its inception and of our workshops prior to that. I try to do at least one sample sign each year that they can use at their trade shows. Generally, the sample piece is shipped, but packing it into a checked bag and bringing it with us on our trip to Disneyland was a much more economical option. Best of all, I could present the sign to Kellie in person. Janis & I enjoyed a leisurely lunch with her while we caught up on the latest family news. The Sign Invitational at the International Sign Association EXPO is now only five months away and will happen in Las Vegas in March.
Light saber triumph
It has been a delight to watch Juniper and Henry discover each magical land and experience everything at the Disneyland Resort. They sailed with Peter Pan, ‘raced’ a fast car at Cars Land, pretended to be a pirate, rode the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and experienced so many other fun, exciting adventures. This afternoon we finally arrived in Star Wars Land and piloted the famed Millennium Falcon. A special treat from Grandma and Grampa was to build a lightsaber. The kids thoughtfully picked their themed components and then went into the mysterious chamber. Following the gatherers' instructions, they carefully assembled their sabres. Then came the magical moment when the weapons were activated, and each novice was instructed to raise them high in defiance of the dark side. The kids were firm believers in the Force. Tomorrow is day four of our wonderful adventure. Stay tuned…
Day two at the Disneyland Resort
Our second day at the Disneyland Resort was spent at California Adventure. Juniper favours the more extreme rides, while Henry prefers slower attractions. With lots of encouragement, Henry agreed to try the Grizzly River Run. Henry’s first ride, with a little trepidation, instantly became his favourite. It was so much fun that we went down the rapids two more times. The kids wore raincoats, and Grandpa, with much wisdom, elected to purchase a poncho. The others braved the river in street clothes alone. Grandma got absolutely soaked, and Peter and Hailey were definitely on the rather damp side. Traffic in the entire park was pleasantly light, and we had a blast all through the day. Tomorrow we are back at Disneyland. Stay tuned…
