Then we were ready to begin our journey across the Pennsylvania Turnpike (where they seem to not sell sweatshirts about the road) and make our first stop at the Peter J Camiel Plaza
for food
perhaps a bit too much coffee
and gas
while the coffee was digesting.
The coffee led to a second stop under more adverse weather conditions
and even worse conditions for dogs
as we saw the book we might need
and made our way
through a second helping of lunch
before reaching the Holiday Inn with its large gingerbread house
and warm lobby
not to mention the rooms where we would stay.
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A bit later we headed out past the gingerbread house
to Norma's where the table was being prepared
and the trees were lit
which amused both Jane
and this friendly lady
as we assembled the tree Larry had given us last year
and recorded its sparkle in this movie
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before we went to visit the girls where Ann Sharon
and Suzanne posed with their tree
and we met Kirby's dog
before having a few bites at their table
as Jane mixed drinks
and Sarah and Katie posed
as did Jane
Ben
Suzanne, Sally, Maxine and Norma
and Andy, Katie and Dolly
while George stood (he always does)
and Ben and Jane showed off their pickles
as Jane
pondered the meaning of her small pocket
and Danny was registered
before Ben, Jane and Suzanne
then Danny, Jane and Suzanne
and Ben, Jane, Suzanne and I posed
before Sarah joined us for a family self portrait
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before we enlisted Danny to take these family portraits
and then zoom in on me to see how the zoom worked.
Meanwhile, Andy was establishing himself as master of the electric cart
while Robert arrived (full of Steelers memorabilia) and posed with Debbie
while Sarah and Ben
then, Sarah, Sally and Ben posed with black and gold
and food was served
and the natives went through the line
as Jane filled her plate
and the desserts
led more to the table
while Danny showed the massive pears
and this was my plate
as the kids sat to eat
and all eyes were on Sarah
though this self portrait showed my Steeler colors
while Andy continued his driving efforts
which amused Robert
Danny
Jane
George (standing behind Robert and Danny)
Ben, Sarah, and Jane
Debbie
and others in these group shots
before Andy returned to his driving
which amused Jane
led to this self portrait
and convinced me that I had to have this holiday pastry
even as dessert was being served
and Ben
Jane
Suzanne
Norma
Sarah
Robert
and I
at the long table.
Next, Robert and Ben
decided they had to wave terrible towels
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and then Robert gave Suzanne
a lesson in terrible towel waving -- a perfect way to celebrate Pittsburgh.
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