by Adrian
This is the time to reflect what we have and not to take things for granted. With that said, we are very thankful of what we have.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
The Meadowlands Pet Expo 2011
by Adrian
As I was refilling my fish tank filters at a pet store, I saw a flyer advertising for a pet expo few weeks ago. Thinking I would see lots of animals and fish, we decided to explore the expo today. The expo started yesterday (Nov 18, 11). Tell me whether it is worth it.
Overall, I find the expo so so. They only have one tank of goldfish. Geez....! There were more owners with their pets than the animals itself. Oh well...! I suppose no more future visit from us.
by Adrian
As I was refilling my fish tank filters at a pet store, I saw a flyer advertising for a pet expo few weeks ago. Thinking I would see lots of animals and fish, we decided to explore the expo today. The expo started yesterday (Nov 18, 11). Tell me whether it is worth it.
Alpaca
Some exotic animal I can't remember the name
Stare down German Shepherd
A Sumatran tiger eating half chicken
Dancing dogs no kidding...!
The stars of dancing with the dogs, Eddie and Henry
My favorite pet..! Gold fish..!
Different dishes for pet
Beethoven I mean a St. Bernard
Overall, I find the expo so so. They only have one tank of goldfish. Geez....! There were more owners with their pets than the animals itself. Oh well...! I suppose no more future visit from us.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Universal's Islands of Adventures
by Adrian
Note: This was the continuation from our Orlando trip.
It was the last day of our trip and we decided to pay Harry Potter a visit. We have been hearing people raving about it. It is the newest attraction to the park. The park was under construction when I was here eleven years ago. At that time, it was only Universal Studios which is next to Islands of Adventures.
Entrance to the park
Port of Entry
Seuss Landing gift shop
The Lost Continent
Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey
Hogwarts castle gates
Street of Hogsmeade (Look who passed out)
Hogswart Express
Owlpost is a system of sending messages or items using owls as the carriers. Besides the Owl Post Office, individuals and organizations with their own owls use them as their mail bearers. (Source: http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Owl_post)
Butterbeer is a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscoth. (Source: http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Butterbeer). Side note: It tasted like root-beer with a squirt of melted butter.
Three Broomsticks restaurant where Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger enjoyed drinking butterbeer.
Glimpse of the food served at Three Broomstick
Chargrilled ribs, corn and potatoes
Cornish pastries and garden salad
Collection of wands which sells at $30 each
Cyclops projecting an optic blast pose
Princess Amoura and Sinbad
by Adrian
Note: This was the continuation from our Orlando trip.
It was the last day of our trip and we decided to pay Harry Potter a visit. We have been hearing people raving about it. It is the newest attraction to the park. The park was under construction when I was here eleven years ago. At that time, it was only Universal Studios which is next to Islands of Adventures.
Entrance to the park
Port of Entry
Seuss Landing gift shop
The Lost Continent
Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey
Hogwarts castle gates
Street of Hogsmeade (Look who passed out)
Hogswart Express
Owlpost is a system of sending messages or items using owls as the carriers. Besides the Owl Post Office, individuals and organizations with their own owls use them as their mail bearers. (Source: http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Owl_post)
Butterbeer is a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscoth. (Source: http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Butterbeer). Side note: It tasted like root-beer with a squirt of melted butter.
Three Broomsticks restaurant where Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger enjoyed drinking butterbeer. 
Glimpse of the food served at Three Broomstick
Chargrilled ribs, corn and potatoes
Cornish pastries and garden salad
Collection of wands which sells at $30 each
Cyclops projecting an optic blast pose
Princess Amoura and SinbadOverall, we find the park very exciting and fun. Unfortunately, we did not go to any rides since Brandon is too young for it. Perhaps on the next trip. Anyway, here are some tips from us. Just be ready to pay more for food and merchandise. Also beware of rude people as well. They will cut your line.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Unexpected Early Snow -White Halloween 2011 (Oct 29-30'11)
by Adrian
Early during the week, it was forecast-ed to snow on Saturday. Since it was forecast-ed to be accumulating one inch, no one took the warning seriously. I suppose it is very rare to have snow during October.
Wham.....! Did it hit us hard....! It was worse than hurricane Irene. Nobody factored in the fragile tree branches that would break easily. Well, as I have said it is too early for snow and the leaves have not completely fall off the trees yet. The treacherous snow landed on the leaves increased the load for the branches mixed with strong wind caused it to break.
Tree branches are over our area and we lost power since around 2pm Saturday (Oct 30'11). We saw branches on the cars and middle of the streets. We spent the night with camping lamps lighting our rooms with no heat. Imagine it was about 32F (0 Celsius) outside. Anyway, see for yourself the damages from the October snow storm.
Look at the sagging tree branches next to our shed
Broken branches on our front yard (Saturday)
Broken branches on our front yard (the next day)
More broken branches on the backyard
Road down our street closed due to broken branches
After about 24 hrs of no power, we finally had it back around 4pm the next day. We are very grateful there were no substantial damages to our property except a few broken branches that need to be cleared. Tennis elbow, back pain from shoveling the snow and a cut from cutting the tree branches .
Looks who is so happy. It also means Elmo's World is back.
Thanks for all your prayers and best wishes.
by Adrian
Early during the week, it was forecast-ed to snow on Saturday. Since it was forecast-ed to be accumulating one inch, no one took the warning seriously. I suppose it is very rare to have snow during October.
Wham.....! Did it hit us hard....! It was worse than hurricane Irene. Nobody factored in the fragile tree branches that would break easily. Well, as I have said it is too early for snow and the leaves have not completely fall off the trees yet. The treacherous snow landed on the leaves increased the load for the branches mixed with strong wind caused it to break.
Tree branches are over our area and we lost power since around 2pm Saturday (Oct 30'11). We saw branches on the cars and middle of the streets. We spent the night with camping lamps lighting our rooms with no heat. Imagine it was about 32F (0 Celsius) outside. Anyway, see for yourself the damages from the October snow storm.
Look at the sagging tree branches next to our shed
Broken branches on our front yard (Saturday)
Broken branches on our front yard (the next day)
More broken branches on the backyard
Road down our street closed due to broken branchesAfter about 24 hrs of no power, we finally had it back around 4pm the next day. We are very grateful there were no substantial damages to our property except a few broken branches that need to be cleared.
Looks who is so happy. It also means Elmo's World is back.Thanks for all your prayers and best wishes.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Disney Magic Kingdom Park
by Adrian
This is our second day at Orlando and also our second visit to another Disney Park. I have been to Disney Land (Anaheim, CA) twice and first time at Magic Kingdom (Orlando, FL). The Magic Kingdom's set up is very similar to Disney Land. Regardless of how many times I have visited the Disney resort, I still get excited. It reminded me of my childhood fantasy. Walt Disney has done an excellent job at creating a dream for a lot of people on this planet. See for yourself..!
Cinderella Castle iconic fairy-tale fortress that serves as the gateway to Fantasyland
Mickey Mouse's pumpkin deco on the Main Street U.S.A lamp depicting Fall is coming
A section of Main Street U.S.A
The Haunted Mansion
Pinocchio
Lilo and Stitch
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Aladdin
Brandon enjoying the park
Family picture
Overall, it was a great visit even though we did not go for all the rides. We will definitely be back in a few years time. I strongly recommend you to check out the place.
by Adrian
This is our second day at Orlando and also our second visit to another Disney Park. I have been to Disney Land (Anaheim, CA) twice and first time at Magic Kingdom (Orlando, FL). The Magic Kingdom's set up is very similar to Disney Land. Regardless of how many times I have visited the Disney resort, I still get excited. It reminded me of my childhood fantasy. Walt Disney has done an excellent job at creating a dream for a lot of people on this planet. See for yourself..!
Cinderella Castle iconic fairy-tale fortress that serves as the gateway to Fantasyland
Mickey Mouse's pumpkin deco on the Main Street U.S.A lamp depicting Fall is coming
A section of Main Street U.S.A
The Haunted Mansion
Pinocchio
Lilo and Stitch
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Aladdin
Brandon enjoying the park
Family pictureOverall, it was a great visit even though we did not go for all the rides. We will definitely be back in a few years time. I strongly recommend you to check out the place.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Disney's Epcot Part 2
by Adrian
Italy Pavilion
Via Napoli restaurant
Il Bel Cristallo
We did not spend much time in this pavilion as we have been to the actual places in Boston and Philadelphia.
Building replica of the Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps
Flag bearer of Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps
Japan
Teppan Indo restaurant
Shinto Shrine
Morocco
Looking through the Bab
Facade of a Moroccan building
Les Chefs France restaurant
Plume et Palatte (Perfume shop)
An old world cottage
Sportman's Shoppe
by Adrian
Italy Pavilion
Via Napoli restaurant
Il Bel CristalloAmerican Adventure Pavilion
We did not spend much time in this pavilion as we have been to the actual places in Boston and Philadelphia.
Building replica of the Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps
Flag bearer of Spirit of America Fife & Drum CorpsJapan
Teppan Indo restaurant
Shinto Shrine
Looking through the Bab
Facade of a Moroccan buildingFrance
Les Chefs France restaurant
Plume et Palatte (Perfume shop)UK
An old world cottage
Sportman's ShoppeCanada
Totem pole by the Northwest Mercantile store
Family picture with Goofy
Totem pole by the Northwest Mercantile store
Family picture with GoofyThis basically concludes our trip to Epcot. Hope the pictures would inspire you to visit this wonderful park. My next blog will be Disney Magic Kingdom. Till then.
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