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The Million Dollar Question…

June 27, 2006 by Matt

…has been answered. See my last post comments for aforementioned question.

So my first assignment today was to design a flyer in Word for an attraction in the Devon/Cornwall/Plymouth area. After searching through various attraction I came across The BIG Sheep. The BIG Sheep is apparently a glorified petting zoo that happens to feature SHEEP RACES.

That’s right. Sheep racing around a track with little stuffed sheep strapped on as jockeys. Sheep must navigate the “Bo-Peep Bend” and the “Ewe Turn” along the track. There is also and indoor kids playroom called EWEtopia. In fact, the whole park seems to be an excuse for making many, many sheep puns. Though I must admit that I am greatly amused that such a place exists.

And for the record, no shepherd’s pie or lamb chops on the menu.

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British Pie Quiz

June 26, 2006 by Matt

So you learn something new everyday, and today I learned it in line for lunch.

Question: What's the difference between Cottage Pie and Shepherd's Pie?

Answer: Cottage pie is made with beef; shepherd's pie is made with lamb.

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Mmmm…Forbidden Donut…

June 24, 2006 by Matt

img_0007.jpgI think this is a bit of false advertising. I don't think anything really "runs" on Dunkin' Donuts. I'm going to say it's more of a waddle.

And while I'm on the subject of Dunkin' Donuts, VCS's physics teacher extraordinare, Chad, goes on and on about how good Dunkin' Donuts coffee is. I mean on and on and on. Cream and sugar, he says.

So I need a little pick me up one day and decide that it would be a good time to try Dunkin' Donuts coffee, cream and sugar. Two words: Not impressed. Sorry Chad, but I'd drink a good old Wiener Melange any day over this coffee.

I would not, however, choose a Vienna donut over any these wonderful Dunkin' Donuts. Yum.

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Who Needs the Jersey Shore…

June 23, 2006 by Matt

img_0001.jpg…when you've got plenty of wonderful fountains to play in. Another thing I love about Philly is watching kids play in the many fountains there. Just this last weekend the temps rose to the low 90s.

I saw two boys trying to pedal their small bikes through one fountain and this cute little girl "riding" the water-spewing frog. This is the kind of thing that I miss about America. The free spirit of children and adults. In Vienna, playing in a fountain is a good way to get the Polizei after you.

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From the Land of Cheesesteaks

June 23, 2006 by Matt

img_0005.jpgI'm going to be doing some retro-blogging over the next day or two before I head out to England. So check back often for more posts.

I just spent 6 days in good old Philadelphia eating Cheesesteaks and Tastycakes and all kinds of other yumminess. Here's me at Rick's Steaks in Reading Terminal Market. I find it a bit amusing that they have an official certificate from the self-proclaimed King of cheesesteaks, Pat's. Somehow this validates the cheesesteaks they make, though I certainly had no complaints. Fill 'er up!

As always I had a wonderful time catching up with friends, seeing new babies and spouses, and distributing chocolate to the masses. The more I go back to Philadelphia the more I miss it, and the more I'm glad I'm back. I spent many an afternoon walking about the city from West Philly, to Center City to Old City seeing what's changed and what remains.

Thanks to all who made this a wonderful trip. I look forward to seeing you all again next year if not sooner.

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