We Went, We Saw, We Had A Blast!

On November 11, 10 ladies from CTBC took a day trip to the Winchester, VA to visit the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley http://www.shenandoahmuseum.org/ It was reported by one participant that they "had more fun than a Barrel of Monkeys."

I realize that some of you who will be reading this will say to yourself, "Regis, what is a Barrel of Monkeys? How do you get monkeys in a barrel? And where is PETA when you need them?" Actually, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, "Barrel of Monkeys is a toy game first created by Lakeside Toys in 1965. Today it is produced by the Milton Bradley Company. Milton Bradley's editions consist of a toy barrel in either blue, yellow, red, or green. The barrel contains 12 monkeys, their color usually corresponding to the barrel's color. The instructions on the bottom of the barrel state "Dump monkeys onto table. Pick up one monkey by an arm. Hook other arm through a second monkey's arm. Continue making a chain. Your turn is over when a monkey is dropped." In addition to these basic instructions, the barrel also contains instructions for playing alone or with two or more players." Check out this link to purchase this inexpensive game which will provide hours of fun for all ages http://www.unclesgames.com/product_info.php/products_id/3493 If you want to satisfy your immediate craving to purchase a Barrel of Monkeys you might want to check out Wal-Mart, Toy R Us, Target, K-B Toys, etc. Besides you will avoid shipping charges.

Hence, I digress. Rumors have it that these ladies got a little silly as the day wore on. And as they say the proof is in the pudding or pictures...

Upon arriving at the museum...

Mid afternoon...

Every participant reported that they had a great time and that the ice cream at the Dairy Freeze was par excellent as usual. If you ever stop there I recommend the raspberry/vanilla swirl.