Fish Eyes & $10 Picture Fee

Thought that would get your attention. :)

Yesterday, we went to a place called Bracken Village. Apparently, it was "something" in its day. Let's just say, we had fun, did a little shopping, and had a great supper. Bracken Village is a place that a someone years ago brought in older homes and buildings and converted the area to a little village with a petting zoo and lots of boutique shopping. Now, there's no zoo and only 5 shops left open. I would show you some pictures of the place but. . . . THERE WAS A $10 PICTURE TAKING FEE!! Thought about going across the street and taking a picture but . . . .

The shops were cute except the first one (where you received the permit to take pictures). Someone should tell the clerk that when a customer is standing in front of them - she should terminate her phone call in less than 10 minutes. If we knew the fee was $10, we wouldn't have waited on her. And then, she was rude when our mouths fell open at the fee. Oh well, probably will never meet her again anyway. :)

The British tea shoppe was nice. However, have you ever heard of a tea shoppe that didn't sell tea. Did buy a couple of beef pasties and cadbury chocolate. Not a complete waste.

Another shop, found some really cute Christmas earrings.

We stopped for supper at the small town cafe. There's a town called Bracken close to this little village. The hamburgers were HUGE! It was just Sue (from the campground), Sharon and I. Here's Sharon and Sue at the cafe.


This place reminded us of the cafe that Ruth & John took us to in Kentucky - great hamburgers. We thought we'd never forget the name but we have. A few pictures of the ambience.



Now, you're wondering what fish eyes have to do with this. Nothing. Sharon received some fish from a camper nearby. When we took them out of the package, the heads were still attached. So while I ate chicken, she sat across from me eating fish with the heads still on. YUCK! She did say they were very tasty, though. She didn't eat the heads, just in case you were wondering.

This week we have a potluck and then the employee Christmas party. Should be a very busy week. Works going well. And, we're very glad we're in Texas. We were complaining about the 10 - 15 mph winds for the last couple of days but we'll take that over the snow and below freezing temps any day.

Packers lost - Vikings won't be playing until tomorrow night. And I doubt we watch the cowboys tonight. So, should go and get some dishes done.