Yes, we have a kitchen to work on, but sometimes we need to take a break (or more accurately, I need to provide Bryan with an opportunity for a break. This is an even better opportunity when the expenses are covered by someone else, especially work!
Prior to our departure, I browsed online seeking a fun hotel option. I saw that Le Meridien Dallas North was conveniently located near the bassoon repair man. After a quick call to the hotel, I learned that they had a room available online for a mere $75 and that it was a suite - SWEET!
So, I made plans for a fun stay at Le Meridien. The Meridien is a chain hotel trying to be a boutique hotel at a modest price point. We certainly enjoyed our stay at the hotel and learned that if you want a deal, search online - and the day of your arrival and you are bound to find a good deal!
After we checked into the hotel I treated Bryan to his first dining experience at a Cheesecake Factory. Delicious! We had dessert (of course, how can you not?) Silly Bryan ordered chocolate cake, and not cheesecake and I had the wild blueberry cheesecake.
Oh, before we checked into the hotel we saw Bryan's brother Lem at Lem's house.
On Friday, we met Bryan's high school chum, J-Hole. Yep, that's his nickname. J-Hole and his wife Karen are Bryan's pals from way back. Luckily, J-Hole brought some photos to prove that Bryan once had hair. Who knew?
After our leisurely lunch we claimed the contrabassoon and began the roadtrip back home. Midway through our journey the temperature began to drop and folks back home advised us worsening road conditions. Sure enough, once we arrived home the snow began to fall. After a week in the 70s it was time for a weather change. 9 hours and five inches of snow later, Amarillo had another day of winter on the first day of spring. Have no fears, the weather has changed several times since then and the snow has all melted (except for a few piles in our yard!).
Phew, and that's a 36 hour trip to Dallas.
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