Tuesday, March 3, 2009

No Place Like It!

We had originally planned to rush back to the hoverport in South Carolina after the show, but considering the amount of energy we have left after a day of conventioning, we quickly decided to stay one more night and make the drive on Tuesday. (We were going to need a hotel room either way, and we were really enjoying the Peabody! Those ducks are great!)
Got up early Tuesday and toured the creative design departments with a friend at Universal. We signed a non-disclosure agreement, so no photos to show, but what we saw was really COOL!
Then it was off to see the remains of the Back to the Future Ride, aka 'The Simpsons'.
I'll only say these two things:
1. The 'roller coaster' car had gull wing doors. (Hmm.)
2. The movie was bright, clean, crisp, and well done, using the newest technology.
It was nice to see the restored Back to the Future train on display. and we saw Doc Brown riding his bike past the park's time machine.
Time for a quick photo and we were off, to HOME!

The obligatory stop at an orange stand was made, and I'm happy to say the drive was uneventful and pleasant, aside from a (distracted) trucker that almost plowed into a small car.
Driving a time machine, I've learned that other drivers may not be looking where they're going.
It was good to be home with the puppies, and I drank fresh-squeezed OJ this morning for breakfast! What a great trip!
Next up, the GRAND TOTAL!!!!!
-Oliver