Last Days in Arch Town

I can't believe it's been almost two weeks! In a way, it's gone by quick; but, it also feels like forever since I've been home! These last two days we've been learning about Tribal Affairs. I can definitely say this course has been a real eye-opener and I go back to Little Rock District with many quesitons.

We had lunch today at the famous Gus' Pretzel place near the brewry. Stuffed pretzels (your choice of bratwurst, italian sausage, etc.), cinnamon pretzels, and/or Ted Drewe's frozen custard (and they really mean frozen!). It wasn't quite the sit down place, so we walked a couple of blocks and found this gorgeous park to eat lunch--the weather was absolutely beautiful (not too cool out yet!). And on our way back to the hotel, we drove by old Busch Stadium--"deconstruction" started the other day and we were able to watch a few "strikes" by the wrecking ball. It's supposedly a 24-7 operation...with the 2006 season starting around April, they don't have much time to mess around!!

Our last dinner in Arch town was at the famous (or should I say infamous) Cheesecake Factory in the Galleria mall. I really don't want to see another cheesecake for a while...food was great and many thanks to the folks who waited in line for us (our group of 20), since they wouldn't take reservations. And the dinner conversation topics were even better...but what happens in St. Louie, stays in St. Louie :) (Hey Joanie...we will hold you to your promise of bringing rum balls to Ft. Lauderdale!!)

Most of us take off early in the AM tomorrow morning; I hope everyone has safe travels and there will be many more adventures and stories to tell in Florida!