Vacation 2008: Day Five

Breakfast: Spring herb egg strudel, sausage and fresh fruit - grapes, kiwi and watermelon.  A girl could get used to this.

Sadly, we didn't get as many pictures today, because it has rained, rained, and rained some more.  The day's activities included a stop at the Bass Pro Shop, where Ramblin hit the motherlode for clothes.  We also dined at Hemingway's Cafe in Bass Pro, enjoying their buffet.  Three out of the four of us completely missed the 30,000 gallon aquarium they are famous for.  We also mooshed some pennies for keepsakes and tried our hand at the laser shooting gallery.  Ramblin says with a little more practice, I'll be ready to go hunting with him.  Great, as long as I can bring my knitting with me in the tree stand.

Then we made our way to Simply Fibers, while the guys perused a book store and a comic and game shop.  Ragged and I had been very excited, because it was going to be Malabrigo Day.  I had researched Simply Fibers and discovered they sold Malabrigo.  We were both going to buy sweater quantities of it.  Unfortunately, it was not to be, only a few skeins of chunky yarn remained in the store.  :(  However, I did locate the perfect buttons for Jeremy's Jacket at half price, five skeins of Louet Gems to be overdyed, and the Austrian Stitch Cardigan pattern that I had been wanting, but not wanting to pay more in shipping than the pattern cost.  Even though I couldn't get my Malabrigo, I was very pleased with my finds.

Next, we visited the Springfield Visitor Information Center, hoping to snag a few souvenirs.  Nope, but we did get more information about possible activities to fill our final day.  Then we needed coffee, so we tried out Cassils Coffee Cafe.  Still raining, we decided to go back to the Inn and make our battle plans.  It was Ragged's turn to pick the restaurant, and she selected the Springfield Brewing Company.  I had a very good grilled salmon salad.  After dinner, we decided we needed more coffee, so it was back to Mudhouse, of which we are becoming very fond.

Do you notice the theme?  We are all about the food.  The sights we have seen are great, but finding restaurants to try has been fun.  Especially when it's not your turn to pick.  I'm up for the lunch call tomorrow.

Something else worth mentioning - being in the attic room, we've been entertained by NASCAR squirrel racing.  There's a couple of squirrels that have been having a grand ol' time doing laps on the roof. 

Cookies of the Day: Peanut Butter.  Big peanut butter.