Events of Paramount importance
Yesterday was mostly a lazy day, letting us loaf about to recharge after yesterday's trek. Okay, maybe I was the one who needed that as Troy was working on planting tomatoes and Ron was supplying us with never-ending mochas and lattes, but however you look at it, it was much more relaxing.
Chip, bearfuz, surprises us with a message that he secured three tickets to see the performance of Mary Poppins held at the Paramount theatre. We met with him at Blue C Sushi before heading out for the performance. I was told that the conveyor belt style sushi is a new addition to the area, which rather surprised me. These were virtually *everyhwere* in Japan, and I thought that they had long since been adapted for the Western market. I'm wrong, apparently. Anyway, I found that they has served a variation on what my CO groupies know as The Green Beans of Crack; it was far less sweet, had much more garlic, and was served hot. I'll need to experiment with this dish upon my return home.
I talked with Chip about what he was doing in the play, and he was on one of the two pianos in the orchestra. In fact, our seats allowed us to just barely see his face down in the pit during the performance. He's basically running about from city to city playing piano for performances, though at one point he did act as music director. It's all quite impressive, but I've definitely learned that I'm unable to be from my guys for such long stretches of time.
The play itself took from both the movie and the books, giving a different tale. I hardly remember the story as it is, so this retelling was novel and quite fun. The set had a distinct pop-up book feel regarding the buildings and rooftop scenes, while the park sections quickly adjusted to depict colorful, fantastic locales. Quite clever, truth be told, and the fun songs kept things moving at a quick pace.
Naturally, none of this could be captured on film, so here's a picture of the interior roof, which in itself is impressive and luxurious, though I can't quite shake the feeling of a giant teat of doom undulating above our heads.
While we wait for the crowd to clear out, I grab a pic of rlegters, tdjohnson and myself using the numerous mirrors along the walls of the Paramount. I can see this place being the inspiration for Astoria's Liberty Theatre, but the Paramount maintains superiority with elegant wall designs, numerous crystal chandeliers, and major productions such as this one.
Afterward, we met up with Chip and his friend Faith for drinks into the wee hours. They were a fun pair to be around, and the drinks were quite good. I had some Acai Coladas, which were fruity and light though not too heavy on the alcohol. (Hey, I had to show *some* restraint.)
At this point, we've had breakfast, coffee, and I'm about to shower before we begin today's sojourn to the Ballard Locks and Fremont.
Oh, piffle. It's my last day here, isn't it? I'll need to pack up when I get home tonight. :(
Chip, bearfuz, surprises us with a message that he secured three tickets to see the performance of Mary Poppins held at the Paramount theatre. We met with him at Blue C Sushi before heading out for the performance. I was told that the conveyor belt style sushi is a new addition to the area, which rather surprised me. These were virtually *everyhwere* in Japan, and I thought that they had long since been adapted for the Western market. I'm wrong, apparently. Anyway, I found that they has served a variation on what my CO groupies know as The Green Beans of Crack; it was far less sweet, had much more garlic, and was served hot. I'll need to experiment with this dish upon my return home.
I talked with Chip about what he was doing in the play, and he was on one of the two pianos in the orchestra. In fact, our seats allowed us to just barely see his face down in the pit during the performance. He's basically running about from city to city playing piano for performances, though at one point he did act as music director. It's all quite impressive, but I've definitely learned that I'm unable to be from my guys for such long stretches of time.
The play itself took from both the movie and the books, giving a different tale. I hardly remember the story as it is, so this retelling was novel and quite fun. The set had a distinct pop-up book feel regarding the buildings and rooftop scenes, while the park sections quickly adjusted to depict colorful, fantastic locales. Quite clever, truth be told, and the fun songs kept things moving at a quick pace.
Naturally, none of this could be captured on film, so here's a picture of the interior roof, which in itself is impressive and luxurious, though I can't quite shake the feeling of a giant teat of doom undulating above our heads.
While we wait for the crowd to clear out, I grab a pic of rlegters, tdjohnson and myself using the numerous mirrors along the walls of the Paramount. I can see this place being the inspiration for Astoria's Liberty Theatre, but the Paramount maintains superiority with elegant wall designs, numerous crystal chandeliers, and major productions such as this one.
Afterward, we met up with Chip and his friend Faith for drinks into the wee hours. They were a fun pair to be around, and the drinks were quite good. I had some Acai Coladas, which were fruity and light though not too heavy on the alcohol. (Hey, I had to show *some* restraint.)
At this point, we've had breakfast, coffee, and I'm about to shower before we begin today's sojourn to the Ballard Locks and Fremont.
Oh, piffle. It's my last day here, isn't it? I'll need to pack up when I get home tonight. :(