Scattered Thoughts . . .

Although one would never know it by our unseasonably warm weather and very obvious lack of snow, the Christmas season is here!  Each year, we kick off the Christmas season by going to dinner with friends so, yesterday afternoon, we headed up to Stowe to begin our Christmas by celebrating with this Christmas dinner. Stowe was having their annual Charles Dickens day yesterday as well so this quaint ski town was decorated for Christmas and filled with Christmas Carolers strolling around the streets and establishments in authentic period clothing. Even considering the obvious lack of snow, the atmosphere was definitely filled with a vibrant Christmas vibe. We spent some time in the bar for a few cocktails and appetizers before dinner. The pork belly appetizer was mouth-wateringly delicious! The drinks were delicious! The beer was delicious!  And, thankfully, the bar service was outstanding! Once seated at our table, we were treated with a very professional and knowledgeab

The official start of our Christmas season commenced last weekend with an afternoon and evening spent with friends. It has unofficially become an annual Christmas tradition to meet for dinner in Stowe every year. As always, we had a really great time... dinner was great... the drinks were great... the atmosphere was great... and the company was second to none!   Here are a few photos... Our 'frog bread'...  nothing like a loaf of bread that looks like a frog when you've been drinking all afternoon!