Labor Day is Here and the Kids Have Gone

When Julianne and David first told us of their intent to visit this Labor Day we were overjoyed. We knew the time would be short. And, it was. We asked if there was anything special they wanted to do. David had heard about Kansas City Bar-B-Q and steak and wanted to try some. Well our marching orders were set. As you already know from a previous posting we had some great BBQ at Gates the evening they arrived. One requirement met quite satisfactorily. The next time they come back we will try another BBQ restaurant.

Sunday we set aside for them to take a tour of historic Leavenworth and then take them to the Country Club Plaza. Julianne had been there many times, but David had not had that pleasure. We also planned it to spend some time at the Fairmont Plaza Lounge for a quiet drink before dinner. As we were heading to the Fairmont we stopped for a photo-op with the Churchills. The Fairmont also had a super jazz group-piano, bass, drums and guitar. It was wonderful, and they hadn't even asked about the jazz. David produces music CD's., (Check out the Lewis Taylor, Stoned CD. It received a high rating in the Kansas City Star this week.)

After that we went to Union Station for dinner at Pierponts. We didn't know it, but on Sunday evenings they have a special on wine. Any bottle purchased with dinner that is less than $50 you get a 50% discount. The menu was wonderful. More gourmet food. This is where we made good the desire for a KC steak. The steak I had was a small filet that was prepared to perfection. Diets were difficult to keep this weekend.

After a whirlwind trip the kids are on their way back to LA. I have been tracking them with a widget I have on the computer, thanks to David. We all had a great visit that was just too short. Sometimes that is the best kind. We look forward to future visits.

I am pleased to report that both Julianne and David,

Serve Well!