Red Rose tea isn't Canadian anymore, it is owned by Lipton. I didn't like it when they changed the packaging from the green and white box with the red rose to an orange coloured box. Even though I drink it still, somehow it doesn't taste the same as the old Red Rose Tea. While I was drinking my tea earlier I was thinking about mugs. When I was a child mugs were used for cocoa, coffee and shaving cream. LOL As far as dunking donuts in tea I have never done that but I used to love cookies dunked in tea and the best of all was hot toast with peanut butter dunked in my tea. I can't have anything with peanuts anymore so I really miss that. LOL Moni, my Aunt in North Bay used to have a koffeeklatsch with all the neighbour ladies. I loved it whenever I visited there.Sometimes they were more elaborate than any of the high teas I have been to. My Mom always had the ladies over for tea in our house. LOL Lori, you made me laugh because my Mom held her pinky finger up but she didn't do that until she had Alzheimers. I used to get a big kick out of it and I would ask her if she was having "tea with the Queen" LOLOL In many British families "Tea" can be a meal just like lunch is and it can be a hearty meal at that. Grandma used to say "come for your tea" which translated meant "come for lunch" Sometimes it was the heartiest meal of the day. Tea is not just a beverage, it is social gathering with friends and family. Anne

I think Legal Seafood was once quite good, but to me since it became a big chain it has gone wayyyy down hill. As far as the North End, I have had some wonderful meals in Boston. Not one of them in the North End, sorry to say. I think it depends on whether or not you are a foodie. The North End has kind of a fun vibe on a summer night, but IMHO the cuisine is lacking. I find Chowhound to be very reliable in that area. ETA: If you want something foodie, here are some ide below. Boston has a very vibrant restaurant scene! I used to like No 9 Park a lot and see it is still highly regarded. http://boston.eater.com/maps/best-boston-restaurants-38

Oh good, Robo! Party-music, LOL of course. Hope all goes well Funky. And if you decide to change the date, well... it's a Saturday, Not a vacation, right? : ) Okay, everyone, Maire has agreed to drive! ; ) I am just picturing that road trip, LOL! NHBaskets, super SMH, You can come solo too if you'd like of course! Jterri, i know the timing is a bummer but it's the only day that worked for Robo and me. Bonnie, sorry you can't make it. SueB, I can't believe that is happening so soon! OMG are you ready? Happy to put you on our "maybe list". Dedtired, Gives you 8 days to get back on our time zone, no prob! : ) PS For those who emailed me to RSVP but did not leave a post here, I need your screenname to know who you are! Thanks.

Glad to hear you had a great time! Oh yeah, last weekend we were in Asheville for a concert, but with the craft beer festivals and fall leaves (which were nowhere near where they normally are this time of year), the hotel we normally stay in was more than double the price. Oh well, it all worked out because the concert tickets were pretty inexpensive. We also have had the bad luck that the last two times we went to Asheville it rained. The Mustang club is supposed to go this weekend, and it's going to rain again later today and tomorrow. I opted not to go since we just went last week.