Signs...?

Since it was a lovely day today, Josh and I decided on the spur of the moment to go to Niagara Falls. We tried, in vain, to get Nic and Tim to join us, but since it was last minute they couldn't meet us. On the upside though, I'll be seeing her on Saturday. Woo!

The drive in was really easy, of course Josh does all the driving, so I just sat back and slept enjoyed the scenery. When we got there about two hours later, we pulled into the parking lot by Applebee's and saw the above sign. Josh and I let out a bit of a guffaw when we actually took the time to read it. I think Connie might enjoy it as well...especially since she's been posting 'risque' pictures lately. ;)

We went into the restaurant and I had the Asian chicken salad *drool* and Josh had the vegetarian pizza on a tortilla shell. I can't say that I'm much of a fan of his dish, but he enjoyed it and that's all that matters.

While we were eating lunch, I stared noticed out of the corner of my eye that the casino was just down the street. Surprisingly, Josh didn't raise a stink when I said I wanted to go in and gamble Little Maple's loonie/toonie fund try my luck at the machines.

As we walked into Casino Niagara we noticed a large crowd of people standing around and they seemed to be waiting for something. We walked over and saw that there was a group preparing to do a lion dance! How cool! Josh thought immediately that they were doing something because it's Asian Heritage month as the casino notoriously attracts a large number of Asian visitors. I jokingly said, that they were probably opening a new Chinese restaurant and this was the way they were planning on pulling in customers.

Well, we should have bet on that because I was right. The lion dance slowly moved towards the Golden Lotus restaurant and we tried to get in, but since it was opening day it was only for the employees and their families...as well as members of the media. It was fairly easy to spot the attendees for the opening, they were all wearing a jade lotus blossom pendant.

Since I was curious, we walked over to the restaurant and inquired about prices (for when they open to the public). The man standing outside the restaurant told us that it was both buffet style and they have a menu. That's all fine and good, but Josh asked him 'how much is it?' All the man replied was 'it's expensive'. Umm, ok. That's helpful. He told us to come back tomorrow when the restaurant was open to the public. We told him that we were heading home today and he said 'well then, you'll have to wait.' Goooooood customer service. :P

You'd think they would at least have a menu out so people can see what they offer...try to entice people to come in. Oh well, we still might try it when we go back again.

After the dance was done, Josh and I went our separate ways; he went for a walk, and I went into the casino. We decided that we were going to meet up an hour later...

Josh walked down to the Falls and around the ticky-tacky shops, got some exercise and enjoyed himself. For all the 'luck' I had...I should have gone for the walk instead. Perhaps by the next time I go to the casino, they'll have finished building the wing that could be built with the money I left there. :P

We then decided to go to Niagara on the Lake. It's always a favourite area of ours to visit. We like to go to the little town and walk up and down the main drag and in and out of all the little shoppes. Well, at least I do, Josh usually just moans and groans or sits on the bench until I'm finished shopping browsing for bargains.

When we went to park the car, we pulled up to a meter that was broken. Bonus for us, we didn't have to pay...When we looked at the meter, we both cracked up as it seemed to be calling out for HELP.

All in all, it was a really fun day out...