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A Good Ol’ London BBQ

Get in Line…
May 2007

My iTunes: Traveling Soldier by Dixie Chicks

WOW….what a day! My legs are killing me from the miles we walked all around the city on this whirlwind tour we are attempting. I have lots of shots to share that I am pretty excited about but I am starting with what we did last tonight.

You can tell by song up top that I am in a country mood tonight…there is an explaination below…

Two words that do NOT go together in my world are BBQ and London….at least not until recently. Born and raised in the Southern US, I take my barbeque very serious! My husband and I found this restaurant in the Soho area of London called Bodean’s…it boasts “authentic American-style” BBQ…from ribs to pulled pork (and don’t forget the 5 Coors Lights in a bucket for 10 pounds). Although I couldn’t wait to try the food, I have to say I was skeptical on our first visit. To my surprise, I was completely blown away at how great the food tasted. Their menu included beans, sweet cornbread, and homemade coleslaw. The only essential item missing on the menu was real sweet tea. I think I can let that slide…for now anyway. :)

I snapped these photos while we were there tonight. Peg and Keitt (John’s sister and brother-in-law) took us there and it was such a treat for us! Thanks guys! This post is my official recommendation for anyone who lives in or near London….or anyone planning a visit. You will not be disappointed if you make time to come here for lunch or dinner!

Tomorrow we are back to the city again! BTW, I had to let a friend borrow my computer so I won’t be visting all my favorite blogs until Friday night probably (I am already having withdraw)…my better half has offered to let me post off of his laptop for a couple of days so I can keep up.. :)

Welcome to Bodean’s
Follow the Sign…

Less Words Wednesday

See Through
May 2007

My iTunes: Face Down (acoustic) by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

After a harrowing travel story, our family finally arrived here this morning and slowly but surely getting over some pretty serious jetlag. it is so great to have them here and to share a bit of what our world looks like on a daily basis. Since they haven’t been here to London before, we are headed to the city to take in some sightseeing all day. I may not be back until late but I am looking forward to sharing some great shots with you over the next few days.

I snapped this shot in our neighborhood while on a walk. I am never at a loss of things to study through my lens when I am exploring around here. I liked the the glass window with the patterns, the stone, the brick and the vines creeping through the iron gate.

Hanging On

White and Green
May 2007

My iTunes: There’s Only One by Caedmons Call

Aren’t we all hanging on these days? I know I am. I saw this flower today in our back garden. I wanted to check out the weather after noticing sleet outside our window. That is right….SLEET…in May…the last week of May. Crazy. I do hope this ends soon. This flower was as bright white as it could be, surrounded by the most vibrant greens I have ever been around. It is all this rain. The greenery is Britain is breathtaking…

Sorry this is short. I am off to clean my home from top to bottom before family arrives from the States in the morning for a visit. We are so excited! Hope that you week is going well wherever you might be!