Eggstravaganza!

Day 2 of our little mini-vacation here. We got up this morning and spent some more time at the Marriott's pool.

Then, on the sage advice of Stanton (who I don't actually know, except through the WV Blogger's Forum), we decided to check out the Avampato Discovery Museum at the Clay Center. I almost didn't go because today was "Eggstravaganza" so there were tons of extra Easter activities....which made me think every kid in Charleston would be there.

Really though, it wasn't that crowded and it was a great place! The kids both got to do a little egg hunt then we checked out all the other cool stuff they have (year round) for kids. Both of mine had a blast. I will say, that while it wasn't completely over-run with unruly kids....there were enough brats there to make me roll my eyes half way into my brain.

I'll just tell you straight out....I like kids. Just not your kids. Well, maybe not YOUR kids exactly, but most of the other kids running around. When an area says ages 5 and under, your 7 year old better not be in the ball pit whacking my toddler with balls. Just because your kid is 2 and cute, does not give them the right to smack my 9 year old in the face through the funny pin things...then laugh and run while you pay no attention. Also, please stop letting your child run screaming through the halls outside my room until they run smack into my window and scream even louder while you catch up. Because my kids are trying to quietly rest in here and I will be very unhappy if you wake them up.

Which brings me to our new digs.....Embassy Suites. It's an okay place, but it's not the Marriott.

There are some very nice things about it....one, well, it's a suite. That means Celia can nap away in the bedroom while Jordan and I lounge, read, and watch tv in the other room. It's got a mini fridge and a microwave, which may come in handy later. It's also a very beautiful place. It just looks very nice and classy.

Now.....the bathroom amenities leave something to be desired. You've just got the basics here...and they are Neutrogena. Not bad, but not the Orange Ginger from Bath and Body Works that we had over at the Marriott. That was some good stuff!

Also, (and this makes me gag to even type it) I found old coffee grounds in the coffee pot when I went to make tea just now. Ew, ew, gross. What kind of housekeeping is that? The tea they offer is also bargain basement stuff (Marriott had some English Breakfast and Chamomile), just like the coffee. There is not any cream here either, just that nasty powder stuff.

All of the outlets are upside down...so my MacBook couldn't be plugged in. There is no wireless, and I spent about 45 minutes trying to post my blog I typed up last night on the MacBook from hubby's PC. He didn't want the WVBA to have to pay for another connection. But his PC can't read Word documents from my Mac (my Mac can read anything from the PC though). That's all the time that took me to be thoroughly frustrated with a PC again. I mean really, why would you put all the ports on the back? Who wants to reach behind and fish around to plug and unplug things?

Lastly, the soundproofing leaves a little to be desired. I mentioned earlier he crazy screaming toddler in the hall. I also get to hear the evenings entertainment in the lobby (the center of the hotel is an open-air atrium, straight up the 14 or so floors). There's a grand piano down there, and someone is quiet dramatically making their way through every cliche song you can imagine (New York NY, Entertainer, Phantom). I'm just waiting on the Billy Joel. The player also has a large group of admirers who hoot, clap, and occasionally sing along.

Oh geez...he's repeating New York. Does this mean I'll have to listen to the same five songs all night? Please, someone teach the man some Prokofiev. Something.....

But, what ever the Embassy is lacking, the West Virginia Broadcasters Association is making up for. They plied us with cookies and soft pretzels, sodas and drinks. Since I'm not going to the awards tonight, they are sending my up a very nice fillet and meal. (The kids will be enjoying pizza) And hubby brought up a very fancy surge protector, which will plug into these messed up outlets and in turn power my MacBook. We are set for the evening! Plus, there's a new hotel pool to check out.