We did it again! Went to the Assyrian Show at the MFA today. The museum was a mob scene, with the coat check line snaking thru the downstairs and people at the Assyrian show four deep in front of the art pieces. Long, long line for the cafe. Pricey restaurant bustling at 2:00 p.m. Garden Cafe a mob scene of kids and strollers reminiscent of the Science Museum.
What is going on? Last year when we were out and about during this week it wasn't anywhere near so crazy.
Has to be the economy, but one wonders. We are members and get tickets to the special shows for free, but to get into the Assyrian show is $25.00 a pop for non-member adults. Of course it's way cheaper than The Grinch or The Nutcracker. We spent $70.00 for lunch for four with two drinks and 2 desserts. Parking was $12.00 with the member's discount, so the day came it an under $100 for out little quartet.
Or are people just staying out of the stores? Did they stay home instead of going skiing or to Florida or the Caribbean? All possibilities.
We didn't hit the Children's Museum or the Gardner Museum, but I have a hunch the crowds and the bustle would have been the same at those locales.
Is everyone on a staycation? It's nice to see people out and about, enjoying science and culture and history. At least they aren't hunkering down and not leaving the house. But something is going on, and I don't have clue one. Ideas, anyone?
Grapeshot
What is going on? Last year when we were out and about during this week it wasn't anywhere near so crazy.
Has to be the economy, but one wonders. We are members and get tickets to the special shows for free, but to get into the Assyrian show is $25.00 a pop for non-member adults. Of course it's way cheaper than The Grinch or The Nutcracker. We spent $70.00 for lunch for four with two drinks and 2 desserts. Parking was $12.00 with the member's discount, so the day came it an under $100 for out little quartet.
Or are people just staying out of the stores? Did they stay home instead of going skiing or to Florida or the Caribbean? All possibilities.
We didn't hit the Children's Museum or the Gardner Museum, but I have a hunch the crowds and the bustle would have been the same at those locales.
Is everyone on a staycation? It's nice to see people out and about, enjoying science and culture and history. At least they aren't hunkering down and not leaving the house. But something is going on, and I don't have clue one. Ideas, anyone?
Grapeshot
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