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and straight into snowy weather, it's a bit of a shock compared to the warm Californian weather, but a nice change. I had a great time in LA and really loved the CHA show there, although everyone was commenting on how quiet the show was this year compared to other years. Lots of great new lines, but such a shame my favourite paper manufacturer October Afternoon wasn't there, was really looking forward to seeing their new lines.

We had a great couple of days taking in the sights, seeing the Hollywood sign although it was raining when we visited it, and the smog was quite bad as well, we did a bit of blue bag shopping in Rodeo Drive and did the tour of the celebrities houses, I was quite dumbfounded when our fab driver Rob pulled up outside one house and then proceeded to tell us this was the house Elvis Presley lived in LA. What a shock, as anyone that knows me knows this was quite an event to be so close to his old house, and had to confess on the quiet to Janice that this actually took my breath away. How many times have I seen this house in books, pictures and films, the beautiful pool, where he spent lots of outrageous times with the Memphis Mafia. (Sad I know, but hey we all have our Heroes!!) This is also the house where he honeymooned with Priscilla in the late 1960's.

We also spent a day at DisneyLand, this was a great experience and so nice to see the original Park and to learn something of the history of the Disney experience.

Of course we spent lots of time eating and eating, one of my favourite meals was enjoyed at Kevin Costner's restaurant "The Clubhouse", the Pomegrante salad was out of this world, and I can't quite explain the taste of the Flirtini cocktail it was amazing.

Will stop waffling on and leave you with some pictures of this great trip.....

The Flirtini

The Girls

The Mexican town