tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post7985880670178853182..comments2024-03-28T14:47:32.549+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: DUCKS TAKE OVER THE FOYER FOUNTAINdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-89788704033302873222015-01-02T02:50:16.068+10:002015-01-02T02:50:16.068+10:00what a funny story and how from a joke that it bec...what a funny story and how from a joke that it became a tradition.<br />food looks deliciouscathy@homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280998274935488909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-23184014609569166732014-12-26T13:31:37.001+10:002014-12-26T13:31:37.001+10:00I was sincerely hoping I would not see any duck on...I was sincerely hoping I would not see any duck on the menu - that would be too weird! What a funny tradition though. Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-4164364150679869702014-12-24T23:12:15.780+10:002014-12-24T23:12:15.780+10:00Such fun! I'd love to see the ducks march in! ...Such fun! I'd love to see the ducks march in! Wishing you all the best this Christmas!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-47218835944583621452014-12-24T14:58:37.556+10:002014-12-24T14:58:37.556+10:00Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a won...Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas. Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-77064956891778478782014-12-24T05:51:16.740+10:002014-12-24T05:51:16.740+10:00What a festive holiday post. Looks like you had a...What a festive holiday post. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Sending you wishes for a very Merry Christmas and lots more of your great posts in 2015!What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-2880840154892471792014-12-24T03:29:01.818+10:002014-12-24T03:29:01.818+10:00looks like you all had a great time. the food does...looks like you all had a great time. the food does look tempting. the brisket looks so deilcious...now i am hungry!<br />great post and photos.<br /><br />wishing a very merry christmas to you and yours! xxBetty Manousoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549686306725800208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-73180058008286485032014-12-23T23:46:59.792+10:002014-12-23T23:46:59.792+10:00How funny! I've heard about this and never q...How funny! I've heard about this and never quite "got" it, but if we ever go to Memphis I'm sure we'd go see for ourselves cuz that's what we do (just like you obviously). Merry Christmas to you and TOH . Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-89857607381573500732014-12-23T22:13:55.949+10:002014-12-23T22:13:55.949+10:00Haha, well said Red - took the thoughts right outt...Haha, well said Red - took the thoughts right outta my head. <br /><br />Isn't it amazing Diane, what a fabulous thing.<br /><br />It's probably going to be a tad cooler down your way for Christmas, its winding up to be a scorcher here.<br /><br />Christmas greetings to you and yours!Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-62606967909249897592014-12-23T21:24:44.236+10:002014-12-23T21:24:44.236+10:00That's AWESOME! I was a little worried when y...That's AWESOME! I was a little worried when your photos skipped from the duck march to the food :D But ... so glad no ducks were harmed in the making of this post!! Have a great Christmas!!Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-75613793465035944872014-12-22T23:38:00.201+10:002014-12-22T23:38:00.201+10:00The food looks delightful and sometimes you just h...The food looks delightful and sometimes you just have to go see the whacky things - a one in a lifetime visit for sure!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-89234958322932199742014-12-22T18:32:24.135+10:002014-12-22T18:32:24.135+10:00I had never heard of the Peabody Ducks - what a fa...I had never heard of the Peabody Ducks - what a fascinating tradition. I'm pleased to hear they only 'holiday' in the hotel for three months....Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-29769880843456478072014-12-22T18:05:15.698+10:002014-12-22T18:05:15.698+10:00Oh love it what a great experience to see the duck...Oh love it what a great experience to see the ducks marching on the carpet. The meals you had look absolutely delicious What a great time you al hadMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-79241291462741109412014-12-22T13:11:51.221+10:002014-12-22T13:11:51.221+10:00Grin. I was wondering if there was duck on the me...Grin. I was wondering if there was duck on the menu. This is an hilarious tourist attraction.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-28576650576310328632014-12-22T06:51:52.173+10:002014-12-22T06:51:52.173+10:00Oh how nice, thanks for show them to us Oh how nice, thanks for show them to us Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-77858172207423454362014-12-22T01:56:55.760+10:002014-12-22T01:56:55.760+10:00Even though I live in Tennessee, I have never see...Even though I live in Tennessee, I have never seen the ducks at the Peabody.... BUT--I've read about them and heard about them all of my life... Glad you all got to see them. Looks like you enjoyed a great dinner also.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-9360486775703694042014-12-21T18:51:58.344+10:002014-12-21T18:51:58.344+10:00I have heard of the Peabody Ducks for years. They ...I have heard of the Peabody Ducks for years. They are real celebrities. Great photos Diane :)DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-40709060615802381972014-12-21T14:08:13.865+10:002014-12-21T14:08:13.865+10:00Thanks for your photos of the famous Peabody Ducks...Thanks for your photos of the famous Peabody Ducks -- I enjoyed them very much. It looks as if you had a delicious meal afterward.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-15180344489600108852014-12-21T07:04:11.006+10:002014-12-21T07:04:11.006+10:00My apologies to "The Peabody" - it was t...My apologies to "The Peabody" - it was the "Admiral Benbow Inn" ( quite a few "rungs" below in status) where allegedly person and trousers became separated. Actually I give little credence to the story but it sure was a front pager!Huggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-53709192536761771282014-12-21T03:22:31.294+10:002014-12-21T03:22:31.294+10:00Now that's really an exceptional story ! Would...Now that's really an exceptional story ! Would have loved to see this duck march ! The Italian food looks delicious too ! I avoid to go into Italian Restaurants, because we eat mostly Italian at home, lol ! Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-29816150457899807942014-12-21T02:22:25.398+10:002014-12-21T02:22:25.398+10:00OF course they don't serve duck at the Peabody...OF course they don't serve duck at the Peabody... LOL... they are so cute... ducks must be easy to train since they change them out... wonder where they live in the hotel when not marching... that fountain is stunning even without the ducks.MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-37297566136968715442014-12-21T00:50:51.626+10:002014-12-21T00:50:51.626+10:00it is cute. amazing the ducks have to learn the ro...it is cute. amazing the ducks have to learn the routine for only 3 mos. wonder what they think once they're returned to outdoors. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-56276562869390712312014-12-20T23:51:36.107+10:002014-12-20T23:51:36.107+10:00How wonderful. I'm glad you attended because w...How wonderful. I'm glad you attended because we now all can see via your photos...thanks Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-6442366525226050992014-12-20T23:20:10.992+10:002014-12-20T23:20:10.992+10:00We were asked not to flash directly into their eye...We were asked not to flash directly into their eyes.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-2879204939356209582014-12-20T22:28:27.470+10:002014-12-20T22:28:27.470+10:00Aren't they well-behaved ducks? All those fla...Aren't they well-behaved ducks? All those flashes going off as they walk the red carpet don't even faze them! How fun to see.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-72084878134115492592014-12-20T22:22:36.989+10:002014-12-20T22:22:36.989+10:00That's really quite a cute tradition. I'd ...That's really quite a cute tradition. I'd never heard of this before. The meal looks delicious too.jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.com