In the heat of summer, Sonya and her Uncle Vanya wile away their days on a crumbling estate deep in the countryside, until Sonya’s father suddenly returns with his new alluring wife, declaring his intention to sell the house.
Q-tips say: Was good. Mr. Q enjoyed it more than Mrs. Q.
5/4/26- – What a disaster – they said they sent out an email that the Kitchen had a problem so there was no warm dishes, but we never received an email. You can make your own sandwiches with cold cuts.
Adios to Monday Madness until we return from our trip.
WE LEFT & WENT TO: SEASON’S 52 & had a great meal/drinks & fun time with neighbor, Nancy.
Monday Madness – you get 50% off Well Drinks, House Wines, Beer & Beverages & All you can eat buffets. Q-tips say: Yes, go if you like Monday Madness.
Had our usual libations: Old Fashion, Perfect Manhattan & A Cosmo & glass of wine.
Wing Madness is our favorite. Several types of wings & various salads & sauces to choose from.
Slider Madness: Was ok. Meat options – cheese /toppings & a salad bar.
However, NO MORE, melted cheese, Queso.
Meatball & MORE Madness: 3 different sauces to enjoy your meatballs & salad & salad toppings with various side dishes as, potato salad/pasta.
Build you own Taco Salad was:
OK- Various Meat to build your tacos – Turkey/Ham/Beef with soft shell tacos & Chips. Various toppings & salad choices.
Subs & More – was ok. Did not eat all the bread just ate the meat & various salads.
We will stick with Wings & Slider Madness. Perhaps Pasta Night. Subs & More Madness was just so so – way too much bread.
Mrs. Q had: Taco/Nacho Madness. ok
The Q-tips say: Munchie Madness was nothing special. Everything was breaded & fried. Because of the breading, & no signs posting what it is, was difficult to know was in the pot. We had our usual Libations. Ordered off the Reg. Menu instead MUNCHIE MADNESS.
Pizza Madness?? ?Maybe. Taco madness? ??The meat- beef/chicken was good but many just piled the food on the dishes instead of tacos.
Cannot order from the regular menu anymore on Monday Madness.
Stoner Dale Denton’s (Seth Rogen) enjoyment of a rare strain of marijuana may prove fatal when he drops his roach in a panic after witnessing a murder. Upon learning that the fancy weed can be traced back to them, Dale and his dealer (James Franco) go on the lam, with a dangerous drug lord (Gary Cole) and crooked cop (Rosie Perez) hot on their heels.
Q-tips say: We did not enjoy Pineapple Express.
“Pineapple Express” has all the elements you’d expect from the genre: male bonding, immature sexual desires, verbal scatology, formidable drug abuse, fight scenes, gunfire, explosions.
Perhaps – Pineapple Express is undoubtedly a lot funnier if you’re as high as the heroes when you watch it – But the Q-tips don’t smoke the fancy weed or want to.
Writer Jon Katz (Jeff Bridges) adopts a high-strung border collie that proceeds to disrupt his life.
Q-tips say: We really enjoyed “A Dog Year.” If you are a dog lover, “A Dog Year”, is a must see.
Found this movie refreshing and it held our interest the entire run. It had funny moments, sad moments and poignant ones also. The funniest was when the dog did the car surfing.
G T Bray Park – 5502 33rd Ave Dr W., Bradenton, FL, (941) 742- 5923, mymanatee.org/home/government
Q-tips say: G T Bray Park – or as we call it: Squirrel Park.
Mrs. Q says: Nice place to walk, take your kids/grandkids/dog in the dog park, skate park, Bike ride, etc. A fun place to feed squirrels & birds – buy only unsalted peanuts as not to upset the little tummy.
It has:
Fitness Classes, Activities & Events at G.T. Bray Recreation Center
Agriculture & Extension Programs & Classes & Swim lessons
Special Events at Manatee County Parks, Preserves & Beaches
5550 Gulf Of Mexico Dr Longboat Key – (941) 316-1988,
4/12/26 “Great place to visits for a quiet walk through a park. Great maintained path and Boardwalk.”
Then off to The Chart House Rest.
The Chart House – 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL 34228
(941) 383-5593, chart-house.com
We had our regular drinks: Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan with Happy Hour Bourbon (Bulliet) & with dirty ice on the side.
Both had: PRIME RIB SLIDERS – Jack cheese, with horseradish on the side. Plus – We shared an order of TRUFFLE SKINNY FRIES – Parmesan cheese. Both had Lobster Bisque Soup & a glass of wine.
Great drinks, food & service. Awesome ambiance. Reasonably priced.
Good Drinks & Food. 
Skinny Truffle Fries – they are delicious
near Snead Island.
4/1/26 – 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 – www.mymanatee.org/departments/parks___natural_resources/parks__preserves___beaches/emerson_point_preserve
Q-tips say: Yes, go & enjoy.
NO Golf carts allowed. Yes, dogs are ok but must be on a leash at a times.
Things to do:
Various points of picnic tables, kayak areas, fishing at certain parts, a look out tower, beautiful views of the water.
995 Riverside Dr Palmetto, FL 34221 – (941) 729-0616 – riverhousefl.com
Q-tips say: WOW! Not the same Riverhouse Rest. we remember. Recently changed the main menu 4 times according to the waitress. NO MORE BAR BITES in the dining area only at the bar seating. AND NO MORE side of House made Chips/Ranch for dipping.
Mrs. Q /Mr. Q had: Shared the Grouper Tacos – Mr. Q asked if his Grouper fish be Blackened – No they only make the two tacos the same- grouper, pico-de-gallo, cilantro lime slaw, sour cream on the side and served with fries. The Q-tips shared a Caesar Salad.
Happy Hour still exists: Glass of wine is $7.00 a bottle of wine is $9.00 and you can take the bottle of wine home if you don’t finish it there.
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
Q-tips say: Just ok.
The acting is good and the directing has flair and energy. The problem is the film is plotless and just rambles on and on. “Marty Supreme” is a story of a guy burdened by how great he thinks he’s supposed to be.
