One More Time

We were sad to find out yesterday that our Fun Expedition is closing this weekend. Garren heard from someone he works with, and I know that we were very upset that they are taking away one of the only family friendly places we have.

We fell in love with the amusement business, which is a lot like Chuck E Cheeses, but without the mouse, the small space, and on a scale x10. We first experienced Fun Expedition in Johnson City when they got one, and were very impressed. It is run by a faith based family or organization and there are bible verses on the wall, the staff is super friendly, and it is a place you can go and not worry about alcohol or bad words, etc.

At first we figured they were closing because of the economy, and we were sort of right. The Fun Expedition in Winchester is in an old Circuit City building, and since Circuit City folded they have to liquidate their assets--thus they can no longer lease the space to Fun Expedition.

I still have my fingers crossed that they are able to find a different space and rebuild, but just in case I knew I needed to take Gracie to play one last time.

After I picked her up from school today we went to Winchester for the "surprise" play date. She was thrilled when we pulled in the parking lot and had a great time playing the games, riding the mini carousel and playing a round of bowling.

I felt bad for the staff as they all looked sullen and you could tell they had learned they were losing their jobs at the same time I heard--48 hours ago.

Apparently many other parents had the same idea because by the time we finished up our fun card the place was beginning to get packed, and it was only 1pm.

Gracie exchanged her "tickets" for prizes and we headed home.

I certainly hope that the city will either find a new location for this great business or we get something else along the same lines. There really isn't much left for families with younger children any more.

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