22nd Commissioner's Academic Challenge at Walt Disney World
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Competition Day #1
The competition begins and I'm reading questions.

Round 1: Div 1
Team Score
1. Hillsborough 288
2. Pasco 156
3. Duval 118
4. Collier 178

Round 2: Div 2
Team Score
1. Santa Rosa 188
2. Bay 231
3. Okaloosa 307
4. Hernando 158

Round 3: Div 3
Team Score
1. Suwannee 205
2. Wakulla 265
3. DeSoto 186
4. Levy 97
There are ducks on the grounds of the Grand Floridian as WDW is very nature friendly This ferry carries folks from the main gate to the Magic Kingdom. Our hotel is across the Seven Seas Lagoon
Narcoossee's is a gazebo-shaped restaurant on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon in the Grand Floridian Resort complex. It is run by Chef de Cuisine Joe Wilson and features great seafood.
We started with our traditional Manhattan for Tom ($7) and Vodka Martini for Lyd ($7). Later, we each had a glass of Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley '04 ($18@). Lori (right) was our server for the evening.

Lyd's Choices
Prince Edward Island Mussels White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, and Basil ($15)
Grilled Filet Mignon Potato Gratin and Green Peppercorn-Brandy Sauce ($35)

Tom's Choices
Fried Calamari Pepperoncini Relish ($12)
Fish Chowder Lobster Broth, Vegetables, Potatoes and Cream ($9)
Rock shrimp Crusted Grouper Spring Vegetable Pearl Pasta ($33)