Ford, Midas, Graeters

Ford, Midas, Graeters

Well, today didn’t go exactly according to plan. That check engine light on Eric’s dashboard turns out to indicate a catalytic converter going bad. Bloomington Ford suggested we drive back to North Carolina for repair since they wouldn’t be able to...
Graeter’s in Our Freezer!

Graeter’s in Our Freezer!

It’s the beginning of the Deck Day gathering. Gail and Lynne arrived from Cincy last night bearing gifts of hometown food. We’ve spent a crazy morning doing party prep and shopping and are now reveling in a quiet moment and savoring Graeter’s Black...
Lunchtime Rendezvous

Lunchtime Rendezvous

The two of us are the family members that have spent the most time in the Cincinnati area in recent years so we were the ones to suggest the Brown Dog Cafe as a lunch spot. Despite our disappointment that they limit Goetta to their breakfast menu, the ten of us...
A Cincinnati Tradition 

A Cincinnati Tradition 

It’s just one of the Cincinnati treats we indulge in when the opportunity presents. Since our travels today took us into the neighborhood, we stopped and treated ourselves to some Graeter’s Ice Cream at the historic Hyde Park Location. Toffee Chocolate...
Freezing in Georgia 

Freezing in Georgia 

This afternoon we ventured out to get a few supplies to get us and the T@B 400 through the next several hours: antifreeze for the 400 and Graeter’s Ice Cream for ourselves. Since the 400 has a a refrigerator capacity about twice that of the one in Gigi we...