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Back in 2006 when we sold the big house our kids gave us an album of memories of the house and the first fifteen years of Deck Day. Little did we know then that Deck Day would continue for years and years as a widely anticipated event now in its 26th year, with nearly...
Although Steve's not spent much time in his jewelry studio of late he did take the opportunity to craft a moss agate pendant for Sharon. She had chosen this dual personality stone. It appears to be black and white until you hold it up to bright light to let it reveal...
Sixteen people for a dinner of Brats from Holzman's in Cincinnati. It's now officially a night before Deck Day tradition! And some puzzling, some singing around the fire pit, and a bit of liquid refreshment. Tomorrow morning the prep will resume but tonight is a time...
It's a Deck Day Prep Party. Deck Day Regulars arrive from out of town ahead of the official date of Deck Day and stay after wih the knowledge and expectation that they will participate in prep and clean up as well as party. We alternate between periods of sitting and...
It's become tradition to gather on the deck on the days leading up to Deck Day. Tonight twelve of us gathered for a dinner on the deck. We sampled some of the menu offerings for Deck Day and a few special items like the Caprese Salad and the decadent flourless...
Treasures from deep in the closet. We've been digging deep into all our closets and making hard decisions as to whether all those hidden treasures really enrich our lives. These too don't meet the critera and will go to new homes. Dave will adopt his grandfather's...
It wasn't a particular plan but when we received a gift today of five packs of winter vegetables we decided to plant a vegetable garden. Although we're at the tail end of the winter garden season, with some luck we'll have broccoli, cabbage, curly kale, and savoy...
It's been quite a trip down memory lane. We two joined long time friends Stan & Elaine for this auspicious reunion of folks who once upon a time were classmates at SPHS. After signing in at the registration desk Thursday and hobnobbing with some of the people...
This morning we took our time with our departure allowing time for the Cincinnati traffic to settle down a bit then made our way to Holzman's in Montgomery where Bill & Dove procured brats for our upcoming Sunday before Deck Day dinner. Then we headed south...
Today was a day for remembering and celebrating a very special person. Steve's Aunt Vi has been a constant and positive influence on him for his entire life. She and Uncle Neil were married just one month after his return from World War II more than seventy-one years...
Planning a trip? Dreaming of travel? Perhaps some of our adventures could inspire yours! Over the last several years we’ve had the distinct pleasure of many cross country journeys traveling though the Lower 48 in tents and our various teardrop campers as well as an amazing Alaska adventure that did not involve a camper.
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It’s been a gentle start to our London visit. We’ve taken it easy for a few days and concentrated on enjoying Hampstead.
On our transition day from the cruising segment of this summer’s adventures to an England visit based in Hampstead in London we savored the comforts of a Blue Eurostar journey through The Chunnel.
The tour guide for the Old Town Waling Tour in Kristiansand regaled us with tales of the history of Norway in general and Kristiansand in particular.