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Not quite as case of "What! Meatloaf again?" But definitely a case of enjoying the remnants of the Deck Day feast. We're finally winding down. With Mary's help we cleaned out the refrigerator this morning. In between raindrops we grilled the last of the sausages this...
Typically the day after Deck Day a few friends/family linger to help clean up even as we continue to party. This year the two of us changed things up even as more folks opted to linger a day longer. Karen was a good citizen and left early this morning to appear at the...
It's hard to believe that our decision to spend all of Memorial Day out of doors at home with our kids and friend Gary back in 1992, swimming in the pool, grilling out, playing games, and just relaxing, has turned into an annual gathering of family and friends. These...
We are seventeen folks gathered enjoying the fact that Deck Day prep is pretty well done. Every one here has pitched in and helped cross tasks off the things to do list. Now we're just sitting in the shade and enjoying conversation, working on the puzzle, savoring...
Many months ago Loren and Karen agreed to trade handiwork. Loren agreed to make a hand crafted silver bracelet in exchange for a hand knit sweater. It took a while since Karen hand dyed the superwash merino yarn before undertaking that knitting and Loren made the fine...
The 3D Puzzle/Deck Day tradition dates back to the second Deck Day back in 1993 and tomorrow we'll break out a new 3D puzzle. But as the Deck Day weekend has evolved, so has the 2D puzzle tradition. We cracked the seal on a Chihuly puzzle this afternoon and are making...
Sunday afternoon is the time when the smoking happens. Brisket and turkey breast on the smoker under Steve's supervision. Bill's going to be braising the ribs. The Boston butts are chilling in the fridge awaiting their turn over the smoking coals. All this for...
A casual tease a couple of years ago has turned into a treasured tradition, the Sunday Champagne Breakfast. Combine bottle of Spumante that's traveled with us from the Christmas gathering in NOLA, some Florida orange juice, local eggs, sausage, Glier's goetta, a...
The center of our universe each Deck Day weekend is our trusty, but not rusty, stainless steel gas grill. All our cooking happens here; breakfast, lunch, and dinner, under the skilled supervision of Grillmeister Steve!
Oh, the joys of "early" morning conversation over coffee on the deck with house guests. Today the glorious experience is enhanced by a Pecan Ring from Cincinnati's North College Hills Bakery courtesy of Lynne!
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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In October we decided to make Medina our new hometown and have been embracing its charms while setting into our new apartment
America’s Largest Indoor Year Round Christmas Entertainment Attraction in Medina, Ohio is a fantastical trip into childhood.
Little Fox Cafe and Bakery, great for coffee, croissants, and conversation When we first posted that we were updating our website we were in Massachusetts. Shortly thereafter we headed west to Medina. With the trailer safely ensconced in our son's driveway, we settled...