What we saw

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Simply put:   Things we saw in Cincinnati last week ~ Sycamore trees with their awesome bark Kentucky homes mansions on the Ohio River yep, single family dwellings This home (R) had servant quarters in the rear (L) looking left from Cara’s front porch beautiful iron fences Bradford Pear tree with itty-bitty pears Riverboat The “Red Legs” … Read More

When the dog is away . . .

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As we pulled into our driveway last night the first thing we noticed was the pumpkin carnage. Pumpkins were strewn around the yard seeds were everywhere  It appears that while the dog was away  the squirrels came out to  Play er,um, I mean party our security camera caught it all on tape some did a little too … Read More

Phew

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THAT was another long day. In. the. car. Once again, DIY Guy is my hero.  He drove all but one hour of the 12 hour trip. I tried to drive, really I did.  It’s just that sometimes usually I am afflicted with a case of the sleepies once I get behind the wheel. We had an … Read More

Memory Lane

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Our drive to Cincy involves a trip through The Region.  The Region is what the locals call the area –  as in the Calumet Region.  “Calumet Region” defines the group of towns & cities surrounding the Calumet River and the Little Calumet River (affectionately referred to as “The Little Cal”)  in NW Indiana. It’s where … Read More

On the road again…

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DIY Guy and I spent all day yesterday on the road.  All day.  We pulled out of The Cottage driveway at 7:00 am (CST) and headed South and East.  At 9:15 pm EST we pulled up in front of Wild One’s apartment. We decided not to rush this trip, so we stopped at my mom’s … Read More

Tales ….

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It’s that time of year — the mice are lurking around the garage looking for a warm winter vacation spot, the spiders are winding webs to wrap around your face when you least expect it,  and the local squirrels turn evil attacking gourds and pumpkins with a fervor that is inconceivable. They roll the orange … Read More

Secret Dip Recipe

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Because it’s Saturday night, and because …. our boy is coming home this evening and some friends are dropping by and Baby Girl and her BF Mike are home and  because I just made some of this to.die.for dip and because I love you …. I am going to share the secret family chip dip … Read More

Before and After

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Because I’m lame and don’t have much to say tonight. Because I’m really tired. Because I need to get to bed. Now. Because I like to change things up. Because I like spray paint. Roll your mouse over the picture of our dated vanity with the shiny brass hardware to see what the wonders of … Read More

Stories of the day

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These are my wheels when I’m at work: I must admit it is pretty sweet ride in spite of it’s XL size which I’ve taken to much quicker than even I expected.  This ride is equipped with all the bells and whistles, sunroof, leather interior, automatic seats with memory, heated seats in front and back, … Read More

On the trail again . . .

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Our neighbors — Some we chat with on the road Others we visit and have a drink with a couple times a month One has 2 horses and one neighbor has this: and they let us borrow it for the week. We have had so much fun riding this tandem. Someday, I hope we own … Read More