The Beginning
This is a shot from Spring Break 1988. From top left to right: Scooter, Me, Sean, Mark, Jason, Jeff, Chris, Gary and Skippy at far bottom left.This is a story I have wanted to write for some timeow. It is the story about how my friendship with Jim, a.k.a. Skippy, and...
Brewpub: Pratt Street Ale House, Baltimore, MD
I just love the bar with exposed brick. (Not my photo)After checking out the Baltimore Aquarium we made the short walk up Pratt St. to visit the Pratt St. Ale House for lunch. First off I was impressed with the ambiance of the place. But then again I am into older...
Destination: Baltimore Aquarium
This is a place we had been wanting to get to but seemed weever had enough time. BUt even if we had it sure wouldot be as fun as it was being there with Nora.The National Aquarium at Baltimore is a fantastic aquarium, it ranks in the top on my list. Not quite the...
Restaurant: Koko’s Pub, Baltimore, MD
They may use paper plates, but they do use glass for their pints at least!After visiting Baltimore many times and living in Florida I have tried quite a few crab cakes, butone have come close to the ones at Koko’s pub.Koko’s is somewhat of a...
Restaurant: Koko’s Pub, Baltimore, MD
After visiting Baltimore many times and living in Florida I have tried quite a few crab cakes, but none have come close to the ones at Koko's pub. Koko's is somewhat of a hole-in-the-wall kinda place. The food is served on paper plates and only recently have they...
Assaulted at Deal Island
I have written several entries on this destination, and it can be a great place to visit, so I will keep this short and explain the title.One evening I decided I wanted to brave the insects that the Island is infamous for and drive down to the dock and fish for a bit....
24 hours of Griswald-esque “fun”
This is one of the only pics we took that day and what cracks me up is how much fun it looks like we had if you didnt know the back story about Sharons wet shoes drying to my right by the fire from crossing a river to see a tunnelWe woke up and got the Ark ready for...
24 hours of Griswald-esque “fun”
We woke up and got the Ark ready for departure and headed out of Charleston to Seneca State Forest. Things were going great for the first hour or so, then we got side tracked and the fun began. I did not realize we were going to be going by the New RIver Gorge until I...
The Cheese Coney Quest
In search for the perfect Cincinnati Chili Cheese ConeyCincinnati is famous for its Cincinnati-Style chili. Now if you haveever had any it is a finely ground up beef in a sauce that is made using chili spices including cinnamon, brown sugar and many other secret...
Destination: Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV
This isot a photo I took, but one I found online at www.bikebfat.com. I was too busy riding to remember to stop and take a pic of the trails. Pictured is a favorite section of mine on Pine Ridge as it took several attempts before I mastered this rocky section of the...
Destination: Kings Island Amusement Park
One of the few rides Nora could ride on, but she was a big girl and rode all by herself on some of them!The rain finally stopped in Cincinnati and gave way to bright blue skies! Perfect day for visiting Kings Island.If you doot know, Kings Island is an amusement park...
Destination: Cincinnati Museum Complex
We had planned on visiting Kings Island with my friend Skippy and his girls but mother nature did not cooperate. It was stormy and rainy. So we made the decision to spend the day indoors at the Cincinnati Museum Complex. Several years back the Cincinnati Museum of...
Brewpub: Big River Brewing, Chattanooga, TN
This brewpub is part of a big chain of brewpubs, which after finding that out, I was a little disappointed. But none the less, still excited to try some micro brews. The restaurant itself was well done from an aesthetic aspect. Very historic looking set in the...
Destination: Cincinnati Zoo
It started out pretty chilly and cloudy but became a perfect weather day for the zoo as a hot day can be brutal because this zoo is hilly! But the rolling topography upon which the zoo was built on is what makes it so visually appealing. That, along with it also being...
Destination: Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia
I must first say, I am so excited to be on another road adventure! There was a point I didn't think we were going to find an RV that we could both afford and want, which meant my wanderlust was not going to ever be satisfied. But along came the "Ark" 🙂 We left either...
Gearing up for an Adventure
It has been a while since I have posted anything, it is not that life has been boring. Just BUSY! Although I know I should be writing down for our own sake, the milestones and such that Nora has been achieving. She has grown so much, and so seemingly quick! They...
Osama Bin Ladin is dead, no lost sole dedication here!
Well, not sure how good it will do at ending the Jihads against America and the western world, but at least we finally got him. It was annoying that we looked so incompetent for not getting to him. Not any more, it just took time. Hopefully nothing will come in...
Lost Sole #415 Dedication
I am a few days late doing this report as it has been Easter weekend, and I just didnt want to post such a sad post. But on the eve before good friday a real tragedy struck not far from where we live,on a section of road we travel quite frequently. Two girls were...
CNN followup article.
Let me preface this article by saying that we are a little embarrassed the way they overdramatized our life. We really only experienced 1 tragedy, and that was losing Noah. The Hurricane put us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, the oil spill was a road bump and we...
Oil Spill Anniversary and a Posthumous Lost Sole Dedication
Well it is hard to believe a year has flown by, and wow what a difference a year makes. I know many are still reeling from the impact that the Deepwater Horizon spill had, and may never fully recover, especially those who lost loved ones in the initial blast that...
Brewery: Pensacola Bay Brewery
We have been very fortunate to have a brewery come to Pensacola, and a great one at that! Located in the Old Seville Historic District adjacent to Downtown Pensacola it makes for a perfect setting. It is among towering Live Oak Trees with longs flowing strands of...
Attraction: Mote Aquarium, Longboat Key, FL
As a side trek on our way home from South Florida we ventured over to the Sarasota coastline and headed north. And just a few miles north of Sarasota Beaches is Longboat Key and situated on the island is the Mote Aquarium. What it lacked in size it made up for in...
Nora’s Ark
The journey to finding an RV to replace the Cruisemaster is complete. We have in our possession a 1995 Roadtrek 210 Popular. The day we finally got to pick it up from the seller and drive it made me very nervous. I had only seen it in pictures and it looked a little...
Destination: Siesta Key, Florida
This is a beach that I have been visiting every once in a while since I was 20 years old. I remember when I first went there I could not believe how white and powdery the sand was, along with the bright blue-green, clear water. And still every time I go I am...
Destination: Boca Grande, Florida
This is one of 2 lighthouses located on the island. In years past, this was home toumerous iguanas.The first tip I can give you if you ever head out to Boca Grande is get gas at the Super Day Express Food Stores. They also make great food for picnics (sandwiches,...