Monday my friend Donna (K-12) visited us in the condo. Everyone is mesmerized by the gorgeous view of downtown Cincinnati and the Ohio River. We eventually left for lunch at Mi Casa. They also have a bakery and Donna bought a few things to take to her daughter.
Our impressive building sits at the end of what was the 8th Street Incline. Next door to us is the Incline Public restaurant with a patio with an equally breathtaking view. It was there we met Ted’s 7 siblings and in-laws for dinner. It is always a great time to get all together for a visit.
We chose the American Sign Company museum to fill our afternoon on Wednesday. It starts back in the late 1800s and starts with “Objects” used to show what service was offered, mostly because many could not read. The rise of electricity, light bulbs, eventual neon, etc. were all represented. We lucked out in that two busloads of seniors had just arrived for their scheduled tour. Their tour guide invited us along! The info was quite interesting. I solved a mystery for the young tour guide. A 5 star restaurant for years, “The Maisonette” was represented by their very recognizable black awning and red door entrance. In a window above this display was a window with LaNormandie Taverne and Chop House. The young man admitted he didn’t know what that was. I said it was a restaurant in the lower level of The Mainsonette. Procter & Gamble was just down the street and both restaurants were frequented by many employees. He thanked me for filling in that blank of his tour.
Thursday we met our Maid of Honor and Best Man (now married 50+ years). She has developed Parkinson’s but was doing very well needing very little assistance, mostly getting in and out of her chair. We had a very long lunch and hated to say goodbye!
Friday was Lake Day! We arrived at Tim and Cindy’s in time for lunch. I brought boiled ham and cheese for lunch, goetta for breakfast and hamburgers and filets for two dinners along with soft drinks! They cook every meal no matter how much we protest!
My brother Kim arrived with his friend Kathy in time for grilled burgers and way too many sides. We took a pontoon boat ride around the lake afterwards and then spent the evening on the deck at the bar with nephew Brian and family stopping by.
Saturday was the Poker Run! Riding the pontoon again, we all chose a sealed envelope with a card from 5 boat docks. Each place had adult drinks and appetizers or cookies. One had hot dogs and the last check in place was pizza! You turned in your cards to make your best poker hand. I had 2 pair - jacks and 4’s. But I didn’t win! Tim won a cooler as a door prize and a niece won $50 for the worst hand! It was a fun time! We waited a long time to grill the filets because no one was very hungry until later.
Tim, Ted and I went to church on Sunday. After breakfast, Kim and Kathy left and the four of us crashed in the family room for a bit of napping. For dinner, Ted and I took Cindy and Tim to dinner at Merrick Inn in Lexington. The food was outstanding! I had walleye pike, stewed tomatoes and corn pudding plus rolls to die for. I had a delicious peach and Moscato drink plus shared strawberry shortcake with Ted! A real southern feast!
Monday we cleaned our bedroom and bath then packed up to leave. Our hosts were leaving Tuesday to their house in Aruba.
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