Our time in Ohio is winding down. Ohio is home and it’s always good to be home. But we do live in a Big Rig with big tires. It’s time to get those big tires back on the road. Before we go let’s talk about how great northwest Ohio really is – the place and the people.
Other Half and I have lived our entire lives in northwest Ohio. That is up until 2014, when we downsized to the extreme and moved into the Big Rig. I have to admit, since we left – my appreciation for the area has expanded.
Our first weekend back we solved a Casino Murder Mystery. Other Half played the casino owner, Ronald Trump. I was a Bookie.
The mystery was solved with the help of a gambler and an Elvis impersonator. It’s great to have wacky friends.
Over the summer we’ve made several trips to Maumee Bay State Park. This place is spectacular. It’s located along the shores of Lake Erie. The park has biking and hiking trails and a beautiful boardwalk through the Black Swamp.
It’s almost impossible to walk Maumee Bay without seeing deer. I love seeing wildlife in the wild. This deer made my day.
We enjoyed helping our brother-in-law celebrate a benchmark birthday.
And got to spend time with these cuties, my great niece Journee and great nephew Lucas.
Had a good laugh with my sister Cindy. These are the shorts she wore – back in the day – with a red tube top – and she THOUGHT SHE WAS FAT! Oh to be as “fat” as we were when we first thought we were fat!
Enjoyed a long weekend at Lisa’s Lake House with my Besties. These women rock. My life continues to be better because of them. Peg, Carolyn, Lisa and me.
Other Half and I discovered the Ottawa Wildlife Refuge. It’s funny how you miss things that are literally in your backyard – until you come back with fresh eyes.
We spent a couple hours walking the refuge with Canadian Geese as our only company. The refuge is stunning – but the geese have made their presence known. It’s critical you watch your step at all times – lots and lots of goose poop.
Had fun with these special little girls, my granddaughters Lilly and Ally.
On numerous occasions we enjoyed the wildflowers of Pearson Metropark. Our former bricks and sticks was located a half mile from Pearson. Over the years we’ve spent lots of time there. Happy to walk the trails again.
Spent a day at Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island with my sister Cindy. We enjoyed Lake Erie Perch for lunch and time at the Butterfly House.
One of the most fun parts of a day at Put-In-Bay is tooling around in a golf cart. I love golf carts – it’s golf I’m not crazy about.
Mid-summer Other Half, Rigby and I packed up the Big Rig and headed east. We spent time in upstate New York with one of my Besties, Carolyn, time in Portland Maine with our amazing grandkids and time in Plymouth Mass with my sister Natalie and her family. Love having wheels.
Back in Ohio, got to see another of my long term girlfriends. Al, Peg and I had a fun afternoon.
Had a Senior Olympics – Lobster Bake – Pool Party with our Bucket Buddies.
Bob, aka Elvis from the Casino Murder Mystery Party, lit the torch.
Celebrated our nephew’s 30th birthday with the family. Here he is with his siblings, Kate, Carson, Brady (birthday boy) and Luke. Love these kids!!!
We rounded out the summer with new bikes. Other Half has turned into an enthusiastic bike rider since he now owns a Terra Trike Recumbent Bike. I’m happy he’ll ride with me.
Lots more happened over the summer. We’ve connected with many many friends and sadly said a final goodbye to several. We all know life is short. We’re doing our best to live it fully. Hope you are too.