Our Snowbird Trek to the Sunshine State began before dawn. And Dalton Georgia was our first overnight destination. We love getting an early start on road trips, and watching the sunrise is a new beginning each day. I bet OUR road trips are different from just about everyone else’s on the planet. You see, we […]
A Bird’s Eye View In Iowa City – VUE Rooftop Restaurant and Outdoor Patio
VUE. Sometimes a name says it all. The best city view in downtown Iowa City is easy to come by. Just head to the 12th floor of the beautiful new Hilton Garden Inn, and when those elevator doors open you’ll find yourself at VUE. It’s the newest, most amazing restaurant and cocktail lounge in Iowa […]
Peoria, Illinois – Three Downtown Irish Pubs Within Walking Distance
Downtown Peoria is home to three great Irish pubs…and we checked out all three of them. (The things I do for all of you!) We spent the night at the Courtyard Marriott, located in downtown Peoria. And the first Irish pub is located about a block away. It’s called Kenny’s Westside Pub. We’ve eaten there […]
Like Dorothy Said…There’s NO Place Like HOME…
We love spending time in Indy, but after a few days of hugs and catching up with our family there we were ready for the last leg of our snowbird journey. After spending five months away from Iowa it was time to leave for home. Before we packed up for that final leg of our […]
Nashville For “Newbies” – What a Town…And What a NIGHT!
I’m not much of a country music fan so Nashville has never ranked very high on my bucket list. In fact we have stayed on the outskirts of Nashville many, MANY times on our Snowbird journeys to and from Florida. But as we headed back North this year we decided to stay downtown and see what […]
Riverside Market and Cafe – Fort Lauderdale- “Purveyors Of Deliciosity”
Quirky is the perfect word to describe the Riverside Market and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale. And as soon as I laid eyes on it, that quirky Riverside Market and Cafe immediately became one of my favorite places in the entire city. (I’m just sorry it’s taken us years to discover that amazing eatery.) Last week […]
Yeehaw Junction, Florida…As Quirky As It’s Name
Yeehaw Junction, Florida is as quirky as it’s name. And when it comes to names…Yeehaw Junction could be worse. You see, the “town” used to be called Jackass Crossing or Jackass Junction! I even found proof…painted right on the side of the building. Located in Oceola County, this census-designated “wide place in the road” is […]
R. Stuart & Co. Winery and Wine Bar
As I began planning our Oregon trip this summer I began to read and follow all sorts of wine related articles and posts about Oregon. And that’s when I stumbled upon a wonderful blog called The Life And Times Of A Pinot Mom. I loved the wit, humor, and thoughtful, insightful stories from author Maria […]
Cherry Hill Winery – Rickreall, Oregon
Our winery tour with Mayor Olson and First Lady Candy continued with a scenic drive to Cherry Hill Winery. This winery sits smack dab on the 45th parallel…exactly half way between the equator and the North Pole. And what makes that parallel so special is that the wonderful wine region of Burgundy, France is also […]
Domaine Roy et Fils – Dundee, Oregon
Our beautiful drive to Domaine Roy et Fils was not without a little excitement. Don’t say I didn’t warn our friend Candy. When riding in the back seat of a convertible it is very wise to hold onto your hat! So Peepaw made a U-turn on that beautiful country road…and our friend Rick retrieved her […]