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North Bend

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Roger

On a rainy Monday afternoon, we saw the sights of North Bend, Ohio, located at the point where the Ohio River begins heading southwest toward the Mississippi. This tiny town just west of Cincinnati, and Quincey, Massachusetts, are the only … Continue reading →

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Allen County Museum

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Roger

We visited this museum in Lima, Ohio for one reason — to see the display of objects that had been swallowed by people. That was enough of a draw for us. It wasn’t a large collection, filling just one case … Continue reading →

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The Flat

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Roger

On our way to Columbus, Ohio, we stopped at a Panera in Fort Wayne, Indiana for lunch. On our walk out, we both noticed that our car had a decided lean to the left. Our left, rear tire was almost … Continue reading →

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Macy’s Christmas Story Windows

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Roger

In 2003, the Macy’s on Herald Square in New York City featured window displays with scenes from A Christmas Story. Those displays were then sent to Hammond, Indiana where they are set up every year at the Indiana Welcome Center. … Continue reading →

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Spunky Dunkers

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Roger

On my ongoing quest to never pass a donut shop … We began our Christmas vacation with a stop at Spunky Dunkers in Palatine. For the record, our donuts were edible, but not amazing.

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