Operation!!

No, this isn't a post about the flashback game, Operation. Actually, Brooke went under the knife today to have her gallbladder removed. She did great and is quietly recovering.

Touch Down Jesus

Katelin and Brad celebrate the recent Cincinnati Bengals win in front of the world famous "Touch Down Jesus." The sculpture is 62' tall and is reportedly the largest sculpture of Jesus in the United States.

Hot Spots in Ohio

Katelin and Brad toured around the neighborhood pointing out some their favorite spots if you are in the area--


Nothing beats about 6 White Castle Cheeseburgers and some onion chips.
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One of our favorites--Frisch's Big Boy!! Be sure to try the Big Boy Platter and a Vanilla Coke



United Dairy Farmers--The best place to go to get that Chocolate Malt!



Skyline Chili--Home of Cincinnati style Chili. Be sure to get your Cheese Coney and a 5 Way Chili.

Sushi In Ohio

At the Sake Japanese Steakhouse in Miamisburg, Ohio, Katelin was reunited with her favorite--Chicken Katsu. My nephew Brad earned his Sushi Qualification. He started with the California Roll and then jumped to the hard stuff by eating Squid, Octopus, Tuna and Eel Sushi. On the side was Miso Soup and Seaweed Salad.

America's First Mortgage

AFM's Mortgage Professionals, O.V. and Mitzi, are hard at work during this holiday season.
Americas First Mortgage will work with you in a very personal way to provide a low-interest residential or commercial loan.

Norfolk Navy Lodge - Thumbs Down!

I just spent a few weeks in the Navy Lodge in Norfolk, Va. I can tell you It was not the best hotel experience I've had. The good points- the lodge is only minutes from the base. This is extremely important when you want to beat long traffic delays trying to get to the base. The rooms are new and nice and large, coming with a large bathroom area, two beds and a kitchen. The best point is the Direct T.V. and the CAT 5 Internet connection. Pretty good compared to the wireless access most places are providing these days. The bad points- the place is filled with traveling military families. This isn't bad; however, the walls and floors seem very thing. You hear the running of little feet day and night in the room above you, the sounds of fighting, football games, etc.. on the weekend. The entire floor smells what the family down the hall is cooking. Again, this isn't bad; however, waking up at 0530 in the morning to the smell of a wonderfully cooked breakfast is cruel unless it's offered to everyone on the floor. Overall, the location will keep this place in business. I've heard that other hotels in the area are not a whole lot better and cost more.

Saimese Night

Tonight was Thai food at Siam 21 in Norfolk, Va.
On the table is Salmon Panang, Ginger Duck and Tom Yum soup with Tofu.
The meal was delicious--The best Thai I've had in the local area to date.

Jamaican Night

Tonight's adventure was at relatively new restaurant in Norfolk, Va called "Carib Jamaican", offering authentic Carribean food. The food was very good and reasonably priced and the staff was very friendly. On the menu tonight was Ox Tail, Jerk Chicken, Beans & Rice, Cabbage, Sweet Potato and Jamaican Meat Pie.

Indian Cuisine

Tonight was dinner at the Award Winning Rajput in the Ghent district in Norfolk, Va.
On the table is Garlic Naan, Poori, Chicken Tikka Masala and Scallop Madras. We ordered the "Medium" heat; however, I think we should have gone all the way and ordered it "Indian Hot."

Buen Provecho!!

Tonight was dinner at Restaurante Guatemalteco E Dportista.
Fine authentic cuisine from Guatemala, Mexico & Central America.
I had the Tacos de Lengua (beef tongue). My friend had the Enchiladas Guatemaltecas
(Enchiladas topped with chicken, spicy cabbage, shredded cheese and hard boiled egg).

Winter at Wilson Farms

It's been a while since we've experienced snow and harsh cold.
This weekend was snow and temps around 18f/-7C.

Sushi Wa Doko Desu Ka?

Dinner was at Soya (Japanese Sushi) on the waterfront in Virginia Beach, Va. I had Tuna Tataki with a Seaweed Salad and a Sushi Combo. My friend had the Spider Roll and Miso Soup. Oishi!!

Vietnamese Pho

Lunch today was at Pho 79 in Virginia Beach, Va. It's been a while since I've had pho, and it was delicious. For those looking at the picture, don't worry, the meat was fully cooked by the time I ate it. --Not that it matters too much to me :)

Kostlich Deutsch Das Essen!!!

Tonight was dinner at the German Pantry in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I chose the Zigeunerschnitzel (boneless pork loin with bell peppers). My friend tried the Rahmschnitzel (boneless pork loin in cream sauce). Sides included hot potato salad and sauerkraut. Very Good!

Texas BBQ

Tonight I ate at the award winning San Antonio Sam's BBQ in Norfolk, Va.
I had the BBQ Brisket Sandwich and the Chili. The BBQ was the best I've ever had. The chili was good; however, I prefer my chili "Cincinnati" style.

Black Friday Golf

While most people were storming the shopping lines for the day-after Thanksgiving sales, I opted to go golfing at Circling Hills Golf Course in Harrison, Ohio. It was a chilly 36F/2C. Remarkably, I shot a 38 on the front nine; however, I had a disastrous back. None the less, it was a very cold golf outing.

PHOTO'S BY KATELIN

Katelin has been experimenting with her new Nikon DS-40 camera.

MEET YUKI

Yuki is our 8 year cat from Japan. He's fat and lazy like the rest of us.

IKE Missile Shoot

We shot two missiles at a couple inbound targets for training.

IKE Flight Operations

Good stuff!