Trip to Cincinnati and Cincinnati Reds

Helping Brian go to a new ballpark (Bucket list: Go to every MLB park), Jenn and I planned to head to Cincinnati, OH and catch a Cincinnati Reds baseball game; the Reds play in the Great American Ballpark, which is located along the the riverfront on the Ohio River.

Our trip started out with a three and a half hour car ride (Ann Arbor, MI---> Cincinnati, OH).  Looking ahead and wanting to experience something local, we found a local Cincinnati eatery----Wild Eggs

Founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 2007, it has expanded to to 12 locations (KY, OH, IN).

Being the simple person, I had scrambled eggs, toast, hash browns and bacon

My other half had wild mushroom and roasted garlic scramble.

Highly recommend!!!

While waiting for our table at Wild Eggs, ever bit worth the 55 minute wait, we wondered downtown Cincinnati, and came across Mr. Redlegs (Cincinnati Reds mascot) 150 year statue and of course we had to take pictures.

Arriving early, we walked through the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame museum.  Exhibits including 

this history of the organization, the Negro League, the organization and players through the league, baseball cards through the years, evolution of baseball equipment, Reds Hall of Fam Players, and Cincinnati Reds famous moments and championships, was well worth the $12 entry fee.

The Great Eight---the Dugout memorial

Left- original uniform of the Cincinnati Red Stocking

Right- present uniform for the Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Berry Larkin

Cincinnati Reds baseball card collection by year

Tony Perez

The 'Hit King' Pete Rose

The Great American Ballpark, home of the Cincinnati Reds

Wondering the ballpark before the game---standing in right field

Getting to meet the mascots of the Cincinnati Reds; (L to R) Rosie Red, Gapper, me, Mr. Red and Mr. Redlegs

Wondering around the stadium---seats out in left centerfield

Wondering around the stadium, seats in the most upper deck in left field

Posing with Mr. Redlegs

Our final seats for the game in the upper deck in right field

Father's Day BBQ

Fathers Day

Happy Fathers day to all of those dads out there.  Thank you for shaping the next group of young men into the next group of great fathers.

Have two meats on the smoker this morning.

Pork Shoulder.  Was marinated in orange juice, grapefruit juice lime juice and oregano for 24 hours.  It was then coated in mustard and dry rubbed before being tossed on the smoker.  I'll let it smoke for 3-4 hours then cover it once it gets to 145*F.  Once covered, it will cook until 203*F.  Then let it rest for an hour.

Beef Brisket.  Was coated in olive oil then coated in mustard and dry rubbed before being tossed on the smoker.  I'll let it smoke until it stalls for bit or until 145-160 then wrap it up in butcher paper until it gets to 203*F.  Once it gets to 203, take it off and let it rest for 2-3 hours.

#freesmells

#dontopenittolookatit

#sampleswillcostyou

 

Motor Muster at Greenfield Village

Part 2

Our afternoon adventure took us to Greenfield Village to the Motor Muster.  An annual event, the muster invites car enthusiasts from around the area and country to showcase their cars.

Cruise through a diverse collection of vehicles for a rare opportunity to step inside immersive vignettes from five of the American auto industry’s most formative decades. From the lean Depression-era ’30s and the American home front during World War II to the futuristic ’50s, revolutionary ’60s and bicentennial ’70s, get a unique perspective on American culture through the lens of what we drove. Every automobile, from luxury vehicles to gritty muscle cars, has been carefully chosen to guide you through a unique story of American drive.

Playing home today at the Village, is the Lah-De-Dahs baseball club.  Playing by the rules from 1867, the Lah-De-Dahs were playing the Walker Tavern Wheels.  This gentleman's game differs from baseball as we known it in several ways including pitching style, umpiring...or judging....the ball, and the ball.  Also, you will notice that no player plays with a glove, which was not popular until 1920.  A glove was first used in 1870 due to injuries to the hand/fingers.