Yesterday was another busy day. We started with a 3 mile hike at Long Branch Farm & Trails. I love to trail jog and hike there because it’s only 5 minutes from my house and it’s lovely! First we hook Jake up in the back of the truck where he proceeds to whine and howl the entire way because he’s so excited…
Next we enter our enchanted forest…
We follow along the trail feasting our eyes on all of the nature…
Cross over some creeks or in Jake’s case — wade through them…
Emerge into a clearing….
Take a peek inside the corn fields…
Do a hand stand because I can…
After a quick shower…it was time to hop on the Harley and take the back roads to the beautiful suburb of Cincinnati called Blue Ash. Every year they have an event called the Taste of Blue Ash that lasts the entire weekend with well-known musicians, lots of food and plenty of people watching! And it’s free!
Of course, I went off of my Paleo Plan again and had a pulled pork bbq sandwich and some fried pickles…
The bandstand…
People watching…
My girlfriends April and Anne and Chris…
This balloon was way way way up in the sky…
The band “38 Special” sounded great and they had all different colored lights…but the blue were my favorite…
My friend Frank…
We had a great time! Hope you’re getting out and enjoying life (especially free events)!!
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Sherry Lachelle Travels 
Good times!
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This looks like so much fun. I am afraid I have been flat on my back since Monday and haven’t even been able to sit at the computer. I was hoping my summer would end with something like you are picturing (except for the handstand…couldn’t even do them when I was little) but, alas it was not to be.
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What’s happened Michelle — why are you on your back?
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Wow Sherry I wasn’t even there and already feel like I had an amazing day just reading this post Linda. Plus I had no idea that Blue Ash has so much natural beauty to offer until I saw this post so it’s definitely a place I’ll plan to visit later on this year. Thank you for taking us all along.
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Actually, the hiking was in Goshen, not Blue Ash. Glad you enjoyed the photos!
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Is that a REAL Cohiba? I didn’t think it was possible to get them in USA :-S
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I had to google what a cohiba is — cigar. I don’t know much about them…I could ask Frank!
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Reminds me of our own Epping Forest, just five minutes away from home, 38 Special great band lucky you
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I’ve never been there…sounds medieval and mysterious!
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Great shots! I miss hiking! 😦 and whoa, a hand stand? I wish I can go that 🙂
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I’ll bet you could do a hand stand if you practiced!
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Pictures 1 & 2. Is that where you shot your GREEN post?
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Yes it was Georgette…great memory!!
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what a fun day!! I love that you are surrounded by nature and at the same time very close to a city where are free shows!! the best of both worlds!!
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Thanks Ellen..you’re right — we have City and Country!
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You are having a great time … thanks for sharing it with me. You’re some fit lady … *smile Fantastic photo – especially the ones of the band .. with the blue light. Glad you’re enjoying life and just bring it on. *smile
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Thanks Viveka — having fun!!
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Lucky you to live so close to that beautiful woods! Just beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you…I feel blessed!
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I bet Jake was in his glory on this outing!
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Yes…I take him at least 5 times a week…he’s lucky!
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What a life you have… and you obviously enjoy it… and I’m also glad you share it with us… great photos and post once again…
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It is a good life…I’m fortunate…and thanks so much for following along!
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Looks like a really awesome time!
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Thanks—it was!
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Looks like you had a great time!
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We did…thanks for commenting!
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