Archive for April, 2006

Adding a Roof to the Brown’s Stadium

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Is this the next big thing to reinvigorate growth in Downtown Cleveland? Chances are, it couldn't hurt. It's a giant complex right on the lake that sits empty most days of the year, with its bright orange seats absorbing the sun. This is why developer Bob Corna ...

Ohio Amusement Parks Opening Soon!

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

You know summer is here when Ohio's Amusement Parks start opening their gates. Cedar Point in Sandusky opens on Saturday May 6th. Soak City Cedar Point's outdoor waterpark opens June 11th. Geauga Lake in Aurora opens on May 14th (Mother's Day) King's Island in Cincinnati opens on April 27th. It's a great ...

Visited Rocky River Reservation

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

We spent some time enjoying nature and took a nice long walk at the Rocky River Reservation. We weren't alone in this idea. There were a lot of other people enjoying the wonderful weather on foot and on bikes. Here are a couple of pics: Enjoying a ride down the bikepath. More ...

New Red Lobster being Built in North Olmsted

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

Looks like North Olmsted is getting (sort of) another new dining spot at Great Northern Mall, right beside the "big" Dick's Sporting Goods Store. I'm assuming that they aren't happy with their already existing location just a couple of miles away on Lorain Road, so they're building a new one ...

Westlake’s Cafe Tandoor

Monday, April 24th, 2006

Saturday night we met with friends at Cafe Tandoor in Westlake. This is a nice little restaurant located in the shopping center across the street from Crockers Park They offer a pretty extensive menu including appetizers, vegetarian and meat dishes, a wine list and even Indian style desserts. I had the ...

Visited BP today

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006

..for a tankful of really expensive gasoline.. 2.89 a gallon.. It was close to $50.00 to fill up our Pontiac. I was happy not to be the lady that spent $70.00 to fill up her minivan. I remember (back in the day) 3 dollars worth of gas could get you ...

Happy Earth Day!

Saturday, April 22nd, 2006

Be sure to do something nice for your planet today. It's Earth Day! Plant a tree or pick up some litter and help keep our Earth green and healthy. The actions we take today affect the world tomorrow. Do your part to keep the earth healthy for generations to come!

Outdoor Concerts on the Way

Friday, April 21st, 2006

Summertime means outdoor concerts. This means that Blossom Music Center will soon be a buzz with live bands. The Fall Out Boy will performing May 7, 2006 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $15.00-$30.00. The Dave Matthews Band will be performing on August 2, 2006. Tickets are on sale now and cost ...

Does it Always Rain on Friday?

Friday, April 21st, 2006

Seems like Fridays are rainy. Not all Fridays, but a lot of them.. Darren and I made a note of this years ago. I've never really kept scientific tabs on how many Fridays it actually does rain.. Maybe I should start? I do have to admit to liking the smell ...

Cleveland Area Swimming Pool Hours and Info

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

As you well know, summer and swim season are are going to be here soon. This is my favorite time of the year! I want to share my love of the sun and cooling off in a pool, so I decided to compile information on area pools and other ...