Guest Post!

So we've never had a guest post before, and I'm not sure how the reception will go over, but here's a little ditty from James:

Here is my blog post. Ironically, this is in fact a travel blog post on your non-travel travel blog.

Friday, June 26:

Despite my best efforts to leave Cincinnati before rush hour, I ran into virtual gridlock on I-75, and invariably, when I would slide into a lane, somebody in the lane next to me would too. Because of my best efforts, this was a mere inconvenience. I continued onward through the bustling metropolis of Milleville, OH. Its high concentration of peculiar book stores remind me of a quote from Avenue Q, "In tough economic times, the only sound investment is PORN!" I guess these people took this to heart...

I next found myself in Oxford, and I was greeted by a good friend. It's interesting that I don't see Matt Smola that much anymore, but I feel like we haven't missed a beat friendwise. We reminisced of our childhoods and shared our mutual college glories and ignominies. I met Matt's friends and took one for the team, paying to play 2 songs at Skipper's... I mean, isn't beer expensive enough?

Next, I introduced Matthew to the Irish car bomb and the long island ice tea. Matt enjoyed these beverages, and they ensured an interesting state of mind for the rest of the evening that involved us returning to Skippers, meeting Ian Flemming (Oh cool James Bond!) and his friends. Matthew wooed the ladies with the size of his NMR spectroscoper, and then we went home to my favorite post alcohol treat, the peanut butter sandwich!

Sat 27

To shorten things for this part, I'm bulleting. I know I'm verbose.

- Chocolate chip pancakes are great, especially with the babaganoush special.

- After time by the pool, my arms are an interesting tricolor of tan, not tan, and burn. Vive la French Revolution!

- Nicole has a hard time staying at a comfortable temperature.

- Grilling is fun and burgers are tasty. However, you need to be in shape. It's so hot outside, grilling becomes a shirtless sport.

- Sun and Mr. Bostonian Kool-aid lead to people asleep in Fox and Hounds.

- Culver's frozen custard is good. Is it 30 minute drive good? Not too sure. But the journey was fun on its own.

- BSB is great for karaoke and for long car rides.

- Nanny Mcphee's artistic direction feels like a Tim Burton Movie.