So, what is it "almost" that time of year for?

We took Ben to Gallrein last year for pumpkin picking and he LOVED it. There was plenty of things for him to do and to run all over. Plus it wasn't overrun like other places. They have a small petting zoo, corn maze and I've heard they have a new John Deere train for the kiddos. Really looking forward to it again.
I'm also looking forward to the soup/stew time of year! there's nothing better than making a big pot of something and enjoying it for a few days (where it always gets better in the fridge!).

Almost time for Friday night cocktail hours in front of the fire with the stereo loaded up with classic jazz.

And almost time for fine stouts to be consumed on a regular basis.

Okay, this is the thing that "this time of year" really brings the best out of me for:

http://www.okht.org/

I've been riding this ride for almost 10 yrs. $45 advance reg, $55 day of. No pledges, two full days of riding among 1200 or so riders, lots of rich heritage, refreshments, festival, and easy accommodations. I love it and can not speak highly enough of it. Breakfast by Nancy's and Heine's, SAG stops loaded with fuel, lunch has been from Moonlight BBQ in the past (sandwich buffet by boy scouts the past few years), Chris Cakes breakfast and rustic cookie SAG stop the following day with enough cookies to kill us all, and a Boombozz pizza party upon return.

Favorite holiday weekend of the year (it doesn't really fall on a holiday, but I treat it as such). If anyone has any questions about it, please ask me. I've been trying for years to understand why everyone in the city with access to a bicycle doesn't want to do this ride. Cheapest exercise fun I've ever had.

Then there's this two weeks following:

http://www.harvesthomecoming.com/index. ... &Itemid=93

Almost time for Friday night cocktail hours in front of the fire with the stereo loaded up with classic jazz.

And almost time for fine stouts to be consumed on a regular basis.

looking forward to the stouts myself.

It's almost time to pull out the ole' Crock Pot! I love putting something in it in the morning on a cool autumn day and getting home from work and having the house smell yummy and having dinner finished!

Pumpkin ales, Octoberfests, and good fall brown ales.

It's almost time to pull out the ole' Crock Pot! I love putting something in it in the morning on a cool autumn day and getting home from work and having the house smell yummy and having dinner finished!

Dan, I wholeheartedly second that emotion.

Campfires and port wine

I, like most of those close to me, are anxiously awaiting my post Labor Day bath.

I'm really looking forward to my first batch of Portuguese kale and linguica soup! I love Fall.

Okay, this is the thing that "this time of year" really brings the best out of me for:

http://www.okht.org/

I've been riding this ride for almost 10 yrs. $45 advance reg, $55 day of. No pledges, two full days of riding among 1200 or so riders, lots of rich heritage, refreshments, festival, and easy accommodations. I love it and can not speak highly enough of it. Breakfast by Nancy's and Heine's, SAG stops loaded with fuel, lunch has been from Moonlight BBQ in the past (sandwich buffet by boy scouts the past few years), Chris Cakes breakfast and rustic cookie SAG stop the following day with enough cookies to kill us all, and a Boombozz pizza party upon return.

Favorite holiday weekend of the year (it doesn't really fall on a holiday, but I treat it as such). If anyone has any questions about it, please ask me. I've been trying for years to understand why everyone in the city with access to a bicycle doesn't want to do this ride. Cheapest exercise fun I've ever had.

Then there's this two weeks following:

http://www.harvesthomecoming.com/index. ... &Itemid=93

Jackie,

OKHT is a personal favorite as well. Rode 2006, 2007, and 2009. In 2006, I bought a bike in July and then did the century for OKHT. I think I was too young and naive to know any better. Pottershop did a number on me, but I survived.

Unfortunately, I just don't have the miles in my legs to do it this year. Rather disappointing, because there's nothing better than heading out of Bardstown early on Sunday and watching to fog roll off the central KY hills. Such a beautiful ride (minus the last 10 or so on Sunday).

Tomorrow is the first of September which usually means that I need to make my "Kentucky Hoot 'n Holler Whiskey Cake," an almost fruitcake that I started making back in my Minnesota days! I'm not sure that I will be making it this year though, because neither I nor any of my family will be here for the holidays.

It's almost time to BBQ...

It's almost time to BBQ...

Okay, this is the thing that "this time of year" really brings the best out of me for:

http://www.okht.org/

I've been riding this ride for almost 10 yrs. $45 advance reg, $55 day of. No pledges, two full days of riding among 1200 or so riders, lots of rich heritage, refreshments, festival, and easy accommodations. I love it and can not speak highly enough of it. Breakfast by Nancy's and Heine's, SAG stops loaded with fuel, lunch has been from Moonlight BBQ in the past (sandwich buffet by boy scouts the past few years), Chris Cakes breakfast and rustic cookie SAG stop the following day with enough cookies to kill us all, and a Boombozz pizza party upon return.

Favorite holiday weekend of the year (it doesn't really fall on a holiday, but I treat it as such). If anyone has any questions about it, please ask me. I've been trying for years to understand why everyone in the city with access to a bicycle doesn't want to do this ride. Cheapest exercise fun I've ever had.

Then there's this two weeks following:

http://www.harvesthomecoming.com/index. ... &Itemid=93

Jackie,

OKHT is a personal favorite as well. Rode 2006, 2007, and 2009. In 2006, I bought a bike in July and then did the century for OKHT. I think I was too young and naive to know any better. Pottershop did a number on me, but I survived.

Unfortunately, I just don't have the miles in my legs to do it this year. Rather disappointing, because there's nothing better than heading out of Bardstown early on Sunday and watching to fog roll off the central KY hills. Such a beautiful ride (minus the last 10 or so on Sunday).

Jeez, Matthew... Hoodies, OKHT, what's next? Are tomatoes also your favorite food?! You're so my LHB fave. But yes... The OKHT. I still maintain that I don't understand why everyone capable of the tour doesn't do it. The ride could easily sell for $100. My ex-boyfriend's dad founded the ride back in'78 and the way I hear it, they do whatever they have to do to break even, and occasionally his law firm takes a brunt (although I'm sure they make up for it one way or another the following year). I'll be going every forseeable year in the future, so WHEN you do it again, let me know. We can then have a brew at The Spaulding Hall and talk about food and shit.

Btw, no frigging Potters Hill for this crew. We're way too laid back for that. We started out as as moutntain biking gang and have successively (1 by 1) gotten skinny tubes. We travels with tunes and have frequent bike repair stops.