Cheers everyone!
Since my last post, Cincinnati has been muggy and usually rainy. Unfortunately, the weather cancelled our neighborhood’s annual Fourth of July gathering. But the weather didn’t stop us from finding some enjoyable indoor events as
- an outstanding dinosaurs Omnimax film and exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center
- several good movies at home (Moneyball and the original Manchurian Candidate) with good wine and Harry and David Moose Munch
- current film Much Ado about Nothing (interesting and one that Shakespeare lovers will enjoy)
- time on the ballroom floor
- several trips to Costco and Graeter’s (for National Ice Cream Month)
After a few days of not posting, it’s time to get back to the action. For a look at the week ahead, this week is Nude Recreation Week, plus plan on celebrating International Town Crier Day (Monday), Hot Dog Night (Wednesday), Pina Colada Day (Wednesday), and Simplicity Day (Friday).
Do you remember Peter the Elephant’s antics with the piano last week? Well, here’s Peter to once again start your week. Have a good week!
A Frank Angle 
Wish we could get some of that rain…they keep promising.
Dinosaurs Omnimax film, Manchurian Candidate and Costco – plus all the rest – you always have such an interesting mix.
Sounds like a big week ahead – and Peter, too.
Thanks for the fun!
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Mouse,
I can tell that you are just west of the rain highway. With the shift coming later this week, hopefully the pattern will become normal …. and it looks like you have a chance today. Good luck!
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Once again it’s dark and cloudy…it’s probably because I moved the towering plants up into sheltered spot to protect from winds. Maybe if the dog really really needs to go out, there will be a downpour
Enjoy the week
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Meanwhile … stay cool!
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The Manchurian Candidate is such a great movie — better than the newer one (which is also good).
I see that elephant playing piano, Frank, and must add that we donkeys never got to take lessons.
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Elyse,
Knowing your equal-time desire, this is for you.
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It’s national ice cream month?? Be still my heart. Looks like a great week ahead!!
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Audra,
National Ice Cream month gives ample opportunities to celebrate … so go out and find some Graeter’s because it will not disappoint!
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Frank I think you and I would have great fun eating ice cream at a ball game !! Graeters here I come.
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Absolutely! 🙂 …. But Graeter’s is so good that it makes the moment special!
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Even more impressive than Pete’s playing is his keeping perfect rhythm with his ears!
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Guapo,
I agree … along with his head-bob and the rhythm of his friend!
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I’m with Audra. National Ice Cream Month? I’m in! We got back this afternoon from a fabulous trip to Taos, NM. Great food, great hiking, a wonderful trip to the Taos Pueblo with some time shooting photos and of course, shopping! I scored a few great pieces of wearable art and a beautiful micaceous clay pot from the Pueblo. It was a great weekend.
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Cathy,
We were only in the NM once, and it is wonderful … but didn’t have time for Taos. Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Cheers!!!!
If I recall, you are in Fort Collins, so head to the King stores for Graeter’s!
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Will do, Frank!
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“Nude Recreation Week”—Hmm, that sounds rather unhygienic…
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Carrie,
Nothing like a helpful comment from this blog’s official doctor. 🙂
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“Nude Recreation Week”– Well, I always wondered what it’d be like to run in the nude…
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Peter,
Feel free to report here!
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Nude rec week up here in Canada cannot be done in the glacier fed lakes.
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Jim,
Well … if so, it might be a quick swim. Hope the trip is going well.
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I do love the video… the eli seems to be really enjoying itself….
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Bulldog,
Oh yes … joy joy joy! … and here’s last week’s video. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2013/06/30/on-a-trunk-full-of-music/
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Enjoyed that too…
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I knew you would! 🙂
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Sounds like a great weekend, Frank. Ice cream month has to be a great idea, although I’m not so sure about nude recreation week. 😕 Thanks for the elephant smiles again. 🙂
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Sylvia,
Get out and have some ice cream …. and you can delay your taste for Graeter’s until your next trip to the US!
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Yesterday I went out for brownies and ice cream, and this was even before I knew it was ice cream month. 😀
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Because you didn’t know, you know have a reason to have ice cream any time on any day during July!
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Oh, I agree about the original Manchurian Candidate! Great movie. Thank you for the elephant sequel! Have a great great week Frank!
🙂
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Marina,
Regarding the movie, we recorded it some time ago. Oddly enough, a storm messed up the recording during the last 15 minutes! Glad you enjoy Peter the Elephant.
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Wednesday sounds like a good day: hot dogs and pina coladas–yes!
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Nude Recreation week – I’m curious to know what that involves. I’m doubtful I would participate in biking well nude, swimming sure, but any other sports, I don’t think so.
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Redhead,
Options are numerous … after all, think of all the forms of recreation! Meanwhile, I’ll let others enjoy it.
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Ice cream foe a whole month, YUM, I’m with you on that. As for Nude Recreation Week, I think I’ll just let you hang out on your own if you don’t mind 🙂
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Fasab,
FYI: I know that your state has numerous opportunities for Graeter’s …. thus a great way to celebrate the month. Enjoy.
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Indulged in a Graeter’s banana split last month at the 360 View Restaurant. Usually, I can’t fit dessert, but four of us at the table split it…and yes, raspberry chocolate chunk was one of the scoops.
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Georgette,
Woo hoo!!!! That a way … good job of stepping up to the plate for a true Cincinnati treat! A tip of the hat to you.
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While your weather has turned unpleasant, ours has turned glorious over the last few days and is forecast to continue, please let it! I know several others have commented too, but – nude recreation week?! Last year I witnessed (by chance, not planning!) the nude bike ride through London, the one that they do in lots of cities around the world, some of the riders were on these bikes that you can hire in london, just pick up and drop off at certain points around the city, and I just thought…well, I won’t tell you what I thought about that!
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Vanessa,
The weather I saw from the big Andy Murray win looked outstanding. Meanwhile, I searched YouTube for that London bike event … what a hoot. …. and 2013’s event has passed.
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Lots and lots of rain here this weekend, Frank, and probably more for today. It seems there’s WAY too many daily observances to take part in all. Sign me up for Pina Colada Day!
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Alex,
Given the rain, you must still be away from home. … and I bet you’ve received more rain than us. YUK. Meanwhile, enjoy the Pina Colada to celebrate its day.
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awww! I loved the elephant video!
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Hood,
I knew this would fit your humor profile. 🙂
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only one week for nude recreation? i’m calling my senator.
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Rich,
Oh no … don’t do that …. they will argue forever. Besides, the far right will try to ban the event!
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the far right is the most fixated on nudity, evidence being the number of imported prostitutes for a RNC as compared to a DNC. but we all know that.
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LOL
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Nude Recreation Week? Please tell me that’s not a State law. I love both the Manchurian Candidate and Much Ado About Nothing. It’s a shame the weather wasn’t good but it sounds like you had great fun regardless xx
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Spiced,
The current version of Much Ado About Nothing has a modern day setting, but uses Shakespearean English. As one who didn’t know the story, the language made it hard to follow – but I was still entertained.
In terms of Nude Recreation Week, it is sponsored by the American Association for Nude Recreation and the Naturist Society. Here’s an article. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-mulhall/nude-recreation-week_b_3551697.html
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You know, we don’t have Graeter’s in SoCal. I feel like I must be missing out on something really great! 🙂 I’m so sorry that weather cancelled your plans for the 4th, but you always make the most of it. Sounds like you definitely still had a festive time. Your movie choices are very nice. We saw The Lone Ranger, and although the critics didn’t care for it, we definitely enjoyed ourselves! I’ll see what I can do to honor Piña Colada Day! What a super idea. 🙂
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Debra,
Oh no … you are not getting off that easy. Go to graeters.com, look on the right side for “Find Graeter’s” where you can enter you zipcode for the store nearest to you. I know you get around the city, but it seems Ralph’s has this creamy Cincinnati treat. You can have a spoonful or two, then let the girls finish the rest.
Congratulations on being the first person proclaiming the enjoyed The Lone Ranger! Good luck with Piña Colada Day!
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Reblogged this on photographyofnia.
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This is amazing and so beautiful… Thank you dear Frank, love, nia
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Nia,
The elephant knows how to make fun beautiful!
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Since I am not allowed Ice Cream, I say bah on the month! Bah and even double Bah. I do so miss Ice Cream.
Your holiday weekend sounded fun despite the bad weather.
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Val,
Bummer about the ice cream, especially because you miss it … but you would be enjoying our humidity!
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yep – I have always eaten a few pints of Graeters this month:) I must, I must, I must. If i am going to indulge in the fat grams, it might as well be with the best fat grams there is!
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Kimberely,
Now there is an endorsement … cheers to your next pint!
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That elephant is gorgeous! 🙂
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Words,
Definitely an elephant with a great demeanor. I also featured him here, https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2013/06/30/on-a-trunk-full-of-music/ … enjoy!
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