Loveland Sign
As part of Robin’s Walktober, welcome to Loveland, the town where my wife and I reside. Instead of sharing our beauty fall colors, I’ve chosen to take you for a town walk of this northeastern Cincinnati suburb.
Lt. Colonel Thomas Paxton may have first lived in a house like this …
Rich Cabin @ the Loveland Historical Museum
… but his daughter and husband built this home in 1840 …
White Pillars
… and all are buried in the family cemetery (both the home and cemetery are now part of a subdivision)
Paxton Family Cemetery
In the early days, Loveland thrived as a railroad community because two lines intersected here, thus served at least 14 trains a day … (and one railway still operates as I hear the train’s horn several times a day)
Loveland Station
One of the railroad beds is now a very popular 70-mile bike trail, which also intersects with other trails in the state
Loveland straddles both sides the Little Miami River, which is a designated sceinic waterway at both the state and national level, thus is popular for canoeing … plus the bike trail follows the river
Between the bike trail and the river is a wonderful city park with picnic tables, an amphitheater, and access to the river bank
Old Town offers a some shops, eateries, and a movie theater that the local firefighters converted into a playhouse for the community theater company
Other sights include a studio for local artists, an old church that is now someone’s home (I’m told the owners call it their chouse), and even a mural for Resa
Loveland honors its veterans from all wars and area firefighters
The city’s motto is The Sweetheart of Ohio, besides, people love to send Valentine’s Day cards with the Loveland post office mark
The Sweetheart of Ohio
From Loveland, Ohio, good day and good night … and don’t forget to vist
- Robin’s Walktober post for other walks
- My October 2013 walk
- My extension of the 2013 walk featuring grasses and their seeds
A Frank Angle 
Gosh, Loveland looks like a very nice place to live, Frank.
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Ponder,
Before we moved in March, we were already associated with Loveland, but we lived in the township … and frequently were in town. But know, we are official residents, thus are noticing more of its charm.
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It appears to have a homey charm, appealing.
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“Loveland” ❤ what an amazing name for a Town!…
I love the photos you have attached here, dear Frank and enjoyed the lines in honor to Colonel Thomas Paxton.
The Sweetheart of Ohio stands out in its originality ⭐
Thank you very much for sharing!. All the very best to you,
Aquileana 😀
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Aquileana,
Once I discovered the link between the white house and the founder, the storyline was in place. Glad you enjoyed the walk around The Sweetheart of Ohio.
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Very nice visual trip you’ve given us! I believe we ate dinner in Loveland one night the year we lived in Cinci. We didn’t go out too much because I’d just had a baby. But that sounds familiar. It was a great restaurant (whatever it was called), and I just remember a HUGE dessert, the biggest dessert I’d ever seen. I laughed so hard I could barely eat it. Wish I could remember the restaurant.
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Carrie,
Given the huge dessert, I wonder if you were in Glendale at The Grand Finale … a large house on a corner. SImply ginormous!!! … and if that’s the place, it’s still in business. Thanks for going on my walk.
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Thanks for the name. I’ll ask my husband if he remembers that being the restaurant. We went with some colleagues of his for a recruitment dinner, so he might recall. Either way, it sounds like a restaurant I’d like to check out!
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One could use the pieces of cheesecake to build a house!
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Haha, I’d hate to be inside it after a rainstorm. (Or tornado…)
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Oh the tasty drips from the ceiling!
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Great post, Frank. Interestingly, the town closest to Fort Collins is Loveland,CO. And Valentines Day is a very busy day for their Post Office, too! We have several of those “Rails to Trails” paths in Colorado, although they are usually loved because they’re not as steep in the mountains because trains couldn’t traverse the steeper grades. Therefore, riding them here in the high altitudes guarantees at least a gentler climb. Your beautiful town of Loveland, Ohio looks like a great place to visit.
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Cathy,
Although I haven’t been there, I know of your Loveland. Given it’s proximity to the mountains and national parks, I imagine it’s a bit busier than my town. Gotta love the rails to trails!
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Thanks for sharing these photos Frank. Your retirement town looks lovely, and what a delightful name. May you and Mrs. A. have many years of joy and happiness in Loveland.
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E-Tom,
Now I am sure you and WW would love one of the restaurant’s in the pic … Tano’s http://foodbytano.com/ … Take a look at the menu.
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You are so correct: this is our kind of restaurant and menu. Exquisite. Also, loved the music in your following post. The Bop is still my signature move. I bopped on the cruise (while WW did his “white-boy” dance–don’t ask!) all around my husband. I bop in the kitchen when I cook, and I bop when I’m especially happy and all alone. 🙂
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I knew you would like this place … but then again, they would have to deliver the taste & service … and fortunately we know the owner/chef.
Cheers to you enjoy Ms Jody … but we won’t watch WW doing his thing. 😉
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I think you and Mrs Frank chose a wonderful place to call home Frank – I hope it lives up to it’s name and is full of happy people! It certainly looks very pretty and with some interesting architecture too. We have disused railway tracks here that are also very popular bike trails – must be a global thing this disuse of train lines. That was fun I enjoyed your Walktober post very much.
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Pauline,
Hooray … my favorite Kiwi joined my walk! 🙂 We’ve associated with Loveland for many lives, but this is the first time we’ve lived within the city’s boundary. …. and yes … many nice people are here. Glad to know the rails-to-trails is a global thing.
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Loveland looks rather charming, Frank. Naturally I had to check out the Loveland Stage Company. So, did you and Mrs. AFA get your tickets to “Young Frankenstein” yet, or are you guys ushering it? Loveland Sweets looks like an excellent candy store. Is it?
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Lame,
Our October hasn’t matched well with the theater schedule, but I imagine we’ll get in sync … and glad that Loveland Sweets caught your eye because it’s a good one .. no Graeter’s, but a good one. Meanwhile, he’s the play that we will be ushering soon. http://www.cincyplay.com/index.php?option=com_production&id=68&Itemid=438
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Frank, I love the title “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti” but I think I would much prefer seeing “Safe House”. Which play are you guys ushering?
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We’ll be ushering “Safe House” … “Spaghetti” is in the smaller theater at the same location, and someday we may be added to that ushering schedule as well.
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The only thing I have missed this year is camping, the drive north just to experience the changing colours of the trees is well worth waking up to a light snow covering on the ground.
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Catherine,
A walk with the colors followed by a similar walk in the snow would be a fabulous addition to Robin’s Walktober!
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This is such a wonderful share Frank… lovely to see where you live… and what a place name at that… love the bike ride tracks and canoeing river… all that’s missing are the golf course photos…
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Bulldog,
Glad you enjoyed my walk. Just outside of town (and in close proximity to each other) are 4 courses …. One public course that isn’t long, but tight and well groomed … and quite scenic … another public course that is flat, boring, and just a place to play at the last minute … two private clubs, one which is an Arnold Palmer design.
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Thank you for a lovely walk through Loveland.
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Debra,
Thanks for coming along. The setting is a valley, but not even close to the scenery of Bagni.
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Wonderful walk and tour, Frank! The Paxton’s really moved up, didn’t they? Loveland has such a great name, and it looks like a great place to live. I’d love to check out the bike trail sometime.
Thank you so much for participating in Walktober. I enjoyed walking with you through the town of Loveland. 🙂
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Robin,
Thanks for hosting the walk. This post has been in my head for some time, so your Walktober proclamation got me going to git ir done!
I know the Paxtons had a lot of land, but I don’t know the how many acres (or even square miles) … but because “Paxton” is on many names of subdivisions and streets, I’ve got the feel that was all Paxton land at one time.
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Beautiful series, Frank! Makes me want to visit!
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John,
Loveland isn’t far from the point you encounter the outer belt … so keep that in mind for your next trip … speaking of which, is one scheduled?
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One WOULD have occurred this Thurs., but for some reason the VA is sending me to the Columbus facility for surgery, instead of Cincy. I’ll keep Loveland in mind for a future trip.
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Good luck on the upcoming surgery … and keep me posted on your next trip this way.
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You’re leaving me in stitches.
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No … You’ll be leaving Columbus in stitches.
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🙂 and 😦
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Lovely looking place, reminds me of Northern Exposure minus all the snow.
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Joe,
Now that’s funny … especially since I’ve been to the town in Alaska that Northern Exposure was based on … Talkeetna.
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No way! That’s my dream vacation, I always wanted to go to The Brick and sit at the bar. I’ll add it to the list of places I need to go!
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The highway literally ends at the town … thus the town is at a dead end!!! But I don’t know if an equivalent of The Brick is there … I can say that it’s an interesting place with Mt. McKinley in the distance. Many hikers start their journey in that town as they fly to base camp. Check it out on the map.
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I will do!
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That looks like a really nice place.
The pics of the river are beautiful. I would love to have a clean river around where I could just jump to after a long workout, and also to let the furry beast play.
Have a nice week Frank!
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Leo,
There’s a lot here … need to long, flat trail for your training, we got it. Given that downtown is in a valley, long, steep climbs are also available. Thanks for coming along for the walk … and tell doggie that many dogs walk their owners on the trail.
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I want a Valentine’s Day card from Loveland! What a cool town Frank.
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Val,
Now there’s a request … pressure is on me to remember … that is if you send me your address via email.
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Happily, no mushy stuff either. I want a funny one, reflective of the town itself.
🙂
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Looks like a movie set to me. Nice.
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John,
To be best of my knowledge, no movies have been filmed here … but I would imagine George Clooney has been here before.
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Loved the picture tour. We get to see so many new places through blogging and being somewhat shut-in it just makes my day. Thank you so much. Loveland just sounds like a lovely place. In my hippie days I would have they named it exclusively for us 🙂
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SK,
Thanks for coming all the way from Florida for my town walk. With the leaves showing more color, there’s a lot of natural beauty here at the moment.
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This is one of those iconic anytown, USA made more special because we slowed down long enough to stroll through the streets marveling at the things that make this place not just anytown, but a town called, our home. Love it Frank – enjoyed the walk about.
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Mary,
Glad it has that appearance & and I can see it in the pic. Because being suburban, it isn’t slowed down, although that doesn’t take away from its charm. Thanks for joining the walk.
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You’ve fired me up to dig into Loveland’s history, and to walk the bike trail before all the leaves fall off (I tried walking the trail in the summer a couple years ago on a near 100 degree day – Not smart).
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Tim,
When you are ready for a walk and want company, give me a call … and we can work in lunch at one of the fine eateries.
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Limited mobility doesn’t allow for much in the way of walks anymore, so I love virtual walks like this. A lovely Loveland you have there. I assume it’s named after Somebody Loveland, but why do I think of the last line of that old song “For Me and My Gal?”
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Cynthia,
Glad I was able to take you on a walk in my town. I invite you to see Robin’s post for other walks … and Robin is a skilled photographer. Meanwhile, he’s something from me to you .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsE8h53P9Vg .. Enjoy!
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Ah..what’s not to like about Gene Kelly and Judy Garland, tap dancing!
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… Yep … and I caught the love land reference at the end. 🙂
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Well lucky you….it looks like a divine place to live!!
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Laurie,
So far, so good. Although we’ve known the town for many years, living within its boundaries gives us a different appreciation.
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OMG!!! A mural for me! ⭐ Frank, you are so thoughtful! How special is a mural from a place called “Loveland”? ❤ It's as special as special can be! Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Frank. ⭐ You live in a very pretty place. It is grey and rainy here, and you have MADE MY DAY! ❤ ❤
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Resa,
Nothing fancy on this one, but you came to mind as soon as I saw it, thus knew it was going to be in this post. Meanwhile, glad you enjoyed my toast to my town!
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Wow Frank, I absolutely love this post. I love he town and especially that home. Simply beautiful photos.
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Kay,
I haven’t been in the old, white house, but my wife has … and she talked to the owner who is also doing the renovation .. .but we aren’t sure when it will be ready for occupancy.
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What a lovely place to live, Frank. How can anyone be cross or grumpy when they live in a town called ‘Loveland’? 🙂 Gorgeous pics.
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Sylvia,
Glad you enjoyed the walk … and cheers to good attitudes!
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This is a town of variety, Frank. It seems to have a lot of space too, which makes it appear relaxed and inviting.
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Cuttlefish,
Downtown sits in a valley … thus most people reside above the town on each side of the river. In terms of open space, I imagine the pics I selected of the bike path, river, and park give that impression … after all, they are in very close proximity.
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Wow, Frank …. what a fantastic post … I just love the postal address Loveland. Sweet as pie.
And so is your town. Lovely images, Frank …
The last one – my first thought way .. the way out of Loveland!!!! *laughing .. but it’s of course the rain that will be coming in on.
Lovely post .. truly lovely. A bit of Vivi style – I like that. *laughing
That Rich Cabin, I suppose one payment more it will be mine.
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Viveka,
Glad you enjoyed walking my town … its a good place. We have been inside the Rich cabin … the main part is one large room with a loft for sleeping. It is original to this area, but a few miles for its current location.
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I said so about the last payment .. because one of the most popular postcards from Ireland they have a old falling apart cottage with the same wording.
You truly live in a beautiful area and this time of the year with all the intense colors.
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Thanks for the Irish connection. I took this pictures around mid-September, so I didn’t capture much color … but yes … there’s much color now!
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Fabulous.. loved my walk October.. and will be back again to take a deeper look.. Only I have dinner now to cook.. 🙂 See you later..
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Sue,
The walk is not on a timetable as dinner, so it will still be here.
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Frank. I loved my deeper look into your Town.. Thank you for showing me around.. I think your town must be a great place to reside.. 🙂 Many thanks.. And enjoy your weekend
Sue
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Sue,
Many thanks for taking the stroll (and for the comments on the pics). Thursday night we attended our first performance in the old theater.
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What a great town! (I’m over from Robin’s blog) Looks like there’s lots to investigate there, and a 70 mile rail/bike path that follows a river sounds perfect!
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Dawn,
Welcome to Loveland and my little corner of the world. As a town, Loveland has a lot going for it … as well as convenience to the city. The bike travel is very popular for bikers, walkers, and joggers. Thanks for stopping by!
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Love the name of your town and its nickname. Thanks for showing us around!
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Eliza,
Welcome via Robin’s Walktober. For a suburb, Loveland has character. Glad you enjoyed the walk.
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I loved your perspective of showing me around town. That was great! There’s some really interesting historical things there too, which I always like to see. I think next year I’ll have to try something like that too – what a wonderful idea.
Nancy
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Nancy,
Welcome first-time commenter and fellow Walktober participant. Glad you enjoyed my walk, which is something I have been wanting to do since my move .. so now you can be thinking of where to go for your walk at Robin’s next year. … and just so you know … all this is walkable (well, for the hearty walkers). 😉 … but most of the pics are close.
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Your town looks to be a truly charming place. Thank you for the tour and for all the great photos. This was a wonderful Walktober post!
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Corina,
Welcome first-time commenter, and probably someone from Robin’s Walktober. Glad you enjoyed my little tour
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Great walking tour, thanks. White pillars is a really beautiful house and your pictures of old town make me wish I could visit. 🙂
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Sallyann,
Welcome first-time commenter and cheers to fellow participant in Robin’s Walktober. The White Pillars house is still undergoing renovation, so I will be curious to see the end result. Nonetheless, Loveland downtown is nice … especially on a good weather day.
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Love the 70 mile bike path! They did the same here with track that connected the harbour with the main line, now it’s the best way to get from one side of the city to the other and miss the traffic 😉
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Kanerva!!! … Hello Helsinki!!!!
From what I can gather, bike paths on old rail lines is a global undertaking. Keep in mind that the US doesn’t use rail as much as much of the world.
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Big wave back! I know it’s been a while 😉
I didn’t realise it was such a global movement – it a reuse / recycle at its best. Now I need to learn more, thanks!
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Well … I recall a comment from New Zealand about it.
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Oh what a quaint little town and you described it’s features in fascinating way. Good to know you and your lady live in this beautiful place.
Bestablished always ✋
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Dilip,
Thank you for the kind words .. .and yes … we like it here.
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If ever in OHIO – I will request you as my tour guide!
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Thumbs 👍 Up for this sweet little town. I think its a town full of charm.
I like a town that has this type of laid-back feel. It’s name says it all …
‘Loveland’ a place I’m sure stands up to it’s name. Thanks for the tour, aFrank.
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
Hooray … you took me up on my offer! 🙂 My town has vibrant downtown. A fire severely damaged an historic block in May 2018, but this fall, all have been rebuilt and businesses are off to a good start. Craft beers are so big here that I call it the Land of 100 taps. Thanks for walking along.
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LOL love the title ‘Land of 110 Taps’. Beer seems to be the new in thing. There are many brew houses opening up here in Flroida too. They even have gluten free beers. YAY … I like a good beer with fish and chips. YUM !!!! HUNGRY now … : )
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I’m not a big beer drinker, but I like trying the craft brewers … but I know enough of the nomenclature to understand what I like and don’t like. There was a report a short time ago that listed Cincinnati as the 4th best city in the US for beer lovers. 🙂
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Thanks for introducing me to a new word -‘nomenclature’. Try saying that several times quickly with a Brooklyn accent. LOL
I like wine. It’s healthier. 😂 I’ve got my song – well several – just in case. 😎
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Try saying nomenclature as fast as you can 5 times after 3 glasses of wine!
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LOLOL … I’d be laughing too hard as soon I said it once. It doesn’t take much – two sips. 😂😂😂
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You may want to capture it on video. 😉
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