Proud to be from OHIO!

[graciegirl]

Like many other villagers I am from Ohio. Ohio IS the center of the universe and the place where people still smile at each other, stop at STOP signs, don't save chairs and stop so you can walk in front of them.

Ohio is called the Cradle of Colleges and folks from my family stand and cheer for Ohio State, Miami University, Ohio University, University of Cincinnati, Case Western, Kent State, and University of Toledo.

Ohio is known for it's hard working and ethical people, immigrants from Germany and many other lands, it's farms and farmers, it's industry and last but not least it's cultural facilities. Ohio has the number one heart hospital in The U.S., The Cleveland Clinic and a huge and enthusiatic bunch of football fans.

If you are from Ohio, stand up and tell us!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha6roJfoGjc

[senior citizen]

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[Mr. Grampi II]

I am not from Ohio but I have lived here over 30 years (along with a couples of months a year in TV). I am from the dreaded state "up north" but I must say that Ohio is everything that Gracie has said and more, it is a great place to live! I love the drive from the Marion area through Amish country and seeing the Amish folks with their horse drawn buggies and their way of life, I love the drive around the beauty of Columbus and their OSU spirit. But my favorite place is Cincinnati with its bridges, the river, duck boat tours,great resturaunts, etc.

[socrafty]

Born and raised in Cleveland. We definately love our football!

[Becky]

Born and raised in Ohio. :cold: But TV is home now!

Becky

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Y'all need to get it right: "Say it with me now..........AHIA!!" :1rotfl:

:icon_wink:

Bill :wave:
(from Ahia)

[skyc6]

My husband and I were raised in Cincinnati, but I have lived elsewhere all our married life. We love goetta, Graeter's ice cream, Noble Roman's Pizza, Skyline Chili, and all of the neighborhood bakeries! Our favorite was north College hill bakery and we still go there every time we get a chance!

[CaptJohn]

I visit long time friends in Waynesville and Wilmington and have cousins in Cincy.
I thought about getting a place there for summer residence (practicing to be a snowbird) since I like the area but this year it was hotter there than Florida.
What's a person to do? :laugh:

PS. If Bill can learn to say Y'all, then I can learn to say Ahia.

[Taltarzac725]

Had a good friend from Ohio, Cheryl Z., while I was at the University of Denver who had gone to Ohio State U to study librarianship. She was getting a M.A. in Librarianship and Information Management the same time I was. Then she became a librarian for various libraries on U.S. bases. She did have time to visit me when I worked in the SF Bay Area after I left Denver.

We have a lot of neighbors here in the Villages who hail from Ohio. Very nice people.

[Trish Crocker]

I'm 50 miles away..does that count? I love driving through Dayton because the art museum area looks so cool..also absolutely love Cincinnati. I do have a question however, I just don't get the whole Skyline chili thing. We stopped there once and I'm hoping this wasn't representative of all the Skylines..we thought it was terrible..watered down. Maybe I'll give it another chance on our way down. So there..from your neighbor in the north, I do love Ohio..except for their state police, Skyline chili and college football team.:D (they do have really nice people down there though!)

[jnieman]

I'm 50 miles away..does that count? I love driving through Dayton because the art museum area looks so cool..also absolutely love Cincinnati. I do have a question however, I just don't get the whole Skyline chili thing. We stopped there once and I'm hoping this wasn't representative of all the Skylines..we thought it was terrible..watered down. Maybe I'll give it another chance on our way down. So there..from your neighbor in the north, I do love Ohio..except for their state police, Skyline chili and college football team.:D (they do have really nice people down there though!)

Don't miss the Air Force Museum, it's an awesome and free museum. They have a great IMAX theatre as well. I'm originally from Michigan, but lived in Beavercreek for the past 20 years. It's a suburb of Dayton. It was a great place to raise our son and a great place to live.

[OpusX1]

We are a couple of Buckeye's, born, raised and still here about five months. Hard to give up living on Lake Erie, esp. June through September. Our picture is just a normal summer sunset of our back yard.

[BarryRX]

Lived and worked for the last 15 years in Toledo, a great "small" town with lots of big city amenities including our great minor league baseball team The Toledo Mudhens, a great museum, a top ranked zoo, and many great restaurants like Matthews (sadly, now gone) and Fifi's. However, as many people who live near a great lake know, winter can be prozac season with month after month of gray and dreary weather. But we get through the winters by rooting for the Toledo Rockets and the Bowling Green Falcons.

[chuckinca]

And Ohio has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland!

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[2BNTV]

Does living in Cleveland for a year count? I'll stand-up for Ahia.

Pro football's Hall of Fame in Canton.

[rhredd1654]

NE Ohio is a great place to be from! Don't forget about Youngstown State and Mount Union. Multiple national football championships between them.

[kyblue]

Born in Cincinnati - love the goetta, skyline, graeters, kahns. Friends bring them to us when they can. We can get the skyline/graeters here. Listen to the Reds/Bengals every game on the internet. Also go to the artimis cameras to check out what is happening at the riverfront. But, The Villages is home now - and we could not have come to a better place.

[SALYBOW]

Quote:
I just don't get the whole Skyline chili thing. We stopped there once and I'm hoping this wasn't representative of all the Skylines..we thought it was terrible..watered down.

Be Still My heart!!!!!!

Beside my family, the things I miss most are Skyline, LaRosa Pizzeria, Graeters, :cryin2::cryin2::cryin2:, GOETTA, Trader Joes, apple harvest time and funnel cakes at the festivals.

I do not miss the snow and cold.
I also miss the Ballet, the great museums, the Cincinnati Pops orchestra, Kings Island and Riverbend. Oh well I have definitelt depressed myself now. Thanks for listening

[uujudy]

I was born in T'leeda, Ahia. Go Mudhens!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I was born in T'leeda, Ahia. Go Mudhens!

Too-lee-doo? :thumbup:

We live between Klumbus and Nerk......... :D

Bill :wave:

[uujudy]

Too-lee-doo? :thumbup:

We live between Klumbus and Nerk......... :D

Bill :wave:

Bill, I lived in Klumbus for a while! :D

[bogeybabe]

Like many other villagers I am from Ohio. Ohio IS the center of the universe and the place where people still smile at each other, stop at STOP signs, don't save chairs and stop so you can walk in front of them.

Ohio is called the Cradle of Colleges and folks from my family stand and cheer for Ohio State, Miami University, Ohio University, University of Cincinnati, Case Western, Kent State, and University of Toledo.

Ohio is known for it's hard working and ethical people, immigrants from Germany and many other lands, it's farms and farmers, it's industry and last but not least it's cultural facilities. Ohio has the number one heart hospital in The U.S., The Cleveland Clinic and a huge and enthusiatic bunch of football fans.

If you are from Ohio, stand up and tell us!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha6roJfoGjc
OH-IO!!!!!!
Born and raised in Hamilton. Lived in West Chester and Fairfield. Fairfield is still my northern HOME as that is where my family resides, but TV is my southern HOME!!!! I went to Miami University, worked at the University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital...50years of great memories in southwestern AHIA!!!!!!!

[jojo]

What a great thread! We lived in Upper Arlington about 3 miles from the Ohio State stadium so we hosted many post game football parties. Kind of miss that. Mr. Jojo is from Ashtabula up on the lake. I worked in the Ohio Department of Education and traveled the state and grew to appreciate the tremendous diversity. Ohio is both very rural and urban. My favorite place is the Hocking Hills in southeastern Ohio.

[Cedwards38]

I'm not from Ohio, but rather from Central Kentucky. I am, however, a huge Reds fan!!! Does that count? :-)

[babbs455]

Born and bred in the beautiful state of ohio in a little mayberry town called Alexandria near Granville, Newark, Cols...a place where everyone knows your name....
GO BUCKS!!

[Trish Crocker]

Don't forget one of the main reasons Michiganders go to Ohio....Cedar Point! I just took my grandson there last month.

[uujudy]

Don't forget one of the main reasons Michiganders go to Ohio....Cedar Point! I just took my grandson there last month.

Sandusky High School!
BLUE Streaks are best; Blue STREAKS are best; Blue Streaks ARE best; Blue Streaks are BEST! Gooooo Blue Streaks! :thumbup:

[Ohiogirl]

because we missed Columbus and Ohio so much in the summertime. Don't miss the winter. Buying a condo in Worthington, a north Columbus suburb. Love all the stuff there is to do here in the summer. Nights and mornings are still a lot cooler, although this summer in Ohio and the whole midwest has been much hotter than usual.

I just like doing DIFFERENT stuff here (mostly) than we do in TV. Still love both places.

[graciegirl]

Sandusky High School!
BLUE Streaks are best; Blue STREAKS are best; Blue Streaks ARE best; Blue Streaks are BEST! Gooooo Blue Streaks! :thumbup:

South High! South High! South High is IT!

S-H for South High!

I-T for IT!!!!

[uujudy]

South High! South High! South High is IT!

S-H for South High!

I-T for IT!!!!

Hahahahah! :a20:

[skyking]

South High! South High! South High is IT!

S-H for South High!

I-T for IT!!!!

No! No! St X BOMBERS. "We are on our way to victory when the bombers get :BigApplause: the ball...."

St. Xavier, Cincinnati, Ohio

[CaptJohn]

South High! South High! South High is IT!

S-H for South High!

I-T for IT!!!!

Gracie!!! Boy howdy. :laugh:

[Virtual Geezer]

Ohio is a good place to be "FROM" if you are currently living in TV. Not so good if you are still tied down in Ohio and wanting to move to TV.

VG

[Schaumburger]

My husband and I were raised in Cincinnati, but I have lived elsewhere all our married life. We love goetta, Graeter's ice cream, Noble Roman's Pizza, Skyline Chili, and all of the neighborhood bakeries! Our favorite was north College hill bakery and we still go there every time we get a chance!

My youngest sister has lived in the Cincinnati area since 1991. She married a native Cincinnatian 14 years ago. While visiting them 2 weeks ago I had Skyline chili and goetta for the first time and enjoyed both very much.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Gracie...........................tsk, tsk, tsk. You need to seek professional counseling!

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

Bill :wave:

[graciegirl]

Sometimes this place just makes me feel like I am 16.

[Didiwinbob]

Spent my first 45 yrs in Dayton Ohio. I miss the fall festivals. Graduated from Patterson Co-op High School and Miami Valley School of Nursing. Go Flyers!


Chris

[Becky]

Grew up in Sandusky and Findlay. Rode the ferry over to Cedar Point when you could ride all the rides for $3.50 all day- 'course there weren't many rides then! (does that date me?)

Daughter graduated vet school at Ohio State. Son lives in Beavercreek. Numerous relatives in Cincy and Wilmington. So still have ties there!

Becky

[A-4 Skyhawk]

As a boy in the 50's we traveled from Up-state NY to Akron at least once a year to visit my Grand Parents. Great Memories. As an adult in the early 80's we traveled from Louisiana to Up-state NY going through Ohio once a year to visit my parents. The interstate was so rough I'd have to get my fillings replaced and the front end realigned after each trip. (Expansion joints on the concrete slabs) Please tell me they fixed this:jester:

[CaptJohn]

I miss the fall festivals.



You bet! I usually go up there about this time of year for festivals and nice weather. The Corn Festival was in Wilmington last week and the Shrimp Festival is in Urbana this weekend. I never knew they grew shrimp up there until reading about the festival. Don't think I'll make it this year. TV instead!

http://ohiofestivals.net/2011-festival-schedule/
Yeah, I know it says 2011 but it really is for 2012. :laugh:

(I don't see the popcorn festival in Granville listed though!)

[Virtual Geezer]

As a boy in the 50's we traveled from Up-state NY to Akron at least once a year to visit my Grand Parents. Great Memories. As an adult in the early 80's we traveled from Louisiana to Up-state NY going through Ohio once a year to visit my parents. The interstate was so rough I'd have to get my fillings replaced and the front end realigned after each trip. (Expansion joints on the concrete slabs) Please tell me they fixed this:jester:

Nope, still there or at least moved a few feet one way or another. That is one of the reasons the state has not increased the speed limit from 65 to 70.
But we have the best politicians that money can buy (except for Illinois where theirs are doing time making license plates).

VG

[Schaumburger]

Nope, still there or at least moved a few feet one way or another. That is one of the reasons the state has not increased the speed limit from 65 to 70.
But we have the best politicians that money can buy (except for Illinois where theirs are doing time making license plates).

VG

Sad, but true.
From a 32 year resident of Crook (a/k/a Cook) County, Illinois

[Taltarzac725]

Jamie Farr - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Farr)


http://www.jamiefarrowenscorning.com/2010/dev/home.aspx

[Polar Bear]

St. Mary's here. Reds and Browns fan. (Still don't forgive my Dad for betraying the Browns and becoming a Bengals fan when that franchise started!)

And I'm an Ohio Northern University Polar Bear. ( Anybody else?)

[jbdlfan]

Born and raised in Northwest Ohio! University of Toledo Graduate- Go Rockets!
Nothing like summer in Northwest Ohio and a Polkafest every weekend!!!!!

[graciegirl]

There are a lot of nice people from Ohio in the Villages.

[TNT]

I was born and raised in Fairview Park (outside of Cleveland). Lived in Ohio my ENTIRE life. that will change this Monday, December 17, 2012, when Tom and I pull into TV in our Budget Rental Truck !!! Moving into Sanibel. can't wait !!!! and looking forward to meeting not just former Ohioans, but all the wonderful Village People !! Merry Christmas
Tina and Tom (and our furry son, Sammy)

[DonH57]

Proud to be from Ohio also. Born in Washington Court House, Ohio. Graduated from one of the rural high schools in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ohio's 1st capitol.

[graciegirl]

Proud to be from Ohio also. Born in Washington Court House, Ohio. Graduated from one of the rural high schools in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ohio's 1st capitol.

And where my father was Brewmaster of Olde Towne Beer!

[buggyone]

I never lived in Ohio but flew in and out of Wright-Patterson AFB several times. I have a good friend in Garfield Heights area of Cleveland that I have visited and have done some HR audits at the Cleveland and Brecksville VA Medical Centers. All in all, a great state.

[Love2cruise]

My husband & I both born and raised in Cleveland. Hubbie still die heart browns fan.

[CarolSells]

I love this thread! So many commonalities.
I was born and raised in College Hill which is a 'burb of Cincinnati. Attended UC. My son was born in M'amisburg. Also lived in Worthington, outside of Klumbus. Anybody remember the Pumpkin Festival in Circleville, Oh?

Trish, when I first married, my in-laws lived in Bloomfield Hills so we made that drive to MI quite often.

I still get goose bumps when you drive down the hill in northern KY to the river and see the Cincy sky line although the cool sign that said, "Welcome To The Queen City has been replaced.

I'm a Buckeye who's been a Peach for 30 years and hope to soon be a Frog!

[DonH57]

To my knowledge the pumpkin show in Circleville still rolls on every year. I'm familiar with the hill overlooking Cincy coming in from Kentucky. I got a speeding ticket there many ,many years ago one my trip from Alabama to home on leave when I was in the service. I was thinking when the Ky. trooper came out after me, "Dang, I only had a half mile to the Ohio border and I messed it up!"

[Twinspin60]

I was born and raised in Fairview Park (outside of Cleveland). Lived in Ohio my ENTIRE life. that will change this Monday, December 17, 2012, when Tom and I pull into TV in our Budget Rental Truck !!! Moving into Sanibel. can't wait !!!! and looking forward to meeting not just former Ohioans, but all the wonderful Village People !! Merry Christmas
Tina and Tom (and our furry son, Sammy)

Congrats and best of luck on Monday. I was born on a dairy farm outside of Oberlin and my husband was actually born at Fairview Hospital and raised in Old Brooklyn. I went to University of Dayton (Go Flyers) and we boated on Lake Erie for many summers enjoying the islands and Cedar Point. Will be closing on our new home 1/8/12 in Gillchrest but still will have close ties to Ohio and rooting for the Browns, Indians and Buckeyes :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[mjrick]

My wife and I are from Glandorf, Ohio [ pop. 780 ]. We also lived on Indian Lake for 12 years before moving to Fort Myers Beach for 4 years and then The Villages for 7 years.

[mrdills]

O H .............. Remember the Browns club meets every Sunday at the Pub and watch the games.................

[kb8tpw]

Moved to The Villages in early 2010, after spending most of my adulthood in the Dayton area, as a member of the AF and subsequently working for the Air Force at WPAFB ( a mile or so from the AF Museum) Enjoying this thread greatly and all of the memories it brings forth. Can I substitute the place of birth of my avatar(Hoppy), near Cambridge, Ohio for my own in neighboring Indiana?

[chuckinca]

Wondered why "Ohio Buckeye"

Quoting Wikipedia:

"Capt. Daniel Davis[3] of the Ohio Company of Associates, under Gen. Rufus Putnam, traversed the wilderness in the spring of 1788, and began the settlement of Ohio. Davis was said to be the second man ashore at Point Harmar, 7 April 1788, and he declared later that he cut the first tree felled by a settler west of the Ohio River, a "buckeye" tree. Additionally, Colonel Ebenezer Sproat, another founder of that same pioneer city of Marietta, had a tall and commanding presence; he greatly impressed the local Indians, who in admiration dubbed him “Hetuck”, meaning eye of the buck deer, or Big Buckeye.[4][5] Subsequently, the word is used as the nickname and colloquial term for people from the state of Ohio[6] and The Ohio State University's sports teams. The Ohio State University adopted "Buckeyes" officially by the school as its nickname in 1950,[7] and came to be applied to any student or graduate of the university."

Came very close to being called the "Hetucks"

.

[dog friendly]

Born in Ohio, I love Ohio, it will always be home to me. My children, grand children, brother, sister's, nieces, most of my relatives still live there. I go back to visit about 4 times a year. My husband has his degree from Columbus College of Art and Design. He worked for the same design firm for 38 years. I love the Columbus Zoo, especially this time of year, the zoo lights are fantastic. I will always call Powell Ohio home.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

To my knowledge the pumpkin show in Circleville still rolls on every year. ........

Yup, it still happens every year! :pepper2:

The Official Circleville Pumpkin Show Website (http://www.pumpkinshow.com/)

Bill :)

[Gonzo]

We moved from Akron, Ohio in May after 35 years. Love TV. Don't forget to mention University of Akron with all the football schools.

[kb8tpw]

I've made my claim, but just had to add that I just received my favorite Christmas present from my sister. It is a DVD - Ruth Lyons - First Lady of Television. WoW !!

At the expense of getting off of subject, I thought all of the Buckeyes would be interested in this, especially Cincy, Dayton and Columbus folks and maybe even miss the Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund this time of year.......

If I had one from the Midwestern Hayride I could die a happy man.....

[graciegirl]

I've made my claim, but just had to add that I just received my favorite Christmas present from my sister. It is a DVD - Ruth Lyons - First Lady of Television. WoW !!

At the expense of getting off of subject, I thought all of the Buckeyes would be interested in this, especially Cincy, Dayton and Columbus folks and maybe even miss the Ruth Lyons Christmas Fund this time of year.......

If I had one from the Midwestern Hayride I could die a happy man.....


Wow. I am so jealous. I remember Ruth Lyons very well and my grandfather loved the Midwestern Hayride. Who was the blonde that sang on both and whose husband owned a furniture store on the west side of Cincinnati?

[Irish Rover]

Steubenville was home. Home of Dean Martin, DiCarlos Pizza, and great HS football. My wife and I attended Steubenville Catholic Central HS, Xavier University for me, and Our Lady of Cinti (now XU) for her. We have neen renting in TV for the last 12 years (2 months per) and that kind of satisfies our craving but we love TV. Merry Christmas to all.

[DDoug]

From Cleveland miss the food mostly Tin soldiers and Nixon comin we're finally on our own (if you remember)

[kb8tpw]

Wow. I am so jealous. I remember Ruth Lyons very well and my grandfather loved the Midwestern Hayride. Who was the blonde that sang on both and whose husband owned a furniture store on the west side of Cincinnati?

Bonnie Lou - Oakum Furniture. Last I headr (less than 5 years) she was retired in Florida - not sure where. I knew that would pique your interest...

[CarolSells]

Oakum Furniture...not to be confused with Sunshine Furniture who's theme song was a rendition of The Sunny Side Of The Street inviting everyone to come buy happy furniture.

I'm actually famous. I was on the Signal Three television safety show which aired on Saturday mornings and was hosted by Lt. Art Mehring of the Cincinnati Police. I won a Driver's Education (classroom, not behind the wheel) project contest in the 10th grade and appeared on the show with eight or so kids from other schools. (Art Mehring now does traffic reports here in Atlanta). :<) Hee Hee..I haven't thought about that in years!

[Cedwards38]

I'm from Kentucky, but you can look at my post and see what I love about Ohio! :wave:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I remember Ruth Lyons and the 50/50 Club. It used to be broadcast in the central OH area as well!

Bill :)

[2BNTV]

Canton, Ohio has the Football Hame Of Fame. One of my favorite places. :smiley:

[skyguy79]

Canton, Ohio has the Football Hame Of Fame. One of my favorite places. :smiley:We went to Mason OH (just outside Cincinnati) back around 1991 and they had the College Football Hall of Fame at the time. It's since been torn down in 2004. We camped at Kings Island Amusement Park so our son and a family friend could spend some time in the park. There was also a golf course designed by Jack Nicholas just across the interstate from the park. After leaving there we headed to Sandusky and repeated the same at Cedar Point like we did at Kings Island. Ohio has some great amusement parks!

[2BNTV]

I took my son to King's Island when I lived in Cleveland for a year.

The roller coaster ride was called "The Beast" . We had a great time.

Extreme Thrill Rides & More Thrill Rides | Kings Island (http://www.visitkingsisland.com/things-to-do/thrill-rides)

[skyguy79]

I took my son to King's Island when I lived in Cleveland for a year.

Extreme Thrill Rides & More Thrill Rides | Kings Island (http://www.visitkingsisland.com/things-to-do/thrill-rides)Did you take your son to Kings Island for a year or did you live in Cleveland for a year? :1rotfl: Just kiddn' of course!

[2BNTV]

Did you take your son to Kings Island for a year or did you live in Cleveland for a year? :1rotfl: Just kiddn' of course!

Both. :smiley:

[jojo]

[QUOTE=CarolSells;594229]I love this thread! Also lived in Worthington, outside of Klumbus. Anybody remember the Pumpkin Festival in Circleville, Oh?


Lived in a little town in Pickaway County - Williamsport. We got out of school for week every year for the Pumpkin Festival. Lived most our adult years in Upper Arlington, suburb of Columbus - a great place to raise kids.

[Virtual Geezer]

Canton, Ohio has the Football Hame Of Fame. One of my favorite places. :smiley:

I live less than 15 miles from the place and have never been in there.

VG

[Gunner46]

My husband is from Cleveland area (Garfield Hts) born, grew up there. I am from Akron. Met here in TV. Just coincidence, lived 20 miles apart. Miss Ohio, not the weather.

[Gunner46]

Where in Akron are you from?

[BobnBev]

Before I leave this Earth, I want to see the USAF museum @ Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton. And believe me, I will!!!!!:spoken:

[graciegirl]

Anyone know where Bengals fans are gathering Sunday?

[SALYBOW]

I spent the first 63 years of my life living in Ohio and was always proud to say I was from there. Everything you all have mentioned are among my favorites also. I love going back to visit the family but don't miss the cold. I do miss my wonderful friends and family however. Evry time we go back I stock up on Ohio goodies and am happy to see that you can get more and more of it here in TV.

[TidalWalkers]

Love being able to call Village of Pinellas home but...have fond memories of Huron, Defiance, Bowling Green State University (1969-1973), Mansfield (taught at Crestview Schools) and 18 years as first grade teacher in Lakota Local Schools in West Chester. I'm a FROG with ties to OHIO!

[kathymar528]

Ohio rocks! I grew up in Mentor, about 20 miles east of Cleveland. I lived across the street from President Garfield's home and 30 minutes from Amish country. Extended family still live there and it will always be home to me, although I haven't lived there for 25 years.
Great thread...and great to virtually connect with so many from Ohio!

[kathymar528]

My husband is from Cleveland area (Garfield Hts) born, grew up there. I am from Akron. Met here in TV. Just coincidence, lived 20 miles apart. Miss Ohio, not the weather.


Gunner46 - I still have a lot of relatives that live in Garfield Hts. Ask your husband if he knows anyone from the Renz family or Sever family.

[Nlnicholson]

Kathymar528 - I grew up in Kirtland then moved to Menner. My kids went to Mentor HS

[Abby10]

Funny story about Skyline Chili. My husband and I just spent Christmas near Indianapolis with our son and the first night there we were looking for a place to eat. He suggested Skyline Chili and I'm like "really?" as he would never eat chili at home - the kid doesn't even like hamburgers! He said it kind of had a sweet taste to it? True? Anyway, long story short, we didn't eat at Skyline Chili that night, but it sounds like our next trip out that way we should definitely give it a try!

BTW, my son's roommate is from Cincinnati and we had to drive across the entire state of Ohio to see them - does that count? ;)

[DonH57]

Proud to be a buckeye! Born in Washington Court House. Lived in London and Gallipolis. Left Chillicothe to go into the air force. Only been to Ohio to visit since.

[DonH57]

Funny story about Skyline Chili. My husband and I just spent Christmas near Indinianapolis with our son and the first night there we were looking for a place to eat. He suggested Skyline Chili and I'm like "really?" as he would never eat chili at home - the kid doesn't even like hamburgers! He said it kind of had a sweet taste to it? True? Anyway, long story short, we didn't eat at Skyline Chili that night, but it sounds like our next trip out that way we should definitely give it a try!

BTW, my son's roommate is from Cincinnati and we had to drive across the entire state of Ohio to see them - does that count? ;)

You definitely should try Skyline chili and it sure does have a different unique taste. Also nothing like White Castle burgers.

[KeepingItReal]

Before I leave this Earth, I want to see the USAF museum @ Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton. And believe me, I will!!!!!:spoken:



Being and AF veteran I loved the museum all three trips. You might like this too if you haven't been there already.

3 links, each a virtual tour..

National Museum of the USAF - Virtual Tour (http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/virtualtour/)

[kathymar528]

Kathymar528 - I grew up in Kirtland then moved to Menner. My kids went to Mentor HS

I went to Notre Dame in Chardon, back when it was all girls. Nice to meet you.

[Jaggy]

Born and Raised in Ohio.. St. Clairsville, little burg about ten miles inland from Wheeling, Wv..Left O-H-I O 20 yrs ago, but will always be a Buckeye !!!

[Nlnicholson]

I went to Notre Dame in Chardon, back when it was all girls. Nice to meet you.

Wow. I even lived in Chardon right after 1966 HS graduation. We must've crossed paths somewhere along the way

[DougB]

Born and raised in Cleveland. We definately love our football!

Maybe one day you will get a pro football team there!

[2BNTV]

Born and Raised in Ohio.. St. Clairsville, little burg about ten miles inland from Wheeling, Wv..Left O-H-I O 20 yrs ago, but will always be a Buckeye !!!

Always wondered what a "buckeye" meant so I googled it.

buck·eye
/ˈbəkˌī/
noun
noun: buckeye; plural noun: buckeyes; noun: buckeye butterfly; plural noun: buckeye butterflies; noun: Buckeye; plural noun: Buckeyes; noun: buckeye coupling; plural noun: buckeye couplings

1. a North American tree or shrub related to the horse chestnut, with showy yellow, red, or white flowers.
2. an orange and brown New World butterfly with conspicuous eyespots on the wings.

[Mamaderby]

Born,raised, worked and retired in good old NE Ohio....

Garrettsville
Kent
Youngstown
Medina
....and worked in Cleveland

Now happily a "Gilly" in Gilchrist!

[graciegirl]

Always wondered what a "buckeye" meant so I googled it.

buck·eye
/ˈbəkˌī/
noun
noun: buckeye; plural noun: buckeyes; noun: buckeye butterfly; plural noun: buckeye butterflies; noun: Buckeye; plural noun: Buckeyes; noun: buckeye coupling; plural noun: buckeye couplings

1. a North American tree or shrub related to the horse chestnut, with showy yellow, red, or white flowers.
2. an orange and brown New World butterfly with conspicuous eyespots on the wings.



Thank you dear friend for NOT saying. "a worthless nut". ;)


But many think of these too.


http://www.meals.com/imagesrecipes/121354lrg.jpg

[Buckeyephan]

Grew up in Lakewood and Rocky River and then on to OSU where I met my husband as I was moving into the dorm. We stayed in central Ohio until moving here in July. It was hard to make our last visit to Mirror Lake (where we got engaged) and see our final glimpse of The Shoe. Since we don't have any family in the area, it is doubtful we'll ever return there. I do miss some of the local things but not the bone-chilling weather they will have this week. I'll always consider myself to be a Buckeye no matter how old I am.

[glgene]

Born and raised on a small farm in Ohio (north of Dayton). Spent 37 years of my working career in Ohio (the last 32 in Cincinnati). Now full-time TVers...and love it here. As Gracie says, "TV is Paradise South." She should know...she's the Mayor!

Gene (and Kathy)

[glgene]

Anyone know where Bengals fans are gathering Sunday?

Sunday (today), 1 pm at Gators, Lake Sumter Landing. Should be fun!

[jojo]

Buckeyephan, We have a similar story. I met my husband when I was a freshman at Ohio State. He was treasurer and I was secretary of Block O so we met at the first club meeting in the Ohio Union. We lived in Upper Arlington for 37 years before moving here. We just went to the Orange Bowl - not a great endiing but we had a fun time. Our band is awesome.

[Buckeyephan]

We spent some time in Block O flipping cards in the end zone!

[DonH57]

Being and AF veteran I loved the museum all three trips. You might like this too if you haven't been there already.

3 links, each a virtual tour..

National Museum of the USAF - Virtual Tour (http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/virtualtour/)

It is a great museum. Love the aircraft nose art done back then. I've always liked the old bombers.

[JaniceOhio]

Greetings! Sure seem to be lots of Buckeyes here. CBUS here but on my way to Gilchrist. Are there many of us or am I just noticing? Janice

[Polar Bear]

Greetings! Sure seem to be lots of Buckeyes here. CBUS here but on my way to Gilchrist. Are there many of us or am I just noticing? Janice

From my experience so far...lots! :^)

[jdsl1998]

We just moved here from Wilmington Ohio. Miss the folks back home, but the weather here will have them all coming to visit soon. I know there are several people here from the Wilmington area. Give a shout out on here if you are one of them...it will be good to hear from you.

[The Buckeyes]

Gunner46 - I still have a lot of relatives that live in Garfield Hts. Ask your husband if he knows anyone from the Renz family or Sever family.

I do not know those families but did spend 19 yrs growing up in Garfield Hts. If you haven't been there lately the demographics have changed quite a bit. My wife grew up in Maple Hts...same there also.

[The Buckeyes]

Born in Cleveland, grew up in Garfield Hts. Have also lived in Mantua, Ravenna, Maple Hts., Reminderville, and Twinsburg Ohio. Split time between TV and Twinsburg....Home of Twins Days where over 2000 sets of twins gather every year. The weekend where you swear you are seeing double.

[DDoug]

Key word (from) meaning Ohio ( Cleveland)is a great place to be from. Left in 98 went to the Keys on a sailboat now here its ok but.

[JaniceOhio]

Yay!! Closed on Gilchrist house Jan 23 but had to go back to Columbus, OH and work to pay for it! Have great neighbors.. Will make my way slowly to full time...Difficult to be patient.. but very cool to have such a marvelous goal!

See ya all in Spring!