I am beyond fortunate to be surrounded by so many smart, caring, generous, talented, overall great people, and to have celebrated my 32nd birthday with so many of them this past weekend. I am thankful for all of my family members who are also friends; for friends I have known my whole life, and those I’ve only known few short years — I am thankful for you all just the same. For bringing a light and enthusiasm to my life every single day. These people inspire and motivate me, and encourage me to live a fulfilled life.
Even more, I am appreciative to be surrounded by so many people — including a few members of the next generation of awesome — who were happy to share in my love for this great city.
For my 32nd birthday (yes, I really am an April Fool), I planned a Streetcar Bar Crawl for family and friends alike. My husband and I picked up a dozen donuts from Holtman’s before meeting a small group at Washington Park. From there, we spent the day:

  • Drinking a couple of pints at Rhinegeist
  • Having a “market value” beer at Queen City Exchange
  • Eating a burger at BRU Burger Bar
  • Heading back north to rhinehaus to watch the FC Cincinnati match
  • Hanging out at Wiseguy Lounge for pints and Old Fashioneds

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Assortment of Holtman’s Donuts

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BK enjoying a Holtman’s Donut at Washington Park

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First Stop: Rhinegeist

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Group shot on the streetcar after stop one

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Stop Two: Queen City Exchange

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Stop Three: BRU Burger Bar

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Stop Five: Wiseguy Lounge (not pictured: Stop Four: rhinehaus)

“Thankful” is hardly the word, but it’s a good start.
Have a great week, everyone!
Featured image: a great way to start the day, featuring a beer, birthday card, and donut “cake” at Rhinegeist

Comments

  1. Aunt Debbie

    Great blog Linsey! So glad you had a great Birthday –all day and all nite!
    Sorry I couldn’t be there I’m too old for all that fun!!!

  2. I totally enjoyed spending the entire day with you Linsey!!! So happy for you to spend it with family and friends❤️❤️❤️

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