With a high population of Amish and horse and biggies, the town of Nappanee in Elkhart County, Indiana has adopted the theme of “Embrace the Pace.” As well, I have good information that “Embrace the Pace” was the name of a fine lager beer served at “The Rue” on Highway 6 that needs to be brought back to the circuit.

I actually arrived late on Tuesday and my friend Jay Heckaman bought me a pizza from Bourbon Street 🍕 which was delicious. Also, Sweet G’s ice cream was fantastic, however, those situations were about me eating and we get no pictures. My bad.

In the picture below, Jay, Mike Wagner and I enjoyed an Old Style (Chicago’s beer) at Murphy’s Bleachers in Wrigleyville before the Cubs/Rays game…because it just felt like the thing to do. Located on the corner of Waveland and Sheffield Avenues, how can you go wrong!?! Dating back to Ball State basketball 🏀, have been going to games together for 40 years!

Instead of working, Jay and his son Kyle sat with me for nearly two hours. They were great hosts!

Finally, the appropriate joke for the trip is:

Why did the chicken cross the road? 🐓

To prove to the raccoon 🦝 that it could be done.

A lifeline goal has been reached as The Chevrolet Legend, Will Hackman, is being featured on Walt’s Diner. This is the same guy that would take ham to the Wild Game Feast just to make sure that there would be something he wanted to eat.

It was a beautiful day in Grassy Fork Township at the annual Memorial Day/Indy 500 party this past weekend. Richard ramrodded the fish frying, Heidi was a wonderful hostess and everyone enjoyed the food and camaraderie with four generations of family in the house.

On a side note, Bruce Stahl won 🏆 $17 in the Indy 500 pool as he drew Josef Newgarden for the win.

Welcome to Old Alexandria, Virginia and Augie’s Mussel Bar!!!

Bella came over and asked “What is that?” I said “ Limburger Witte.” She quickly replied “No, it’s a Bad Habit.”

Next 🛑 stop, Ghost Tour.

After a long day that started at 1:30 a.m. for most, Hamilton’s was an awesome finish to an eventful day in Washington D.C. Thanks to Jessica Fritz for finding this spot!

Cooper, Brayton, Wintin in his Packers shirt, Brody and Craig.

Lutheran Central 8th grade trip!

Saturday afternoon Heidi let me know that I was in charge of the menu and cooking the Mother’s Day evening meal. I told her I had been thinking about it 🤔 to which she wasn’t convinced. Finally, I stated “How about grilled chicken 🐔 and baked potatoes 🥔?”

Ironically, this morning this picture came up on Facebook memories five years ago.

The caption below it said I was fortunate to have these mothers in my life and that I was in charge of “the grilled chicken and baked potatoes.”

So, I guess we have a tradition going here. For more irony, I just happened to wear the same Columbia shirt as we worked around the house today.

The flavor today was outstanding! I nailed the 🐓 chicken, the potato with shredded cheese, bacon 🥓 and sour cream was the best and Heidi mentioned that grilling the orange and yellow peppers was a “great idea!”

For dessert 🍨 we had a Vanilla Bean cheesecake from Aldi’s which was delicious and Nina made lemon cookies from a cake mix. The 💣 Bomb!!!

Happy Mother’s Day to Billie Mae, Heidi, Nina and Kiley!!! I love you all.

Ground 🦃 Turkey burger 🍔 with 🥓 bacon, cheddar, avocado 🥑 on a toasted whole grain English muffin. Heidi added some 🧄 garlic powder, Frank’s Red 🥵 Hot and mozzarella 🧀 cheese to the ground turkey when she pattied them up. The toasted English muffin really topped it off.

The flavor on both of these was tremendous! This healthy eating has me really branching out! That Heidi…What a woman! The healthy eating was all her idea!

On the Mayo Clinic Diet I have cut out beer, soda(caffeine), minimum dairy, limited sugar and whole grain bread only, so limited gluten. The six day results are all positive.

Today’s breakfast was and 🥚 egg white, 🫑 peppers, spinach, Morning Star veggie sausage, and cheese 🧀 omelette.

With this start, I am ready for the Crossroads Musicfest 🎼 in Seymour tonight. The talent is outstanding!!!

After some family members have had some ❤️ heart and health issues, As well as a wedding to look good for in October, Heidi has put us on the Mayo Clinic Heart Healthy Diet.

Tonight’s feature of Baked Fajitas was fantastic! It consisted of: Chicken 🐓, 🫑 peppers, 🧅 onion, 🥑 avocado, a dollop or two of sour cream(supposed to be limited dairy) on a whole grain tortilla.

We grilled last night and I am sorry to add that I didn’t photograph the grilled 🍍 pineapple, which was delicious! Maybe next time?

We were sitting around Sunday after ⛪️ church and Liam mentioned that he saw a bacon and egg cheeseburger somewhere and that it sounded good. Of course, Heidi, with my assist, made it happen!

I mixed some dry Hidden Valley Ranch mix in with the ground beef, pattied them up and put them on the griddle along with some pre-cooked bacon. I then fried up an egg 🍳 in the skillet and topped it off with white American cheese.

However, instead of a bun, I put this masterpiece on a toasted Everything 🥯 Bagel, which put it over the 🔝!!!

So much for the 🥗 salad I had planned to eat.

If you remember “The Love Boat” tv show from the 70s, Lauren Tewes played Julie, your cruise director. I have appointed myself as your dining director and I only offer the best places!

We have been fans of the Clermont Oyster Bar for the last six years. Ever since I googled “Dive Bar” that long ago, we have been supporting this place.

Walt, Heidi, Sophie, Rae, Mendy and Bruce. They had music 🎼 tonight and we really enjoy the vibe!

After a day of ⛳️ golf, Bingo, and pool, this was a cool closer to the day. The food is always wonderful!

Let me add a couple of other dining opportunities if you are in the Kissimmee area.

We also had a great experience at the Crazy Crab 🦀 on 192 and as always, Miller’s Ale House.

All I know is, Boom Boom, Bang Bang, or Yum Yum sauce, I am for it!!!