Pilgrimage. Pilgrimage.
The pilgrimage has gained momentum
Take a turn, take a turn
Take our fortune, take our fortune
Take a turn, take a turn
Take our fortune, take our fortune
I'm singing this because I was thinking of titling this entry "Pilgrimage." We took a turn today -- off the interstates that intersect Cincinnati -- and went to both Trader Joe's AND Jungle Jim's. And no, this has nothing to do with R.E.M.
Although our blogs don't reflect it at the moment, both Allan and I are major foodies. This was just one of the things that drew us together. We both love to cook, photograph, and eat food.
I'd been to Trader Joe's; he hadn't. He'd been to Jungle Jim's; I hadn't.
After lunch we got in the car and drove to Cincinnati.
...
Mmm. I might have to finish this entry later. We shared a bottle of Two Buck Chuck this evening and I seem to have lost my train of thought. Good thing Allan took a photo:
I'll write more about all that is Jungle Jim's later. I guess I'm an official member of the Courtney family now. Actually, you probably shouldn't click that link, because I'm not sure that I can top Mike's description of the Six Acre Store (the siiiiiix acre store, chimes in the chorus).
Oh, how long have I been listening to that R.E.M. song, without knowing what the heck Michael Stipe was saying? I always sang it as:
"Pilgrimage. Escape no mention. Take our time, take our time. Take your fortune, take your fortune."
Thanks for clearing that one up!
I notice the 2Buck Chuck bottle is empty. Is that the first, second, or third bottle you all drank?
Posted by: Catheroo | March 26, 2006 at 01:01
I love Jungle Jims! We went there at least once a week. My oldest daughter had so much fun there....we all did.
Posted by: Pumpkin | March 26, 2006 at 01:26
It appears a good time was had by all. Good night and good luck!
Posted by: Monty | March 26, 2006 at 01:39
Glad to know about Jungle Jims. Now I have a real reason to get excited about CinnSINatti besides Kings Island. Glad you shared and had a great time.
Posted by: Sallie | March 26, 2006 at 07:24
Welcome to the family!
Posted by: Mike | March 26, 2006 at 07:52
I have nothing intelligent to add to this post, I just wanted to mention that I LOVE R.E.M. love them.
Posted by: cmhl | March 26, 2006 at 11:16
I thought of you all morning as I listened to "Prehistoric X" on a local radio show. Echo and the Bunnymen, R.E.M, the Cure, the Cult....memory lane, no?
Posted by: Denise | March 26, 2006 at 14:01
We make a trip to Trade Joe's periodically. But I've never even heard of Jungle Jims.
Happy Cooking
Posted by: cassie-b | March 26, 2006 at 15:02
love jungle jim's. we've "wasted" so many hours there when there's nothing else to do.
did you see the "Elvis" bear? just thinking about it brings a smile to my face.
Posted by: ally bean | March 26, 2006 at 15:47
Haha, nice to know someone else besides me starts blog posts while, er, inebriated and then forgets what the hell they were supposed to be writing about!
Posted by: Clare | March 26, 2006 at 17:46
I keep getting this annoying error in typeKey comments, and this is me trying to clear it up. Move along, nothing to see here...
Posted by: Clare | March 26, 2006 at 17:47
Am I the only one changing lyrics to the Gilligan's Island theme here?
A six acre store
A six acre store
Yeah I thought so.
Posted by: Chris | March 26, 2006 at 19:33
It sounds like a special day--full of exploration!(and wine)
Posted by: Margaret | March 26, 2006 at 23:30
Wow that place looks amazing! yum yum.
Posted by: misschrisc | March 27, 2006 at 06:29
wait...wait...
on top of Jungle Jim's and Trader Joe's there is Graeter's Ice Cream (the absolute world's best), Skyline chili (and all the other variations of Cincinnati-Chili), Ester Price Chocolates, Findley Market, Izzy's Corned Beef... oh man - Cincy is a haven for foodies.
Posted by: sunybuny | March 28, 2006 at 21:49