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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 20, 2020 22:39:51 GMT
I was in Cincinnati today. I had driven through the city before, many years ago, but never had the opportunity to walk or even drive around the downtown area. I liked the riverside area, with the baseball and the football stadiums practically by the river, almost side by side. Nice. Made me think of Pittsburgh, which also has the two stadiums by the river - although in Pittsburgh's case the view from the stadiums must be better, because you can see the downtown skyline across the river.
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Post by millar70 on Jun 20, 2020 22:51:54 GMT
Wait, no buildings on fire?
No small businesses being destroyed?
No old statues being torn down?
No one foaming at the mouth, yelling at you about whatever the dilemma is today?
Are you sure you were in an American city???
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Jun 20, 2020 22:53:34 GMT
I was in Cincinnati today. I had driven through the city before, many years ago, but never had the opportunity to walk or even drive around the downtown area. I liked the riverside area, with the baseball and the football stadiums practically by the river, almost side by side. Nice. Made me think of Pittsburgh, which also has the two stadiums by the river - although in Pittsburgh's case the view from the stadiums must be better, because you can see the downtown skyline across the river.
get some of this ice cream in cincy! amazin' www.graeters.com/stores/locations-list |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 20, 2020 22:59:14 GMT
Wait, no buildings on fire? No small businesses being destroyed? No old statues being torn down? No one foaming at the mouth, yelling at you about whatever the dilemma is today? Are you sure you were in an American city???
No, none of that! There were very few people downtown. The closest thing to protests I saw was in front of City Hall; the street was closed for traffic and there were all kinds of BLM-inspired drawings on the pavement, and some people just hanging around.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 20, 2020 23:03:12 GMT
I was in Cincinnati today. I had driven through the city before, many years ago, but never had the opportunity to walk or even drive around the downtown area. I liked the riverside area, with the baseball and the football stadiums practically by the river, almost side by side. Nice. Made me think of Pittsburgh, which also has the two stadiums by the river - although in Pittsburgh's case the view from the stadiums must be better, because you can see the downtown skyline across the river.
get some of this ice cream in cincy! amazin' www.graeters.com/stores/locations-listI wish I had known about it sooner! I actually walked past the Fountain Square location but since I hadn't had lunch yet I didn't go in, thinking I would do it on my way back to the car later - but then I took a different way and ended up not having any ice cream.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Jun 21, 2020 1:01:35 GMT
I like Cincy, cool little city. What brought you there, may I ask?
I also like Pittsburgh, a lot, and I’ve spent much more time there on account of one of my closest friends living there. Great downtown area, tons of parks, solid live music scene.
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Post by NJtoTX on Jun 21, 2020 1:06:46 GMT
We're on to Cincinnati.
Always got Three Rivers and Riverfront confused. Cookie cutter stadiums on rivers.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Jun 21, 2020 1:10:08 GMT
I wish I had known about it sooner! I actually walked past the Fountain Square location but since I hadn't had lunch yet I didn't go in, thinking I would do it on my way back to the car later - but then I took a different way and ended up not having any ice cream.
i think you can find some at a grocery in that area too. highly rec. |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 21, 2020 2:00:41 GMT
I like Cincy, cool little city. What brought you there, may I ask? I also like Pittsburgh, a lot, and I’ve spent much more time there on account of one of my closest friends living there. Great downtown area, tons of parks, solid live music scene.
It was just a stop between a job I did in Indiana on Friday and another one I am doing next week in West Virginia. Cincinnati just seemed the most interesting place to spend my Saturday that wasn't too far out of my way and that I had never been to before.
My sole experience of Pittsburgh was something similar - just a few hours on a Saturday, a few years ago. Enough to visit the museum and walk around the downtown area for a little bit.
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Post by GiantFan1980 on Jun 21, 2020 7:37:44 GMT
Welcome to Cincinnati
Hey! We aren't Cleveland, so that's gotta count for something!
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Jun 21, 2020 12:25:20 GMT
Are you noticing any 'American' accents? Cinci should be noticeable. I have family outside Pittsburgh. They clearly sound American when they speak.
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Post by FrankSobotka1514 on Jun 21, 2020 12:31:21 GMT
They have a great radio station there - WKRP FM.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 21, 2020 12:58:15 GMT
Welcome to Cincinnati Hey! We aren't Cleveland, so that's gotta count for something! You live in Cincinnati? Do you ever go to games at either of those two stadiums at the riverfront? |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 21, 2020 13:01:06 GMT
Are you noticing any 'American' accents? Cinci should be noticeable. I have family outside Pittsburgh. They clearly sound American when they speak. Nah, can’t say that I am able to notice any big difference in the accents in this area of the USA as compared to Ontario. I did say “zed” the other day and everyone laughed, though. |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 21, 2020 13:39:25 GMT
Any photos?!  |
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jun 21, 2020 13:43:51 GMT
Ah - the armpit of America The Pittsburgh/entire state of Ohio area. Couldn't pay me enough money to visit this area. Great movie - always reminds me of Cincy -
Cali kid tries to adjust to living in hell - aka Cincy -
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 21, 2020 13:45:09 GMT
Birthplace of Doris Day.
Always heard it was a nice city. Best in Ohio anyway.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Jun 21, 2020 13:47:07 GMT
Birthplace of Doris Day. Always heard it was a nice city. Best in Ohio anyway. That ain't sayin much  |
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Post by NJtoTX on Jun 21, 2020 14:37:03 GMT
% GOP vote 2106
Columbus, Ohio 38.00%
Cleveland 38.40%
Greater Toledo area, Ohio and Michigan 42.00%
Greater Youngstown area, Ohio and Pennsylvania 44.80%
Akron, Ohio 46.00%
Greater Cincinnati area 53.30%
Dayton, Ohio 53.60%
Canton, Ohio 55.30%
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Post by No_Socks_Here on Jun 21, 2020 15:48:16 GMT
They specialize in some very unique-tasting chili in Cincy. I had the chili spaghetti when I was there. Very unforgettable.
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