The weather was picture perfect in Cleveland on Sunday, September 30, as Carly, Tiffany and Barb helped Jim celebrate his birthday at a delicious brunch at Hecht's in Ohio City. Then, Jen and Tom joined Barb and Jim in the Dawg Pound at Cleveland Browns Stadium. They watched the Browns defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-13. Jim tried his hand at some sports photography as seen below. Left click on each photo to increase to full screen size.
Big Dawg leads the Dawg Pound in a cheer for the Browns. The Browns' Jamal Lewis scores a touchdown with a one yard run in front of the Dawg Pound. Kellen Winslow (University of Miami alum) makes a 49 yard reception at the 3 yard line in front of the Dawg Pound. The "Bone Lady" is a Dawg Pound regular attendee. Jen enjoys the Browns' win over the Ravens.
The weekend of September 15-16 was LOTS of fun! On Saturday evening we attended Carly and Tiffany's 2nd Annual Clambake. The event featured not only delicious clams but also marvelous lobsters (many lobsters!), mussels, potatoes and corn on the cob, all cooked to succulent perfection in a process that featured a fire pit in Carly and Tiffany's brand new and spacious patio. The food was cooked in the pit with seaweed to add moisture and flavor. Plus, the menu also included chicken and sausage cooked on an outdoor grill. Everything was very delicious and the atmosphere was wonderfully festive!
Then, on Sunday, we watched the Browns beat the Bengals 51-45 in an offensive showdown in Cleveland Browns stadium. (Only the third game in NFL history in which two opposing quaterbacks each threw five TD passes.) We expected clouds and perhaps even some rain. But the sun came out early on in the game and stayed with us to watch the action. A great time was had by all at both events.
Tiffany and Carly move lobsters from the cooking pit to platters. Pulling seaweed out of the pit after the cooking. Jen, Tom, Carly, Anne and Barb in the kitchen giving the delicious feast its final preparartions. Jessica and family. Sam, her Dad, served as the grill chef. Tiffany with her Mom, Laura (left) and her Aunt Pam. Don gives Becky some tips on how to eat lobster while Joe has second thoughts. Preparing the buffet line. Barb and Carly strike a pose. Unveiling the pit.
