Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Half Gallon Challenge

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

The criteria for taking part in today’s National Ice Cream Month celebration idea unfortunately applies to only a handful of people. First, you have to be an Appalachian Trail hiker. Second, you have to be near Gardners, Pennsylvania. Third, you … Continue reading →

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Today’s Contest Winner

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

The winner of this week’s Uncle Harry’s Cartoon Face Contest is Melissa S. of Suffolk, Virginia. Melissa was visiting Virginia Beach, Virginia and got this picture of Uncle Harry on a dolphin watching cruise in the Atlantic Ocean (Virginia Beach’s … Continue reading →

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Exercise for Ice Cream

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

You can celebrate National Ice Cream Month while staying in shape thanks to the Lancaster Bicycle Club of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Throughout July, the bike club has offered an Ice Cream Ride every Wednesday. Three down, one to go. On the … Continue reading →

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Hurry to Get Your Free Ice Cream

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

What’s better than ice cream? Free ice cream, of course. To celebrate National Ice Cream Month, Loews Hotels is giving away complimentary frozen treats all summer. Any guest of a Loews Hotel should venture to the lobby between 4pm to … Continue reading →

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Today’s Contest Winner

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

The winner of this week’s Uncle Harry’s Cartoon Face Contest is John B. of Williamsburg, Virginia. John got a picture of Marmaduke taking Uncle Harry for a walk. The top picture shows the full image. You can see Uncle Harry … Continue reading →

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Your Ice Cream Ship Has Come In

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

I was reading Dr. Seuss’ classic Green Eggs and Ham to my niece the other night. When I got to the part where Sam-I-Am tries to convince his reluctant friend to try the unappetizing dish on a boat, I immediately … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Factory Tours

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

We’re almost halfway through National Ice Cream Month. Like me, you’ve probably hit an ice cream festival, attended an ice cream social, patronized your local parlors and enjoyed ice cream at home in honor of National Ice Cream Month. Now … Continue reading →

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Today’s Contest Winner

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

We’re doubling down on Harry’s for this week’s Uncle Harry’s Cartoon Face Contest. Howard K. of Richmond, Virginia got this image of Uncle Harry in front of Harry Potter’s school, Hogwart’s. Howard got a shot of Harry (Uncle, not wizard) … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Ice Cream Month

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

I’m probably sounding a bit like a broken record by now, but it’s worth reminding everyone that July is National Ice Cream Month. In my last blog, I pointed out a number of ice cream festivals, ice cream socials and … Continue reading →

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National Ice Cream Month Is Here!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

Grab your scoops and set your freezers to “Brrrrrr.” It’s National Ice Cream Month! The signs of National Ice Cream Month spirit are everywhere. Homes are adorned with ice cream ornaments and decorations. Children are on their best behavior with … Continue reading →

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