Across & Down
Pun-loving pastime he never stopped solving.
Crossword
He once traveled here to buy a car.
Sweden
Phrase that originally meant it was 11am and time for a tot of rum.
"The sun is over the yardarm."
Delicious blue-box cereal that could be found in Gram and Granddad's cupboard.
Cracklin' Oat Bran
You might see Granddad on a walk with this accessory hanging around his neck.
Binoculars
Adverb from the 1930s meaning “great” or “excellent,” oft used by Granddad.
Swell
He and family dined at this Paris restaurant atop the Eiffel Tower.
Jules Verne
Unlikely liquid you might find in a Deer Park water bottle rolling around in the back of Gram and Granddad's car
Bourbon
Street of Granddad's childhood home in Glendale, Ohio.
Willow Avenue
Unlikely favorite Sinatra song of his.
My Way
A three-legged dog walks into a saloon and says, "I'm looking for the man who shot my __."
Paw
In this country, a ticket-taker for the tram ride told Granddad his daughter Anne was "not a person."
Yugoslavia
His last happy hour drink (a slight curveball!)
Pinot Grigio
The brand of Granddad's new recliner.
La-Z-Boy
Alongside Gram, Granddad volunteered with this Bethesda nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless.
Bethesda Cares
Latin phrase meaning a conclusion that must logically follow from a premise.
A fortiori
His Williams roommate came from this Italian city.
Florence
The last meal he enjoyed - Maryland's finest.
Crab cake
Sea Girt bar down the block that made for noisy weekend nights.
The Parker House
A Maplewood resident once remarked "He gets things done!" in reference to Granddad's efforts around these.
Bike lanes
He led NASA's legal team during this historic era of space exploration.
Apollo
Resort Gram and Granddad booked for their honeymoon.
Cambridge Beaches in Bermuda
Before aging, bourbon begins as this sweet-sounding mixture of grains, water, and yeast — though it’s anything but romantic
Mash
Despite his lack of interest, this frequent caller couldn't resist Granddad's innate charm and gentlemanly ways.
Judy
As Gram once said, “______ he is not — but his integrity, honesty, intelligence, generosity, and humor shine brightly."
Handyman