Category Archives: Mini Trips

In-State Rivalry

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Two years ago, our group of friends spent the Saturday of Labor Day weekend out at Nissan Pavilion (now Jiffy Lube Live) tailgating for the Jimmy Buffett concert. The guys had a hard time being away from their TVs on … Continue reading →

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Cruisin’ for America: Northeast Tour

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Dr. Shifty and I hit eight different states in just 4 1/2 days over the long July 4th holiday.  Impressed?  You probably shouldn’t be – I spent much of our time in New Jersey tweeting about how much I dislike … Continue reading →

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“Roughing it” at Sky Meadows State Park

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Dr. Shifty and I have been talking about going camping for years, “talking” being the key word.  We finally managed to get our act together this past weekend and headed to the hills with our friends Rob, Rachel and Andy. … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Sound Crab: The Conclusion

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

All good things must come to an end.  Monday marked our last full day at the Sound Crab.  Deez and I took off on separate runs while Maggie and Dr. Shifty hiked to the Wright Brothers Memorial.  Dana made it … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Sound Crab: Days 2 & 3

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Deez and I woke up before the rest of the crew to head out for a detoxing run.   Look where we ended! When we returned the rest of the crew was up, except for RP.  After pleas for blueberry … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Sound Crab: Day One

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

To kick off Memorial Day weekend, RP and I dropped the hound off at the kennel and skipped town a day early.  We left Alexandria a little after 8:30 a.m. and headed south down I-95.  Calyn and Marty left town … Continue reading →

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Returning to Reality

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

is so hard when you leave this behind. Yes, that’s a donut s’more.  Recap to come. Deez, Mags and I will share our pics and our ridiculous stories soon!  Right now we’re very busy applying aloe and wishing we had … Continue reading →

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Where All Is Bright and Gay

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

Thomas Jefferson once wrote to his daughter Martha, “On the whole I find nothing any where else in point of climate which Virginia need envy to any part of the world . . . .” And, as soon as the … Continue reading →

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