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Polar Plunge

January 7, 2023 Janell

Nothing is more midwest than doing a polar plunge.  Yes all the cool kids are doing it.  We decided this…

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Posted in: Friends, Virginia Filed under: Aaron, cold, Ele jefe, Mary Ann, polar plunge, Ron

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

January 5, 2023 Janell

We go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong. The magic moments…

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Posted in: holidays, Virginia Filed under: Christmas, cocoa fire, Jojo, Josiena, marshmallows, xmas

Free time

April 5, 2022 Janell

I can’t remember if I have free time or if I am forgetting tasks.  2022 is the year of working…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: Janell, running, walking

Monticello

August 27, 2021 Janell

Monticello, “Little Mountain,” was the home from 1770 until his death in 1826, of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: charlottesville, Monticello, plantation, President, Thomas Jefferson

Red Wine and blue

July 4, 2021 Janell

Happy Treason Day.  This year was extra special as we spent it with friends and watched the fireworks in the…

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Posted in: holidays, Virginia Filed under: 4th of july, Aaron, fireworks, food, kayak, Pete, Shawn, smoked turkey, wine

Colonial Beach

May 9, 2021 Janell

The city was dubbed the playground on the Potomac was once a bathing and fishing resort.  Many of it’s guests…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: Colonial Beach, love sign, mothers day, swim, tiki bar

Westmoreland State Park

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Westmoreland State Park has a rich history as it was one of the six original state parks that opened in…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: fossil beach, hiking, northern neck, shark teeth, Westmoreland State Park

The birthplace of James Monroe

May 8, 2021 Janell

James Monroe is one of my favorite presidents.  Some of the notable events of this term were: – Congress fixed…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: birthplace, Colonial Beach, history, James Monroe, President, Roadtrip

Birthplace of George Washington

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The birthplace of George Washington is nestled along the Potomac near Colonial Beach. This farm was established in the mid-17th…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: Colonial Beach, El Jefe, George Washington, history, northern neck, Popes Creek, Puerto Rican

Richmond Day 2

April 11, 2021 Janell

The local barley and hops vibe is strong in Richmond.  There are over 30 crafters in the metro area.  We…

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Posted in: Virginia Filed under: antiques, beer, El Jefe, Elric, history, Petersburg, plantation, Puerto Rican, Richmond, Thomas Jefferson, tuckahoe

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