Virginia Shore/ Back Bay/ We Head For The Coast

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Virginia Shore/ Back Bay, originally uploaded by Davidlind.

Here’s a photo from last summer down near Virginia Beach.  This is the protected area so there are not a lot of people around and no buildings.  It’s a very peaceful place.

I wish I could say the same about the weather today.  Beth tells me there are tornado warnings out there and we are getting ready to head down the road.  Perhaps we will wait a little while.  I have never actually seen a tornado but there have been a few down through the years here in central Virginia.   I rememember one that tore up a local Walmart  store a few years ago.
We are leaving Zachary and the dogs in charge here.  So I am reflecting on the notion that vacations are supposed to be relaxing at the moment.  When does that part start?  Hopefully soon.
It’s supposed to be rainy all week which I don’t mind.  It’s not exactly beach weather to begin with and we are hoping to do some indoor things as well as take walks outdoors.   There’s some exercise equipment and an indoor pool in the condo.   But they are also replacing all the windows and doors to the outside and if they get to us while we are there it will not be a pretty picture.
We may end up in Nags Head!  Or back home by tomorrow (you listening Zachary?).
Oh!  The sun just came out.  Maybe it’s time to make a dash to the coast!   Bye for now.

Warm And Sunny Sunday Afternoon/ We Go To Maymont Park/ Somewhere/ Katharine McPhee

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Beth and I had company this weekend but after everyone left we headed for the park to get some exercise and talk about our Spring vacation.  We have two weeks to relax and get out of town this time of year.  And for the second time in two years we have made plans to visit our nation’s capitol as well as Virginia Beach.

We talked about starting an exercise and dieting program because we have kind of let things go over the winter.  I realized that I need to do it not just for myself but for her as well.   And she’s probably not going to do it unless I do it.

It’s a strange circle and one we need to break up.  So it’s going to be a “working vacation” in a sense.  Of course, you can walk your buns off in Washington DC without any problem.  But going out to dinner every night and having the opportunity to dine on fabulous cuisine will offer some challenges.   We may have to start that part of the program after we get back.

So it was warm and breezy today and we walked all over Maymont Park.  They have a new exhibit area with some great birds on display.   The eagles are awesome.  The hawks have beautiful feathers.

And we spent some time enjoying three baby goats.  Beth said it was one of the cutest things she has ever seen.  They were having a great time and the crowd was enjoying them too.

So we walked and walked.  The bears were busy sleeping and I would never have seen them if Beth has not pointed them out up in the rocks.

Lots of folks were throwing balls and someone had set up the game with the little hoops and mallets.  What’s it called?  You hit a ball around the lawn and try to be the first one to get back to the beginning where there is a small pole driven into the ground.

Anyway there were people doing that and lots of cameras around.  Photography seems to be an ever more popular hobby from the number of SRL cameras I see in my travels.

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I Wish That Arthur Was Here To See This/ Arthur Ashe Statue/ Richmond Virginia

Posted January 16th, 2009 by David and filed in Blogs or Posts, History, My Photos

I was hoping to go up to DC next Tuesday and watch the historic events unfold.  But it doesn’t look like I will be able to go.

As I think about it I also wish that Arthur Ashe was still with us.  He was one of the best things to ever come out of Richmond, Virginia.

And he would be there next week feeling great joy I have no doubt.

Actually he probably will be there. He just won’t have to deal with the cold.

Arthur Ashe/ Richmond, Virginia

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Virginia Breeze/ D-Day Memorial In Bedford Virginia

Posted November 11th, 2008 by David and filed in Artists, My Photos, My Slide show

Table of contents for History In Virginia

  1. Appomattox Court House/ Beautiful Day For Photos
  2. Virginia Breeze/ D-Day Memorial In Bedford Virginia
  3. Virginia Views/ Appomattox Court House/ Time To Visit

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