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02-10-2016, 06:27 AM | #16 |
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Hi Lola Bunny!
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02-29-2016, 10:31 PM | #17 |
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James River Valley
Tree Fae and I are headed to the James River Valley and it's environs come early July. Are there any must not miss sights we need to hit?
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02-29-2016, 11:56 PM | #18 |
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Dakotas, not Virginia, right?
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03-01-2016, 05:18 AM | #19 |
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Lola - Check out the French Broad. Only bad thing is lines sometimes stretch out to the street to get in. You'll love it once you get in. Another good place is the Chocolate Fetish if you are looking for stuff to take home.
Hands down, my favorite candy maker is Southern Candy Makers in New Orleans. It is a family tradition for special holidays and occasions.
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07-28-2016, 12:39 PM | #20 |
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AH! My Asheville trip is fast approaching. I am also going to a camp in Georgia about two weeks before Asheville. It's going to be the most traveling I have ever done in one year. I'm so excited!!
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11-22-2016, 09:58 AM | #21 |
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So, this year, I went to Asheville as originally planned. And to Georgia for NerdFitness camp. It was awesome. Just a few times in Asheville that I wished I had someone to travel with.
Next year I am going to Charlotte for a long weekend (car ride), Vancouver for a long weekend (probably), and Portland for a longer weekend. I like going over the weekends because I want to see music while there. There's always some venue playing something I am also going to go back to Asheville for a week. I love it there. I want to live there. I found so many awesome places and didn't hike nearly enough. I probably walked about 10-15 miles in 4 days. I loved it. My calves were ready to die, though - lol.
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11-22-2016, 10:28 AM | #22 |
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Asheville is one of my favorite places too. Hog Rock mountain and the scenic overlook... makes me smile just thinking about being there.
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11-22-2016, 10:36 AM | #23 | |
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I think being there during the week will make it a bit less crowded, but probably not. I think I just have to get up uber early to get to the trails before the crowds.
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11-22-2016, 10:41 AM | #24 |
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Crowds? lol get into the woods woman. Ain't no crowds there.
I also went to a creek - can't remember which one - and was looking/panning for gold and such. What a great way to spend a few hours. I found a bunch of rubies. I still have them ... somewhere.
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11-22-2016, 10:56 AM | #25 | |
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Even the trail to Craggy Pinnacle wasn't empty. Craggy Gardens was, mostly, but there was fog and rain that day. It's probably the time of year I go, too. Next year over labor day. This year the first weekend in October. Leaf people is what I heard - lol
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11-22-2016, 01:12 PM | #26 |
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Nice. Now you can do one of these! http://www.redcarpet-tours.com/
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11-22-2016, 01:50 PM | #27 | |
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Also, I'm not going to Vancouver. I'm going to Toronto. Not sure why I said that. Probably over the Christmas Holiday (two weeks at the end of the year that I take off). Cold!
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11-23-2016, 06:09 AM | #28 |
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There is a little known secret to riding the BRP. Say you are at an overlook and about every ten minutes a train of cars and bikes rolls by behind some slow ass. Get ready to pull out. You see the next mob coming pull out ahead of them. It will be free and clear for you. The best time to visit Craggy Gardens is mid August when the blueberry bushes on the bald are bearing fruit.
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11-23-2016, 08:34 AM | #29 |
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11-23-2016, 09:54 AM | #30 |
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I'll keep that in mind for next time!
I think I've decided on February 16-20 for Portland. Then, I am not using any vacation days, just roll over days and a holiday. There's a Jazz festival then, too. I've picked two shows I want to see. I found a hotel I like. I priced some flights (DAMN!!), but will probably spend a little extra to get a good/nice/higher class seat. Now, to figure out what else to do while I am there - lol.
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