This weekend we make our trek to Lake Anna Virginia to attend The Virginia Renaissance Faire. While it's a bit of a drive, we've found the positives outweigh the negatives.
- Plenty of places for Jon to sit
- Nice lil pub - and as of two years ago, I invented remote ordering. I'm standing in line, wave my mug, and my beer is ready when it's my turn. Sweet.
- A very good friend runs the faire and we always support our friends.
- Sonic in Fredericksburg
- Cheap hotel (in Fredericksburg) with a pool !
As time has progressed - as has the Parkinsons - Jon and I have to make careful choices about where we go and what we do. Airline travel is no longer an option. Very long distances in a car isn't much better. However, knowing we have a hotel to go back to and just relax helps set his mind at ease. We've also learned that even if we're only somewhere for a couple of hours, the fact that we came at all counts.
Harold's been complaining that I've promised him a cruise for a few years. With my work schedule (no backup for my job), taking a full week off work isn't possible. The only cruises out of Baltimore are 7 or 9 day ones. He keeps reminding me that I've paid my dues and I deserve an entire week off. I keep reminding him that beer is NOT free.
....and he says "but the sunsets and sunrises ARE - as are the memories you need to savor NOW while everyone can still go.
all 3 of us apparently - 4 if we schlep The Divine Ms Em along. If I get tired, she can go barhopping with Harold ... but with them two I'm keeping the camera safely with me.
the photo above is from VARF from 2009 I believe. Yes it's the sign signifying the pub - as if I couldn't smell Mich Ultra a mile away :)
2 comments:
LOL - I am so there....and apologies for taking so long to get the hint and visit you here :).
So, the word verification I need to use is sucalin - which seems like a perfect way to describe being back to work today.
No apologies. I've had this blog around for ages - it's for my muse. Picky snit thinks he needs his own.
Sucalin? Oh I'll definitely agree with that !
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