Hiker Invasion
April 27, 2026
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Rhine’s sister Steophanie is doing a long section hike on the AT with three friends. We treated them to a spa day. LOL.
Clean laundry, home cooked heavy food, and cocktails. We all had a blast.
Stephanie looks great in Romey’s clothes.
The AT is less than a mile from here up on the ridge past the river.
Florence and the Machine in Washington DC
April 27, 2026
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Last time we saw Florence, it was on this very tour, but in Amsterdam. That was a really fun show. This one was not quite as over the top, but Florence was in great form.
They scrapped the whole entrance thing.
Shake It Out
Cosmic Love
Howl
The audience would like some more please.
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The Dog Days Are Over
Second Iris
April 27, 2026
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Yellow is number 2.
And then an explosion that is still underway 10 days later. We have hundreds of irises now.
Mushrooms and Bourbon
April 27, 2026
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New recipes always go better with old ones…like the. Lemon Mint Fizz.
Recipe? Why sure.
We served this one (which I designed) at our wedding.
Grand Opening: The “Good Homespun”
April 27, 2026
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OK. Maybe we’re just jealous that Homespun in Berryville has been around so long that we’ve been a million times. It’s good.
But there’s a new one in Charlestown just up 340 and it’s even better. Well done Forrest!
This is the supermodel shot.
And this is Forrest.
Ghost Catfish
April 27, 2026
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Is it Walter? Maybe. Back from the dead and downstream. We spotted this from the path by the river.
Probably 4 feet long.
Spring at Home
April 27, 2026
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Mid-April in the shenandoah valley is gorgeous.
