Yes, no holy man, but pretty damn cute. And risky! Shenandoah is frozen fun. No human i know would head out that far, naked!
Cautious, she is.
Dude! Come on back.
He’s a Beauty.
Not everyone has that…Je ne sais quoi!
Walkin’ On Water!
January 8, 2018
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Sweet Sycamore Cradles Both Eagles and the Moon.
December 4, 2017
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On this day I knew the shot, the reason I brought my camera on the expedition. The day before there was a magnificent scene of the moon high over an eagles nest along the river. I wanted to capture it on “film.” This next day, I got that shot, but did not. Over the 24 hours the moon had moved more than I knew, and was beyond the nest when I arrived at the spot shown in the last photo here. That was good luck! I took photos of this and more, and as I headed home an eagle soared over me, and as I turned to watch, did 3 large 360’s over the *other* nest mounted along the river nearby. The eagle drew me back to a high perch above the nest and tree to take the first 2 photos here. It’s in there!
moon moving to super, eagle nest 90′ high
Team Tartan 2017: The Cup is (Virtually) Yours!
September 4, 2017
Woo hoo! Team Tartan Sails (Kinda)
Today Team Tartan sailed a virtual Leukemia Cup one week early since we’ll be scattered to the winds during the actual race next week. The good news is that we won the race! Sadly, we also came in last.
We’ve been raising money for the Leukemia Cup for nine years. This year, with your help, we set a new Team Tartan record. So far we’ve raised $101,635.01! But we’re not done yet. Donations are still being accepted on our webpage http://bit.ly/team-tartan-2017 through Saturday 9/9 at 12:00am. Every dollar goes to fight blood cancer. Our donations are making a BIG tangible difference in leukemia research.
Team Tartan’s Best Burgee
Special huge Team Tartan thanks are due to Phil Venables who started things off this year with a massive $75,000 donation and then topped us up another $8000 when we were just shy of $100,000. Phil, Team Tartan couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you again!
This year since our race was virtual, Faith and Anna joined the seasoned crew on the water.
Headed out to win and also lose.
Brothers from the very same mother
Our canine crew was the most helpful since they were not all that interested in the champagne we popped as we approached our first buoy.
I got the jib, guys
Champagne? Nah
In an exclusive video, we now let you aboard the Team Tartan vessel as it executes an exceptionally outstanding turn round buoy one. Watch this action.
Just like last year, we were hampered by sea grass fouling our rudders, keel, and engines. We would have definitely placed exactly the same if not for the grass.
Our Nemesis is Nature
Burgees and an Airplane
Seasoned Crew of Team Tartan
Thanks from Team Tartan!
Thanks to all of our supporters! Fortitudine!
Sailing in New York City
May 20, 2017
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Sailing was just what the doctor ordered on a sweltering day in the city (90 degrees in mid May!). Gorgeous and fun. Amy captained the boat under sail as we cruised up the Hudson.
Jack took the helm at the top of the ride.
Champagne!
Captain Barley at the helm.
No fun was had! No fun at all.
Eilean, Eilean, Eilean, Please Don’t Take My Man.
May 13, 2017
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As only Nancy could see – our “bungalow” 
Drunk dude in Kilt explains history of McRae/McGraw Clan
The Family Red-Deer
Alliterative NEWS..
Just Cause..
Out through the In Door.
Fall
November 6, 2016
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Joe Pye Photobombs River Scene!
September 5, 2016
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Timeless
August 29, 2016
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It’s River o’Clock
August 29, 2016
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Years ago, my son Eli and I decided to build an art project underwater in the river. We started with the biggest rock around for hundreds of yards and built a pool around that. Then we began moving the wall of the pool out into the river in search of the late afternoon sun.
Shenandoah Blue
Here is what the river looks like.
Ultimately, we ended up with a chronograph. There’s a rock for every hour. Here’s how that ends up looking.
Anytime pool
4 o’clock rock
5 o’clock rock
6 o’clock rock
7 o’clock rock
Remember, all of these pictures were taken at 3 o’clock. So sun everywhere. Our trees are damn tall.
The peeps
The cooler
Some kind of clock
This dog has nothing to do with anything.
Puck who does not tell time
Turning the Sun 2016 (Summer Solstice)
July 4, 2016
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Before
A gorgeous Virginia summer evening was just what the doctor ordered for the summer solstice party this year. Food, friends, fire, and all night music. Thanks to all who came.
This year featured lots of next gens (over 30) wandering the property. Needless to say, the keg ran dry around 3am. And they ate ALL of the cookies.
So orderly
Absinthe hour ran from 4:45-6:15. We were ushered to bed by the blue.
(Special thanks to Micheal Hobert for some of the photos above.)
