Three views from the corner.

Trio one

Trio two

Trio three
The walk.

Mogli blends

Shenandoah
Light

Tree fire
Science! Psuedo-science! Nature! Art! Nonsense!
January 2, 2020
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Three views from the corner.
Trio one
Trio two
Trio three
The walk.
Mogli blends
Shenandoah
Light
Tree fire
April 10, 2019
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The bluebells are peaking in mid-April this year (a bit early), so we are outta here, headed to Norway for more winter. Because we, um, actually we think we’re nuts.
Here are some pictures from the daily walk.
July 15, 2018
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July 9, 2018
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Back in May we paid a visit to the eagles lining the Shenandoah just north of our house. They’ve all grown up and are now flying around. On our latest trip down the river (it flows north, so just how to put that is kinda tricky), we saw 7 eagles. A few of them were captured on film.
The day itself was majestic and crystal clear.
All of the eagles’ nests we know how to find along the route (three) were empty this trip, but there were lots of eagles flying around up and down the river.
Oh and we ran across an Econoline 360 too. No doubt left by the big 2018 flood. This is perfect for our friend TC Boyle.
But really, the eagles.
June 4, 2018
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We started flood preparation in earnest the day before the flood crested (assuming that it crests today, that is). Fortunately, the great people at NOAA have a hydrograph that is extremely helpful for flood preparation. Here is the sensor nearest us at Millville.
Predictions said that the river would crest at 7am on June 4th at 15.6 feet. The prediction was off by 2 feet so far, but as far as we can tell from observation, the crest will happen soon.
We moved the boats up and rescued the submerged tables.
Amy took out her kayak. The dogs followed.
Then it was time for a cocktail. The Last Word…hmm.
The flood in earnest started overnight. First major indication of prediction error was that the car bridge submerged around 10pm. Jack and Eli arrived from DC (Jack came down from NY) around 11. We ignored the road closed signs, drove in the back way to our car bridge and forded the now lake-like creek in the dark.
In the morning, we woke up to discover that the crest had not yet happened. Time to move the cars!
The river is getting very close to the house now. About 2-3 feet of vertical elevation left before the basement floods. This calls for some kayaking.
December 18, 2016
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Cold and rainy weather was a real possibility during the winter solstice party. But a day that started with a coating of ice everywhere turned warmer and beautiful before the party started. The next day was rainy. So boy are we lucky!
Before (a fat one)
The sunset was outstanding.
Impressionist evening
Impressionist Shenandoah
Party prep complete! Ready for the hard core solstice revelers. It’s way easier to come to the summer solstice!
Newly resurfaced footbridge
Tiki trail across the creek
Get lit: Winter Solstice fire 2016
After lighting, it was time for music. The music lasted all night, right up to 5am when the weather shifted and it started to sprinkle.
Music at the solstice
We decided that due to rampant political disgust we would burn some flags. Real ones. This is a new thing. Thanks Trump.
Flag burning time
Into the fire with you nazis!
Burn baby burn
And we’ve had it with racism too.
Flag two for the flames
Down with racism
Burn baby burn
Warning: exuberant potty mouth host on a mission (with a nice buzz) in this video!
Then it was back to the keg of dogfish head 90 and the fantastic potluck dinner in the barn. Super fantastic.
TURN SUN TURN.
Thanks to all who came.
After
November 6, 2016
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October 29, 2016
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Today was a good day for a helicopter ride.
Morning field with amy
It was all Hollis’s idea. His helicopter too.
Control console
Sycamore Ghost
Beautiful day for flying
Visibility high
Shenandoah River
Fall colors from the sky
Incredibly fun. Now we want a helicopter again for the first time since 1993. Thanks Hollis!
October 17, 2016
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On a beautiful Fall day, the arsenal comes down. One half of the Bitter Liberals came out to plink and shoot some clays. Aubrey was in the house.
Mr. Kitselman shoots his dad’s 45 from WWII Pacific Theater
Yep.
Pistols at 50 feet
The better half of the half of the Bitter Liberals
On a walk by the river we found a fellow creature.
August 29, 2016
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