The garden is looking a bit forlorn these days. The mums are not going to put on much of a show. However, this is the right year for the zebrina hollyhock which puts on a good show every other year.
Zebrina, Zebrina!
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Monthly Archives: September 2005
VentureQuest 2005
Brad, Sandy, and Mike (team name: Lack of Cartilage) came down from Pennsylvania to compete in an adventure race called VentureQuest. Early on, Mike makes sure everything is attached before starting the mountain biking section.
They did great – 41 out of 100 overall. They kicked butt on the orienteering section, as did Jon T. Jon finished 2nd overall in the race.
New “kid” on the block
This hammy pooch has moved in across the street. Max is a Louisiana native who sought shelter from the storm. He is not a barker, thank goodness.
Chuckle of the day
Roger’s thrilling day!
Roger and I had a rare weekend day together, and we spent it doing an exciting round of errands. We started out so early that we made it to the wine store before it was even open. Next was the feed store for pig bedding. And then finally, lunch in Vienna . Ummm, I guess you could say that I wore him done by lunchtime. There was no objection when I went off to an orienteering event the next day.
A trip (or 2) around the lake
I left work early and went to Lake Accotink for a run. I was feeling a bit sluggish, so I grabbed my little camera and took some pictures as I went around the ~4 mile loop. More pictures on Flickr.
Little Giant Present
Roger gave me a Little Giant ladder for my birthday. He saw one when he was at his brother Bill’s in July. I have wanted one for ages, so it was a great gift! I can’t wait to clean the gutters this year!
Laborless Day
It turns out that Labor Day was a rest day for me – a four hour nap, and a couple of photos in the garden…
Potomac Valley Games 5000 meter run
The Washington, DC metropolitan area turned into a “small world” yesterday. Because the 5000 meter run was so sparsely attended, I, as second woman, got my name into The Washington Post. It turns out that I also set the meet record in the event for the 45-49 age group. Laughable, but still fun to see my name in the paper.
Potomac Valley Games – Again!
Today and tomorrow is the 30th (or possibly the 29th or 31st) edition of the Potomac Valley Games. Once again, I am working this event which I swore 3 years ago that I was never working again! It is nice to be begged…
Sal Corrallo is pushing hurdles around the track.