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banner art

skippix — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:06:22 +0000

This could be pretty cool. You would probably need one for each team. They appear to be 8×2; whatever standard size in that range would probably make sense. The hardware should be included in the package. These particular banners get full sunlight pretty much all day, every day; I’m not sure of the life expectancy of these, but I imagine they could be good for 3-5 years (the manufacturer should have details on that).

the end of the day

skippix — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:07:05 +0000

What a spectacular day! It was one of those you were sorry to see end.

You wake up in a comfortable place and have a great breakfast.

You take a hike down to the Natural Bridge.

You visit an Indian village.

You hike down into the deepest caverns on the East Coast.

You visit some true Roadside Americana.

You get to stop here and there to take some snapshots.

You go to a bingo party.

gardenYou sneak out into the garden for a few last shots.

Ah, these are the days!

st pauls bingo party

skippix — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:49:39 +0000

St Pauls Bingo Party!

in the garden

skippix — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:26:56 +0000

foamhenge

skippix — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:56:09 +0000

What was originally an April’s Fool joke in 2004 is somewhat standing the test of time…as far as Styrofoam blocks go. This Mark Cline piece is on a bluff overlooking Highway 11, about 3 miles off Interstate 81. If only to say you’ve been there, you might want to hurry up before it goes. Judging from other images I’ve seen, all the blocks are deteriorating and it appears that some are missing. All the same, it is worth the hike up the hill just to get a sense of what the original was like.

natural bridge caverns

skippix — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:34:15 +0000

Natural Bridge Caverns are touted as the “deepest caverns on the East coast.” They might well be. We hiked the 134 steps down to the bottom…and then climbed them all the way back up. Actually, it seemed easier going up. At least, it didn’t seem as slippery.

blue ridge snapshots

skippix — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:46:45 +0000

We spent a day or so riding up and down the Blue Ridge Mountains, from Orkney Springs down to Natural Bridge. It was very reminiscent of old travel holidays. I’d love to ride Route 11 completely some day, taking the time to experience the views and stops that made the journey more than a blast down the interstate.

natural bridge hotel

skippix — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:55:02 +0000

monacan village at natural bridge

skippix — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:53:15 +0000

We finally had an opportunity to hike back to the Monacan village while it was open (our previous trips had been during the fall and winter). It’s a lot more interesting with interpreters that can actually answer your questions.

walking around the natural bridge

skippix — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:05:18 +0000

Day or night, this is truly one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Not that there aren’t arches in other places, let alone other geographic wonders, but this is an amazing place. Wikipedia has a nice encapsulation of Natural Bridge, and the Natural Bridge website has quick history of Natural Bridge.