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Hallowscream, 2016 (8 Pics)
Busch Gardens never Disappoints
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Storm damage, removing the downed trees. December 2016 (2 Pics)
Rammstein, possibly the most awesomely appropriate chainsaw music? I thought my dog wanted to play. She brought the ball, but with every turn over the ball was further and further from the chainsaw until we were close to the door. She ran in, stuck her head back out and woofed, "Stop that and come inside."
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Near the Gardens in Norfolk, Summer 2016. (1 Pic)
This guy was trapped by high curbs on either side of the road. In gratitude for freeing him he peed on me : /
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Zoo Day, November 22, 2016 (3 Pics)
We were by the lion enclosure when it roared. This was their first trip to the zoo near evening and on a cool day. All of the larger animals were very active compared to their behavior during the summer months. Mine is the one that collapsed from despair. No food court, no gift shop, "what's the point of even trying to go on?" The point of going on is pancakes and bacon. Chocolate pancakes with a smiley face. And bacon. The bacon is the most likely reason the pancakes are smi
Aug 25, 20251 min read


AnnaLeigh and Jordan, November 20, 2016 (1 Pic)
I'll never know what they saw.
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Norfolk Zoo with Daughter Child. September 23, 2016 (9 Pics)
Making a straight run for the snack shop.
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Tile Roof repair. Ownership has a cost. : / September 22, 2016 (3 Pics)
broken tile, the line right at the seam pulling out the old pieces and wedging the space open. new tile installed, just remove the wedges and done.
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Bike ride through Downtown Norfolk, Va. September 17, 2016 (11 Pics)
Nice city ride with the mountain bike. Chrysler museum of Art, very recommended. RC sailboat rentals. Cool little restuarant with gardens. Rowing and Sailboat rentals an Nauticus
Aug 25, 20251 min read


September 2016 (1 Pic)
The moment my daughter learned she could assert her independence.
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September 2016 Concerts with Maureen and friends (5 Pics)
It's true. The only way introverts make friends is when they meet an extrovert and get invited and introduced to peoples.
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Indian River Park, August 29, 2016 (7 Pics)
Fun little mountain bike park in Chesapeake, Va
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Indoor Sky Diving at Virginia Beach. August 15, 2016 (11 Pics)
She's flying! Poor Zach, I almost over reacted, what with the way my daughter was looking at him.
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Summer in Hampton Roads continues, July 30, 2016, still on the water. (3 Pics)
This family had a ball, the oldest daughter finally ran out and hopped on. Then she whipped out her phone, took a selfie on the board, and ran back to the beach.
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Lynnhaven Inlet Islands, July 6, 2016 (6 Pics)
We paddled out to one of the islands that appears at low tide for lunch.
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The Annaquarium, June 8, 2016 (1 Pic)
"Daddy, I'm an Annaquarium!" <little girl giggles.>
Aug 22, 20251 min read
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