Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The last hike of the year in Shenandoah Park. There were no others on the trail, just a few birds and a very fat squirrel.



30 Dec 2019

Christmas lights in town.



Monday, December 30, 2019

29 Dec 2019

Looks like Santa’s resting a few nights in FroRo before heading back to the North Pole.



Saturday, December 28, 2019

We were at Backroom Brewery when a black cat walked out, followed by a silver cat. So weird to see a ‘copy cat’ Tricksie Treat and a Rosie Lee together, it made me do a double take. 



27 Dec 2019

Whilst hunting through flea markets, I had to step back when I came face to face with this monstrosity. Black enamel paint inlaid with mother of pearl, I was horrified to discover there were two more, almost the same.



Thursday, December 26, 2019

My tasty Boxing Day dinner. Ham, Yorkshire puddings, mashed potatoes, brussels, greens, broccoli and gravy washed down with a big glass of red. 



Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Finished Christmas Day at the Melting Pot in town with Carmen. Voted best pizza in VA the place was hopping. We got there 8 minutes after it opened and there was a queue. Amazing pizza, beer and company, and anchovies!



Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Monday, December 23, 2019

I loved this Nativity scene last year and today was admiring it again before I realized, the manager was missing. Someone’s nicked baby Jesus! I really hope the church manages to recover it, or that it’s simply being repaired for some reason and will appear soon.



Sunday, December 22, 2019

An abandoned lock cottage below Maryland Heights at Harpers Ferry.



21 Dec 2019

I saw this Elvis Presley toad on my travels and was sorely tempted to buy it, but ultimately it did not come home with me.



Friday, December 20, 2019

Ugly Christmas sweater winners at The Beer Museum tonight. Third, first and second from left to right.



Thursday, December 19, 2019

A rolling ladder had been left out in production so I climbed it. Heron laughed at me, he’s our most excellent manual printer.



Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The local electrical services company has got into the Christmas spirit. Love the candy cane.



Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Sometimes in the way home I pass this beautiful old building. It’s being slowly restored, very slowly, it’s been like this for about 5 years. I hope it gets completed soon.



Monday, December 16, 2019

So many crashes in these now icy conditions. I hope I stay safe...



Sunday, December 15, 2019

A happy Santa at Margie’s party, where actually, everyone was happy.



Saturday, December 14, 2019

Friday, December 13, 2019

Kevin holding his Secret Santa gift aloft. The box is a joke, he had a cool shirt inside.



Thursday, December 12, 2019

Tricksie Treat, like me, checks this huge prezzie daily, from my bestie in England. I hope I can hold out until Christmas Day before busting it open.



Wednesday, December 11, 2019

A colorful Christmas light display among my old glass bottles in the kitchen window.



Tuesday, December 10, 2019

This garish outfit was in my local thrift store. There’s no way I’d wear it but I’d certainly applaud any brave lady that would!



Monday, December 9, 2019

A dramatic sky with encroaching fog as I came off Rte 66 and took the back road to Front Royal.



Sunday, December 8, 2019

The Valley Chorale of Front Royal sang to a packed house this afternoon. They were superb, singing beautiful harmonies in our favorite Christmas carols.



Saturday, December 7, 2019

Winter arrives at The Beer Museum for her evening shift with her plug in heater in her bag. She’s so funny, she’s always cold. But regardless whether she feels cold or frozen, she’s the best ever bar server.



6 Dec 2019

We had a most excellent work Christmas party last night, ace throwing and go kart racing. Boss Man and the Art Dept grabbed the podium places after the racing was done. No champagne though :(



Thursday, December 5, 2019

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

3 Dec 2019

Blocked drain in the kitchen. Took the plumber over 2 hours to fix.



Monday, December 2, 2019

Our pretty trolley bus in town. $1 takes you all over town. I haven’t had a ride yet but it’s on my list.



Sunday, December 1, 2019