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May 3rd, 2010

Lucy, The Dance Machine

A few months ago Lucy came across this guy in the dog run area of Old Town Alexandria’s Founders Park. Unlike with Nellie, whom Lucy prefers to dance arm in arm, here she and her friend choose to show off their own moves. Lucy obviously has better balance as I think he’s ready to topple!

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January 28th, 2010

SkyWatch Friday: The Cherry Blossom

This is the Cherry Blossom, a private charter boat owned by the Potomac Riverboat Company and docked at the City Marina in Alexandria, Virginia. It is located just to the left of here.

Go to SkyWatch Friday and find skies from all over the world. While you’re there, why not leave a link to your own skies so all can enjoy? Many thanks to Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy, Louise and Sylvia for hosting this most ethereal meme!

January 27th, 2010

Lucy At The Potomac

This was taken at the small dog park I mentioned here. The shaggy blonde is Tessa, and she was very persistent, not letting Lucy rest for a moment. The high-pitched bark and alligator snap mean Lucy’s had enough and is ready to walk. Lucy’s a funny girl. She seems to “use” other dogs only as a means to expend her pent up energy. She doesn’t endlessly demand other dogs’ attention like some. She has her own agenda. You go girl! (Click to enlarge if you’d like a water spray!)

January 23rd, 2010

The View From Ford's Landing

This is the view from Ford’s Landing, a townhouse development in Old Town Alexandria. Out of frame, on the left, is the shore of the Potomac and a small dog park. Usually after a dip in the waters, Lucy ventures on to the Jones Point Lighthouse, stopping along the way to play ball beneath the Woodrow Wilson bridge.

January 19th, 2010

Alexandria City Dock

Alexandria City Dock, located directly in front of the Chart House Restaurant and within easy view of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

November 14th, 2009

SkyWatch Friday: Flight Path

The flight path to Washington National Airport goes along the Potomac River as seen here from Ford’s Landing in Alexandria, VA. This approach avoids the many no-fly zones around the area.

Sorry for the late post. The nor’easter knocked out power to our server for the last couple of days.

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November 10th, 2009

Lucy Crossing State Lines

While we were standing on the Virginia shores, Lucy was swimming peacefully on the Potomac River, unaware she had just crossed state lines into Maryland. Don’t worry, she was only a stone’s throw away from us. That’s the strange history behind Virginia’s border with Maryland. (Some more historical information if you’re interested.) Basically, Maryland owns the Potomac River and the boundary between the two states runs right along the Virginia shoreline (technically, the low water mark of the river).

We came across a boundary marker nearby. (We were at Jones Point, near Old Town, Alexandria.) The first photo below shows the marker with the Potomac River in the background. The second photo zooms in on the face of the marker, showing an arrow pointing towards the river, stating the Virginia-Maryland boundary is 42 feet away, which puts it right at the shoreline.

Doesn’t seem fair, does it? Hey Maryland, we want our river back!