Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-27-2012, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 11,223
Views: 471,256
Nike Missile Site
Nice tag & grab. For those interested in some cool history about that location and some of the other Nike sites around DC, check out my post from the VA Historical Markers thread....
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
07-18-2012, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 1,605
Views: 81,913
Wow, that was an old post!
IIRC, we didn't...
Wow, that was an old post!
IIRC, we didn't exactly follow that route, but in general, the roads in that area are good and much of the scenery is nice, especially if you're into the historical...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-03-2012, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
The spreadsheet ...
The spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlR9em8kP_vodFBmbEt6ZFhuWXJrNFRLWUt2SHRzRlE)is current through this post.
You may have noticed that I have not been updating the...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-20-2011, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 546
Yes, lack of publicity is interesting. I heard...
Yes, lack of publicity is interesting. I heard about it only the day before they came through VA when the Washington Post ran an article about it, primarily focusing on the potential impact to...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-20-2011, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,701
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-20-2011, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 546
America's 9/11 Ride
The America's 9/11 Ride came through Northern VA yesterday afternoon. The ride commemorates the victims of the 9/11 attack and raises money for scholarships for the children of first responders. The...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-16-2011, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 11,223
Views: 471,256
New Tag
This one is just outside the RLD, but for about 5 min, you'll think you're in Fauquier County. (But you're not.)
I'm too short on time to edit the sign in the picture to make you play Wheel of...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-16-2011, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 11,223
Views: 471,256
Grabbed
I couldn't resist the low hanging fruit on the way to work this morning.
Corner of Bull Run Post Office Rd and Compton Rd.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-16-2011, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 11,223
Views: 471,256
Grabbed!
Grabbed!
Corner of Bull Run Post Office Rd and Compton Rd.
Pics and new Tag after work today!
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-15-2011, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,086
2-up to Canaan Valley, WV on a Versys
2-up to Canaan Valley, WV on a Versys
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602877 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602877)
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-15-2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,086
Southeast Regional Forum Ride Report Links
I noticed that the Northeast guys have a sticky thread for posting links to ride reports in their region and thought it was a good idea. So let's give it a try here...
Let's use this thread for...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
08-15-2011, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 35,947
WV, MD, and Southern PA
My wife and I spent the Independence Day weekend escaping the Washington DC heat by heading north to Pennsylvania. This was our second multi-night outing, 2up on our Versys. Our plan was to stay in...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-15-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,856
Thanks for sharing your pictures. Although I've...
Thanks for sharing your pictures. Although I've never ridden down there, I did spend a week in Puerto Aventuras with my family on vacation and visited Akumal while we were there. It's paradise. :deal
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-10-2011, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-10-2011, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Day 3
This was to be our last day of the...
Day 3
This was to be our last day of the trip. Little did we know that our plans would change. We had a tour of Fallingwater scheduled at 2:30, and we planned to head home after that since the...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-08-2011, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Day 2
We spent the 2nd day touring the area...
Day 2
We spent the 2nd day touring the area to the north of Confluence. Our first destination was the Flight 93 Memorial, with a stop along the way at Lower Humbert Bridge, one of the many covered...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-07-2011, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
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Forum: Ride reports
07-26-2011, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 10,604
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
07-17-2011, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
The spreadsheet ...
The spreadsheet (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlR9em8kP_vodFBmbEt6ZFhuWXJrNFRLWUt2SHRzRlE&hl=en_US)is updated to this point.
Also, remember that if the marker has...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-27-2011, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
The spreadsheet ...
The spreadsheet (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlR9em8kP_vodDdTVzhPTGFjSHlHcUhIWkpnM1BfT3c&hl=en_US&authkey=CPH1nJoG)is updated to this point.
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-27-2011, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
Manassas Battlefield
What follows are some of the dozens of markers documenting the two Civil War battles of Manassas. (In addition to the ones in this post, there are many that have already been visited.) For those...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-05-2011, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
The spreadsheet ...
The spreadsheet (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlR9em8kP_vodFp6UVdRRTd0VExYN1JzaTd4SVZoaEE&hl=en_US&authkey=CNHEgpYN)has been updated.
Also, I have added data to the...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-05-2011, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
T-41 Little River Turnpike
Little River Turnpike was built before the American Revolutionary War. It runs from Alexandria VA, to Aldie, VA. (The name Little River Turnpike comes from the Little River which flows through Aldie...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-05-2011, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
B-262 First Confederate Officer Killed
As the marker says, John Quincy Marr was the first confederate officer killed in the Civil War. He was killed in June, 1861. You can read more about him here...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-05-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
B-26 Mosby’s Midnight Raid
This is one of 35 monuments and markers dedicated to Mosby’s Rangers in Northern VA. You can read more about Mosby and his exploits here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_S._Mosby).
Per...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-05-2011, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
Great Posts!
Intothenew -
Great posts by you and Martha. I appreciate the extra pictures and info. That's a beautiful part of the state down there!
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-04-2011, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
The spreadsheet ...
The spreadsheet (https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlR9em8kP_vodHU2cnFOWDlOQVlySjlpMkNqU0dNd1E&hl=en_US&authkey=CPvXybYP)has been updated.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
05-13-2011, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,944
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-08-2011, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
Spreadsheet is updated
After a long hiatus, I'm back in the Historical Marker business again. Thanks to EOD3MC for taking over the spreadsheet for me while I was away.
I have now updated the spreadsheet through the...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-06-2011, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,018
I appreciate all of the kind words. My apology...
I appreciate all of the kind words. My apology for not responding sooner, but I've been slammed at work since the fall, and haven't been on the site much. In case anyone is still interested, I'll...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-10-2010, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 6,836
Awesome ride guys! :clap My wife and I were in...
Awesome ride guys! :clap My wife and I were in those parts a few weekends ago. (See link in my signature for the RR.) Although my weekends until mid-November are now booked (coaching football), I'd...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
08-09-2010, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 801
Views: 33,088
Volunteer Needed
Historical Marker Enthusiasts -
I am looking for someone to take over the updates of the spreadsheet. I am coaching a youth football team, and based on past experience, know that my discretionary...
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