Northern VA Tag-o-rama!

Tag: (ali is at the base of the sign, under the arrow, as pictured. park closes at 5:30 . . .. ):



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From sign to bike:


And the big clue, looking left:


Happy Tagging!

Yes - tag central is back!

He probably upgraded to using fishing line rather than string

If I'm right about the tag location, there's an admission fee for non-county residents. Although it seems hit or miss as to whether there is somebody there taking money. I don't think the wifey will be home in time to make the grab. I doubt they charge anything this late in the day.

Yes, I should have mentioned that. ET has a habit of having lunch before a tag, and paying admission to non-tag sites. . ..

I guess I omitted because there was no one to collect a fee when I placed the tag.

Happy tagging!

Yeah, but I don't know of any good restaurants around there. Although there is a Hooters on the way

Also, I suck at replying to PM's. Sorry for the dupes to anyone!

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What he said.

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Burke Lake Park by the ampitheater (spelling?) ...

Recognized the sign from the pic...

Photos and tag location to follow

Exact location: 38.764093,-77.305546

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Wasn't sure he was still there - he was well buried under the leaves

Ok - so Ali was cold .. he wanted to warm up. I figured some wine might warm him up, and on the way we found a great hiding spot. So we went to a nearby WINERY ... not far from the grab location ... and after we got some wine, we went ahead and doubled back a bit to the hiding spot Ali said it was PARADISE.

This hiding spot is off of 645 on a road whose three digits add up to 12.

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(google maps doesn't list the 3 digit code of this road - so here's another clue - Socrates might not like the name of the park that this road leads to).

As soon as you turn onto the road whose three digits add up to 12 from 645, look for the following location on the right... its about 1/4 mile.

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The gate should remain open and unlocked as I've never seen it locked. Ali is tucked away by the front left leg of the tower in the above pic.

Here:
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Enjoy... great area to ride as there are plenty of twisty roads around the area.

HW -- nice grab and tag!

GRAB!
12515 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, VA (or there about). The little guy is on the topcase in the pic. Tag coming soon!

rabble, mumble, grumble,....

I was going to get that after work!!

Bah!:dog

But seriously, good grab!

BTW, did you get the Socrates clue for "Hemlock"?

Glad you looked before you left work! I had no paper with which to leave a Brucing! If it is any consolation, I was stuck behind a school bus all the way down Clifton Rd
The hint about the Hemlock poison I actually did get! For some strange reason, I remembered that from an English class and the fact that I have actually been to the park. Took me a few minutes to cull the pertinent information, though.

TAG!
With all the insanity of the last week, the holiday season upon us and incessant sales pitches, Ali wanted to go shopping and see what it is all about. I explained that all those deals were for AFTER Thanksgiving. Besides, we still had to get through that holiday first. Ali was not too pleased because he saw no point in eating a bird. "Not too much meat." he said. "I like antelope and gazelle!" I decided not to mention Chick-Fil-A served bird, but offered to take him to a walking- mall (that's what we southerners call strip malls) so he could get some gift ideas. We walked about for a bit and discussed things like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ali has now confirmed we humans are nuts and really needed a beer. I took him to an ale house that does not serve gazelle but has beer from all over the atlas.



You will find the little bugger at the corner of the brick structure to the right in the photo below:



More than likely nursing a hangover and curled up under a rock. Watch your fingers!!

Too bad I have to wait for insulation installers this morning or I'd take Ali to Chic-Fil-A for lunch

I'd say Ali might stagger over there later but it would be a hike with 1/2" legs.

Ali also likes some of the other eating establishments in that area too!

We had to settle for Starbucks this morning as it us the only place that is open. Ali looks very fetching in her new ribbon!



Grab location: alley next to the bungalow alehouse, Virginia gateway, Gainesville

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