Hampton Roads Off-Topic Talk

[vdogg]

I'm just getting in to work now!

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I'm off til Tuesday.

[urbanvb]

  I'm off til Tuesday.

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[rusthebuss]

  I'm off til Tuesday.

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I have all of next week off!

[vdogg]

I have all of next week off!  

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[rusthebuss]

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B)

[PeninsulaKiddo]

  B)

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I have nothing until the first week in September so go me. And I get to go to DC in 2 weeks and NYC in 3 weeks. Ah... to be young again... I mean still bwahahahahahahaha.

[lammius]

I have nothing until the first week in September so go me.  And I get to go to DC in 2 weeks and NYC in 3 weeks.  Ah... to be young again... I mean still  bwahahahahahahaha.

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Nice set of vacations. I'm TRYING to set aside some time to visit VA in August. I haven't been down there since December.

[urbanvb]

I am heading up to Nova this weekend just for a couple of days. I really hope it does not rain up there. As far as weather it says for Nova and here actually, 40% chance of rain tomorrow high 82.

[sugoiben]

I am heading up to Nova this weekend just for a couple of days. I really hope it does not rain up there. As far as weather it says for Nova and here actually, 40% chance of rain tomorrow high 82.

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It's raining up here now

[urbanvb]

Here are a few pics from my recent trip to Nova. Hope you enjoy.

This past weekend I decided to go to Northern Va and take a few pics and hang out with a couple of friends that live up that way. This thread is sort of a pictorial of my trip. There are a lot of pics but hopefully you will enjoy them.

My first stop was in Woodbridge at Ikea! It's a pretty cool store for sure. Luckily I left 'unscathed'. Here are a few pics of the showroom.

Next is Old Town. This area is really neat with tons of resaturants and shops. Lots of places just to hang out as well. The old row houses are really neat.

Cobble stone street.

A bike shop.

Chadwicks. A pretty neat place to eat.

The Potomac is at the edge of Old Town. Folks were out everywhere enjoying the weather. Regan National Airport is just north of here.

Starbucks!

The visitor center.

Market Square and City Hall. City Hall was built in 1873, was once the site of Fairfax County Courthouse, as well as fire engine companies and a jail. George Washington was known to bring good from his plantation at Mount Vernon to Market Square, which he also used as a militia training site during the War of Independence. Market Square today is a site for outdoor live entertainment and a Farmer's Market that opens on Saturdays.

King Street Metro Station

George Washington Masonic National Memorial. George Washington was the Charter Worship Master of the Alexandria Masonic Lodge and this memorial offers a tribue to his leadership and patriotism. Guided tours allow visitors to trace the events of Washington's life and discover a splendid view of Old Town and DC from the 333-foot Memorial Tower.

The new blends in just great with the old in Old Town.

Hope you enjoyed!!

[okinawatyphoon]

Wow, nice pics. I really like the old row houses...very classic.

[burt]

Neat pictures, Guy. Bet you had a great time.

[urbanvb]

Thanks guys. As always I had a great time. So much to see and so little time..

[burt]

Thanks guys. As always I had a great time. So much to see and so little time.. 

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When you get a few minutes, maybe you will resize Worldcoupe's pix.

[urbanvb]

I can do that. I just need to know which pics and I will be glad to.

[burt]

I can do that. I just need to know which pics and I will be glad to.

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Thanks Guy. I'll tell him to contact you.

Don't suppose you went to Birchmere while in Alexandria for musical entertainment?

[urbanvb]

Thanks Guy.  I'll tell him to contact you.

Don't suppose you went to Birchmere while in Alexandria for musical entertainment?

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I don't think so. I have actually never heard of that area.

[burt]

I don't think so. I have actually never heard of that area.

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It's a club in Old Town! They book great acts.

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[burt]

It's a club in Old Town!  They book great acts.

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Speaking of Clubs, is The Boat House still operating in Norfolk?

[rusthebuss]

Speaking of Clubs, is The Boat House still operating in Norfolk?

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No the hurricane made it unstable and they condemned the building and pretty much the NORVA took all of its business anyways. I've been to some memorable concerts there and will miss it. Its still there but no one is allowed to use it. I think the roof collapsed some too.

[urbanfan]

No the hurricane made it unstable and they condemned the building and pretty much the NORVA took all of its business anyways. I've been to some memorable concerts there and will miss it. Its still there but no one is allowed to use it. I think the roof collapsed some too.

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The city owns the property and plans to build a multi-modal transportation station there.

[rusthebuss]

The city owns the property and plans to build a multi-modal transportation station there.

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Where did you hear that? That would be great and hopefully it will accomodate the Light rail project.

[lil-bear]

The city has in it's plans to combine the bus station, high-speed rail, and light rail into one hub behind Harbor Park.

[okinawatyphoon]

The city has in it's plans to combine the bus station, high-speed rail, and light rail into one hub behind Harbor Park.

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This PDF, albeit somewhat dated, describes the plans for the transportation center.

[PeninsulaKiddo]

Psst. Vdogg.... if/when you get the time, can you add Harborview TC to the Suffolk section of the developments thread? I think I'm in love with that project haha. Thanks.