SummerTravels

I took off the other week on one of the few trips scheduled for the year. I went with Jen to her family's cabin in the SW part of Virginia to cheer for her and her family in a triathlon. We had a great time. Jen won her age group. Her dad, Tim, placed third in his age group. I didn't compete in the triathlon but I smoked Sean (Jen's brother) in a match of Bocci. I have to cling to that since he has beat me in every other game. Mr. and Mrs. Kute played some Bocci with me, too. Cookie is nearly a pro, I think, back home in Winston-Salem. This trip took place the weekend there was such heavy rain in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. We went out on the river and stayed in while it rained. I spent a good deal of time in the rain that weekend. I was ensuring that I will never say, "I should have played in the rain." I think I was out for about two hours playing frisbee golf in the rain. Highlight of the weekend! The cabin is such a relaxing place. The Kute's fed me with good grub and provided great company. I had to leave sooner than planned because of the rain. (so I wasn't trapped by flooding getting back to DC). Anywho, I stopped in Charlottesville on the way back. My friend from home, Jenn Cowart, went to UVA in '92. I'd always hoped to go see her there. I made it after 14 years! I went and shopped and ate downtown and walked-in the rain- around the campus...I mean, the grounds, at UVA. The top picture here is from my dear friend Leigh's visit to DC the next week. Leigh and I have known each other since college. Sean also came to DC and took his obligatory shot in front of the White House. It was great to have friends come visit!