Spring Break in the Commonwealth

Filed under: blogging, holiday — Badrose at 12:40 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2007

I’m on Spring Break this week - wasn’t going to blog, BUT as I was shutting down my desktop  computer before “hitting the road,” I noticed an e-mail from Scott with some BIG NEWS.  I couldn’t wait a whole week to play with my new colorsfireplace.JPG

As I was saying - I’m at my undisclosed location - here’s a hint:

This is my second year of celebrating Spring Break by staying in my home state.  After September 11th, I got tired of always being the “token white chick” that got “randomly” chosen for extra security screening in airports.  No more commercial flights for badrose.  No more putting my flip flops in a basket - I’ll just drive.  And I’ll probably spend more time vacationing in the commonwealth as a result.  I’ve lived here my entire life and I still have a lot to see and learn about the Mother of Presidents.

Here’s a question (I’m such a corn pone): As I was driving on I64 yesterday, I noticed some new (or maybe I’m blind and never noticed them in the past) crossing guards installed on the exit and entrance ramps to the interstate.  Long red and white striped bars that look like candy canes without the hook.  Were these installed as part of the hurricane evacuation route plan?  If not, why are they there?  To catch bad guys?  Bad girls?

Oh - Speaking of bad girls - Demzilla’s got the Virginia Blog Carnival going in full swing over at VB Dems.  Go on over and give her a big wet sloppy kiss from me, blogger #10.

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Comment by Kaveh

March 20, 2007 @ 8:59 am

Yes, those hurricane gates are new—-late 2005/early 2006, if I remember correctly. They are only on the eastbound side, between the 295 interchange right up to the bridge-tunnel (or maybe past it) to open up the eastbound lanes to westbound traffic in an evacuation.

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Comment by Kat

March 20, 2007 @ 11:14 am

I noticed those gates, too, when I went to Hampton for the Quilt Fest. I assumed they were to help manage traffic in the event of hurricane evacuations…

Hope you’re having a wonderful time - and *I* knew YOU wouldn’t be able to stay away from blogging! LOL - so, when are you gonna post some pretty pics?

luv and hugz

– Kat
http://www.CatHouseChat.com

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Trackback by Scott's Morning Brew

March 20, 2007 @ 11:17 am

Badrose is playing with crayons…

A few days ago, I found a WordPress plugin that freed up the extra functions in the editor. COLORS!!! So, I installed in on her blog and sent her a note.

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Comment by Scott

March 20, 2007 @ 8:24 pm

I could post a pic of me wearing a speedo when I weighed 312 pounds… :)

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Comment by Badrose

March 20, 2007 @ 8:28 pm

I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU!!

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Comment by Kilo

March 20, 2007 @ 8:55 pm

Scott
Will you mow Alton’s lawn wearing that?

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Comment by Wendi

March 20, 2007 @ 9:21 pm

Have a great vaca, Badrose!
I’m jealous - our spring break got snowed away.

Comment by Red Queen

March 21, 2007 @ 2:47 pm

Anne, thanks for dropping by. I havent been sweeping up feathers- sorry. I did tuck an angel into bed for 9 1/2 years and was so blessed to do so. What a priviledge. Enjoy your week with your little angels.

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