As promised, here’s the video that I put together for Bicycle Space for the Tweed Ride. It was good fun running around to capture as much footage as I could. I’m used to being on the editing end of things, so it was a good change up to actually be behind camera. If I did anything differently, I might not have worn heels for this task, as my feet were killing me by the end of the day. But, I did get lots of compliments on my shoes, so I suppose it was worth it in the end. Well, check it out… and yes, Bowser does make an appear or two. That falls well within my editorial rights.
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H Street Festival
September 18th, 2011
Yesterday we checked out the H Street Festival and all the eye-candy it had to offer. It was PERFECT fall festival weather – cool and comfortable. We ate some delicious street vendor food, ran into lots of friends and neighbors, and enjoyed all of the people and dog watching. Love this neighborhood!
the Atlas Armada ran up and down the streetcar tracks. human-powered!
one of the many decorated cars on display. how awesome is that paint job?
(and with “taxation without representation” tags, no less)
Normalcy… Does anyone else seem like this has been missing in the past few weeks? I feel like the end of summer was a whirlwind of crazy – a major earthquake, followed by Hurricane Irene, then classes started, August was over justlikethat, another week of non-stop rain and flooding, the 10th anniversary of 9/11… It just seems to me like there haven’t been any normal weeks gone by of late. I guess that’s life. The slow, lazy days of summer are coming to an end, and there is cooler weather in the forecast for the end of this week. woohoo! Oh happy fall days, hurry up!
We FINALLY made it to the new H Street NE location of HR-57 last weekend. It was long one of our favorite DC spots for live jazz music when it was formerly located on 14th St, and since it was super-nice enough to move along with us into our new neighborhood — well, yeah, we really have no excuse for not getting there earlier.
It’s still got a “new” vibe to it with the white-painted side walls (I definitely prefer the exposed brick at the former location), but the music was just as enjoyable during our evening there… so I’m not complaining. These places take time to settle into and find their real character. And if you judge by these pictures, doesn’t it look just as moody and comfortable and awesome as ever?
One other note of interest! It looks like they are now equipped with crepe-makers up front in the windows where you come inside. Though I didn’t smell any of the fresh doughy treats or see anyone order them, I’m going to have to look into it on our next visit. Wine, jazz, and crepes. Match made in heaven.
The show was great too — lots of long numbers in their set, hilarious commentary by the band members in between jams, and also a few spontaneous breakouts into the theme song from Sesame Street. This song is brought to you by the letters “H” and “R.” Love it!
Last night we watched the opening matches of the Washington Kastles World Team Tennis league at their new stadium at The Wharf in southwest. They beat the Kansas City Explorers in overtime, 21-18, but more importantly we were thisclose to Venus Williams! ahhhhh! I’m pretty sure if I stood on the other side of the net to receive one of her serves, I wouldn’t even see it go by me. It’s that fast.
Tennis is pretty awesome to watch in person, though. The speed that they change directions, the ball control, and how they know just where to send it to be out of reach. SLAM! The instant replays are also one of my favorites parts — watching the little ball diagram in slow motion to see if the line calls are correct. Is the shadow inside, outside, or on the line? Aaaand, now I am feeling really pumped to go play some tennis sometime soon!!! The last time I went (not counting the Wii) was with Matt when we lived in Silver Spring. If I remember, it ended in many tennis balls being lost over the fence and a couple of adult temper tantrums.
I just asked Matt, “What should I write about the bluegrass festival yesterday?”
Silence for a few seconds… then:
Matt: “It was sweltering hot. The shade was sparse. The food trucks were rolling. The bikes were plenty. The beer was cold. The island was beautiful, attendees were happy, and the pickin’ was fast. The second annual Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival was a smashing success, or something like that, and I look forward to attending next year.”
Saturday was a beautiful, sunny, breezy day, the kind that felt blissfully stuck somewhere between spring and summer. I spent the day checking out the Flower Mart at the National Cathedral with some of the loveliest ladies in my life. Happy Mother’s Day to the mom who raised my husband, and to my own mom, the best mom in the whole wide world!!
I forget exactly, but I think these are called Poofy Purple Fireworks Flowers.
There was entertainment and carnival games for all the little kiddos…
This was our view, front and center of the Cathedral, where we sat to eat lunch– lobster rolls and fresh fruit cups! We also enjoyed some gigantic chocolate-covered strawberries.
View of the rose garden from the top of the tower.
More views from the top.
The main nave; OOooops camera was a little crooked…
On Friday night, we attended the Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, “8th and I”, which is the Marine Corps oldest active post. Every Friday in the summer, the parade starts at 8:45 pm, and includes a concert by the US Marine Band, precision marching, the Corps Color Guard and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, AND!!!! the most awesome LCpl. Chesty, a big, beefy bulldog, who is the official mascot of Marine Barracks Washington.
It was a pretty impressive show, especially because of the evening setting with dramatic lighting and the downright precision of everything. The silent drill platoon was especially amazing, tossing their 10-pound rifles with bayonets back and forth as if they were weightless. And not a one of them dropped (I was watching). Overall, a nice way to spend a summer evening.
On Saturday, DC’s first Kidical Mass ride took place, and Matt was there to take photos and ride with the group, whose goal is: “Promoting safe, fun family biking in the Greater Washington area.” Here’s some more of the photos.
Tax season commeth! That means I get to see the dancing Statue of Liberty on my way home from work. This costume guy was getting all into it with his little dance, I was afraid he was going to jiggy himself right off that thin little median he balances on. Nothing would be sadder than a Statue of Liberty with a twisted ankle, or worse – lying crumpled in a heap on Georgia Avenue.
And before anyone says it, I promise you I WAS stopped at a light while I took these pics. Unlike other (mostly Maryland) commuters I’ve seen, I don’t take pics while flying down the road. I also don’t floss while driving, read the newspaper, or use an electric razor… all of which I have seen before.
Have you submitted your taxes yet? Anyone get a big refund?
