The Thread about "Slow" Weekends

[jcb]

Weekends have been slow on the podcast board. Its understandable, the fall weather where I live and am right now (more on that in a minute) is unbelievably beautiful so who wants to be inside sitting at a computer?

But for those who are - or who catch a quick minute at the computer - I thought it would be fun to just say hello and ask what you are doing this weekend.

My wife and I are in D.C. for the weekend. We enjoy staying around Dupont Circle and are at the Hotel Madera (through tomorrow).

We had dinner last night at "Teaism" a quaint place off of Dupont Circle which, as the name implies, serves a wide variety of tea as well as lighter fare. I had chicken soup and shrimp rolls, Cathie had lentil soup and rice.

From there we took the Metro to Smithsonian. There is just something romantic about walking down the mall at sunset (trying not to smell the diesel generators from the exhibition on the mall) and watching the setting sun illuminate the capital building.

Last night was also a full moon so we enjoyed a double feature - the moon rising above the castle - oops, the capital building.

While I never did get a photograph of the moon where it wasn't overexposed (believe me it wasn't for lack of trying)

taking the time to sit by the pool in front of the Grant Memorial, watching the moon rise slowly over the illuminated capital building was, well, magical.

We are still negotiating what to do today - we are leaning toward the park service mule drawn canal boat rides in Georgetown - tonight we have dinner reservation and are hearing Sweet Honey in the Rock.

I hope all have an enjoyable weekend.

 

[DisneyKevin]

What an great weekend.

Sounds romantic and wonderful.

 

[safetymom]

I am jealous. I love visiting Washington DC.

 

[ADP]

Love the pictures and the read. Awesome!

 

[macman752]

We are at WDW for MNSSHP and Food & Wine. We are sitting on our couch at SSR resting up from last night's party and preparing for Epcot later this afternoon.

 

[dansyr2514]

Awesome. My weekend is not so exciting, but I finally has a Saturday so I slept in!

 

[Danibelle]

Washington is one of my favorite places!!

 

[roomthreeseventeen]

Awesome... We will be there for Thanksgiving. My sis and aunt and uncle all live in the area.

Today, I am going for a run, then yoga, then working on my musical. Tomorrow is baking and cleaning, and maybe a swim. Low key.

 

[DISNUT21]

Sounds like a lovely weekend indeed, I love Washington DC it is such a nice city.
I wish I could enjoy the nice fall weather during the last few weeks, but unfortunately, I have been sitting in bed for the past two weeks suffering with complications from sinus surgery. So thank you so very much for allowing me to live vicariously through your posts.

 

[WaltD4Me]

Those are gorgeous pictures! I love the one at night with the moon. I'm so jealous, I love Washington, but haven't been in years.

My weekend sounds so boring now.

I work 1/2 days on Saturday, so I'm stuck here until 3pm, then I'm babysitting my niece and nephew at 5pm and thought I'd take them to the mall for the Disney Store and play place, then dinner at Max & Erma's, their burgers are the best, plus, I have a coupon for free cookies.

Sundays I sleep in, read the paper, then going shopping with mom.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Beautiful pictures!!! I would absolutely LOVE going to Teaism. It sounds right up my alley!

I've been busy running errands all day and talking to good friends while out shopping. I'm hoping to relax for a bit and then begin packing up some things for my move next month.

 

[Luv2Camp]

Teaism does sound wonderful!

My weekend is quiet too. Had lunch with my Mother and aunts today, church tomorrow morning, and get ready for another week. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[EPCOT is a verb]

I'm looking forward to going to Atlantic City tomorrow with a group from work to participate in a Memory Walk, a 5K walk to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Should be fun!

 

[mainegal]

I spent the day in the glass studio making fused glass creations. I attempted to make a Mickey head.

 

[snowwhitenyc]

Great photos! I always love visiting DC, it is a fun town -- I'll be there next weekend to hang with Jon Stewart/Stephen Colbert and Co.

I'm having a pretty great weekend -- solo trip to Orlando to volunteer at Give Kids the World! I had my first shifts today and had such an amazing time. The Village is just so fantastic, and all of the families were so lovely. I had a bit of a surreal moment standing in front of the carousel -- I've listened to Dave Parfitt's GKTW segment so many times, I hear that carousel music in my dreams. And I today I heard it for real! I can't wait to go back tomorrow.

I'm bookending the weekend with friends at MNSSHP (Friday) and Food and Wine (Monday) -- my first time for both! I'm having a blast so far, I feel like I may need to make this an annual tradition.

 

[OKW Lover]

Awesome pictures!

Val & I love to visit DC and usually hit it once a year although we probably aren't getting there this year.

 

[dsnyfan608]

Today I am sitting in South Florida watching the Steeler game! They are playing the Dolphins and although I live in So Fl now, I grew up in Pittsburgh so will forever be a Steeler Fan! GO STEELERS!!