I love Lynchburg, Virginia.

Watching the parade put me in the Christmas spirit.

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Lynchburg Christmas

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I took these pictures at the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Poplar Forest Wine Festival

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I took these pictures at the Lynchstock Music Festival in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Lynchstock Music Festival

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I took these pictures at the Virginia 10 Miler in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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The Virginia 10 Miler

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I took these pictures at a festival in Bedford, Virginia.

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Bedford Centerfest

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I took these pictures at the street festival in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Downtown Lynchburg Street Festival

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I took these pictures at the National D-Day Memorial’s 1940s Homefront Festival in Bedford, Virginia.

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1940s Homefront Festival

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I took these pictures today at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.

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D-Day Anniversary Ceremony

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I took these pictures at the Armed Forces Day 5K Run/Walk.

It was held at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.

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Armed Forces Day 5K

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I had a great time at the International Festival in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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International Festival

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I had a great time looking at lofts in Downtown Lynchburg, Virginia.

The loft tour is sponsored by the Free Clinic Of Central Virginia.

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Downtown Lynchburg Loft Tour

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I took these pictures at The Sedalia Center’s Celtic Festival in Big Island, Virginia.

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Big Island Celtic Festival

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I attended Second Saturdays at the Lynchburg Humane Society.

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Second Saturdays

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I attended Second Saturdays at the Lynchburg Humane Society.

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Second Saturdays

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I took these pictures of my neighbors celebrating the holidays.

I am lucky to have such wonderful friends.

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Neighborhood Holiday Party

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I took these Christmas tree pictures at the Bedford Area Welcome Center in Bedford, Virginia.

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Bedford Festival of Trees

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Nothing shows off the heart of a community like a parade.

I took these pictures at the Christmas Parade in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Lynchburg Christmas Parade

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These veterans celebrated the 16th anniversary of the Monument Terrace Troop Rally.

They exemplify American Patriotism in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Monument Terrace Troop Rally

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I took these pictures at the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival in Forest, Virginia.

The festival took place at Poplar Forest, the home of Thomas Jefferson.

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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival

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I had the honor and privilege to be a guest and take pictures of the USS Dace submarine reunion in Kingsland, Georgia.

These veterans came from all over the country to attend this event.

Thanks to these fine veterans for their service.

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USS Dace Submarine Reunion

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The best times are spent with friends.

I took these pictures at my college homecoming in Barbourville, Kentucky.

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Union College Homecoming

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I took these pictures at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in Roanoke, Virginia.

This event raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I took these pictures at an animal adoption event in Roanoke, Virginia.

These animals were cleared for adoption from Florida.

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Hurricane Rescue Animals

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I took these pictures of historic Point of Honor in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Point of Honor

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Walking through an old graveyard is like stepping back in time.

I took these pictures at the Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Old City Cemetery

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I took pictures at a street festival in Downtown Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Lynchburg Street Festival

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I attended Microfestivus, a Craft Beer Festival in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Roanoke Beer Festival

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I visited Pacabella Farm Alpacas & Boutique in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Alpaca Farm

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I attended the Deschutes Street Pub in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Deschutes Street Pub Roanoke

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I took these pictures of my pup, Nick, riding with me on a float.

He is active for 16 years old.

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July 4th Weekend

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I love historic homes.

I took these pictures on Harrison Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Harrison Street Lynchburg

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I visited the Lynchburg Museum for the first time.

This is a great place to learn about the history of Lynchburg, Virginia.

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The Lynchburg Museum

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I stopped by Beale’s Brewery & BBQ in Bedford, Virginia.
http://www.bealesbeer.com/

I took these pictures as they were setting up for their opening.

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Beale’s Brewery & BBQ

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I love historic homes.

I took these pictures on Pearl Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Pearl Street Lynchburg

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I took these pictures at a ceremony honoring the veterans at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. 

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National D-Day Memorial

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I attended the Lake Side Singers concert in Moneta, Virginia.

They sang beautifully.

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Lake Side Singers

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I took these pictures at a wonderful festival in Roanoke, Virginia.

Local Colors embraces people of different cultures.

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Roanoke Local Colors Festival

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I took these pictures at the Loft Tour in Lynchburg, Virginia. The lofts are truly amazing.

Here are a few pictures I took of the loft tour in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Downtown Lynchburg Loft Tour

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I missed out on Woodstock, but I did go to Lynchstock. Like at Woodstock, it rained.

Here are a few pictures I took of the music festival in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Lynchstock Music Festival

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I love historic homes.

I took these pictures on Washington Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Washington Street Lynchburg

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I took these pictures at the Point of Honor 5K Race in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Point of Honor 5K Race

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I went to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Roanoke, Virginia.

It was a good time had by all.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I took a few pictures of Main Street shops and restaurants in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Main Street Lynchburg

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I saw these veterans at the Monument Terrace Troop Rally in Lynchburg, Virginia.

They gathered to support past and current troops.

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Monument Terrace Troop Rally

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I spent the day with my family in Roseland, Virginia.

We ate at a restaurant nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Devils Backbone

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I went to the Christmas Parade in Lynchburg, Virginia.

It was a good time had by all. Merry Christmas everyone.

Lynchburg Christmas Parade

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I took pictures at the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival in Forest, Virginia.

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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival

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I attended First Fridays in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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First Fridays Lynchburg

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I went to the Apple Festival in Nelson County, Virginia.

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Nelson County Apple Festival

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