Kayaking with My Pup

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Charlie

I took my little rescue pup kayaking at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

Tina Marie is my little rescue pup. I adopted her a couple years ago.

She loves riding in the kayak and is an excellent navigator.

The flowering trees are beautiful.

View of the lake

Approaching Smith Mountain

She has the best seat in the kayak.

Lake House

My little princess

Lake House

The water was calm.

Reflection

Tina Marie spots something in the water.

Lake House

Kayaking with my pup

She loves having her picture taken.

Lake House

Ending our morning tour of the lake

Friends at Smith Mountain Lake

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Charlie

It is always great seeing Catherine and Jim. They are the nicest couple and awesome friends.

Pete loves Catherine and Jim.

Phil and Catherine have been friends for 19 years.

My bundle of joy

Phil cooked enchiladas for dinner.

I made the margaritas.

Honey loves Phil.

My little princess

Friends at Smith Mountain Lake

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Charlie

The best times are spent with friends. It was so nice visiting Jim and Catherine last weekend. They recently moved from Northern Virginia to retire at the lake.

Noah worked with Catherine. He visited Jim and Catherine and helped move furniture.

Phil worked with Catherine. They have been friends for 19 years.

Catherine, Phil and Jim

We are sitting in their living room and love their view.

It was a nice surprise seeing the trees flowering in their neighborhood.

View of the lake from the dock

Another view of the lake

Basic Necessities

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Charlie

We had lunch at a small French restaurant in Nellysford, Virginia.

Basic Necessities has great French food and wine.

Perfect place for my mother since she is from France.

Below is a link to pictures I took at the restaurant.

Basic Necessities

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Neighbor’s Cabin

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Charlie

My neighbor, Luke, is building a log cabin for his mother in Huddleston, Virginia.

I took a few pictures of the cabin’s progress.

He specializes in cabin restoration and has a website at http://www.ramseyrestoration.com

Below is a link to pictures I took at the log cabin.

Neighbor’s Cabin

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Devils Backbone

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Charlie

I had lunch at Devils Backbone in Roseland, Virginia.

Below is a link to pictures I took at Devils Backbone.

Devils Backbone

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Wild Wolf Brewing Company

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Charlie

I took these pictures at Wild Wolf Brewing Company in Nellysford, Virginia.

Below is a link to pictures I took of the brewery.

Wild Wolf Brewing Company

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Family Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Charlie

I took these pictures of my family during Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all.

Below is a link to pictures I took of our time together.

Family Christmas

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Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Charlie

The best times are spent with friends.

Catherine and Jim visited from Northern Virginia for the Labor Day weekend.

Below is a link to pictures I took of our time together over the holiday.

Labor Day Weekend

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July Family Birthdays

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Charlie

We celebrated the birthdays of my sister, my brother-in-law and my nephew.

Below is a link to pictures I took of the birthday party.

July Family Birthdays

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Family Visit

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Charlie

I do not see my family near enough since they live long distance.

It was nice seeing them together.

Below is a link to pictures of out visit.

Family Visit

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Family Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Charlie

I spent Christmas with my family and took a few pictures.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone.

Christmas Pictures

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Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Charlie

My family got together to celebrate Thanksgiving.

I took a few pictures of our time together.

Thanksgiving Weekend

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Northern Virginia Friends

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Charlie

I went to Northern Virginia to visit my friends.

The drive was beautiful with the fall color.

Below is a link to pictures of the visit.

Northern Virginia Friends

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Neighbor’s Cabin

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Charlie

Luke is a friend who is building a cabin for his mother in Huddleston, Virginia.

He specializes in cabin restoration, and has a website at
http://www.ramseyrestoration.com

Below is a link to pictures of the cabin’s construction.

Neighbor’s Cabin

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Union College Homecoming

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Charlie

I attended the Union College Homecoming in Barbourville, Kentucky.

It was so nice seeing my college friends.

Below is a link to pictures I took of the event.

Union College Homecoming

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Devils Backbone

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Charlie

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

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

I took these pictures at the Devils Backbone.

Devils Backbone

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My Nephew’s Wedding

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Charlie

We celebrated my nephew’s wedding in Richmond, Virginia.

I wish them both a wonderful life together.

I took these pictures of the wedding day.

My Nephew’s Wedding

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Fourth of July Weekend

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Charlie

Had a nice time with very nice friends visiting from Northern Virginia.

I took these pictures of our holiday weekend in Huddleston, Virginia.

Fourth of July Weekend

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Mom’s 80th Birthday

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Charlie

My family got together to celebrate my mother’s 80^th birthday.

I took a few pictures of her surprise birthday party.

Below is a link to my website with more of my mother’s birthday party pictures.

Mom’s 80th Birthday

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Family Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Charlie

Happy Holidays! I took a few pictures of my family at Christmas.

Below is a link to my website with pictures of our time together.

Family Christmas

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SML B-Sharps Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Charlie

I had the privilege to tag along with the Smith Mountain Lake B-Sharps yesterday. They sang at a couple of senior care facilities, and shared the joy of Christmas through their music.

Below is a link to my website with pictures I took of the Christmas event.

Smith Mountain Lake B-Sharps Christmas

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Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Charlie

My family celebrated Thanksgiving on the weekend.

Below is a link to my website with pictures I took of our Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Weekend

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Jan and Linda’s Lake Visit

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Charlie

These are pictures taken during Jan and Linda’s annual visit at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia.

Below is a link to my website with pictures I took of their boat ride.

Jan and Linda’s Lake Visit

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Carol and Walt’s Lake Visit

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Charlie

Carol and Walt are friends from Delaware visiting Smith Mountain Lake for the first time. We gave them a tour of the lake.

Below is a link to my website with pictures I took of their boat ride.

Carol and Walt’s Lake Visit

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Phil’s Birthday Party

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Charlie

The neighbors came together to celebrate Phil’s BIG 70th Birthday.

Below is a link to my website with pictures I took of his birthday party.

Phil’s Birthday Party

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Neighbor at the Lake

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Charlie

Paulette is a very nice lady who owns land in my neighborhood. Her son, Luke, is building a cabin for her. Luke specializes in cabin restoration, and has a website at http://www.ramseyrestoration.com/.

Below is a link to my website with pictures I took of my neighbor’s cabin.

Neighbor at the Lake

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