Tag Archives: Travel

2013 wasn’t half bad

Posted on December 31, 2013 by A Dreamer

So, time to briefly interrupt the Williamsburg chronicles to take a look back at 2013.  Overall, it was a pretty darn good year, and it was overdue.  The grandma-related low-level-PTSD-type-hell finally faded.*  When the phone rings, I think “fucking telemarketers” … Continue reading →

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Williamsburg, Day 2 – the rest

Posted on December 30, 2013 by A Dreamer

So, after Great Hopes Plantation, it was definitely time for lunch, so I popped into Shield’s Tavern. Crayfish and shrimp stew and beef pasties (think colonial empanadas) absolutely hit the spot.  Honestly, I was kicking myself that I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Williamsburg, Day 2 – Great Hopes Plantation

Posted on December 30, 2013 by A Dreamer

So, Tuesday was a really long day, so this is going to be split into multiple pieces. Normally when I go to Williamsburg, I just wander around fairly aimlessly for a couple days, I see what I see, eat a … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Chownings Tavern

Posted on December 28, 2013 by A Dreamer

Yes, this one gets it’s own post.  My second day in Williamsburg I headed to Chownings Tavern for dinner and had a terrific time.  Flight of ale – check.  Welsh Rarebit – check.  Salty Virginia Ham on top?  Check.  Enough … Continue reading →

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So, yes, Williamsburg!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by A Dreamer

I know you were dying to hear about it. :)  (And this won’t be the only post – you’re gonna get one for every day I was down there!  I KNOW!) First, if you have a chance to go down … Continue reading →

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Very Quick Williamsburg recap

Posted on December 19, 2013 by A Dreamer

Great time, super nice people and fantastic food.  Also, a shout out to Tim at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern! More to come over the weekend, must unpack and get ready for Christmas.

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The critical errand of this trip

Posted on March 12, 2013 by A Dreamer

We only have these in kiosks at the holidays back east. Gotta get some bordeauxs for my brother for taking care of the critters. And maybe some for me, too. Now I just have to figure out if I can … Continue reading →

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This may have to become an annual ritual

Posted on March 12, 2013 by A Dreamer

Day 3 of my spring training baseball trip. Lucky jersey worked today as the Padres shutout the Athletics 10-0. The weather has been great, the change of scenery is always good, and I am having a great time. I’m very … Continue reading →

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