fairfax county: Northern Virginia-It's Just a State of Mind - 05/09/09 07:24 PM
It seemed like a crazy question and then I laughed. The buyer was headed to Northern Virginia from Arizona. They had checked and they couldn't find Northern Virginia anywhere on the map. It just wasn't there.
Oh well actually there isn't a Northern Virginia like there is a North or … (4 comments)
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fairfax county: Touring Fairfax County without Driving Your Car - 04/08/09 04:28 PM
Ever wonder how you could take in the sites of Fairfax County without having to put up with stoplights and honking horns? If you are ready to shake off the winter time blues and enjoy green shaded paths then dust of your bike or your comfortable shoes and head out to … (2 comments)
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fairfax county: Fort Belvoir-Stop By and Say Hi to Your Oldest Neighbors - 03/28/09 09:59 AM
Just a few miles outside the gates of Fort Belvoir visitors and residents of Fairfax County can find some of Virginia’s finest historic homes and our nation’s treasures. For their time these homes were the envy of the neighborhood and the owners most certainly among the richest families in Fairfax County.
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fairfax county: Fort Belvoir-Sorry You Can't Borrow a Cup of Sugar From These Neighbors - 10/29/08 04:13 PM
Just a few miles outside the gates of Fort Belvoir visitors and residents of Fairfax County can find some of Virginia’s finest historic homes and our nation’s treasures. For their time these homes were the envy of the neighborhood and the owners most certainly among the richest families in Fairfax County.
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fairfax county: Fort Belvoir-One House Stands Alone - 10/20/08 03:40 PM
Tucked away among all of the traditional homes, both old and new on Fort Belvoir stands a home that isn't like any of the others. Just as the Lustron homes on Quantico were a response to the US Government's need for quick delivery homes after WWII, the Thermo-Con house on Fort … (2 comments)
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fairfax county: Hidden in Plain Sight-Hidden Pond Nature Center - 10/18/08 02:23 PM
Perhaps it is a stretch to say that Hidden Pond Nature Center in West Springfield is in plain sight. It wouldn't have been named "hidden pond" if it was. In fact you could drive by the small sign on Keene Mill Road that points to the nature center for years and … (4 comments)
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fairfax county: Shhhh! Don’t Tell Anyone Else About this Great Little Place to Grab a Treat to Eat - 10/07/08 12:20 PM
In a way you hate to give up the "secret" of your favorite little places to sneak off for lunch or a sweet treat. On the other hand you want others to realize that you don't have to spend a fortunate at one of the mega chain coffee stores or settle … (5 comments)
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fairfax county: Equal Time for the Carnivores-Five Guys Burgers and Fries - 09/28/08 09:51 AM
It seems only fair since my post on Sunflower Vegetarian Café appealed to the vegans and vegetarians in Northern Virginia that equal time should be given to those who like meat and potatoes.
Just about anyone who has lived in Northern Virginia for awhile has been introduced to Five Guys Burgers … (7 comments)
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fairfax county: Fairfax County Virginia Welcomes You with Endless Possibilities - 09/27/08 07:15 AM
When you live in Fairfax County you can see the beginnings of our nation's history in the estates of our founding fathers, attend schools rated among the best in the nation and visit the US Capitol to see our government at work. Add to this list, neighborhoods that provide residents with … (4 comments)
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fairfax county: Fort Belvoir-DeWitt Army Hospital Prepares For The Next Generation - 09/25/08 06:51 AM
It seemed appropriate today to check in on the changes at DeWitt Army Hospital as Fort Belvoir gears up for an influx of over 21,000 new military and civilian jobs by 2011. Why today? It is my daughter Kara's birthday and she was born early in the morning at DeWitt 28 … (2 comments)
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fairfax county: Inquiring Minds Want to Know-Are You an Innie or an Outie? - 09/19/08 03:56 PM
No, this isn't a personal question about your belly button. Buyers moving to Northern Virginia often see the phrase "inside" or "outside" the beltway in MLS descriptions and wonder where are these locations on the map. For those who have lived in the Northern Virginia most of our lives we have … (8 comments)
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fairfax county: Where's the Beef? It's Not at the Sunflower Cafe! - 09/17/08 03:46 PM
If you are looking for a charbroiled steak and potatoes then you will drive right past the Sunflower Vegetarian Café in Vienna VA. If you do you will miss a great treat.Our family first started dining at Sunflower Vegetarian Café about 5 years ago when it we discovered it had the … (9 comments)
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fairfax county: Lorton Workhouse Arts Center-An Insiders View - 09/13/08 05:01 PM
One of the benefits of being actively involved in the Occoquan River Communities is the opportunity to get a "sneak peek" at one of the biggest success stories in redevelopment in Lorton. The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center is getting ready for the grand opening the week of September 19th -27th with … (7 comments)
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fairfax county: Nike Missiles and Lorton Prisoners-Not Your Usual Cell Mates - 08/25/08 06:21 AM
My friends accuse me of making some of these little facts about Northern Virginia up. Nope the stories are all real....well okay the one about the hook hanging on the car door at Lake Accotink....not so much.
However the story of the Lorton Prison being the site of the Army's premier … (7 comments)
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fairfax county: Fairfax Station-Clara Barton Slept Here - 08/24/08 06:55 AM
We see the signs around Virginia that say "George Washington Slept Here" but unless you take a step often the beaten path you won't find some of the other signs of famous faces in history. One of those signs is hidden in Fairfax Station at the St. Mary of Sorrows Church … (2 comments)
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fairfax county: Give a Big Cheer for Northern Virginia Schools - 08/21/08 07:00 PM
One of the concerns that parents of school age children face when relocating to Northern Virginia or just moving within the area is finding out the reputation of the local schools.
Fortunately for families moving to Northern Virginia the answer can be found in the rankings that come out every year … (0 comments)
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fairfax county: Another Piece of Fairfax County History is Being Restored - 08/14/08 03:41 PM
Last fall I jokingly posted a picture and wondered what was for sale the house or the dune buggy. It was of course the dune buggy. The house was actually the old Country Store on Gunston Road and it is now being restored. The store went through a number of … (6 comments)
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fairfax county: Fix Up Your Foreclosure and Support Habitat for Humanity at the Same Time - 08/10/08 06:48 PM
Did you just buy a foreclosure in Fairfax or Prince William County? Is your budget a little tight? Then before you head to one of the mega hardware stores stop by the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore and see if you can’t find some of what you need.
A stop … (4 comments)
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fairfax county: Putting the Pedals in Motion in Northern Virginia - 08/07/08 07:02 AM
For those of you who like to get from Point A to Point B faster than your feet can take you then you might be ready to get your bike out of storage and pedal your way around Northern Virginia. Though not as bike friendly for commuters as other cities, the … (12 comments)
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fairfax county: Got Butter? If Not You Can Make it At Mason Neck State Park - 08/06/08 07:32 PM
Yes Virginian's you can make butter on a hot summer day. Just come to the picnic area on any Sunday afternoon in August between 4-5 PM at Mason Neck State Park and you can churn yourself a little sweet creamy butter.Mason Neck Park is one the popular parks for residents of Fairfax County iand is located … (12 comments)
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