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The beautiful apple blossoms have long since passed and the much awaited crop of Virginia apples is waiting to be enjoyed. It makes no difference whether you want to munch, bake or cook them there is no more unmistakeable evidence of the Fall season's beginning than the flavor and freshness ...
08/24/2008
Arthur and I are early risers. We are at the gym by 5:30 AM, exercise and get home to start our business day. However, we frequently opt for an early morning walk in the Occoquan business district. Why is it "Our Occoquan"? Except for an occasional sea gull along the seawall we rarely ever see...
08/19/2008
Recently, I did a post WHEN DID MONTCLAIR BECOME A PART OF MCB QUANTICO? because Montclair is extremely close to the base. Then I started to reflect - there are approximately 40,000 homes within a maximum of 30 minutes to Quantico. The 3 largest subdivisions are DALE CITY, MONTCLAIR and LAKE...
08/19/2008
Lorton Station is a 300 acre subdivision of 950 newer homes just South of Fort Belvoir. Detached homes and town homes are available and, yes, it is within 15 minutes of the entrance to Fort Belvoir. Additionally, it is only 15 miles south of Washington, D.C. - the Lorton entrance to and exit...
08/19/2008
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Mason Neck, that section of Lorton with water on 3 sides is a natural wonderland. The peninsula consists of 9,000 acres - 6,000 of which are under land management. As a result, it is now home to 200 species of birds, 31 mammals and 44 species of reptiles and amphibians. Its' most famous landown...
08/19/2008
Inlet Cove is just 1 mile south of the main gate of Fort Belvoir between the Fairfax County Parkway and Telegraph Road. Yes, it adjoins the southwestern section of Fort Belvoir. It is a 40 acre planned community with 148 detached homes and 108 town homes. There is a pool, clubhouse, tot lo...
08/19/2008
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Occoquan Pointe is a group of 72 town home condominiums with garages. They sit high above Occoquan away from the hustle and bustle of the business district. They were built in the mid 1990's. Even after that length of time the exteriors are absolutely pristine - a testimonial to the management...
08/19/2008
Initially, the Lorton correctional facility was supposed to house prisoners in an environment where fresh air and hard work would enhance inmate rehabilitation. As a result, much of the more than 3,000 acres was used for the production of beef, dairy products and vegetables. Additionally, many...
08/19/2008
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Occoquan Pointe is a group of 72 town home condominiums with garages. They sit high above Occoquan away from the hustle and bustle of the business district. They were built in the mid 1990's. Even after that length of time the exteriors are absolutely pristine - a testimonial to the management...
08/18/2008
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That looks like any other 4 lane road in the eastern United States heading out of town into the country. Actually, when you are on this road (Old Bridge Road) you are in the middle of Lake Ridge - one of the most picturesque, well planned, and well maintained communities in Northern Virginia....
08/18/2008
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