The Monocacy Aqueduct

 Saturday, March 27, 2021

Just a small road trip today.  We visited the Monocacy Aqueduct area before we met some friends at May's for all-you-can-eat crabs.  All in all a lovely day.

A Big Family Day

 Sunday, March 21, 2021

Today is my 68th birthday, but more importantly, it is Baby Shower Day.  Due to the wonderful pandemic, one has to use one's imagination to do what used to be ordinary and fun things.  Today we are having a drive-by baby shower for Candice and Chris.  Candice's mom, Allie, has worked her tail off organizing this baby shower following all the guidelines set by our fearless leaders.  It is being held in the parking lot of the community center for the area Candice's Mom and Dad live in.  People are supposed to drive by to wish her the best, leave their gift and drive on.  Fortunately, most people are not having it.  They are parking and talking and enjoying each other as much as possible standing around a parking lot. All told it went extremely well and I think everyone enjoyed themselves.

My contribution was getting balloons and setting up the dollhouse that Mom and Dad Besmen worked so hard on for so many years only to have grandsons and great-grandsons.  We are finally having a girl come into the family, so she gets the dollhouse (when she is much older).

Candice's Granny, Pat

With Great Granddad, Hank

Anita and Brandon discussing the finer points of furniture placement.

All about the Dollhouse

The very old mirror that belonged to Mom's Grandmother.

Getting Ready for the Big Day

 Friday, March 12 - Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Shopping for a new granddaughter.  How cute is this?

Grandpops constructing her new changing table/dresser.

The finished product.

Two Big Days, Pandemic Wise

 Saturday, March 6, and Sunday, March 7, 2021

Finally got an appointment for a Covid vaccine.  Of course, we couldn't get the same day. Hoping this is a step to normal life once again.  Bright and early to Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf.  You have to grab it when you can.  Fortunately, they were doing the Johnson & Johnson one-shot deal so we don't have to return for a second shot in four weeks.  It was really well organized and on both days we were in and out pretty quick.  The only downside was the folks giving the shots we not too gentle.

Since we had to drive so far for the vaccinations we decided to make a day of it.  We visited Fort Washington on Saturday.  This fort was built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC in 1808.  It has stood as a silent sentry for over 20 years.

Back to Waldorf on Sunday for Bruce's turn. It was moving a little slower today but still not too bad.

The Coveted Vaccination Record Card

After a quick Mcdonald's stop, we drove down to Colonial Beach, Virginia today. It was cold and of course, everything is still closed both due to Covid and seasonal but we enjoyed a brief walk along the beach before heading home.

Close to Home, Wheaton Regional

 Thursday, March 4, 021

Just a quick trip to Wheaton Regional Park..You must not forget your own backyard.

Frederick Area, Monocacy Battlefield

 Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Roadtrip to the Frederick area.  Found several spots to get out and explore.

These beauties we spotted in someone's yard along the way.

Gambrill Mill Trail was next.

Just stopped for a minute at the Thomas Farm.  Will have to save this spot for another day.

Jug Bridge