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historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/22/21 polka dots Polka Dot Park Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-21-2021, 05:58 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/21/21 Adidas Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-21-2021, 01:58 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Good News on Infrastructure thread in General Discussion

G Street NW PBL is complete basically from 17th to Virginia (IE 24th) 20th Street NW PBL from G down to Virginia (IE E Street) and almost done...

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01-20-2021, 06:23 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/20/21 president's name post-FDR and not a yard sign or car Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-20-2021, 07:29 AM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

It's within blocks of my house. I didn't even have to think about it-- just told Rumi that that was where we were going.

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01-19-2021, 06:07 PM

historygeek replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Vanadu isn't strictly public, but it is freely accessible to the public. The cars are all parked in front of the (equally decorative) house of...

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01-19-2021, 04:12 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/10/21 beetle Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-19-2021, 12:22 PM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I'm a Clintonian on cars - they should be safe, legal, and rare. :p

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01-19-2021, 10:59 AM

lordofthemark replied to a thread Pointless Prize: Civil War History in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

There certainly are a lot of different civil war related markers and street names around here. I have found myself taking a much narrower...

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01-19-2021, 07:47 AM

historygeek replied to a thread New Deal Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This is such a great (and under-visited) historic site in DC! IT's definitely on my top-ten when people come to visit the city.

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01-18-2021, 10:12 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/18/21 #publicartfinder featuring (or by) BIPOC. I posted a different pic of this mural in #publicartfinder earlier this month. Sent from my...

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01-17-2021, 03:00 PM

historygeek replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

At the western end of the Marvin Gaye trail. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-17-2021, 02:57 PM

historygeek replied to a thread FS2021 Point Prize #DCBoundaryStones in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I got my second and third boundary stones today. North and east. Apparently the east stone is far more ferocious-- it has a much taller cage! ...

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01-16-2021, 10:45 AM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/16 Brewing, Mead, distillery, or winery. I also snagged a pic of Rumi's Meadworks jersey, but it's not on a sign. Sent from my Pixel 2 using...

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01-15-2021, 02:29 PM

historygeek replied to a thread New Deal Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

I can't believe I didn't know that! (I used to work for NARA)

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01-14-2021, 09:19 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/14/21 anagram for Benedict Arnold. --enter-- Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-13-2021, 06:07 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/13/21 Liam Hemsworth anagram. Marsh Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-13-2021, 12:59 PM

historygeek replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Oops. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-12-2021, 06:05 PM

historygeek replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Statue of Frederick Douglas on the University of Maryland campus. One of my favorites. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-12-2021, 06:00 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/12/22. Bat Batman in a comic shop window Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-12-2021, 05:10 PM

awitt replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/12/21 Bats Mmmmmm, the Bat Cave seems to be closed. Bummer because we could use Batman right now.

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01-11-2021, 06:47 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/11/21 plane Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-11-2021, 04:02 PM

historygeek replied to a thread New Deal Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Also-- I have idea if there are any historical markers or the like at Fort Hunt. If someone lives near there and fancies a ride that way, let me know...

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01-11-2021, 03:56 PM

historygeek replied to a thread New Deal Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Not strictly New Deal, but an interesting DC story from that era... The Bonus Expeditionary Force, or the Bonus Army, descended upon DC in 1932....

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01-10-2021, 10:25 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

1/10/21 nut Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-10-2021, 11:12 AM

historygeek replied to a thread New Deal Pointless Prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Extra points for referring to it by its proper name. :) Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

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01-09-2021, 09:35 PM

historygeek replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

in Hyattsville. Rather hidden in an alley right off route 1 near Streetcar 82. West side of route 1. Look for the Welcome to Hyattsville mural then...

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01-09-2021, 05:01 PM

awitt replied to a thread Freezing Saddles 2021 - Daily Photo Scavenger Hunt in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

Where am I going to find balloons this time of year, I thought. While taking some photos at the aqueduct remnant in Georgetown I looked over and saw...

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01-09-2021, 03:37 PM

historygeek replied to a thread FS2021 #PublicArtFinder pointless prize in Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competition

This mural went up in response to police violence against African Americans, and particularly against Black children. In Hyattsville near Streetcar...

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Biography:: Part time bike commuter, vegan, proud father of 4.

Location:: Arlington, VA

Interests:: Cycling, drawing, teaching, parenting, politics, cooking, gardening, vegetarian food

Occupation:: Computer Architect

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