Archive for the ‘Adventures’ Category
Key Bridge Snow Removal
‘M Street from Roof’
courtesy of ‘Julie Fraker’
If you’re wondering why there’s a ridiculous amount of traffic along M Street, it’s because the DCPD and DDOT are bulldozing the snow build up on Key Bridge. When I passed about 10 minutes ago, the removal was only affecting the traffic heading towards Virginia, but I’m assuming they’ll [...]
No Metro Means Taxis Screw You Over
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
For some reason (I still can’t fathom why) the Metro closed at midnight on Friday and Saturday. This meant that for the average person out on the town, taxis were the only option for getting home, and apparently cabbies got wind of this. Instead of turning on their meters [...]
Was the City Ready?
‘Train approaching’
courtesy of ‘brianmka’
As you are all aware, the Fed has finally reopened today after nearly a week of closure. With roads fairly clear and sidewalks mostly shoveled, it seemed like the right call. But I’m beginning to suspect that maybe it wasn’t. Metro appears to be woefully unprepared for the return of the Federal [...]
Bored Out Of Your Gourd Solutions
’so bored’
courtesy of ’sunnyfunnyyellow’
Yeah, I feel you. There’s only so many days you can surf the interwebz, watch movies, catch up on your DVR recordings, read, twiddle your thumbs, pace around your apartment, etc.
So let’s get crazy and kick ourselves into snowaction. The Washington Post’s Jenna Johnson has already compiled a fantastic list of snomageddon [...]
Baltimore Enlists Special Help For Snopocalyspe
Courtesy of www.jasonwennet.com, a Baltimore resident, WeLoveDC has learned that Charm City has rolled out its special snow task force to help deal with the Snopocalyspe.
No word yet on if the ground storm troopers have been deployed or if DC will be implementing a similar task force.
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PG County Boy Rescued From Ravine
‘ACC Mountaineering Course: Gummi Bear Crevasse Rescue’
courtesy of ‘iwona_kellie’
According to WBAL and WTOP, last night a PG County teenager slipped down a snow covered hill, near Marlton Center Drive, and landed 100ft down the ravine. Fortunately, the boy managed to keep himself out of the nearby creek and was unharmed after the fall. The boy [...]
National Geographic Live: February 2010
The spring season of National Geographic Live – a series of dynamic lectures, concerts, films and more – kicks off next week.
This year, the National Geographic Society has graciously offered some event tickets to our readers. If you’re interested in winning a pair of tickets to any of the events below, simply remark in comments [...]
Tourism: Catoctin Mountain Park
‘Catoctin Mountain Park-5′
courtesy of ‘TrailVoice’
Nestled an approximate 90 minute, northwesterly drive from DC, Catoctin Mountain Park located just outside of Thurmont, MD, is a great spot for a day trip or the perfect location for a weekend getaway from the district’s hubbub.
I’ve long had Catoctin on my radar since moving the DC, in fact visiting [...]
United For Haiti Fundraiser
‘Dining Room Interior, Policy’
courtesy of ‘Jenn Larsen’
If you’re looking for a place to have your Thursday night out, and honestly who on a Wednesday afternoon isn’t thinking about non-work related activities, then definitely check out United For Haiti Fundraiser to benefit Partners in Health (PIH) taking place at Policy.
Starting at 7:30pm, your $25 donation will [...]
Case of the Key Bridge Hanging Ropes Solved
‘Ripples’
courtesy of ‘S. Parker’
Ever been driving on the George Washington Parkway and seen those mysterious ropes dangling underneath the Key Bridge? Have you ever wondered, what crazy person is rope swinging into the Potomac? Or, perhaps someone has a secret July 4th firework viewing spot?
Well, the WaPo’s Answer Man, John Kelly, has put the mystery [...]
Real World Live Blog Tonight!
‘The Biggest Looser’
courtesy of ‘: rebecca :’
More live blogging is coming your way, this evening, for episode two of the Real World: DC. Last week, we had 200 people tune in and it was the bomb . So, please join us right here on the WLDC main page at 10pm for more “real life.” Oh, [...]
Flashback 2009: The Year In Photos
IMG_4071, courtesy of trentroche
And what a year it’s been. Here’s some of our favorites from our Flashback features, capturing images all across 2009. Enjoy.
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The Five Best Concerts In And Around DC For 2009
courtesy of ‘bormang2′
One of the things that I am most excited about my return to blogging is that I have the opportunity to continue my year-end tradition of recapping the best concerts that I saw in and around the DC area.
For the uninitiated, this is a list of the best performances by musical acts that [...]
Last Minute DC Gifts
‘Zipcar ad’
courtesy of ‘Karon’
So like me you’ve waited until the last second and now you’ve got to hazard the crowded shops and DC streets to finish up your Christmas shopping. You’re fairly limited with online shopping opportunities, you have no time for brainstorming, and you’ve got a gazillion other things to do, so you’ve got [...]
Snowpocalypsi of Yore
‘Ice mask, C.T. Madigan, between 1911-1914 / photograph by Frank Hurley’
courtesy of ‘State Library of New South Wales collection’
During this past weekend’s Snowpocalypse, when I was hunkering down in my blazing warm apartment, watching Mean Girls, eating curried pumpkin soup from Whole Foods and sipping on Macallan, I couldn’t help but wonder what a Snowpocalypse [...]
Snow Details, Snow Fun
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Update 11:52: THUNDERSNOW HAS BEEN REPORTED AT QUANTICO! You hear me?? THUNDERSNOW I SAY!
Update 11:38AM: (From NWS Senior Meteorologist Logan Johnson): This will now easily be the biggest December snowstorm on record in DC. It is very important that people stay OFF the roads and also that people report [...]
We Love Leftovers
‘Turkey cupcake tutorial’
courtesy of ‘kristdin_a’
The turkey is still brining, the potatoes aren’t even peeled and the pies are still cooling, and I’m already thinking about what to do with the leftovers. Of course, there’s the traditional turkey fixings sandwich, which requires putting every item from the meal between two slices of bread and then prying [...]
Share Your Thanksgiving Mishaps
‘OH GOD TURKEY.’
courtesy of ‘ibroadfo’
I’m sure we all have them, or have at least been a party to them. My story involves our next door neighbors nearly setting our apartment building on fire by leaving their bird in the oven a tad too long. There we were, just sitting down to our meal, when [...]
National Parks Not National Parties
‘B’day party at the park’
courtesy of ‘emrank’
Today’s Georgetown Metropolitan covered the growing incidence of kids’ parties staged at Montrose Park, part of Rock Creek National Park, in Northwest DC.
Apparently, some of these parties have gotten “a little crazy” with parents trucking in pony rides, miniature petting zoos and moon bounces.
From the GM article, it appears [...]
It’s Here! It’s Here! It’s Almost Here!
‘Twilight candy’
courtesy of ‘Joe in DC’
I didn’t see the 2008 blockbuster Twilight in the theater. In fact, like many non-tweens, I pretty much missed all the hype/hubbub surrounding its release. I figured it was one of those Miley Cyrus/Hanana Montana movies, and lord knows I’d never go anywhere near that crap. But then one wintry [...]
