Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Things I love about Mathews County, Virginia

In just a couple of days, I’m heading to Virginia to the home of Janice, who’s hosting the 2nd annual get-together of a little something she and her readers dubbed ‘Blog Fest’.

After spending four days last July in beautiful Mathews County -- laughing and getting to know fellow bloggers from so many different parts of the country, we all hoped that we could make it an annual gathering.

In preparation for this year’s trip, I’ve been looking over photos I took last summer and remembering some of the good times.

So, in no particular order, here are just a few of the things that made me smile when I think of last year’s Blog Fest:

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The rich history of the area.

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The New Point Comfort Lighthouse.

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Water everywhere.

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Colorful characters.

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Camaraderie. And cool hats.

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Meeting new friends.

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Laughter.

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The Sea Shanty.

I can’t wait! Tomorrow (Wednesday) is my last day at work until next Monday. Woot!

Love,

33 comments:

Artful Gathering said...

Looks like a blast! have fun!

Donna S. said...

Sounds like so much fun!!! Maybe sometime you all can invite some blogless readers!! :)

Chesapeake Bay Woman said...

Mathews County loves you right back. And so do I.

Low Tide High Style said...

Have a wonderful time, it's so pretty there!

Kat :)

Char said...

so much fun!!! have a great time.

Cloudia said...

I see Daryl!





Aloha from Waikiki

Comfort Spiral

abb said...

I'll be picking you up...eventually... :-)

Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairyman said...

What a fun idea! Have a great time:)

Laura ~Peach~ said...

so excited one year i will make it there :)

Annie said...

Have fun Kate. Sounds like you all should have another great time!

Off to a 4 yr old grand daughter's party...sorry I can't be there! Say hello to cbw and friends for me!

;-)

Cait O'Connor said...

I can see why you are looking forward to it, have a great time.

Country Girl said...

Donna S.,
Everyone is invited, regardless of whether or not they have a blog. I wasn't sure whether or not to hype it up on my blog this year, so kept quiet until now. Here's the info:
http://lifeinmathews.blogspot.com/2010/07/twas-night-before-blog-fest.html

~ C.G.

My Mind's Eye said...

What a wonderful time you have in store for you and how very nice of Janice to host such an event.
Take lots of pictures and most of all
laugh lots and we hope you have a ton of fun,
Madi and Mom

Nurse Nancy said...

Have a great time. I hope to make it one of these years....with Ellen.

Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades. said...

Great pictures Kate! See you tomorrow!! CAN. NOT. WAIT.
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Lucia said...

Beautiful photos! I love love the lighthouse pic. Have a wonderful time whatever you do! Stay safe.

Daryl said...

Its just one sleep away ... last nite I couldnt get to sleep .. so I 'packed' mentally .. LOL .. and then went over all the things I dont want to forget to take aside from clothes ... like my camera!!!!!!

The JR said...

Oh ya'll are going to have a blast!

Tess Kincaid said...

We have an old church with a steeple and bell very similar in the square of our town. Have fun!

Kerri Farley said...

I'm sure you'll have loads of FUN! You tooks some fab pics last year - can't want to see your new ones this year :)

FireLight said...

Please take more pictures!(As if you wouldn't!) I am so envious! Isn't blogging just the neatest thing since -- well since the computer age?
Have a wonderful adventure!

Mental P Mama said...

Cannot wait!!!! And someone needs a neck/chin lift. I'm just sayin'....

Deb said...

oh what fun...

Unknown said...

That sounds like a lot of fun! To get to meet so many new people and spend time together!

Caroline said...

OMG...you are going to have soooo much fun!!! Enjoy! Can't wait to see the photos you take.

GailO said...

Have a wonderful time Kate! Wish I were going...maybe next year...
xo

Anonymous said...

Have fun and may the weather be with you with tons of cool ocean breezes!

Di

Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades. said...

Kate, I would really like to have a copy of that pic you took of Cdub. Pleeezzzz?? This is the first time I have seen it!
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Country Girl said...

Nora,
I'd forgotten I had that photo! I'll get your address at BlogFest and send it from the lab I use. See you tomorrow.

mrs mediocrity said...

Hope you have a wonderful time!

The Curious Cat said...

I'd kill to live in the US...so lucky! xxx

A New England Life said...

Have a wonderful time, Kate. I'm sure it will be lovely to spend time with woman who make you laugh, not to mention being near the ocean will sooth your soul. It sounds like the perfect cleanse.

Btw, did I hear you right a few post back? You're coming to Maine again this summer? Or is it next summer.

Hilary said...

Have a great time.. I know you will. You're in great company there. :)