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Weekend Plans

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 26th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Two of my favorite subjects again.

My plans include having fun with both this weekend.

I think my first stop will be the Black Creek Memorial Weekend Steel Match.
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All Is Well. Really.

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 25th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

On Thursday an “oily sheen” appeared on multiple bodies of water in our area. The mysterious substance appeared on the Rappahannock River and the Canal, and also two local ponds. City officials determined that the sheen was not petroleum based, but hav…



Starr Hill Undertakes Major Expansion

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 25th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The new legislation recently signed by Governor McDonnell is providing some impetus for major expansion underway at Starr Hill Brewery. NBC29.com is reporting:

Starr Hill founder and brewmaster Mark Thompson helped write the new laws and worked …



NoVA Beer Fest Tickets Available

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 25th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Events

The Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest will take place Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24 in Leesburg, VA. Discounted tickets go on sale today. Online tickets are $20, while the cost jumps to $30 at the gate. The price of admission includes …



Local Rag’s Gun Bias Shows

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 24th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

There was a tragic and fatal shooting in our area Tuesday. A homeless person used a knife to attack an innocent person and was killed when the victim shot him in self defense. The shooter was sitting in a car with a friend when the homeless man request…



Rahr & Sons Iron Thistle

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 24th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I had hoped to share another Wednesday IDPA match writeup, but thunder cells were popping up all over the area Wednesday afternoon, so I opted not to chance the 70 mile trip to the range. What shall I do now that I have some unexpected free time…



Perhaps It’s A Rounding Error

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 23rd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If this was July I’d believe it, and we’d be under an advisory I think.

I went outside and checked for myself. My skin did not burn off.
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For Greater Glory

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 23rd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When they outlawed freedom, free men became outlaws.

This movie tells the true story of Mexico’s Cristero War. This conflict, which took place from 1926 – 1929, caused the deaths of more than 250,000 peopl…



Wine, Whiskey, Craft Beer

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 22nd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Do I have your attention now? Thought so. A couple of months ago I came across this Groupon offer of a “Grape & Grain” tour of the Fredericksburg area. Now it appears we have an expanded version of such a tour being organized. Bill Freehling writes…



Incendiary Image of the Week

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • May 22nd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

In preparation for a peaceful night’s sleep when traveling.

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