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February 17, 2020

Washington's Office, A Barn Mural, and Gifts.

Presidents Day Random-osity
The Good: Today we celebrated the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. I went to an open house at George Washington's Office in Winchester, Virginia.



The older portion of the building was George Washington's office in 1755-56, while Fort Loudoun was being constructed nearby. He was a young officer in charge of building the fort as a defense against the French and their Indian allies.

The Random: Oh, look! A mural of cows! And it's on a barn! This gem is near Winchester along U.S. 522.
Monday Murals
The Fun: I received a couple of nice gifts for Valentine's Day. The roses are only a duo because I had stated that they are expensive and I'd rather have something else. After much thought, I asked for a bird feeder. I really enjoy seeing birds at our feeders. This is a squirrel-proof feeder, a smaller model than similar ones I've seen. Here we see a goldfinch trying it out. 

Mosaic Monday

14 comments:

  1. Angie2:03 AM, February 18, 2020

    Linda - your part of the world has so much presidential history to share. Great mosaic! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!

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  2. Sami3:45 AM, February 18, 2020

    A nice Valentine's present, and already in use.
    The barn mural is lovely, really country like.
    Thanks for contributing Linda.

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  3. Stewart M4:24 AM, February 18, 2020

    Cant help but wonder what the two birthday boys would make of the current office holder.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  4. Gillena Cox5:42 AM, February 18, 2020

    Lovely spread of photos and mosaic. Have a nice week

    Much❤love

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  5. Veronica Lee6:20 AM, February 18, 2020

    I enjoyed learning the history in your corner of the world!

    Happy Tuesday!

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  6. eileeninmd6:54 AM, February 18, 2020

    Hello, Love the barn mural and your new feeder looks nice. Pretty roses. Have a great day and a happy new week!

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  7. Tamar SB7:38 AM, February 18, 2020

    Such great parts of history to explore!

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  8. Mae Travels9:22 AM, February 18, 2020

    Squirrels are amazingly resourceful when it comes to raiding bird feeders. I hope yours really works to deter them!

    Thanks for the info on George Washington. It's amazing that so much is remembered about places where he worked, slept, or ate!

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  9. Su-sieee! Mac11:36 AM, February 18, 2020

    That's pretty cool you got to visit a place where President Washington worked. Pretty roses you got there.

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  10. Connie2:06 PM, February 18, 2020

    I really like the mural of cows--appropriate subject to be painted on a barn. I hope you get lots of birds visiting your new feeder.

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  11. Ludmiła Jabłońska2:45 PM, February 18, 2020

    Podobają mi się Twoje wycieczki z historią. chętnie do Ciebie zaglądam! pozdrowienia z Polski!

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  12. The Furry Gnome7:14 PM, February 18, 2020

    Thanks for your comment yesterday Linda.

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  13. William Kendall7:22 PM, February 18, 2020

    The cow mural is a nice touch.

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  14. The Liberty Belle10:26 PM, February 18, 2020

    Glad you had a nice President's day and Valentine's day! I like the mural.

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