April 18, 2025

Trying to Buy Local

This afternoon I went to Front Royal in hopes of finding a locally-made gift for Marie's birthday. There's a number of gift shops on Main Street, but I failed to find anything suitable. I'm sure she doesn't want a scented candle or a tea towel printed with a joke about drinking wine.

I ate a small lunch in the small park by Happy Creek.

I made a stop at the grocery store and then took a quick trip into Shenandoah National Park. I shopped at the little gift shop at Dickey Ridge. I wasn’t surprised that they didn’t have anything for Marie either, but I did buy a shirt for myself. It’s a long sleeve tee (and I prefer long sleeves) in blue with a bear design. I wanted to support the park by purchasing something. 

I tried to take a selfie of myself holding the T-shirt with the view behind me, but the sun was also behind me so the shirt appears too dark.


12 comments:

  1. ...I just try not to buy things!

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  2. It sounds like a lovely afternoon, even if the gift hunt for Marie didn’t pan out—at least you enjoyed some time in nature, supported the park, and found a shirt you like (even if the selfie didn’t quite cooperate with the sun!).

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  3. Very beautiful walk anyway Lida!!

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  4. We long since gave up on exchanging presents.

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  5. Pretty views of the park and you with your new park shirt. Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

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  6. Sorry the gift hunt for Marie didn't work out.
    That is a nice B&W photograph.

    Happy Easter Wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  7. Lovely captures.
    Despite the backlight the photo is beautiful though it doesn't show the Tee.

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  8. Still a good reason to get out and about.

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