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147. The friends I visited when I went to Manassas and Culpeper....

Mon Sep 3, 2012, 08:56 PM

Sep 2012

live just in from Sudley Road, about eight miles north (or was it west?) of Manassas. I've driven or been driven up and down that road many times. But we didn't go dancing. Beautiful countryside there.

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DU Road Trip! (Updated 7:30pm ET) [View all] EarlG Sep 2012 OP

Very cool! nobodyspecial Sep 2012 #1

I was worried that they got lost! CreekDog Sep 2012 #206

I'm jealous! Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #2

Have fun! greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #3

I lived in Manassas! Right off Sudley Rd/Rt 234 1GirlieGirl Sep 2012 #109

The friends I visited when I went to Manassas and Culpeper.... greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #147

It is lovely there 1GirlieGirl Sep 2012 #165

I'm used to Chicago traffic.... greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #198

The man for whom the town I once occupied was named was born in Culpepper. classof56 Sep 2012 #117

That's a very cool story. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #148

Thank you for this! classof56 Sep 2012 #231

Thanks. Same here. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2012 #233

Have fun! pinboy3niner Sep 2012 #4

Welcome to North Carolina mnhtnbb Sep 2012 #5

hoping for entertaining off beat posts and some serious scoops cali Sep 2012 #6

Oooh, you lucky guys! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2012 #7

Awesome! mzmolly Sep 2012 #8

Cool. Take lost of post'n pics! lonestarnot Sep 2012 #9

If they don't treat them with respect, Baitball Blogger Sep 2012 #10

Could you pick me up some cigs? cbayer Sep 2012 #11

Some Ginny Slims for me would be so appreciated. n/t monmouth Sep 2012 #15

i'm in NC barbtries Sep 2012 #17

Maybe it's just in Virginia. Hope they haven't crossed the border yet. cbayer Sep 2012 #30

i'm from So CA barbtries Sep 2012 #39

find someone in Missouri justabob Sep 2012 #54

Thanks, justabob! cbayer Sep 2012 #55

yeah, you'd think VA would be cheap, but no justabob Sep 2012 #59

I made a road trip last year and now I can't remember where I got the really cheap sigs. cbayer Sep 2012 #92

yeah, on the price justabob Sep 2012 #105

Oh, yes, I remember. Now you can't smoke in your own home in some areas. cbayer Sep 2012 #110

I know justabob Sep 2012 #112

I used to walk down to the corner grocery and get silvershadow Sep 2012 #205

They are only $47 a carton here in Georgia. n/t RebelOne Sep 2012 #102

Are we there yet? Zorra Sep 2012 #12

Have fun!!! We are all with you in Spirit!!! jillan Sep 2012 #13

Wonderful! Cleita Sep 2012 #14

charlotte, NC? barbtries Sep 2012 #16

That's my guess. calimary Sep 2012 #91

Awesome!! Playinghardball Sep 2012 #18

Well, I sure hope you went before you left, MineralMan Sep 2012 #19

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a HUGE DemocraticUnderground banner pacalo Sep 2012 #20

Woo hoo! Have fun. Can't wait for the reports!!!! Scuba Sep 2012 #21

so that`s where my money is going!! madrchsod Sep 2012 #22

But... But... Who'll Be Resuscitating The Servers When We Go Def-Con 5 This Week ??? WillyT Sep 2012 #23

I hope Taxy makes it ok riding in the trunk. RedStateLiberal Sep 2012 #24

Must.Have.More.Pics. AtomicKitten Sep 2012 #25

+1. Keep 'em coming, guys! freshwest Sep 2012 #87

Earl, why does it look like you've peed your pants? valerief Sep 2012 #26

happy trails Bluerthanblue Sep 2012 #27

Lucky skunks--I'll be down that way, but not till after the festivities have ended! nt MADem Sep 2012 #28

My guess, you're going to the DNC Convention to run in the marathon Coyotl Sep 2012 #29

If he's Ryan, he's lyin'!!!!! nt MADem Sep 2012 #37

You know what happens when you post pics... pinboy3niner Sep 2012 #31

That is HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! Full marks!!!!! nt MADem Sep 2012 #38

You're pretty good at Photoshop flamingdem Sep 2012 #48

Perfect! It had to be done. Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #49

another Coyotl Sep 2012 #104

*SNORT* pinboy3niner Sep 2012 #114

Hilarity ensued!!!! +111~!! nt MADem Sep 2012 #194

Incongruity can be funny! Coyotl Sep 2012 #235

I am green with envy pscot Sep 2012 #32

When you get where ever it is, can you make sure they put MM in the platform? Vincardog Sep 2012 #33

Upload pics and video as you can. Let folks know what DU is, along the way! freshwest Sep 2012 #34

Wear a nice suit. Callmecrazy Sep 2012 #35

George Allen will HURT the US Congress!!!!! Paging Dr. Freud!!!!!! MADem Sep 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author 1GirlieGirl Sep 2012 #113

YAY!! You guys go down there and *REPRESENT* ! annabanana Sep 2012 #40

Couldn't happen to better guys! elleng Sep 2012 #41

Awesome! blogslut Sep 2012 #42

I see you guys took the pretty way (US 29)... mwooldri Sep 2012 #43

You guys will have a terrific time! blue neen Sep 2012 #44

Have fun guys and gals proud patriot Sep 2012 #45

Woohoo! Have fun! highplainsdem Sep 2012 #46

Be very careful down there in the South flamingdem Sep 2012 #47

Hoboken!? Fire Walk With Me Sep 2012 #50

awesome. have a great time. mopinko Sep 2012 #51

You lucky guys! Watch out, though, you're Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #52

and anti-LGBT. Terra Alta Sep 2012 #58

Yeah, forgot their anti-LGBT stance. It all Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #75

Unfortunately, I live in what is probably the reddest county in the state Terra Alta Sep 2012 #78

My sympathies--but keep the faith...like you say, Surya Gayatri Sep 2012 #82

when you get to 77 & 40... ms liberty Sep 2012 #53

so now we know what you are doing hfojvt Sep 2012 #56

(sniff) I wish I could go there. kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #57

Wave to ME TOOOOOOO! I'm only 11 miles from 40/77 interchange. TalkingDog Sep 2012 #60

Are we giving Skinner grey hair? LynneSin Sep 2012 #61

Yup. It was pre-Romeo, too. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #93

y'all have fun! Terra Alta Sep 2012 #62

Tell Charlotte I said hi! UrbScotty Sep 2012 #63

Don't get arrested. graywarrior Sep 2012 #64

Salt in the fucking wound grantcart Sep 2012 #65

OMG, you're going to Charlotte? You should totally go by the Dem convention!! Beartracks Sep 2012 #66

lol nobodyspecial Sep 2012 #79

Have a great time there! Ilsa Sep 2012 #67

Great news that you are convention bound!! CherokeeDem Sep 2012 #68

$3.69 for gas??? sufrommich Sep 2012 #69

It's $3.69 here in Fargo, too. Odin2005 Sep 2012 #124

Looking forward to your reports! Tell 'em who you are and that DU is Obama Country! nolabear Sep 2012 #70

Who has 4 thumbs and is about to have an awesome time at the convention? Snarkoleptic Sep 2012 #71

Lookin' good guys siligut Sep 2012 #72

Love the sign above the door. Too true. "When Women Vote Democrats Win" Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #73

Sharp Dressed Men! Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #74

100th rec for DURoadtrip!! n/t NMDemDist2 Sep 2012 #76

Oh no. Wait Wut Sep 2012 #77

Who's minding the store? Liberal_in_LA Sep 2012 #80

No one! It's anarchy! Get your insults out now! randome Sep 2012 #100

Woo hoo... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2012 #131

Good lord. You haven't aged a day. Robb Sep 2012 #81

Have a great trip! Can't wait for more pics! DesertRat Sep 2012 #83

I can steer you to a good Eritrean place Bossy Monkey Sep 2012 #84

The name was changed from klook Sep 2012 #214

Beer Chang! Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #85

How's that Hops-y, Chang-y thing workin' out for ya? klook Sep 2012 #204

NICE. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #219

have a great trip onethatcares Sep 2012 #86

Who are the hotties in pics? Make sure y'all take pics of POWELL FOR VA signs puhleeeezzzeee! Astazia Sep 2012 #88

those guys look so young I wonder if they still get carded going into bars? WI_DEM Sep 2012 #89

So jealous LittleGirl Sep 2012 #90

Excellent! Glad to see that you two are going to see the show! geckosfeet Sep 2012 #94

Route 29 through Va - nice choice. underpants Sep 2012 #95

Say hello to everyone for us, please!! patrice Sep 2012 #96

Great! How very cool lillypaddle Sep 2012 #97

So jealous!!! Give Michelle, Barack and Joe a big hug from me. You may want to add a dial up warning riderinthestorm Sep 2012 #98

this is really fun. thanks for doing it. cali Sep 2012 #99

Did you guys see anyone breast feeding at Olive Garden? And did they have a pit bull? Autumn Sep 2012 #101

Yes. They were also smoking. Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #138

LOVE the Olive Garden pic! susanr516 Sep 2012 #172

endless breadsticks hibbing Sep 2012 #177

That one made my day. Autumn Sep 2012 #203

You're going to Charlotte? Have a great trip. nt raccoon Sep 2012 #103

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU GUYS ARE NOT CAPTIONING THESE!! (Sorry for yelling, but it is cbayer Sep 2012 #106

are we there yet ?!! Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #107

Yay, Dad & Dad are gone! lillypaddle Sep 2012 #108

Detour! bluedigger Sep 2012 #111

Olive Garden Win alcibiades_mystery Sep 2012 #115

Olive Garden! lol wildeyed Sep 2012 #116

Question EarlG... AsahinaKimi Sep 2012 #118

chok dii n/t upi402 Sep 2012 #119

I hope you gave Liberty University a pressed ham as you drove by. SunSeeker Sep 2012 #120

OK guys have fun, but don't get into any big arguments with each other on road NBachers Sep 2012 #121

You guys just HAD to put the Olive Garden pic in there!!! Odin2005 Sep 2012 #122

Ya Just HAD To Put An Olive Garden In The Thread... WillyT Sep 2012 #123

Careful, it's a mighty rough road from Lynchburg to Danville taterguy Sep 2012 #125

awesome !!!!! n/t riverwalker Sep 2012 #126

WooHoo! Welcome to NC! Aeroette Sep 2012 #127

Very cool! lunatica Sep 2012 #128

Welcome to NC!! nc4bo Sep 2012 #129

"Home of the Flames" ???????? NMDemDist2 Sep 2012 #130

I bet there are many more Flames than Ilsa Sep 2012 #139

Irony is entirely lost on that crew, I believe. nt MADem Sep 2012 #195

See, now THAT's Satan's sense of humor... JHB Sep 2012 #224

I GOTTA PEE! Buns_of_Fire Sep 2012 #132

Are we there yet? Lone_Star_Dem Sep 2012 #141

Wait, did you guys go to Olive Garden? sufrommich Sep 2012 #133

Doesn't look all that different from when I left in the late 60s. Warpy Sep 2012 #134

So many DUzy's...love this thread! Safe travels! n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2012 #135

Are we there yet, I'm hungry... one_voice Sep 2012 #136

Yay! n/t cynatnite Sep 2012 #137

Oh, frack, another Olive Garden thread! nt Ilsa Sep 2012 #140

K&R! Updated pictures! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2012 #142

If you keep going like this, you're gonna need breastfeeding photos too. bleever Sep 2012 #143

Bia Chang! Taverner Sep 2012 #144

I'm alerting this thread. progressoid Sep 2012 #145

LOL !!! WillyT Sep 2012 #146

WAY COOL! KoKo Sep 2012 #149

LU LULZ tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #150

...cool. Ellipsis Sep 2012 #151

haha...! Love the detour to... janx Sep 2012 #152

Excellent! Laelth Sep 2012 #153

Love it!... nt Vanje Sep 2012 #154

It appears you're driving a Prius. flvegan Sep 2012 #155

LaHaye all over "Liberty" University, home of the FLAMES = END TIMER$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ + patrice Sep 2012 #156

I work right there in Lynchburg. Falwellville. It's like a cult-ish place, phylny Sep 2012 #199

Kind of concerning. I live in Kansas. patrice Sep 2012 #230

LOL'ed at the Olive Garden pic Canuckistanian Sep 2012 #157

I know! How dare they go there? freshwest Sep 2012 #189

Can we stop at Denny's? Bobbie Jo Sep 2012 #158

How fun! :^D GreenPartyVoter Sep 2012 #159

You guys need to start a band! Gregorian Sep 2012 #160

Hoping for some GREAT updates & pics! ProfessionalLeftist Sep 2012 #161

If you see my mom, say hi! ajk2821 Sep 2012 #162

Looks like a blast tawadi Sep 2012 #163

Liberty University and... Chorophyll Sep 2012 #164

Saw the Olive Garden pic Grateful for Hope Sep 2012 #166

Jerry Falwell Parkway? Snarkoleptic Sep 2012 #167

you guys need a chaperone blondie58 Sep 2012 #168

Wish I had known you were tinymontgomery Sep 2012 #169

Thanks for bringing us along! gateley Sep 2012 #170

Two big thumbsup guys! pinto Sep 2012 #171

Their last update was about three hours ago -- they should be there by now. rocktivity Sep 2012 #173

We made it safely. Skinner Sep 2012 #176

... YvonneCa Sep 2012 #186

Glad we have someone "on the inside" Lifelong Protester Sep 2012 #174

OLIVE GARDEN! LOL! NashvilleLefty Sep 2012 #175

Why, y'all are goin' ta mah 'ol home state, when mah daddy wuz in the service! Kurovski Sep 2012 #178

EPIC!! Generic Other Sep 2012 #179

Way cool! :)) Amonester Sep 2012 #180

I'm surprised you guys didn't spontaneously combust going to Liberty U... ellisonz Sep 2012 #181

Liberty University looks very cheaply built... MADem Sep 2012 #182

Ahhhhhh I'm so proud of you. turtlerescue1 Sep 2012 #183

Bwaa Haa Haa DemoTex Sep 2012 #184

Gasoline under $4/gal brings tears to my eyes! KauaiK Sep 2012 #185

It's about $3.60 down here (Houston) - TBF Sep 2012 #217

I'm guessing either Danville or Staunton. harmonicon Sep 2012 #187

ROAD TRIP - YAAAAAAAY! Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2012 #188

What a thoughtful post. Thanks for all the pics. Very cool. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2012 #190

You guys rock! This will be great fun-thanks!! nt babylonsister Sep 2012 #191

You guys are looking good! GCP Sep 2012 #192

olive garden pic = coffee on my screen slutticus Sep 2012 #193

This message was self-deleted by its author tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #196

Congratulations on the new... tomm2thumbs Sep 2012 #197

Looks like a Gulough to m... WCGreen Sep 2012 #200

Hope you didn't breastfeed each other at Olive Garden - Welcome to NC!! SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #201

Yesterday I looked for Rachel Maddow in Epicentre, today I'll be looking for you guys! SaveAmerica Sep 2012 #202

Just did this same route marions ghost Sep 2012 #207

KICK! turtlerescue1 Sep 2012 #208

Great pics! bigwillq Sep 2012 #209

I already feel like I was there with you. The Doctor. Sep 2012 #210

so great - you are in NC and I am still in Iowa! NRaleighLiberal Sep 2012 #211

If you 2 are at Liberty University you should walk around campus holding hands LynneSin Sep 2012 #212

Why did they visit LU...? SkyDaddy7 Sep 2012 #215

You guys are awesome! RiffRandell Sep 2012 #213

I would've stopped in C'ville - TBF Sep 2012 #216

Aaaaaayyy! Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #218

Represent & Show your face!! era veteran Sep 2012 #220

Aw, lurv you guys!! Amaril Sep 2012 #221

Did you pack your throwing nuts? Ian_rd Sep 2012 #222

Surprised those young women walking to the LaHaye Student Union were allowed to wear short shorts GObamaGO Sep 2012 #223

Late K & R. Care Acutely Sep 2012 #225

Remind me. Which one of you is Kumar? (nt) Jeff In Milwaukee Sep 2012 #226

I'm with you in spirit. Have fun! nt Saturday Sep 2012 #227

My fave is "HURT for Congress" next to all the gun sales signs. aquart Sep 2012 #228

Just returned from OBX (NC) myself... October Sep 2012 #229

Thanks loads! BobbyBoring Sep 2012 #232

Cool Beans! nradisic Sep 2012 #234

I'm goin' SKATING! ThatsMyBarack Sep 2012 #236

LOL!! for the Olive Garden. Lost-in-FL Sep 2012 #237

Keep em' coming! hibbing Sep 2012 #238