Category Archives: Civil War

Spring ain’t bustin out all over!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by shelaghvt

Remember the dream? We were going to fly to Florida in February and experience springtime in Florida. Then we would slowly ride north and track the coming of spring to Vermont. Looked good in the beginning despite the naysayers. A … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on April 6, 2014 by shelaghvt

When we first began sharing our plans with friends, we heard a lot about what we might – or should – be afraid of. Aren’t you afraid of dirt roads? Aren’t you afraid of bad drivers/teenage drivers/redneck drivers? Aren’t you … Continue reading →

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The Hills Are Alive

Posted on April 4, 2014 by shelaghvt

On our way into Richmond, Va., Shelagh and I experience hills for the first time on our trip. Really. We had many trips up and down bridges before Richmond but as we aproached the Morgan Hill battlefield we climbed our … Continue reading →

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The Civil War Happened Here

Posted on March 17, 2014 by shelaghvt

I’m a little embarrassed that the blog has only included news of our trip–of the details we can convey from what we experience on the road–and not more information about the areas we’re seeing. A better person would be reading … Continue reading →

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