Elation

Yesterday we went to check out Ben and Brian's new spread in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. The countryside is beautiful, even in January, and the house is on a high spot with views in several directions. With sections dating from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, the new owners are pondering what mark to make for the 21st. I saw pictures before they bought the place, and they've already made great strides. Leave it to the gays.

The local historical society is pretty sure the property was a stop on the Underground Railroad. It's about 25 acres, with fields, forest, a good-sized pond, and quite an array of outbuildings, including a little structure that was once the local post office. (That looks fairly sound, but most of the others are decidedly less so.)

The dogs had a blast exploring all this, and Devo, true to form, found some shit to roll in. I don't know what kind of animal it came out of, but the shit was green.

Good times.





Photos by Dan.