Fall started with a great meal by Molly.
We then headed to Lewes, DE for a weekend at the Dogfish Inn.
We went next door to have dinner…
And went back to the Inn for the night.
What to listen to before we went to bed?
The next morning was Saturday, so I I borrowed the inn’s record player for some Saturday morning vinyl.
The inn is dog friendly, which Riley loves.
Yes, yes I am the Man of the Year.
We were waiting on the Uber to come pick us up…
So we could meet up with Kelli and Sarah in Rehoboth Beach for lunch.
Molly loves Thrasher’s fries, but really, who doesn’t?
I loved this skirt a lot, so I bought it for Molly.
Back at the inn everyone was hanging out by the campfire.
The next morning it was time for the Dogfish Head Dash, and we got there early and took a nap in the car.
Race time, and Kelli and I were lined up at the start.
Post-race drinking fun.
The next night Molly and I were in DC with some friends of hers to watch the presidential debate.
Ramen in DC.
Pho in Columbia.
Pushing my luck.
Riley looking cute.
Saturday Morning Vinyl.
Hanging in DC with Molly’s friends…
And then up to northern Baltimore for Chris Keefer’s 40th birthday party.
Molly loves to cook!!!!
Being goofy and making a heart with the negative space.
How to vote when I’m in Disney for the election.
This is what I deal with getting into DC to see Molly sometimes.
Eating at one of our favorite DC spots, Tortino’s.
I woke up the next day and went for a run around DC.
Hello, hot stuff!!!!!
Kelli hit 1000 unique beers at Victoria Gastro Pub!!!
With so many beers to choose from, JD and I tasted the beers in the bottom picture.
Beerporn at Molly’s.
Saturday morning vinyl at my house.
Wedding time!!!
My cousin Robert was getting married.
We all had a great time.
Horray, Molly joined the beer club!!!
This guy wakes us up at 5am sometimes with his bullhorn outside of Molly’s in DC. I ran down to get a picture of him.
Riley likes to stay close and keep warm outside…
And inside.
We do a volunteer day at my work, and this year I volunteered at the Maryland Food Bank. We all sorted apples to be given to those in need.
Chris left the company where we worked together for almost 10 years, but we still see each other.
JD rode his bike to my house so he didn’t have to worry about drinking and driving.
Interesting way to open a beer.
You know you love this stuff.
I was testing the kegs at work, and now I had to drink the test beers while working. Darn.
My company bought tickets for everyone to go to the Field of Screams.
Molly and I got there early…
And then my co-workers showed up.
We did a haunted hayride…
And then a 3D haunted house.
Another morning running around DC.
Molly and I took a cocktail class, and this was me in the cocktail making competition.
These were our classmates.
After class, we rode the DC light rail…
And then walked through the cold to get a drink.
Looks yummy!!!
Opps, I dropped the bottle cap.
Now that we were cocktail experts, we started making lots of drinks. This is a Bella Donna.
Inception selfie.
Tools of the trade when you’re a cocktail expert.
We all ran a race togther one morning in Columbia.
Later that night I had this fun Halloween themed cocktail with dry ice.
Molly got her yellow belt in Krav Maga!!!
Halloween at work.
Halloween at home.
The dermatologist said I should keep an eye on that spot.
Dinner at Tortino’s.
Celebrating Bea turing 21!!!
My house is 20 years old, and needed a new roof.
Much better!!!
A healthy breakfast in bed.
I’m training Molly to run longer distances.
We bottled and sampled our homemade wine, a sangiovese that we named Sangio-Weisse, after Molly, of course.
Such a great IPA I brought back from Florida.
Riley loves it when everyone is together.
Hidden Mickey on the target advertisment.
Sampling beer at JD’s house.
Molly having fun posing like the statues.
OMG, this beer was so good. If you can find it, try it.
In DC you can drink while grocery shopping.
Molly pusing her city cart home.
The leaves are really coming down.
Another great beer.
Molly made an apple pie from scratch.
On a cold night in November Molly and I ran the Dazzle Dash.
The holiday lights are turned on…
And you run through where you would normally drive your car.
Woohoo, Molly finishing her first 5K!!!
Another favorite place in DC.
Molly and I headed to Chinatown one evening.
She had won VIP tickets to the Capitals game from her work.
It included all you could eat and drink before and during the game.
Dessert station anyone?
The seats were really close to the action…
And Ovechkin made a hat trick.
Play stopped for 5-10 mintues while they cleared the hats from the ice.
Thanksgiving and we were all going out to Tersiguel’s for dinner.
Everyone seems happy with their meal.
Amber was trying on Molly’s fun shoes.
Molly and I made use of the chalk board in my brother’s house.
Rudi is getting to be so big.
Out checking out the Christmas lights.
This house is over-the-top with their decorations.
Saturday morning bagel run with the Howard County Striders.
Then home for some Saturday morning vinyl.
Time to get the Christmas tree.
I climbed under and cut it down.
The reciprocating saw made short work of the tree.
Now to take it home.
A few hours later and the tree was looking good.
We had tickets to see the Ravens play, so we went to the game with our Ravens Roost.
We got things set up after we arrived.
But it was cold, so Molly stayed in the RV.
She did eventually come outside.
Cindy led the cheer.
Molly had never been to a football game before…
So we got there early…
So we could see all the pre-game stuff.
Not too bad in the sun.
I bought her a jersey after she joined Roost #4.
Trying to get Camden Yards in the background.
A photobooth we passed while walking around.
Not only did I get a new roof, but I was about to get new siding, as well.
They did the whole thing in one day.
The also wrapped my house and added insulation.
Christmas shopping in DC.
Molly’s company party, and we were having fun dancing.
There was a photobooth at her party, too.
Fun espresso glasses for work.
Still having work done at the house, this time sealing the house to make it more energy efficient.
I had 8 inches of insulation…
And they blew in 8 more after air sealing the house.
Look at all that insulation.
Riley when I work from home.
Out during a lunch meeting.
And then back to work for some massages.
Saturday morning vinyl.
Brunch in Baltimore…
Before doing some boutique Christmas shopping.
Molly loves city life, even if it’s Baltimore.
Ravens Roost Christmas party.
That’s not how you spell her name. You’re going to need a new plaque.
Watching the Ravens game with Peter.
Holiday Lights Run with the Crazies.
It’s a fun run around catonsville at night.
We run to several houses and sing Christmas carols.
It’s become a fun tradition.
So many great houses.
Co-worker Robert was in town and he and I shared a drink.
Looks like Joe is sending out different types of cards.
My company holiday party was at Black Flag Brewing.
Which is a great place if you like beer.
Two of the guys I now manage, Jasdev and Stephen.
JD and I enjoying some beer and vinyl.
In case you were wondering who this Pliney guy was.
Ice was everywhere one Saturday morning and I had to wait until after noon to leave because road conditions were so bad.
I did finally get to DC and Molly and I went to the Christmas market.
It was fun looking at all the booths.
The next day we went to see Rogue One.
Smoked cocktail anyone?
Well that’s about it for Fall. The only thing left is…
This picture I put together for Molly to give to her niece.