Category Archives: Partying

DragonCon 2014, AKA Hell Crowd

Posted on September 5, 2014 by dhunterphillips

So, I’ve been going to DragonCon for a number of years now. I’ve more or less gotten used to the crowds and the lines. It is hard to think about how another must perceive the crowds that hasn’t been there … Continue reading →

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The Birds!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by dhunterphillips

I almost forgot to put up pictures and mention the birds that nested in the Umbrella on the back patio! Not much to say but that it was cool to see the birds show up, have their little babies, and … Continue reading →

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What ever happened to Goth Prom

Posted on May 27, 2013 by dhunterphillips

I have remembered so many fond experiences from so many countless years of Goth Prom. This year, I managed to actually convince three of my co-workers to go along with me. It wasn’t easy, but in the end, they were … Continue reading →

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Austin Grill: Alexandria… TexMex?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by dhunterphillips

I went out to a Sunday evening dinner to shake off a head ache and spend some time with the roomie. She was hankering for some Mexican food and I couldn’t remember the other place somebody told me about and … Continue reading →

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Goth Clubbing Goodness

Posted on May 16, 2013 by dhunterphillips

After months of absence, I finally decided to go grace the goth clubs of DC with my presence. As usual, it was a good time, and in fact, I met some really nice new people. I also reconnected with people … Continue reading →

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Hiking: Manassas battlefield

Posted on May 15, 2013 by dhunterphillips

The start of the hike, next to the visitor center. This statue of Stonewall Jackson looked like he was crafted to be in Fist of the North Star. It really gave me a chuckle. Me blowing this cannon off toward … Continue reading →

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Evening Star Cafe: Brunch barbarism

Posted on May 13, 2013 by dhunterphillips

I went to brunch here with Mary Beth on Saturday around 11:30am and beat the brunch rush somehow. The staff is so nice and we didn’t fall into the pit that is an inattentive staff when things are slow. As … Continue reading →

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Flying Fish: Alexandria sushi scarf down

Posted on May 9, 2013 by dhunterphillips

On Sunday, I had completely forgotten that it was Cinco de Mayo. I didn’t remember until I showed up at The Flying Fish in Old Town Alexandria… to have sushi! Yeah, so appropriate right? I did have a Corona in … Continue reading →

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AwesomeConDC Awesomeness

Posted on April 22, 2013 by dhunterphillips

This past Saturday, the 20th of April, I could have been found wandering the hallways of the DC Convention Center. It was time for another Con! Not a work Con, but a fun nerdy Con! The price was a very … Continue reading →

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National Kite Festival

Posted on April 6, 2013 by dhunterphillips

Last Saturday was the National Kite Festival. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The mall was packed. It looked like DC was being attacked by a whole bunch of super tiny UFOs! The next few shots … Continue reading →

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