Lori and the Guys visiting History in Hampton/Norfolk, VA

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Lori and the Guys visiting History in Hampton/Norfolk, VA

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:25 pm

Hi, all...
Ernie, Spinner, and I arrived at Fort Monroe, VA about Noon today....We are really pleased so far as the CG is located in a peaceful, treed area on a very old Army Post....Unfortunately it is schedule to close in Sept. The original fort was founded in 1609 about the same time as the Jamestown settlement just up the James River. It has served our Country since then until now.....Just the little riding around we did today after settling in the RV Park convinced us that there is much to see and take photos of, which we plan to do tomorrow after we get checked in....(the Office is closed on the weekends, but they did post a sign with our site on it... ;) ) It is also located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay right next to Norfolk, VA....so we have a view of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Bay....Oh, Oh, and Spinner is so thrilled that there is a dedicated "Pet Beach" area for him to run and play.... ;) :lol: Ernie let him run some late this afternoon, but to be sure we all will make it a daily event for him and will take LOTS of photos.... :lol:

If you would like more info on Fort Monroe, VA...just Google it..... :roll: lots available to read....rumor has it that the National Park Service is taking over the old fort and area....and that the staff here is hoping that they will keep the campground then too.....

We will be here until next Sunday...so I'm sure I'll be posting lots of photos with some interesting notes.....didn't take many today, as you all know "arrival day" is all about getting settled in.....BTW we are in a 4G Broadband area with our Verizon Data Card and have 5 BARS.... :o :o Boy, is it fast....I'll be so spoiled....and then when we get back to the woods and hills around Gettysburg, I'll be bumming.... :roll: :roll:

Until later....
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Re: Lori and the Guys visiting History in Hampton/Norfolk, V

Postby VickieP » Sun Apr 10, 2011 9:41 pm

Glad yall found a nice place to stay, Lori. Sounds really interesting, can't wait for pics and stories.
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Re: Lori and the Guys visiting History in Hampton/Norfolk, V

Postby Bethers » Sun Apr 10, 2011 10:13 pm

Lori, Maybe it'll be a good thing that the cg/base is closing and that the NPS is taking over - cuz then the rest of us can enjoy it. From what you're saying it's a place I'd like to stop at. Can't wait to see the pictures. I have done lots in that area, but there's always lots more - and then even lots more :)
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Re: Lori and the Guys visiting History in Hampton/Norfolk, V

Postby bluepinecones » Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:23 am

There is so much to do and see in that lovely area. Looking forward to your adventure here.
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Postby sharon » Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:42 am

Pictures, pictures and more pictures!! :D You're so good at doing the picture taking-posting thing, so keep up the good work for those of us that will probably never get to that area. Go Spinner!! LOL!
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Re: Lori and the Guys visiting History in Hampton/Norfolk, V

Postby AlmostThere » Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:04 pm

You, Ernie and Spinner seem so happy!! I'm glad you are getting to let your hair down (well, maybe you and Spinner now). :lol:
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Re: Lori and the Guys visiting History in Hampton/Norfolk, V

Postby Carolinagal » Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:44 am

I'm so glad you've hit this time for fun. Looks and sounds like you all are having a blast. Its about time. Enjoy your stay there and thanks for keeping us posted in your travels, there is so much history up in through that area.

Keep us posted, and Safe and Happy travels,
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