Freezing Saddles Side Game – What day is it?? (#nationalday)

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    Steve O
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    I got inspired by National Pie Day on January 23 and hereby offer this Freezing Saddles side game.

    The National Day calendar lists several different things to celebrate or honor on each day of the month. On that day, do something or celebrate one of those things and involve your bicycle.

    For instance, on National Pie Day I provided pie to everyone who came to WTF Coffee Club. All of us could claim a celebratory point, since we rode our bikes to eat pie.
    Today (Jan 30) is National Croissant Day. Not hard to figure out a bike-related way to celebrate. You get the idea.

    All of the days will appear on the Freezing Saddles calendar. If you don’t already have the Google calendar integrated into your daily calendar, you can find the calendar on the Freezing Saddles home page by scrolling down. I will also post them here on this thread.

    Rules:

    • The game runs Feb 1 through Feb 29.
    • Your activity must occur on the actual day of celebration. This is honor system, although linking and hashtagging your Strava ride will be good documentation (#nationalday)
    • Take a photo that documents your celebration of the National Day involving your bike. Include an entertaining description if you like and post it here.
    • Both individual and team points will be awarded. If you celebrate with one or more other members of your team, be sure to note that to earn extra points.
    • Only one celebration per day per person. Many days celebrate or honor more than one thing. Choose.
    • National Days only. No International Days, even though Feb. 5 is World Nutella Day. Sorry.

    Game starts in about 36 hours. Get ready!

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  • #1104265
    reji
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    Feb 5 – National Girls and Women in Sports Day

    I stopped by the Glory Days restaurant on Duke Street in Alexandria. Staff there were stupid poo poo heads and refused to show game 2 of the Mystics final because all 30 of the TVs were for football. https://patch.com/virginia/oldtownalexandria/alexandria-sports-bar-criticized-not-showing-wnba-final

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    https://www.strava.com/activities/3075417291

    #1104276
    reji
    Participant

    Feb 6 – Saw this little guy swimming in circles so I figured he only had 1 leg. I took a picture in celebration of National Lame Duck day.
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    That’s what lame duck means, right? :p

    https://www.strava.com/activities/3076628689

    #1104284
    Steve O
    Participant

    National Wear Red Day
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    #1104287
    bikedavid
    Participant

    For Feb 6 National Frozen Yogurt Day I stopped by Mr Yogato for some froyo. You get a discount if you answer some trivia questions correctly. Managed to get 2 correct to get a 10% discount!2ebaac4b7b0196cee3e76bf331cf671d.jpgfeae4edc2f9747a6b5ac4e45c8f7c7b8.jpg74ecac1033b5b680cded8a97e32b3eac.jpg

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    #1104341
    reji
    Participant

    Feb 7 was National Send a Card to a Friend Day. I stopped by Harris Teeter on the way home to pick up a card.
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    https://www.strava.com/activities/3080697508

    #1104342
    bikedavid
    Participant

    For Feb 7 National Wear Red Day I had on a red helmet and a red watch. Hopefully one of these count!6495cdbd23eb78ca54f28a88a3478d45.jpg

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    #1104352
    accordioneur
    Participant

    In honor of National Iowa Day I did an activity, but it may be some time before I report the results.

    #1104362
    reji
    Participant

    Feb 8 – National Iowa Day! I went to visit the Capital Area Iowa Club, conveniently right off the Bluemont trail!
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    https://www.strava.com/activities/3083805184

    #1104365
    Judd
    Participant

    For February 8th, I celebrated National Boy Scout Day by visiting this statue of a Boy Scout with two naked people next to the White House.

    The Memorial was dedicated for the 50th Birthday of the Boy Scouts in the US.
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    The Scout Oath is on the side of the monument.
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    There is also an inscription explaining the symbolism of the naked people.
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    #1104379
    accordioneur
    Participant

    Went out and picked up a dozen bagels in honor of National Bagel and Lox Day. Last night I observed Pizza Day Eve, but didn’t get a picture.

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    #1104381
    reji
    Participant

    Feb 9, celebrating National Bagel and Lox Day. I rode out to Wegman’s in Fairfax to get the Scottish salmon while Fxbooks made HOMEMADE bagels!
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    https://www.strava.com/activities/3085909128

    #1104398
    Steve O
    Participant

    @accordioneur 198135 wrote:

    Went out and picked up a dozen bagels in honor of National Bagel and Lox Day. Last night I observed Pizza Day Eve, but didn’t get a picture.

    Unfortunately it’s not National Bagel Day. You forgot the lox.

    #1104400
    Steve O
    Participant

    Sunday, Feb 9
    National Cut the Cord Day
    National Bagel and Lox Day
    National Pizza Day
    National Toothache Day

    Monday, Feb 10
    National Clean Out Your Computer Day
    National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
    National Home Warranty Day
    National Umbrella Day

    Tuesday, Feb 11
    National Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
    National Inventors’ Day
    National Make a Friend Day
    National Peppermint Patty Day
    National Shut-In Visitation Day
    National White Shirt Day
    Safer Internet Day U.S.

    Wednesday, Feb 12
    National Plum Pudding Day

    Thursday, Feb 13
    National Giving Hearts Day
    National Break Up With Your Carrier Day
    National Cheddar Day
    National Tortellini Day
    (in case you missed Fettucine Alfredo Day)

    Friday, Feb 14

    National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
    (and a chance to get a #chocolateuring point)
    National Ferris Wheel Day
    National Organ Donor Day
    No One Eats Alone Day
    Valentines Day

    Saturday, Feb 15
    National Gumdrop Day
    Singles Awareness Day
    National Wisconsin Day

    #1104401
    Steve O
    Participant

    @Judd 198121 wrote:

    For February 8th, I celebrated National Boy Scout Day by visiting this statue of a Boy Scout with two naked people next to the White House.
    There is also an inscription explaining the symbolism of the naked people.

    Extra points for including nudity!

    #1104417
    reji
    Participant

    Feb 10 is National Umbrella Day which we celebrated at the Alexandria Swings this morning. I will be saving my umbrella for this evening when I can celebrate National Umbrella Day with an adult beverage.
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    https://www.strava.com/activities/3087935634

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