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@accordioneur 205185 wrote:

I’m very disappointed that no one used “sh*thole” as their Liam Hemsworth anagram. Porta-potties are everywhere waiting to be photographed, and one could argue that right now any picture taken in the United States qualifies.

Well, he wanted a word and I have yet to see a portapotty that advertised itself that way! Truth in Advertising though … ha ha

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@Boomer2U 205180 wrote:

Oh pleazzzzzz tell me that there is an intragalactical #FSwormhole connected that portal!!!!

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There should be indeed. I’ll have to work on finding one.

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@Catedrew 205156 wrote:

1/13/21 – Liam Hemsworth anagram ‘isothermal’

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Where oh where did you find this?

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@Boomer2U 205149 wrote:

Apologies for the conflicting rides … IDK … but would [emoji3590] to go on one of your cool looking Reston Wormhole Art rides soon!

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No worries – I’m just doing the New Deal ride for some friends and I who missed the official one earlier. As far as Reston, what do you think about Inauguration Day? Since they want us as far from the scene as possible, it might be a great day to head to Reston! We’d start at the Wiehle-Reston Metro Station (some of the art is right there). The North Side ride is 11 miles, South Side is 12 and the whole shebang is 19. There are about 25 works included although I can pare it down. At some point one’s head starts to spin. When that happens, it’s harder to appreciate the works.

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@DCAKen 205142 wrote:

1/13/21 – “Liam Hemsworth” Anagram Word

I was hoping to find “immortals” in a cemetery, but that was a dead end. So I setted for this, although it would have been more fitting [ahem] if it was an Australian shop.

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“a dead end” LOL …

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@josh 205143 wrote:

This one is clutch! My dad showed it to me back in the day, it’s pretty helpful for getting from the “western” W&OD to my parents’ place (in Sterling). Rider beware that the part by Park View High School has a gate that’s sometimes closed and locked (I think just at night, but I’m not sure). Climbing over a tall fence with a bike is not recommended, I cut up my thigh pretty good one time getting over it.

There are signs saying the park closes at 5, but I’ve not been there after about 3. I have no idea whether it’s locked at night these days. I do know there are very few students hanging around!

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#FSWORMHOLE MOOREBETTER

This is in Loudoun County and is another way to get back from the area near Dulles Town Center to Sterling and then to Herndon. Unlike the Choolaah Connection Wormhole which is good but through areas with heavy traffic, this one goes through a lovely, bucolic park that is worth exploring off road as well. (In fact, the remainder of Vestals Gap road, a pre-Colonial road, is in this park). That is why I’ve called it “MooreBetter”.

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Vestals Gap Road Park in Loudoun County. This little park is a small nod to very old and (IMHO) fascinating history of this area. You can read more about it here: https://loudounnow.com/2019/01/24/in-our-backyard-preserve-the-vanishing-vestals-gap-road/ From the Algonkian to young George Washington to Daniel Boone, this (former) road served them all. If only roads could talk…

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@Boomer2U 205125 wrote:

** Please Respond to this thread if you want to join this ride**

First call to judge interest in exploring on two wheels a spate of public works of art that now constitute critical mass in the most bike unfriendly haven of Tyson’s Corner in Vienna VA. Here’s a taste of what’s to find there https://www.tysonsreporter.com/2019/08/22/have-you-spotted-these-pieces-of-art-around-tysons/

This will be ~15 mile route at a conversational pace with lots of stops, as well as a few #FSwormhole #lakefinder #parkfinder and Quaxapalooza opportunities (can you say #BAFS2021SmallBiz – Lazy Mike’s or Taco [emoji895] Bamba?)

Rough itinerary:

12:30 pm – assemble for optional lunch, bathrooms and pre-ride logistics
Lazy Mike’s Delicatessen
★★★★★
(703) 532-5299
https://goo.gl/maps/c6qvjnWuyxQSCmxF9

12:59 PM: Wheels Roll from Lazy Mike’s

1:15PM: Depart rendezvous (if necessary) Shrevewood Elementary School
https://goo.gl/maps/B2myigDNRNWjdt9h6

1:30-3:30PM: Roam around Tyson’s Corner looking for public works of art while not becoming road kill.

3:30 PM: Head back to Lazy Mike’s via Taco Bamba (Pimmit Hills). We may split up at this point for those who need to scaddle or are hangry.

~4 PM: Depart Lazy Mike’s via Shrevewood ES for “Homage to Newton” in Fairview Park. This will add +7 miles out and back, FYI

~4:45 PM: Return to Lazy Mike’s/Shrevewood ES/ W&OD trail before twilight for those who have parked cars, or need to return to the W&OD trail to whence they came.

Notes:

1. Lazy Mike’s has a take-out window, ample outdoor seating and a large tent in the parking lot. They are not seating indoors but you can enter to use their bathrooms.

2. Optional and more abundant all-day parking available at Shrevewood Elementary School at mile 8.0 on the W&OD trail which can easily be a rendezvous point, or used to access Lazy Mike’s.

3. I scouted out this route over the summer, and tested it with some brave test subjects [mention]Nadine [/mention] and [mention]HokieBeth [/mention] but now believe that I can route a group safely without getting run over by Capital Beltway or Mall-bound traffic. Stay tuned for posting of actual route.

4. For extra credit, I will throw in a post-ride-ride to a rare, original “homage to Newton” by Salvador Dali #publicartfinder (located on private property but visible from a wormhole so we must be berry, berry quite and tip-toe around some tulips;-), an extra #litebrite sunset #lakefinder opportunity and possibly #civilwarmarker stop if we have enough daylight left. So budget an extra hour if you are keen on any extra Pointless Prize opportunities.

5. Face covering, helmet, and working front-n-rear lights & social distancing mandatory as we are at the height of a pandemic and will encounter some high volume traffic intersections.

6. We will break into smaller groups if we have more than half a dozen riders. PM me if you are ready/willing to be a ride marshal and possibly lead/sweep a small group.
Homage to Newton (#7/

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Boomer, I’ve already committed to lead a New Deal ride that day, so I’m sorry to miss it. However, I’d like to offer to lead a Public Art ride in Reston if anyone is interested on another day. I created the routes that show off Reston’s Public Art and that are on the Public Art Reston website, so I know where it all is and some basic info about most of the pieces. There are three routes — 1 north of DTR, 1 south of DTR and 1 that goes on both sides and sees it all! Let me know if you’re interested!

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My real submission for the day. Reston has many, many pieces of public art. This one is my favorite. It’s called Convergence and it’s by the same sculptor who did the work featuring Bob Simon (Founder of Reston), Untold Stories. The sculptor’s name is Zachary Oxman.
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Is it public art if it is seasonal? Some women who work in The building said, “Oh, they put it out every year.”

South side exit Wiehle Metro

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1/13/2021 ANAGRAM

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I think it’s the longest word without using “s” to make it longer (i.e., memorialS). The barking dog at the business entrance, annoyed at my presence, created his own maelstrom.

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@LuisFilipe 205024 wrote:

I like this anomaly! Solid entry and exit. Solid name! 2Points.

You give a good description but the map, is rather tiny to see.

ride on.
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@Rod Smith 205045 wrote:

Yes frosted saddle. Which is why I submitted, in clear violation of the rules. Unless I pretend I found it that way, with a bat drawn on it. Haha

If this game is a democracy (which I think it isn’t) I vote that you get the point just because what’s more appropriate than an actual frozen saddle? Such a cool photo – well done!

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@Rod Smith 205033 wrote:

1/12/21 bat
IMG_0516 by Rod Smith, on Flickr

Is that frost on the saddle? Talk about Freezing Saddles!

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