Transformers 3 Setting Up Shop in DC

Admittedly, I have not seen 1 or 2--so this doesn't really excite me. However, I did see in front of the Lincoln Memorial and along the reflecting pool that there were cameras, lighting panels, etc., set up. I assume it is for the movie. I'm sure I'll have more movie news this week; filming is through Friday.

Komen Breast Cancer 3-day Walk

It was nice to see groups of women all decked out in pink walking for an excellent cause. The weather was perfect too--mid 70s with a nice breeze.

Taste of Georgetown = crowds!

Taste of Georgetown and the beautiful weather brought big crowds to the area. People were everywhere.

You know how everyone feeds the squirrels and takes their pictures around the reflecting pool? Well, I saw this gentleman and his son trying to feed or play with this little field mouse. Its tail was twice as long as its body. Gross.

Breaking news, but I didn't know it!

OK, check my post on Oct. 4--that news van was for a reason...Howard Arenstein, CBS radio host, and his wife were arrested for possession of marijuana! I am motivated now more than ever to keep my eyes peeled and report back on this blog. :)

http://georgetown.wusa9.com/content/cbs-radio-anchor-arenstein-arrested-marijuana-charges

Warm, uneventful

Sunny and warm...quiet, uneventful run at 7:30am. Our nephews and their friend arrived this morning. They are looking at Georgetown University today, University of VA tomorrow. Steven is the best DC tour guide and has great advice about colleges/universities too.

Run Rain or Shine

Morning run was boring and wet with temperatures hovering 50. Afternoon run was dry and a comfortable 58--perfect running weather. I looked far and wide today for something interesting and the only thing I can report is that there was a TV van with a tall antenna on T Street between 36th and 35th. Odd, but not interesting.


Best thing about the rain? It means less tourists on my route! :)

Fall has arrived

Hands down, fall is the best time to run in DC. I have been delinquent in getting this blog going--having seen many interesting things while running this summer. For example, I had the pleasure of running with a group of Marines at 6am downtown. The main advantage is that they do not stop for traffic lights, a runner goes ahead and stops traffic for the group. Love that!

On several occasions, the Secret Service have stopped car and pedestrian traffic near the back of the White House for the President or someone else very important to enter or exit. It is always fun to see a motorcade. 

Another fine afternoon, I happened upon a high school running team along the Potomac and was given the high five when I reached the Georgetown waterfront. 

And, finally, one not so lucky viewing was seeing a woman running near the Key Bridge wearing a soaked through white bra--not confining or hiding anything. I couldn't help but stare, and I'm surprised she didn't cause any accidents.

Biggest pet-peeve...if you hear me saying, Excuse me, excuse me, step to the right and let me quickly pass by. A few weeks ago, I scared a young gentleman who instead of stepping aside, stepped into me and grabbed my chest in the process. Of course, I let out a little shriek, but had to laugh. Good reflexes.