What do you think of the Ravine?

Seriously. We have a ravine that is full of trees and little trails plus a meandering stream. It's nice. I like it because it seems like an oasis in the midst of our urban environment. However, how much of your condo fees do you want to see in the Ravine?

I hear that some of the environmentalists don't want to light the Ravine because they want to keep it as natural as possible. Well, I'd like to feel comfortable walking the Ravine at night.

Common sense would say...if you can have signs in a National Park...I think our Ravine wouldn't be too tarnished to have some lights and a marker to say where the closest street exit is. Especially with some of the criminal happenings that have occurred down there.

Thoughts?

How was your snow day???

Or maybe you didn't have one yesterday? I think that snow removal went much better yesterday than the last time it snowed. My walk and steps were free of snow and ice. It was great. Your thoughts?

Are you going to GAME NIGHT tonight?

Yes, it is our magnificent game night. Be prepared to rock the night away by playing your favorite board game or be adventurous and battle your neighbor on the Wii.

Remember this is BYOB. It starts at 7:30.

Whoops...I forgot to post about the Board Meeting.

It was last night. Perhaps someone can write in to say if anything of interest happened? Sorry that I forgot to remind people about the meeting.

Mardi Gras Parade

The Annual Clarendon-Courthouse Mardi Gras Parade

Tuesday, February 24 at 8 pm

The largest home-grown celebration in the Baltimore-Washington area featuring Floats, Beads, Music & Fun with participation from Clarendon businesses and Community groups, capturing the spirit of a small-town, family-friendly Louisiana celebration!

Sharing Back Yards

I saw this piece in Daily Candy the other day and thought I'd share. I know we can't vegetable garden in the Village but alas maybe someday we'll be able to!

Baby Got Back
Sharing Backyards Service

Very wary, not too merry about how that garden grows.
No silver bells, vegetable smells, nor room for flowering rows.

If you’re feeling quite contrary about the state (or lack) of your outdoor space, find a solution at Sharing Backyards. The collective site looks to pair people seeking and offering yard space for gardening.

Browse existing listings throughout the District or post your own stating your needs and wants. Then rake in the matches and commence growing veggies, fruits, herbs, and whatever else floats your sprout.

The company’s goal is to localize the food supply one garden at a time. Members also use the community to swap tips on organic gardening and working with local officials to cultivate public space.

Time to roll up those green sleeves.

Available online at sharingbackyards.com.

Don't FORGET Restaurant Week!

This is a great week for good deals on good food. Plus I heard that almost 20 restaurants in Arlington are participating as well. Go to this website to see the list of restaurants.

Here's this week's deal:

Lunch: $20.09 for a three-course fixed-price meal
Dinner: $35.09 for a three-course fixed-price meal
Beverages, gratuity and tax are not included.