Last Day in D.C.

Our last day in D.C. was action packed.  We went to the Newseum, it was incredible.  It is very interactive  and engaging look at history, news and reporting--14 galleries, 15 theaters--extremely visual.  We loved it.  Eileen and Kathy also had time to go visit part of the Smithsonian--definitely not enough time to get it all in.  You could live here for years and not see everything there is to see.  

We spent the evening on a walking tour on the re-enactment of Lincoln's Assassination.  Great fun was had by all.  

Please click here to view video on this fun tour.  

We have 2 more D.C. prizes to give away.  And here are your new trivia questions:

     1.  On what date did Lincoln die?

     2.  What play was Lincoln watching at Ford's Theatre on that ill-fated night?

We show no favoritism here--it just so happens that our sons happened to answer the questions and win the prizes.  Be the first to answer the question in the comment section and you win a prize--it's that's easy.  

Winners of Cash Cab for Cabbie

Congratulations to Bobby for correctly answering that the host of Cash Cab for Cabbie was indeed, none other, than his very own cousin, Megan.  We hope you like your Rearview Spy Glasses that we purchased from the Spy Museum.  They take spying and espionage very seriously in D.C.  We are sure you can put these to good use.  

Congratulations to Ian (we are honored to have you on board) for knowing that it was Miss Piggy who once said:  "never eat more than you can lift."  You are now the proud owner of a Barack Obama shot glass.  It is quite the collector's item.  We were told that he actually drank out of a shot glass that kind of  looked like this one at his inaugural ball. 

Day 2--Washington D.C.

We went to the Holocaust Museum and we were all quite taken by the cruelty, and yet, the hope instilled in humanity.  It is truly awe-inspiring.  We walked the National Mall (Eileen was surprised to see there were no stores) and visited several monuments/memorials.  This is a walking city.  A very cute little girl took our picture.  She went to such great lengths to ensure a great photo.  

Played "Cash Cab for Cabbies"  and had a memorable time.  We could not have asked for a more genuine and fun-loving cabbie.  

Please click here to view our version of Cash Cab.  (heads up--5 minutes--we think it is worth it)  

With each video, there are two prizes to be awarded.  Let's again review the rules.  The first one to respond correctly to the question wins a prize.  You must respond in the comment section of the blog--and remember you do not have to be a follower to make a comment--just be the first right answer.  You can only win one prize per event--we're making these rules up as we go along, because we think Josh could take the whole kit and kaboddle .  

Question #1:  In the Cash Cab video, the cabbie was unable to answer the following question--can you?  Who did say:  "never eat more than you can lift?"

Question #2:  Who was the host of "Cash Cab for the Cabbie" in D. C.?  (hint:  she's a Ginger) 

Good luck.  Stay tuned for the Lincoln AssassinationTour, two more trivia questions,  and two more prizes to come.  

Note:  our personal emails have been flooded with responses from our blog.  Please post your comments directly to the the "comment" section of our blog.  It is makes it much easier on our "blog liaison".   Our "blog liaison" thanks you.  

Day 1--We arrive in Washington D.C.

Our east coast contingency, Megan, was spotted on  a D.C. street on foot, with luggage, making her way to our hotel, when we just happened to spot her from our shuttle.  We summoned the driver to stop and pick her.  Had the random encounter not happened--she would have been left in a torrential downpour, lugging her baggage through the streets of D.C.  

Met up with good friends of Megan, who are D.C. locals, and were taken to a great restaurant and given all sorts of tips.  Thank you, Kata and Sam.

Bodega Bay Winners

We would like to thank all those who played.  Blog Follower Josh won a beautiful Bodega coffee cup and Michele just barely edged out Bobby and Christen by answering our trivia question.  Michele has won an exquisite Bodega Bay magnet.  

Our Blog Liaison, Eileen, will be contacting our winners for mailing arrangements.  

If you didn't win, don't be discouraged, we are scouring D.C. for trinkets giveaways and we think you will enjoy our upcoming video of our fun in Washington D.C.  

Follower's Bonus Options/Prizes

We will be giving away souvenirs along the way...so stay tuned.

The first person to sign up as a follower will receive a token from our Bodega trip. 

The second prize will be awarded to the person who successfully answers the following trivia question:  How many flat tire(s) did we have on our trip to Bodega?  

Answer the trivia question and let us know who you are (so we can mail your souvenir) by clicking on "comments"

Day 3--Bodega and The Birds

Alfred Hitchcock's,  The Birds was filmed here in 1963.  We enjoyed some time tooling around this famous set but, unfortunately, the terror still continues in this beautiful sleepy town.   Click here to capture a glimpse of the horror 

we experienced.