Berkeley Springs, WV

Thu Feb 25, 2010

Kelli and I packed it up and headed out for a fun weekend in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

We made a stop on the way out....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

At Funkstown Tavern.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

We played Keno, but didn't win.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

I was going to use just this shot of the neon light.....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

But then the bartender came around and joined in the fun.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

After we left Funkstown, we made it the rest of the way to Berkeley Springs.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

We were staying at a B&B called Highlawn Inn.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

We had come back once again for the International Water Tasting.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

For now, however, it was time to check into room #1 (although we may try some of those other rooms next time).

Thu Feb 25, 2010

While it may not look big from the hallway....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

The room was very spacious....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

Although I wasn't too big of a fan of the wallpaper.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

The bathroom, of course.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

From the top of the hill, we could see the inn where we had previously stayed.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

We headed into town for a drink...

Thu Feb 25, 2010

And posed for a couple shots.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

Later it was back to the room to get ready before going out.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

Kelli was rocking out to some music....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

And didn't want her picture taken.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

We took our "before going out" picture.....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

And then headed to Panarama at the Peak.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

They knew we were coming.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

This place has a great view, but it was too dark and snowy outside to get any good pictures.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

The food was bland....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

Plain....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

And mostly uninspired.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

There were lots of cats in the B&B....

Thu Feb 25, 2010

And Kelli thought that was cool.

Thu Feb 25, 2010

While there may not have been smoking in the room, the kitchen air was thick with the smell.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

No picture of the event, but I caught this cat outside marking the area in front of my truck.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

After our breakfast (forgot to take a picture of that) we walked down to town....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

On this very steep hill.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

The inn where we previously stayed was also where the Water Festival was being held this year.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

We had more pressing matters to attend....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

So we made our way to the spa.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

We had a nice relaxin soak in the waters of Berkeley Springs....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

And after our bath, it was massage time.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

In the waiting area Kelli was called in before me....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

But it wasn't long before it was my turn.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

Afterwards, we tried to go to Lot 12, but we were too early....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

So we went to the inn for a few drinks....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

Before heading back to Lot 12.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

The food there was really good!!!!!

Fri Feb 26, 2010

We had dinner reservations someplace else....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

But I called and cancelled so we could stay at Lot 12.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

The chef's parents and a local.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

If you ever get a chance to eat at Lot 12, do so, the food is worth the drive.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

Chef Damian came out to hang with us...

Fri Feb 26, 2010

And Kelli wanted a picture with him.....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

And his hair.

Fri Feb 26, 2010

Yum!!!!

Fri Feb 26, 2010

Later that night, Kelli feel asleep.....

Fri Feb 26, 2010

While I watched some of the Vancover Olympics.

Sat Feb 27, 2010

The next day was the start of the water tasting at the inn....

Sat Feb 27, 2010

But it started too late, and we had to be in DC to see....

Sat Feb 27, 2010

State Radio (we would be seeing Ani 3 days later).

Sat Feb 27, 2010

We staked out our spot....

Sat Feb 27, 2010

And listened to the cool grooves.

Sat Feb 27, 2010

State Radio has a good following.....

Sat Feb 27, 2010

Thanks to front man Chad Urmstrom originally with the band Dispatch.

Sat Feb 27, 2010

After the encore, we quickly went down and got closer.

Sat Feb 27, 2010

We ended up about 15 feet away from the stage.

Sat Feb 27, 2010

All in all, it was a great weekend.

Sat Feb 27, 2010

And what better way to end it then with a parting shot of Kelli and 9:30 club bouncer, Josh Burdette.