13-m hike Sam's Ridge- Broad Hollow- Pine Hill Gap

I took a challenging hike with a meetup group today along Sam's Ridge- Broad Hollow- Pine Hill Gap 13 miles with 3200 feet elevation gain. I felt tired after two big uphills, and I am convinced that I need to lose weight to regain my strength.

impeachment?

I went in DC to attend some congressional receptions yet no sighting of reporters for the impeachment case.

Rocky Strickler Knob

I hiked with a meetup group today for 15.5 miles with 2700 feet elevation gain to Strickler Knob and Jawbone Gap in the George Washington National Forest (over 1.5 hrs drive from Centreville). The weather was hotter than expected, and one hiker had cramps and delayed the hike over 1.5 hrs. I pushed via the rocky trails yet skipped the last 20 feet up to the Strickler Knob (borrowed other hikers photos for the top views).

First Stage play “Trying”

I ushered at First Stage for the play “Trying”, a female Canadian assistant’s real experience working for Francis Biddle at his home in Washington, DC from 1967-1968. Judge Biddle was Former Attorney General of the United States under Franklin Roosevelt and Chief Judge of the American Military Tribunal.

Congressional receptions by Marine and by industrial manufacturers

I went in DC tonight for two Congressional receptions: one by Marine manufacturers and the other by industrial manufacturers. Among the industrial booths, I was most impressed by the flexible electrical circuit sheets which can be put on clothes or human (to communicate with a smart phone or the like via Bluetooth), as well as a compact electrical vehicle charging unit that can do the job in 30 minutes instead of the current 3 hrs. I played the Virtual Reality boating driving and had my photos taken with fishing and other backgrounds. In addition, I got a hold of my friend Darrell working on the Capital Hill.

Pets on Hill reception and the Vision Scientists Reception

I went in DC for some congressional receptions, including Pets on Hill reception and the Vision Scientists Reception. I was impressed by 3D printed nano structural support for retinal transplant, and played with a few dogs.

57 miles bike ride between Reston and Purceville

I biked 57 miles round trip between Reston and Purceville on W&OD trail today, since I did not find a long hike to take this weekend. It is sad to see that the Trail’s End Cycling co gone/closed. Now it is a bakery. There were a biking fundraising event and a small fitness festival on the trail side today. Since I didn’t bike much this summer, it took a lot will power to paddle via the last 10 miles. Glad I am done.