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Clifton - Buckley Store

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On the Placard: "From a pin to a plow" was the Buckley Brothers' motto for their general store which was the largest store between Alexandria and Front Royal at one time. Since the Clifton School did not own a scale, the scales in the store were used…

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Clifton - Buckley House

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On the Placard: Robert R. Buckley, the first mayor of Clifton and owner of the Buckley Brother's General Store (now Heart in Hand Restaurant) built this house as a wedding present for his bride, Anna (Bess) Detwiler. "Sleepless in Seattle", a…

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Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA in the Snow

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A little bridge close to the fishing pond. It looks like a winter wonderland. However, it is spring, not winter. Anyway, it is beautiful.

Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA in the Snow

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Those two birds do not mind the snow. All the way up on the electric wires.

Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA in the Snow

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The picnic area. I don't think today is a good day for a BBQ!

Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA in the Snow

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A huge birdhouse. It must be very cozy inside. Those lucky birds.

Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA in the March Snow

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The fishing pond at Claude Moore Park. Only a few ducks were hanging around. Snow=More water for the fishing pond.

Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA in the March Snow

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Coffee Break in the snow. Nature can be so beautiful!

Claude Moore Park, Sterling, VA in the March Snow

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The power of nature. The branch must have been exhausted and could not carry the wet snow anymore.

My dog Lucy is investigating the area.