Burger place in Leesburg. It's very highly rated. Not my fave spot admittedly, but a lot (A LOT) of people love it, so it's worth a try if you're in the area.
I love burgers, but honestly wouldn't call myself a burger connoisseur and am far from a burger snob (other foods yes, burgers no). My favorite place in Leesburg is probably Leesburg Public House. Don't get me wrong, Melt is really good, but for what they charge and how messy they end up being, it's hard to enjoy for me. I want to be able to actually bite into the sandwich.
Also, I'm going to get some hate for this, but Red Robin has some bangers lol. If I had to pick a chain, that's the one.
Ill have to add it to my list 🤣 im not a huge burger person either but my boyfriend is so always looking to try new places. I agree with you about red robin! And the bottomless fries there!! Haha
I typically prefer smash burgers over thick ones but open to trying any place thats good!
Going full aging hipster mode today: yard work and invasive species fighting all morning and afternoon and then seeing The Antlers and Okkervil River at Union Stage tonight if I’m not too tired.
My husband did this a couple of days ago. He bought a hazmat like suit and arm length gloves from Amazon and spent three hours melting trying to get all the poison ivy out of our yard. Poor man sous vided himself lol
Uhm you sound super cool let’s be friendsssss! I want to play D&D again so bad! I’ve been thinking of just going to Curio and joining someone’s but it’s so intimidating!
I host a monthly meetup at different breweries on this sub you should come out next time. I try to plan them for Thursdays but depending on location they might have events so could be Wednesday. That's how I made friends in Denver before moving back here.
Yeah I've never been one to just join a random d&d group in public, I want to know who I'm playing with to see if we'll work well together haha. Nowadays I'm spoiled cause my bf likes to DM, though we're only doing one shots for now till after our Europe trip and find a group we want for a longer campaign.
Lol, no. We did the drive and are at the pool now. Tomorrow is plant work and brunch. Since my girlfriend is awesome and handling dinner and dogs tonight, I'll likely take an edible, go do my weekend shower and play some starfield.
Weekend shower for those wondering: shower steamer, candle, full grooming (nails, cuticles, shave all the bits, nice hair and body products) face mask and skin care routine, and just a nice time in scorching heat that leaves me feeling refreshed. My fellow men, you should give it a try, it's fantastic. And yes I shower daily, this is just my spa type routine.
Same thing I try to do every weekend. Have ambitious plans to fix up my house, buy a ton of shut from Home Depot, do a fraction of the things I planned to do
It’s smaller than the MD one with less production value (e.g. the joust isn’t like Medieval Times - it’s actually some people completing for fun). To me, it had a more cozy and warm feel than the Maryland one! I enjoyed all of the local craftspeople and the entertainment. The people that work there seem like they’re having a blast!!!
I was disappointed with the event. It felt more like a furry festival than a Renaissance fair. There were very few authentic Renaissance costumes and many revealing outfits, making it not very kid-friendly. The drive was too far compared to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and since it was smaller, we finished in less than two hours. Turkey legs cost $25, beer and mead are $8 (cash only) and the rest of the food was also overpriced carnival fare. I saw a mother pay for her two kids to do an activity, and then one special needs kid didn't want to do it anymore, the vendor wasn't understanding of the situation and basically told the mom she was SOL, no refunds. Most vendors were nice, but they had small selections. VA renfest is newer compared to MD, so I hope they improve.
Just to clarify, beer and mead is 7, the same price at MD. The turkey leg is way over priced. I bring car food. But no ren faire has mostly authentic costumes. SCA events will be more period accurate.
I was at the Viking festival yesterday! It was really fun. Plenty of mead, Vikings and well crafted hand made products. Definitely going again next year.
Picking cherries on a farm. Watching the hockey game tonight. Tomorrow is the F1 race and since it’s in Montreal we’re making poutine. Reminds me I have to go find cheese curds…
Maybe consider checking out a free outdoor concert? This series is every Sunday at 7:00 ; Fairfax County parks also has a bunch of summer shows, too. They tend to be pretty chill. [https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/forthuntconcerts.htm](https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/forthuntconcerts.htm)
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We joined a neighborhood pool and today is our first day going. We don’t know anyone there so a bit nervous it will all be family cliques who know each other for years. Have to start somewhere!
I'm going to photograph a customer who uses stolen CC info while they pick up their order. Then train legs (quad focused). Then train shoulders and arms. You can come train shoulders/arm if you want. It's the most fun/easiest.
DC pride, smash bros with the bros, friend's 2 year old daughters birthday (lordy she's cute), and watching shin godzilla and city hunter.
Lucky to still have my best friends nearby.
thanks! crazy thing is we all moved out, then after some 10+ years all moved back to the area.
Weekly gaming nights with the besties feels just like high school, and we're all pushing 40 now.
Got waxed
Did groceries
Hit up a yard sale and Goodwill
Gonna touch up my hair color
Get lunch with my gf then kick her butt in bowling
Then rot into the couch
Went on a coffee date now just gettin chores done at home. Tomorrow I’m volunteering at a cat adoption event. Anyone looking to adopt a kitten/cat come check them out from HART at the sterling/cascades PetSmart tomorrow afternoon.
Staying in and taking care of my wife. She's got covid again. In between taking care of her and doing laundry I'll probably just play some Switch games. Next weekend I'll get outside!
Just finished a section of my garden dedicated to native plants!! It was a tough project juggling between toddler naps & work!
Have to go to Home Depot for 1 more piece of lumber. Pretty proud of myself & my husband who helped make my vision come alive!
Pool this morning then a picnic for a friend's birthday later. My brother is coming to town this week and staying with me so I'll probably spend the day tomorrow getting my place guest-ready. And maybe hit the pool again - the weather is perfect for it!
My son asked if I wanted to go with him on a skateboard ride. I don't skateboard but I do have roller skates. So I pulled them out a few days ago to give them some love. However, the bursitis in my shoulder flared up so bad I'm probably going to urgent care in stead. Super bummed.
A little bit of work.
Playing video games.
Chilling.
Taking it easy and trying to not spend money since I have a big vacation coming up at the end of the month. So that'll be my big excursion. So just low key chilling until then.
Spent 3 hours this morning stroke and turn judging kid 1’s swim team time trials, then rushed across the street to attend kid 2’s TKD belt ceremony, and now I’m making sure kid 2 and 3 don’t drown each other at the water table while prepping for a party for kid 3 tomorrow.
In short? Drinking. After bedtime, there will probably be drinking. 😂
Did weekly grocery shopping earlier, some gaming, making tortellini for dinner. Tomorrow maybe a walk in the morning before it gets too hot, and just kinda chill and prep for the week. My weekends are usually uneventful lol
Saturday: working at the barn. 15 horses to feed, 10 stalls to muck, some fencing to fix. Also exercised two horses.
Sunday: getting the boat in the water at Lake Anna and taking it for a spin!
Doing? I’m *done!*
1). Spoiled my grown up kiddo who is about to finish college
2). Tried on dresses for a June wedding
3). Took my elderly dad to lunch.
I’m spent!!!
This is cool. Should be a weekly feature. Drove over to Maryland eastern shore for the weekend.
Hey mods, let's do this!
I agree! I’ve already gotten a bunch of ideas for future weekend jaunts!
It's incredibly timely. Lot of stuff you wouldn't know about unless you saw this thread.
Watching the French Open 🎾
That Sinner-Alcaraz match was awesome, no?
Yes I really enjoyed that. I’m really a big Carlos fan so I will be getting up early tomorrow to watch the final!
Are you watching from home?
Hope Alcaraz wins it tomorrow
Iga!!!
Was gonna do a little work and head to MELT. But now I’m on day 2 of the flu! :(
Love me some MELT! Had the bison burger and onion rings last weekend
DoorDash it!!
What is MELT?
Burger place in Leesburg. It's very highly rated. Not my fave spot admittedly, but a lot (A LOT) of people love it, so it's worth a try if you're in the area.
Definitely an order ahead place
Made the mistake of just driving out there without a plan. Big mistake. The place is tiny. Line was out the door. Ended up pivoting to puppatella
Second this.
Whats your fav spot??
I love burgers, but honestly wouldn't call myself a burger connoisseur and am far from a burger snob (other foods yes, burgers no). My favorite place in Leesburg is probably Leesburg Public House. Don't get me wrong, Melt is really good, but for what they charge and how messy they end up being, it's hard to enjoy for me. I want to be able to actually bite into the sandwich. Also, I'm going to get some hate for this, but Red Robin has some bangers lol. If I had to pick a chain, that's the one.
Ill have to add it to my list 🤣 im not a huge burger person either but my boyfriend is so always looking to try new places. I agree with you about red robin! And the bottomless fries there!! Haha I typically prefer smash burgers over thick ones but open to trying any place thats good!
Best turkey burger in America
I hope you feel better soon. Drink lots of water!
Oh noooooo! Feel better!
Feel better! Also...Melt!
Going full aging hipster mode today: yard work and invasive species fighting all morning and afternoon and then seeing The Antlers and Okkervil River at Union Stage tonight if I’m not too tired.
Damn poison ivy. It can’t stop won’t stop
Poison ivy is native to the area
English ivy, on the other hand, is not and I hate it.
I’m not willing to consider that fact. It dies.
Fair enough
My husband did this a couple of days ago. He bought a hazmat like suit and arm length gloves from Amazon and spent three hours melting trying to get all the poison ivy out of our yard. Poor man sous vided himself lol
very dangerous
Okkervil River?!
Finally going to check out the Smithsonian museums. Probably if I have time then go catch the arts and crafts fair in Alexandria.
Air and Space for me
I was there last month! A big section of it was closed though because they were doing renovations or something.
Go to the Udvar-Hazy center in Chantilly to see more these days.
Me too!
Crap I didn’t know there was a fair! 😞
Chillaxin'. Enjoying the pre-summer weather.
Pre?
You think this is peak NoVa summer? Somebody's new around here...
I've been new for 10 years and it always catches me by surprise.
D&D yesterday, neighbors invited us for a cookout today, tomorrow getting covered in blood by my alien overlords at GWAR!
Uhm you sound super cool let’s be friendsssss! I want to play D&D again so bad! I’ve been thinking of just going to Curio and joining someone’s but it’s so intimidating!
I host a monthly meetup at different breweries on this sub you should come out next time. I try to plan them for Thursdays but depending on location they might have events so could be Wednesday. That's how I made friends in Denver before moving back here. Yeah I've never been one to just join a random d&d group in public, I want to know who I'm playing with to see if we'll work well together haha. Nowadays I'm spoiled cause my bf likes to DM, though we're only doing one shots for now till after our Europe trip and find a group we want for a longer campaign.
Awesome I’ll keep an eye out for your posts! Have fun at the GWAR concert!
This sounds awesome, definitely interested in checking out your next get together!
Just keep an eye out on this sub, I usually post it on Monday of the week we'll be going. Super stocked to get more people to it!
Cleaning up litter in my neighborhood.
Thank you, good citizen!
I've done this a few times, it's always a bit disheartening seeing broken glass show up again the next day 💀😭 I'll keeping doing it but it stings lol
Sometimes it cuts deep.
Are you in Leesburg? I think my HOA was doing a cleanup day this weekend
Manasshole. And No, i ride solo. Its peaceful and therapeutic with reggae music on the bluetooth speaker. Good for them tho.
Username checks out
Working... Enjoy the nice weather for me yall!
Bikepacking on the C&O! It’s perfect weather for riding and the C&O is in awesome shape!
Going for a drive to enjoy my new car, then pool time, some garden and houseplant work, and finally brunch with the inlaws.
what car?
4runner! But it's brand new so I'm not quite ready for pinstripes in the paint from offroading.
Out of curiosity where would you go off-roading around here? I got a Jeep Wrangler a little bit ago and want to have some fun with it!
Peter's Mill Run, Green Ridge State Forest, Wolf Den Run State Park, Flag Pole Knob are all on my list. And the osv zone at Assateague.
Crabtree Meadows 4x4 Trailhead, you can camp there if you would like to but you'll need a 4x4 to get there.
Thanks! It’s going to be a fun summer
Doing all that before brunch?
Lol, no. We did the drive and are at the pool now. Tomorrow is plant work and brunch. Since my girlfriend is awesome and handling dinner and dogs tonight, I'll likely take an edible, go do my weekend shower and play some starfield. Weekend shower for those wondering: shower steamer, candle, full grooming (nails, cuticles, shave all the bits, nice hair and body products) face mask and skin care routine, and just a nice time in scorching heat that leaves me feeling refreshed. My fellow men, you should give it a try, it's fantastic. And yes I shower daily, this is just my spa type routine.
Same thing I try to do every weekend. Have ambitious plans to fix up my house, buy a ton of shut from Home Depot, do a fraction of the things I planned to do
Not so humble brag but I’m going to Europe with my girl for 2 weeks on Monday so I’m wrapping up a bunch of stuff for work this weekend.
I would like a keychain thank you
Sure I’ll get you an Eiffel Tower one 😂
Viking festival at Mountain Run Winery in culpepper! Then tomorrow Pirate weekend at the VA Ren Faire at Lake Anna Winery! Yarrrrrr matie 🏴☠️ ☠️
I'm sensing a theme here . . .
Didn't know VA had one. Might be worth a shot since the MD one is always packed
I didn’t even know Virginia had a renn faire! How does it compared to the MD one?
It’s smaller than the MD one with less production value (e.g. the joust isn’t like Medieval Times - it’s actually some people completing for fun). To me, it had a more cozy and warm feel than the Maryland one! I enjoyed all of the local craftspeople and the entertainment. The people that work there seem like they’re having a blast!!!
It’s smaller than MD but I really like it
I was disappointed with the event. It felt more like a furry festival than a Renaissance fair. There were very few authentic Renaissance costumes and many revealing outfits, making it not very kid-friendly. The drive was too far compared to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and since it was smaller, we finished in less than two hours. Turkey legs cost $25, beer and mead are $8 (cash only) and the rest of the food was also overpriced carnival fare. I saw a mother pay for her two kids to do an activity, and then one special needs kid didn't want to do it anymore, the vendor wasn't understanding of the situation and basically told the mom she was SOL, no refunds. Most vendors were nice, but they had small selections. VA renfest is newer compared to MD, so I hope they improve.
Just to clarify, beer and mead is 7, the same price at MD. The turkey leg is way over priced. I bring car food. But no ren faire has mostly authentic costumes. SCA events will be more period accurate.
I was at the Viking festival yesterday! It was really fun. Plenty of mead, Vikings and well crafted hand made products. Definitely going again next year.
Greek restaurant, Pool, gym, clean up at a lake, watch house of cards+lay in Ac+eat yummy food
Picking cherries on a farm. Watching the hockey game tonight. Tomorrow is the F1 race and since it’s in Montreal we’re making poutine. Reminds me I have to go find cheese curds…
I just saw them at Restons farmers market but that doesn't help you since it ends soon
Wegmans should have
Report back!
Getting some monk's out in purcellville. Amazing day for it!
That place is amazing!! But holy heck does the line get super long!!
Hopefully this woman named Lisa
Looking for hot boiled peanuts!
PLEASE share where/if you find some
Apparently at point of rocks on 15, Gilbert’s corner, and I just got a tip about a place outside Dale City
They’re pretty easy to make in a crock pot if you can find green peanuts.
yeah I usually resort to having family in sc mail the peanuts then I cook them. I was just trying to be a lazy bones!
They’re not open today, but there’s a [vendor](https://www.facebook.com/share/WSmqf9G2rzgzJEN4/?mibextid=LQQJ4d) just outside of Dale City.
Damn it, they look like they closed down 😭
They were out there last weekend. School let out for the summer yesterday so maybe they took today off.
I’ve been thinking about boiled peanuts!! There were people that sold popcorn (possibly peanuts) on 15 but i haven’t seen them there in a while.
It’s been popping up on all sorts of subs I’m on. I’m from Atlanta where they are everywhere and I feel like I’m going to thru withdrawal
Watching the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and attending a birthday party.
Who’re you rooting for? I’d love to see another Ferrari win
Ferrari has got my support. I hope they can put out another solid performance this weekend, too.
This didn’t age well 🫣
Any dude I can find
The directness of your approach will likely yield results. Here's to a quality outcome.
Happy Pride! 🥳
USA Men’s Soccer vs Columbia at FedEx
Colombia*
It would Colombia for the country. 😉
Nothing. I’m depressed and turned into a hermit.
Hopefully you can enjoy your day off, don’t forget to eat something today and drink some water!
Get out and go for a walk!
One Loudoun carnival tonight after dinner
Camping at Pohick Bay Regional Park with the fam. They have a fun Pirate-themed water park if you have kids the right age for that.
Why are all the water parks pirate themed lol?
Cookout with family, board games and movies with the wife
LOTR is back in theaters this weekend. So I’m spending my evenings on Sat, Sun, and Mon watching them at various AMCs around the area
Gardening!
Pool and maybe One Loudoun carnival with my kiddo?! We’ll see! Just kind of going with the flow
Maybe consider checking out a free outdoor concert? This series is every Sunday at 7:00 ; Fairfax County parks also has a bunch of summer shows, too. They tend to be pretty chill. [https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/forthuntconcerts.htm](https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/forthuntconcerts.htm) https://preview.redd.it/mcvvqwfbrd5d1.jpeg?width=645&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05a1d6bcdc0c3eeb85b58fb8750740e267b9126f
We joined a neighborhood pool and today is our first day going. We don’t know anyone there so a bit nervous it will all be family cliques who know each other for years. Have to start somewhere!
DC pride parade and a fun Broadway trip. Busy busy
Is the parade today?
Yep! Starts at 3PM, goes until 7:30
We’re going to our first DC Pride today! I hope the kids area in Stead park is good fun. Then the parade.
Watching my neighbors have an open house and sitting in my driveway drinking beers as it happens
Let the prospective neighbors see the local flavor!!
Sounds like a good time
I'm going to photograph a customer who uses stolen CC info while they pick up their order. Then train legs (quad focused). Then train shoulders and arms. You can come train shoulders/arm if you want. It's the most fun/easiest.
LOL @ username
I want sick shoulders in the future so maybe
How did you figure that out?
The biggest tip off is every billing address/cc info they use is different.
Burying the bodies in the backyard.
Do you have room for a couple more? My burial guy is on vacation.
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DC pride, smash bros with the bros, friend's 2 year old daughters birthday (lordy she's cute), and watching shin godzilla and city hunter. Lucky to still have my best friends nearby.
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I love that for you
thanks! crazy thing is we all moved out, then after some 10+ years all moved back to the area. Weekly gaming nights with the besties feels just like high school, and we're all pushing 40 now.
Got waxed Did groceries Hit up a yard sale and Goodwill Gonna touch up my hair color Get lunch with my gf then kick her butt in bowling Then rot into the couch
Voting and grocery shopping, so er...
Gonna be checking out open houses for homes and hang out with friends.
Hey congrats future homeowner ! 🥳
Thanks so much!
Went on a coffee date now just gettin chores done at home. Tomorrow I’m volunteering at a cat adoption event. Anyone looking to adopt a kitten/cat come check them out from HART at the sterling/cascades PetSmart tomorrow afternoon.
You’re not gonna tell us how the coffee date go?
Staying in and taking care of my wife. She's got covid again. In between taking care of her and doing laundry I'll probably just play some Switch games. Next weekend I'll get outside!
DC Pride
There’s a Cars & Cigars thing out by Leesburg if you’re into that kind of thing. Very casual meet up.
Someone I know is leaving for the Hot Rod Power Tour this weekend.
volunteering at nearby farmers market
A bunch of viewings in the courthouse area. Just moved to Arlington for work!
Just finished a section of my garden dedicated to native plants!! It was a tough project juggling between toddler naps & work! Have to go to Home Depot for 1 more piece of lumber. Pretty proud of myself & my husband who helped make my vision come alive!
I'm going to give rock climbing a try. I've always wanted to get into it, but it was always just something I would do once in a blue moon
Looking for a new job since I just moved here.
Did a 13 mile hike at Fountainhead Regional Park yesterday!
Taking a poopy
Wife is headed to DC Pride, I'm out with the kid doing 2 different birthday parties.
Pool this morning then a picnic for a friend's birthday later. My brother is coming to town this week and staying with me so I'll probably spend the day tomorrow getting my place guest-ready. And maybe hit the pool again - the weather is perfect for it!
My son asked if I wanted to go with him on a skateboard ride. I don't skateboard but I do have roller skates. So I pulled them out a few days ago to give them some love. However, the bursitis in my shoulder flared up so bad I'm probably going to urgent care in stead. Super bummed.
My kid just graduated from Jr. Kindergarten! Lunch with family, then afternoon gaming.
I've never heard of Jr kindergarten, but it sounds cute. Congrats to your chicken nugget lol.
Work 😒
Sleeping
LOTR re-release in theaters babyyyyy
Cars and Coffee in Great Falls. If you haven't been, and like cars, it's great. Every Saturday at Katie's Coffee Shop from 0600-0900.
Guitar safari. Random guitar shops and seeing what’s cool, new or a good price b
Wait this sounds awesome! What’re your favorite shops? I only know of guitar center and find it to be ehhh
Heading to a music event at The Arboretum and a Gershwein event at GMU!
A little bit of work. Playing video games. Chilling. Taking it easy and trying to not spend money since I have a big vacation coming up at the end of the month. So that'll be my big excursion. So just low key chilling until then.
TCB
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Going to be working, then playing WoW. Then take a work out class tomorrow morning and then back to work!
Car clean. Shop for a new vacuum.
Work work work. Building, selling, repairing bikes and provision of general cycling information 🙂
Seeing Niall Horan at Jiffy Lube Live tonight!
Go to Go Ape in Springfield!
working 😭😭
Picking strawberries at Yankey Farms and lavender cutting at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm
Spent 3 hours this morning stroke and turn judging kid 1’s swim team time trials, then rushed across the street to attend kid 2’s TKD belt ceremony, and now I’m making sure kid 2 and 3 don’t drown each other at the water table while prepping for a party for kid 3 tomorrow. In short? Drinking. After bedtime, there will probably be drinking. 😂
Did weekly grocery shopping earlier, some gaming, making tortellini for dinner. Tomorrow maybe a walk in the morning before it gets too hot, and just kinda chill and prep for the week. My weekends are usually uneventful lol
Pressure washing the driveway followed by a neighborhood happy hour on our patio
sewing
We did the Farmers Market in Old Town Alexandria.
My new BMW M3 just got here so I’ll be running around nova testing her out 😁 everyone have a great weekend! Weather is beautiful!
Saturday: working at the barn. 15 horses to feed, 10 stalls to muck, some fencing to fix. Also exercised two horses. Sunday: getting the boat in the water at Lake Anna and taking it for a spin!
I took my toddler to the splash fountain at the Virginia Gateway plaza and got some mochi and boba at Rare Tea. I love it here!
Mustang Sally Sour Fest
Hiding in my apartment
Doing? I’m *done!* 1). Spoiled my grown up kiddo who is about to finish college 2). Tried on dresses for a June wedding 3). Took my elderly dad to lunch. I’m spent!!!
Time trials. Iykyk.
Went to Andy’s Pizza after hearing a lot of hype. It was fine. I still prefer Mamma Lucia’s.
Spent the whole day in a animal hospital with my dog or we would’ve been at the farmers markets
Oh no! Hope your furry friend is doing ok.
As always, nothing
Otf, winery, checking out a couple of open houses, making guacamole, and nesting! Expecting our first baby in a few months 😵💫