Author Archives: Jay McLaughlin

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About Jay McLaughlin

I am a rehabilitation counselor. I have many friends with autism and traumatic brain injuries. They help me learn new things constantly. I hike with dogs at the James River in Richmond - a lot. I've completed an Iron distance triathlon a year for 11 years. My most recent was in Wilmington, NC in November, 2013. I currently compete in mid-distance triathlons. And work and hike and take pictures and write and eat.

I guess I got these posts a little bit backwards today…

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

This post is really from this morning when the dogs and I took our Sunday jaunt to Pony Pasture. The second post is from the ride I did in the afternoon with Pat. Oh well. Look how green the grass … Continue reading →

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Pat and I did a great (but slow!) 30 mile ride today

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

Click on this link if you want to see the route. It’s a nice little spin. Pictures of bikes get boring so here’s a flower – there are flowers around every corner at this time of year: Fun ride by … Continue reading →

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I had a very relaxing ride today…

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

Managed to get in a very pleasant ride on this lovely March day: Click on this link if you’d like to see the route I rode; it’s a very nice little loop in eastern Goochland: Pleasant Saturday ride in Goochland

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Back in the flatlands…

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

The girls and I got home late Saturday night from the Maple Festival – it was remarkable. I don’t know about them, but I was exhausted in that way you only get when you’ve spent a full day having a … Continue reading →

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A few more views from the 2011 Maple Festival

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

The festival is fun – but this is what we’re really here for: Testing the clarity of the product: This is where the magic happens (some of it) – Duff’s Sugar House: I can’t say for certain, but perhaps this … Continue reading →

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For the fourth consecutive year, my brother Kevin and his three daughters met me early in the morning at the Oilville Exxon. We’re headed for the 53rd Annual Highland Maple Festival in Monterey, VA – Virginia’s “Little Switzerland.” This is … Continue reading →

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin | 3 Comments

Certain things are inevitable

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

It’s popular to say “death and taxes.” Spring is inevitable too!

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More signs of Spring – flowers come up, and so does the river

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

My first hyacinths have opened up. Their beautiful smell is filling the air on the side of the house. Only a few plants are up now. Within the week there will be fifteen. I will smell them every time I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spin by newfaze at Garmin Connect – Details

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

This is a link to a map of the 30 mile bike ride I took on Saturday, March 5: Saturday Spin by newfaze at Garmin Connect – Details. This is a picture of me after a previous ride, my tribute … Continue reading →

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Spring is definitely in the air

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Jay McLaughlin

I got home from swimming today and this lovely daffodil had opened up beside my driveway. It’s difficult to look at that and not smile.

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