We know that we can always count on Old Town Crier readers, Kathy and Bob Condon, to take the OTC on their treks around the world. We are flattered that they make it part of their adventures. These photos were taken by Kathy on their last foray into Italia while they were staying in Sorrento where they rented an apartment in Meta. They say the sunsets viewed from their balcony were amazing with Mount Vesuvius as a backdrop and there is nothing like a glass of Italian vino after a day of sightseeing. “Great trip…always with a bit of home with us,” said Kathy.

We love it when our subscribers take the time to put the Old Town Crier in their bags and take it on their travels. Celebrating her 70th trip around the sun, the Allin’s – who reside in Grand Junction, Colorado – sought out a couple of weeks of fun in the sun in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to celebrate Linda’s big day. We like this sexy pose of her on Medano Beach in front of the Riu Palace resort in Cabo. We also think the image of the her with the rocks in the water behind her is pretty cool. Said rocks are the southern tip (cape or cabo) of the Baja Peninsula and the water beyond is all Pacific Ocean. These photos of Linda were taken by her husband, Dave.

Longtime Alexandria residents, David and Laurie Norcross treated themselves to a stay at the well-known Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia this fall. The Homestead has long been a cherished resort famous for their hot spring pools, luxurious spa and championship golf courses. Laurie is pictured here with the Old Town Crier in hand overlooking The Great Hall in the main building. They tell us that the $150M that Omni put into the latest renovation was well worth the money and has put the Homestead back on its game.

Michele & Marty Old Town Alexandria residents and “Couple Around Town” Michele Cumberland and Martin (Marty to his pals) Yeager are faithful about taking the OTC with them when they travel and we love them for it. This photo was snapped in Key West shortly after the iconic Jimmy Buffet passed away and thought this location was perfect. I am betting they moved on to Captain Tony’s at some point as well. Both attorneys, Marty works with Land, Carroll & Blair while Michele is with Cumberland from Mid-Atlantic Commercial Law. Maureen Alexandria resident Maureen Moore headed to the hills on a family trip and found herself in the wilds of Garrett County in Western Maryland in Deep Creek. With her October Old Town Crier in hand, she was kind enough to take a break from this family adventure and, while sitting lakeside at Deep Creek Lake, this fabulous photo was taken by her sister Jennifer Moore Meadows. This was the first time the Moore gang experienced this gorgeous part of Maryland. If you would like to see your photo featured in this space, take a couple of shots with a copy of the OTC in hand and send it to office@oldtowncrier.com along with information for the caption. Be sure to include your mailing address if you want a hard copy sent to you.

Longtime friend and fan and subscriber of the Old Town Crier, Linda Plant Allin took her copy of the OTC on her trek up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain – the highest point on Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park. Linda and her husband Dave took a road trip up the east coast in early September after a stay in Old Town Alexandria before returning to their home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Pictured poolside at their hacienda aka the Hot Oak Ridge Boys, longtime Alexandria residents Jimmy Rosenburg (left) and Mark Barrett relocated to the desert near Las Vegas in Nevada about 7 years ago. They haven’t missed a beat since they subscribe to the OTC and get it delivered each month. Many of you may recognize Mark from behind the bar and the former Chez Andre and later at RT’s restaurant. If you would like to see your photo featured in this space, take a couple of shots with a copy of the OTC in hand and send it to office@oldtowncrier.com along with information for the caption. Be sure to include your mailing address if you want a hard copy sent to you.

Old Town Alexandria residents and good friends Kathy and Bob Condon and Holli and John Todhunter thought it fitting to take a copy of the OTC with them on their “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” Italian adventure in late August. This photo was taken after a lunch and tasting at the *Gambino Winery situated in the Mount Etna region of Sicily. *Kathy made sure to tell us that they were told by the winery owner that there is no connection to the infamous Gambino’s of NYC. Personally, we think it adds an air of mystery to the story. Pictured from left to right are Bob, Holli, John and Kathy

Look who took the Old Town Crier to his homeland! Shaun Sheehan and his lovely and talented wife Barbera toured Europe in August with the OTC in hand. They started in London, then France, Germany, a stop in Amsterdam then Ireland and finally landed in Dublin on their way back to Alexandria. Of course, this pub was a block from their hotel and Barbara said, “I couldn’t drag Shaun away!” Imagine that.  Lots of Sheehan’s in Ireland! If you would like to see your photo in this space in print and online, take an OTC with you, snap a couple of shots of someone reading it in a fun place and send it to office@oldtowncrier.com. Be sure to put “On the Road” in the subject line, include information for the caption and your mailing address so we can get you a hard copy for your scrap book.

Well, sports fans….it has come to our attention that we were remiss in not posting this pic of “Louie from Bowie” checking out the OTC in the August issue. While attending the Alexandria Community Appreciation baseball game between the Baysox (Orioles Double AA team) and Senators (Nationals Double AA team) on July 28th we snapped some shots of the Paw Patrol and the real Patrol checking us out in this space. This photo of Louie was submitted by an anonymous fan who felt we should have included him so……..Meet Louie, the official mascot of the Baysox! If you would like to see your photo in this space, take the OTC with you on your next adventure and take a high resolution photo or photos of you and yours checking us out and send it with information for the caption to office@oldtowncrier.com and put “On the Road” in the subject line.

This month the Old Town Crier ended up in some very capable hands/paws at the “Alexandria Community Appreciation Day” baseball game at the Bowie Baysox Ballfield. Not only were Paw Patrol’s Fireman Marshall and Policeman Chase in attendance, Anne Arundel County Police Corporal’s M. Yee and Cruz Miranda were on hand to save the day! If you would like to see your photo in this space, grab a copy of the OTC and take it with you on your next adventure. Take a pic with your communication device and email it to office@oldtowncrier.com with “On the Road” in the subject line. Please include information for the caption and your mailing address if you would like to receive a hard copy.

Everybody is a comedian/comedienne these days! Ric Ruller and his daughter Chelsea “cutting up” in her kitchen and checking out the “Let’s Eat!” column in the June OTC. Ric and his wife, Annie, took a trip to San Diego from Denver to catch a Padres game with their daughter for Father’s Day with the idea in mind to take a photo at the game and they forgot to take the issue with them so….. If you would like to see your photo in this space, grab a copy of the OTC and take it with you on your next adventure. Take a pic with your communication device and email it to office@oldtowncrier.com with “On the Road” in the subject line. Be sure to include information for the caption and your mailing address if you would like a hard copy sent directly to your home.