The nooks and crannies of The Homestead ... memories are made here

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
December 2013

Sleet, ice, snow in forecast for Hot Springs, Bath County from National Weather Service

The National Weather Service forecast is out with a winter storm warning for Sunday's expected wintry weather at The Homestead in Hot Springs.

The weather has been the talk of those attending this year's Republican Advance because the big Gala is tonight. Some have made reservations for Sunday night in anticipation of the predicted snow and ice while others have decided to check out Saturday before it hits.

I heard it more than once yesterday: plan to check out Saturday or Monday because Sunday's travel conditions will likely be treacherous on these hilly, mountainous roads.

So here it is at 6:00 Saturday morning ... the latest from the National Weather Service:

Winter Storm Warning - Hazardous Weather Outlook

Today: Mostly cloudy this morning...then becoming partly sunny. Much cooler. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. North winds around 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable. Chance of snow 50 percent.

Sunday: Snow and sleet in the morning...then freezing rain and sleet in the afternoon. Snow and sleet accumulation around an inch. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Sunday Night: Freezing rain in the evening...then freezing rain and rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Monday: Rain and freezing rain in the morning...then rain likely in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the lower 40s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Check out the entire seven-day forecast here. Be safe out there.

GOP Advance ... Friday hospitality suites

 More favorite young Republicans ... Shawn, Andrew, Nathan, Jenna, Ben.

 Pete Snyder

 Cortland, Steve, and Steve's daughter Madison

 This Christmas tree standing in the Great Hall is the anchor of all the Christmas decorations at the Homestead and probably one of the most photographed trees in the Commonwealth during the holidays.

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
December 6, 2013

Dinner with Congressman Eric Cantor and the 7th District Republicans

Majority Leader Eric Cantor and his wife, Diana, whose birthday is this weekend. We serenaded her at dinner to celebrate her special day.

We ate ... and then the Congressman ate. After greeting everyone at every table, he finally got a plate of food and sat down to eat.

The Republican women were photo-bombed by Davis.  :)

Jennifer and Linwood Cobb, Susan Allen, Eric and Diana Cantor.

Some of my favorite young Republicans were at this table. Some of them I've known and worked with since they were CRs.

Speaker Bill Howell

Our dessert was delicious. We were told it was triple chocolate red velvet raspberry cake. It was scrumptious.

 

The Cantors always send everyone home after dinner with a gift. It was fun, it was great fellowship, and it was an opportunity to let the Congressman know how much we appreciate all his work in D.C. It was also an opportunity to thank Linwood for all his hard work as chairman of the 7th District which happens to be where my parents live. Congratulations to Chesterfield County Republican Committee Chairman Donald Williams for leading the #1 committee in the 7th District for 2013.

We missed Mike Thomas from the Chesterfield Committee -- feel better soon!

Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
December 6, 2013