The At Home And Abroad Wing - dedicated to celebrations, vacations, and at-home activities:

Thanksgiving Dinner - they were at the first Thanksgiving, too

The Boys playing with S's Christmas present

Helping me celebrate my birthday

S likes to make things grow!

S discovers Indian food

After the meal, S decides to learn about Indian culture

S plays in the scanner

S enjoys the Memorial Day services in Blacksburg, May 2003

S on the Blacksburg Community Band float in the July 4 parade!

S on this birthday, July 4th

The impressive guest list includes, l to r, Hokie Bid, Max from "Where the Wild Things Are," Huckleberry Hound, Stripes the Zebra, S., Yosemite Sam, P., very special guest Mr Peanut, Daffy Duck (who thought it was a costume party and tried to come as Bugs), Mr Ed, Michigan J Frog, Hermey the Elf Dentist, and Astro.

S loved the music at the Floyd Country Store

S made friends in Floyd!

Look who's helping me out during Blogathon 2003

A Christmas Gathering 2004 (with jealous Melf)

S is happy with his Christmas present (Ciao!)

S plays a little before the Community Band's Spring Concert

Oooooh! It's Shermula!!!!

Mt Lake Wine Tasting, 6-13-04 (I know he's just a little boy, but one time won't hurt)

July 4th, '04, S's birthday - a hat's eye view of the world

S goes back to 1776 - no, wait, he's at Blacksburg's Smithfield Plantation

S liked the "Blues Bird" at the University of Maryland's music department

S liked this statue. It said University of Maryland, Munich Campus. It reminds him of Sauerkraut Band.

Is S in China? Nope, it's an S-sized Pagoda at the U of M!

After a long day at Clarinetfest, S and P commune a little with their buddy DeepFatFriar

Dec 11, 2004 - S and Santa - the REAL Santa

The Hackensaw Wing - S hangs with his favorite band, The Hackensaw Boys

S says hello to Salvage and Mahlon Hackensaw, atop Salvage's charismo

S and his friend Bet commune with banjo player extraordinaire, The Kooky-Eyed Fox

S & Bet meet Baby J Hackensaw by the bar

Everyone loves Ferd. Including S.

S & Bet say "Hi" to Cousin Spits Hackensaw

S welcomes newest Hackensaw Pokey to the band

S says, "Listen to these guys, they're good!"

In Charlottesville, S realizes his dream - to be onstage with The Hackensaw Boys

The "Ein Prosit" Oktoberfest Wing - dedicated to the celebrations of all things Sauerkraut Band:

In his place at Octoberfest 2003

Showing us his favorite song (Was there any doubt?)

In his brand-new Sauerkraut Band outfit, S schmoozes with Ed

P makes a rare appearance sitting in on Oktoberfest (in his lederhosen!)

S "tries out" a new beer stein at Oktoberfest rehearsals

A properly attired Mr P decides to join the fun at Oktoberfest

The Richmond Wing - P and his boy have become fans of their adopted state's capital, Richmond, Virginia. Come with them as they show you around:

The Boys visit the 3d Street Diner in Richmond, VA with their dapper friend

At Zorba's in Richmond, VA, S tries calamari and stuffed grape leaves

After such a good meal, he can't resist a little showing off....

S says "Hi!" from his car seat before starting back home

At Richmond's Tredegar Ironworks - a cannon!

S takes a little break by the James River in Richmond

S believes in binding up the nation's wounds, too

The sign leading to the Ironworks - hey, who's that up there?!