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Taco ‘Bout a New Adventure: My Hilarious Journey to Colonial Beach’s Culinary Scene!

Hello, fellow adventurers and food enthusiasts! Welcome back to Tronster.net, where I promise to entertain, explore, and occasionally embarrass myself in the name of fun. If you’re new here, grab a taco and settle in. If you’re a returning visitor, thanks for sticking around in my little corner of the internet. This year, I’m on […]

Snowmageddon: The Epic Saga of Casa de Tronster

Ah, winter. That magical time of year when Mother Nature decides to play a game of “How Much Snow Can I Dump on Your Driveway?” And this year, she really outdid herself. The weather “experts” predicted 6-16 inches of snow. Six to sixteen inches! That’s like asking someone to guess your weight and giving them […]

Snowed In: A Comedic Chronicles of a Non-HOA Resident

Well, it’s Monday, and Mother Nature decided to throw a full-day party of snow, ice, and sleet right in our neighborhood. I’m feeling every year of my existence as I’ve managed to keep two-thirds of the driveway clear. We’ve dodged the power outage bullet so far, but the DMV (District of Misery and Vexation) has […]

Preparing for the Great DMV Snowpocalypse (All 6–10 Inches of It)

Living in the DMV (that’s DC, Maryland, and Virginia for the uninitiated), we occasionally get snow. Not the soul‑crushing, car‑swallowing lake‑effect snow they brag about in Buffalo—just our modest, respectable share. Still, our schools build in snow days, the plow trucks idle like sprinters before a race, and HOA contracts are ready to deploy at the slightest […]

Sunshine, Scallops, and Surprise Road-Trip Reunions

Welcome to Throwback Thursday! The year was 2021, and at the end of January, Sunshine and I hit the road for Florida—because nothing cures winter blues like citrus, sunshine, and pretending we’re not pale. Judging by this year’s forecast, I probably should’ve planned this trip for now, but hey—hindsight is 20/21, right? So here’s a blast from […]

2025 Out/2026 In

2026 Here we come!! Well, it’s now 2026, and last year was quite the adventure. Sunshine and I went through many experiences and made several important decisions. To be honest, it was a pretty good year, especially when compared to 2024. Last year, Tronster.net was neglected, and for that, I’m truly sorry. This year, Tronster […]

Getting Ready

Upcoming Adventures Sunshine and I are planning our spring trips, as we have friends and family participating in love affirmation events. This includes a renewal of vows, a sister’s wedding, and a wedding for a family friend, all taking place across this beautiful country. There’s something special about weddings—the joy, the celebration, and the opportunity […]

Life in the US Navy

10 ways to simulate living on a USS Navy ship 1. Buy a steel dumpster, paint it gray inside and out, and live in it for six months. 2. Run all the pipes and wires in your house exposed on the walls. 3. Repaint your entire house every month. 4. Renovate your bathroom. Build a […]

Throwback Thursday

White House Tour I wrote about several different experiences on my blog.  Living in the nations capital, there are several experiences to be had for sure.  One such adventure is a tour of the White House.  If you plan on visiting Wahington DC and you want to tour the White House, you need to lan […]