Sassy Silver Sisters

One of the restaurants we visited on our Sisters Weekend in Roanoke, Virginia was The Fork in the Alley . Cool little spot for lunch or dinner. Although, it's not easy to find because it’s tucked into an alley next to a 7-11 and isn't where you would expect a restaurant. It's nestled on Crystal Spring Ave. in Roanoke.  Fork in the Alley We arrived there mid-afternoon on a Saturday and it was busy. There isn’t a ton of parking as the only parking is along the street. We had to go around the block just to find the FITA but we did and found a parking space fairly close. The ambience is quirky and fun. We were seated fairly quickly. The menu is pretty basic. We decided to order a Hawaiian Brick Oven Pizza. It was big and tasty. Our waitress was attentive and kind. All in all a good restaurant to visit and would probably go again when I'm in Roanoke just to try their burgers. This bench is outside the restaurant and if you look close you can see their logo.

       http://www.roanoke.com/life/mill-mountain-star-turns/article_80cdad1b-ddce-5f14-aa05-4c867a8cc14b.html?mode=image           Another of our stops on our  2015 Sassy Silver Sisters vacation  was the  STAR !! On Saturday we tried to find the STAR and thought for sure it was an easy little trip because we could see it !  Well, we tried and tried and up the mountain we went -- to a private residence -- oh my !!  Down the mountain and decided we may want to get directions. DUH! So our friend Charlie ( concierge  in the executive lounge of   Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center http://www.hotelroanoke.com/  )  told us how easy it was. I told him we tend to do things backwards and he gave us directions with a map and everything !  Thanks again , Charlie ! Sunday we went to the star first thing ! YES,  it was easy to get to with proper directions. Beautiful view -- sooo beautiful !!  You have to go when you are in the area .

Black Dog Salvage    Architectural Salvage Store Address:  902 13th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 Phone: (540) 343-6200 Hours: Open today  ·  9:00 am – 5:00 pm On Saturday  (7-18-15)  of our Sassy Silver Sisters yearly vacation  we went to Black Dog Salvage. It looks the same as  you see on the TV show  Salvage Dawgs .  http://www.diynetwork.com/shows/salvage-dawgs Bl ack Dog Salvage specializes in the reclamation, repurposing and resale of architectural, commercial, and industrial elements and fixtures http://www.blackdogsalvage.com/ If I could go back once a month , I would be happy ! When  they salvage items from historic buildings and places you see a bit of history ! They have soooo much to look at -- it took quite a long time. The staff was smiling and very helpful in answering ALL our questions.   They also have  souvenirs  for you to purchase -- which I did ! Koiner Kulp Thomas ---   https://www.facebook.com/KoinerThom

Our annual sisters' weekend has come and gone. It really wasn't long enough but we all had to get back to work and our homes. We decided to go to Roanoke because one of us, Cathy, HAD to go to Black Dog Salvage. If you aren't familiar with them, they have a TV show on the DIY network. More to come on that visit, STAY TUNED. My job was to review the Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center . Upon entering the parking lot, all I could say was WOW!! What a majestic building. Just look at it! We were greeted by a gracious young lady at the front desk who checked us in and treated us to the delicious chocolate chip cookies DoubleTree is famous for. We also received a coffee mug featuring the Black Dog Salvage for signing up for the tour, of course, Cathy took the mug ;) Our room was nice with 2 double beds, flat-screen TV, a desk , a coffee bar, and FREE Wi-Fi. Our room had a view of the front entrance where we witnessed, one evening, a young couple receiving their send off