From Sherman Shifflett This story came from a gentleman who runs a 2,000-acre corn farm near Barron, Wisconsin, not far from Oshkosh. He once flew F-4Es and F-16s for the National Guard and participated in the first Gulf War. Here is his account about two eagles and three crows: I was planting corn to finish a field before the next morning when I witnessed “The Great … [Read more...]
Cowlings is Open
Good news, barbeque lovers. Cowlings Bar-B-Q in Waverly is not out of business. I got some bad information and announced in the last issue of CvilleBuzz that Cowlings had shuttered their doors. Several readers expressed their disappointment, but advised that it was open as recently as last month. They were right. Cowlings, the best barbeque joint in Virginia, is open for business. When I called … [Read more...]
Working On A Tan
It is really a miracle that there is even one Boomer still alive. For the most part, our generation worshipped at the altar of the sun, fearing nothing except that we might be the palest among our friends. Boomer moms would on occasion suggest that we use some suntan lotion. Remember the little girl in the Coppertone ad with her white butt cheeks showing? Who wanted to look like the Coppertone … [Read more...]
Peck’s Barbeque
My friend Sherman Shifflett and I have been reminiscing recently about barbeque restaurants, or actually, the lack of really good ones in Virginia. Go down to eastern North Carolina and there are more Five Star barbeque joints than tobacco fields. But here in the Commonwealth, it’s a different story. What I considered the best in the state, Cowling’s in Wakefield, closed its doors and many … [Read more...]
Mr. Sandman Bring Me a Wedge
What kind of moron would dump a load of sand beside a beautifully manicured green on a golf course? Or worse, who would dump multiple loads, putting sand on or along every hole on the course? That would be like stocking fire ants on your property or signing up for root canal demonstrations. Sand does not belong on a golf course? Golf is difficult enough without part of the Sahara Desert … [Read more...]
DU Events
Fellow sportsmen, there are two events on the calendar that offer a chance to have some fun while raising money for waterfowl conservation. First up is a “Sportsman’s Night out” on Friday September 16 at the Madison County Volunteer Fire Department. Doors open at 6 PM and tickets are $45. On tap are gun and ammo raffles, food, drinks and fellowship. All proceeds benefit Ducks Unlimited and … [Read more...]
Grass Bags and Bullfrogs
I couldn’t decide whether to write a piece on mowing grass or an update on Uh-Huh our resident baby bullfrog, so I decided to squeeze both into one article for the Backyard Birds & Buds section. First, grass bags - the kind that attach to lawn mowers. For the past dozen years or more, I have owned lawn mowers with grass bags. Naturally, all the grass clippings find their way into the bag … [Read more...]
Lights Out for Super Savings
Remodelers? Builders? Realtors? There is a store you should be aware of. It’s Lights Out, a discount, retail lighting store in Ruckersville. Lights Out specializes in discontinued items from major manufacturers – lighting fixtures, lamps, fans and mirrors – and they sell these items at a fraction of the original cost. Some items have been reduced as much as 75%! There is nothing wrong with the … [Read more...]
On the Road To Sunset Beach
Cowboys used to ride off into the sunset. Don’t know where they were heading, west I suppose. That’s where the sun sets on most afternoons. I know of a place where the sunset is to the east. East, as on the Eastern Shore. It’s Sunset Beach Inn near Cape Charles on the Virginia’s Pristine Eastern Shore. It has become a favored mini-vacation destination for Nancy and me. If we’ve got a couple, … [Read more...]
Tuna Salad
Tuna fish hit the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center docks on Wednesday, enough for a huge tuna fish salad. Multiple boats brought in yellowfin and some blackfin tuna. There were also several wahoo and dolphin reported and some limits of tilefish. Kayla Clark, Daniel Crosby, Patrick Healy, and Travis Spring had sailfish releases. Near-Shore anglers had a great day, bringing in good numbers of Spanish, … [Read more...]
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