Back in the late 60’s, the area along 29 north of the Hydraulic Intersection was largely rural. There was a cattle farm behind what was once K-Mart and hayfields extended north. Then, 29 began to develop. I can recall – the early 70’s as I remember – when the Caravan Restaurant opened beside what was the R.M. Davis car lot. There weren’t that many fast-food joints back then – we didn’t even … [Read more...]
Voted Best Lighting Store in Charlottesville
By Nancy B It was such a surprise to receive the GOLD award “Charlottesville’s Finest 2024 Winner” from the Charlottesville Radio Group. We were voted “Best Lighting Store in Charlottesville”! Thank you to all who voted for us, it is such a privilege and nice honor. If you voted for us, then you obviously have been in our showroom, and you most likely have met Larry and Sherri. I would like … [Read more...]
Mushroom Farms
I took a walk around our neighborhood after one of our many rains and it looks like a mushroom farm. Every yard that had not mowed in the last 24 hours had mushroom patches. My neighbor on the corner must have had 75 beneath a tall oak. I am no mushroom-ologist, but I think most of the mushrooms I saw were common field mushrooms – and they are edible. Deer love them, by the way. Fall seems … [Read more...]
Reid’s Pulls Through
It was looking pretty grim for Reid’s Super-Save Market on Preston Avenue. In the aftermath of COVID, creditors tightened the squeeze, many shelves were barren of goods and the end appeared to be in sight. Then, the community stepped in. We shopped there whenever we could, ignored the lack of many products but stocked up on things Reid’s were known for – like produce and meats – and now, the store … [Read more...]
Our Pitiful Post Office
We got a bill from the Richmond Times Dispatch on July 25 and mailed them a check the next day. Three days later, they cancelled our subscription. They didn’t get the payment and over a week later, they still have not received our check. The Post Office was late sending us the invoice from the Times Dispatch, and they didn’t receive our payment until August 6. Unfortunately, this is typical of … [Read more...]
Gringos Arrive at Costa Maya
We finally arrived in Mexico. The reason I know this is that they had policemen on the docks when our 1,100-foot craft squeezed into port early Wednesday morning. I know very little about Costa Maya except it’s in the Yucatan and the Mayans trashed this place, too. Ruined almost everything except the beautiful beaches and waters of deep turquoise. Being in Mexico, I try to keep one … [Read more...]
A Winter Wander-land at Boar’s Head
Each year, the Brewer’s, the Branch’s, and the Craig’s get together at Christmastime. We chose the Boar’s Head this year where we dined in the Mill Room (The NY Strip was exceptional) and then enjoyed the Winter Wander-land and all the Christmas Lights and decorations. This was my first visit to the display, and it was well worth the $20 to attend. The brightly lit holiday trail is … [Read more...]
Little San Francisco
Charlottesville is not yet in the same class as San Francisco as far as the prevalence of street junkies, filth, and drugs, but Mr. Jefferson’s town is making progress. Where there once was an historically significant statue of one of the greatest military generals of all time, there is now a cluster of tents in a city park. The newly hired City Manager, Sam Sanders, removed the park’s 11 p.m. … [Read more...]
The Violin Panhandler
Charlottesville has emerged as one of the top cities in the country for beggars. On nearly every major corner and intersection, there is a panhandler with a cardboard sign saying, “Homeless. Anything helps. God bless.” It must be working because they are at it every day. One guy on the corner near Kroger’s Rio Hill should be paying rent. Flanking the healthy looking 35-year-old were multiple … [Read more...]
Aldi’s Continues to Impress
I am now one of Aldi’s staunchest supporters and admirers. They continue to amaze me with the quality of their products and their low prices. In recent times, several grocery products have exploded in price. Cereal, for one. A box of Cheerios at Kroger’s is $4.29. Not a giant size - the regular 9-oz, box. I bought a 20-oz. box of the Aldi’s brand of Crispy Oats last week for $2.45 – twice as … [Read more...]
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