Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to reuse Ziploc bags? We go through literally thousands of Ziplocs a year at our house, and it seems such a waste to be able to use these plastic bags just once. But I had heard of reusable bags, and I tried a pack. They are called Re-Zip bags and they work extremely well. The bags come in both Stand-Up and Lay-Flat sizes. They are leak proof - really … [Read more...]
The Band and Batteau’s
Contrary to rumors that be, the Charlottesville Municipal Band will not be playing on actual Batteau’s floating down the James River, but they will be playing in conjunction with the Batteau Festival in historic Scottsville. Scheduled for Wednesday evening, the band concert begins at 7:30 at Scottsville Canal Basin Square. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concert of old favorites, new … [Read more...]
Tuna Time at Rudee
The water temperature along the oceanfront and near the CBBT is approaching 75 degrees. At the mouth of the Elizabeth River, it’s a warm 77. Offshore at the Norfolk Canyon, it’s hovering around 68. That means just about everything’s biting. Inshore, red drum, cobia, spadefish, sheepshead, flounder, bluefish and Spanish mackerel are biting. Offshore, it’s tuna, dolphin, marlin, tilefish, … [Read more...]
A Bird Frog
My resident bull frog, Billy Bull, has quite an appetite, but he may have bitten off more than he can chew. This week, he tried to eat bird. Nancy was in the back year putzing around and saw a small house finch land on a rock in our goldfish pod to get a sip of water. Unfortunately, the little finch landed on a rock next to out resident bullfrog, Billy Bull. Bill Bull immediately … [Read more...]
46 Years and Counting
When you’ve been doing something 46 years, you get pretty good at it. Marta and Maria Grado have been in the pizza making business for 46 years at their family-owned Anna’s Pizza, and they make pretty food pizzas. Some think there are none better, anywhere. We’re among that group. Nancy and I have been enjoying the gooiness of Anna’s pizzas for most of those 46 years. It’s where … [Read more...]
The Best Buy in Birdseed
It is estimated that Americans spend over $41 billion (with a “b”) dollars each year on birding, and I do my share to keep keeping that lofty number in the stratosphere. I spend a ton for birdseed, bird feeders, and birding supplies. But it’s a hobby, sort of, that I truly enjoy. Nonetheless, it’s important to get the most for your money and in my book, the absolute best value in … [Read more...]
The $1 Scam
There is another scam now on the Internet. The scam is designed as a customer survey from a major retailer such as Lowe’s, Home Depot or Dick’s Sporting Goods. They ask you to answer a few questions about your last visit and then say you may be eligible for a special gift for completing the survey. After you finish the survey, they say you are indeed eligible for an amazing prize for … [Read more...]
Excellent Spring Gobbler Harvest
DWR Press Release The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced a harvest of 19,711 turkeys during the 2022 spring turkey season. This is the fourth highest spring turkey harvest on record, with the three highest harvests having occurred in 2015, 2021, and 2020. Ryan Brown, DWR Executive Director, stated “Virginia’s spring turkey season continues to provide exciting … [Read more...]
Jimmy O at Cross Keys
One of Virginia’s great musicians will be performing at one of our state’s great vineyards this Sunday, June 12 when Jimmy O strums his guitar and sings classic rock and roll music at Cross Key’s Vineyards. The Sunday afternoon event runs from noon to 3 pm, offering visitors an opportunity to bask in a warm summer sun, enjoy brunch, taste some wine, and hear some great blasts from the … [Read more...]
No Fail Brisket
I have never had much luck with briskets. I have cooked them on the grill, I have smoked them, I have slow cooked them in the oven and the best I ever produced was just edible. My briskets have often turned out dry and tough. I see those barbeque shows on TV, salivate over the delicious-looking briskets, but for me, no luck – until this weekend when I decided to put the brisket in my … [Read more...]
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