Not many Boomers were able to avoid the scourge of hand-me-down’s – clothes and shoes passed down from older brothers or sisters, or from one family to another. Most Boomer parents were children of the depression, and recycling was a way of life, not a fashion statement. Moms were even known to cut off buttons from old shirts and coats, so you know they were eager for gently used clothing in good … [Read more...]
Shenandoah Smallmouth
It’s been a great year for smallmouth on the Shenandoah River. Guides with Mossy Creek Fly Shop noted the season began with high, discolored, and cold water and ended with low, clear, hot and perfect conditions. September, they said, was their best float fishing year in history. “Our guides were slammed up every day into October and the fishing conditions couldn’t have been much … [Read more...]
More Foxes
A few weeks back, there was a fox drinking from the birdbath in my front yard at mid-day, and he was covered with mange. We haven’t seen that particular animal since, but just this week, we have seen two more foxes, this time in our back yard, and again, at or near mid-day. One was a grown fox with a full coat, while the other appeared to be a younger animal with a touch of mange. In … [Read more...]
Birds on the Move
Loyal CvilleBuzz reader, Chuck Strauss from Nelson County, sent a recent e-mail about the birds at his feeders, or lack thereof. Said Chuck, “We have noticed a significant drop-off in birds coming to our feeders—both the window feeder, which has black sunflower seeds, and the big feeder which has regular bird seed. We normally see house- and goldfinches, a cardinal pair, chickadees, … [Read more...]
Another Opening Day
By Sherman Shifflett When the alarm clock went off at 4:30 AM Saturday morning, I rolled over and thought, "I'm 77 years old, retired. I don't have to do this anymore." But, oh yes I do. The primal urge to hunt and the call of the wild are strong motivators. So, I "un-assed that cot" as they used to say in the Army. With only four hours of sleep, I was dragging. I attended the … [Read more...]
Lighting That Makes a Difference
By Nancy B At Nancy B’s House of Lights, we do more than just sell lighting, we offer help and suggestions for lighting that makes a difference in your home! This entry is about one of our clients who allowed us to make suggestions and who is thrilled with their lighting. Their kitchen is beautiful and our lighting accents the client’s desires and the talent of the … [Read more...]
An A-Maze-Ing Adventure
It’s fall and that means corn mazes. One of the best there is happens to be located in Somerset, not far from Charlottesville at Liberty Mills Farm. In addition to a sprawling maze that even lab rats have a hard time negotiating, the 35-acre farm also offers pumpkin picking. Hop in a hay wagon and they’ll escort you to the punkin’ patch where you can pick your own. A day at Liberty … [Read more...]
Timberwood: For Starters
A group of us went out to eat last Saturday and decided on the Timberwood Tap Room near Wegman’s in the Fifth Street Station Shopping Center. I has eaten at Timberwood Grill near Forest Lakes, but not across town. Scanning the menu, I decided on a sandwich rather than a heavy entrée. All the sandwiches at Timberwood Grill have been good, and the menus looked much the same. So I went … [Read more...]
A Day at the Fair
Nancy wanted to go to the State Fair and I had run out of excuses. The last time we went, it was at the old fairgrounds. We had to wait an hour in bumper-to-bumper traffic to negotiate the last mile. By the time we parked, I was ready to go home. Now, the State Fair is held at its new location at Doswell, but I feared the worst. As it turns out, I was pleasantly surprised. Whoever is … [Read more...]
Checking for Calves
It was a typical morning on the farm. The four farmhands, Glen Allen and Richard McClung, Ben Benjamin and I walked through the hen houses to feed, water and remove the young pullets that didn’t make it through the night. Next, we were off to the lower pastures to sink a few post holes. There was always something to do on Houston Moore’s cattle farm in Lewisburg and this day would bring … [Read more...]
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