We had some unexpected company at our birdfeeder this week. A stunning male Rose-breasted Grosbeak stopped by to sample our sunflower hearts. He came in the morning and returned for another snack that afternoon. I am always super excited when a feathered visitor stops by. I had seen a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak once or twice in the past, and what a beautiful bird - jet black feathers on his … [Read more...]
Calling Mr. Appliance
I was baking a batch of brownies and set the oven at 315. Fifteen minutes later, there was smoke in the kitchen. The oven had fried the brownies – it was a tray of chocolate charcoal. The oven, obviously, was on the blink so we called around, looking for someone who could work on and get parts for an older model GE, and had no luck. Finally, we called a company called Mr. Appliance, offering … [Read more...]
Pork Ribeye Steaks
I saw them at Harris Teeter – Boneless Pork Ribeye Steaks from a company called Villari. I love beef ribeyes. Why not try the pork? I did and they were good. I decided to grill them as I would a beef ribeye steak. I took them out beforehand and let them get close to room temperature and pre-seasoned them with salt, pepper and a little John Boy & Billy’s Pork Rub. I put the steaks on a … [Read more...]
Beside the Pond
It was a lazy afternoon. Nancy was out of town. I headed for the back yard, settled in my front row seat beside our goldfish pond, lit up a cigar and enjoyed a splash of Evan Williams Small Batch bourbon. My first encounter with a backyard critter was a cottontail rabbit. He hopped down the sidewalk, took one look at me and figured I was way too old and out of shape to give chase. So, he … [Read more...]
A Nice Bass
Lake Orange, owned and managed by the DWR, is one of the top trophy largemouth destinations in the state. The Game Department intensely manages the lake and has imposed a 16″ to 22″ protective slot limit. A large shad and sunfish population stimulates growth. The huge bass above was landed this week at Orange, plus lots of nice crappie, channel cats and bluegills. Water temps … [Read more...]
I Got One!
On the OBX, lots of boats made it through the inlet and the fishing was steady from the piers and the surf. There were good reports of Sheepshead, Spanish, Bluefish, and Cobia all weekend. Bonita and Black Sea Bass have also been biting. Cobia to 54.5 pounds have been weighed at TWs Tackle. Sea Mullet, Spanish, Bluefish, Croaker, and Trout are biting in the surf and from the piers. The … [Read more...]
To Furnish a House
When Nancy and I first married, we lived in a furnished basement apartment. The only furniture I owned was a stereo, a 19-inch GE TV and a guitar. Nancy had a single bed and dresser to match. But we were expecting our first child and we bought a house for $19,500 – the best investment we ever made. It was a modest home with 3 bedrooms, a bath, and a full unfinished basement, but it would be a … [Read more...]
Bojangles’ Chicken
When I get in the mood for Fried Chicken, I gotta have some Fried Chicken or it will haunt me until I do. After a busy day this week, Nancy and I decided to let someone else cook dinner. I had a craving for Fried Chicken and headed for Bojangles. I like KFC, but their prices are really on the upswing. I recently ordered for a bucket of all dark-meat chicken, which they once gave a discount for, … [Read more...]
Signs of Our Times
And Then There was One
About a hundred years ago, the last Whale Oil store closed its doors. Today, Men’s Shops are likewise disappearing. In Charlottesville, where fine men’s’ clothing was once a religion, there used to be Ed Michtom’s, the Young Men’s Shop, Page Foster, Eljo’s and the Men and Boy’s Shop. Now, they are all gone except for the Men and Boy’s Shop on the Downtown Mall. A recent attempt to sell … [Read more...]
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