Continuing the series on growing up in Lewisburg, WV in the 1950s, a great town and a wonderful time to be young. My dad was an FBI agent out of the Pittsburg office. He had been stationed in Beckley, WV, and then suddenly transferred to Lewisburg, a much smaller community. We wondered why, then later found out that he had been sent there to assist with the underground bunker being … [Read more...]
Fried Halibut
It was Friday, an obvious night to cook fish, so I went to the only grocery store in Charlottesville with a decent selection of seafood – Whole Foods. It’s a bear to get to the store off Hydraulic, find a parking place and squeeze through the crowded aisles, but I did, and then scoured the cases for my fish du jour. I was hoping to see some flounder, but I haven’t seen any fresh flounder in … [Read more...]
Frogs In Trees
My wife Nancy likes to screw around with the tree frogs in our backyard. I better explain. We have a small army of tree frogs among the aging branches of the white maple trees in our yard, and the miniscule amphibians love to sing. Beginning in early spring and into the summer, they puff up their throats and carry on as a mighty chorus. One starts singing, and then they all join in. It … [Read more...]
A Dear, Deer Story
By Elaine Callaghan “Déjà vu all over again!” Yogi Berra had something there. Our mama deer of spring 2017 showed up again in the woods in our side yard, tummy bulging with expectation. Last year’s little one went out into the brave new world at about one month old, still full of spots, but needing to get out of our fenced yard because Lucy the Grand Dog was coming to spend a … [Read more...]
Apprentice and Youth Quota Hunts
DGIF offers apprentice and youth hunters many great opportunities to hunt land with abundant managed wildlife populations without being pressured by other hunters. Both apprentice and licensed hunters are encouraged to apply, but successful license holders MUST bring an apprentice as a guest, and successful apprentice applicants MUST bring a licensed adult as a guest. Below are the … [Read more...]
The Lonely Squash Plant
In early spring, I get antsy about growing things. For the past few years, while working and typing articles at my Lights Out office in Ruckersville, I have been starting seeds in small Jiffy pots. I put them in the bathroom window with lots of afternoon sun. Later, I transplant them to my garden in the back yard, sometimes with success, sometimes not. This past spring, I started some yellow … [Read more...]
Ready Fore Business
Attention businesses! Have I got a great giveaway for your customers! I am now producing a product called Ready Fore Golf, a compact, 30-piece supply kit filled with convenient packets of sunscreen, bandages, sanitized hand wipes, insect sting relief, pain-relievers and insect repellent. It’s not only a must for golfers, but for anybody who goes outdoors. What a great gift…AND….. I now … [Read more...]
Spanish Mackerel Fishing is Peaking
By TH Spangler | Connie Barbour Only a few more days remain until school starts and the college football season kicks off. As summer’s end approaches, great opportunities continue for Virginia saltwater anglers. In fact, some of the best fishing of the year is happening right now. Lots of Spanish mackerel and taylor bluefish are feeding in Chesapeake Bay tidal rips near the Chesapeake Bay … [Read more...]
James River Should be Good To Go
Early week rains have subsided and the James River should be both fishable and productive this weekend. The water level at Bent Creek was 4.17 on Thursday and dropping. The flow was 3.86 thousand cubic feet per second, a little rapid but fishable. With slightly stained water, crankbaits, buzz baits and spinnerbaits should be productive. Splashy topwater offerings should also trigger strikes. … [Read more...]
Got Milk?
Memories of growing up in Lewisburg, WV, a great town and a great time to be young We moved to Lewisburg in the spring of 1955. There were several necessary steps when moving to a new location – turning on the electricity, notifying the water company, installing a new telephone and contacting the milkman to get on his route. In those days, milk was available at grocery stores, but … [Read more...]
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