I saw a male bluebird chasing a chipmunk this morning. There’s a first for everything, but my backyard has been filled with high speed chases for the last two months. The first chase involved yours truly, when I sprinted after a hawk that had dive bombed my bluebirds. I don’t sprint well, by the way, and almost fell flat on my face. That would have been ugly. The bluebirds chase most anything … [Read more...]
Tavern On The Rail
People will be out and about this week, the Fourth of July, and many will visit Lake Anna. Sherman Shifflett of Louisa, suggests that if you happen through Mineral on the way to or from Anna, and you’re hungry, give Tavern on the Rail a try. Tavern on the Rail, located about ten miles northeast of Mineral and not far from the power plant, is a nuclear option for dining out. Says Sherman, “Ava … [Read more...]
A Tune Up With Gretchen
My Annual Family Golf Tournament, The Granny Classic, is this week. For all my brothers, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, this is the equivalent of the U.S. Open. Problem is, heading into this momentous occasion, my driving in recent outings has ranged from “Barely decent” to “What the …. kind of shot was that?” Usually, the latter. My brothers, Pat and Charlie, are pretty good … [Read more...]
There’s An App For That
I saw on TV last week that someone had developed an app for I-phones to remind forgetful parents that they had a baby in the back seat and not to forget and go to work and leave the infant there in a hot car with the windows rolled up. I’m not making this up. And I have an app for those parents. Use your brain. Anybody who can’t remember they are hauling an infant around should be removed … [Read more...]
The Perfect BLT
There is nothing on earth as good as a BLT and the Perfect BLT begins with a fresh tomato picked off the vine in your own garden. Last night, Nancy went to her little garden pots on the patio and hand selected the first plump, ripe, cherry-red tomatoes of the season. This is like Opening Day for a baseball fan, and pushing December 25 in rank of days of importance. I absolute love BLT’s and the … [Read more...]
Flatfish Bite Improving
Flounder activity in Virginia waters is improving, and some nice fish have been caught on inshore and ocean wrecks. There has also been an upswing in flounder catches at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, but the wrecks have been much more consistent. Sea bass are also on coastal wrecks. Sheepshead and spadefish are around structures like the CBBT, the tower and buoys. Fresh clams are … [Read more...]
Smallmouth Fishing Looking Good
I’m going out on the limb here and predicting this will be the best weekend so far this year to catch a smallmouth bass in Virginia’s rivers. The reason I say this is because fishing in a flood zone is usually not productive, and that’s what we’ve had to endure for the last two months. This week should be a good one. Smallmouth will be hungry and sight feeding for the first time. They will be … [Read more...]
A Guide to the Eastern Shore
We first came to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1968. To save what was then a $5 toll fee across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, we drove to all the way to Annapolis and came down Rt. 13. Five bucks was a lot of money back then, but it was about an 8 hour drive. We’ll never do that again. During our stay, we camped in a tent at Tom’s Cove on Chincoteague Island. We slept on the ground in … [Read more...]
Where to Stay
If you have a camper, it’s an easy choice. Cherrystone Campground. The 500-plus site campground is wooded, clean, and has tons of things to do for old and young alike. They have several swimming pools, four fishing and crabbing piers, a rec hall with video games, ice cream, snacks and food. They offer numerous activities to keep kids busy. They have a huge trampoline, a paddleboard pond, … [Read more...]
Whatever Will I Do?
Once on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the best thing to do is nothing. Just relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and scenery. Kicking back and relaxing is the number one activity for all us “shore-birds. The number two activity is best accomplished with a fishing rod and reel. There are lots and lots of great fishing opportunities. The best way to explore the fishing grounds along the … [Read more...]
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