Earl’s Gun Shop When I moved to Charlottesville, it didn’t take long to find out where to go for guns, hunting supplies and ammunition. Earl’s Gun Shop. At first, it was a little intimidating to go in the shop because there were always hardcore gun enthusiasts clinging to the counter where they spoke of velocity, powder loads, primers, and the like. Most were superior marksmen, and all … [Read more...]
Vocelli’s and Roux St. Cafe
The folks up at Forest Lakes are heartbroken as their go-to pizza shop – End Zone – has shuttered its doors. From all of us closer to town, we heartily recommend Vocelli’s to our northern neighbors. A superior pizzeria, the Vocelli’s crusts are always delicious and perfectly cooked. We especially enjoy their thin crust pizzas, and their toppings are spot on. Their salads, however, are special. … [Read more...]
I Speck So
Specks, speckled trout, are biting in earnest at Lynnhaven, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel area, as well as the Elizabeth, York, Piankatank, and Rappahannock rivers. Successful anglers are using popping corks, swim baits, topwater baits, and live bait. Long Bay Point Bait and Tackle reports a large variety of fish inside Lynnhaven now, signaling a bustling season for anglers. The waters are … [Read more...]
Great Toys of My Youth
A Genuine Flexible Flyer It was on every child’s wish list for Christmas, or at least on those lists where a kid didn’t have one. It was a Flexible Flyer Sled and “Look out hills, here we come.” I think I was six when Santa squeezed a new sled down the chimney. That was quite a feat, considering we didn’t have a chimney, but somehow it showed up beneath the Christmas Tree that … [Read more...]
Signs of Our Times
A Big Frog and a Small Pond
I have long since given up trying to predict or even figure out frog activities in our yard. We have a small (35 gallon) lily pond and a larger goldfish pond and frogs come and go, Last winter, we had one fairly large bull frog that wintered in our larger pond. When he thawed out, he hung around for a week or so, then vamoosed. Or at least we thought he left. Last month, I saw a nose peeking … [Read more...]
Carb Control Wraps
In the never-ending battle for Truth, Justice, and a Shrinking Waistline, I’ve found a big helper. Carb Control Wraps from L’Oven Fresh. I like a sandwich for lunch, but a couple slices of bread will cost you at least 120 calories, plus all those carbs. I happened to see the Carb Control Wraps and noted that the package said only 60 calories per wrap. I bought a package of 8 and they are … [Read more...]
Soup’s On
I can’t remember if I’ve printed this recipe before, but I figure if I can’t remember, you won’t either. Plus, this is worth a repeat. It’s super easy and beyond delicious. It’s Hash Brown Potato Soup. With the morning thermometer now dipping down in to the 40’s, this is a perfect time to break out the Crock Pot for some steamy hot, rich and creamy Hash Brown Potato Soup. Here’s how. Combine … [Read more...]
Oh Nuts!
(Looks like a good crop of acorns this fall) The success of hunters often depends on the mast crop. When things are scarce in the woods, deer must be on the move to feed, where they become susceptible to 30:06 cartridges. When they are plenty of nuts on the forest floor, deer can eat and bed down without a lot of travel and it’s tougher for hunters. Katie Martin of the DWR says that all … [Read more...]
Corn Maze is Open
Kent and Evie Woods have opened their Liberty Mills Farm in Somerset to all those who might want to wander through a corn maze. This year’s 34-acre maze theme is “Into the Deep”. There are three different mazes – easy, middle, and you-might-not-ever-get-out. Pick your poison. To go with a wonderful fall outing is a Farmer’s Market, a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch and lots of goodies including … [Read more...]
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