There are literally hundreds of vineyards in Virginia, and many are putting out high quality and highly rated wines. Most of the vineyards are also serving as destination sites for special occasions, music and good food. The past year or so, my wife Nancy and I have made numerous “road trips” to CrossKeys, a sprawling vineyard near Bridgewater. We really enjoy their wines, especially their … [Read more...]
Yeti Tumblers – Serious Insulation
I got what I thought was another adult “sippy cup” for Father’s Day. I have a shelf full of them in the basement. But this one was a Yeti, a gift from my son Jimmie. I am familiar with Yeti coolers. I know they are super expensive and I can’t afford one, but people say that if you put ice in a Yeti cooler, you’ll have ice for a long time. So rather than relegate my new Yeti Tumbler to the … [Read more...]
Flounder On The Rebound
By Dr. Julie Ball Summertime is well underway, and the saltwater fishing scene is following suit as catches escalate. The flounder action continues to rebound from the recent stormy weather. The bite is mostly steady this week, although some days are better than others in. Plenty of keepers are available in the usual flounder spots for those willing to work for them. Anglers drifting baits … [Read more...]
The Chick Is Hot!
The Chickahominy River near Lanexa is hot. Lots of fish are biting, especially bass. Mike Johncox at Riverside Camp reported that 17-year old Thomas Carter from Sandstone boated a a handsome 6 pound largemouth. That’s a nice fish for the Chick, a tidal river. Mike also said that if you want to have a neighborhood fish fry for catfish, now is the time. Lots of pan-size (1 to 3 pound) channel … [Read more...]
Dead Squirrels Don’t Lie
I wrote a book a few years back and still have a few copies left. I called it “Dead Squirrels Don’t Lie.” It’s a small paperback with a series of humorous (so I’ve been told) short stories. It’s a fun and quick read. The small books fit particularly well on the back top of the commode. If you’d like a copy, they are $9.95, which includes tax and shipping. Three copies are $25. They make nice … [Read more...]
Hunting On A Major Highway
I once went bird hunting in the median strip on US Route 29. It was one of many amazing adventures in my career as an outdoorsman. Here’s how it happened. It was the mid-1970’s. Elvis was still alive and there were lots of quail in Virginia. Since I was a kid, bird hunting was my passion. At the time I had a young setter named Hunter - the best dog I’ve ever had. Hunter never, ever busted a … [Read more...]
TIMBER!!!!
By Dan Corbin Late last year, the trust members of the family farm decided to research and implement some "good practice procedures" for the forested portion of the property. I contacted (Ed Furlough) the Virginia Department of Forestry, Charlottesville office to begin the conversation. A forester visited the site, did research and evaluations and delivered a binder of overview … [Read more...]
Curb Service
How do young people meet these days? There are no drive-ins! Not only are there no more drive -in movies, there are no drive-in restaurants. No place to circle the parking lot looking for girls – or boys, as the case may be. Boomers look back nostalgically at the days when a young lady called a carhop would take your order for a frosted mug of A & W root beer and an order of fries. You’d give … [Read more...]
Plant Some Weeds!
I saw some the other day. Weeds. Beautiful weeds. Milkweeds, actually. I saw them at Trump National Golf course near Charlotte. They were growing tall and proud beside the cart path. Fortunately, the course manager knows good weeds from bad ones and he left the milkweeds alone. The monarch butterflies thank him for that kind act. Milkweed is the only plant that can sustain a Monarch caterpillar … [Read more...]
Southern Fried Bluegills
It’s bluegill time at a farm pond near you! You can’t buy bluegills in a grocery store or a seafood market, but they are such a culinary delight that all fish lovers should head out and catch a few. One word of advice. Fish very early in the day or late in the afternoon. Bluegills are sunfish and the sun hurts their eyes. Therefore they swim to deep water during the hat of the day and return … [Read more...]
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