We have hundreds of television channels these days with quality programming 24-7. It wasn’t always that way. Boomers remember late Saturday nights, in particular. That’s when the producers scheduled the cheapest available old movies – generally Grade B horror films. Yet, we watched. In fact, for my boyhood friend, Brad Stuart, and I, Saturday nights were special. We often had sleepovers and … [Read more...]
Our Juncos Are Here
When I was a boy, back before Interstate highways and air-conditioned vehicles, we played games in the car to occupy time and take our minds off the fact that it was hot as hell and we weren’t going very fast. One game we played was Guess My Pretty Bird. In the game (usually played outside), someone with a cup full of water doused whoever guessed the name of the bird he or she was thinking of. … [Read more...]
Central Virginia Carpet Cleaning
Looked at your carpet lately? Chances are it’s dirty. Winter, after all, is tough on carpets and rugs with all sorts of dirt and matter tracked in the house. Now is the time to call the carpet experts from Central Virginia Carpet. Central Virginia Carpet Cleaning, a fixture in the community for the past 11 years, uses specialized equipment along with the very effective Microban … [Read more...]
Crockpot Goose
Greg Leffler and I were fortunate enough to bag a few geese over New Year’s and we divvied up the harvest. By the way, we fileted the breasts and discarded the legs. Still, cooking a goose so that it’s edible is sometimes a challenge, but Greg and his wife Leah came up with what sounds to be a terrific recipe. They both said it was excellent. Here’s how they did their version of Crockpot … [Read more...]
It’s ‘Tog Time
Dr. Ken Neill, III This is the time of year when we should be catching all the rockfish we can handle all along the oceanfront. That fishery has not happened the past few years and it has not happened yet this year. We have some hope for this winter as there was a good coastal fishery to our north and there has been a good rockfish bite in the mid-bay area. So far, those mid-bay fish … [Read more...]
Cold Water Fishing
By Capt. Steve Chaconas For the first time this season, the water temperature is below 45 degrees. This changes the presentation of lures and location of fish. Cold water will position fish on drops and slow the food chain. Use electronics to find the warmest water and to find baitfish near fishing locations. Cold week ahead. Daytime highs only in the mid 40s and overnight lows in the mid to … [Read more...]
Nancy B’s House of Lights
We’ve changed our name. Hi, I’m Nancy B, owner of Nancy B's House of Lights. For 8 years we have done business as Builders Lighting, but we wanted homeowners to know that we are here for them, too. That’s because, chances are, you didn’t pick the lights in your own home. Someone else did. At Nancy B's House of Lights we want to help existing homeowners, those who never had a chance to select … [Read more...]
Winter Practice at the Highlands
It’s the off season now for golf, inclement weather will keep may courses closed, but Highlands offers a great place to practice. The tee stations are heated, so you can tee it up even in cold weather. The Highlands is a picturesque golf park where players can go to practice every shot in their bag, The Highlands Golf Park has been selected as a “Top 100 Golf Range” on several occassions. The … [Read more...]
Testing! Testing!
Every Boomer remembers test patterns. In the early days of television, each channel (usually one or two, that’s all we got) began the day and ended broadcasting with a test pattern on the screen. Most of us didn’t know what a test pattern was, really, or its purpose. All we knew that when the test pattern finally appeared (it took the tubes a while to warm up), there was nothing on the … [Read more...]
Attract Bluebirds – Right Now!
If you want bluebirds in your backyard, don’t wait until spring to put out a box. Do it right now. If it’s an old birdhouse, make sure to clean it thoroughly. In the real estate business for birds, the “buyers” can be picky and a dirty birdhouse will send them elsewhere. Also, make sure it’s a “bluebird house”. According to the National Audubon society, it’s critical that a bluebird house have … [Read more...]
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