Because of the relatively warm water in Lake Anna, due to the nuclear generators and discharge, this body of water usually turns on before the other major lakes in Virginia – Buggs, Gaston and Smith Mountain. For 2016, Anna is right on schedule. Lots of nice bass are coming to scales according to Anna Point Marina and the crappie bite should happen soon. Rion Summers, the Golf Pro at … [Read more...]
Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Often, the right sauce is the perfect compliment to the meat entrée. Such is the case with filet mignon, or beef tenderloin. Since a beef tenderloin is the leanest of the prime steak cuts, and lacks fat, which gives beef its flavor, a good sauce can make this tender cut of beef come alive. Recently we enjoyed cooking an entire tenderloin for guests and I came up with a simple sauce that was, I … [Read more...]
More Old Jokes
Bill, an avid duck hunter was in the market for a new dog. His search ended when he found a retriever that could actually walk on water to fetch the ducks. Shocked by his find, he was sure none of his friends would ever believe him. One day Bill decided to try to break the news to a friend of his, Frank, an eternal pessimist, who refused to be impressed with anything. This, surely, would be … [Read more...]
Meadowcreek Announces Spring Rates
We golfers are chomping at the bit – hoping for a window of opportunity to get in an early spring round between all the snow, rain and cold. We have also set out sights on April and The Masters. For golfers, The Masters is the official start of the golfing year. Another good sign is when local courses announce their annual rates. Meadowcreek Golf Course in Charlottesville recently posted their … [Read more...]
Upcoming Events
March-April: Virginia Chapters of the NWTF are hosting "Hunting Heritage- Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt." events statewide. March 11-12: Virginia Chapter Ducks Unlimited State Convention, Colonial Williamsburg March 12: Virginia Outdoor Writers Association Annual Meeting/Conference, Staunton March 12: Annual Fur Sale Virginia Trappers Association, Augusta Expo March 12-13: Orange … [Read more...]
Road Trip to Southern States
This was a road trip I have looked forward to for several months. The temperature was 65 degrees, it was warm and sunny and my garden had dried out enough from the snowmelt that I could plant - and it was my day off. I hopped in my Jeep and headed north on Rt. 29 to Southern States. It wasn’t a very long road trip, just 3 miles, but it was a necessary trip before planted my garden. I always … [Read more...]
Grackle Attack
I’m an amateur birder, and as such, I suppose I should love all birds. Unfortunately, I don’t. Grackles. I despise them, and right now, my back yard and bird feeders are under attack. Grackles are among the largest of the blackbird family. They are not attractive birds, they have an irritating song (if you’d call it that), they hang in huge flocks and they eat everything in sight. When the … [Read more...]
Hey Mickey!
By Alan Bittman Fortunately, my wife, Cyndi, and I just missed the latest weather mess here in Albemarle County. Timing! Timing! Timing! While Central Virginia was treated to snow, ice and torrential rain, we were in Orlando. Last year my brother gave us as a reference (read: “sales lead for a time share”) to the folks who run a very nice resort in Florida. The “catch” was a … [Read more...]
Deer Harvest Up Slightly
The deer kill in Virginia has been more or less stable for the past few seasons. It was up slightly this season, about 10,000, with a total harvest of 209,197 deer in Virginia. This total included 103,310 antlered bucks, 15,000 button bucks, and 90,887 does (43%). The record year was 2009 with a total kill in excess of 250,000 animals. Archers, not including crossbow hunters, killed 15,078 … [Read more...]
Cabinets Now At Lights Out
There is an interesting little store in Ruckersville, VA run by an interesting fellow – me. It’s called Lights Out, and if I say so myself, it’s a great place to save money if you are shopping for a light fixture for your home, or for cabinets. Our lights are mostly discontinued items, priced at 50% or more off of the normal retail price. Our cabinets are made in China and come unassembled … [Read more...]
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