I got nailed about three weeks ago. Still itches like the dickens. My wife, Nancy, has had two tick attachments so far this spring. The last one caused redness around the bite and resulted in antibiotics, just in case the little parasite was a Lyme disease carrier. Yes, it’s tick time, so be on the lookout. Not every tick bite results in disease, but many do. There is an average of 40,000 cases … [Read more...]
The Telephone Operator
“Come here, Mr. Watson. I want to see you.” Those were the immortal words of Alexander Graham Bell as he first demonstrated his new invention, the telephone, on March 10, 1876. Telephones have certainly come a long way since that fateful day, and Boomers have witnessed many amazing changes over the years. During the World War II, Western Electric shifted production strictly to war-related … [Read more...]
Roasted Radishes
Sometimes the easiest part of preparing a meal is the main course, or even the dessert. There are so many go-to dishes that an at-home chef has lots of choices. Side vegetables can be a little more difficult. Sometimes the plate needs a little color, sometimes a little pizzazz. My daughter, Laura, introduced me to a great dish that is easy to prepare, inexpensive, tasty beyond what’s expected and … [Read more...]
Mr. Faucet For Plumbing Repair
I had just finished my Sunday morning shower and turned the faucets off. The cold water responded, but the hot water side did not. Hot water continued to flow from the uncooperative faucet. Oh great, a Sunday and an endless flow of hot water. This was going to cost me, if, that is, I could even get a plumber to come out and fix the problem. First, I tried my hand at plumbing repair, which is … [Read more...]
James River Action
Finally, the James is fishable. In fact, it’s in near-perfect condition, running a little under 4 feet, ideal for this time of year. The smallmouth are biting, but so far, no citations reported at James River Runners in Hatton. With all the up and down swings in water levels, not all of the smallmouth have finished spawning. They’ll keep trying and hopefully reproduce a good year class for … [Read more...]
Visionaries For Shade Control
Gene Shifflett and Debbie Muller at Professional Optical Service in Charlottesville always stay up with the latest in eyewear technology. One product they now carry is revolutionizing the sunglass industry. Now, with Visionaries by Shade Control, any prescription eyeglasses can be immediately transformed into polarized eyeglasses. That means one pair, not two, can accompany a golfer, a shooter or … [Read more...]
Croaker Bite is On
Middle Bay Fishing Charters www.misskarencharterfishing.com Rappahannock River Croaker fishing remains excellent according to Capt. Dick Whitehill aboard Miss Karen’s Fishing. Stripers are not cooperating. Flounder and Spanish mackerel should be appearing soon. A trip with Capt. Whitehill makes an outstanding Fathr’s Day present. Call him at 434-960-5411 Virginia … [Read more...]
Grassy Places
I don’t get along very well with grass. It grows when I don’t want it to – on weekends and potential fishing and golfing days, and it doesn’t grow when I want it to, like in March, when I’m sick of winter. It also grows where I don’t want it to grow, like in the middle of my asphalt driveway. How does grass do that? Then, of course, it won’t grow where I want it to, like I bald places in my yard. … [Read more...]
Choosing The Right Ball
The golf pros endorse this ball or that one because they perform better on the greens. The greens? I suppose they mean that elusive place you’ll eventually end up if you strike the ball often enough and don’t run out of them on a long Par 5 lined with water hazards. But when the pros speak of greens, they mean hitting the ball close to the flagstick on no worse than the second shot. It sometimes … [Read more...]
Road Trips: How To…
Generally, the Road Trips column serves as a source of for interesting destinations. But sometimes, how you prepare for a road trip is as important as where you go. For the past two years, my wife Nancy and I have been fortunate enough to be allowed to take our Atlanta grandchildren on road trips to Cherrystone Campground on the Eastern Shore. It’s a place that we took our own kids as far back … [Read more...]
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