As summer draws to a close, the saltwater fishing scene in Virginia is heating up. Especially for flounder. Flounder fishing has been excellent, with many fish exceeding the minimum size limit of 16.5 inches. The best areas to look for flounder are the coastal wrecks, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT), and the lower bay shoals. Live bait, such as spot, croaker, or minnows, is the … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bob and Howdy Doody
(A repeat, but worth it!) Hey kids! What time is it? Breathes there a Boomer who doesn’t know the answer to that question? If it was Buffalo Bob Smith asking, and it was a weekday afternoon on NBC in the 1950’s, it was most definitely “Howdy Doody time.” Boomers remember the Howdy Doody Show as much for the quality of life during those years as for the quality of this popular … [Read more...]
The Amazing Pentatonix
I am not a big fan of going to concerts – even at JPJ and especially not to 22,000 seat venues such at the Jiffy Lube Stadium in Northern Virginia. But I am a huge fan of Pentatonix. We own all their Christmas CDs. They are an amazing group of acapella singers. When we found out that they would be performing just 80 miles north, we got tickets - third row, middle seats in the orchestra section … [Read more...]
Deep Fried Okra
We are enjoying a bumper crop of okra this summer. Our fresh produce bins in the fridge runneth over. Nancy has a few plants in her above ground garden cage, and I have a dozen or so healthy plants in my garden. We have to pick okra every day or the pods get too large to eat. Our favorite way to enjoy fresh okra is to cut the pods into small pieces, roll them in corn meal ad pan fry them. But I … [Read more...]
Signs of Our Times
9 BEST CAMPING SPOTS IN CALIFORNIA … [Read more...]
Check Out A2D Appliances
Elaine Callahan, loyal Cville Buzz reader and frog expert, shot me an email with a recommended business. Says Elaine, “Consider visiting A2D Appliances in the Forest Lakes strip mall, near Food Lion. It occupies the former Tuesday Morning site. After looking around at the appliances, ask for Adolpho, the owner/manager, to see their business model. Fabulous prices because there are … [Read more...]
Don’t Put Off Your Home Lighting To-Do’s
By Nancy Bs Computers, what are they good for? Reminds me of a song from 1970, though I didn’t agree with its message. We’ve had visits from our computer guys this week, too many visits in fact. We’ve become so dependent upon computers and when issues arise, we’re ready to go back to writing orders by hand! I’m sure some people think the same way and become discouraged about having home … [Read more...]
Some Like it Hot
Hot summer weather? Bring it on, say my four tomato vines. They have survived the 90-degree afternoons and have actually picked up steam. I am now gathering tomatoes every day. I have two vines that are pounding out smaller tomatoes, about the size of a tangerine, and I have yet to find a single blemish and – so far – no critters have pecked away and ruined my fruits. I also have a cherry-type … [Read more...]
The Threat of Alabama Bass
By Bruce Ingram If there is a common topic among the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) regional fisheries managers, it is their concerns about the presence—and spread—of Alabama bass. Scott Smith, who is based at the DWR Region 2 office in Forest, Virginia, is no different. “Alabama bass have now been found at Philpott, Buggs Island, and Martinsville Reservoir and … [Read more...]
The Flags are Flying
Billfish flags, that is. From the Norfolk Canyon off the Virginia Coast to the blue waters out of Hatteras, boats are hooking up with blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish. Last week, several boats out of Oregon Inlet had more than 10 billfish releases. Along with the “bills”, first mates were pulling good numbers of dolphin and wahoo and some tuna across the stern. Elsewhere on the Outer … [Read more...]
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