While we were at Ferry Creek off the Piankatank River, I saw a pair of ospreys soaring over the water, periodically diving down to scoop up baitfish for their young. There was a lot of bait in the water where we were because it’s back in a creek. But in a good part of the Chesapeake Bay, bait is scarce. That’s because a Canadian firm, Omega Protein, is scooping up millions of pounds of menhaden, … [Read more...]
A Beautiful Walkway
Nancy has been planting flowers like Impatiens along the sidewalk leading to our back patio – with mixed results. Often, the Impatiens got dug up by chipmunks and squirrels and sometimes succumbed to the summer’s heat. They needed water practically every day. This year, she planted Zinnias and they are loving life. The lovely flowers add lots of beauty to the yard as well as seeds for the … [Read more...]
Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing
I discovered this by accident. We were headed down to a cottage just off the Piankatank River with a wonderful dock in a protected cove and I brought a couple rods, a bag of frozen shrimp, a net, a sturdy bucket, a filet knife, but I left my saltwater tackle box in the basement. Our daughter Laura was coming the next day, and I asked if she would please pick up my gear and bring it. But it was a … [Read more...]
The Flatfish are Biting
Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and offshore remains strong through mid-July, with a variety of species providing exciting opportunities. Tuna, Cobia, Sheepshead, and Drum continue to be popular targets, while Spanish Mackerel and Speckled Trout offer fast-paced action. The CBBT is a hotspot for large Flounder during the summer and into the fall. Live Spot fished around bridge pilings or over the … [Read more...]
Remembering Playboy Magazine
It was a big day on campus. The new issue of Playboy Magazine was on the stands and the word spread fast. In a mad dash to Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, guys lined up to pick up the latest copy. In 1962, an issue of Playboy cost 60 cents, which doesn’t sound like much today, but it was triple the cost of a Life Magazine, the leading publication of that day. We eagerly shelled out our 60c … [Read more...]
Mexican Pasta Salad
I am always looking for side dishes to serve with Tex-Mex entrees. The Tacos, Burritos and Enchiladas are easy. It’s the stuff that goes with them that I struggle with. Recently, looking for something to pair with Tacos, I came up with this concoction – a Mexican Pasta Salad. I started with a pound of elbow macaroni, though I suppose any pasta would work. To the cooked macaroni, I added 1 can … [Read more...]
Tony’s Diner and Restaurant
For almost a decade, Michael’s Restaurant at Hollymead has been filling the bellies of many patrons. Now, it’s Tony’s satisfying the same appetites. But it’s really still the same old Michaels. Tony, the owner, bought Michaels about 9 years ago, but left the name the same. Recently, he decided to use his own name on the storefront, so now it’s Tony’s and nothing has changed. My good friend … [Read more...]
Making Stylish Fan Selections is a Breeze
When customers come into Nancy B’s showroom, we spend time answering questions about the fans we offer. With new technology and materials, today’s ceiling fans deliver comfort everywhere in the home, even outdoors. We know fans create a breeze that is cooling and provides us comfort. Fans also help heat a room by changing the direction of the blade rotation. Adding a fan can result … [Read more...]
A Sunflower Sunset
This spring, Nancy and I drove to Burnside Farms in Nokesville for their Tulip Festival. The flowers were beautiful, the food delicious and it was a wonderful experience. Burnside Farms plants millions of tulips in dazzling colors and the lovely flowers are in display for just a couple weeks. After the tulips bloom, Burnside turns their attention to sunflowers and that season is now underway. … [Read more...]
Fishing in the Rain
By Hunter Campbell/DWR One of the great songs of the past was Gene Kelly as he was dancing and “Singing in the Rain”. Hunter Campbell with the Division of Wildlife Resources is singing “Fishing in the Rain”, and it works. Some of my great fishing days have come when it’s raining, but why? Here’s what Mr. Campbell has to say. Fishing in the rain may not sound ideal to most people, but many … [Read more...]
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