Seals on the Outer Banks? You mean those whiskered critters that bark in circuses? On the Outer Banks? Yep, those seals. Seals, especially young seals, often layover on the Outer Banks during their winter travels. Several dozen have been spotted so far. “Outer Banks Today” offers these tips should you happen upon one. First, give the seal a wide berth of 150 feet or … [Read more...]
A Bucket List for 2020
Well, another year in the rearview window. As we head into 2020 it’s time to put things into perspective – to remember what’s really important in life, things that should take priority. Here is a bucket list of must-do things for the coming year. First and foremost, eat more hot dogs. Hot dogs are nature’s most perfect food. Where else can you bite into a steamed, fresh roll … [Read more...]
Really Easy Swiss Chicken
If you notice in my humble attempts at “Now We’re Cooking” articles, each one has the word “easy” in there someplace. I happen to believe that good food doesn’t have to be difficult to prepare. If it does, I let somebody else do it. I‘m all about easy when it comes to cooking. A dish I fixed the other night satisfies the “easy” requirement. It’s also a good way to squeeze another … [Read more...]
A Crow Fondue
Whenever we amass any stale bread or crackers, we save it, put it beside the door and I take it out for the birds. I try to break the pieces as best I can so the small birds can peck away, but the primary partakers are my three crows. They fly by most every morning to see if there any extra morsels. Crows like the larger pieces of bread, but they don’t eat them whole. Rather, they fly … [Read more...]
Great-Horned Owl
The time for Christmas Bird Counts is upon us and with it comes the first opportunity to document a breeding bird record for the FINAL Atlas field season. What species starts setting up breeding territories during the months of frigid temperatures, biting winds, sleet, and snow? Virginia’s largest breeding owl species, the Great-Horned (Bubo virginianus). The Latin name for … [Read more...]
El Milagro
If you enjoy authentic Mexican – not Americanized Mexican such as Taco Bell – stop by El Milagro in Ruckersville. It’s the real deal. Until recently, El Milagro (which means “miracle” in Spanish) was located in a drive-in (a former Wendy’s location) located across from Blue Ridge Café on Rt. 29 North. However, the owner of the property decided to put it up for sale, so El Milagro … [Read more...]
How Do It Know?
I love the story about the two simpletons buying a Yeti. “Whas’zat?” asked one. “This here’s a Yeti,” replied the other. “Whas’ a Yeti? “Well, a Yeti is one of them things that keeps hot stuff hot and cold stuff cold.” Baffled, the second fellow thought for a while, then said, “But how do it know?” I happened to get a “How Do It Know” for Christmas, one of my … [Read more...]
Saltwater Update
Local angling is officially entering the winter season. We still have a few more days available in our sea bass and Bay striper season. Both close midnight December 31st. After that, it’s all catch and release. This time of year, hearty anglers turn their attentions to wreck fishing. Tautogs will be the main focus, but look for some flounder and bluefish to be caught as well. Dr Ken … [Read more...]
Musky Time
Freshwater fishing may be winding down for most species, but it’s heating up for one of Virginia’s biggest and most vicious warriors. Muskies. Twenty years ago, there was a modest population of muskies in the New River with scattered fish in other rivers. Recently, the James River has developed into a musky hotspot and the Shenandoah is coming on strong. Other rivers with the big … [Read more...]
The First Noel
Christmas memories. Strange, how some things stick in your mind through all the years. A Christmas memory I vividly recall happened in 1956. It was a few days before Christmas and Uncle Jim, my Aunt Jodi and Mama Ida had come from North Carolina to spend Christmas at our house in Lewisburg, WV. With an hour or two of sunlight remaining, I asked my uncle if he wanted to take the dogs out and … [Read more...]
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