There are lots of fishermen who fish their entire lives and never catch a single citation-sized fish. There are others who will maybe land a fish or two that exceeds the minimum citation weight or length and there are a handful of anglers who catch 6 or 8 citations for different species. But there is only one in all of Virginia who has a caught a citation fish in all 25 official categories and … [Read more...]
The Corner Store Garden Shop
There are only a handful of stores where I know I will be greeted and welcomed and that what ensues will always be a good experience. The Corner Store Garden Shop in Ruckersville is such a place. Garden Stores are super busy this time of the year and most don’t have the time or take time to stop and chat with customers and offer advice. I needed a little advice and I knew the store owners, the … [Read more...]
Drum and Flounder
Flounder are starting to show up inshore. The best early season action usually occurs in the seaside inlets on the Eastern Shore. A few short flatties have already been caught inside Rudee Inlet. Remember, large baits catch large flounder. The first black drum were landed in the surf on Virginia’s Eastern Shore last week. Look for good catches to develop bayside near the Cabbage Patch, the … [Read more...]
South River Fly Fishing Expo
The Board of Directors of Destination Downtown Waynesboro was pleased to present a check for $2000 to Shenandoah Valley Trout Unlimited. The funds came directly from the proceeds of the 2018 South River Fly Fishing Expo and will be used by Shenandoah Valley Trout Unlimited to improve trout habitat on the South River near Waynesboro. In the photo above, Webber Payne (left) of Destination Downtown … [Read more...]
A Drive Down Memory Lane
A Boomer’s first love was likely his or her first car. It was one thing to drive the family sedan, but it was something else indeed to have your very own car. For most Boomers, that car was titled in the parents’ names, but if you had the keys, it was yours. My first car was a 1949 Pontiac two-door sedan. It was solid black with a little chrome here and there. I would not have been more pleased … [Read more...]
Nesting Materials
Now is not a good time to be a dog or cat outside sunning on the porch. Birds, you see, are quite fond of animal hair as nesting materials and will swoop down, grab a beak-full of fur from your pet and fly off to build their nests. Chickadees, especially, employ this kamikaze tactic. The next few weeks are the busiest time of the real estate year for birds as they construct nests to … [Read more...]
Roasted Carrots by Laura
When my daughter Laura is home from California, I let her cook the vegetables. She has a magic touch and can change green beans to haricot vert. One of her secrets is roasting at a high temperature which she says helps caramelize the veggies, bringing out their natural sweetness. One of the veggie dishes I most enjoy from Laura is roasted carrots. Laura says never use those peeled and prepared … [Read more...]
Frozen Pizza?
We had just returned from a long drive home. It was Monday night and we needed something to eat, but not much. UVA was playing and we didn’t want to go out. Since I had to run to the grocery store anyway, I decided to just pick up a frozen pizza. How bad could it be? It turned out to be delicious. It was a DiGiorno. I can’t tell you the last time I bought a frozen pizza. Probably 30 years ago … [Read more...]
Ahhh-Chooo!
We were at Lake Norman near Charlotte this past weekend and Nancy got the sniffles. “Ahh tink ahm ketchin a code!” she said. I looked out at Lake Norman, saw a bunch of yellow pollen on the lake and diagnosed her with an allergy. She took a couple of antihistamine tablets and squirted Flonase, but she still had a “code.” On the way home, I saw why. We were driving up I-85 near Durham … [Read more...]
Cracker Barrel
We were on the road, needed a place to stop and eat and decided against fast food. One place beckoned. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Cracker Barrel is to travelers what honey is to Winnie the Pooh. They are known for good food, friendly service and reasonable prices. Cracker Barrel was founded in 1969 with a menu based on Southern Cuisine. Today, Cracker Barrel has over 600 stores in 42 … [Read more...]
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