The lunch bell rang, and the 4th grade kids reached beneath their desks to pull out their brown paper sacks and lunch boxes. Beneath the napkin, cookie, and apple, we all hoped for one thing. A bologna sandwich. A bologna sandwich was like a ribeye steak in a kid’s lunch box or bag. Sometimes, we had PP &J sammies and they were okay, but they couldn’t compare to a slice of bologna sandwich, … [Read more...]
Deltaville Tap and Raw Bar
Nancy and I were married on March 3. There are 2 problems with that date. First, when you go on anniversary trips anywhere near Virginia (including the SC and NC beaches) it is cold and most everything is shut down. Second, if you go on a cruise or to the tropics, you are joined by legions of college kids on spring break. So, never get married on March 3. But we did and found ourselves in … [Read more...]
My Clever Crows
I have 3 crows that regularly make the rounds in my back yard. That’s because they know they will usually find some goodies – like whole kernel corn - scattered about. And sometimes they find their favorite snacks - pieces of stale bread that I have tossed out for the birds. They will grab the bread before the corn, peanuts, or seeds. The first thing they do is fly to the pond or a … [Read more...]
Steak Bites and Mushrooms
I often go to the store with an incomplete grocery list. If I see something than catches my fancy, I’ll buy it and figure out the details later. Last week I was in Aldi’s and saw packages of Petite Sirloins on display. I had seen them before and was curious. They come three small steaks in a pack. I had no idea how I would fix them, but I tossed them in my grocery cart. When I got home, I did a … [Read more...]
A Bald Eagle: Close Up
We were at our favorite getaway cottage just off the Piankatank River when Nancy saw, “A big bird” “It keeps flying over,” she said. I went to inspect, and it was a bald eagle, and he flew to a tree not 20 feet from our porch. I have seen numerous eagles in my time, often on fishing trips to rivers or lakes, but I had never been this close to such a magnificent raptor. They are big, about … [Read more...]
The Corner Store Garden Center
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 Center 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. When I need a little advice, I know the store owners, … [Read more...]
Saltwater Report
Saltwater fishermen are in a wait and see mode. Waiting for warmer water to see much results. The sea bass just closed, but the tautogs remain active near structure. The bluefin tuna season also closed, but some huge fish were decked in the blue waters. Some puppy drum are biting here and there, but it’s mostly wait and see. … [Read more...]
Buggs Island Crappie
Buggs Island Lake, also known as Kerr Reservoir, is easily the best crappie fishing impoundment on the East Coast. Crappie experts say that you have to go to Texas to find fish as large and as plentiful. A 1-pound crappie at Buggs is a baby and 2-pounders are “ho-hum.” At Buggs Island they catch 3 and occasionally 4-pound crappie. Now those are true slabs. In a recent Crappie Tournament, … [Read more...]
Bye Bye Love
Remembering Don and Phil It was spring 1957. I was playing basketball with Brad Stuart in his driveway when I heard them sing. We stopped shooting hoops and Brad turned up his radio. We listened intently to their hanting harmony. The song on WRON was “Bye Bye Love”. The artists were Don and Phil Everly – the Everly Brothers. Music was a vital part of life for young Boomers and we certainly … [Read more...]
The Old Bojangles
The first Bojangles in Charlottesville opened in the late 1970’s, as memory serves. They set up shop below Hardees which was well established at the corner of Hydraulic Road and Rt. 29. They had their work cut out for them. Staffing was difficult, they spent little on advertising, folks weren’t used to so much spice on their chicken and Hardees was booming. But the little restaurant held its own, … [Read more...]
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