I’m going out on the limb here and predicting this will be the best weekend so far this year to catch a smallmouth bass in Virginia’s rivers. The reason I say this is because fishing in a flood zone is usually not productive, and that’s what we’ve had to endure for the last two months. This week should be a good one. Smallmouth will be hungry and sight feeding for the first time. They will be … [Read more...]
A Guide to the Eastern Shore
We first came to the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1968. To save what was then a $5 toll fee across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, we drove to all the way to Annapolis and came down Rt. 13. Five bucks was a lot of money back then, but it was about an 8 hour drive. We’ll never do that again. During our stay, we camped in a tent at Tom’s Cove on Chincoteague Island. We slept on the ground in … [Read more...]
Where to Stay
If you have a camper, it’s an easy choice. Cherrystone Campground. The 500-plus site campground is wooded, clean, and has tons of things to do for old and young alike. They have several swimming pools, four fishing and crabbing piers, a rec hall with video games, ice cream, snacks and food. They offer numerous activities to keep kids busy. They have a huge trampoline, a paddleboard pond, … [Read more...]
Whatever Will I Do?
Once on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, the best thing to do is nothing. Just relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere and scenery. Kicking back and relaxing is the number one activity for all us “shore-birds. The number two activity is best accomplished with a fishing rod and reel. There are lots and lots of great fishing opportunities. The best way to explore the fishing grounds along the … [Read more...]
Eating Out on the Eastern Shore
I gained five and a half pounds in three days. The food is really good on the Eastern Shore, maybe too good. But if you’re traveling to get to the Eastern Shore, you simply must stop at Bubba’s Restaurant on Shore Drive at Virginia Beach. It’s just a couple miles from Rt. 13 that goes across the tunnel, but it’s well worth your time. Bubba’s is perhaps our favorite restaurant anywhere. The … [Read more...]
Marinated Cube Steaks
When you go to the beach and eat fried seafood and French fries practically every night, you’ll gain weight. Trust me. I gained 5 ½ pounds in three days. Back to chicken and broiled fish, I suppose. But, you know, lean beef, like round steak or flank steak, isn’t that fattening. It’s the 12-ounce marbled rib-eyes that will hurt you. On my first trip to the grocery store since my near-death … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Home Lighting
By Nancy Brewer I was reading some info from Hinkley, one of our top lighting suppliers and they are spot on. If you can dream it, most likely they have already designed it. They offer a plethora of lighting fixtures; interior, exterior and landscape to please everyone and they offer many styles. Selecting the correct fixture for your home lighting can often be a challenge but you CAN … [Read more...]
Shaver’s Music Shop
The hands-down most popular retail establishment in Lewisburg in the 1950’s was Shaver’s Music Shop on Washington Street. Kids made daily or almost daily visits to the small store to see if their favorite record had arrived or if there was a new hit out that they wanted to hear. Burr Shaver, a talented local musician, ran the shop and was one of the best salesmen in the history of Greenbrier … [Read more...]
Tuna Time in Virginia
The tuna take their sweet time moving up the Atlantic Coast into Virginia waters, but they have finally arrived. In last week’s Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament, 97 boats turned out. First place went to Reel Emotion with 172.4 lbs., second to Wired Up with 160.2 lbs. and third went to Reelin’ N’ Dealin’ with 154.8 lbs. Team Reelin’ N Dealin’ caught largest single tuna at 104.9 lbs. The largest … [Read more...]
The Pioneer Drug Store
Not long after I moved to Lewisburg, I made friends with a classmate, Dave Gladwell. Dave’s dad, Arthur Gladwell, was the town mayor and owner of Bee Jewelry. Dave and I hit it off immediately and are close friends to this day. Dave, however, was a picky eater. Green vegetables and fresh fruit were not among his major food groups. Since the Lewisburg School Cafeteria served lots of fruits and … [Read more...]
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