The definition of contemporary can be confusing because of its slightly different meanings. In everyday use, it generally means simply modern or new. Or, the style of now. Contemporary lighting utilizes new techniques, new materials and creates something uniquely fresh. Contemporary lighting is eye candy at lighting markets, in magazines and at Nancy B’s. Many of our vendors have gone out of their … [Read more...]
Good Pier Action
Virginia Piers are giving up nice catches of a large variety of fish. Check out the results below. Lynnhaven Pier Excellent spot, bluefish and trout action, with a few croaker and sea mullet thrown in. Also, excellent crabbing. Virginia Beach Pier Spot, croaker and sea mullet are the main catch. Spanish mackerel and bluefish are show during daylight. Sandbridge Pier Spot, sea … [Read more...]
River Action Heating Up
With most Virginia rivers back to normal flows and clear water, anglers are having excellent results, especially with smallmouth bass. Reports are below. New River Excellent smallmouth bass action on the New. The fish are taking plastic grubs, worms and Senkos in pumpkinseed and motor oil. Small crankbaits and topwater baits are also taking some nice fish. Lots of muskies are being … [Read more...]
Now Those Were Fireworks!
The Fourth of July Week is typically known for fireworks and firework displays, but it is really sad to go to a firework’s stand in the city of Charlottesville, unless sparklers and smoke bombs are your thing. No more “O’er The Rockets Red Glare.” For the citizens of Thomas Jefferson’s fine town, it’s Psssst, Pffftt, Pshhhh! Oh, wow! But Boomers remember real fireworks, the kind … [Read more...]
A Reminder: Lights Out for Special Savings
I spend a good bit of my time at Lights Out, a discount lighting store in Ruckersville. When there are no customers, I type. When customers come in, I sell, and we have the best bargains going in the lighting business. Each January, my wife Nancy and I go to the Dallas market. She may buy 100 new fixtures for her showroom, Nancy B’s House of Lights. When they come in, we take down … [Read more...]
Red, Red, Red!
Well, my bluebirds changed their minds. Two weeks ago, it looked like the hen was on her nest for the third time this summer. Then, apparently, she said “To hell with this. Seven baby bluebirds is enough. Let’s go shopping”, or whatever bluebirds do in the summer when they are not raising chicks. So now I am the proud owner of about 9,000 mealworms. I ordered another 10,000 when I … [Read more...]
What’s New for 2017–2018
New laws in Virginia always take effect on July 1. So do game and fish laws. There were several notable changes made to the hunting regulations in our state and they are listed below. A resident junior bear license (ages 12–15) is now available for $8.50. Blaze pink may now be worn where there is a blaze colored requirement. All areas that had an August or September … [Read more...]
Marsha’s Potato Casserole
We had a family reunion last summer that drew around 30 uncles, cousins, nieces, brothers, sisters, grand kids and dogs. For one of the evening meals, we had barbeque catered through a local pit master. The other meal, the brothers and sisters chipped in with homemade dishes and my sister in law, Marsha Boggess (also the hostess for the gathering), prepared two huge platters of a potato … [Read more...]
Double Your Impact
An anonymous donor will now MATCH your financial gift to the Charlottesville Municipal Band. Through the end of this year, contributions up to $500,000, will in essence be doubled. A $50 gift becomes $100. A $1,000 contribution becomes $2,000. With these gifts, it is hoped that the band will be able to create an endowment sufficient to carry them well into their second century with … [Read more...]
89c A Gallon
I paid 89 cents a gallon at the gas pump this week. Filled my Jeep up for less than $20, and the tank was bone dry. How? I do most of my shopping at Kroger’s, and if you buy enough groceries, they give you a kick back on gas at the pump. I don’t know exactly how it works, but they keep track of your purchase when you use your Kroger Card. Sometimes, I just get a dime off per … [Read more...]
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