By Chris Wilkes James River Runners It is my honor to invite you to participate in the James River Runners Chili Cook Off and Brewer’s Challenge. The event will take place on May 6th, 2017 from 11am until 6 pm. The Chili Cook Off, in its 36th year, has been very successful in raising money for our local Volunteer Fire Department and the water rescue team. Every year we team up … [Read more...]
Catching Shad & Cooking Roe
By James Friend Dickerson Last week we took our granddaughter to visit North Carolina cousins. Two of us slipped away from the family visit, heading to a small coastal river. The Hickory Shad were beginning their annual spawning run so we planned to catch a few. I’d never fished for Hickory Shad and was excited to be included in the adventure. We found a great spot in Windsor, NC … [Read more...]
Chipmunks Welcome
When I was 12 years old and a full-fledged paperboy, one of the highlights of my morning route was to try to sneak up on the chipmunks at Nancy Young’s house. The Young’s had a rock wall as a landscape border and it was full of “munks”, the skitziest critters I have ever seen. They’d spot me coming and zip beneath the rocks in a flash. I have always found chipmunks to be interesting creatures … [Read more...]
Country Style Barbeque
I rarely take a list to the grocery store – unless my wife Nancy wants me to pick up Australian pine nuts seasoned with papaya extract, or some other such strange request. I’m pretty much an eggs, flour, meat and potatoes shopper – nothing fancy. But I enjoy seeing what’s available and getting inspiration from what looks good. I was in Sam’s Club last week, poking around the meat section and … [Read more...]
Mirrors: A Reflection on You
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall By Nancy Brewer Mirrors are a reflection on you and are more than just seeing yourself. They can be used in place of artwork. Sure, we need mirrors in bathrooms and the entry as we take one last look to make sure all is perfect before stepping out for the day. Mirrors make rooms appear larger, they accent a wall and are perfect for every room in your … [Read more...]
Stripers in Weldon
Stripers Coming to Weldon Capt. Alan Cain I just wanted to send out a quick email to let you know I have set dates for Roanoke River striped bass fishing. This fish takes place on the Roanoke River near Weldon NC where the stripers come to spawn every spring. Weldon is located right off of Interstate-95 and is about 1.5 hours northeast of Raleigh near the NC/VA state lines. Striped … [Read more...]
Smallmouth Bite Is On
Mossy Creek Fly Shop Report The James and Shenandoah Rivers Spring has finally arrived and the Valley is turning green and colorful once again. Recent rains have really helped replenish water flow from the mountain streams to our biggest rivers. The extended forecast is showing more rain so hopefully this trend will continue to provide us with a quality peak spring … [Read more...]
The First Car
The life of a Boomer can be measured in “firsts”. The first word as a baby, the first step as a toddler, the first grade, the first scout meeting, the first bike ride, the first Little League team, the first kiss, and most of all – the first car. By first car, I don’t mean the first one we drove, but the first one that was “ours.” Mine was a 1949 Pontiac two-door sedan. It was solid black, … [Read more...]
Bluebirds On The Nest
My resident pair of blue birds laid claim to the birdhouse on my back fence back in December. Each day, they have come by to check on their property. There were a few scuffles with squirrels and chickadees along the way, but the nest is now built and I believe all the eggs are in place. Now it’s time for Mrs. Blue to do her thing, to keep the eggs warm for a couple weeks until the 4 or 5 chicks … [Read more...]
19th Annual Bill Howard Tournament
One of the best parties in all of Charlottesville is coming up. On Thursday, May 4, golfers of all shapes and sizes will assemble to tee it up at the 19th Bill Howard Golf Tournament. The Illumination Gala takes place the following evening. Both events are first class. I played in the tournament three years back and took my wife Nancy to the Gala the next evening. We had a blast. At the golf … [Read more...]
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