Over the Christmas holidays, many families will be taking road trips to see friends and relatives and – no doubt – there will be food involved in the travel plans. Cold food means ice and heavy coolers – or maybe not! Your daily newspaper can help eliminate much of the need for ice. Years ago, I was hosting a Fourth of July pig roast and I had to pick up the pig the day before. This was about a … [Read more...]
Oculoplastics and Orbital Consultants, PLC
Eyelids don’t lie. They know how old you are and they show it, by drooping, sagging and looking - well - old. Dr. Sara A. Kaltreider with Oculoplastics and Orbital Consultants, PLC understands eyelids. They are here specialty. “My surgical practice involves reconstructing eyelids, cosmetic eyelid work, repair of tearing problems, removal of eyelid lesions,” she said. Recently I have added CO2 … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Golf Balls
So it’s winter. It’s chilly outside, but the golf course is open. Let’s play 18. But here’s an interesting question. In cold weather,does it matter which ball you play? The pros say it does indeed matter. Here’s why. Cold weather is thicker, denser than warm air, which creates more drag on the golf ball. Therefore, the denser atmosphere requires more velocity to produce a shot of the same … [Read more...]
Deice Your Birdbath
We had a little cold snap last week and the water in our main birdbath froze solid, as we had yet to install a deicer. With my wife’s urging, I took a 2 quart container of fresh water, removed the ice and filled the birdbath. Before I could get back inside there were two bluebirds and a chickadee drinking water. As every birder knows, if you really want to attract birds, provide them with a … [Read more...]
Paper Boy: A Boomer’s First Job
For many young Boomer males, becoming a “paper boy” was the first real job. There may have been a few “paper girls” out there, but not many. Today, automobiles – particularly those with 4-wheel drive – are the principal means of newspaper distribution. But in the years following the war and all the way through the 60’s and 70’s, paper boys on bicycles, or on foot, made the rounds in various … [Read more...]
The Rocks Are Here
By Dr. Ken Neill, III The big rockfish are here and catches are good. It is looking like we are going to have a good bay season until it closes at the end of December. Whether a coastal fishery will develop remains to be seen. Good numbers of school-sized fish are pretty much everywhere. Anglers fishing in the York River at night this week reported shrimp swimming through the light … [Read more...]
A Floppy Flop Shot
On occasion I’ll hit a decent drive on a short par 4, followed by an iron that is just right in distance, but a little left of the green. Like many average golfers, I tend to pull short irons. The problem I now find myself in is being within sniffing distance of the pin, but looking into the bowels of the nastiest sand trap this side of the Sahara. Even worse, the green is sloping away and I only … [Read more...]
Saltwater Recreational Fund Status
By Dr. Ken Neill, III The ultimate authority over the saltwater recreational license fund rests with the anglers that actually fund it. The saltwater license was formed at the request of anglers to provide additional funding for recreational fishing enhancement. These funds were not to be used to replace general funds but following multiple budget cuts, most of this dedicated fund has … [Read more...]
Outdoor Report
From Mossy Creek The Rivers It is hard to believe that it is December already. This is the time of year when we can sometimes have the best musky bite of the year. We say sometimes because weather can be a big factor in just being able to get the boat in the water. If the weather plays nice enough and the rivers don’t ice over completely, the fishing can be awesome. The … [Read more...]
Gingerbread and Lemon Sauce
Sherman Shifflett and I were reminiscing recently about great recipes from our past, particularly foods that are special come Christmas time and he mentioned gingerbread with lemon sauce. We used to have that as a kid. A neighbor baked it and gave it to us at Christmas each year. Boy, was that good stuff! Both Sherman and I remembered eating and enjoying it. So Sherman went to work and found an … [Read more...]
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