They finally left this past week: Our resident hummingbirds, which have graced our sugar-water feeders for the past several months. We worried that they may have stayed too long in Virginia and perhaps our feeders were tempting the tiny creatures to overstay their visit. Not to worry. Just before the first frost, our hummers headed south. I wish them Godspeed. Here are some hummingbird … [Read more...]
Obey the Pack Laws
What Boomer can ever forget that first uniform of his or her youth, likely from being a member of Cub Scouts or Brownies. I clearly recall that royal blue shirt with the bright yellow kerchief - my Cub Scout uniform in 4th grade. As a new scout recruit, I was fascinated by the badges and emblems, and I wanted as many as I could pin or sew on my uniform. They didn’t cost that much and I figured … [Read more...]
Personal Spas & Swim Spas Perfected
Fall is here. What could be better than slipping into a toasty warm hot tub and enjoying a relaxing soak in a Bullfrog Spa? But there are other options as well. How about a little exercise or physical fitness regime in a swim spa? A swim spa is a perfect way to improve your swim stroke, stay in shape or convalesce, even when the pool is closed. Whatever your needs, Richard Pleasant, the owner of … [Read more...]
Road Trip to CrossKeys
Boy, this would be a good weekend to get out, take a little road trip and see the beautiful colors of the changing autumn leaves. It would also be a good time to visit a Virginia vineyard and maybe hear some great music while savoring a bottle of crisp, white wine. What if you could do all this and enjoy some delicious food in a beautiful Shenandoah Valley setting? You can, at CrossKeys Vineyards … [Read more...]
My Personal Caddy
They say it’s bad if you have more than 100 thoughts going through your mind while you’re making a golf swing, so I try to think about only 20 or 30 things – which is why I’ll record lots of 6s and 7s on my score card instead of 4s and 5s. I’ve only had a caddy two or three times in my golfing career, but if I had good sense, I’d serve as my own caddy with these few, simple … [Read more...]
Sausage & Grits Casserole
Twice a year, four of my buddies and I head for Cliff View Inn in Alleghany county where we fish, play golf, tell old war stories, harass each other unmercifully and have a great time. Probably too good of a time. For this biannual gathering, I serve as the cook – every meal. The prime reason for this personal sacrifice is that if I didn’t do it, and didn’t buy the groceries, we’d likely eat … [Read more...]
Fall on the Outer Banks
It’s a great time to be on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, especially if you’re in a fishing boat. The Oregon Inlet Fishing Center says that it’s great fall fishing right now. Norma notes that the fish are cooperating after the storm. OFFSHORE: Anglers, including those from a make-up charter group, brought in good numbers of mahi mahi, near limits of yellow-fin tuna, and good numbers of … [Read more...]
Time To Fish
Potomac Report Water temperature is dropping into the low 60s and grass is still healthy but diminishing. Fish are eating. Keep on the move. A beautiful fall week ahead. Highs close to 70 everyday with overnight lows in the mid to upper 40s. Some sun with wind picking up on Thursday and Friday. Tides will be high in the morning. Start with deeper running lures to reach grass. Lucky Craft 1.5 … [Read more...]
Pendants For Fun
Whether your space allows for a single pendant as a solo style statement or a grouping for a sizable impact, pendants are a great go-to for decorative task lighting. Keep in mind that when placed in an area where people tend to gather, such as a kitchen island, that pendants should be installed high enough that people can see one another, but not so high that they are blinded by the glare of the … [Read more...]
Golf Tales
A gushy reporter told Phil Mickelson, "You are spectacular, your name is synonymous with the game of golf. You really know your way around the course. What's your secret?" Mickelson replied, "The holes are numbered." A husband and wife are on the 9th green when suddenly she collapses with a heart attack! "Help me dear," she groans to her husband. The husband calls 911 on his … [Read more...]
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