I grew cucumbers last year in my small vegetable garden. They did okay, we had enough to can, but my cukes weren’t happy cukes. That’s because I forced the little fellows up on trellises and lattice work. I thought they’d be happier if they climbed and went up. Turns out, my cukes don’t like to climb. They like to spread. This summer I have a special cucumber patch and the vines are doing … [Read more...]
Retreat To Rose River Farms
Sometimes it’s nice just to get away. No cell phones, no office calls, no household chores – just get away. It’s even better if your get-away spot is not too far. That makes travel to and from a snap, with no long distance driving. And I suppose the ideal get-away place would have some decent fishing as well. If all this sounds good, boy do I have a place for you. It’s Rose River Farm on the … [Read more...]
Tanyard Country Club
Summer has arrived, the birds are nesting and the splendor of Central Virginia is on full display. That means it’s Tanyard time. It’s time to tee it up at the lovely and affordable golf course at Tanyard Country Club in Louisa. For this golfer, Tanyard is a favored destination. Though thirty miles is not much in the way of a destination, Tanyard is worth every mile of the short drive from … [Read more...]
Kale Parmesan
Kale has attained the status of a super vegetable in recent months. According to renowned dieticians, a couple servings a week can cure male patterned baldness, restore receding gum lines, prevent crow’s feet on middle-aged women, eradicate toenail fungus and make teenagers obey their parents. Well, maybe I exaggerate, I do that often, but it is true that kale has been elevated to a super healthy … [Read more...]
The Perils of First Grade
Digging deeply into the memories of childhood, this Boomer shudders at the thought of the early years of school, namely kindergarten and first grade. How I survived remains a mystery. In the 1950’s, there was no pre-kindergarten, in fact, kindergarten was optional. I remember it as a waste of about 5 hours a day. The teacher read silly stories and we spent much of our waking hours (yes, there … [Read more...]
Cobia, Cobia, Cobia!
Middle Peninsula After several unsuccessful skirmishes with big cobia, plus a few undersized catch and releases, Capt. Dick Whitehill aboard the Miss Karen landed a nice 42-inch cobia at Windmill Bar. The Captain was using live eels. Capt. Whitehill notes that there are still loads of croakers to be caught – coolers full, actually. To book a trip, go to www.misskarencharterfishing.com or … [Read more...]
James River Muskies
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Guides have been putting some James River muskies in the boat. Bob Cramer, pictured above, caught and released a handsome fish. Below are some suggestions from MC Guides. With the recent hot weather let’s all be responsible with these big fish. We recommend everyone getting a stream thermometer and keep it in their boats all summer. Please respect all Virginia’s musky … [Read more...]
Nancy B’s House of Lights
Nancy B is short for Nancy Brewer. A lifelong resident of Charlottesville, Nancy B has been in the lighting and electrical business for 30 years. Eight years ago, Nancy started her own business, opening a retail lighting showroom at 1807 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville. Nancy named her business Builders Lighting, LLC because she thoroughly enjoyed helping the local builders and their clients … [Read more...]
Praying for a Mantis
I saw a praying mantis on our front porch recently. It was the first one I’ve seen in quite a while. Back when there were meadows and open spaces, we saw lots of mantids. As kids, we would catch them, put them in glass jars with holes in the lid, observe the interesting creatures and let them go, but woe be to any kid who let a praying mantis take hold with her pincers. They would bite you! I … [Read more...]
The Beach on a Budget
Perhaps lots of people didn’t take a vacation this summer for the obvious reason that money is tight within family budgets. People are working longer hours these days just to stay even and are sometimes working two and three jobs. But with all the pressure and long hours, a little down time is needed more than ever. I have found that it is possible to take a fall vacation to the Outer Banks … [Read more...]
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