A Little Unique in the Grand Scheme of ThingsDowntown Ashland. The only town I am aware of where the rail road track runs down the center of town.
A Moment to RememberThe National Cemetery, Fredericksburg. This past weekend was the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg. “The muffled drum’s sad roll has beatThe soldier’s last Tattoo;No more on life’s parade shall meetThat brave and fal…
A Different PerspectiveA view of Fredericksburg’s most famous bridge from a different perspective. Most pictures and paintings of this bridge show a more distant view placing the bridge in the setting of the picturesque Rappahannock River. This view…
Even tho’ the radar appears to show the snow tapering off these blizzard conditions are forecast for this afternoon as the monster low off the coast continues to intensify and move northward. We are still due for some more heavy snow so don’t let down…
Jabberwocky’s Getaway”Twas brillig, and the slithy tovesDid gyre and gimble in the wabe:All mimsy were the borogoves,And the mome raths outgrabe. “Between Montross and Foneswood in Westmoreland County. The trees are covered in lichen which gives them …
A Roadside Mystery?Abandon cars and farm equipment are not unusual in rural Virginia but this was my first crane. Traveling on a single lane road in Gloucester County in the middle of nowhere I came across this scene. My guess is some kid a few deca…
Quintessential VirginiaThe Essex County Courthouse in downtown Tappahannock. Built in 1848 it has had some renovations and additions over the years but still is in use today. As with most old Virginia towns the statue to commemorate those who served in…
The Recently Old and the Not so Old but Old None the LessPort Royal, VA at the intersection of Rt. 17 and 301 in Caroline County. The historic section of the town is along the Rappahannock River. First settled in mid-seventeenth century the town was…
And while we’re watching the snow pound down around us today we can look ahead to yet another strong storm on Christmas Day. According to this model (GFS) the low pressure will be much further west than the one today, leaving open the possibility that…
Just finished shoveling off the front stoop and removing the ~2 foot snow drift from our back door. Other than stomping through the stuff I didn’t officially measure the snow depth in the yard, but it appears to be at least 12″ at the present. There…
