When I moved my family to Charlottesville (8 years ago) we knew nobody. This is a tough thing to do, move your family across the United States to an area where you do not know anyone. Well the first few days we started to meet a lot of people and some now good friends and neighbors have made … [Read more...]
Driving with Charles (Charlottesville and Albemarle)
April 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
When you go driving around Charlottesville and Albemarle with me you will see a lot of thing. FIRST, I MIGHT TAKE MY HANDS OFF THE WHEEL!This is the view looking at Albemarle though my eyes! That was just a little joke about "no hands" This is a back road I take sometimes … [Read more...]
Virginia Outdoor Foundation – Conservation easement
April 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
When you see this sign, take note: This sign says: "This property is forever protected by a conservation easement. Virginia Outdoors Foundation"We have a lot of land in Albelmarle that is under conservation easement and this is one of the reasons that our area is so green and … [Read more...]
Charlottesville Miller Center
April 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia - UVA is an amazing place.I was at dinner the other night at The Ivy Inn with some good friends and just before dinner I stopped by to center.There is a lot of history here in Charlottesville and Jefferson is a big part of it. Here is … [Read more...]
Why a Dogwood?
April 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
We live in Charlottesville Virginia and we are very proud of our Dogwoods. We have a Dogwood Parade we have a Dogwood Festival and we plant them all over. Here is a Dogwood I planted a few years ago in my front yard:Now there is a reasonn we love Dogwoods here in Charlottesville Virginia.The Dogwood … [Read more...]
Dogwood Parade in Charlottesville
April 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I love a parade!Just wanted to share a few photos from the Charlottesville Dogwood Parade yesterday:It was quite a day full of sunshine and good friends. Here is a fine group of dancers in the streets of Charlottesville.There were Marching Bands and great music too! There were many fine horses! … [Read more...]
My pond in Charlottesville
April 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
OK, it is not my pond but it is an amazing spot. Located West of Charlottesville in Albemarle County is Beaver Creek Reservoir. Just a great spot to enjoy the day. Other than the fact that this is a nice lake, do you notice anything interesting in the above … [Read more...]
FOXFIELD RACE – 2008
April 25, 2008 By 1 Comment
This is a big day (Saturday, April 26th, 2008) Where: at Foxfield Race Track (about a mile from my home) in Western Albemarle is an event not to be missed! There is of course the Steeple Jump Races of these fine horses. This is the main draw of the event but there is a lot more going on. Big … [Read more...]
Charlottesville City Market (April – October)
April 23, 2008 By 1 Comment
Charlottesville City Market is open every Saturday from 7am until noon. Starting in April (through October) this is the place to find fresh produce, herbs, plants, grass feed meats, crafts and baked goods. Get up early and come join the fun any Saturday! Located on the corner … [Read more...]
DEER FOR SALE (home included)
April 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Yes we have Deer in Charlottesville and in my local area we are constantly chasing them out of the yard. Here is a typical home in Western Albemarle and the problems that we have (if you can call it a problem).Now I know a lot of people who would like to sell these deer (and many who just enjoy … [Read more...]