'Blu' This is ole 'Blu' a 16 year old Red-Merle Australian Shepherd ~ Dad's beloved dog~ "Best damn dog I ever had." Lovingly missed. Died on Memorial Day Week-end ~Faithful Companion and Protector~ 1996-2012
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Golden Eagle and Golden Girl
picture:Ranger Marceia Holland and Golden Eagle Recently at Grayson Highlands State Park, a research of the migration of the Golden Eagle took place. The Rangers and Researchers captured this young Golden Eagle to study and tag the bird for future study on how they migrate from Canada to places in the United State (in this case to the high mountains of Southwestern Virginia). The golden girl holding the Golden Eagle is Marceia Holland, a hard-working dedicated ranger at Grayson Highlands State Park, who has written an article on the migration of the Golden Eagles which can be found on Virginia State Parks web-site and Miss Marcie is a wonderful friend who was once my boss. After the study in which left the bird unharmed, it was released in the wilderness area from which it was captured.
Life Learnings
Picture: Copper Creek Railroad Tussle taken by Chris Starnes It’s what you learn after you know it all that’s important.---Cowboy Wisdom of the Day
Copper Creek Railroad Trussel
Copper Creek Railroad Trussel A magnifiscent picture taken by Chris Starnes of a local Trussel which was built by CCRs. It is a local landmark which attacts many a tourist's camera.
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Male Cardinal Winter has finally struck Southwest Virginia. The Robins have been singing their little hearts out for about a month, the Easter Lilies have been blooming, and the Tulips are up and trying to bud~ now winter is here. But better now than April, May or June. It is always good to have some snow in the winter~it is good for the ground for it puts nutrients into the soil that the hay fields, pastures and gardens will need for the new growing season.
New Primitve Crafts
Primitve Decorated Electric Cande $15.00 12" Mardi Gras Mask Wreath $15.00 12" White Roses Wreath $15.00 12" White Easter Bunny $12.00 16" Heart Wreath $15.00
BRUNT SUGAR SYRUP CAKE AND FROSTING
OLD HOOD BARN ROAD LESS TRAVELED MOUNTIAN VISTA OLD HOOD BARN HOOD CEMETERY WILLIAM AND REBECCA (MANESS) HOOD BURNT SUGAR SYRUP CAKE AND FROSTING Burnt Sugar Syrup: 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup boiling water Burnt Sugar Cake 3 cups sifted cake flour 1/2 cup Burnt Sugar Syrup water 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt ...
AppleButter Making
Picture: Garley Henderson Hood Making Applebutter the old timey way. 1 bushle Winesap apples or tart apples, peeled an cored 25 pounds white sugar 1 large bag cinnamon candies 2 teaspoons cinnamon oil red food coloring (optional) Build fire outside with dry hickory wood. (Don't let wood touch kettle.) Pour apples into copper kettle placed over wood fire. Cover apples with water. May have to add more water, depending on juice in apples. Stir constantly with wooden ladle. Cook 3 to 5 hours. When apples reach an applesauce stage, add sugar, cinnamon candy, cinnamon oil and red food coloring. When apples leave a trail beding the ladle and has a slick finish, it is done. Pour into either pint or quart mason jars. Seal with ring and lids. (Many people omit the cinnamon candies, oil and coloring, perferring a more natural applebutter.) A lot of hard work, but well worth it in the end.
Rain Crow Primitive Gift Page
'Cathlyn' Handmade Primitive Doll $25.00 'Roxanna' Primitive Doll $25.00 'Rochelle and Blackcrow' $25.00 'Elsie' $25.00 Walnut 'CreekBoard' with crochet washcloth $25.00 Primitve Woven Blackbird/Wildflower Basket $15.00 Bluebird & Crimson Basket $15.00 Rustic Gathering Basket with Wildflowers $15.00 Welcome Spring Picket Fence ...