Do you like food … I mean, REALLY like food? Do you love different tastes, aromas, and presentations of food? Do you search for the unique, independent places to eat? […]
Passing Through Borrowed Space
The Kaymoor Mine powder house, now restored, still stands today. Photo Courtesy of the Library of Congress The trees lit up so violently I could’ve sworn I was about to […]
Gauley River Season
West Virginia is Wild, Wet and Wonderful, above average rainfall in the Gauley River watershed has local outfitters and area businesses gearing up. Every year there is great anticipation among whitewater fanatics for the weekend after Labor Day! The fall drawdown of Summersville Lake unleashes The Beast of the East – The Gauley River. It looks like we have dodged the drought that is plaguing most of the United States this summer.
Fayetteville, West-by-God-Virginia
When we awoke the morning after the derecho hit Fayetteville on June 29th, we knew we were all in for some hard times. Downed trees and the terrific wind caused loss of power, phone service, Internet, and many were without water. Long lines for ice and fuel for vehicles and generators ensued. Keeping the home going and the family fed and cooled in the 95 degree weather were just some of the challenges we faced.