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Adventures in Bucket-Truckery November-December 2018 This is the time of year when columnists wax rhapsodic about the joys of giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are upon us. There’s much I’m thankful for, and, I look forward to giving (and receiving) holiday...Rural Living October 2018
Ahh! The Golf Course Life! October 2018 I have spent a good portion of my life living across from, or actually on, a golf course. I do not play golf. I should, I guess, but I think it requires two things I have in very short supply: patience and a certain athletic...Rural Living September 2018
Walk in the woods was no ‘Teddy Bear Picnic’ September 2018 I have been walking in the woods around here for decades; minus, of course, the two years I was “down” with the new knees. But my new knees are finally cooperating, and I am back at my walks through the...Rural Living August 2018
On Lolling, Innovation and Rural Skullduggery August 2018 Oh, it’s the hottest month of the year — and, this year, that’s saying something — and I can’t stop wishing I had a pool where I could loll around. I am very good at lolling, especially in a pool. I think if I...Rural Living July 2018
A Summer Shark-Tale Memory July 2018 Since I’m spending the summer in a rather unadventurous way — reading on the porch, keeping my eye on birds and wildlife — my mind sometimes wanders to past adventures. So, here’s one for you. I’m sorry it’s coming in the middle...Rural Living June 2018
Pieces of Springtime: Lavender Dust Bunnies, Scary Handymen on the Prowl June 2018 As I write this in late April, spring seems to finally be springing. We didn’t have much snow at all until 10 inches fell several times after the calendar told us it was spring. In...Rural Living May 2018
Words of Wisdom for Fun in the Sun May 2018 I spent much of my youth in a swimming pool. I was on the swim team, in the water ballet troupe, and, basically, in the water as much and as often as possible. Then, after college, I hied to Key West, and...Rural Living March-April 2018
As Spring Approaches, Some Lingering Winter Thoughts Is it spring yet? Probably not, but it’s coming. It must be! March-April 2018 What a winter we had — or didn’t have — here in the mountains. Right now, in late January, it has snowed a grand total of, oh, half an...Rural Living February 2018
Embraceable February! The time to hunker down, cozy up and make the best of things! February 2018 When you think about it, there’s a lot to like about February. It’s the month of love and holidays and snow. It’s the time when staying inside where it’s warm is a great...
Many electric cooperatives observed National Lineman Appreciation Day back on April 8, pursuant to a 2014 directive from the NRECA Board of Directors that sets aside the second Monday in April for the observance. But, today, many other utilities will recognize National Lineman Appreciation Day, due to legislation that cleared the U.S. Senate in 2013. Since there's no such thing as too much attention being drawn to our electric cooperative lineworkers, here are some cute co-op kids who would like to honor the lineworkers of Virginia, Maryland and Delaware's electric cooperatives!
Give your local electric cooperative a call, post on their Facebook page, or make a post on social media and #ThanksALineworker today!
BARC Electric Cooperative A&N Electric Cooperative Community Electric Cooperative Craig Botetourt Electric Cooperative Delaware Electric Cooperative Prince George Electric Cooperative NOVEC Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Southside Electric Cooperative Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Powell Valley Electric Cooperative Northern Neck Electric Cooperative Central Virginia Electric Cooperative Choptank Electric Cooperative
Have any of you ever hiked Old Rag Mountain? If so, tell us about it! Or, read Richmond.com’s article about how it was named one of the best hikes in the world!
Also, check out the September 2016 Cooperative Living cover story about Deirdre Conroy, winner of the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association Collegiate Writing Award. Deirdre talks about her experience on Old Rag Mountain. Read it here: lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/i=513498#{"issue_id":"332189","view":"articleBrowser","article_id":"2564334"}
Old Rag named one of best hikes in the world
richmond.com
Old Rag is Shenandoah National Park’s most popular — and most dangerous — hike.
