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Kenny’s Pizza & Subs
We finally did something that we’ve been meaning to do for a long time, visit Kenny’s Pizza & Subs in McCaysville, right across from the train station. We don’t get to McCaysville much these days, except for driving through on … Continue reading
Rain Report, Flame Azaleas Are Blooming
We’ve had about a half an inch of rain so far, and it continues to drizzle and rain off and on. It’s very welcome, as it was getting a bit too dry, which raises unhappy memories of last year. It … Continue reading
Forge Mill Crossing Restaurant News
Danny Mellman and his wife Michelle Moran have purchased Cucina Rustica and La Pizzeria at Forge Mill Crossing, bringing their total number of restaurants to four. We scratched out heads for a bit, because Danny used to joke that his … Continue reading
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Dogwood Report, Wildflowers
Most of the dogwoods seem to be out, or at least well on the way. This weekend should be pretty good, and next weekend will probably be good, depending on the weather. The wildflowers should be almost to the beginning … Continue reading
Turkey Mating Season Began Today
There was a strutting tom and a hen turkey in our driveway today, conclusive indications that the mating season has begun. I’m pretty sure it was the first day, at least here. In talking with the turkey hunters, no one … Continue reading
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First Dogwood, Birders and Duck Stamps
We’re having some dirty weather today, but no warnings so far. The first dogwood is blooming in my yard today, about 1950 feet, south facing slope. I expect most of them will be a week or two more in coming. … Continue reading
Wildflower Report, Turkey Season Sightings
We went out and checked the wildflower situation last Sunday. At our location, we were at about 3,000 feet, so things may be further along in other locations. But in the places where we checked, it was all just starting. … Continue reading
Signs of Spring – Sarvis is in Bloom
Our savis started to bloom yesterday, which is one of my favorite signs of spring. It’s often confused with dogwood, but it blooms much earlier, and has smaller flowers. If you have any, please conserve it. It seems I’ve seen … Continue reading
Signs of Spring, Delano Market is Open
The weather has been happily bouncing back and forth for the past week or so, first cold and then warmer. We’ve had some periods of showers, maybe a scant half inch in all. Our sarvis looks like it’s trying to … Continue reading
Snow Again, Roads May Be Hazardous
We got a light dusting of snow late last night. This time, the temperature was low – it’s 20 on the porch this morning – and it stuck to the roads. The county has announced a two hour delay in … Continue reading
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