Clyde’s Columns
Clyde’s Columns
Search the Site and Columns!
Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Events
Cooper Creek Clearcut Concerns, Coming Events
My new website is almost ready, which is a good thing, given that it’s been almost impossible to work with the old website. I’ve seen some odd things lately. A few days ago, I saw an luna moth flying around … Continue reading
Some Beautiful Thunderstorms
We’ve had some beautiful thunderstorms, with that classic “bowling alley” effect of the thunder rolling through the hills, and afternoon temperatures have remained moderate on the deck. A few upcoming events: The Georgia Mountain Fair is on from July 18-26 … Continue reading
Posted in Clyde's Columns, Things to do
Tagged Blue Ridge Events, Things to Do In Blue Ridge
Leave a comment
Sunday Sales and Stocking Fish
The late afternoon thunderstorm pattern has continued. Afternoon temperatures have been about 80° on our porch. I was mistaken about Sunday alcohol sales beginning this past weekend. Actually, they were authorized right after the results of the referendum were certified. … Continue reading
Posted in Clyde's Columns, Things to do, Wildlife
Tagged Blue Ridge Events, Things to Do In Blue Ridge
Leave a comment
Good things happening
The summer is off to a rainy start that feels a lot like last year’s very wet summer. If the trend continues, it won’t dry out much until September, which is historically our driest month. On the plus side, we’ve … Continue reading
Dogwoods, Still in Bloom!
The dogwoods are still in bloom for the most part, although if we get the high winds and heavy rain that are predicted, that will probably change. It’s been an interesting spring for the dogwoods. I’ve never seen them with … Continue reading
Builder’s Showcase and Buckner Brothers Band
We’ve been having some beautiful fall weather. This past week, some of the leaves have turned. The dogwoods are kind of a rusty bronze this year, and some of the hickory trees are beginning to show yellow. I haven’t seen … Continue reading
Blues & Barbecue, Oktoberfest, Apple Fest
It’s been a little cooler lately, and the air has been a little lighter and drier. There’s a definite feeling of fall in the air, and we’ve been having a lot of those beautiful early fall days that just make … Continue reading
Music and Food!
It poured briefly yesterday afternoon, but otherwise, we’ve had a drying trend for over a week, with lower humidity. The afternoon temperatures have crept up, but the weather has been simply beautiful, the kind of weather that just makes you … Continue reading
Posted in Clyde's Columns, Things to do
Tagged Blue Ridge Events, Things to Do In Blue Ridge
Leave a comment
Community Quilts and the 4th of July Coming Up
It has continued to rain hard, about every other afternoon. Some of the thunderstorms have been quite strong, and the rain has done a lot of damage to the steeper roads and driveways. I’ve heard a lot of complaining – … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful Blue Ridge, Clyde's Columns
Tagged art, Blue Ridge Events, music, Things to Do In Blue Ridge
Leave a comment
A Most Beautiful and Busy Season
We’ve reached the point in spring where all the trees are almost fully in leaf. They still have their young colors, so there’s an amazing kaleidoscope of different shades of green in the woods, especially at sunrise or sunset. The … Continue reading