It seems like an eternity since some of the first paddle outs were held a hundred or so yards off the country’s beaches. They were designed to to honor the passing of a surfer or a member of the sport’s community. And one of the most important paddle outs in quite a few years will be held the Saturday of…
Ever been on one of the whale-watching trips out of Rudee Inlet? Seeing whales in the wild truly is a thing to behold, a marvel of Mother Nature that’s hard to fathom unless witnessed in person. Whales always have tugged at the hearts of humans for a variety of reasons. They’ve also helped feed people for centuries. Whale hunting along…
That little ray of sunshine looks lonely sitting along on the side of the road, overlooking a field of spring wheat. She is anything but. This little daffodil has nearby friends as she shows off colors of white and yellow, shadowed in green. By herself? Sure. Alone? Hardly. But jutting up from the dirt, she is a sign of hope.…
Throughout life, things happen – some minor, some important and most of them largely ignored. But every now and then, they happen with a seriousness that demands attention. Things like jobs, love – life-altering events. Rarely, but sometimes, these events come with a hard slap in the face. So hard there is no choice than to pay attention – if…
Merry Christmas from Ellen, Oliver and myself – sucking it up it the cold to get a little holiday shot. Yes, that’s a selfie stick. No judgement, please. And Merry Christmas from the folks – actually the family – at Lynnhaven Marine. The crew as blessed me with the opportunity to continue my outdoors work after leaving The Pilot. It’s…
Don’t like the use of hounds when hunting deer, rabbit or bear? That’s OK. Don’t like hunting of any kind? That’s OK, too. But I’ll tell ‘ya what’s not OK – to shoot or kill of innocent dog out for a day with its buddies and owners living a centuries-old southern tradition. It’s criminal in fact, and a felony if…
I’ve jokingly been telling folks that there is no need for me to own a boat or to go down to the shore to wet a line. All I have to do lately is stand on the back deck and cast a lure into the backyard. It’s that wet. And living close to the edge of the Pasquotank River, I…
A winter coastal storm sure isn’t the way to start off the special sea bass season, especially when opportuntites for hooking up are becoming more limited. Blame Mother Nature. Blame fisheries managers. A black sea bass season this time of year – when there are only 28 days in the month – doesn’t bode well for lots of action. Weather…
Looking back on 2020, I figured it was time to paws – those are Oliver Tolliver’s paws in the picture and those of you who follow my social media know I use them as a play on words. I post some of his paw pictures when it’s time for some reflection. And there is no better time as we near…
Camden County Sheriff Kevin Jones held up the cake for a picture, then jokingly commented on slipping away to his office with it. Deputies and other staff members laughed, but were having none of such nonsense. That cake was going to be a nice finisher after a meal of barbecue, slaw, beans and fried chicken. The idea of feeding the…
