Archive for March, 2012

Spring Colors on the Range

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 8th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

We had just finished setting up the targets for some late afternoon shooting, when Colleen observed “Looks like Easter!”

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Why Does Short Sale Approval Take So Long?

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Mar 8th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

TweetA frequently asked questions I get is, “Why does short sale approval take so long?”  Many consumers, and real estate agents, are confused by the term “short sale.”  They think the “short” refers to the time frame.  Well, it doesn’t.  “Short” refers to the fact that the lender will be “shorted” the amount that they […]



More reasons to pay attention to the severe weather season

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Mar 8th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This video clip is from May 8th 2008 and was taken during my storm chase near Palmyra VA, southeast of Charlottesville. Now why would this qualify as something Fredericksburg should be concerned with? The supercell that produced this evening tornado …



Iced Tea In Your Beer?

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 8th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Molson Coors Brewing Company is unveiling an iced tea flavored beer. Apparently market research tells them that people are using ice tea to improve the flavor of Coors Light. Frankly, I don’t see the point. As I asked recently, “Why not s…



Reflecting On The Match

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 7th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

A reflective post written more for me than thee. Read on if you choose.

The results from last Sunday’s USPSA match were posted. I finished about where I expected. There were no surprises, and I find myself mostly pleased with what I see.

That I saw n…



Oops, Procrastination

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 7th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When I recently brought home the case of Tröegs Nugget Nectar I was pressed for time. I quickly threw a few in the fridge, fully intending to finish the stocking task later.

Over the couple weeks, I’ve enjoyed the occasional bottle of this fine bre…



Plea To Users of Blogger.com

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 7th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Please, in the name of all that is good, stop using Blogger’s new CAPTCHA. Please.

Switch to moderation. Switch to registered users. Delete spam after the fact. Trust the Blogger.com comment spam filters, they’re pretty effective. Really.



WaPo Photo Caption Contest

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 6th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

This should be very interesting.

The Washington Post is holding a photo caption contest. As you can see, it involves beer and President, um, O’bama. Head over the the Washington Post page to see the entries so far, or enter your own.

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Victory For Virginia Brewers

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 6th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Virginia Brewers, and Virginia craft beer fans, have reason to celebrate. Soon the breweries will be able to sell their product directly to consumers, for enjoyment right at the brewery. Hardywood Brewery has a nice write up on this news.

SB 604, intr…



2nd Amendment Affirmation

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Mar 5th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Simply put:

“A citizen may not be required to offer a ‘good and substantial reason’ why he should be permitted to exercise his rights. The right’s existence is all the reason he needs.”
That’s U.S. District Judge Benson Everett Legg slappin…