Archive for July, 2012

Whence the lee trough?

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jul 22nd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Many of the storm chasing setups here in Virginia revolve around the lee trough, which acts as a key triggering and focusing mechanism for convection.  During the majority of my Virginia chases the lee trough sets up just east of the Blue Ridge mo…



Virginia Named A Top Beer Destination

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 22nd, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Confirming what the followers of these Musings already knew, wise people that you are, the Travel Channel has listed Virginia as one of the top 7 beer destinations in North America.

Virginia’s Lagers and Ales 

The entire state of Virginia is so …



Shooting With These Old Eyes

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 21st, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

My main reason for writing these Musings is for my own catharsis. So be forewarned, this post will be random personal rambling and groaning about old eyes, and their effect on my shooting. For quite a few years I’ve been wearing glasses to correct&nbsp…



Friday. Five o’clock.

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 20th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Enjoy your weekend.
[ This content originated at Musings Over a Pint ]



Squall line approach

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I deliberately didn’t go out chasing today as the last week or so of pop up storms had me feeling like I was chasing my tail.  But when the squall line approached I did meander outside to video and take still photos of the event.Meanwhile tomorrow…



The Whining of Thugs

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Politics

The signs of a generation raised with a “you owe me” attitude are all around us. Heck, we even elected a president someone to live in the White House, based on promises that everyone is “owed” a share of what others have earned. This past wee…



Challenge Your DUI Pre-trial License Suspension

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If you are charged with DUI / DWI in Virginia, your license gets suspended immediately for a period of 7 or 60 days. You DO have the right to challenge that suspension. Video Transcription Hello, my name is Andrew Flusche. I’m a Virginia traffic attorney. If you’re charged with DUI or DWI in Virginia, you […]



Some Sam Adams Beers

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Jul 19th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams Boston Lager, also puts out a plethora of other beers. I’ve always considered Boston Lager to be a “safe” beer. It’s the one I’ll order when the rest of the menu is filled with the usual factory beers. Yo…



Slow moving storms

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Jul 18th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Given the severe thunderstorm watches that were posted just north of Roanoke and the inclusion of most of Virginia in the SPC Day One convective slight risk gave me hope that storms would fire by dinnertime.  Storms did go up, but they were severa…



Reckless Aggressive Driver Education Program (RADEP)

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Jul 16th, 2012 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

If you’ve been ordered to complete a reckless aggressive driver improvement clinic, you’ll be happy to know that the Fredericksburg area now has our very own course. The Rappanhannock Area Alcohol Safety Action Program now offers Virginia DMV’s approved reckless aggressive driver education program (RADEP). But what the heck is that? It’s 12 hours of […]