• Any male not capable of running the grill will be banished to child watching duty.

• Ketchup is always acceptable on hot dogs and burgers. Always.

• Beer coolers are never used by adults. They are used by 16 year olds trying to hide their beer. Exceptions granted at the beach.

• Grill tools should be safely stored in the kitchen or garage. Leaving them at the grill causes rust.

• Cats are never welcome. Dogs have first dibs on all dropped food.

• Any steak beyond medium is burnt.

• Any game is acceptable as a long as the host works drinking into the rules.

• Tiki torches don’t ward off insects or evil spirits. Chemical insect protection is a must.

• There is no such thing as kickoff beer. There is good beer and bad beer. People that serve bad beer are either cheap, or have no taste.

• Alton Brown said charcoal is better. End of argument.

The 0Z GFS has very nice things to say – or hint – about the potential for chasing here in Virginia on Tuesday 6/18.  Check out these two forecast graphics for 8 pm Tuesday:Supercell Composite ParameterSurface MapHowever the Storm Prediction Cente…

As far as chases go this one left a lot to be desired.  I knew the storms wouldn’t stay discrete long and would line out quick (shades of the 2013 Hokie Storm Chase) but I’d hoped I could catch one cell before that happened.  Observing the ac…

If you’re facing a charge of reckless driving in Virginia, you’re probably wondering what the consequences will be. Many lawyer websites will list the maximum punishment to try to scare you into hiring them. I think that’s despicable. It is truthful and important for you to know the maximum punishment, but many websites just end […]

Here’s another reason why I refuse to give up my other favorite brewed beverage. The American Psychiatric Association has listed caffeine withdrawal as a recognized mental disorder in their Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DS…

It’s a crime. If you’re charged with reckless driving in Virginia, you are charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor that carries the possibility of up to one year in jail, a $2,500 fine and license suspension up to six months. Most lawyer websites will only tell you the maximum punishment and that you’re facing a […]

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NAM Supercell composite parameter forecast for 7 pm WednesdayDespite a lot of buzz about potential severe weather for Thursday – including quite a few mentions of the “D” word (derecho) – I think tomorrow may provide a decent chase opportunity in the O…

To answer the question will depend upon the facts and circumstances of your unique case. That’s why I always recommend talking with the local, experienced reckless driving attorney. The penalties for reckless driving in Spotsylvania can vary quite widely depending on the case. They can range from anything from dismissing the case due to lack […]