Very simply, the Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation Department wants people to have some fun. To that end, the department sponsors trips that include a wide variety of activities, enjoyment and destinations. The first outing offered by the department, which is less than a year old, was a November bus trip from various stops on US 29 to the Lynchburg train station where the participants boarded an Amtrak train to Washington returning in the evening, according to Ernie Dale, the departments contracted trip coordinator. The first trip offered was a complete sellout within three weeks of being announced, Dale said. The next trip was Christmas with Elvis at the Paramount Theatre in Burlington, NC, [in December]. Really enjoyable Liz and Lonnie Campbell of Pittsylvania County took the trip on the Amtrak to Washington, … Read entire article »

I AM STILL having fun with my old frying pan. Two years ago it lost its non-stick and looked prettier outside the kitchen window than doing nothing on the shelf. How the birds love its shallow depth and rim to perch upon. Down they go as if on hinges and pulled by strings. This January I have had the usual flocks of finches from afar. I know that both redpolls and siskins breed in Sussex but I have been getting flocks of a hundred up in the tops of the trees, swirling about in the westerly winds like leaves. In this week’s photograph I snapped through the window is a goldfinch with six redpolls. They return several times to drink, when I can see how tiny the redpolls are, much … Read entire article »

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK MCGINN Scott Mcginn, a junior management major, says that he learned his snowplay skills from his father. In spite of the long hours and dangerous driving, McGinn says that the job suits him well. … Read entire article »

The neatly stacked plastic containers that cover the top of Marie Macpherson Gordons refrigerator speak volumes about her generosity in the kitchen. She uses them constantly to dish up leftovers for guests to take home. My enjoyment is feeding others, she says in her soft Scottish lilt. Gordon, 74, spends her mornings in a choreographed routine. She rises at 3 am and watches tv news programs until the newspaper arrives. She reads each section with her 14-year old Boston terrier Bogey by her side, does the crossword and maybe some laundry and a bit of cleaning. Then she starts cooking. Every day. Whether its hours of chopping ingredients for soup or preparing her often-requested smothered pork chops, its what she loves to do. She works in the kitchen throughout the day and retires each night by … Read entire article »

Many people have a naked TV. And thats indecent. It often is a nice enough set – a big, wide-screen HDTV with a picture so vivid it feels as if you could step right inside and join the cast. But these naked sets have a huge amount of unrealized potential. And by playing a little dress-up with your TV well find ways to add to the enjoyment they furnish. Well also add in an insurance policy that may someday keep you from missing a must-watch event. Get the settings right Before we start changing the wardrobe, we should make sure the set is in prime condition, otherwise the accessories wont have the full impact. That means adjusting and tweaking the set to get the best possible picture. If you havent touched the adjustments since purchasing the set, or if you did a … Read entire article »

Team Sanya is nearing the home stretch with only the frustration of testing beating conditions standing between them and the Leg 2 Stage 1 finish at the safe haven in the Indian Ocean. The crew clocked up speeds in excess of 20 knots overnight before hitting the head winds early on Tuesday morning. At 1000 UTC they were cruising at 12 knots of boat speed in a northerly breeze of the same measurement. Media Crew Member Andres Soriano said the overnight racing was fun, full of enjoyment and over all too soon. We exited the trades at around 1700 and shot forward ticking off the miles at an average of 15 knots, ploughing through warm waves and then being rinsed off by cool short rain squalls that brought a few hours of 20 … Read entire article »

New York, USA (PRWEB) January 23, 2012 Forrester research found that in the past 5 years travel-planning enjoyment fell a significant 6%. Google recently claimed that people are spending on average 29 days and visiting 22 sites to plan a single trip. The message is simple – people are spending far too much time gleaning the web to find information that is relevant and useful to them. The power of SnappyGo lies in its ability to harness the vast knowledge of the crowds while packaging it in a way that is 100% personalized. It does this through a state-of-the-art technology called The 8 Dimensions of Travel Compatibility, which matches travelers with travel advisors who share the same interests as them and have in-depth knowledge of the specific destination they … Read entire article »

The enjoyment of great art often involves a beguiling journey or two. This season Thames Hudson has provided two excellent companions for the pocket. The Art Guide to London (£12.95), offering one hundred different locations in which to see the stuff, is much more wide-ranging than we could ever have imagined. … Read entire article »

Good morning. A few things to know about the holiday plan for Thursday: Ive got a few items planned and have until about noon ET to post/schedule them before attracting heat from the Holiday Enjoyment Enforcement Crew here at the Sando home. Ill skip the usual Around the NFC West item to focus on getting a few others done. My NFC West predictions for the week will run Thursday, a day earlier than usual, to beat the San Francisco 49ers kickoff against Baltimore. Ill be enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner with family through the middle of the day before returning to the blog for the 49ers game at 8:20 pm ET. I did not make the trip to Baltimore, but I do plan to attend three of the 49ers next four games: home against St. … Read entire article »

Members of the Crowsnest Curling Clubs seniors league have extended a welcoming hand to both people in the valley and Pincher Creek and area residents in order for them to try their hand at throwing stones. Anita Berlin, who has only curled for five years, remembered the first time she came out to learn the sport and said she is sure people will enjoy curling once they give it a go. Just come out and give it a try; I think youll enjoy it, she said between ends. It doesnt matter how old you are, youre never too old to learn. Though at first newcomers are a little unsure–much like starting into anything new–she noted there are many people who are willing to help first timers. You dont know what youre doing, but theres … Read entire article »