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2012 Old Farmer’s Almanac Available in Central Virginia

Yes, the 2012 Old Farmer's Almanacs are in!  If you see me out and about in the www.VirginiaHomesFarmsLand.com mobile office (GMC Yukon!), please ask for a copy.  I usually have Almanacs with me, as long as the supply last!  In additional to weather predictions, time...

Ever been to a Bluegrass Festival?

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Why not head to Graves Mountain Lodge for their 2011 Blue Grass Festival this Thursday through Saturday (6/2-4/2011).  A visit to Graves Mountain Lodge remains a treat anytime but pair with great bluegrass music and...

Shad Planking in Wakefield, Virginia

On Wednesday of this week, I traveled to Wakefield, Virginia to participate in their Ruritan Club’s annual Shad Planking.  The shad is nailed to planks and smoked adjacent to a bed of coals while being basted with a pepper sauce every now and again.  No trip to...

Charlottesville Library Book Sale

If you ever visit Camp Karen (our home near Zion Crossroads, Louisa County, Virginia) you'll know we love reading and books.  Every room contains books!  We have built in book shelves, antique book cases, 2nd had bookcases, boxes of books in the basement waiting for...

Eye Surgury-Blessing

Some have asked about my eye surgery.  In the fall of 2007 doctors in Charlottesville, Virginia discovered my vision had deteriorated to the point where glasses/contacts could not correct the challenge. The laser specialists found parts of the eye to be too thin to be...

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Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Whether you are a home gardener or have a 1,000+ acre farm, your local Soil and Water Conservation District can provide lots of good information.   The Virginia Soil and Water Districts either provide technical assistance, administer Federal and State Funds putting...

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Thinking About a NC Fishing Trip

Before heading to Ivy, Virginia to show a couple of 1st time home-buyers  a country home, I decided to check the Ivy weather forecast.  With Hurricane Earl heading towards the Outer Banks of NC, I’m thinking of my fishing buddies down there.  We had a great...

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Who is James Friend Dickerson?

  Specialization As a native of Central Virginia and a full time REALTOR since 1991, James listens to your needs to provide information allowing you to make informed choices. In our constantly changing world, you need a REALTOR who puts you first providing...

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