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Charlottesville, Virginia FOP Lodge Helps Police Officer Keep His Home

I’ve lived in Virginia since 1960 and all but seven of those years in Central Virginia.  In the past I’ve posted about real estate for sale, interesting events and places in Virginia, plus real estate tips.  The beauty of Virginia remains surpassed only by the great...

Charlottesville, Virginia’s own Dickens’ Village

Last evening Karen and I were treated to a tour of Dickens’ Village in Charlottesville thanks to Mayor Andy.  Each year Mayor Andy creates a new display of his Department 56 Dickens’ Village Series buildings.  Some chose to display the buildings on shelves but Mayor...

Central Virginia Angus Beef- Buy Local

Ready for a great steak on the grill or need some ground beef?  At Camp Karen (our home) we use certified Angus Beef from Foods for Thought in Central Virginia.  For years we’ve been getting our beef from Rob at Foods for Thought rob@foodsforthoughtinc.com  with no...

Virginia Road Conditions – VDOT Info

We’ve got some ice and closed roads this morning in Central Virginia!  Several Schools closed for the day due to poor travel conditions.  The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains a great web page with updated winter road conditions or you can call...

Great home buys near Zion Crossroads, Virginia

Looking for a home, farm or land between Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia?  Consider the Zion Crossroads (Troy, Gordonsville, Historic Green Springs) area ofFluvanna and LouisaCounties 20 minutes to Charlottesville and 40 minutes to Richmond/Short Pump.  There...

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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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Fishing Central Virginia

Central Virginia has many great lakes and reservoirs with public access for fishing.  In late fall, winter and spring, I like to head to the Blue Ridge Mountains with a fly rod to fish for trout.  Most of the time we practice catch and release especially with the...

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