Category Archives: Seen around Floyd

A funny thing happened on the Blue Ridge Parkway today

Posted on August 20, 2007 by David St Lawrence

I encountered this "mutant" wild turkey that apparently has four legs. Now, if we can only cross-breed one of these with domestic fowl, we will have more drumsticks than we can shake a fork at. This was an adult turkey … Continue reading →

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It’s showtime again at the Floyd Country Store

Posted on August 17, 2007 by David St Lawrence

Ann Bower has just finished freshening up the roster of musicians for tonight’s Friday Night Jamboree at the Floyd Country Store. There will be some fine local musicians playing on stage and on the street around the store. The weather … Continue reading →

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Country commuting

Posted on August 13, 2007 by David St Lawrence

We were on our way to an appointment this morning and I snapped this photo to show how much this area of the country differs from our daily route in San Jose, California. Where’s the other lane, you say? We … Continue reading →

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Cruising along the Blue Ridge Parkway…

Posted on August 6, 2007 by David St Lawrence

About mile marker 150.5, there is a dry goods store that you might enjoy visiting, if you enjoy browsing through old-time stores with merchandise piled everywhere. Amy Gravely, the proprietor, is the vital force who keeps this off-the-beaten-path store running … Continue reading →

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