Tag Archives: Floyd Virginia

The week that was

Last week generated more excitement around our house than usual. Gretchen and I had a major framing project to complete and an exhibition at the Jacksonville Center to prepare for. I was also scheduled to go in for a cardio … Continue reading

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Floyd Christmas Party is finally held in May

Our good friends Fred and Ann First had a dickens of a time trying to hold a Christmas party last year. Floyd had epic snowfalls on the dates and alternate dates they selected, so they finally decided to hold the … Continue reading

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Republic of Floyd Emporium – many pleasant surprises

When I first walked in the Republic of Floyd Emporium it seemed like somebody had crossed a Ron Jon Surf Shop with a Trader Joe's and shoehorned it all into a friendly little storefront on Locust St. Tom Ryan has … Continue reading

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The “Fires of Spring”

When the ancient Persian poet* wrote: "Come, fill the Cup, and in the Fire of Spring The Winter Garment of Repentance fling", I don't think he had in mind our Floyd Spring which requires a different kind of fire these … Continue reading

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