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Winter Weather Advisory – EXPIRED!

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Winter Weather Advisory – EXPIRED!
VIa NWS: Much of the Central VA Blue Ridge area is under a Winter Weather Advisory until Saturday morning for a mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain. Click on image above for latest summary. 

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
918 PM EST FRI FEB 22 2013

WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-
ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-NELSON-
ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-
WESTERN HIGHLAND-EASTERN HIGHLAND-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-
JEFFERSON-HARDY-WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-
EASTERN MINERAL-WESTERN PENDLETON-EASTERN PENDLETON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…HAGERSTOWN…FREDERICK…WESTMINSTER…
FROSTBURG…CUMBERLAND…STAUNTON…WAYNESBORO…HARRISONBURG…
WINCHESTER…FRONT ROYAL…CHARLOTTESVILLE…WASHINGTON…
LEESBURG…WARRENTON…HIGHTOWN…MONTEREY…MARTINSBURG…
CHARLES TOWN…MOOREFIELD…BAYARD…MOUNT STORM…PETERSBURG…
ELK GARDEN…KEYSER…FORT ASHBY…CIRCLEVILLE…FRANKLIN
918 PM EST FRI FEB 22 2013

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY…

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…FREEZING RAIN AND FREEZING DRIZZLE.

* ACCUMULATIONS…A TRACE OF ICE.

* TIMING…OCCASIONAL LIGHT FREEZING RAIN THIS EVENING FOR
LOCATIONS EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE. AREAS OF FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL
DEVELOP OVERNIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES…IN THE UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.

* WINDS…SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.

* IMPACTS…UNTREATED ROADS AND SIDEWALKS MAY BE SLIPPERY…
ESPECIALLY ACROSS ELEVATED SURFACES LIKE BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN AND
FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR
SLIPPERY ROADS…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

Remembering Richard “Frog” Moore – February 24th Event For Lake Monocan Legend

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Remembering Richard “Frog” Moore – February 24th Event For Lake Monocan Legend
Thousands of people will always remember Richard “Frog” Moore as the quiet humble man who sat almost everyday on the porch above at his home on the north side of Lake Monocan in Nellysford’s Stoney Creek of Nelson County. – A special get together will remember Frog on Sunday – February 24, 2013 at 1PM at the Monocan Clubhouse near the lake.

Lake Monocan / Nellysford
Nelson County, VA
A few days ago on February 6th we told you about the passing of what many call a legend at Lake Monocan in Nellysford. Richard Moore, known as Frog to most, is best remembered as the man who sat on his front porch and watched thousands of people over the years walk, run or ride the loop around Lake Monocan.

On Sunday – February 24, 2013 – 1PM at the Lake Monocan Clubhouse people will get together to remember Frog, tell stories and just reflect on his life.

Anyone, family or friends, are invited to be a part of the remembrance.

For more click here for the details in our event calendar.

Nelson: A Chittlin Good Time In Piney River

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Photos By BRLM Photographer Marcie Gates: A.D. Massie supervises as BRLM Photographer / Writer Marcie Gates tries our her very first chitterling at the 55th Annual Piney River Fire Department Chitterling Dinner on Saturday – February 16, 2013. The event raises money for the volunteer department.

Piney River
Nelson County, VA
Ok, we’ve sent Marcie Gates out on some pretty tough assignments before, but this past Saturday’s may have been the toughest! Marcie covered the 55th Annual Piney River Fire Department Chitterling Dinner for us. And, apparently she felt obliged to sample the delicacy while she was there. Here’s a few lines from her upcoming story:

“It was only after a little gabbing around the water coolers that Ronnie Wood and a Mr. A.D. Massie convinced me to try my first bites of this swanky dish. I eventually, but reluctantly, handed over my camera, knowing the potential for capturing a priceless facial expression outweighed my fear of actually eating a couple bites of fried pig intestines. When in Piney River, right?”

Right Marcie! After all it’s part of the job!

To say it was a packed house would be an understatement. Marcie tells us lines were all the way back to the entrance and beyond at times.
Volunteers serve up chittlins’ and chicken (for those not brave enough to eat them) at the 55th Annual Piney River FD Chitterling Dinner – February 16, 2013.
See all of the pictures from the dinner by clicking on the image above to head over to our BRLM Facebook album.

So just how did Marcie fair after this assignment? Find out in our upcoming March 2013 printed issue of Blue Ridge Life Magazine!

Nelson: Snowfall In Parts Of The Blue Ridge

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Nelson: Snowfall In Parts Of The Blue Ridge
Nelson County, VA – Snow day on the north fork of the Tye River – Saturday – February 16, 2013 – Photo By Robert Krawitz

Nelson County, VA
Not everyone saw snow Saturday afternoon, but some did. And, where it came down there was lots. In East Nelson County near Shipman, Wingina and Faber moderate accumulating snow fell. People living in SW Nelson in the higher elevations of Montebello reported the same. Folks living up at Wintergreen saw about 3-4 inches of snow on the ground.

Photo By Diana Givens – Route 664 heading into Beech Grove, VA just below the Wintergreen Resort gatehouse. Saturday evening – February 16, 2013
Photo By Amanda Cash Browning: Accumulating snow began falling Saturday afternoon – February 16, 2013 in East Nelson County. This is near Shipman.
Photo courtesy of Pharsalia – Tyro, VA – Accumulating snow was falling Saturday afternoon – February 16, 2013 at Pharsalia in SW Nelson County too.

Places in Appomattox County, VA received as much as 1/2 a foot of snow. More here from WSET – ABC-13 in Lynchburg.

A very active winter weather pattern is expected over the next 2-3 weeks headed into March.

Nelson: James Chamber Players At Veritas : Wintergreen Performing Arts – Valley Series

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BlueRidgeLife™2013 : Photos By Paul Purpura : The James Chamber Players, a sting orchestra based in Lynchburg, VA, was on hand this past Saturday night – February 9, 2013 – at Veritas Vineyard & Winery as part of Wintergreen Performing Arts Valley Concert Series.

Afton
Nelson County, VA
Summer is generally when you think of Wintergreen Performing Arts’ orchestra echoing in the mountains. Not so, even in the winter months several special performances are held. For the first time WPA presented their Valley Concert Series consisting of 6 performances from October through March 2013. This past weekend The James Chamber Players, and ensemble formed by Artistic Director Joseph Nigro, put on a magnificent performance at Veritas Vineyard & Winery. Read more about The James Chamber Players by clicking here and downloading the event program from Saturday night’s performance.

Ross Monroe Winter performing Vivaldi’s “Winter” concerto as part of WPA’s winter series held this past Saturday evening – February 9, 2013 at Veritas Vineyard & Winery.

The final performance in the Valley Concert series will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Lake Monocan Clubhouse at Stoney Creek in Nellysford.

The WPA Summer Music Festival is July 8-August 4, 2013. Click here to head on over to Wintergreen Performing Arts to learn more.

Wind Advisory – EXPIRED

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Wind Advisory – EXPIRED
Via NWS – A Wind advisory is in effect from 7PM Monday until 10AM Tuesday for very gusty winds that will arrive Monday evening. Click on image for latest info.

WIND ADVISORY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
216 AM EST TUE FEB 12 2013

AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-PAGE-NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-
MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…STAUNTON…WAYNESBORO…HARRISONBURG…
CHARLOTTESVILLE…WASHINGTON
216 AM EST TUE FEB 12 2013

…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING…

* TIMING…TONIGHT AND TUESDAY MORNING.

* WINDS…WEST 15 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH ALONG THE
RIDGE LINES.

* IMPACTS…THE STRONG WINDS WILL BRING DOWN TREE LIMBS AND CAUSE
SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES. UNSECURED OBJECTS WILL BE BLOWN
ABOUT…AND HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO
MANEUVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

Mardi Gras Kicks Off At Wintergreen Winery

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Photos Courtesy of Wintergreen Winery & Sherri Brooks : Wendy Ward of Waynesboro shows of her Mardi Gras best this past Saturday – February 9, 2013 during the winery’s 1st Annual Mardi Gras Fete

Roseland / Beech Grove
Nelson County, VA
Everyone is getting into the Mardi Gras spirit this week. Wintergreen Winery held their 1st Annual Mardi Gras Fete this past Saturday at The Verandah. Guests enjoyed a bowl of Chicken and Andouille (direct from New Orleans) Gumbo with rice, piece of Poupart’s Muffuletta Bread (straight from NOLA) with Boscoli’s Italian Olive Salad, and a slice of King Cake shipped to us from the famous Haydel’s Bakery also in New Orleans. And of course Wintergreen wines!

Wintergreen Winery owners Jeff Stone (L) & Tam Stone (R) pause for a picture with Sherri Brooks of Shipman, VA

You can see more of the pics from Wintergreen Winery’s event by going to their Facebook page here.

Perfect Weekend For Mardi Gras Madness Fun Run

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BlueRidgeLife™2013 – Mandy Baskin (R) from Gordonsville, VA heads toward the finish line with her family this past Saturday afternoon – February 9, 2013 at the Mardi Gras Madness Fun Run held at Devils Playground. Blue Ridge Life Magazine is a sponsor of the monthly events.

Roseland
Nelson County, VA
After a Friday night of winds exceeding 50 MPH, Saturday ended up being sunny and quiet for the Mardi Gras Madness Fun Run held this past Saturday afternoon at Devils Playground. That’s just across the way from Devils Backbone Brewing in Roseland. Bleu Ridge Life Magazine is a regular sponsor of the events there, and BRLM Publisher Yvette Stafford participates in the races too.

Race organizer Woody Elliot of Richmond, VA gives last minute instructions to runners before they head out for the 5 & 10 run Saturday afternoon at Devils Playground in Nelson County, VA

“This was an excellent turnout. The best so far,” said Woody Elliot who organizes various runs and bike races at Devils Playground. About 80 people pre registered for the race with another 30-40 walkups registering the day of the run.

You can see all of the race results by clicking here.

To see even more pictures from Saturday’s Mardi Gras Madness 5 & 10K click on the image above to see our Facebook album.

See you in March for the St Patty’s event!

Wind Advisory : 5 PM Friday Until 6AM Saturday – EXPIRED

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Wind Advisory : 5 PM Friday Until 6AM Saturday – EXPIRED
A WIND ADVISORY is in effect from 5PM Friday until 6AM Saturday 2.9.13 for most of the Central VA Blue Ridge area.

WIND ADVISORY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
126 PM EST FRI FEB 8 2013

WASHINGTON-EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-
NORTHERN FAUQUIER-WESTERN HIGHLAND-EASTERN HIGHLAND-HAMPSHIRE-
MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-
WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-WESTERN PENDLETON-
EASTERN PENDLETON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…HAGERSTOWN…FROSTBURG…CUMBERLAND…
STAUNTON…WAYNESBORO…HARRISONBURG…WINCHESTER…FRONT ROYAL…
CHARLOTTESVILLE…WASHINGTON…LEESBURG…WARRENTON…HIGHTOWN…
MONTEREY…MARTINSBURG…CHARLES TOWN…MOOREFIELD…BAYARD…
MOUNT STORM…PETERSBURG…ELK GARDEN…KEYSER…FORT ASHBY…
CIRCLEVILLE…FRANKLIN
126 PM EST FRI FEB 8 2013

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST
SATURDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY.

* TIMING…LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT

* WINDS…NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.

* IMPACTS…THE STRONG WINDS WILL BRING DOWN TREE LIMBS AND CAUSE
SCATTERED POWER OUTAGES. UNSECURED OBJECTS WILL BE BLOWN
ABOUT…AND HIGH PROFILES VEHICLES MAY BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH ARE
EXPECTED. WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT…
ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

Winter Weather Advisory – CANCELED

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Winter Weather Advisory – CANCELED
Via NWS – A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY goes into effect for most of the Central Virginia Blue Ridge area from midnight Thursday until 10AM Friday. Click on map image above for the latest updates.

Central Virginia Blue Ridge Area
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 4:51 AM EST on February 08, 2013

…Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 am EST this
morning…

* precipitation type…snow…sleet and freezing rain.

* Accumulations…1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet…with the
highest amounts near the Blue Ridge mountains. A trace to a few
hundredths of an inch of ice from freezing rain.

* Timing…snow and sleet will change to freezing rain early
this morning before changing to rain by mid-morning.

* Temperatures…upper 20s to around 30 along the ridges to the
lower 30s elsewhere.

* Winds…light and variable.

* Impacts…any untreated surfaces will become snow covered and
slippery for the morning commute…especially on elevated
surfaces.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow…sleet…or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities…and use caution while
driving.

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