Chris

This photo from a class the police provide to allow citizens to better understand what they do, how they operate. The fellow pictured at the center, has since been hired by the City. Chris has made a huge contribution to local quality of life by knitting together and adding to a city-wide trails system.

Airhog Marmota monax

Despite their heavy-bodied appearance, groundhogs are accomplished swimmers and occasionally climb trees when escaping predators or when they want to survey their surroundings.–Wikipedia

Never seen this before…

age attitude vehicle choice

Whenever I see an Australian Shepherd I think uh-oh. Had a slight run in with one in Riverview this morning. Me and my bicycle on the ground. Shepherd barking in my face. Tilly upside-down furiously wagging her tail, messaging submission. The Australian Shepherd is not a polite society dog. Should have taken the truck…

Pelecanus occidentalis

It is found on the Atlantic Coast from Nova Scotia to the mouth of the Amazon River, and along the Pacific Coast from British Columbia to northern Chile, including the Galapagos Islands.–Wikipedia
(western birds, wish smooth sailing to HPE)

Ted

Ted Bard, early adopter of geothermal heat. Customer back when I was an HVAC repair person.

one year

Tilly has been in Charlottesville for a year.
Picked her up in Galax at Laurel Fork Labradors March 2017.
She has grown into her feet.
Snout has grown out.
She came into the world via cesarean section. Nine brothers, she was the only female in the litter.
Tilly is bigger than Eva now but they are still best friends.

John Joseph Tornatore III

Skippy behind the counter
John Joseph “Skip” Tornatore, III, 78, of Charlottesville, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, The Daily Progress has his obituary.
Mr. Tornatore and his wife operated Helen and John’s Grocery at 123 Franklin Street for many many years.
H&J Sign
Skip and Nadine had what you needed when you needed it. The place was a store with more…
Skip with the twins set #1
Skip was a kind, gentle caring man.
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His stock appealed to young and old alike. My favorite item was his custom sandwiches.
The store was a gathering place for long time Woolen Mills and Hogwaller residents.
His friends were legion.
He is missed. Thank you Skippy!

Snow dogs

Rivanna River
The snow today is the first accumulation Tilly has experienced since she arrived in CHO a year ago.
Play day for dogs.
Worn out.