Category: road

Jackson Ward

A moment in automotive history. VW, Corvette, Mustang, Econoline Van, not a Totota, Honda, Subaru, Mercedes, Kia in sight. 1968.

VDOT pruning master class

pruned lateral branches
One hears varying things about the Virginia Department of Transportation and trees. I have seen them prune trees with a bush-hog, a rotary mower on a hydraulic arm, whacking limbs off a tree, then moving on. I have heard VDOT credited with creating an acronym for trees, “FHO” (fixed hazardous objects). I have seen them do terminal pruning of trees, cut the trees at ground level that communities have loved and cared for.
Route 20 Monticello Gateway
Recently, I have heard VDOT praise the trees between Charlottesville and Albemarle in the median of Route 20. I like VDOT when they are in praise mode.

Terrapene carolina

Terrapene carolina
The City is good for many things, many creatures. It is not a place for turtles because of heavy wheeled vehicles piloted by careless people. I really enjoy the occasional encounter with a turtle and “the look”. The look, just get out of my way…